Jinyi Town Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 338

He Liu had a strong premonition that Cao Wudai and the snake charmer Nuer Huahua should be related to the snake spirit case.

He Liu ordered someone to call Li Heijiu, and said: "Go and find out, where is Cao Wudai, the commander of Ningxia Township, and his righteous daughter, Huahua, the commander-in-chief of Ningxia?"

Wang Ba was a little strange: "Sixth brother, why are you confused? The generals of the border town are not allowed to enter the capital without a purpose. Cao Wudai is a third-rank military general in Ningxia town, so he is naturally in Ningxia."

He Liu shook his head: "You don't know, Wang Chonggu, the governor of the four sides, has already started to abolish the guards in Ningxia. It is not known where Cao Wudai is."

Li Heijiu took the order and left.He Liu got off his errand and returned home.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw Dudu Zhao and Mrs. Zhao playing with Xiao Zhonger under the big willow tree.Xiangxiang was on the side, making tea for godmother and godmother.

He Liu cupped his hands and said, "Godfather, godmother, why are you here?"

Dudu Zhao laughed heartily and said, "We haven't seen our loyal son for a long time, it's strange to miss him. Just in time, I'm greedy for the fried pork made by my goddaughter. Come to your house today for dinner."

He Liu moved a stool and sat next to Dudu Zhao.

He asked: "How are godfather and godmother always in good health?"

Dudu Zhao said: "Cough. He is 72 years old, and his teeth are almost gone! This time his brain is not working, and he often loses things. I plan to submit the old man's resignation to the emperor in two days."

He Liu dissuaded him: "You are always a veteran of the imperial court. You have always been in charge of the Shenji Battalion. How can you just say you are old?"

Dudu Zhao stood up and said solemnly: "Shenji Battalion is the head of the three major battalions of the capital, and has a great relationship. I am old and incapable of leading this powerful team! It is better to give up my seat as soon as possible and give it to the prime of life. Commander of the army."

He Liudao: "Forget it. Godfather has spent his whole life fighting for the imperial court. It's time to enjoy the happiness."

Zhao Dudu scratched Zhong'er's nose: "When I am old, I will take my obedient Zhong'er home to live for a few months. I will accompany you every day to catch bastards by the Yongding River."

Zhong'er wiped his nose and bubbled up: "Really?"

Dudu Zhao said with a smile: "There is no joke in the army. How dare I lie to my loyal son?"

Turning around, Dudu Zhao told Mrs. Zhao: "You take Xiangxiang and Zhong'er to the dining room and wait for dinner. I have some important things to say to Lao Liu."

Mrs. Zhao led Zhong'er away.

Dudu Zhao said to He Liu seriously: "Sixth, there are people in the court who are clamoring to abolish the guard system and switch to the recruiting system. You Jinyiwei North Town Governor must figure out where to put your feet. Don't forget, Jinyiwei is also a guard It's controlled! The official position in the guard is hereditary. Didn't you just inherit the father's position at the beginning, and check hundreds of households?"

He Liu said with a smile: "The court's affairs are of great concern to those in the cabinet. It seems that it's not my turn to say more. I also don't want to waste my time and get involved in this battle over the military system."

Dudu Zhao shook his head: "The imperial court is a vast ocean. When there are waves on the sea, how can this small boat of yours be alone? Jin Yiwei is the head of the 26 guards of the pro-army. He is also the emperor's trusted family slave. Now the nominal chief officer of Jin Yiwei is Zhu Xixiao, Liu Shouyou. In fact, it is in your hands, He Liu. Your attitude will definitely affect the direction of the battle over the military system."

He Liu deliberately changed the subject: "By the way, godfather. If you always resign, who do you think the imperial court will send to take over as the former military commander?"

Zhao Dudu said: "I hope that Cao Deshui, the former military governor, can take my position. This man was born as a frontier military general, and later served in the former military governor's mansion for ten years. He is very familiar with the military affairs of the former army governor's mansion. Heh , Let me make my own decision, let him come to your house for a while, have dinner together, and get acquainted with you. They are all my family members, and there must be something they can use each other in the future. "

He Liu's heart skipped a beat.Cao Deshui was the fourth brother-in-law of Cao Wudai, the commander of Ningxia Town, who he asked Li Heijiu to investigate.

Not long after, Cao Deshui came to He's residence.

Governor Zhao introduced Cao Deshui to He Liu.

He Liu clasped his hands and said, "Cao Cidu, dinner is ready, let's chat while eating."

Cao Deshui said: "Then I will thank Master Liu for the wine and dinner!"

He Liudao: "Cidu Cao is being polite."

Dudu Zhao said from the side: "Yes, Deshui, don't be restrained. We are all from our own family, so there is no need to say such polite words."

After entering the table, the three toasted.After drinking for three rounds, the food is tasteless.He Liu began to test Cao Deshui.

He Liudao: "The story of four generals in one family has long been a good story in the imperial court. I don't know if Mr. Cao in your residence is always in good health?"

Cao Deshui said with a smile: "Our old man can be said to be strong and healthy. Don't look at the man who is almost [-], and he works hard with the guys every day, doing birthday work."

He Liudao: "Oh? Mr. Cao really doesn't forget his roots. There are four sons-in-laws who are generals, and they still do the work themselves. Where are the three brothers-in-law of Cao Cidu? How are the official fortunes?"

When Cao Deshui heard the words, he began to vomit bitterness: "Cough! My second brother-in-law and third brother-in-law are still lucky. It's just my eldest brother-in-law Cao Wudai... Alas, it's so sad!"

He Liudao: "Cidu Cao seems to have some unspeakable secrets?"

Cao Deshui took a sip of his wine and said, "To tell you the truth, my eldest brother-in-law has been sick and returned to the capital!"

He Liu was surprised and said, "I don't know what serious illness he has? I have some friendship with Li Shizhen, a famous doctor in the world. If there are intractable diseases, I can write to Mr. Li and ask him to come to Beijing to see a doctor for him."

Cao Deshui said: "What's wrong? Heart disease! Wang Chonggu became the governor of the four sides, and half a year ago he tried to abolish the guard army in Ningxia Town. Under a hundred households, all were dismissed and became ordinary people. For more than a hundred households, all were demoted to three levels and incorporated into the frontier army under the recruitment system. According to the rules set by Wang Chonggu, my eldest brother-in-law will condescend to be a small general!"

(End of this chapter)