Unparalleled Concubine

If the Southwest is a country by itself, Zhao Jia is a veritable prime minister.

The reason why Li Xin dared to use him like this was because Zhao Jia didn't have any soldiers in his hands, so no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't make any waves. Moreover, everyone was still in the stage of starting a business.

One day, if the Southwest Group can take over the capital, no matter how good the relationship between the two is in private, the power of the prime minister will definitely be divided.

It is precisely because Zhao Jia's authority is large enough that his son can no longer be in charge of the intelligence department. Otherwise, the combination of the father and son will feel a bit overwhelming.

Zhao Jia knew this very well, so he refused.

Li Xin frowned and thought for a while, then said: "That's the reason, he is too young, but since he is willing to work in the dark department, let him continue to take care of the information in the future, it is not a bad thing to get in touch with more things , I will find someone else to take charge of the general matter."

Zhao Jia bowed his head respectfully.

"Everything is subject to the general's arrangement."

Li Xin let out a breath slowly, and said, "I'm going to Hanzhong, Jincheng and the whole southwest, I have to ask Brother You'an to take care of me."

"This is the job of this subordinate."

After they had a conversation, Li Xin left him to have a meal in the mansion, and the two of them sat together and talked for two full hours. It was not until evening that Zhao Jia got up to say goodbye and leave.

Li Xin only lived in Jincheng for two days, and on the third day he set off for Hanzhong, but this time he was not in a hurry, so he didn't ride a horse, and sat in a black carriage. arm man.

Chen Shiliu, two or three years younger than Li Xin, is already in his early 30s this year.

He has followed Li Xin since he was 16 years old, and it has been more than ten years now.

After Lin Hu's accident, Chen Shiliu took over Lin Hu's position and made gunpowder powder in Jincheng. It has been five or six years now. Seldom meet with his wife and children, and his whereabouts are hidden.

He sat in a well-behaved manner opposite Li Xin, with a respectful demeanor.

Li Xin looked at Chen Shiliu and sighed slightly: "Sixteen, is the gunpowder matter settled?"

"Go back to Lord Hou, the arrangements are made."

Chen Shiliu said in a low voice, "I selected five people from among the craftsmen, each responsible for a part of the production. Although there may still be problems, they should not happen in a short time."

Li Xin nodded, and then laughed at himself: "It doesn't matter if something happens. Even if the court doesn't produce gunpowder, it's almost the same. There is no need to keep the secrecy work so tight."

Along the way, he looked at Chen Shiliu and said, "Shen Gang was seriously injured."

Chen Shiliu looked up at Li Xin, and asked, "What does Lord Hou mean?"

"For his job, I can only do it with confidence if someone I absolutely trust can do it."

Li Xin smiled wryly: "I also know that you have worked hard these past few years. I planned to let you, Madam Hui and a few children live in peace in a year or two. Let you work hard for another two years to take over this stall from Anbu."

In the early years when the Anbu was first established, Li Xin's family was still living in the Jing'an Hou Mansion in the capital. At that time, Li Xin did not communicate directly with the people in the Anbu, but let Chen Shiliu communicate with Shen Gang, so Chen Shiliu He is very familiar with Anbu.

Chen Shiliu bowed his head and remained silent for a while, then glanced at his severed arm, and said in a low voice, "Master Hou, I'm disabled, I'm afraid I won't be able to do well, and I'll miss the work of Lord Hou."

"No problem."

Li Xin said softly: "The Anbu has been in place for so many years, and there are rules and regulations. You can go to the general manager. If you have any difficulties, just come and tell me, and I will definitely solve them for you."

Li Xin went to Chenjia Village for the first time because Chen Shiliu's elder brother, Chen Chuyi, was gone, and he went to report the funeral for the Chen family. At that time, Chen Shiliu was still a young man of fifteen or sixteen years old, with a bright smile on his face.

So many years have passed in a blink of an eye. Although Li Xin helped their family live a "good life", he owes the Chen family a lot. Chen Shiliu, who has only one arm left, has helped him a lot. .

Chen Shiliu bowed his head in silence for a while, then nodded slowly.

"My life was given by Lord Hou. Since Lord Hou asked me to do it, I will try my best to do it."

"If there is something wrong, Lord Hou will punish it at will."

"No way."

Li Xin looked at Chen Shiliu and sighed slightly: "Our two families have been getting along for so many years, I regard you as a brother, if this matter is not too sensitive, I should let you enjoy a few years of happiness .”

Chen Shiliu grinned at Li Xin.

"For so many years, our family has enjoyed many years of blessings with Lord Hou."

Chen Shiliu lost his arm when the Renchen Palace changed. After recovering from his injury, he entered the Jing'an Hou Mansion to work. After more than ten years, although he was a servant of the Li family in name, there was indeed a relationship between the two families. Li Xin would not let Chen Shiliu, who has worked hard for several years, continue to work hard if Anbu's errands were not very important.

Hearing this, Li Xin didn't say much, but patted Chen Shiliu's shoulder silently.

Neither of them was a talkative person, and the sound in the carriage gradually died down.

Soon, they arrived at the city of Hanzhong.

In the city of Hanzhong, there is a Southwest General's Mansion, which is also Li Xin's residence in Hanzhong. After returning to the General's Mansion, Li Xin called over several commanders of the Anbu who were under Shen Gang, and then handed over Shen Gang's sign to the general. Chen Shiliu was appointed, and under the witness of several commanders, Chen Shiliu was appointed as the second commander of Anbu.

After this matter was finished, it was almost evening. Chen Shiliu left the General's Mansion with a few Anbu people, and went to the Anbu stronghold to familiarize himself with Anbu affairs. Both Li Shuo and Li Shuo called back.

When it was completely dark, the two generals from the southwest finally rushed to the General's Mansion, came to Li Xin, and half-kneeled to salute.

"The last general, I have seen the great general!"

The voices of the two were neat and full of energy.

Li Xin looked up and down, both Mu Ying and Li Shuo looked a little tired, but compared to the previous few months, I don't know how much better, especially Mu Ying, both eyes are shining .

Li Xin waved his hand and let the two of them sit down, then he turned his head to look at Mu Ying, and smiled: "Brother Mu, now let you take Xiangyang, how sure are you?"

"It's still ten percent."

Mu Ying took a deep breath, looked up at Li Xin, his eyes were full of admiration, and he said excitedly: "General, give the general three months, and the general will definitely take down Xiangyang for you. city!"

Li Xin looked at Li Shuo again.

"What about you?"

Li Shuo should be more introverted, he bowed his head respectfully, and said, "Back to the general, the last general has asked Mr. Lin a lot during this time."

"The last general also believes that Xiangyang can be taken within three months."

"it is good."

Li Xin clapped his hands and said, "Since both of you are so confident, let's start to organize the army tomorrow."

He narrowed his eyes and his voice was low.

"After half a month, we officially..."

"Leave Shu to the East!"

Chapter 1044 In Xiangyang City