Chapter 561: Demand
Zhao Xun and Feng Ziming made it to the left with sneers on their faces, facing Hu Qingming, Hu Zhi and several officials.
"Who are these?" Feng Ziming casually looked at the other five people and asked unhurriedly.
"They...... They ......" Hu Qingming looked sideways at Hu Zhi, not knowing how to introduce it.
"My lord, judging from the last general, they should be government officers! As we came in, they sat upright, tense, and ready to attack. Except for the military, civilian officials can't do it. Being able to sit at the same table with Lord Assassin Shi and Lord Du Wei shows that they are not ordinary soldiers, let alone guards, they can only be government officers. Zhao Xun glanced at it casually and explained softly.
"It's just that the last general is a little strange, why Captain Hu didn't fight on the front line, but instead ate and drank well here with Lord Thorn Shi, and he still had the heart to play with women. Could it be that the battle situation on the front line is dispensable in their minds? Zhao Xun said coldly.
As soon as Zhao Xun's words came out, the faces of the five people around Hu Zhihe were a little unsightly.
"If I were you, I wouldn't have moved the dagger in my sleeve. If you want to do anything with me, there is only one way to die. Zhao Xun suddenly stared at two of them coldly and said in a hard voice.
The eyes of the two captains who were stared at by Zhao Xun narrowed, and they were ready to give this unashamed guy a blow, but then cold sweat was dripping on his forehead, and he didn't dare to make a move. There was no way, no matter who was pointed at by the small hand crossbow at a distance of only two or three meters, he didn't dare to make a move.
Zhao Xun came in not alone, but followed Wei Dong and the other four guards. These guards all have small crossbows on their bodies, but they all carry them with them. Even if there is no this, there is a sharper weapon, that is, the hidden arrows specially equipped for the soldiers of the personal guard battalion, and blood will be seen when you raise your hand.
"Lord Changshi, they are all ...... It's all your own people, don't get me wrong! Seeing this, Hu Qingming said repeatedly.
As soon as Zhao Xun waved his hand, Wei Dong and the five Wu put away their crossbows, stood behind Feng Ziming and Zhao Xun, and looked at Hu Zhi and the others coldly.
Hu Zhi was also secretly surprised by the soldiers under Feng Ziming's command, these five people were strong, standing like pine, moving quickly and not squinting, without the slightest attention to the lieutenant, the lieutenant and even the Lord Assassin in front of him. In their eyes, it seems that only the enemy. More importantly, he felt a killing aura from the other party's body.
"These soldiers have killed people, and they are still elite soldiers. Could it be that it was selected from the rout of the Liangzhou Mansion? I also chose my soldiers from among the defeated army, but they were far worse than them. This young lieutenant general was accepted by Feng Zimingxin, I didn't expect that he would be able to straighten out the lazy defeated army like this! Hu Zhi's heart sank, and he paid more attention to the other party.
In fact, in his opinion, these soldiers who have seen blood should all come out of the rout, if it is Feng Ziming's headquarters, naturally not. Because Feng Ziming's troops are all soldiers and horses around Yanzhou City, they have not experienced real combat at all, so it is naturally impossible for such iron-blooded people to be there. However, he didn't expect that these people were much stronger than he expected, they were real warriors of a hundred battles, the elite of the elite.
"Lord Thorn Shi, your face is really big, and the score is getting bigger and bigger! My lord, even if the position of commander of the army of Shanyang Prefecture is put aside, it is also the history of the governor of the prefecture. How can you say that it is one level higher than you, and this is how you fooled Shangguan? Or maybe you didn't take the Governor seriously at all? Zhao Xun looked at Hu Qingming, who was slightly sweaty on his forehead, and asked sharply.
"Lord Changshi, forgive me, I don't know what Lord Xia means?" Hu Qingming said repeatedly.
"Huh...... Lord Thorn really doesn't know? This counselor will give you a reminder, my family members have come to your house many times a few days ago to summon you, but you don't know where to hide to eat, drink and have fun, and you have turned my family away, saying that you are busy with military affairs. It turns out that Lord Thorn's military affairs are like this! When did recruiting prostitutes become a military affair! The battle on the front line is not over, and the rear does not worry about the war, but has the intention to eat and drink here. Lord Thorn, you can do it! If the Tang army is killed, your Shanyang Mansion assassin will be the first to be unlucky. ”
Zhao Xun poured himself a glass of wine, took a sip of it, and said, "However, don't worry too much, when the time comes, this staff will not let Lord Assassin Shi fall into the hands of the enemy and suffer." How can Lord Assassin Shi say that he is also the head of a mansion, how can a dignified scribe fall into the hands of a villain? On that day, I'll send Lord Thorn Shi on his way in advance. Come to think of it, Lord Assassin swore to die that he would not fall into the hands of the enemy and die in the city. When the time comes, the people of Shanyang Mansion will also carve a monument for the adults, and maybe they can leave a mark in the history books. What do you say, Lord Thorn! ”
Hu Qingming's face was embarrassed, and he scolded in his heart: Martyrdom to death? Lao Tzu is not interested. If it weren't for you martial artists in charge, how could I have spoken to you so lowly. Damn, a bunch of wild men from the mountain villages.
Seriously, if it had been before, Hu Qingming wouldn't have looked at them at all. The few people here, except for Feng Ziming, who needs to greet each other with a straight face, the rest will not give each other a good face at all. Even if it is Feng Ziming, it is because he is a civil official and has a good reputation, otherwise, he is also disdainful. However, now the masters of the house are all the governors of the government and the army, and they are all the leaders of the army. As soon as he stabbed history, he could only breathe low and greet him with a smile. If he annoys these generals who are vulgar people in his eyes, he is unlucky and suffers, but there is nowhere to tell.
Hu Qingming smiled and said, "General Li misunderstood, he was indeed busy with military affairs a few days ago. No, I have a little time today, and in order to show my assistance in recruiting troops in the past few days, Hu Duwei is here to thank you. ”
When Hu Zhi heard that Hu Qingming pulled the spearhead at him, his brows immediately furrowed slightly. Recruiting soldiers by himself was originally a matter of other plans. Holding the idea that the other party didn't mention it, and I didn't mention it, I was ready to pretend that I didn't know. But now it's on the bright side of this stupid assassination. He knew that if he didn't get it right, trouble would come.
But Hu Qingming has already talked about himself, and he can't help but accept it. I had to follow Hu Qingming's words and said: "Yes, Lord Assassin Shi was indeed assisting Captain Bendu with military affairs a few days ago, and he was only free today. Lord Changshi may have any misunderstanding with Lord Shi, let's talk about it here, and everyone will understand. ”
Feng Ziming ignored Hu Zhi, but asked coldly: "Hu Tingshi, you mean that you have been busy with military affairs recently to assist Hu Duwei in recruiting soldiers?" ”
"It's coming, it's trouble! Stupid Hu Qingming, he is simply a stupid pig! Hu Zhi's face was gloomy, and he cursed in his heart.
Hu Qingming said: "That's true, Hu Duwei is General Ye Xuan left to garrison Shanyang Mansion to ensure the safety of the reinforcements and the stability of Shanyang Mansion." No, the front-line rout army suddenly poured into Shanyang Mansion, and Juye, which was the largest city in the north of Shanyang Mansion, naturally became a gathering place. Among them, nearly 4,000 people were accepted by Lord Changshi, and the remaining nearly 10,000 people were still scattered in Juye and its surrounding counties. Therefore, Hu Duwei recruited them and trained them to serve as reserve soldiers for the front-line army. ”
"Oh? I see! It seems that I am wrong to blame Lord Thorn Shi! Feng Ziming said with a smile.
"Don't dare, what's wrong with Lord Changshi, it's all the people in the house who are not rude, and they have neglected Lord Changshi." Hu Qingming said with a smile.
"However, I'm still a little puzzled, this Hu Duwei gathered nearly 10,000 soldiers and horses at once, in addition to these routs, there should be young people in the city. For an army of this size, where did the salaries, armor, equipment, food and grass they needed come from? Feng Ziming asked in a cold voice.
Hu Qingming said embarrassedly: "Of course, it's from the treasury of Shanyang Mansion!" ”
"Oh! It turned out to be the jurisdiction of Lord Thorn! But what the official didn't understand was why the officer asked for military salaries, armor and equipment, food and grass materials, but Lord Thorn Shi said that the front line was tense, and there was no part of the rear army, but the official had to raise it himself. Now that Hu Duwei has gathered troops privately, why can he get such a big deal from Hu Tingshi? Feng Ziming's face became more and more gloomy.
"This ...... This ......" Hu Qingming didn't know how to explain. But I was secretly scolding in my heart, Nima's, you don't know, although I am the biggest here, but I am not the one who is in charge, what's the use of you always persecuting me! When the history of assassination comes to me, it's really ......
"Lord Changshi, that's the case, the front line is not in good shape, and the situation has not been played. Because the Tang army was born in the guards who experienced the war, while our army was a government army. Therefore, I am gathering troops here to support the front line. Hu Zhi said with a gloomy face.
"Supporting the front? Bad fighting on the front? You're still a new soldier. But I have a formed army under my command. Even if it is support, the officer should lead the army forward. Why did it cost so much to re-recruit soldiers and soldiers, and to configure them according to the guards. Could it be that there are a lot of armor, equipment, food and grass materials on the front line? So much so that you don't have to worry about them anymore? ”
"It's true that this is Shanyang Mansion, but now it is a front-line logistics base, and more than 30,000 soldiers' armor and equipment, arrows and crossbows are lost, and grain and grass materials need to be transported north from here. A few days ago, Hu Thorn was still complaining to me, saying that General Ye led too many troops this time, and the logistical pressure was far greater than expected. Now it's better for you to share your worries for the front line, but instead recruit troops here? If there is really a difficulty on the front line, nearly 10,000 soldiers under the command of this official can go up. Otherwise, by the time Hu Duwei's soldiers were formed, the Tang army would have already arrived in the city. Even if the remaining defeated army can't be ignored, most of the government troops in the counties have been withdrawn, so why not place them in the counties? First, it can prevent these routs from causing trouble, and secondly, it can also reduce the pressure in Juye City. Gather troops privately, you can really do it! Feng Ziming scolded unceremoniously.
"Feng Ziming...... You ......" Hu Zhi was furious, but eventually endured it. "Captain Bendu is the guard left behind by General Ye, and is responsible for the defense of Juye City. How we do things doesn't have to worry about the long history. ”
"Well, in that case, I don't care. However, the official was sent by the Governor to support this place. Even if something happens on the front line, the officer will lead the crowd to resist the front. Therefore, Hu Thorn History, the military salary required by this official does not need to be spent by your Shanyang Mansion. However, you still need to provide us with the armor, bows, crossbows and arrows we need. Feng Ziming's tone paused, greatly changed his previous aggressive momentum, and said lightly.
"Ahh This ......" Hu Qingming was stunned for a moment, and then looked at Hu Zhi.
"Okay, I'll stay here for this, and we agreed to what Lord Changshi needed. But if you really need support at the front, Lord Nagasaki will go there himself. Hu Zhizhen said.
Feng Ziming then left, and Hu Zhi pondered with a gloomy face.
"My lord, are we really going to give it to him? Are they just here to ask for favors? Hu Zhi asked in a low voice by the lieutenant.
"What if you give it, what if you don't give it? Don't forget, he has a higher official position than us, and if he is pressed, who knows what he will do. Hu Zhi gritted his teeth and said.
Sooner or later, I'm going to kill you! Hu Zhi said secretly in his heart. If it weren't for the fact that he was still hiding this from Ye Xuan, if it wasn't for Ye Xuan taking away most of the government army, he wouldn't need to pay attention to the history of the governor of the capital at all.