The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 171 Goodbye Chai Rong
Two days later, Fu Zhaoxin and Li Chongjin returned first.

Two days later, under the leadership of Zhang Yongde, Zhu Xiu and Zhao Kuangyin arrived from the Huying camp.

The military camps scattered along the west bank of the river are as regular as a chessboard. Zhu Xiu felt an especially solemn and solemn atmosphere from the moment he stepped into the camp gate.

It is said that Uncle Guo is rigorous in running the army, and today's observation proves that he lives up to his reputation.

The endless military tents that can be seen are arranged in an orderly manner. The four armies on the front, left, and right defend the central army. They set up camps, set up camps, set up tents, guard, patrol, drill, place war horses, and manage logistics. Even the soldiers' toileting problems are planned. It was neat and tidy, and there was not a trace of dirt or mess in the huge military camp.

Zhu Xiu had seen many commanders setting up military camps. Jiao Jixun, Zhao Hui, and Wang Shouen all had some problems. However, Zhu Xiu could not find any faults after entering Dazhai, Hexi.

"The strictness with which Commander Guo manages the army is evident! No wonder he is victorious in every battle, has such a great reputation, and has accomplished an unparalleled feat!"

Zhu Xiu and Zhao Kuangyin stood waiting outside the Chinese army's tent. While looking around, they saw Zhang Yongde and Chai Rong walking out of the corner of their eyes. They turned their backs and pretended not to know, and praised loudly.

Chai Rong couldn't help but smile when he heard this, and immediately said loudly: "You are not bad either! Back then, the young man in Cangzhou City did not even dare to look at the dead. Now he has learned to lead troops to fight, and has repeatedly performed extraordinary feats. As expected, there are three different people. Day, you should look forward to it with admiration!"

Zhu Xiu turned around with a look of surprise on his face. He hurriedly bowed his head to the ground and said with a stern look on his face: "Zhu Xiu pays homage to Commander-in-Chief! Commander-in-Chief is overly praised, I don't dare to be ashamed of receiving it!"

Chai Rong pointed at him and laughed and scolded: "Stop pretending! The good deeds you did in Qizhou and Huazhou have already spread throughout the army! Even Guo Shuai praised that the imperial army was able to quickly break through the Pujin defense line, thanks to your plan to annihilate it. Zhao Siwan and Wang Jingchong rebelled against each other for the second time! The credit should be yours, why don’t you dare to accept it?"

Zhu Xiumei smiled brightly, but said modestly: "I'm ashamed, I'm just talking. The real merits are the soldiers who led the army to fight, such as Zhao Dutou! Guo Shuai and Chai Shuai led the troops, and the rebels were frightened by the news. , how dare you confront Master Wang? The power of these two handsome men is so powerful that it shakes Guanzhong. Before the battle even starts, you have to be frightened."

Chai Rong laughed: "I haven't seen you for two years, but you are still so sharp-tongued and your flattery is smoother!"

"Hehe~ It made Chai Shuai laugh! But the next sentence comes from the bottom of my heart and does not mean the slightest bit of flattery!" Zhu Xiu shook his head with a serious expression.

Zhang Yongde turned his head and couldn't help grinning and rolling his eyes.

Zhao Kuangyin knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists and yelled, "See you, Jie Shuai! You have been entrusted by Jie Shuai for your humble position, please punish Jie Shuai!"

"Get up!" Chai Rong helped him stand up, "You successfully met Zhu Xiu and returned safely, which means you have successfully completed your mission. Guanzhong is closed, and your delay in not returning is understandable and not a fault. You have been here for more than a year. There is no news. My father is very concerned about me in Kaifeng. I will bring the letter back as soon as possible to make the old man feel at ease."

Zhao Kuangyin said guiltily: "Thank you so much for your tolerance, Commander-in-Chief! My father is in Kaifeng, and Commander-in-Chief also takes care of me."

"It's just a little effort." Chai Rong smiled and waved his hand.

Just as he was about to call everyone into the tent, Chai Rong suddenly saw more than [-] sergeants from the Beihu Camp who had followed Zhu Xiu, standing in neat formation not far away.

A big man with disheveled hair squatted beside him, looking around, looking idly.

"This team." Chai Rong was surprised. He could tell at a glance that these sergeants were no ordinary soldiers.

Zhao Kuangyin smiled and said: "This is the Tiger Camp established by Zhu Xiu in Jingzhou. They are all soldiers of the Zhangyi Army who are one in a hundred!"

After a pause, Zhao Kuangyin said meaningfully: "The training methods were all designed by Zhu Xiu!"

"Oh?" Chai Rong was even more surprised. Zhu Xiu also knew how to train troops?
Zhao Kuangyin whispered: "Zhu Xiu calls it a 'special training method'! He has a set of prepared training manuals in his hand and never shows them to anyone! Jieshuai might as well find an opportunity to ask this kid for it."

Chai Rong blinked and whispered, "You haven't even seen it?"

Zhao Kuangyin nodded slightly: "This kid is so precious that I don't even show it to him. I just follow the designed training subjects and participate in the training with the sergeants."

"I know." Chai Rong pursed his lips and chuckled, a glint flashing in his eyes.

Zhao Kuangyin hinted that he asked Zhu Xiu for this training manual.

However, it was a bit unreasonable to ask for something from someone as soon as they met. Chai Rong rubbed his hands and resisted. He would talk about it later when there was a chance.Zhu Xiu blinked, wondering what Zhao Da and Chai Rong were muttering to each other. Their eyes were sneaky, and it didn't look like they were up to anything good.

"Dalang, come here!" Zhu Xiu waved to Shi Xiangwen, who got up and ran over.

"What a mighty giant!" Chai Rong's expression changed again. Shi Xiangwen could not see anything even when he was sitting on the ground, but once he stood up, his majestic figure was like a little giant, attracting frequent glances from the soldiers passing by in the camp.

"He is Shi Jieshuai's son, Shi Xiangwen. He has a bravery that no man can match! He only suffered from head injuries when he was young and has some intellectual deficiencies." Zhu Xiu introduced.

Chai Rong looked up and sighed, "It's nothing more than this, Sir Tiger and Tiger! What a pity."

"Zhu Xiu, I'm hungry again." Shi Xiangwen held his belly and muttered in a low voice, and there were waves of cooing sounds.

Chai Rong smiled and said: "Come here! Take him down to eat and keep him satisfied!"

"Hehe~~" Shi Xiangwen grinned happily and bowed to Chai Rong in a mocking manner.

"Yongde, take the soldiers of Beihu Camp down and settle down. You follow me into the tent and pay homage to Commander Guo!"

Zhu Xiu took a deep breath, straightened her hair and robes, held her chest and head high, feeling slightly nervous in anticipation.

Zhao Kuangyin laughed and said: "Shuai Guo is generous and gentle, you don't need to be nervous. Jiao Jixun, Zhao Hui, and Wang Shou'en are all generals of the same generation as Shuai Guo, why don't you show your nervousness in front of them?"

"How can it be the same?" Zhu Xiu shook his head and became much calmer.

"It's just that Guo Shuai's position is higher!" Zhao Kuangyin said with a smile.

Zhu Xiu raised her eyebrows and gave him a look full of deep meaning: "The secret must not be leaked! Brother Zhao will know in the future!"

"Mysterious!" Zhao Kuangyin smiled and shook his head, not taking it to heart.

In the Chinese army tent, Fu Zhaoxin and Li Chongjin had been waiting for a long time. When Li Chongjin saw Zhu Xiu, he wanted to approach him happily to say hello, but Chai Rong stopped him with his eyes.

Li Chongjin did not dare to make noises and laughs in the military tent. He sat down obediently, but did not forget to squint at Zhao Kuangyin.

Fu Zhaoxin had already told Chai Rong about the quarrel between the two of them during this period, and Chai Rong could only feel headache and helpless.

Li Chongjin was a fool, he only listened to Guo Wei's words, and Chai Rong himself was half of it.

It is impossible to expect the two of them to get along well, I just hope that everything will be fine.

"Guo Shuai is changing the dressing behind the tent and will be here soon. This is Mr. Wei Renpu Wei, who works in the Privy Council and is Guo Shuai's friend and think tank." Chai Rong arranged for Zhu Xiu to sit down and said with a smile.

Zhu Xiu looked at the black-clothed scribe beside him, and hurriedly saluted, "I'll learn from Zhu Xiu later, and I've met Mr. Wei."

Wei Renpu smiled and nodded: "You don't have to be polite, Mr. Zhu. It's a pity, we were supposed to meet in Yecheng two years ago."

Zhu Xiu smiled and said a few polite words. From what he meant, it seemed that he knew that Shi Kuangwei had kidnapped him from Yecheng.

Wei Renpu, this guy is not simple. His role beside Guo Wei is no less than that of Zhang Liang to Liu Bang and Fang Du to Li Er.

In the future, you have to be careful when dealing with such a shrewd and ghostly guy.

(End of this chapter)