The time set for setting off fireworks was Xu hour. Because someone was secretly causing trouble, people in other places mistakenly thought that Hai hour had arrived. Fireworks of all sizes were lit, alternating old and new ones, for half an hour.
While Zhan Ning was still on the road with the old man and Sect Master Gu, thousands of gorgeous flowers bloomed in the sky at the end of the long street.
Zhan Ning was puzzled: "Why is it so early?"
Old Sect Leader Gu smiled: "I know how chaotic it must be by the river. Someone must have taken advantage of the chaos to cause trouble."
Zhan Ning said: "Then, shall we hurry up?"
"No need," the old man said, looking up at the sky, "It looks pretty good from here."
"Of course," Old Sect Leader Gu said with a smile, "the heights are different from near to far, and the scenery here is something that people close by can't appreciate, haha."
Zhan Ning admired their open-mindedness and nodded: "Senior is right."
After the fireworks were over and they went back, Xia Zhaoyi and Shen Lie didn't come back until Haishi.
Sect Leader Gu had a very good hearing. After washing his hands, he heard the sound of footsteps coming from a distance outside. He quietly walked to a corner and completely hid himself in the darkness.
I heard clearly what the young man and woman were talking about, and it was the reinforcements sent from Baiguang Township.
Although Xia Zhaoyi wanted Baiguangxiang to suffer, he couldn't just ignore it.
However, sending additional reinforcements can save the country for a while, but not forever. After all, we still need to have our own troops, which involves the new recruitment order that the Ministry of War is currently discussing.
Li Qian's military system continued from that of Da Qian. The first was to attack the Duwei's mansion, such as the Beifu soldiers from Yong'an. The second was the family soldiers of Tianhuang nobles, such as Xia Jiajun, Zheng Beijun, and Bi Jiajun. The third was the permanent Suwei capital.
It is not that the emperors of the past dynasties have never thought about taking away the military power of those powerful people, but firstly, they did not want the court to support them, and secondly, in the view of the emperors of the past dynasties, if everyone has family soldiers, it can be a good check and balance for each other.
During this time, Xia Zhaoyi was walking around in various ministries. She felt that although the so-called family soldiers were limited in number and size, they were actually no different from warlords.
If Bei Yuan, a powerful enemy, hadn't been eyeing him outside the Great Wall, and there had been natural disasters and millions of refugees after twenty years of Xuanyuan, then in another hundred or two hundred years, Da Qian would have died sooner or later at the hands of those family soldiers.
The emperor could control the capital, but due to poor transportation and information, it was difficult for them to fully control the border. Similar to a large family like the Lin family in Tanzhou, they could hide their strength and bide their time and strengthen their troops. However, during this period of time, after contact with the Yan army, Tanzhou
It seems that the border is deserted, but in fact, they are taking advantage of the border and have very strong horses and military equipment.
Nowadays, the new military system and the recruitment of personnel for the Ministry of War are still being drafted. Xia Zhaoyi did not take care of it before because she was too busy just for the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Household Affairs.
It can only be said that she is lucky that there is a Hang Yusheng in the Ministry of Industry, who has shouldered most of the pressure for her, otherwise, she would have collapsed from exhaustion.
It is a pity that she has not selected any available talents for the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Personnel, and the only ones who feel down-to-earth are Yu Shiling and Wei Yaojun, a group of powerful officials who have always been described as "treacherous and cunning".
Although they usually have a sullen face and are aloof, they are the most well-behaved group. They accept all the laws currently set and are strict with others and even stricter with themselves. They can see the situation clearly, know the current affairs, and understand
Whichever path is best for them.
Xia Zhaoyi and Shen Lie were chatting and walking. Old Sect Master Gu was hiding in the darkness, listening to their voices and shaking his head repeatedly.
When they arrived at the back door of the Dengqian teahouse, Xia Zhaoyi and Shen Lie stopped.
The waiter in the backyard of Dengqian Teahouse saw them, opened the door, came out, and greeted them warmly.
Shen Lie said to the waiter: "You go in first."
The waiter was afraid that he would get into trouble, so he immediately got out of the way.
Xia Zhaoyi looked at the back of the clerk, then raised his eyes and looked back at Shen Lie: "In fact, you don't need to go to Baiguang Township in person. The several large military camps left in Junzhou and Guizhou can be mobilized by me. I will send Gao Zhou and the others Just go over and lead the troops. But if you go to Baiguang Township, you may have to go back and forth for seven or eight days."
Shen Lie's eyes were gentle and he said softly: "If you need to establish your authority, it would be better for me to go there."
"You really want to go?"
"Um."
"Okay, I have to go to Lingzhou too. When I come back from Lingzhou, I hope to see you in triumph."
"good."
Xia Zhaoyi wanted to say something else, but when she saw that Shen Lie was also hesitant to speak, she smiled, with a rare shyness on her face.
But no matter how uncomfortable she is, she will always look into the other person's eyes, and this time is no exception.
"I'm going back." Xia Zhaoyi said.
Shen Lie said seriously: "Get some rest early, your back injury hasn't healed yet."
Xia Zhaoyi nodded: "Yeah."
She looked at him, turned around and left without looking back.
Shen Lie watched her thin back go in, and then he turned around and walked in.
The backyard of Jinxing Restaurant is relatively quiet. Ever since Quan Jiuwei was locked up in the cellar, few people would come to the backyard at night except for those who wanted to get married.
Xia Zhaoyi had just entered when he suddenly heard a soft sigh.
Xia Zhaoyi paused and looked sideways into the corner, only to see Sect Master Gu emerge from inside, looked at her, and shook his head: "Alas."
Xia Zhaoyi said: "Old Sect Leader Gu, why are you sighing?"
Old Sect Master Gu sighed: "Although the fireworks were set off in advance, I was still lucky enough to see them. They are beautiful, beautiful."
Xia Zhaoyi heard something in his words, put her hands on her chest, and said with a smile, "It's very beautiful."
Elder Sect Leader Gu said: "With all this beauty and beauty, little girl Ah Li has really wasted it."
Xia Zhaoyi wanted to say, who said it was a waste, but she didn't want to be chased by him and said with a smile: "It's okay, spring, summer, autumn and winter, sunset, morning and dusk, when is there no beautiful scenery? The breeze, the clear moon, and the bright moon are the beautiful scenery, and the flowers are falling after the wind and rain. It can be the beautiful scenery. I’m tired and I’m going back to wash up.”
Old Sect Master Gu watched her leave with light steps, touched his chin and muttered: "That's not right, this little girl is in an amazingly good mood."
Xia Zhaoyi was in a good mood. After washing and changing, she lay on the bed. She looked at the top of the bed with bright eyes and smiled with her mouth bent. She laughed for a while. She hugged the quilt sideways and said very softly: "Shen Lie, sweet dreams."
Because she had an appointment with Bao Chengle and other officials from the Political Affairs Hall and the Ministry of Rites early the next morning, Xia Zhaoyi specially left a letter for Shopkeeper Hu. If anyone next door came to see her or ask questions, she would pass this letter on.
There are not many people on the street, so you can take a horse-drawn carriage.
When they were approaching the government office outside, Zhan Ning, who was sitting side by side with the driver, suddenly said: "Second Miss, Nie Huimo is in front."
Xia Zhaoyi frowned slightly and said, "Yeah."
Zhan Ning turned his head slightly and glanced at the car curtain behind him, then looked at the five masters and servants of Nie Huimo standing in front.
In addition to the leader Nie Huimo, there are three men and one woman. Judging from their postures, they all have strong kung fu skills.
Nie Huimo was wearing a black waistband with dark gold threads, and seemed to be wrapped in the chill in the early morning air.
Zhan Ning's mind recalled the letter he wrote to the girl that day, but looking at Nie Huimo's appearance now, that letter was most likely written by his subordinates.
Try to finish it by the end of the month, if not, it will be in the middle of next month. Anyway, it will be finished before the end of May~
