Yangzhou Army Barracks.
Several generals were gathering together to discuss matters.
These people, like Liang Yuan, had followed Zhong Bai all the way since he raised his army in Yangzhou. They had experienced life and death and had a deep friendship.
To them, Zhong Bai is undoubtedly equivalent to their lord.
Among them, one named Wei Qing had a higher position and was a mid-level officer in the imperial army. Of course, he was the one Zhong Bai had tried his best to promote before.
Now that Lu Bolin has incorporated this army on the grounds of the emperor's imperial decree, these Yangzhou Army generals are naturally feeling sulky in their hearts.
Someone said: "I finally heard that something happened to the young master. He was harmed by a traitor like Lu Bolin. We should do something."
"In addition, after the young master's accident, Liang Yuan and the others had already gone to Qinzhou and returned to the command of General Xiao. General Xiao and the young master's eight friends are modest and have great ambitions. In my opinion, it is better for us to join them too!"
"That's right! It's really frustrating for my Yangzhou Army to stay under the hands of an old thief like Lu Bolin! I can't stay any longer!"
Everyone was filled with indignation. Wei Qing looked around for a week, and then said in deep thought: "Well... I need to plan this matter carefully."
On their side, they were discussing how to run to Qinzhou, but at this moment, a soldier hurried over, took out a letter, knelt on one knee and said: "General, there is a secret message."
"Oh?" Wei Qing heard this and quickly took it, unfolded it and looked at it carefully.
After he finished reading, several other generals around him couldn't help but start asking: "General, who is writing this letter..."
"It belongs to Liang Yuan." Wei Qing said, and then added: "He told us that it was General Xiao's wish to let us continue to stay in the imperial army."
"This..." Several other people looked at each other, and someone said, "Brother Wei, how should we act now?"
"Well..." Wei Qing narrowed his eyes: "Listen to General Xiao first."
"In addition, if something unexpected happens, we all have to find a way to show our loyalty to Lu Bolin."
"Understood!" Everyone responded in unison.
Don't underestimate Wei Qing and others. They are all capable of fighting, have fought many tough battles, and are excellent leaders. Once a certain point comes, if they unite and launch a mutiny, it will be very scary!
In this way, the Zhong Bai incident seemed to have been settled.
A few days later, Xiao Yuan also returned to Qinzhou.
Zhong Duoduo's eyes were still red from crying, and she, who was usually lively and cute, became taciturn.
Xiao Yuan felt a little distressed, but didn't know how to comfort him, but soon, he thought of someone, Gu Xue.
I saw that Zhong Duoduo and Gu Xue seemed to have a good relationship before, but now that Zhong Duoduo had no female companion to accompany her, Xiao Yuan asked someone to call Gu Xue over.
On the other hand, he also began to make arrangements for Zhong Bai's funeral.
Now Gu Xue and Xiao Yuan are not married yet, so she lives in her own home. When he arrived and met Xiao Yuan outside Zhong Duoduo's room, she couldn't help complaining: "For such a big thing, you Why are you still standing here, not even trying to comfort me!"
Xiao Yuan shook his head helplessly, and then gestured toward the room.
Gu Xue glanced at him angrily, then quickly stepped forward and knocked gently on the door: "Duoduo, it's me."
After hearing her voice, Zhong Duoduo finally opened the door after a while.
Her eyes were red and full of tears. She looked at Gu Xue at the door. She couldn't bear it anymore and threw herself into Gu Xue's arms. She hugged her and cried: "Sister Xue..."
"Cry, cry, cry all out..." Gu Xue comforted softly.
Looking at this scene, Xiao Yuan sighed secretly, and then walked away.
The next day, Zhong Bai's funeral was held.
The scene was very grand, and Xiao Yuan gave it the highest courtesy.
Not only all the soldiers of the Qin army were present, but also some dignitaries and merchants in Qinzhou came uninvited when they heard that this was the sworn brother of the prefect.
The entire scene was austere, with everyone's heads wrapped in white cloth, and there was an air of mourning.
Xiao Yuan lifted the hem of his clothes and was the first to kneel down, clasping his fists and saying, "Brother Zhong, go away!"
As he knelt down, the soldiers of the three armies and all the dignitaries below dared to stand. In just a moment, they all knelt down...
Zhong Duoduo was dressed in plain clothes, kneeling there, tears falling from her eyes.
Gu Xue was beside her, silently comforting her.
Liang Yuan and others' eyes were red, their noses were sore, and they kowtowed seriously in front of the First Lord.
They, the former subordinates of Zhong Bai, were also deeply moved by Yu Xiao Yuan's great gift to Zhong Bai.
Zhong Bai died like this. If he were still alive and could meet Ming Jun, he would definitely be a loyal minister and good general who could help the world.
This is a young talent whose military ability can definitely be ranked among the first-class military commanders. He is also gentle and elegant.
He was such a person, but he died young and died at the hands of a foolish king.
What Shang Rui did was tantamount to breaking his own arm!
If Zhong Bai is here, he can definitely protect the empire from falling for ten years, but now, the empire has no talents for the king and the rest are just flatterers and sneaky people.
After the funeral, Xiao Yuan put away his grief, and three days later, he summoned all officials and generals in Qin at the prefect's mansion.
This call has special significance.
Many officials and generals from the Qin Dynasty came in a hurry after receiving his order. The hall of the prefect's mansion was already overcrowded, and many county magistrates were even squeezed out of the hall.
After everyone had arrived, he stood directly above and said straight to the point: "In my opinion, Qinzhou will continue to expand its army and temporarily prepare 200,000 troops."
He didn't say any nonsense, just this simple sentence, but it was undoubtedly sending a signal.
Because according to the imperial system at that time, Qinzhou's army could not exceed one hundred thousand. This was because it had to resist Xirong. Other states and counties had even fewer restrictions on their troops.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Wenruo couldn't help but be stunned, but before he could speak, Su Yi knelt down on one knee, cupped his fists and said:
"I will obey my lord's military orders!"
How smart he is, that's a direct change.
When the officials and other generals saw this, they did not hesitate to kneel down and said in unison:
"I respectfully obey my lord's military orders——"
These generals are all Xiao Yuan's confidants, and all the soldiers of the Qin army regard him as a leader. There is nothing good to say in the army.
As for officials, they were all promoted by him.
This is a change from a superior to a retainer.
From this moment on, people no longer call him Grand Administrator Xiao Yuan, but Lord.
There is no need to say more about what this means.
A few days later, under the control of his concubine, Shang Rui once again sent an imperial edict to Qinzhou, ordering Xiao Yuan to return to the capital to report on his duties.
If you go, can you come back alive?
Regarding this imperial edict, Xiao Yuan sent the eunuch away on his face, but then he sent a memorial back to Shang Rui, with only eight simple words:
The military affairs are busy and there is no time to spare.
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