Chapter 211: Preparing to Build a Road

Meng Changqing looked at Captain Zhang and nodded, "I accepted my wishes, but you can take the ginseng back." First, I don't have a serious injury and don't need it, and second, you have more benefits in keeping it than giving it to me. ”

Zhang Yuan didn't understand the benefits that Meng Changqing said, but he was still clear about the other party's refusal.

The gift he carefully prepared could not be given, and although he regretted it in his heart, he could only take it back.

"Lord Meng, this afternoon I accompanied the general to inspect the city wall, and the general seems to have something on his mind." Zhang Yuan's words prepared in the gift-giving stage did not work, so he even considered his mouth here, "I didn't inquire about Shangguan's privacy, but I have been under the command of the general for many years, and it is inevitable that I am a little worried when I see him in such a bad mood for the first time."

Before the general went to the camp, he also came to our county office.

Master Meng, do you know, why is the general like this? ”

"To tell you the truth, the general was already worried before he arrived at the county office, maybe he was implicated by me, so that he was reprimanded by the court."

"Master Meng, I have known the general for many years, and I know that he will never show it so much on his face because of a rebuke or two." Zhang Yuan said, "Besides, in this matter, the general thinks the same as I think, and thinks that there is nothing wrong with you. ”

"Well, I don't know." Meng Changqing simply put it up and didn't make it up.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry Lord Meng, I'm not asking you why, after all, we are all subordinates, although we are concerned, it's not good to ask too much." Zhang Yuan said with a smile.

Meng Changqing nodded in agreement: "Exactly." ”

Zhang Yuan looked in the direction of the door, he frowned, his right hand clenched unconsciously, and his thumb kept rubbing his curved index finger.

Looking at the scenery outside the guest hall, he thought that this place was still a wasteland, but in just one year, the wasteland became a yamen.

He had a hunch that as long as Meng Changqing was there, this place would continue to change.

However, it is one thing to have a hunch, and quite another to make a judgment based on reality.

A few days ago, some soldiers came from other battalions to take turns, and he learned that Meng Changqing had been sued by other counties, and he had already gone to the capital to confess, and he was not in Beishan County at all.

He knows that he can have his current position, in addition to the promotion of generals, but also because he has followed Meng Changqing, if the other party steps down, then his future will be difficult to say.

After being frightened for several days, I finally heard the news of Meng Changqing's return this afternoon.

When he came here, he didn't care about Meng Changqing's physical injuries, but wanted to know if she was still as important as before in the court and in the emperor's heart.

"I can have the life I have today, thanks to the general and Lord Meng." Zhang Yuan said, "I will always remember the kindness of the two of them." ”

Meng Changqing didn't dare to admit this, "What did Captain Zhang say, I'm just a small county, how can I promote you?" Don't dare to be greedy for this credit. ”

Zhang Yuan smiled, "My lord, we are familiar with each other, don't say such polite words." ”

Meng Changqing nodded in agreement, "Yes, you really don't have to be polite, but I really don't have the qualifications to promote you." ”

Zhang Yuan put his hands together and rubbed them.

Meng Changqing continued: "Okay, Brother Zhang, let's not talk about other gossip, I have something to look for you, and it just so happens that you are here." ”

"Your Excellency, please speak."

"After the beginning of spring this year, I plan to build the road from your camp to the wall." Meng Changqing asked Zhang Yuan, "Did you have time in your camp at that time?" How many people can be evened? How much time is there in each day? ”

Zhang Yuan thought about it seriously, "After the beginning of spring, it is customary to strictly seek defense, but the road must be repaired early, otherwise there will be a war in the future, and it will be too delayed to transport weapons, grain and grass." It is conservatively estimated that the camp will be able to produce 200 soldiers. I can keep them at your disposal all day. ”

"Okay, after you go back, prepare for this matter first, and then start work when the land thaws, and the county government will prepare a set of tools and materials and extra food during this time."

"Yes!"

"It's not too early, Brother Zhang, your identity can't be too far from the camp, I'll send someone to send you back."

"Lord Xie is kind, but I have someone to follow, so I won't bother the brothers in the yamen."

Zhang Yuan got up to say goodbye, Meng Changqing was on crutches to send him to the door, Zhang Yuan waved his hand again and again and left quickly.