Hou Duwei's name is Hou Yong. He is a native of Lu'an. His ancestors were military soldiers. It is said that his ancestors came from Pei County with Liu Bang and later settled in Hengshan Kingdom. Hou Yong inherited the family tradition, not to mention Zhang's five major talents and three rough skills.
He also had a rough appearance. Just because Su Ren glanced at him twice, in less than a month, his official position plummeted from captain to groom.
For more than half a year, Mafu Hou has been working very hard. The cynicism from his colleagues, the earnest advice from my mother, and the pointing fingers from the neighbors have all made the five-foot-tall man's spine bend. Thinking about how glorious his ancestors were in those days, they destroyed Huainan.
Wang Yingbu, the direct descendants of the old Liu family have become the gods here. No matter how they bow their heads, they always feel that they are the real masters of this place. Now they have returned to their original days overnight.
He pressed the guillotine hard and worked hard to smash the straw bales, which were the horses' rations. There were more than 600 horses in the entire cavalry army, and only thirty people were responsible for taking care of them, which meant that each person had to take care of twenty war horses. From early morning
I was busy until late at night, and no one said anything when I was done. If I was not careful, I would whip someone with a whip if I glared sideways. This kid seemed to have a grudge against Hou Yong, and he was the one who got hit the hardest every time.
The mountain-like pile of hay would never be finished in his life. Hou Yong looked around and saw that the team leader was not there. He straightened his waist and shook it vigorously. It was torture for a big man like him to do this kind of work. After kneeling for a while, his back was sore.
Back pain.
"Hou Yong, are you lazy again?" The team leader appeared out of nowhere, holding a whip in his hand and looking at Hou Yong sideways.
Hou Yong gritted his teeth and tightened the muscles on his back so that the beating would be less painful. After waiting for a long time, there was no response. Hou Yong felt strange and slowly turned his head to look at the team leader.
The team leader sneered: "You're such a bitch, don't you think it's weird if you don't get beaten? Get up!"
Hou Yong did not dare to move, and the team leader's voice became louder: "Get up as soon as I tell you. The general is looking for you. I don't know where you are going this time. Logically speaking, this stable is already the worst. What else can you do?
Where should I throw you, cook? You are so beautiful, you will never have to worry about food and drink in that place."
Hou Yong gritted his teeth and stood up slowly, glaring at the team leader. He was sure that this kid had said something bad about him. Otherwise, how could Zhang Guangchang still be able to catch him? In the stable, Hou Yong was already heartbroken.
Frustrated, if it weren't for the fact that the old lady at home has not yet settled down, he would have left long ago. A dignified man is here to look at others, and his life is too oppressive.
"Let's go! The general is still waiting!" The team leader waved his hand, clasping his hands behind his back and shaking his head as he walked ahead.
Zhang Guangchang's face was very dark, as black as the bottom of a pot. Just because Su Ren praised Hou Yong last time, Zhang Guangchang remembered it in his heart. Anyone who is praised by outsiders will not serve as a soldier honestly. This is Zhang Guangchang's belief.
When you work under him, you have to obey him. At that time, Hou Yong actually disobeyed his orders and embarrassed Zhang Guangchang. This was one of the reasons.
Under the leadership of the team leader, Hou Yong saluted Zhang Guangchang. Zhang Guangchang did not say anything and kept staring at Hou Yong. Hou Yong's heart went crazy. It was the first time he saw Zhang Guangchang's eyes like this. Hou Yong changed from a captain to a school captain.
For the second time, he changed from a captain to a military commander. He went back and forth four times, and Hou Yong was now feeding the horse.
"Change your clothes and follow me!" Zhang Guangchang's voice was cold.
"Where to go?"
The team leader squinted and turned around immediately, raising the whip in his hand high: "You are so bold, no matter how big or small, to talk to the general like this!" With a snap, the whip fell on Hou Yong's back.
Hou Yong said nothing, still staring at Zhang Guangchang. Zhang Guangchang glared at the team leader: "The king has an order to make you General Yang Wei and the escort officer of the mission. You will be given a hundred people to protect the envoys from Hengshan Kingdom when they go to Huainan Kingdom."
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The team leader wanted to be whipped a second time, but this time his arm was raised higher, but he could no longer lower it. In the blink of an eye, Hou Yong changed from a groom to General Yang Wei, the missionary escort. With a hundred men under his command,
It is also a military rank, and this is the rhythm of promotion.
"No!" Hou Yong turned around and walked towards the stable.
Zhang Guangchang frowned, glared sideways at the team leader and rushed out, holding Hou Yong's arm: "Old Hou, are you crazy? You are not a general, but you want to be a groom?"
Zhang Guangchang sneered and said: "This is what Su Ren asked the king for. If you don't want to go, you should stay in the stable forever."
Hou Yong stopped and turned around suddenly: "Is it really Su Changshi?"
"Huh! I am no longer a long history man. Now I am a Marquis of Guannei, a doctor of Guanglu, a general of the rank of Zhonglang. I have also been granted the title of Visitor by the king. I am an official both in the imperial court and in the Hengshan Kingdom."
Hou Yong laughed loudly and looked at Zhang Guangchang with curled lips: "Excuse me, General, please go back and tell your Majesty that I will pack my bags and report to Mr. Su."
Zhang Guangchang gritted his teeth and wished he could kill Hou Yong now. After thinking about it, he gave up. This man was wanted by Su Ren. If he really killed him, he would have no way to explain to Su Ren.
The plan of the King of Hengshan made his crime even greater. Zhang Guangchang turned his horse's head and said, "Remember, you are from the Hengshan Kingdom. If you dare to do anything that is unworthy of the Hengshan Kingdom, I will never spare you!"
Hou Yong went home first. How could you not tell my mother about such a good thing? No matter what happens in the future, he is also a general now, which is an improvement compared to his ancestors. My mother immediately ran to the ancestral tablet to kowtow and offer incense. My son has become promising.
Naturally, I want to tell my ancestors that the Hou family will finally be glorious again. As long as the son handles things well this time, the dark clouds that have been weighing on the family for more than half a year may be lifted.
I deliberately dug out the armor worn by my grandfather, which was a gift from Taizu Liu Bang. When Liu Bang launched his troops from Peixian County to enter the Pass, Hou Yong's grandfather was the first to climb to the top of Hangu Pass and received Liu Bang's reward. After so many years, Hou Yong's grandfather was rewarded by Liu Bang.
I have never had the opportunity to wear my grandfather's armor, and today I finally got what I wanted.
Su Renzheng and Wei Qing discussed how to persuade the King of Huainan. They tried several methods, but the results were not good. Liu An was determined to rebel, and would never go to Chang'an rashly.
There is a way to convince Liu An. Threats are even more unreliable, force, and kidnapping. I'm afraid they won't be able to leave Huainan.
Su Ren took a deep breath: "There must be a way. Everyone has weaknesses, but we haven't found them yet."
Wei Qing sighed: "It's hard to find him. Liu An claimed to be ill a few times and hasn't seen him for a long time. He is hiding in Huainan country and has never left. Liu An is very cautious."
"If that doesn't work, we can only create opportunities. If we can't convince him, we can find a way to force Liu An to enter Chang'an."
"It's better to let His Majesty announce the call, maybe..."
"What reason?"
"I didn't think about it!"
"Then think hard!" Su Ren said he was thirsty and turned around to pour himself a glass of water. While drinking, he said: "Isn't Liu An revising a book? How about donating a book?"
Wei Qing thought for a while: "I can try, but it's hard to say."
Su Ren shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Forget it, no matter how much we think about it now, I'm afraid nothing will be useful by then. If we take one step at a time, we might have a chance to send it to us to see if all the people you sent have entered Huainan.
country?"
Wei Qing nodded quickly: "Jiu Yu has brought people there and is making arrangements. Where did you find these people? They are very skilled in doing these things."
Su Ren smiled: "Don't worry about this, they will listen to you from now on."
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"Ah what? You have taken care of it. Many things that cannot be said depend on them. You are the shadow leader."
Lao Jia knocked on the door a few times outside, then opened the door and came in: "Sir, there is a man outside the door. He calls himself General Yang Wei and wants to see you."
"Who is it? You don't know him?"
Lao Jia shook his head: "I have never heard of General Yang Wei in Hengshan Kingdom. By the way, that man said he knew Mr. Yang and said his surname was Hou."
"Hahaha, it turns out to be him, call him in!"
Hou Yong was fully clothed, with a long sword hanging from his waist, and walked into Cuixiang Tower. The armor made a clattering sound, which alarmed the diners. They all turned to look at Hou Yong and wondered who this person was? He was still wearing such clothes.
Shaobao, judging from the armor on his body, he must have experienced a bloody storm. I have never heard of the Hengshan Kingdom fighting somewhere in all these years!
When Lao Jia saw Su Ren laughing loudly and knew that this person was Su Ren's guest, he was extra polite and respectfully sent him outside Su Ren's room. Su Ren and Wei Qing stood on the steps and recognized Hou Yong at a glance.
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Su Ren smiled and said, "We haven't seen each other for more than half a year. The former Captain Hou turned out to be General Hou. It seems I was right. General Hou really has a bright future."
Hou Yong knelt down and saluted, and Su Ren quickly stepped forward to help him. Hou Yong sighed: "Mr. Su, please stop teasing me. I was still a groom this morning, and this general did it for less than three hours."
"Oh? How do you say this?"
Hou Yong smiled: "That's all, let's not talk anymore. Sir asked me to be the guard officer. I, Hou Yong, swear to God that I, Hou Yong, will never lose a hair on my head if I am here with you."
Hou Yong was left to have a simple meal. Wei Qing and Hou Yong naturally recognized him. The core members of the envoy were now gathered together. They would be ordered to go on an envoy as soon as the imperial decree came. There must be a reason for the envoy, Liu Ci thought.
It took a long time to find one. The last time the Huainan State Mission was blamed by Zhang Guangchang, the name of this mission was to apologize. Liu Ci prepared a lot of gifts, which filled five cars, and there were three beauties among them.
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On this day, Su Ren was still sleeping. Wei Qing hurried in and lifted off Su Ren's quilt: "Sir, hurry up, the imperial decree has arrived."
He was put on clothes in a daze, stuffed into a carriage, and taken to the Hengshan Palace in a daze. The King of Hengshan had already prepared the incense table, and the three imperial guards who came from a thousand miles away brought the emperor's
The imperial edict came out. Everyone knelt down and began to read it out. Everyone knew the content. It was nothing more than agreeing to the petition of King Hengshan and sending Su Ren to the Huainan Kingdom as the envoy of Hengshan Kingdom.
Everything was going in an orderly manner. Liu Ci breathed a sigh of relief and quickly asked someone to bring out the gold and silver rewards. However, the Imperial Guards did not accept it. They took out a piece of silk from their arms, held it in both hands and handed it to Su Ren: "Doctor Su,
This is a letter written by His Majesty, specifically instructing us to burn it after reading it by Dr. Su."
Su Ren took the silk and unfolded it gently, while the others consciously stepped aside. Su Ren read the content, put it on a candle and lit it, waiting for the last bit to burn to ashes. Su Ren said to the forbidden soldiers: "
Go back and report to Your Majesty, and Su Ren will do it!" (To be continued)