September of the thirteenth year of Orthodoxy.

This time, Liu Juntao prepared to change the military department and Hu Dexing's department of the Yushan Town Guard into a militia group, and the rest of Zhang Xiao's military department, Yan Hu's department, Chen Ziping's department, and Gao Ran's department remained unchanged, and Zhou Zongsheng's cavalry department was the same, and continued to be stationed in Yushan Town.

The Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Civil Affairs continued to stay in Yushan Town, and Liu Zi'an's Investigation Department went to Dongping Prefecture with Liu Juntao.

As for Guo Muying, she will continue to stay at home in Yushan Town, after all, now that Guo Muying is pregnant, it is not suitable to be tired, and it is better to recuperate.

Liu Juntao is also ready to wait until Guo Muying gives birth to a child, and then take the mother and son to Dongpingzhou.

On this day, Liu Juntao gathered the troops of the Central Military Department of the Yushan Town Guard, Hu Dexing's Department, as well as the first medical care hall and the first Qingzhuang department of the baggage department, Liu Zi'an and some of his subordinates, a total of 5,000 people, and prepared to go to Dongping Prefecture to take office.

In order to give the greatest deterrent to the soldiers and civilians of Dongpingzhou and establish their own authority at the first time, Liu Juntao and Hu Dexing's 5,000 men and horses were all dressed in iron armor, and the orthodox nine-year-old bird guns equipped by the young and strong were all carried on their shoulders, and they were neat and majestic after standing in a queue.

Guo Yongzhong took Guo Muying, Tang Yu, Zhou Zongsheng and others out of the city to see them off, and many villagers in Yushan Town also went out to send Liu Juntao to Dongping Prefecture to take office, and many people were reluctant to give up with tears in their eyes.

Since Liu Juntao came to Yushan Town, the Ministry of Civil Affairs has been established to divide the fields and land for the villagers, so that more than 10,000 villagers can have a full meal; The establishment of the Ministry of Commerce allowed the villagers to earn money and live a prosperous life; In this regard, the villagers of Yushan Town are grateful to Liu Juntao.

Looking at the sincere eyes of many villagers around him, the enthusiasm of farewell, Liu Juntao was also emotional, and repeatedly said goodbye to the surrounding villagers, people have feelings, in Yushan Town for so many years, Liu Juntao and these villagers have experienced countless life and death disasters together, looking at the changes here day by day, suddenly leaving, Liu Juntao is also reluctant to give up.

However, Liu Juntao was not too sad, after all, he went to Dongping Prefecture to take office this time only to leave temporarily, and after waiting for the stability of Dongping Prefecture, he still had to come back often, after all, Yushan Town was his root.

The cheers finally went away, and Liu Juntao led the 5,000-strong army all the way south, passing through the Yushan Military Bureau and Anshan Town, all the way to Dongpingzhou.

The 5,000-strong army formed a marching column, and countless pairs of leather boots hit the official road, a cloud of smoke and dust, and the roar attracted the surrounding pedestrians and people to stop and look sideways, and they all guessed where the elite of this army was.

On the way, Liu Juntao looked around and saw that all the young people around him were happy, and even Hu Dexing was smiling.

After all, you can go to Dongpingzhou City to garrison, it is a big city that is much more prosperous than Yushan Town, and all the young and strong people have a light on their faces and are full of excitement.

The young and strong people of the army were in a good mood, so that the speed of the army was also extremely fast, and after setting off from Yushan Town, it took only six days for the 5,000-strong army to arrive outside the city of Dongpingzhou.

At this time, a group of officials in Dongping Prefecture had already received the news that Liu Juntao had led 5,000 men to take office, and all the officials in Dongping Prefecture were shocked.

As a result, whether it was the civil officials in the city or the generals of the guards, they all sent people to greet them, wanting to take a look at the scene of Liu Juntao and his army for the first time.

After Liu Juntao led the army to arrive, he ordered the whole army to stop outside the north gate of Dongpingzhou, only to see that the 5,000-strong army formed two huge phalanxes, with firecrackers, long knife hands, and riders in their respective positions.

At this moment, many officials outside the north gate who came to greet them were shocked in their hearts, understanding that Liu Juntao was not an easy person, and they all cheered up and prepared to get along with Liu Juntao carefully.

Liu Juntao turned over and dismounted, strode forward with Hu Dexing, and greeted the officials outside the city gate one by one.

At this time, the officials who came to greet Liu Juntao and his party were all officials related to the affairs of the militia in Dongping Prefecture, namely Baihu Jingtao, and more than ten general flag officers and small flag officials under him; The government catches the head and others.

Liu Juntao greeted everyone, and said to Baihu Jingtao: "I've seen adults, and I will need more support from adults in the future." ”

Baihu Jingtao also said with a smile: "Where is it, we will be colleagues under the commander in the future, and we still need to support each other." ”

Liu Juntao chatted with everyone for a while, and Baihu Jingtao said with a smile: "It's not too early, Mr. Liu Lian, let's go into the city." ”

Liu Juntao also bowed his head and said: "It's all up to the adults." ”

So, Liu Juntao waved his hand and ordered the army to enter the city in turn, and the hundred households Jingtao and other officials saw Liu Juntao's 5,000 troops marching into the city of Dongpingzhou, and they all had a strange feeling in their hearts: Is Dongpingzhou going to change?

After entering the city, Liu Juntao, under the arrangement of Baihu Jingtao, first settled the 5,000 troops in the military camp in the city, and Hu Dexing was responsible for all matters related to the station.

Then, under the guidance of Baihu Jingtao, Liu Juntao came to a courtyard in the city, which was the residence prepared for Liu Juntao by Baihu Jingtao according to the order of the commander Lei Bo, plus the office office.

"Mr. Liu Lian, this courtyard has three entrances and three exits, which was originally another courtyard of a wealthy merchant in the city, and was later purchased by hundreds of households. I heard that Mr. Liu Lian was going to Dongpingzhou to garrison, so I asked my subordinates to clean up, Mr. Liu Lian looked around, and if there was anything missing, tell me, and I would let my subordinates prepare it for you. ”

Liu Juntao walked in the courtyard behind Baihu Jingtao, and saw that although this courtyard was not luxurious, it was wide, and everything was very properly arranged and very warm.

"Thank you, sir!"

Liu Juntao said with a smile: "Juntao is very satisfied with this place, there is Master Lao." ”

While they were talking, the two of them came to the hall in the front yard together, and sat down to rest.

At this time, Baihu Jingtao said: "Mr. Liu Lian, now that you are leading your troops to enter our Dongpingzhou, what are your plans?" ”

Liu Juntao knew in his heart that this was because Baihu Jingtao was worried that his coming would take away his authority and disrupt the original political balance of Dongping Prefecture.

So, Liu Juntao said with a smile: "Back to my lord, Juntao served as the general manager of the Yanzhou Mansion People's League, in order to protect the territory and the people, that's all." This time, although I led my men and horses into Dongpingzhou, I didn't plan to do anything, just manage my men and horses well and keep the local appeasement. The rest, none of my business! ”

Baihu Jingtao is also a good person, and when he heard Liu Juntao's words, he immediately understood that these words were Liu Juntao's declaration: he, Liu Juntao, would not meddle in the affairs of Dongpingzhou City, and would not seize power and stand in line; But at the same time, Liu Juntao didn't want the officials in the city to interfere in the affairs of the militia!

"So much the best!"

Baihu Jingtao was happy in his heart, such a situation was exactly what he wanted, and it was also the result that the civil and military officials in the city wanted.

"Haha, Liu Lian always concentrates on what he does, and he works hard, Jing really admires it!"

Liu Juntao accompanied Baihu Jingtao to play haha, and after a while, Baihu Jingtao got up and said goodbye.

At noon, Liu Zi'an, Hu Dexing, Sun Xu, and Meng Fanchen came to the house, and the four of them were all smiling when they saw this big courtyard, and they praised it one after another.

Liu Juntao smiled and said: "Pass the order, send a sentry to station here, and then let the people from the exploration department also come in, we must prepare for the establishment of the Dongpingzhou Ordnance Institute as soon as possible!" ”