Not long after, Xiao Yuan entered the county hall under the leadership of the guards.
Seeing him, the young man stood up quickly, raised his hands to Yu Anmin and said: "Your Excellency, since General Xiao has arrived, I must have some official business to discuss with you, so I won't bother you. I'll take my leave." ."
"Huh? It doesn't matter, Mr. Zhong is not an outsider."
Unexpectedly, Yu Anmin waved his hand and said, "Sir, please take a seat. Later, you and I will have a few drinks together."
"This..." After hearing this, the young man had no choice but to sit back and smiled apologetically at Xiao Yuan.
He is very handsome and about the same age as Xiao Yuan. He is also dressed in brocade clothes and has his hair tied up with a hosta. He is a standard young man.
Xiao Yuan didn't know him, but he was so polite, so he nodded slightly in return.
At this time, Yu Anmin also glanced at Xiao Yuan, and then said lukewarmly: "Xiao Xiaoxiao's official position is not big, but his arrogance is not small. It has been several days since I took office, and I didn't think of myself as the Anyang County Sheriff." ."
Hearing this, Xiao Yuan had no choice but to bow his hands and salute: "Don't be surprised, sir. After I took office, the military camp was not built yet and many soldiers were not arranged. Therefore, due to the delay in military affairs, I came here today to express my gratitude to you. I apologize, I hope you will forgive me."
When he said this, Yu Anmin's expression finally softened a little, and he began to say: "Colonel Xiao, please stop standing there and take a seat."
"Thank you, sir." Xiao Yuan said and took a seat next to him.
"Here, let's serve tea."
After the servants in the palace brought the tea, Yu Anmin began to extend his hand and introduced: "Xiao Xiaowei, this is Zhong Bai, Mr. Zhong. His ancestor is a meritorious official of our empire, and he has the hereditary title of Viscount."
At that time, a title was rare, and at some point, it was more important than an official position. Just like Yu Anmin, although he was the governor of Anyang County, he did not have a title. And this Zhong Bai, although he was not an official, he was A standard wealthy family.
With his family background and title, it would be very easy to become an official. No wonder Yu Anmin would be so polite to him.
After listening to the introduction, Xiao Yuan also raised his hands towards Zhong Bai and said: "It turns out to be Mr. Zhong, disrespectful."
"No, General Xiao is too polite." Zhong Bai also smiled and cupped his hands.
After the polite exchanges on the scene, Xiao Yuan also turned the topic to the garrison and said to Yu Anmin: "Your Majesty the County Sheriff, according to the decree of the imperial court, all military supplies for our department should be distributed by the county. I don't know if you know about this. "
"Yes." Yu Anmin nodded and said, "I have received the imperial order. Regarding your department's grain, grass, ordnance and other issues, Lieutenant Xiao need not worry. The county will issue it as scheduled."
"That's it, I understand." Xiao Yuan felt a little more at ease. He was really afraid that the county guard would give him some pushback. By then, it would not be as simple as a minor trouble.
At this time, it was almost lunch time. After the meeting, the three of them chatted a few more words, and Yu Anmin naturally started to stay with Xiao Yuan to eat.
The latter declined for a while, but finally stayed.
During the banquet, the atmosphere was pretty good, there was no intrigue or cynicism. At least on the surface, Xiao Yuan still couldn't see through this Lord Sheriff and what kind of person he was.
However, his impression of Zhong Bai was quite good. He felt that this man was a humble gentleman and respected etiquette.
After dinner, he also began to say goodbye to Yu Anmin, preparing to return to Liucheng, but the latter did not stay long.
I have already met with Shangguan during this trip, and the mission has been completed, but he didn't bring any gifts, and I don't know if the governor had any thoughts in his heart.
However, after he left the county mansion, Zhong Bai followed him out and called behind him: "General Xiao, stay here."
"Mr. Zhong?" Xiao Yuan paused.
Zhong Bai followed a few steps, and then walked with Xiao Yuan. As he walked, he said: "General, don't always call me Mr. Zhong, Mr. Zhong. It sounds weird."
"This." Xiao Yuan smiled dryly, not knowing how to answer this question.
Zhong Bai continued: "I have long heard that the general used five hundred elite troops to defeat Yue City, and then used three thousand warriors to raid the enemy camp, burn the ghost army's food and grass, and break the siege of Liu City. The military decisions here are heart-wrenching. I'm sorry. I also admire him endlessly, and I have long wanted to make friends with the general, but I never had the chance."
As he spoke, he added: "Fortunately, I met the general at the county mansion today. If the general won't give up, will you be willing to make me your friend?"
oh? Xiao Yuan's heart moved. This person was specially found. Is this what he said?
But since the other party had already said so, he could only reply: "So, it's such an honor, but Mr. Zhong is too flattering."
"Look, we are all friends, and if you still see each other like this, I will call you Brother Xiao." Zhong Bai said with a smile.
"Haha, okay, Brother Zhong." Xiao Yuan also smiled cheerfully.
"To be able to make a friend like Brother Xiao, today's trip is worthwhile. Since we are friends, if Brother Xiao is of any use in the future, I must let him know."
"Definitely, definitely, the same goes for Brother Zhong." Xiao Yuan also said with a smile.
When they met for the first time, the two felt like they felt like old friends at first sight, but whether they were really friends or not remained to be considered in the future.
After the two separated, Xiao Yuan secretly shook his head, then rented a carriage and returned to Liucheng.
The troops garrisoned in Liucheng are all his own troops who defended Liucheng in the previous period. Most of them are Chen Da's old troops. After the bloody battle, excluding the casualties of the soldiers, the current number is about 6,000.
At present, the soldiers have cut down the trees and are building camps. Soldiers in pairs carrying thick logs can be seen everywhere in the military camps.
Xiao Yuan, a low-level officer, had no backstage or connections. Although he was ostracized by the senior officials, after the previous war, his prestige in the headquarters was now unquestionable.
Seeing him, several halberdiers at the door immediately straightened their waists and said hello: "General!"
"Yes." Xiao Yuan nodded, and then casually inspected the military camp.
The current camp has not yet been built and is very simple. After he returned to the main tent, he sat behind a few desks, picked up the bamboo slips on the desk, and started looking through them at will.
Fortunately, the characters in this world are the same as Chinese characters, and he can recognize them all.
In the era when men farmed and women weaved, the world was in chaos. Ordinary people were satisfied with having a stutter. Nine times out of ten, they were illiterate and had no money to become literate.
It's just that this place doesn't belong to any era. Xiao Yuan doesn't know the historical process at all, let alone what will happen next.
Will Liucheng be the place where he will settle down and settle down in the future?
These are all unknowns. No one knows what will happen tomorrow. He wants to learn more about it from words.
