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June 12, Luzhou North Campus.

Under the scorching sun, the three thousand new troops quickly changed from a marching column to a circular long sword formation as the order flags changed.

The long sword needs to be held in both hands, with a long handle and a long blade. Some improvements were made after the First World War in Tokyo.

Inside the garden formation, there were three hundred fire gun soldiers. After a few breaths, they were fully loaded.

As a primary school student in the formation shouted, "Let it go!" '

There was a burst of loud popping of beans and a cloud of smoke rose up in the school grounds.
This kind of drill simulates being attacked by cavalry troops during the march. It seems ordinary at first, but it makes Han Shizhong worry a lot.

According to him, the new sergeants, who were still peasants six months ago, could not even tell the difference between left and right when they first entered the military camp. They were useless except for being able to eat.

But now it seems that the military formation, which has mixed hot and cold weapons, is well-drilled.

Even Brother Peng, who had experienced hundreds of battles in the Huaibei army, also praised: Han Laowu has some real abilities. This new army only needs to see blood. In time, it will become a strong army. During the training process, I, in Huaibei, only have Xiao Xin to fight with. A comparison.

Today, Chen Chu brought Zhang Shuye, his eldest son, and Tiedan to Luzhou, firstly to observe the 30,000 new troops trained by Han Shizhong here, and secondly to get acquainted with Zhang Shuye, the new deputy envoy to the Privy Council of the Anfeng Dynasty. Military situation in various places.

Of course, everyone could understand the meaning of 'action'. Although the Anfeng Dynasty reached a peace agreement with the Lin'an Dynasty, the peace negotiation between Qi and Zhou Dynasty is still pending, stuck on two items: compensation and treaty ports.

This is true. After Dayi took charge of the army, the old Huainan army killed nearly two hundred people.

Last year, he was just a small county magistrate of Qi State. He neither took the initiative to get closer to the King of Chu nor bribed Huaibei officials with money. How could he be crowned a high official?

There was another burst of laughter around him, but unexpectedly, Han Shizhong, who was still smiling just now, changed his face as soon as he changed his face. He turned to Zhang Duofu and cursed: "Fuck you, stop saying a few words and no one will think you are mute!"

Chen Chu did not hesitate to praise him. Han Shizhong heard this and said quite proudly: "If your lord is not in a hurry, if you give me another half a year, I will be able to train these 30,000 new troops to be as good as the Guards Regiment under General Yao." !”

Chen Chu glanced at Han Shizhong strangely, and then realized that in order to suppress Zhang Duofu and other old Huainan troops in official positions, when Han Shizhong went on an expedition, Chen Chu had invited him to be awarded the title of General Guide from the third rank.

The deputy privy envoy is Chen Chu's deputy, which means that if there is an emergency military situation when Chen Chu is not in Huainan, Zhang Shuye will become the first leader.

At the end of the drill, Han Shizhong led Zhang Duofu to come forward to pay tribute.

Han Shizhong and the Huaibei generals had been hanging out for a long time, and the arrogant side of his temper was revealed inadvertently.

Regarding this arrangement, Zhang Shuye himself was a little surprised, not to mention An Fengchao.

As expected, the eldest son showed an unhappy look. But he was stupid, and he had fought side by side with Han Shizhong last year, so he didn't say anything to refute him in the end.

Things are much better today. Although Han Shizhong is equally domineering, he and Zhang Shuye fought side by side in Tokyo last year. How could he betray the old magistrate's face?

Are you looking down upon others by comparing them to the New Army?

At the beginning, after the Huaibei army captured Huainan with overwhelming force, it temporarily suspended its offensive momentum precisely because of insufficient troops.

Chen Chu couldn't help but smile and said: "General Zhang has been practicing hard, and I can see it. However, General Zhang lost at least twenty kilograms of meat, and I can't afford to pay for it."

Since the king of Chu valued him so much, he could only repay him with loyalty.

Here, Chen Chu took away the attention of all the generals with one sentence, "I can't give you half a year. At the latest, we will take action in autumn and September. By then, as long as the new army can fulfill the responsibility of defending the city, we can free up our The mobile force will be good.”

Zhang Duofu's smile froze on his face, feeling embarrassed for a while.

Come to think of it, Han Shizhong had heard a lot of rumors recently, so he was so sensitive to Zhang Duofu telling him on the spot that Liang Hongyu was a famous prostitute in the Xiao Qinhuai River.

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The 1st Guards Regiment is the flower of Huaibei, and dares to use infantry to resist Tie Futu's existence under the walls of Tokyo!

But her slightly red face revealed that Tie Dan had also evolved into a girl who understood instantly.
Everyone left the school chatting and laughing, but Han Shizhong said a little shyly: "Your Majesty, on the eighteenth day of next month, my subordinates are getting married. There is only one old lady in a certain family, and Hongyu has no relatives at all. If your Majesty is free then, can you? Come and watch the ceremony."

In order to allow Han Shizhong to concentrate on training his troops, the task of guarding Yangzhou was given to Jiao Tu.

Hearing that they would take action in three months, the generals couldn't help but be eager to give it a try. Even Zhang Duofu came up to him with a shy smile, "Your Majesty, although our army made mistakes in Dayi, those who deserved to be killed will be killed, and those that deserved to be punished will be killed." It’s fine, we haven’t been lazy in recent training! If you don’t believe me, you can ask General Han.”

Chen Chu first raised his hand and patted Zhang Duofu on the shoulder, telling the latter not to take it seriously. Zhang Duofu, who was working with these Qi State heroes, was cautious. He was having fun today, but he got carried away and said the wrong thing. He was feeling aggrieved.

The lively atmosphere instantly dropped to freezing point.

"Oh? Okay! The king and his wife will come together then!"

After being given cramming training by teachers such as Yu Nong, A Yu, and Cai Hua, Tiedan vaguely understood something, but he just pretended not to understand and looked away into the distance.

Fighting soldiers can be a very nice thing to say, but this kind of dirty talk is also a small way to draw closer to each other.

Hearing Prince Jin joking with him, Zhang Duofu felt that his bones were a few ounces lighter, and he quickly said: "Hey! Speaking of this, I still need to thank the prince and General Han. This man is so thin that his waist strength That’s it. In the past, I used to be scolded by my wife as a sick sheep, and I lost all my strength after doing it a few times, but now.”

Han Shizhong might not care that the third-rank general married Liang Hongyu as his first wife, but the latter should be under considerable pressure.

The eldest son couldn't help but miss Erlang's visit to Qizhou a few days ago. Erlang was transferred from Chu Ge'er's personal soldiers to train under his father-in-law Jiang Huaixiong. Therefore, Chu Ge'er was missing one of the most capable people around him.

Afterwards, Han Shizhong eliminated some old and weak soldiers and soldiers from the army, forming an army of seven thousand. He also recruited more than 20,000 young men from Huainan to make up the 30,000 new troops.

"Master Tiger? Hahahaha."

"Hahaha"

Zhang Duofu raised his arms, showed off his biceps, and said proudly: "But now, my bitch calls me Lord Tiger. I can't bear to call you back!"

When Chen Chu heard this, he looked at Zhang Duofu. After not seeing him for half a year, Zhang Duofu, who was originally fair and fat, had lost some weight, his skin was obviously darker, and his belly was smaller.

As soon as Chen Chu finished speaking, several friendly screams suddenly rang out from the surrounding area. The living treasure Zhang Duofu also joined in: "General Han has some tricks! After all, Miss Liang is also a famous beauty on the Qinhuai River. I didn't expect General Han to kill him so quickly. I won it, hahaha, I guess General Han is also a tiger man."

Zhang Shuye was loyal but not pedantic. He saw the Qi Dynasty prospering under the leadership of the King of Chu. He was ashamed of Ding Wei and swept away the weak wind of two hundred years. After a small tangle, he also untied his knot.

Chen Chu would never scold Zhang Duofu in such a disgraceful manner, and followed the generals in laughing.

Chen Chu took him to various places in Huainan, with the intention of endorsing Zhang Shuye. Especially when he went to Jiang Huaixiong's camp in Qizhou a few days ago, there was a group of proud soldiers from Huaibei. If Chen Chu'er hadn't mentioned their fate, they would have But he may not urinate in Zhang Shuye's pot.

But because of King Jin's shot, he was so moved that he almost shed tears.

After appeasing Zhang Duofu for a while, Chen Chu turned to Han Shizhong and said, "Brother Han Wu, please don't take General Zhang's unintentional words to heart. I know the knot in Madam-in-law's heart. Don't worry. Before you get married, I will try to let the court know." Give Mrs. Sister-in-law a birthright."

The imperial court grants birth, which means asking for an imperial decree!
It doesn’t matter whether Chen Chu used his official tools for personal use or he won people’s hearts.

But as soon as he said these words, Han Shizhong's eyes turned red, he cupped his fists and saluted Chen Chu, speechless.

This gratitude is not to Daqi, nor to An Fengchao, but to our brother Chu, who asked him to be so considerate!

By mid-June, various personnel appointments and removals in the Anfeng court had been basically completed.

In terms of military affairs, Jiang Huaixiong was stationed in Qizhou, southwest of Huainan, to put pressure on Wang Shu and Wugong who had originally attacked Huaibei and retreated to Jinghu Road. The latter's 80,000-strong army was tightly contained.

Jiao Tu was stationed in Yangzhou and also contained a large number of Lin'an troops on the other side.

The new army organized and trained by Han Shizhong in Luzhou has begun to take shape.

The Tianlei navy trained by Shi Dalang in Caihu, Shuzhou, also has preliminary combat effectiveness. It can enter the Yangtze River waterway from Caihu and go down the river at any time to join the Jiangshu navy regiment outside Yangzhou City.

In terms of political affairs, Zhang Shuye led the deputy privy envoy and commanded the military affairs in Huainan.

Chen Jingan was appointed as the leader of his subordinates and took charge of the overall situation.

Ruan Xianfang, a surrendered minister with no foundation, was appointed as the Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and appointed officials for promotion.

Han Fang and Lu Yanzhong each served as the chief admonishment officer.

Even Tao Chunlai, the magistrate of Shouchun County, and Xue Huiyan, the magistrate of Yangzhou County, who returned to the Anfeng Dynasty under Chen Bokang's persuasion, were promoted to minister of rites and third envoy respectively.
In particular, Xue Huiyan, the three envoys in charge of taxation, salt and iron, also known as the Minister of Finance, suddenly became the highest-ranking official among the old officials in Huainan.

In order to prevent the excessive power of the prime minister from threatening the monarchy like that in the Tang Dynasty, the system of two offices and three divisions was adopted after the founding of the Zhou Dynasty. The second office was under the command of Zhongshu Menxiasheng, also known as Dongfu, who was responsible for administration; the military was under the control of the Privy Council, also known as Dongfu. Xifu.

This is the second palace, and the third department is responsible for controlling Zhi and Yantie.

The administrative, military and financial powers were divided into three parts, each responsible for the imperial power.

Now that the world is uncertain, Chen Chu has no intention of making major changes in the political system for the time being, and the Anfeng Dynasty still uses the old system.

However, various parties reacted differently to Xue Huiyan's appointment as Finance Minister.

The Huainan officials cheered, but the Huaibei officials, even Chen Jingan, expressed their incomprehension, but Chen Chu comforted him: "Nowadays, Huainan's finances are all controlled by the military. If Xue Huiyan has second thoughts, he will not have money or food in his hands."

That was what he said, but what Chen Chu was really worried about was that there was only one voice in the entire court.

The appointment of an old minister from Huainan as the Minister of Finance was not only a move to win over the hearts of the Southern Dynasties, but Xue Huiyan was also the catfish in the catfish effect.

In the afternoon of the 13th, Chen Chu stopped his inspection in Huainan and returned to Anfeng ahead of schedule.

Because there was a letter from Anfeng, the two mothers-in-law and the two brothers-in-law arrived at the algae garden at the same time.

When Chen Chu saw the letter, he couldn't help but laugh. My two father-in-laws really want to make progress.
As early as June 11, the Cai and Chen families had arrived in Anfeng.

Since the two families had already met each other when they boarded the ship, there was no need to hide each other.

However, after arriving in Anfeng, Cai's mother, Wang, went directly to the algae garden outside the city. Chen's mother, Tan, who originally planned to stay at Chen Jing'an's house in the city, saw that the Cai family was so responsible, so she went to the algae garden regardless of the embarrassment.

The Zao Garden with only the fourth entrance is no better than the Caizhou Prince's Mansion. I don't know what Mao'er was thinking. After welcoming him warmly, he arranged for both families to move to the third entrance.

Now I can't even look up or look down, it's so embarrassing.

In the afternoon, it is the hottest time of the day.

Zaoyuan San entered the main hall of the East Crossing Courtyard. Cold smoke was rising from the ice mirror. Cai Hua handed Ying'er, who had just fallen asleep in her arms, to the wet nurse and asked her to take her back to her yard.

Only Cai Hua's family and Ru'er were left in the house, and Cai Kun spoke carefully, "Hua'er, you should already know about Fan Xiang's journey to the west, right?"

"Ah."

Cai Hua nodded. She was so smart. She had guessed everything since the Cai and Chen families came to visit their daughter at the same time today.

Youshi on the side seemed to think that her husband did not get straight to the point, so she simply said: "Hua'er! Our father has worked hard for many years and you have made great achievements. You have also taken care of the prince's money bag and worked hard for many years. The position of prime minister, no matter what, should be yours." It belongs to Daddy! You have to take this matter seriously and don’t let others pick the peach!”

You's heart is not bad. When Tongshan was attacked by Zheng Yi, he dared to advance and retreat together with his husband's family.

Her biggest problem is that she has a strong sense of class. Back then, because her husband and sister were fighting for a man, they couldn't compete with a peasant girl, so she had many yin and yang cats. Because Chen Chu was born as an official, she still underestimated him.

However, this is all old news.

Now, it is because of Cai Hua's relationship that her uncle has become the prefect of Shouzhou.

Furthermore, because of his status as a Heavenly Official in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, every time his father-in-law returned to his parents' home, the whole family came out to welcome him. He has become a role model for the elders in the family to teach younger women!
Precisely because of this, she values ​​the title of 'Prime Minister' no less than her husband. Just imagine, the Prime Minister's daughter-in-law, her own son is the Prime Minister's grandson!

What a sight!

However, her slightly anxious expression did not elicit a response from Cai Hua. The latter was still shaking the fan unhurriedly. There was more grace and nobility on her charming face, but it was even more difficult to discern her true mood at this time. .

Seeing that Mrs. You wanted to say more, Ms. Cai's mother, Mrs. Wang, suddenly coughed lightly, then slowly raised her eyelids, looked at her daughter, and said softly: "Hua'er, I am not here to force you to seek an official position for your father." Nine years ago, your father was an official in Tongshan. Now that he has been favored by his son-in-law and appointed as minister, your father and mother are already satisfied. Even when they go to Quanxia, ​​they still have face when they meet the ancestors of the Cai family. But... "

Wang changed the topic, "But our Cai family will not fight or rob. If the son-in-law gives it, your father will take it. If the son-in-law doesn't give it, your father will not do it. He thought a few days ago, when my mother was still in Caizhou, I heard that Chen My mother and son are coming to Anfeng to visit relatives, and I can't sit still. Your father can lose, but he can't lose to the woman's pillow. Otherwise, it's not worth it for your father to speak up. This trip was your mother's idea. If Hua'er wants to blame you, then blame your mother for causing you trouble."

After Wang finished speaking, Cai Hua, who had always had a calm expression, gradually raised her eyebrows.
There’s no better way to know a daughter than a mother. Mr. Wang didn’t talk about how hard your father worked, nor how much glory the Cai family’s children would have in the future if their father became prime minister.

But he only said that your father cannot lose to a woman's pillow style.

The deeper subtext of this sentence is that Cai Hua cannot lose to Ayu.
One sentence aroused Cai Hua's aggressive temper!

Indeed, if the Chen family doesn't come to interfere, Cai Hua doesn't intend to interfere in this matter, but if your family goes into evil ways, then I can't just sit idly by and do nothing!
Do you really think that my Cai family has no daughters?

"Mom, please stay here safely for the time being. It belongs to daddy. He must not be able to escape."

Although Cai Hua did not give a clear promise, the Wang family understood it. Let’s not say who the King of Chu intended to be the Prime Minister of Qi. In short, if he wanted Cai Yuan to be the leader, Cai Hua could guarantee it. Ayu can't do anything bad.

Wang knew that her daughter was capable of being ruthless at critical moments. Hearing this, she even reminded her worriedly, "Hua'er, after all, she is a sister in the family. Don't go too far, lest the prince will be evil." about you."

"Mom, don't worry. I won't be the leader of any country. It's not a child's play. I'm sure the prince has a plan in mind. Outsiders only see that the prince values ​​his family and think it's useful to blow the pillow. That's too underestimated. I, Cai Hua, have fallen in love with this man, hee hee.”

Among the people present, only Cai Kun nodded in deep agreement.

Youshi was doubtful and couldn't help but said: "Hua'er, don't you ask the princess to find out what's going on? If the princess speaks for daddy, this matter will definitely happen."

Seeing that the second sister-in-law did not believe her words, Cai Hua said displeasedly: "My sister, in the name of being virtuous, never talks about political affairs, so as not to be accused of 'interfering in politics'. Let's just wait here honestly."

"Who are you waiting for?"

Youshi said confused.

"Wait a minute for the other sisters in the family. Mother is here today. I want to see who of them comes to visit first."

Wang and Tan are both elders, and they went to the algae garden together today.

Ordinarily, it would be polite for Yunong and Jiarou to come and see each other.

But because the two families live together and the third one comes, who comes to visit first has special significance during this sensitive period. (End of chapter)