Chapter 71

  That afternoon, Feng Wang Zhanhua's formal edict reached Tang Yin's hands.

  The news of Tang Yin's sudden transfer to Pingyuan County spread like wildfire, and it undoubtedly caused a great stir within the Second Legion. Ten chiliarchs gathered at his residence simultaneously.

  Qiu was the first to arrive, and his reflection on the matter was diametrically opposed to that of the dancer. He believed that being transferred to Pingyuan County would be far more beneficial than detrimental for Tang Yin.

  Tang Yin didn't particularly like or dislike his new position, but when Qiu Zhen said this to him, he became interested and asked why he said that.

  Qiu Zhen smiled and said, "Now Wang Ting is in a season of many things, the four major powers are openly and secretly fighting for their own interests, and the hidden traitors have not been dug out yet. The city seems peaceful, but it has already become a place of right and wrong. It's best to leave as soon as possible, otherwise, Tang Da Ge might become a sacrifice in the struggle between the dance family and other families' interests."

  He paused for a moment, then continued: "The position of county governor is not low, more importantly, it is a local official, governing several towns, with great power. And in Pingyuan County, the kind of place where the sky is high and the emperor is far away, plus Tang's title as General of the North, even if he were a prefect, he would be able to suppress him without knowing it. I think that kind of unrestricted life is more suitable for Tang's personality and also more beneficial for his development."

  "Even if one day the Wind Country is thrown into chaos due to internal and external troubles, Tang Big Brother can still live in seclusion, unaffected by worldly affairs."

  After listening to Qiu Zhen's analysis, Tang Yin's eyes lit up. If he had a feeling of being able to go or not go earlier, now he has made up his mind and is determined to take the post in Pingyuan County.

  He looked up and smiled, saying: "In that case, going to Pingyuan County is a good choice."

  Qiu Zhen smiled bitterly: "But the conditions there are really harsh, and we have to be on guard against the harassment of the Mephisto gang at all times, exhausting our minds and bodies!"

  Tang Yin said with a sigh: "Having something to fight for is always better than having nothing to fight for. If it's too peaceful, I really don't want to go!"

  Only Tang Yan can say such things. Qiu Zhen also laughed, in fact, he really liked to go to remote areas for development, staying in the capital city, there were too many high-ranking officials and nobles, even if one held a high position, they would still be suppressed and squeezed everywhere, going to the border, although it was more dangerous, but it was also easier to make a name for oneself and form an unstoppable force.

  Qiu Zhenke is not a man who seeks comfort, his ambition and ideals have always been great, and Tang Yin's ambition was also gradually aroused by him.

  Two men were talking, and ten centurions came at the same time.

  Just by looking at the worried faces of the crowd, he guessed that they had already received the news. Tang Yin smiled calmly and asked: "I suppose all of you have already known that I will be transferred to Pingyuan County, the Second Army Corps will stay in Yancheng, and the position of Army Corps Commander will also be taken over by someone else. Brothers, do any of you want to follow me to Pingyuan County? Of course, I won't force anyone, this matter is entirely up to you to decide."

  As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Yue and Le Tian took a step forward each, clasped their hands together in greeting and said: "If General Tang doesn't mind, we're willing to follow you there."

  Yes! Tang Yin and Qiu Zhen were both nodding in agreement. It was a good thing that they had pulled these two people over, after all. At the critical moment, they would indeed stand on their side.

  Before Tang Yin could respond, the four thousand-year-old men personally selected by Tang Yin, Li Wei, Liu Zhongsheng, Chen Fang, and Ai Jia, also stepped forward and said in unison: "We are willing to go!" How did the scoundrel come about?

  Deng Mingyang, Lu Bing, Zhang Jiu and Li Feipeng, on the other hand, looked embarrassed, glanced at each other, but no one spoke.

  They were already centurions of their respective legions before being transferred to the Second Legion, and they had their own place in the army that would not be affected by Tang's departure. Moreover, all four of them were no longer young, having long since started families in Yancheng with wives and children, although they also admired Tang and originally intended to serve under him, but it was not to the extent of abandoning their wives to follow him to the frontier.

  Out of the four men's embarrassment, Tang Yin also didn't find it hard to understand their difficulties. He chuckled and said: "Deng Qianjun, Lu Qianjun, Zhang Qianjun, Li Qianjun, you four don't have to force yourselves. After all, your families are all in Yancheng, and it's too difficult for you to follow me to Pingyuan County. Although we haven't worked together for long, I've taken notice of each of your abilities, and you've helped me a great deal during this time. I'm very grateful to each of you, and I hope that after I leave, you brothers will make great achievements in the military!" As he spoke, he raised his head and instructed the servants: "Prepare wine and dishes, today I want to drink heartily with my brothers!"

  Everyone responded in unison and hastily went out to prepare.

  Tang Yin's words did not comfort Deng Mingyang and the others, but instead made them feel even more embarrassed, as if they could only share in the sweetness but not the bitterness.

  General Táng

  "Haha!" Tang Yin's loud voice interrupted their conversation, waving his hand and saying: "What's with all the long faces, brothers? I'm going to Pingyuan County for a job, not to serve a sentence. Besides, I've been appointed as the General of the Northern Garrison, no matter what, it's still a promotion! Don't you think you should be celebrating for me?"

  Listening to his witty words and light tone, it felt like he was in a good mood. Everyone else also burst out laughing and said: "Congratulations General Tang on your promotion!"

  "Ah, that's right!" Tang Yin sat in the middle, nodding his head, and calmly accepted everyone's congratulations.

  Before long, the servants had everything ready and Tang Yin was drinking merrily with the rest.

  They may feel sorry for Tang Yan, at the dinner table, Deng Mingyang, Lu Bing, Zhang Jiu and Li Feipeng all drank a lot of wine. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the four of them were slightly drunk.

  Deng Mingyang held his wine cup, sighed softly and said to Tang Yin: "General Tang, if it were someone else going to Pingyuan County for work, I wouldn't even think about it, definitely wouldn't go. But General Tang is going, and I really want to follow you

  "Ah! General Tang is indeed strict and speaks without reserve, but it's comfortable to work under his command. Even if he doesn't show it normally, we can all feel that the general takes good care of us. Last time, General Tang was furious about Ai Qianjun's matter and killed four thousand-man commanders under Liang Yuan's command. Among all the battalion commanders, no one could have done that - either they didn't have the guts or the ability. Since then, I've made up my mind to follow General Tang to the death. This time, I should really go with General Tang!"

  In vino veritas, this is his true words and also other people's true words.

  It can be said that the incident completely changed people's views on Tang Yin. A superior who would not care about personal gains or losses, even life and death, for the sake of his subordinates, how could his subordinates not be moved and vow to follow him to the death?

  Seeing everyone nodding in agreement with Deng Mingyang's words, Tang Yin felt a sense of emotion. At that time, he was just acting out of anger on impulse, but unexpectedly, it had such a profound impact on their hearts.

  Everyone's face showed a sentimental color, Tang Yin didn't want to mention this matter again. He laughed loudly twice and said: "Actually it was the five of us." He opened his palm and shook it back and forth.

  "What?" Everyone didn't understand what he meant.

  "At the time I was planning to take out five people, but in the end only four were killed." He said with some regret.

  "Haha——" As soon as this was said, it brought a burst of laughter from the crowd. The atmosphere at the banquet also became much more relaxed.

  At this time, Ai Jia raised her wine glass and said to Tang Yin: "I should apologize to General Tang."

  He looked at her in a daze and asked, "What do you mean by this?"

  "If it weren't for me, General Tang would not have had a feud with the Liang family, and there wouldn't be this revenge from the Liang family. I've already heard that it was Left Chancellor Liang Xing who obstructed in the imperial court, so His Majesty sent General Tang to Pingyuan County!"

  Tang Yan was taken aback, then burst out laughing and raised his wine cup, saying: "If that's really the case, I should thank you properly! It seems that finding you as a vase for decoration was indeed the right choice!"

  Ai Jia and the people around her were all stunned, as if Tang Yin was excited about being transferred to Pingyuan County, without any sign of impending doom. If he was pretending to be happy, it didn't seem like it now.

  Not once or twice had Ai Jia heard the words "flower vase" from Tang Yin's mouth, and she asked curiously: "General Tang, you always call me a flower vase, what does it mean?"

  The vase is of course useless and only serves as an ornament for people to appreciate. Of course, he wouldn't say this out loud, and instead smiled leisurely and said: "In the future, Ai Qianjun will naturally understand."

  What kind of answer is that? Ai Jia discontentedly pouted, but Tang Yin was unwilling to explain, and she didn't dare ask again.

  The atmosphere slightly eased, and Deng Mingyang said: "I am now under General Tang's command, and in the future I will also be under General Tang's command. No matter where, no matter when, as long as General Tang gives an order, I, Deng Mingyang, will not hesitate to obey!"

  Bing, Zhang Jiu and Li Feipeng's spirits lifted at once, and they said in unison: "We are the same!"

  Tang Yin looked at the three people around him, seemingly deep in thought, and slowly nodded his head with his eyes narrowed.

  Treat Deng Mingyang, Lu Bing, Zhang Jiu and Li Feipeng well. Firstly, Tang Yin thinks they are not wrong, secondly, what they say now is exactly the result he wants.

  Leaving the capital and going to a remote Pingyuan County does not mean that he has abandoned his control over the capital. He can leave behind a few loyal confidants, make his information more agile, and grasp the movements of the royal court at any time.

  Tang Yin said with a sigh: "If there are four people who understand this sentence, then I won't have befriended all of you brothers in vain."

  Deng Mingyang and the other three were shocked at the same time, stood up together, clasped their hands and bowed, saying in unison: "General Tang is serious!"

  "I toast each of you!" Tang Yin raised his wine cup and gestured to the four people.

  "We dare not." The four men also hastily lifted their cups and drained the wine inside.

  At this time, Tang Yin was both inserting willows and paving the way for the future, while Deng Mingyang and his three companions indeed played an important role.

  Qiu Zhen smiled and watched from the side, his smile was the brightest among all the people present.