Chapter 15 Face Changing
There were not many knights galloping over, just over a hundred.
The leader, Linghu Zhishu, is not known to many people, but in this land outside the Pass, the surname Linghu itself represents something special. No one dares not to give this surname A person's respect is 30% face and 70% courtesy.
Outside the Pass, there are many people with the surname Linghu, including generals in charge of the army, aides in the commander's mansion, and local officials. Over the years, Linghuye has used his relatives to form a large network that covers everything, from being sneaky at first to being very public now.
The Linghu family is a big family.
There is no shortage of outstanding talents.
Since Linghuye took control of the overall situation outside the pass, the elite children of the Linghu clan began to leave the pass on a large scale. As for those who stayed inside the pass, they were basically just waiting to die. The second generation ancestor and the aging old man.
These people can almost be regarded as hostages.
One of them, Linghu Qiu, the nominal head of the Linghu clan, is still serving in Chang'an!
As Linghu Ye’s power outside the customs has become more and more consolidated and powerful over the years, Linghu Qiu’s official position has also steadily begun to rise, from a fifth-grade admonishment official to a Arrived at the imperial censor from the third grade.
When Zhang Ruo was demoted from Chang'an, it was said that someone in the court even proposed to directly upgrade Linghuqiu's title to the first rank to appease Linghuye.
The members of the Linghu clan who remain within the control of the imperial court are all targets who can be sacrificed, including their current clan leader Linghu Qiu. Once Linghuye really wants to do something, those people will inevitably will become a sacrifice.
But what does this mean?
Those people who stay will spend their whole lives in fine clothing and fine food, doing whatever they want. The contribution they can make to the family is to die for the name of Linghu when necessary.
This is already their greatest value.
This is also the greatest contribution they can make to the Linghu family.
Therefore, people named Linghu outside the customs basically have no waste.
And those who can hold high positions outside the customs are even more elite.
Linghu Zhishu, who is not well known to the outside world but is highly valued by people like Li Dachui and Xiao Changche, can be called a luxurious figure.
Linghu Zhishu is the secretary of the Marshal's Mansion and joins the army.
To put it simply, he is Marshal Linghu's pen, helping him draft memorials, military orders and other articles. He is also responsible for personnel recruitment, condolences, pensions, sacrifices, pilgrimages and other matters.
The grade is not high, but it truly holds real power.
As for Linghu Zhishu, the secretary's joining the army, it was even more different.
Because he is also responsible for the intelligence coordination of the army outside the Pass and some things that Commander Linghu does not want outsiders to know.
Xiao Changche knew about the Iron Curtain, the commander-in-chief's personal organization, and it was even more obvious to the major forces outside the customs.
Because everyone does some shameful things, they are inevitable when dealing with each other.
Brother and brother shouted affectionately in front of each other,
But as long as there was a chance, he would take out a knife and stab someone, it would be a no-brainer.
Of course, when it’s time to cooperate, it must be full cooperation.
When you can take advantage of others,
There will never be any hesitation.
Linghu Zhishu is an extremely important figure in the military group outside the Pass.
But this person rarely leaves Zhenwu City.
But now he is here.
Xiao Changche took a deep look at Li Dachui,
This person has entanglements with the Marshal's Mansion, and he also has a deep relationship with the Lord of Tai'an City. He has a powerful military force that is unknown to outsiders.
But he hid all of this deeply.
Outsiders think that he is just a gangster with unpredictable methods that makes the government fearful and helpless. However, in the eyes of caring people, these are just a cover-up for the other party.
I have known this person for several years, but I have never seen clearly what this person wants to do.
"I want to see what methods you used!" He said coldly.
Li Dachui smiled and said: "You really want to know?"
Xiao Changche took a deep breath, the corners of his eyes turned up, and the corners of his mouth pursed tightly, matching his good-looking face, Duandi is unforgettable.
As a third-rank ranger general, Xiao Changche, although he is Linghuye's subordinate, he rarely maintains a certain independent status.
He is a representative figure of the local group outside the customs,
with extensive local roots,
He has superior martial arts and excellent military capabilities. He is a figure that Ling Huye is very afraid of, but has to rely on.
As for Xiao Changche himself, he actually worked very hard to maintain his independence within the military group outside the Pass.
Linghuye, putting aside his martial arts and military attainments, his political abilities are far beyond what Xiao Changche can match. As the local forces turn to Linghuye, more and more people Xiao Changche has been under increasing pressure over the years.
This is also the reason why Xiao Changche is unwilling to fall out with Li Dachui,
Li Dachui is an extremely complicated person. He has interactions with almost all the forces outside the customs and seems to be able to connect with him.
But it seems that no one is selling face.
As far as Xiao Changche knew, some of the businesses that Linghu Zhishu was responsible for had been robbed many times by this guy nicknamed Li Dachui.
And every time, it ends in nothing.
This Li Dachui actually appeared in the Marshal's mansion in a grand manner and became the Marshal's guest.
Xiao Changche thought about the intricacies here, and the threads became more and more messy, and he felt a headache.
Compared with exterminating the bandits and resisting Bei Yuan, dealing with these relationships was really more difficult for him.
He suddenly hated himself.
If your martial arts cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, and you have entered the realm of innateness, then you can kill all the monsters and monsters with one sword, and you will have so many troubles in front of you.
The sound of horse hooves was like thunder, and Bai Shiqi quickly reached the middle of the confrontation between the two armies.
Linghu Zhishu was just in his early thirties, with a neatly combed beard. Under the black bun, his face was covered with marks left by wind and frost. His face was square and straight, with sharp edges like a knife or an axe. This man was a few years older than Xiao Changche, but at a quick glance, he could tell that they were from two generations, which would not be inconsistent with him.
Stopping the horse, Linghu Zhishu first glanced at the high-pitched Jingguan, then the corners of his mouth pulled down even more, and he cupped his hands towards Xiao Changchai and said: "Xiao Changche General, thank you for your hard work!"
"Suppressing bandits is not considered hard work. How are you, Commander-in-Chief?" Xiao Changche nodded, with no smile on his face. He looked businesslike.
He is a third-rank general in the imperial court. Although Linghu Zhishu has great power, he is only the general's personal staff. If he does not return the courtesy, it is naturally not considered a breach of etiquette.
"Commander is well." Linghu Zhishu finally had a smile on his face, "Mieyuan is almost one year old, and Marshal has prepared precious gifts for Mieyuan. By then, I will surely satisfy you, General Xiao.”
Xiao Mianyuan was the son born to him by the favored concubines of King Zuo Xian that Xiao Changche had snatched, and he was also Xiao Changche's only son.
Named Xiao Mieyuan.
Simple and straightforward.
“Thank you, Marshal, for me. After this busy period, Xiao will go to Zhenwucheng to report to the Marshal!”
“There’s no need to be in a hurry, it’s not the New Year’s Eve anyway! It's far away, and all the generals outside the customs will gather together and do it together, which will make it easier!" Linghu Zhishu said with satisfaction.
No matter what happens to Xiao Changche, as long as he remains respectful to the commander, it will be a good result.
The reason why Linghuye is unusually tolerant of Xiao Changche is because Xiao Changche does not have much favorable impression of the court in Chang'an. This guy's biggest wish is to destroy Bei Yuan. The heads of the princes and nobles of the Northern Yuan Dynasty were beheaded, and they were built into the capital one by one.
So, as long as Linghuye is still an enemy of Beiyuan, still fights against Beiyuan, and still takes the destruction of Beiyuan as his own mission, then Xiao Changche will definitely serve Linghuye with all his heart.
Xiao Changche's eyes turned to the white-haired old man behind Linghu Zhishu who was tightly wrapped in a big cloak and huddled up in a ball. However, he raised his hands in a rare gesture and said: " Chang Lao, long time no see?”
The old man immediately smiled and said: “General Xiao, I haven’t seen you for a year and a month. The last time we met was when I went to Zhenwu City to report on my work. time.”
"Lao Chang pointed out Xiao's shortcomings in martial arts last year. Xiao has made great progress this year, and he will ask Lao Chang for advice when he has time!"
"I see it, I see it! The younger generation is to be feared, the younger generation is to be feared! Chang Lao nodded repeatedly and smiled kindly at Xiao Changche: "Thank you for the gift."
"It's just some ginseng and multiflorum. It's not worth mentioning." Che said calmly.
This Chang Lao, whose surname is Chang and whose name is Jian, is the top minister in the Marshal's Mansion. It is said that his realm has reached the peak of Xuanyuan, the ninth level.
It's just a matter of innateness, and there is still no threshold. As we age, our body functions begin to decline, and we are worried about falling into decline. We usually rely on countless precious medicines to maintain our body's functions. maintain current levels.
But if you can't step into the innate threshold, no matter how good these drugs are, they will lose their effect one day.
Chang Jian took refuge in Linghuye. He was a hero outside the country, and he had a large family behind him. He could make the family prosperous by relying on Linghuye. Secondly, because of his status as Linghuye's sacrifice, many precious medicines that were difficult for him to obtain were easily available to Linghuye, which could be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.
"The reporter came here in a hurry today, what are you doing?" After chatting with Chang Jian for a few words, Xiao Changche turned around, the smile on his face miraculously disappeared again, with a cold face. asked.
“I heard that Academician Zhang was coming, and the commander asked me to come and greet him. Academician Zhang had some misunderstandings about our army outside the Pass, and the commander wanted to explain it to him personally. Academician Zhang is a famous person in the world. If he can communicate with him, It will be a great good thing for our 100,000 soldiers and millions of people outside the Pass to clear up their old grudges, and for the overall situation of fighting against the Yuan Dynasty!" Linghu Zhishu said. "On the way, I heard that horse bandits gathered here. I was afraid that something would happen, so I had to come quickly!"
Hearing these words, Xiao Changche's face was so gloomy that it seemed like it was about to drip. When the water comes, he points his whip to the opposite side: "That man named Zhang is right there. If you want to see him, go and see him!"
After that, he left Linghu Zhishu behind and walked straight up to Li Dachui: "Li Dachui, I have something to tell you!"
(End of this chapter)