Liu Yan led his troops to march on the official road. Although it was already early March, the weather was still a bit cold. The icy north wind blew, and the armor on the soldiers was even more like ice and iron, which chilled their hearts.
However, despite the raging cold wind, Liu Yan and his soldiers just controlled their horses and marched steadily, without any soldiers being out of formation due to fear of the cold. Only Wang Yunhe was forcibly wrapped into a ball by Liu Yan in thick cotton clothes and furs, and made to ride in a covered carriage.
First, the flag bearers of several cavalry posts rode forward, followed by the gun flags of each team, plus Liu Yan's big flag, and dozens of bright red and yellow flags were just fluttering in the cold wind.
A part of Ye Bu Sui had already dispersed far away. Next to Liu Yan, Miao Shao led the remaining Ye Bu Sui and the guards in the middle post to control the horse and march beside Liu Yan.
In Dapanbao, military capabilities were given priority. After wiping out the bandits, Liu Yan ordered each sentry to promote the original flag generals to small flag officers, who still commanded the same banner. Several general flag officers still led the sentry men. Only the rear posts led by Wang Yue still follow the original organizational structure, and the generals of various departments and banners will not promote them for the time being.
Liu Yan led all the soldiers to march quickly. During daily drills, the Dapanbaodun Army paid great attention to physical training. Each unit marched quickly. Not long after they were on the road, Wangjiazhuang appeared in front of everyone.
When Liu Yan and others arrived at the south gate of Wangjiazhuang, the avenue was already filled with officials from the fort who came to greet them.
Several general flag officers, small flag officers, and officials of all sizes in the fort stood in the cold wind to greet him. At the front of the crowd is Yue Ming, who is in charge of money and food in Wangjiazhuang. As the chief flag officer, Yue Ming is the oldest chief flag officer in Wangjiazhuang. He is also highly regarded by Wang Wenzhen. He originally hoped to take over the post of Wangjiazhuang. Wen Zhenban, but now his hope has failed, and he stands looking a little downcast.
Just because Yue Ming was standing there without energy didn't mean that the people behind him didn't speak. Before Liu Yan led his troops to arrive, these general flag officers and officials were still stamping their feet and waving their hands while talking softly, waiting for the arrival of the new team officer Liu Yan.
However, the attitude of these officials in Wangjiazhuang towards Liu Yan is also intriguing. Everyone just talked about Liu Yan's various deeds in a low voice, as if they were talking after dinner. Several of them were still discussing in low voices, wondering how Liu Yan would manage everything in Wangjiazhuang after he took office.
At this time, Liu Yan led the crowd to finally arrive at Wangjiazhuang. Everyone saw smoke billowing on the official road and flags displayed. Liu Yan and his group of more than 300 people had already arrived. Headed by Yue Ming, everyone came to greet them.
When Liu Yan and his party arrived in front of everyone, Yue Ming and others were all surprised, especially the several chief flag officers in the fort.
Most of Liu Yan's more than 300 people were wearing iron armor, and they were all full of vigor. They were breathing white air in their mouths, but they just stood there proudly, and even the horses under some soldiers were snoring constantly. Any one of these soldiers and horses can be compared to the servants of the Shangguan of the Thousand Households in front of Xiahe Village.
Seeing such a military appearance, many people took a breath of air-conditioning. With this kind of capital, no wonder Liu Yan can serve as the team leader of Wangjiazhuang. With such strength, even Zhang Hailin, the defense officer of Qianhu Station in front of Xiahe Village, can't compare!
It's just that no one can imagine how Liu Yan, a small armor commander of Dapanbao, managed to conjure up these powerful soldiers and horses.
Everyone in Wangjiazhuang also knew a little bit about the business between Wang Wenzhen and Liu Yan, but everyone thought that Wang Wenzhen was mainly running the business, and Liu Yan was just helping Wang Wenzhen. They didn't know that Liu Yan was actually the one running the business. The "finance master" behind the scenes naturally couldn't figure out where Liu Yan got the money to build such a large army.
Yue Ming also stared at Liu Yan's soldiers and horses, with a complicated expression on his face. Maybe he couldn't serve as a team officer because he didn't have these soldiers and horses.
At this time, Liu Yan dismounted and, surrounded by Miao Shao, Xu Ming and several small flag officers, strode towards the crowd.
Led by Yue Ming, everyone stepped forward to greet him.
Yue Ming stepped forward and saluted and said, "My lord, it's hard work coming from afar. I've been waiting here for a long time."
He bowed to Liu Yan twice, and everyone else also came forward to bow. Liu Yan bowed slightly.
Looking at Liu Yan, Yue Ming felt very unhappy. Once upon a time, Liu Yan had to bow to him as an official. Unexpectedly, not long after, he would have to bow to Liu Yan. It was really thirty years to the east of the river and thirty years to the west of the river.
Looking at Liu Yan's young and high-spirited face, Yue Ming felt even more uncomfortable. Once upon a time, the position of team officer was originally his, but he was about to get it, but lost it again. It was fate.
Seeing Yue Ming saluting him in front of him, Liu Yan also felt a little sympathetic, perhaps because he was hit. Yue Ming's originally tall and burly figure had become somewhat bent, the smell of wind and frost on his face became stronger, and his originally sharp eyes became much duller.
But sympathy is sympathy. Of course Liu Yan would not give away his official position, so he had to sympathize with him mentally.
After Yue Ming stepped forward to salute, he then introduced Liu Yan to everyone in the fort, including several general flag officers and officials.
Not counting Yue Ming, there are still two general flag officers in Wangjiazhuang. One of them is named Liu Yu. This man is tall and fat, with very white skin. At this time, he just stepped forward to pay homage to him with a smile on his face. Liu Yan greeted him cordially. I said a few words, but I felt a little disgusted with this person. I felt that Liu Yu was somewhat hypocritical, so I was a little wary.
There was also a chief flag officer named Sun Mingyuan, who also left a deep impression on Liu Yan. This man is in his thirties and has a thickset appearance. According to Yue Ming, this man has a very bad temper. No one dares to mess with him in Wangjiazhuang. Even Wang Wenzhen is unwilling to pay much attention to this man. .
Liu Yan just nodded slightly and didn't pay much attention to him. Anyway, such a person can't cause any big trouble under his own hands. If this Sun Mingyuan dares to cause trouble in his hands, Liu Yan won't mind dealing with him with thunderous means. Lose.
In addition, there are several scribes from the Baihu government office.
The first official was named Feng Changyi, who was about forty-five or six years old and had the courtesy name Jingxing. He was in charge of all clerical affairs inside and outside Wangjiazhuang.
According to Yue Ming's introduction, this Feng Changyi is no ordinary person and has great prestige in Wangjiazhuang. This person is very knowledgeable, and there are many scholars around him on weekdays. Of course, there are not many real scholars inside and outside Wangjiazhuang. The people around Feng Changyi are not so much scholars, but rather have studied in private schools for a few days and only know a few words.
However, after what Yue Ming said, Liu Yan also understood. This Feng Changyi has high prestige and talent in Wangjiazhuang. If he uses it well, he will be a capable general. If he doesn't use it well, he will be a thorn in his side!
At this time, there were four scribes gathered around Feng Changyi. Like Feng Changyi, these people were very considerate of Liu Yanli, but there was not much respect on their faces. Some people are just arrogant as scholars, and they seem to regard Liu Yan as just a reckless warrior.
Liu Yan also frowned slightly at this. Could it be that these scribes were so arrogant when Wang Wenzhen was here? Or maybe these scribes didn’t understand the current situation at all!
"It seems like we have to find an opportunity to beat these nerds to prevent them from getting into trouble!"
Although Liu Yan was thinking this in his heart, he still had a smile on his face and exchanged greetings with all of them one by one. Feng Changyi and the others could not see anything unusual in Liu Yan's expression.
It seems that these officers and officials in the fort are all needed for the time being. After all, Liu Yan is very short of people now. If these people can still be used and can win them over, then Liu Yan will try his best to win them over. It is these people who need to be sensible and not be unable to see the situation clearly.
Once someone disobeys orders and disrupts Liu Yan's development layout, there will be no need for such people to exist in Wangjiazhuang.
At this time, Yue Ming and others saw that Liu Yan looked kind, and everyone felt relieved. It seemed that the new leader of the team was easy to get along with.
Then Yue Ming said to Liu Yan: "Sir, it's cold outside the fort, why don't you go into the fort? The Baihu government office has been sorted out."
Liu Yan nodded, and everyone entered the fort together. Miao Shao and Xu Ming also led a large group of troops into Wangjiazhuang.
Everyone entered the castle from the south gate. Liu Yan rode his horse on the street, sighing in his heart. This was the first time he looked at everything in the castle with his master's eyes. This feeling was different. Thinking about it, I have been to Wangjiazhuang countless times over the past year or so, but never once have I been in the mood I am today. What a twist of fate.
Compared with Dapanbao, Wangjiazhuang is indeed much more lively. Although the population is not larger than Dapanbao, it is better because there are many more buildings and shops along the street, and the flow of people is also higher. However, there is one thing that Dapanbao does not have in Wangjiazhuang, and that is its cleanliness and vitality.
Although the military households in Dapanbao are not that rich, they are all full of energy and have an aura of hope for future life in their eyes. Everyone has their own goals in life. Everywhere in the fort is clean and tidy. Inside, it's enough to make you feel happy.
On the other hand, in Wangjiazhuang, the streets are dilapidated and dirty, the houses are low and dilapidated, garbage is everywhere, and half-clothed children are running around. And those adults, no matter men, women, old or young, were all dressed in tatters and looked numb. They seemed to have been suppressed by poverty and completely lost their confidence in life.
Looking at these military households, Liu Yan felt heavy. When he came to Wangjiazhuang before, he just passed by as a passerby and didn't take many things to heart. Now that he has become the officer in charge of the Wangjiazhuang team, these people have become soldiers and civilians under his rule. Can he change their lives, win their hearts and use them for his own use?
Liu Yan immediately strengthened his confidence: "It must be possible. As long as you give me time, Wangjiazhuang is the second fortress. The soldiers and soldiers under my command will definitely be able to live a better life and change their original tragic fate!"
Everyone rode their horses and headed inward.
The official hall of the hundred households is located on the street in front. The main streets are all paved with bluestone slabs, but they are in disrepair and have potholes everywhere.
Along the way, some alleys appeared on both sides of the street from time to time. When they saw Liu Yan's armored army coming, many soldiers and civilians stood aside in surprise and fear, just looking at Liu Yan and others. Some merchants also opened their doors and came out to look at this different army on the street.
Seeing their awe-inspiring looks, Miao Shao, Xu Ming and others were very proud. From now on, they would be the masters of Wangjiazhuang. The sergeants of Dapanbao were also proud. Coming from Dapanbao to Wangjiazhuang was a big place. Everyone straightened their waists when marching, and the iron hoofs just rumbled by, leaving behind a lot of exclamations and comments.
Yue Ming rode beside Liu Yan, pointing out the buildings in the fort from time to time, and Liu Yan couldn't help but nod.
Soon, everyone arrived at the door of Baihu Official Hall.
