Chapter 42: Pampering

In the middle of the hour, in the Ningyuan official hall, dozens of senior generals of the Ming army gathered together, among them, there were ten people in the bright general army official robes.

At this time, Hong Chengchou had not yet arrived, and several senior officers at the general military level who were familiar with each other were also talking and laughing in a low voice.

Although Wang Pu, the chief soldier of Datong, was the last to come to Ningyuan, however, the foundation of this guy is also the thickest, and their Wang family is a wealthy merchant in Shanxi, and they have great influence in Shanxi, including Mongolia.

And this guy is cheerful, likes to make friends, and loves beauty very much.

At this time, a bright red general military robe was worn on other people, all of them were powerful and evil, but when he wore it on him, he had a touch of handsome chic.

This guy is already very handsome, he is a handsome old guy, and when he laughs, he is quite charming.

He and Cao Bianjiao had intersected a few times before, and had drunk a few times, so they were also familiar with each other, looking at the white bandage strip wrapped around Cao Bianjiao's hand, he couldn't help but smile and said: "Old Cao, what's the situation?" Before the war, you don't have to practice so fiercely, right? ”

Wang Pu knew that Cao Bianjiao was as martial as his life, and he would make some crazy moves, seeing that the atmosphere was slightly depressed at this time, he also wanted to make a joke about Cao Bianjiao and liven up the atmosphere.

When Cao Bianjiao heard this, he suddenly scolded in his heart.

Wang Pu, the grandson, which pot is not opened!

Can he Cao Bianjiao say that he was cleaned up by his little nephew?

However, Wang Pu is actually not wrong, although Cao Bianjiao's friendship with him is not too deep, it is not bad, and he immediately said angrily: "It's a little boring these days, and I've been active." ”

A few people next to him, seeing that the topic had opened here, were about to come over and say a few words, when in the direction of the porch, suddenly came the singing voice of the pro-soldiers:

"The Governor has arrived!"

"The lowly rank has seen the governor!"

Suddenly, a large area of bright red generals in the hall fell to their knees.

Hong Chengchou's face was slightly solemn, he had just received an order from the imperial court, and he no longer knew that Chen Xinjia, the secretary of the military department, had urged the war for the first time.

It seems that the emperor can't wait.

But when he came to the hall, Hong Chengchou's solemnity quietly dispersed, and there was a smile on his face that made people feel like a spring breeze.

has been an official for many years, Hong Chengchou has long been comfortable with this kind of occasion, regardless of the city government or means, especially this kind of joint, it is impossible for him to show even the slightest mistake.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the first time we've gathered, hehe. Yang Shuai, we haven't seen each other for a while, haven't we? ”

Hong Chengchou came to his throne and sat down, and greeted Yang Guozhu, the oldest veteran on the side who had been guarding Xuanfu Town for more than 20 years, with a smile.

Yang Guozhu hurriedly got up respectfully and said, "Governor, it has indeed been several years. If I remember correctly, the last time we rushed to help the Beijing Division, we seemed to have met once. This time, to be able to start a war with the Tartars under the command of the governor again, it has been a long time since I was humiliated. ”

Yang Guozhu was old-fashioned, and in just a few words, he not only shortened the distance between him and Hong Chengchou, but also instantly brought up the atmosphere in the venue.

Hong Chengchou nodded with satisfaction, and the expression on his face was also a lot more solemn: "Everyone, the state affairs are difficult." The Tartars have been besieging Jinzhou for a long time, whether it is the imperial court, the emperor, or the people of the Ming Dynasty, they have been looking forward to this battle for a long time! On the side of the imperial court, the elder and the soldiers have done their best to fully support our battle in Jinzhou, and the food and materials of all departments will be fully replenished in the near future! We are deeply blessed by the emperor......"

With Hong Chengchou's impassioned statement, the atmosphere in the hall was gradually solemn, and everyone's faces were quite solemn, and they didn't know what they were thinking.

But today's main force of the Ming army has just been gathered, and there are still many affairs that need to be coordinated and adjusted, today this is just a mobilization meeting, giving everyone a reassurance, telling about the support of the emperor and the court, as well as the people of the world for this war, without much practical arrangement.

Half an hour later, after the meeting, Hong Chengchou left, and the atmosphere in the hall relaxed slightly.

Wang Pu said with a smile: "Everyone, I just came yesterday, if you have nothing to do at noon today, why don't I come to the east, let's find a better restaurant and have a drink." ”

Wang Pu's words immediately attracted responses from several people.

A medium-sized, quite handsome and martial artist, who was in his early thirties, but was full of might, also smiled: "Wu also has this intention today." If everyone is okay, let's have a good drink together, exchange feelings, and talk about the next war, how about it? ”

It is the head snake of Ningyuan's earth, the representative of the Guanning system at this time, Wu Sangui, the chief military officer of Ningyuan!

At this time, the general army was no longer as valuable as before, especially on the Liaodi side.

The former chief military officer of the Ming Dynasty was really extremely strict, and they were all well-known officers, and they couldn't do it after overcoming thorns and thorns.

For example, in the nine-sided important town, the highest-ranking military commander of each town can be called the chief military officer.

But at this time, not only did the hinterland of the Central Plains rise in exile, but the war in Liaodong was even more difficult, and there were many more general military officers, who were basically canonized by station.

For example, Wu Sangui, the chief military officer of Ningyuan, Wang Tingchen, the chief military officer of the former Tun Guard, and Cao Bianjiao, the chief military officer of Yutian.

In a normal state, this is not true.

Wu Sangui spoke, and Liu Zhaoji, the general soldier of Liaodong, also came out with a smile and echoed: "Everyone, everyone finally got together, and they still have to drink a drink." ”

Liu Zhaoji can also be regarded as a Guanning sequence, and he has been operating here for many years, but although he is the chief military officer of Liaodong, his strength is still not comparable to Wu Sangui.

In a way, it's more like Wu Sangui's deputy.

Liu Zhaoji also spoke, and next to him, Zuo Guangxian, who had just been robbed by Bai Guangen of the title of the commander-in-chief of the reinforcement and suppression and was also the main general of the Qin army, also came out with a smile to respond.

Soon, everyone reached an agreement to have a good drink at noon today.

Except for the veteran Yang Guozhu, who shirked on the grounds of physical discomfort, only Cao Bianjiao, who was still wrapped in bandages on his hands, remained.

Seeing everyone's gaze, Cao Bianjiao frowned slightly, but soon he was relieved and said with a smile: "Everyone, I'll forget it." There are still some things in the camp, let's do it another day, I'll do it another day, please everyone. ”

Everyone was immediately a little unhappy, after all, this is a bit of a loss of face for everyone.

Wang Pu was busy smiling and playing round, "Lao Cao, what's so urgent?" It's never too late to have a glass of wine before you deal with it! ”

Seeing this, Cao Bianjiao also wanted to go, after all, if this kind of occasion was pushed, it would be a bit unusual.

But he thought of Xu Changqing again.

This little rabbit cub was still waiting in his tent, looking at his appearance, he should be in a hurry, but he hurriedly shirked Wang Pu's kindness and went out directly.

Seeing Cao Bianjiao leave like this, everyone in the audience looked a little unsightly.

Bai Guangen, who had always been on odds with Cao Bianjiao, snorted coldly: "What's the matter!" ”

The corners of Wu Sangui's eyes also twitched slightly.

He and Cao Bianjiao have never been very harmonious, and at the beginning, Cao Bianjiao also thought about competing for the interests of Ning Yuan's side.

At this time, seeing Cao Bianjiao causing public anger, he felt a little dark in his heart.

However, he would definitely not show it on his face, and said with a smile: "Since Lao Cao has something, then let's just these people!" Let's go, everyone finally got together, and today we must not get drunk or return! ”

……

Although the matter on the official side seems to be a small episode, don't underestimate the speed of news circulation.

Before Cao Bianjiao returned to the camp, Xu Changqing heard the news from the official hall, and for a while, Xu Changqing was also a little stunned.

Lao Cao, a veteran ruffian, what do you want to do?

Whether he was intentional or unintentional, Xu Changqing owes a lot of this favor.

Cao Bianjiao came back soon, and when he heard the whispers of the soldiers outside, he immediately scolded them.

When he came to the camp, Cao Bianjiao was about to tease Xu Changqing a few words, but Xu Changqing knelt on the ground and said sincerely respectfully: "Uncle Cao, thank you." ”

Cao Bianjiao was stunned for a moment, and then came back to his senses, and smiled indifferently: "Thank you?" I couldn't pee in a pot, so I was stupid to go over there to find the donkey ball's discomfort! Okay, less of them, like a. How's your preparation? Accompany me for a drink at noon, and after eating, Lao Tzu will personally escort you. ”

……

A lunch, a little tasteless.

Although Cao Bianjiao specially ordered the chef with the army to fry a few good dishes, this guy was already a little clumsy, and Xu Changqing was invaded by the previous banquet of the general soldiers, and it has always been a little chaotic.

The two of them drank the sullen wine cup after glass, staring at each other with big eyes, but they just had nothing to say.

After lunch, the outside has been cleaned up.

The people of the Li family have already brought grain over, and Cao Bianjiao's personal soldiers have even cleaned up.

Without saying much, everyone directly escorted the grain and grass out of the camp.

But when he left the camp, Xu Changqing found that there were twice as many grain and rice trucks, and they were all transported by the people on Cao Bianjiao's side!

Obviously, this is not the Li family's grain, but Cao Bianjiao!

"Uncle Cao, this ......"

Xu Changqing really didn't know what to say for a while.

Lao Cao's affection is really beyond the scope of Xu Changqing's understanding.

It's a pity that this veteran ruffian is like a stuffy gourd, and Xu Changqing has never known why he did this until this time.

"Look at the donkey balls?"

Cao Bianjiao glanced at Xu Changqing angrily: "It's not easy for you to break the island, if you call me Uncle Cao, I can't just watch it." Don't think too much, Lao Tzu doesn't have much food, so he will give you so much! ”

“……”

Xu Changqing really didn't know what to say, so he could only nod heavily.

Cao Bianjiao's kind of love is really not reciprocated at all, it seems that he has to ask his mother what the hell is going on.

At the same time, Xu Changqing also secretly swore in his heart: "As long as there is a possibility, Cao Bianjiao must never be allowed to embark on that miserable and desperate road of martyrdom again!" ”