The capital of the Shuofang Jiedushi is Lingwu County, Lingzhou, 1,250 miles from the western capital Chang'an and 2,000 miles from the eastern capital Luoyang. If you want to go from the eastern capital to Shuofang, one is to pass Chang'an from the eastern capital, pass Jingzhou Yuanzhou and then go north, and the other is the northwest border road. First, from the eastern capital west to Tongguan, then north to Puzhou, Jinzhou, and Fenzhou, then west from Shizhou, pass through Suizhou and Yanzhou, and finally arrive at the Lingzhou Governor's Office. The two roads are close and far away. If time is enough, Du Shiyi of course hopes to take a long way to see what the scene is in Xiazhou and Yanzhou, but since he is in a hurry to take the post, he has to choose the former.

He rushed all the way, and the two strands almost worn out a layer of oily skin again. The group arrived at Lingwu City, Lingzhou before the end of the year.

Although King Xin'an Li Wei was demoted to the governor of Quzhou, Shuofang's important place was naturally impossible to leave before it was handed over. Therefore, he still lived in the Lingzhou Governor's Office. Li Wei was already seventy-three years ago, but he was very arched and horse-like. Even when he was moved to the left, all the generals under his command were still ashamed of him. His wife was old. Since he guarded Shuofang, he had only one concubine and few maids. His three sons had already started a family and started a career and became officials. He could not serve his father. He sent his son to serve him. Therefore, Li Wei's three grandsons also lived in the Lingzhou Governor's Office.

When he learned that Du Shiyi had entered the city, Changsun Li Yan hurried to the outside of his grandfather's study to ask for a meeting. After he was allowed to enter the door, he told the news outside. Li Wei slowly stood up without any emotion on his face: "After calculating, even if Du Junli rushed to Luoyang to report his work, he should be able to arrive before the New Year. He was indeed not slow. He was ready to hand over the meeting."

As soon as these words were said, Li Yan was immediately shocked: "Dafather, the handover is about to be completed today? Could it be that he wants us to rush to Quzhou during this New Year's Day?"

"What does it mean to let us go to Quzhou during the New Year? Is it still unknown if you are so old. Officials have a time limit to take office. If the time limit is up and cannot take office, then they will be held accountable." Li Wei showed his power in anger. Seeing Li Yan shivered, he immediately bowed and responded and hurried out. He sat down, but his face was not as unpredictable as before.

He is not a saint, so of course he cannot really win without being arrogant or discouraged. He is dragged into the water by such means without any resentment. Wu Wenyou secretly sent his confidant to Lingzhou, but he has no time to deal with this kind of secret in the palace. He already knows who made his handwriting for Wu Wenyou, but now he asks for injustice and asks to investigate it to the end, which will cause greater trouble. In the final analysis, he is a royal family and a royal family in charge of soldiers. His grandfather is not someone else. It is Li Ke, the King of Wu who was once said to have been almost made the crown prince by Taizong, who will inevitably be suspicious.

He is already in his seventies, and half of his body is buried in the soil, why do you have to endure it to the end? Some people only see that he has made great achievements and rewards, but he is already very satisfied. Being able to make achievements immediately is more meaningful than being in the two capitals for decades.

"Du Junli, I just hope you don't have a false reputation. Although I have promoted and appointed many people over the years, in order not to attract jealousy, any general would rather recommend them to take office in another place. Many people have been transferred away before, and very few people are left by my side, only a few shogunate scholars."

His most trusted deputy general of the Strategic Army and several other generals promoted by himself have been transferred one after another after receiving the book draft from Zuoshi. Although he accepted the Left Transfer without any argument, Li Wei was not without resentment. What would it be if the talented people he promoted were excluded and put on hold?

So, when he personally greeted Du Shiyi in front of the Lingzhou Governor's Office and greeted each other, he said lightly: "It took four or five years since Youzhou that year. I am old, but the style of Du Damasaki is even better than the past. It turns out that he is not convinced of his old age."

"Liang Po is old and can still leap horses and swords. The king is even stronger. How can he say that he will subdue the old?" Now that King Xin'an Li Wei is about to move to the left to governor, Du Shiyi simply called him the king, and his words were very humble. "The king has been guarding Shuofang for eight or nine years, and has outstanding military achievements and the military and civilians are obedient. He is my role model."

When the generals behind Li Wei heard Du Shiyi say this, many people who had their faces tense at first could not help but look a little relaxed. At this time, Li Jian, the former general of Jinwu Guard who came with Du Shiyi, took a step forward and called Li Wei respectfully and politely. Since Li Jian's appointment was just confirmed before Du Shiyi left the capital, the Shuofang army was not aware of this matter, and even Li Wei did not pay attention to it. At this moment, after he recognized Li Jian, he immediately raised his eyebrows in surprise and said, "Ziquan? This time, General Du took office as Shuofang, and you are accompanying you again?"

"General Li is not accompanying him this time." Du Shiyi explained with a smile, "General Li is here to Shuofang and serve as the deputy envoy of Shuofang Jiedu. Shuofang is the military envoy, and he is also the military envoy."

Shuofang Martial Army stationed in Lingwu City, Lingzhou, and commanded 20,700 troops and 3,000 horses, accounting for one-third of the total number of troops under Shuofang Jiedu.

Li Jian smiled modestly and said, "I am a mediocre veteran, but Mariser Du insisted on taking on the important task of coming to Shuofang. I can only fight for this old bone and do my best."

Of course Li Wei knew that if Du Shiyi took office but could not control the Strategic Army, then this governor was undoubtedly just an empty shell. However, Wang Zhongsi and Nan Jiyun were still in Longyou, and he really couldn't think of who else Du Shiyi could be transferred. But when he saw Li Jian, Du Shiyi had identified Li Jian's official position, and he had to correct his previous view of Du Shiyi. It's really a young man who should not be underestimated.

Thinking back then, he also started to be transferred to the General of the Sixteen Guards and truly embarked on the road of commanding troops. Although Li Jian is already quite old and nearly 60 years old, he was a few years younger than when he started to guard Shuofang. From Li Jian now, he unknowingly saw his shadow of that year.

"Ziquan is finally able to stand alone." Li Wei's long time ago, a feeling burst out from his mouth, nodding happily, "After the handover, I will hold a banquet to clean up the dust of Marshal Du and Ziquan."

Everyone could notice that Li Wei's attitude had undergone a subtle change, from the initial complete business and sloppy to the current a little closeness. The generals of Shuofang were still whispering to each other, and Zhang Xing was very impressed. You should know that when the prime minister had already made clear statements that he could make various requests, Du Shiyi only had one Li Jian, and he did not hesitate to give him the position of Deputy Governor. This was like entrusting the entire back to Li Jian. Why didn't he teach that old veteran who was already very grateful?

Since the knot of mind was slightly untied, the two sides were in a very rapid way. It has only been more than twenty years since the establishment of the Jiedushi in the Tang Dynasty, and it has not been as complicated as there have been since then.

This day was already the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month. Du Shiyi knew that the generals had a rare holiday in the New Year, so he decided to formally gather at the inner hall of the Lingzhou Governor's Office on the third day of the first lunar month. Naturally, everyone was very happy. However, most of the generals still gathered beside Li Wei, and they all claimed to see him off. Faced with this surging general's public opinion, Du Shiyi saw that Li Wei frowned and refused, so he stepped forward.

"The king has been guarding Shuofang for many years. The generals have been taught day and night to make military achievements. Now the bid for farewell is a sincere act from the heart. Why should the king refuse? Although Shuofang is high and the road is far away from Quzhou, the court has given three months to take office, so why not delay the king's departure after the New Year in Lingzhou?"

Du Shiyi personally spoke to keep him, and the generals of Shuofang were immediately overjoyed. You said and said, and I tried to persuade Li Wei to leave after the New Year. After being talked about this, even though he was worried that the court would say that he was deliberately delaying, Li Wei couldn't help but hesitate. At this time, Du Shiyi promptly rescued and said, "What's more, I'm a newcomer, and I still want to ask the king for advice. I'd also ask the king to slow down the itinerary and not rush to these few days."

Since there is such a high-sounding reason, Li Jian was also unlucky to persuade him. Li Wei refused again and again and finally agreed. Although he was a general, he was still accustomed to the New Year, but leading the army to fight and moving to the left now are two different concepts. When he thought that his three grandsons would accompany him to travel thousands of miles to Quzhou, his always majestic grandfather also felt a little guilty. Therefore, when he was about to leave in public, Du Shiyi made it clear that he would not be busy rushing to the guesthouse first, when he saw his eldest grandson Li Yan relaxed and couldn't help but feel good about Du Shiyi.

But after scanning the literati whom Du Shiyi accompanied him, he suddenly thought of his shogunate officials and immediately asked: "Dao you dare to ask General Du, is there a judge in the military?"

"I have written a letter to ask Zhang Xing, the chief secretary of Longyou Jiedu, who has served me for many years, to be the judge of the Jiedushi. He returned from Tubo in front of him and made great contributions. His Majesty has already agreed. However, he is not familiar with the situation in Longyou after all, so I just asked the king to stay for a few more days, and I also want to ask the king to recommend one or two people to me. I must use it with the right talent."

Li Wei was named the black secretary of Longyou. He was far away in Lingzhou, Shuofang. He had heard that Zhang Xing was dark and burly, not like a scholar, and had the style of a general who came and went in the wind and rain. Li Wei had no reason to agree with him. In addition, since Du Shiyi had only one Jiedu judge, he stretched his eyebrows: "In recent years, the judge of Jiedu in Shuofang has changed several people, and only Lei Shengyan is the most competent. This person is skilled in wise and wise. The most rare thing is that he is open and honest in his behavior, but also has the style of a noble man. If General Du refused to abandon him, he could still use this person."

"Okay, the recommendations from the king must be precise, I will see him another day."

One day, the emperor and another day, Li Wei had already met with his shogunate officials one by one and planned the corresponding future for them, but now he is a left-wing move and it is impossible for everyone to protect him. Since Du Shiyi was willing to accept the sages and strictness, he tempted a few more words. Seeing that Du Shiyi sincerely expressed his sincere statement and would try his best to use the civil and military affairs of the past, he decided to believe the other party after a long time. After asking Du Shiyi to return to his room, he actually commented on his pro-official officers who had been promoted over the years, even one by one, and even one by one, and he immediately came back to his senses.

"I forgot the time for a while. In this way, I will use supper first, and I will have a long talk with Shuai Du all night long.

Seeing Li Wei nodding and smiling, leaving first, Du Shiyi asked Gao Shi and Wang Changling to go to take care of their residence first, and took Zhang Xing to the guest house. Walking on the road, Zhang Xing couldn't help but whisper: "Is it because someone else is looking for the Grand Marshal to cleanse the old subordinates of King Xin'an? If the Grand Marshal still uses the old people of the Shin'an shogunate, would it be

"I will do whatever others want me to do. Shuofang is not Longyou. Moreover, looking at the people recommended by King Xin'an to me, it is obvious that he already knows why he was dismissed this time."
Chapter completed!