Sunset.

A horse galloped from the direction of Suiyang, because it was the official army herald, so the soldiers guarding the city did not stop him, let him go straight in, and entered the official office of Xiayi City.

Kong Sheng just changed out of his armor and wanted to take a hot bath. The material conditions are really scarce in these years, and it is not easy to take a bath. Kong Sheng is not used to having a maid waiting for him on the side to warm the jade and add incense, so that the fragrant soup bathing, which was originally a kind of enjoyment, actually becomes very troublesome.

Wu Xian and Wu Xie returned with Nie Chuchen this time, although they were not made public, but they had already obtained a letter of appointment from Kong Sheng, and they were the same as the Lei Tingjin brothers and others as the captain of the Zhengqipin.

The two of them looked complicated and guarded the door for Kong Sheng outside the bathing room. Wu Xian specially selected two beautiful maids for Kong Sheng in the city yesterday to serve Kong Sheng's diet and daily life, such as taking a bath and warming the bed or something, but Kong Sheng bluntly refused.

Wu Xian originally thought it was because of Nie Chuchen, but later found out that this had nothing to do with Nie Chuchen at all, it was because Kong Sheng himself was not used to this kind of lifestyle where someone served him all the time and even had to be stared at when he took a bath.

The guards came to report: "General Wu, the Suiyang messenger has arrived, asking to see the Overseer!" ”

Wu Xian was surprised, pursed his lips and said, "People from Suiyang? What did Zhang Xun send a messenger to Xiayi for? ”

The soldier was speechless, and said in his heart that I am a guard soldier, what is the purpose of Suiyang's envoy, where do I know.

Wu Xian glanced at the soldier and waved his hand, "Let him wait in the front hall, Lord Overseer is bathing and changing!" ”

The soldier bowed and left.

In fact, it was not an ordinary soldier who came, but Yao Hong, who was the best among the Suiyang generals under Zhang Xun. A character who has a close relationship with Nan Jiyun and Lei Wanchun.

But Wu Xian and Wu Xie really didn't take Suiyang seriously. Kong Sheng finished taking a bath. He threw himself into the kitchen in a civilian robe. This made Wu Xian Wujie even more depressed. The so-called gentleman is far away from cooking, not to mention an official of the court like Kong Sheng, even an ordinary scholar, who will also enter the kitchen as a lowly thing to insult his identity.

But Kong Sheng's temper is the same, and in many cases, stubbornness makes people feel terrible.

Wu Xian Wujie didn't dare to stop him, but he had to follow patiently.

Kong Sheng put on an apron and cooked around the stove. Wu Xian smiled helplessly and persuaded: "Overseer, just let the servant cook do this kind of rough work, what kind of noble status do you, how can you cook yourself?" “

Kong Sheng smiled disapprehantly: "Wuxian, it is indispensable for people to live and eat, no matter how noble a person is, he has to eat and dress, how has it become a kind of shitty thing?" Besides, I have other plans, so don't be verbose, just watch from the sidelines. ”

Kong Sheng put some prepared lard in the pot. When the oil is boiled and heated, a scoop of dry flour is unexpectedly added. Then he began to stir-fry with an iron spoon, and the action was so swift that he was stunned.

What is this?

Pasta is the staple food of this year, but it is the first time that Wu Xian Wujie has seen such a way of cooking pasta, and it is really strange to stir-fry in the pot.

But not long after, Kong Sheng actually fried a pot of flour to produce a tangy aroma, and after stir-frying and baking, the gray flour also became oily yellow and slightly viscous.

Kong Sheng took out the fried flour, put it in the bowl, handed it over and smiled slightly: "Wuxian Wuxie, you taste it." ”

Wu Xian tentatively pinched a little with his hand and put it in his mouth, the entrance was smooth and fragrant, slightly salty, he was stunned, and then swallowed it.

"Ah, it's delicious!" Wu Xie also tasted it and praised it.

Kong Sheng smiled contentedly, and he walked out of the kitchen with a bowl of fried noodles and distributed it to the soldiers and others in the official office.

The current shortage of food is a very real thing, and in the event of war, war may usher in at any time, which reminds Kong Sheng of the story of the comrades of the volunteer army in his previous life who entered the DPRK to fight a handful of fried noodles and a handful of snow, this kind of pasta is easy to carry in large quantities by individual soldiers, and it will not deteriorate when it is transported and stored for a long time, and it is easy to bloate the stomach when adding a little water.

Of course, this kind of fried noodles has no nutritional value at all, and long-term consumption is naturally not good for the body. But in these difficult years, what nutritional value is there to talk about, filling the stomach and maintaining life is the basic need.

Just when Kong Sheng's official office tasted the fresh food called fried noodles concocted by the Overseer himself and talked about it, Yao Hong, a messenger from Suiyang, waited left and right for more than an hour without waiting for Kong Sheng's summons.

Kong Sheng gathered a few confidants and a few cooks, and was discussing in the hall. In fact, to put it bluntly, Kong Sheng was teaching these cooks how to concoct fried noodles and turn them into field rations carried by the whole army, when he suddenly heard a commotion at the door, and frowned.

Yao Hong barged in.

The three Lei Tingjin brothers and some people who knew Yao Hong were all a little surprised. Although Yao Hong is a general of Suiyang, he is now in the Yamen of the Overseer in Xiayi, and it is a felony to trespass into the hall without Kong Sheng's permission.

Wu Xian was furious and reprimanded: "You are so bold, you dare to trespass into the court, come to someone, take him down, and push him out of the rod to scold a hundred!" ”

Several fierce soldiers rushed up and surrounded Yao Hong.

Yao Hong's face turned red and shouted hard: "Inspector Kong, Yao is from Suiyang, and there is an urgent military report, why are you snubbing me like this?" ”

Kong Sheng glanced at Wu Xian and Wu Xie and the two, knowing that the two of them had forgotten to report to him, he was not angry, waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Let him go, let him speak!" ”

Yao Hong stomped his feet indignantly, "Kong Inspector, the last general was ordered by Zhongcheng to come to Xiayi to ask for help and call the police!" At present, the two rebels are approaching Suiyang, all the way from Bianzhou, all the way south from Jiyin County, known as the army of 100,000, at most three days, you can enter Suiyang. If Suiyang City is broken, I don't know if the Xiayi City of the Kong Overseer Army can still sing and dance like it is now? ”

Li Biao scolded angrily: "You are so presumptuous to talk to Lord Overseer like this!" ”

Yao Hong pursed his lips, ignored Li Biao, looked at Kong Sheng fearlessly, and sneered.

Kong Sheng was surprised: "Two rebels attacked Suiyang, claiming to be 100,000? Coming so fast? ”

Kong Sheng knows the direction of history and even the details. In his opinion, the rebels came to attack Suiyang, which should have been at the end of March and the beginning of April, but now it is only February, and they actually launched a large-scale attack in two ways, so much in advance?

Kong Sheng groaned.

He had a plan, but now that the rebels were attacking ahead of schedule, he had to adjust it.

Yao Hong looked at Kong Sheng directly, and he was actually a little nervous in his heart.

Zhang Xun sent him as a lobbyist to persuade Kong Sheng to give up Xiayi and join forces with Suiyang, gather the strength of the two armies, and fight against the rebels together, Suiyang may still have hope. But Yao Hong also knew in his heart that Kong Sheng had just set up his own door in Xiayi, and if he wanted him to give up his territory and abandon Xiayi to defend Suiyang, he might not be willing.

Kong Sheng's eyes were sharp, he looked up at Yao Hong, and said lightly: "General Yao, you came to Xiayi to call the police this time, and this official feels your kindness - Wu Xian, send General Yao's usual money as a coil, let him rest for one night and return to Suiyang." ”

Yao Hong saw that Kong Sheng was going to send him back, and couldn't help but say urgently: "Kong Inspector, the last general is here, and calling the police is only one of them." More importantly, it is important to advise the Overseers to abandon Xiayi and join forces with Suiyang to fight the rebels! ”

Kong Sheng shook his head: "Why did this official give up Xia Yi?" Please go back and tell Zhang Zhongcheng that this official was ordered by the imperial court and King Zhao to guard Xiayi, and he could not flee without a fight. Of course, there is a rebel attack in Suiyang and the situation is critical, and the official will not sit idly by, and in the future, the official will choose the opportunity to rescue and do his best. ”

Seeing Kong Sheng's refusal, Yao Hong couldn't help but be anxious, and shouted: "Kong Overseer, if there is no hair in the skin, the general will be attached?!" If Suiyang City is broken, Xia Yi will also be lost under the iron hooves of the rebels, and the truth that the lips are dead and the teeth are cold, doesn't Kong Overseer understand? “

A faint smile tugged at the corner of Kong Sheng's mouth.

Xiayi was close to Jiangbei, and Kong Sheng expected that the rebels would not attack easily. At least, the rebels will not attack Xiayi until they take Suiyang. And once the rebels attack Xiayi, in order to protect themselves, King Yu of Jiangbei will not sit idly by, and will send troops to respond.

Therefore, Kong Sheng's choice to take root in Xiayi was carefully considered and considered.

Of course, Kong Sheng definitely didn't want to sit back and watch Suiyang be destroyed. It's just that in Kong Sheng's view, it is far better to divide Suiyang and contain it, with the containment of the Xiayi army, even if the rebels besiege Suiyang, they must beware of Kong Sheng inserting a knife from the rear.

Such a strategic containment is even more significant.

In fact, one of Kong Sheng's strategic purposes in choosing to garrison troops in Xiayi lies in this. If it weren't for the fact that he was cooperating with Suiyang to defend the city, he would have led his army eastward to rely on King Yu's army, and it would be easier for him to develop his own strength.

But his macro strategic layout is not something that ordinary people can understand. At this moment, in Yao Hong's view, Kong Sheng is not saved in death, in order to preserve his strength.

Not to mention Yao Hong, even the three Lei brothers are a little anxious, after all, their parents are still in Suiyang.

Thunder went in and out of the squad and hugged his fists and said: "Lord Overseer, the last general thinks that what General Yao said is extremely true, Suiyang and Xia Yi have cold lips and teeth, and our army cannot sit idly by." The last general is willing to lead his troops and horses to reinforce Suiyang, please allow the Overseer! “

Lei Tingjun and Lei Tingfa also stood up and echoed one after another.

There are many Suiyang soldiers in the Xiayi army, and they are inextricably linked to the broken bones and tendons on the Suiyang side, such as the three brothers Lei Tingjin and Nan Yong.

Kong Sheng glanced at the Lei brothers, got up slowly, and said calmly and lightly: "The three Lei generals, we have known each other for a long time, and they are called Shangguan's subordinates, and they are really brothers and sisters. What do you think of the character? Is it the kind of person who doesn't save when he sees death, doesn't care about the overall situation, and only pursues personal interests? “

The three brothers of Lei Tingjin were speechless for a while, rubbed their hands and said: "The overseer is selfless, generous to go to the country, and the last general has always admired him!" “

Kong Sheng smiled coldly: "Since you think I'm not the kind of selfish villain, why do you want to spend the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain?" “

Kong Sheng was furious and walked away.

Wu Xianwujie, Li Biao, and Li Hu glanced at it coldly, and also left silently. The rest of Lei Tingjin and the others stood awkwardly on the spot, unable to say a word. (To be continued.) )