At the turn of the 22nd afternoon of August, Chen Xi led his troops to Huaiyuan County.

The situation that happened in Tongdao County was similar, and it could even be said to be even smoother. The rebels in Huaiyuan County did not resist at all. The day before Shen Xi's troops arrived, they followed the official road south, saying it was a strategic transfer, but no matter how they looked, they seemed like they were fleeing.

Chen Xi successfully led the army into the city. Fortunately, the houses in Huaiyuan County were not destroyed by the rebels, and most of the Han people were safe, but the food and supplies were robbed.

Huaiyuan County Magistrate has long disappeared and I don’t know where Chenxi is. Therefore, even if he restored Huaiyuan County, no one came out to take charge of the county’s government affairs. He could only arrange people to go out to find local gentry, especially those who have passed the imperial examinations, who temporarily served as magistrate, county magistrate, chief clerk and dictionary, to manage the livelihood of the people.

As the six provinces, Chen Xi was promoted, and was also the Censor of the Left Chief Censor and Minister of War. During the war, he had the right to decide who would temporarily take over local government affairs. Even the seventh-rank official could directly entrust his orders, but how long the position of the magistrate could last and whether it could be recognized by the court in the end was another matter.

On the day he entered Huaiyuan County, Su Jingyang learned of the rebels' escape south and immediately came to ask for orders to lead troops to pursue him.

Perhaps it was because of the slow marching speed of Chen Xi leading his troops through the border between Huguang and Guangxi. Su Jingyang felt that he could not do it. This time he volunteered to make more contributions. Until now, he still felt that his achievements were much lower than those of Wang He. Wang He, an old subordinate, was just the contribution made by Baoqing Mansion, and he would never be able to compare with him in his life, which made him feel very frustrated.

“…what is urgent?”

In the tent of the central army, Chen Xi faced Su Jingyang who was eager to fight, and looked leisurely, "We have arrived in Huaiyuan on this journey south. We will continue to chase south. Where are you going to end? Rongxian? Or Liuzhou Prefecture? Or find a small path to go directly to Yongning Prefecture, Yining and other places, and directly solve the troubles around Guilin Prefecture..."

After Chen Xi led his troops to Huaiyuan County, it was actually not far from Lingui County, Guilin Prefecture City. It was just because the official road in northern Guangxi was rugged and difficult to walk, and the mountains blocked the east and west. It was basically impossible for Chen Xi to go straight from Huaiyuan to Guilin Prefecture. The only reliable way was to take the official road and take a long way.

Su Jingyang asked: "Sir, are you... going to lead your troops directly to attack Guilin Mansion?"

Chen Xi looked at Su Jingyang and frowned slightly: "What's the attack on Guilin Mansion... Guilin Mansion is still under the control of the court. There are many local garrison troops. The rebels only control the prefectures and counties around Guilin Mansion. The battle situation will never be corrupt to the point where the Linguicheng is broken."

"As long as our troops appear in Guilin Mansion, the rebels will most likely retreat one after another and retreat to the mountains and forests. If the rebels want to fight us, then the relationship will be good and you will fulfill your wishes... But fighting on this battlefield is your military service!"

When Su Jingyang heard about the battle, he immediately became energetic, but he was afraid that Wang He would compete for the merits with him.

Su Jingyang said: "The General of the Mo is willing to obey the orders of the Lord, but the General of the Lord... If there is really a chance to fight a tough battle, we must give it to the General of the Uncle, so that the General of the Uncle has an opportunity to be loyal to the country!"

Chen Xi smiled, nodded slightly, waved his hand, and signaled Su Jingyang to go back and lead the troops.

The soldiers and horses were stationed in Huaiyuan County for a day and had a good rest. As for whether the soldiers and horses would take the official road or the steep path, it was exactly what they needed to study during the Shenxi station.

Yunliu and Xier had long been ordered to go out to investigate the roads around Huaiyuan, searching for local hunters and herb collectors, and strive to find a road that can be inserted into Guilin Mansion.

Judging from the current situation, it is difficult to find such a passage because the Chenxi army transports a large number of food, grass and supplies, as well as artillery, artillery shells and other weapons and equipment.

These supplies pulled by mules and horses or pushed by civilians with wheelbarrows are somewhat unreliable. Even if they can be recovered by manpower, it will be very troublesome to cross Xipo River, Langxi River, Longjiang and other rivers. Every time, you need to find ships for recruitment in advance, or temporarily log wood to build floating bridges. This is also the reason why the march south of Chenxi is so slow.

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It was late at night, and Chen Xi was still studying military maps, and this time he didn't even return to his tent.

Huaiyuan County was under the direct jurisdiction of Rongzhou in the Yuan Dynasty. In the tenth year of Hongwu, the provincial government entered Rong County to establish the Sanjiang Town Inspection Office. In the 13th year of Hongwu, Huaiyuan County was rebuilt at the intersection of Xunjiang, and the city was directly under Liuzhou Prefecture.

During the Ming Dynasty, Huaiyuan County had a very complex terrain. There was only one official road connecting north and south. The north led to Jingzhou, Qianyang, Yuanling, and the south led to Rongxian and Liuzhou. This official road was already very difficult to walk on. It was even more difficult to find another path that could directly take a shortcut to Guilin Mansion.

After entering Huaiyuan County, Huiniang and Li Jin did not live in Chenxi's tent for the time being. Because they were in the county town, there were many people and eyes, and someone came to Chenxi to discuss matters at any time.

Chen Xi didn't want to abandon the public because of his personal gain, so he simply asked Hui Niang and Li Jin to live in a place close to his tent for the time being. This would be easier even if he wanted to "meet in the middle of the night".

It's late at night and everything is silent.

Yun Liu Fengchen took the imperial court documents into the big tent, came to the table where Chen Xi was, and saluted respectfully: "Sir, the imperial court sent a letter saying that you don't have to go back to Ninghua to guard the system..."

"oh!"

Chen Xi nodded when he heard this, looked up at Yunliu, and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Yun Liu read the official document again and shook her head: "No more..."

Chen Xi then took over the official document. There was no mention of too much, and the main theme was that he would not have to go back to Ninghua to attend the funeral. At the same time, he would send a specialist to Ninghua to Ninghua to entrust Chen Xi's grandfather and grandmother. Although this was just a posthumous title and there were not many additional benefits, it was already an additional grace to Chen Xi.

Chen Xi was a second-rank official. Even if he was just a local official, he was never a temporary governor, but a real governor of two provinces. The troops of six provinces were promoted, the left censor and the minister of the Ministry of War. These titles were enough to win the court's posthumous title for his deceased grandfather and grandmother.

Yun Liu's face showed an excitement. Seeing that there was no one around, he made a blessing gift for his daughter's family and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the master, it seems that my grandmother can also receive the imperial edict from the court this time, and the wife and the old lady will be awarded Shuren or Gongren!"

The Ming Dynasty official was appointed as the third rank, grandmother, mother, wife, and each was given to Shuren. The fourth rank, mother, and wife, each was given to Gongren. The fifth rank, mother, and wife, each was given to Yiren. The sixth rank, mother, and wife, each was given to Anren. Chen Xi's mother Zhou and his wife Xie Yuner were pleasant before. Later, although Chen Xi was promoted, they did not upgrade. This time, the court might be in place at one time to show grace.

Chen Xi smiled and said, "Maybe, what the court meant? I was not in the capital, so I had no way to know. Perhaps there was little news about the war in the southwest that came to the capital, which made His Majesty and the ministers worried, fearing that my departure would cause a reversal of the war, so he had this kindness. However, just because of the matter of observing the system, I sent a document, which was clearly causing me some trouble!"

Yunliu was a little puzzled. The court was so understanding, how could it be a problem?

She didn't dare to ask, but Chen Xi sighed: "If I could choose, I hope I could go back to Ninghua. Even if Ding You for a few years, it would be a profit..."

Chen Xi has been exhausted in the officialdom for the past few years. She is no longer as sharp as when she first entered the official career, and even began to try to avoid disputes in the court. This surprised Yun Liu, which is completely different from the image of Chen Xi in her impression.

Chen Xi changed the topic and asked, "Is there a shortcut to go from Huaiyuan to Lingui?"

Yunliu replied: "Sir, I have asked hunters and herb collectors in detail before. There are many small paths, but these paths are generally dangerous. In addition to crossing mountains and ridges, there are many small paths directly digging on the cliffs, which can only accommodate one person. I am afraid that it is not suitable for a large army to march. But if you detour Liuzhou Prefecture, it may delay about ten days of journey."

Chen Xi nodded: "If it really doesn't work, just take a detour to Liuzhou Prefecture. Now Liuzhou Prefecture has not been interfered with by the rebels. With Liuzhou Prefecture as a support, it can be considered as an advance, attacking, retreating, and defending..."

Yunliu was a little nervous: "Sir, are you in a hurry to rush to Lingui?"

Chen Xi looked up at Yun Liu. In his eyes, Yun Liu was not only a stunning beauty, but also smart and capable. He has always existed as his right-hand man. Moreover, he lacked the head of the intelligence system around him now. Only Yun Liu is suitable for this job, and he has always done a good job and is worth cultivating.

So Chen Xi patiently explained: "Guilin Mansion has been threatened by rebels for two or three months, and the city is still safe and sound, which means that the rebels have no ability to directly attack Guilin Mansion. Even if Guilin Mansion is defended for a long time, it will not be the fault of my official... I am responsible for taking it back..."

In some things, Chen Xi doesn't want to bother himself too much.

It was like this war in Guilin Prefecture, Chen Xi was preparing to win steadily, instead of following the path set by the court, killing the rebels around Guilin Prefecture with a quick knife.

Yun Liu bowed her head respectfully. She was thinking of taking a detour to Guilin Mansion. At this moment, Chen Xi closed the map scroll in front of her and said:
Chapter completed!