Chapter 66: Prime Minister and Border Patrol (4)
Ye Yongjia rode up from the official road, surrounded by countless people in front and behind, and only stopped when he arrived under a majestic city wall.
At this time, I only heard the squeak of the winch upstairs, and the iron door in front of me slowly opened, and a horse came out of it, held by an officer, with four hooves and wind, straight towards Ye Yongjia's patrol team.
"The lower officials are ordered by the governor of Shidu to meet the officials of the imperial court!" He tugged at the reins, jumped off his horse, knelt on one leg, and saluted.
"Governor Shi Du is really respectful," Ye Yongjia walked out of the team, "I didn't have time to wait for Xuanhua City, so I sent someone early." Where is Shi Dudu now? ”
When the officer heard his praise, he couldn't help but show shame: "This ...... We are all ......"
Ye Yongjia frowned: "What's wrong?" ”
"The governor's office is located here, and he ...... I am waiting at the house. ”
Everyone was surprised, Cai Xianqing suddenly said behind his back: "This place is more than 20 miles away from Xuanhua......
"It's okay," Ye Yongjia pushed it away, looking at the officer and smiling, "I guess the governor is also a little difficult." We can understand Shi Gong's distress, so please let the general lead the way. ”
The man was ashamed, so he didn't say anything, so he led Ye Yongjia and the others into the city. According to the officer, this place is a military town, called Suidi Town, so it is sparsely populated, and most of the soldiers are in the market, and only merchants come to sell rice, salt, and other things in the market, and only for military supplies.
Ye Yongjia looked up, there were few pavilions in the city, most of them were bungalows, and they were identified one by one, but there were two warehouses, two warehouses, one account room, one official residence of the chief and deputy governors, and countless rooms for soldiers.
Everyone bypassed the barracks in several places, and when they reached the gate of the governor's mansion, they saw a famous guard standing under the plaque, pressing his sword and shouting: "You must not enter the mansion without permission!" Just leave a few adults to see, and don't follow the idlers! ”
Who knew that Cai Xianqing stood up first, patted his chest and said: "I am the same master of the military department as him, and I should enter the house with Ye Shilang!" ”
"You?" The guard frowned solemnly, "Except for the squire who is Shangshu, who is the secretary of the Ministry of War, how can there be anyone else?" Hugh is going to talk nonsense! ”
"You people who are fighting, you don't know about the court," Cai Xianqing stood beside Ye Yongjia, "Look at him, it's Zuo Shilang; Well, I'm the right squire, this is an ancient system, and it won't be changed forever! With that, he gave the latter a look.
Ye Yongjia also nodded one after another: "The right waiter is reasonable. ”
Although the two outsiders behind him knew that it was Cai Xianqing's nonsense, they were afraid of his strength and whispered in agreement.
The guards didn't know the system, and seeing that Xianqing was extraordinary, he really believed it, and sent someone to escort the two to the main hall.
"Lord Ye, did Duke Liu call you here?" The curtain in the inner room moved slightly, and an eight-foot-long man walked out, this person was Shi Yiyi. He had a sarcoma on his forehead, his round face was covered with coarse lines, and half of his jet-black eyebrows were missing.
"And this lord......" He saluted Ye Yongjia and caught a glimpse of Cai Xianqing again.
"Cai Xianqing, the right attendant in the lower army department." He bowed.
"No, no, no," his laugh was particularly low, "there shouldn't be this official name in the court...... Well? ”
Ye Yongjia was stunned by his appearance, and he didn't even dare to tell the lie.
"You are far away from the edge of the town, and you have been isolated from the capital for a long time, how do you know if there has been any change?" Cai Xianqing replied indifferently.
"It seems that it's because of me, I don't care about officialdom." With his burly body, he sat on Ye Yongjia's right hand, which made the latter feel deep pressure, and looked at this Du Du in shock. This fight is so heavy and powerful that it is even more terrible than the two thieves of ten thousand lands. He couldn't help but think.
"You're here to uphold Liu Gong's arrangement, right? What did Gong Liu send you to do? Shi Yiyi snapped his fingers and rattled.
"The lower officials are here purely to patrol the border. I heard that the trouble was not abating, so I came to inspect Xuanhua, and if I saw that the general's weapons and food were not enough, I urgently made up for it. ”
"Oh. If there is anything the squire wants to ask, just ask. ”
Ye Yongjia didn't dare to question anymore, so he had to ask about the basic situation of Xuanhua.
Shi Yiyi replied: "This Xuanhua has a total of 100,000 troops, all of whom are the elite of armor; Thousands of craftsmen are prepared to create bows and arrows, armor, knives and guns. It's just that the cannons and guns are all given by the imperial court, which seems to be insufficient. ”
"Firearms are essential to today's battlefield, and it would be a pity to lack them." Ye Yongjia recalled the military book in his house.
"Lord Ye is not on the battlefield, I am afraid that I don't know the use of weapons," Shi Yiyi said, "This firearm sounds good, but it is actually difficult to use." All battlefield casts must be filled before they can be effective, and there are often self-inflicted injuries before they occur. Besides, the firearm is not easy to master, and my border soldiers are not familiar with it, but it is better to be proficient in swords and bows. ”
"Why don't you choose to train new recruits and teach them how to use firearms?" Ye Yongjia was very puzzled.
But these words seemed to offend Shi Dudu, his face turned pale in an instant, and his clenched fist pressed on the arm of the chair, calling Ye Yongjia a spirit.
"Is this what General Liu meant? Wouldn't it be because I heard that the officers and soldiers had been defeated repeatedly, so that Ye Shilang was held accountable......? Shi Yiyi rubbed his hands and asked.
"Is there ...... below?"
"Don't listen to the lies of those dogs!" Shi Yiyi suddenly roared angrily, "My border soldiers fought bloodily, and they were successful every time, but they failed to destroy the captive hole, which is a pity." This Xuanhua has been invaded by the enemy for many years, and everyone can see it, how did it come to my hands and become a failure? ”
"You are Liu Gong's right-hand man, and the lower officials also respect him deeply, and he never meant to slander, but he came to inspect the enemy." Ye Yongjia's heart was pounding, for fear of angering him, and his iron-like fist fell down, which could shatter him.
"It's good if you know," Shi Yiyi took a sip ......of tea and gradually calmed down, "But the waiter said to go to patrol the border, it is an extremely dangerous place." ”
"The prime minister's order is not dared to be disobeyed. Moreover, a trip to Xuanhua, a senior member of the DPRK, can also motivate and motivate the sergeants. ”
"Then stay in Suidi for one night today, and tomorrow we will send someone to send Master Ye to leave."
"Then I'll retreat first."
Ye Yongjia couldn't wait to leave this murderous place, so he took Cai Xianqing out of the house one after another, and went to the dormitory with everyone to settle the luggage, make the bed, and then be free.
Ye Yongjia was in Cai Xianqing's house and said: "I was still full of ambition when I set off, who would have thought that such a Hades would seem to be difficult to deal with." ”
"You said it was 'seeming'," Cai Xianqing sat on the edge of the bed, "What are you afraid of?" I can see what he is anyway. ”
"Where do you come from?"
"Don't worry, I'll explain it to you." Cai Xianqing jumped out of bed.