Chapter 1211 Sisters talk to each other

  General Zhendong came out of the palace with a scepter, returned to his mansion, and immediately issued an order:

   "Come here."

   "General?"

   "With our military order, go to the Northern Army, Tiger Cavalry Army, Wuwei Army, Wuqian Army, and Tuchen Army outside the city, and let them regroup immediately."

   "Send me another order to let the generals of the five armies go to the Central Capital Protector's Mansion to discuss matters within an hour."

   "Here!"

   After finishing his orders, General Guan transferred to the backyard of the Central Capital Protector's Mansion.

   As expected, Madam You was already waiting with two concubines.

  Behind the three of them, there are a group of children from the family.

  General Guan went to his seat and sat down, then said:

   "I'm going to order troops to go out in a few days."

  After hearing this, Mrs. You and Amei Limu were not too surprised.

  Shuangshuang, Ah Chong, Ah Shun and the other older children didn't have much abnormality on their faces.

  As the sons and daughters of generals, they have been used to this kind of thing since they were young.

   A few small ones, their eyes widened, a little confused.

  As for Zhuge Zhan, who is the oldest, he already knew that the sister of the Guan family in front of him was the famous General Guan.

   But at this time, it was the first time he saw the sister of the Guan family dressed as a man in a court dress, and there was unstoppable surprise in his eyes.

   Liu Chen standing beside him was more excited than surprised.

   This is the most heroic female hero in the big man!

   I didn't expect that one day I would see her lead the army with my own eyes.

nice!

  General Guan looked at these children with a stern tone:

   "After I go to war, you must bear in mind that you must study literature on one day and practice martial arts on two days, and you must not slack off for a single day."

   "When I return from the expedition, I will personally assess each of you. If I find that someone has not kept up with the progress, I will show affection, not the whip in my hand!"

  Her eyes fell on Shuangshuang and Ah Chong: "You two are the eldest daughter and eldest son of the family, and you must lead the brothers and sisters well."

   "My brothers and sisters made mistakes, and they must be taught to correct them. If you and the other two dare to take the lead in making mistakes, you will be punished twice."

  Shuangshuang and Ah Chong quickly responded.

  The two of them are a bit naughty, but now they are no longer ignorant children a few years ago, knowing the priorities of things.

  General Guan looked at Zhuge Zhan again and said:

   "Siyuan is the oldest and a generation older than them. They are ignorant, but you must be ignorant."

  "Not only do you have to lead by example, but you also have to dissuade them in time if you find them wrong. Otherwise, the punishment will also be doubled."

  Zhuge Zhan hesitated for a while, but did not answer.

  General Guan frowned: "Huh?"

  Zhuge Zhan looked up at General Guan, and said in a somewhat muffled voice:

   "Sister, Zhan has a request."

   "Speak."

  Zhuge Zhan summoned up his courage and said:

   "Sister, Zhan has always wanted to go to the army for some experience. This time, can you take me there so that I can learn more?"

  As soon as the words came out, everyone present looked over with surprise.

  Shuangshuang and Ah Chong looked at each other.

  Twin sisters and sisters with the same mother and twins have a tacit understanding, and they all know that the other is thinking the same thought:

   "I didn't expect this stupid uncle to have such courage."

  But General Guan suddenly laughed when he heard it: "I didn't expect you to have such courage. Think about it, you will be 15 this year, right?"

   "Yes, sister, I'm already fifteen years old, and logically speaking, I'm already going to tie my hair."

  Hearing this, General Guan nodded slowly: "It's indeed almost time for the year of curly hair."

  Hearing this, Zhuge Zhan only said that General Guan agreed to his request, and his face beamed with joy.

   Unexpectedly, General Guan said:

   "You have the ambition to go to the army for training, but have you ever mentioned it to your mother?"

  Zhuge Zhan's face froze, and he said, "Not yet."

   General Guan rebuked:

   "Since you know that you have reached the age of tying your hair, why don't you discuss such an important matter with your widowed mother first?"

   A pot of cold water was poured down, making Zhuge Zhan feel ashamed:

   "Sister taught me well."

  Seeing his appearance, General Guan slowed down his tone:

   "It's a good thing for a man to have great ambitions. After you go back today, talk to your aunt about this matter. If she agrees, I won't stop you."

   "Since you are studying in the mansion, and you are allowed to be gentle and martial, it is up to you. At that time, I will personally ask for a place in the martial arts hall."

  A place in the lecture hall may be a scarce resource for others, but for General Zhendong, it is a matter of one sentence.

  After being loyal, Ben can be selected first to enter the academy and the martial arts hall.

  Just like the Habayashi orphans of Emperor Xiaowu of the former Han Dynasty, they also selected the children of fallen soldiers to be raised in the Habayashi riding.

   Not to mention that Zhuge Zhan is the son of the prime minister.

   Without the Protector of the Central Government and the Prime Minister, not to mention the martial arts hall, even the most basic school, it would be impossible to build it.

   If none of their descendants can enter, wouldn't it be a joke?

   "Thank you, sister."

   "Don't be in a hurry to thank me." General Guan said indifferently, "Even if I recommend you to join the lecture hall, it's just giving you a chance."

   "If you want to become a real lecturer, you must pass the assessment. If you fail the assessment, you will eventually be sent back."

  The students who go out of the lecture hall have always had a good reputation in the army. They have good fighting qualities and dare to fight.

  As long as you go through training, you can basically become the backbone of the grassroots in the army.

   It relies on the assessment system of strict entry and strict exit in the lecture hall.

  So even if you are qualified to recommend an important minister, you have to think twice before recommending someone.

   Otherwise, not only the students, but also the recommenders will be ashamed if they are rejected in the assessment.

  General Guan reminded:

   "During the days when I'm going on an expedition, you'd better prepare yourself."

   "When I come back, I will test you first. If you can't even pass my test, then you should stop thinking about it as soon as possible."

  Zhuge Zhan said quickly: "Don't worry, sister, I will work hard."

  General Guan waved his hand: "You all go down."

  After all the children in the house retreated, General Guan looked at Amei and Li Mu and asked:

   "A few days ago, the two of you were asked to calculate the money and grain of each family that intends to enter the reserve bureau. How is it?"

  Li Mu quickly replied:

   "Back to the lady, all the lists sent by the Shangshutai have been calculated."

   "Converted into food, how much is there?"

   "Not counting those that have not been fully determined, if all of them are converted into grain, there should be more than 3.2 million hu."

  Based on the standards of this era, an ordinary 10,000 horses, depending on the number of horses in the army, the grain needed for a year can range from 600,000 to 700,000 hu.

  Because there are more horses and mules in the Han army, the standard is also higher, but no more than one million hu.

  More than 3.2 million hu, enough to support 50,000 horses for half a year. If it is really to save food, it is enough for a year.

  And these grains are not meant to be taken out all at once.

   Later, the imperial court can also transfer grain from Shu and Liangzhou, and transfer beans needed for war horses from Longyou.

  In more than half a year, the autumn grain has also been harvested, which is enough to requisition a large amount of grain and grass.

  Thinking of this, General Guan was completely relieved.

  As long as the previous batch of grain is supported, and when the big man starts to transfer supplies from various places later, General Guan believes that there will be no worries about the army's food and supplies.

   "Shangshutai will send over the final list later, the two of you should complete the calculation as quickly as possible."

  General Guan emphasized his tone, "After the calculation, we must immediately notify all parties, and let them make all preparations."

   "If there is a shortage of food wherever the army goes, it will be dealt with by military law!"

   I have to say that the aristocratic families in Taiyuan and Hedong in Guanzhong really have a solid foundation.

   It has only been three years since the first battle in Guanzhong, so they can produce so much food without changing their faces.

   "The concubine wrote it down."

   Time is tight, but with Amei here, there will be no problem with this matter.

   "Then go down and get ready."

  Amei and Li Mu backed away, and Guan Ji's eyes fell on Secretary Zhang who had been silent all this time:

   "After I go to war, I will leave all the affairs of the family to you."

  Secretary Zhang gave a light "um" and moved his lips a few times, but he didn't make a sound, but there was some hesitation on his face.

   Seeing her like this, why doesn't General Guan know that she has something to say?

"anymore question?"

   "Well, sister, I mean, the queen..." Secretary Zhang stuttered, "Did your majesty mention the queen when sister entered the palace this time?"

  General Guan looked at her strangely:

   "I entered the palace this time to talk about sending troops to rescue the Shangdang. What does it have to do with the queen?"

  Secretary Zhang was taken aback.

   Is it okay?

   Knowing what Secretary Zhang wanted to ask, General Guan continued:

   "What will happen in the end of the Shangdang war is still unknown, so it is too early to draw a conclusion."

   "Besides, the most important thing right now is to rescue Shangdang, not hold someone accountable."

   Seeing that the worried look on Secretary Zhang’s face had not dissipated, General Guan knew what she was worried about, so he couldn’t help but slow down his tone:

   "The matter between the Central Capital Protector's Mansion and the Hedong Dudu's Mansion will ultimately be resolved by Alang and Wei Yan."

   "Now that Alang is not here, who in the court can make decisions for Alang?"

   It is not a shame to lose a battle and suffer at the hands of thieves.

  Last Emperor, late father, Uncle Zhang, Uncle Zhao...

  Which one has never lost a battle?

  Even Wu Qi sometimes draws with the enemy.

  But Wei Yan should never have, lost a county that shouldn't be lost, and lost a battle that shouldn't have been lost.

   Open the Huguan to welcome the thieves into Shangdang. Guo Xun, the chief culprit, was even recommended and reused by Wei Yan himself.

   Unless Wei Yan can lead the army to restore Shangdang before the reinforcements arrive.

   Otherwise, the reputation and achievements he has earned through hard work for most of his life will be ruined by this matter.

  No matter how bad General Guan is about politics, she can understand:

   Wei Yan is a normal person and has offended too many people. Once he loses power, I don't know how many people will rush up and step on him.

   Not to mention this time, Wei Yan still publicly opposed the Central Capital Protectorate, mixing too many court factors.

  He wanted to stand up, but it was basically hopeless.

  Wei Yan's failure will also implicate the one in the palace.

  General Guan didn't know to what extent he was involved.

  But she knew that the one in the palace would at least be quiet for a while.

  If you really don't know what to do and want to reach out to the army again, then you have to think about the consequences.

  Some things can never be repeated once.

  Even Wei Yan can miss. Looking at the whole big man, who else can compare with the Central Capital Protectorate?

   Still the same sentence, although the surname of the Great Han Dynasty is Liu, it does not only belong to the Liu family.

  General Guan said meaningfully to Secretary Zhang:

   "Alang's opinion on this matter is very important, and Alang's opinion is even more important. No one can make a decision for him, understand?"

  Secretary Zhang was concerned and confused. When he heard what General Guan said, he was taken aback for a moment, and then he came to his senses.

  As if a stone had fallen to the ground in her heart, with a grateful expression on her face, she said to General Guan:

   "My little sister is confused, thank you sister for reminding me."

  If others don't understand, how can she not understand A Lang who has slept with her for so many years?

  Alang is by no means the kind of person who waits for reason and doesn't forgive others—at least in the court, no.

  As the prime minister's successor, he has always maintained the tradition of the Han Dynasty since the first emperor: not to kill ministers easily.

  Thinking about the changes in Jingzhou back then, Liao Li abandoned Changsha and fled back to Shuzhong before the battle. The late emperor never blamed him.

  After the death of the first emperor, this person did not think about repentance, committed serious crimes repeatedly, and even slandered the first emperor.

  Based on this, even if Wei Yan really lost the Shangdang, at most he would imitate Liao Li's example, dismiss officials and ranks, demote him to common people, and add another exile.

  Wei Yan can't die, so how bad can the elder sister in the palace be?

  Ms. Zhang was originally a quick-witted person, so she immediately figured it out as soon as she was instructed.

   "It's good to understand, that's enough, let's go quickly. If such a big thing happened, the family may be busy again."

  General Guan waved his hand, "I'm afraid the chief generals of each army will be here soon."

  Xiaomei Zhang got up and saluted General Guan:

   "The little girl will go out first."

  She turned around, paused again, then turned back, and said with determination:

   "After this incident, my younger sister will find an opportunity to enter the palace and persuade the queen more."

  When General Guan heard this, a smile finally appeared on his face:

   "It's good that you have this heart. Other things are easy to talk about, but when it comes to the palace and the mansion, you are the most difficult."

   If you change to another family, you can still say that whoever you marry is from that family.

   But can Royal be the same?

   Zhang Xiaomei has the backing of the royal family to become the right wife of the Feng family.

   And it is precisely because there is such a right lady in the Feng family that the royal family does not have too much suspicion of Feng Duhu.

  If Mrs. You really spoke on Feng's side, the royal family might feel worried about Feng Duhu instead.

   "These things, let alone A Lang, even I understand very well."

   "So what the palace wants to do is a matter for the palace, you don't have to force yourself."

  When Secretary Zhang heard General Guan's words, his eyes became hot, and tears almost fell down.

   "Sister!"

   "Okay, okay, we're all one family, see what you look like, don't go out, someone will say I'm bullying you."

  Zhang Xiaosi smiled through tears: "No way!"

  She wiped her eyes, "The little sister will go out, and don't disturb my sister to discuss military affairs."

  (end of this chapter)