Han Sui left last night and left a lot of messes.

Let’s not mention the matters in civil affairs for the time being. He and Ma Teng have so many people, so Zhang Xiu needs to manage them.

Moreover, Zhang Xiu didn't need such a man. How many troops could he have under his command? This was only after calculations were made.

Otherwise, with the size of his millions of people and the size of his army and the military will be strong, what if he raises an army of 500,000?

He is not Ma Teng or Han Sui, he needs to consider people's livelihood issues. It is not possible to lack too many middle-aged men among the people.

Many of these surrendered soldiers need to be dismissed. The surrendered generals either support land, gold and silver, or transferred to local areas. As military officers, things are complicated.

In the morning, Jincheng.

A temporary grass-roots team composed of Zhang Xiu's advisers has been established. They have released a list of people to stabilize the people.

Some officials walked around the streets and alleys, beating drums and drums.

Han Sui and Ma Teng have been destroyed, and Jincheng is back to the court.

Let’s not mention the people’s mood for the time being. Zhang Xiu’s mood is very good.

Originally, in Han Sui's mansion, Zhang Xiu sat upright behind the desk, looked up at Yan Xing, who was kneeling in front of him, and said with a smile: "Yanming. Yu wants to offer me advice. Han Sui and Ma Teng are probably finished. But I will still lead a small number of troops to Wuwei County north."

"Do you know why?"

At the end, Zhang Xiu looked at Yan Xing with a smile.

Of course, Zhang Xiu’s question would not be aimless. Yan Xing thought it seriously, and then bowed and replied: “Duke Ming to inspect the border?”

Zhang Xiu smiled and said, "In a sense, you are right, you are patrolling the border. But I have other purposes." Soon, Zhang Xiu's expression became serious and said, "One of the things I am from Wuwei, and the graves of my parents and clans are in Wuwei County. Since I came out with my uncle, I have never visited the tombs for my ancestors. This time I came to Liangzhou, I am afraid it will be difficult to come again next time. I need to go back to visit the tombs for my ancestors and pay tribute to memorial service."

"Two points. I plan to set up a Western Region Protector, which not only protects the three northern counties, Wuwei, Xijun, and Zhangye, but also connects the Western Regions and protects the small countries in the Western Regions. You understand."

Zhang Xiu looked at Yan Xing again, his expression full of smiles.

The Emperor of Han ruled the world with filial piety, and when he returned to his hometown, he should worship his ancestors.

Yan Xing was both wise and brave, so he became the guardian of the Western Regions and guarded the northern borders. Zhang Xiu was also relieved.

"promise."

Yan Xing responded calmly with his fists.

The Western Regions Protectorate was a local official with a special status in the imperial court, a high-ranking official, and his responsibilities were very important. He was a good official position to make achievements.

However, in the bitter and cold place of Liangzhou, Wuwei County is a more desolate place than Jincheng.

Yan Xing responded with one mouthful, but he actually felt happy and sad in his heart.

Zhang Xiu didn't care what Yan Xing was feeling, and was very satisfied when he saw him responding. He then said, "The Western Regions Protectors can have 20,000 elite soldiers. You now have eight or nine thousand infantrymen, so you can select more than 10,000 from Han Sui's surrendered troops. The infantry and cavalry are mixed."

"No." Yan Xing replied again.

Then, after Zhang Xiu explained some things to Yan Xing, he asked him to go down and rectify his troops. When Han Sui and Ma Teng's heads or bodies arrived, he should set off for Wuwei County.

In the afternoon, Zhang Xiu summoned the great counselors under his command and prepared to inquire about the situation in Jincheng. As soon as the personnel arrived, they saw a personal soldier hurried in from outside and reported: "Ming Gong, I came to report to Ma Teng. Ma Teng has more than 10,000 troops and guards Xishui City."

"Oh." Almost everyone present, including Zhang Xiu, had a look of his face and a little smile appeared.

"Ming Gong. Xishui is only dozens of miles away from Jincheng. Ma Teng stationed his troops in Xishui, which was simply despising Ming Gong. I am willing to kill Ma Teng and offer his head." Cai Mao looked eloquently, raising his sleeves and saluted, and his face showed a look of anticipation.

Zhang Xiu was helpless, and his brother-in-law was completely floating.

I flatter myself, give advice, and be an envoy in daily life. Now I want to lead my troops to fight. This end cannot be opened, and it will be difficult to turn back if it is opened.

and.....

"Degui, be careful. Ma Teng doesn't need to work hard to go on an expedition. If I didn't expect, Ma Teng's envoy would come to Jincheng before dark."

Zhang Xiu smiled and said.

Although Zhang Xiu did not mean to make fun of him, Cai Mao's face turned slightly red. Is that true? But he was also puzzled.

Why did Ma Teng’s envoy come back to Jincheng?

Should he surrender or make peace? It is impossible to make peace, so it must be surrender.

Why didn't he surrender in Jincheng, but instead surrendered after going to Xishui?

"Ming Gong is as good as a god, so it must be good. But I am wise and stupid and very puzzled. Please give me some advice." Cai Mao flattered and asked honestly.

However, Zhang Xiu raised his head and looked at his advisers. Cai Mao probably didn't know about it.

Zhang Xiu's eyes fell on Fa Zheng and said, "Xiaozhi, you said."

Fa Zheng was a little helpless. Isn’t this a slap in the face? But since Zhang Xiu asked him to say it, he also bowed helplessly and said, “Ma Teng led his troops out last night. If he resisted firmly, he would have to leave Wuwei County. But he went to Xishui, which was only dozens of miles away from Jincheng, and the army arrived in an instant. He went to Xishui and just sat and waited for death.”

"Ma Teng must not intend to resist, but is preparing to [submit according to the city]."

Cai Mao is not stupid either, he will understand with a little touch.

"So that's it. If Ma Teng asked to surrender last night, he would be exhausted and in a mess. However, after going to Xishui to defend the city and surrender, he seemed calm. There was also a clear statement that the Grand Sima. He could have gone to Wuwei County to continue to resist, but he did not."

Cai Mao's eyes lit up and he suddenly realized the truth.

Then he looked at Fazheng's overly young face, turned to look at everyone, feeling a little worried about his IQ.

Am I the stupidest one here?

Ma Teng didn't have to fight at all, but I excitedly asked for my order to wipe out Ma Teng...

Zhang Xiu nodded with a smile and said, "Ma Teng is relatively loyal and honest, without so much thinking and intelligence. It is probably Yang Fu who taught him. This envoy is probably Yang Fu. You guys will sit here and wait for him for a while."

"promise."

Everyone agreed.

Zhang Xiu and others' expectations were correct.

It took an entire hour. When the sun was about to set and the sky was about to enter the darkness, Yang Fu came late.

In the study room.

Zhang Xiu sat upright on the main seat with a little smile on his face. The advisers sat on both sides. Yang Fu, who was wearing a wide white robe, calmly walked in from outside, bowed to Zhang Xiu and said, "Yang Fu, a native of Tianshui Jicheng, has met the Grand Sima Minggong."

Zhang Xiu laughed and said, "Governor of Liangzhou, you are so late."

Yang Fu was stunned.
Chapter completed!