Li Yan was preparing here, while Chen Yongfu was happily leading the team to Qixian. This time, he made money by suppressing the bandits, and the thieves basically didn't fight him, as long as he caught up, those thieves ran away. He only fought two small battles, killed hundreds of strong men, and cut off the heads of the old and weak who he caught, before he finally made up two thousand heads and reported a great achievement.

This time, the prison army that followed him was Wang Shixiu, the magistrate, who was sent to him by the Tongzhi of the Guide Mansion, and the original prefect had been arrested and returned to the capital. The reason why he wanted to catch up and fight these two battles was so that Wang Shixiu could sign his name on the merits, otherwise the court might not accept his statement.

And the reason why he cares so much about this merit is that he wants to earn a good future for his son Chen De. Being an official alone is not uninsured, but it is still the right way to pull his son and other relatives together.

This time Chen Yongfu came to Qixian, and the team was still neat, and the armor was bright. Flags of all colors fluttered in the wind, and soldiers walked on dry official roads, kicking up dust on the ground. However, unlike when he came, this time Chen Yongfu brought a lot of baggage, including food, artillery, and other materials covered with felt cloth.

This time, Li Yan came out with his own soldiers to greet him, Li Mu was in charge of the defense inside the city, and Li Zhong was in charge of the defense outside the city. Still the same as last time, Li Yan vacated the barracks for Chen Yongfu. Few of Chen Yongfu's soldiers were wounded, and the personnel did not change much, indicating that they really did not fight much.

"Humble welcome to General Chen's triumph." Li Yan hugged his fists and congratulated.

Chen Yongfu rode on his horse and said condescendingly: "I heard that you have also been promoted?" ”

"Loved by His Majesty, the court is simple." Li Yan replied with a smile: "This time General Chen returns from a great victory, the imperial court will definitely reward him greatly, and I congratulate the marshal in advance here." ”

Chen Yongfu waved his whip and said with great momentum: "How to reward it, you have your own court in charge, and it is not your turn to make noise!" Now vacate the camp for the general's soldiers and prepare their meals. If there is any mistake this time, it will be said that you are just a small village soldier garrison, even if you are a guerrilla general, you will not be spared! ”

Li Yan arched his hand and said: "This humble position is not the master, General Chen still has to ask Su Fuzun." He made the title "Fuzun" very clear.

Chen Yongfu only remembered that not only Li Yan was promoted, but even Su Jing was recently promoted, so he still went to Guide Mansion to be the prefect. From the prefect of the seventh grade to the prefect of the fourth grade, there are four levels in between. However, Emperor Chongzhen can even change a civil official to a military attaché, what else can't be done?

Chen Yongfu stared at Li Yan for a long time before waving his hand and entering the city with his personal guards. The rest of the troops were taken by Li Yan's men into the barracks in the south of the city, or they went around the city and went to the barracks in the north of the city to station.

Li Yan got on the horse and followed, accompanying Chen Yongfu into the city.

After Chen Yongfu entered the city, he saw that the city was much more depressed than the last time he came, there were basically no pedestrians on the streets, and most of the shops were closed. He frowned and asked, "What's going on?" How can it be so sluggish? Isn't the general welcome?! ”

Li Yan smiled innocently: "The people have their own livelihood, and if they don't go to work for a day, they will be hungry, so naturally they won't wander around the streets." As for the shop, the general should know why. ”

"What do you mean?!" Chen De, who was following behind Chen Yongfu, asked with a raised eyebrow.

Li Yan smiled, pointed to the baggage convoy that followed behind, and said, "General Chen has gained a lot in the two months of Guide. Qixian County is not far from Suizhou, and there will naturally be exchanges between them. ”

"Humph!" Chen Yongfu snorted coldly and said no more.

Now Su Jing is a popular man in the eyes of the emperor, and if something goes wrong at this time, his credit may be lost. After all, thieves are everywhere now, and almost every day there will be officials and soldiers to defeat the thieves. And the emperor only cares about Zhang Xianzhong now, and doesn't care about anything else. And he did a little out of line in Guide Mansion, it would be good if those big families didn't denounce him, where would they help him?

After entering the barracks in the city, Li Yan bowed his hand to Chen Yongfu and said, "General Chen, you rest first, and retire from your humble position." ”

"Go ahead." Chen Yongfu waved his hand and said casually.

After Li Yan left, Chen De snorted angrily and said, "This guy is too arrogant!" Father, do you want to teach him a lesson? ”

"How to teach? This is Qi County. Chen Yongfu said with a straight face: "Don't you see that there are no people even on the street?" He had been prepared for a long time. Do you want to siege the city?! ”

"What about a siege?" Chen De said domineeringly: "When the city is captured, let's say that he rebelled, and we can get another credit." ”

Chen Yongfu taught: "Childish! He's all ready, wouldn't it be easy to siege the city?! There are so many people in Qi County, and Su Jing. Do you want to slaughter the city?! When the time comes, we will be anti-thieves! ”

Chen De snorted angrily and did not speak. Although the raiding of the township by the officials and troops is not a big deal, the attack on the county seat is a big deal. And now the thieves are either fleeing in all directions, or surrendering and praying for forgiveness, and they are about to be exterminated, and no one will be stupid at this time.

"You go and rest." Chen Yongfu instructed: "Don't make trouble now, wait for the reward from the imperial court with peace of mind." You can probably get a garrison this time, and if you have a few more credits, there will be no problem with a guerrilla. In the future, you will rely on your own ability, although we can't be like Liaodong Ning Yuanbo (Li Chengliang) and the ancestral family, but we must also be rich and prosperous. ”

Chen De reluctantly arched his hand and said, "Yes, the child knows." Then he withdrew himself. However, he did not go to rest, but went to the baggage team. There were two women he had gotten from the thieves, and they were so beautiful and touching that he couldn't wait to return to Kaifeng.

And Chen Yongfu has been waiting for Su Jing's invitation, but he hasn't waited for a long time. He also had to discuss the supply of food with Su Jing, so he had to write a letter of worship and take the initiative to meet Su Jing.

South Gate.

Chen Yongfu's subordinate General Zhang Shen planned to go to the city with his own soldiers, but was stopped when he entered the city.

"Please stop, General." A soldier defending the city said.

"Bold!" General Zhang's personal soldiers scolded loudly: "This is our General!" Retire! ”

The soldier still stopped and said, "Without General Li's permission, the soldiers are not allowed to enter, and the general please go back to the camp to rest." Or ask the general to write a document, and the villain will report to General Li, and then enter the city with the permission of my general. ”

General Zhang waved his hand impatiently and ordered: "Go, enter the city!" ”

Several soldiers at the city gate immediately moved to redirect the horse and block the city gate. Then he took out his crossbow arrows and spears, stood guard after rejecting the horse, and signaled to his companions at the head of the city.