When Zeng Yu went down the mountain, he didn't attract everyone's attention like the mountain medicine. The two of them had breakfast, said goodbye to Zhou Cang, Wang Qing and others, and quietly went down the mountain.

However, although it is said to be quiet, it is only relative, because with them, there are Pei Yuanshao and Wu Qin who accompanied them up the mountain at the beginning, as well as the hundreds of personal soldiers they led. The difference is that the Ruishi Battalion and the Shooter Battalion did not stop the farewell, which is also what Zeng Yu meant, after all, parting is not a happy thing, and he went up the mountain this time, he has seen what he should have seen, and the things he should have done have been arranged. Especially on the workshop side, at his request, he is now making every effort to build the saddles, horseshoes, stirrups and sabers necessary for cavalry equipment, and soon he will have a fully equipped cavalry.

The two of them came on horseback, but when they went up the mountain, because it was inconvenient to ride a horse, they left their horses at the camp at the foot of the mountain, and they would still pass by here when they went down the mountain anyway. Except for the Golden Bull Mountain, there are almost no people within a radius of a few miles, and the two of them are riding horses and galloping, so happy.

"My lord, Youzhou is separated from us by a Jizhou, and it is difficult to transmit information, let alone support. You asked Yiyang and Zhonghu to secretly bring people there, what if they had an accident? When he was on Jinniu Mountain, Zhu Wen was afraid that everyone would worry or refuse, so he didn't ask, and at this time he went down the mountain and embarked on the way back to the county, so Zhu Wen didn't continue to hold back and not ask.

"I have also taken into account most of the risks they have had in the past, the first is the territory and money, and I will ask Yachuan to instruct the people of the party to help them as much as possible. As for the risks in other aspects, we don't need to consider it for the time being, because the combat effectiveness of the officers and soldiers in the western counties of Youzhou is not high, and those who really pose a threat to us are far away from Shangdang County. The only thing I'm worried about is Xianbei and Wuhuan, but Yiyang is steady, and everything can only depend on the future situation. Zeng Yu was actually very worried, after all, this was a lone army, and they couldn't reveal their identities, so it can be said that once they arrived in Youzhou, these two thousand men and horses could be said to be enemies on all sides.

"Then why is the lord in such a hurry, wouldn't it be safer to send someone over after we master Jizhou." Zhu Wen asked puzzled.

"If we had mastered Jizhou, there would have been a territory that had already become someone else's territory at that time, how could our people easily enter." Zeng Yu shook his head and explained to Zeng Yu.

"Why does the lord have to go to Youzhou so early, if it's only for the catch, we can also get it from Jizhou." Zhu Wen continued to ask.

"If it's just for the catch, then of course you don't have to choose Youzhou. The reason why I want to seize Youzhou is for other things, you will understand these things by then. ”

Zeng Yu did not plan to talk to Zhu Wen about the reason for the seizure of Youzhou, and even did not say it to everyone, because from the Xia and Shang eras, to the Zhou Dynasty, as well as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the wars in China were all on the ground, although there were many types of troops, whether it was cavalry, foot soldiers or archers, they all belonged to the army. And Zeng Yu wanted to take Youzhou as a starting point, with the help of the shipbuilding technology of the Gongsun family, and take a completely different path from the past.

And Zhu Wen saw that Zeng Yu was reluctant to say, so he didn't continue to ask. The two rode until the afternoon, and only after approaching the county seat did they let the horses slow down. Because the two of them went out on foot, and then went to the cavalry battalion in Lingyunzhuang to get war horses, so that people in the county would only think that they were in Lingyunzhuang.

When the two came back, they also went to Lingyunzhuang to return the war horse first, and then walked into the county seat. When the soldiers guarding the city gate saw Zeng Yu, they stepped forward and saluted, and asked, "Your Excellency!" ”

"Everyone has worked hard, nothing happened recently." Zeng Yu nodded, and then asked.

"Everything is normal, it's just that there have been more people coming in and out lately than usual." The soldier replied.

"Well, it's normal for there to be more people at the end of the year, and you have been paying more attention recently, and all the soldiers standing guard during the Chinese New Year have been doubled." Zeng Yu said to them.

"Your Excellency is wise!" Everyone cheered and said gratefully.

After entering the city, Zeng Yu and the others went straight back to the yamen, and at this time, someone had already informed Liu Neng and others of the news of their return. Liu Neng and the others are also used to Zeng Yu's frequent outings, and this time he has only been gone for more than ten days, and everything in the county government is very normal. Of course, after Zeng Yu came back, he also summoned Liu Neng and Yin Zhuo to carefully understand the current development of Anping County.

As the day of the Chinese New Year is getting closer and closer, Zeng Yu gave all the officials of the county government two days off in advance. At this time, the Chinese New Year is generally closed for seven days at the beginning of the Spring Festival, but Zeng Yu saw that the affairs of the county government had been dealt with, and the next thing that needed to be done was the development plan of Anping County next year, which could be left until after the beginning of the year. At this time, the first Spring Festival since he took office, he also wanted everyone to enjoy different benefits, so he let everyone rest two days in advance. Only Gu De, who was the county lieutenant, and the 2,000 county soldiers in the county were exceptions, and Zeng Yu asked Gu De to ensure the security of the county during this period.

Time passed quickly, and soon it was the day of the Spring Festival, and the entire Anping County was immersed in a celebratory atmosphere, and there were simply a thousand soldiers patrolling everywhere, so that nothing unexpected happened.

Knowing that Liu Neng and others would come over to greet him, Zeng Yu got up early in the morning. Sure enough, just after breakfast, Zhu Wen led a group of brothers from Qianlong Village over, and along with them were the Zhao Yun brothers and sisters. Everyone is still holding gifts in their hands, and they are all here to pay New Year's greetings to Zeng Yu.

They handed over the gift to Zeng Yu's personal soldiers, because Zeng Yu had always lived in the backyard of the county government, and did not build a mansion alone, but only invited a few subordinates to cook and clean, etc., and handed over the rest to the personal soldiers to deal with.

Liu Neng and the others didn't sit for long, and at this time, Zhu Wen led Guo Jia, Tian Feng and Yin Zhuo in, and the three of them also carried gifts in their hands, which were also for Zeng Yu to come to pay New Year's greetings.

Everyone got together and chatted for a while, and the wine and food were ready, and Zeng Yu asked everyone to go to the restaurant in the backyard together. "This year, everyone has worked hard, and I thank you here."

"The lord has won the prize." Everyone raised their wine glasses and said to Zeng Yu.

"Brother Lord, I want to drink too." As soon as everyone put down the wine glasses, Zhao Yu spoke. It turned out that because she was young and a woman, she didn't pour her wine, and she was a little greedy.

"Haha, I can't give you this wine, but I know there's one that might be more suitable for you." Zeng Yu smiled and said to him.

"What kind of wine is it, just give me a little drink."

"I can't give it to you right now, because it hasn't been brewed."

"The lord's brother is deceiving again, there must be no such wine." Zhao Yu pouted and said.

"When did I lie to you again, when Zhang Fuguang came over, I told you the method of brewing, and I will send you some when the brewing comes out."

"The lord doesn't have to get used to the light rain, she drinks at a young age, what is this like." This is what Zhao Yun said, according to his character, he felt that Zhao Yu's attitude was more rude, and said half-explained and half-accusatory.

"It's okay, Xiaoyu is everyone's pistachio, the lord is not used to her, who else is used to her." Guo Jia, who was sitting next to Liu Neng, opened his mouth and laughed.

Because these people have completely served Zeng Yu, and there is no conflict of interest between them, during which there are not only Guo Jia's witty words, but also Tian Feng's witty answers, plus Zhao Yu's naïve and fast words, the whole banquet has been eaten for more than an hour, and it can be said that they talked very happily. After the banquet, knowing that the head of the county family would come to greet the county in the afternoon, Liu Neng and the others left together after dinner.

Sure enough, in the afternoon, the previous county lieutenant Zhao Dang led the heads of the Zhao family and some other families, all of which were currently headed by the Zhao family. At present, they are mainly sending the children of their families to the army, at this time, they pay attention to the rich and the poor, although they start from the grassroots soldiers like other people who enlist in the army, but the children of the family always have an advantage over others, and now they have become the captain of the army in the county soldiers, and even a child of the Zhao family has become a centurion. And among the three thousand cavalry, there are also some disciples of these families, and they have a greater advantage in it, because they have been conditionally connected with horsemanship since they were children, and they occupy a larger proportion among the low-level Wu Chang Shi Chang. In Goode's report, there are now more than 20 children of the family in Anping County who have served as middle and low-level officers.

Zhao Dang and the heads of these families came to pay New Year's greetings to Zeng Yu today, and the local families expressed their obedience to the imperial court, especially these families in Anping County had long been subdued by Zeng Yu, and they also had the meaning of expressing loyalty and gratitude to Zeng Yu when they came.

Zeng Yu chatted with them for a while, reassuring them, and told them that he would treat all people equally, those children in the county soldiers, especially those in the cavalry battalion, as long as they made meritorious contributions in the future, their rewards would definitely not be less, whether they were promoted or others, the only requirement was to obey orders.

Not long after the Zhao family and other family members said goodbye, Zhang Nashan brought some heads of the family to the county office. They and the Zhao family can be said to be the two major forces in Anping County in addition to the government, the families led by the Zhao family are following the old way, that is, the military meritorious service, and the Zhang family was originally just a small family, but they are the people who originally invested in Zeng Yu, so now they have become one of the two major family forces, but they are taking the route in the eyes of the world.

For Zhang Nashan, Zeng Yu was also full of gratitude, so he warmly entertained them, and told them that as long as they didn't fall, the Chamber of Commerce would definitely have the status of the Zhang family. Zhang Nashan was naturally very satisfied with this, and felt very admired for his previous vision, if it wasn't for the choice to help Zeng Yu at the beginning, and then he resigned from the position of the main man, this is why Zeng Yu took care of their Zhang family.