When Wang Haibin came, Wang Hui was naturally warmly received, and after a few polite words, Wang Hui took advantage of this atmosphere to toast Wang Haibin with a few glasses of wine. However, Wang Haibin is by no means a person who is addicted to alcohol and forgets his official duties, and after a few glasses of wine, he confided in Wang Hui and expressed his willingness to be a pioneer. And Wang Hui didn't want it at first, and then listened to Wang Haibin's earnest words, and then agreed, if the court ordered the conquest of Tibet, let him try to be a pioneer.

Lu Zheng saw that Wang Haibin was already drunk at this time, so he said: "Wang Jun's envoy has a lot of alcohol today, so I can't wait for it, but I still hope for an appropriate amount." ”

Wang Haibin glanced at Lu Zheng at this time, this person spoke sonorously and powerfully, and he should have what a person in the army should have, but his face was fair, as if he had another weakness.

Wang Haibin said to Lu Zheng: "I was in a hurry to sit down just now, what kind of position is this brother?" ”

Wang Jun preemptively said at this time: "This is the general who has recruited the poor army now, although there are only 500 people under his command, but he also responds to the will of the imperial court. This brother's name is Lu Zheng, and he was recommended by me to join the army. ”

Wang Haibin glanced at Lu Zheng again, his eyebrows and eyes were full of heroism, if he was brave and unyielding, he would also look like a soldier in the army.

So Wang Haibin continued: "The poor people's army is the policy of the imperial court to expand the army, and at this time, thinking about it, it has a wide range of significance for the border land, not only to support the poor people, but also to clear the atmosphere. It can also strengthen the army, and if it takes time, it will become a strong army. ”

"Wang Jun's words are really clear." At this time, Wang Hui took the case and said: "This is exactly in line with my original intention." Before the imperial court issued the decree, I had a deep feeling that the entire outside of the fortress was vast and boundless, and if the main army alone relied on it, it would never be able to achieve the goal of comprehensive defense. Therefore, it is wise to put those poor people into the army. ”

Lu Zheng saw that the two seniors were so serious, and only then did he understand the importance of this poor people's army. Lu Zheng then picked up the wine cup at this time, and said to Wang Hui, Wang Haibin and Liu Jun: "I agree with the words of the seniors just now, but I don't know how to thank the teachings, so I metabolize with wine. ”

After that, he drank another full cup, and Liu Jun said: "Brother Lu Zheng, don't drink too much, now that the war is coming, we can't be too indulgent, and when we defeat the Tubo army, we will drink a few more glasses." ”

"It's still Liu Jun's envoy who knows this situation very well, and we really can't drink anymore." Wang Hui stood up after speaking, and said facing south: "I just don't know who the imperial court will choose as a general to go out to fight for Tibet?" ”

"I'm like a fierce general, and it's hard to say which general is in the sixteen guards. Wang Dadu does not have to worry, when the time comes, several of us will have to take it, and as for who leads the army, it is up to His Majesty to decide. ”

Wang Haibin said, and said: "It's almost time, I should go." If this situation arises, I hope to cooperate with you sincerely. ”

Wang Haibin's words made the three of them nod, and then the three of them arched their hands at the same time: "I'll talk about it after the war." ”

Wang Haibin walked out of the house, and at this time Liu Junenvoy was also about to go back, so he said: "Wang Jun's envoy is gone, and I can't stay, now that the war is imminent, although Tubo will not invade my territory, I still have to guard against the Turkic tribes in the north." ”

Lu Zheng said at this time: "Why don't I send Liu June, it's late this night after all." ”

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, my sedan chair is outside, don't work Brother Lu." Liu Junenvoy also walked out of the house immediately.

At this time, it was late at night, Lu Zheng and Wang Hui were walking side by side in the backyard of the mansion after drinking, and Wang Hui said for a long time: "Don't go to this battle with Tubo, I estimate that Your Majesty will let me assist Wang Jun's envoy to fight against Tubo together." ”

"Dadu Hu knows that my soldiers are difficult to deal with the battlefield situation, but I, Lu Zheng, are important to Dadu Guard, this war is coming, I hope to make a small contribution under Dadu Hu's men."

Lu Zheng was quite anxious at this time, and Wang Hui hoped that he could continue to train, you must know that this battlefield is ruthless, and Lu Zheng is a newcomer on the battlefield, so it is better to have more experience first. This Longyou was attacked, and it has not yet been implicated in the Anbei Metropolitan Protectorate, so this place is still stable, even if he leaves, Lu Zheng can also witness the events in this army for himself.

Without waiting for Wang Hui to say more, Lu Zheng said again: "If the majority of the protectors don't want to do this, I am also willing to stay here." ”

Lu Zheng's words were obviously a little uncomfortable, but he couldn't put his personal thoughts of urgent meritorious service in the overall situation of the whole army, he could only stay here if he was needed here. Wang Hui saw that Lu Zheng's mind had changed so quickly, so he didn't say much, but said briefly: "You will supervise the generals for me in the middle of the surrender city, remember that as long as you supervise secretly, don't startle the snake, for the kind of person who violates the discipline in the army, just write down the name." ”

"Most of the words of the protector are in mind, but there is still something to say."

Wang Hui said: "Just say anything about it, you and I don't have to hide it." ”

Lu Zheng opened his heart and said: "Since the establishment of my poor people's army for two months, there has been a month's salary that has not been paid, and I asked the person in the army who acted on this matter, but he ignored it or dealt with it perfunctorily. ”

"And this?"

Wang Hui was a little angry at this time, but after thinking about it again, the matter of military pay was indeed tense, and he reported to the court several times to no avail.

So Wang Hui said: "This matter of military salaries will definitely be resolved, so let your subordinates wait patiently." ”

After hearing this, Lu Zheng realized that he was too anxious about the military salary, Wang Hui was the person in charge of the whole army, and there were many important tasks, so if he could not say these things, he should not say them.

Lu Zheng said at this time: "What I said just now is too impatient, please protect Haihan." ”

"You can't be blamed for this, after all, you're also anxious about it."

After Wang Hui finished speaking, he calmed Lu Zheng's original blame, and after the two walked to the house where Wang Hui lived and whispered, Lu Zheng sent Wang Hui to the house again, and came out and asked a few soldiers to guard the door, so as not to disturb the idle people.

When Lu Zheng returned to the door of the wing, the night was already dark, and he felt cold when he touched the door. Suddenly, he could hear the sound of beating from the city, and the real sound made Lu Zheng hesitate for a while, and after drinking, he didn't feel that he had a headache, thinking about the things just now, just a few words, and he didn't think very clearly.

After Lu Zheng entered the house, he lit the candle, Lu Zheng still wanted to read the book again, but before he could turn a few pages, he was unable to do it after drinking, and he was dazed in front of him, so he washed up and fell asleep. At this time, the courtyard became more and more silent, and Lu Zheng was originally in a mess, but when he was lying on the bed, he felt relaxed, and then gradually sank into sleep.

Except for a little starlight, the whole courtyard was dark and dark, and seven or eight stars shone outside the sky, lighting up the only remaining light of the night for this lonely city.