Prime Minister of Great Qin

Xiao Ke did not stay in the military camp for too long.

After giving a few brief words to Fen, he left in a hurry.

The next few days.

The Military Academy seemed very lively, and the learning atmosphere suddenly became high.

The situation of Liao Ke and others really makes many people jealous, and they also want to get in as soon as possible. General Shejian made it very clear that day. The reason why this time is so special is because Inspector Meng went too far in Dang County. , too many people were killed and too many crimes were punished, which created a huge power vacuum in Dang County, and they had to be temporarily filled in. Otherwise, such a good opportunity would never have been their turn.

And once you miss this time, you don’t know when the next one will be.

Especially this time it is Wei, the hinterland of the Central Plains. It is not too far from Guanzhong, and it is not as remote as Qi Yan. It is not as difficult as the environment in Chu. Going to Wei to serve as an official is their best choice. If you can't seize this opportunity, you may be sent to a remote place by the court next time.

If possible, who wouldn’t want to stay in the hinterland of the Central Plains?

Therefore, there is almost no need for anyone to urge the generals at the Officer Academy to study hard consciously.

The level of hard work is far greater than in the past.

now.

Liao Ke has packed his luggage.

The documents from the court were not sent out, but the news from the army seemed to be sent directly to home. After hearing the news, Xiao Ke was ready to leave, but he still waited for two days and waited for Fen Fen. Send home letters from the other two people.

He checked his luggage.

He carried his somewhat heavy luggage on his shoulders.

Following the other generals, he slowly left the officer academy.

Today's army is different from usual, and competition with each other is quite fierce. Especially after the previous batch of Guandong soldiers joined the army, many Qin soldiers felt a sense of urgency. As Han Xin became famous several times, the army No one dares to underestimate these soldiers from Guandong anymore.

And in this half year.

Among the more than a hundred Guandong soldiers, there were also many dark horses.

For example, Fan Kuai, who always charges forward, and Chen Sheng, who is not afraid of life and death, etc., have now established a firm foothold in the army. They have also fought against the small forces of the Xiongnu, obtained titles, and been promoted to military generals. , under the influence of the Kwantung soldiers, the atmosphere of competition in the army became more and more intense. This is why the imperial court dared to let Liao Ke wait for the middle-level generals to leave. Under the influence of the Kwantung soldiers, the rotation of the army increased significantly.

The quality of the military has also been greatly improved.

What's more, the Qin army's system will never lack generals. What is always lacking are handsome men.

No matter how many generals you change, it won't hurt your fundamentals.

Liao Ke and others were sitting on the carriage, with the curtains raised high, all looking at the military camp. It was the place where they had struggled for several years or even more than ten years. In the past, they were extremely bored and frustrated with the life in the military camp. Now they are about to Leaving actually gave birth to some reluctance and memories.

at this time.

Suddenly, the sound of a large group of people came, the sound was so loud that it shook the ground slightly.

Liao Ke and others followed the sound.

All I saw was a big black flag flying high.

There is "Han" written on it in small seal characters.

"Han Xin?"

"This kid seems to have gained a lot this time."

"It's really strange. When we were here before, the Huns were so monstrous that no one could be seen for dozens of miles around. Less than half a year after Han Xin arrived, the Huns seemed to have lost their minds. He wanders around in front of him from time to time, failing to hit key points and failing to win."

"Let this guy named Han get countless military honors."

Listening to everyone's words, Liao Ke couldn't help but crane his neck, subconsciously wanting to see more clearly.

It's just that under the flying dust, no one can be seen clearly.

Behind this large group of people, one could vaguely see a lot of unrided horses. Each soldier was carrying something in his hand, but he couldn't see exactly what he was carrying.

even so.

It also made everyone jealous.

This is a military merit that can lead to promotion.

If they had the same fate as Han Xin, they would be able to go even further.

soon.

This large number of people disappeared on both sides of the road.

Liao Ke and others looked away.

Someone said: "Han Xin has gained a lot when he comes back this time. I'm afraid he will go up a level again. He has only been in the army for a long time. In less than half a year, he is already a leader of two to five hundred. If he is allowed to do it, If things continue like this, I'm afraid it won't be long before he becomes a captain, a captain, or even a lieutenant."

"They even went to our heads in the future."

"Why is there such a big gap between people?"

"Everyone has two eyes and two hands. How come he can always figure out where the Huns are going and find their location? He can really eat the Huns to death. It's really strange."

Another person laughed and said: "This man seems to be born to lead troops in war. Even General Su Jiao is very concerned about this man."

"It's just that this man has an arrogant temperament. I remember hearing someone say that his ambition is not to become a general, nor to guard one side, but to control the world's soldiers and horses, and even wants to compete with the general in military affairs. "

Hear the words.

Everyone laughed.

They all also laughed at Han Xin's overestimation of his abilities.

They were indeed no match for Han Xin, but Han Xin claimed to be great and wanted to compete with the generals. How could he be so bold? You can be so arrogant just because you have fought against the small Xiongnu forces a few times and won by luck a few times?

The general is victorious in every battle.

To destroy Qi or to conquer the Xiongnu, who would say it without shocking others?

How could Han Xin be able to compare with him?

What's more, now that the imperial court has eased relations with the Huns, they can't start a war in the short term. Even if Han Xin is capable, he can only do piecemeal work. It is completely fanciful to want to command tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. , simply impossible.

He relied on cleaning up the Huns along the way, and he was already very good at becoming a general.

Further up.

Then we can only pray for chaos in the world.

But this is obviously impossible.

The generals chatted with Han Xin for a while, but quickly changed the subject.

There was a lot of loud talking in the carriage.

After leaving the military camp and driving out of Beiyuan County, the vast grassland disappeared completely, and the Great Wall behind them disappeared. Only the straight downward Qinzhi Road remained as straight and long as when it came, surrounded by pines and cypresses. , has produced green pine needles.

The group of them went down the straight road.

On the way south, they also heard more and more about Dang County, and they also had a more specific understanding of what happened in Dang County.

Listening to what passers-by said about Dang County affairs, Liao Ke frowned slightly.

He lowered the curtain and thought to himself.

He originally thought that going to Dang County would be easier, but now he doesn't think so much.

There are too few officials in Dang County.

There are few people, which means that it is easy for loopholes and accidents to happen in the management.

As a county lieutenant, he is responsible for the military security of a county. In this unstable situation, he must do a good job in public security. Therefore, when he goes to the county, the first thing he does is to train troops. This is also his most important thing at present. What you are good at, what you are best at.

Liao Ke whispered: "Mr. Ji may be right, the most important thing in the future of the world is soldiers."

"Inspector Meng's drastic actions in Guandong may also cause dissatisfaction among many forces in Guandong. Guandong may not always be so stable. Only by controlling the military can the imperial court always stand firm in strong winds and heavy rains."

"Enlisting in the military is the best choice for most people in the world."

Liao Ke is thoughtful. Because he had been in contact with Ji Heng for a period of time, he knew things and looked at things from a higher perspective. Therefore, when he heard passers-by describe the situation in Dang County, his first reaction was not to feel relieved, but to feel uneasy.

Others may think that if local officials are removed, it will be easy for them to take over power in the local areas.

This may indeed be the case.

But the problem of too few officials is destined to become a hidden danger.

In this case, only force can be used as a deterrent, and only force can deter the local police. After all, Meng Xunchao cannot stay in Dang County forever. He will return to Xianyang one day, and when Meng Yi returns to Xianyang , is when they face the test.

Liao Ke secretly clenched his fists.

He must not take it lightly, let alone be careless.

It is too easy to get an official position and it is easy to be criticized. If he cannot handle local affairs well, he may not be able to secure this position. He has been in the army for many years just for this moment. How can he be willing to be dismissed like this? Being sent down again?

He closed his eyes.

I began to close my eyes and meditate, and also began to think about how to behave where I went.

The carriage moved forward.

After walking for two days and two nights, their group finally arrived at Guanzhong. From time to time, some people left along the way, and finally arrived at the general near Neishi County. There were only three of them. After Liao Ke greeted the remaining two people, he set off firmly. On the way home.

Dusk is approaching.

Liao Ke arrived in his hometown.

I am even more timid when I am close to my hometown.

Looking at the door of his home getting closer and closer to him, Xiao Ke felt that the road was so long.

The house that was originally made of withered grass and mud and stone was now covered with mottled black spots. The house was completely dark, without any candles, and there were no dogs barking outside. It was as quiet as an uninhabited house.

But the wooden fence outside the house and the locked courtyard door clearly told that someone lived in the house.

At that time, he followed Mr. Ji's advice and went north to join the army. After leaving for several years, all the family affairs fell on his wife. She had to take care of the food and clothing for the four members of the family by herself. She also had to worry about herself all the time. Thinking of this, Liao Ke also trembled slightly.

But soon.

He adjusted his mood.

He was not wrong to follow Mr. Ji's advice.

He did change his destiny.

His wife had indeed worked hard in the past, but now he was back.

Liao Ke took a deep breath and went to the door of the house. He didn't knock on the door, but just shouted: "My dear, open the door, I'm back."

The house was quiet.

No sound was heard.

It was even quieter than before.

Liao Ke continued to shout loudly: "My dear, open the door quickly, your husband is back, he is back from the army."

His voice was loud.

It also caused a few barks from nearby dogs.

After this voice came out, the quiet room finally started to stir, and a bright color gradually appeared in the room. Although it was very weak, it did light up. There was only a creak, and the door was closed. It's on.

A haggard-looking woman appeared at the door.

The woman still looked wary.

After holding a candle and looking at it for a few times, he finally made up his mind, and quickly woke up the sleeping children. He quickly walked towards the courtyard door and opened the locked courtyard door.

Liao Ke glanced at the woman and said in a low voice, "I'm back."

"I won't leave again this time."

After hearing Liao Ke's words, the woman couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears. A pair of rough hands kept beating Liao Ke's chest. Liao Ke just stood at the door, letting the woman beat her, waiting for her. People finally calmed down, and several sleepy-eyed teenagers in the room poked their heads out.

When I saw Liao Ke, I didn't feel familiar, and my eyes were full of strangeness.

A few years later, their father Liao Ke's figure had gradually faded away in their memories. After staring at it carefully for a while, they remembered it and ran towards Liao Ke, crying, and Liao Ke moved the three The child was held in front of him, and his expression was quite moved.

The commotion at Liao Ke's house quickly attracted others.

Seeing Liao Ke come back, he couldn't help but show a hint of surprise. Li Zheng looked at Liao Ke and said solemnly: "Xiao Ke, why did you suddenly come back from the army? According to the number of years of retirement recently announced by the court, you have not yet It’s time.”

Satoshi looked wary.

If Ruo Liao escaped, he wouldn't dare to protect her.

This is a serious crime.

The woman also looked worried.

Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Li Zheng is worrying too much."

"I came back this time under the orders of the imperial court, and my military career has basically been declared over. However, the official documents from the imperial court have not yet been issued, so it is somewhat difficult to explain. However, Li Zheng can rest assured. The matter of my return to the village was already reported to the police when I arrived in Xianyang, so it is not difficult for Li Zheng to investigate."

"in addition."

"I came back this time to move."

"I, Liao, have been appointed by the imperial court as the county captain of Yu County. I will probably be an official in Dang County for a long time to come."

"In the future, I may have to ask Li Zheng to take care of my family's fields and houses."

Liao Ke bowed slightly towards Zheng.

Hear the words.

Li Zheng was stunned for a moment and said in surprise: "Wait a minute, what did you say? You were appointed as the county captain of Yu County?"

Liao Ke smiled and nodded, with a rather proud look in his eyes, and said with a smile: "Li Zheng may have heard about it in the past few years. The imperial court established an officer academy in northern Xinjiang, and I was the first batch of generals to enter it. Some time ago, I was stunned. During the inspection and purge of Dang County, many officials in Dang County were arrested and the official positions were vacant. We and other generals from the Military Academy were appointed by the imperial court to replace them."

"I was appointed as the county captain of Yu County."

"Because we all come from Guanzhong, the imperial court decided to send the documents to my home in Guanzhong after careful consideration to reduce unnecessary losses on the road. In the next few days, the imperial court will send the documents to here, and then Li Zheng will know what I said. It’s true or false.”

"I'm a little tired from running all the way, so I'll go back to the house first."

Done.

Xiao Ke ignored Li Zheng and stepped into the home he had not returned to for several years.

Li Zheng stared blankly at Liao Ke's back, feeling a little dazed. How long had it been? Can Liao transform from an attendant into a county captain?

That's the county captain.

Officer!

He no longer dared to doubt that what Liao Ke said was false.

Because if it was really false, Liao Ke had committed a serious crime, but he did not dare to be careless. He quickly ordered other people in the village to go to the countryside to inquire about the news, and they must find out the truth about Liao Ke as soon as possible.

The next day.

Finally the news came.

What Liao Ke said is true and not half false.

He was indeed appointed as the county captain of Yu County. For a time, the surrounding villages were shocked.

There is an endless stream of people coming to visit.

Liao Ke finally did what Ji Heng said back then.

Returning home in glory! (End of chapter)