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Chapter 35: The Triumph Return

Three days later, Zhang Zixing summoned the generals and the chiefs of Dongyi clans, and formally named Yueji the Marquis of Qi, commanding the territory of Eastern Qi. Zou Xie was named the Prime Minister of Eastern Qi, and the Wushen Army under his command was the Forbidden Army of Eastern Qi, which could be expanded to 10,000 people.

He was dedicated to guarding the safety of the Marquis of Qi, and the chiefs of the major clans also received generous rewards. He also ordered Zhang Guifang and Feng Lin to lead 30,000 troops and horses to Eastern Qi to assist the Marquis of Qi in maintaining security and arranging for soldiers of all ethnic groups to return home. After the Shang army returned to the court,

, and then dispatch materials and talents to assist in the construction.

Although this is the first time in the history of the Great Shang Dynasty that a woman has been appointed as a prince, strength is the most important thing among the Dongyi tribes. Yue Ji’s leadership and fighting ability have always been praised by all tribes. Her previous role as the king of a guard is the best example. Cangjie

After the death of the king, the Youqiong army collapsed, and the Youhu clan suddenly became the most powerful clan, and as the princess of the Great Shang, even the Witch Sacrifice King was willing to surrender, so naturally no one dared to raise any objections.

After learning about Zhang Zixing's decision to establish the new vassal state "Dong Qi", Dongbohou Jiang Huanchu seemed worried, because although this move relieved Dongyi's troubles, it undoubtedly added a big trouble to Donglu. Despite having new styles

The weapons of Dong Qi are temporarily small, but their combat effectiveness is unprecedentedly powerful. Not only can Dong Qi monitor Dong Lu's every move, but as the concubine of Qi Hou Yue Ji, he is not subject to the constraints and control of Dong Bo Hou at all. From this point of view

, the emperor’s intention in establishing Dong Qi was probably not just to pacify Dong Yi...

After all, Jiang Huanchu was an old fox. Knowing that the founding of Dong Qi was irreversible, he immediately expressed his firm support and promised to provide Dong Qi with a large amount of free human and material support in the future.

Zhang Zixing saw that he knew the opportunity and was generous. He praised Donglu for his great contribution in logistics support during this war. He gave Jiang Huanchu the secret blueprints of saddle stirrups, light crossbows and combination bows, and secretly instructed him not to spread them to outsiders. Jiang Huanchu

I know that the son-in-law of the emperor is excellent in literary and military skills. Although Jiang Jiagui is a relative of the country and has no intention of rebelliousness, he has held a lot of troops and power for many years. He is most afraid of suspicion. If he is not careful, he may repeat the same fate as before.

Xibo Hou Ji Li's mistake. Now the emperor actually trusted the Jiang family so much that he handed over all the blueprints of these secret weapons. He was overjoyed to express his gratitude.

How did Jiang Huanchu know that these "advanced" weapons can indeed greatly improve the combat effectiveness of the Donglu army at present, but with the current production technology of the craftsmen in the hands of the princes, it is very difficult to mass-produce them. Moreover, these three items are compared to the magic weapons.

The more secret weapons in the workshop are actually nothing. Of course, due to various considerations, some weapons cannot be revealed to the world for the time being.

The reason why Zhang Zixing gave the drawings to his father-in-law was to stabilize his heart and reduce his worries about Dong Qi, but the real meaning lies in the mysterious sentence "not allowed to be spread to outsiders". In addition to this sentence,

In addition to raising the value of the blueprints, there are also many articles - Dashang's battle to pacify Dongyi will soon become famous all over the world. These weapons that have been exposed will definitely become the focus of the princes from all walks of life, and sooner or later they will be cracked, copied, and destroyed.

It is better to be a favor to Jiang Huanchu, and more importantly, to divert the disaster away. The princes from all walks of life will definitely try their best to come to Donglu to get it, and it is estimated that Donglu will have a lot of good things to see by then. "No rumor" is equivalent to "If it is spread,

You have to take responsibility." In this way, Jiang Huanchu would be overwhelmed and unable to concentrate on plotting against Dong Qi. In this matter, the wily Jiang Huanchu finally fell into Zhang Zixing's plan.

Zhang Zixing's original intention was to make Zou Qie the Marquis of Qi and turn Dong Qi into Dashang's mining and secret production base in the future. However, after Yue Ji decided to be the Marquis of Qi, he had a bolder idea, but Dong Qi became the future mining and secret production base of Dashang.

Judging from the current situation, it is not convenient to implement it and can only be left to the future.

That night, Zhang Zixing came to Yue Ji and Zou Xie for face-to-face instruction, and taught all the successful experiences of Jiang Taigong in governing Dongyi in history. In summary, it was "because of its customs, simplifying its etiquette, promoting commerce and industry, and benefiting from fish and salt".

It is this method that made the originally barren Qi State become the richest place in the world in just a dozen years. This sixteen-character policy has also become the policy of governing the country for generations. Zhang Zixing will immediately send a large number of people after returning to the court.

Talents related to business, fishery, and salt industries came to Dong Qi and gave Dong Qi great discounts in business and trade. Combined with the advanced production and management methods of later generations, he was fully confident that this "more than ten years" time could be shortened several times.

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At the beginning of the founding of the Eastern Qi Dynasty, the most important thing is to control the situation and prevent unrest. We should stabilize the major clan leaders with gentle means, and then gradually weaken and remove the combat effectiveness of each clan, using both hard and soft tactics until we have complete control of the Eastern Qi. This is the first step.

It is the most difficult to get up, but as long as you successfully step out, there is a bright road ahead.

Zhang Zixing repeatedly told Yue Ji and Zou Xie to put the overall situation first, seek stability first, and then seek control. If necessary, various extraordinary measures can be used. Only when Yue Ji completely takes the various tribes of Dongyi into her hands, will he

A special "New Deal" will be officially implemented in Dongqi. By then, Dongqi will develop rapidly in a short period of time, and people of all ethnic groups will be able to have food and clothing without worries.

Yue Ji and Zou Qie had no doubts about what Zhang Zixing said. This young Shang emperor's literary, Taoist and military strategies were both astonishing to the past and the present. Only three years after he ascended the throne, the national power and combat effectiveness of Dashang had already soared. Since he

They said they could make the people of Dongyi have food and clothing without worries, and they would definitely do it. Yue Ji and Zou Qie secretly made up their minds to take this most difficult first step no matter what.

Zhang Zixing knew that when the Eastern Qi Dynasty was first established, there would be a surging undercurrent and difficulties. There were many people who wanted to plot against Yue Ji, and personal safety was also an issue that could not be ignored. Although there were Zhang Guifang's troops and the protection of the Witch God's guards, it was inevitable that there would be thousands of people who wanted to plot against Yue Ji.

1. So I took off the Pixiu bracelet given by Taoist Duobao and put it on Yue Ji’s wrist. What kind of person is Taoist Duobao, although this Pixiu bracelet can only be regarded as an ordinary thing among his many magic weapons.

But in the eyes of ordinary immortals, it is already a rare treasure to protect themselves, let alone mortals?

The Pixiu Bracelet is indeed remarkable. On the battlefield that day, even Chi You's most powerful weapon, the Soul Devourer, was unable to break through its defense. Ordinary weapons or spells could not affect it. It was considered a good item.

Protective weapon.

"This is your majesty's most precious treasure to protect you. How can Yue Ji endure it? Your majesty has a body of thousands of gold and is bound to the country. How can there be any difference? Please take back this treasure!"

Yue Ji knew that the Pixiu bracelet was Zhang Zixing's protective treasure, but she was not willing to accept it for a moment. Just as she was about to take it off, Zhang Zixing scolded her with a straight face: "I am the destined emperor, how can I rely on a mere foreign object? How can you rely on it?"

If a wife disobeys an order, she is disobeying her husband; if a Qi marquis resists an order, she disobeys the emperor! If he does not accept the order, both offenses will be punished, and I am afraid that all the tribes in the Eastern Qi will be implicated. Don't blame me for being ruthless.

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Yue Ji was slapped by this big hat and had to accept it. Tears of emotion appeared in her beautiful eyes. She understood that the deeper the blame on her husband, the more concerned she was. Thinking of being separated from him thousands of miles away, her heart became more and more sad, and her voice suddenly stopped.

Choking up sobs: "Your Majesty means so much, how could Yue Ji not know about it? It's Yue Ji's good fortune to meet Your Majesty in this life. If I'm to blame, it's Yue Ji's willful behavior and betrayal of His Majesty's affection..."

The Witch Sacrifice King was so keen that he sensed something "wrong" in the atmosphere, and immediately automatically blocked the functions of his eyes and ears, bowed his head and resigned.

"Although this Zou Qie is old, he is also a smart and sensible person. He knows that our husband and wife have 'business' to do, and he can run faster than a rabbit! Come on, my dear Yue Ji, don't think too much, let your husband kiss you first

..." Zhang Zixing pretended to be relaxed and said something, deliberately trying to ease Yue Ji's sadness. Before she finished speaking, Yue Ji moved forward emotionally and offered her a sweet kiss.

How could Zhang Zixing show weakness and immediately "fight back bravely", running his hands up and down the bumpy and straight place, gradually, Yue Ji's eyes became blurred, the candlelight in the palace was shaking, and she was murmuring incessantly.

More than ten days later, the troops of Dashang's Eastern Expedition returned to the court. From then on, the emperor's personal campaign to conquer Dongyi ended in a complete victory. This battle was of extraordinary significance. It not only completely defeated the enemy, but also fundamentally solved the disaster of Dongyi. More importantly,

Yes, Zhang Zixing's goal of "establishing his prestige" was achieved. After this battle, the emperor's power was known to everyone in the world, and the eight hundred princes knew it in their hearts. The timid and weak ones were naturally willing to surrender, while those with different intentions were also wary.

What comes together must come apart. During these days, Zhang Zixing and Yue Ji were very closely entangled, and their relationship became increasingly deep. Unfortunately, it was inevitable that they would have to part ways. Before leaving, Yue Ji and the various tribesmen of Dong Qi saw each other for more than ten miles.

, and finally said goodbye with tears.

When they learned that the emperor had returned to the court with a great victory, the songs of the court were shaken up and down. Empress Jiang and the three concubines led all the civil and military officials out of the city to greet them. The people also spontaneously organized and lined the streets to welcome the return of the army. The three concubines were all excited when they saw Zhang Zixing who had returned safely.

He couldn't help but cried in public without caring about his manners. Seeing that the three women all looked haggard, Zhang Zixing was moved in his heart and wished he could go back to the palace immediately to have some tenderness with the three women to express their feelings of separation. It's a pity that he is a "holy virtue" emperor.

, this time the army returned victorious, but there was still a lot of work to do.

Zhang Zixing personally announced the news of the army's pacification of Dongyi in front of the entire city in front of the soldiers and civilians in an exciting tone. The people suddenly cheered like thunder; after vigorously praising the bravery of the soldiers at the front, he also emphatically praised the ministers and ministers of Chaoge.

The common people said that a stable rear is the fundamental guarantee for the troops in the front to fight with peace of mind; in the end, Zhang Zixing mourned all the fallen soldiers with a sad face, expressed condolences to their families, and ordered the construction of a large tomb of martyrs on the outskirts of the city.

The ashes of the martyrs who returned home were buried, and monuments were engraved on the names of the martyrs to immortalize them forever. The emperor would personally go there to pay homage on a certain day. Those soldiers who were seriously injured and could no longer fight also received corresponding compensation. These actions should be rewarded by those "time travelers"

"It can be said that everyone has the same skill, which is commonplace, but it is unprecedented in this era. All the soldiers and civilians shed tears in admiration and knelt down to praise the emperor's kindness.

The ministers carried the emperor's chariot back to the Xianqing Hall, and stood in separate courts. Zhang Zixing saw at a glance that Wen Zhong and Shang Rong, who were standing at the front of Danqi, were holding many memorials in their hands. He knew how many months it would take these two people to deal with them.

Government affairs are hard work, and there must be many important things that need to be reported and asked for instructions, so I can't help but complain secretly. Before the two of them could go out to start the performance, Zhang Zixing immediately ordered a three-day break from the court on the pretext of being tired on the way home, and hurriedly broke up and fled into the harem.
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