In a small border town, the jobs are idle, and you can skip work at any time if there is no major event on weekdays.
Xu Zhen still had a conscience, she didn't miss work directly, she politely handed in the request for leave to the governor, and then went to the barracks with the little beggar.
The water bird battalion is now stationed in another place, relocated from the surrounding area of Pingliang to the border of Heishui, and is always on guard against the barbarians in Heishui City. There are many abandoned buildings in the surrounding area to cover it, so that it is convenient for the soldiers of the military camp to go and investigate. In the city, there are barbarians The people have been imprisoned for fun, drinking and eating meat all day long, and having fun wantonly.
Black smoke rose from the beacon fire, and angry voices came from the military tent.
"Sooner or later, I will crush those barbarians to ashes!"
As soon as Xu Zhen entered the barracks, she heard this call. She followed the prestige and saw three or four literati standing in the barracks.
One of them shouted angrily, while the other comforted: "The rooster crows, the cat catches the mouse, what we have to do is to come up with a plan, and leave it to the soldiers."
There are people around who comfort me.
The man sat down angrily and continued the discussion.
It should be the counselors in the barracks.
Xu Zhen listened roughly, and followed Xun Qianchun to another tent while listening. Xun Qianchun introduced her to the female general in charge of the water bird battalion.
Seeing Xu Zhen, the female general put down the long sword in her hand, walked up to Xu Zhen and said, "It turned out to be Xu Guanling. You had a wonderful discussion about the battle of Longmen before. If the relevant order helps us break through the black water together, the possibility of success will be great. A lot!"
Xu Zhen quickly said, "I was lucky last time."
The female general praised Xu Zhen again, she didn't have many words to praise, and she was very beautiful, rare to see in a hundred years.
Xu Zhen accepted the compliments.
Then the female general sighed: "Xu Guanling should have heard the news from your sister. In fact, the army has recruited many counselors, but we naturally welcome Xu Guanling to come."
There are many advisers in the army, Xu Zhen has seen it just now.
She said: "If there are enough people, I can just stay in the tent. Heishui and Pingliang are too far away. I just want to protect Xiaochun when the city is broken."
The female general's complexion changed slightly, but Xu Zhen didn't expect that what Xu Zhen was talking about was not a country.
But he could only agree: "It's understandable that the sisters are deeply affectionate. I can make the decision on this matter. Now that Xu Chunchun is the captain, it shouldn't be a problem to bring an extra family member by his side."
It means that it is allowed.
Xu Zhen took the tablet, happily took the little beggar along with her, and walked into the tent.
Most of the tents in the water bird camp were four people. Xun Qianchun had made great achievements in killing the enemy before and was promoted to the captain, and because she was too fierce, no one wanted to live with her, so she always lived alone in the military tent.
Now that Xu Zhen has come to live with him, it is just right, and the space will not be wasted.
The white tent covered with yellow mud and dust was casually stuck on the ground. The tent Xun Qianchun was in was relatively small. After entering, there was only a desk, a cabinet and a bed.
Xu Zhen put down her luggage and sat on the bed.
Xun Qianchun poured water for her, told her about the current battle situation, the frequency of Hu Bing's attacks, and the problem of food and grass.
The grain and grass in the army can last for half a year, and if the harvest in other places in Yongzhou is good, it may be able to survive.
The overall situation is not optimistic, and people are uncertain.
It was getting dark, and candles were gradually lit in the surrounding tents.
Xu Zhen put one hand on the back of Xun Qianchun's hand, and there were people shouting or crying with swords all around, which is common in the camp.
Except for the guards, many of them had already returned to their tents, and the patrolmen walked to the other side. At this moment, there was no one around the military tents. Xu Zhen whispered, "Actually, I have food and grass."
Xun Qianchun looked up at Xu Zhen.
She looked puzzled, but didn't ask any more questions, just waiting for Xu Zhen's next sentence.
Xu Zhen continued: "And I still have quite a lot. If it comes to a critical moment, I can give these things away and give them to the people of the world."
Xun Qianchun said: "Sir, there is no need."
Xu Zhen smiled: "You may think that I am selfless, but I am not giving it away completely. In fact, I have other plans."
Xun Qianchun felt relieved and nodded.
Xu Zhen asked, "Why are you nodding, do you know what I want?"
Xun Qianchun said, "I guessed it a little bit."
Xu Zhen leaned over and asked, "Then tell me what I want to do."
Xun Qianchun said: "Conquer people's hearts."
Xu Zhen praised: "Almost, you are really good. I thought that after you started joining the army, you must be inferior to me in terms of intelligence and so on. Unexpectedly, you guessed it."
Xun Qianchun looked at Xu Zhen, raised his lips and smiled.
Xu Zhen still wanted to talk, but suddenly remembered something, and took out a pocket from her bosom, in which were snacks wrapped in oilcloth, bits and pieces, some red and some yellow.
She took one and stuffed it into Xun Qianchun's mouth, and asked, "Is it delicious?"
Xun Qianchun nodded.
Xu Zhen smiled and said, "I made the dried fruit. If you usually go out often, bring some with you."
As she spoke, she stuffed it into Xun Qianchun's bosom, stole one and put it in her mouth. She was biting the dried fruit, her mouth was slightly open, her expression was probably a little sleepy, her head was slightly lowered, her eyelids drooped, she looked like a bully look like.
Xun Qianchun stretched out his hand to reach forward, then leaned forward to bite off the half of the exposed dried fruit.
Xu Zhen was a little sober, and was stunned for a moment.
Immediately afterwards, her lips touched a gentle touch, and a delicate kiss fell down, covering Xu Zhen's mouth, face and heart. It was gentle at first, but soon became irresistible. .
Xu Zhen seemed to be kissed like this for the first time, her face was flushed, but she unconsciously stretched her arms around the little beggar's neck, leaned forward and kissed actively, the two lips and teeth met and made a sound.
Xun Qianchun supported Xu Zhen's waist and shoulders, and slowly took off Xu Zhen's white robe, revealing the delicate skin and clear collarbone inside.
A gust of cool wind blew into the tent, blowing on Xu Zhen's skin, causing her consciousness to return gradually. She was not breathing well, but she just pressed her hand against Xun Qianchun, exchanged two more kisses, and said softly, "The rest It's impossible."
There are thousands of deeper emotions in Xun Qianchun's eyes.
She nodded, stopped moving and did not speak, pulled up Xu Zhen's clothes and covered her with a quilt.
When the two were lying on the bed together, Xun Qianchun asked, "Sir, when will it be possible?"
Xu Zhen closed her eyes and said, "In another two years."
Xun Qianchun asked again: "Sir, what are you afraid of?"
She asked in a serious tone, Xu Zhen didn't want to be perfunctory, but she didn't know how to answer.
After a long time, Xu Zhen could only joke and say, "Of course I'm afraid you're too young to take it."
Xun Qianchun said, "No."
She said so, but did not continue to ask, but reached out and hugged Xu Zhen tightly. She could feel that Xu Zhen was afraid, but what was she afraid of? Was it the poison in her body? Or his own humble life experience
Xun Qianchun didn't understand, she really didn't understand.
Obviously, she has endured everything.
After that day, the relationship between the two was as usual, but they were both anxious about each other in their hearts.
The soldiers of the water bird battalion won the battle and forced the Hu soldiers who originally wanted to attack the surrounding area to retreat to Heishui City.
But after half a month, the Han soldiers failed again and again, and could hardly hold the small garrison around them.
The general in the army was anxious and ordered all the counselors to come forward and think about countermeasures together. The female general came and asked Xu Zhen to go with her. Xu Zhen had no choice but to follow.
Thinking about strategies should be a matter for military strategists, but the confrontation between Hu and Han is destined to be a long-term war, and the art of war cannot be completely relied on, so the counselors came up with ideas one after another.
This meeting was a secret meeting, only the counselors and generals knew about it. As soon as Xu Zhen entered the door, she heard that everyone was now dividing their responsibilities.
One of the white-robed female counselors said: "The matter of food and grass is handed over to the surrounding people, the matter of war is handed over to the soldiers and generals, the matter of making organ catapults is handed over to the Mohists, and the matter of regulating discipline is handed over to our Legalists. The matter is very clear. The rest Everyone can go back first."
Someone disdainfully asked: "What is this? Is there any place in the world that does not need benevolence? A few years ago, the Holy Majesty also thought about making peace with the Hu people. This is benevolence and virtue. After the Hu people are captured, how can we talk Harmony is our Confucian business."
The white-robed Legalist female counselor laughed loudly: "Benevolence and virtue? What kind of benevolence and virtue are needed in today's wars? Back then, King Hui of Liang was benevolent and righteous, and did not punish those who had faults, but rewarded those who did good deeds. destroy the country."
The person who talked to him argued: "But if you use strict punishment, you will inevitably make mistakes on the battlefield. The soldiers will be punished by you in the barracks inside, and you will attack the enemy outside and bleed. With such a harsh government, who will work for the barracks in the future?"
The two were at loggerheads, the general frowned and sat at the front, and none of the counselors around dared to answer, only Xu Zhen bit the dry fruit in her mouth.
She bites with relish.
People around were gradually attracted by her and looked at her. It was the first time for everyone to see Xu Zhen, and they didn't recognize who Xu Zhen was for a while.
It was also the first time for the two people in the debate to see Xu Zhen. Seeing Xu Zhen's presumptuousness, they directly asked, "Girl, do you have any insights on strategy?"
Xu Zhen bit off the dried fruit and saw no one was talking, so she said, "I happen to have some ideas."
The general said, "Please, sir!"
Xu Zhen said succinctly: "Now the geographical location is good, as long as you can hold it steady, you can keep it, so there are a lot of people."
"How did the number increase?" someone asked.
Xu Zhen said: "Wait for the Holy Majesty to increase the reinforcements."
Some of the crowd saw through the situation, lowered their heads and thought, and did not speak. But there are still many stupid people who are not aware of the situation in the world and the situation in Chang'an, clapping their hands and laughing: "This idea is not bad. Now that the main force of the Hu soldiers is concentrated in Heishui, the Holy One will definitely send more reinforcements to help us! "
Xu Zhen didn't say anything.
There are silent and happy people around.
After a while, no one spoke, Xu Zhen had no choice but to remind: "But if the population is enough, there may still be insufficient food and grass."
The surrounding discussion gradually became quieter, and everyone suddenly realized what they should be anxious about. They asked: "Then what should I do? Do you want to farm in the military camp?"
Xu Zhen said: "I think the same way. There is no food and grass to plant. Anyway, we scholars live here all day long and have nothing to do."
farming? ? How can this work!
The counselor at the side immediately couldn't sit still, and was about to stand up and accuse Xu Zhen.
How could Xu Zhen let these people succeed
She was one step ahead, standing up in panic first, ran over and knelt at the general's feet to plead guilty and shouted: "General, I was wrong!!"
The general is a serious-looking man. He doesn't understand why Xu Zhen knelt down suddenly, and he doesn't really want to participate in this discussion, but since Xu Zhen knelt down, he can only ask: "What's wrong, sir?"
Tremblingly, Xu Zhen took out a book from her bosom, which was the scientific planting book given to the farmers earlier, and she said: "I got this good book about farming earlier, and I tried to keep it for myself. Share it with everyone."
Among the counselors, some who knew about farming went up to check and found that it was a book that defies the laws of the sky. They were so frightened that they shook their heads and wanted to explain.
Xu Zhen took out the seedlings she had planted and showed them that the leaves and roots she successfully planted with light and heat were indeed more plump, which was rare in the Northland.
The counselors present were silent for a moment, not knowing how to refute.
Seeing this, the general's eyes lighted up a little. Without hesitation, he said directly: "Anyway, you are idle, why don't you just follow Xu Guanling and farm together."
The counselors who had never worked shouted in unison: "General—"
The general has made up his mind and will not withdraw it.
For the time being, the fight against Hu is settled like this.
Counselors and soldiers are farming in the camp, waiting for the Holy Majesty to deliver food and grass. As for whether the grain and grass will be shipped over, it is out of Xu Zhen's consideration. It would be fine if it wasn't delivered.
All the counselors hated Xu Zhen so much.
Xu Zhen ignored her, she felt a little thirsty with the dried fruit in her mouth, so she went and sat around for a while.
Not long after, the white-robed female counselor from the previous camp came out, stood in front of Xu Zhen, and said hello, "Are you a student of agriculture?"
Xu Zhen looked up at her and said, "Yes."
The female counselor asked in a low voice: "Since you have books on farming, do you have real crops?"
Xu Zhen was not surprised.
But she still acted very cooperatively, and asked doubtfully: "Indeed, what are you going to do?"
The man said: "Master must have seen the pattern of the world very clearly."
Xu Zhen smiled and said, "You overestimate me."
The man thought, maybe he really overestimated the peasants, but if the world is in chaos, the one who has food in his hand will be the emperor. This person doesn't know the future situation, so that's even better.
The female counselor flickered enthusiastically: "My lord is an official in Chang'an, and I want to make an order for my husband's food for one year."
Xu Zhen asked, "What do you want to do?"
The female counselor said, "This is none of your business."
Xu Zhen said: "Sure, then you give me a deposit first."
The female counselor was silent for a moment, took it out from her pocket, gritted her teeth and asked, "How much?"
Xu Zhen smiled and counted, and walked back happily after receiving the money.
Entering the barracks today, one net, one fish.
not bad.
A few days later, Xu Zhen started farming.
One day after the farming was over, the setting sun in the sky was like blood. She took a few steps to drink from a water bottle, but someone called out from behind: "Xu Guan Ling."
It was the Duke who called her.
Xu Zhen turned around and saw it, and asked politely, "What's the matter, Duke?"
The Duke heard the general talk about Xu Zhen's proposal and the whole process of discussion in the army. When he heard Xu Zhen kneel down, he felt something was wrong. He deeply knew that Xu Zhen was not the kind who would suddenly kneel down and admit her mistake, so there must be something wrong with speaking like that.
It's just that this person is a Confucian scholar who once told the Holy Majesty that "the country is peaceful and the people are safe", so how could he have a different heart.
The Duke cannot be sure.
He hesitated for a moment, then stood there and asked Xu Zhen directly, "What are you thinking?"
Xu Zhen smiled and said, "Don't worry, Duke, I'm not good at using conspiracies. The things in that book are indeed good and have been practiced by many people."
The Duke's face turned pale, and he said, "Then what do you want?"
Xu Zhen turned on the kettle to drink water, but said nothing.
The Duke asked again: "You are not using a conspiracy, but a conspiracy?"
He was full of worries. On the one hand, he felt that Xu Zhen was really talented, maybe even more powerful than what he had seen, and on the other hand, he always felt that Xu Zhen was uneasy and kind.
This concern made him have to think too much.
Xu Zhen put down the water bottle and said, "I don't need to plot."
After listening to the Duke, he slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
But Xu Zhen said lightly: "Two years later, half of the court will be the students I taught. They will take the thoughts I taught them to distinguish whether the current situation is good or bad, and then make countermeasures. Not blindly obeying people, this is my plan."
The Duke's knees softened and he was shocked: "You—"
He never expected Xu Zhen's plot to be like this!
How can this be prevented! !
If this person wants to rebel, how can he guard against it!
The Duke was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
Unexpectedly, Xu Zhen smiled again and said: "Grandpa, you don't have to be too nervous. I just taught them how to think. In the future, they won't listen to me, they will just listen to what they think in their hearts. And I All I want to do is change the environment.”
As the saying goes, dragons and snakes can fly in the sky because of clouds. How can earthworms and ants fly in the sky? If they don’t fly for a long time, if the leaders don’t have good qualities, the world will be in chaos.
Of course she didn't say it.
But it is enough not to say.
The Duke no longer dared to speak, he couldn't even laugh, he could only watch Xu Zhen walk around the fence and walk back to the camp.
At the same time, the situation of all parties in Chang'an Palace is also closely running.
It didn't take long for the news that Blackwater City had been breached, and then the south was also broken by the Nanmanzi, and almost fell. The Holy Majesty had a headache, but fortunately, there was a national teacher and a favorite concubine to guide him.
According to the five elements of heaven and earth, the national teacher developed a medicine similar to Wushi powder for the saint. After eating, it makes people feel hot all over and forgets their troubles. And Concubine Chong is a woman who is good at comforting people's hearts, once she opened her mouth, the Holy Majesty felt that all troubles were gone. The Holy Majesty no longer has a headache, and he no longer cares so much about North and South affairs.
The palaces in Chang'an City are like a paradise where nothing has happened. People who enter Chang'an will be attracted by the comfort and prosperity here.
The students who participated in the palace examination entered the examination room one by one, wrote their ideals, and then left one by one.
A month later, the number of Zhongjinshi was announced.
Qinglongshan Academy and Hongdu Academy passed the most exams, even overshadowing the limelight of Taixue, followed by Pingliang Academy also performed well, with a total of three candidates, two of them won Jinshi.
His Majesty didn't pay attention at first, but later he was reminded that the people he favored were all Xu Zhen's students, he was so angry that he almost fainted.
"Re-examination!! Re-examination!!" The Holy One threw his cup and cursed angrily.
The old minister next to him advised: "Your Majesty, imperial examinations are no joke!"
The Holy One asked angrily: "Then what do you want Gu to do? Do students who watch that rebellious person rule the world all day long? Gu can't do it!"
The old minister had no choice but to come up with an idea: "My lord, then find a chance to demote them to the south and north."
The Holy One said: "That's still that person's student!!"
The veteran cried: "My lord, but they can also govern the country!"
The Holy One calmed down for a moment and said: "Qing is right, if you want to be a wise king, you should keep a few and send the rest to the south."
Things in court are like flowing water.
The battle at the border became more intense each time.
Spring and autumn came, and the crops were harvested. Pingliang farmers touched the rice and abundant wheat, and wept with joy. Then they thought that it was Xu Zhen's credit, and everyone ran to Pingliang to kneel down to thank Xu Zhen. The farmers did not dare to get close to the water, so they had to move some food into Xu Zhen's home.
And according to the instructions on the last page of Xu Zhen's book, he hid a lot of food at home, and did not directly pay off the taxes of previous years.
The Waterfowl Battalion defended it tenaciously and withstood numerous attacks, relying on the original food and this year's harvest, it just survived.
In the military tent, Xu Zhen leaned against the bed with her collar loose, flipping through a book in her hand.
She sighed and said, "It's been a year, time flies so fast."
The merit point was stuck at 45,000, and it had hardly changed. She asked the customer service several times, but the customer service ignored her. Fortunately, the mall did not refresh the antidote pills, otherwise Xu Zhen would die of anger.
Autumn test and spring test.
A lot of students from Pingliang Academy were sent out. After Mingyue passed the exam, she bought a small official in Pingliang and came back again. Most of the other students wanted to stay in the bustling and peaceful Chang'an.
It's almost summer, but the spring rain has been lingering lately. After the rain, the tent is a bit cold.
Xu Zhen leaned against it and asked the little beggar to pass the blanket.
Xun Qianchun came over and kissed Xu Zhen on the cheek.
Xu Zhen was already used to it, she beckoned Xun Qianchun to get closer, and kissed one carefully, then laughed like an idiot lying on the bed.
Xun Qianchun was equally happy. She looked at Xu Zhen's loose collar, her gaze gradually deepened, and she reminded, "Sir, I am sixteen years old."
Xu Zhen couldn't laugh anymore. She nodded and changed the subject: "The war has been stalemate recently. It's already spring. If we attack the grassland, we should have the upper hand."
Xun Qianchun asked: "Sir, do you want grassland?"
Xu Zhen said, "This is easy to fight."
Xun Qianchun said: "I will fight tomorrow."
Xu Zhen pursed her lips and said, "If you fight, you must use tricks. Do you have any tricks?"
Xun Qianchun thought for a moment: "How about using livestock to spread the plague in spring and summer?"
Xu Zhen admired: "Your way of thinking is much more ruthless than I thought."
The two were talking sweetly.
Suddenly there was the sound of footsteps outside, and the voice became more and more urgent, then the female general rushed in, threw a post letter to the two of them, gasped for breath, and stared at them.
Xu Zhen opened the letter to read.
The female general opened her mouth and said in a deep voice, "In Chang'an City, the empress... is dead."
Before Xu Zhen finished digesting this sentence.
The female general then said: "At the same time, the imperial concubine is forced to enter the palace!!"
The strong wind finally broke the peace of Chang'an for a year.
Everything happened earlier than Xu Zhen imagined!
In Chang'an City, the Queen's Clan left in tears.
The emperor had no support, and was held hostage and bound in the palace. The favorite concubine sat high above the palace and ordered all the officials to obey his command.
The princes, princesses and courtiers stood in different camps overnight, some fled around, some knew the current affairs as heroes, and some committed suicide. Everyone was running around, panicked and at a loss.
Chang'an is in chaos.
The author has something to say: I cried, I updated so early today! ! Come back after a meal and reply to yesterday's comment!
This should be a copy of the troubled times, similar to the Warring States or the Three Kingdoms, the princess, concubine, Ge Xier and others rebelled on their own. Li Sanlang's family is a royalist faction. Let everyone be warned that the unification of the troubled times is the final copy. ... The emperor is not a little beggar, and the little beggar is a king with a different surname (because they are too awesome and have no offspring, so the queen made a special case)