Outside the palace gate, Pei Ju caught up with Su Wei and smiled and said, "Thank you for Su Xiangguo today."

Su Wei knew that Zhang Xuan was a man from Pei Ju, so he smiled and said, "It's all old friendships, so you don't have to be polite about small matters, but the emperor wants to be promoted to Zhang Xuan, and the Secretary of State seems to disagree. What's the reason?"

"I'm afraid that he will be successful at a young age and will be too arrogant. It's a good thing to give him some setbacks."

"He is okay! My grandson Su Lie knew him and highly praised him. He said that he was calm and generous, humble, and was a person who did great things. If Shangshu gave him too many setbacks, he would be careful to help others."

"Just an ordinary general, just a little outstanding. Why should Su Prime Minister take him too seriously?" Pei Ju said insincerely.

"Is that true? He was promoted to General Hu Ben and was not married yet. Such a young talent is rare! If Shangshu Pei doesn't value him, I would like to recruit him as his grandson-in-law, haha!"

Su Wei laughed at the sky and turned around and walked towards the official room.

Pei Ju also laughed dryly, but he became a little alert in his heart. Su Wei reminded himself that if he didn't tie Zhang Xuan in a special way, Zhang Xuan would still be poached by others. This is the pillar of the Pei family he has worked hard to cultivate. Pei Ju doesn't want to make a wedding dress for others.

After pondering for a while, Pei Ju quickly walked towards the Censorate. He needed to discuss with his clan brother Pei Yun.

Zhang Xuan got up before dawn, practiced long halberds in the yard, swung slashing and slashing, and shadows of halberds all over the sky. This was a habit he developed. He got up every morning to practice the halberd technique. Although he had long been familiar with the Ziyang halberd technique, he firmly believed in the principles of reviewing the past and learning new things, and constantly digging out the subtleties of the halberd technique. Through continuous hard practice, he also improved step by step. He realized a deeper level of martial arts, that is, the control of the force field. In the competition with Wu Yunzhao two days ago, he fully demonstrated his control of the force field.

"General!"

A personal soldier of Zhang Xutuo ran over quickly and shouted behind him, causing Zhang Xuan to be slightly distracted. With a "crack!", he cut the branches of a big tree into two pieces. He took the halberd and sighed slightly, which was a pity.

"What's the matter?" Zhang Xuan turned around and asked.

The personal soldier also knew that he had broken Zhang Xuan's martial arts practice. He reported tremblingly: "Report to General, the general, the general sent someone to inform him just now, and asked General Luo and General Qin to rush to the Ministry of War before Si Shi."

"I got it, go!"

The personal soldiers bowed and retreated. Zhang Xuan looked at the sky. It was already dawn. It was probably everyone had already gotten up. He turned around and returned to the store with his long halberd.

By the well in the middle courtyard, Luo Shixin and Qin Yong were busy washing up. Zhang Xuan picked up a few horse manes from Qin Yong and smiled and said, "Do you really sleep with the horse?"

Qin Yong nodded embarrassedly, and Luo Shixin next to him laughed strangely. "It's a pity that it's a stallion!"

Pei Xingyan laughed so hard that he spurted out the well water from his mouth. Qin Yi's face turned red and he punched Luo Shixin. Luo Shixin had already run away with a smile. Zhang Xuan also laughed and said to Luo Shixin: "Shixin, come here later. I have something to look for you."

"What's the matter? Today, Mr. Su and I made an appointment to have a drink!"

Zhang Xuan was too lazy to pay attention to him, so he turned around and walked into the room. Qin Qiong was sitting in front of the window reading a book. Yuchi Gong and You Junda were gone without knowing where to go.

"Shubao, where are Yuchi and the others?" Zhang Xuan asked with a smile.

"Junda wants to go to the weapons shop. Yuchi also went with him."

Qin Qiong put down the book and smiled and said, "I want to persist in practicing martial arts like you, but unfortunately I can't do it. It was a little better when I was young, but I gave up completely after I got married."

"Actually, I can't practice hard every day. I guess I'm the same as Brother Shubao, and I won't be able to hold on when I get married in the future."

Speaking of getting married, Qin Qiong asked curiously: "Yuan Ding, to be honest, have you considered getting married? Even Shi Xin was busy with blind dates, but you didn't make any noise. We have discussed in private, are you interested in your hometown?"

"My hometown has long been razed to the ground, so how could I have any intention of being a lover? I just don't want to be bound by marriage so early, or I have never met a suitable girl."

At this time, Luo Shixin, who was hiding behind the door, jumped out, "When did you meet him? I have never seen you talk to a woman."

Zhang Xuan pinched his neck with his backhand and dragged him over, "Boy, are you itchy in your skin?"

Luo Shixin broke away from Zhang Xuan's hand, rubbed his neck that was pinched and painfully painful, and muttered a few words in his mouth. Seeing Zhang Xuan glaring at him again, he was so scared that he ran away quickly.

Qin Qiong smiled and said, "Yuan Ding, what's wrong with you?"

"You didn't remind me that I almost forgot."

Zhang Xuan smiled and said, "The general sent someone to inform me just now, asking the three of us to rush to the Ministry of War before the Si Shishi."

"Did the Grand Marshal say what's going on?"

"The person who brought the letter didn't say it, but I guess it was the result of the battles between Qinghe and Jibei."

Zhang Xuan knew in his heart that the reason why Zhang Xutuo only informed them was because they were the main generals, while Yuchi Gong, Pei Xingyan and Qin Yong were just partial generals, and they were commended by the head coach.

Although You Junda is also the main general, he did not have outstanding military achievements in this battle and did not name it in Zhang Xutuo's battle report, so there will be no special commendation.

In Zhang Xutuo's battle report, Zhang Xuan was the first contribution, Qin Qiong defeated the Wagang Army was the second contribution, Luo Shixin dragged the reinforcements and defended Wucheng County to the death, and it was reasonable that the Ministry of War only summoned the three of them.

Qin Qiong stood up and smiled and said, "Since that's the case, let's clean up a little! Come over early to meet the coach."

Zhang Xuan and the other two met Zhang Xutuo in the Ministry of War compound. A doctor from the Ministry of War led them to a room to rest. Zhang Xutuo smiled and said, "I have been waiting for more than a month, and I finally have an explanation today. My heart that was hanging in the air has also fallen."

Luo Shixin smiled and said, "Master, what official have I been appointed?"

Zhang Xutuo slapped the back of his head and cursed with a smile: "You, a young boy with a bad breast, think about being an official all day long. Don't dream about it, you won't give you much official position."

Luo Shixin scratched his head and smiled, "It's okay not to give an official position, but you have to give some other benefits!"

At this time, Zhang Xuan asked in a low voice: "Mr. Marshal, Yuchi, Yuan Qing and others have any words?"

Zhang Xutuo nodded, "I just talked to Secretary Wei. This time I was generally promoted to the next level. Yuchi Gong and Pei Xingyan should be promoted to the general of Wu Yonglang. In addition, the court allowed the Feiying Army to gradually expand to 50,000 within three years, but I'm afraid I will not be the commander."

Zhang Xutuo was transferred away as Zhang Xuan expected, and Pei Ju also hinted at him, so Zhang Xuan was not surprised, but Qin Qiong and Luo Shixin were very surprised. Qin Qiong said anxiously: "What does the Grand Marshal mean?"

Zhang Xutuo sighed, "I stayed in the capital and became the general of the Right Martial Guard. The emperor treated me well. Although he did not allow me to lead troops in the local area, he was promoted to me two levels in a row, granted me good land and beautiful houses, and also granted me the Duke of Licheng County. It is enough to get such a high official and generous title in life!"

Zhang Xutuo turned his head and saw a crystal clear meaning in his eyes. Of course, he was unwilling to leave Qi County, but the imperial edict was issued, so how could he disobey? He could only accept it helplessly.

The three of them were speechless. After a while, Qin Qiong asked, "Who will take over the position of Grand Marshal?"

"It should be Deputy Commander Pei. He is generous to others and has many connections in the court. You will have more prospects when you follow him."

Zhang Xutuo quietly wiped away the tears in his eyes, and smiled at the three of them, "The Lord gave me a house in Daohuafang. You all move here in the afternoon! It's not convenient to live in the store after all."

At this time, a doctor from the Ministry of War hurriedly ran over and said, "The imperial edict has arrived. Please ask the three generals to go and receive the edict quickly."

The three of them quickly tidied up their clothes and followed the doctor quickly to the lobby of the Ministry of War.

An incense case was set up in the lobby of the Ministry of War. An official announced the edict was holding the imperial edict and stood solemnly on the side. On the other side were high-ranking officials such as Wei Xuan, the Minister of War. Seeing Zhang Xuan and the other three coming in, the Minister of War shouted: "Zhang Xuan, Qin Qiong, Luo Shixin came forward to receive the edict!"

The three of them hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down. The official proclaimed the imperial edict and said loudly: "The generals of Qingzhou are in love with the country, bravely serve the country, and have made contributions to pacifying the thieves. They should be rewarded with great rewards. Zhang Xuan defeated the rebel bandit Zhang Jin, recovered Qinghe County, and killed 80,000 bandits. Zhang Xuan was specially appointed as the general of Hu Ben, and was given the title of the marquis of Qinghe County. He was granted a hundred hectares of fertile land. Qin Qiong fought against the Wagang bandits in Jibei County."

Zhang Xuan's mind was blank. He didn't listen anymore. General Hu Ben is the highest level of general. The next step is to be promoted to general. Pei Ju was right. It is certainly gratifying to be promoted, but it also means that he will face the challenge of official risks like Zhang Xutuo.
Chapter completed!