Zhang Jun sat in the shade of a tree and fell asleep.
In late May, there were already cicadas chirping, hoarse and melodious in the open fields. The wind blows down from the mountains, carrying the fragrance of earth. Throwing it on my face, I don’t know how comfortable it feels. Next to it, there was the sound of military training chants, high and bright, which seemed to never stop.
An officer walked quickly, saluted in front of Zhang Jun, and sang a promise loudly.
Zhang Jun opened his eyes and asked lazily: "What's going on?"
The officer said: "Commander, that Hu Liulang refuses to obey the rules and is very angry! We are in Ruicheng and it is not easy to deal with him, so let's not let him go!"
Zhang Jun said lazily: "We only took him in for three days, but he caused endless trouble. This Hu Liulang is also a talent. Tell Tian Chu not to let him train anymore, and take him with you. Wait until we return to our station, and then wait. Slow him down."
The officer said: "Commander, no army wants people like this. Why should we cause this trouble?"
Zhang Jun said: "Because I used to be this kind of person, I know his suffering and feel pity for him. However, I am a better person than him. Whenever I get an opportunity, I will seize it. It's not like Hu Liulang, who always behaves like this!" Okay, let Tian Chu look at him and talk about it when we get back!"
The officer promised not to say anything more, so he said goodbye and left.
Zhang Jun lay down, looked at the white clouds in the sky, shook his head lightly, and didn't take this matter to heart.
Having had the same experience, Zhang Jun knew Hu Liulang's mood. Without a family, wandering around, it seems like there is nothing, and only I know the pain. Ordinary life is difficult, but during the New Year and festivals, even though kind people give me some food, it doesn't make things any better. When other people's houses are lit with lights, the feeling of being alone and looking at the moon in the sky is indescribable to outsiders.
This experience is very tempering. Some people become steel after being tempered, some people just sink, and some people just remain confused. People like Hu Liulang are separated from normal society and form their own views on the world. This view is difficult to change, and it is definitely not possible to do two things to move him, and then change his mind with tears and snot. Zhang Jun is not that kind of person and doesn't have that much patience.
After all, Ruicheng is not your own territory, so you have to restrain yourself. Hu Liulang doesn't obey the rules here and can only look at others.
At this moment, Peng Qi came panting and said to Zhang Jun: "Zhongzong, Xuanfu left Pinglu yesterday morning and arrived in Ruicheng this evening! The county magistrate and a group of officials welcomed him out early, and we have to go Go and greet!”
Zhang Jun jumped up after hearing this. Said: "Xuanfu is here today? It's so fast! Go and inform Dong Xian and Zhang Qi, of course we will welcome them!"
Peng Qi said: "Dong Xian and Zhang Qi have finished their work and are waiting for you!"
Zhang Jun hurried back to his residence and changed into his official uniform. He came out and asked Peng Qi to help him tidy up, and then they quickly left the military academy together.
Outside the gate of the military academy, Yi Quan led a group of officials to line up there. There were many generals in the military academy, and together with the officers who came to lead the troops, there were more than 200 people.
Seeing Zhang Jun arriving, Yi Quan pointed to Dong Xian in the team and said: "Zhang Tongzhi comes to Dong Tongzhi, we will set off immediately!"
Zhang Jun promised, quickly walked to Dong Xian's side, and lined up behind them with Peng Qi.
The leading officer leading the team was Wei Yang, the new Zuo Yuhou of the Zuo Army. Seeing Zhang Jun entering the queue, he immediately organized the team.
After organizing the team, everyone stood under the scorching sun and waited quietly. At this time, you can see the discipline after training. Nearly three hundred people stood there in silence and motionless. Compared with ordinary officials, it is simply heaven and earth.
I don't know how long it took, but a fast horse came galloping up. Immediately the knight arrived and dismounted. He crossed his hands and said to Yi Quan: "I'm going to raise you, Xuanfu is already ten miles away from the pavilion! All the officials came to greet you outside the county town!"
Yi's full name is Nuo. Organize the team and head towards Ruicheng County.
Under Wang Xiaolie's rule, the custom of welcoming people in a ten-mile pavilion was abolished. No matter how high the official position is, the people who come are most likely to be welcomed out of the city. This saves red tape and makes the reception much easier.
When he arrived, he stood outside Ruicheng. Not long after, I saw flags waving in the east, and Wang Xiaolie's team arrived.
Dong Xian was a tall man. When he saw Wang Xiaolie's team, he said to Zhang Jun: "Xuanfu's trip, what kind of big event is it? The number of troops he brought is a little small."
Zhang Jun said: "Xuanfu always doesn't like to mobilize troops and crowds when doing things. This time, I will only take a few hundred people with me on this tour."
Dong Xian nodded: "Looking at the number of people in the team, there are only three to five hundred people at most."
While they were talking, the magistrate and Yi Quan stepped forward together and saluted Wang Xiaolie.
Wang Xiaolie doesn't like too much politeness. After a brief exchange of greetings, he took his cronies into the city. Most of the army was stationed outside the city.
Among these civil and military officials, Zhang Jun and Dong Xian were not particularly important officials. For example, Yi Quan, Wei Yang and others had higher official positions than them. After entering the county government office, the officials came up to greet him, but Wang Xiaolie didn't say much.
After saluting, Wang Xiao went to the back office to change clothes and rest for a while. A banquet was held in the evening, and the county magistrate, chief registrar, county captain, and officials above the command level in the new barracks came to welcome Wang Xiaolie and his party.
The crowd gradually dispersed. Zhang Jun, Peng Qi, Dong Xian, and Zhang Qi found a shady place in the back office and sat and waited.
Dong Xian said: "I haven't seen Xuan Fu for a few months, and he seems to have lost weight."
Zhang Jun said: "How many big battles were fought during the occupation of Xijing! The commander of the Xuanfu army must be worried about everything, and of course he will lose weight!"
Dong Xian sighed: "I have led troops for many years and fought many battles, but there has never been a battle like this in Xijing."
Zhang Jun said with a smile: "If you serve as a soldier under Xuanfu for a few more years, there will always be big battles to fight. Xuanfu seems to have a kind temper, but he has great ambitions!"
While the two were chatting and joking, Cui Qing walked over quickly.
When Zhang Jun saw it, he quickly stood up and saluted: "I haven't seen you brother for many days!"
Cui Qing looked at Zhang Jun and said, "You have been in the military academy for more than half a year, and you look like you have grown up a lot. How are you, how are you doing these days?"
Zhang Jun said: "Okay, everything is fine. I will keep you in mind!"
Cui Qing nodded. Then he said to Mr. Dong: "Dong Tongzhi has been in the military academy for a few months and led troops. Are you still used to it?"
Dong Xian only knew Cui Qing and didn't know his status next to Wang Xiaolie. He nodded and said, "I'm living a good life. The army hasn't been established yet, so things are naturally a bit busy. Where can a soldier live in peace?"
Cui Qing smiled and said: "Just get used to it. Before the dinner, you two go to Xuanfu's study. Xuanfu has something to say to you."
Zhang Jun was overjoyed and said hello repeatedly. After sending Cui Qing away, he said to Dong Xian: "We are not big officials here, but Xuanfu met us first. After all, Xuanfu has not forgotten the friendship back then."
(The second update today will be late, sorry.)
