The Soldier of the Red Mansion

Chapter 425 Capturing Wang Xin Alive
Since Wang Xin had no family members, the large vacant courtyard between the front office and the back residence of the military governor was rebuilt and converted into two-person dormitories for officials.

The environment has greatly improved.

The communal sleeping area near the government office is still there; it's free, and anyone can sleep there.

A certain amount of rent is charged for a two-person dormitory.

A brick path was laid underground, with a coal stove on each side burning coal to provide heat into the path. This not only made the room warmer but also saved a lot of coal and made it look cleaner.

Hot water was constantly being heated on the coal stove to provide hot water for washing and drinking in the dormitory.

"Hey."

Jia Huan didn't put on a brave face in front of his roommates. He lay on the bed, took off his pants, and groaned in pain as medicine was applied to his body.

"We still need to be careful."

The man joked, "I can't say about other things, but if you hurt your manhood, it will be too late to regret it."

Jia Huan was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this.

She couldn't laugh, because laughing would aggravate her wound. She laughed and scolded, "What time is it? Why are you teasing me? I'm so pitiful."

Feeling her roommate's hand pause, Jia Huan didn't say anything more.

The room was quiet for a while.

"All right."

After the medicine was finally applied, Jia Huan heard a sound behind him and turned around abruptly. Sure enough, it was the military governor. Several guards followed the military governor in, but there was no sound at all. Jia Huan was so frightened that he hurriedly tried to get up.

Wang Xin held Jia Huan down, moved by Jia Huan's words about how pitiful he was, and said with pity, "Don't get the bedding dirty."

The paste-like medicine was applied to Jia Huan's wound and left to dry before being wrapped in three pieces of cloth. These cloths were rotated and washed. The paste was still sticky and could easily soil the bedding.

Everyone usually only has one set of bedding; no one has an extra.

Given her status, it wouldn't be difficult for her to get Jia Huan a new set of bedding, but there was no need to go to such lengths.

Jia Huan's lips twitched. It turned out that the military governor was applying medicine to him. He felt wronged and wanted to cry, but he was also touched and happy. He mustered up his courage and asked, "General, will you still marry my sister?"

He wanted to fight for his sister.

Even in death, one should die knowing why.

Upon hearing this, not only Wang Xin, but also several guards stared wide-eyed, and Wu Liang stared intently without blinking.

"Will do."

Wang Xin did not hesitate, knowing what the young man in front of him most wanted to hear.

Without violating the rules, this is a definite matter, not something that needs to be kept secret, nor will it be kept secret. At the very least, the Jia family will go to great lengths to publicize it widely, thus enhancing their prestige.

So what's wrong with reassuring teenagers early on?

Wang Xin believed that many people lacked the virtue of helping others achieve their goals, which is why many people were trapped by this.

It's as if making people happy could lead to terrible consequences.

Wang Xin believed this was incorrect.

A happy atmosphere is the best and most attractive.

really.

Jia Huan couldn't suppress a laugh.

Wu Liang glanced at Jia Huan. After the commander confirmed it himself, no one could stop this kid anymore. The only one who could stop him was himself. He wanted to see if this man's mentality would change.

"I will definitely do a good job in the task assigned to me by the Marshal's Office."

Jia Huan wanted to complain to the military governor.

He knew how his siblings and he had been looked down upon since childhood, how their mother had been bullied, and even the murder of his mother. He felt that if he did not avenge this, he would be unworthy to be a human being.

This is a normal person's psychological need.

Jia Huan held back.

He didn't say much, but firmly stated one sentence, which was about official business.

Wang Xin patted Jia Huan on the shoulder, handed the ointment to the stunned clerk, and then wiped his hands. "Do your job conscientiously, and don't do anything immoral."

The clerk's mind went completely blank.

It wasn't that they didn't know Jia Huan's identity, but they never expected to come into such close contact with the military governor.

"Go to sleep."

Jia Huan woke the clerk, who didn't know what to say and just nodded blankly.

The clerk tossed and turned, unable to sleep. When he finally fell asleep, he woke up early the next morning to find that Jia Huan, who shared a dormitory with him, was nowhere to be seen.

"Even people like this work so hard."

The clerk made a self-deprecating remark, and after calming himself down, he went to the yamen as usual. Sure enough, he did not see Jia Huan. He heard that Jia Huan had gone to the military camp early in the morning.

The military cannot be used, but substitutes can be provided.

Guard Battalion.

Because the training of the Royal Guard was extremely arduous, especially the daily physical exertion.

As Wang Xin's status rose and his political influence grew, and with Old Man Chen's connections, Liu Tong, though a Shaolin martial monk, was far less prestigious than Old Man Chen, who had once been the chief instructor of the Imperial Guards. Ultimately, they enlisted the help of several truly skilled martial arts masters. Through collective wisdom, they developed a set of training methods.

Wang Xin then combined some scientific methods he knew, such as increasing protein intake, absorbing more calcium, and controlling carbohydrate intake. By comparing and modifying these methods, he developed a new set of boxing techniques.

It's certainly not the best for fighting, but it's quite effective for building strength and improving physical fitness.

"what!"

A man, shirtless and revealing grotesque muscles, squatted in a horse stance in the courtyard. He then clenched his fists, shouted and breathed, coordinating his entire body. After a few quarters of an hour, the man finally finished his exercise.

There was a basin of water in the yard, and a towel in the water.

The man took a towel out of the basin, wrung it out, and wiped the sweat off his body.

"Old Zheng."

Wu Liang walked in and greeted him without any politeness.

Old Zheng looked over and saw Wu Liang, and also noticed a boy behind him.

"How did you come."

Old Zheng was curious.

"I've come to see you. You went to the borderlands to become a night watchman. I've heard a lot about you over the past year. You've discovered the hideouts of many bandits," Wu Liang said admiringly.

Jia Huan looked at the man with curiosity.

I wish I had that person's abilities.

According to Wu Liang, Lao Zheng was different from others. He joined the Imperial Guard halfway through his career. He was highly skilled and said that he admired the style of the Jiedushi's office and was willing to eliminate harm for the people, so he took the initiative to join the Jiedushi's office.

"What kind of job is it?"

Old Zheng asked directly.

Wu Liang didn't pay any attention and explained it again.

"Row."

Old Zheng didn't say much, but warned, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained. However, this matter is extremely dangerous. In addition to selecting brothers who are bold, meticulous, and highly skilled, it is even more important that they be prepared to die."

While there are many advantages to penetrating deep into enemy territory, such as providing intelligence, the target to be captured alive and brought back to Datong is the General.

Wu Liang nodded solemnly.

“I will go too. I’ve already talked to several of my brothers. For Datong, we’re all willing to give it our all.” Wu Liang said without hesitation.

Old Zheng had no doubts.

If the chosen person is not trustworthy, then this matter is doomed to fail. Old Zheng is not afraid of death, but he will never die for others unless it is for the greater good. Even for the greater good, he will not die in vain.

Since they were selected from the Jiedushi's personal guard, Old Zheng trusted them.

Xuanfu.

"Commander Qiu, please stay. There's no need to see me off any further. We're parting ways now."

An official smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

The sedan chair bearers stood with their hands clasped, waiting quietly in the distance. There were more than thirty servants alone, who took great care of the officials along the way.

Commander Qiu led over a hundred soldiers to see them off.

"We are now within the territory of Datong. I cannot see you off." Commandant Qiu said apologetically, "I hope Lord Wei will be careful. That Wang Xin is a wolf in sheep's clothing and is audacious and reckless."

Wei Zhao nodded, not minding. "The Emperor sent you to Xuanfu and gave you five thousand soldiers with you, not only to meet me in Xuanfu, but also to take over Xuanfu."

"I know what I'm doing and I will certainly not disappoint His Majesty and Lord Wei."

Commandant Qiu's face was resolute.

He had suffered enough oppression in the Beijing garrison, and even his own son suffered unjustly because of him, almost being beaten to death by that brat Feng Ziying.

The admiral had a close relationship with the Jia family, and he not only hated the admiral and his son, but also considered the Jia family his enemy.

For both public and private reasons, he had to deal with Wang Xin. Commander Qiu was not worried about not being able to take over the military power in Xuanfu, but he was more worried about the newly appointed Imperial Censor of Datong. "The Emperor wants to summon Wang Xin back to the capital to report on his duties. Although there is a well-founded custom of returning to the capital to report on duties every three years, I'm afraid Wang Xin will not agree to it easily."

Whether he agrees or not, he has already lost.

Wei Zhao disagreed.

“The Xuanfu army has 30,000 troops, the Taiyuan army has 60,000 troops, and the emperor is still reforming the Beijing garrison of 180,000 troops. In total, there are 200,000 to 300,000 combat troops. The better you do, the more confident I will be in dealing with Wang Xin.”

Wei Zhao was amiable, unlike the arrogant attitude of a civil official towards a military official.

Commandant Qiu said no more.

There's no need to mention the 180,000 troops of the Beijing Garrison. As long as I take control of the military in Xuanfu and coordinate with the Taiyuan Army, these two armies alone can keep the Datong Army pinned down.

"If the Datong army launches another surprise attack on the Taiyuan army like last time, I will definitely lead the Xuanfu army to attack Datong, destroy their stronghold, capture Wang Xin alive, and solve this problem for the court." Commandant Qiu said confidently.

The defeat of the Taiyuan army a few months ago was entirely due to the incompetence of our allies.

The Xuanfu army at that time actually held its ground.

Incomprehensible.

(End of this chapter)