In the camp of the Kyoto camp, there are residences for the generals. In terms of sophistication, luxury, and comfort, it is no match for a place in the city. Most of the generals in Beijing lived in the south of the city, and the west of the city.

At this time, more than a dozen people from the school gathered in the courtyard of Xunyang, the general of the Yaowu Battalion. In the hall, the generals sat around the table of the eight immortals to eat wine and chat.

The cooks in the army served food one after another: a bowl full of meat, with red peppers; Roasted golden and crispy whole lamb with a fragrant aroma; stewed runny pheasant; There are also all kinds of hard dishes, which are enough.

Large bowl of high-grade liquor: Taixi white. One bowl in front of each person.

Xun Yang put down the wine bowl, smacked his lips, and said, "Lao Le, you are Qi Dashuai's cronies." Tell me, why does the big man trust Jia Huan so much? Do you have to wait for Jia Huan to go to Beijing before he is willing to send troops? I'm afraid it's not just the reason for the grain and grass, right? ”

Qi Chi did not publicly say that he would wait for Jia Huan to arrive in the capital before sending troops. But his staff, the senior generals in the army, understood that the preparations for the expedition were actually ready. The Beijing camp can be opened at any time.

And Qi Chi privately asked Jia Huan about his itinerary several times a day. How can this not be known?

Another guerrilla complained: "The battle was fought by the brothers. He is a civil official in charge of grain and grass, what kind of good bird can he be? ”

These words caused the generals of the Beijing camp to echo for a while.

In the thirteenth year of Yongzhi, the prince was abolished and rebelled. Jia Huan followed He Xiang to the Beijing camp to lobby, and successfully said that the Beijing camp would send troops to quell the rebellion. Le Bai, Xie Whale and others who sent troops were later demoted to the southwest by the Son of Heaven, and were reused by Qi Chi and added officials to the knighthood.

On that day's trip, the focus was on He Shuo, a university scholar. Jia Huan left the impression that the generals were strategists, and his tongue was like a spring!

Lebai is a fierce general. When you are in battle, you will inevitably charge into battle. But in the same way, the ability and wrist are not bad. There are only dozens of generals in the country. How can it be so easy to be? At this time, he scolded with a smile: "Why not for grain and grass?" Let's all eat sand and drink the northwest wind after pulling out? Didn't you see that the bonds of the Western Regions operated by Hu Xingzhai were not easy to sell? ”

The idea was Jia Huan's idea. In the letter, inform Qi Chi and Hu Chi.

The bonds of the Western Regions are issued by the Ministry of Households. With the minerals and land in the Western Regions as collateral, 3,000 million silver dollars of "white strips" (bonds) were issued as military expenses. It is agreed to be paid after three years, with an interest rate of 3%. Underwritten by Hu Chi's Tianshun Express (brokerage).

This interest rate is twice as high as the 1.5% interest rate on deposits (deposits) in the capital and other silver accounts such as Xinfeng. However, it didn't sell well. It has only sold about 18 million one after another.

A staff general laughed and said, "Who buys that kind of white strip?" Aren't you stupid? ”

The generals laughed one after another, and their doubts were slightly resolved. But there are doubts about Jia Huan. Not promising. If the quartermaster fails to transport grain and grass on time, he is required to be court-martialed. The key is not to drag the soldiers down to starve.

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On the morning of 10 May, Jia Huan arrived in Tongzhou. Surrounded by the children of Jiafu, he took a carriage to the capital.

Hu Chi and Zeng Jigao waited for a long time at the Mingde Gate in the south of the city with their entourage. Jia Huan and Hu Chi are old acquaintances. On that day, it was Hu Chi and Wu Guanheng who invited him to eat and drink in Yunxuan, and invited Shi Yuhua to sing songs. He went to Jiangnan in advance to pick up Weiwei.

"Brother Jia, don't come unharmed!"

"Brother Hu..."

Next to the willows on the official road outside the Mingde Gate, Hu Chi greeted Jia Huan warmly and greeted him. Jia Huan coped with it decently. Under Hu Chi's introduction, he and Zeng Jigao got to know each other.

Hu Chi looked at the Jia family disciples beside Jia Huan and said with a smile: "Brother Jia has been tired all the way. I won't bother much. In the evening, the marshal set up a banquet in the mansion to catch the wind and wash the dust for Brother Jia! "The Jia family is a family in Beijing, so he doesn't have to arrange it. Coming to greet him in the outer city has already reflected the sincerity of the handsome. We'll talk about the specifics in the evening.

Jia Huan politely agreed, "How dare you." I'll be there. ”

Let's go to the West Side. After saying goodbye, Jia Huan went to Jiafu in Sishifang. And Hu Chi and Zeng Jigao returned to Dashi Yongfang.

The carriage was smooth. Hu Chi smiled and asked, "What does Brother Ji think?" ”

Zeng Ji was tall and short, thirty or forty years old, and said, "It's too ordinary." It's far worse than I thought. "The world-famous talents, except for the height of the northerners, are relatively tall, and there is nothing particularly outstanding. It was very different from what he thought.

Hu Chi smiled slightly. Jia Huan rushed all the way, it is strange that people can have spirit. However, he is a businessman and does not say anything on the spot.

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Jia Fu.

Jia Huan returned to Beijing, and as far as Ning and Rong Erfu were concerned, they were extremely shocked: the third master had returned to Beijing. But Jia Huan asked Jia Rong to come forward, and did not summon the housekeepers and stewards of Jiafu. He doesn't have the energy to deal with household chores for the time being.

The news then spread to the mansions of the four major families. There are other good friends in the mansion. Worship the post and gather to Jiafu.

In the North Garden, Caixia commanded the maids to boil hot water. Jia Huan took a bath to relax, rested for more than an hour, eliminated the fatigue of the journey, and ate something. took Zhang Sishui to visit the Qi Mansion in Yongfang.

Qi Mansion, located in Dashi Yongfang, has been a city these days. The imperial court sent important ministers and transferred a large army into the Western Regions, which would definitely be a victory. Many people in Beijing regard a trip to the Western Regions as a gilded trip. I came to Qi Mansion to ask for help, and I wanted to find a position in the army.

Zhang Sishui took out Jia Huan's greeting note from his sleeve, shook his head, and said, "Ziyu, the newspaper in Beijing has been full of joy and encouragement recently. However, how can the matter of the battle array be so simple? These people are thinking too simply. ”

Jia Huan smiled quietly: "Sishui, you have to believe that Governor Qi will not make the mistake of underestimating the enemy." Strategically despise the enemy, tactically value the enemy. ”

Zhang Sishui nodded. I went to the porter and handed over the prayer post. After a while, Jia Huan and the two entered the Qi Mansion.

Jia Huan was led by an old servant with a high status through the corridor and courtyard in the Qi Mansion, and arrived at an exquisite and elegant courtyard. The sycamore in the courtyard is like a cover, which accompanies the tranquility in the summer. Hu Chi, Zeng Jigao, and other ten staff members were already in the flower hall, sitting in twos and threes, casually. Familiar with each other's chatter.

"Yo, Brother Jia is here!" Hu Chi got up, greeted Jia Huan, and took Jia Huan to introduce a circle of galloping staff.

Jia Huan will not be stunned by such a scene: a young man came to the organization department. Smiling, looking, remembering the faces, these were his colleagues for years to come. Then, take a seat in the guest seat.

Tonight is his reception!

And a seventeen-year-old young man, no matter how much "aura" he wears, sits at the head of a group of middle-aged people, which is still very dazzling.

At this time, a thin man spoke up: "I have heard the name of Jia Tanhua for a long time. The marshal wrote to the court: The minister will not return to the homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties, he will only die, and he will not be able to enter the Yumen Pass in life! Dare to ask Jia Tanhua what is the best way to let the soldiers know? ”

In that moment, everyone's eyes in the flower hall fell on Jia Huan. With all sorts of meanings. Most of them are hilarious and laughing.

This kind of difficulty is commonplace. A lot of people have encountered it. However, it would be naïve to think that this topic is simple.

First, the current public opinion in Beijing is willing to report and look forward to the great victory of the Nationalist army in the Western Regions. As for Governor Qi's statement, it only boosted this atmosphere of public opinion. Public opinion will not pay attention to this determination to fight to the death!

Second, the officers and men in the army are illiterate.

Hu Chi smiled slightly and looked at Jia Huan. He didn't help Jia Huan out of the siege. This is a hurdle that must be passed. It turned out to be a reception banquet, and the handsome man has not shown up until now, the meaning of which is quite interesting.

Zeng Jigao sat on Jia Huan's right-hand side, which shows that his status among the staff is very high. He lowered his eyelids and took a sip of tea slowly.

Since ancient times, arrogant soldiers will be defeated. They were still figuring out how to solve this problem. There are many ways: for example: point troops on the battlefield, and give lectures to the marshal; For example, send generals at all levels to convey them at one level at a time. But it's hard to get everyone to agree. It needs to be left to the commander to decide. So, the well-known Jia Tanhua, does he have a good move?

This morning, he saw Jia Huan in Mingdemen, and he was somewhat disappointed.

Jia Huan's expression was calm. He has experienced too many of these things and scenes, and he is fearless. nodded to Cheng You, who spoke up, and said loudly: "The handsome man can carry the coffin and go out!" ”

In that year, Zuo Zongtang, the four ministers of Zhongxing of the puppet Qing Dynasty, led the Hunan army out of the Western Regions and carried the coffin to show that he would die. The officers and men of the three armies used their lives to triumph. Governor Qi can fully follow suit. War requires the consciousness of the horse leather shroud! One will be a success!

Seven words, let the flower hall see jokes, talk to each other, and the slightly noisy crowd suddenly quieted down! These people are all characters who have been through the Southwest War, and naturally know the essence of Jia Huan's strategy!

The smile on the corner of Hu Chi's mouth slowly expanded. Sure enough, he is a master of manipulating public opinion! There is no one in the world who is better than it.

Zeng Jigao's eyes suddenly widened and looked at Jia Huan. The emotions in his heart at this time can be imagined.

Cheng You, who asked the question just now, looked at Jia Huan with complicated eyes. He used Jia Huan as a stepping stone and background. No one likes this feeling....