In August, when the autumn harvest went up to the warehouse, Wang Xian, on the order of Shen Zechuan, and Yu Xiao then supervised the inspection of the granary in six states, organized the grains of Zhongbo into a book, and reported it to Duanzhou in detail. The carriage was crushing the gravel, Wang Xian was wearing a regimental collar shirt, and looked at Duanzhou City, which was getting closer and closer through the window.
"The moat is still under construction, but the city gate is good," Yu Xiao pointed out to Wang Xian again, "Brother Minshen, the mansion is guarding the city here."
Wang Xian nodded and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Yu Xiaozai had dealt with Wang Xian when he was still in Yedu, but his responsibilities were different at that time. He reassured: "Fu Jun treats people kindly. Since he is willing to use you, he is willing to believe in you. You don't need to remember the past accounts."
Wang Xian smiled bitterly: "I was exiled from the capital and exiled to Zhongbo. If it wasn't for the second master to take care of me, I would have lost my head. Now that the lord doesn't care about the past, I am so grateful, how can I keep an account? I'm just afraid of my own words. Clumsy tongue, will be unable to answer in the hall later."
When Yu Xiao knew what Wang Xian was worried about again, he pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Minshen, look at me, I went to Zhongbo and was assigned by my teacher, Cen Du Yushi, to talk to Fu Jun. After that, we didn't talk about peace. Cheng, I can’t go back to the end. I originally wanted to buy a few acres of fertile land in Zhongbo, so I would be a commoner, but the government helped me to become a 'Taitai' of Zhongbo. Brother Minshen was relegated to the capital, yes The twists and turns of the second master's bribery case made Fu Linye's people frame the frame. The second master is a person who values love and righteousness. He always remembers this. You will not embarrass Brother Minshen."
Wang Xian's heart was a little wider, and he waved his hand and said, "I am a last-ditch effort, not enough to be praised."
The carriage arrived at the place and passed the lowered hanging door. The two got off the carriage one after another and saw Fei Sheng waiting at the entrance.
"The two adults are tired, please come in first," Fei Sheng led the two of them inside. "The mansion has prepared a banquet in the house for the two adults to receive the wind."
Wang Xian was slightly startled, and said, "I'm just doing things according to orders. How can I be so loved by the lord?"
"Don't be in a hurry," Yu Xiaozai smiled again, "Fujun's banquets are not luxurious, they are just ordinary dishes. Please eat, drink and drink tea."
* * *
"Wang Xian prepared military rations quickly," Shen Zechuan turned his head and said to Xiao Chiye who was behind. "It is rare that he could negotiate with the yamen of various states, and he was wronged in the tea state."
Xiao Chiye tied a gauze to Shen Zechuan and said, "He can even hold on to my account, and he is naturally handy in dealing with the yamen of various states."
Shen Zechuan drew his breath slightly following Xiao Chiye's actions, and said, "The Overlord of the City is going to strangle my waist."
"This waist," Xiao Chiye measured a few inches, wrapped his palms in front of him, and brought Shen Zechuan back to his chest, "it's as thin as something in the palm of your hand."
"That's why there is 'shen waist and pan temples'," Shen Zechuan pressed his back against Xiao Chiye's chest, "Xiao Lang Mo Yanxian."
"Everything is mine," Xiao Chiye said, "only for others to envy."
* * *
Seeing the maid come in and out, the one under the eaves clasped his hands together, tilted his head and said to Ding Tao, "This is a guest."
There was something in the little monk's words, Ding Tao folded his arms, and answered very clearly: "You can't be without your vegetarian food, and the mansion has already ordered it."
Since he immediately showed a look of joy, he said, "Aya Buddha, Brother Ding Tao, you are smarter than the fish in the pond!"
Shen Zechuan in the main room had already come out, the side hall was properly prepared, and the gentlemen had already taken their seats. When Wang Xian and Yu Xiao arrived again, they would salute the ruler first, and then greet the gentlemen in the room.
"Liuzhou Shangcang is the top priority of the year," Shen Zechuan said, "Yu Jing and Min Shen have worked hard."
After the autumn harvest in August, the grains are sorted and stored in the warehouses in various places. Then in September, the surplus grain reserves in various places will be calculated to make plans for the winter. According to the China Expo process, the military rations in Libei cannot be prepared so quickly, but Wang Xian was making preparations as early as June. As soon as the Duanzhou defense battle was over, he asked the defense armies of the prefectures to allocate manpower to start harvesting, just in time for the leisure time of August. , to give the remaining six states, who are about to supply military rations, time to breathe.
Wang Xian hurriedly got up and returned the salute, and said, "I'm following orders. This is the vision of the lord of the government."
"I heard that Tantaihu got angry with you?" Xiao Chiye smiled at Wang Xian before he even moved his chopsticks.
"General Tantai is concerned about the war, so he naturally asks about the preparations. We had a great time talking in Dunzhou," Wang Xian knew that the Tantai Tiger was chosen by Xiao Chiye to Dunzhou. There is also a place to speak, of course, you can't offend, "Those rumors are not enough to believe."
It seems to be the real thing.
This is not the first time Tantaihu has had a conflict with a civil official. He is impatient, and he is a close associate of Xiao Chiye. He was compatible with Yamen officials in Dunzhou at first. There is no conflict between the two sides. However, the Dunzhou garrison has been rewarded several times, claiming to be a branch of the forbidden army. After the battle of Duanzhou, it was even more popular among the six state garrison. The preparation of military rations is a matter of Wang Xian and the governors of the states, and Tantaihu dares to do so. intervene.
When the world is at peace, the generals will not be in harmony but they cannot work together, but when the world is not at peace, the generals will not be in harmony, but it is a major event related to the overall situation.
Kong Ling had a clear mind and came out to smooth things out, saying: "General Tantai was born in the forbidden army, and he and Libei have shared weal and woe. As early as when the second master decided to fight the twelve divisions, he had talked to me about the military rations. Fujun, Tan General Taiwan has marched to rescue several times, and he is naturally more concerned about the military rations than others." He turned his head and smiled at Yao Wenyu, "Yuan Zhuo and I also often ask about the city wall fortifications, which were all scared out of the city defense battle."
The gentlemen laughed, and the atmosphere eased a little.
Yao Wenyu said to Wang Xian, "Brother Minshen used to be the head of the household, and the censor of Cen Du always praised Brother Minshen for his quick work. Now the preparation of military rations really shows that Brother Minshen is very capable."
Yao Wenyu's words were half true and half false. Wang Xian was indeed capable, but he was not so conspicuous. Furthermore, the Ministry of Households has always been under the control of aristocratic families, and even if the Ministry of Personnel wanted to promote Wang Xian with reference to the reputation of the officials, it could not do so. But even if these words were false, Yao Wenyu gave Wang Xian enough face.
Wang Xianjiu is a capital officer, why don't you understand? Yao Wenyu's meaning is Shen Zechuan's meaning, Yao Wenyu is willing to speak to comfort, he should just accept it as soon as he sees it. This matter has already been passed on, and the Fujun and Erye will make their own arrangements in the follow-up.
Wang Xian saluted and said, "How dare you be praised by Yuan Zhuo, I'm really frightened by the subordinates." He also relaxed a little, and then said, "As for the military rations, there are still some areas where the subordinates need advice from General Tantai. Fortunately, the generals don't mind it. , and I have analyzed it in detail. To be honest with the lord and the second master, although I am also in charge of military rations in Zhaidu, I have never dealt with such long-distance supply, such as the consumption of food trucks and the increase or decrease of luggage. They are all staffed by General Tantai for the staff."
Kong Ling glanced at Zhou Gui, who was not far away, and sighed in his heart: After all, he is an official, smart and aware of current affairs, and he can understand three points of speech.
Zhou Gui also came to prepare military rations. He arrived a few days earlier than Wang Xian and the others. He was sitting in his seat and listening carefully. He didn't know why Chengfeng looked at himself.
They talked a little bit about some official business, and Shen Zechuan asked Wang Xian to sit down and signaled the opening of the table.
* * *
When he returned to the house in the evening, Xiao Chiye took off his clothes and looked hesitant.
When Shen Zechuan was changing his shoes, he said, "You know the temperament of a tiger, you are not a person who takes credit and prides himself on it."
Xiao Chiye still took off his clothes and said, "The Dunzhou garrison is recruited from Fan and Dengzhou. There are many pirates among them. If the army is not strictly governed, it will definitely be bad."
Shen Zechuan saw the candlelight on the wolf on Xiao Chiye's back, which was very powerful, so he stretched out his finger and poked it.
Xiao Chiye caught it with a backhand, squeezed it, and continued: "I know Tiger won't take credit and be arrogant, but I'm also afraid that he will be instigated by others to let the Dunzhou garrison follow the example of the forbidden army."
The forbidden army is oil, and it will be lazy, but that is when there is nothing to do. When the war is really coming, they will be the first to draw their swords and go into battle. The forbidden army dares to be ruffians because they are not ruffians at all. The 20,000 people are soldiers carefully selected by Xiao Chiye all night long. They come from serious military households, and their training is naturally different from others. The soldiers of the original nationality of the forbidden army have been treated with indifference in Qidu, and their temperament has been sharpened long ago.
"This time I'm taking the Northern Iron Horse eastward. If you want to take this opportunity to hit Zhongbo," Xiao Chiye turned around, "you can only rely on the Dunzhou garrison."
Yin Chang's death was undoubtedly a heavy blow. The newly established Ibaraki garrison needed a new commander, and it took time to find suitable candidates. The Duanzhou garrison was damaged, and both the Fanzhou and Dengzhou garrison were only recently established. Only the Dunzhou garrison and the Jinyi Cavalry were really useful, and the number of Jinyi Cavalry was scarce.
"Dantai Dragon can die for Dunzhou, so can Tantai Tiger." Shen Zechuan looked up at Xiao Chiye, "You travel thousands of miles east, don't worry about the rear, I have my own way."
"Although the eight major battalions often have the reputation of being incompetent, but now that Han Cheng is dead, the new governor is still unknown," Xiao Chiye worried, "If Xue Xiuzhuo has a good candidate..."
Without the restraint of the aristocratic family, the eight major battalions can make another move.
Xiao Chiye said, "I'll leave you the five thousand Imperial Guards."
* * *
A few days later, Tantai Hu was ordered to rush to Duanzhou, and as soon as he entered the mansion, he knelt down in front of Xiao Chiye.
"Master..."
Before Tantai Hu finished speaking, Xiao Chiye said, "You are now the general of the government."
Tantaihu buried his head and changed his voice: "Second Master! Is it because some bullshit official is here to sue me? They enter the country to prepare military rations, and they also inspect Dunzhou's rations. Wang Xian is in front of so many in the hall. Human face, said that my Dunzhou garrison was a waste of public money!" He raised his head angrily, "Second Master, among the six state garrison troops, our Dunzhou garrison can provide timely rain, and in order to fight the bald man on the border, the military expenditure will definitely be spent. Much more than others! What is there to keep him babbling about? Fu Jun also knows it!"
Xiao Chiye propped his knee with one arm, turned his bone wrench diagonally, and didn't answer.
Chen Yang, who was waiting by the side, gave Tantai Hu a wink many times, but he refused to look at it.
Tantai Hu knew Xiao Chiye's temper, but he had a fire in his chest, and continued to say: "Wang Xian has something to say to his face! Why is he framing me like this behind the scenes? This motherfucker has the same relationship with those flies and doggou officials in Qiduli. What's the difference? He said I wasted public money, bah! I haven't said that he wasted food with Luo Mu in Chazhou!"
"You are wronged." Xiao Chiye raised his eyes.
Seeing Xiao Chiye's expression, Tantai Hu couldn't help his nose sour, and said, "My second master and I were born to death, why should I teach them to do this! The lord knows the account, but he doesn't reprimand that Wang Xian, I, I don't accept it!"
"You don't agree?" Xiao Chiye suddenly said coldly, "If you don't agree, let someone drive Wang Xian out of the yamen? Is that what you are in charge of? When I transferred you to Dunzhou, Lan Zhou clearly said Wenzheng. If you don't push you, you can't push others!"
Tantaihu's chest heaved and he said, "Then he can't talk like that, it will chill the hearts of my brothers!"
"I have read the account book of the Dunzhou garrison. After the war in Duanzhou, you sent your troops back to the city, and you did nothing else. First gather the local gentry to accompany you to a banquet." Xiao Chiye's expression was gloomy, "All the money for the water table is taken away. Dunzhou’s public expense is so majestic and powerful, and the lord rewarded your Dunzhou garrison in Duanzhou, you are not satisfied, and you have to slap your face to reward the sergeant, I think you make me even more chilled!”
"How easy it was for Yin Chang to fight Fanzhou at the beginning, the garrison of Cizhou held a banquet as soon as they returned to Fujun, and our Dunzhou garrison only got a silver tael award." Tantaihu pressed his voice, "Second master, a few taels of silver. Can I buy the lives of my brothers? I'm just for the mansion—"
Xiao Chi stood up abruptly, and the shadow immediately shrouded Tantaihu.
"Second Master!" Chen Yang threw himself down on his knees, "He has a simple mind, just for that meal! It's really not right for Muffy Kuyin, so Second Master will punish him!"
The freedom Shen Zechuan gave Tantai Hu was a favor, but Tantai Hu could not ask for the favor. Today he dares to make his own decisions because of dissatisfaction in his heart, and tomorrow he can ignore the government's arrogance. Several conflicts between him and the civil servants, Shen Zechuan pressed down and did not send it, that was because of Xiao Chiye's face.
Tantai Hu knew that he had made a blunder, and he was also in a hurry.
"Give him the grain book of the closed warehouse in Dunzhou," Xiao Chiye held the wolf's sword and wore it on his waist, "Let him see this piece of land that Tantai Long took his life to guard."
Chen Yang took down the grain book and presented it in front of Tantai Hu.
"Your soldiers," Xiao Chiye said heavily, "you can eat your fill because the people of Cizhou and Dunzhou tightened their belts. You can find everything from the mountains and seas on the running water mat, and I am still suffering from Lanzhou disease. Gentlemen eat Duanzhou wild vegetables."
Tantaihu looked at the details of the grain book, and couldn't help but redden his eyes, knowing that he was wrong, and he even argued: "When I was in Dunzhou, I saw that the granary was abundant..."
Xiao Chiye whistled, raised his arm to catch Meng, and left without turning his head.