The Rise of the Cold Gate in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

Chapter 169 Starting Point
Huan Yi stroked his beard and smiled, shook his head, just drank tea, and stopped talking about him, probably joking about Xiao Qinzhi as a young man.

And Xiao Qinzhi didn't say any more, just put forward an introduction, and when the uncle really became the prefect of Lanling, he would go to Yangzhou to invite him in person.

The next day, Xiao Qinzhi handed over the prisoners with the governor's mansion, and took out three letterheads, one for the patriarch, one for the family, and one for Jiankang. Xiao Qinzhi was still waiting in Pengcheng for the award documents from the imperial court, and couldn't help but arrange for two people to go to Jiankang by boat, while he himself took a few riders, one person and three horses, and prepared fodder for three days. After crossing the great river, he drove his horse and galloped all the way to Wujin, and arrived in a day and night.

Counting it, Zhou Lie came to Xuzhou with Xiao Shu at the end of last year, and he hasn't been home for more than half a year. This kid is eager to go home, and after crossing the Yangtze River, he becomes more and more homesick and timid, and can't bear it.

In July, the Dantu Waterway was in a dry season. The big boat was pulled by the trackers and moved slowly. The people on the boat saw a sound of horseshoes roaring from the official road on the shore. Roaring forward, more than a dozen fierce Northland horses swept past Dantu like a whirlwind.

Some people who came from Yangzhou a few days ago talked about the battle that took place in Lanling earlier. They captured the enemy generals and defeated more than [-] enemies. Annunciation.

The Jin army lacks cavalry, and the Jiangzuo lacks even more. Generally, rich families travel, and there are few riders, and there are many ox carts, not to mention the dozen or so majestic horses, which are very ostentatious. It is Wu Jin.

Zhou Lie put on a majestic armor, handed over the guide at the gate of the city, rode into the city alone, and headed for the county government office.
The uncle on duty at the county government heard an urgent report from the city gate that a group of cavalry came to Wujin. He thought something important was going on, so he hurried out to greet him with a few small officials. ?”

Uncle has been an official in another place for a long time, and at first glance, he didn't recognize Zhou Lie, but he saw Zhou Lie get off his horse, walked a few steps, his armor creaked, suddenly knelt down on one knee, and coaxed: "Report to Wu Jin The county magistrate, Xuzhou Northern Army, Xiao Clan of Lanling, defeated more than [-] Yan troops, killed [-] soldiers, and captured General Sima Yueming of the Yan Army, so he returned to his hometown to report."

Only then did the uncle realize that it was Zhou Lie, he hurried forward and said excitedly, "Really?"

Zhou Lie presented the document from his bosom, which stated that the pair of cavalrymen came from Pengcheng and went to Wujin County. The uncle held his official hat and laughed, and couldn't help but say with excitement: "Okay! Okay! Follow me home!"

He said again: "Well, you brat, I haven't seen you for half a year, it's really awe-inspiring, will the rest of you come back?"

"Xiao Lang is in Pengcheng, and they are stationed in Lanling's hometown." Zhou Lie said.

"Go, come home with me." The uncle took the reins from Zhou Lie and led the horses out of the city. Seeing more than a dozen horses at the gate of the city, he immediately got on one of the horses and led them towards Xiao's manor. .

The news of Xiao's victory in Lanling County spread like wind after a short while, causing a great commotion. Many people from Lanling County lived in Wujin, and he heard good news from his old hometown. The old man couldn't help crying.

The Xiao's manor became more and more prosperous day by day, and there were two more small buildings beside Fengqi Lake. The fat old man finally moved there. Hearing Zhou Lie's return, he ran to the front with a squeak.

Zhou Lie took out the letterhead for the patriarch and gave it to the sixth uncle, then went to the west building, talked with a group of shady households and tenants downstairs, then went upstairs and handed the family letter to Mother Xiao, who asked many questions about Xuzhou Zhou Lie answered them one by one. After dinner, he went downstairs and was dragged away by the fat old man who had been waiting for a long time.

The patriarch received the letter and returned home in a hurry. After discussing with his uncle and sixth uncle, he immediately took the Zhao brothers and Zhou Lie, who had not rested for two days, back to Pengcheng.

It is a matter of great concern to the entire Xiao family, and the patriarch cannot be tolerated if he does not personally act.

However, before the patriarch arrived in Pengcheng, Xiao Qinzhi had settled the matter, and it was just a private conversation with Diao Kui. An innocuous prefect of Lanling County was really nothing to them.

On July [-]th, the patriarch arrived in Pengcheng and met Xiao Qinzhi. Within two days, the official documents from the imperial court arrived, and the group set off for Lanling again.

Lanling City has gone through many vicissitudes, has changed hands several times, and the city construction is incomplete, but this city is about to shine. After returning to Lanling, Xiao Qinzhi immediately held a closed-door meeting in secret.

The camp is divided into two rows, the patriarch, the seventh uncle, and the ninth uncle are on the left, and Xu Miao, Xiao Shu, and Xiao Yue are on the right. Zhou Lie and the Zhao brothers are guarding outside the tent. Xiao Qin said: "Lanling City The prefect is coming soon, but the county mansion is still rudimentary, after discussing with the immortals, I decided to recruit talents, Second Uncle, do you think there is anyone from Jiang Zuo who is willing to come?"

The patriarch shook his head and said: "This place faces the Yan army directly, and it is inaccessible, so the sons of the gentry will definitely not come." .”

"Hey." Xiao Qinzhi smiled, looked at Xu Miao, and saw Xu Miao said: "Second uncle, I will go back with you these few days. The sixth uncle is recruiting in Wujin, so I will go back to Wujun My father's school recruits old friends from poor families, so they must be willing to come."

"That's a good idea." The patriarch nodded.

In fact, there are no less than dozens of Wubaos scattered around Lanling City, and there are many talented people among them. It is a pity that they dare not come out easily. When Zu Ti made great efforts in the Northern Expedition, they ended up like this. The ending is chilling.

The local people generally lack confidence in the Jin army, and this cannot be changed for a while. Xiao Qinzhi discussed with Xu Miao for a long time last night, and decided to go back to Jiangzuo to recruit the Hanmen. Seeing that the recruitment has been agreed, he continued: "Lanling city defense needs to be rebuilt. Otherwise, it will be difficult to resist, which requires a lot of money and materials to support, when I came, the Xun family of Pengcheng allocated a sum of city defense and military expenses, but it was far from enough, patriarch, take a look, can you think of a way?"

The patriarch glanced at it and thought, "I'll go back and discuss it."

Xiao Qinzhi and Xu Miao looked at each other and smiled slightly, it's the best if they can get it, it doesn't matter if they can't, but in fact, they have been thinking about it secretly, and this has to wait for Zhao Yunfei to come.

The next step is to recruit troops and train soldiers. This is the most important thing. Xiao Qin's plan is to recruit [-] elites. Even if the Yan army comes, relying on the advantage of the city wall, they can hold out for at least two months.

Seventh Uncle and Ninth Uncle took over the task.

In short, Lanling is just a starting point. Xiao Qinzhi and Xu Miao discussed it all night, made a very detailed plan, and implemented it one by one. Secret development is serious!

(End of this chapter)