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When Cao Yue arrived in Datong with 3,000 men, Wang Qiaonian, the governor of Shanxi, Chen Chunde, the political envoy of Shanxi, Wei Daben, the prefect of Datong, Zhang An, the eunuch and supervisor of Datong Town, and dozens of people, including deputy generals, generals, and guerrillas of Datong Town, went out of the city to greet them.

Cao Yue's second brother, Cao Chao, also went out of the city with these officials to greet him.

In the Ming Dynasty, the status of military generals was low, and so was the general soldier of a town. The governor and the political envoy greeted a new chief military officer together, of course, because the emperor looked at this chief military officer differently. Without Emperor Chongzhen's secret decree, no matter how great Cao Yue's contribution was, it would be impossible for him to be personally greeted by the governor and political envoy when he went to office.

The names of Wang Qiaonian, Chen Chunde, and Wei Daben, Cao Yue heard a little when he read the stories of the late Ming Dynasty in later generations, and knew that these people were all famous martyrs, so he also gave them enough respect.

Of course, Cao Yue was not surprised that he was so warmly welcomed, he felt that this was a normal phenomenon, he had made a shocking achievement, and it was normal to be admired by the world, and he had to be treated so favorably by Emperor Chongzhen, and it was easy to understand that the officials looked at him very well.

Therefore, when facing Wang Qiaonian, Chen Chunde, Wei Daben and others, Cao Yue did not have any stage fright, and was calm.

Cao Yue's humility and arrogance, as well as the indifference and calmness expressed in his words and his determination, made Wang Qiaonian, Chen Chunde, Wei Daben and others secretly surprised, and they understood why Cao Yue looked at Hong Chengchou differently at a young age and recommended him vigorously, and how could the emperor appoint him to the post of Datong General Army. All three also said that as long as Cao Yue has needs, they will try their best to meet them.

Zhang An, the eunuch guarding Datong Town, also said that he would work hard to help Cao Yue and build the Datong Town Soldiers into an elite army.

Seeing that several important officials in Shanxi and Datong said this, Cao Yue was also very pleased. But he didn't say anything on the spot, he knew something to talk to them privately, and he had to learn a little bit about the things of human affairs.

This is today's social climate, you are too old-fashioned, many things are not easy to do, to say that it will keep pace with the times.

Several people sat together and chatted for a while, and then they dispersed.

Before leaving, Wei Daben, the prefect of Datong, told Cao Yue that after Cao Yue returned home and rested for a few days, he would personally visit him and discuss with Cao Yue about the Datong suppression. During this time, Wei Daben was worried, he knew the situation in Datong, and knew that he had to make a good change, so that Datong's border defense could make a big improvement, and he hoped that Cao Yue could bring a new atmosphere.

However, Cao Yue is a little too young, Wei Daben is a little bottomless, he is ready to have a good chat with Cao Yue alone, and after finding out the bottom, he will make a decision.

Zhang An, the eunuch guarding Datong Town, is also a bit similar to Wei Daben, but he is more selfish. He was the supervisor of Datong Town, and the weapons workshops in Datong were under his control, and he was asked to assist Cao Yue in the secret decree from the imperial court to build some firearms and ordnance.

For him, this is a matter of the amount of benefits, and the vital interests are related, and of course he must be careful.

On the way to Datong, Cao Yue had been thinking about what to do after arriving in Datong, and he finally decided to go home to meet his family first, talk to his family, and completely understand the situation in Datong before deciding how to act. Of course, the family who can help him the most is his family, his second brother Cao Chao is now in Datong, and the influence of the Cao family in Datong is not ordinary, so he must use these.

also met with Wang Qiaonian, Chen Chunde, Wei Daben, Zhang An and others, and after placing the men and horses he brought, Cao Yue took dozens of personal soldiers and went home with his second brother Cao Chao, who was waiting in the courtyard of the post station.

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Cao Mansion is located in the east of Datong City.

The Cao family is a dignitary in Datong, and its status is not comparable to ordinary people, and the scale of Cao's mansion is also quite large.

Although Cao Yue inherited some of the memories of his predecessors, he always felt strange about his home and his family in the Ming Dynasty, and did not have much intimacy and identity. When he saw his second brother Cao Chao, he still had a little subconscious idea of avoiding, until the two got along in private, Cao Chao gave him a hug with tears, and said that his mother Wu was looking forward to his return at home, and he was a little infected.

He is a member of the Cao family, and he must make good use of the influence of the Cao family, which Cao Yue reminded himself repeatedly.

When he got home, his mother Wu had already led a group of people out of the house, and when she saw him coming, she immediately called his nickname and pounced over, her eyes were full of tears, and the strange family affection in Cao Yue's heart was completely aroused, and she saluted Wu respectfully.

Wu took Cao Yue's hand and looked up and down several times, until he confirmed that Cao Yue was not missing arms and feet, and he was not injured, so he put down his hand. "Brother Yue, I'm worried about you for my mother, how can you lead the army alone to attack Shengjing, the capital of Jiannu, if there is an accident, how can it be good?" Wu pulled Cao Yue, a handful of snot and a handful of tears.

When Cao Wenzhao's soldiers were defeated and died, it was not that he was killed by the enemy because of his poor ability, but when he led thousands of light cavalry to launch a surprise attack, he was surrounded by tens of thousands of rebels, and finally committed suicide because his troops were at an absolute disadvantage. When Wu knew that Cao Yue only led more than 1,000 men to attack Shengjing, the first thing he thought of was the scene of his husband's death, and he was afraid that his son would also suffer a fate, even if he saw his young son return safely now, he was still a little afraid.

"Mother, aren't I okay? You have also made great contributions and won the emperor's reward, you should be happy, your son has a big life, and he will not die easily," Cao Yue smiled and grabbed Wu's arm, and after comforting him, he said to Cao Chao: "Second brother, did you say?" ”

"Third brother, after hearing that the military situation in Songshan is critical, my mother hasn't slept well for a day, and I have always remembered you in my heart, and I regret that I shouldn't have let you go to Songshan with Bianjiao," while speaking, Cao Chao saw Cao Yue's look at him, and he also understood what he meant, so he quickly changed the topic: "Mother, didn't the third brother return safely, and did he make a great contribution?" You should be happy, this is the glory of our Cao family. ”

"Yes, yes, should be happy, should be happy!" Wu quickly wiped away his tears, broke his tears and smiled, "It's good to come back safely, it's good to come back, my mother is also relieved." Brother Yue, Bianjiao and you have made great contributions this time, and they have been promoted, this is the glory of the Cao family. Your father will be glad to know that, too. ”

"Yes, mother!" Cao Yue hurriedly agreed, not daring to say more about his father Cao Wenzhao.

At this time, several elders of the Cao family in Datong also came over, and after some sighing and sighing, Cao Yue and Cao Chao also followed the elders of the Wu clan and other clans to come to the spirit of their father Cao Wenzhao, incense for their father's spiritual position, and told Cao Wenzhao about their leading army and victory.

After the worship, Cao Yue also told them in detail the entire battle of Songshan at the request of Wu and Cao Chao.

The battle of Songshan was very thrilling, and the process of Cao Yue leading the army to attack Shengjing was even more dangerous, although Cao Yue was already standing intact in front of him, but Wu, Cao Chao and others were still scared when they heard it. Wu shed tears again, counting Cao Yue too risky, what should she do if something happens? She also asked Cao Yue not to take such risks in the future, her father and eldest son are gone, and the only ones she can rely on now are Cao Chao and Cao Yue, if there is any accident between the two of them, she will not live.

Cao Chao and Cao Chao naturally agreed in succession.

After some greetings, several elders of the Cao family also said goodbye one after another, and Cao Chao and Cao Chao continued to talk with the Wu family.

After inquiring about the situation of Datong and Fuzhong of Wu and Cao Chao, Cao Yue also solemnly said some of his thoughts to Wu and Cao Chao: "Mother, the north is in chaos, and it is impossible to be peaceful in a few years or even dozens of years ago, and Datong is the same, maybe Jiannu and thieves will fight here in a blink of an eye." There is no war in the south now, and it will not be affected by the war, so the child feels that for the long-term consideration of the family, we should take precautions and make some preparations. Second brother, the younger brother thinks that it is better for you to accompany your mother and go to Nanjing. ”

Hearing Cao Yue say this, Wu and Cao Chao were taken aback.