Chapter 119 Donghong
In a secluded wilderness, a group of hundreds of people were walking in a hurry.
Walking at the front of the team were Xu Hongyu and Chen Mu, while Xiao He walked to the rear right, observing the terrain in front of the right and occasionally glancing at Xu Hongyu and Chen Mu.
Behind them are some other demon-slaying division guards in green and black, mixed with some members of the Yu family. After that are the elite swordsmen of the Yu family, who are actually trained nursing institutions. Finally, there are the soldiers transferred from the county government. A group of officers were taken. Although these officers have no ability to fight monsters, they still need manpower to deliver messages and other things.
“Brother Ding, that Chen… and Miss Xu are too close.”
Among the members of the Yu family and the Demon Slayer Division walking in the second echelon of the team, a guard in black looked at the backs of Xu Hongyu and Chen Mu in front of him, and couldn’t help but whisper to a guard in green next to him.
Ding He frowned and scolded in a low voice: “Don’t talk nonsense!”
Said.
He also took a deep look at Chen Mu’s back and said slowly: “Mr. Chen is a confidant promoted by Miss Xu. He also has a very capable body, which is different from you and me.”
The black-clothed guard Wu Pu whispered: “What’s the difference? We are all foreigners and not from the Yu family. Chen Mu only entered the level of Yijin not long ago. Brother Ding, you have already mastered Yijin. He Even though he has a strong body, he can’t compare with you, Brother Ding, but the eldest lady values him so much, we might have to listen to his instructions. “
There was a hint of jealousy in his tone.
It would be fine if he were a member of the Yu family, so close to Xu Hongyu, or if they were both white-clothed guards, but Chen Mu was only a green-clothed guard, but he was able to walk at the forefront of the team, together with Xu Hongyu, and the two of them were on the same side. They were talking about something from time to time while walking. They didn’t look like subordinates and superiors, and they were even too close.
Hearing Wu Pu’s words, Ding He did not respond, but he only took a deep look at Chen Mu. He knew that Chen Mu was not a simple person who had reached the realm of Yijin with a strong body, and had more potential than him. It’s normal for Xu Hongyu to value them so much, but at this moment, looking at Chen Mu and Xu Hongyu, they don’t look like subordinates and superiors, and it’s inevitable that they have some thoughts in their hearts.
Could it be that Xu Hongyu not only valued Chen Mu, but also liked him?
Then there are some…
He knew that Xu Hongyu was not married yet. As a direct descendant of the Yu family and almost one of the highest-ranking members of the younger generation, Chen Mu would undoubtedly reach the sky in one fell swoop if he could climb the ranks of the dragon and the phoenix.
It’s just that even if Chen Mu relies on Xu Hongyu’s trust and coaxes Xu Hongyu to move, the Yu family may still not accept it. After all, Xu Hongyu’s status is not comparable to that of the collateral children of the Yu family, even within the direct line. His position is also extremely high, and he is destined to be unable to get along with ordinary people.
“The eldest lady has her own judgment. It’s not our turn to point fingers. Please stop making random discussions.”
After Ding He’s eyes flickered for a few times, he spoke in a deep voice to Wu Pu next to him.
Seeing that Ding He was silent, Wu Pu could only respond helplessly. In fact, he, a black-clad guard, was indeed one level lower than Chen Mu. He just felt that since Chen Mu could do it, why couldn’t Ding He? If Ding He can also gain Xu Hongyu’s trust and even fancy. With the relationship between him and Ding He growing up, his status can also rise.
……
Chen Mu was walking next to Xu Hongyu and was discussing the garrison in Donghong with Xu Hongyu.
He also noticed some eyes coming from behind, some were sizing them up, and some were slightly jealous and dissatisfied, but this was normal. After all, he was only serving as a green guard, but he was walking at the front of the team and It was normal for Xu Hongyu to come with him and attract some criticism. He didn’t care about it and just continued to discuss with Xu Hongyu.
Xu Hongyu is not good at intrigues and secret fights with others, but she does have some insights into formations and formations. In addition, she has richer experience in hunting monsters. She has participated in more than one such monster chaos. Many of Chen Mu’s ideas made Chen Mu nod in his mind. He said it was a discussion, but in fact it was more that he listened to Xu Hongyu’s arrangements and occasionally made a few suggestions.
Chen Mu has risen from the bottom to today. In fact, he has a sense of arrogance in his heart, but he will not be complacent because of it. He has never overly pointed out things that he is not familiar with and does not understand, just like asking the Secretary in the Wutong. During his first term of office, he only performed tasks, cooperated with the General Directorate, and rescued the victims. He did not try to change the entire ecology of Wutongli.
Firstly, the status has not reached such a high level. The entire Nancheng District is integrated, and it is impossible to pick one out and suddenly turn it into another world. Secondly, without knowing much and not having a broad enough understanding, they intervene indiscriminately. Maybe it will create chaos. After all, quelling chaos is one thing and governing it is another.
Like dealing with a monster.
The strategy is not to station troops in Donghong Township and nearby villages. In that case, even thousands of soldiers and horses cannot take care of it. After all, the map in this world is much wider than those in Chen Mu’s previous life. One Donghong Township occupies The land has a radius of hundreds of miles, but not all places in this area of nearly a hundred miles are inhabited.
Xu Hongyu still used the method used by the Yu family in the past. She found some key locations to draw lines or points outside the inhabited villages, and then divided hundreds of people into groups of three or two to inspect those places. Probing.
If there are monsters that are small in number and not strong, you can deal with them yourself.
If the number is large or the level is high, then retreat immediately, report the news, and send out troops to attack.
The utensils these people carry are also very knowledgeable. There are special incense powders that can mask the smell, facilitate hiding, and make it difficult for monsters to notice. There are also ‘whistles’ that can report messages from a distance, like fireworks, with a sound. It can be transmitted ten miles, so it can be connected into one piece and transmitted layer by layer.
Chen Mu knew a lot less about these things. At this time, he learned one by one from Xu Hongyu, and he couldn’t help but sigh. No matter what the environment is, the human race can always create various coping strategies according to the environment.
soon.
The group arrived at the Xiangting Pavilion in Donghong Township.
This is also a very large settlement. Even looking at the area and the number of houses, it seems to be larger than the county capital. The only difference is that there are no towering walls here, which cannot resist the invasion of monsters.
There are village chiefs in the village, as well as yamen and police officers, and there are quite a few of them. At this time, everyone has been waiting for the arrival of the Demon Slayer Division. When Chen Mu and his party arrived, the village chief and others from Donghong Township were already eager to go out. welcome.
“My lords, you are here. Please come in quickly. I have asked someone to prepare a banquet for you all.”
The head of the building saluted Xu Hongyu, Chen Mu and others, and spoke with a smile.
Xu Hongyu said with a cold expression: “There is no need for a banquet. Keep everything simple. From now on, everything in Donghong Township will be subject to my dispatch. The people and officials sent by each government office will be counted and reported as soon as possible.”
With experience as the chief police officer of Nancheng District, Xu Hongyu is familiar with controlling a place.
“Yes, yes.”
The chief immediately responded and ordered the subordinates next to him to do it immediately.
At the same time, he couldn’t help but glance at Xu Hongyu secretly, and then at Chen Mu next to him. He couldn’t help but look a little nervous, mainly because the adult who came from the Demon Slayer Division this time looked a bit too young.
Although he, as the head of a township, knew very well that the white-clad guards and green-clad guards must have corresponding strength, but to govern a place to deal with demon chaos, various personnel arrangements and experience were also crucial. Often, a single order could reduce a lot of losses.
but.
The head of the village soon calmed down slightly, because after Xu Hongyu arrived at the village in Xiangting, she directly began to ask him about the situation in various places in Donghong, whether there was any discrepancy with the map, and some other arrangements and matters.
As long as the adults who come down from the Demon Slayer Division are not the type who are young and arrogant, headstrong and don’t listen to advice, then there will be no problem. After all, there is no problem in terms of strength, and strategies can be discussed with each other.
In the meeting hall.
Xu Hongyu, Chen Mu, Li Chang and Xiao He gathered around the map and discussed the designated strategies with each other, which was very harmonious.
However, there was quite a bit of chaos outside. Some of the Tsing Yi Guards from the Demon Slaying Department and people from the Yu family looked in the direction of the meeting hall and complained. It didn’t matter that Xiao He was Xu Hongyu’s personal maid. Chen Mu was with them. As a green-clad guard, he also entered the meeting hall. This was different from walking with Xu Hongyu before. It was almost obvious that he had taken the central and commanding position.
Not only Wu Pudinghe and others, but also some members of the Yu family frowned occasionally. After all, their surname was Yu, and they all had to wait outside to take orders.
After a while.
The village chief went out and ordered the villagers to go.
Only Chen Mu and Xu Hongyu were left in the meeting hall.
“Both of us are sitting in the township, which is a waste of troops. If you are in the township, there will be no problem. I will take a few people to patrol the Huangyuan Mountain area. What do you think?”
Xu Hongyu looked at Chen Mu and asked.
Chen Mu looked at the map, thought for a while and said: “No, you should be in charge of the village. After all, I am just a Qingyi guard, and it is inconvenient to dispatch manpower. Besides, I am not familiar with monsters and chaos, and you should be the center of the response in the village. , leave the area around Huangyuan Mountain to me, and if there are any problems in other directions, I will be there soon.”
Although it was easy to calm down the criticism of those outside, just show a little strength, but after Chen Mu watched Xu Hongyu’s entire schedule, he felt that it was most appropriate for her to be the center of the schedule.
and.
The township is the center of Donghong, and it is also the safest place to sit here.
In comparison, the area near Huangyuan Mountain is more dangerous. It is a relatively uninhabited place on weekdays, and the Huangyuan Mountain area is also on the dividing line between Anyu and Huaiyu counties.
(End of chapter)