Chapter 65: Meritorious Achievement, Today! (3rd Watch)
Three consecutive hairs, ask for a collection of monthly passes, thank you for the boat.
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With the help of horses, more than a dozen miles are only a moment away.
When he came to the south gate of Ningyuan City, Xu Changqing also found that there were a lot fewer camps, and many vehicles transporting baggage did not pass from this side at all, and Cao Bianjiao's main account had been moved.
However, there are still some relatives left in Cao Bianjiao's camp, and there are still some things that have not been cleaned up.
The gang of sons under Cao Bianjiao were already very familiar with Xu Changqing, Xu Changqing came over to ask, and even if they told Xu Changqing the answer, Lao Cao had already moved to the northern line of Ningyuan City.
Moreover, the Pioneer's brothers had already begun to escort the baggage team northward, but they did not know the exact destination.
Xu Changqing's upward momentum accumulated throughout the day today was suddenly suppressed a little.
Lao Hong, what the hell, this is already going to be done!
But thinking about it, Xu Changqing was also relieved.
The soldiers and horses did not move, and the grain and grass went first.
Historically, Hong Chengchou swore in Ningyuan at the end of July, to be precise, it should be around July 27 and 28.
At the beginning of August, it should be around August 23rd and 34th, the Ming army had already begun to engage the Qing army head-to-head.
But it seems that on the first day, a senior soldier with a general rank was killed, which was quite unlucky!
Xu Changqing didn't remember who died for a while, and his brain felt like it was going to explode, until he entered the city, Xu Changqing eased up a little, his brain cleared up a lot, and he vaguely remembered that it seemed to be the veteran Yang Guozhu who died!
Yang Guozhu is an extraordinary figure.
He has been sitting in Xuanfu Town for decades, and he is deeply rooted, and he may not be too outstanding in terms of talent, but he is by no means a metric!
Xu Changqing had seen Yang Guozhu before, and had drunk with him, this old man was a very kind person, and the few words he said to himself at the banquet that day were very solid.
It's not yet the oath of division, and if you want to come to Yang Guozhu, including Lao Cao and Wang Pu, these general-level soldiers, may have gone north, but they themselves should not have set off yet.
Lao Cao and Wang Pu needless to say, one is an uncle and the other is a godbrother, so they must be reminded.
Veteran Yang Guozhu is here......
Xu Changqing thought for a moment, and his eyes narrowed vigorously.
At this time, it's too late to take care of the donkey ball like face, and after seeing Hong Chengchou, go over and visit and try it.
Even if he can't change anything, at least Yang Guozhu is a little vigilant, even if he dies in battle for a day or two at night, it will definitely have a strong positive effect on the overall situation.
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Thinking all the way, when he came to the Ningyuan official hall, Xu Changqing's brows couldn't help but wrinkle even tighter.
At this time, the Ningyuan official hall was full of cars and horses, and there were constantly figures coming in and out, and dozens of heralds were on standby on the horse, and from time to time, someone was notified and quickly left to pass on the order.
This is really 'the mountain rain is coming, the wind is full of buildings'!
To be honest, Xu Changqing hates this atmosphere very much, very much annoying!
Even though he has been in the society for several years, the edges and corners have long been smoothed out a lot, but in Xu Changqing's bones, he still retains that pure land.
Just like when I was young, I was full of enthusiasm and passion, and there was always such a fierceness that is difficult to describe in words!
This scene is like the scene when Xu Changqing admired the death of his grandfather.
I remember that it was a morning, not yet nine o'clock, and Mu Ran got the news from the phone, and Xu Changqing was stunned.
I don't know how I did it, I'm just a robot, and I'm crazy to rush back to my hometown in Luzhong from the magic capital.
But as soon as I walked to the back of the courtyard, I heard the familiar cry, and when I walked into the courtyard, I saw that the door of the old house had been filled with bamboo knots.
At that moment, those indescribable blue-yellow plants, Xu Changqing's tears fell all of a sudden, and they really became walking dead......
At this time, in the Ningyuan official hall, Xu Changqing once again remembered the memories that he would never want to think about again, and his fists couldn't help but clench tightly.
A few minutes later, Xu Changqing breathed a sigh of relief, eased up a little, and quickly entered the gate of the official hall.
"Master Xu."
"Master Xu, you're here."
People coming in and out were very busy, but there were still many people who recognized Xu Changqing and greeted them very respectfully.
Xu Changqing nodded to them one by one and came to the front yard of the official hall.
At this time, there were already several servants and servants waiting here, and when they saw Xu Changqing coming, the little servant who was familiar with Xu Changqing hurriedly said: "General Xu, you are here, the governor has been waiting for you for a while." ”
Xu Changqing had almost adjusted at this time, his spirit suddenly perked up, he smiled busily, gave the little guy a look that he would be rewarded, and walked into the hall quickly.
The little guy knew it, and the heartstrings that had been tense were also relaxed a lot at once.
He secretly said in his heart: "Buddha and Bodhisattva bless, a good person like Xu Ye must live a long life......
When he came to the door of Hong Chengchou's official hall, he heard Hong Chengchou singing a little hoarsely, loudly arranging the task of heralding orders to the pro-soldiers, and soon a few pro-soldiers came out in a hurry.
Xu Changqing thought for a moment and entered the hall directly.
Hong Chengchou happened to say that he was tired at this time, picked up a cup of tea and drank it, and Xu Changqing hurriedly saluted respectfully.
Seeing Xu Changqing coming, Hong Chengchou's eyes also lit up, and after a moment, a smile appeared on his tired old face: "Little ghost is clever, you are here." I've been waiting for you for a long time. ”
Xu Changqing hurriedly said respectfully: "Governor, what orders do you have, you will never give up your humble position!" ”
Although Lao Hong still expressed his closeness to himself at this time, ~~, his tiredness and pressure that could not be concealed at all, how could Xu Changqing be rash again?
In this world, it's no wonder that it's just a matter of watching the dishes!
Hong Chengchou didn't say much about Xu Changqing's respectful attitude, but stared directly at Xu Changqing's eyes: "Xiao Xu, the army is about to swear in the near future, and the whole line will go to the battlefield on the northern front, now, I have an important task entrusted to you, I don't know if you~~, do you dare to take it?" ”
Xu Changqing already knew it in his heart at this time.
This must be to let yourself go to the Songjin War Zone to spy on intelligence first!
But Lao Hong didn't say anything about this for a long time, but he waited until this time to say it, many things Xu Changqing didn't have enough layout, and it was easy to fall into passivity.
But the matter has come to this, and Xu Changqing can only follow first.
After all, it is difficult to have too precise targets in reconnaissance missions that do not close at night, the initiative is very great, and there is still some room for stretching and maneuvering.
This also made Xu Changqing more and more happy, he had to choose not to collect it at night when he tried his best.
Otherwise, even if a general-level member is summoned by Hong Chengchou, I am afraid he will not be able to sit still.
Respectfully expressed his attitude to Hong Chengchou again, Hong Chengchou nodded with satisfaction, looked at Xu Changqing's eyes with burning eyes and said: "Xiao Xu, the army will swear in about three or two days, and the whole line will go to the Songjin front!" I want you to rush to the Songjin Sea area first, act as the vanguard of our army, and collect intelligence for our army, do you dare? ”
Xu Changqing said in his heart, why the hell have you said that, what else can Lao Tzu say?
Immediately knelt down respectfully and said: "I am willing to die for the governor!" ”
"Good, good boy!"
Hong Chengchou was in high spirits: "Xiao Xu, I know that your fleet is all bamboo rafts and cannot sail far." This time the army is out of the ordinary, and my side will never treat you badly. I have already negotiated with the people of Denglai that they will lend us five clippers, each of which can carry more than 100 people, do you have any questions? ”
Xu Changqing looked at Hong Chengchou's eyes just now, and he had already expected this, and hurriedly said respectfully: "No problem!" By the way, the governor, after all, this matter is very important, and the humble post really has a few small requirements, and the governor needs to help. ”
"Oh?"
Hong Chengchou's face was slightly displeased, but he soon stretched out and said with a smile: "Xiao Xu, if there is any problem, just say it, I will do my best." ”
Xu Changqing couldn't say what he felt in his heart for a while.
Lao Hong, this person, is really nothing on weekdays, many things are really in place to the extent of perfection, but ~, if something really big or something involves his core interests happens, this guy is completely different!
However, Xu Changqing has already touched Hong Chengchou in detail, so he naturally knows what to say.
Busy respectfully: "Governor, of course the warship is a good thing, but the lowly and lowly people under the command will not control the warship, and some sailors need to be left on the Denglai side, it is better to be elite, after all, if you want to go to the core of the Qing army to spy on intelligence, there may be some fierce scenes, and the lowly position may also need a process of adaptation." But rest assured, governor, that the lowly will do his best to save the lives of these sailors, and will pay them silver. ”
Hong Chengchou was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but smile for a moment, he thought that Xu Changqing would make any requests that made him difficult to accept, and said with a smile: "This is natural." These five ships are all my Ming standard clippers, and the sailors are all good hands in Denglai and Tianjin, and they will all be at your disposal in the future! What else, little ghost clever, you just say it, I will try to satisfy you. ”
Hong Chengchou had calmed down a lot at this time, and he had regained some gentleness.
He now also understands why Xu Chang is not young and young, but he can make many miraculous achievements.
This kid is very calm, more meticulous, and methodical at critical times, and over time, he is definitely a good talent that can be created!
This is really God bless yourself, God bless the Ming!
Xu Changqing saw that Hong Chengchou's mood was improving, so he immediately stopped retaining it, and directly stated several of his conditions.
One is to find a few veteran elites who can draw maps and not collect them at night, and the other is to ask Hong Chengchou for gunpowder.
Naturally, the more gunpowder, the better!
"Just these two? Gone? ”
Hong Chengchou originally thought that Xu Changqing would put forward a lot of conditions in detail, but he didn't expect that there were only these two, and Xu Changqing was speechless.
"That's all, governor. I would like to ask the governor for his support. ”
Xu Changqing said very sincerely.
Seeing that Hong Chengchou was slightly stunned for a while, Xu Changqing smiled and said with a flattering smile: "Of course, governor, it would be better if you could allocate a few old craftsmen in gunpowder to those who were lowly positions." ”
"Huh?"
Seeing Xu Changqing's joking words, Hong Chengchou was relieved, and couldn't help laughing and scolding: "You little ghost is clever, I know that when the geese pass, you have to pluck a few hairs down." Okay, I've got you covered! When will you be able to go on the expedition?! ”
Xu Changqing originally wanted to wait until Ning Yuan swore an oath before setting off and going to the battlefield on the northern front.
After all, Ning Yuan's oath scene is grand, which can be described as a benchmark for soldiers in the late Ming Dynasty, and being able to participate in it is definitely a super gilded behavior!
In addition, you can also show your strength and make some contacts.
But looking at Hong Chengchou's meaning at this time, he wants to leave immediately!
After thinking about it for a while, Xu Changqing already had a score in his heart, and said with a smile: "Governor, as long as you give an order, you can go out to fight at any time."
In fact, long before the raid on the camp of the Koreans, the lowly had already deployed some manpower on the coastline of the northern line of Ningyuan, which could transmit information back to our army at any time.
It's just that the Qing army was rampant before, and it was difficult for the lowly sons and daughters to confront them, so they were always dormant. At this time, the main force of our army has already moved north, and the Qing army's rangers must be restricted. This time, the sons and daughters under the command of the lowly can contact the main force at any time and keep the news unimpeded.
However, the governor, the lowly side has just integrated some manpower, and the lowly side also wants to better share the worries of the governor, even if he no longer kills the enemy, he must pass on more accurate information, and it may take a day or two to prepare.
The main problem right now, Governor, is the speed of these clippers.
If these clippers are fast enough, they can settle down and be more solid, and if they are not fast enough, then they can go tonight! ”
Xu Changqing's words are quite linguistic, and they accurately touch the core of Hong Chengchou.
After all, like the current situation, Hong Chengchou definitely doesn't care how many exploits Xu Changqing can make, how many Tartar heads he can behead, what he cares more about is the movement of the main force of the Manchu Qing Dynasty!
Even if Xu Changqing is brave and has sprung up, like a star, after all, the foundation is still too shallow.
Xu Changqing is so safe, and even more prescient, with a comprehensive layout, Hong Chengchou also let go of some hearts.
At least, there should be no big mistakes in Xu Changqing's line.
After thinking for a while, Hong Chengchou nodded with a smile and said, "Yes!" ”
After all, Ningyuan is very close to Jinzhou, and the clipper can sail day and night, and at most it can be rushed over in more than one night.
As he spoke, he looked at Xu Changqing's eyes again with a bright eye, and patted Xu Changqing's shoulder solidly: "Xiao Xu, you are a good boy, at this time of national disaster, you young and handsome men are a good time to make contributions and make a name for yourself immediately!" I'm here, I wish you a smooth journey and a great reputation!! ”