Pang Xiang spoke first, "Master Ding, Xie Wenzhou has repeatedly attacked Xiangzhou, and this time he even captured a key general. I believe we need to stop tolerating this and immediately mobilize our forces to retake Yunmeng County."
"Yunmeng County is the throat of our Xiangzhou. If we don't take it back, it will be close to Xiangjiang and Tanxing counties, increasing the pressure on our army and people." Yue Lingyun analyzed from a military perspective.
Peng Ziliang and others on the side also agreed with this decision. Although they had their own interest disputes, they shared the common interests of Xiangzhou and would unite when their common interests were damaged.
"Sir Ding, although Xie Wenzhou did not accept the reward from the traitor Lu Ganhai in name, he actually stood on the side of the traitor Lu. I suggest that you hold high the banner of the Chi Dynasty and join forces with Sir Ding Yunyi to fight against Xie Wenzhou." Peng Ziliang proposed to join forces with Ding Yunyi.
However, this suggestion was immediately opposed by Mao Dehui: "No! Yunmeng County has always been under the rule of Lord Ding. If we bring in a jackal like Ding Yunyi, we won't be able to guarantee that Yunmeng County will belong to our army!"
"I beg you to send me to lead the army to fight against Xie Wenzhou. I will definitely avenge our previous defeat!" Mao Dehui seized the opportunity and volunteered.
Peng Ziliang smiled and talked about the last time Chutian County fell: "General Mao, we still remember the lesson of the last disastrous defeat in Chutian County. If it weren't for General Wen leading the troops to rescue you, I'm afraid you would have lost a lot of troops."
Mao Dehui became irritated when he thought about this. Most of his men were good-for-nothings! Especially the Chutian County Magistrate, who was completely oblivious to the impending war and continued drinking even after the spies had been released into the city! As a result, Chutian County was lost.
Seeing this, the forces on the side of their side also hesitated to take action, and instead gave Wen Juye and Peng Ziliang the opportunity to show their abilities.
"In that case, who should we send?" Ding Nanjing turned his gaze to Peng Ziliang.
"Lu Ganhai has now ordered Ling Ji to lead his troops eastward, and Yuwan County has been taken over by General Ding Yunyi, who is friendly with us. It can be said that our army in the north is no longer in danger."
"The only remaining enemy is the White Tiger Barbarians in the Jinkang County area. However, the White Tiger Barbarians were also previously stricken by the plague and are currently unable to look east, so they are not a concern."
"Therefore, I suggest that General Wen's army be transferred to the east. The Wen family army is powerful and will surely defeat the Xie bandit."
After listening to Peng Ziliang's suggestion, Ding Nanjing nodded and made the arrangements: "As Ziliang said, General Wen will lead his troops eastward to recapture Yunmeng County. Appoint Gan Xingfan as the governor of Yunmeng County and dismiss the magistrate of Guangyang County. Guangyang County will be temporarily under the jurisdiction of the county magistrate."
Upon hearing this arrangement, Lin Tongxi was shocked. It turned out that the county magistrate would be in charge temporarily. Could it be that Ruihe Town was not doing well enough?
Lord Ding, do you really want me, Lin Tongxi, to build a modern city with my own hands?
Lin Tongxi complained in his heart, but on the surface he still pretended to be calm, at least he had to perform the show until the audience left.
After arranging the strategy at the Ruihe Town government office, Ding Nanjing realized that he had forgotten about Ruihe Town and announced that he would go to inspect the school.
With the support of the townspeople of Ruihe Town, the school was built very well. Ding Nanjing could not find any fault with it, so he symbolically returned to the yamen to take a look at the information.
"Ahem, Ruihe Town did a great job this time. This Governor is very satisfied."
"Lin Tongxi, Lin Chenxuan, keep working hard!"
After saying that, Ding Nanjing left the government office and went to the place arranged by Lin Tongxi to stay.
In order to protect Ding Nanjing's safety, Lin Tongxi and Chen Yunxuan took turns to watch over the class at night.
Fortunately, nothing happened that night, and Ding Nanjing successfully left Ruihe Town early the next morning.
"Good boys, you did a great job! You gave me such a big surprise in just one month. I'm sure Lord Ding must be very happy this time." Gan Xingfan quickly praised the two of them.
"No, no, this is all thanks to the guidance of County Magistrate Gan." Lin Tongxi immediately changed the way he addressed Gan Xingfan.
"Haha, thanks to you, I, Gan, am honored to be here." Gan Xingfan grinned, revealing a row of teeth, and then talked about the affairs of Guangyang County: "Although Lord Ding said that Guangyang County is under the interim management of the County Magistrate, that guy is too stubborn and cannot be the County Magistrate. You two can rest assured."
"Think about the next step as soon as possible. Maybe I will ask you to recommend candidates later. I think Yan Chenghong is a good guy. He is sensible and capable." Gan Xingfan had originally wanted to take Yan Chenghong and others to Guangyang County, but when he thought about it, if he took all the talents away, Lin Tongxi would have no one to use. After thinking it over, he decided to leave some idealistic officials to Lin Tongxi and others.
The two nodded and said that they would deal with the relevant matters as soon as possible.
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A month later, the two finally received the notice they had been waiting for.
"According to the arrangement of Xiangzhou Governor Ding Nanjing, Chen Yunxuan will be appointed as the county magistrate of Guangyang County effective immediately, and Yan Chenghong will take over as the mayor of Ruihe Town!"
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