Xie Ming

Chapter 345 Heartfelt words
After the meeting on the night of the 14th, all the generals dispersed from the gate of the yamen, and Xiao Jingchuan only asked Liu and Gong to stay!

I privately told him the reason for the mission and it made Crown Prince Zhu Cilang understand what I meant!

Upon hearing this, Gong Yonggu burst into curses, unable to believe it.

But looking at Liu Wenbing, who was very smart, after seeing Xiao Lang's behavior, he was skeptical and asked him questions to find out what happened next!
"Xiao Jingchuan, Commander-in-Chief Xiao!"

"What do you mean by that?!"

"This matter involves the Crown Prince himself, I hope you can tell me the truth!" Liu Wenbing understood what he was thinking, but asked for details.

Hearing this, Xiao Jingchuan smiled bitterly.

"Haha, Prince Consort Gong, Lord Liu, you two don't need to be so nervous!"

"Why on earth did Your Highness ask for such a result that was neither meritorious nor rewarded?"

"Well, it's not clearly stated!"

"But, if I were to guess, I think there is a lot of meaning in it!"

"Once the war in Shandong has come to an end, I'm afraid you two will be directly recalled!"

"By then, the security of Nanjing city will be determined by the position of the commander of the imperial guards." Xiao Lang threw out the question.

After hearing this, Liu and Gong looked at each other in surprise and suddenly realized.

"You, Governor Xiao!"

"You mean, after Your Highness ascends the throne, you intend to use the two of us to take over the defense of the Nanjing Imperial Guard?!" Liu Wenbing confirmed.

"Haha, why? Well, we still have to wait for His Highness's decree!"

"Although I know some news and have found some clues, I can't take them as the final word at the moment!"

"I think there should be at least a 70% to 80% chance of it happening, that's it!"

"The Emperor's personal guard!"

"Whether it's authority or responsibility, it's nothing to be trifled with!"

"It is far beyond the capabilities of the troops we have deployed to the border areas!"

"Haha, two generals, you have a bright future ahead of you and a great responsibility ahead of you. Your contributions are still to come!"

"When the time comes, my words will come true!"

"Lord Liu, Prince Consort Gong, when I go to the capital from now on and approach the Crown Prince, I, Xiao Jingchuan, will probably have to rely on your help and care! Ah?! Haha"

As Xiao was speaking, he clasped his fists together, bowed, stood up, and with a stiff smile on his face, he lowered himself to please him.

Seeing this, Liu Wenbing and Gong Yonggu didn't know how to respond for a moment!

"Ah, Xiao, General Xiao!"

"That's easy to say!"

"Okay, no problem!" Liu Hou responded hurriedly.

"Oh, so that's what it is!"

Gong Yonggu was stunned and heaved a long sigh of relief, his sullen and gloomy expression changed.

"Um... Xiao Lang! Commander Xiao!"

"I'm so sorry for the rude words I just said! Ah! I'm so sorry!"

"I hope Commander Xiao will forgive me!"

"Well, don't worry! After all, we are comrades in arms. As you said, we are just throwing the ladle into the same pot!"

"If this matter is accomplished!"

"Even though we may be separated by distance in the future, we are still close friends!"

"I'm a straightforward person. I show it all on my face!"

"Whether it's a fight or a quarrel, it's just a gust of wind!"

"We know you won't take it to heart! Huh?! Hahaha."

Gong Yonggu's words are quite straightforward!

This is his temper. There is some sincerity in what he said, but there is also some intention of him trying to make a big deal out of a small matter and give way to others because he is under someone else's roof!
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingchuan also smiled.

"Haha, we don't know each other without fighting or quarreling!"

"You two, this time the military deployment will place you two near Liu Liangzuo and Liu Zeqing. I also want to use your status advantages to suppress them!"

"The mobilization here, although the retreat to the south is hidden in the back, it is not an easy job!" "In my opinion, the two Lius in Jiangbei are definitely not loyal and righteous people!"

"To prevent these two towns from colluding with the enemy and causing treason before the war!"

"The responsibility you two shoulder is indeed heavy!"

"Lord Liu, Prince Consort Gong, please!"

"Secondly, if there is any disturbance, please report it to me first, so that I, Xiao, can make amends!"

"Please, both of you!"

At the end of his speech, Xiao Jingchuan mentioned the issue of military deployment again, and he spoke seriously, saying that what he said was for the public and the country.

Upon hearing this, Liu and Gong immediately put on serious expressions.

"Yes! I will understand!"

"As ordered!"

At this point, the two of them finally bowed their heads and accepted the general's orders!
Afterwards, the two nodded goodbye, turned around, and strode out the door!

Just before leaving the house, Liu Wenbing suddenly thought of something, and turned back to speak earnestly.

"General Xiao!"

"Shandong has no strategic location to defend!"

"The Jiannu cavalry is very powerful. You may have a hard time in this situation!"

"I hope the Governor has been prepared!"

"Mr. Xiao is a young talent. In my opinion, given time, he will surely become a pillar of the country!"

"Remember the past and learn from it!"

"I hope you will be cautious in your military operations and not follow in the footsteps of Yuan Chonghuan!"

"For the country and the people!"

"Take care, Governor. Take care!" Liu Wenbing rarely spoke from the bottom of his heart.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingchuan hurried over to bow and express his gratitude!

After saying this, the two generals went out.

But Xiao Lang stood alone in front of the hall for a long time, lost in thought!
A lifetime of work is always in vain, and half of life’s fame is just a dream.

There is no shortage of brave generals after death, and loyal souls will still guard Liaodong!
The bleak north wind is wrapped in yellow dust, and the whole field is filled with smoke and war!
The drizzle moistens the Jinjiang South, the jade towers and palaces, and the clear water pavilions!
With a fortune of ten thousand taels, he rides a crane to Yangzhou!
Times change and circumstances change!

Five days passed in a flash, and it was June 19th!

Shen Zhengwen, who was originally in Nanjing, Yingtian Prefecture, obtained the salt permit from the Ministry of Revenue. He then took the two sisters Yuzhen and Yu'e and sailed east to Yangzhou!

On the morning of the 20th, the passenger ship arrived at the Yangzhou wharf on the misty river bank!

"Master, there are a lot of people ahead!"

"Are we there yet?!"

When the boat reached the shore, Xue Zhong, the steward, stood at the bow, looking into the distance, and asked for the voice of Shen Zhengwen who was nearby!

"Haha, not wrong, not wrong!"

"We're in Yangzhou!" Shen Zhengwen responded with a smile and let out a light breath.

Hearing the two people chatting, Yu'e, who had been hiding in the warehouse just now, now raised her fists, stretched her waist and popped her head out from the inner room. She was very clever and kept looking around to squeeze forward!

"She is more than thirteen years old, and in the early February."

"The spring breeze on the ten-mile Yangzhou Road is not as good as the rolled-up pearl curtain!"

"Hehe, is Yangzhou really ahead?!"

"I'd like to take a good look and see what kind of beauty can be found on that street!" Yu'e said cleverly.

But upon hearing this sarcastic remark, Shen Zhengwen was stunned. He pretended to be angry and tapped Yu'e's head lightly with the folding fan in his hand!

"Hey! You girl!"

"Where did you learn these poems?!"

"Xiao'e, you are a young lady from a respectable family, don't dare to act like this in front of others!"

Shen Zhengwen is the eldest brother who is like a father to his younger sister. Although he has doted on his second sister in these days, she is about to enter the Shen Mansion after all, so he has to give her a few more instructions and advice, so as not to make others laugh at her when they meet for the first time!
(End of this chapter)