For a few days, Liu Hu and Liu Pan's foot soldiers acted as a transportation team, going back and forth between Yiyang County and Xincai County to carry the money and grain that the Chen family had accumulated for decades, as well as the money and grain that Liu Qi had seized a few days ago.

Many of these money, grain, weapons, military materials and other materials were transported from Xincai to Yiyang, and then transported by Wenpin to Xinye County. Shi A led the Guards Battalion to protect the Chen family's many family members who moved to Xinye, and followed Liu Hu and Liu Pan along the way to protect the grain transportation team.

Liu Qi and others stayed in Xincai with Chen to Zhao Yun and others to train the Euphorbia Battalion and the Baiwei Battalion. War horses are scarce resources, and they have always been in the hands of the border or local families, Chen Taigong is the Xincai family, and the war horses he has are very few, only about three hundred. Liu Qi spent a lot of money to raise more than 200 horses from Xincai, and these more than 500 war horses were all equipped with the guard battalion led by Shi A.

Of course, as a general, everyone naturally owns a war horse.

Liu Hu and Liu Pan were stationed in Yiyang this time, in addition to clearing the yellow scarves of the thieves under his rule, Liu Qi also asked them to buy war horses locally, and also asked Wang Wei, who was far away in Xinye, to buy war horses. The war horses raised by Wang Wei and Liu Hu and Liu Pan, in addition to factors such as old age and thinness, selected strong war horses, and Liu Qi prepared to equip them all for Chen Zhi's Baiyi camp.

However, it will not be arranged until I return to Shinno.

"Mr. Wenruo, take care of yourself on the way." Liu Qi looked solemn and said to Xun Yu in the carriage: "This time, Mr. Lao went to Xinye to preside over internal affairs, and the kid really didn't want to go. ”

"The young general is not as good as this, not to mention that there are three generals escorting you all the way, and it is you who need to take care." Xun Yu said widely, he guessed a little about the reason why Liu Qi stayed. But it is not clear that Xun Yu sat in the county, and the county guard had not yet arrived, and he went to deal with the backlog of political affairs first, which really surprised him.

Liu Qi has always treated Xun Yu as a teacher, and Xun Yu couldn't shirk it, so he had to accept it silently. Everyone saw it in their eyes and remembered it in their hearts, and treated Xun Yu as a teacher's courtesy. For this, Xun Yu is really helpless.

However, since Liu Qi arranged this way, he had a huge sense of challenge and gladly accepted it.

"After the kid gives a big gift, he will immediately go to Xinye to take up his post, Mr. don't worry. Before that, Yiyang's government affairs relied on you a lot. Liu Qi bowed slightly, and the formal disciple saluted the teacher.

Xun Yu was slightly startled, and was about to reach out to help him up, but he shrank back, sighing lightly in his heart, accepting this etiquette.

"Big brother, please rest assured, even if the younger brother dies, Mr. Xun will arrive in Xinye without any damage." Shi A saw that Liu Qi attached so much importance to Xun Yu, and solemnly promised.

"Although the journey to Xinye this time is not very far, there are many difficulties, especially those families in the county must obstruct more, so you must be careful in everything." Liu Qi was appointed as the county guard of Yiyang County at the age of fifteen, and many local families were bound to be dissatisfied, and if there was an external force to stir it up, they were not allowed to do anything. Therefore, Liu Qi had to solemnly remind Shi A and others.

"On this trip, I will Zi Yong'an reject the actions of everyone in the Prospect Clan, if you dare to obstruct you, you can kill the third brother! Something happened, and the eldest brother took it all in. Liu Qi's murderous aura flashed, and Xun Yu in the carriage couldn't help but be startled, and looked at Liu Qi carefully.

"No!"

The wheels rolled forward, and disappeared in front of Liu Qi and others after a while. The escort team was followed by the last batch of grain transported by Liu Hu and Liu Pan

It has been a few days since Xun Yu and the others left for Xinye.

Now the new Cai Chen family only has a few days of rations left, as well as a few thousand soldiers. Although Runan is the root of the Yuan family, there are too many clans in the county, and Chen Taigong of the Chen family in Xincai is an example, and the Xu family in Pingyu is also an example. Although the Chen family is a branch of Chen Yu's family, it has been operating in Xincai for decades. Today's vast relocation project will inevitably attract the attention of the Yuan family of Runan County.

Liu Qi and Zhao Yun Chen waited for news from the scouts while practicing the soldiers.

"Report!" The guards outside the Chen Mansion came in to report.

"Say."

"More than a dozen people came outside, saying that the Pingyu Xu family came to ask to see the lord."

Pingyu Xu's? There are not many connections between big families, and Liu Qi naturally knows that there is a Xu family in Pingyu County, which is not far from Xincai, that is, the Xu family who presided over the "Yuedan Commentary". At this time, what is the purpose of coming to see me?

"Please come in." Liu Qi motioned to Chen Zhi to put away the battle map and commanded.

After a while, the doorman invited a young man in.

The man was tall and thin, neither humble nor arrogant, with clear eyes. He saluted Liu Qi: "Pingyu Xu Wenxiu and Xu Jing have seen Qi Gongzi. ”

"Where did the gentleman come from?" Liu Qi asked bluntly.

"Relieve the urgent danger for the son, establish a place for his family to live, and find a place for himself to show his talents." Xu Jing was stunned in his heart, but he didn't expect Liu Qi to ask directly and clearly, and he was missing a few words. In this regard, Xu Jing immediately confessed what he wanted.

"Oh? I would like to hear about it. When Liu Qi heard this, he was stunned for a while, and then asked.

"Ling Zun's new Yiyang County is like a tiger's mouth grabbing meat. The Yuan clan is a big clan in Runan, and they will definitely not let Er wait, Chen Taigong died of illness, and the clansmen moved to Yiyang County, but I am afraid that it will be difficult for Gongzi Qi to ride a tiger now. In a few days, the Yuan clan will definitely send troops to attack Xincai, and when the time comes, under the pressure of the army, how can you wait for your life? ”

As soon as Xu Jing's words came out, Liu Qi and the others suddenly changed color and asked, "Is what Mr. said true?" ”

"Seriously." Xu Jing said calmly: "Although Yuan Highway is in Nanyang County, it is Yuan Cheng, the general of the Zuo Zhonglang Dynasty, this person and Chen Taigong are feuds, and now that Chen Taigong has passed away, he will invade and merge Xincai at any cost." At that time, I am afraid that it will be difficult for Chen Taigong to deal with Yuan Cheng while he is alive. ”

Liu Qi asked, "How can Mr. help me?" ”

"Before that, can you ask Childe to promise to make the next request?"

"As long as Mr. resolves this crisis, don't say one request, what about many? Please sir. Liu Qi immediately agreed.

"Although he is a member of the Xu family, he has been expelled from his home. Qi Gongzi is not only the son of Liu Jingzhou, but also the county guard of Yiyang County, so he begged Gongzi to give him 100 acres of fertile land and a residence in Xinye, so that his family will no longer suffer from displacement. After Xu Jing said this, he looked at Liu Qi quietly, waiting for a reply.

"It's simple, the kid agreed." Xu Jing did this to show that his family was completely in Liu Qi's hands, and he couldn't escape even if he played any tricks, and secondly, to show his openness and not be afraid of Liu Qi's questioning. Liu Qi readily agreed.

"Thank you, Mr. Qi!" Xu Jing bowed heavily to Liu Qi, and then said: "Dare to ask how many soldiers and horses Gongzi has left now?" ”

"There are less than 8,000 foot soldiers, and there are no horse soldiers." Under Liu Qi's signal, Chen Zhi truthfully said the combat power in Liu Qi's hands now: "Most of them are the new army and the countrymen, and they are not yet invincible." ”

"Less than eight thousand? … Less than eight thousand..."Xu Jing frowned, pacing back and forth.

Liu Qi and the three of them saw Xu Jing walking around constantly, with words in their mouths, and they didn't know what to say. They didn't bother, and after a while, Xu Jing stopped and muttered, "It's enough." Does Childe know what the Yuan clan's secret strength is? ”

"According to the spies' report, it will not be less than twenty thousand."

"Wrong! Wrong! Xu Jing immediately retorted: "In this way, the prince underestimated the Yuan family, who has been running Runan for a hundred years, why are there so many thieves in Runan?" Hasn't Childe thought about it? ”

Chen Zhi was suddenly shocked, and said, "Could this be arranged by the Yuan family early in the morning?" Or did they arrange for the soldiers to act as bandits and rebel parties, plundering everywhere?! ”

"Yes!" Xu Jing's face did not change, and he directly admitted this practice that existed in the big family early on: "Nominally, they are thieves, but in fact, most of them are privately raised troops by the big family!" If not, do you think these bandits will be able to stay in Runan County to cause rebellion? If you really think so, I advise Gongzi to quit Yiyang County as soon as possible. How naïve! ”

Liu Qi and the three of them were shocked when they heard this, and then they were angry. Liu Qi slapped the table and said angrily: "Raising tigers is rampant!" It's worse than a war! ”

Chen to Zhao Yun was resentful, as if he remembered something, Zhao Yun hurriedly shouted: "It's not good! Big brother, Mr. Xun and third brother are in danger! ”

Suddenly, the three of them were as anxious as ants on a hot nest, at a loss.

"Childe, don't worry, the Yuan family won't do it themselves on this trip, they will only let the wealthy families in Yiyang County intercept it, and the whip will be out of reach." Xu Jing obviously had inquired clearly before he came, and said in a deep voice: "I'm afraid that Gongzi is in a more dangerous situation now." ”

Liu Qi couldn't care so much, and asked urgently: "Sir, save me!" ”

The three of them surrounded Xu Jing, and Xu Jing said with a smile: "Don't worry, let me explain to Gongzi in detail the deployment of the Yuan clan in Runan." He pointed to the sheepskin map that Chen Zhi had hidden behind him, and motioned for Chen Zhi to take it out.

After spreading out the sheepskin map, Xu Jing said: "This is Rushui, there is a large village in the mountains near Pingyu in the upper reaches of Rushui, and the troops in it are about 5,000 people. Gushi County is the granary of Runan County, and it is also the granary of Yuan's family, where there are about 10,000 troops stationed, and there are 3,000 garrisons in Xinxi County, and more than 7,000 of us are going to break through before the tripartite encirclement, otherwise, there will be no bones! ”

Liu Qi and the three of them were taken aback and asked, "Will Ji An'an come out?" ”

Xu Jing exhaled heavily and said, "Evacuate Xincai immediately to ensure that you don't have to worry about it for three months." But, would you like to do this, Childe? ”

"I don't want to!" Liu Qi didn't think about it, and said: "Whether or not you can get rid of the threat of Runan County in the coming year is something I must do before I leave Xincai." ”

Xu Jing glanced at Liu Qi appreciatively and said, "Having said that, but with just this little force, can it be reversed among 20,000 troops and the number of bandits who don't know how many?" ”

"Can't!" Xu Jing paused for a moment and continued: "However, we need a strategy to make the Yuan clan unable to attack Yiyang County from Runan in the coming year. ”

"Burn down the granary!" Liu Qi had an idea and said.

"But how on earth can we burn down Gushi County, which is heavily garrisoned?" Xu Jing smiled incomprehensibly and asked.

Liu Qi and the three of them fell into deep thought for a while.