Entering the post house, Xie Linong saw Cao Zhiyan's horse at a glance. He turned around and said to the soldiers: "Go and ask the postmaster if Cao Taiwei is still in the post house now? If he is in the post house, ask where he lives. I will

Go visit.”

The soldiers promised and turned around.

Xie Linong arrived at his residence, freshened up, and changed into casual clothes. Not long after, the soldiers came back and said that Cao Zhiyan had just arrived and was resting in the guest room. Moreover, Cao Zhiyan had sent someone to the Zhizhi Envoy Office, and Wang Xiaolie was not available during the day.

, see you tomorrow.

Not daring to neglect, Xie Linong immediately took his soldiers to visit Cao Zhiyan.

When Cao Zhiyan received the news of Xie Linong's arrival, he had already gotten up and finished dressing up. After receiving the report, he hurried to the living room to meet him.

Entering the living room, he saw Cao Zhiyan waiting there. Xie Linong hurriedly said: "Brother Cao, I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you?"

Cao Zhiyan said: "It's always been good. Lieutenant Xie, we are one of our own, so you don't have to be polite. Please take a seat and let's catch up on old times."

The two of them took their seats. Cao Zhiyan ordered tea to be served.

After drinking a few sips of tea, Xie Linong said: "If I'm not wrong, Captain Cao also came to Xiangyang Mansion because of the order from the Privy Council, right?"

Cao Zhiyan sighed after hearing this: "That's right. Brother, we are soldiers under Commander Jie. We have been following the Ruzhou uprising army since the time. Even if we have made some achievements, how will the officials of the imperial court know? They suddenly promoted the two of us as governors.

I guess it’s not a good thing.”

Xie Li Nongdao: "In the border areas, many governors and envoys and the imperial court don't know what's going on. They just put an official position on their head if there is no one. It doesn't matter. The key is that our territory is not empty now. This official is not given casually."

Cao Zhiyan said: "I am still confused. I just knew it was not a good thing, so I hurriedly came to Xiangyang. What did my brother think? How about I teach my brother? We have lived and died together for many years. Don't hide anything from me."

Xie Linong said: "To put it bluntly, it's worthless. Now Jieshuai governs more than a dozen states and has an army of 100,000. His strength cannot be underestimated. With more soldiers, Jieshuai can naturally stop the Jin army from going south, but the court is still worried after all. It has been a few months.

A few years ago, the Commander-in-Chief was transferred from the Zhenfu Envoy to the South-Jingjing Road System Envoy. The founding of the Jie in our twenties illustrates this point. Appointing the two of us as Zhenfu Envoys is to divide the Commander-in-Chief's army. It is false to overestimate him.

The position is actually about seizing troops, do you understand? We have been following Commander-in-Chief for many years, so we must not be careless about this matter!"

Cao Zhiyan nodded: "So that's what it means! I thought to myself that it would be a good thing if I was doing well under Commander Jie, and suddenly I became a governor, and I didn't say whether I would be controlled by Commander Jie in the future, so I hurriedly came back."

Xie Linong said: "It is indeed not a good thing. Although Jieshuai has a broad mind and does not stick to trivial matters, if we don't express our position in time, it will be difficult to say in the future. In this world, everything is going on, so we should just be Jieshuai's subordinates honestly."

Cao Zhiyan nodded, deeply agreeing.

Wang Xiaolie's army is different from other armies. It is not a hierarchical class system. Military affairs are not decided by the commander of the army, but must be agreed by several officers. Even Xie Linong and Cao Zhiyan, the commanders

The ministry also has clear powers and responsibilities. If these two people serve as governors, what will happen to Qiao Ju, the deputy capital commander, and others? Not to mention, there are two other governors, Shao Ling and Niu Gao, above them.

The two discussed it for a while, and both felt that they needed to see Wang Xiaolie as soon as possible to explain the matter clearly. If it took too long, Wang Xiaolie might have something in his mind, and things would not be good.

Just after noon, Wang Xiaolie's personal soldiers came and said they would help the two of them in the evening.

Xie Linong said: "Did Commander Jieh say he wanted to see us first?"

The soldier said: "No. Someone mentioned this matter. Commander Jie said that there is nothing serious for you two. If you have anything to do, you can just talk about it when the news comes."

Xie Linong said: "What Commander Jie said is that there is really no big deal when the two of us return to Xiangyang this time."

Even though I said this, I was still worried in my heart. I couldn't let go of the fact that I couldn't see Wang Xiaolie as soon as possible about this matter.

Before the sun set, Xie Linong and Cao Zhiyan packed up and came to Zhizhishi Si Yamen.

After entering the yamen, Cui Qing led the two of them to the back yamen. He said: "Commander Jie ordered me to tell you that you have been working hard on the front line. We have specially prepared a fat sheep tonight, as well as chicken, duck and fish. Sit down for a moment. Commander Jie is busy."

Come over here when you're done."

Xie Linong said: "Brother, what's the big deal that makes Commander-in-Chief so busy? It's not a trivial matter for the two of us to return to Xiangyang."

Cui Qing said: "The yamen originally arranged for you to come in tomorrow, but Commander-in-Chief knew about it and specially ordered me to pick up the wind for you two tonight. It is autumn now, and there are many things to do to prevent autumn, Commander-in-Chief is really busy. The two lieutenants

, you have been with Jieshuai for many years, and unlike other people, Jieshuai attaches great importance to you. Just sit down, Jieshuai will come in a moment."

Xie Linong and Cao Zhi thanked him and let Cui Qing go about his own business.

Several soldiers nearby set up a barbecue stove and lit a fire. The mutton was cut and skewered with bamboo skewers. Barbecue is a cooking technique that has been passed down in China for thousands of years, and it is the simplest. As a member of the army, Wang

Many of Xiao Xie's men like barbecue and enjoy eating it.

Seeing the soldiers busy on the side, Xie Linong and Cao Zhiyan were bored, chatting here and there.

After waiting for half an hour, Wang Xiaolie, Li Yanxian and Wang Ruohai came over.

Xie Linong and Cao Zhiyan stood up quickly and stepped forward to salute the three of them.

Wang Xiaolie said: "Sit down, don't be formal. I heard that you two have entered the city, and I specifically asked you to meet the wind tonight. There are so many people, and there are many rules for many things that even I don't know about. If I hadn't heard it by chance,

I can only wait until tomorrow to find out when you will return to Xiangyang."

Wang Ruohai said: "Jie Shuai has an army of 100,000 men. What would happen if there were no rules?"

Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "Although I say that, Xie Linong and Cao Zhiyan are my earliest team members. I don't know how many roads I have traveled and how many battles I have fought. They should be different from other people. Forget it, in the future they will

When you enter the city, you must report to me in time."

When everyone sat down, Wang Xiaolie said: "It's not just you, Shao Ling and Niu Gao have also entered the city today and will be there in a moment. If you have anything to say, everyone should get together and talk. Speak clearly so that everyone can do things with peace of mind."

Xie Linong said: "That's what Commander Jie said. If we can't explain clearly, we will inevitably be worried outside."

Wang Xiaolie said: "There's no need to be worried. I'm not that petty. As long as you don't make a big mistake, you don't have to worry."

Xie Linong said: "Jie Shuai, of course we don't dare to make mistakes, but we can't stand others sowing discord. We are not in front of Jieshuai, so many things can't be explained at the moment, so how can we not worry?"

Wang Xiaolie said with a smile: "You are saying that you don't believe me? You are my generals. I can't do anything to you with just a few words. When leading troops outside, you must not think about messy things. Just lead the troops with peace of mind."
Chapter completed!