Hancheng is a small city on the border of Shaanxi, and suddenly 30,000 or 40,000 soldiers and horses were squeezed in.

However, several powerful generals did not dare to live in it, but ordered people to sweep inside and out, add new furniture or something, and then ordered people to strictly guard it and prevent people from entering and leaving. And several generals lived in their respective barracks.

Because Hancheng was too small, only the officers and soldiers of the Patrol Division of the Iron Admiral were stationed in the city, while the soldiers and horses of He Huchen and He Renlong were stationed outside the city.

The magistrate of Hancheng is very curious, is there still a big man coming over?

It wasn't until two days later that another team of people entered the city, and the magistrate saw the honor guard of the Shaanxi Governor's Yamen, and he was so shocked that he couldn't keep his mouth shut: It's so good, it's actually the Shaanxi Governor Xu Liangxu who has arrived in person! Not only Lord Xu has arrived, but it seems that the high-ranking officials of Shaanxi Province have basically arrived!

Zhixian couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded, could it be that Lord Xu wanted to move the entire power center of Shaanxi to Hancheng?

It's a pity that no one answered the question of the magistrate, because after Xu Liang lived in the county office, he convened a meeting of the Shaanxi civil and military forces who came together, and with the grade of the magistrate of Hancheng, he could only stand in the corner of the hall as a foil.

Xu Liang, the governor of Shaanxi, had already taken a bath, changed into a new three-grade official uniform, sat down on the county hall with a smile, and looked at the civil and military forces of Shaanxi one by one, Xu Liang chuckled and said: "Your Excellency has been waiting for a long time, and this official has been on the road for a while. ”

All the officials in Shaanxi laughed together: "The governor is serious, and the lower officials and others have just arrived." ”

Xu Liang smiled faintly, nodded, and then asked, "He Huchen, He Renlong, and the three generals of Tietou are here?" ”

He Renlong and the others all came out and arched their hands: "The end will be." ”

"Have the officers and soldiers who will go to battle this time have been arranged?"

He Huchen and the other three said: "Back to the governor's words, the 30,000 officers and soldiers who were ordered to fight this time, 10,000 patrol divisions are stationed in Hancheng, and the soldiers of Hanzhong and Qingyang are stationed outside the city, waiting for the governor's dispatch at any time. ”

Xu Liang said: "Okay." ”

Xu Liang looked at everyone, and then asked Qi Chu, the political envoy of Shaanxi, "Lord Qi, is there a problem with the supply of grain and grass for this expedition?" ”

Qi Chu hurriedly arched his hand and said: "Your Excellency Governor, rest assured, this time, the lower official will personally be responsible for the supply of grain and grass, and he will definitely not let the soldiers of the three armies go hungry." ”

"Hmm." Xu Liang had a very satisfied expression again, then stretched his waist and smiled at you: "You and the soldiers of the whole army must be tired after a long journey, this officer is sympathetic to the hard work of the soldiers, and the order will go down, and the whole army will rest for five days first, recuperate, and wait for the battle order." ”

After Xu Liang's words were finished, all the adults in the hall were a little stunned. looked at Xu Liang blankly.

I can't help the attitude of the adults, it is really because the civil and military forces of Shaanxi suddenly received Xu Liang's order, the leaders of the troops, packed up their bags, and hurried to Hancheng, but there is no confidence in your hearts about what to do in Hancheng and who the 30,000 army is going to attack.

Because, Lord Governor, he didn't say anything!

Shaanxi political Wang Qinian is Xu Liang's confidant, seeing that several adults are in a daze, he chuckled and arched his hand at Xu Liang, and asked: "That, my lord, several adults are in a hurry, for this operation, the specific military tasks are not particularly clear, do you think you take this opportunity to talk to a few adults?" ”

When Xu Liang heard this, he patted his forehead as if he suddenly realized, and said with a smile to Wang Qinian: "Look at my memory, I have left such an important thing behind." ”

All the civil and military officials laughed together.

Xu Liang yawned again, and then waved his hand at Wang Qinian and said, "Then there is Lao Qinian, you can talk to the big guy, alas, the official is a little sleepy, so he is out of company." Saying that, Xu Liang yawned, actually got up, and Shi Shiran turned into the back hall.

All the Shaanxi civil and military officers were a little dumbfounded, and watched Xu Liang leave blankly.

Wang Qiyoung coughed, attracting everyone's attention.

Shaanxi Governor Xu Liang has left, and several Shaanxi officials are much more relaxed about Wang Qinian. Qingyang guerrilla general He Renlong immediately grinned and asked Wang Qinian: "I said Lord Wang, what does the governor mean by summoning the last general and others in a hurry?" Ready to pack whom? I'm willing to take the lead! ”

The other officials of the Third Division of Shaanxi also shouted: "Yes, Lord Wang, what is the plan of the governor, you have to explain it to a few of us." We're still confused. ”

Wang Qinian had a smile on his face, stretched out his hand and pressed down, "Ladies and gentlemen, don't be bored." After all the Shaanxi officials quieted down, Wang Qinian smiled and said: "The court issued a holy decree to the governor's yamen a month ago, asking the governor to lead the Shaanxi officers and soldiers into Shanxi to assist the governor of Shanxi to quell the chaos and suppress the bandits!" Everyone must have heard about this, right? ”

All the high-level officials in Shaanxi laughed: "We know this, I heard that the father-in-law who delivered the decree stood under the scorching sun for more than an hour, and he couldn't drink a sip of water." ”

Several generals laughed, and the civil officials also laughed, and then compared to the roughness of the generals, the civil officials were much more elegant. Wang Qinian said: "Although our governor doesn't buy the court's account, but the emperor's decree has been issued, and the emperor should always give the emperor a face." What's more, Gao Yingxiang, the leader of the People's Army, dared to spread rumors to slander the governor, and if he didn't teach these people a lesson, where should the governor's face go?! ”

He Renlong scolded: "It turned out that Gao Yingxiang's old boy made us adults unhappy!" Lord Wang, what I didn't say, as long as I Lao He meets Gao Yingxiang, I will definitely bring this old boy over to the governor. ”

Wang Qinian looked at He Renlong and praised: "General He deserves to be the first fierce general in the northwest!" However, it is necessary to vent the anger of adults. It's just that the governor specially explained that we are Shaanxi officers and soldiers, and the soldiers under our command are all supported by our Shaanxi province alone, so you should cherish it. We can manage Shaanxi, but we don't have the obligation to manage Shanxi's affairs! Therefore, this expedition, according to the governor's wishes, after the whole army rested for five days, the three armies moved together to launch a campaign against the Shanxi People's Army on the border of Shaanxi. ”

All the generals said yes, but there were also those who didn't understand, so Qingyang guerrilla He Renlong scratched his head and asked suspiciously: "That...... Lord Wang, the people's army is active in Shanxi, but the governor wants us to suppress bandits on the border of Shaanxi, how can this be suppressed? ”

Wang Qinian glanced at He Renlong, and couldn't help but sigh secretly, He Renlong is brave and fierce, but his brain lacks a string. Such a thing that can only be understood and unspeakable has to be reminded by yourself. After thinking about it, Wang Qinian lowered his voice and said lightly: "The so-called border of a province." Stretching 50 or 100 miles from the inside to the outside can be regarded as a border. ”

He Renlong blinked his eyes and was about to ask again, and He Huchen, a guerrilla in Hanzhong next to him, pulled him. Stopped him with a look.

Wang Qinian conveyed Xu Liang's meaning to the Shaanxi officials, and arranged the work of the officials of the three divisions of Shaanxi who accompanied him, and then returned to the backyard of the Hancheng County Ya and reported to Xu Liangyu.

In the backyard, Xu Liang was lying comfortably on a recliner, holding a travelogue in his hand, watching it with relish, and there was no sign of sleepiness.

Wang Qinian reported the meaning of what he said to the Shaanxi officials in the lobby to Xu Liangyu.

Xu Liang didn't leave the travelogue, and said lightly: "Well, you did a good job in Qi Nian." ”

Wang Qiqing smiled, and then asked suspiciously: "My lord, my subordinates don't understand, you just announced these things in the court, why do you still want your subordinates to say it?" ”

Xu Liang looked at Wang Qinian and smiled a little sinisterly: "Because of these words, as a high-ranking official of the court and the governor of Shaanxi, I can't tell them in person." If someone with a heart sues me in the court, someone will impeach me again. Although I, Xu Liang, am not afraid, but because of these trivial things, I am tired and panicked from having a war of words with the court. ”

Wang Qinian was a little uneasy in his heart, and said in a snort: "Even so, what the lower official said to Shaanxi Wenwu, everyone will think that you mean, my lord." ”

Xu Liang said quietly: "Don't worry, if the court asks about it, the official will say, I don't know." All of this is your Wang Qinian's personal actions, and it has nothing to do with my Shaanxi Governor Xu Liang! ”

Wang Qinian glared, "My lord, you want your subordinates to carry the black cauldron!" ”

Xu Liang laughed, squeezed his eyebrows at Wang Qinian, and said, "Who made you a junior brother." When you are a little brother, you should have the consciousness of carrying the black pot for the boss! ”

Wang Qinian looked at Xu Liang with a sad expression. Seeing this, Xu Liang patted Wang Qinian's arm as if comforted, and said with a smile: "But you can rest assured." If the court wants to rectify you, I, the boss, will cover you with all my might! ”

Wang Qinian sighed resignedly, and arched his hand at Xu Liang: "Your Excellency is far-sighted, far-sighted, and your subordinates admire!" ”

Xu Liang smiled, proudly accepted Wang Qinian's sycophancy, then glanced at Wang Qinian, and muttered: "You say, Gao Yingxiang knows that I led the army to Hancheng, will he come to us in a hurry?" Well, if he sends someone, shall I ask for more things with the lion open his mouth? Is five days too short? ”

Wang Qinian was stunned for a moment, staring at Xu Liang with wide eyes, he really didn't know that Xu Liang was still thinking of blackmailing Gao Yingxiang, just now he was wondering, the army had arrived two or three days early, and the rest had already been enough, why did the governor give the army five days to rest, dare to give Gao Yingxiang time to react!

Although there were many doubts in their hearts, the officers and soldiers of Shaanxi were stationed in Hancheng, and the various armies restrained their generals, followed the rules, and rested with peace of mind.

The Hancheng County Government has been taken over by the Tsing Yi Guard, and except for a limited number of people who can enter and exit at will, no one else can enter.

Shaanxi political counselor Wang Qinian is one of the few people. After noon, Wang Qinian came in and reported to Xu Liang about the situation of Hancheng's army.

When he entered, Xu Liang was holding a letter in his hand, but his eyes did not fall on the letter, with a thoughtful expression.

Wang Qinian waited aside and asked casually: "My lord, this is Tsing Yiwei's secret letter, right?" ”

Xu Liang turned his head, glanced at him lightly, and then casually threw the letter to Wang Qinian, "Look at it." ”

Wang Qinian took it naturally, looked down, and hurriedly pushed it back to Xu Liang as if his hands were suddenly burned at a glance: "This, this is the letter from the eldest lady, subordinates, subordinates are rude......"

However, Xu Liang didn't answer, turned his head to look outside the courtyard, and his tone was not shocked: "Look, I don't know how many pairs of eyes have read this letter, it's not bad for you." ”

Wang Qinian was stunned for a long time when he heard this, and when he saw that Xu Liang really didn't mind, he hurriedly glanced at it, and then put it back on the table on the side.

"That's it?" Xu Liang asked.

"Look, I'm done." Wang Qinian was restless and said busily.

"What's wrong with that?" Xu Liang asked again.

Wang Qinian was dumbfounded. Because it was a letter written by Mrs. Xu Fu to Xu Liang, as a subordinate official, in line with the moral integrity of ignoring indecency, he just read it in a hurry and put it back. The first impression is that this letter is beautifully written, and it is indeed from the handwriting of Mrs. Xufu. Now Xu Liang opened his mouth to ask, what's wrong?

This...... How can I be embarrassed to comment on the affairs of the two of you husband and wife?

Wang Qinian didn't answer for a long time, so Xu Liang turned his head to look at him, and his tone was still light, and said, "It seems that you didn't take it seriously." ”

Wang Qinian lowered his head, his face was like fire, and he was burned.

Xu Liang didn't seem to expect Wang Qinian to answer, looked at a few flowers and plants in the courtyard, sighed lightly, and said faintly: "Since Su Qin left the Jingshi and she stayed alone in the Dongjiang Courtyard, in the past two or three years, although the relationship between the official and the court has been tense to this point, Su Qin has never mentioned any topics of loyalty and patriotism every time she writes back. She understands me and respects me, and she supports me in all my actions. ”

Wang Qinian finally heard some signs of it, and suddenly shouted: "My lord, do you suspect that the eldest lady wrote this letter under duress?" But this handwriting is clearly the handwriting of the eldest lady. ”

Xu Liang snorted and sneered: "If the steel knife is on the neck, even if Suqin writes a blood book, I won't feel strange." ”

"No, it can't be that serious, right?" Wang Qinian was startled and said in a trembling voice.

Xu Liang sighed lightly, walked down the steps, entered the courtyard, and walked slowly along the blue brick path. Wang Qinian followed closely.

Xu Liang stopped in front of a flower, lowered his head and sniffed the fragrance of the flower, with an intoxicated expression, got up, and sighed lightly as he walked: "I'm just making an analogy." Suqin is trapped in the palace, and there must be many inconveniences. In his reply, the officer mentioned that there would be a major military operation, and that he could not break his trust. It's been three days, and no one is coming from the people's army? ”

Wang Qinian shook his head.

Xu Liang frowned, and pulled out the matching knife Leng Yue at his waist with one hand, the knife light slashed, the cold light fell, and the two side by side flowers fell down and fell into the grass, one of which shattered the petals on the ground. Xu Liang stretched out his hand, gently stroked the back of Leng Yue's knife, and said regretfully: "There is really no tacit understanding...... As soon as the five days arrive, the whole army will attack! (To be continued.) )