After Li Xiucheng received Huang Xu's order, although he was unwilling to give up, the military order could not be violated, and he could only obey the order. In the end, according to Huang Xu's wishes, Lü Qingtian was left behind to assist in the defense of Wuchang and Xinyang, while Li Xiucheng led the army back to the Taiping garrison outside Hefei with Zeng Guofan.

And Feng Zicai, who led the army to wait in Zhumadian City, was a little unbelieving at first after hearing the news of the withdrawal of the Taiping army, and he cautiously sent a horse detective to inquire in many ways, and finally proved that this matter was indeed true, he breathed a sigh of relief, and the nerves that had been tense were finally relaxed.

When he announced the good news, the Qing troops in Zhumadian City immediately cheered, and they had reason to be proud that they had finally succeeded in defending Zhumadian.

After cheering, Feng Zicai ordered people to strengthen the city on the one hand, and sent a probe horse in the direction of Xinyang on the other, it was obvious that Feng Zicai had hit the idea on Xinyang and Wuchang Erfu again, it seems that this victory brought him stronger and stronger self-confidence.

Sitting in Hefei City, Monk Greenqin and Prince Gong, after hearing about this, was also pleasantly surprised, in addition to joy, they couldn't help but feel a little proud in their hearts, they felt, fortunately they were wise at the time, and sent Feng Zicai to relieve the siege in time, otherwise, where is there such a good thing of victory over the thief, it seems that their original decision was so correct, for this matter, Monk Greenqin and Prince Gong also specially set down a table of celebration wine, and the generals celebrated.

Of course, how could such a good news leak through Xianfeng, it was also transmitted to Shuntianfu, to Xianfeng's ears, and Xianfeng listened to it. It is also a great joy, he not only rewarded Feng Zicai, but also rewarded the soldiers from all walks of life in Hefei Town, he said in the holy message to Seng Lingqin and Prince Gong, I hope everyone will make persistent efforts, continue to win the battle, and strive to eliminate the anti-thieves as soon as possible.

For this victory in the autumn water, the Qing court can be said to be celebrated by the whole country. It's just that they may have overlooked the fact that their so-called victory was bought with the lives of 20,000 cavalrymen.

After Zeng Guofan and Li Xiucheng led the army back to the Taiping Army's station, they also reported the whole incident to Huang Xu in detail again, and Huang Xu affirmed their actions this time.

After this matter came to an end, Hong Xiuquan's holy decree also arrived, and the king said in the holy decree that he was deeply saddened by Guo Potian's death, and affirmed Guo Potian's contribution to the Taiping Army for so many years. And so on, anyway, the courtesy is so long that others look sideways.

After rewarding Guo Potian, the Heavenly King also announced an important personnel appointment by means of the Holy Decree, that is, to promote Huang Xu to the Generalissimo of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, commanding all the soldiers and horses of the Heavenly Kingdom.

After hearing this appointment, the soldiers under Huang Xu were all convinced. From then on, the people will return.

Not long after, under Zhao Xiaofeng's arrangement, Huang Xu met two long-lost "old friends", Guo Potian and Cui Min.

The meeting with Guo and Cui was held in Huang Xu's handsome tent, and in addition to the three parties present, there were also Zhao Xiaofeng and Zeng Guofan.

"Long time no see, both." Huang Xu saw these two again, as if he was in a different world.

I remember when he first met these two people, these two people were smash hit court generals, at that time. How high-spirited they are, perhaps, at that time, Huang Xu was just an object to be wooed in their eyes, but now, Huang Xu is already under one person, above ten thousand people, and has a high position, while Guo and Cui have fallen from a high place and become a grass people, and they dare not come out in front of Huang Xu. This contrast, how can they not be emotional.

"The people of the mountains and grasses, summoned by the marshal, are really grateful..." Said a whole bunch of words of gratitude.

"Okay, here today, there is neither a marshal nor a grass people, since you are here, you are the guests of this marshal, you don't need to be too restrained, or as before, what to say." Huang Xu said with a smile.

"Marshal, the grass people don't dare." How dare the two of them come nonsense.

"General Bao, you have changed" Huang Xu looked at Bao Ping'an. Shook his head and said.

"I used to use a knife to kill, but now I use a knife to chop wood and vegetables, how can it not change, and the marshal has also changed." The words of peace are still as sharp as ever, but not as sharp as they were before.

After such a long time of pastoral life, they have already washed away the lead, and now that they have returned again, they have been reborn.

"Yes, yes, the years are forgiving, and Ben Shuai has also become old." Huang Xu sighed and said.

Yes, birth, old age, sickness and death, this is the law of nature, as long as you can breathe, you can't avoid this catastrophe, Huang Xu is a human being, of course, you must also follow this law.

"No, no, the marshal has misunderstood, the marshal is at the peak of his youth, how dare the grass people have any doubts in this matter. What the grass people mean is that the marshal is now a high and powerful position, how can it be compared with the past." Bao Ping'an heard Huang Xu's words and quickly clarified.

"Hey, what kind of high power, it is all promoted from the soldiers, and it is a coincidence, otherwise, how can I have the opportunity to sit in today's position." What Huang Xu said was the truth.

"Marshal, the so-called coincidence, that is given to those who are prepared, if the marshal has not paid silently, how can there be such a chance, although the chance has a certain amount of chance, but it is not unreasonable." It makes sense to keep you safe.

"General Bao's words are quite profound and thought-provoking, and this commander has been taught." Huang Xu listened to the words of keeping peace and said thoughtfully.

"How dare you, how dare you, the grass people are talking nonsense, it is really a dirty marshal's ears, and I want to ask the marshal for forgiveness." He Ping'an hurriedly apologized.

"Where, where, listening to your words, it is better to read ten years of books, and listen to the words of General Bao, and benefit a lot." What Huang Xu said is true.

"If the marshal says that again, then the grass people are really ashamed." Bao Ping An is a little honestly afraid.

"Marshal, brother-in-law, can you listen to me?" Seeing that these two were polite to each other. Zhao Xiaofeng said untimely.

"Mr. Zhao, please speak." HUANG Xudao.

"What the marshal and his brother said was, according to his subordinates, that was a word-for-word and thought-provoking, so his subordinates felt that neither of them had to be too humble." Zhao Xiaofeng said with a smile.

"Yes, yes, yes, Mr. Zhao is reasonable, reasonable." Huang Xu echoed.

"Marshal, my subordinates have a reluctant request, I don't know if the marshal can listen to his subordinates." Zhao Xiaofeng asked.

"Mr. Zhao. But it doesn't hurt to talk about it." HUANG Xudao.

"Marshal, we invited Brother Bao here today so that Brother Bao came to assist us in breaking the enemy, so I don't know what the Marshal thinks about this matter." Zhao Xiaofeng brings the topic to the core issue.

Bao Ping'an and Cui Min immediately became a little nervous when they heard Zhao Xiaofeng say. The two of them were encouraged by Zhao Xiaofeng to come out of the mountain again to help Huang Xu, but they really couldn't rely on Zhao Xiaofeng's affection. As for themselves, they didn't have any extravagance, whether Huang Xu agreed or not, after they came here, they could be regarded as having an explanation for Zhao Xiaofeng, but it didn't matter what turned out.

But today, after such a conversation with Huang Xu, Bao Ping'an deeply felt that Huang Xu was a virtuous lord who could be entrusted with his life, and his original plain heart became a little restless, and he had a trace of desire in his heart, hoping that Huang Xu could accept them. So. As soon as Zhao Xiaofeng mentioned this sensitive topic, he couldn't help but be nervous.

However, after listening to Zhao Xiaofeng's words, Huang Xu didn't speak out immediately, just quietly, quietly stared at the two of them for a long time, until he saw that their faces changed greatly and they began to breathe a little uncomfortable, and then he began to speak.

"Two, are you interested in helping Ben Shuai to create a great cause?" Huang Xu said bluntly.

"Yes, we are very willing." Keep safe and don't think about it.

"Okay, General Bao, it's refreshing enough." Huang Xu praised.

"Don't dare." Bao Ping'an Road.

"Mr. Zhao, it seems that this is all a great thing that God has helped us to achieve, with General Bao joining, Wuchang all the way, what are we afraid of." Huang Xu laughed.

"Congratulations to the marshal, and he has won a good general, and domination of the world will be just around the corner." Zhao Xiaofeng took the opportunity to say.

"Okay, let's join in the grand event and assist His Majesty the Heavenly King to achieve the great cause of the world." Huang Xu said loudly.

And they heard this. Blood boil.

Subsequently, Huang Xu introduced Bao and Cui to Zeng Guofan, and announced an important personnel appointment to them, and the three of them, Bao, Cui, and Zeng, will be in charge of military operations along the Wuchang Road. Bao Cui and the others heard that the person standing in front of them was the former commander of the Qing army. They were all amazed.

Zeng Guofan was the main general. The main responsibility is to be borne, and Bao and Cui will be the main generals. Fight in the army.

"Master Horse, this is not very good, my subordinates have just arrived, and I am not familiar with anything, I'm afraid I can't afford such a heavy responsibility." Zeng Guofan didn't expect Huang Xu to hand over this burden to himself.

"Ha, ha, marshal, you are too modest, you used to be the commander of the Qing army, how can it be difficult to get you for this little thing, unless you don't want to share your worries for this commander." Huang Xu said with a smile.

"No, no, don't get me wrong, since the attached master has said everything here, then his subordinates can only reluctantly make it difficult." Zeng Guofan listened to Huang Xu's words, and then he was ordered.

"That's it, okay, when the matter of Hefei is over, you can go to work as a whole army." Huang Xu said happily.

"Master Horse, there is still a reluctant request from my subordinates." Zeng Guo Fan Road.

"Dashuai, you're welcome, please speak." Huang Xu said.

"If you can, my subordinates want to have a deep talk with Zuo Zongtang and the others, and persuade them to surrender to the horse master." Zeng Guo Fan Road.

"Alas, look at Ben Shuai's brain, if you don't say it, Ben Shuai has forgotten, Ben Shuai is about to meet them, that's right, let's go together tomorrow." Huang Xu remembered that Zuo Zongtang had said that he wanted to see him, but he had a lot of things to do, and he forgot about it, and now that Zeng Guofan mentioned it, he remembered it again.

"Yes, Master Xie." Zeng Guo Fan Road.

Huang Xu is very happy today, good things are one after another, he can feel that the spring of heaven is coming. (To be continued......)