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Chapter 475: Summoning the Old Ministry

Hu Zongxian committed suicide in prison, Tan Lun controlled Ji Liao, Qi Jiguang transferred to Ji Town in the north, Yu Dayou pacified Guangxi's barbarians and rebelled against Luxiao, and Liu Xian continuously used troops to pacify the barbarians in the western border.

In the middle and late Jiajing period, several civil and military officials who were famous in the southeast anti-Japanese battlefield had different situations. They went their separate ways and took away some of their carefully trained confidant soldiers, but more Zhejiang and even Fujian troops remained in the local area. The Japanese pirates were gone, and the court could not afford to raise the elite soldiers and generals collected back then, so they naturally sent An Jiafu back home. It was pitiful that the heroes who had left scars on the fight against the Japanese pirates back then have become bad sheep that officials and people hate dogs, but few people have thought about what their injuries were for.

There are not many old Zhejiang Army troops in Nanjing. Among them, there are very few people like Mr. Pan who earned official positions with real military merits. Those who could rely on Hu Zongxian's early resettlement and have a stable life were already burning incense. More people were scattered in carriages and horsemen, and even became a long-term job for people to work as long-term workers. They were praised for their past achievements, but they no longer had the strength to live. No matter what, life always had to go on. In such a peaceful and prosperous era, it would be okay if the martial arts skills were abandoned, but if the skills of making a living were abandoned, they would go hungry.

Therefore, when Mr. Pan personally came forward and found more than twenty miserable robes of the past and invited everyone to drink together, people couldn't help but burst into tears while drinking. Several of them came today were personal soldiers who had followed Hu Zongxian for many years. When talking about the major case not long ago, some people were indignant and cursed, and the atmosphere suddenly became very warm.

At this moment, Mr. Pan suddenly put down the wine bowl in his hand and said in a deep voice: "I know everyone has been doing well over the years. It's a pity that I am just a deputy commander in Dongcheng Bingmaster, with a seal on my head, and the Bingmaster cannot enter people at will..."

He paused and smiled bitterly, "If Ying Xiong hadn't stabbed a big mess that almost framed Jie Yuanlang this time, I wouldn't even pull out this nail, let alone help everyone much."

When Mr. Pan said this, someone immediately jumped up and said, "Brother Pan, don't say that! You are a scholar after all, and you have fame and fortune, but no matter what others say, we are vulgar and we never forget to give us things during festivals and holidays. We always take great care of you when you have any problems. We all appreciate your affection!"

"That's right, this time, those two guys Liu Ba and Dandong were almost confused by He Si. They were exiled to Liaodong, and you personally took care of the matter. I don't know how much money I used. Who wouldn't say you are righteous?"

"I just regret that those officials in the court were blind, loyal and brave, and those who were only able to talk on paper jumped around and cheered! Sometimes when I think about it, it's really worthless for Hubutang!"

Hu Zongxian has now posthumously given official positions and ceremonies. He no longer has to sneak in the sacrifices like he did before. Even when this title is mentioned, he has to be cautious. Everyone was excited by these words. He couldn't help but join in. At this moment, Mr. Pan said, "Actually, I came to you here today for one thing. Although there are many other brothers in Nanjing, they have some of them settled down and had their own small lives, but they have never had a fixed life. I have always been powerless before, but this time I finally found a way."

Even if the fight against Japanese pirates in the Zhejiang army in the past was not smooth sailing, with both losses and losses, death and injuries, but like this, this poor life is not at all stable. Many people still miss the days when they had at least robes and had the military pay of the court. So when Mr. Pan said this, someone immediately became curious. The next moment, Mr. Pan continued to ask: "Have you heard that from Hangzhou, Ningbo, to Songjiang, Suchang, Zhenjiang, Yangzhou, Zhejiang to Nanzhili, the routes of various prefectures and counties, there were fewer businesses on the streets, but more escort agencies?"

It has been a year or two since the escort agency first appeared. However, many of the old Zhejiang Army members present had never heard of it. After explaining it to others, they realized it. For this kind of approach, they naturally felt that it was quite suitable for them, but after all, there were still people with discerning eyes that could not help but ask: "Pan Erye, this way of protecting both man and bodyguarding and bodyguarding is indeed no problem for us who have fought against Japanese pirates, but this escort agency requires not only manpower, but also money. Renting a house, preparing weapons, and even attracting business, is not easy."

"Of course I know this is not easy, so even though I heard of it before, I never mentioned it. This time I happened to meet a young man from Huizhou Prefecture, so I felt it was feasible." With Wang Fulin's instructions, Mr. Pan also knew that Xiaobei had been dead in the Hu family, and it was useless to mention it rashly in front of too many people, so he only took Wang Fulin out and said that he was the current imperial examination leader and said that he was punishing Sheng Zuyu, who was known as the Thirteenth Young Master of Jinling, was a group of old Zhejiang military troops who burst into laughter. When he heard that the other party paid to rent a place to prepare everything, and even recruited business from Hui merchants, everyone was moved.

Few people even think about the reasons that Mr. Pan said. Hui merchants are famous for being rich. Besides, since the escort agencies in various places are all Wang's property, it is not surprising that this person is willing to open up the situation in Nanjing, so it is not surprising that he comes to them.

After the noisy discussion, most people naturally felt like they were filled with hot charcoal when they left Pan's house. However, Mr. Pan had just packed up his things and sat down to pour a cup of tea, but they didn't expect that two people would come back. The brothers who came from the same surname but were not brothers. Zhang Xi was a little lame, and Zhang Bing was a little young and hunched. The two used to accept the favors of Mr. Pan, but they never liked to be polite. After the two brothers sat down, Zhang Xi asked directly: "Is the young master whom Brother Pan just mentioned something else?"

"Second brother, Brother Xi must drag me here. He said, "Don't think you are just the deputy commander of the Dongcheng Military Command, but your eyes are above the top. Even if Mr. Wang is a juren and even pretended to be the Thirteenth Young Master Jinling, it may not be in your eyes. There must be other joints you didn't say." Zhang Bing took the initiative to play the role of the brother to make additional explanations. Seeing Mr. Pan smiled but didn't say anything, he said curiously, "You must not be because he has a good background and has given you benefits. This is introduced to all brothers. We all know this. Just give a correct statement, don't silence our thoughts."

Among so many people, only the Zhang brothers returned, and Mr. Pan was much more relaxed. Seeing that the two brothers were accompanied each other, they insisted on digging out clues from him. He thought about it and said, "At the time when Hubutang had a young girl like a pearl in her hand, and even someone taught her martial arts, you should have heard of it, right?"

When Mr. Pan suddenly asked this, the Zhang brothers couldn't help but feel a little suspicious. Although they did not serve as Hu Zongxian's personal soldiers like He Si, nor did they meet the former governor of Zhejiang like Mr. Pan, they certainly heard some rumors. After a glance at each other, they nodded immediately. At this time, Mr. Pan continued: "After Hu Butang committed suicide in prison, it was reported that this daughter died of illness. After two years, Hu Butang's wife and another daughter died of illness one after another. Now the two young masters are still alive. Everyone knows that these two young masters and the third young master are not good. I just knew that Mr. Hu's youngest daughter is actually alive."

"ah?"

The Zhang brothers suddenly widened their eyes and exclaimed at the same time. Zhang Xi had an idea and asked hurriedly: "Is it the young master you mentioned by Pan Erbang..."

"It's the husband of the Hu family's daughter. You don't have to suspect that someone is lying to me. They didn't want to reveal the clues. I was persistent in pursuing it again and again, so that the truth was forced out." Mr. Pan simply told the reasons in front of the Zhang brothers. When Geng Dingxiang actually met the couple privately, he saw that the Zhang brothers had no doubts anymore, and then he finished, "I wanted to ask clearly that I would be at ease in the future. Who knew that he still had such a thought. He was worthy of being the son-in-law of the Hu family. If Hu Butang saw such a son-in-law in Tianyouling, he would definitely be very relieved!"

Zhang Xi and Zhang Bing also felt extremely happy, a kind of happiness that someone remembered after being forgotten for many years. The two exchanged glances with each other again, and knelt down on one knee at Mr. Pan. Facing this scene, Mr. Pan was shocked and hurriedly reached out to help the others, but they both said, "Please ask Brother Pan to take us to see his son-in-law!"

Seeing that Mr. Pan was hesitant, Zhang Xi smiled and said, "I have seen all the adults in the southeast, Hubutang, Lord Tan, General Qi, General Yu, General Liu, from afar. Now everyone has gone all over the world. No one cares about the old soldiers who were dispersed back then, and Hubutang died early. I probably won't see anyone else in my life. I just want to see this son-in-law who Hubutang has never seen before. Maybe if I die in the future, I will go to Huangquan to see Hubutang, and I can describe him. After all, he still remembers us useless old soldiers."

Although he should be a little sad when talking about life and death, Pan Erye couldn't help but feel a little happy when he heard Zhang Xi's tone. Seeing that Zhang Bing was also making trouble, he thought about it for a while and finally nodded. He, the deputy commander of the Dongcheng Military and Martial Arts Department, had to do it, because only this official position could he take care of so many former robes, so he could not take charge of the affairs of the escort agency. The Zhang brothers, who fought fiercely and desperately back then, were naturally the best choice.

"Okay, I'll take you there. But don't think that it's just a lady from a noble family and a young man. Sheng Zuyu's thugs were beaten up by the two of them!"
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