Chapter 053 – Autumn Wind and Rain

After the fall Xu Fengyen this trip north, spent about two decades, mostly in the northernmost line of Liangzhou border Jinyuan, Qinghe, heavy mound and Huaiyang four passes slow wandering, during the period of Yan Wenluan, Chen Yuntui, including several particularly heavy military affairs of the veteran generals are gradually leaving, followed by Han Laoshan Huangfu Ping these state generals and vice generals to draw back to the south, the next is the Wei kill Qing Xin Drinking Horse these within the territory of the power of the lieutenant to pay tribute to the return to the body, and finally to those who reside outside the second line of generals and lieutenants. The last turn to the second-line generals and lieutenants of the border army who are not stationed here. This world is known as the “Jin Qing Yang mound” defense line has always been directly under the jurisdiction of the North Rang Dugu, and now it is natural to hold in the hands of Chu Lushan, the end of spring this year, Chu Lushan moved a hundred miles away from this Dugu House to the Huai Yang Pass, and did not how to publicize the event, Huai Yang Lieutenant Huang Lai Fu would like to take the initiative to give up the official residence, but has always been pleased with the luxury of the Dugu Lord even did not agree, but just buy a mansion with a big family in the pass, it is said that the head of the family received 3,000 taels of silver, a few days have not been able to sleep well, three times to send the silver back to the Locke ball child sitting in the House of Protection, but unfortunately the House of Protection did not pay attention to, and then the guy was really restless, only to ask for advice with the high people, add two thousand to make up 5,000 taels of silver, the silver donated to the Huaiyang Pass to do the military pay, the family of Early years rely on the border trade fat oil family, finally can slightly put down the heart, but still secretly moved to the Huaiyang Pass dozens of miles south of a Fort Wuhuan, Chu Lushan’s fierce reputation can be seen outside.

Young Beiliang King visited the border town, all the way without stopping, only in Huaiyangguan more than a few days, and Beiliang King has been decreasing the number of people around the entourage, but also roughly stabilized, in addition to the size of Chu Lushan and Huang Laifu this two Huaiyangguan landlords, there are a set of various border and the territory of the young and strong lieutenants, Anliang military town of the people in charge of the Wang Chou, in the north of the Youzhou line of defense of the famous big thorn in the side of the General Cao Xiaokiao, Youzhou! Hulukou line of a dense number of the real person in charge of the E Fort Hong Xinjia, as well as will be planted in the family from the Lingshu wind Qiu lieutenant Zhu Boyu, poor children of the North Lieutenant Ren Chunyun, these two are the Lingshu army siege of the river axe Ding in the outstanding performance of the lucky child, the vanguard of the Pearl Lieutenant Huang Xiaofu is promoted to the Lingshu vice generals, with the Wang Zhi assisted by the Han Laoshan, Huang Xiaofu did not have the order to the north, Jiao Wuyi took his place. Wuyi replaced his original military position, compared to these three people, the big guys together into the eyes of the king of northern Liang, the folding of Gui County frozen wild lieutenant Ma Jinchai, is really bad luck, not to mention the promotion, even the original that the body of the official skin have not been able to keep.

Xu Fengyen arrived in the northern defense line, in addition to listening to the size of the generals report military and customs affairs, rarely speak, even the number of times to ask questions are not much, occasionally there are inquiries, but also some of the trivial border minutiae, did not say half a sentence pointing to the mountains and mountains of the great words, but also not in the front of a cadre of sand field celebrities and young and strong martial arts, intentionally show off their own military jurisprudence, in fact, many people are heart and soul would like to listen to the king of the northern Liang jianghu! After all, even Wang Xianzhi can beat the martial arts “new leader”, no matter how much Xu Fengyen said with a big tone of voice, even Yan Wenluan Gu Dazu, these old people are happy to listen to the ears, but the young king of the clan is still a big disappointment to the crowd, for a few times to travel to the rivers and lakes and a life and death battles, always not mentioning the word. With Xu Fengyen’s ascension to the top of the jianghu, in addition to the hidden interception at the Iron Gate Pass, the killing of the fifth raccoon of the Tibingshan Mountain Lord and the murderous cat Han Sable Temple began to spread quietly up and down the court in Liyang.

A group of people walked up to the city, in which the newly appointed general Honglu Cao Xiaojiao is a short and tough middle-aged man, his reputation in the north of Youzhou on the eastern defense line of Northern Liang can not be small, military service has long been accumulated enough, but because of repeated collision of Huaihua general Zhong Hongwu, not to mention the title of this serious and weighty generals, even the miscellaneous generals have not been able to get a previous as much as a general, after the downfall of Zhong Hongwu, Xu Fengyen specially let After the fall of Zhong Hongwu, Xu Fengnian specifically let the Northern Liang falcon stare at him for about half a year before deciding to promote him. Cao Xiaojiao of course is not a perfect person, killing heart is very heavy, violent rule of the army, under the command of the subordinates of the prohibited acts, and even private deductions and exploitation of wages, Zhong Hongwu years it is to take these reasons to put Cao Xiaojiao dead on a small lieutenant position. Cao Xiaojiao is like a sharp knife, hurt people, may also hurt themselves. Xu Fengyen’s reuse of this man was not without controversy in the Northern Liang Army, even veteran general Chen Yuntui was quite dissatisfied. As for the figure than Cao Xiaojiao taller than a full head of Hong Xinjia, the reputation is much better, Beiliang more military hereditary guards E Fort, Hulukou area is particularly prominent, the king of the South House has said that the North Mang 160,000 soldiers and horses smashed into it may not be able to fill, most of them can be counted on the achievements of Hong Xinjia, to lead the troops to fight is only mediocre talent, but regardless of whether it is to take care of the affairs of Tuentian or to build the E Fort system, are away from the sun dynasty One of the few wizards, but also a collection of material knowledge, Gu Jiantang for this person is extremely valued, when the identity of the Secretary of the Ministry of the Army to lead the military administration of the North, rumor has it that the General secretly with Zhang Lu put forward a request to ensure that this person to the two Liao used to improve the defense line, was rejected, and even attempted to mobilize the “Zhao Hook” to kidnap the ridiculous move of Hong Xinjia. Hong Xinjia’s absurd behavior.

Walking up to the city, Xu Fengyen put his hands together and looked at the east, suddenly turned his head to look at Hong Xinjia, who was separated by a Roku ball, and called out this person’s nickname “landlord”, and said with a smile: “Staying in the two Liao’s General Gu Jiantang, recently gave this king a sky-high price, and promised that as long as he handed over this landlord, he would help Beiliang more with the imperial court, and he would help the court to help Beiliang more. He promised that as long as you hand over your landlord, he will ask the court to help Beiliang get 30% more grain, plus 300,000 taels of silver. And guarantee that you can be promoted three levels, just one step away from being ranked as a minister.”

Hong Xinjia grinned, “First, if I want to go or not, it’s useless. Secondly, I really do not care about the size of the official hat on the head, in fact, can do things on the line. Hulukou side of the operation for more than ten years, can not afford to go.”

Xu Fengnian shook his head and said, “Tell the truth.”

Hong Xinjia’s face, which was black and charcoal because of years of exposure to the sun and wind, could still see some blush. Cao Xiaojiao immediately sneered: “Old Hong this guy is not afraid of the sky and the earth, but afraid of the interior, his daughter-in-law is the aunt-in-law of the Rouge County, a good flower is inserted in the black cow dung of Hong Xinjia, and last year gave birth to a big fat boy, the woman where to rest assured that her man to go to the Liyang side of the big official. We used to say that the woman’s speech is more effective than the general’s. As for the imperial decree, even if it really arrives at the Hong family’s residence, it will be thrown into the pit by that woman. Isn’t that right, Old Hong?”

Hong Xinjia elbowed Cao Xiaojiao in the ribs, who didn’t cover up and rubbed it playfully, “Hit me, right? This is something that the king has also seen with his own eyes, I owe you that 28,000 taels of silver that I won’t pay back.”

Hong Xinjia, who has a close relationship with Cao Xiaojiao, stared wide-eyed and was about to speak, but suddenly realized that the King of Beilang was right beside him, and forced the “family scandal” that almost came out of his mouth back into his stomach.

Xu Fengnian laughed it off, did not follow the trail and get to the bottom of it. Chu Lushan frowned imperceptibly.

Xu Fengyen looked at the sky, joked to the group of generals and lieutenants around him, “A few of you, all of you go back to your own homes and look for your own moms.”

When walking down the city, Chu Lushan approached Xu Fengnian and asked in a low voice, “Transferring out 500 elite cavalry to escort the king?”

Behind the back has been followed by a drag bottle big apprentice Xu Fengnian shook his head, Chu Lushan did not dare to take the initiative, at most, can only secretly add manpower, the heart of the fast silent counting, whisking the water society on the room there are still a few old and strong old falcon.

Finally, Xu Fengyen and Yu Dilong left Huaiyang Pass, Yu Dilong barely learned the rough horsemanship, riding a bumpy ride, but at least he won’t fall off the horse.

Among the three disciples, Yu Di Long and Xu Feng Nian this master is the least close, Lu Yun Chang although croak, but ultimately more with the immortal master more words, and Wang Sheng although silent, but undoubtedly is the most respected Xu Feng Nian one, only Yu Di Long, both do not know how to deal with this feudal master, but also never how to think of taking the initiative to set up a close relationship, the only remaining a little bit of emotion, are from the bottom of their hearts of the natural Fear. Xu Fengyen has taught Wang Sheng swordsmanship, taught Lu Yun Chang boxing, but for some reason, for the chance of root and bone are better than the younger sister and brother of Yu Di Long, did not start to “carve”, and even a set of introductory internal heart secret, also did not let Yu Di Long recite and study.

Cao Xiaojiao and Hong Xinjia came in company, since the company and return, because there is Hong Xinjia the Liyang court salivating meat and potatoes, Chu specifically sent more than half a battalion of cavalry for the escort to send off, Cao Xiaojiao and Hong Xinjia sitting opposite each other in a carriage, Cao Xiaojiao constantly pouring wine, Hong Xinjia hesitated, finally said: “How do you talk without a word, really when I don’t know that His Majesty and Lord Dugu are not aware that you have dipped your hands in that ass, and still had to take off your pants on the city head itself, who are you showing it to you?”

Cao Xiaojiao glanced askance at Hong Xinjia, who had been dealing with land and stones for half of his life, and asked rhetorically with a smile, “Do you still remember what you were worried about on our way here?”

Hong Xinjia nodded his head and said, “Naturally, with a reputation as stinky as yours, whoever covers you up is a handful of yellow mud that looks like shit. Since the king has made an exception to promote you, generally speaking, he will be both beneficent and benevolent, although I have no enlightenment as an official, this point of the doorway is still clear. Generally speaking, the king received you this time, how should remind you a few words.”

Cao Xiaojiao laughed, “Right, this is common sense, so if I am taught a lesson by the king, or even scolded to a bloody head, I can rest in peace. But have you noticed, this prince of ours is very strange, from beginning to end, he didn’t mention me, Cao Xiaojiao, as a corrupt and cool official, for a few sentences.”

Hong Xinjia froze and said in surprise, “Indeed.”

Cao Xiaojiao lifted his sleeve and wiped his mouth, saying, “That’s why I’m afraid, otherwise I’m not brain-dead, dare to provoke the king in front of Chu Demon on the city’s head? This is not hitting his Chu Lushan’s face can still be hit who?”

Hong Xinjia is even more confused, with a bewildered look on his face, he asked, “Then if you annoy Chu Dugu, won’t you have to be put in small shoes just the same in the future?”

Cao Xiaojiao slowly drank a mouthful of wine, “Old Hong, you don’t care, you don’t understand even if you say it. You ah, is with the rotten mud and stone these dead things deal with life, don’t get involved in these messy.”

Hong Xinjia laughed, “No matter what, getting promoted is a good thing.”

Cao Xiaojiao said in a muffled voice, “I’ll show as much ability as I’m given in terms of how big an officer and how many soldiers I’m given, but whoever wants me to really give up my life, don’t think about it. Nothing under the sky is worth more than life, and Cao is not an empty-handed pawn who needs to fight for his future with his life.”

Hong Xinjia was half flustered and half annoyed, “Keep these words in your stomach!”

Cao Xiaojiao lifted the curtain and looked out at the autumn wind wrapping up the yellow sand, sweeping across the desert in wave after wave.

Hong Xinjia slapped his thighs and suddenly said, “I remembered something, when I was drinking with old General He, his old man unintentionally said something. Do you still remember that day when the two battalions confronted each other, and after splitting the winners and losers, the king’s gift of a sword and a horse?”

Cao Xiaojiao nodded and laughed, “It was just a bit of sleight of hand to buy people’s hearts.”

Hong Xinjia’s face looked a bit odd and said softly, “His Majesty actually said something else at that time.”

Cao Xiaojiao lifted the wine pot and washed his ears.

Hong Xinjia said, “It seems that His Majesty said, ‘As long as we can build up our success, we don’t want you to die.'”

Cao Xiaojiao was silent and sipped his wine.

In the midst of the fall wind, the two riders headed south, but instead of returning directly to the state capital of Liangzhou, they turned towards the rouge county of Youzhou.

In the evening of Bishan County, it suddenly rained heavily.

Xu Fengyen, who was drenched into a soupy chicken, knocked on the door, waited for half a day before opening the door, looked at the woman’s cold face, and smiled, “Hungry.”

The woman laughed coldly, “Coincidentally, I haven’t eaten either.”

Xu Fengyen wiped his feet and slid past the woman holding the umbrella, “I’ll do it.”

Yu Di Long never forgot that scene, at that time, the child only thought that this beautiful woman was either the Empress, or an expert more powerful than the ten people in the martial arts evaluation, otherwise it would not make sense.

In the future, the “land dragon”, it is also at this time to feel that their own master, there are still living people.