Perhaps it was because his conscience had not been eaten up by the dog. When he was about to leave his good master Huang Shang, on the next day, Zhao Rong listened to a class for the first time. Not only did he remember the articles of the sutras explained by Huang Shang, but he also published a very rare experience and thoughts. He tried hard to remember all this class in his heart, and studied hard for the first time for the first time for the afternoon - as a result, he was only beaten with two rulers.

Of course, Huang Shang was very satisfied with this attitude of learning. When the get out of class was over, Huang Shang praised Zhao Rong for a rare sentence and said, "You can teach me. As long as you can study as well as today and continue your efforts, you may not be able to give up martial arts and follow the imperial examinations in the future and go through a serious career."

"My teacher is too rewarded." Zhao Rong was humble and hesitated for a while, and then Zhao Rong whispered with great guilt: "Master, please forgive me if you have something. Yesterday my disciple asked for leave and said that something was wrong. In fact, he went to the Taiwei Mansion of the Procuratorate and paid homage to Taiwei Tong..."

Huang Shang, who was packing the pen and ink books with his own hands, was obviously shocked, and after a while, he asked, "Then have you seen the Dover?"

"See you." Zhao Rong answered even more guilty.

"What official did he promote you?" Huang Shang asked again.

"The Taiwei did not promote his disciples." Zhao Rong replied cautiously: "He just asked his disciples to meet Li Dianshuai, and asked Li Dianshuai to arrange his disciples to serve on the northwest frontline and listen to General Liu Zhongwu and General Liu's army."

Huang Shang laughed when he heard this, his smile was a little bitter, and he said, "No wonder he worked so hard today. It seems that this is the last time I have explained the scriptures to you."

Hearing Huang Shang's bitterness, Zhao Rong couldn't help but feel a sore nose. He quickly thrust his knees and said with a sob: "Master, my disciple is unfilial, my disciple is greedy for the future of the official career, and I have let you down. I deserve to die, please punish me."

After sighing softly, Huang Shang said softly: "Get up, you can't blame you. You are a young man. That young man doesn't expect to achieve great achievements and go further in his career? On the contrary, he did something wrong for his teacher. You have become a general, but you are still forcing you to learn the classics and articles. If you don't think more about your career, you will be incompetent as a teacher."

"Master, you are the best master in the world." Zhao Rong cried out and said, "You are determined to cultivate your disciples into talents. It is your disciple who has let you down. Your disciples are greedy for fame and fortune, and you have let your efforts to your disciples. Your disciples do something wrong, your disciples are unfilial, and your disciples are unfilial."

Huang Shang put down the book and stepped forward, and helped Zhao Rong, who was crying with his own hands. He said hoarsely: "Don't blame yourself. Your teacher won't blame you. Go, go to the northwest front line to show off your strength. You can see that you have long wanted to spread your wings and make a name for yourself in the career of the government. Go, go to the northwest border and make a fortune. Your teacher is waiting for the good news of your merits and promotion."

"And," Huang Shang added: "After these days, although my teacher beats you every day, my teacher is still quite satisfied with your studies. You are a smart child, you can understand everything at a glance, and I will learn it. The Censor Li often praises you for being very talented in military affairs. I believe that you will definitely make a difference when you enter the Northwest Army."

"Master!"

Zhao Rong could no longer control his feelings, so he knelt down to Huang Shang's knees, hugged Huang Shang's legs and burst into tears. Huang Shang gently stroked Zhao Rong's head and said with a smile: "Don't cry. When you arrive at the northwest front, you must learn to protect yourself well. Don't be greedy for merit and risk your life. I will wait for you to come back in Tokyo."

Zhao Rong choked up and agreed, crying even more sadly. Huang Shang patted Zhao Rong on the head and said gently: "When will I go to see Li Dianshuai? Otherwise, I will send you there tomorrow. His door is not so easy to enter. With my old face here, you can avoid many detours."

Although he beat Zhao Rong with a ruler every day, Huang Shang was indeed a rare good master. At noon the next day, Huang Shang fulfilled his promise and actually took Zhao Rong to the Tokyo Palace General's Mansion to pay homage to Li Yao, the current commander in front of the hall. As a result, it was not necessary to say more. He heard that Huang Shang, a state consultant who could speak in front of Song Huizong, asked for a meeting. Not only did the servants of the Palace General's Mansion, dared not accept the men of half of the eldest son, but Li Yao also went out to welcome Huang Shang's arrival and politely invited Huang Shang and Zhao Rong's disciples into the back hall to talk.

Of course, the next thing was easier. I heard that Tong Guan wanted Zhao Rong to see him, and when Huang Shang personally sent Zhao Rong to him, Li Yao immediately slapped his thigh and complained: "Sir Huang, are you too dissatisfied? If your disciple wants to serve in front of the Northwest Army, why do you need to send him here in person and let him take your name and stab him directly?"

"Also, General Zhao, I have heard of your name for a long time. On that day, Mr. Cai's eldest son, Grand Secretary Cai, mentioned you specifically in front of me. I want my official to take care of you. With Grand Secretary Cai's instructions, if you want to serve in front of the Northwest Army, why do you need to work in person? Why do you need Mr. Huang to send you here in person? What's wrong with coming to see me directly?"

He complained about Zhao Rong's troubles. In order to serve in the Northwest Army, he did not hesitate to shake the two great gods Tong Guan and Huang Shang. Li Yao used his pens like a flying pen. Not only did he personally write a document for Zhao Rong, asking Zhao Rong to go to the northwest to serve in Liu Zhongwu's army, but he also promoted Zhao Rong to a half-level position, and promoted Zhao Rong from the deputy lieutenant of Xuanjie who was under the eighth rank to the Xuanjie lieutenant of Xuanjie who was above the eighth rank. Then he took the initiative to say: "General Zhao, don't panic, I have a little friendship with Liu Zhongwu. I will write you another letter to him and let him take care of you in the army."

Knowing that Li Yao was also looking for Huang Shang's good intentions, Zhao Rong could only thank him quickly and received the guardian documents and the new official seal very smoothly. Then he said goodbye with Huang Shang and left the Palace Commander's Mansion. On the way, Huang Shang asked Zhao Rong when he would leave. Zhao Rong, who had already planned, immediately replied: "Master, I plan to leave the day after tomorrow, first go to Guanzhong, and then go to Qingzhou to meet Liu Zhongwu by land."

Huang Shang nodded and said, "Okay, let me put the things I can't take away, and I will use them when you come back in the future. The northwest climate is bitter and cold, so you should take care of it."

Zhao Rong agreed respectfully, and then after returning to his residence, Zhao Rong of course immediately ordered Wu Song and Zhao Xiaoyi to pack their luggage and prepare to leave Kaifeng City, which had not been staying for a long time. At the same time, Zhao Rong naturally had to pick up his pen and write a book, reporting to the noble father who was far away in Runzhou that he had been promoted to a half-level level, and also explaining where he was going, comforting the noble father, saying that even if he was in the northwest, he would stay in the rear and not have to fight, all kinds of things were enough.

To Zhao Rong's surprise, the next day, Qin Hui, a traitor who had not seen for several days, actually came to his residence to visit. Seeing Zhao Xiaoyi and Wu Song who were busy moving furniture, Qin Hui quickly asked what happened. Zhao Rong did not hide it and told Qin Hui directly the situation. Qin Hui was extremely envious after hearing this. He immediately guessed that Zhao Rong went to the northwest to listen to it. In fact, it was just gilding to accumulate experience, and it would not take long to return to Kaifeng.

"Congratulations to brothers. I wish you a victory after you arrive in the northwest. When your horse is successful, you will be granted a title and a wife and a son in the future." First, he congratulated Zhao Rong like a honey on his mouth. Qin Hui couldn't wait to ask: "When will you leave? Where will you set off? Brother Yu will definitely see you off."

"Let's leave tomorrow and take a boat to set off at Xishuimen." Zhao Rong replied with a smile: "But there is no need to see you off. I will leave tomorrow morning. At that time, brother, you have not had a job yet, so you will definitely not be able to come."

"It's okay, I'll go to Taixue to take a leave later. I will definitely come to see you off tomorrow morning." Qin Hui immediately patted his chest and said enviously: "Brothers have been promoted so fast. After just one glance, they are already the captain of Xuanjie. When my brother comes back from the northwest, I really don't know what kind of official he wants to become."

"For the blessing of brother." Zhao Rong said casually, "Brother, if you want, why not just ask me to go to the border to serve as a local official? Although the border is bitter and cold, the conditions are much harder than Kaifeng, it is faster to get promoted."

To Zhao Rong, Qin Hui hesitated for a moment, then said with a wry smile: "Brother, I'm going to hide it from you. Actually, Brother Yu has also thought about this. But I can't compare to you. No one is taking care of you in the court, and even if I have a letter, the superiors will probably not agree."

"Do you really have the courage to go to the border?" Zhao Rong was slightly stunned, and suddenly regretted it. He said to himself: "I have made a mistake. I should take this dog traitor to the northwest by the way, and then push him into the Yellow River on the way and drown the dog traitor."

The wood was already done and regretted it was useless. Zhao Rong could only continue to make a few polite words with Qin Hui, and then quickly set off. However, Qin Hui's thick face was greatly unexpected. Taking advantage of Zhao Rong's opportunity to send his belt to Huang Shang's house and not take his luggage, Qin Hui was stunned and ran to Huang Shang and became familiar with him. He wanted to replace Zhao Rong and respect Huang Shang. Although Zhao Rong knew that he wanted to take this opportunity to hold Huang Shang's thigh, he had no choice but to let him go.

That night, Zhao Rong kowtowed three times in front of Huang Shang, saying goodbye, and farewell with Huang Shang. The next morning, Zhao Rong went out according to the original plan, and Qin Hui also fulfilled his promise and came to Zhao Rong's residence early to see him off. He insisted on sending Zhao Rong to Xishuimen Wharf on board, bowed to Zhao Rong on the shore, and finally wiped his tears and shouted loudly: "Brother Zhao, you must come back soon."

"This bastard." Seeing Qin Hui really shed tears on the shore, Zhao Rong had to sigh in his heart, "Being a human being is a dog, but as a friend, he is still competent."

This time, Zhao Rong went west to Guanzhong, and there was no more twists and turns on the road. He first took a boat to Shanzhou (Sanmenxia), then changed the boat and continued to move west along the Yellow River. He then changed to the Wei River channel and entered the Guanzhong Plain very smoothly. He took a boat to the near Chang'an called Jingzhao Prefecture before abandoning the boat and landing. He was preparing to take the Jingshui River Valley, the land route north to Qingzhou, and meet Liu Zhongwu, the famous northwest general who is currently the deputy commander of the official Feng infantry army.

In order to speed up the itinerary and practice riding, after abandoning the boat in Weiqiao Town, Zhao Rong decided to buy three horses to ride north. However, the price of the horse in the town surprised Zhao Rong. In Guanzhong, which is already close to the horse-producing area, the price of a civilian horse is as high as a hundred guan! The price is so outrageous that Zhao Rong, the rich second-generation, couldn't help but scream, "One hundred guan per horse? So expensive? In Kaifeng City, an ordinary horse is only thirty or forty guan. Why is the price of this Guanzhong horse more expensive than Kaifeng?"

"Young master, it's not so expensive in normal times." The horse seller said with a smile: "If it were normal, an ordinary horse would only sell about 30 to 40 cents, but now the situation is different. There is a big battle again. Of course, the price of horses in the market will soar, so a horse will sell at least 100 cents."

"Is there another big battle?" Zhao Rong was slightly stunned and asked, "What big battle is there again?"

"Young Master, haven't you heard the news yet?" The horse seller asked, and said, "Our Song Dynasty court is gathering troops in Qingzhou. The government troops in Jingyuan, Fuyan, Huanqing and Qinfeng are all going to participate in the war and are preparing to fight the thief army of the pseudo-Hongxia (Xixia). On the way from Jingzhao Prefecture to Qingzhou, there are convoys of grain transport everywhere, so not only the horse prices, but also the cattle prices, donkey prices and camels are rising sharply."

After hearing this, Zhao Rong was silent, thought for a moment before saying, "Let's get less, I'll buy three, how about three, two hundred and fifty sig?"

After some bargaining, Zhao Rong bought three very ordinary civilian horses at a high price of 280 guan, then bought three sets of horse harnesses, and then led the horse out of the market. However, what made Zhao Xiaoyi and Wu Song strange was that Zhao Rong, who had always been generous, always kept saying nothing on his way out of town, and kept thinking about his concerns. Zhao Xiaoyi also thought that Zhao Rong felt sorry for the expensive purchases, so he comforted him: "Young master, forget it, it is normal for horse prices to soar during war, so there is no need to feel sorry for you."

"I'm not feeling sorry for money." Zhao Rong shook his head and said, "I'm worried about the front line."

"Worry about the front line? What's there to worry about on the front line?" Zhao Xiaoyi asked inexplicably.

"The main general of this war is simply a stupid pig!" Zhao Rong said angrily: "Before the war was fought, the wind was leaked everywhere. Five or six hundred miles from Qingzhou to Jingzhao Prefecture, even Jingzhao Prefecture knew that the war was going to be fought in Qingzhou, and they also knew that there were all those troops preparing to participate in the war. Dangxiang Hugou was so close to Qingzhou, so he could not know the every move of our Song army early?"

"What else is there if you know?" Zhao Xiaoyi asked in confusion if he didn't understand military affairs.

"Dangxiang Hugou is a unity of soldiers and farmers. When soldiers are idle, they are farmers and when they are wartime, they will take some time to assemble and form an army." Zhao Rong said depressedly: "That is to say, as long as our Song Dynasty army moves concealed and moves quickly, it is entirely possible to kill Dangxiang Hugou off guard and seize the favorable terrain in advance to wait for work. But the situation is different now. The wind is leaking so much. As long as Dangxiang Hugou is not a fool, he will definitely let the army hold the important ground beforehand, and at the same time seize the time to gather the army to offset all favorable opportunities for our Song Dynasty army."

"So that's how it is." Zhao Xiaoyi nodded in a vague way.

"It's worthy of being a weak Song Dynasty, it's really weak." Zhao Rong murmured in his heart again, and then said: "On the road, we met the grain transport team of our Song army. Inquire about the situation in Qingzhou and first find out the specific situation of our Song army itself."

It would be fine if I didn't ask. After carefully inquiring about the situation in Qingzhou on the north road, Zhao Rong was even more stunned. The Song army was preparing to launch a large-scale military operation on the border of Songxia this time. There will be two Song troops of different organizational structures. One is the troops of Wang Dehou, commander Liu Fa, the commander of the guards' personal army, and the other is the local garrisons of Huanqing and Qin Feng, led by Liu Zhongwu. Not only are the different organizational structures and are not subordinate to each other, there is no commander!

That's right, there is no head coach! Even though Zhao Rong showed his official seal to the Song army officers and soldiers who were escorting grain, proving his identity as a military general, the answers he got were all Wang Dehou's troops and Liu Zhongwu's troops participated in the war, but they were not subordinate to each other. I have never heard of anyone being appointed as head coach of this large-scale military operation!

This certainly made Zhao Rong complain and also made Zhao Rong feel like he had seen such a picture. At the military meeting, Wang Dehou and Liu Zhongwu were quarreling over a trivial matter, and the sun and the moon were gone. Wang Dehou and Liu Zhongwu's civil and military officials also stood in teams, helping their superiors criticize the other party, and the arguments were so loud that they were blushing, their faces were thick and thick. In the end, they parted in disagreement without any agreement...

"God, you're playing with me!" Zhao Rong also pulled his hair in pain, and said to himself: "I finally got a chance to gilt, why did I make me encounter such a mess? Is it the first time I went to the front line that I would fail in the flag and lose the battle and be defeated?"
Chapter completed!