Chapter 1039 - 256: Huangzhou Prefecture Is Mine_4

"Jiusi, rest assured, once the northern expedition is resolved, I will immediately send someone to help you with these matters."

Chen Jie heard this and said, "Then, I’ll reluctantly accept this heavy responsibility."

Chen Jie nodded, appearing troubled and uncertain.

Wang Baobao was very pleased with Chen Jie’s expression and laughed, "Jiusi, don’t worry, as soon as the northern matter is finished, I’ll definitely come back to help you."

Chen Jie heard this and looked at Wang Baobao, then said, "Lord, I, I have an unreasonable request, I don’t know if I should say it."

Wang Baobao looked at Chen Jie and said, "Speak."

Chen Jie said, "It’s like this, my Fishing Guild has 1,500 brothers, incorporated into the Black Cavalry."

Wang Baobao heard this and said, "Oh, Jiusi, rest assured, I’ll certainly take good care of the Fishing Guild brothers. In this northern expedition, I won’t let them suffer."

Chen Jie heard this and said, "Lord, that’s not what I mean, I was asking if these Black Cavalry could be left to me."

Wang Baobao immediately frowned and looked at Chen Jie, "Jiusi, the Black Cavalry is an establishment of the Darugachi Mansion, how can I give them to you!"

Chen Jie heard this and said, "Lord, did you hear about yesterday’s events?"

Wang Baobao said, "What events?"

Chen Jie said, "Yesterday, in Yong’an Prefecture, there was a Buddhist light, shining for over fifty miles."

Wang Baobao frowned and said, "What’s so special about that?"

Chen Jie smiled wryly and said, "Lord, don’t you know that only Peng Yingyu has such intense Buddhist light in this world?"

Wang Baobao squinted at Chen Jie and said, "Peng Yingyu, he’s in Huangzhou Prefecture, but how does this relate to the Black Cavalry?"

Chen Jie said, "Lord, Peng Yingyu is a remnant of the Zoroastrian Sect, he might have ulterior motives in Huangzhou Prefecture. I’m afraid he might target Huangzhou Prefecture again, so I ask the lord to leave the Black Cavalry to assist me in defending the city. This way, even if Peng Yingyu schemes against Huangzhou Prefecture, I will have the strength to help the court hold Huangzhou Prefecture, so I ask for your help!"

Wang Baobao frowned tightly after hearing this.

He didn’t want to return the 1,500 Black Cavalry to Chen Jie, but now that Chen Jie put it this way, he also needed a better excuse.

At this moment, Zhao Ya suddenly spoke, "Third Brother, give him the 1,500 Black Cavalry, Jiusi defending the city isn’t easy."

Hearing this, Wang Baobao’s brow furrowed, but he couldn’t figure out how to refuse.

He was really caught in a dilemma.

Zhao Ya spoke again, "Third Brother, these Black Cavalry are from Hubei. If they go north, they might not acclimatize, and their combat effectiveness won’t be fully realized. Why not give them to Jiusi, so he can defend the city and be loyal to the country."

Wang Baobao was full of hesitations, but after thinking it over, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, the 1,500 Black Cavalry, I’ll return them to you. Promise me, you must hold Huangzhou Prefecture."

Chen Jie heard this and said, "Yes, lord, if the city stands, I’m there; if the city falls, I die."

Chen Jie looked at Wang Baobao and gave the firmest assurance.

Seeing this, Wang Baobao nodded slightly and said, "Good, now Chen Jiusi hears this order."

Chen Jie immediately cupped his fists and said, "This humble servant, cough cough... hears this order."

"I appoint you as the Garrison Commander of Huangzhou Prefecture, in charge of all military affairs in Huangzhou Prefecture. You can mobilize 1,500 Black Cavalry, the Azure Dragon Guard, 8,000 city guards, and also oversee all disaster relief and civilian matters in the Prefecture City without error."

"This humble servant, obeys the order!"

Chen Jie cupped his fists.

Wang Baobao looked at Chen Jie one last time with deep meaning and said, "Chen Jiusi, your ability to stay in Huangzhou Prefecture for this important position is all thanks to Yaya’s determination. I hope you do not disappoint Yaya."

Chen Jie heard this and said, "This humble servant will exert every effort to not disappoint the Commandery Princess, the lord, and the court."

Wang Baobao said, "That’s good."

After making arrangements, Wang Baobao left Huangzhou Prefecture at noon, taking 3,000 Black Cavalry, accompanied by Zhao Ya and the Turtle and Crane Elders.

Before leaving, Zhao Ya found Chen Jie: "Chen Jiusi, you should make good preparations in Huangzhou Prefecture. I think it won’t be long before I return to see you."

Chen Jie cupped his fists and said, "Always await the Commandery Princess’s summons."

Then Zhao Ya looked at Chen Jie and said, "Chen Jiusi..."

Chen Jie looked at Zhao Ya and said, "Does the Commandery Princess have any instructions?"

Zhao Ya thought for a moment and said, "It’s nothing, see you another day."

"See you another day!"

Chen Jie watched Zhao Ya leave with Wang Baobao.

Once they were completely out of sight, Chen Jie’s mouth curled up slightly and he said, "Finally left, now that they are gone, I will be the one who decides in Huangzhou Prefecture. I will become the king of Huangzhou!"

"Xiao Hu."

"At your service."

"Pass my order, gather all the brothers, and come to see me quickly."

"Yes!"