When Pan Chongche received the question from the court, he was quite happy:

"I'm getting older this year and I've been thinking about Xingyuan for a long time. Now I can get what I want, that's great!"

But in the end, he was concerned about his identity and did not make autocratic decisions. Instead, he summoned his staff, as well as the governor of Xichuan, the transshipment commander and others, and began to discuss.

Since defeating the Song army in Shu, Pan Chongche has risen his reputation. In terms of title, he was the founding Marquis of Langzhou and was the top existence in the court. In addition to those deceased kings and royal families, he and Li Xin had the highest titles.

In terms of power, he was awarded the title of the Left Army Governor of the Five Army Governor's Office (from the third rank), and the highest rank in Xichuan.

He was also appointed as the governor of Xichuan's recruitment, Zhongwu Army (the territory was in the Central Plains, and the title was owed to Zhao Kuangyin), and the remaining positions in Xichuan. It can be said that in Xichuan, only the prefect could barely compete with him.

In the past two years, he has been diligent in training troops and his prestige is growing. Once he calls the prefect, he runs over and over again, and it takes less than half an hour.

The first one to come was Du Wenhe, the governor of Xichuan. He was moved to the magistrate with the right assistant minister of the Ministry of War and was also entitled as the minister. He was gentle and thoughtful. Although Pan Chongche did not like such a gloomy official, he knew how to advance and retreat, so it was still feasible to force his partner.

"Pan Zhan has met the Lord of the Mansion, and his father has been waiting for a long time!" Du Wenhe was thinking about what medicine Pan Chongche sold in the gourd. The carriage had arrived at the Zhaoya Mansion, and the gate was opened. A twelve or thirteen-year-old boy with etiquette Zhou Zheng was waiting.

"I'm so polite!" Du Wenhe narrowed his eyes and smiled instantly, glanced at him, then slowly entered the mansion.

"I never thought that Pan Chongche's adopted son, who hadn't seen him for many days, became a little more scholarly. He was different from him. He seemed to be a scholar!"

Thinking in his heart, Du Wenhe breathed a sigh of relief.

After taking Hunan, Pan Chongche was granted the title of Nephew. After receiving the acquiescence of the emperor's adopted son, he began to select offspring and finally adopted a boy as his adopted son from his cousin far away.

The threats of eunuchs and successors are different from those of these two types of people, but their adopted son is now a scholar. If he is not a military general, he cannot inherit it. His power in the army will naturally be much smaller.

"I am young and scholar. It seems that there are some advices behind Pan Chongche, which is great!"

After calming down, Du Wenhe saw the welcome of Marquis Pan before he arrived. He couldn't help but smile and said, "I am so honored to have no virtue or ability. I actually bothered the Lord to greet him in person!"

"Where is it?" Pan Chongche laughed and said, "It's only been two years since Du Fujun came to Xichuan. The people's chaos has subsided, and the government is harmonious, and it is just the same as the country of Tianfu in previous years. I think it won't take long to move to the court and become the Minister of the Palace!"

"We are a rough man and can't speak, so we can only flatter us in advance!"

"Where are there!" Du Wenhe smiled modestly. You can't speak anywhere, it's like you've smeared honey, and you're like a big and thick general!

The host and guest are harmonious and sit opposite each other.

"The man has an extraordinary temperament. He will come to be the best in the future and will be the general and become the prime minister!" Du Wenhe said complimentingly.

"Oh, the husband said too much!" Pan Chongche shook his head and said, "It's not like me, I love reading more. We are a general, but we only understand military orders. There is no knowledge at all. Now we have hired a gentleman again, but we don't like anyone!"

"When I saw the Lord of the Mansion today, the mist immediately disappeared. I hope the Lord of the Mansion will see what our stupid child might have learned!"

"I have shallow knowledge and busy government affairs on weekdays. How can I give me some advice? Besides, the Lord should also know that the prefect usually serves once every three years. I have been there for two years and will have to be transferred next year. I have been knowledgeable for a long time, so I am afraid it is not suitable!"

Without thinking, Du Wenhe directly refused.

These words were not related to the Pan family because they were Minghuang's apprenticeship. You know, he is now in charge of the title of Minister of the State Council to check and balance Pan Chongche. How can he be connected?

"That's a pity!" Pan Chongche shook his head regretfully. At this time, the concierge notified that the transferee was here, and it would be fine to welcome the prefect. The transferee was not worthy of his getting up, so he responded.

Then, the Xichuan Transportation Envoy came in, and was bloated. When he saw the two of them bowed, he sat down consciously.

Finally, the magistrate arrived, and the four top-notch power members of the Xichuan Prefecture arrived, involving military, government, taxation, and supervision.

Without saying much, Pan Chongche directly took out the secret letter sent by the court and let everyone circulate it. Although he had already known it, Du Wenhe still read it and then looked solemn.

"The court asked me about the war between me and the Xingyuan period and military affairs, which involved thousands of problems. This war could not be decided by me alone, so I would discuss with you whether I could fight!"

Pan Chongche looked at the three of them and said in a deep voice. Although his words were very modest, his tone was extremely certain.

The Transshipment Commander and the General Judge came to collect the number of people, so they looked directly at the prefect Du Wenhe.

"It's definitely possible to fight!" Du Wenhe thought about it, glanced at a few people, and said casually: "In the past two years, the bandits in various places have been cleared out. Xichuan has returned to normal, and the taxes have been restored to 70% of the old days. There are a lot of money and grain reserves in the prefectures and counties, about 1.3 million stones, which is enough to support the army for half a year!"

"As for the people, it is now just before the spring plowing. Corvée can be levied, but it spans prefectures and counties, and it also requires a sum of money and food. In this case, 100,000 people can be levied for three months!"

"In other words, there will be no trouble in Xichuan Prefecture within three months?"

Pan Chongche was shocked.

Eighty thousand troops, 100,000 people, and the treasury of Xichuan Prefecture can last for three months. The prosperity of Shu is indeed beyond expectations.

The lucky messenger on the side smiled slightly and said that he had made a lot of contributions.

"Then you can fight!" Pan Chongche said excitedly: "The army has changed into autumn clothes last year, and the weapons are replaced from time to time. The crossbow arrows can be used for more than a month. Six stone throwers have been brought over. They have never slacked off in their training. It is the time to use troops."

"If the recruitment can end the war before the spring plowing, it would be great!"

Du Wenhe whispered, and then continued: "In the three days, two thousand pigs, hundreds of cattle and sheep, and five thousand jars of wine will be given to the imperial guards!"

"Okay!" Pan Chongche was overjoyed. With the strong support of the government office, the logistics would no longer be in trouble. He could do his best to go north to attack the city.

"After the government office is so helpful, after conquering Xingyuan Prefecture, I will definitely ask for a merit for the government office!"
Chapter completed!