Facing the gazes one after another, Jia Heng nodded and said in a clear voice: "A month ago, under the orders of the Holy Master, I went out of the capital to suppress the bandits. Now the bandits in the counties of Sanfu have been calmed down. The New Year's Eve is approaching, and the soldiers are The longing for home is getting stronger and stronger day by day, and it is time for the teacher to return to the capital."
Hearing this, Xue Pan looked envious and said with a smile: "No wonder, cousin, I saw that the camp stretched for several miles. I thought there must be tens of thousands of people. Cousin, how many soldiers do you have to lead? ?”
This question made Aunt Xue's heart skip a beat. She quickly glared at Xue Pan, then looked at Jia Heng and said, "Brother Heng, Pan'er, a little kid, doesn't speak lightly or seriously. How many soldiers are he leading? It’s not like you can just ask around, right?”
Jia Heng nodded and said: "What my aunt said is true. No matter how many troops you have, you can be regarded as the Privy Secretary of the military aircraft. However, spying on the military aircraft is a matter of beheading in the army."
Aunt Xue, Xue Pan: "..."
Jia Heng added: "But Brother Wenlong is young and very curious, so it doesn't matter."
Aunt Xue and Xue Pan both breathed a sigh of relief.
Baochai watched the young man talking to his mother from beginning to end, and couldn't help but glance at his brother.
He sighed quietly in his heart.
He is not much older than his brother, but there is a huge difference in his manner of speaking and status.
Xue Pan rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Cousin Heng still understands me. I'm just curious. How dare I spy on military planes? Besides, as a family, it doesn't matter if we talk about it. Speaking of which, my uncle is also in charge. Jingying, I don’t know how many people are under my control? I still need to ask cousin Heng for advice.”
This question actually shows that there is not much emotional intelligence to speak of.
Because based on age and common sense, it must be the prince who has been in the army for decades and has a high official position. But just asking Jia Heng how many troops he led, and then asking his uncle, it was a bit "showing off".
When Baochai heard this, she frowned, pinched her plum blossom silk handkerchief in her jade hand, and signaled her brother with her eyes.
Well, Xue Pan was staring at Jia Heng with his eyes as big as copper bells. Where could he see Baochai's wink?
As for Aunt Xue?
Aunt Xue also looked at the young man opposite without moving.
She obviously also wants to know how powerful her brother is?
In fact, be it Aunt Xue or Mrs. Wang, these housewives really cannot fully understand the level of official status.
Not to mention these housewives, even if the Internet develops in later generations, some netizens may not be able to distinguish their positions and ranks unless they search.
There are inspectors, researchers, and section chiefs, leadership positions and non-leadership positions, permanent members and non-members, not to mention the different platforms and different levels of power and power.
Jia Heng's face remained calm, and he said in a clear voice: "Wang Jieshuai is the first-class military general of our Han Dynasty. He is the Jiedushi of the capital camp and is in charge of the twelve regiments and camps. The total number of the twelve regiments and camps of the capital is one or two hundred thousand soldiers and horses."
He would not intentionally belittle Wang Ziteng's rank and power, but he had no interest in explaining it to Aunt Xue and Xue Pan.
When Aunt Xue heard this, her heart was filled with joy and her face was filled with joy. Even if Jia Heng said a few words, she felt excited. Her brother was in charge of one or two hundred thousand troops. What kind of power was this?
No wonder, the prefect of Jinling was very respectful to her Xue family and took the initiative to help Pan'er settle the lawsuit and eliminate the trouble.
Baochai's face was indifferent, her apricot eyes were as moist as water, and she was calm. She must have known something along the way. Her uncle was the governor of the Beijing camp. Although I dare not say that he was an extremely popular minister, he was considered one of the few in the court. High-ranking military officer.
It's just that having a father and a mother is not as good as having one yourself.
Xue Pan, who was on the other side, was beaming with joy, and was also shocked by hundreds of thousands of people, and asked: "How about compared to cousin Heng..."
At this point, even Aunt Xue realized that she was "brainless", and interrupted with an annoyed expression: "Pan'er, how old is your cousin? He is already a third-grade military attaché, and his future will be limitless."
After saying that, he glanced at Jia Heng and saw that his expression was still calm. At the same time, he felt a little unspeakably awkward.
How should I put it, Jia Heng's expression was too calm and calm from beginning to end, as if something was missing.
Such as envy, jealousy, not even the final loss.
Facing the "anticipatory" or "complicated" looks from the mother and son, Jia Heng felt a little weird in his heart, and mused: "Wang Jieshuai is a first-rank official, even if I see him, I will call myself a lower official." .”
After hearing this, Xue Pan was naturally satisfied, but the awkward feeling in Aunt Xue's heart became even stronger.
Because Jia Heng's tone was still too calm...
Well, don't be distracted.
Here, Baochai's face paused for a moment, but she felt like she was sitting on pins and needles. Her red lips were slightly parted, her voice was like a flying spring flowing with jade, and she said with a round and round jade: "My cousin is young and promising, and has a bright future. I will be here at sunrise, but I won't be here." It’s just a matter of words.”
Hearing this, Jia Heng gently raised his eyes and glanced at Baochai, met those quiet and gentle eyes, nodded and said, "I accept my sister's good words."
Baochai's apricot eyes flashed, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
A conversation between smart people can be understood with just one glance.
She knew that they didn't take it to heart.
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "Tomorrow, Brother Heng will lead the troops back to Beijing. Can we go back with him? The roads along our journey are not smooth and we are very nervous."
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said: "I told Brother Wenlong before that it is not suitable to bring your family with you when the army is stationary. Besides, the army will set off tomorrow. Now that the thieves and bandits have been wiped out in the land of Sanfu, please don't worry, aunt."
When Aunt Xue heard this, she nodded, but the worry on her face remained unabated, and she asked, "So that's the case. Isn't it possible even if we are traveling together?"
But he didn't give up.
At this time, everyone's eyes were looking at Jia Heng expectantly.
Jia Heng thought for a while and said: "The forwards of the army will go first. I will lead the Chinese army to escort them back tomorrow. If my aunt doesn't mind the trouble, she can walk half a mile behind."
It's not that he can't send soldiers to escort the Xue family, but he doesn't have much favorable impressions of Xue Pan. This will easily strengthen his momentum and may cause some trouble.
Aunt Xue was overjoyed when she heard this and said, "That's really troublesome for Brother Heng."
It is said that the three assistants are innocent, but who dares to pat their chests and guarantee it?
How could such an army escort An Xin all the way?
Jia Heng said a few more words and made an appointment to set off tomorrow. Xue Pan smiled and invited him warmly: "Cousin, I have arranged the food and wine. Let's use it together before we leave."
Jia Heng turned his head and glanced at the sky, and said: "It's getting late. The departure is imminent tomorrow. I have military matters to deal with when I return to the camp, so I don't want to hang around too much. Brother Wenlong, aunt, and cousin, let's talk about it in Shenjing City. , at that time, I was doing my best to be a landlord."
With that said, he stood up and wanted to say goodbye.
This time when relatives met on the road, the courtesy was enough for a conversation, so there was no need to stay any longer.
Of course, he has seen the ceiling of the obese world in Dream of Red Mansions. Everything else is fine, but he is a bit taciturn.
Aunt Xue heard that Jia Heng was busy with military affairs, so she couldn't persuade him to stay, so she called Xue Pan and sent Jia Heng down to the second floor of the inn.
After Jia Heng left, Baochai twisted her eyebrows, looked gloomy, and said in a somewhat angry tone: "Mom, why did you ask about uncle just now?"
Just now she was feeling ashamed when she heard it, which meant that she was well-educated and not annoyed.
"My dear, this is just a quick talk. Is this what your brother wants to ask? I'm thinking about my relatives. It doesn't matter if I ask them for advice, right? Besides, how old is he? It's normal for him to be younger than your uncle Guan'er. But if you ask about it, it's not a matter of burying someone." Aunt Xue smiled and said softly: "Besides, I'm not upset at all."
Baochai said helplessly: "Mom, that's a city where people have their own houses, and their emotions and emotions are invisible. Who knows what they are thinking? I can't tell... I'm sneering in my heart."
With these words, half of him was bluffing his mother.
When Aunt Xue heard this, the smile on her face froze for a moment, and she hesitated and said: "This... shouldn't be the case. After all, we are cousins, how can we be so petty? My good daughter, I'm watching Although Brother Heng is a bit cold-tempered, he is also a man of etiquette, and we have agreed to set off together tomorrow."
Baochai shook his head slightly and said: "This man is not much older than his brother, but he is already a third-grade military attache. He leads troops on expeditions. More than half of them are not officials who relied on the shadow of their ancestors. , these side branches, who have gained wealth and power, are either broad-minded, or they are determined to retaliate."
These people who come from a humble background and suddenly reach a high position are either magnanimous and open-minded, or they are narrow-minded and intolerant of others!
From what she had seen just now, he seemed to be a man of magnanimity and restraint, but she always felt that there was a mist surrounding him.
He wasn't angry, but his face looked normal, at least she couldn't see any clues about it.
"I'm afraid that's the case. The mountains and rivers are dangerous in my heart, and the city is dangerous in my belly."
Also, she couldn't say anything just now. Looking at the sword worn on the man's waist, the scabbard was embossed with a golden dragon. Could this dragon and phoenix be engraved randomly by others?
I'm afraid it's not a royal thing! ?
Of course, she hadn't seen it and couldn't be sure.
"When we wait in the capital, we have to let Ying'er secretly inquire. Otherwise, don't offend others at any time, and just act like a normal person." Baochai twirled the handkerchief in his hand, and his almond-shaped eyes flashed. , thought.
Over here, Aunt Xue felt a little timid after hearing Baochai's words. She forced a smile and said, "My dear, why are you getting more and more scary the more you talk?"
Baochai turned to comfort her and said softly: "Mom, it was okay before. It's just that people's hearts are evil. There are precedents for causing disasters like this. I'm thinking that when we get to Beijing, we'd better not be too public. Isn't that the old saying? It is well said, right and wrong are just because of talking more, and all troubles are caused by forcing oneself to speak out."
She once read a story about Guo Ziyi, the prince of Fenyang County in the Tang Dynasty, and Lu Qi. From then on, she was deeply impressed by the four words "people's hearts are sinister".
Come to think of it, if you get into trouble for talking too much, then a thousand words would be better than just one word of silence.
In fact, no matter how calm Baochai is and how to hide her clumsiness, she has no reason to hide it from her own mother in order to avoid disaster. How can the eggs be intact when the nest is overturned?
But usually, he is not willing to show his ability.
Aunt Xue felt a little relieved after hearing this. She nodded with a smile and said, "I'm just saying, how can it be so scary? But the old saying is true."
Her girl has been careful and generous since she was a child, and she also understood what her girl meant.
That's right, smile when you meet everyone, be kind, don't offend anyone, and don't cause trouble if you don't force yourself to stand out.
They were orphans and widowed. As long as they didn't show off in Beijing and didn't try to stand out in everything, they were relatives who came to visit them. No matter who they were, they were not willing to compromise their dignity for the sake of their face.
Aunt Xue thought about this, made up her mind, and was also happy. She looked at Baochai with a smile and said, "My dear, if your brother can make mother worry as much as you do, how wonderful it would be."
Baochai sighed inwardly and was about to speak.
"Mom, did you call me?"
But at this moment, Xue Pan strode in from outside, shaking his big head with a purple turban, and said with a smile.
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "I just called you and your cousin sent him back?"
"Sent it back, they got on the horse and drove away." Xue Pan said with a smile.
"Then take a rest for the night. When we set off tomorrow, we can get to the capital early." Aunt Xue looked at her son's big head with an honest smile on his face, and felt that her son was still lovable, unlike Na Heng. My brother looked aloof from strangers, and he looked lifeless.
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Jia Heng left the inn where Xue's family was staying and returned to the camp. It was already evening. He entered the Chinese army's tent, sat behind the commander's desk, and continued to organize and write the new army's structure and training regulations.
In his previous life, he served in the border defense army and was no stranger to how to train soldiers, but it still took a lot of effort to train a soldier who could obey orders, win battles, and be well-disciplined.
The entire military training process cannot be faked by human hands.
"When we go back, we also need to add some generals to the army. For example, we need to find some Jia clan children from the martial arts hall who are willing to join the army and train together. There is also the matter of ordnance. After returning to the capital, we need to go to the ordnance inspector. Qian Tou There are so many emotions.”
While Jia Heng was thinking, the voice of soldiers outside the tent suddenly interrupted his thoughts.
"Sir, Song Canjun is here."
Jia Heng called out, put down the pen in his hand, raised his eyes to look at Song Yuan who came in from outside the military tent, and asked:
"Is everything ready?"
Song Yuan smiled and said: "My lord, everything has been arranged. The meritorious generals and commanders have their names and deeds. I'm waiting for you to go there to confer merit and reward silver."
Jia Heng nodded, stood up from his seat, and said in a deep voice: "I will go over right away. Although the generals are celebrating in the evening, they cannot relax their vigilance and patrol with their own soldiers."
With that said, he also left the Chinese army camp and went to confer meritorious awards on meritorious generals. This move was naturally intended to cultivate a sense of honor and belonging.
It was night, and the troops in Guoyong's camp were filled with joy and cheers.
The Jade Rabbit sets in the west and the Golden Crow rises in the east.
Before I knew it, the night passed, and the next day, it was morning.
The 8,000 infantry and cavalry troops of the Guoyong Battalion, who had packed their bags, lined up neatly, hoisted flags and flags outside Huayin City, and were ready to go. Compared with when they first arrived in Huayin County, their morale was somewhat sluggish, but now their morale was high.
Because there are still five military camps and left and right sentries to help the people of Huayin County repair their houses, and they still have to deal with some loose ends.
However, no one knew who knew in advance that Jia Heng was about to return to Beijing. The people of Huayin County spontaneously went out of the city to see him off. More than ten thousand Huayin people gathered around the official road.
The Xue family's motorcade has obviously packed their luggage and boxes and is ready to set off.
Xue Pan finished his breakfast and went up to the second floor. He said, "Mom, sister, it's time to set off. Cousin Heng has already set off."
"Okay, it's time to come out." Aunt Xue's voice came from inside.
At this moment, I heard the sound of hurried footsteps on the stairs. The servant came up to report, out of breath, and said: "Uncle, you can't leave now. The city gate is blocked. The people of Huayin County We are all sending off the officers and soldiers, and it is like a huge crowd. We will wait for half an hour before setting off."
The mother and daughter, who had just walked out of the wing surrounded by maids and mothers-in-law, looked at each other in shock as they listened to the words outside.
