Li Siye walked out of Cao Zhenqing's duty room and was about to enter the central axis of the main courtyard when he was stopped by a sergeant holding a sword in both hands and wearing cloth armor. He pointed to the courtyard of the Xieshan Hall of the Duhu Mansion and saw only a group of people.
He walked out of the courtyard cheering and cheering.
He quickly ducked back, hid behind the porch pillar and poked his head out to take a peek. The sergeant, wearing a flip-ear helmet, glanced back with a cold glance and ignored him.
At this moment, in the long central axis courtyard, there is a Beiting soldier wearing a green and black cloth back armor standing every foot on both sides of the brick road. He stands solemnly with a knife and his face is full of majesty. If he is stopped, he will stay by the wall.
The petty officials in the corner must stand and bow, crossing their hands in salute.
Li Siye looked up and saw that the leader was wearing a phoenix-winged hood and a red copper mountain armor. The belly of the robe was covered with a beast mirror, and a brass guard was pressed on the dragon and phoenix ring on the handle of the knife at his waist.
, with steady steps and full aura.
Lai Yao was half a body behind him. He was wearing a slightly old crimson robe with no crotch. He didn't wear anything around him, and he looked fresh and refreshing. Perhaps the old guard had already thought about retiring, so he deliberately looked more restrained, like
The general's entourage generally reduced their presence.
Li Siye guessed that other than Gai Jiayun, the governor of Qixi who was about to take charge of Qixi, who else could make Laiyaodu, who had been in charge of Anxi for nine years, humbly avoid him?
Gai Jiayun and Laiyao were followed by two Zhonglang generals wearing bright armor, and then eight personal guards wearing infantry fine scale armor. The rest of Anxi officials were at the end. He saw Gao Xianzhi in a trance, this talented man.
He was really hanging at the end of the team with a very gloomy expression. I didn't expect such an expression to appear on his face. It was really strange.
One of the twin walls of the empire that would become a powerful figure in the Western Regions in the future. His posture when he was down and out can be regarded as a precious memory material. When I think about it in the future, it will be so inspiring.
Could it be that as soon as Laiyao Duhu left, his comfortable life would come to an end?
They walked forward along the straight road, and the Beiting soldiers who were lined up on both sides of the road followed the queue one after another. The formation was orderly and beautiful. Li Siye was amazed to see it. This was probably the scene when Jiedu envoys went out.
They lined up to clear the way, cheering in front and supporting in the back. When they came out of the gate of the Protectorate, there were dozens of escorts and flag bearers holding tooth flags and trumpets in front and behind them. The crimson flags were fluttering fiercely in the east wind.
"Haha, what a grand occasion." Li Siye crossed his arms and smiled.
After the Arrival Protector and others bid farewell to Gai Jiayun, the group returned to the long courtyard. Li Siye finally found an opportunity, stepped forward, bowed and crossed his hands and said: "Li Siye, who is of humble rank, has come to serve as the Protector."
"Li Siye?" Lai Yao was stunned at first, then thought about it and said: "Oh, your position has been filled. Although there is no imperial order to report you, I have already used the name of the Protectorate.
I've sent you an official letter, come to the study with me, and I'll explain it to you in detail."
"Here."
Li Siye followed the queue back to the main hall of the Protectorate, and the entourage who saw him off also dispersed. Only Lai Yao and Gao Xianzhi went to the study, followed closely by Li Siye.
After the three of them entered the study, Lai Yao sat cross-legged in front of the long desk. Gao Xianzhi was not interested, so he did not sit on the right side as usual, but knelt down on the carpet at the foot of the east wall.
Li Siye knelt down on one knee, crossed his hands and said, "I am grateful for my humble duty and the love I have come to protect you. I can't express my sincere heart."
Lai Yao coughed and waved his hand: "It's not an act of love, it's a reward for merit. You presented quilts and jackets to the Governor's Mansion years ago, which relieved our 20,000 soldiers in Anxi from the cold. This is a great achievement. Later he refused.
Enemy Tibet, rescued the state of Shinyi, killed six hundred people in formation, and captured the enemy general Qian Zong alive, which is a great achievement. You deserve all of this."
Li Siye vaguely heard a hint of guilt in Lai Yao's words.
He raised his hand and stroked his beard and continued: "Three months ago, there was a large-scale riot and fight in the 8th Regiment of the 33rd Zhechongfu stationed in Diawhuan City. Zhenwei Colonel Zhao Lushui neglected his duty and has been dismissed by me. This key point
At that time, I want to send you there, hoping that you can handle this matter well, resolve the grudges of the soldiers, and serve as a school captain well."
The 33rd Zhechongfu, the 8th Regiment. Why does he sound so familiar? Oh, I remembered that Zhang Xiaojing and Wen Ran’s fathers were both soldiers in this regiment, and their military exploits were all in changing the city beacons.
It was earned through a desperate fight in the Battle of Fort.
This can be considered a kind of fate, but Zhang Xiaojing is far away in Chang'an at the moment and will never have any interaction with the Eighth Regiment.
When the thought came to his mind, Li Siye immediately crossed his hands and bowed: "I will definitely live up to the expectations of the Protector of this humble position."
Lai Yao nodded sincerely and said: "There was still a problem when you took office. The subsequent grievances of the fight need to be resolved. The transfer city envoy Zhao Chonghuan will tell you the details. As long as you solve the problem, this school captain can work for a long time.
.If it cannot be solved, I will have resigned from my post and returned to Beijing at that time, and I will also serve as the governor of Anxi, Qixi Jiedushi Gai Jiayun, but I am a person who does not rub his eyes with sand."
Li Siye murmured in his heart, "I knew it was like this. The official career is just one step at a time. It seems that this can show my unusualness. Is it really a disaster-prone physique and a trouble-making existence?"
Lai Yao raised his eyebrows and asked him:
"What? You don't have confidence? Otherwise? Why don't you go back to being a guard?"
Li Siye thought about it carefully and realized that a good horse never turns back. Moreover, he jumped four small steps directly from the seventh rank to the sixth rank. If there is no test, how can he reach the top with peace of mind.
His heart skipped a beat and he said resolutely: "I am willing to accept this position."
"good."
Lai Yao clasped his hands in approval, took out a letter from his arms and handed it to him: "This is an official letter from the Anxi Protectorate. You can take it with you to take office."
Gao Xianzhi, who had been silent behind him, suddenly said: "Li Siye, it is difficult to lead the Eighth Regiment, and the people's hearts are scattered. So after you take office, the best strategy is to gather people's hearts. If you are too high-minded, then use it to establish your authority."
Suppression is the middle strategy. If that doesn't work, then taking human relations into consideration and coercing each other is the next best strategy. No matter which of these three strategies can be implemented, you can ensure that you can sit down safely as a captain."
Li Siye turned around and saluted Gao Xianzhi gratefully: "Thank you, General Gao, for your advice. Siye will keep it in mind."
"Okay, you can go down now."
Lai Yao looked very tired. He had worked in the position of Protector for nine years, so he could not easily accept his sudden resignation. He needed some time to slowly adjust his mentality. Li Siye worked in Congling for more than a year, and he still had to leave before he left.
I felt uncomfortable for a while, not to mention the Tang Dynasty people who are prone to sentimentality and loneliness in autumn.
"I resign from my humble position."
He stood up and made a cross-hand salute, turned around and just pushed the door next door, when his outstretched hand suddenly stopped, took a deep breath, turned around and crossed his hands again and asked: "May I ask if you are the Protector?
Are there any candidates for the captain of the Eighth Regiment and the guard of Congling?"
Lai Yao raised his eyebrows in surprise, hugged his knees and leaned against the wall and asked, "Why do you suddenly think..., do you have someone you like?"
Li Siye turned around and lowered his head and said seriously: "To be honest, I really want to recommend someone to my humble position. This person's name is Yu Gou. He once served as the chief clerk of Canglin in Congling Shouchuo, and later served as chief clerk under Wu Sangao, a soldier in Cangcao. He is a sincere person.
Yongshi is well aware of the terrain and power disputes near Congling, so I think he is the best candidate."
Gao Xianzhi, who was sitting next to him, also looked at Li Siye with a strange look on his face. He remembered that Li Siye came to him to give him a gift half a year ago, saying that it was to help a friend get a job as a military registrar. He didn't think much about it at the time, since it was just a ladder for advancement.
Now the arrangements are really in place.
Lai Yao twirled his beard and thought: "First he was the chief clerk of Canglin, and then he was the chief clerk under Cangcao's army. This man has never led an army. Can he take up this position?"