According to the usual practice, the military personnel of the Zhao battalion will be arranged in the standard camp for easy protection. However, since the reform of the Zhao Battalion Army, the Wuqi Battalion, which is the standard battalion, has been transformed into a complete field army, so after redeployment, all kinds of military personnel have been transferred to the Tuntian Army system, which is more appropriate and more stable.

The military land granted to Zhao Ying by the imperial court has more than 150 hectares, which stretches along the river north of Lutoudian. This area is covered with a dense water network, and the land is very fertile, and people with a little farming experience can see at a glance that the earlier estimate of the total annual yield of 120,000 stone per mu is not exaggerating.

After the establishment of the Tuntian Army, Wang Laixing and He Kewei began to open up the situation in full swing, and during this period of time, in addition to sending soldiers to inspect the land in advance, they also devoted their main energy to the construction of barracks. The Tuntian army itself and the rest of the accompanying personnel were no less than 6,000 people, and the required buildings were also not a small amount. Moreover, after discussion, the construction of the barracks of the field army was also under the unified responsibility of the Tuntian Army. Therefore, in order to renovate the cultivated land and build the barracks of tens of thousands of army generals before sowing, the task of the newly established Tuntian Army is still rather arduous.

Zhao Dangshi gave full authority to Wang Laixing to coordinate these things. This is a good exercise of Wang Laixing's ability, and it is also the first test of the Tuntian army. Zhao Dangshi has always been very confident in Wang Laixing, and also believes that with the assistance of He Kewei, Shuiqiu Tan and others, he can lead the Tuntian army to successfully achieve the goal.

In order to save time and cost, Wang Laixing decided to use local materials after discussion, mainly building wooden houses, supplemented by a few brick houses. After Zhao Dangshi left the camp, he went north along the official road at the west foot of Dafu Mountain, and when he looked up, he could often see a group of Zhao battalion soldiers taking wood in the mountains and forests.

The sky is high and the sun is far away, and the wind is blowing. Temporarily getting rid of the tedious military affairs in the camp, galloping fast, Zhao Dangshi felt a sense of comfort. After walking for a few miles, there was a temporary pergola set up by Zhao Ying along the way, Zhao Dangshi got off the horse and asked the soldiers who were guarding him for some water, and Zhou Wenhe, who accompanied him, suddenly reminded: "My lord, He Shang's envoy is here." ”

Here, Zhao Dangshi just turned his head over, and over there, He Ked's fiery eyes shouted and greeted him again and again. When he approached, Zhao Dangshi asked, "Lao He, are you going to Beidaying today?" According to the preliminary plan, the Zhao camp is mainly divided into two battalions in the north and south, with the Tuntian Army in the north and the field army in the south.

He Kewei, who was sweating profusely, also took a bowl of water and said, "It's not just today, these days my subordinates are running north every day." As he spoke, he raised his head and drank all the water in the bowl, regardless of the splashing droplets wetting his placket, "At present, the king's rule is mainly focused on building houses and building roads, and his subordinates share their worries and preside over all matters in the fields. ”

This is terrifying, but he does not forget to emphasize his own merits at all times and places. Zhao Dangshi smiled and said: "In the most critical period of our army, you still have a lot of hard work." ”

He Kewei waved his hands and said, "It's not hard, it's not hard." I have done my best for Zhao Ying and the lord, and my subordinates can't wait to die. ”

Both of them had something to do, and when they quenched their thirst, they walked and talked. After a few idle words, the topic turned back to the Tuntian Army. Zhao Dangshi said: "The people who were originally in the camp were transferred to the Beida camp, can they still adapt?" "Among the barracks of the Peking University Barracks, the barracks of the entourage were built first, and two days ago, all the entourage no longer lived with the field army.

He Kejing replied: "The first batch of buildings built are all brick houses, comfortable and spacious, and there is enough sunshine. ”

Zhao Dangshi said again: "What happened to the young daughter of the Confucian family in Sichuan? "Kong Qingnian's daughter was young, and followed Zhao Ying to Huguang to work hard, Zhao Dangshi was busy with military affairs on weekdays, and rarely had the opportunity to ask about it.

He Ke said fearfully: "Follow the lord's orders, and your subordinates will do their best, and they will not dare to slack off at all." The mother-in-law who came out with the Kong family earlier was infected a month ago and has not yet recovered. The subordinates found another young woman to take care of Miss Kong's family, but twice the subordinates saw the child and kicked it decisively. Not long ago, I found an old woman, who had been a wet nurse for a long time in a large family, and she was experienced and took good care of Miss Kong. Yesterday, when her subordinates went to visit, Miss Kong was clearly taller and fatter. ”

Zhao Dangshi said with satisfaction: "That's good." The Kong family trusted me and entrusted their beloved daughter to me. Her daughter is my daughter, and if you take care of her, you must at least show the attitude of taking care of Yuan Tribulation. ”

He Kewei nodded like a chicken pecking rice: "The subordinates keep it in mind." Then he covered his mouth and smiled: "Shaojun likes Miss Kong's family, the two often play and frolic together, kissing plum sweethearts, two little guesses, and the view is lovable." He continued, "In addition, the county lord Hui Zhilanxin also takes great care of Miss Kong's family, and often hugs her and coaxes her. ”

"Is it ......" Zhao Dangshi heard the word "county lord", his face suddenly moved, he couldn't see joy and anger, but he could see that he was thoughtful.

The two parted ways at the south gate of Beidaying, and Zhao Dangshi handed over the horse to Zhou Wenhe to tie it, and slowly walked towards several rows of brick houses that had been built first. At that time, a brick wall will be built on the periphery of the camp to strengthen the garrison, and it is still simply a wooden fence for now. But a half-person-high brick wall had been erected outside the rows of brick houses where the entourage lived, and turning an apricot tree, Zhao Dangshi saw the long and graceful figure at a glance.

Recalling the unpleasantness of the last meeting, Zhao Dangshi couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive at this time. Wandering for a while, Hua Qing saw him and smiled at him: "General Zhao." The smile was still the same, like the first bloom of hibiscus, as if the previous dispute had never existed.

Zhao Dangshi smiled back a little embarrassed, paced over, and found that Hua Qing was still holding a girl in his hand.

This is the Kong Xin that Shicai and He Kewei talked about. Kong Xin tied two pigtails, her eyes were very cute, Zhao Dangshi touched her head kindly, and said, "Xin'er, have you eaten candy today?" ”

Kong Xin glanced at him, and said in a milky voice: "Eat." After speaking, he buried his head back in Hua Qing's chest.

Hua Qing nodded on her face and said angrily: "If you eat too much sugar, your teeth will be bad." From tomorrow onwards, you are not allowed to ask Sister Xiaozhu to beg for candy for you. ”

Kong Xinjiao snorted and pouted. Zhao Dangshi looked amused and gestured to Huaqing with his eyes. Hua Qing hesitated for a moment, put Kong Xin down, pinched her little face and coaxed: "Sister and Uncle Zhao have something to discuss, you go over there to find Sister Xiaozhu first." ”

"Hmm." Kong Xin responded obediently, jumping up and down and disappearing soon.

Zhao Dangshi watched her lively figure go away and said, "It seems that she likes you very much." ”

Hua Qing said: "I don't know why. I just feel that she is very similar to me when I was a child, and I feel inexplicably dear to her. ”

Zhao Dangshi shook his head and said: "Xin'er's biological mother died early, and she has only followed her father since she was a child. Now that she is separated from her father, if it weren't for your careful care and companionship, I'm afraid that for her, it will be a painful memory in my Zhao Ying. ”

Hua Qing sighed and said: "She is still young, what crime does she have to become a proton." ”

Zhao Dangshi said: "The shape is forbidden, and I have no choice but to do it." I will do my best to make amends for her. A few days later, I repaired a letter and sent it to Sichuan, asking the Confucian family to allow me to accept Xin'er as a righteous daughter, which is also beneficial to Xin'er. ”

Hua Qing nodded lightly and took the black hair like a waterfall. Zhao Dangshi looked at her beautiful face, and once again thought of the disgrace between the two of them last time, and he was ashamed for no reason.

The two were silent for a while, but Hua Qing broke the deadlock first, and she said indifferently: "General Zhao is here, but he wants to send me away." ”

Zhao Dangshi's heart tightened, and he nodded with a tense face: "You Bing Xue is smart, I know you will guess." ”

Hua Qing sighed lightly: "Now that you are a major general of the country, you should not leave me in the camp anymore." It is also a matter of time before the court comes to urge. She said as she looked at Zhao Dangshi. Many times, she felt that there was only one layer of window paper left between herself and Zhao Dangshi, however, this thin layer of window paper seemed to be as thick and hard as a mountain, and she didn't have the courage to pierce it herself, and Zhao Dangshi, who was looking forward to it, was also indifferent from beginning to end.

She knew very well in her heart that she would no longer be able to stay in Zhao Ying no matter what, and it was very likely that this side of Zhao Dangshi today would be the last side of this life. Although she was unwilling, with the catharsis of her emotions last time, this time, she did not show any emotional fluctuations. Because she has already seen clearly, if Zhao Dangshi doesn't nod, no matter how hard she tries, it will be useless.

"The court has come to urge?" She asked tentatively.

Zhao Dangshi said: "No." But I'm here today to send the county lord away. ”

Hua Qing's heart instantly fell into the ice hole, and the hole seemed to be cold. She endured the bitterness and forced a smile: "Oh? General Zhao took precautions and was indeed far-sighted. One more day that I remain in the camp is one more danger. And he said, "When will I be handed over to the officers and soldiers?" I've been preparing early. "The more casual you speak, the more clear the sense of loss and sadness you show.

Zhao Dangshi was silent for a while, and said slowly: "I will not hand you over to other officials and soldiers." ”

Hua Qing was stunned for a moment, and then smiled bitterly: "General Zhao, it's been a long way to Hanzhong, don't you want me and Xiaozhu to go back?" If you don't entrust us to other officers and soldiers, will you send someone to send us back? ”

Zhao Dangshi suddenly raised his head and looked at her with blazing eyes: "I don't want you to go back to Hanzhong, I want to send you to Xiangyang." ”

"Xiangyang?" Hua Qingxiu's mouth opened slightly, "This ......"

Zhao Dangshi nodded solemnly and said: "Send you to Xiangyang, the government will no longer criticize me, and I can ...... It can always be with you. Speaking of this, he swallowed his saliva and stepped forward to hold Hua Qing's hand, "Hua Qing, you know my mind." Now, if I pretend to be deaf and dumb again, I will have no shame to call myself a husband. The hurtful words I said that day were not my heart, and after you entered the account, I blamed myself, and I only hoped that you would not hate me. Speaking of this, without waiting for Hua Qing's reaction, he held Hua Qin with one hand, raised his oath with the other, and his voice was firm, "The emperor is above, and the earth is below." I, Zhao Dangshi, in this life and this life, only want to be able to grow old with Huaqing alone, loyal and unswerving. If this oath is violated, people and gods will abandon it and break their bones! ”

At that time, Mu Gongchun's "private plan" was to help Zhao Dangshi leave his beloved Huaqing. Zhao Dangshi's feelings for Huaqing, Mu Gongchun and others all know it, and Zhao Dangshi has been sad and uncomfortable to send Huaqing away recently, and they also see it in their eyes. Those who are ministers, whether in public or private, must share their worries for the Lord and the public, and Mu Gongchun has implemented this very well. Because to put it mildly, helping Zhao Dangshi solve his personal difficulties is also a meritorious service; To put it mildly, only when Zhao Dangshi's personal problems are solved, can he devote more energy to public affairs, so it is beneficial to the entire Zhao Ying.

Mu Gongchun suggested that without waiting for the imperial court to send someone to urge, Huaqing could be sent to Xiangyang first and live in Xiangwang's mansion. The Rui Domain is a four-parent domain, and in comparison, the Xiang Domain is much more secondary in status. can get Hua Qingyu to come, and has the merit of rescuing the county lord from the trap, King Xiang has no reason to refuse. And because they are also relatives of the Ming family, it is also justified that Huaqing took refuge in the Xiang domain under extraordinary circumstances. Of course, if the imperial court wants to send Huaqing to Hanzhong again, it will not be so easy. When the time comes, the excuse is that the thief is messing around. It threatens the safety of the county lord and makes it inconvenient to pass and block it. No matter how bad it is, it is not impossible for Zhao Ying to send people to pretend to be strongmen and bandits to harass and obstruct them.

In short, taking the initiative to send Huaqing to Xiangyang, first, can show Zhao Dangshi's loyalty to the court, second, can better ensure the safety of Huaqing, and third, will not be too far away from the two to be beyond the reach of the whip, which can be described as a clever move with one stone.

Hua Qing's mind was quick, and she also thought of this quickly, to be honest, she, like Zhao Dangshi, had been tormented by the fear of separation for the past few days. But she was as smart as she couldn't come up with a proper way to avoid eternal isolation from Zhao Dangshi, so she was discouraged and let it go. Now that I have heard this method, my heart has revived, and I am naturally happy. And what made her even happier was the heart of Zhao Dangshi who had waited for a long time.

Although it is a tacit word between the two, the meaning of what is said is far from being hazy and comparable to each other's speculation.

At the moment, Hua Qing's eyes were red, and he didn't think much about it anymore when his mood was agitated, as if his long-standing grievances had been completely vented at this moment. She threw herself into Zhao Dangshi's arms, tears welled up, but her teary eyes were also smiling. Zhao Dangshi trembled, but then he didn't give in, and he should have hugged Huaqing tightly.

"When you arrive in Xiangfu, I will visit you often, and it is not impossible for you to go out of the city to look for me." Zhao Dangshi sniffed the faint fragrance of Huaqing green silk, stroked her shoulder, and said softly. After saying a word, Hua Qing hugged him tighter.

Zhao Dangshi has never felt such a huge sense of happiness, if during the long exile, he always thought about making time pass faster, then at this moment, he only hopes that time will stop forever.

"I promise you, one day, you and I will be able to stand together." Zhao Dangshi said in a deep voice.

In his ears, it was Hua Qing's whisper: "I believe in you, even if you are not justified, you and I will never be separated." ”

Even though Zhao Dangshi was a strong man, he had been trying to control his emotions before, and when he heard this, he couldn't hold back anymore and was moved to tears.