Han Xiufeng no longer personally served as the supervisor of the "Regiment Head Battalion", but asked Pan Er to temporarily serve as the supervisor and lead more than a hundred civil and military supervisors in training.

This time is different from the last time. We don’t learn the art of war, we don’t set up camps, and we don’t need to set up checkpoints to check the passers-by. Instead, we are familiar with the mountains and rivers at the junction of Qijiang, Nanchuan and eastern Guizhou. Everyone is on foot, and no horses are allowed, let alone riding poles.

, carrying dry food and a skin bag filled with water, he traveled fifty or sixty miles a day. Everywhere he went, he would ask local mountain people to be his guides. While he was familiar with the nearby roads, he would draw more detailed maps.

Traveling through mountains and ridges, there are only small roads, and the narrowest places can only accommodate one person.

Chen Tianru was walking and couldn't move anymore. He held on to a tree and panted and asked: "Master Pan, if Mr. Han wants a map, just ask the local gentry to draw it. If there is a war here in the future, we are not familiar with the terrain."

, when the time comes, you can ask a few mountain people to lead the way, why do you have to let us do these things?"

"If you don't walk around in person, if there are bandits in the future, how will you and I know where to set up defenses in a short while? How will we know where to set up an ambush?" Pan Er took off his water bag and took a sip of water, signaling to those behind him.

The man followed, then looked at him with a smile and asked meaningfully: "Chen Tianru, speaking of setting up an ambush, don't you think the mountains in this area are somewhat similar to those near Xinzhanyi?"

As soon as Pan Er finished speaking, a literary supervisor murmured: "It's really similar, even the road looks similar!"

"What happened again?" Chen Tianru muttered.

Pan Er didn't want to go around in circles with him, he pointed to the canyon in front, then looked back at the mountains and forests behind, and said coldly: "Everyone, you won the battle three months ago, but in my opinion, Pan Changsheng

The victory was not a lucky one or two! You were chasing me back then

The road we took to suppress the bandits was similar to the one we walked on. If I were the leader of the bandits, I would just have to ambush two hundred people on both sides of the pass in front and in the mountains and forests behind, and prepare more stone and bamboo spears, so that I could kill you at the last moment.

The first few regiments were completely wiped out."

Chen Tianru came to his senses and said with an embarrassed look on his face: "Master Pan, how can those rioters who don't know the art of war understand the art of war..."

"If you're illiterate and haven't read military books, you won't know how to fight without waiting!"

Pan Er looked around at everyone and said very seriously: "Leading troops to fight is difficult, but it is also easy. As long as we fight a few more battles, it will come naturally. How many of those long-haired bandit leaders have studied in school?

, but their fight is getting more and more fierce.

From the beginning, they were chased by the army like a lost dog, and now they have occupied dozens of prefectures and counties in Liangjiang, Huguang, and even divided their troops into the north to fight all the way to Zhili. Countless civil and military officials died under their swords and guns, even the governor.

Several people died!"

Li Tianbao felt that Pan Er's words made sense and couldn't help but sigh: "Everyone, listening to Master Pan, our victory in the previous battle was a bit lucky."

Pan Er's face straightened: "More than just some, it was simply a fluke! If it weren't for Zou Chenbao and other bandit leaders who underestimated the enemy, or if it wasn't for the bandit leader who led the invasion of Songkan and was beaten into a hornet's nest by the first volley of guns, leaving thousands of rioters without a leader for a while.

If it weren't for the rogues under their command who had never seen much of the world and were stunned by the rain of bullets, the battle outside Songkan Town would have suffered heavy casualties even if it had been won!

As for the subsequent pursuit after victory, it was even more dangerous. Others don't know it, but you know it best. Most of the rioters were trampled to death by themselves, some were squeezed off the cliff by the people behind, and some were just trying to escape.

, I’m exhausted from running and running.”

Thinking that that day was more like chasing ducks than a chase, a group of civil and military supervisors nodded in agreement.

"In Songkan, you not only waited for work, but also occupied all the dangerous places, taught the bandits to underestimate the enemy, and stupidly rushed into your ambush by taking advantage of the large number of people. But the subsequent pursuit was different. From Songkan to

The road from Xinzhan to Tongzi has high mountains and narrow roads, forming a long snake formation."

Pan Er took another sip of water and continued: "If those defeated soldiers were not scared out of their wits, and if a few of them dared to turn back and go to the rear, just by choosing a dangerous place, one man would be able to guard against all others! The fourth master would have followed

You said that if we really meet on a narrow road, only the brave will win. Do you think the rebels who have committed rebellion and have already lost several lives dare to risk their lives, or do you think the brave men under your command dare to risk their lives?"

Hearing what Pan Er said, everyone became frightened.

Chen Tianru's cheeks were even hotter, and he wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl in.

…

Just when Pan Er was leading them to familiarize themselves with the terrain at the junction of Nanchuan and Tongzi, Li Yanggu, who thought Han Xiufeng was worried that not being rewarded for his merits would provoke a mutiny, asked Pan Er to take Chen Tianru and other regiment leaders out, and finally arrived at the Taitai Yamen.

The news. To be precise, it came to officials in eastern Sichuan such as Cao Shuzhong of East Sichuan Province, alternate magistrate Qian Houde, magistrate of Jiangjin County Cheng Zurun, and retired magistrate of Chongqing Du Xingyuan.

No matter how much he was respected by the Taiwanese master, Li Yanggu was just a secret friend. Cao Shuzhong nodded slightly to him, and then walked into the commander's tent with Han Xiufeng first, asking them to wait outside.

"Master Cao, when did you come back from Kuizhou?"

"I just came back. As soon as I received the official document from Master Tai, I hurried back at night. I passed by Ba County and went straight here without even entering the city." Cao Shuzhong smiled, then held his hands and said: "Zhixing, thank you.

If you hadn't gone to the book to plead for mercy, Cao might not have been able to do it, not to mention being able to serve as an inspector."

Han Xiufeng reacted and couldn't help but cupped his hands and said with a smile: "It turns out that Mr. Cao has been promoted, congratulations!"

"Then you have to allow me to thank you first and then congratulate you."

Thinking that there were so many people waiting outside, Cao Shuzhong decided to make a long story short: "I'm not afraid of my brother's jokes. Because I was almost imprisoned because of unclear litigation, I was handed over to the Ministry of Justice for discussion like Du Xingyuan. It is said that how to investigate and deal with me, the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Personnel

We haven't come up with a charter yet. But the decree on how to deal with Du Xingyuan has been issued. It turns out that he was sent to Xinjiang to work as a slave.

If you hadn't helped us intercede with the emperor in the book, and then won a big victory, allowing us to share some of the credit for "the officials and gentry organized a group to suppress thieves", I, Cao Shuzhong, would never have had such an easy time.

Du Xingyuan should be on his way to Xinjiang right now. Shu Zhong really can’t repay my brother’s kindness in rescuing him!”

"Your Majesty, your words are serious. Your Majesty, you must never do this."

Han Xiufeng hurriedly pulled Cao Shuzhong down, who was about to stand up to thank him, and said sincerely: "Master Cao, you are the same year as my uncle. You are Xiufeng's elder. How could Xiufeng stand by and watch when you are in trouble? What's more, if there is no

You and Du Futai did not have the current Sichuan East regiment training. The battle three months ago was originally due to you and Du Futai, but it should be the first achievement."

It was indeed his first achievement, otherwise he would not have been able to serve as the Sichuan Inspector General. However, thinking that it was the person in front of him who trained the soldiers and fought the battles, Cao Shuzhong raised his hands with an embarrassed look on his face and said, "Thank you."

"Master Cao, let's get down to business."

"Okay, okay, let's get down to business first." Cao Shuzhong hurriedly took out two official documents and said with a smile: "Brother Zhixing, the list of meritorious regiment members submitted by Li Yanggu, the Taiwan Producer has helped to protect all of them.

It was played, and the emperor gave full approval, but only added one more person to the list."

"who?"

"Cheng Zurun, the magistrate of Jiangjin County, used the Sichuan officials and gentry to organize a regiment and suppress the Guizhou bandits. Cheng Zurun was rewarded with the rank of fourth rank, and he was retained in Sichuan to serve as the magistrate." Cao Shuzhong pointed to another official document that Han Xiufeng had not had time to read, and continued

He said: "This is the official document that Mr. Huang ordered the alternate prefect Cheng Zurun to take charge of the Eastern Sichuan regiment training, the alternate governor Qian Houde to handle the food and salary for the Eastern Sichuan regiment, and the dismissed Chongqing prefect Du Xingyuan to stay in Qijiang and serve in front of the Qijiang formation to atone for his crime."

Han Xiufeng was not surprised and said thoughtfully: "Master Cao, Cheng Zurun seems to be from Henan, right?"

"A native of Xiangfu, Henan, he was a Jinshi in the 24th year of Daoguang's reign. Before being awarded the title of magistrate of Jiangjin County, he served as magistrate of Guang'an and Xinfan counties. He has been an official in Sichuan for a short period of time. He is familiar with the local customs and has a good official reputation.

Qian Houde is also a rare and capable official in East Sichuan, otherwise Mr. Tai would not have ordered him to come to the general office of the East Sichuan League Training."

"He is the general manager, and I am the supervisor. In other words, I only need to supervise his handling from now on, and I won't have to interfere with the affairs of each group from now on?"

"He is just in charge of the Eastern Sichuan Regiment Training in the name of Master Tai. You are supervising it! By the way, first read this official document from the Military Aircraft Department. The Emperor will not only reward you with a fourth-grade belt, but also a yellow jacket.

This is a great blessing!”

Han Xiufeng opened the official document and read it, raised his head and asked with a smile: "Master Cao, if Xiufeng guessed correctly, Master Huang should have invited you here because he was worried that Xiufeng would not hand over his power."

"Master Huang, this is your filial piety. You said you stayed at home for how many days after you returned to your hometown? You were an official and traveled around the world. After finally returning to your hometown, you had to come to such a remote place to sit down..."

"Master Cao, you misunderstood. Xiufeng just asked that. The Taiwan Producer ordered Cheng Zurun to take over the training of the Eastern Sichuan League. Xiufeng couldn't ask for it. The handover can be done now. After the handover is completed, Xiufeng will take his wife, children, uncle, and Sun Wuye back to Ba

county."

"Your uncle is here, and that old naughty boy Sun Wu is also here?" Cao Shuzhong asked in surprise.

"I've been here for a few days, and I'm planning to go back tomorrow and the day after."

"Where are they?"

"In the village, I'm staying in the small courtyard rented by Xiufeng."

"Zhixing, why don't you accompany me to meet your uncle first?"

"No need, it's not like you don't know about my uncle. Although he has no official position now, he doesn't like others to delay his official duties just to catch up with him."

"That's true. I'll go find him after finishing the business."

More than a hundred civil and military supervisors were not there, and most of the gentry such as Wu Kuixiang and Liu Shanyang were in Songkan. Han Xiufeng could only ask Wu Junxiang to summon a dozen civil and military supervisors and gentry businessmen from the Camp Office and the Liangtai to come to the big tent to meet the newly appointed chief.

Cao Shuzhong, the envoy of Sichuan Province.

Cao Shuzhong announced the decree and then announced the official documents of Taiyamen.

For his efforts in organizing a regiment to suppress bandits, he was rewarded with the title of Wu Kuixiang, a famous state magistrate, from the top of the fourth rank, and with the same title of luck;

In order to organize a group to prevent traffic jams and raise wages, he was rewarded with Wu Junxiang and Hua Ling from the village members;

For his efforts in organizing a regiment to suppress thieves, Pan Changsheng, a famous county magistrate, was rewarded with the top belt of the fifth rank and the title of Tongzhi;

…

When Cao Shuzhong ordered Cheng Zurun, the alternate governor of Sichuan, to organize the Eastern Sichuan regiment training, there was an uproar in the big tent.

Han Xiufeng coughed twice quickly, looked around at the crowd and said, "Everyone, Brother Lu Qiao was appointed by Mr. Xiufeng Chenqing to take charge of the Eastern Sichuan League training. In fact, you are no strangers to Brother Lu Qiao. Xiufeng thinks about Lu Qiao. Brother can organize the team training well, can lead you to prevent and block the Guizhou bandits, and can keep our eastern Sichuan safe. Here, I also implore you to help Brother Luqiao in the future just like you helped Xiufeng!"

Seeing that Han Xiufeng was so capable of picking up and letting go, Li Yanggu secretly sighed, no wonder the emperor valued the person in front of him so highly.

Cheng Zurun even bowed and said: "I thank you, sir, for your support!"

"Brother Lu Qiao, there is no need to be polite. I will leave everything to Brother Lu Qiao to prevent traffic jams in the future."

"Master Han, Junxiang dares to ask, Cheng Futai is here to take charge of the Sichuan East League training, what about you?"

"When it comes to this, Xiufeng is really embarrassed to say it. Xiufeng is a little homesick and wants to go back to his hometown in Ba County to spend the New Year with his family." Han Xiufeng cupped his hands and continued: "But I can only spend the New Year at home. Huguang's food and salary In a hurry, the governor of Hunan, Mr. Luo Bingzhang, and the governor of Hubei, Mr. Hu Linyi and Mr. Hu, made a petition to the imperial court to order me to pay the Sichuan government. Mr. Huang was worried about the safety of the transportation and prepared to send 400 brave men from east Sichuan to help the officers and soldiers transport the goods. I plan to organize a few groups to go there myself after the New Year.”

Thinking that Lord Han was on an errand, Wu Junxiang and others couldn't say anything.

After everything was arranged, Han Xiufeng accompanied Cao Shuzhong to Giethoorn Village.

Unexpectedly, Cao Shuzhong exchanged greetings with Duan Dazhang and Sun Wuye for a few words, then turned around and asked: "Zhixing, we only need to mobilize a few regiments to transfer military pay, so there is no need for you to do it yourself?"

"Where to transfer?" Duan Dazhang asked subconsciously.

"Transfer to Huguang."

"Zhixing, Hunan is fine, but Hubei is very dangerous, so why are you suffering?" Duan Dazhang asked puzzledly.

Han Xiufeng glanced outside the door and saw that Qin'er was not in the yard, so he explained: "Uncle, Mr. Cao, Fifth Master, the religious bandits in northern Guizhou were hurt and frightened by our beatings. They should not be beaten in two or three years." If you dare to violate Songkan again, you don't dare to break into our eastern Sichuan, so I have nothing to worry about.

The Changmao people in Hubei and Hunan are different. They are really experienced in many battles, and they are far less easy to deal with than the bandits in Guizhou. The emperor ordered me to supervise the regiment training in eastern Sichuan. I can't just take care of the bandits in northern Guizhou and ignore the bandits in Hubei and Hunan. There are long hairs over there, so I want to take this opportunity to visit the states and counties under the jurisdiction of Kuizhou, and then also go to Hubei and Hunan to see the war there."

"I almost forgot, the emperor ordered you to supervise the team training in the entire east of Sichuan. Come to think of it, you can't just take care of Chongqing." Cao Shuzhong thought for a while, turned around and said: "Brother Zhuo Yun, you are not in danger of Zhixing's safety on this journey. Don’t worry, I will send a message to the Kuizhou Prefecture and order them to dispatch brave officers and soldiers to escort them along the road."
Chapter completed!