There is someone in the court who likes to be an official. This statement is indeed true. With Cheng Zhijie’s recommendation and being familiar with the emperor, how can he not be promoted?

After garrisoning Zhaoling for a month, the Ministry of War issued a document stating that Cheng Chubi, who was born in a noble family, was transferred to the Qianniu Guard due to his meritorious service and became the emperor's personal guard.

Du Jing, on the other hand, was promoted one level, from guerrilla general to ranger general, and then transferred to Zuowuhou Wei as a general. His immediate boss was the famous Wu Guogong - Yuchi Jingde.

General Yuchi had a problem. He liked to expose his shortcomings, and he did so in person. Even if prime ministers like Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling made the slightest mistake, they would always speak out and accuse without mercy, making it impossible for them to step down. Therefore, they were at odds with the prime ministers.

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It’s okay to just spray poison with his mouth, but he is still proud of his achievements. At a palace banquet, he almost beat Li Daozong into a one-eyed dragon. Cheng Chubi specifically reminded him not to offend Wu Guogong, otherwise he would die or be disabled!

Zizzi, the old man from Heita, Yuchi Jingde, circled around Du Jing, rubbing his chin and exclaiming: "Really or not, you joined the army at the age of thirteen, were you as good as a gun at that time?"

Yuchi had just finished checking the official files transferred from the Ministry of War: Du Jing, seventeen years old, nicknamed Qianfan, nicknamed Gray Whale, joined the Liangzhou Army in the sixth year of Zhenguan, and attacked Qinghai Lake with Duan Zhixuan, the general of Zuo Xiaowei in the ninth year of Zhenguan. On the eleventh day of the same year

In the month of August, he participated in the Liangzhou Defense War and accumulated meritorious service to become the captain of Xuanjie School.

In the 10th year of Zhenguan, he joined the Xihai Road with the army and participated in the battles of Mandu Mountain and Niuxindui. In the battle of Chishuiyuan, Sui Qibi Heli fought to the death and rescued Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche from desperate situations.

In the battle of Chihai, he killed another king and was commended by Li Jing and promoted to the rank of Zhaowu captain, the sixth rank. Tuyuhun Fuyun escaped and followed Houjun to gather. Li Daozong went west to pursue the remaining enemy for two thousand miles, captured three members of the Tuyuhun royal family, and was promoted to

Guerrilla general.

Yuchi Gong was a general who was killed in a mountain of corpses and a river of blood. He knew how cruel the war was. It was hard for him to imagine how this young general standing upright in front of him could survive so many tragic battles.

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Fortunately, this official document was stamped with the seal of the Ministry of War, otherwise he must have thought that it was written by an idle scholar on the market to make people happy.

But this was a real person, a real person, so he had to curiously ask which family Du Jing was a child of. The children of noble families joining the army were just gold-plated, so naturally there were some shady methods to let them do it when it was convenient for them.

Come out and make meritorious deeds.

The corners of Du Jing's mouth raised slightly, and she confessed her crime. She then began to remove her armor and pulled open her clothes, revealing her scarred chest.

He said in a solemn voice: "Liangzhou is a good place. There are always wars there. It's only a lucky chance that this beggar didn't die."

"There are many scars like this on the general's body, and the only smooth part on his body is his back. Because when fighting, the general will only face the enemy."

Good! Yu Chigong's voice really startled Du Jing. What's wrong with the old gangster? Du Jing thought he was hysterical.

Yuchi Gong patted Du Jing on the shoulder with his big hand like a cattail leaf fan, and said with a hearty smile: "I have been a general for more than ten years, and no one has ever dared to act like a jerk in my handsome tent."

"Boy, you have the guts and you insist on getting it!" As he spoke, Yuchi pinched his waist and said proudly: "My Zuowuhou Guards only accept men, unlike the Youwuhou Guards, who accept all cats and dogs."
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This is true. Yuchi Gong and other prime ministers like Sun Wuji and Fang Xuanling did not look down on him, let alone Ashina Simo, a surrendered general.

The main responsibility of Zuowu Houwei is to accompany the emperor, inspect public security, and guard the safety of the capital. They have great responsibilities. Therefore, the generals under Yuchi's command are all heroes who are good at three battles and three battles.

When he shot Du Jing just now, he used 70% of the force, but the boy didn't move at all, which shows that he is not only courageous, but also very good at martial arts. This kind of person is suitable for serving in Zuowu Houwei.

The official file will be handed over to the chief official by Yuchi Gong. Du Jing has taken office as a new official. When he first arrived in Chang'an, everything must be new. Yuchi Gong gave him ten days of leave to arrange his personal affairs, and then he came back to work with peace of mind.

Watching Du Jing leave without turning around, Yu Chigong said to himself: "Why does he look so familiar? Where have I seen him?"

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The general passed the test, but after leaving the military camp, Du Jing was in trouble - he had no place to live!

To be an official in Chang'an, you must have a place to stay, but business transactions must go through a series of formalities, household registration checks, etc., which cannot be completed in one day.

Just when he was thinking about finding an inn to stay and talk slowly, he found that guy Cheng Chubi, holding the horse, was already waiting on the opposite side.

"How about it, how about it, did the old guy give you a hard time?"

Cheng Chubi was indeed a good brother. He was worried that Du Jing would be kicked out by Yuchi Gong, so he waited here early.

As brothers, they knew each other tacitly, so they patted Cheng Chubi on the shoulder, and the two brothers walked side by side.

Knowing that Du Jing didn't have a place to stay, Cheng Chubi took out a land deed from his pocket. The yard in Puningfang-Bingzi Street was not too big, but it was enough for Du Jing. Moreover, this house

Next to the British government.

"Okay, don't push it between brothers. This house is my old man's way of thanking you for saving my life time and time again on the battlefield."

Since it was given by an elder, Du Jing could no longer shirk it. But who was Li Ji? He was the general of the Zhenjun army, Doctor Jin Ziguanglu, a serious second-rank official. A person of his status should not live here.

In Chongrenfang?

After looking around and seeing no one there, Cheng Chubi muttered in a low voice: "The British Duke is at odds with some nobles, so he has been living here. Hey, if you don't tell me this, you will know everything in the future."<

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After accepting such a big favor from the Cheng family, they naturally had to have a good meal and throw the money bag to the servants of the Cheng family. The two brothers walked towards their new home talking and laughing.

The servants of the Cheng family are also smart. After the two brothers washed up and changed their clothes, they had prepared seven plates and eight bowls. Of course, the most important thing was the four jars of old wine from Xinghua Village.

Some words can only be said after drinking. Cheng Chubi covered his face with wine, hugged Du Jing apologetically and said, "Brother, our life-and-death friendship is tacitly understood."

"I really want to get you to join the Qianniu Guard. The old man also had an affair with General Zhai. But there is no way. Alas, rules are rules."

Du Jing is not a noble son. He clearly stated his status when he joined the army, so he is equivalent to a commoner. It is easy to go to other armies, but the Qianniu Guards are the emperor's guards. If he does not meet the standards, he will not be accepted.

Recalling that on the battlefield, he was in desperate situations countless times, and Cheng Chubi almost gave up. It was his brother who fought through the siege time and time again, leading him to fight his way out.

Adversity was adversity, but when it came time to share wealth and wealth, he failed to help his brother. Cheng Chubi was so shameless that even his father was embarrassed to invite Du Jing to come over to reminisce about the past.

After patting Cheng Chubi, Du Jing shook his head: "Chu Bi, so many brothers have died, we have survived, what else should we be dissatisfied about."

After five years of guarding the border in Liangzhou, there was almost no day without fighting. The Tuyuhun people, horse bandits, and smuggling thieves fought so many battles and killed so many people that they themselves could not even count them all.

From the moment you eat this bowl of rice, you should have the consciousness to die on the couch. The reason why you were not killed by the last enemy or hit by the last crossbow arrow on the battlefield is not because of how lucky they are, but because someone has taken your place.

They blocked it.

From that moment on, their lives were no longer their own. They had to live for those who died and watch over this hard-won prosperity for them.

After going through so much, if you still have dirty thoughts about being an official, then you are not worthy of being a soldier, let alone the brother of those heroes. Therefore, Cheng Chubi does not need to blame himself, he does not care about his official career at all

How.

Cheng Chubi, who was drinking, responded angrily, then picked up the wine glass and touched it with Du Jing. He said with red eyes: "To those brothers who died in the battle!"

Yes, we must respect those who died in the battle. Du Jing, who had a bitter taste in his mouth and mixed feelings in his heart, and Cheng Chubi abandoned their bowls for altars. While drinking, they talked about old things in Liangzhou, especially those with outstanding voices and appearance.

In the same robe.

"That guy Xue Tuozi liked to sing sour songs before going to bed. He hummed so hard that my head almost exploded. I couldn't stand it anymore, so I gave him a good beating."

"That guy was unlucky. He died in the attack on the camp that night before he could seek revenge from you. He died in my arms, with his chest full of arrows."

Cheng Chubi raised his eyebrows and replied: "Hello! That loser Zhang Noshu should be a cook for the rest of his life."

"You insisted on telling him about heroes without asking the source, but he was trampled to a pulp by Tuyuhun's cavalry." As he spoke, Cheng Chubi couldn't continue, so he raised the wine jar and took three swigs.

Yes, what Cheng Chubi said is right. Zhang Noshu cried whenever he heard about the war. He was afraid of death and worried that his family would be cut off. It was Du Jing who told him how to become a hero who would not be laughed at by his peers.<

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But in order to cover the transfer of the wounded, the cowardly man picked up the only shield at hand, fought hard against the enemy's cavalry, and finally died heroically for his country.

There are too many examples like this in border areas like Liangzhou. After Du Jing and the others die, no one will know what they did here, just like the yellow sand in the sky in Liangzhou.

Dissipate.

This also reminded Du Jing of those people deep in his memory. Once upon a time, he was rolling in the mud and fighting for food with wild dogs, and he secretly swore in his heart that he would seek justice for those who died in vain.

This was also the main reason why he declined the olive branch offered by Li Xiyu, the governor of Liangzhou, and chose to join the army. He had to tell those bad guys who had done all bad things and pretended to be Bodhisattvas that the king of hell who wanted his life was back.

In fact, he has to thank Qian Niuwei for his high threshold. It is much more convenient to serve as a servant in Wuhou, and it is easier for him to find those people to seek revenge!

Looking at the bright moon in the night sky, a familiar yet unfamiliar woman's face appeared in Du Jing's eyes, and her heart was full of contradictions.

"Drink, let's keep drinking!"
Chapter completed!