"I'm sorry, brother, I'm wearing armor. I can't dismount to return the favor. Please mount, Master Xiao. Let's go together, hahaha!" Qin Gang used hearty laughter to cover up his pride, or he didn't intend to cover it up at all...
It was said that the last time Xiao Chen met him at Yanyunguan, he was still polite and obedient, but his attitude now was completely different from before. He was completely different.
It seems that he just wants to give Xiao Chen a warning and let Xiao Chen know that there can only be one boss in Yanyun County, and that is Qin Gang.
It was a bit too hasty, and besides, he didn't understand Xiao Chen's temperament yet.
Xiao Chen is a typical person who eats soft food but not hard food. How many times do you think he has eaten soft rice...
Xiao Chen set up dozens of banquet tables in the Yingbin Building of the largest hotel in Changshan Prefecture to welcome Qin Gang. Not only were all officials of the seventh rank and above in Changshan Prefecture present, but they also invited many famous local gentry and celebrities to accompany him. The standards were quite high. It's grand.
Xiao Chen asked Qin Gang to sit in the chief position. This was actually just courtesy and humility, because in terms of official rank, Xiao Chen was older than him, Qin Gang. In terms of status, Xiao Chen was not only the governor of Yanyun County, but also the master. , Public or private, Xiao Chen should be the one to take the main seat.
But unexpectedly, Qin Gang just made a few concessions and sat down immediately, which made everyone surprised and looked at him sideways.
However, Xiao Chen looked as usual and asked everyone to toast General Qin Gang together and asked him to say a few words.
I originally thought that Qin Gang could just say a few polite words, but I didn't expect that he would start talking endlessly!
The emperor sent his brother to Yanyun County to take over the defense. He was favored by the Holy Grace. The brother was so grateful that he felt so stressed that he had not even had a good night's sleep these days.
Because brothers know that the geographical location of Yanyun County is extremely important. It is connected to the countries of the Western Region to the west, to the northern tribes in the north, and to the east is the Shunfeng Port controlled by the Rus. The situation is extremely complex and the situation is changing rapidly. It is true that brothers have come to take on this important task. Like walking on thin ice.
But now that I see you all, brothers can rest assured. Brother, I believe that with your help, we will be able to take care of all the affairs of Yanyun County...
He talks about me, brothers, you, all of us. As for Xiao Chen, he didn’t even mention a word!
After talking non-stop for a long time, seeing that the atmosphere seemed a bit solemn, he toasted everyone with a glass of wine and stopped still.
Xiao Chen took the lead in applauding, and the officers who followed Qin Gang cheered loudly. As for Liu Congshu and other Yanyun officials, they just clapped their hands symbolically. The response was not enthusiastic, but the smiles on their faces were meaningful.
The banquet ended in a lively but dull atmosphere on the surface, and overall it was a success.
Xiao Chen prepared a large courtyard for Qin Gang as a shelter in the center of Yanyun County. Qin Gang was quite satisfied with it and casually asked Xiao Chen where the Governor's Mansion was located? Since all the brothers are here, why should they come and sit at home...
The Governor's Mansion was much shabby and remote compared to Qin Gang's residence, and many of the houses were quite dilapidated. Xiao Chen would not allow them to be repaired. As long as they were strong enough to be habitable, why did they have to be so new? So I have always dealt with it this way.
"Master Xiao, this residence is really nice. I think it's more spacious and breathable than my cabin." Qin Gang said cheerfully.
"If General Qin likes this place, I will ask them to vacate the room immediately!" Xiao Chen said.
"Master Xiao, you are joking, how can this happen? Brother, am I not going to become a dove occupying a magpie's nest? Hahaha..." Qin Gang laughed.
"You can't say that. Brother, I worked hard day and night in Yanyun County. I finally looked forward to having General Qin as my backbone. I feel like all the burdens on my body have been lifted. I just can't bear to let you, General Qin, work so hard. Brother, I can't bear it. I can't help you with anything else, I can only make your stay more comfortable and relaxed..." Xiao Chen said with a smile.
"Oh, Mr. Xiao, you can't give up. Don't forget that you are the governor of Yanyun County. Brother, I am just a garrison general..." Qin Gang was happy in his heart and humble in his mouth.
"When she came, the Queen Mother summoned my brother. She sympathized with my brother's frail health and serious illness. She didn't want him to worry about the bad things in Yanyun County anymore. She repeatedly told him to get more rest. This painstaking effort was really disappointing. Brother, I am so grateful!" Xiao Chen said with emotion.
"When General Qin regains Shunfeng Port, I will naturally hand over all the affairs of Yanyun County to you. From now on, brother, I will grow flowers and grass in this Governor's Mansion and spend the rest of my years in peace."
"Alas... Mr. Xiao, you are in your prime, but don't say these depressing words!" Qin Gang expressed his deep understanding, "But now, brother, I am afraid that it will be very difficult to attack Shunfeng Port, and I have to trouble Xiao. Sir, you should give me more advice."
"To be honest, General Qin, my brother is also powerless now. I get a headache every time I think about it. To be honest, apart from writing a few crooked poems, what do I know about arranging troops and attacking cities and territories? So this battle It's up to you, General Qin, to make the decision, brother, I just need to ensure the logistics of the army." Xiao Chen said.
Xiao Chen was so sensible that Qin Gang didn't know what to say.
Before meeting Xiao Chen, he had already thought up a lot of excuses and was preparing to file a lawsuit with Xiao Chen face to face, but unexpectedly, he didn't use a word because Xiao Chen did better than he expected.
It feels like punching the air...
"Master Xiao, I heard that you have a powerful ballista?" Qin Gang has been coveting this powerful weapon created by Xiao Chen for a long time.
"Yes, but a lot of them were damaged in the previous battle, and not much is left." Xiao Chen said.
Qin Gang said in his heart, I knew your boy would never give it to me in vain...
Unexpectedly, Xiao Chen changed the subject, "But I thought that you might need it, General Qin Gang, so I asked them to rush to manufacture a hundred more. They should be out of the factory in the next two days, and they will send them directly to the general. "
"In addition to the crossbows, I also asked them to rush to build twenty catapults, five thousand ladders, and five thousand large six-layer cowhide shields... Oh, I also prepared 40,000 strong war horses for you, General Qin Gang. , they are being raised in a horse farm outside the city, and..." Before Qin Gang could say anything, Xiao Chen had already done the logistics work to the extreme.
Surprised or not? Is it surprising?
The surprise is definitely big, but the main thing is accident.
Qin Gang always felt that Xiao Chen was an unruly boy who was difficult for even the emperor to tame, so he asked the Queen Mother to step in and suppress this boy first.
I guess this kid will definitely not be convinced. When he comes, he will secretly cause trouble and obstruct everything!
I never expected that Xiao Chen would lower his profile and cooperate actively...
Could it be that after he learned that he was seriously ill, he became disheartened and thought of quitting?
And now everything he is doing is using his remaining energy to repay the favor?
It seems like this is the only possibility.
