Zhao Hao originally planned to set up camp at the Huai River Bridge. Unexpectedly, as soon as he started setting up camp, a group of cavalry came from Yingshou.
Mond stepped forward and saw that it was the night patrol cavalry under Zhao Tuo.
After a brief question and answer, Mond quickly brought a general led by him to Zhao Hao's car.
Zhao Hao was very happy and immediately asked Wang Jian about many situations and the current situation of the South China Sea.
But I heard the general said: "Back to the young master, the general and the county guard learned that the young master was coming to the South China Sea, so they sent us to inspect the important roads day and night. Once the young master's motorcade was discovered, we would immediately report it to the general, who would personally greet him. Young Master. As for the old general’s condition, I’m not very optimistic at the moment.”
"There are no good doctors in Nanhai County. Why did the old general's condition get worse?"
Zhao Hao asked with a frown.
"According to military law, the old general's illness should be treated by military doctors. Local doctors are not allowed to get close to the old general, for fear that someone with ulterior motives may harm the old general. However, the old general ignored the general's advice and insisted on letting local doctors treat him, which aggravated the condition. .”
"Well"
When Zhao Hao heard this, he didn't know what to say.
At this time, the man bowed his hands and said again:
"Young Master, the last general has been ordered to patrol. Now that you have met him by chance, you need to report it to the general and the county guard immediately. Please wait here, the general will be here soon!"
"Don't bother me, let's go together then!"
Zhao Hao waved his hand and said.
The general was stunned, but did not dare to question Zhao Hao.
Xia Wuqi, who was on the side, saw this and laughed: "It is already dark now, so the general and others must have fallen asleep. The young master does not want to wake them up, so he will wait until dawn before going to the shogunate camp."
"Young Master, the camp has been set up. Please take a rest!"
Yan Le walked quickly from a distance and saluted Zhao Hao respectfully.
Zhao Hao glanced at him and sighed: "The old general's condition has worsened, and I have no intention of sleeping. I will stand here tonight, watching the sun rise, and pray for the old general."
"Son."
"Goudan, teach the doctors to have a good rest. Let's set off at the same time!"
"promise!"
Yan Le knew he couldn't argue with Zhao Hao, so he just agreed and retreated.
Watching Yan Le leave, a flash of light flashed in the general's eyes, and then he turned to look at Zhao Hao.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Hao's eyes fell on him, and he suddenly became excited and quickly bowed his hands: "Young Master is sincere, I believe that this trip will definitely save the old general from danger!"
"hehe."
Zhao Hao smiled noncommittally and said: "We are all our own people from now on, no need to be so polite, haven't you asked the general what his name is?"
Hearing Zhao Hao talking about his own people, there was no expression on his face, but Zhao Hao asked him his name in front of everyone, and he asked politely, so he answered wisely: "The last name of the general is Mu, and his name is Mu Lin."
"Mu Lin?"
Zhao Hao didn't know that the Qin Dynasty had the surname Mu. He was slightly stunned, and then he laughed and said: "Good name, good name! The Mu family has many heroes, and it can be said that it is a household name in the south.
Come, brother Mu, sit down and tell me about the military. Say whatever you want. "
"this"
Mu Lin was confused by Zhao Hao's words. His Mu family was just a small clan in the south. How could he become a household name? It is even more nonsense to say that heroes emerge in large numbers!
Could it be that this young man drank too much and was talking drunkenly?
Just when Mu Lin didn't know how to respond, Mond came from a distance and said with cupped hands: "Sir, the meal is ready. Where do you want to enjoy it?"
"Just stay here. Brother Mu and I just have something to talk about. Let's talk while eating!"
Zhao Hao said with a smile and waved his hand.
Soon, a steaming pot of mutton soup was brought to Zhao Hao and others by two guards.
Along with the boiling soup in the pot, the fragrance floats throughout the night sky.
Zhao Hao quickly took out the seasonings and sprinkled them directly into the pot. He picked up the spoon and flipped it back and forth, showing an incomparable confidence.
At this time, Mu Lin on the side couldn't help but asked curiously: "Young Master also knows how to cook?"
"The word 'ye' means, do you understand?"
Zhao Hao asked with a smile.
Mu Lin scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "My father is from the Huotou Army, and I also know a little bit about cooking."
"Oh? That's a clever thing. I've always liked delicious food. How about you try my craftsmanship?"
"Don't dare!"
"What are you afraid of? There are no outsiders here!"
Zhao Hao glared at Mu Lin pretending to be displeased, and then said casually: "Don't think so much, just think that I'm a bastard and a friend!"
"Eating friends?"
Mu Lin was stunned again.
Zhao Hao nodded with interest: "Yes, we are friends who eat and drink together!"
"Hahaha, you are so funny!"
Mu Lin was amused by Zhao Hao's words.
"Okay, no more talking nonsense, there is a bowl over there, and there are steamed buns in the bowl. You can break up the steamed buns and then serve the soup!"
"this"
It was the first time for Mu Lin to meet such an approachable big man, and he immediately felt very good about it. He boldly asked: "Sir, why have I never seen this way of eating before?"
"Oh, this is the most popular mutton steamed bun in Xianyang. It's a new way to eat it. You have to break the steamed bun into pieces and soak it in mutton soup to eat!"
Zhao Hao took the bowl handed by Mond and explained to Mu Lin while breaking the buns.
"I see!"
Mu Lin suddenly realized it, then picked up a porcelain bowl, broke the buns like Zhao Hao, and said: "I have heard for a long time that there are many delicacies in Xianyang. The cooking techniques recently introduced have opened my father's eyes. Unexpectedly, there is a new one." How to eat!”
"From what I mean, you know Xianyang quite well."
"It can't be considered an understanding, nor can it be considered a stranger."
"Um?"
Zhao Hao frowned and looked at Mu Lin with a puzzled expression.
As if he realized that he had let slip something, Mu Lin quickly changed the subject with a dry smile: "The seasoning that the young master just sprinkled on should be unique to the young master, right? The taste is different from the one that was just served. It makes me laugh when I smell it. If a person can't control himself, how can he think about breaking the buns?"
"hehe."
Since the other party didn't want to communicate in depth, Zhao Hao didn't force it, so he responded with a smile: "The saying goes, hard work pays off, and delicious food naturally requires more trouble. This steamed bun tastes even better after it's broken!"
"Young master, what you say makes sense!"
Mu Lin nodded in approval, and then began to break the buns seriously.
While Zhao Hao was breaking his buns, he was thinking about how he could quickly understand the situation in the South China Sea.
At this time, the inspection team that came with Mu Lin was being taken aside by Wu Ya, and they were squatting on the ground in groups, huffing and puffing.
According to military regulations, they are not allowed to eat now.
But the bowls in their hands were all filled with mutton foam, and the aroma made it difficult for them to resist the temptation.
This scene is like migrant workers serving meals on a construction site.
On the other hand, Mu Lin was more polite. But it was mainly because he hadn't started eating yet and was squatting next to Zhao Hao, breaking the buns seriously.
After half a bowl of steamed buns was broken, he tentatively asked Zhao Hao: "Sir, is it okay?"
"With so many people, you can cut it the best, and it will definitely taste the best!"
Zhao Hao took a look at the minced buns in Mulin's bowl, praised him with a smile, then picked up a spoon, scooped a full spoonful of yokan into the pot, and poured it into Mulin's bowl: "Here, I'll serve it for you." , be careful because it’s hot!”
"How dare I bother you, young master? Why don't you let me come down here?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? Pass the bowl quickly."
"this"
Mu Lin was overwhelmed by Zhao Hao's enthusiasm and subconsciously looked at Mond, Xia Wuji and others.
I saw them stretching out the bowls in their hands indifferently, as ordinary as eating and drinking.
Why is this Young Master Hao different from the rumors?
In fact, before Mu Lin and the others came to pick up Zhao Hao, rumors about Zhao Hao had long spread from Xianyang to the South China Sea. Some said that Zhao Hao was relying on the favor of the First Emperor and was arrogant and domineering. Some said that Zhao Hao ignored the laws of the country and was a treacherous and cunning person. , What's more, they said that Zhao Hao was so bold that he would retaliate and manipulate the courtiers into the palm of his hand.
No matter what kind of rumor, it is not a good sign for the generals of the South China Sea.
Therefore, when the generals in Nanhai learned that Zhao Hao was coming to Nanhai to serve as a supervisor, they all felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy, and ordered that whoever receives Zhao Hao must be courteous, but anyone who is disrespectful will be dealt with according to military law.
This also made Mu Lin extremely nervous when she saw Zhao Hao for the first time.
But Zhao Hao's approachability surprised him and even made him secretly happy.
Meeting such a 'leader' will probably make life less difficult in the future.
"How's it going? Can you get used to the taste?"
Seeing Mu Lin huffing and puffing after eating, Zhao Hao smiled and asked him.
Mu Lin ate the steamed buns, raised his head and let out a breath of hot air, and said with a smile, "Although I am not from the Central Plains, I am used to eating Central Plains food. This is the most delicious of all the Central Plains food I have ever eaten."
"Oh? Are you not from the Central Plains?"
When Zhao Hao heard this, he immediately became interested.
But I heard Mu Lin smile and say: "Not only me, but also General Zhao Tuo, his ancestors are from Yue. Later, he joined the Zhao Kingdom and never went back."
"So, you all joined the Qin Dynasty after the Changping War?"
"Young Master has made a clear decision!"
"good!"
Zhao Hao smiled excitedly, and then followed the words: "You should also know that this is my first time traveling far away. I don't know much about places other than Xianyang, especially the South China Sea, and I am not familiar with it. Can you give me some advice? Shall I talk about the South China Sea?"
"this"
"Why, General Zhao Tuo gave you a confidentiality order, and you can't even tell me?"
"No, no."
"Since there is no such thing, let's talk about it and listen to it."
Seeing Zhao Hao's unquestionable expression, Mu Lin hesitated for a moment and then respectfully replied: "Sir, the matter in the South China Sea is not a secret. I just want to tell you to the Baiyue tribes before I understand the South China Sea!"
"Okay, let's start with the tribes of Baiyue. It just so happens that I am going to the South China Sea to serve as a supervisor. I will contact them in the future and I can know myself and the enemy!"
Zhao Hao nodded with a smile, and then glanced at Mond.
Mond immediately understood and shouted to Mulin's team squatting not far away, "Young Master asked me to take you to eat kebabs. Do you want to eat them?"
"Eat! Eat big chunks! Thank you, sir!"
"hehe."
Zhao Hao smiled and waved his hand, watching Mond lead everyone to grill skewers, and then raised his hand to signal Mu Lin to continue talking about the tribes of Baiyue.
Mu Lin looked at his subordinates, then at Zhao Hao, pondered for a while, and then said seriously:
"More than a hundred years after the destruction of the Yue Kingdom, the Yue royal family was mainly distributed in the land of Lingshui and Ouyue in the former Yue Kingdom. They were called Ouyue, also called Dong Ou. Their leader, King Ouyue, was called Yao;
He claimed to be a descendant of Gou Jian, King of Yue, and was ambitious for the land of China. "
"Then there are the Yue people in the land of South Vietnam. They are entrenched on both sides of the Min River and near the coastal islands. Their leader is the Minyue King Wuzhu;
It is said that this Minyue King is also a descendant of Yue King Goujian! "
"As for other tribes of the Yue people, they are scattered in the Five Ridges and are known as the Baiyue of the South China Sea. Compared with other tribes descended from the Yue King Goujian, they are more numerous and extremely difficult to deal with."
"And unlike Minyue and Ouyue, these sporadic Yue tribes mainly focus on fishing and hunting."
"Fishing and hunting?"
Zhao Hao frowned: "You mean, they mainly live by fishing and do not grow food or cultivate land?"
"Although they grow grain, there is very little, and their customs are still to plunder supplies from the border areas of Guizhou!"
"Then can the old general send troops to deal with them?"
"When the old general was healthy, he often sent troops to destroy them. But as soon as they encountered a large army, they hid in the mountains and forests, making it extremely difficult to deal with them."
Mu Lin sighed.
"In this case, it will not be peaceful to hold on to the South China Sea."
Zhao Hao said something with emotion, and just as he was about to continue speaking, a large group of people in the distance rumbled towards the camp.
Zhao Hao looked up and saw that the dawn was gradually appearing, and he couldn't help but smile knowingly: "It seems that today's small talk is over."
"Um?"
Hearing Zhao Hao's words, Mu Lin immediately followed the sound and saw a large flag with the word "Zhao" engraved on it. He couldn't help but get up and said in surprise: "It's the general, it's Zhao." General Tuo is here to greet the young master!"
Although Mu Lin's team was left in the camp by Zhao Hao, it was impossible for Mu Lin's team to hide Zhao Hao's discovery from Zhao Tuo.
Therefore, it is not surprising that Zhao Tuo and others came here to greet Zhao Hao.
"The minister's lack of information caused the young master to stand in the wilderness. I feel deeply ashamed!"
Zhao Tuo, dressed in military uniform, strode forward and bowed to Zhao Hao.
Zhao Hao didn't dare to put on airs, so he also bowed and said with a smile: "The general is galloping on the battlefield to defend the country and guard the borders. Hao sleeps out all night, it's nothing!"
"Hahaha--!"
As soon as the words fell, the two couldn't help but look at each other and laugh.
This kind of courtesy from a monarch and his ministers exposed all the rumors, and the generals of the South China Sea behind Zhao Tuo breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Zhao Hao has a bad reputation in Xianyang, in the hearts of the Nanhai generals, such a young master Hao is worthy of being the prince valued by His Majesty and worthy of being the supervisor of the Nanhai army.
"I have seen the supervisory army!"
All the generals saluted Zhao Hao.
Zhao Hao smiled and raised his hand: "Excuse me!"
"Prepare a military banquet to welcome my young master!"
Ren Xiao, who was standing next to Zhao Tuo, gave orders vigorously, and the soldiers in the rear immediately separated into two groups.
It turned out that Zhao Tuo also stayed up all night as soon as he received the news that Zhao Hao had crossed the Huai River.
Guessing that Zhao Hao should be arriving soon, he quickly gathered the shogunate generals and built a giant tent in the rear that could accommodate seven to eight hundred people, preparing to receive Zhao Hao on the spot.
Not long after, Zhao Hao, led by Zhao Tuo, arrived at the military banquet location.
At this time, there were some middle-level officials inside, all smiling happily and saluting Zhao Hao respectfully.
Seeing how warm the atmosphere here was, Zhao Hao couldn't help but ask questions, why was it different from what he thought?
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