Chapter 240 Who will win the deer? (Three)

Daliang City is the imperial capital and the most prosperous big city in the north. However, Daliang City is different from ordinary big cities. It is a strange diamond shape. The long axis of the diamond shape is the northwest-southeast direction, and the short axis is the northeast-southwest direction.

The reason why the city is diamond-shaped is the result of adapting to the trend of the river.

In Daliang City, the Cai River, Bian River, Wuzhang River and Jinshui River "four rivers run through the capital". The four rivers are connected to each other through moats. Except for the Cai River, the Bian River, Wuzhang River and Jinshui River all come from northwest to southeast.

The Bian River connects the Grand Canal of the North and South and is the lifeline of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The Cai River and Wuzhang River transport grain from several states near Daliang. There are many docks, warehouses and other facilities on both sides of the river channel in the city. Some sections of the river become prosperous areas connected by streets and rivers. Only the Jinshui River is mainly used for the back garden of the imperial palace and is not used for the transportation of the canal.

In addition to the twelve gates of the outer city wall of Daliang City, there are also six water gates, including Xinzheng Gate, Xinsong Gate, Fengqiu Gate and other water gates. These water gates are important throats of the Bian River Water Army. The transportation of goods must pass through these gates, and the rapid mobilization of the navy soldiers must also pass through these water gates.

In the Daliang City Defense, the six water gates were controlled by the Bian River Water Army.

In the evening, the sun falling on the horizon was as red as fire, and the sky was about to burn. Ten Xuanjiao boats slowly sailed from the Bian River. The Xuanjiao boats crushed the quiet Bian River, and millions of waves made the Bian River particularly charming in the evening.

Su Wensen stood in front of the high New Deal Gate, pointed to the Xuanjiao boat that was in the Bian River, and said, "General He, the Xuanjiao boat has arrived."

A young man in plain clothes and a long sword straddled his waist stood up. There were several long scars on his face, and these scars were shining under the setting sun, making a handsome face a little ferocious. This young man was He Wulang, the "Fate Wulang". Because of his military achievements during the Northern Expedition to Youzhou, he replaced Ji Qingyang, the commander of the left wing commander of the Iron Cavalry Army, who died in battle, and became one of the twelve generals of the Iron Cavalry Army.

Su Wensen was also promoted by Hou Dayong and appointed as the deputy commander of the left wing of the Iron Cavalry Army. When Su Wensen was a subordinate of He Wulang, he was still a little dissatisfied. After the battle of Yi County, he was convinced by He Wulang and never called him the name of He Wulang directly. He always respectfully called him "General He".

Ten Xuanjiao ships docked at the gate of the new policy. Each Xuanjiao ship can transport 100 soldiers. An officer in armor jumped off the boat first. He spoke in a Qingzhou accent and shouted to Xuanjiao ship: "The shore port is too narrow. After getting off the boat, two people are in a row and stand up to march."

After shouting, he looked around and quickly came to Su Wensen, who was wearing armor. He saluted and shouted: "The last general is Cui Qi, the commander of the Qingzhou infantry, who will lead a thousand Qingzhou soldiers to report."

Su Wensen said in a deep voice: "Come and see General He, the commander of the left cavalry commander of the Iron Cavalry."

Cui Qi followed Su Wensen's gesture and saw He Wulang, who looked ferocious. He was shocked, shocked by his youth and the marks on his face. He did not dare to neglect such a strange person. He immediately went forward to give a big gift.

He Wulang came to Cui Qi, looked up and down for a while, and suddenly reached out and patted Cui Zheng on his shoulder. Cui Qi's armor made a "bang" sound. Cui Qi's face did not change, his body did not tremble, like a solid tree stump. He Wulang showed a smile and said, "Qingzhou soldiers are famous all over the world, and they are indeed strong and tight. Very good."

Under the command of Cui Qi, a thousand Qingzhou soldiers disembarked in sequence and lined up in a long line. Although the Hemen was narrow, they were not at all confused. Following He Wulang's personal guards quickly headed to the Iron Cavalry barracks. When the Qingzhou army walked by, the naval soldiers guarding the Xinzheng Gate immediately closed the water gate.

Cui Qi is a child of the Cui family in Qingzhou, Shandong. Although after decades of turmoil, the Cui family in Shandong has lost the glory of the world's largest surname. However, the lean camel is bigger than a horse, and the potential power in the Cui family in Qingzhou is still very strong. The Cui family owns a school, Cui Zheng and Cui Qi are both the most proud disciples of the Cui family in Qingzhou. The two have not been in the army for a long time and have both become commanders of the Qingzhou army. This is certainly the influence of the Cui family, and it is also the result of the two brothers' own efforts.

During the battle of the Imperial Army attacking Youzhou, the subway cavalry, as the vanguard army, suffered heavy losses. Under Hou Dayong's suggestion, he selected 2,000 troops from Qingzhou, which has always been famous for its elite soldiers and brave generals. The thousand people led by Cui Qi were the first Qingzhou soldiers to arrive in Daliang.

When he arrived at the military camp, Su Wensen began to arrange the affairs of the soldiers in Qingzhou. Cui Zheng came to He Wulang's tent. After entering the camp, He Wulang looked down. He was flipping through a few pieces of paper. These pieces were the list of Qingzhou infantry generals sent by Gongsun Weiyang, the Qingzhou driver. The third place was Cui Qi in front of him. It also specifically stated that Cui Zheng, the second place, and Cui Qi, the third place, were brothers, both of whom were the younger brothers of Gongsun Niangzi of Huan County that day.

Hou Dayong had already told He Wulang about Huan County that day, and ordered He Wulang to personally contact Cui Qi and others who arrived in Daliang, observe their faces, check their colors, and wipe their attitudes.

Cui Zheng's face remained unchanged and he stood straight in the tent.

"Who are you, Gongsun Weiyang, a man from Qingzhou?" After a while, He Wulang looked up and asked.

Gongsun Weiyang was the son-in-law of the Cui family. Although he was from a Jinshi, he was suppressed by the Wang family and lived in Huan County for more than ten years. It was not until he met Hou Dayong who had passed by that life had undergone a complete change. Gongsun Weiyang was transferred back to Shandong from Huan County, and was promoted from a seventh-rank county magistrate to a fifth-rank Qingzhou Biejia.

The other position is the assistant of the Jiedushi, and his power is really great. Gongsun Weiyang unexpectedly obtained this position, which is of course of great benefit to the entire Qingzhou Cui family. The head of the Cui family knew that this was all thanks to Hou Dayong. This family that had been in power for hundreds of years is now in decline. The head of the family racked his brains to revitalize the Cui family, but the world is ruthless. He tried his best to revitalize the Cui family. He could only watch the Cui family weaken day by day. Now that Gongsun Weiyang has reached the prime minister, the head of the family will naturally not give up this opportunity easily: working hard for Hou Dayong, which may revitalize the Cui family in Qingzhou.

This time, the imperial guards dispatched 2,000 Qingzhou troops to Daliang. The court issued official documents, and Hou Dayong secretly sent envoys. Of course, the head of the Cui family would not let go of this opportunity and happily agreed to Hou Dayong's envoys. Most of the heroes of the young generation of the Cui family appeared in the 2,000 Qingzhou troops.

Cui Zheng knew the cause and effect of this matter clearly, but he didn't know He Wulang's background. So he honestly replied: "Gongsun Weiyang is the brother-in-law of the last general."

"Cui Zheng is your fourth brother?"

"That's right, he and the second group of Qingzhou soldiers are already on the way to Daliang."

"Mr. Gongsun was very successful in Huan County. In the cold winter, he did not allow a Huan County people to freeze to death. He is a good official who loves the people. Gongsun's wife is generous and generous. She is a hero among women. She has such a brother-in-law and sister. I believe that the two brothers Cui Qi and Cui Zheng are also heroes."

Cui Qi's heart moved: The young general with a murderous look on his face seemed to be Hou Dayong's confidant. But he said, "General Meng is in love."

"What I said just now was told by the Prime Minister Hou, and he also gave you a dish."

He Wulang clapped his hands, and several soldiers carried some paint boxes and walked into the tent. They opened the box, and the fragrance soon filled the military tent.

This fragrance is the taste of "Wind Blowing Wild Lamb". The ingredients of Wind Blowing Wild Lamb are all from Daniuguan, and the flavor is unique. They are very different from the mutton in Shandong. Cui Qi's eldest sister, Mrs. Gongsun, has asked someone to bring back this specialty in Huan County many times. Cui Qi is very familiar with this taste.

He Wulang also smiled. "Hou passed by Huan County very much and was treated warmly by the governor of Gongsun. He specifically told me to use this dish to entertain Cui Lang. When I left the Hei Diao Army and went south, I also had a small building in Huan County. This dish really has a unique flavor."

Cui Zheng was already in a clear mind at this time. He Wulang came from the Black Eagle Army and became one of the twelve generals of the Imperial Army at a young age. He must be Hou Dayong's confidant. He immediately fell to the ground: "Brother-in-law Gongsun Weiyang lived in Huan County for more than ten years. If there were no Hou Xiang's support, I'm afraid that my sister and brother-in-law will never be able to live without Huan County in this life. Hou Prime Minister's great kindness, Gongsun family, and Cui family will remember it."

Cui Zheng took a box from his arms, and he respectfully took it out and held it to He Wulang in both hands: "This is a thousand-year-old ancient jade inherited by the Cui family. The head of the Cui family is entitled to use it, and only the Marquis and Prime Minister are qualified to use it."

Several scars on He Wulang's face stretched out slightly, and he took the wooden box and said, "Commander Cui was exhausted all the way. Let's rest early, I will take you to pay homage to the Prime Minister tomorrow." Cui Zheng quickly stood up and said, "Are you familiar with these thousand Qingzhou soldiers?" Cui Zheng bowed and said, "There are more than fifty disciples of the thousand Qingzhou soldiers, most of whom are commanders or heads. In addition, Qingzhou people are upright and are extremely loyal and righteous. Please rest assured."

Cui Zheng left the tent and came out of the screen. It was Meng Shu, the former military officer of the Black Eagle Army. He was wearing an ordinary round-necked gown, two black beards on the corners of his mouth, ordinary appearance and calm manners. He smiled at He Wulang and said, "The ancients said that a scholar should look at him with admiration for three days after he was separated. It is really appropriate to use it on Wulang."

When it comes to official positions, He Wulang is already a twelve generals of the imperial guards, and Meng Shu is just the shopkeeper of a wealthy shop. However, a few confidants such as He Wulang all know Meng Shu's status in front of Hou Dayong. Moreover, when Meng Shu was a military officer in the Black Diao Army, He Wulang was just a small school. Therefore, in private occasions, He Wulang always respects and polites to Meng Shu.

He Wulang stood up from his seat, rubbed his cheeks with his hands, and smiled, "It took Wanwan a long time to explain the matter clearly. This lawsuit is really more tiring than charging into battle."

Meng Shu rejected He Wulang's suggestion to let him sit in the main seat, and sat casually on the left side of the main seat, saying casually: "Wurang is now a twelve generals of the imperial guards, and is already the chief general of a military army. The chief general is different from the pioneer general. You must be brave and wise, so that you can bring out a strong army. If you have any trouble, you should think more about the way of dealing with the governor, and you will definitely make great progress."

"The Jiedushi is a genius. It is easy to learn his form, but it is too difficult to learn his spirit."

All the generals who came out of the Black Eagle Army privately called Hou Dayong the governor or commander, and few people called him the Prime Minister of Hou.

As soon as this sentence was spoken, Meng Shu couldn't help but look at He Wulang more. He curled his smile and thought to himself: In the past, he only thought that He Wulang was a charge general. Now it seems that after several years of hardship, He Wulang is indeed no longer Among Wu. How can a reckless man say the two words he said just now?

"I listened to his words in the screen, and looked at his shape through the gaps in the screen. This Cui Qi's face is square, his conversation is appropriate, and his eyes are calm. He seems to be a trustworthy person. However, he knows the power of his horse, and it takes a long time to see people's hearts. Goro still needs to observe this son secretly. The children of the aristocratic family are very scheming."

He Wulang smiled confidently and said, "For me, Cui Qi can't make a big wave. Su Wensen is Cui Qi's direct commander. Su Wensen also has hundreds of veteran soldiers of the Black Eagle Army. They are organized with the Qingzhou Army. First, they can better master this team, and second, they can use the Black Eagle Army to train the Qingzhou Army. In a short time, this team will be a strong soldier."

Meng Shu and He Wulang chatted casually for a while, then quietly left from the side door of the military camp. Just as Meng Shu left, several Black Eagle Army guards came outside the palace wearing the uniforms of patrol soldiers.

The Hanlin Courtyard of the Great Zhou Dynasty is located on the left side of the palace. It is a courtyard with a wide area. When you enter the main courtyard, the courtyard is covered with green trees and often elegant civil servants walk through it. People walk in it, unconsciously lower their voices and their bodies become more upright.

Although Chen Ziteng had a very low position in the Hanlin Academy, he was admired by Chai Rong for his outstanding calligraphy. Since the Northern Expedition, he has been with Chai Rong for a long time. Chen Ziteng has also become a newcomer to the Hanlin Academy. Even the elder brothers Dou Yi, the brothers of Hanlin Academy, dared not be negligent about Chen Ziteng and specially set aside an independent courtyard for Chen Ziteng to live in.

When the Qingzhou infantry arrived in Daliang City, Chen Ziteng was standing in the palace. After midnight, Chen Ziteng left the palace. Fortunately, the Hanlin Academy was very close to the palace and it was extremely convenient to get around.

Chen Ziteng sat in the carriage and leaned comfortably on his back. He was in and out of the palace. It seemed to be majestic, but no one understood the hardships and fatigues in it: when he entered the palace in the morning, he was full of stars, and when he left the palace in the evening, he was still full of stars. When His Majesty was awake, he had to stand by and ask for inquiries or write edicts at any time. When His Majesty was sleeping, he had to sit in the corner and wait for His Majesty to wake up. Except for sleeping late at night, he had no life of his own.

Chen Ziteng leaned on the carriage for a while, and found that the carriage had not moved, so he urged: "Chen Lang, let's go."

The carriage still had not moved, and Chen Ziteng felt something was wrong. With the bright moonlight, he saw that a person was already sitting on the carriage. Chen Ziteng was also a man of both civil and military skills. He was extremely agile. He didn't speak, and he punched the person's nose. This punch was so fierce. If it was firm, the person's face would inevitably have a syrup shop.

The visitor easily opened Chen Ziteng's fist and whispered: "I am the guard of the Hou Xiang, don't take action."

Chen Ziteng once followed Hou Dayong from Lingzhou to the south, and most of the soldiers in the personal guards met. When the person who came to speak, he had already recognized the person as Jiang Xiaoliu, deputy commander of Hou Dayong's personal guards. He said wonder: "Deputy Commander Jiang, what's the matter?"

"My master asked Chen Hanlin to borrow a step to speak."

Chen Ziteng walked out of his carriage and followed Jiang Xiaoliu to another carriage on the corner of the street. The carriage turned several times and came to a very inconspicuous small courtyard with faint lights in the main house.
Chapter completed!