Prince Zhu Cixiang and Princess Kunxing were indeed obedient along the way. They wore coarse eunuch clothes to hide their temperament and blended in with the team without any sense of disobedience. At most, they made people feel fairer than others, but there were also many fair eunuchs in the palace.
Zhu Cixiang even remembered Chang Yu's advice to read more and talk less. However, Cai SaYe still had to hang out with a group of guards to compete in foot power and riding and shooting. The guards had already become familiar with him and the process of getting along with him reduced the sense of distance. However, It just concealed his special identity. Not to mention that the dozens of civil servants didn't notice it at all, even Lao Jiu and his hundreds of soldiers from the Black Wolf Battalion didn't think there was anything unusual.
The dozens of civil servants who accompanied him, but were only in the third, fourth and fifth grades, had never seen the true appearance of the prince. The only one who had seen the prince was Shi Kefa, but Lao Shi's mind was not focused on a eunuch at all. He was full of thoughts on how to rectify military affairs and What situation we are about to face.
As for Princess Kunxing, she is still deserted and quiet. She will not ride in the car with Lian Xin and other maids throughout the whole journey, so she will not arouse others' suspicion. She is mostly thought to be the serving eunuch beside Chang Yu. Originally, Chang Yu wanted Kun Xing to be the maid. Dress up, but after thinking about it, I gave up.
Traveling day and night, we arrived at Santun Camp, Jizhou Town Government Office, on the evening of the next day.
Tang Tong greeted him five miles away and waited for a long time.
"Uncle Ping Xibo is really well-informed. He had known that our family was coming." Chang Yu and Tang Tong had a close friendship and spoke very casually. Tang Tong smiled bitterly: "I knew you were coming, but I didn't expect that you would come here first." , I heard that the emperor also gave Shang Fang Sword, the Governor will not attack the general first."
Chang Yu laughed: "It seems that not only does he know that our family is coming, but he also knows why he is here."
"Such a strong wind has been blowing for two or three days. I'm afraid all the nine sides are aware of it. If the general hasn't heard of the rumors, then the commander-in-chief of Ji Town will look too incompetent." Tang Tong laughed loudly, and Chang Yu patted him: "Looking at Ping Xibo's calmness, it seems he is confident."
Tang Tong smiled bitterly and shook his head: "After checking myself in the past two days, I still feel a little unsure, but it's not true! But I won't be sacrificed by you!"
He had a good reason for saying this.
More than half a year ago, when Chang Yu was unknown, he went to Taiyuan with pay money. When he passed through Xuanfu Town and Datong City, he dared to investigate the corruption of free money. However, his power and ability were limited at that time. If he hadn't watched him Even those people wouldn't criticize him if he had a desperate attitude.
But it left him a name and caused some influence. In the future, as his power and power became more and more powerful, his influence at that time also became greater and greater. Many people were afraid and no longer dared to be so blatant. Take it.
What's more, the Dongchang and the Metropolitan Procuratorate jointly launched an anti-corruption campaign in Beijing a while ago, arresting many officials. Everyone knows that this trend can blow into the army at any time. The reason why it hasn't started yet is because of the little eunuch. I'm busy fighting and have no time for now.
But people who have a close relationship with Chang Yu already know what to do.
The world is black with crows, and no one is spotless.
There is a saying that goes, there are no good people in this world, they are just bad in different degrees.
It has become a normal thing in the army to take advantage of free money and take advantage of others. No general is exempt from this habit. The only difference is that some people are greedy and others are greedy.
People like Liu Zeqing, Liu Liangzuo, Zuo Liangyu, Gao Jie and others are the former.
When Zhou Yu is lucky and Huang is successful, it is much better. It is more like going with the flow and complying with this unspoken rule.
But since fighting side by side with Chang Yu, these people have become vigilant in their hearts. If they do something wrong, they will be encouraged. It will be embarrassing if they are found out in the future.
Even Gao Di, who didn't have a deep friendship with Chang Yu, could see it, not to mention Tang Tong, Zhou Yuji and others who had a close friendship with him.
Chang Yu is not Yuan Chonghuan who is rigid and straight. He can't rub a grain of sand into his eyes. Sometimes the water can't be too clear. As long as it's not too excessive, it's a matter of turning a blind eye.
Tang Tong's status was very different. He was not only the chief military officer of Jizhou Town, but also had a title. The majestic Ming Dynasty Ping Xibo was enough to make those civil servants who usually have higher eyesight and feel good about themselves bow to him.
Even Shi Kefa was not an exception and led a group of civil servants forward to greet him. Tang Tong was a friendly person and did not like to show off. He returned the greetings one by one. He accidentally glanced at the people behind Chang Yu and felt excited. He quickly looked at Chang Yu, only to see The little eunuch smiled bitterly, shook his head and sighed.
Tang Tong had met the prince. Not long ago, Chang Yu took the prince to visit him when he came back from outside the customs. However, he never expected that Chang Yu would take him out to patrol the border again. This was too risky, and it was not possible. I know how the emperor agreed.
But he was also very discerning and could see through things without telling them. But when he found out that Princess Kunxing was also coming, he was completely confused. What had happened to the little eunuch? He had to coax the children while patrolling the border.
The Grand Eunuch of Dongchang, along with dozens of officials including the Minister of War and the Department of Sanfa, came to patrol the border. The first stop was Jizhou Town. As the chief military officer, Tang Tong had to throw a banquet to welcome them all.
However, to the surprise and disappointment of all the officials, the banquet contained only simple food and water, without any of the delicacies they imagined. Fortunately, there was still some wine. They couldn't help but complain that this dignified Uncle Xi was too stingy.
It's not Tang Tongkou, nor is he pretending, it's because he knows Chang Yu very well: everything at official dinners should be kept simple and there should be no extravagance.
No one doubted that Chang Yu was pretending to be high-minded but was doing one thing secretly. Everyone who followed him knew that a man who could live happily with the soldiers, eat dry food and sleep in straw nests, did not need to lie in this regard to gain reputation.
The soldiers and horses of the Black Wolf Battalion entered the camp for repairs, while a group of civil servants accepted Tang Tong's banquet at the General Military Mansion. During the banquet, they only talked about casual matters, regardless of official business, and the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable.
Of course, there are some people who are not too happy, such as the prince. He didn't even sit at the head table. The majestic Prince Ming is now huddled together with a group of guards and living a simple meal. It's not that the food is not delicious, it's mainly because he didn't sit at the chairman's table, baby. Somewhat aggrieved.
But what can be done? His current identity is just a eunuch. His inexplicable appearance at the main table will make others feel confused.
It was getting late after the banquet, and all the officials went back to their rooms to rest. The two days of long journey were already exhausting for them.
In the study room of Tang Tong in the General Military Mansion, Shi Kefa and Chang Yu sat side by side. There was a eunuch serving tea and water next to him. The eunuch stood and listened to the three of them talking. After a long time, his legs were aching and he leaned on them unconsciously. Standing next to the wall, Chang Yu glared at him and quickly stood up straight. Shi Kefa didn't notice these small movements at all, but Tang Tong was overwhelmed with emotion and secretly exclaimed that he was awesome!
"Tomorrow, all the rosters of soldiers, war horses, grain, grass, and military equipment will be ready. Dongchang, Jinyiwei, and the Sanfa Division will check them one by one." Chang Yu knocked on the table to highlight the key points. Tang Tong nodded, and frowned: "The grain, grass, and military equipment are still available. It can be verified on the spot, but it is impossible to verify it all at once with soldiers and horses scattered in various places."
The defense line of Jizhou Town is more than a thousand miles, and there are many troops stationed at the city gates, ranging from hundreds to three or five. It is difficult to verify the defense lines scattered throughout the thousands of miles. This is why the frontier troops are so seriously underpaid.
Chang Yu smiled: "Since our family has asked for an order to patrol Jiubian, we are not just going through the motions." Tang Tong's face became serious when he heard this, and a playful smile appeared on Shi Kefa's face.
"Uncle Ping Xibo, you are a trusted minister of the emperor and have a close relationship with our family. The Minister of History is not an outsider either. Today I will give our family a thorough explanation. Whether the holes in Jizhou Town are big or not will also give our family a sense of security." Be prepared, don’t look back, there are so many people looking at so many mouths, we can’t even cover it up even if we want to.”
Chang Yu's words were heartfelt. Tang Zhong frowned and sighed and glanced at the serving eunuch next to him, who was looking at him with bright eyes.
"Don't you still trust me?" Chang Yu observed his words and smiled, and Tang Tong quickly waved his hand: "If I don't tell the Governor the truth, I don't know anything about it myself..."
As mentioned earlier, the **** is serious, and none of the generals are clean, and Tang Tong is no exception. But a few months ago, he began to improve himself and purify himself. However, how could he have tens of thousands of subordinates and hundreds of generals, big and small, all like him? With such self-consciousness, there are some people who can't change their ways of eating shit, and he can't just stare at them all, so why not do other things?
After listening to what he said for a long time, Chang Yu breathed a sigh of relief: "As long as Uncle Ping Xi is clean, it will be fine. As for the people below, he will deal with them as they should."
"It should, it should." Tang Tong's expression also relaxed a lot: "The governor killing the chicken to scare the monkeys is far more effective than the general howling at the top of his voice."
The three of them talked until late at night before going back to their rooms to rest. Zhu Cihong and Chang Yu were lying together, tossing and turning but unable to sleep: "If Tang Tong is involved in corruption, will you really cover it up for him?"
"Yes" Chang Yu returned without hesitation.
Zhu Cixiang sat up awkwardly: "Just because he has a close friendship with you? If so, what's the difference between you and those officials who defend each other and deceive the superiors and subordinates? Why do you pretend to vigorously rectify military affairs, but in fact you protect your comrades and exclude others?" alien……"
"Young man, can you calm down?" Chang Yu turned over, and Zhu Cixiang snorted: "You are much older than me, so stop being so old-fashioned."
Chang Yu disagreed with him and said casually: "Then I love you. If Tang Tong is seriously corrupt, I will deal with him. Who will you send to guard Jizhou? Gao Di?"
"You have so many powerful generals under your command, including Gao Jie and Huang Degong, which one is not good?" Zhu Cixiang said quickly.
"So Xi'an won't fight? Zhang Xianzhong won't fight?" Chang Yu curled his lips: "Moreover, Jizhou's defense of the capital is one of the most important among the nine sides. The defender does not have to be fierce, but he must be loyal and stable! Gao Jie , Huang Degong and others are extremely brave in fighting, but are they harmonious?"
Zhu Cixiang was stunned for a while, and then said: "Then if nothing can be done after investigation, why go through this trip!"
"Even if you only investigate but not solve the problem, the significance and influence are beyond your imagination. Not to mention my confidence in Tang Tong, it is impossible for each of the four remaining towns to have a deep friendship with me. Besides, when did I ever say that I would only investigate but not deal with it!" Chang Yu smiled and said, "Don't forget that there is a word called Qiu Hou to settle accounts. If Tang Tong is corrupt, even if you don't deal with him now, he will not be spared in the future."
Zhu Cixiang lowered his head and held it in for a long time: "Among the four towns, Jizhou Tangtong and Shanxi Zhou Yuji have a close friendship with you. Yang Zhenwei of Datong was promoted by you. Only Wang Chengyin of Xuanfu..." He suddenly looked shocked: "You Are you actually going to him?"
Chang Yu neither denied nor admitted: "The two battalions of the East Factory Guards have arrived over there now. Let's walk there slowly." He said to Zhu Cixiang: "Lie down quickly and don't catch a cold. I don't want to wait for someone all the way." Sick rice plant".
Zhu Cixiang silently returned to bed, but he still couldn't fall asleep: "You said earlier that you would regain Xi'an after the autumn, but you can't do it now."
Chang Yu hummed: "If there is no famine or the trip has already taken place, we can only rest and recuperate temporarily, but it is not a broken promise. Until next year's autumn, we will be called the Queen of Autumn." As he said this, he couldn't help but laugh. Zhu Cixiang curled his lips: "You have begun to have the shameless air of a civil servant who is chewing words and sophistry."
