All 3,500 sergeants withdrew from the 3,000 Water Transport Battalion, which should have caused quite a stir. Wu Zongrui was fully prepared. However, more than ten days passed and everything was quiet. Yang Yipeng did not ask about the matter.

When the governor's office was discussing matters, the matter of transporting soldiers by water was not mentioned at all.

This made Wu Zongrui even more vigilant. After all, this was no small matter. No fool would believe that Yang Yipeng had no idea. Yang Yipeng's forbearance also made Wu Zongrui feel that a storm was coming.

On March 28, Long Jianhong, the governor of the Water Transport Governor's Mansion, made a special trip to inform Wu Zongrui that he should go to the Yamen of the Governor's Mansion immediately, and the imperial court sent someone to convey the order.

When leaving the government office, Wu Zongrui told Zeng Yongzhong to quickly handle all the matters at hand and be ready to leave Huai'an City.

When he arrived at the Yamen of the Caoyun Governor's Mansion, Wu Zongrui stood outside for a while and looked carefully at the pair of white marble stone lions standing outside the Yamen.

Entering the lobby, Zhao Shiqi was already waiting in the lobby.

Wu Zongrui looked at Zhao Shiqi and nodded slightly.

There was no expression on Zhao Shiqi's face.

Within a few minutes, Yang Yipeng accompanied the officials who announced the decree to the lobby.

"Master Wu, General Zhao, get ready to receive the order."

When speaking, Yang Yipeng's face showed no expression.

Zhao Shiqi's face turned pale, while Wu Zongrui showed calmness.

"...Edict Zhao Shiqi to be the Commander-in-Chief of Yulin..."

Zhao Shiqi was kneeling on the ground, his body was limp and he almost couldn't stand up.

Yulin in Shaanxi is incomparable to Huai'an Prefecture. Not to mention its remoteness, there are still many dangers. In the north, we have to prevent the Mongolian Tatars and Houjin Tatars, and in the south, we have to deal with the intensifying peasant uprising. It is really possible to go to the battlefield.

, how can it be compared with the position of Chief Water Transport Soldier?

Zhao Shiqi had no such mental preparation at all. According to his prediction, the worst he could do was to return to the capital, enter the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, and be an idler.

However, he did not want to be sent to Yulin as the commander-in-chief.

Everyone knows that the generals in Shaanxi and Shanxi and other places were punished by the court because their sergeants often rebelled, and most people did not want to go to those places.

"...Yang Yipeng will also serve as the commander-in-chief of water transport, and control the number of water transport soldiers..."

Both Yang Yipeng and Zhao Shiqi expressed their gratitude.

Looking at Zhao Shiqi, who was pale and barely able to keep his figure, Wu Zongrui didn't feel happy. No matter how incompetent Zhao Shiqi was, he had always worked for Yang Yipeng for many years. Yang Yipeng should have said a few good words, at least so that Zhao Shiqi could get a better job.

I went to work in a certain place, but the actual situation is like this.

This shows that Yang Yipeng is not someone who is willing to help others.

The reason why Yang Yipeng treated Zhao Shiqi this way was partly because Zhao Shiqi himself was a coward, but also partly because Yang Yipeng wanted to put aside the relationship.

"The Nanjing Supervisory Authority has the censor of Qiandu, and Wu Zongrui, the prefect of Huai'an Prefecture, received the order..."

Wu Zongrui looked at Yang Yipeng and Zhao Shiqi standing aside, and knelt down reluctantly.

"... Wu Zongrui is appointed as the censor of Youqiandu of the Supervisory Council and the magistrate of Qingzhou Prefecture in Shandong Province. He will take office immediately..."

"I accept the order and thank you for your kindness..."

The official who announced the decree completed his task, showed a smile on his face, greeted Yang Yipeng, Wu Zongrui and Zhao Shiqi with fists in his hands, and said some words such as congratulations.

Soon, Long Jianhong led the officials who announced the decree to the Yin Hotel. There were only three people left in the lobby with the imperial decree in their hands.

Yang Yipeng had a smile on his face and spoke.

"Mr. Wu, it's a pity that I was still thinking of letting you take charge of more water transportation matters. I didn't expect that the imperial court would send you to Qingzhou in Shandong. You are young and promising. Although you have been in Huai'an Mansion for a short time, you have

Take care of everything in an orderly manner, I really don’t want you to leave.”

"Xiaguan thanks Master Yang for your concern. Xiaguan has not been in Huai'an Mansion for a long time and has received a lot of care from you. I would like to thank you all here."

"Master Wu, you are so polite. Tomorrow the Japanese officials will hold a banquet in the mansion to bid farewell to you. I also invite Master Wu and General Zhao to come with you."

Zhao Shiqi did not speak.

This is probably one of Zhao Shiqi's strongest methods of opposition, venting his dissatisfaction with Zhao Shiqi in a silent way.

Wu Zongrui smiled, cupped his fists and spoke to Yang Yipeng.

"Thank you for your kindness, sir. I will definitely attend the banquet on time tomorrow."

Yang Yipeng, who still had a smile on his face, turned to look at Zhao Shiqi.

Zhao Shiqi's face became increasingly pale, and he clasped his fists at Yang Yipeng.

"My subordinates will be on time for the banquet."

The news has spread in the government office.

Zeng Yongzhong has packed up all the documents. When Wu Zongrui leaves the Huai'an government office, he will follow him. Next, he needs to notify Liao Wenru and others to bring all the sergeants to Qingzhou in batches. This is what Wu Zongrui has done long ago.

arranged.

The imperial edict required Wu Zongrui to take office immediately. According to the rules, Wu Zongrui could only stay in Huai'an Fucheng for three days. After three days, he had to leave Huai'an Fucheng and go to Qingzhou to take up his post.

Time is very tight and there are too many things that need to be done.

Zeng Yongzhong could not see any angry expression on Wu Zongrui's face.

There is no way to compare Qingzhou in Shandong and Huai'an in southern Zhili. There are too many differences between the two places.

Wu Zongrui's analysis is too accurate.

After a few simple words, Wu Zongrui told Zeng Yongzhong that he was going home to make all arrangements.

Liao Wenru, Liu Ning, Luo Dianming, Luo Dianyong, Luo Dianzhao, Qin Zhirui, Qin Dayong and others were all waiting at the mansion. When Wu Zongrui went to the Governor's Mansion to receive the order, they were already waiting at Wu Zongrui's mansion.

After the news came back, everyone was not in a good mood. Most of the 5,500 sergeants were recruited from the coolies at the water transport terminal. Taking them to Qingzhou was not a simple matter. Besides, Huai'an Fucheng

The conditions are good, and the conditions in the military camp are also very good. This time when I go to Qingzhou, I have to start from scratch on many things.

Qin Zhirui is even more worried that the Xinyi Gang was supported by Wu Zongrui. Now that Wu Zongrui has left, the Xinyi Gang has lost its biggest backer, and many things in the future will be difficult to handle.

Wu Zongrui looked at everyone and slowly spoke.

"You all go and get ready, Wenru, Liu Ning, Gang Leader Qin, Qin Dalong, you stay, I have something to say."

Qin Zhirui and Qin Dalong went to the next room to wait, leaving Liao Wenru and Liu Ning behind.

"Wenru, Liu Ning, and 5,500 soldiers are heading to Qingzhou Mansion. Is there any difficulty?"

"Brother, we have made preparations. There is no big problem in going to Qingzhou Mansion. We just need enough space to accommodate the sergeants, horses, food and grass. There are many things that need to be moved. In addition, the sergeant's family members also need to follow them to Qingzhou Mansion.

Go, so the relocation cannot be very fast."

Wu Zongrui nodded.

"I know, I will give you three months. Within three months, you must completely relocate to Qingzhou Mansion. The relocation must be carried out step by step. The sergeants and ordnance will be relocated first, then the food and grass, and finally the family members. You must remember

, Yang Yipeng has not forgotten you. When I leave Huai'an Fucheng, he is likely to ask about the water transport of the 3,000 battalions, so I will let most of the sergeants leave tomorrow, and the war horses and ordnance will also be moved away at the same time. Even if Yang Yipeng

I was thinking of intervening, but there was no chance."

"Brother, I understand. Liu Ning and I will make all arrangements. Tomorrow Liu Ning will take three thousand sergeants, all war horses, all ordnance, and artillery to leave Huai'an Fucheng and go to Qingzhou. Luo Dianyong will lead the scout battalion and set off tonight

, rushed to Qingzhou Prefecture in advance to find a place for the sergeant to stay."

"Okay, you will still be the guards of the Xinyi Gang to the outside world. The Xinyi Gang will expand the gang to Qingzhou. When you have established a firm foothold in Qingzhou, we will consider setting up an escort."

...

Qin Zhirui and Qin Dalong entered the side room.

"Gang Leader Qin, do you remember what I said to you more than ten days ago? The Xinyi Gang did a good job this time and clearly divided the sphere of influence and territory of the water transport terminal. When I leave Huai'an Fucheng, the Xinyi Gang may encounter

There are some twists and turns, but don’t worry too much, the foundation of the Xinyi Gang has been deeply rooted in water transportation, and no one dares to underestimate it, unless someone does not want the smooth operation of water transportation.”

Qin Zhirui nodded.

"Sir, my subordinates must do their best to maintain the stability of the Xinyi Gang."

"Well, Qin Dalong also stays in the Xinyi Gang to assist Gang Leader Qin in doing things. You must treat Liu Yousong well. With his help, you can deal with many difficulties. The Xinyi Gang may encounter some troubles. In the final analysis, you can use money to solve problems.

, you remember, you can’t do anything that shakes the foundation of the Xinyi Gang. Within this year, no one will be allowed to enter the senior level of the Xinyi Gang. If someone strongly recommends it, you will find a way to delay it."

Qin Dalong's expression was not very good.

Qin Zhirui looked at Qin Dalong, clasped his fists at Wu Zongrui and spoke.

"Sir, let Qin Dalong follow him to Qingzhou. Dalong is not familiar with the affairs of the Xinyi Gang, and staying with his subordinates will not be of much use. It is enough for his subordinates to have the help of Liu Yousong and others..."

Wu Zongrui smiled and looked at Qin Dalong.

"Qin Dalong, what do you think?"

"My subordinates want to go to Qingzhou and don't want to stay in Huai'an Fucheng."

"Okay, then you can follow him to Qingzhou and find Liao Wenru later and follow his arrangements."

...

It finally calmed down.

Wu Zongrui let out a long sigh. In fact, his troubles had just begun. The relocation of his family was the biggest trouble, although Liao Wenru had already arranged for 500 sergeants to be responsible for the relocation.

Many family members also need time to adapt. The climate of Qingzhou Prefecture in Shandong Province is different from that of Huai'an Prefecture, and the prosperity is far less than that of Huai'an Prefecture. Chen Lingyan and others will definitely find it difficult to adapt for a while.

It was impossible for the family to stay in Huai'an Prefecture, and it was even more impossible to return to their hometown. They could only follow them to Qingzhou Prefecture.
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