Liu Qing and his party caught up with Zhao Yun in Yangqu, replenished food and grass on the spot and continued their journey. When they arrived at Yin Pavilion, six days had passed since their departure. Due to the difficulty of traveling on the mountain road, the journey took one day longer than originally expected.

Liu Qing went straight to Guo Mansion and met Guo Yao who was ill in bed.

When the former county governor Guo Mian heard that the new county governor was coming, he wanted to get up to greet him, but he saw that two other officials from the mansion had already brought him.

"Young Master!" Guo Mian called out feebly, obviously knowing Liu Qing's identity.

At first glance, Guo Mian is not very old. He can be said to be in his prime. However, his face is haggard, his eye sockets are sunken, and the whites of his eyes are still bloodshot.

This is not like an ordinary disease!

"Mr. Guo Fu, what disease caused you to look like this?" Liu Qing asked curiously. Even if he was seriously ill, he wouldn't suddenly become like this.

Guo Mian shook his head with difficulty, "The doctor also failed to diagnose the cause. The disease started due to vomiting and diarrhea. Long-term treatment was ineffective, and the body was completely exhausted."

Vomiting and diarrhea? Liu Qing didn’t know medical skills, so based on his intuition, he thought it was food poisoning or some kind of gastrointestinal problem.

It stands to reason that Guo Mian should not suffer from serious diseases, because Guo Huai was not even born, how could he die of illness?

So it's most likely food poisoning.

If it's food poisoning, he really has a solution. 200 achievement points can be exchanged for detoxification pills, which have no side effects and can be used as a living doctor.

Guo Jia once said that the Guo family in Taiyuan had a great reputation. Guo Quan, the father of Guo Mian, was an official and a great minister of agriculture, but what Liu Qing thought of was Guo Ziyi, a famous general in later generations.

Liu Qing said: "Looking at Mr. Fu's face, he seems to be suffering from poisoning, but what unclean thing did he eat?"

"Young master, do you also know medical skills? There is indeed a doctor who said that it seems to be a symptom of poisoning. Unfortunately, I have tried several prescriptions, but they have no effect." Guo Yan sighed.

Liu Qing pretended to be deep in thought for a long time, and then said: "In the past, I traveled around the world and met a miracle doctor. I bought a treasure pill from him with a lot of money, which he said can cure hundreds of poisons."

Hearing this, Guo Yan's gloomy eyes suddenly lit up.

Liu Qing continued: "I didn't expect to meet Mr. Guo Fu today. I think it is probably in the dark, and it will take its own time. Today I will give this treasure pill to Mr. Fu, hoping that it will help you recover."

After saying that, Liu Qing took out the porcelain bottle and waved it in front of Guo Yao. The latter stared straight at it and never moved away.

Only those who are suffering from illness will show such greedy eyes when they see the hope of life.

"Young master gave me the medicine. I am very grateful. If I can survive, I will definitely repay you with it!"

Liu Qing originally wanted to collect a sum of money, but he didn't expect Guo Mian to directly entrust him with his life, so he could only say——

It's because he's too small!

The Han people attach great importance to honor, and a drop of kindness should be repaid by a spring. A favor of recommendation and support can be exchanged for life-long service. If it is a life-saving favor, it is not uncommon to repay it with life.

With Guo Jian's current achievements, he will definitely be able to take charge of the Guo family in the future. If he can really use an antidote pill to win over the Guo family, this deal will undoubtedly make a lot of money!

"Your Majesty, use it quickly!" Liu Qing handed the porcelain bottle to the assistant.

The assistant immediately stepped forward to take it and gave it to Guo Yao. After swallowing the pill, Guo Yao immediately felt a warm current, which dispersed the cramping pain in his inner abdomen. Although his physical weakness did not change, the effect was immediate.

The effect is still shocking.

The colic no longer occurred and Guo Yao could get out of bed. He immediately paid a heavy courtesy to Liu Qing.

"Young Master's great kindness will be engraved in my heart!"

"You should go back to Taiyuan to recuperate first. I will take care of the disaster in Yanmen!"

The assistant helped Guo Mian up and sat on the bed.

Guo Jian said: "Young master, I don't know. Xianbei's march south this time is not an ordinary raid. He is ambitious and may want to take all the territory outside Yanmen Pass as his own."

"Who is the leader?"

"Quitou is the brother of He Lian, the former Xianbei leader. After Xianbei King Tan Shihuai died in the battle, He Lian succeeded him. This man was mediocre in ability but greedy. He died in the Battle of Beidi the same year he succeeded. He Lian's son was young.

, so his brother Kuitou took over as the leader, and internal strife continued among the Xianbei clan. Unexpectedly, within three years, Kuitou had secured his position as the leader of Xianbei and invaded the south again. "

"Mr. Guo Fu, I have something to puzzle over. Yanmen County is a border county. Why are there so few defenders?"

Guo Yao sighed again, "Young master, you don't know. There were originally two battalions of foreign troops stationed in Yanmen County and 4,000 people. Together with the two troops from this county, there were as many as 5,000 people. However, the rebellion in Liangzhou was so strong that the court

The two battalions of foreign troops were transferred to Guanzhong, and Kuitou also took advantage of this opportunity to invade Yanmen."

It sounds like there is a cause and effect, but Liu Qing feels that these things are not that simple.

The reason why all the troops outside Yanmen were evacuated may have something to do with him as the newly appointed governor of Yanmen. Maybe the reward edict was issued and the withdrawal order was sent to Yanmen County.

Liu Hong and the eunuch planned not to leave any soldiers to Liu Qing, and leaving a mess would be enough for Liu Qing, and they no longer had to worry about Liu Qing threatening them.

I have to say that this was a good move to restrain Liu Qing.

It's a pity that Shi Changshi, a clown, doesn't realize the value of Yanmen County.

"How is the current situation in Pingcheng?" Liu Qing asked.

"Pingcheng's garrison only has more than a thousand people. Army Sima Wei Lin led 800 newly recruited young men to go to support them. On the way, they encountered Xianbei cavalry and unfortunately died in battle. There are still 500 people left. Led by Zhang Liao, they continue to harass and restrain the leader.

, making it impossible for them to attack the city with all their strength, Pingcheng is still in our hands."

Liu Qing's eyes lit up, Zhang Liao!

"Guo Fujun, please rest in peace and recuperate. Leave Yanmen to me. No matter how big or bald he is, if you strike with a sword, he will still be headless!" Liu Qing said.

"How proud of you, Young Master! I will hand over Yanmen County to Young Master. It is a remote and poor place and there is no other decent place to live. I will set off immediately and give this house to Young Master. I hope Young Master will accept it!"

"Guo Fujun is generous, so it is better to obey your orders than to be respectful." Liu Qing did not refuse, returned the gift of thanks, and left.

Back in the army, three thousand cavalry are now ready to go.

"Zilong, you lead two thousand cavalry as the vanguard and set off immediately to support Pingcheng. Keep an eye out on the road to see if you can encounter a small group of people led by Zhang Liao."

"Follow the order!"

"Chu Yan, seeing that you are carrying a long bow, you should be good at shooting. I will give these five hundred cavalry and archers to your command first."

When Chu Yan heard this, he looked surprised. He had just surrendered and was able to lead the troops. This was the lord's trust in him. He immediately said: "Chu Yan accepts the order!"

System: Chu Yan's loyalty has increased by 10, and is currently 80%.

Liu Qing smiled and said nothing, then turned to Gao Shun and said: "Filial father, you followed me north to kill the enemy. I should have given you some more time to train, but the current military situation is urgent, so you should go together."

Let’s go to the line!”

"Gao Shun is willing to listen to the emperor's orders!"

After they were all divided, Liu Qing suddenly remembered something when he looked at the remaining two hundred or so people, except for his more than fifty guards, who were elite soldiers picked from all over.

, three people with strong attributes were selected, and the others were not tested.

How could you forget about getting married?

Women indeed affect the speed of drawing the sword!

But for now, we can only wait until after the war.

In addition, the officials from Yanmen County such as the Commander, Gong Cao Shi, and Cang Cao Shi also came to pay homage to Liu Qing in front of the army.

Liu Qing didn't waste any more nonsense. He directly handed over the Silver Seal Qingshou and the Bohai King Sword to Xun Yu, and announced to his staff:
Chapter completed!