Tiantang

Chapter 190
Chapter 200 Supervising the Army

After seeing off his uncle Zhang Jiuming, Zhang Xuan thought about it for a while, and decided not to be distracted by such trivial matters.

Today is the sixteenth of March, and it is less than two days since he led the army to surrender and protect Wan Chun to marry Tubo and leave Chang'an.Recently, he has been busy with a lot of things.

Leaving Chang'an this time, he had to make arrangements for his retreat in advance.In other words, to pave the way for the family, all the housework needs to be settled properly.

According to Zhang Xuan's suggestion, the Liu family has brought all the Zhang family members into Zhang Xuan's Metropolitan Governor's Mansion.Fortunately, this house is deep and big, and there are many houses in small courtyards, so it is not a problem to accommodate the entire Zhang family.

After the family affairs were arranged, for Zhang Xuan, the rest was a major event that he secretly planned.

He has already sent people to secretly transport half of the gold and silver treasures in the underground secret room of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion out of the city in advance. In the military equipment team, he will be brought into Longshuo with the army.

Fortunately, this time he led more than 1 troops and horses into action, with a lot of luggage, and there were various ceremonial dowry for Wanchun to marry Tubo and his relatives, so no one would notice at all.

At present, there are not too many trustworthy people around him.The internal affairs are all handed over to Chief Shi Zhou Xuchu, while the military affairs rely heavily on Feng Changqing and Gu Xi.

After hesitating for a long time, Zhang Xuan decided to use his wife Cui Ying's elder brother Cui Jin.

Cui Jin is a down-to-earth person. Although he is not as talented as Cui Huan, he is more stable.The two families are in-laws, one prospers and the other suffers, and with Cui Ying around, Cui Jin is probably trustworthy.

After spying with Cui Jin for an hour, Cui Jin became Zhang Xuan, the marching commander of the upcoming Longshuo Metropolitan Governor's Mansion and the food and grass transfer envoy, in charge of all logistical affairs under Zhang Xuan's command.

Zhang Xuan immediately reported to the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Officials, and he would soon be appointed and written.

Cui Jin was very moved by Zhang Xuan's trust, especially after sharing some of Zhang Xuan's confidential events.

He is different from Cui Huan, he is a bastard in the Cui family and has almost no way out.If he wants to get rid of this background, he can only make contributions and start his own business, and currently only Zhang Xuan can give him this opportunity.

The so-called scholar dies for his confidant. Although Cui Jin is not a scholar, he still has a bit of character.What's more, doing things for Zhang Xuan is equivalent to thinking about his own future, so he can't help but do his best.

As for the "research institute" and "craft workshop" of gunpowder and firearms, Zhang Xuan decided to transfer them all to Longshuo.As for this part of the affairs, he gave Zhou Xuchu full authority.

For Zhou Xuchu, this is the reality that he gradually gained Zhang Xuan's trust through his loyalty and hard work.

After arranging these things, Zhang Xuan began to consider the security and defense of the Chang'an mansion.Although he left Chang'an, his family and his wife had to stay in Chang'an, which was the practice of the Tang Dynasty.

Generally, family members of feudal towns have to stay in Beijing and cannot join the army.I think the family members of Ge Shuhan and others are all in Chang'an.Even An Lushan had to leave an eldest son, An Qingzong, in Chang'an.

Now Zhang Xuan has three candidates with high martial arts skills.Xiao Shisanlang, Hua Nuer Yang Jinhua, Li Tengkong.

The most trustworthy one is of course Xiao Shisanlang, keeping him in Chang'an can protect the safety of his family, just in case.But Xiao Shisanlang is also a military officer, Zhang Xuan felt that he could only play a role if he stayed in his own army, and it seemed a bit wasteful to put him in Chang'an.

So there was some hesitation.

Among the three, Hua Nuer was the one he couldn't trust the most. He had to take this woman away with the army, and only he could hold her down.If this woman is left in Chang'an, who knows what troubles will arise.

As for Li Tengkong, Zhang Xuan's mood was slightly complicated.

Judging from the recent situation, it seems that the relationship between Li Tengkong and Cui Ying is getting better and better, they get along almost day and night, and they are inseparable.And Cui Ying didn't treat Li Tengkong as a servant, the two of them together were more like close friends in a boudoir.

If you look at it this way, it is feasible to keep Li Tengkong by Cui Ying's side and in Chang'an, just in case.However, Zhang Xuan was still not completely relieved.After all, Li Tengkong and his disciples were almost kept by his side as slaves through strong means. The time was short, and he did not fully control the two women.

Although Cui Ying said countless times that Li Tengkong was absolutely reliable, Zhang Xuan still couldn't make up his mind.

After all, he is a cautious person, and he doesn't want to take any risks when doing anything.

Not afraid of [-], just in case, if Li Tengkong wants to cause some trouble for him in Chang'an, he will be too late to end it.

He was pondering in his study when Zhou Xuchu rushed to report.

"Commander, all the troops, horses, supplies, and His Majesty Wan Chun's ceremonial ceremonial dowry are all ready to go, and the army is ready to go outside the city, and they can start when the Commander gives an order." Zhou Xuchu said respectfully and authentically.

"Okay. Zhou Changshi has worked hard these days. I will give you a big reward after I become a vassal." Zhang Xuan smiled, "Also, have you ever done the matter of setting up a firearms camp that I entrusted to Zhou Changshi? OK?"

"Returning to the governor, the subordinate officials will select 200 elite soldiers from the army, and 300 miscellaneous craftsmen from Chang'an to form a firearms battalion, and form another team. The preparations are ready."

Zhang Xuan applauded loudly, "Okay, go down and prepare, don't make any mistakes."

Zhou Xuchu wanted to speak but stopped.

"Huh? Zhou Changshi said whatever he wanted, you and I are not outsiders, we should be honest with each other." Zhang Xuan glanced at Zhou Xuchu.

Zhou Xuchu looked at Zhang Xuan with some emotion, and said softly, "Governor, I heard that the imperial court intends to station supervisors in our army... I wonder if the Great Governor has any countermeasures?"

Supervisor?Zhang Xuan was startled, and immediately remembered the "eunuch supervising the army" invented by the old emperor.He pondered for a while, then smiled calmly, "Let's not worry about it, if the imperial court is willing to send a supervisory army to enter Longshuo with us, then let's do it. This is the imperial court's regulations, and I have to obey."

"Yes, I understand." Zhou Xuchu didn't dare to say anything, and left.

Although Zhang Xuan said it easily, he was not relaxed in his heart.When he went to Longshuo, the first thing he wanted was to support himself and cultivate his own power. If there was an inner eunuch by his side, it would be very annoying.

But this is the regulation of the Tang court, the result of the old emperor's invention and promotion. On the bright side, he can't openly challenge the court.

That being the case... A cruel smile appeared on the corner of Zhang Xuan's mouth, he stood up abruptly, waved his hands to Ruyan Ruyu, and said, "Ruyan Ruyu, I want to go out. If Madam asks, you can say that I am entering the palace." I'm going to see the prince."

"Yes, sir."

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Cui Ying and Li Tengkong came out of the back garden talking and laughing one after the other, their attitudes were very intimate.

The two were old acquaintances, and they were similar in age. Now they get along day and night, and under Cui Ying's repeated care, their relationship is getting better and better.

Cui Ying didn't treat herself as a current person, and tried her best to protect Li Tengkong in this deep house, which made Li Tengkong feel extremely warm.The many negative emotions caused by Zhang Xuan gradually dissipated because of getting along with Cui Ying.

"Kong'er, let's go, come with me to see Mr. Lang." Seeing Li Tengkong stop at the door of the study, Cui Ying smiled and took her hand.

Li Tengkong shook his head, blushed, and said softly, "Madam should go in by herself, I..."

Cui Ying sighed lightly, she could see some "tricks" between Li Tengkong and Zhang Xuan.Cui Ying didn't ask why Li Tengkong sold himself into the Zhang family as a slave, neither did Zhang Xuan and Li Tengkong. one.

"Sister Kong'er, in fact, Mr. Lang is a very good person...he..." Cui Ying was about to explain a few more words, when she suddenly saw Ruyan Ruyu coming out the door, she stopped talking.

"Your maidservants see Madam." Ruyan and Ruyu bowed to the ground.

Cui Ying smiled, "Get up, Mr. Lang is in the study?"

"Returning to Madam, the young master has gone out of the mansion to enter the palace to meet the Crown Prince."

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Cui Ying's bedroom.

Li Tengkong sat opposite Cui Ying.

Li Tengkong still told the "story" between her and Zhang Xuan in detail, including the scene where Zhang Xuan escaped from her as a rogue that day, without hiding anything.She was ashamed that Cui Ying treated her so frankly.

Cui Ying had a strange expression and opened her mouth wide.

She never thought that her husband would have such a side.

"he……"

"He's just a scoundrel, a rascal." Even after so long, Li Tengkong still hated him, with a very ashamed and angry expression on his face.

Cui Ying shook her head in embarrassment, speechless.

"Ma'am, the slave family was deceived by others, but it was actually used by An Lushan. After the incident, the slave family knew that death was inevitable, but unexpectedly, Governor Zhang threatened the slave family with the safety of his family, forcing the slave family's master and apprentice to sell themselves as slaves, and even naturalized " Li Tengkong sighed quietly, "I'm not stupid. I think the governor valued the martial arts of the master and apprentice of the slave family, and wanted the master and apprentice of the slave family to work for him."

"Madam, please don't worry. I will protect my family when I go to Longshuo. This is considered as a repayment for Madam's kindness to my family." Li Tengkong's eyes turned red suddenly, and he knelt down, "Madam please look at Kong'er's face." , take care of the family for Konger!"

Cui Ying helped Li Tengkong up with a sigh, and said softly, "Sister Kong'er, don't be sad, this slave or not is always keeping out the eyes of outsiders. With me here, who dares to underestimate you. Don't worry." , After two years, I will tell you, I will remove your slave status."

"It's all a misunderstanding. As for Sister Kong'er's family—" Cui Ying was about to say a few words, but suddenly remembered that Zhang Xuan seemed to have sent someone to Lingnan a while ago, so she slowly closed her mouth and said, "Sister Kong'er, Why don't you stay in Chang'an and be with me too."

Li Tengkong smiled sourly, "Ma'am, the governor will not rest assured to keep the slave family in Chang'an. If the slave family guessed correctly, he will definitely leave Captain Xiao in Chang'an to protect the Zhang family, and take the slave family master and apprentice to Longshuo."

Cui Ying was startled.

(End of this chapter)