The next day, at the north gate of Guanhai City, Li Demao, the county commander, Wang Xing, the commander of Wei, and others were waiting for them.

Li Demao is already in his seventies, and the wide green robe official uniform wraps around his thin body, and the underside of the robe looks a little empty. Now the season is almost Chongyang, and the sun is more poisonous. Li Demao's body trembled slightly, and he seemed to be a little exhausted.

Wang Xing is in the prime of life, dressed in military uniform. Because he was too fat, his fat body squeezed his armor out of shape. I saw that his face was full of anxiety, and from time to time he built a pergola with his hands and looked north.

When everyone saw the shadowy team in the distance, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, it was almost noon, and Zhang Jiang, the capital of Guangdong, finally arrived at Guanhai City, accompanied by Xu Baolu, the political envoy of Guangdong, and Wen Xun, the governor of Guangdong.

According to the official system of the Chen State, a state has a political envoy who is in charge of civil affairs, taxation and other matters, and holds a second-grade official position; One person in charge of the military administration (only the responsibility of guarding the training, the transfer of troops requires the tiger charm of the military department), a cadre guard in the jurisdiction, and a second-grade official position; There is a person in charge of criminal impeachment and supervision functions, and he is a three-rank official position. In case of major events, the three divisions will be tried, and the emperor will be decided.

After Zhang Dusi received Wang Xing's report, he was overjoyed. This view of Haiwei is his hairline, and now there is a great military feat, if he can make a plan, maybe he can go to the military department to be a waiter, so that the civilian officials in the military department can also see the ability of the martial arts. So he immediately informed Xu Baolu and Wen Xun and invited them to come to Guanhaiwei for inspection.

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A quarter of an hour later, Zhang Jiang and the others arrived at the gate of Beicheng.

Everyone hurriedly bowed their hands and saluted: "I have seen the three officials of Zhang Dusi, Xu Buzheng and Wen Tisi. ”

"Well, I've kept my colleagues waiting." Zhang Jiang motioned for everyone to be exempt.

Wang Xing grabbed out and said: "Three officials, we have already held an afternoon banquet in the Guanhai Tower, please move to the Guanhai Building to rest for a while." ”

Zhang Jiang glanced at Xu Baolu and Wen Xun, and saw that the two of them had no objection, so he smiled and said, "It's okay." It seems that if you don't eat this meal from Commander Wang, this report is not easy to write. Everyone laughed.

The Guanhai Building is three stories high, which is the tallest building in Guanhai City. This is a place specially used to receive dignitaries and dignitaries, and it is not open to the public.

Sitting on the top floor of the sea viewing building, listening to the sound of the waves lapping on the shore in the distance, and drinking on the sea view of Yuegang, it is indeed unique.

Before taking their seats, the officials inevitably exchanged pleasantries. Among the group, Zhangjiang has the highest grade, but Chen Guo has always been a civil official who is half a level higher, and he has to count on Xu and Wen to say a few good words about the performance of the victory of Guanhaiwei this time, so he asked Xu Baolu to sit first, Wen Xun to sit first on the left, and he sat on the right first. The other officials were accompanied in turn.

After a few rounds of drinking, Xu Baolu picked up his wine glass and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, the day before yesterday, the great victory of Haiwei and the destruction of a Dutch warship, this is the first battle exploit of our dynasty against strangers. You have worked hard and made great achievements, and I will give you a toast to the national prestige of the Chen Empire. ”

Everyone hurriedly raised their glasses and agreed.

"Well, I have drunk this wine, and I have rested. The soldiers of the guard are still basking in the sun, so why don't I go to the barracks now?" With that, Xu Baolu was ready to get up. Although he and Wen Xun didn't deal with this Zhang Dusi very much, they still gave him face today. Now that the wine is drunk, it's time to get down to business. After all, a war with the Inhumans is a big deal, and the court is still waiting for the report.

Next to him, Wang Xing said carefully: "All the officials are tired of driving every week, why don't you use some more wine and food?" Wait a minute, and there will be singing and dancing. ”

"Your Majesty has every opportunity, such a major event should be reported urgently, how can we delay?" Xu Guanglu was a little displeased.

"Don't let Xu Buzheng and Wen Tisi wait for a long time, and don't hurry up to inform the health center to prepare." Zhang Jiang didn't like that his subordinates couldn't see the situation clearly, after all, he also counted on Xu Baolu and Wen Xun to say a few good words for him in the report.

Everyone got up and went to the Guanhaiwei school field.

Halfway through, the county commander Li Demao told Xu Baolu that he was a little overwhelmed. Xu Baolu said in his heart that you were fine when you were drinking, how could you suddenly get sick, but at Li Demao's age, he was still right.

Two quarters of an hour later, the officials arrived at the guardhouse. More than 5,000 soldiers of Guanhaiwei have lined up in the school yard and are waiting for inspection. Wang Xing nodded his head and did his best along the way, leading the way for the three officials.

When passing through the soldiers, Xu Baolu couldn't help frowning. I saw that the soldiers were old men in their fifties and sixties, and some were teenagers. The entire phalanx can't even be said to be neat, let alone spiritual. What's even more ridiculous is that the armor of many soldiers is extremely ill-fitting and looks extremely strange.

After the officials sat down on the military platform, Wang Xing began to lecture. The gist of it is that today's three divisions are patrolling on behalf of the sky, which is a great grace to the soldiers, and everyone wants to think about the society and serve the country.

The sun is very poisonous at this time. The soldiers waited all morning for the review, and their patience wore out. After Wang Xingcai said a few words, there were soldiers below who whispered, like the sound of flies buzzing. It didn't take long for the sound to spread like a plague, and there seemed to be more than 5,000 flies on the school grounds.

There were a lot of civilians lying on the walls of the barracks. Qian Jin, Luo San and others are also among them.

Today, there are big officials in Guanhai City, which is a rare event, and it will have more money to brag about it in the future. Seeing these soldiers in such shapes, the people couldn't help but be disappointed, and many people pointed in the direction of the school field, and burst into laughter from time to time.

Qian Jin was faintly worried. If there is a war in the future, how should they deal with Lao Qian, and how can the safety of their mother and Bao'er be guaranteed?

On the pointing platform, Zhang Jiang's face was not very good-looking. According to the usual practice, Wang Xing asked him to say a few words after speaking. In this case, there is no need for him to appear.

This Wang Xing is not less filial piety on weekdays, and he has been promoted many times in the past few years to let Wang Xing sit in the position of the commander of the guard. I don't know that today's performance is equivalent to slapping his face in front of everyone.

"Quiet...... Quiet ......" Wang Xing began to drink orders to stop, but with little effect. At this time, he was already sweating profusely, so he asked carefully: "Ladies and gentlemen, the weather is hot, why don't we go into the house and talk?" ”

"Xu Buzheng, Wen Tisi, wait for Commander Wang to report something important, why don't you ......?" Although Zhang Jiang was annoyed that Wang Xing was not angry, this Guan Haiwei was his subordinate after all, so he also began to help play a round.

"There's no rush. Let's take a look at the armory. Xu Baolu didn't buy it.

Wang Xing had no choice but to order the soldiers to open the door of an armory. I saw that the inside was relatively clean, and all kinds of weapons were neatly placed, which was quite acceptable.

"Open them all......" Xu Baolu lost his patience a little. He was vaguely worried in his heart, hoping that what he saw next would not disappoint him, but in the end he was disappointed. The first one was for show, and the further back you go, the more unsightly it became, and even a few armories were empty.

"Zhang Dusi, if this Guanhaiwei loses the battle in the future, His Majesty will blame it and think that it is me Xu Baolu who shortens your military needs." Xu Baolu said angrily.

"Xu Buzheng is discouraged, there must be a hidden ...... here" Zhang Jiang could only respond tactfully.

"No need. Where were the soldiers who fired their guns on the day of the naval battle and hit the enemy ship? Xu Baolu asked loudly at the soldiers. At this moment, he just wants to find out the process of the war as soon as possible, and finish writing the report.

After a while, an old soldier was invited out from behind by the soldiers, about sixty years old. I saw him bow at Xu Baolu from a distance and said, "Sergeant Niu Er pays a visit to Shangguan." ”

Xu Baolu saw that it was an old man, and said: "This old man, at your age, why don't the heirs of the family come to make up for it?" ”

"If you go back to Shangguan, the old man has never been married, so where is the heir?" Niu Er scratched his grassless head and said with a wry smile.

Xu Baolu was a little embarrassed when he heard this, so he went straight to the point and asked, "Uncle, can you tell me more about the battle that day?" ”

At this time, Wang Xing coughed beside him. Seeing this, Niu Er's eyes flickered a little, and he didn't dare to speak.

Xu Baolu glared at Wang Xing sideways, and said angrily: "Do you want this official to play you for the crime of obstructing the inspection?" Wang Xing hurriedly looked elsewhere.

Xu Baolu stepped down from the platform, held the old man's arm and said softly: "Don't panic, my husband doesn't need to panic, I am Xu Baolu, the political envoy of Guangdong." It just so happens that I don't have a husband at home, so how about going back with me when this is over? ”

The old man bowed down and thanked him, and whispered the situation on the day of the naval battle.

The more Xu Baolu listened, the more angry he became.

It turned out that on the day of the battle, the Dutch warship first made a provocative move, and the Yuegang Fort had warned Guanhaiwei, but Wang Xing could not be found after reporting it layer by layer. In this battle or not, someone must give orders, otherwise the soldiers will not dare to move. Thanks to the commander Wei Xun decisively giving the order to fight back, the Yuegang Fort seized a slight opportunity.

This Wang Xing's crime of dereliction of duty must be confirmed. However, the affairs of the guard are under the control of the governors of the five armies. Now that the process of watching Haiwei's victory has been figured out, Xu Baolu does not plan to waste more time.

The only thing that pleased him was that the commander Wei Xun had some insight and courage. He was worried that as soon as he walked on his front foot, Zhang Dusi and Wang Xing's gang would punish Weixun for his crimes under various names. Who wants him to be more tolerant than Shangguan?

Xu Baolu's mind turned, so he thought of a plan, only to hear him ask sharply: "Where is the commander Weixun?" ”

"The lower official is here." Wei Xun stepped forward and replied.

"On the day of the battle, did the Shangguan order you to shoot back?"

Wei Xun hesitated for a moment and replied in a low voice, "I have not received a military order. ”

"What should you be guilty of ordering the cannon to fire without receiving the order from the superior?"

"The last will be convicted, and he will be punished. But I see that there are 200,000 people in Haiwei, and there is no room for mistakes. On the day of the battle, Wang Xing and the two commanders didn't know where to have fun, and the situation was urgent, so he had no choice but to overstep his authority and give orders.

"Let's write down today's events for the time being, and Your Majesty will have his own holy judgment in the future."

"Yes......"

Xu Baolu nodded with satisfaction. He has already told the matter of Wei Xun's order in public, and made it clear that His Majesty will make a judgment on this matter. Even if Zhang Dusi had the courage, he didn't dare to touch this Weixun.

After the incident, Xu Baolu stroked his sleeves, hugged Zhang Jiang and said, "Zhang Dusi, this official is a little tired today, and I will talk about it in the future." ”

Wang Xing ran out and said, "Xiaguan has prepared a room at home, why don't you two stay at my house tonight?" ”

Xu Baolu snorted coldly, and walked straight towards the gate of the guard.

"Zhang Dusi, the official has also retired." Wen Xun is also ready to leave.

"This official sent two ......" Zhang Dusi kept saying good things along the way, and at the same time hinted that Wang Xing would definitely have some filial piety.

When he arrived at the gate of the guard, Xu Baolu clenched his fists and said, "Zhang Dusi is busy with military affairs, so there is no need to greet him." With that, he went straight out of the gate of the guard. Wen Xun hurried behind to follow.