The most powerful minister in the world

In a large flat open space on Huangcheng Mountain, Jingxi sat on a chair and took a nap. There were three long tables and four chairs, and Mu Sheng, Liu, Huangying, and Li Dongyang were all gathered here.

There were about fifty officers and soldiers standing in twos and threes in the open space. These people were all decent soldiers selected from more than a dozen teams. They were busy setting up arrows, swords and guns.

The grass has gradually sprouted, hundreds of trees have sprouts, and a stream surrounds the surroundings, and the sound of rushing water can be heard.

"Master Jing, do you think they can come? This notice has been sent out all day and all night, but there is still no movement."

Jingxi yawned and changed the position of his legs on the table. The Lingxu sword stuck on the ground was already freezing even before it was unsheathed. Before he could speak, he saw dust flying on the mountain road, countless Armor-clad officers and soldiers formed a long line with no end in sight.

"Hey~ Second Young Master, this is a clever move. It seems that there are eight thousand people if there are not ten thousand, right?" Li Dongyang sat cross-legged on a tall stone and said with squinted eyes.

"Okay, get ready to work."

Jingxi stood up and pulled out the Lingxu Sword. Just as he was about to walk out, Mu Sheng grabbed his sleeve. He turned around in confusion and looked at Mu Sheng who seemed a little embarrassed and said, "What's wrong?"

"Well, Second Young Master, do I still want to pretend to be you later? To be honest, I don't have any experience in leading troops."

Indeed, Mu Sheng's parents died early, leaving only a little money. He lived a hard life as a logistics school inspector. He worked part-time and was recognized by Yansheng and was admitted to the Imperial Academy and became a Jinshi. Although he was born in a poor family, he has reached this stage very early. It's not easy anymore.

However, although he was familiar with the art of war and had a lot of knowledge in his mind, he had never led an army, let alone led an army. Even entering a camp was the first time he came to Jiangnan.

"Hey, it doesn't matter. You continue to act. I will take care of the rest. Just stay in your seat and do it well."

Seeing Jing Xi's confident look, Mu Sheng couldn't say anything more and sat down on the chair obediently, rubbing his hands nervously.

All the officers and soldiers who came to sign up for the Xizi Camp were already in the open space, and they were making a lot of noise. Half of them were blocked outside the temporary camp building. Jingxi also didn't expect that they would all come together as if they had agreed upon it. Now that there are so many people, they seem to be in a panic.

He saw Jingxi holding the Lingxu sword and stomping up the high stone. Li Dongyang moved his butt to the side and did not get down, just to see Jingxi's grace up close.

The drums are beating, the mountain streams are echoing, and the breeze is blowing over people's heads, overwhelming the human voice.

Those with sharp eyes have long seen the young man standing on the high stone, holding a sword. Soldiers have a common characteristic, which is like being suppressed by an invisible momentum. A general like Jing Xi, who has become famous all over the world and has countless military exploits in his teens, has confidence in his bones that is blooming all the time.

Jingxi's aura was fully aroused and he shouted angrily: "Look at what you look like. Now that the Governor is here in person, this is how you behave?!"

"You guys, you can't even compare to the heels of the Southern Xinjiang Black Cavalry! I don't think you are qualified to stand under the banner of the Xiziying Army in the future!"

The faces of the officers and soldiers below turned dark after being scolded by Jing Xi, and some of them retorted unconvinced: "You haven't seen what we are capable of, why do you say that?!"

"Yes, we have also carried knives and killed countless bandits. Why do you say that about us?"

The endless rebuttals made Jingxi's lips curl up slightly. This was exactly what he wanted.

"At the age of fourteen, the Governor roared on the battlefield with his horse and sword, and his black cavalry made Chen Guo's 300,000 armored men frightened. You bastard soldiers who are careless and ignore military discipline. Is there anything wrong with me saying this to you?! "

"If we don't accept it, Black Cavalry is nothing special. If I were in Southern Xinjiang, I wouldn't be afraid of death! I would still be able to do earth-shattering things!"

"Okay!" Jing Xi pulled out his sword and waved it, "You all came with weapons, show them to me to see if they are rusty!"

Li Dongyang's eyes widened as he sat cross-legged on the stone, raised his face and whispered: "Second Young Master, are you planning on picking them off by yourself? Don't make trouble. When Mr. Yan first became a Grand Master, he could only be blocked by one person." Qianqi, you are only in the seventh rank..."

"You are mentally ill. Who said I would do it myself?"

"Ah? Isn't it just us?"

Jingxi raised his eyebrows and said, "Isn't it you?"

Li Dongyang stood up and tried to run, but was kicked to the ground by Jing Xi, with his face facing the ground and his butt sticking out. The officers and soldiers below were wondering when they heard Jing Xi shouting: "Soldiers, if they don't have the skills of fists and kicks, then what will happen to them?" Just shit, have you seen the fifty people behind me? Those who take turns fighting you can stay, and if you have special skills, such as archery, equestrianism, etc., go to the east and someone will assess you."

"I repeat, those outside the door also heard it true. The quota is only 6,000. You are only part of it. There will be others coming in the future. The winners will be eliminated in the Xizi camp. As long as there are strong soldiers who can fight tough battles, don't command the cowards who talk and talk. Soldiers!"

"In addition, have you seen the man under the stone? If anyone feels unconvinced to be a soldier and can survive ten moves in his hands, the Governor has ordered that he will be promoted to one level. If he has more than twenty moves, he will be promoted to two levels. Everything on the notice counts!”

"The Governor is staying here and watching you. He will never engage in any malpractice for personal gain, but anyone who comes to fish in the current situation and pretend to be cheating will be severely punished!"

"Now, start the selection!"

Jingxi jumped off the boulder and whispered to Li Dongyang, who was dusting himself off: "Hey~ put some water on it. If you are at level 4 or 5, give him ten moves."

"Sure~ I'll listen to you. It just so happens that my hands are very itchy recently, so I can't take your wages for free, right?"

Looking at the officers and soldiers who were eager to try, Jing Xi smiled and sat back on his chair, glanced at Mu Sheng who was attentive, and said: "My Lord Governor, can you watch this arrangement?"

Mu Sheng smiled bitterly and said: "Second Young Master, please don't make fun of me. I still have something unclear. I hope Second Young Master can enlighten me."

"Don't worry, mother-in-law. If you have anything to say, just say it. We've known each other for so long and you still haven't figured out my temper?"

Mu Sheng nodded and flicked his sleeves and said: "Second Young Master, there are quite a few people here. Where will you stay at night? What will you eat when you are hungry?"

"Hi~ Is this about it?" Jing Xi waved his hand towards Liu Huangying, and he came over and said with a smile: "Master Mu, Mr. Jing has arranged these things. The tents are enough for 20,000 people. As for food... ... Sister Lian and the people in the yamen have also finished the shopping, but they are short of some good cooks."

"What's so difficult about this? There aren't many cooks, right?" Mu Sheng asked in confusion.

Seeing that Liu Huangying was speechless, Jingxi smiled and said: "Actually, it is not difficult to train elite soldiers. What is difficult is to keep the logistics up. The rations are sufficient and delicious. The soldiers have the hope of making achievements. Naturally, It’s just thriving.”

"I plan to make Xiziying's rations good, even better than what the Black Cavalry eats."

"Oh~ I see, the second young master is far-sighted and has learned a lesson."

Jingxi touched the jade ring and murmured: "It's about time, Lian'er is never vague in doing things, isn't he? Could it be that he was too tired with his hands last night?"

Mu Sheng was so close but he heard it really well, so he had to cough twice to cover up his embarrassment. Jingxi's eyes rolled up and he asked seemingly casually: "Ink-eater, you should be about the same age as me, right?"

Ink-eater is Jing Xi's nickname for Mu Sheng, because when Mu Sheng concentrates on reading, making comments or writing articles, he always puts the pen tip full of ink into his mouth and sucks it, often staining his mouth. All.

"Born in the same year as the second young master, but his birthday is older."

Jingxi nodded, put his legs on the table and half-opened one eye, "I am seventeen this year, I am born in May, and I am about to get married. Aren't you in a hurry?"

Mu Sheng blushed for the first time and coughed: "This is my private matter. Second Young Master, please don't interfere, right?"

"Did you see that Fatty'er already has a sweetheart? Why don't you hurry up? Wouldn't it be a pity not to go back to Jiangnan without marrying a woman from the water town?"

Mu Sheng flung up his sleeves and fled the scene on the pretext of going out for a walk. Jing Xi laughed loudly and pointed at Liu Huangying in the direction away from him and said, "Did you see that he's still shy?"

Liu Huangying sat next to Jingxi and covered her mouth with one hand, muttering in a low voice: "Master Jing, I heard that in the year when Master Mu was admitted to the Jinshi exam, he accidentally fell into the city guard near the south gate due to drunkenness. Here, he was rescued by a woman from the world, but he also fell seriously ill. Master Mu had no maids or servants at home, so the woman took care of him until he could get out of bed and take care of himself, which was almost half a month old."

"Hey~ Is there still something like this? I can't tell. What happened to the woman later?"

"I heard that I was originally passing through the capital. After Master Mu recovered from his illness, he left. At that time, Master Mu felt like he had lost his soul when he was teaching. He couldn't calm down for a long time."

"Do you know the details of that woman?"

"That's unknown. I heard from the supervisor who came early that she is a woman who likes cats and wears red clothes. She always carries two swords of different lengths on her waist."

Jingxi became more and more excited as he listened, so much so that he didn't even know that Liang'er had walked up to him.