Section XII

Hei San's lips moved, and he glanced at a few people with a complicated face, but in the end he didn't say anything, just silently stepped aside.

The graves were finally built, Wu Ming glanced at the three new graves again, pulled Zhu Yuqing and said, "Xiaoqing, let's go." ”

Sitting in the car, Zhu Yuqing was still a little sad and silent. Thinking that they were about to separate, Wu Ming lost interest in talking. When entering the West Gate, Zhu Yuqing said suddenly: "Ah Ming, is there another war?" ”

Wu Ming was stunned: "What news did you get?" ”

Zhu Yuqing said: "The three armies have not moved, and the grain and grass go first." In the past few days, the grain and grass equipment of the household department have been continuously sent to the city, although this kind of dispatch is secret, but the black-clothed guards have been operating in Nanning for decades, and this is naturally difficult for them. ”

Wu Ming nodded and said, "Yes, and the Queen Mother is ready to let me command the overall situation this time." ”

"Let you be in command." Zhu Yuqing looked at Wu Ming, and his face was a little more worried: "With those sharp weapons in the military department, it is not difficult to win." However, the battlefield is dangerous, and you still have to be careful, Amin. ”

Wu Ming smiled and said: "Don't worry, I am the commander of the first army, there may be something, but the hot air balloon is strong, and the first time it can still attack the enemy by surprise, but if the north is prepared, although there is still air superiority, it is difficult to have a miraculous effect." ”

Zhu Yuqing thought for a while and said: "That's true, but have you thought about it, since you can catch the opponent off guard, why not use this as a base to expand the results of the battle and lay the foundation for victory." ”

Laying the ground for victory? Wu Ming thought for a while, shook his head and said: "The heater can attack the opponent by surprise, and the biggest result is nothing more than occupying Hanshui." At most, it is only a first move, but it is a little reluctant to say that it is a victory. ”

Zhu Yuqing smiled lightly, her face was still a little pale, but at this time, she had a little more confident brilliance: "The danger of the river is actually two sections, one is the head and the other is the tail, and the head and tail complement each other, so that it becomes a danger." If the head is Nanning, then the tail is the organ city. Therefore, even if we break through the Han River, the division will go north. The Organ City can still attack everywhere like the last Western Expedition, harassing our army's rear route. In this way, our army's logistical support will be very ineffective, and if the grain and grass are not continued, it will be a disaster for the Northern Expedition. ”

Wu Ming looked at his wife thoughtfully and said, "What do you mean, do you want to take the organ city first?" ”

Zhu Yuqing shook his head and said: "The danger of the organ city leaning on the river, and it has been painstakingly managed by the city lords of previous dynasties, it is as early as an iron bucket of gold, if you lead the troops to attack, even if it is Ah Ming, most of you will be like Dai Yu, looking at the city and sighing." The snake is strong and pulls out the teeth first, and the person is strong and cuts the stock first. We can surround and send reinforcements, and take the Battle of Hanning as an opportunity to eliminate the main force of the Organ City Water Army and lay the foundation for our army's victory in the waterline. ”

After she said this, Wu Ming was as enlightened as Daigo: "Very much! In the first battle of Hanning, the naval army of the organ city came to help the north, although the Northern Han was defeated by a fire, but the flamethrower was highly mobile, and the damage was minimal, for the organ city, this kind of battle damage has nothing to do with itching. The more he spoke, the more excited he became: "It's really a wonderful idea to surround and send reinforcements." This time, if Lan Ling dares to bring troops again, he will definitely be told that he will not return......"

Zhu Yuqing nodded and added: "Yes, as long as there is no naval army in the organ city, it is a toothless poisonous snake, and its city defense is exquisite, and there will be a day when it will be breached." ”

is about to separate, although it is not a farewell, but the two are very cooperative, and it is also a blessing to be able to share the worries and difficulties of their husbands before leaving. Looking at Wu Ming, whose eyebrows were fluttering, Zhu Yuqing's heart was also a little relieved, and unconsciously, there was a smile on the corner of his mouth.

The two were very close to each other, looking at his wife's long-lost smile, Wu Ming was like drinking mellow mash, and his brain was a little dizzy. He was very reluctant, held his wife's hand and said, "Xiaoqing, why don't you go, stay with me, my husband can't do without you......"

Although the words are straightforward, but like Tang Woxue, Zhu Yuqing listened to the flowers, and her cheeks were also red, she let Wu Ming hold her hand, and said softly: "Fool, do you remember the promise we made when we first met?" It is necessary to put an end to the war and work hard for the peace of the world. Sister He has the Bailing Sect, and he has the support of the governor. Although Esther's sister is not a saint, she still has a relationship with the Cult of God, and General Riming and his subordinates are even more loyal to her. And I have a big house for you, but I don't want to be compared to them, just a vase with a false appearance. ”

Seeing that she was very determined to go, Wu Ming had to give up persuasion, thought for a while, and said, "Then you are going to go there." ”

As soon as he said this, Zhu Yuqing was full of sorrow, and the person became full of energy, and replied: "First go to the three northwestern provinces to see, and see the Pingyao City, which is known as the eye of the goblin, I heard that it has developed very well and has restored the majesty of the first important town of Fù Kodir." Although Fengtai granary is the fourth granary in the world, it is the most special, and I am ready to go there again. Then go to the camel gate city in Nanping and see the first male city in the northwest. There is also Yeshui, I heard that the blue-eyed people there, everyone has a good voice, and they are natural singers......"

Seeing that she was just circling in the northwest, Wu Ming also breathed a sigh of relief. The three northwestern provinces are He Xiaotian's land, and there will be no mistakes. Just a little lucky, Zhu Yuqing changed his words and continued: "Then turn around and go to the West, there are many small countries there, and there are more than thirty in the Principality of Guang, not counting other tribes and chambers of commerce. She straightened up and said with great interest, "You know what? Amin, in the far west, there are also several great powers, and they are also at war with each other......"

Seeing that she still wanted to go to the extreme west to have a look, Wu Ming hurriedly interrupted her and said: "Xiaoqing, if you want to be distracted, I won't stop you, but if you go out of the northwest range of the central and western regions, I don't ...... worry."

Zhu Yuqing shook his head: "Ah Ming, this trip is not due to the heat of my head, but I have already had this intention, if the light is circling in the Central, Western and Northwest, how to rectify the secret guards lurking in foreign countries?" Then it really became a tour of the mountains and rivers, and the original intention of this trip was lost. ”

After a pause, she continued: "Although the west is chaotic, it is not impossible to rectify, it is the rear of the central and western northwest, Ah Ming, you have to make a difference, this place is a hurdle that cannot be bypassed." ”

Seeing that Wu Ming still had a straight face, Zhu Yuqing hugged one of his hands and said softly: "Okay, don't keep a calm face, I'm not going away with great fanfare, and there is still Black Friday to take care of, then something may happen." ”

Wu Ming couldn't stand her coquettish appearance the most, and thought for a while: "Then send a team of secret guards, remember to send me a letter every five days, oh no, every three days, you know?" ”

The pigeon system in this world is developed, although it is not as convenient as the earth, but there are special pigeon sheds in various places to facilitate people's communication.

Feeling her husband's love, Zhu Yuqing did not answer immediately, she fell into Wu Ming's arms and said softly: "Got it." After I leave, Ah Ming, you also take care, after all, the soldiers are in danger......"

After finalizing this matter, Zhu Yuqing was full of grief, and people were much more lively. Wu Ming also picked up some cheerful words in order to calm his heart, the two of them whispered in the car, and after a while, they returned to the Governor's Palace, he jumped out of the carriage, and as soon as he helped Zhu Yuqing down, Lu Hui greeted him: "Master Hou, General Yang is waiting for you inside." ”

Now there are two Yang generals in Nanning, but the identity of the guard battalion is respected, and when everyone mentions Yang Xiong, they are mostly called Yang commanders, so General Yang in Luhuikou is naturally Yang Yi. Wu Ming was stunned: "Xiao Yi?" Didn't he bow to Commander Yang today, why didn't he accompany his eldest brother, but came to me instead. ”

Lu Hui shook his head and said, "My subordinates don't know, but General Yang brought someone here." ”

Brought someone along? Wu Ming was a little puzzled, and walked in quickly. As soon as he entered the inner courtyard, he saw Yang Yi coming towards him, and probably a personal guard informed him. Behind him was a scholar in a green shirt, who was a little tall and thin, but his clothes were extremely neat. As soon as he saw Wu Ming, Yang Yi bowed first and said, "My lord, my subordinate Yang Yi is polite." ”

Wu Ming cast his gaze behind him, stared at the scholar and said, "Who is this?" ”

Yang Yi turned around and introduced, "He is Situ Duan, the ...... I mentioned in my letter before"

Wu Ming nodded and said with a smile: "Oh, it turned out to be a great talent, last year there were six Chinese and Western scholars, among these six people, Situ's literary achievements were outstanding, and he won the list in one fell swoop. ”

Seeing Wu Ming himself, Situ Duan was obviously a little nervous, and he praised him, and even blushed, and saluted: "It's useless to be a scholar, and I don't dare to be praised by the marquis." In the future, I will work in the Governor's Palace, and I will ask Lord Hou to help me a lot. ”

Wu Ming's heart moved, and he was about to ask, Yang Yi explained: "I am about to leave, my lord has ordered me to find someone to replace me in Nanning, after thinking about it, I think Situ is the most suitable, so I recommend him to you." ”

It turned out that this was the case, Wu Ming smiled bitterly: "I'm afraid I won't be able to leave for a while." ”

The Northern Expedition is still a top secret, and at present, the Queen Mother and Wu Ming know about it, and even Zhu Yuqing guessed it through clues. So hearing Wu Ming say this, Yang Yi was already confused, and said in surprise: "What? ”

Wu Ming explained: "The Empress Dowager has an order to launch an offensive against Hanshui in the near future, and tomorrow I am going to hold a pre-war meeting, and you should remember to prepare." Wu Ming turned his head, looked at Situ Duan, and said, "Since General Yang recommended it, Situ you will be the secretary of the Chinese and Western garrisons in Nanning." ”

The position of clerk is not unprecedented, during the time of Gaozu of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the five governors of the world all had clerks in Kyoto, and there was also a clerical office, which summarized Kyoto's orders and various news every day and reported to the governor in the form of carrier pigeons. In this way, the emperor was able to communicate with various governors and achieve the goal of controlling the whole country. When Gaozu was there, his military prestige was unparalleled, and the five governors were all conscientious and conscientious, and their every move was honestly reported, but after he passed away, some people began to do their own thing, successive emperors, and there were also people who carried out rectification, but the water was wet and the ground was wet, and the effect was very little.

Although Situ Du is polite and polite, he is not a pure Han blood, his father is a businessman, his mother is a Shuanghui girl, the story of the two is also prosaic, nothing more than a businessman went out, met a girl of different races, moved by her appearance, the two fell in love, and then got married, and there was Situ Duan. Although his father was in business, he was forced by life, and his mind was full of people, so what kind of money could he make. So the family was flat and had no savings, so he simply stopped running around and devoted himself to teaching and raising children at home, giving his hope to his son. Situ Du is also competitive, smart and studious since he was a child, and this time he won the first place in China and the West in one fell swoop, crowning his peers. His family is poor, and his father is even more fatal, so his mind is full of ideas to get ahead. I was excited to be recommended by Yang Yi. thought that this matter was nine out of ten, but Wu Ming said that the war was coming, and he would not leave Nanning in the short term. He was greatly disappointed, only to say that the matter had already come to an end, but he didn't expect that Wu Ming was still willing to use him as a clerk. couldn't help but be surprised and delighted, and said again and again: "Thank you, Master Hou, my subordinates will do their best to seek benefits for China and the West." ”

This was a bit explicit, Wu Ming smiled and said: "Chinese and Western documents are not as strict as you say." But you have to keep in mind that you shouldn't be in the wolf tent, don't get involved, so as not to make the Queen Mother unhappy. However, if it involves the fundamental interests of China and the West, we must not retreat, we must fight for what should be argued, and what should be said must be said. Although you are in Nanning, you do not represent one person, but me and millions of people. ”

Situ Duan was silent, obviously chewing on Wu Ming's words, and after a while, he nodded heavily: "Master Hou's teachings, subordinates must keep them in mind." ”