The death of Shen Jingbing shocked Hong Zhong, the commander of the new garrison, and he did not dare to deliberately block the construction of military towns. When Xiao Yeyang came over for inspection, the three military towns had already begun to take shape.

Hong Zhong is a better person than Shen Jingbing. He will always listen to Xiao Yeyang on all border issues and will never go against Xiao Yeyang.

Xiao Yeyang saw that he knew his identity and did not embarrass him.

Looking at the rapidly rising city wall, Hong Zhong whispered to the staff around him: "I don't know where Xiao Yeyang found the building materials. I asked someone to try them. They are much stronger than ordinary rammed earth."

The staff nodded: "It rained a few days ago, and I also paid attention to it. The roads built with cement are not muddy at all. If all official roads in Xiliang are built like this, it will not only increase the marching speed, but also Convenient for people to pass."

Every time it rains, the road becomes muddy, making walking difficult and wearing out your shoes.

Hong Zhong sighed. Even if his heart was towards Mr. Wei, he had to admit that Xiao Yeyang's arrival had improved many problems in Xiliang.

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Xiao Yeyang put a lot of effort into controlling the border army. In order to detect the power and loyalty behind the border army generals, most of his Jinling guards and secret guards were used.

The generals of the Jianzhou Guard, under the leadership of Shen Jingbing, were fond of leisure, indolence, corruption and enjoyment. The officers they led had no military discipline and military appearance at all. It took Xiao Yeyang a lot of effort to change this bad atmosphere.

The situation in Xintunwei is better, but only a little better.

Looking at the emaciated soldiers, Xiao Yeyang asked Defu to find Hong Zhong.

"Master Xiao, what do you want from me?"

Xiao Yeyang looked at Hong Zhong who looked respectful: "You are smarter than Shen Jingbing!"

Hong Zhong was a little confused by this sudden compliment.

Xiao Yeyang looked at the record of receiving rations from the frontier army and continued slowly: "Even if you surrender to others, your life is your own. If you lose your life for others, this kind of person is as stupid as a pig."

Hong Zhong's heart tightened. Is Xiao Yeyang beating himself up?

"Master Xiao, if you have anything to do, just ask me?"

Just don’t scare him by saying such specious things.

Seeing the fear in Hong Zhong's eyes, Xiao Yeyang frowned and shook his head. Such a person actually managed a guard station. If the Xiliao people really invaded, could he lead the soldiers to fight against the enemy?

"I took a look at the food records provided by Xintunwei to the border troops in the past few years. You haven't given enough in one year!"

Hong Zhong opened his mouth to say that the harvest in Xintunwei was not good, but it was a pity that Xiao Yeyang did not give him this chance.

"Don't tell me that the harvest is not good. The geographical environment of Xintunwei is much better than that of Ganzhou and Jinwei. There are grasslands and plains. The land resources are considered to be the best among the nine Xiliang guards. You won't be able to pay enough for military rations like this." Just stop being a commander."

Hong Zhong is not a man of great ability. He was able to sit in the position of commander mainly because he was a bit timid after hearing what Wei Hongcai said. When Xiao Yeyang said this, he was so anxious that sweat broke out on his forehead.

Xintunwei's grain harvest was quite large, but apart from the small portion he withheld, most of the rest was sent to the Wei family.

Xiao Yeyang looked at Hong Zhong with a cold face: "The autumn harvest is coming soon. If you don't provide enough food for the frontier army this year, I will personally give the emperor a discount. By then, no one can protect you."

Seeing Hong Zhong looking in a daze and leaving with a pale face, Daohua, who was standing aside as a guard, walked to Xiao Yeyang, shook his head and said: "Such a person is actually a third-grade official, how did the Commander-in-Chief of Xiliang choose someone?

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Xiao Yeyang sighed: "Wei Hongcai is nepotistic. Although Hong Zhong has no ability, he is even obedient." After saying this, he took Daohua and sat down.

"Master Wang has contacted several officials of the new garrison. I'm going to make an appearance later. I can't take you with me, so just stay in the tent and don't run around."

Daohua knew that Xiao Yeyang was supposed to win over the new guards officials, and it was inappropriate for her to go along: "Well, I understand."

Xiao Yeyang: "By the way, I have received a letter from the capital. My eldest brother, my second brother-in-law, and my third brother-in-law are all willing to come to Xiliang. Once the arrangements for Xintun Guard are settled, we will return to Ganzhou Guard."

It's not surprising that Yan Wenxiu came to Daohua. She was a little surprised that Yan Yihuan and Yan Yishuang's husband also came: "How do you plan to arrange them?"

Xiao Yeyang was silent for a moment: "Jinwei Guard, Jianzhou Guard, and Xintun Guard border Xiliao. The guard posts are related to the food and salary supply of the border army. These three guard posts must be under my control."

"Jianzhou Guard has Yuanxuan, the second brother-in-law, and the third brother-in-law. I plan to arrange to go to Jinwei Guard and Lanwu Guard. As for the eldest brother, I want him to stay here in Xintun Guard."

Daohua was a little hesitant. The commander of the new garrison was from Wei Hongcai. Her eldest brother stayed here, and she was a little worried about his safety.

There was no hiding anything, Daohua just said what was in her heart.

Xiao Yeyang also expressed his thoughts: "It is because Xintunwei is not under my control yet that I want my eldest brother to stay here. There is danger, but the credit is also great."

"I will discuss this matter with my eldest brother. If he is willing to stay, I will leave some secret guards to protect him."

Daohua nodded: "Then when big brother comes, you can have a good talk with him."

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Xiao Yeyang has arranged the affairs of Xintunwei, and it is already August.

The day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Xiao Yeyang and Daohua returned to Ganzhou City.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Daohua invited the Dong family, Su family, and Li family to Xiao Mansion to enjoy the moon. After sending them away, she lay on the bed with a tired look.

Seeing her lack of energy, Xiao Yeyang felt distressed and said, "But are you tired?"

Daohua shook her head: "I don't know what's going on, but I've been feeling very sleepy lately."

Xiao Yeyang looked remorseful: "You must be tired from running around with me some time ago."

Daohua thought it was the same reason and fell asleep quickly after washing.

I thought that after a few days of rest, things would calm down, but until September, Daohua still looked gloomy and had no energy during the day.

Gu Jian noticed his apprentice's condition and pulled Xiao Yeyang aside to scold him.

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Xiao Yeyang felt a little aggrieved. He was also distressed when he saw that Daohua was not energetic during this period. He slept peacefully at night without any trouble.

"Girl, don't just worry about us, also take care of yourself. I see you have lost weight."

Seeing Daohua coming over with freshly brewed milk tea, Gu Jian couldn't help but say something.

Daohua was stunned and touched her cheek: "Have I lost weight?" Her appetite during this period was obviously much larger than before, and she thought she had gained weight.

Xiao Yeyang listened to his uncle's nonsense, and the corner of his mouth twitched. Daohua had lost weight. She was obviously fat. When he massaged her at night, he could clearly feel the soft flesh growing on her waist.

It feels great when you get up.

At this time, Guyu walked in: "Girl, Mrs. Dong is here."

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Xiaoman walked in, with the maid behind him carrying two bamboo baskets.

Daohua greeted him with a smile: "Sister-in-law is here."

Liu Xiaoman smiled and said: "My father brought me fruit again. I saw that you loved eating it, so I thought of sending you some."

Daohua looked at the fruits in the basket, thanked her, picked up one and smelled it: "Is this a green tangerine? It looks delicious." After saying that, she peeled it off and ate it.

When Liu Xiaoman saw that the maid had actually brought the sour orange, she quickly wanted to stop it, but she was surprised to find that the rice flowers were delicious, petal by petal: "Brothers and sisters, isn't it sour?"

Daohua shook her head: "It's not sour." After saying that, she also fed Xiao Yeyang a petal.

After Xiao Yeyang put it in his mouth, his eyes were so sore that he narrowed his eyes.

Liu Xiaoman saw it, looked at the rice flowers, and asked tentatively: "Sister-in-law, are you pregnant?"
Chapter completed!