Lingzhou Restaurant is the largest restaurant in Lingwu County and has an official background. Today, Shuofang Jiedu Mansion rented the restaurant to welcome the newly arrived deputy envoy of Jiedu Guo Song.
As night fell, the restaurant was noisy and lively. Gentlemen from the eight major families in Lingzhou as well as officials and generals from the Jiedu and Governor's offices, a total of more than a hundred people, welcomed the arrival of Deputy Envoy Guo Song.
Representatives of various major families took turns toasting to Guo Song, and the atmosphere was very warm.
Guo Yangchun, the head of the Guo family, felt particularly bitter and deeply regretful. If he had known that he had listened to his son's advice and welcomed Guo Song into the family, the most glorious thing today would be Guo Jiabao, and Guo Jiabao would also suffer because of Guo Song.
To become the most wealthy family in Lingzhou, it's a pity that he is short-sighted! He even hates this bastard Guo Shichang for ruining the future of the Guo family for a small profit.
Looking at Guo Song who was sitting calmly in the main seat, Guo Yangchun felt uncomfortable for a while. He couldn't help it anymore and pulled his son Guo Zhi aside. He moved his lips twice but couldn't say anything. Guo Zhi understood immediately.
He sighed deeply in his heart, if he had known about this today, why did he do it in the first place?
Guo Zhi shook his head and said to his father: "Father, I'm afraid it's unrealistic, at least not now. If you ask him to return to the Guo family now, you will only humiliate yourself and make other families laugh. I suggest it is better to remain silent."
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Guo Yangchun was depressed, but his son's words gave him a glimmer of hope. He quickly said: "You mean, there will be a chance in the future?"
Guo Zhi smiled bitterly and said: "Who knows what will happen in the future! But one thing is certain, if Guo Shichang is in the Guo family for one day, there will be no hope for Guo Song to return."
"What if I ask Guo Shichang to apologize?" Guo Yangchun asked anxiously.
Guo Zhi still shook his head, "Father, do you think Guo Shichang will apologize?"
Guo Yangchun fell silent. In the past two years, Guo Shichang also began to target the position of the head of the family, actively wooing the children of the Guo family and asking him to apologize to Guo Song. That was absolutely impossible.
At this time, Liang Huihe came over and smiled at Guo Zhi: "Sanlang, let's go toast Guo Shijun a drink!"
Guo Zhi nodded and said to his father: "Let everything take its course. After all, his father is still in the Guo family tree. Maybe one day."
Guo Yangchun sighed and had to accept this cruel reality.
"The two of us would like to have a glass of wine with Mr. Guo!"
Liang Huihe smiled and said: "I have to make it clear that if Guo Shijun wants to be a foreign aid, it must be our Liang family's foreign aid."
Everyone laughed, and Li Hui smiled and said: "The rules will be changed soon. School captains and above are not allowed to participate in the Lingzhou Martial Arts Tournament. Don't expect it, General Guo."
Next to him, Guo Yundao also sighed with emotion: "Speaking of changing the rules, I heard that Wanqi Camp also requested to change the rules of the polo competition. Military generals above the sixth grade cannot leave the field to compete. This has never been said before, and now it is suddenly added. This is obviously
Regarding our Shuofang Army Polo Team, we don’t want Guo Shijun to participate."
Guo Song waved his hand and said with a smile: "I heard that the Shuofang Army ranked among the top 16 in last year's polo competition. It can be done without me and Li Ji. The number of soldiers in the army was too small before, but now the Shuofang Army is strong. I believe it will be better in the future.
It has always been a strong team on the Datang Polo Grounds."
Duan Xiushi nodded, "The key is to select and train talents. I have decided to hold a polo competition within the Shuofang Army every year, so that all armies will pay attention to it. Guo Shijun, including the three towns in the surrendered city, will also participate."
Guo Song laughed, "It seems that the first thing I do when I take office is to form a polo team!"
Everyone laughed, and Guo Zhi raised his glass and smiled at Guo Song: "Guojiabao congratulates Guo Shijun on his promotion, I would like to toast Guo Shijun!"
Although Guo Song had no feelings for Guo Jiabao, he wanted to give an explanation to the dead Guo Chongqing. He raised his glass and said with a smile: "Guo Jiabao is full of talents. I remember Guo Liang was very good. He must be eighteen years old!"
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Guo Liang was Guo Chongqing's only apprentice. When Guo Zhi deployed him as a surprise soldier in the martial arts meeting and defeated Liang Wu, Guo Chongqing has never forgotten him.
Guo Zhi said quickly: "He is also serving as a reserve army this year. If Guo Shijun likes him, it will be his honor."
Guo Song nodded and said, "Then let him go north with me!"
Guo Zhi was overjoyed, "I'll make arrangements when I get back."
Not to be outdone, Liang Huihe also hurriedly asked: "Shijun Guo, can you please bring Liang Wen and Liang Ju'er with you?"
Guo Song also had a good impression of these two people. He smiled and said: "As long as Liang Wu doesn't object, I have no problem."
"If he dares to object, I will skin him!"
Everyone burst into laughter, and many family heads were considering whether to place a child of their own family next to Guo Song. Guo Song has become the deputy envoy of Shuofang Jiedu at such a young age. His future is boundless, and he will definitely have a future with him.
The official letter from the Ministry of War has arrived in Lingzhou in advance. The Ministry of War has increased the total garrison strength of the three towns in the surrendered city from the original 3,000 to 6,000. The previous 3,000 were sent by the Ministry of War, and the newly added 3,000 must be
They were sent by Shuofang Jiedu Prefecture as a supplement to the troops of the three towns in the surrendered city.
In the military camp warehouse, Liang Yundao accompanied Guo Song to visit Shuofang Army's grain warehouse, and the two talked while walking.
"Let me give you a suggestion!"
Liang Yundao smiled and said to Guo Song: "Shuofang's three thousand troops are stationed in Fengzhou. No matter which city is surrendered, they can be rescued at any time. What do you think?"
Guo Song nodded, "I thought so too. In fact, I also have an idea to let Liang Wu serve as the general of the surrendered town of Dongshou. What does uncle think?"
Liang Yundao smiled and said, "Do you think it's appropriate?"
Guo Song had already considered this issue. He explained: "There is no problem in terms of official rank. Liang Wu is the deputy lieutenant of Zhaowu under the sixth rank, and is at the same level as Shangzhen General. There is no obstacle in his position. The only shortcoming is experience, but
I thought about it, and this shouldn’t be a big problem. After all, he has participated in many battles and is much stronger than many generals who are just dawdling.”
Liang Yundao pondered for a while and said: "First of all, I would like to thank Guo Shijun for thinking so highly of Liang Wu, but there is a taboo in the army called nepotism. Once the general carries this reputation, it will seriously affect his prestige in the minds of the soldiers, but nepotism is inevitable.
Every general wants to use his own people, so this requires a little skill. It is obviously inappropriate for Guo Shijun to replace his own people as soon as he takes office. I suggest you wait a year or two for Liang Wu's own talents to be recognized by everyone.
, and then the general will expire and leave office, then it will be logical to appoint Liang Wu, and no one will say that Guo Shijun is nepotistic anymore."
Guo Song secretly admired Liang Yundao's prudence and sophistication. Jiang was still more mature. Although he had been born in two generations, he was still not as mature as those who had been in officialdom for a long time when thinking about problems.
"Thank you uncle for your advice. Guo Song has learned a lesson."
Liang Yundao smiled and nodded, "When you have time, come to my house for a casual meal. Ling'er wants to meet you. This girl is getting more and more wild, and I can't control her anymore."
Guo Song also heard from Liang Wu that Liang Ling'er was already the eldest sister of Lingzhou, but her group of subordinates were not gangsters, but a group of twelve or thirteen-year-old wealthy children. There were nearly twenty people, known as the anti-traitor group, and they were everywhere.
Despite the injustice, the people of Lingzhou not only liked them, but they were also very upset with them.
Guo Song said happily: "I also want to meet Ling'er, uncle, please arrange the time!"
Liang Yundao stroked his beard and thought for a while and said: "Then let's do it tonight! Liang Wu and Li Ji come together, let's get together."
At this time, a general came forward and knelt down on one knee to report: "For my humble position, please see Liang Canjun and see Guo Shijun!"
Guo Song was stunned. The voice sounded so familiar. He looked down and recognized it immediately, "Are you Fatty Shi?"
The general stood up, and it turned out to be chubby Shitong, but his appearance had changed a lot. He had grown at least ten centimeters. He used to be white and fat, but now he is black and strong. His voice seemed to be a little deeper, and his expression was...
It obviously has a bit more military fortitude.
Liang Yundao smiled and said: "Shi Tong is now the commander of the logistics army. He is no longer a cook. He has good martial arts skills and can also write and calculate. The Jiedu Commander thinks highly of him."
Shi Tong bowed and said: "Thank you for joining the army and the compliment, Shi Tong doesn't dare to accept it!"
Guo Song looked strangely at the side. This was the same Fatty Shi who had been complaining about himself all day long. It seemed that the military camp was really a melting pot, and Fatty Shi had been reforged.
"Shi Tong, do you want to go north with me?" Guo Song asked with a smile.
Shi Tong hesitated for a moment, with a look of expectation in his eyes, but he still said respectfully: "In this humble position, I will obey my orders!"
Guo Song smiled and asked Liang Yundao, "Will the Jiedushi be willing to let him go?"
"It's hard to say. There are too few military generals who can read and write. Jiedushi attaches great importance to him and plans to transfer him to Yamen General. If you take him away, his future will be delayed."
Guo Song understood, and he said to Shi Tong: "Then stay with peace of mind, there will always be a chance."
"I humble my duty and obey the order!" Shi Tong sighed helplessly.