It has been a year and a half since that night on Changbanpo in the blink of an eye.

It had been a year since Zhao Yun took up his post in Longqi City. However, from the outside, the cold wind in Longqi City did not have any impact on him. He was still strong, still graceful, and did not look old at all.

"How is Zilong doing lately?"

In the captain's mansion in Longqi City, Cao Peng sat down and asked with concern.

Zhao Yun quickly sat up straight and replied respectfully: "Master Qi, Yun Zai Longqi is very good."

"That's good, that's good"...Cao Peng looked at Zhao Yun with concern in his eyes.

"On the way here, I heard someone say how many good battles have you fought?"

"Ah, Lai Gongzi's reputation is only a small victory. You can't use the word "beautiful"."

"What does it have to do with me?" Cao Peng couldn't help but laugh. "Those Qiang and Di people want me to die, so they don't care about my reputation. Zilong is brave and kills countless enemies at the beginning of every battle. He is a role model in our army."

When I came to Longqi City, Captain Wang told me that you, Zilong, are the most suitable person to take over Longqi City.

You also know that Captain Wang was seriously injured this time.

I originally wanted him to recuperate in Didao for a period of time and then return to Xudu with his wife and children. But he can't even go to Didao. It is estimated that he will have to recuperate in Lintao for two to three months before he can reluctantly move...

…,

If Captain Wang returns to Xu Du this time, he will probably be appointed another one soon.

You also know that he has been in Longqi City for the past five years, and his wife and children have not even been to Xudu. I was not even able to attend his wedding, and I felt very guilty. He was seriously injured this time, so I might as well take the opportunity to recuperate.

It's just that once he leaves, the position of the Western Captain will be vacant. Captain Wang recommended you, and I appreciate it quite a lot. But your achievements are still lacking, and you still need to work hard if you want to officially take over.

"

The implication is to tell Zhao Yun that I am going to let you serve as the western captain.

However, your merit is not enough, you have to make more contributions.

The rank of the Western Captain is not low, and it is a dedicated military position with heavy responsibilities. In the northwest, there are a total of Southern Captain and Western Captain, which are divided into Longxi and Lintao counties. If only in terms of rank, they are not inferior.

sè is the position of the prefect of Xiajun. In other words, the position second only to the prefect in Jincheng...

It is under the jurisdiction of the Jincheng prefect, but not under the jurisdiction of the Jincheng prefect.

His duty is to be the governor of Hehuang and to control the Qiang and Di. The southern captain, who has the same character as the western captain, specializes in controlling the Qiang and Hu in central Huang. In short, this is an extremely important position, especially in the great governance of the northwest and Hexi.

When the trade routes were prosperous, the western and southern captains also had the function of maintaining the safety of the trade routes and maintaining trade between Hu and Han. Therefore, in terms of the scope of their governance, they were better than the prefect of Jincheng County.

Zhao Yun was startled, then overjoyed.

"Yun Bixiao will die and live up to the high expectations of the young master." But he didn't know that Cao Peng's eyes looked very complicated.

After a while, he said in a deep voice: "Zilong, I will stay here for a few days and temporarily camp in Mucheng Valley."

"ah?"

Zhao Yun hurriedly said: "Young Master is coming to Longqi City, why don't you station yourself in Longqi City?"

Cao Peng smiled slightly, "It doesn't matter, I have another reason for stationing in Mucheng Valley. Zilong doesn't need to worry about it. Let's reorganize the troops and stabilize the morale of the army. In a few days, there will be a big war. I hope Zilong can take the lead bravely.

, establish military exploits. I will watch Zilong’s majesty and glory, and ask for credit for you, Zilong.”

"Zhao Yun, obey your order."

One good thing about Zhao Yun is that he asks when he should ask, and he will never ask more when he shouldn't.

After lunch, Cao Peng, led by Zhao Yun, inspected the situation in Longqi City. This small

The border town is quite prosperous. It is a military town with a population of about 30,000. However, there are countless Qiang and Han merchants coming and going every day, which also makes the border town bustling. Hu merchants in the Western Regions, Qiang Di tribes, Guanzhong

Almost all merchants gather here to conduct trade. Hehuang is rich in horses, cattle, sheep, furs and other materials, and is most popular among Guanzhong merchants. And various luxury goods such as tea, salt, wine, and silk trafficked from the Central Plains are

Qiang Di is the favorite of Hu merchants in the Western Regions. According to statistics, the daily transaction volume in the Longqicheng market reaches 10,000 yuan. As Cao Cao vigorously promoted the circulation of Jian'an heavy treasures, a bank was also set up in Longqicheng to ensure peace and prosperity.

It is convenient for trade and is very popular among merchants in Longqi City.

Cao Peng inspected the Silver Building in Longqi City and inquired about the operating conditions of the Silver Building.

Then, accompanied by Pang Tong and Du Shu, he entered the market with Elder Long to check the situation.

"Are these horses available to the public?"

"Returning to the general's words, there is a special horse market for horses, and transactions must be reported and verified by the government... In contrast, the cattle and sheep livestock in Hehuang are completely open. Last year, the cattle and sheep entering Guanzhong from Hehuang

, there are nearly 80,000 people, but since the war started this spring, business has been much more deserted than last year."

"The horses can be opened, but the war horses need to be more closely monitored.

Every war horse flowing into the Central Plains from Longqi City needs to be registered. It is best to set up a special horse market to strengthen management."

War horses are an important material in this era.

And Hehuang is an important area for horse production, so we must be careful.

Chief Long Qi quickly agreed and asked someone to record it.

After visiting the market, it's getting late.

Cao Peng rejected Zhao Yun's invitation, led his troops to leave Longqi City, and set up camp in Mucheng Valley, thirty miles away from the city. "Shi Yuan, is this really what you want?"

Pang Tong bit his tongue and smiled bitterly: "It's not that I want to doubt General Zilong, but his wife is too mysterious. When the young master visited Longqi City today, I asked Little Viper about it.

That person from Zhao is not in Longqi City.

It is said that Madam Zhao loved hunting and would often go out hunting with some of her subordinates, sometimes for more than ten days. General Zilong loved this lady very much and never asked her anything.

But every time Mrs. Zhao goes hunting, the Hehuang Horse Thief will inevitably appear...

In the eyes of others, it might just be a coincidence. But Little Viper and I both feel that there is something fishy about this matter."

"I have not failed Zilong, and Zilong has not failed me."

Cao Peng was wandering around the tent, and it was obvious that he was feeling a little anxious.

Originally, he didn't care about Madam Zhao. After all, why should he care too much about Zhao Yun's wife?

But the problem is that both Pang Tong and Jia Xing believe that Mrs. Zhao is quite suspicious.

The most suspicious thing is that Mrs. Zhao often leaves Longqi City. This is not the behavior of an ordinary woman.

And every time Mrs. Zhao leaves, horse thieves will appear in Hehuang.

Zhao Yun also asked Mrs. Zhao, and she said she was looking for her clansmen and wanted to reunite the lost clansmen. This sounded reasonable at first, but when you think about it carefully, it seems a little abnormal. Various signs indicate that Wang

Mai was ambushed and the news was leaked, so he almost died in Hehuang...

Did Zhao Yun do it on purpose?

Cao Peng categorically did not believe it...

How could a person who could bear the humiliation and surrender for the sake of his master and his family do such a thing?

Zhao Yun?

A spittle and a nail!

Since he has joined Cao Peng, he will never do anything to disgrace Cao Peng.

But that being said, do you really understand Zhao Yun?

Most of Cao Peng's understanding of Zhao Yun came from the legends of later generations. But Cao Peng didn't know what the real Zhao Yun looked like.

He was willing to believe Zhao Yun, but that didn't mean that Pang Tong and others would believe Zhao Yun.

"Then what do you think we should do?"

"this……"

Pang Tong pondered for a moment and stepped forward, whispering in Cao Peng's ear: "Young Master, you will know if it is true or false, whether you are loyal or not, just try it. What is coming will never be avoided. I also know how good you are to Zilong, Master."

The general attaches great importance to it. But if we can test whether it is true or false, wouldn't it be better for the young master?"

"How to try?"

Pang Tong whispered in Cao Peng's ear for a while and Cao Peng gently led him.

After a while, he took a deep breath and made up his mind, "In that case, let's give it a try.

It’s up to you to take responsibility for this matter. Let the little poisonous snake keep an eye on Longqi City and pay more attention to what’s going on in the city.”

"Don't worry, young master, Pang Tong understands!"

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When Jia Xu arrived in Chang'an, Wei Zang officially left Guanzhong. However, Cao Peng appeared in Longxi, which made people quite suspicious.

Cao Peng is the captain of the Sili School and will stay in Chang'an.

Jia Xu is the shepherd of Liangzhou and will go to Longxi to take up his post...

It happened that the two people were exchanged. The one who was supposed to stay in Chang'an went to Liangzhou; the one who was supposed to go to Liangzhou stayed in Chang'an.

But it was just such an exchange that immediately calmed down the northwest.

Jia Xu's prestige in the northwest is definitely not as high as Cao Peng's. Even if he is from Liangzhou, he can't compare with the prestige that Cao Peng has achieved. Moreover, facing the complicated and chaotic situation, Jia Xu is not suitable to go to Liangzhou.
To be continued...