Taicheng, Menxia Provincial Government Office.
Xu Zongwen was walking slowly to the room where the attendant Yin Zhongkan was on duty. On the way, he met Zhang Xuanzhi, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who came to approve the document. After a pleasantries, the two began to chat.
Zhang Xuanzhi seemed to have less worries and spoke without any concealment: "Zong Wen, I really didn't expect you to stay. I always thought you would stay in Jiankang for a month at most. After you became the commander-in-chief, I thought you You can stay in Jiankang for a maximum of three months. I didn’t expect that you were only halfway through the rectification of the Forbidden Army when you went to Qiantang to investigate the case. This time, you became the Minister of Huangmen of the Menxia Province. By the way, I heard about you. My wedding day is set for April, and it seems likely that you will continue to stay at the Center."
Xu Zongwen listened silently. As he listened, he secretly looked at Zhang Xuanzhi. Not long after the death of Taifu Xie An, this close friend's face showed no trace of sadness, but added a bit of complacency!
"What Zhang Shangshu said is, why don't I want to go back to Luoyang? To be honest, if it weren't for His Majesty's favor, I would have wanted to return to Luoyang to fight side by side with my brothers, laugh and drink the blood of the Huns. If you don't break Helan Mountain, you won't return it. What kind of ambition and pride is that? How high-spirited it is?" Xu Zongwen looked at the low sky outside the corridor, the veins on his hands were exposed, and his neck was red.
Hearing that Xu Zongwen did not want to stay in Jiankang, Zhang Xuanzhi felt a lot relieved. After all, Xu Zongwen was deeply favored by the emperor. He was granted the title of marquis and general within a month of entering the capital, and now he is working in the province. It is really enviable to others. If Xu Zongwen is relieved of his military duties, he may be able to replace them in the central government and become a minister of the Zhuguo who is even younger than Xun Xian! Fortunately, Xu Zongwen is just a martial artist at heart. He only sees fighting and killing on the battlefield. That's good, that's good!
Zhang Xuanzhi had an inexplicable smile and left another inexplicable word before leaving Menxia Province. He turned back and said solemnly to Xu Zongwen: "The rain is coming here, but peace can be found elsewhere."
Xu Zongwen hummed slightly and lowered his head slightly, indicating to Zhang Xuanzhi that he already knew.
The duty room of the provincial minister is very simple and simple, with an hut bed, two low tables, a few high linen cushions, and a landscape painting with Wang Xizhi's calligraphy hanging on the white wall, which is quiet and elegant.
"Your Majesty Xu Xiao has met Yin Shizhong." After Xu Zongwen reported it, he entered the duty room wearing a black official uniform. Before they met, he bowed to the teacher who was piled with papers.
"Servant Xu is here!" Xu Zongwen raised his head, and the voice came from behind. When Xu Zongwen turned around, he saw that the servant Yin Zhongkan and the servant Wang Gong were sipping tea in teacups.
Xu Zongwen laughed and hurriedly stepped forward to say hello: "It's rare, why is Uncle Guo here?"
Wang Gong, the assistant minister of Zhongshu, was born in the Wang family of Taiyuan. He was the brother of the Empress Wang of the Jin Dynasty and the uncle of the Prince Yuan. He was the strongest supporter of the Jin Emperor. When Xu Zongwen proposed to abolish and reorganize the 18th Battalion of the Forbidden Army, Wang Gong and Yin Zhongkan strongly supported Xu Zongwen's proposal.
"Xu Shijun, Xu Shilang, General Xu, Commander Xu, Marquis Wu Xuan, oh my, I don't even know which one to call you!" Wang Gong stood up unhurriedly and came to greet Xu Zongwen, although both of them were equal. level, but in the final analysis, they are all close ministers of the emperor, and they are deeply favored. The relationship between them is indeed different from ordinary colleagues.
Xu Zongwen smiled but waved his hands repeatedly: "Qian Tang's case is over. I am also the governor of Yangzhou. The commander of the imperial army has also been handed over to Zhang Songzhi. Now I am just making a living under Yin Shizhong. In the future, I have to rely on the two superior officers to support and take care of me!"
Yin Zhongkan on the side had already pulled Xu Zongwen to his seat. He pointed at Xu Zongwen and cursed with a smile: "Who doesn't know that the 18th Battalion of the Forbidden Army was first proposed by Commander Xu? Zhang Songzhi is only the temporary commander. Maybe the next time your Majesty changes his mind, you will go back and raise the Sixth Battalion of the Forbidden Army! Besides, in Qiantang, you have found out corrupt officials like Gu Yuezhi, and you have provided disaster relief and rescued the people. For such a great charity, I heard that the people have built a shrine for you. ! Even I, the lieutenant, was specially cared for and promoted because you wanted to join the province. You are too humble!"
"Both Shangguan are overrated. Xiao and you are both serving the Jin Dynasty and His Majesty. The small things we did before are just their duties. Shizhong Yin has served His Majesty for many years and has worked hard and achieved great results. The uncle of the country is also the respected uncle of the Yuan Dynasty. , he still holds an important position in Zhongshu Province, and at the same time he also approves of military aircraft. He is not as good as the two of you!" Xu Zongwen really hates this kind of official talk, but there is no other way. He really has to say it today, because he is here to ask for leave.
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Two days later, Jinling County, Dantu County, Jingkouli.
A cavalry drove from west to east along the official road from Jiankang City to Jingkou. There were about a hundred people in this cavalry, led by Xu Zongwen, fifty wolf guards, fifty Huanfu troops, plus Xi Jian and Guo Shang, Liu Yu, Zhang San and Zhang brothers, as well as Xu Zongwen's Jin Yiwei commanders Pang Bai and Xu Wen.
Xu Wen was previously arranged by Xu Zongwen to go to Guanju Tower to help. Now that Guanju Tower has been reopened, but it has been renamed Daming Tower, he was taken to Jingkou by Xu Zongwen. After all, they are all members of the Xu family. Over at the Daming Building, Xu Zongwen gave full power to Ruying and Luzhu. This would be Jinyiwei's first stronghold in Jiankang. On the day of the reopening, he invited the ministers of the DPRK and Central Government to come and asked Lao Taishan Huan Yi to host the reception. , he himself and his fiancée Huan Xianrong traveled to Zhoushan together.
"General, ten miles ahead is Jingkou City!" Guo Shang pointed at the phantom of a city not far away and shouted.
Everyone looked for what Guo Shang knew and saw Jingkou City.
It is five miles square and more than ten miles wide. It is built with bluestone, covered with loess, plus Sanhe mud, and has two city gates. This Jingkou City was first built in the Eastern Wu Dynasty. After many years of additions, it has now become the capital of Jinling County. The county seat and the county seat of Dantu County.
In addition, Great Sima Huanwen once said: "Jingkou wine can be drunk, dustpans can be used, and soldiers can be used."
In addition, starting from Xi Jian, in addition to competing for military power in Jingxiang and Jiangzhou, Jingkou, where the largest number of refugees gathered, gradually became their second target. After the Battle of Feishui, Beifu soldiers made Jingkou famous all over the world! The small city of Jingkou has become a battleground for military strategists in the lower reaches of Jiankang, so the governor of Yangzhou will carefully consider the position of prefect of Jinling County.
Before returning to Jingkou, Xu Zongwen went to Cao, the official department of Shangshu Province, to find out that the current prefect of Jinling County was Wu Yinzhi, the former Sanqi Changshi, and the new governor of Yangzhou was Xun Liang, the official of Guanglu and Qulinggong. Emperor Jin and King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji can't wait to replace his own person!
Xu Zongwen raised his riding whip, pointed to the sky, and suddenly shouted: "Brothers, go home!"
"Hoo hoo ho..." Fifty wolf guards followed Xu Zongwen and shouted, startling Huan Mansion's troops!
Xi Jian and Guo Shang looked at the back of Xu Zongwen who was riding out, and they laughed unconsciously!
"Keep the promise. It seems that these three months have frustrated the general!"
"No! Fortunately, the general's big day is coming next. The King of Kuaiji has personally agreed, and the minister has also approved a two-month holiday. We can also take advantage of this opportunity to have a good rest."
"Yes! Jingkou is a good place. The Forty Miles River is a natural barrier. You can advance, attack, retreat or defend. Occupying the mouth of the Yangtze River, there are also three mountains, Jinshan, Jiaoshan and Beiguting, that form the horns of each other, forming a wonderful place. We It’s time to have a good time!
