With the full cooperation of his brother-in-law Murong Lie, the 'military exercise' in Chenjia Village was a great success!
Having narrowly escaped death, Ji Bochang, whose body was drenched in cold sweat, felt as if he had been reborn!
After the Xianbei people left, he slumped down behind the driver's seat, barely able to stand up...
"Mr. Jiang, this time... we owe you so much!"
"Your Excellency, Prefect..."
Jiang Ming pondered for a moment and said, "Although the Xianbei people have retreated, this has also exposed that the Yanshan area is no longer a safe place. The Hu people can come south at any time... I suggest that the prefect entrust all 4,000 troops to me, set up camp here, and I will guard the Yanshan defense line!"
"Okay, okay! Alright, okay, okay!"
Ji Bochang nodded repeatedly, eager for Jiang Ming to stay and keep order. He said, "I'll send the remaining 3,000 men from the prefecture here as well!"
"hehe......"
Jiang Ming smiled faintly: "Those are all old, weak, sick and disabled people. They're fine for defending the city, but they can't be relied on for fighting!"
"I'll do whatever Mr. Jiang says!"
Ji Bo often said, "I've given you my military tally; you can arrange things as you see fit!"
Actually, Jiang Ming didn't initially have such a big appetite, wanting to take away Ji Bochang's 4,000 elite troops all at once.
He just wanted to get rid of Jin Feng and, incidentally... have Ji Bochang hand over all the horses to him for care, with the county paying for their upkeep.
Using government funds and grain, they recruited soldiers and horses in the name of the prefect, and built and trained their own cavalry force.
But since Ji Bochang has brought so many soldiers...
Why not just go with the flow? These people don't need to go back. They can just stay in the Yanshan area and become our private army!
If you have 4,000 county soldiers and another 8,000 cavalrymen, then you will have a force to be reckoned with in this era!
"Mr. Jiang, you are free to allocate the county's funds, provisions, and military equipment as you see fit! You don't need to consult me!"
Ji Bochang held Jiang Ming's hand, tears streaming down his face, and said gratefully, "As long as Mr. Jiang doesn't abandon me, that's enough!"
"This... Ah! You flatter me!"
Jiang Ming chuckled, clicking his tongue, "How could I abandon the Prefect? It's just that staying by your side every step of the way is unlikely... After all, I have to stay in Chenjia Village to guard your home. As for the Prefect, you should go home and put out the fire first, since... Madam and the old lady are still waiting for you."
"Oh dear!"
At the mention of this, Ji Bochang frowned in distress and clicked his tongue: "Mr. Jiang, please help me! What should I do? Didn't you say you were going to exorcise the evil spirits from my mother? When does that start?"
"My lord!"
Jiang Ming advised, "The divination indicates that we cannot rush things... You should separate the two of them and let them calm down for a while. Three days later, I will naturally come to the mansion to exorcise the evil spirit for the old lady!"
"Okay, okay!"
Ji Bochang then wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with relief.
"in addition......"
Jiang Ming pondered for a moment and said, "If you have any news about Young Master Luo, tell me immediately... Remember not to reveal who I am, just say I'm an accountant."
"Yes, yes! Don't worry, Mr. Jiang! I've done everything you instructed! It's just that..."
Ji Bochang then worriedly asked, "Mr. Jiang, do you need this grandfather emerald while you stay here to guard the area? Why don't we leave it to you?"
"hehe......"
Jiang Ming laughed and said, "No need. The Prefect has already gained the Mountain God's approval. One demonstration is enough. We are all the Prefect's people. The Mountain God has recognized us, and that achieves our goal..."
"Oh, that's good, that's good!"
......
Jiang Ming arranged for a group of men to follow Ji Bochang back to the prefecture.
On the one hand, it was to escort them, and on the other hand, it was to have them organize a large number of laborers to transport grain, weapons, tents and the like from the county to establish military camps.
After settling everything in, it was already dusk.
Having not slept for two days and one night, Jiang Ming was also extremely tired...
After instructing a few trusted men to maintain military discipline, Jiang Ming took Qiao Hong home to catch up on some sleep...
Qiaohong was also very obedient. After Jiang Ming took her back, she saw Chen Damei, Chen Ermei, and Murong Xue, and immediately knelt down.
She said she was a maidservant brought back by Mr. Jiang, and that she could endure any hardship and do any kind of work, as long as she was given a meal...
Chen Damei was kind-hearted. Seeing how sensible the child was, she immediately pulled her up and addressed her as "sister" all the time, without treating her like a servant.
The house was just too small, with limited rooms... so the eldest sister let Qiaohong and the second sister squeeze in together.
After all, Nanxiu is her sister-in-law and should not be treated lightly.
Murong Xue is a princess, so she definitely needs her own private room...
"My dear husband, I've prepared the meal. Hurry up and eat a bite, then get some rest. You haven't slept for two days and one night..." Chen Damei said with concern.
"Heh...no rush!"
Jiang Ming smiled wryly and said, "I have important things to discuss with Murong Xue. There are so many things happening at once, and I haven't asked her many important questions yet."
After saying that, Jiang Ming went to Murong Xue's room.
Despite the fact that her family's army was on the mountain, Murong Xue still adhered to her principles: she would rather die than leave this courtyard unless her husband gave the order.
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