Hidden Dragon in Qing Dynasty

Boom! Boom! Boom! The classical sounds of gunnery rang out. On both sides of the river, the sound of horses hoofing their hooves could be heard as they kneeled down to sing out the official's name.

"High Mail County Order... Yang and Mountain Insight... Yangzhou Prefecture Overseer... "Greetings, marshal!" These nobles and officials who were usually high and mighty were all shouting at the same time, afraid that the marshal would not be able to hear his name or see his filial piety.

Some might say that it was a public bribe, but in the official circles of late Qing, as long as one was able to reach the level of Ceng Guofan, he would not need to use the crime of taking a bribe.

The family and the deceased were all over the world. They were old and had great prestige. The people below them gave them gifts that were called filial gifts. This was especially so for the group of generals promoted by Ceng Guofan. In front of Ceng Guofan, this master called him a benefactor, giving gifts to the marshal was as natural as giving gifts to his son.

In this situation, not even clear water could be sprayed out. However, he had never expected that there would be no response from the commander on the warship. He never said that he would not see the commander either. Even the feast prepared by the officials was not something that the marshal would even bother to say.

The warship moved slowly. The marshal's personal guards were all nailed to the bow of the ship like javelins, not saying a word. The cabin became even quieter as the marshal acted as if he did not hear the sparrows outside.

The atmosphere gradually became tense. None of the officials kneeling on the riverbank knew what the marshal meant. They didn't say anything, just stood there without saying anything. Was there something wrong with us?

The officials south of Great Qing Huai He all had a clear understanding in their hearts, 'We would rather offend the imperial government than King of Jiangnan!' The imperial court was in the distant north while the Great Marshal was right in front of everyone. The soldiers of the Xiang Army were stationed in various places.

While all the officials were at a loss as to what to do, the veterans on the embankment with guns stood guard. Some of their eyes were red and puffy as they stared at the familiar General's banner, while some were even tearing up.

The emotions that people formed on the battlefield were very precious. In a war, a brother's relationship in a trench was even closer than a brother's relationship with a brother. The founder who led them in winning the war was the god in the soldiers' hearts.

Just like how the new army loved Xiao Letian, these Xiang Army that Ceng Guofan had trained personally similarly worshipped the marshal.

"Marshal …" Greetings to the marshal! I am Xiangxiang One Ear! In the battle of Wuhu, I cut off six long-haired men and lost an ear! "

An old veteran suddenly rushed out, knelt on the riverbank and kowtowed to the marshal, reporting his name. If there's one, there's one.

"I kowtowed to the marshal …" I'm on the Iron Back of the Niu Tau Ridge in Anhua, Changsha... When they were conquering Tianjing, Jiu Shuai had given them wine! "Marshal Wan An, Iron Back kowtowed to you …"

The atmosphere at the scene immediately turned chaotic. Those veterans who had followed the marshal before all climbed onto the riverbank to bow in respect to the marshal who had led them in the battle. Tears welled up in the crowd.

Just as the magistrate and the military officers were about to launch a barrage of bullets, a muscular figure emerged from the cabin as the leading horn of the warship rang out. "One ear?" Iron blade's back? Hahaha … You little thieves who steal wine and drink, have been sent to Yangzhou Palace to eat food! "

"Hahaha …" I remember you all, I remember you all! "

With a bang, the scene was in complete chaos. Those veterans were wailing loudly and wailing loudly … The marshal still remembers that we're the ones who killed him! "The marshal hasn't forgotten about us …"

"Marshal!" Wu wu wu … Are there any more battles? Take us with you and we'll work for the marshal again! "

The magistrate did not invite Ceng Guofan out, and the senior officials in the army did not invite the old marshal out either. On the contrary, these ordinary veterans with wounds all over their body, wailed in pain and alarmed Ceng Guofan, causing him to walk out of the cabin.

The old marshal was also touched. He took out his handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes as he jokingly scolded, "Bullsh * t! The reason why I brought you to war is to let you enjoy peaceful days. In the future, when you die of old age, your grandson will send himself to death. This is a good life …" Why fight? We can't fight anymore, we can't fight anymore! "

"One ear!" Did you get a wife? " Ceng Guofan laughed and shouted towards the river bank.

These old soldiers burst into laughter, and before one of their ears could open their mouth, they said for him, "I'm married, I've been married for a long time …" However, one ear is not good enough, and he would beat his wife everyday. Sooner or later, he would beat her away! "Hahaha …"

"Bullshit!" Bullshit! "I have it. Marshal, don't listen to them fart. I don't …"

Ceng Guofan also laughed, "Don't hit your wife, that is a matter of a useless man! I, Ceng Guofan, have brought out a good man, who will kill the enemy without blinking an eye, who will show off his might and killing intent to the enemy, you can't be so unreasonable in your family … "

"Live well! "All of you can live a peaceful life now. Even if I hadn't wasted my efforts …" As she said till this point, Ceng Guofan could no longer hold back her emotions, and her old tears rolled down her cheeks.

When the officials on the dike saw this was an opportunity, they quickly urged the marshal to show them the face to disembark for a cup of water! Marshal, come down from the boat and look at us! "

Ceng Guofan gave these troops some face, but he did not give any face, even though many of them were officers that he had used, to avoid offending Ceng Guofan, he just nodded at them, following that, the old farmer behind him bellowed.

"Marshal has orders, your feast is ready. Take the gifts back …" Each of them would return to the yamen to take care of their errands. Only then would they be truly filial and filial … "In the future, don't spend your money on such occasions. Remember this well!"

Not a single gift is wanted, the feast is rewarded, the so-called reward is not really eaten, you don't have to give it, I accept your kind intentions, just take it as I ate it.

Just as Ceng Guofan was about to return to the cabin, all the old soldiers on the shore kowtowed and begged, "When will the marshal return? Let's buy the marshal some wine... Marshal, look at us! "

Ceng Guofan, whose eyes were filled with tears, waved his hand, "Definitely, definitely! I'll definitely visit you guys the next time I come back! "

The veterans had never thought that this would be the last time they would see the marshal in their lives.

After all, the imperial government didn't allow him to return to the capital, but his old brother also wanted to send him off, so he secretly boarded a ship to the north. He planned to send his brother straight to the border of the world, then return to Jiangning by boat.

He knew many of the veterans on the shore, especially that old fellow with the iron back that was like a couch. He had achieved outstanding merits as a soldier, and he had once given him wine and wine to drink back in Tianjing City.

"I really want these stinking brats!" I really want to have a good drink with them! "If not for avoiding suspicion …" Jiu Shuai put down the curtain regretfully, and raised her wine cup to drink.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. The news of me meeting a veteran at Baozi will definitely reach the capital. I'd like to see how General Gui will deal with this!" Ceng Guofan leaned on his teacher's chair, his soft skin supporting his waist.

Jiu Shuai put down his cup: "If you want to force the Spirit Demons to use their six moves, it's actually best if you get off the boat and drink a few cups with those officers. If those cowards of the Manchu see that the Great Marshal rewards their old subordinates all the way, they'll all go crazy from fright!"

"Gather a few thousand elite riders to the north and tell them that the Taihang Mountains is not at peace with bandits. This will only make Yi Yeyu more restless!" I think in just a few days, he'll be able to come up with something! "

Ceng Guofan smiled lightly: "Empress Dowager of the East wishes for me to withstand this lightning … Great! Then I'll just fight back. Do you really think it was before Hong Yang? If you want to arm wrestle me, then slowly play! "