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Hezhou City.

In the lobby of the Zhizhou Yamen in Hezhou, the generals gathered at this time, and the Xiguan Army marched westward after resting in the racecourse for a day. When they arrived in Hezhou City, the soldiers of the Northwest Army stationed in the city were ordered by Ganhou to withdraw from the city. Hezhou City was handed over to the Xiguan Army, but the main force of the Xiguan Army was still stationed outside the city, and only 500 people were mobilized into the city to defend.

When the Xiguan Army arrived, the people in the city were naturally cheering and cheering everywhere, just like the New Year. For ordinary people, they may not understand the great significance of the victory or defeat of this battle, but they do understand a simple truth , if the Xiguan Army wins, the land equalization order will not be shaken, and the land allocated to everyone will still be their own. Tell me, rejoice.

Although many people don't know how the Northwest Army turned into their own people, but this change is greatly beneficial to Xiguan. Although the people talked about it privately, they gradually understood that the Northwest Army of Marquis Gan was crucial to defeating the Tianshan Army. , and as soon as the Xiguan Army arrived, the Northwest Army immediately withdrew from Hezhou City without saying a word, which also made the people feel good about the Northwest Army.

The supplies seized from Zhu Lingyue were transported to Hezhou City, which can be said to be piled up like a mountain. Chu Huan ordered Huang Yutan, the magistrate of Hezhou, to take an inventory immediately and report the number.

Chu Huan naturally knew the news from Tianshan. After defeating the Tianshan army at the racecourse, Chu Huan originally wanted to continue marching straight into Tianshan, but he never thought that Pei Ji and Ganhou had already done it. arranged.

Fang Rushui's Jinzhou soldiers and horses rushed to Huichuan City, so naturally they did not have a fierce battle with Huichuan's northwest defenders. The Huichuan City defenders took out a letter written by Pei Ji in advance, and informed Fang of the plan to raid Tianshan Rushui, although Fang Rushui was dubious, he did not act rashly.Waiting on the excuse of Marquis Gan to report back that the military situation was urgent, he dispatched Chang Huan to lead [-] elite Northwest Army troops for reinforcements, and even dispatched half of the Northwest Army's few cavalry, more than [-] cavalry, to Chang Huan. The [-] soldiers and horses went away Meeting with the Huichuan defenders and Fang Rushui's Jinzhou soldiers and horses, the soldiers and horses of the three routes exceeded [-] people. According to Pei Ji's prior deployment, they detoured from the west of Calabash Mountain, and when the main force of the Tianshan Army attacked Hezhou, quietly Entered the territory of the Tianshan Mountains.

Now Chu Huan already knows that Mingsha City and Shazhou City, which are important places in the two prefectures of the Tianshan Mountains, are already in the hands of the Northwest Army, and all the prefectures and counties in the Tianshan Mountains are also in panic, and some officials have even waited for the Northwest Army to come next. The action has already abandoned the city and fled.

At this moment, in the hall of Hezhou Zhizhou Yamen, there are all the generals and officials in it, and Chu Huan naturally sits in the chief seat. The city has already been taken by us, but there are more than a dozen other cities in the two lands, Zhu Lingyue has also disappeared without a trace, and it is very likely that he has fled back to Tianshan, so everyone can express their opinions on what to do next." Looking at Pei Ji, he asked, "Mr. Pei, what do you think we should do next?"

Pei Ji hesitated for a moment, got up, bowed his hands to everyone, and then said to Chu Huan: "Chu Du, everyone is here today, and Pei has something to ask, so I ask Chu Du to agree!"

"What's the matter, Mr. Pei?"

"Governor Chu, everyone, everyone knows that my legs and feet are inconvenient. Thanks to Governor Chu, he ordered Pei to form the Imperial Guard. Since he was appointed, he has done his best and dared not be negligent." It has also begun to take shape. Pei is a disabled person. He has more than enough energy to act as this person... Xu Shaoxu, the commander of Fengziying, has outstanding commanding ability and is loyal. Pei hopes that Governor Chu will allow him to The commander assumes the position of commanding the imperial guards, and if Pei, I hope that the governor of Chu will allow me to go back to hermit here...!"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone present was taken aback. Chu Huan said in surprise, "Mr. Pei, you are...!"

The others were inexplicably surprised. In fact, everyone now knows in their hearts that this time, the battle with less than [-]% chance of winning, was able to defeat the Tianshan Army in the end. Returning to the original, it is true that the three armies use their lives, but Pei Ji is Great credit, if not for Pei Ji's strategizing, such a result would never have been possible.

Pei Ji raised his hand and said with a smile: "Chu Du, I understand what you mean, but this time, Pei committed a big taboo and operated it privately. Even Chu Du kept many things a secret, which is really disrespectful... ...!"

Chu Huan had already interrupted: "Mr. Pei, if it wasn't for you, Zhu Lingyue would have taken the head of the governor now. Yes, you did not tell the governor about some things, but the governor already understands the difficulties And the reason, I don't mean to blame you at all. Now that the Northwest has just gone through a war, it is a period of turmoil, and we need your help to restore stability in the Northwest. If you leave at this time, the Governor will never agree!"

"Chu Du...!" Pei Ji smiled wryly.

Chu Huan has already said loudly: "Brother Pei, don't you know what Chu Huan is like? Although he is not smart, he always knows the good and the bad. If he doesn't even know the good and the bad, how can he stand between heaven and earth?" : "The governor knows that your heart is the same as what the governor thinks. Today's Northwest cannot do without Mr. Pei, and Chu Huan also cannot do without this big brother. You say that Mr. Pei is leaving, do you agree?"

Xu Shao was the first to say: "Chu Du, Mr. Pei is a pillar of the Northwest, we must not let him go, he wants to retire comfortably, and leave a lot of things to us, that is absolutely impossible."

Han Ying, who was still wearing a bandage, continued: "Chu Du, even if it is tied up, Mr. Pei must be kept."

"Brother Pei, if you leave just like that, it would be really chilling." Huang Yutan Fuxu, the prefect of Hezhou, said, "You have also said that when the country is in crisis, a real soldier of the country should stand up and fight for the country. The people of the world have done their best, and now is the time for you to show off your skills, and if you leave Chu Du at this time, you are living up to your own words, and you cannot be regarded as a gentleman."

Chu Huan stared at Pei Ji, and said solemnly: "Brother, I know what you are thinking in your heart. You feel that many things are hidden from me and you can't help me, but if you think so, you are wrong. In fact, if you Tell me the plan, if I have a retreat in my heart, I may not fight so hard, this is part of the strategy, no matter what, don’t mention a single word.”

Pei Ji looked around, and Chu Huan finally said, "Pei Ji obeys the order!"

Pei Ji cupped his hands and said, "The humble job is here!"

"You have made great contributions to this battle, and today you are awarded the post of General of the Xiguan Army, who has the right to control all soldiers and horses in Xiguan." Chu Huan said solemnly: "When the governor came to the northwest, the Holy Majesty once ordered that the Northwest It's unusual, but you can act according to your own circumstances. For some things, you don't need to care about the rules of the court. There are still thieves in the northwest, so we must do our best to wipe out the bandits for the court. To act, set up today, and Pei Ji will be in charge!"

Pei Ji was taken aback, and the other civil servants and military generals also looked at each other. Everyone knew what they meant, and got up one after another to congratulate Pei Ji. , Said solemnly: "Pei Ji, my humble post, thank you Governor Chu, I will do my best in the future, and I will go through fire and water, and I will not hesitate!"

"Han Ying listens to the order!"

"I am humble!"

"The governor appointed you the Northwest Left General to lead the troops in Hezhou!" Chu Huan said in a deep voice, "You have made meritorious service in this battle, and I will reward you... a thousand catties of new salt!"

Everyone was stunned, and Chu Huan said in embarrassment: "Everyone knows that the official warehouse is empty now, although there are still some gold and silver treasures on hand, but they are not many, and there are many places that need to be used. For the time being, we can only replace them with new salt. But...!" Thinking of rewarding people with salt is unprecedented, coughed twice, and said: "If you think new salt is not enough, the governor will first promise to reward you with a hundred taels of gold, but it will take some time to wait for the official treasury to be filled. If you want salt, you can deliver it immediately!"

Han Ying asked cautiously: "Chu Du, I don't know... I wonder how long the bounty will have to wait?"

"That's not certain." Chu Huan said with a smile: "Maybe it will be delivered in a year, but... it may take two or three years, but don't worry, the governor will deliver it sooner or later!"

Everyone burst into laughter when they heard this.

In fact, everyone can understand that Xiguan's economy is too weak, and there are still many things that need money in the future. What Chu Huan lacks most is money, and the most important thing is salt.

Han Ying also laughed and said: "Chu Du, since this is the case, I will receive new salt this time in a humble position. I just wait for the next meritorious service and ask Chu Du to reward me with some gold and silver. With gold and silver in hand, I will feel at ease."

Hearing this, Chu Huan was very grateful in his heart. After this war, there are many people who have made great contributions, especially the generals like Han Ying, who fought bloody battles and were commendable for their loyalty and bravery. They must be rewarded, but if you really want to reward them happily Rewarding silver will inevitably cost a lot of money. Chu Huan is shy in his pocket, and he is actually worried that rewarding salt will make his subordinates dissatisfied.

"Xu Shao listens and rewards!"

"The end is here!"

"The governor ordered you to be in command of the Imperial Guard, to control the Fourth Battalion of the Imperial Guard Fenglin Huoshan, and to reward you with [-] catties of salt!"

"Thank you Chu Du!"

"Huang Yutan listens to the reward!" Chu Huan said solemnly: "The governor ordered you to take charge of the government affairs of Hezhou, and you will be rewarded with five hundred catties of salt!"

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"Wang Han listened to the order, the governor ordered you to be a partial general, still in command of Lin Ziying, and rewarded three hundred catties of salt... Fat Liu is a partial general, and rewarded three hundred catties of salt... Ye Jun listened to the order, the governor ordered you to serve General Pian, at the command of Han Ying, General Left, I will reward you with three hundred catties of salt...!"

Chu Huan offered rewards repeatedly, and everyone present gave rewards as much as possible except that they had no chance of promotion.

"Qin Lei obeys the order!"

Qin Lei, who was sitting at the bottom, was dozing off. He was obviously not interested in this kind of boring meeting. Chu Huan called him, but he didn't hear him. Wang Han stretched out his hand and shook Qin Lei. Xiang Wang Han, seeing Wang Han looking at him, rubbed his eyes and said, "Is it over? Are you going to eat?"

"Lei'er, don't be rude, Dudu Chu calls you!"

Qin Lei was startled, seeing everyone staring at him, he got up, a little puzzled, looked at Chu Huan, and asked, "Uncle Chu, are you looking for me?"

Chu Huan said with a smile: "Uncle Chu named you a partial general, and will lead the army with the general in the future, would you like it?"

Qin Lei wondered: "Who is the general?"

"Mr. Pei has been named a general." Wang Han said in a low voice, "I still thank Governor Chu!"

Qin Lei said in a daze, "Thank you Governor Chu!"

Everyone laughed when they saw Qin Lei's naive look, but everyone knew that Qin Lei was really a fierce general on the battlefield. In the battle at the racecourse, Qin Lei was responsible for killing at least 30 people, and he was like a killer.

"As for other generals, each will be rewarded when they turn back. The soldiers in this battle, the general who drafted a document, will all be rewarded." Chu Huan said slowly, and finally looked at Marquis Gan who had been silent all this time, and said, "General Gan, You are a frontier army, the governor cannot appoint officials, but the brothers who died in the battle, the governor will pay heavy compensation, and the soldiers who have done meritorious service will also be rewarded, so the matter will be handled by the general."

Marquis Gan cupped his hands and didn't say much, but his mood seemed very gloomy. Chu Huan knew the reason, so he could only say to the crowd: "Everyone, we will discuss the matter of Tianshan Mountain next, what do you think?"