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Chapter 218 Hai Rui
The Sun Also Rises.

The commander of the Nanyang Guard was ready to leave. Half of the banner troops were drawn from the strong and powerful Xiangshan Institute, and a hundred households were sent from each of the other four offices. Finally, General Chen's servants were added.

It took a long time to select soldiers and generals and to explain the affairs after leaving. The key was to bring strong soldiers or new recruits. Later, it was considered to choose half of them, five hundred veterans and five hundred new recruits, led by Deng Zilong and Hu Liangpeng respectively. Depart north.

Needless to say, Deng Zilong is the face of General Chen, and Hu Liangpeng was seconded by Chen Mu from the Guangzhou camp. This Hu Daxiong used to be the leader of the supply team for Qi Jiguang. , It's easy to talk in Ji Town.

The mules and horses neighed, the axles creaked, and they embarked on a long journey for the first time in four years.

As soon as Chen Mu left the Guangzhou mansion, Tan Ma from Guangxi followed up behind him. Yin Zhengmao sent his son back, saying that Yin Zhengmao would reward him for his meritorious service on the battlefield, but let him discipline Xiaoba well in the future.

What was said in the letter was unclear, which made Chen Mu confused.

By the time Xiao Ba lowered his head and led the soldiers to follow the queue, he had already left Guangdong and entered the border of Fujian, and it looked like he was in trouble again.

"What's the matter, I was driven back by the governor, and the battle was not allowed."

Xiao Ba didn't say a word, and the soldiers next to him explained to Chen Mu angrily: "General, don't blame Ba Ye, those Tuzhizhou army leaders are too bullying!"

"Guilin and the others failed to hold it, and were commanded by Ba Ye to take back more than 20 cannons. They smashed down the city gate and killed the leader of the rebels defending the city. Look at the eyes, someone ridiculed Baba at the celebration banquet. Lord, if you drink too much wine, you will make jokes."

Xiao Ba blushed with embarrassment, the smile on Chen Mu's face gradually disappeared, and he asked, "What did they say?"

The servant leaned closer to Chen Mu and whispered, "They say Ba Ye has no father, so they need to recognize a commander as his father."

"Who said that?" Chen Mu narrowed his eyes, "What happened afterwards?"

"Later..." The servant was filled with righteous indignation in front of him, but he didn't dare to say anything behind him. He paused and said, "The eighth master drew his sword at the celebration banquet, and chased Gu Tiansuo Qianhu to ask him to hand over his head."

Hand over the head?

Chen Mu felt that Yin Zhengmao was already very interesting. He hadn't been arrested after such a big disturbance at the banquet. The cannonball was given away for nothing, and it would be nice if he came back.

"Gutiansuo Qianhu? It's alright, Xiaoba did nothing wrong. Next time, if you drink too much, you need to be more strategic. Don't be a reckless man." Chen Mu said something to Xiaoba, and waved everyone to withdraw After going down, Balang sat down in the tent and asked, "Is your anger gone?"

He always said it was Xiaoba Xiaoba, but in fact he was already a heroic adult who was seven feet tall and fought bravely. He shook his head and said, "Father, I'm actually not angry."

"Not angry?"

Chen Mu was angry when he heard it, and if he was there in person, he might have whipped the thousand households tied to the pillar. Of course, if he was in front of others, he would not be able to say such a thing, but now that Balang said he was not angry, Chen Mu couldn't believe it.

"What I said is true." Hachiro raised his head, his narrow eyes were bright, "I'm not angry, I just want his head."

call!
Chen Mu got up and opened the curtain, and the night wind blew in the air with the fragrance of earth.

His son is so cool!

Turning around, Chen Mu said with a smile: "Look, you are much better than Zhang Qianhu. If he wants to kill anyone, he can only go to a place where there is no one to cut trees. You can just draw the knife and let him hand over the head .”

"Fool Zhang..."

Obviously, Chen Bazhi didn't think his adoptive father was praising him.

Poor Zhang Qianhu doesn't even look down on his son.Balang's words made Chen Mu realize that Hachiro has changed from a dead child to a dead boy, and may become a dead young man next.

In short, I am afraid that this bastard temperament will not disappear.

"It doesn't matter if you think others are stupid or want to take someone's head, don't blurt it out like a reckless man." Chen Mu pinched Balang's face and said with a smile: "Keep it in mind, unless it is absolutely necessary, don't always think about killing people. "

"Look how stupid Zhang Qianhu is for cutting down trees." Chen Mu smiled, "Stop sitting still, you have to hurry tomorrow morning, you and Zong Lian, by the way, have you taken a fancy to any girl, Dad propose marriage to you."

Hachiro thought about it carefully, and shook his head slowly, "Can I change the artillery drills? It's not practical if the muzzle is raised too high, and it's inaccurate to shoot from a distance. It's enough to hit [-] paces with a five-jin cannon. Guangxi is fighting Guilin. Eight hundred even the city gate towers are not accurate."

Didn't you say girl?

Chen Mu nodded in response, and said, "Okay, you can change it. I'll see after it's done. There's plenty of time to change along the way."

Balang left, leaving Chen Mu to sit alone in the tent for a long time, thinking about it was full of emotion.He watched Hachiro grow up from a young age, a little guy who didn't know anything, grew into a young man who can dance knives, ride horses, fire blunderbusses, and cannons.

It's a pity that the character is not very good, and the military exploits are successful, and some troubles make people lose their feelings.

"General, there are many scholars on the road, do you want to take them along?"

The bustle on the way to Beijing was very lively. The students waiting for Qiu Wei went to Beijing to take the exam during this period. Chen Mu readily agreed and said with a smile: "Last year was not a good year. Songjiang was very hungry. The road may not be peaceful. I invite students to go with me." Well, I can take care of you on the way."

These people are not candidates for the exam, they are Gong students who are going to the capital to study and prepare for the Chunwei exam next year. Among these people is an old Juren, who is already in his sixties and has failed several times. He is a fellow of Hu Liangpeng, named Ye Chaorong , because he was too old, Chen Mu specially prepared a carriage for him to ride in.

Cannon carts, not to mention familiarity, have more bumps, which can only reduce the pain of traveling.

Hu Liangpeng was quite happy, Deng Zilong led the army, he was happy to be free, rode his horse and swung his whip to inspect the cannon carriages on the official road, and chatted behind the old Juren's cart in his spare time, and those who served the old Juren were almost sworn brothers.

Although he looks like a big bear, but he is honest and honest, so he always wins people's favor. He has repeatedly explained to Hu Liangpeng that his daughter has already left the cabinet, otherwise he must promise it to him.

Chen Mu didn't know that next year, Chunwei's old Juren would miss again, so he would be happy for nothing.In another world, Lao Juren's second son later helped his father realize two dreams, was admitted to Jinshi 12 years later, and promised the daughter of Lao Juren's third son to Hu Daxiong's son.

In that story, Hu Daxiong, who came and went, was the governor of Fujian with the seal of the general who conquered the barbarians. The old Juren, who failed to pass the entrance examination with drooping eyebrows and eyes, was later called the father of the only prime minister. The son he taught was named Ye. Xiang Gao has monopolized cabinet affairs for seven years.

Along the way, Chen Mu heard that there was a great famine in Yingtian Mansion, and Hai Rui provided relief work to build bridges and rivers, but the road was still full of starvation.

When Chen Mu left Fujian, he asked Deng Zilong to supervise the army, and when he led his family to visit Xu Jie in Songjiang Huating alone, he saw another scene - the people cried on the road because of Hai Rui's dismissal, and the scholar-bureaucrats celebrated with banquets and wine.

Hai Rui's era is over.

　Good morning!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)