Hello Chang’an

Chang Suining took two steps forward, his surprise was beyond words: "Please get up quickly if you're tired!"

"It's not too late, why is it too late!" Shepherd's Purse said with a loud smile from the side: "It's better to come back early than to come back in time. We are about to hold a celebration banquet. Tomorrow we will reward you for your merits, and your share is indispensable!"

He Wuhu and others all echoed.

Tang Xing had a smile on his face, his eyes were shining brightly, and his fist-clasping hands became harder and harder: "Then I'll be bold enough to ask you, sir, to give me a position based on merit!"

Before this, he had never mentioned his preferred position or future plans to Chang Sui Ning.

Tang Xing, who Luo Guanlin called "the prodigal son of Mount Wutai," had wandered for half his life and was never willing to be bound by anyone or anything.

Therefore, when he returned to Wutai Mountain to visit relatives, he really wanted to never return.

That life-and-death military experience was exciting and novel, but he felt it was just an experience. He has had too many experiences in his life, and this one really left a deep impression on him, but for him, the most novel thing is always the next experience that is full of unknowns.

But he forgot one thing - the specialness of some things will only be truly revealed after they are lost and abandoned.

The farther he got from Youzhou, the more obvious the feeling became, almost like quitting drinking.

On the way back to Wutai Mountain, what he saw and heard along the way made him not interested at all. He liked to stop at will along the way, find a teahouse or a wine shop, have a pot of wine, three ounces of meat, and listen to the comings and goings of living beings. Talk about your own experiences.

But this time, he felt bored all the way through.

He gradually understood the reason.

He has seen the most novel people and the most novel things. Just by that person, he can see the most vast and novel scenery in the world. What she has done is the wonder of the ages. She can be as powerful as thousands of troops. , thousands of mountains and rivers, where else would he go to seek the so-called novelty?

People who have seen such scenery are destined to feel gloomy when they look elsewhere.

After realizing this, that night, Tang Xing suddenly sat up from the bed.

It was the fifth day after he returned home. His parents tried hard to persuade him to stay, marry and have children, and then settle down.

This time, his parents were so determined that they even locked his door from the outside.

So the next day, the servants who came to deliver the meal found the empty room and the windows that had been removed.

The two-sided window that had been removed was placed neatly and neatly on the ground, as if instead of a letter, it had been transformed into two big characters - Gone.

Tang Xing left over the wall late at night, got a new horse, and set out on the road carrying the sword box.

It was completely different from the past. Although the journey was far away, he no longer felt at all interested in enjoying the scenery along the way. Firstly, he saw so many hardships and separations, and secondly, his heart already had a place to return to, and his return was as fast as an arrow.

After wandering for half his life, he finally found a place where he was willing to return.

He wanted to find a position, stay by the side of this "most amazing person in the world", and follow her experience!

Chang Suining helped Tang Xing up, with an undisguised smile in his eyes: "I'm very happy to see you come back from sleepiness."

When he left, she never sent him off with disappointment or retention. When he returned, she did not hesitate to welcome him with the most honest respect and joy.

That night, after Chang Suining settled down, he talked with Tang Xing and Bing Zhuye for a long time.

The celebration banquet will be held in the evening of the next day.

Early the next morning, Fang Chao led people to conduct military exercises and set up military formations on the military exercise field.

The military formation is huge, with offensive and defensive lines standing in separate lines. War horses pulling chariots drive between the formations. There are soldiers waving formation flags above the chariots. The formation flags point to orders like mountains, and the formations change in coordination.

Amid the beating of drums, one could see at a glance that the soldiers in formation were no longer separate individuals, but had the force of heaven and earth uniting into one, merging into an astonishing axe.

The sound of drums, orders, and shouts were overwhelming. Although it was a military exercise, the morale was as high as a rainbow.

Kang Zhi looked at it and felt that the blood all over her body was boiling and rolling. After several times of suppressing it, she couldn't help but wave her arms and shout out.

Chang Sui Ning stood on the high platform and looked down, Wu Jue sat cross-legged beside her, with silk spread in front of her, watching the formation change, and drawing something with a pen from time to time.

These military formations were all used by Chang Suining in his previous life, but many people imitated them later, so the method of breaking the formations has gradually spread. Although there were changes after discussions between Chang Suining, Fang Chao and his generals, when it comes to how to set up the formation, Wu Jue is the master - he is best at using the Five Elements Feng Shui to enter the formation, let him watch to see if there is another one. It would be most appropriate to have methods of improvement and adjustment.

This military exercise must have been prepared for a long time. Each army took turns to go into battle, and the exercise lasted for most of the day.

Moreover, each army refused to obey anyone, and all wanted to show their best. The further the performance went on, the more morale they had, striving to compete with those who came before them.

Fang Chao also took off his clothes very thoroughly to show off his tendons and flesh. In the end, he actually commanded the formation with his arms bare, sweating like rain, and his voice became hoarse.

Also hoarse was Kang Zhi, who didn't play at all.

At the end of the day, Kang Zhi, who was shouting, was not only hoarse, but also the bones and muscles in her body were sore from being too tight. The last time she was so tired was when she was twelve years old, chasing after her brother. , ran nearly twenty miles and climbed two mountains.

Although she was very tired, Kang Zhi's eyes became brighter and firmer.

During the celebration in the evening, rewards were given based on their merits. Both Shepherd's Purse and He Wuhu were promoted to the sixth rank of Flying Cavalry Lieutenant due to their merit. Shepherd's Purse was still in charge of the female soldiers in the army. Bai Hong, who had more outstanding qualifications, was promoted to the rank of Guidelang General from the fifth rank, and Tang Xing was promoted to the middle rank of the seventh rank.

Hao Huan, Qinghua, Liuhu and other meritorious officials were all appointed as school captains or deputy captains.

The remaining generals and soldiers were all rewarded and promoted according to their merit.

As for Deputy General Jin, Chu Xing and other Chang Kuo's old subordinates, they were also promoted one level from their original ranks. When generals of rank five or above are promoted, Chang Suining can divide the rewards on his own, but the imperial court must prepare a decree in advance and the officials must issue a document. The document has been issued together with the imperial edict of the reward before Chang Suining returns to Jiangdu.

The rewards for each individual, as well as the list of pensions for the casualties and casualties, were repeatedly checked and approved by the upper and lower levels of the army with Chang Kuo to ensure that no meritorious soldier was left out.

In addition to the military ranks and rewards given by the imperial court, Chang Sui Ning also took out all the rewards he received this time and divided them among them. The purpose also included subsidizing the families of the wounded and wounded soldiers.

In addition to the soldiers, Lu Xiucai and others also received silver rewards in addition to salaries. Although the imperial court did not delay in deducting this reward because the amount of tribute paid by the Japanese for peace was considerable, the Ministry of Household Affairs, who were living in difficult times, also hurriedly handed it over. The money given in the list, such as military clerks, instructors and other positions, were not included in the rewards.

But their hard work is also obvious to all.

Chang Sui Ning had no intention of taking away the silver rewards from the meritorious soldiers as a favor, so he decided to share his own rewards.

Regarding this, Lu Xiucai was both moved and felt sad for his master.

In addition to the rewards from the top and bottom of the army, A Dian, who had contributed a lot to saving Chang Kuo, also received a heavy box, which was given to him by Chang Suining alone. Chang Sui Ning gave him a double reward for his important position.

A Dian didn't have that clear understanding of money, but he knew it represented a compliment, so he happily accepted it and held it in his arms.

Yuan Xiang also received a double reward of silver. He belonged to Cui Jing, and Chang Suining was also unable to reward him with a position.

Yuan Xiang refused several times at first. In his opinion, he was acting under the command of the governor and there was no reason to claim credit.

Chang Sui Ning was completely opposite to his idea. No matter who Yuan Xiang was or who he came to, she could not take Yuan Xiang's following regardless of life and death as a matter of course.

The blood of her army officers cannot be shed in vain. Should Yuan Xiang's blood be shed in vain? There is absolutely no such truth.

Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Yuan Xiang accepted it with a smile and joked to himself: "That subordinate is saving it for his wife!"

Like the Grand Governor, he wants to save a lot of money and use it as a dowry for himself... No, it's a betrothal gift! After the reward was over, A Dian turned around and handed the heavy box to Xi'er for safekeeping.

Xi'er smiled and agreed: "When the general needs it, he will come to find the maid to get money."

Seeing that Yuan Xiang was imitating this, he also smiled and handed over his box: "Please, Miss Xi'er, please keep it for me!"

He also had no convenient place to hide his money.

"..." Xi'er looked at him with difficulty, was General Yuan Xiang a three-year-old child like General A Dian?

On the other side, shepherd's purse and Hao Huan were laughing and discussing as they walked. They planned to use the silver reward and the money they had saved to build a small house in Jiangdu City, buy another piece of land, and adopt two or three girls from the charity hall in the city. Placed at home.

Shepherd's Purse smiled happily and said, "Our Hao family is about to become a big family!"

Hao Huan smiled and nodded, and discussed with Shepherd's Purse where it would be better to buy a house.

"Sister Shepherd's Purse wants to buy a house? Where do you plan to buy it?" He Wuhu came up from behind and said with a grin: "I also want to buy a small yard, why don't we become neighbors so that we can take care of each other!"

Shepard's Purse refused without thinking: "You group of people can be heard snoring clearly from five miles away. Who dares to be your neighbor!"

With that said, he continued to talk to Hao Huan with a smile and walked forward.

Just as He Wuhu was about to catch up, he was blocked by a group of brothers.

Liuhu, who had taken the silver reward, even wiped his tears emotionally: "Brother, this money is not as expensive as the money you robbed!"

He Wuhu said to them: "Each person will bring out twenty copper coins and go back to buy wax for burning paper for the brothers."

Upon hearing this proposal, everyone nodded and immediately started to collect money.

At this time Dumpling passed by, He Wuhu took two steps forward and stopped the person with a smile: "Dumpling, what are you doing?"

Dumpling has always been afraid of him, so he subconsciously took two steps back: "I'm looking for my mother..."

"I saw her just now!" He Wuhu bent down, showed a smile that he thought was kind and friendly, and generously took out a piece of silver and handed it over: "Take it, buy some fruit to eat!"

The dumpling hesitated for a moment, and when he saw He Wuhu passing it forward again, he dared to take it and whispered: "Thank you, Uncle He!"

He Wuhu laughed loudly and nodded repeatedly: "Good dumplings!"

At this time, Amang ran over with bright eyes and showed admiration to He Wuhu: "Uncle Wuhu, you are so generous!"

He didn't ask for money, but when the subject came up, He Wuhu happily smiled and gave him a piece of silver.

The next moment, Xiao Duan Xiao Wu smelled something and appeared out of nowhere.

He Wuhu couldn't help but feel a little bit pained in his heart - he was really making money in the army and spending money in the army, and he hadn't even covered his head yet.

The children who got the money for free laughed and chased away.

Visibly to the naked eye, the dumplings are much more cheerful than at first.

When he first came to Jiangdu, Dumpling didn't dare to say a word for the whole day. Later, A'che asked him to explain, and he whispered the reason: now that he has no father, he is afraid of being bullied and laughed at.

As soon as these words came out, A Che and others were all stunned - what is dad?

Amang said: [My father died long ago, and my mother also died of illness...]

Xiao Duan Xiaowu, who was born as a beggar, said: "We don't even remember what our parents look like!" 】

Ache was silent and said: [I have never met my parents. They were taken away by human traffickers since I was a child. They were beaten and starved every day... Fortunately, the girl rescued them. 】

Dumpling was dumbfounded and couldn't speak for a long time.

He suddenly no longer felt pitiful. He was even extra confident... No, it couldn't be said to be confident anymore. He simply felt that he was a bit viciously happy.

After that disastrous competition, the distance between a group of children was inexplicably narrowed. Dumpling, Amang and the others have followed Shen Sanmao in and out of the workshop to study until now. It was not until shepherd's purse came back that Dumpling, which Si Niang was eager to play with, was able to play wildly for a few times. day.

Aman followed Dumpling, and Xiao Duan Xiaowu also came over. After Shen Sanmao got Chang Suining's permission, he followed them.

That night, the atmosphere of celebration in the army was high. It was not until midnight that the burning bonfire began to dim.

Chang Suining stayed in the army for seven or eight days before returning to Jiangdu city.

There were many things waiting for her in the city, including the list of clan members sent by Gu Yu and his family. This time they were already very proficient and took the initiative to write down each person's strengths for Chang Suining to choose.

The lists of several companies were put together, and there were as many as a hundred people.

Chang Suining held the list and said with emotion: "With this list, I can finally make it in Jiangdu."

She handed it to Wang Changshi and asked him to make arrangements for the selection.

There is another matter. Another imperial edict of praise was sent from the capital - thanks to Cui Jing, now Chang Suining's "plan to kill Kangding Mountain and outwit Jizhou City" has been widely spread, and the court naturally It is inevitable to praise and praise.

Another thing is that Chang Suining took over as the Jiedu envoy of Huainan Province and the Di newspaper has been delivered to the other twelve states, but at this time, only three states sent people to deliver the letter in response. Among these three continents was Hezhou, which was led by Yun Hui. The Yun family even asked Huo Xin and Yun Gui to deliver the letter in person to show their support and respect for Chang Sui Ning.

As for the remaining Kyushu...

"The distance between each state and Jiangdu is different, maybe they are still on the way. Or maybe they are discussing in private whether to give me this face." Chang Suining said casually: "It's not urgent, no need to press, wait for them for another half month. "

During this half month, she will be able to talk very well, but that may not be the case after half a month.

"Your Excellency, you don't have to ask questions openly, but you must have people secretly pay attention to the actions of various states and make people carefully inquire about the news to avoid falling into passivity." Luo Guanlin reminded.

Chang Suining nodded: "That's exactly the reason."

During these days, she had a general understanding of the situation in each state and the officials she could speak to, but it was far from enough. This half month was just enough for her to get to know the people.

After the matter was settled, Yao Ran said: "Sir, there is one more thing. It was just reported back to Jiangdu this morning..."

After writing the book, Chang Suining raised his eyes and looked at Yao Ran, already anticipating Yao Ran's next words.

This news has also reached the capital at this moment.

After hearing this, the Holy Emperor was furious on his face, but his heart was cold.

Yu Zeng and other imperial envoys were assassinated on their way back to Beijing.

4200-word update, look at the last line, there are no breaks! On the 1st, I ask all the bosses for monthly tickets and wish me a happy new year in advance!

(Thank you to the Operations Officer Mingyue Wujiang for the reward! I love my Operations Officer so much~)

Good night everyone!