Xu Liang poked his head out of the carriage, and saw the man step forward, present an envelope, and clenched his fists and said: "My subordinates are ordered by Duan Qianhu to present the secret letter of Duan Qianhu." ”

Xu Liang looked serious, took the letter, did not open it, nodded at the disguised brocade guard, and said, "It's hard work." ”

The man clenched his fists again, turned around and merged into the crowd entering the city, and disappeared after walking for a while.

Xu Liang returned to the car, stared at the envelope for a while, and knew that Duan Zhigang, the deputy of the Qianhu Office of Jinyi Wei'an, had a very close relationship with him, and if there was anything, he could come and report to Xu Liang in person, instead of specially ordering someone to send a letter like now.

Duan Qianhu is so solemn, he must have something extremely important to inform himself, and he himself is most likely due to other important things that he has dragged on, and he can't get out.

Carefully opening the letter, Xu Liang unfolded the letter from beginning to end, and after reading it, his face quickly became gloomy.

Bang! Xu Liang slammed one hand on the seat cushion of the carriage, and the heavy sound alarmed the iron head outside the carriage, and the iron head asked outside the carriage: "Young master?" ”

Xu Liang's voice seemed to suppress his anger, and he said in a deep voice: "Don't go back to Hanzhong, go to Guyuan!" ”

Tietou listened to this command outside, and was secretly surprised, he was originally going to return to Hanzhong Mansion, but Xu Liang immediately changed his mind after receiving the letter, but he was going to Guyuan?

Tietou couldn't help but confirm again: "Uh, young master, are we going to Guyuan?" Guwon Prefecture in Pingliang Province? ”

"You heard you right, let's go!" Xu Liang's voice was slightly higher than just now, and those who were familiar with Xu Liang knew it. This is Xu Liang is unhappy.

Although the iron head is confused, he can't figure out the situation. But he knew that it was mostly related to the letter sent by Jin Yiwei, so he couldn't bear to ask more questions at the moment. The convoy turned north and left.

In the eastern camp of Pingliang City, Sima Qiudao got up early in the morning today, and after eating the breakfast brought in by the guards, he dressed up neatly and walked towards the school field of the eastern camp.

From the big tent of the Chinese army to the school field, the distance is more than two miles, Sima Qiudao followed by two guards, unhurriedly walked in the direction of the school field, along the way many Liang soldiers saw the Liang army's artillery battalion master. They all paid attention.

Since Xu Liang was promoted to Shaanxi to participate in politics, the elite generals who originally belonged to the Liang army, such as Dai Feng, Wan Wenshan, Luo Rucai and others, have been promoted to guerrilla, deputy chief soldier and other military positions, stationed in the city. And the current daily affairs of the Liang army are actually the turn of Sima Qiudao, the owner of the artillery battalion, to preside. A month ago. Originally, there was also a Liang army manager Luo Baiguan who was helping Sima Qiudao deal with those military logistics affairs, but now Luo Baiguan is said to have become the big manager of the newly formed Liang Ji Mining, and is selling his honeycomb coal in full swing.

In this way, the famous Liang Jun. It actually fell on the head of the artillery battalion owner Sima Qiudao.

Sima Qiudao also raised a different opinion on the arrangement of Xu Liang, the general of the Liang army, but Xu Liang did not adopt it.

The end result, for better or worse. In short, Sima is seeking the Tao.

Sima Qiudao walked silently for a while, and the school field was about to arrive. In the distance, you can already see the soldiers of the Liang Army who are exercising in the morning.

Sima Qiudao was very self-aware of himself, and his greatest interest was to serve artillery. The roar when the artillery was fired made Sima Qiudao the most intoxicated, as for leading the troops, let him be in charge of a battalion or make do, let him be in charge of an army, that would be to embarrass him.

Sima Qiu said that this is a duck on the shelf, and he does not plan to innovate and improve after he takes over, following the practice that Liang Jun has long formed, the soldiers should patrol and patrol, they should go out to exercise, they should watch the play, everything is in order, and they don't want to change anything.

The Liang army is still the same Liang army, the number has not increased or decreased, it is still practicing every day, it doesn't look different from before, but Sima Qiudao knows that since the Liang army left Pingliang with the great general Xu Liang, the spiritual spirit of the entire army has changed.

Just like the Liang Jun opera troupe that still follows the rules set by Lou Xian'er, the third lady of the Xu Mansion, although it is still singing in a loop in several military bases and several large camps, but looking at the drama of the troupe, it is no longer as durable and durable as before.

When I came to the school field, I looked at the 6,000 Liang military formation standing neatly on the school field. Sima Qiudao nodded towards the drill flag bearer on the school grounds.

A blue flag in the flag bearer's hand was straight forward, and then it was drawn down with force.

"Hah!" The six thousand Liang troops in the school field made an attack in unison.

Then, with the flag swinging under the command of the flag bearer, the drill on the school field started in an orderly manner.

Sima Qiudao stood upright on the platform of the school yard like a javelin, and his gaze faintly drifted over the 6,000 Liang military formation, wandering around the school yard.

It has been more than two months since the general left Pingliang, and the news from Lu Zhifu and Huang Tongzhi that Lord Xu actually participated in the preparation of Shaanxi's autumn season this year, but after the autumn season ended, Xu Liang hurried back to Hanzhong Mansion and had no intention of returning to Pingliang at all.

I don't know when I'll see Lord Xu again. Sima Qiudao thought to himself, his gaze still wandering unfocused.

The sudden sound of horses' hooves, from far and near, rushed towards the direction of the school field.

Sima Qiudao's eyes turned to the direction of the sound of horses' hooves, and saw a group of cavalry about 20 horsemen coming over.

These bunnies are getting more and more unruly! Riding in the barracks, this is a felony! A look of anger flashed across Sima Qiudao's face. Since he took over the Liang Jundong camp, although nothing major has happened in the army, things like gambling, arsoning, and fighting in the army have happened from time to time.

It seems that it is time to put in the effort to clean up the military regulations! Sima Qiudao thought, staring gloomily at the approaching cavalry ranks. Suddenly, Sima Qiudao changed color slightly, because he saw the outfit of this group of cavalry clearly, this was not the cavalry of the cavalry battalion of the Liang army, but the Tsing Yi Guard.

Tsing Yiwei is directly under Lord Xu and is not under the jurisdiction of Sima Qiudao.

When he saw the face of the first person clearly, Sima Qiudao's eyes widened suddenly, and his initial reaction was only that he had seen it wrong, he rubbed it vigorously, and then looked at it carefully, the excitement on his face was difficult to suppress, and he turned around and strode over.

"The last general, Sima begged, and greeted Lord Xu!" Sima Qiudao came to a place five steps away from Xu Liangma, and knelt on one knee. Clenched his fists and arched his hands, looking at Xu Liang excitedly.

Xu Liang turned over and dismounted. stepped forward and helped Sima Qiudao up, and said, "General Sima doesn't have to be polite. Hurry up, please. ”

"Your Excellency, you are back, and the soldiers are looking forward to your return." Sima Qiudao got up and said.

Xu Liang smiled, looked at the Liang military array that was practicing, and said, "This is a morning exercise?" ”

"Yes." Sima Qiudao nodded and said: "The last general is incompetent, after taking over the Liang army, there is no improvement in the governance of the army, and it can only be strictly followed by the method of governing the army formulated by the adults at the beginning." Implement them one by one. ”

Xu Liang showed an appreciative look on his face, and said with relief: "My Liang army doesn't need too much innovation, and if you can abide by the ready-made old rules, General Sima can be regarded as a qualified general." ”

Sima Qiudao was stunned for a while, and then said embarrassedly: "My lord is too humble." My lord, the generals and soldiers of the Liang army are looking forward to your return, and now that you have arrived at the East Camp, please come to the stage to cheer for the soldiers. ”

Xu Liang said heartily: "Okay, this official hasn't talked to the soldiers for a long time." ”

Sima Qiudao accompanied Xu Liang to the platform. Sima Qiudao waved at the flag bearer who was directing the Liang army's drills, ordering him to pause.

After the Liang military formation stopped practicing, all the soldiers saw Xu Liang on the platform clearly. With a buzz, there was an exclamation in the Liang military array.

"It's the Great General! The Great General is back! ”

A tidal wave of exclamations converged, and then. The six thousand Liang troops fell to their knees in unison and shouted, "See the Great General!" ”

Thunderous cries, eager eyes. Faced with this situation, Xu Liang couldn't help but get his blood surging. These are the people who are truly loyal to themselves! The last reliance of oneself! Looking at thousands of pairs of eyes, Xu Liang easily recognized many familiar eyes. Those were the people who followed Xu Liang all the way from the patrol battalion in Jianchang County, Jiangxi, these people started from the most basic soldiers, and after a few years, they have now become the backbone of the Liang army, basically all of them are sentinels, the general level, and more importantly, the loyalty of these people is beyond doubt.

Sima Qiudao took two steps forward, pressed down with his hands in mid-air, and said in a deep voice: "Please lecture the general!" ”

"Please lecture the general!"

On the school ground, the echo of thunder sounded again.

Xu Liang puffed up his chest and looked directly at the thousands of Liang soldiers on the school field, and when the call gradually stopped, Xu Liang said loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen! A few months ago, when I handed you over to General Sima, I said that no matter what position I Xu Liang is in or where I am, you will always be my Xu Liang's brother in life and death, as long as I Xu Liang is here, the banner of the Liang army will never fall! ”

"General! General! The deafening cries on the school grounds rang out again.

Xu Liang's speech on the school field lasted for half an hour, and then Sima Qiudao accompanied Xu Liang back to the big tent of the Chinese army in the east camp.

As soon as he entered the big tent, Xu Liang's face became serious, stared at Sima Qiudao, and said in a deep voice: "General Sima, this official is coming back this time to do a major event that is related to the life and death of my Liang army, General Sima, are you willing to go with this official?" ”

Sima Qiudao had already guessed that Xu Liang's sudden return this time must have something extremely important. Hearing Xu Liang's solemn expression, Sima Qiudao also responded solemnly: "The net worth and life of the last general have long been entrusted to the adult!" My lord, but there are orders, and the last general will not obey them! ”

Xu Liang stared at Sima Qiudao scrutinically, nodded slowly, and said, "Okay, Sima Qiudao, this official really didn't misunderstand you!" Ordered the Liang army to set off tonight with 20,000 infantry, 3,000 cavalry, and 2,000 artillery to Guyuan City! ”

Sima Qiudao looked shocked and looked at Xu Liang in shock. Now the people's armies in the northwest have been recruited one after another, and the turmoil in the northwest has been temporarily stabilized, and Yang He, the governor of the three sides who presided over the affairs of Zhao'an, was once rewarded by the court for his achievements. And the tense relationship between Xu Liang and the trilateral governor Yang He in front of him, Sima Qiudao was extremely clear.

As soon as the main force of the Liang army rushed to Guyuan Prefecture, where the trilateral governor's palace was located, what this meant, Sima Qiudao quickly figured it out.

"What, you have questions?" Xu Liang asked.

Sima Qiudao's expression was shocked, and there was even a trace of excitement on his face, and he solemnly responded: "The last general will take the order!" ”

arranged the affairs of the Liang army, Xu Liang did not stop in the East Camp, and the group went out of the East Camp again, went straight to the north gate of Pingliang City, entered the city, and then returned to Xu's Mansion.

The housekeepers of the Xu Mansion were surprised and delighted when they saw the head of the house suddenly returning, and hurriedly sent someone to the Pingliang Chamber of Commerce to report to Feng Suqin, the eldest lady of the Xu Mansion.

And Xu Liang and Tie Tou Mo went straight into the study.

"Grind ink!" Xu Liang sat down at the desk and instructed Tie Toudao. Iron Head skillfully found the inkstone, pen and paper, stood by the desk, and silently sharpened the ink.

Xu Liang rested his head on the back of the chair and closed his eyes in contemplation.

After a while, Tietou called softly, "Young Master, it's okay." ”

"Hmm," Xu Liang slowly opened his eyes, took the brush handed over by Tietou, and put down the pen on the letter paper spread out on the table.

Xu Liang had already thought about what he was writing in his mind, and when he fell on paper, he wrote it quickly. One was written, and several more were written.

Tietou stood quietly beside Xu Liang, and the ink was dried to facilitate the landing and sealing.

After the last letter was encapsulated, Xu Liang stared at the iron head and commanded in a deep voice: "These letters are very important for tonight's operation, let the competent person send them out immediately, and they must not be lost in the middle, and they must be delivered to the recipient by hand." ”

"Young master, don't worry, Ah Tie understands." Tietou said, put a few letters in his arms, turned around and walked out.

Feng Suqin, the eldest lady of the Xu Mansion, got the news and hurried back from the Pingliang Chamber of Commerce, and the Tsing Yi Wei who delivered the letter had just left from the Xu Mansion.

When Feng Suqin entered the Xu Mansion, he noticed that there were many more guards in the entire Xu Mansion for no reason. She felt a lot in her heart, and after inquiring that Xu Liang was still in the study, she went straight to the study.

Pushing open the door and entering, I saw Xu Liang standing behind the desk, holding a brush stained with ink in his right hand, and a drop of black ink on the tip of the pen ticked on the white paper at the moment when Feng Suqin pushed the door, dripping on the white paper, and quickly dyed a piece of ink.

However, Xu Liang didn't see it, and still stared at the table.

Feng Suqin walked to Xu Liang's side lightly, looked at the table, and saw that what Xu Liang was staring at was actually a big static word.

"Alas," Xu Liang sighed, put the pen on the pen holder, turned his head to Feng Suqin and smiled bitterly: "Although I have made up my mind, when I really want to act, I still can't do it." ”

When Feng Suqin heard this, the worry in her heart became even heavier. She gently hugged Xu Liang from behind her, and said gently: "Xianggong, since you have decided, then rest assured to do it, all of us will support you." ”

Xu Liang was stunned, nodded slowly, pulled Feng Suqin out of the study, and the two walked in the winding verandah, Xu Liang said: "Tonight, I'm going to go." Until I return, the guards in the house are not to be withdrawn. ”

"Hmm." Feng Suqin nodded in response, and he didn't ask Xu Liang what he was going to do.

Xu Liang thought about it, and then ordered: "If I don't come back after three days, you will ......"

Before he finished speaking, Feng Suqin covered Xu Liang's mouth with one hand, looked at Xu Liang fixedly, Feng Suqin shook his head and said, "Xianggong, don't say unlucky things." ”

“…… Good. Xu Liang held Feng Suqin's hand tightly, nodded and said. (To be continued......)