Return to the Song Dynasty

After the war, the army was resting rapidly. The resettlement of captured prisoners of war, horses, etc., the treatment of the wounded, and the statistics and pensions of the sacrificed soldiers were also carried out in an orderly manner.As Zhao Man is the only educated official in Pingxia City, all these messy affairs belong to his work scope.

In view of Zhao Man's outstanding work ability, Guo Cheng and Yue He were spoiled and idle all day long, as long as they were responsible for going to the school to train soldiers.Seeing the jealousy of other generals, Yao Xiongna wanted to fight Guo Cheng desperately, "I asked Xiaoman to go to Weizhou to enjoy the blessings, not to let him be your cow or horse!"

The barracks food is a qualitative leap.People like Yao Xiong and Yao Gu are used to it, but they don't think so.Zhe Keshi waited for the generals and soldiers who came nearby to rest and recuperate. They were so reluctant to leave. They ate so much every day that they were satisfied. For the first time, they knew that the army's big pot rice can be so delicious. It turned out that the food they ate was all pig food!No wonder Guo Cheng didn't want anyone at the beginning, he only wanted Zhao Man by name.Everyone looked at Guo Cheng with admiration, "Old Guo, you still have vision!"admire!admire! '

After dealing with the affairs of the military camp for many days, Zhao Man was finally able to show his head from the pile of documents and stretch his waist.A slight glance from the slightly lazy eyes is enough to touch the hearts of thousands of girls.But it's a pity, in this barracks full of old men, there is not a single female creature.Alas, all the winks are thrown to the blind man.

Zhao Man staggered up to the top of the city, breathing in the cold and fresh air after the snow, and feeling the slight warmth of the sunshine, which made him feel very comfortable.The soldiers guarding the city smiled and saluted when they saw Zhao Man, and everyone's faces were filled with happy smiles.

Zhao Man's heart suddenly filled with an inexplicable satisfaction. His heart, which had been empty for a long time because he couldn't find relatives, seemed to be filled up by these simple smiling faces. Zhao Man exudes a refreshing breath from every pore.

Probably this is the sense of belonging. These soldiers who fought bloody battles with him and lived and died together gave Zhao Man the most authentic sense of belonging in this world.Looking at the snow-covered world of ice and snow under the city, Zhao Man suddenly thought about it. Even if he can't trace the past, can he continue to create the future? !

"Ha~ha~" Zhao Man breathed out twice with his hands stiffened by the cold, and then jumped on the spot twice to warm his feet.The soldiers probably had never seen such a childish look on their usual calm and reliable military officer, so they all turned their heads to peek.

I saw the handsome young man wrapped in snow-white fox fur leaning sideways on the tower, with an elegant posture, the corners of his mouth raised, and his eyes smiling. His clear eyes seemed to be full of hope and endless longing for the future.Let people forget their worries and feel calm when they see it.

"What are you looking at?" Mr. Zhang, who approached at some point, suddenly said.

"Look at Tiandu Mountain." Zhao Man, who was in a good mood, replied with a smile.

"Well, I also think it's a good place." Zhang Wei looked at Zhao Man meaningfully.

"I heard that there is a salt pond in Tiandu Mountain, which earns 14 yuan a month just from salt production!" Zhao Man looked at Mr. Zhang with a smile, and winked mischievously at him, and suddenly said without thinking : "The army has almost rested, and the team of Xiao Xiong and Lao Zhe has not left yet."

Monk Zhang Er, the people next to him, couldn't figure it out, what kind of salt pond, what kind of money, why did he suddenly say that the team hasn't left yet?You cultural people speak with too high a jumping speed of thinking, we rough people can't understand at all, okay?Can you take care of the masses who can't keep up with the trip?

Everyone was in a daze, when they heard Mr. Zhang let out a burst of joyful laughter, and said with great enthusiasm: "Okay! Send the order, Guo Cheng and Zhe Keshi will lead [-] cavalry to take down Tiandu Mountain!"

"What?"

"Did I hear you right?"

"Are you going to fight?" Everyone was still surrounded.

"What about me? I'm going too!" Yue He reacted so quickly this time, he hurriedly called for a fight.Just kidding, the continuous defense of the city is almost suffocating, okay?Please go out and let the wind go!

"Okay, Yue He can be a pioneer." Old Mr. Zhang was as good as he was, and he agreed.Yue He jumped up and down excitedly.

"Wait a minute, wait a moment, what about me? I'm going too!" Yao Xiong realized later and hurried to remedy.

Zhang Laoxiang turned his head back with a smile, took a deep look at the excited Yao Xiong, patted him on the shoulder lightly, and said earnestly: "Little bear, look at our Pingxia City, which must be guarded by someone." Ah, this is where our foundation lies, they have all gone out, so you can stay and defend the city temporarily."

Yao Xiong suddenly wanted to cry but had no tears. His eyes were full of tears and he shook his head, just like a big abandoned dog. His ears and tail drooped down listlessly. breath.Everyone present couldn't help laughing, and some laughed out loud on the spot without saving face.

"Doesn't it mean that it's late? If I were one step earlier and spoke before Yue He, I would definitely be the vanguard!" Yao Xiong gave Yue He a gouged look.Yue He responded with a shy smile.

"Oh, there is no regret medicine in the world!" Zhao Man gloated and said sarcasticly.

"Oh?!" Yao Xiong's expression lit up in an instant, and he shouted excitedly as if discovering a new land: "Xiaoman is still there! Zhang Xianggong! Aren't you and Xiaoman staying in the city? Isn't it enough for you to defend the city?" Lah! Then I can go out to fight?!" Yao Xiong's eyes lit up, full of anticipation.

"Hehe" Zhang Wei rolled his eyes back at him, this subordinate is too stupid to be cured.

"Oh, little bear, you think highly of us too." Hearing this, Zhao Man almost burst out laughing, "Then tell me, if the enemy suddenly attacked, should I get on the horse and swing the hammer, or let Mr. Go out and use big swords? After all, there must be someone who can lead troops to kill the enemy, right?"

Zhao Man straightened his sleeves slowly, and showed off his smooth lines, slender and good-looking, but he definitely couldn't swing his arm with a sledgehammer.Zhang Yu also thumped his waist in cooperation, and finally stroked his snow-white beard, and sighed: "Oh, I'm old! I can't do what I want!"

Yao Xiong: (⊙﹏⊙;)...Why did I forget that both of them are scum with negative combat power!

In the end, Yao Xiong failed to fulfill his wish, so he had to stay and defend the city aggrieved. Afterwards, he bluntly said that the thing he regretted the most was to let Yao Gu go back to Huizhou camp first, otherwise someone would be able to defend the city on his behalf.Yao Gu: ...Brother, is it really okay for you to use your younger brother so blatantly?

Guo Cheng, Zhe Keshi and Yue He led 3000 cavalry, divided into six columns, and penetrated into Tiandu Mountain.Deceived by Zhang Yi who had sent troops across the border for a shallow attack four times before, Mei Le Dubu, the general in charge of guarding Tiandu Mountain in Xixia, did not expect that the Song army would play for real this time, and the cavalry actually attacked deeply.As a result, when the Song army suddenly arrived, Mei Ledubu was still holding a post-hunting banquet, so he was completely unprepared and captured without a fight.The Song army also captured more than [-] people in one go, and seized [-] cattle and sheep.It's really a lot of money!

Guo Cheng (→_→): Are you Mei Ledubu?Come and try Lao Tzu's knife is fast or your neck is strong!

Mei Ledu Σ(°△°|||)︴: No, no, I have something to say!Have something to say!What do you want to ask?I said, I know a lot, really!

Zhe Keshi (￣﹏￣): ...I would rather die than submit? !

Afterwards, the news of the battle spread to Bianliang, and 24 bronze seals and gorgeous dresses of Queen Mother Liang were also presented. Zhao Xu was very happy to see it.The win this time is really beautiful!So brilliant!The official Zhao Xu was in an extremely happy mood, he couldn't help but put his fingers together, imagining that his big slap was slapping Empress Dowager Liang on the face! 'snort!How dare you send someone to kill me!I will let you die first! '

Thinking of this, Zhao Xu couldn't help thinking of his own ninth brother who "died his life for the country", "Oh, Xiao Jiu, brother, this can be regarded as revenge for you." '(I don't know why, but Zhao Man clenched his small fists: I will avenge myself!)

"Cough cough, cough cough" Recently, Zhao Xu has always felt weak and unwell, and he hasn't recovered after several months of recuperation.But happy today, no taboos!Zhao Xu accepted the congratulations from all the officials with satisfaction, and rewarded the Privy Council, Prime Minister Zhang Dun, Zhang Wei from the Northwest Front and all the generals.

It was rare for Guo Cheng to leapfrog directly to be the defense envoy of Xiongzhou, Zhe Keshi was the defense envoy of Qizhou, Yao Xiong was the defense envoy of Xiazhou, Yue He was the governor of Shanzhou, Yao Gu was the governor of Huizhou... In view of Zhao Man's outstanding It showed that although he didn't personally go into battle to kill the enemy, he still contributed a lot, and he also got an governor of Anzhou.In addition, Zhao Xu couldn't wait to order Zhang Yu to put his sister Le Dubu on a shackle, and immediately escort her to Bianliang in a prison car.

When Meile Dubu heard the news, she felt that my life was over.As a result, the situation turned around, and Zhang Wei pleaded for the emperor's amnesty and took him back under his banner on the grounds that he had a good attitude of pleading guilty and actively cooperated in obtaining information.Mei Le Dubu narrowly escaped death, and the muscular man with a bearded face was moved to tears.

Zhao Man was dumbfounded.

Guo Cheng sharpened his knife: ...Did I have no chance to cut him?

Zhe Keshi, Yao Xiong, Yue He: ...What is it that makes you so attached to him?

The decree of the imperial court came, and everyone had a share in the increase of officials and ranks.Everyone cheered and clapped their hands.Only one person couldn't help laughing, looking a little out of place.This alternative companion just learned that he also needs to go to Beijing to meet Sheng Zhaoman.His Majesty the Emperor is very satisfied with the recent victories of the Northwest Army, and is even more interested in a series of reforms and changes in the Northwest Army. Therefore, he specifically asked Zhang Yu to return to Beijing to report on his duties, and brought Chen Canjun, Zhao Man, Yao Xiong and others with him See you together.

"Hey, Xiaoman, we can also go to Beijing to have a face! Are you happy? Surprised or not?" Yao Xiong carelessly hugged Zhao Man in a silly manner.

"Hehe" Zhao Man smiled helplessly, 'Can I say that I am only surprised but not happy? '

"Xiaoman can see the official family this time. I have to tell my brother what the official family looks like, what the palace looks like, and what delicious food there is in the palace..." Yue He was full of curiosity, and patted Zhao Man's head, the same task, so that Zhao Man must take a closer look when he arrives in Bianjing, so he can tell him when he comes back.

Zhao Man looked at Yue He helplessly: "Brother, why are you booing too?" !Don't you know how many catties I have?It wasn't you who fished me out of the Songxi River in Yushan?Have you forgotten why I joined the army with you?Did you forget that my enemy family is waiting for me in Bianliang? ! '

After being closely watched by Zhao Man for a while, Yue He finally realized the problem behind him. Just now, he was only concerned about being happy for Zhao Man, but now he was sweating white hair from fright. 'what to do?Xiaoman is a gangster!I also hurt my head and lost my memory.What can I do if someone seeks revenge? ! '

Because Zhao Man has been too smart and made outstanding achievements in the past few years, Yue He almost forgot that the handsome Zhao Canjun in front of him was the one who was cut and lost his memory by himself and his cousin Yue Cheng. The son of a rich family!But now... oh, I'm in big trouble now!Yue He suddenly turned from bright sunshine to dark cloud cover.

After the celebration banquet that night, the newly appointed governor of Shanzhou, Shi Yuehe, sneaked into his brother's room and discussed with Zhao Man furtively for half the night.Alas, I really can't think of any good solution. The key is that the brother himself doesn't remember who he is, so there is nothing wrong with this matter!

Talk to other brothers, let's think together?Don't talk about it, it's all here, the officials all know Zhao Man.Now let’s talk about what happened back then, it’s a proper crime of deceiving the emperor, and those who know the truth and those who have anything to do with it will have to lose their heads together!So you can't mention it to other people, it's not a scam.The two of them racked their brains, researched to the end, and came to the conclusion that if you can procrastinate, you can procrastinate as long as you can.

In fact, Zhao Man has deeper worries, which he did not tell Yue He, that is what he estimated before, that his life experience may be related to the royal family and nobles, and the enemy family may not be a simple person.It will definitely not be like Yue He imagined, relying on the current military exploits to sit back and relax. (Empress Dowager Liang of the Chou family complained: I was wrong, I was really wrong! If I had known this, I would never have sent someone to assassinate the Emperor of Song Dynasty. I accidentally injured you!)

'Alas, long nights of mindless sleep. Zhao Man was lying on the bed with his head in his hands, tossing and turning, completely insomnia.