Xixia Mountain is located in the north of Shuoquan City dozens of miles, the mountain has a valley, the valley is even the mountain, undulating, like a green dragon lying on the vast earth, the mountain is full of green trees, lush, very beautiful, there is a river between the mountains, the mountains and rivers are connected, it is a place with beautiful scenery, the mountains are undulating, the mountains are high and the clouds are towering, they rise from the ground, they are very precipitous, the valley is very open.

Chu Huan was standing at the top of the mountain at this time, overlooking the largest valley in Xixia Mountain, the figures in the valley were flickering, densely packed, and the workshop presided over by Du Fugong had been completed.

In the valley, there are many houses, originally at the beginning of the Xiguan seven surnames wanted to fund Chu Huan to establish the workshop here, but later Chu Huan's money was in place, and part of the funds were injected into the new salt bureau, Du Fugong had silver in his hand, so it was naturally easy to do things, although the funds of the seven surnames of Xiguan were not injected, but the Xiguan seven surnames led by Mrs. Su still gave great help to the construction of the workshop, when Du Fugong began to prepare for the construction of the workshop, the seven surnames of Xiguan helped to find skilled craftsmen, and actively helped recruit people, The power of the seven surnames of Xiguan in Xiguan is already very strong, and many of the materials needed for the construction of the factory are purchased by Du Fugong through the seven surnames of Xiguan at the lowest price.

Manpower and material resources are complete, so the project of Xixia Mountain is progressing very smoothly, according to the process set by Chu Huan, each process has built a process room, and in the valley, there is also a special place to stay, so that the workers can stay here.

In the valley, before the start of construction, it was originally rubble and rubble, but now it has been cleaned up, the accommodation rooms and workshops are neat, and in order to facilitate the mining of salt later, many open roads have been built in the valley, the roads are staggered, many but not chaotic, the main project has ended, and now it is only the finishing project, such as building a fence around the workshop, this is a workshop after all, and it will be a place to make salt in the future, and no one dares to guarantee whether someone will sneak into the workshop to steal new salt, so build a fence and enclose the workshop in it. It can also improve the safety of the workshop.

In addition, according to Du Fugong's opinion, in the four corners of the workshop, there will be an observation wooden tower to supervise, so as not to let someone sneak into the workshop, the area of the valley is very large, and the workshop is really not small, if there is no good security system, it is really difficult to detect a few people who sneak in.

Chu Huan stood on the top of the mountain, and when he saw the workshop in the valley, his heart was indeed very satisfied, Du Fugong was really a good housekeeper, and this matter was entrusted to him, which was even more beautiful than Chu Huan expected.

"Captain Qi, what do you think of the construction of this workshop?" Chu Huan was in a good mood, turned his head to look at Qi Hong beside him, and asked with a smile, "This has cost a lot of silver." ”

Qi Hong said with a smile: "Adults want to do big things, and they don't know anything about it. ”

"Qi Hong, do you feel wronged by keeping you by the side of Bendu?" Chu Huan smiled and said: "Xuanyuan is now in charge of the military affairs of the Pingxi Army, originally he wanted to hand over the Kunzi Battalion to you and appoint you as the partial general of the Kunzi Battalion, but the Governor kept you and only made you a small captain of the guard, do you feel wronged in your heart?" ”

Qi Hong said solemnly: "My lord, I don't have this idea. Although General Xuanyuan has the intention to be promoted, he knows his ability and is really incapable of serving as a partial general of the Kunzi battalion. ”

"You're humbling." Chu Huan said with a smile: "In the heart of this governor, you are more than enough to be a partial general." ”

"Adults are loved." Qi Hong said: "In fact, according to the original intention of the humble position, the humble position is still willing to follow the adult, and the adult can let the humble position serve as the captain of the personal guard beside the adult, that is to put his heart into the humble position, it is a real trust, and the humble heart is very happy." ”

The two hundred guards brought from the capital, Chu Huan immediately made a transfer after helping Xuanyuan Shengcai get the position of General Pingxi, these two hundred guards are all first-class elite soldiers, that is, it is not a problem to say that one enemy is ten, and one is really not a problem, Xuanyuan Shengcai entered the Pingxi Army, there is something to do, Chu Huan transferred fifty guards sergeants, followed Xuanyuan Shengcai's side, and waited for the call, but he left fifty people as his own personal guards, and Qi Hong was left behind. Serve as the captain of the personal guard of these fifty people to protect his own safety.

Chu Huan knew that he and Zhu Dang had completely torn their faces, Zhu Lingyue and Zhu Dang were naturally unwilling, and they had to think about planning themselves behind their backs, after several solo adventures, especially Yan Pingshan's time, Chu Huan knew that no matter how great a person's martial arts were, he could not take it lightly, he was now a governor, a feudal official, and he had to be more cautious, the so-called gentleman did not stand under the dangerous wall, and he had some brave and warlike guards around him, which was also an indispensable thing.

Of the remaining hundred guards warriors, Chu Huan was directly assigned to the Praetorian Guard Army that was being prepared and handed over to Pei Ji.

Pei Ji is now presiding over the preparation for the establishment of the Praetorian Guard, after the conscription order was issued, due to the generous treatment, countless children from the northwest who joined the army, as Chu Huan and Pei Ji expected, it is indeed not a difficult thing to recruit soldiers, the first batch of Praetorian Guards selected by Pei Ji is very strict, so far, nearly 500 soldiers who meet the conditions have been selected, and the conscription is still continuing, and the last 300 soldiers are still being strictly selected, but the selected soldiers have begun to practice.

Pei Ji is physically inconvenient and knows the method of military training, but many things, but he can't lead it personally, Chu Huan handed him a hundred guards, these guards are all strictly trained by Xuanyuan Shao, Pei Ji got this hundred people, if he gets the treasure, those newly recruited soldiers may not be able to immediately comprehend Pei Ji's military order, but the hundred guards are completely able to Pei Ji's training method, Pei Ji will fill these hundred guards into the Praetorian Guard, as the backbone of the Praetorian Guard, leading the training of recruits.

Chu Huan nodded with a smile and said, "It's good that you understand Bendu's intentions." Qi Hong, this governor assures you that if there is really a broad road, this governor will never miss your future. ”

Qi Hong smiled and said, "Chu Du, with you, I feel happy to be humble." ”

"Yes, I taught you how to practice qi, have you been practicing?" Chu Huan asked suddenly.

Qi Hong and the white blind man followed Chu Huan to Xiliang at the beginning, but later were seriously injured, Chu Huan thanked the two for their merits and taught the practice method in front of the "Dragon Elephant Sutra".

"I have always wanted to thank Chu Du for this." Qi Hong said solemnly: "Since Chu Du taught the internal strength of the mind, the humble position will insist on practicing at least once a day, never stopped, the humble position has benefited a lot, and the martial arts have consciously made great progress. ”

Chu Huan nodded and smiled: "Perseverance will never be a bad thing." ”

"Chu Du rest assured, if he follows Chu Du with his humble position, even if his skills are low, he will protect him to the death." Qi Hong said sincerely: "Chu Du has recently purged the Zhu Party, I am afraid that they will hold a grudge, we still have to be cautious." ”

Chu Huan said with a smile: "Ben Du is actually really looking forward to them coming over earlier. ”

Qi Hong sighed: "Chu Du's wind and thunder methods are admirable, in just a short period of time, the situation in Xiguan has been turned upside down...... Chatting with Boss Bai yesterday, he also said that Chu Du is a rare talent in the world. ”

"The white blind man's martial arts may not have improved, but his kung fu is getting better and better day by day." Chu Huan sighed: "Qi Hong, don't learn from him." ”

Qi Hong immediately said: "Chu Du, he is honest and honest, sincere, loyal, I don't know what a sycophant is, I only know that I swear allegiance to my lord......!" ”

"If you pat yourself on the back, you also slap on the back." Chu Huan couldn't listen and interrupted.

Qi Hong's face was slightly hot.

"But you're right." Chu Huan said with a smile: "Although the people of the Zhu Party were defeated in Xiguan, they did not disappear, in the past two days, many Zhu Party officials installed by Zhu Lingyue in various departments and yamen, I am afraid that they are afraid of the governor's action, so they find various reasons to resign one by one, which is exactly the ...... of the official's mind!" After a pause, he groaned for a moment before he said softly: "It seems that it is time to reactivate Gongsun Chu and them." ”

Qi Hong was stunned, secretly thinking that Gongsun Chu had been beheaded by the Criminal Department before, although Chu Huan saved the group of officials, but the new Ministry of Criminal Affairs has not yet come, according to the law, Gongsun Chu and others are still considered prisoners, does Chu Huan really want to use them at this time?

However, he also knew that although Chu Huan was kind to him and treated him very well, he was just a personal follower after all, and it was better not to say some things that should not be said.

"My lord, I've been waiting for a long time." There was a voice over there, Chu Huan looked over, and saw Sun Zikong and Du Fucheng coming down from the mountain, this mountain is steep, fortunately, there are many trees, Du Fugong and Sun Zikong held on to the trees and came up the mountain.

Chu Huan had already walked over and said with a smile: "Mr. Du, Zikong, these days, I have worked hard for you." ”

"Adults are hard." After Du Fugong came up, he smiled and said, "My lord, should I say hello to you first?" ”

"Oh?" Chu Huan smiled and said, "Where does the joy come from?" ”

"Dong Shizhen and Dongfang Xin are dead, the adults are missing two roadblocks, this is the first joy, the Pingxi Army took over from the Zhu Party, the biggest threat is eliminated, this is the second joy, Mr. Pei built a new Praetorian Guard, I heard that everything is going well, this is the third joy, this is the fourth joy......!" Du Fugong pointed to the workshop under the mountain, "The workshop that the adults have been concerned about has been completed, no accident, within five days, you can start manufacturing new salt, four joys gathered, how can Du not congratulate the adults!" ”

Chu Huan laughed and said: "Qi Hong, you should really bring the white blind man over to listen to it, let him learn how to speak, you see Mr. Du's words, it is also a little sycophant, but let people listen to it, why is it so comfortable?" ”

Everyone immediately burst into laughter, and Sun Zikong had already said: "Master, Mr. Du has been working hard these days, the construction of the workshop is complicated, it is not simple, many things are done by Mr. Du himself, he sleeps every day, but two hours...... Sometimes I didn't even sleep for days on end......! ”

Chu Huan's expression froze, and he arched his hand and said, "Mr. Du, I won't say anything superfluous, you have suffered." ”

Du Fugong waved his hand and said: "Don't say that, my lord, such a big thing, my lord can hand me a powerless scholar, this kind of courage has convinced Du, since my lord can trust Du, how dare Du not do his best to repay my trust and respect." ”

Chu Huan held Du Fugong's arm and said with a smile: "Sir, in fact, if you really want to talk about it, this is just the beginning, there will be a lot of things to bother you in the future, don't say that I abuse you when the time comes!" ”

Du Fugong also smiled: "As long as Du can hold on, he will definitely try his best to repay." He raised his hand and said, "My lord, it's better to go to the workshop first to take a look and see if there is anything wrong, so that you can correct it in time." Du is ready to start mining and making salt five days later, I don't know what adults think? ”

"This factory belongs to the New Salt Bureau, your Mr. Du is the head of the New Salt Bureau, and the workshop is also within your jurisdiction. Chu Huan smiled and said, "Manager Du, please lead the way!" ”

After coming down the mountain and entering the workshop, Chu Huan nodded frequently and asked, "Manager Du, the construction will start in five days, have all the preparations been made?" ”

"Back to the adult, when I built the factory, I found a group of people, and they worked very hard, in fact, in the past two days, I have heard them talk behind their backs, saying that the project here is over, and they have to find a way to eat again." Du Fugong said softly: "I thought about it, these people are pure and good people, many people have to feed a family, now it is not easy to find a job to live in Xiguan, if you can, you can leave these workers who built the factory, let them work directly in the factory, one to avoid re-recruiting workers, and the other to let them have a way to survive." ”

Chu Huan immediately nodded and said: "Manager Du's idea is very good, originally this new salt, even if you find another worker, you will start from scratch, there are no skilled workers, in this case, just leave them behind, they are willing to leave, even if they let them go, if they are willing to stay and do things, let's give them good treatment, and don't treat them badly." ”

Du Fugong said with a smile: "Since the adults agree, let's do this, presumably they must be very happy to know the news." After a pause, he asked: "The factory started, in fact, there is no big problem, but there is one thing that is closely related to this, and Du can only take the liberty of asking." ”