also benefited from Xun Yu's news, Xu Ji did not express surprise when his mother proposed to let Xu Ji marry Yining, but Xu Ji still refused this request, the reason is very simple: "Mother, the child has a lot of affairs in Chenliu now, I'm afraid there is no time to stay in Yingchuan for a long time, let's discuss the matter of getting married." When the child is not busy, he will whisper to Ning'er. In this way, the Xu family has nothing to say, and her son did not refuse, this matter is enough in her opinion, as for when to get married, it is the same in her opinion, the girl's family has come to the door, can she still run?

On the second day after the year, Xu Ji left home and went to Yingyin City, he wanted to recall Xun You, and then he would go directly to Jiwu, although Xu Ji's post office was arranged in Yu County, but the current focus was still in Xiangyi, Xu Ji didn't want to have a peaceful birthday, and Zhang Miao naturally wouldn't let him live such a happy life. Of course, the letter to Cao Cao has already been sent, but this is the back hand, Xu Ji is not sure whether Cao Cao will help him, and he is not sure whether Cao Cao's influence on Zhang Miao will make Zhang Miao give up the extent of his actions against Xu Ji. Therefore, all the preparations that should be made must continue, and these are naturally the most suitable for Xun You.

Of course, in addition to the people who returned from Chenliu, Xu Ji also had an extra "burden", because the injury had not been recovered soon, and the doctor's advice was not to ride a horse, so Xu Ji had to accept to continue to be put in the carriage, and this time there was someone to chat with. However, Xu Ji didn't really want to do this, it was really a very uncomfortable thing for Xu Ji to get along with a person of the opposite sex in such a small space, not to mention that this was a woman who was almost already his wife, although Yin Ning didn't bother Xu Ji along the way. However, the relative silence of the two people is even more embarrassing.

"Ning'er." Xu Ji broke the silence first, and the girl looked up at him. There was confusion in his eyes.

"Don't you wonder what I've been through all these years?" Xu Ji asked with a little embarrassment on his face.

The girl smiled, leaned her body to Xu Ji's side and said, "Don't listen to those who are unhappy. Xu Ji shook his head and said, "Don't you say anything?" Something has to be said. If you don't want to listen to me, it's the same if you say it. ”

Hearing this, the girl leaned her head on Xu Ji's chest and said, "What else, I don't have anything to say, it's nothing more than that kind of life." By the way, wood, are you in trouble in Chenliu? Xu Ji just patted her back lightly and said indifferently: "I can't say anything about trouble, it will happen after all, the only thing to worry about is how to deal with the least loss for me." ”

"And what exactly are your ambitions? I've always heard people say that you have big ambitions, but I've never heard anyone mention what it is. Yin Ning looked up at Xu Ji and asked.

Xu Ji lowered his head and met Yining's eyes, and he replied with a complicated color: "Ambition? What ambitions can I have in a humble family? Now I am forced to be helpless. If I don't be so sooner or later erased. If we talk about ambition, it is to be able to make the people live in peace, but I am afraid that this is an extremely difficult thing. ”

Hearing this, Yin Ning lowered his head and retracted into his arms and said, "I don't care about this, as long as you take care of it." ”

Xu Ji naturally didn't say anything about the girl in his arms, but he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Why doesn't Xu Ji want to be able to enjoy life with peace of mind? It's just that the current situation has pushed him onto such a road that can't see the road ahead, the blessings and misfortunes are unpredictable, and he doesn't know life and death, but how can he have the right to enjoy his own worry-free life? Xu Ji is not Confucius, and he has no dream of saving the world. But at least for the benefit of one party, as for further things, Xu Ji didn't want to think about it, it was not something he needed to think about. What's more, he's already thinking far enough.

However, Xu Ji didn't say these words after all, and the person in his arms couldn't stand these tosses. There are some things that a man has to do alone.

The only one who wasn't quiet along the way was Huang Jun. This guy seems to have received some stimulation in Yingchuan, and he always looks a little overactive. But Xu Ji didn't bother to care about him, which was much better than being depressed. And Xun You also asked Xu Jiyu County from time to time whether some of the decrees were appropriate, although the road was a little quiet, but it was not too boring, and these accompanying guys also slowly accepted Yining, this housewife is more or less a beauty, not to mention being kind to others, so that people without a frame are much more pleasing after all. Xu Ji is also happy to see such a result, although he has not really married, but it is almost this step, and whether his wife can be recognized by his subordinates will also affect whether a potential force is stable.

Xu Ji didn't delay too long along the way because he was worried about Xiangyi, and he arrived in Yuxian County ten days later, which was still because Xu Ji had an injury that had not healed, so he couldn't go fast, but Xu Ji was still scolded by Yin Ning for this injury. Xu Ji would never pay attention to someone else, and of course, others might not dare to scold him.

Xun You didn't mention going to Yu County to deal with political affairs, Xu Ji set off again, he had to rush to Jiwu, presumably Liang Xi was already waiting for him, Liang Xi said that he had some suggestions for Xu Ji's actions after that, Xu Ji was busy dealing with his own finishing affairs and returning to his hometown, so he didn't spare time. In fact, Xu Ji is also very curious about Liang Xi's suggestion, this gentleman who has spent a lot of energy to deal with political affairs is at his fingertips, but what Xu Ji didn't expect is that Liang Ziyu also has a lot of ideas about the overall situation, in this case, Xu Ji also wants to learn more about their views on the situation from others, maybe he will get something he didn't notice, and these are likely to be able to change the strategy in the future.

After Jiwu experienced a big change, it might have been a situation where people's livelihood withered, but under Liang Xi's governance, Jiwu had regained his vitality in just half a month, and Xu Ji was naturally extremely happy about this. However, after entering the city, Xu Ji learned that Liang Xi had not yet returned from home, and the current person in charge of Jiwu was Gao Shun. Although he couldn't immediately understand Liang Xi's thoughts, Xu Ji was still very interested in hearing about his recent changes, and Xu Ji was very curious about whether Gao Shun had grown under Liang Xi's tutelage.

After settling down in Yining's residence, Xu Ji soon went to the county mansion, which was already the place where Liang Xi handled political affairs and lived, but Xu Ji only lived in the post house. Liang Xi has been arguing with Xu Ji for a long time on this matter, but Xu Ji moved in. At this time, Gao Shun temporarily took care of his affairs, originally wanting to make it easier for him to deal with it in the barracks. However, Gao Shun refused on the grounds that others in the army were not allowed to approach easily, and Liang Xi complied with his wishes, anyway, it was Gao Shun who was in trouble.

And the first time he saw Gao Shun, Xu Ji immediately noticed that he became more calm, even when he saw himself, he didn't show much surprise, provided that Xu Ji turned around and didn't tell anyone, that is, Gao Shun didn't know that Xu Ji would come back at this time, and it was his calm and idle that Xu Ji faintly looked at him.

"Zihe, how are political affairs handled?" Xu Ji asked with a smile. Gao Shun, who was looking through the files in his seat, replied helplessly: "Just do what Mr. Ziyu said, Shun can barely read these files, but he can't understand them." Why did Jesus come back so quickly? Don't stay at home for a while longer? ”

Xu Ji reached forward and flipped through the file, picked it up casually and looked at it: "I also want to be away for a few days, but it's a pity that I am a little uneasy on Fengxiao's side, so I came back early." After that, Xu Ji put down the file in his hand, turned to look at the newly made sand table in the room, and said, "How is the training of the sergeants in your battalion?" Mo has grown fat over the years, but Xiangyi is still a tough battle. ”

Speaking of the sergeant, Gao Shun looked relaxed: "The lord can rest assured, the sergeants in the subordinate battalion also insist on training in winter, and they will only be more elite." That's right. Lord, isn't there any new news for Mr. Bonghyo? The subordinates are a little impatient. Xu Ji smiled and looked back at Gao Shun with an impassioned face and said: "Zihe, you are in a hurry, it will be spring ploughing after the year." The conquest and the implementation of government decrees in the past six months have wiped out all my savings for many years, and we need to recuperate for a while, and we can only wait until the beginning of autumn at the earliest. And we can't delay the autumn harvest. Of course, Gao Shun knew this, he was just asking for battle. Of course, the belligerent meaning in Gao Shun's heart, Xu Ji is also very clear. So don't blame him.

"By the way, Zihe, I think of one thing, do you have capable people under your command? Gongda asked me for someone, and he always said that there was no one who could lead the troops in Yu County. ”

Gao Shun frowned when he heard this, thought about it, and said, "Isn't there a Lejin around the Lord?" I think this guy is a good fit, so why not? Xu Ji smiled and replied: "If I send Le Wenqian to Yu County, then who will be in command of my personal guard battalion?" It's not bad for Junqing to rush into battle, but I'm afraid it's a little reluctant to let him command a battalion of soldiers. ”

Gao Shun then remembered that although the guard battalion in Xu Ji's hand was only in name, it was Xu Ji's guard after all, and as Xu Ji said, although Le Jin had good talents, he shouldered the heavy responsibility of the guard battalion, Dian Wei was indeed not suitable for this, but there were indeed not many such people under him.

"Lord, there are indeed a few people under his command, but they are in important positions, or who does the lord look down on?" Gao Shun's words were full of reluctance to transfer people from his command inside and out, but Xu Ji actually asked casually, although Yuxian might be the first battlefield of his battle with Zhang Miao, but he was not in a hurry, so Xu Ji just smiled and said: "I don't have a good candidate, but I can't help Gongda ask many times, so I can't ask you reluctantly, since there is no one, forget it." ”

Gao Shun couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief when he heard this, if Xu Ji forced the people in his camp, he couldn't stop him, and there were indeed so many good candidates under his command, but without these capable people, his control over his camp would inevitably decline, and Gao Shun certainly didn't want to see this kind of thing happen.

"Lord, the next thing is to leave your own affairs to you, and it is really difficult for Shun to control them." Knowing that Xu Ji did not transfer the backbone of his camp, Gao Shun immediately got an inch, he was really tired of these government affairs, if it weren't for the fact that he didn't have someone in charge, he would never have taken care of this matter. Xu Ji naturally has no reason to object, he can't say that he wants to accompany his sweetheart.

But fortunately, less than three days after Xu Ji took over, Liang Xi came with his family, this time he was determined to serve under Xu Ji, so he simply moved all his family members to Xu Ji's territory, of course, under his rule, Liang Xi's appointment has been issued, because of Xu Ji's recommendation, Zhang Miao does not seem to deliberately embarrass Xu Ji, but in Xu Ji's opinion, this is just to relax his vigilance. Of course, since Zhang Miao is not embarrassed, this is also a good thing, Liang Xi justifiably appointed his own county order, and then Xu Ji was also rewarded, but it is difficult to say how sincere it is.

"Lord, how are you doing?" After all, it was the first time we met after a year. Liang Xi didn't get involved in business immediately.

Xu Ji smiled and said, "It's not good, it's not bad, it's just a little troublesome." ”

"Oh?"

"That's it. Don't mention it. I remember to return to myself, and I am also worried about Mr. Ziyu, who has something to say to me. Xu Ji really didn't want to mention the big trouble he had caused.

Liang Xi didn't ask again, but said to Xu Ji: "That's fine, let's go to the subordinate house and sit down." I'll talk about that then, my lord, so good? ”

Xu Ji naturally agreed, and he really didn't visit Liang Xi's family, but Liang Xi was also bent on his business and didn't introduce Xu Ji's family, and he dismissed these people after the young man who seemed to be his son served a drink.

"Lord, I have always had a question when I was in Chen County, why is the lord so eager to take down Chen Liu? It seems more secure to slowly draw it, and even if it is to replace Zhang Miao at that time, it is not necessary. Why be in such a hurry? Liang Xi's questions were always concise, but Xu Ji couldn't explain that his feelings were at fault, which would only make Liang Xi think that Xu Ji was perfunctory.

"Ziyu, what do you think of the situation now? As far as I can see, although the Yellow Turban in Jizhou is peaceful, the Yellow Turban Incident is known as a million people, that is, the three brothers of Zhang Jiao are all dead, and these thieves are still causing trouble. Among them, there are many yellow scarves at the beginning, and the world is bound to be in chaos. Speaking of this, Xu Ji looked at Liang Xi, Liang Xi also nodded to signal his agreement, Xu Ji picked up the wine cup and drank a cup and continued: "Let's talk about the court." Nowadays, whether His Majesty is mediocre or blinded, he is already ignoring the government. Eunuchs and relatives competed for power, and the decrees were inconsistent. The order of the court is changed overnight, how can the prestige of the court be at all? The Communists were also anxious to regain their positions of power after the party was ousted. In this way, all parts of the country will only fall into the point of their own affairs, and the thieves can take this opportunity to take advantage of the situation, I think that although the yellow scarf is temporarily eliminated, but the residual disaster will be difficult to clear for several years, Mr. Ziyu, am I wrong? ”

Liang Xi nodded and said, "What the lord said is reasonable, but this does not affect the means of Chen Liu." ”

Xu Ji smiled and said: "This is the point I want to say, I am from a poor family, Mr. Ziyu, you are the same as me, you must understand, in such a situation, where should I go?" I am only one side of the post, it is difficult to change the situation, and the contradiction between the clan and the eunuch is becoming more and more irreconcilable, the relatives will be difficult to hold for a long time, once the power is lost, the final battle is the contradiction between the clan and the eunuch, if I want to fulfill my ambition, I must have enough capital before one of the three parties disappears. Zhang Miao is a representative of the Shi clan, and my political views do not agree with him, if you try to do it slowly, it is inevitable that there will be a fight with him after all, rather than waiting for him to make the first move, it is better for me to seize enough capital first. ”

Xu Ji, who was a little tired of speaking, stopped and drank a glass of wine and asked, "So, Mr. Ziyu understands?" ”

"The lord wants to rush for time?" Liang Xi reacted quickly.

Xu Ji nodded: "That's right, Mao Xiaoxian under my command when I was in Yuxian County talked to me about this matter, if you want to have the right to speak when the world is in turmoil, you must first have a stable territory, I expect that the world will be in chaos, indicating that you must rush time, and now I haven't taken half of the wall Chen Liu, it's really a little slow." ”

"The lord's eyes are indeed vicious, and I only recently realized that the situation seems to be a little out of control, not to mention the far, only to say that the border is urgent, and the people of Xiliangqiang are in chaos again, and the court has done nothing, which is chilling. According to Ziyu's opinion, if the lord wants to grab time, it is not enough to only plot Xiangyi, and when Fengxiao is disturbing the situation in Xiangyi, he will take a multi-pronged approach to take down the southern part of Chenliu in one fell swoop! Xu Ji couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard this, obviously Liang Xi supported him in forcibly seizing Chen Liu, and the so-called slow Tuzhi was just a safe suggestion, this Confucian who seemed peaceful on the surface was not the kind of rotten Confucian who believed in Huang Lao's technique.

Xu Ji smiled bitterly: "I also have this idea, but there is no suitable person to do it, and now the power under my command is still too small, and I really can't support multi-front operations, and Zhang Miao is afraid that he will not give me such an opportunity." ”

Liang Xi didn't have any good ideas about this, what he wanted to do was nothing more than put forward his own opinions, but now it seems that this suggestion is also something that he, the young lord, has planned for a long time, and the reason why he didn't take action was also limited by the limited resources at hand.

"Lord, can't you move over there in Fei Fei County?" Liang Xi frowned and asked.

Xu Ji sighed and said: "After all, we still have to guard against Zhang Miao's sudden action, I don't know this guy, although I have already taken some measures, but the defense of Yuxian County is still the most reliable guarantee just in case." The only people who really have combat power on Jiwu's side are Gao Zi and the soldiers under his command of less than 1,000 people, and now it is a little difficult to take Xiangyi, and it is really impossible to draw a little manpower. ”

There is no solution to this helplessness Xu Ji really has no solution, and even this matter has been bothering him for a long time, since he arrived in Chenliu, he has been constantly troubled by the lack of major generals under his command, and now it is still difficult to solve this problem with two counties.

"Ziyu, how do you say I posted a recruitment order?" Xu Ji suddenly asked.

Liang Xi's face changed, and he asked with some hesitation: "Do you really want to do this?" The lord is only afraid that he will be disrespectful, not to mention that there is little effect, most people with lofty ideals will seek a seat under Zhang Miao, and it is difficult for the lord to get what he wants. ”

Of course, Xu Ji knows the way, but this is also a way to do it, but what Liang Xi said is also reasonable, so how to solve the problem at hand in Xu Ji is worth pondering. (To be continued......)

PS: Update, it's time for the exam, it may be a little slower