"Excuse me, has the colt returned?"

Outside a barn in Stone Town, a middle-aged man with a good demeanor and good attire said to a soldier guarding outside the barn with a smile on his face and a kind attitude.

The soldier stood upright, and replied, "Your Majesty has been ordered to guard your envoys, and the rest do not know it." ”

When the middle-aged man heard this answer, his face couldn't help but sink slightly, but when he thought of the current situation of himself and the others, even if he was dissatisfied in his heart, he could only press it down temporarily.

He tried to make himself appear kinder, looked at the young soldier and said, "Young Lang is the old guard returning to the king's division?" I don't know where you are? My family has lived in Danyang for many generations, and my relatives are all over the country, and they may have a relationship with each other and have undecided Ah Q army tyranny, harming my hometown, it is not easy to reorganize the family business in the future, and I need the villagers to help each other. ”

The soldier glanced at the middle-aged man who was not lacking in earnestness, but his expression was quite cold: "The lowly nationality belongs to the Great Wall of Wuxing, not the guard of Danyang." ”

"Huh?"

When the middle-aged man heard this, his face was a little embarrassed, and after a moment of stunned, a smile appeared on his face again: "It turned out to be a Great Wall person, and an elder of my family used to be a ...... of the Great Wall in the early years."

The middle-aged man said a lot, obviously to show favor to the soldier, which was really strange nowadays. However, what is even more strange is that the soldier was not flattered by this overture at all, and even lazy to respond.

The middle-aged man also discovered this problem, he was already quite ashamed to surrender his identity to talk to the soldier, but now the soldier's obvious perfunctory attitude made him even more angry. Therefore, his face gradually sank, and his tone was no longer polite: "Young man, do you know who I am?" Do you know who are you trapped in this dilapidated barn now? ”

"I don't know, I just guard this place by military order!"

The soldier replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"You...... If you don't know, let the one who knows call the shots! I know that you are proud of your humble warriors, and you think that you are due to the great achievements of the creation of the horses, and you are crazy, and there is nothing left! ”

When the middle-aged man said this, the look of grief and indignation on his face could not be concealed, and he pointed at the soldier and said sharply: "What is the intention of us to be neither traitors nor enemies, but we are trapped in the stone and cannot return to the capital?" ”

The soldier stood with his chest stabbed in the chest, but his eyes turned away from him, ignoring the man.

The middle-aged man was full of resentment and could not vent his grievances, standing outside the door of the barn and hurrying back and forth, every time he was a little farther away, several soldiers in front of the barn would step forward and faintly surround him, this silent vigilance especially humiliated him.

At this time, a young general, surrounded by several soldiers, hurried by.

When the middle-aged man saw the young general, his eyes flashed, and he stepped forward and shouted from afar: "But Xie Jiaerlang? ”

Hearing this shout, the young general stopped and looked over, it was Xie Yi who was left behind in Stone City.

"Your Excellency?"

Xie Yixing came over, looked at the middle-aged man with some confusion and said.

"I, I'm Xiao Danyang Zhou Zheng, and I was engaged in the position of Xie Shangshu in the Zunfu in my early years."

The middle-aged man stood up straight, restrained his anger and said seriously: "It's good to see Erlang, may I ask Erlang, I don't know when I will be able to return to the capital?" We went out of the city a few days ago to go to Tao Gong's place to sacrifice the army, but when we returned to the city, we were trapped here. ”

"I see, I know about it. Earlier, Yuzhou and Liyang were defeated one after another, and the remnants wandered everywhere. In order to prevent these chaotic troops from flowing into Gyeonggi to corrupt the situation, we will strictly investigate the personnel who have passed by, and ask for Zhou Jun's understanding. ”

Xie Yi replied with a smile.

The middle-aged man Zhou had a bitter look on his face and sighed: "Your ministry is in Gyeonggi, I know it. But Erlang, those warriors are either humble and intellectual, how can we have anything to do with the remnants of the rebels, this time there are Danyang Zhang Shangshu, Yin Changshi, etc., all of whom have been prestigious both inside and outside, but now they are all ......"

"Zhang Shangshu and the others are also here? That's a faux pas, but unfortunately I don't have time to see it right now. Please tell the princes that you will come out later, and you will definitely go to see you! ”

Xie Yi's face was solemn, and he said with a straight face.

"It's all a mess, I just want to ask Erlang, I don't know when I can return to the capital?"

"Zhou Jun, please rest assured, although I am not in charge of this matter, but I also know that it is impossible for the Duke of Zhu to have anything to do with the rebel department, so I will inquire later. If you are rude, please forgive Zhou Jun, and lead the troops to Qu'a to quell the chaos, and we will be entrusted with great responsibilities, and I am trembling for fear of making mistakes. There may be negligence for a while, and the courtesy is slow to the public, which is really terrifying. ”

When Zhou Zheng heard Xie Yi say this, his face became better: "What Erlang said, I also understand, each other is a state affair, there is really no need to embarrass each other, since Erlang has something to say, then I will go back and tell Zhang Shangshu." There is Lao Erlang, please Erlang must remember this. ”

Xie Yi patted his chest and promised: "Zhou Jun, please rest assured, as soon as there is news, I will send someone back immediately." ”

When Zhou Zheng heard this, he put his mind at ease, and said a few more words to Xie Yi, and then hurriedly returned to the warehouse behind him.

When the other party walked away, Xie Yi's face suddenly sank, and he whispered to the guards: "Set up a fence in front of the door, and they are not allowed to enter and exit Group B at will Earlier, the fools dared to take advantage of the Jingzhou army to keep difficult horses, it is really easy to provoke our Zhaowu army!" If you don't take revenge, how can you be willing! ”

"Yes!"

When the soldiers heard this, they agreed with a bang, and in a short time a high wooden fence was erected around the barn.

After leaving this warehouse, Xie Yi hurried to the location of the Chinese army in the city. By the time he arrived, most of Shen Zhezi's subordinates had already gathered here to guard Stone City.

"Why is Wuyi so late? Could it be that last night was greedy again? ”

A young man who knew him well stepped forward and said angrily.

"Hugh is talking nonsense! If you provoke military law for me again, I will cut off relations with you!" ”

Xie Yi turned around a little unnaturally, and a strong aroma suddenly emanated from under his armor, but there was still a trace of wine stubbornly remaining in this aroma.

"Where am I greedy for a cup and mistaken things, but when I came here just now, I was called by an old warehouse and said a few words."

Hearing Xie Yi say this, several people turned their heads to look at him when they were on board, and their eyes were not lacking in strangeness.

"What are you looking at me like that? I didn't say I was going to intercede for those stupid things, just a few small talks. ”

Xie Yixing took a step and said a little unconfidently.

"Ha, it's best that some people are suspicious, and they don't allow Tao Gong to be driven here, knocking it into our hands, how can we easily let go of n It's good not to say a word to them, and see how their little demagogic ability can succeed!"

"Yes, Xie Erlang, don't go to the old warehouse if you're fine. Those people offended the colt and disregarded Tao Shiro's face in vain, even if there is an old, it is all the friendship of the elders, and they can't surpass my friendship of life and death! ”

"I know this very well, so why should you teach me."

Xie Yi scolded with a smile, and then said, "Yes, what's the matter with today's rally?" ”

"Shen Hou sent a message that the horses have returned to the capital victoriously, and he instructed us to restrain the troops and pack up, which should be sent separately."

"Another big win for the colt? That's really ...... Hey, it's a pity that I can't go with the army. ”

When Xie Yi heard the news, his face was overjoyed, and he sighed with a sad face: "The horse has won the merit this time, and there is no war around Gyeonggi, even if it is sent again, there should be no hard battle." ”

"Yes, after more than half a year of military chaos, I finally got peace again.

"I'm afraid that I may not be able to be at ease, just looking at the dilapidated state of Jiankang, you can know how Jiangdong's soldiers are harmed. We are also considered meritorious bodies, and there may be a government in the future, I don't know if you have any expectations? ”

Although the chaos is about to be settled at the moment, there are actually many endings, and the company has not yet returned to the capital, so it seems too early to talk about what rewards and appointments will be made. But most of these people on the field are old surnames from the north and south, and the future is already smooth, and now they are making great achievements, so they will inevitably be more calm, and there is much more room for ulcers.

For example, his family is quite powerful in Taichung, with this level of merit, after returning to the dynasty or entering Shangshu as a Lang official, it will not take a few years, it should be possible to add scattered cavalry or serve in the middle, or appoint Cao Shangshu to serve in the ministry, or to govern the county. The foreseeable future can already catch up with today's Danyang Zhang Min, and this achievement is worth ten years of qualifications!

Therefore, it is not unrealistic and wild to talk about the future of everyone gathered together at the moment and imagine the future according to their own wishes and the advice of others. They don't have to rely on merit to have a way out, but having merit can undoubtedly give them more leeway.

They are both young people, and there is no lack of imagination for the future, so they can talk freely at this time, and for a while, there are different opinions, and the atmosphere is very warm.

"Wuyi, what are you going to do in the future? Your family has been passed down from generation to generation, and this time you are working hard, which is admirable, and it must be a clear job! ”

In the midst of the discussion, Xie Yi lowered his head and groaned, but it was a little eye-catching, so some people came up and said drunkly.

Although the Xie family is also an old surname, Xie Yi's uncle is a famous person in Jiangdong, and his father has served as a great scholar, but in fact, he is not a prominent family, the people are not thick, and the foundation is not deep. Xie Yi is not as hopeful as his cousin Xie Shang, if he is a Jinshi, he may not be able to hold a noble position, but this time Xie Yi's efforts are obvious to all, and if he has ambitions in the future, he will definitely be able to fulfill his wish.

After hearing this, Xie Yi laughed at himself: "What is not clear, I hope to be able to serve under the command of the horse for a long time." Compared with the rest of the nonsense, the horse is clear and practical, methodical, and the auxiliary country is chaotic, this is the real calm and graceful, and the rest are not enough! ”

When everyone heard this, their eyes were also full of brilliance, no matter what others thought, as far as they were concerned, they admired Shen Zhezi from the bottom of their hearts. These people, the oldest, are only standing, even if they have any family background, they are just juniors in the current situation.

But under the leadership of Shen Zhezi, their group of juniors shook the situation with a small end and made an amazing feat!

"Yes, if there is a choice, I will also be under the control of the horse. The fog of the world, the vulgar eyes are difficult to see, and it is wise to follow the wise choice, and it is difficult to take charge of the matter after the chaos is ......"

"Hey, it's a pity that we don't have the same good luck as Du Daohui. I heard that the horses intended to send Daohui across the river to the north to prevent slaves. Yuzhou has been disabled, if Daohui can cross the river to do things, although there is no lack of danger, but it can not be hindered, and there are horses across the river to take care of, it can be described as a good ambition! ”

"Du Daohui is going to Jiangbei? When was this? Why invite? Am I not enough to choose? ”

When Xie Yi heard this, he couldn't help but be a little surprised, and then dissatisfied.

"Are you still planning to cross the river?"

"Others can pass, why can't I start a career right away, how can I sit and lie down and share the beauty of the meritorious, and it is not the only one. We and hundreds of others can make contributions, and we are just about to let Hu Lu know that Jiangdong is by no means unmanned! ”