The paralyzed, a guard commander, a thousand households, appeared in Weizhen Fort in the middle of the night, it was really strange. What's even more strange is that after Peng Feng brought Xu Xingxia out, he stood behind. Obviously, Deng Rubai wanted to talk to Xu Xingxia alone. Is there anything that even Peng Feng can't know? Xu Xingxia really felt more and more weird.

Trying to calm himself down, Xu Xingxia came to the front of Deng Rubai and said loudly: "Humble Xu Xingxia, see Lord Wei Commander." ”

Deng Rubai seemed to be quietly relieved when he saw him appear. He estimated that he was pacing back and forth uneasily just now, and Xu Xingxia had already seen it. Therefore, he did not deliberately hide his emotions, and said politely: "Xu Baihu, no courtesy." ”

Xu Xingxia straightened his waist and said apologetically: "I didn't know that the adults were coming, so I missed the distance...... Soon after the feast began, if the adults ......"

Deng Rubai said lightly: "I have already eaten." ”

Xu Xingxia was silent and stood solemnly. Since the other party took the initiative to come to him, he would naturally explain his intentions clearly, and he just listened.

Sure enough, after Deng Rubai hesitated for a moment, he said in a somewhat low tone: "Xingxia, are you misunderstanding me?" Think I'm deliberately trying to embarrass you? ”

Xu Xingxia shook his head and said, "No." The subordinates had never thought of it that way. ”

Deng Rubai's eyes fell on him, and he said slowly: "You don't want to tell the truth, and I won't force you." I just want you to understand that being in my position can be difficult sometimes! Actually, I came to you today because I have a very difficult personal matter that I need your help to deal with. I hope we can talk openly and honestly. ”

Xu Xingxia said quietly: "My lord, please speak." Subordinates follow the teachings. ”

Deng Rubai shook his head and said: "It's not a teaching or a teaching, it's a very difficult thing. The boss explained it and asked me to deal with it. All I can think of is to leave it to you. I hope you have a mental preparation, it's about Li Yunrui and Li Canran's two sons. ”

Xu Xingxia subconsciously raised his head, carefully observed Deng Rubai's face through the hazy moonlight, and said slowly: "Did the Tartar agree to release the person back?" ”

Deng Rubai nodded lightly, and said with a somewhat bitter expression: "Agreed." The price is that fifty thousand taels of silver will not be able to lose one. ”

Xu Xingxia frowned and didn't speak, but he was really uncomfortable in his heart. Those two straw bales are actually worth 50,000 taels of silver, which is really ...... What's even worse is that the price offered by Tartar is still accepted. Thinking that Tartar could easily get 50,000 taels of silver with almost no effort, Xu Xingxia couldn't help but have the urge to kidnap the rich as well. Paralyzed, this way of making money is too fast.

No wonder the Tatars are always hundred-legged insects, dead but not stiff, and always unbeatable Xiaoqiang, all because of such a fast way to get money! No matter how hard others try, no matter how many Tartars others exterminate, there will always be people who consciously or unconsciously send a lot of wealth to the Tatars, so that the strength of the Tatars will soon recover.

There were 50,000 taels of silver, and the Tatars could basically make up for the losses of the Tatars in the past two or three months. In other words, the Tatars he killed before were basically killed in vain. The Tatars can use a large amount of silver to purchase more iron weapons and build more weapons and equipment through various means, so as to improve their own strength. The next time I meet the Tatars, maybe their combat effectiveness will be strengthened again.

Paralyzed, what kind of society is this? The bigwigs in Ningxia Town, are they killing the Tartars, or are they helping the Tartars rise? It is said that Yuan Chonghuan is secretly financing the enemy, how do you think that the bigwigs in Ningxia Town are also blatantly recruiting enemies? Paralyzed, there are so many quasi-Han annihilations, the Ming Dynasty can't do it if it doesn't perish!

Deng Rubai opened the topic, it was much easier, and said slowly: "The above has already sent someone to discuss the preliminary discussion with Hellerjin Tartar, and the ransom is a total of 50,000 taels, one hand to pay the money, and the other hand to the person." The location of the exchange was initially selected in the Gobi Desert outside Zhenyuanguan, about 30 miles away from Zhenyuanguan. However, the exact time of the exchange has not yet been decided. ”

Xu Xingxia took a breath gently, held back the unhappiness in his heart, and said painlessly: "What does it mean...... Do you want me to participate in the substitution? ”

Deng Rubai said slowly: "It's not for you to participate, it's for you to be fully responsible." ”

Xu Xingxia's brows suddenly furrowed. Paralyzed, the top really looks up to Lao Tzu! Whatever is dangerous and difficult, leave it to Lao Tzu to do. In the Gobi Desert outside Zhenyuan Pass, exchanging with the Tatars, what a risky task it must be! The flat and empty Gobi Desert is completely the world of Tartars! If the Tartars take the ransom and refuse to let them go, won't they be empty of both men and money? If you don't get it right, even the team that goes to replace them will all have to die under the arrows of the Tartars. Don't tell me about the credibility of the Tartars, the Tartars have never had credibility!

No wonder Deng Rubai came in the middle of the night and hurriedly looked for himself, presumably the battle outside Ningxia City during the day attracted the attention of some well-intentioned people. In the end, they decided to entrust themselves with this difficult task. Don't look at Deng Rubai as a bad old man on the outside, in fact, he is very cunning, and he will definitely not do anything that is not beneficial. Li Maohui and Li Guozhen must use benefits to make Deng Rubai agree to take over the matter. What is the shady scene in this, and how much interest is exchanged, Xu Xingxia doesn't bother to think about it.

To be honest, Xu Xingxia is reluctant to such a task. The main reason is that I feel that the possibility of success is not very large. The plains and wilderness, or the Gobi Desert, were a good opportunity for the Tatar cavalry to wreak havoc. Not to mention that in the process of changing people, there may be accidents, that is, after changing people, whether or not they can bring those two straw bales back alive is also a very difficult thing. If one is not good, you have to bury your own life in it.

The name Xu Xingxia has no friendly meaning for the Tartars of the Hellergin tribe. On the contrary, the name contains a deep hatred. In his hands Xu Xingxia, there are at least five hundred Tartar surnames. Among them, the little prince of the Hellerkin tribe is also included. If the Hellerkin tribe had a chance to kill themselves, they would not hesitate. Even if they don't want the 50,000 taels, they have to shoot at themselves.

Even, Xu Xingxia was a little skeptical that the boss was going to take this opportunity to send himself to the arrows of the Tartars, and borrow the hands of the Tartars to get rid of himself. There is a precedent for Zhang Qiuqing to collude with the Tartars, and Xu Xingxia has no doubt at all that such an arrangement has been made. Those bastards are as timid as rats in front of the Tartars, but they are all good at dealing with their own people. And the Helkin tribe of the Tartars would certainly welcome such an arrangement very much.

In addition, from a personal point of view, Xu Xingxia didn't want those two straw bales back at all. Li Yunrui and Li Canran deserved it in the hands of the Tartars. They are of no use except wasting food and harming the people. The Tartars chopped these two guys with a knife, which was a good thing. If these two guys come back, with their last name that they will repay, maybe they will find trouble with themselves again.

However, when he heard that the fifty thousand taels of silver were also paid on the spot at Zhenyuan Pass, Xu Xingxia was a little moved. In fact, to put it bluntly, the higher authorities asked him to go out in order to prevent the Tatars from eating black, so as not to give money but not get anyone. Xu Xingxia was moved, precisely because black eats black. His idea was very simple, snatch back the two straw bales, and then put 50,000 taels of silver into his own pocket by the way. Paralyzed, the big guy is rich, 50,000 taels of silver, and he earned it so easily. The eyes of the imperial court, why don't they pay attention to this matter?

Deng Rubai saw that Xu Xingxia was silent all the time, and his heart began to feel uneasy again, and he said slowly: "Xingxia! Can you give me an account of whether you can complete the task? ”

Xu Xingxia pondered for a moment and decided to spread things out. You want me to do things, you can. But you also have to give me enough benefits. If you want to use simple orders and let me do things, then I still have to die of this heart! Lao Tzu is not brain-dead to the point of sending him to death in vain! He said bluntly: "Lord Deng, I am seventy percent sure that I will bring the two sons back safely." However, I also have conditions. ”

Deng Rubai said awe-inspiringly: "You put forward the conditions. ”

Xu Xingxia said methodically: "I just have two conditions. First, exchange all your exploits. Second, the distribution of arrears of money and food to all military households in Weizhenbao. ”

Deng Rubai frowned and said: "The first condition, the problem is not big. But the second ......"

Xu Xingxia didn't speak, just looked at Deng Rubai with shining eyes, and didn't mean to back down at all. Although he did not speak, his meaning was clear. All the military households in Weizhen Fort, all the money and food that were in arrears, all add up, and there is no 50,000 taels of silver! You can exchange 50,000 taels of silver for two bales of straw, and you will not have the silver to pay the money and grain that you are owed? Paralyzed, there is no such bully!

In fact, there are less than 300 soldiers in the official establishment of Weizhen Fort, and the others do not count money and food. Even if each military household was owed a hundred taels of silver, it would only be more than 30,000 taels of silver. Can you give 50,000 taels of silver to the Tartars, but you can't give 30,000 taels of silver to give money and grain? When Lao Tzu is brain-dead! As for food, the most important thing in Ningxia Town is food, and it is not a problem to call 10,000 or thousands of stones at will!

Deng Rubai had no choice but to say slowly: "Okay, I promise you." ”

Xu Xingxia said in a deep voice: "Since this is the case, this matter will be borne by all means." ”

Deng Rubai put down the big stone in his heart and secretly sighed that he didn't come in vain tonight. This Xu Xingxia is indeed very unruly and difficult to manage at times, but it is indeed a good hand to use. It's no wonder that the boss is disgusted with him to death, and at a critical time, he still has to be activated. No way, talent is rare! Alas, it would have been better if he had been a little more obedient.

Xu Xingxia's heart didn't think so. His reason is simple, that is, he cannot suffer. The emperor is not a hungry soldier, such a dangerous thing, there is not enough benefits, who is willing to give you his life? Since you are going to send me, I have to find a way to do myself some good. The fifty thousand taels of silver of the white flower must not fall into the hands of the tartars. I have to find a way to turn the 50,000 taels of silver into my own.

After thinking about it, Xu Xingxia said intentionally or unintentionally: "Lord Deng, is it possible that as long as the two sons can be successfully replaced, the others will not be left to care?" ”

Deng Rubai frowned slightly, sensitively aware of something, he looked at Xu Xingxia, and said with a serious expression: "It stands to reason that this is the case." But don't mess around. ”

For Xu Xingxia, Deng Rubai did not have any disgust, the status gap between the two sides was too big, and Xu Xingxia could not threaten him at all. He was lukewarm to Xu Xingxia, and the most important thing was the pressure from above. He, the commander of the guard, directly faced the governor and the chief officer, and the pressure was indeed very great. Now when he hears Xu Xingxia's tone, he is going to do tricks, of course he doesn't like it. If you kid mess things up, I'm doomed.

Xu Xingxia said confidently: "Lord Deng can rest assured, and he guarantees that he will bring the two sons back safely." If there is anything wrong with the two princes, the adults can just ask. ”

Deng Rubai listened to his tone so calm, and he no longer doubted it. In fact, he had no way of doubting it. Except for Xu Xingxia, in Ningxia Town, he couldn't find a second person who could take on this matter. He said expectantly, "In that case, you're ready." ”

Xu Xingxia nodded and said in a deep voice: "When will the boss decide when to replace?" It's best to give me a month to prepare to be sure. ”

Deng Rubai said in a low voice: "The exact date has not been discussed for the time being. I'll let you know when the date is set. This matter was deployed to me by the top alone, and no one else knew about it. I'll also deploy it to you separately, and you don't tell anyone else. ”

Xu Xingxia nodded, and said in a deep voice: "The lowly position understands, and the lowly position is waiting for the news of the adult." ”

After Deng Rubai finished explaining, he said goodbye and left. Peng Feng and others also left one after another. Xu Xingxia paced alone in the wilderness outside, thinking back and forth about this matter. There is no doubt that if this matter is done well, he will definitely get a lot of benefits. However, the risk of this matter is indeed very large. It's really a combination of high risk and high return!

"Lord Hyakho!"

Suddenly, there were a lot of footsteps, and someone called out to them. Xu Xingxia looked back and found that it was Yu Lijun, Zhang Quanfu, Chi Hu, Mao Shisan and others who were not at ease, and they all came out. Chen Denglong, Liu Guangliang and several other general flags also followed. Seeing Xu Xingxia pacing leisurely, they were relieved, but they were full of doubts, what was going on?

Xu Xingxia said straight to the point: "Tell you two good news. First, our exploits can be redeemed in full. Lao Yu can go directly to the Commander of the Guard tomorrow and bring the silver back. Second, all the military households in Weizhen Fort, the arrears of money and food will also be sent down soon! Chen Denglong, you bring more people tomorrow, and go directly to the Commander of the Guard, he will arrange the distribution of money and food as soon as possible. ”

Perhaps these two news were too unexpected and shocking, and there was no cheering at the scene. Everybody's looking at me and I'm looking at you, and it feels a little fantastical. Zhang Qiuqing was still trying to find trouble with Xu Xingxia just now, why did the wind direction above change in a blink of an eye? It's not right! Could it be that there is any conspiracy on it? After sinking for a long time, Liu Guangliang said with difficulty: "Xia Zi, is this true?" ”

Xu Xingxia nodded and said awe-inspiringly: "Of course it's true!" This is what Commander Wei promised to me personally. He was just here talking to me alone. ”

Chi Hu said a little worriedly: "This ...... My lord, how do your subordinates feel, it seems that something is wrong? When did you have such a good heart? It's already good to be able to exchange our military exploits for silver, and also distribute all the arrears of money and food? It's so impossible. ”

Wang Xia also said: "Yes, it's so refreshing up there, it feels like the sun is coming out of the west." I've never seen them so kind. So much silver, so much grain, how can it be said that it will be distributed? It must be some kind of hesitation! ”

Xu Xingxia smiled slightly, looked around, and found that there were no outsiders, so he said coldly: "Your guess is not wrong, it is a little wrong." The boss needs us to help them do something and find a way to bring Li Yunrui and Li Canran back safely. Mind you, this is a confidential matter, just know it, don't leak it. ”

Chi Hu, Wang Xia and others suddenly realized, no wonder the boss was so generous this time, it turned out that Xu Xingxia and the white army were going to be used. Since there is such a request, it must be true to exchange for war exploits and distribute money and food. If you don't give benefits, who will do things for them? Slowly, great joy rose from everyone's hearts. Every military family in Weizhenbao can receive the money and food arrears, which is a great joy!

Sure enough, when they returned to the banquet site and Yu Lijun loudly announced the two good news, the military households at the scene were so excited that they couldn't speak, and some people cried on the spot. Especially those women, looking forward to the distribution of money and food, I don't know how many years they have been looking forward to, and now that all the surnames have been issued at one time, it is strange that they are not emotionally out of control.

Some of the military families in Weizhenbao have been in arrears for five or six years. These military households were all at odds with Wang Shoulu in the past, and every time they distributed money and food, they almost didn't have their share. According to incomplete statistics, the military households with the most arrears of money and grain have almost 150 taels of silver, which is enough for hundreds of stones!

"Crack, crack!"

Suddenly, someone took out all the firecrackers that had not yet been burned. Some people collectively sang the Qin dialect, and the hustle and bustle of the scene seemed to be more lively than the New Year. Xu Xingxia, who was a man of great merit, was surrounded by military households and took turns to toast.

Xu Xingxia's alcohol consumption was not good at all, where could he withstand the enthusiasm of the military households, so he hurriedly called a few subordinates to block the car and shrank aside. Suddenly, someone excitedly shouted in his ear: "My lord, I have solved the rifling problem!" ”

(To be continued)