Chen Xiliang reported that the two meat sellers were brothers and slaves from a wealthy family in the Khitan. When they saw that all the people from the Song Dynasty moved away, they happily moved over to herd sheep and survived. At the end of the year, when they saw the lively Shengzhou, they drove the sheep and came here to kill and sell them for money.

Du Zhongxiao heard this and frowned: "They only said that this matter has not been proved. Who knows the truth or falsehood? Let's take it first and go to the prison camp in Fengzhou. What's wrong with his family is that it's impossible to deal with. Now Yelu Chongyuan is going to war against Hong Ji, and there are many spies sent, so be careful."

Chen Xiliang said that it was the Khitan war and was very concerned about the attitude of the Song Dynasty. He has sent many spies recently, especially in border areas.

Du Zhongxiao stood up and sighed: "Signing the verdict, this incident reminds us of many things. We must pay attention to them actively. Since last year, we have won a lot of victories and won the Hequ Road, and the whole country is a little lazy. This winter, the Khitan started war and carried out activities in detail. We must double the precautions. Order all localities to carefully investigate personnel and report to the officials in time if unidentified people are found."

Chen Xiliang said: "Jingshuai, Shengzhou is the gateway to the Central Plains to Hequ Road. There have always been many outsiders. If you check carefully, it is not easy."

Du Zhongxiao said: "People who come from afar always come by train, and those who have witnessed it with fellow travelers. Those who have never taken the train are easy to ask. If they come by train from the mainland, they always have an accent, which is more relaxed, and they are the natives around the important Shengzhou."

Chen Xiliang nodded, it would be much easier.

After talking about several other things, Chen Xiliang said goodbye and left, and Du Zhongxiao sat alone thinking about his thoughts.

In addition to the garrison, Shengzhou has less than 10,000 households, most of which are Yingtianxiang Army. There are only two or three thousand real people, so it is not difficult to manage. What is really difficult is that all residents have arrived for a short time and lack a native population.

Sighing, Du Zhongxiao stood up and stood looking at the mountains in the north. The mountains were majestic, white, and golden in the sun. The mountains blocked the cold wind from the south, creating a relatively comfortable climate for Hequ Road.

Everything about Hequ Road is mostly caused by the mountains in the north. The climate is mild and the irrigation water source brought by the Yellow River is suitable for people to survive. If there are no mountains, it will be like the northern grasslands, and it can only be the territory of nomadic peoples.

The Chinese New Year is about to celebrate. The wind is no longer sharp and gentler than before, and everything seems to be getting better. After a long time, Du Zhongxiao returned to the desk and thought about what he would do next year. At this time, he was not happy with many things, so try to watch as little as possible. Everything started to be like this, as long as it seemed positive on the surface.

At this moment, a soldier came in and crossed his hands to Du Zhongxiao and said, "Jingshou, Ma Liulang yesterday has found out."

"Oh, let's listen in detail." Du Zhongxiao stood up straight and said to the soldiers coming.

"Ma Liulang has been serving in the army outside in the past few years. He was originally a soldier from Linfu, but later he was missing. He said that he had lost the battle and could not find the original troops, so he was a servant for the people. Later, he got the opportunity and fled back to his home in Lanzhou. However, many people speculated that the days when they were lost might not be accurate. If these things were not proved, it would be difficult to say very well."

Du Zhongxiao nodded, no wonder he was so strange yesterday. As a new land, Hequ Road came to farm, except for the Yingtianxiang Army formed by various reasons, most of the other people who came to Yingtian had various problems in their hometowns. Now there is still a lot of land in the mainland, and it is not difficult to encounter difficulties, who would have traveled thousands of miles to come here. The people of the Song Dynasty did not value the countryside and migrated everywhere, which was the case.

After thinking about it, Du Zhongxiao said, "Forget about Ma Liulang's affairs. The doctor has seen it and let him go back to his hometown and live a good life."

The soldiers promised and turned around and left.

Since it is the past, it is unnecessary to carefully find out. The past is always with the wind. The road of Hequ is short of people now, and as long as there is no big mistake, there is no need to pursue it. I am willing to take the orphans to make a living by reclaiming land. No matter what Ma Liulang did before, he will end here.

When she returned to her residence, Xiaoqing was bringing two maids to make some pasta and preparing to enjoy it during the Chinese New Year. When she saw Du Zhongxiao coming back, she hurriedly bowed.

Du Zhongxiao said: "There are only a few people in the family, so there is no need to be too troublesome. Just celebrate the New Year simply."

Xiaoqing said: "Official, you are the leader of the festival and the leader of the journey. You have to set an example for the people. How can you be simple? If you do too much, you are just giving it to others and saying it is OK. You said yes or not?"

Du Zhongxiao said: "If you think so, then do it. I came here again last year and the Chinese New Year is just a casual time."

Xiaoqing said: "Officials are here alone, just do whatever they want. If someone serves them this year, it will naturally be different."

Du Zhongxiao nodded, said nothing, and went back to his study. Sitting down in the study, Du Zhongxiao flipped through two books casually, but couldn't read them. Looking at Xiaoqing and two maids outside the window, she couldn't help but think about Han Yueniang's intention to let her come, and she felt a little confused for a moment.

Days passed day by day, and the end of the year was soon approaching. Family members in the border areas could not follow the army, and the atmosphere of the New Year in the army was not strong, but it was like a bustling day outside, and gradually the drums and drums were constantly stopped every day.

Du Zhongxiao, Fu Bi, Zhang Sheng and others stood in the corridor, watching several soldiers carrying firecrackers and setting them off. A few more fireworks were lit and the flames rushed into the air, Du Zhongxiao said, "If there are a few children, it will be very lively at this time."

Fu Bi said: "Of course it's like this. The general's mansion is full of people from other places, and there are no children. No matter how lively it is, it feels much more deserted."

Du Zhongxiao said: "Today is the New Year's Eve. The army prepared wine and meals and had dinner together. The weather was cold, so I used up early and went back to rest early."

Zhang Sheng said: "Jingsai, today's day, many people have made an appointment to have a drink, how could they use up early to rest? Once a year, it is the one that should be lively. I have ordered the army to enjoy it tonight except for those who have rotation and those who have something to do."

Du Zhongxiao said: "It makes sense to say this. OK, we are all not drunk and will not return!"

After saying that, he watched the fireworks for a while, and then went to the Houya with a few people. At this time, it was cold at night, and the curtains were surrounded in the yard, divided into tables and tables, each of whom was drinking and eating meat. Du Zhongxiao and others were arranged in the house.

After a while, they all arrived. In addition to Du Zhongxiao, Fu Bi and Zhang Sheng, there were also two strategic judges, Li Fugui and Tian Jing, and Zhang Ji, the commander-in-chief of the Anbei Army. The others all sat outside.

Poured the wine and Du Zhongxiao said: "At this time last year, when I first came to Shengzhou, everything was simple. After a year, I looked around, and there were no old people last year. They went to the capital to go to the capital, and those who were on duty outside were on duty outside, and they were promoted one after another. I am the only one who is still here to eat some wine and meals with you. When the next year, I don't know who will be promoted. Let's have a drink and wish you all early promotion!"

Everyone applauded and drank wine together.
Chapter completed!