The force left by Zhao Guanhou was a cavalry post of Sun Meiyao, plus his own Minnie rifle post. All members of the www.biquge.info have the strength of the legs, and they have captured the cattle of the bandits, which is just right for the shipment of supplies. There were two more two-pounder guns dragged in the team, and this kind of firepower, dealing with bandits, was basically a knife to kill chickens, and they were invincible.

"Bang."

A gunshot rang out, and the knight on a black-cone horse fell off his horse with a scream, indicating the hatred of another hero of the green forest. In just a few days, more than 20 silk scartons, and even the flower wings serving Tiele or Fusang, were wiped out one after another, and more than 100 prisoners alone had been captured.

Some of them tried to escape, and then they became headless corpses, and the rest had to stay behind as masters to transport supplies captured from various cottages for the officers and soldiers.

Grain, guns, medicines, and livestock are precious skins. The bandits lack the means to turn cash into combat effectiveness, and many times, even if they have money, they can't buy what they need.

What's more, as the war progressed, it became more and more difficult to buy guns and ammunition, and even the wound medicine was controlled, so many locks had a certain amount of gold, silver or tobacco in them, but lacked ammunition and food. As the locks were uprooted, these savings became captured by the officials and soldiers, and then went into the hands of Siheng.

In the past, these bandits fought with the officers and soldiers, and they fought if they could, and they could flee if they could not win. But the former army he met this time can be regarded as their nemesis. Sun Meiyao was born in the green forest, and she is most familiar with this trick, and she has always been the most vicious in suppressing bandits with bandits.

Sun Meiyao's tactics are specifically aimed at these locks, and they can't fight or escape. even a few locks of silk formed a line and wanted to fight, but the result was to save Zhao Guanhou a lot of effort and wipe them out.

The big families and squires who were disturbed by these bandit armaments all felt the benefits of the front army. They suppress the bandits and do not eat the big households, nor do they levy levies, they all pay cash for the purchase of materials, and the soldiers are all in order, and the female relatives of the family can save without putting ashes on their faces. This greatly benefited the squires, who were eager to support the military and even give directions.

With the bandit leader being killed, the last strand of the climate in this area was pulled, calculating the distance of Xu Ju's people, Zhao Guanhou knew that his team should also go to Xinmin Mansion to fight for him.

He and Sun Meiyao let go of their horsepower, a Taixi big white horse and a Shandong jujube red horse, and ran out for more than ten miles in one go. Sun Meiyao exhaled proudly, "It's enjoyable, it's really enjoyable these days." ”

"It's not fun, it's dating. Don't you want a date? When we arrived at Xinmin Mansion, of course, we could go down to the restaurant to listen to the big play, and then go shopping. But these are all too ordinary for you, or rather, they can't be considered unique to you. Riding horses to kill thieves, chasing the dead and chasing the north, this is the romance that belongs to the cavalry, and it is also the romance that belongs to you, so my wife, are you still satisfied with this date? ”

Hearing him say this, Sun Meiyao's face was inexplicably hot, although she couldn't see it by smearing the medicinal powder, she still lowered her head unconsciously. "You...... You have suppressed so many bandits, all for me? The fifth master has always said, you are a good man, at least you can do something good for the people, if you want him to know that this is the case, you must not be angry? ”

"So we both have to talk about it. I can't say that I don't mean to protect the territory and the people, but this kind of thing is not my errand, I can do it, and there is nothing wrong with not doing it. Besides, among the flower team I killed, there are still some forces supported by the Fusang people, and when they reach Xinmin, they have to negotiate with the Fusang people to grind their teeth, if it weren't for you, why would I cause this trouble. ”

Sun Meiyao's heart was sweet, she jumped off her horse, held hands with Zhao Guanhou, and walked to a tree and sat down. The strength of the feet of the two of them went to gnaw on the side, she leaned her head on Zhao Guanhou's shoulder, and took the initiative to grab Zhao Guanhou's hand.

"In the mountains, I have also seen some men who are good to their wives, and that is just when they go down the mountain to do business, remember to tear a few feet of cloth for their mother-in-law and buy a few jewelry, then you have to say that it is good for your wife. Like you, who went to fight so many copycats for me, no one would believe it. I...... Contentment. ”

"What is this, tearing cloth for one's own woman to make clothes and buying jewelry, it is something that should be done, it is not romantic. Not romantic enough...... Forget it, you don't understand, this is the words of foreigners, that is, I should make you feel that you are unique, and this is fair to you. Especially this time, you don't have a substitute...... It's hard, isn't it? ”

Sun Meiyao shyly punched him in the chest, "What nonsense, beware of being heard, it's embarrassing." When you lived with Liang Laocai, the old girl of his family got up before dawn to steam steamed buns for you, and sang back the cup under the root of your window, if you open the door, she will be able to get in. ”

"Liang Buren is too picky, the girl uses him to order white flour steamed steamed buns, and he can beat the girl with a whip, as for it? As for the rich man, it's not that I won't give him money. The pattern is too small to make a big deal. ”

"I thought you were going to stay there for a few more days, hook up his daughter and then leave, anyway, when you set off, she couldn't find anyone if she wanted to."

"Think about it, who did she see? In addition to her father, he is a long-term worker, a short-term worker, and a gunner. I wear a top product and a third-grade member, and it is normal for her to be tempted. It's a pity that I didn't even pay attention to what she looked like, so how could I have other thoughts. Anyway, I bet, she's not as pretty as you. ”

Sun Meiyao smiled: "No matter how good-looking it is, I get tired of watching it every day." You...... If you steal once in a while, I can assume I don't see it. Anyway, it's good not to bring it back. Also, you are not allowed to go to that kind of place to find a woman, the women here are not as particular as the Bada Hutong, in case there is any disease, it is not fun. ”

"Are you dereliction of duty? Be careful when you get home, and you won't be spared by ten grids. ”

"I'm not stupid, if a man wants to spend time outside, I can't stop him if he wants to. It's better to let you steal a few mouths, anyway, remember, don't look for those dirty, don't bring the illness back, the rest, anyway, it's just stealing food, and leave after eating. When he returned to Shandong, he had to cut it in two, and he was not allowed to be involved again. ”

Zhao Guanhou smiled: "You are very strict with your precautions, don't worry, I won't steal it." The daughters of those big families, if I touch them, maybe I will have to look for death and life, and I will be asked to explain, and I will not cause this trouble. Besides, I haven't met one yet, and it's worth my shot. This time I went to the customs outside, I will reward you, only you will accompany me, and let you live the addiction of Mrs. again. ”

The two were intimate for a while, got on the horse and returned to the team, Huo Qiu had already let the team tie up, and waited for him to come back before leaving, obviously afraid that someone would be ignorant and destroy the good deeds of the chief official.

When the team set off, Sun Meiyao and Zhao Guanhou walked side by side, sometimes smiling at each other, which made Feng Xi, who was at the back of the team, more and more worried about Su Hanzhi who was far away in Shandong. If this continues, the vixen will become more and more favored, and the situation of the lady will become more and more difficult. When cooking that night, she made an exception to show Zhao Guanhou a smile, stewed a grouse, carefully put it in front of him and said:

"Madame told me to take care of you and not let you starve or freeze. So I'm in a good mood, I stewed a chicken for you, and quickly ate it while it was hot, don't give it to anyone else. Then he smiled reluctantly at Zhao Guanhou, but let Zhao Guanhou, who was used to seeing her cold face, check the chicken for a long time, and only after making sure that he had not drugged it before he dared to eat it.

When the men and horses arrived thirty miles outside Xinmin's mansion, the city had already received news. Zeng Yun, the local prefect, personally brought several subordinates in the house and went out of the city to greet him. Although Zeng Qi is the general of Shengjing, his status is still above Zhao Guanhou, and he first lived in the city, and he did not see outsiders, so it was impossible to come out to greet him.

Zeng Yun is a Rouran person, born in Kejia, and his waist is much harder than that of Zhao Guanhou, who has never been to school. However, he was modest and had no arrogance, and after meeting, he took the initiative to come forward to give a salute, and the etiquette of the lower officials to meet the upper officials, and the handbook to meet him.

Among the entourage, two were specially appointed by him to provide food for the armed guards. Cao Zhongkun's army, which had entered the city before, had already been arranged to the school ground, and the officials had also arranged special houses. Among the hundreds of Zhao Guanhou, Zeng Yun chose a wealthy businessman in the city who opened a pot, and the government came forward to lease it for Zhao Guanhou to live.

When everyone entered the city, Zeng Yun immediately stopped thanking him, "My lord came from afar, and he braved arrows and stones along the way to cut off the evil bandits for the people outside the border, so that the people were not disturbed by the bandits, which is really a great merit." Zeng Mouxi is a local official, but he can't protect the territory and the people, which is really ashamed. ”

"Lord Zeng doesn't have to be polite, this is also within the official's duty. But I don't know what the situation of Xinmin is now? ”

Zeng Yun shook his head, "The country is like this, what else can it do?" The Tiele people have come to protest several times, and resolutely demand that our troops cannot be stationed in Xinmin, and that within 50 miles of Xinmin City and its surroundings, only police can be stationed for investigation, and no troops can be stationed. Otherwise, Xinmin will be excluded from the category of neutral zone, which ...... It just doesn't make sense. ”

Zhao Guanhou snorted: "Could it be that the Tiele people have gained power on the battlefield?" I heard that their warship was blocked in Lushun by the Fusang people, how could they have such a big courage and still shout five and six? ”

Zeng Yun said: "That's not the case, there are many soldiers in Tiele, there are few soldiers in Fusang, and the victory or defeat is still unknown. Moreover, the Lushun fortress is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the Tiele people once boasted that the Lushun fortress is a strong fortress that will never fall, and give the Fusang people a year, and don't want to take the Lushun fortress. On land, although the Tiele people retreated, their vitality was not damaged. Its strategy is to rely on the Liaoyang defense line, to defend instead of attack, and the victory or defeat is not clear. And the courage of the Tiele people now comes from their famous admiral Makarov, who is said to be the commander-in-chief of the Arthur fleet and to meet the Fuso. The Tiele people believed that after this Weng arrived in Lushun, he would be able to succeed in a battle and turn defeat into victory, so his attitude became more and more arrogant. ”

"Although Lord Zeng is a civilian official, he is Xiaochang military, admire."

"I don't dare to be, but as the prefect of this new people, I have to understand the situation outside the border. When two powerful countries are at war, we are powerless to participate in and stop it, so we have to play chess like others and learn one or two skills. ”

In Zhao Guanhou's heart, he had a little more affection for this Zeng Yun, and felt that this person was capable and capable. The two chatted for a while, and when they arrived at the courtyard, they found that the buildings outside the gate were different from those in the gate, and the courtyards were very large, and this rich man's courtyard was enough to accommodate him and this fast gun sentry. As for the cavalry posts, they returned to the establishment and lived in the school field, and those captured prisoners were handed over to Zeng Yun for disposal.

After cleaning up, Zhao Guanhou found Wang Wu, "Fifth Master, when is your friend free, please come and sit down, I have something to say, I want to ask him face to face, and it is always not convenient to find someone to pass the word." ”

Wang Wu nodded and said, "You just don't have to worry about this, I'll call him, it won't take long to arrive." Zeng Qi has now been dismissed, and the situation outside the border is so chaotic, General Sheng Jing has nothing to do, and his staff secretary has nothing to do, and he is very idle. ”

Sure enough, less than half an hour after Wang Wu went out, he brought a man in his forties from outside. This person is of medium stature, has big ears, is not bad looking, and is very bookish. When I met and reported my name, I learned that this was a Shaoxing man, named Xia Manjiang, who was a friend of Qian Gu around him.

Shaoxing Master Sai Yan Wang, today, although Shaoxing Master is not as majestic as 100 years ago, but in terms of all parts of the country, he is still the first-class figure among the friends. Xia Manjiang is very good at writing, he is very proficient in accounts, he is a henchman around him, and he knows a lot of inside information.

After taking a seat, Feng Xi brought tea from outside, Wang Wu introduced the two, Xia Manjiang got up and saluted, "Lord Zhao who broke the Cossacks outside Xuanhua City?" Disrespectful and disrespectful, your prestige, the student has admired it for a long time, and today I have to see my respectful face, and I am fortunate to have three voices. Adults can only ask if they have anything to say, and in front of adults, students know everything and say everything. ”

Zhao Guanhou smiled: "Friend Xia, you are too polite. I haven't even been in school, and I'm not as rich as my friend Xia, so in front of you, I should be called a student. ”

Wang Wu also said: "Brother Xia Xian, Lord Zhao is a military general, similar to me, you don't have to be polite with him, just say anything, now the matter is urgent, and it is not the time to be polite." ”

Xia Manjiang nodded and said: "That's the case, Rui On (Zengqi Zi Ruitang) has been in contact with the Tiele people more and more recently, especially now that Tiele is gradually recovering his decline on the battlefield, it is possible to defeat Fusang." Ruion even more believes that Tiele talent is the future master of the border, and the steps he has taken are inevitably too big. He wanted to betray his sincerity to the Tiele people, and the Tiele people supported him, expelled Xu Haiweng, and made him the governor of the three eastern provinces. Once this proposal is successful, the customs will no longer be owned by me, and even the internal and external softness will become the things in the pocket of the Tiele people. Although Xia is a friend of Ruion, he is also a big gold citizen, so he has to live with his friends at this time, but with the court. ”

Zhao Guanhou said: "Tiele people are stingy and will not be so generous. As the governor of the three eastern provinces, in addition to helping the Tiele people to encroach on our land, there must be other conditions, I don't know what the conditions he gave? ”

"Official money, an extremely large amount of official money, before the Tiele people invaded the Guanwai, Ruion was transferred by his henchmen, so that it had not fallen into the hands of the Tiele people. This official money is Ruion's bargaining chips, including the fields of the princes and ministers of Rouran, the cultivation of silver, and the mining tax, with a total of more than 10 million yuan. Ruion is ready to dedicate this 10 million yuan to the Tiele people, and the students hope to hand over the 10 million yuan to the imperial court, and use the 10 million as military salaries to beat the Tiele people out! (To be continued.) )