Fenghou

Chapter 77
The lights in front of the gate of the barracks were brightly lit, as if it were daytime. The chief officer on duty, Zheng Ping, held a sword in his hand and led a dozen soldiers to block the gate angrily.

Just listen to Zheng Ping yelling, "Grandma, you are a bear, you are here legally, are we illegal? Who told you to come here, who do you go to, how can we give you the barracks?"

The soldiers on the opposite side were holding torches. It seemed that there were at least one or two thousand people. Maybe it was a troublesome matter. Come to station, get out of the way quickly, or we will be impolite!"

"What's going on?" Chen Qing arrived with a few soldiers.

Zheng Ping quickly stepped forward and said, "An army came from somewhere, saying that our barracks and military department had been approved for them, and they actually asked us to move out, it's just ridiculous!"

Just now when Chen Qing heard the other party call Fan Xianggong, Fan Xianggong could only be Fan Zongyin, Chen Qing immediately became vigilant.

He stepped forward and asked, "My lord, Chen Qing, is the commander of this barracks. May I ask where your army is from?"

Among the crowd, a general had been watching with cold eyes. When he saw the other general appearing, he was also a commander. He didn't dare to act recklessly, so he immediately stepped forward and said, "This general is the commander under Liu Du's account. I'm under Cao De. , we just arrived in Lin'an, and we are going to participate in the recruit training competition. Fan Xianggong approved us to use this barracks, and we also have the barracks of the Ministry of War to use documents, but I don't know what went wrong, why your army is in this barracks ?”

It turned out to be Liu Guangshi's army. Chen Qing said calmly: "We are the Western Army. We used this barracks a month ago. We have been approved by the Privy Council and have completed the procedures. The deadline for the approval of the Privy Council is End of next month."

Cao De frowned, "What's the matter? The Ministry of War also approved us to use this barracks, and we also got the approval from Mr. Fan. Could it be that the court documents are wrong?"

Where is there any error in the court data? It is clear that Fan Zongyin deliberately put on small shoes for himself, and the officials of the Ministry of War also helped him. It is estimated that Zhang Kui's credit went to the Privy Council, which caused the officials of the Ministry of War to be dissatisfied with him.

"General Cao, with all due respect, the arrangement of barracks and supplies is the function of the Privy Council, and has nothing to do with the Ministry of War. The Ministry of War has no power to approve which barracks you use. This is their ultra vires."

"Who says the Ministry of War is overstepping its authority?"

A large number of officials suddenly appeared in the raging fire, and the head of the tall and fat official was Fan Zongyin, the third photographer. He was indeed putting on shoes for Chen Qing, but he didn't want the two armies to have a conflict, which would have too much impact and be detrimental to him. , so he arrived in time, just to use his power to suppress Chen Qing.

Chen Qing cupped his fists on the horse and saluted, "See Mr. Fan!"

"Hmph! I'm here to tell you that this recruit contest is jointly organized by the Ministry of War and the Privy Council. The Ministry of War where each participating team is stationed has the right to arrange. Now that the Ministry of War arranges Liu Dutong's troops to station in this barracks, then Based on the decision of the Ministry of War, please move out immediately!"

Chen Qing was furious in his heart, he wished he could kill this bastard with a single halberd, Chen Qing restrained the anger in his heart, and said coldly: "Since the Privy Council is also the organizer of the competition, they also have the right to arrange the resident, besides, this is the function of the Privy Council , The Privy Council has officially approved our stationing here five days ago, the Ministry of War should not approve it again, this is their mistake, they should be responsible, how can we let us take responsibility?"

Fan Zongyin laughed wickedly, "You are a small commander, it is not your turn to discuss the state affairs, let alone make decisions for the court, now the Prime Minister orders you to move out immediately as Prime Minister."

"What if I don't move?"

"Hehe! Chen Qing, do you want to commit the following crime?"

Chen Qing ordered left and right: "Close the gate of the camp!"

The surrounding soldiers quickly closed the gate of the camp, and Fan Zongyin was furious, "Chen Qing, I want to impeach you for committing crimes against you, and you don't listen to Xiangguo's orders!"

At this time, Chen Qing walked up to the watchtower, and he aimed at Fan Zongyin with his bow and arrow.

"This is the Dingyuan bow given to me by the emperor on behalf of the Supreme Emperor. It is designed to kill treacherous and traitorous ministers. If you dare to make trouble at the gate of the barracks again, I will regard you as an attempt to rebel and kill him with the bow of the Supreme Emperor!"

"You bastard!"

Fan Zongyin's face was flushed with anger, but he never expected that Chen Qing would have the Supreme Emperor's weapon in his hands. Although the Dingyuan Bow did not have the same power as Shangfang's sword, it was a royal bow after all!Under certain conditions, it has a certain deterrent effect. For example, if the other party suspects that you are rebelling, if you forcibly break into the barracks, you will just give the other party an excuse.

At this moment, Fan Zongyin was a little at a loss.

At this time, Cao De stepped forward to smooth things over and said: "Fan Xianggong, in the past, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty was not allowed to enter the Xiliu barracks. This is a military regulation. Besides, there is no order from the Privy Council. General Chen's army cannot leave the camp without permission. Thank you, Fan Xianggong." I'm concerned, let's find a way to deal with it by myself!

Cao De is also a son of an official. He has already seen that Fan Zongyin and Chen Qing have conflicts. Fan Zongyin deliberately used his garrison to wear small shoes for Chen Qing, and he didn't really help him. He doesn't want to be someone else's pawn, let alone get involved in the opponent in the contradiction.

Fan Zongyin was angry and annoyed, and also afraid that Chen Qing, a warrior, thought that he could do whatever he wanted with the Supreme Emperor's bow. If he really shot himself with one arrow, the gain would outweigh the loss.

He took advantage of the slope to get off the donkey and said, "Okay! Since General Cao doesn't need the help of Zhenxiang, then the truth is not too much trouble."

Fan Zongyin gave Chen Qing a vicious look, "Then we'll wait and see, I don't believe that the root cause can't cure you!"

He waved, "Let's go!"

Fan Zongyin left with a large group of officials, Chen Qing heaved a sigh of relief, put away his bow and arrow and said to Cao De: "I believe General Cao also understands that this Fan Xianggong has a gap with my boss Zhang Gong. He can't help Zhang Gong, so he vented his hatred on me. On the head, he is using you!"

"Is it Zhang Gong, the Xuanfu envoy of Sichuan and Shaanxi?"

"Exactly!"

Cao De suddenly realized that it was the struggle between Fan Zongyin and Zhang Jun. He clasped his fists and said, "I understand. I will report to the Privy Council tomorrow and ask them to arrange a residence!"

"Brother Cao, is that you?" Hu Yantong walked up quickly.

Cao De was taken aback, "Huyan, why are you here? Have you been transferred to the Western Army?"

"No, it was Han Dutong who seconded me here."

Hu Yantong whispered to Chen Qing: "This Cao De is the successor of King Lu Cao Bin, and also from a family of generals. He used to be my elder brother."

Of course, Hu Yantong has to give face. Hearing that he is a descendant of Cao Bin, Chen Qing also has the idea of ​​making friends in his heart, so he smiled and said: "It's so late, and General Cao has no place to camp. Just set up a temporary camp on the school grounds, and then let the brothers drink some hot water, eat something, take a good rest, and talk about tomorrow if there is anything to do."

Cao De was overjoyed, he really didn't have a place to camp, he didn't expect the other party to be so righteous, he quickly clasped his fists and said, "Then trouble General Chen!"

The gate of the camp opened, and Cao De led two thousand troops into the camp. Strictly speaking, Chen Qing would never allow other troops to enter the camp without the order of the Privy Council. first?This barracks was also assigned to Cao De.

After entering Lin'an City, the temporarily assembled officials all dispersed. Only a dozen or so entourages followed Fan Zongyin's soft sedan chair. Inside the sedan chair, Fan Zongyin's face was cloudy. Only depressed in the heart, more and more uncomfortable.

However, he also realized that he made a mistake in the matter of the military camp today. He should not have come forward in person. He should have found someone to replace him. Don't say anything about the platform, and the chess is dead in one step, and there is no way to turn around.

Fan Zongyin actually wanted Wang Hao, the servant of the Ministry of War, to come forward to put pressure on him, so he stood behind him, but Wang Hao, a bastard, approved Cao De's barracks in the afternoon, and then fell ill, which was clearly an excuse.

And the group of officials from the Ministry of War stood behind me without saying a word, letting me sing a one-man show alone, and everyone was wise and safe. What's the use of them?

Fan Zongyin was really annoyed, and when he returned to the mansion, he immediately ordered: "Let Mr. Wen Shi come to see me!" He hurried to the study.

Although Fan Zongyin is very conceited and likes to push the envelope, he is not a stubborn person. He will still listen to some people's opinions, but there are very few people who can make Fan Zongyin humbly accept different opinions, and Mr. Wen Shi is one of them.

Mr. Wenshi is a fellow villager of Fan Zongyin. His real name is Han Qi. He used to be a doctor of imperial studies.

Fan Zongyin was reused as prime minister by the emperor Zhao Gou. He visited Han Qi in person and finally persuaded Han Qi to be his staff.

Not long after, a man in his fifties appeared in Fan Zongyin's study room. This person was none other than Han Qi, an aide. He looked very young, as if he was forty years old. A man with nothing to think about and nothing to desire.

"It's really unexpected today. Chen Qing actually has the late emperor's Dingyuan bow, so that the matter didn't work out, which makes people very annoyed!" Fan Zongyin sulked while sitting behind the table.

Han Qi asked with a slight smile: "Why does a small general of the Western Army make Xianggong so angry?"

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