Yang Wanzhong used to be Guo Zhong's confidant and deputy general, but now Guo Wei, the second eldest member of the Guo family, is the head of the state road, so he can't tolerate the eldest brother's cronies?

Guo Xiang also doesn't recognize the eldest son's henchmen?

He was succeeded by Guo Xing, the fourth son of Guo Xiang.

Could it be that the Guo family is really a soldier who went into battle to defend the northern frontier for the Yin dynasty?

Mao Xianzhi was a little puzzled, but it was not good to directly poke through the inquiry.

He is a local, a poor man, a big old general, and a fifth-rank military attaché.

was able to climb to the position of this five-grade military attaché, which was completely due to the military exploits made by Guo Zhong when he was there a few years ago, leading everyone to fight against the Turks, as well as Guo Zhong's support and support for him.

His backstage in Yanmen County is Guo Zhong and Yang Wanzhong.

But now the backstage is all gone.

The state is relatively wealthy, rich in mineral resources, especially iron ore and carboniferous ore, as well as mountains and forests, farmland, etc.

Therefore, the Guo family has worked hard for many years, taking Bingzhou as the family's place of origin, and supporting the army and respecting itself.

The Guo family has always served as the general of the state capital, the assassin of the history and other positions, and has guarded the area of Mayi, Yanmen and Dingxiang for the emperors of successive dynasties for decades.

After Guo Wei came to power, this sudden change made Yang Wanzhong unexpected.

Thinking about it in a blink of an eye, he is also in his fifties, so this will to return to his hometown is still acceptable in Yang Wanzhong's heart.

But Mao Xianzhi is different, he has not yet reached the age of returning to his hometown, and he has to work for at least another ten years.

Of course, he had to consider his own situation.

"Ben will know your difficulties, as long as you hold the tun cavalry of the Shenwu Barracks and the more than 3,000 elite cavalry of the first and second battalions firmly in your hands, no matter who comes, no one dares to ignore your existence on the territory of Yanmen Pass."

Yang Wanzhong paused and continued:

"Yanmen Pass has been valued by the imperial court over the years, and the materials and ordnance are not bad, and when it comes to 12,000 regular defenders, we actually know the value of its existence."

The generals who lead the troops regard their subordinates as siblings, and they swear to die in their hands.

The general is like a straw, and no one pays attention to it.

Mao Xianzhi was very embarrassed.

Adjutant general, hanging in the air, is not as realistic as a battalion in the future.

"Yes, the Admiral understands!"

Yang Xianzhi responded in his mouth, but he still had no bottom in his heart.

The current battalion general of the first battalion is called Wang Tao, who was originally Yang Wanzhong's guard commander.

The second battalion will be called Lu Jin.

They are all from a pawn, gradually promoted, to the current Liupin battalion generals.

There is no doubt that he is loyal to Yang Wanzhong.

But now that Yang Wanzhong is no longer in office, even if they have said hello, can they listen to Mao Xianzhi's dispatch?

"The first battalion was the first to follow Ben Jiang's home, and later you also took the second battalion for a few years, Ben Jiang also told Wang Tao and Lu Jin, and they said they would listen to you!"

Yang Wanzhong looked confident.

Seeing that Mao Xianzhi was still a little worried, he smiled and added:

"Also, Ben will leave two thousand taels of silver for you, you can envelop them, and use Enwei together."

Yes, I don't have rice in my hand, and I can't even cage a chicken, let alone a group of people.

That's how reality is in today's society.

"In addition, if this place is really forced by the Guo family, there is a way to find help."

After Yang Wanzhong finished speaking, he took out a small piece of golden nameplate from his arms, handed it to Mao Xianzhi, and said:

"If you have something, you can ask Jiang Zuomeng for help."

Jiangzuo League, also known as Jiangzuo Alliance.

It is a secret organization established over the years by the remnants of the royal relatives and nobles of the Southern Dynasty after the Northern Dynasty destroyed the Southern Dynasty.

The purpose of the Jiangzuo Alliance is to take revenge and restore the country.

The main means is to install and win over all the opposing Yin royal family, and the powerful ministers Guo Xiang groups and individuals, waiting for opportunities to disrupt the final Jin state system and seize power.

The number one enemy of the Jiangzuo League is the Yin royal family and the Guo family.

Five years ago, after Guo Zhong's murder, Yang Wanzhong became a peripheral force in the Jiangzuo League.

Mao Xianzhi, as Yang Wanzhong's confidant, knows a little about this.

Could this be the reason why Guo wants to remove Yang Wanzhong?

Therefore, he was stunned at first, but he still knelt on his knees and clenched his fists, and thanked him: "Thank you for the general's love." ”

The rivers and lakes are sinister, and multiple roads are one more backer.

"Thank you, it's all for the survival of my brothers!" Shi Wanzhong waved his hand and said in a deep voice:

"The old man joined the Jiangzuo League, not to rebel, but to use the power of the Jiangzuo League to eradicate the big traitor Guo Wei and others, defend the northern frontier, and resist the Turks!"

"The last will understand..."

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In the southeast of Jingbian Temple in Yanmen County, in the neighborhood of Bianmao Shuangshi, there is a huge two-story courtyard.

The front yard gate of this courtyard is a plaque made of rectangular solid wood, surrounded by carved rare birds and beasts, and entwined branches.

The middle panel is painted with three bold characters of "Xiaoyao Building".

Xiaoyao Building is actually a restaurant, and there are singers in the private room on the second floor at night, and the business is still hot.

The backyard of Xiaoyao Building is very large, and there is a side door on the wall, which is usually used by the shopkeeper and the guys in the store to enter and exit.

The wall is tall, and the dark black wooden door is closed, and the gate is closed on weekdays, and passers-by can rarely see the gate open, with a bit of mystery.

Entering the gate of the twig compound and passing through a beautiful and exquisite garden, there is the hall of the backyard.

In the middle of the lobby, there are a number of tables, chairs, cabinets, and a number of wooden beds, etc., which are simply furnished.

On both sides of the lobby are small rooms for women or stewards.

The second floor is generally free of idlers, which is the shopkeeper's bedroom and reception, office space.

You can't go up without permission.

The restaurant has been open here for more than five years, the shopkeeper's surname is Hong, and the locals call him Hong's shopkeeper.

Shopkeeper Hong is thirty-five or sixteen years old, speaks a northern official dialect with a Jiangnan accent, has a white face, elegant posture, and gorgeous clothes.

From the outside, "Xiaoyao Building" is quiet and tidy, and it is a high-end restaurant that serves Jiangnan cuisine.

Everyone in the tavern is from Jiangnan, even the servants and cooks.

In fact, he is not surnamed Hong, his real name is Xiao Jingnong, the helmsman of the northern Xinjiang branch of the Jiangzuo League.

This Xiaoyao Building is the seat of the Jiangzuo League's northern Xinjiang rudder.

Jiang Zuomeng set up the central hall of the northern Xinjiang rudder in Yanmen County, mainly based on its strategic location.

Yanmen is located in the middle of northern Xinjiang, but it is not the most cutting-edge castle, the east is Zhuojun Jicheng, Mayi, and the west is adjacent to Dingxiangyun and other strategic places.

In recent years, Yanmen has developed rapidly, opened up border trade to the eastern Turks, and established the famous Mayi Shuangshi.

The post roads here are unobstructed, extending in all directions, and there are many sources of information.

Tonight, the business of Xiaoyao Building is booming, and the seats are full.

But at this time, Xiao Jingnong, the shopkeeper of Hong, did not sit in Xiaoyao Building, but met a mysterious guest in the backyard.

This mysterious guest is Yang Wanzhong, who is about to return to his hometown.

The two sat at a square table, and there was some wine and meat on the table, but neither of them had any intention of eating or drinking.

"Old General Yang, you came to see Wansheng today, not just to say goodbye!" Xiao Jingnong smiled.

"Of course..."

Yang Wanzhong changed his posture and stopped talking.