June 25th, the weather was cloudy.

Today is the day of Xue Huairen's funeral, and it is also the day when the army sets out for battle.

Guan Ning was on the battlefield, and his thoughts were in a daze. Xue Huairen's last words came true, but it was just a step too late.

The funeral and the expedition actually happened on the same day.

The 20,000 cavalrymen mobilized from the garrison of the capital the day before yesterday had already rushed to Pingzhang Pass.

Now, one hundred thousand new soldiers have gathered in front of Guan Ning.

In the eighth year of Yuanwu's reign, he recruited new soldiers and explicitly recruited 200,000 troops. The actual number of applicants far exceeded this number, so Guan Ning issued a decree to reserve another 100,000 troops as reserves.

Initially, I thought I could use it when the Northern Yi invaded the Central Plains, but I didn't expect something would happen in the northwest.

Fortunately, preparations were made in advance. These 100,000 recruits have been rigorously trained and equipped with weapons and equipment. They have been on standby in the western suburbs camp.

Even Guan Ning didn't expect them to come in handy so quickly.

Thoughts flashed through his mind, he stepped off the platform, got on his horse,

This is a tall horse from the Northern Yi. It is dark in color and its muscles are all carefully carved. They are tied into strips and are full of explosive power. It has a red heart on its forehead, wild and wild, like a lion or a dragon, and is extremely handsome.

This was sent by an envoy from the Klie tribe at the beginning of this year. It was a war horse that Guan Zhongshan got from Beiyi. It was initially wild and difficult to train, and no one could approach it. After being tamed by Guan Ning, it became his war horse.

Guan Ning patted his horse in front of the army and entered the army. He wanted to give a lecture in order to let more people hear it.

At the same time, there were many messengers following him. They were Guan Ning's mouthpieces, responsible for spreading Guan Ning's words to the entire army.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Guan Ning, and many soldiers looked excited. In front of them was Emperor Daning, who wanted to lecture them personally at this moment.

"The army of the Western Regions is coming!"

Guan Ning's first words caused an uproar in the school grounds. Countless sergeants whispered to each other in low voices. Their expressions varied, with horror accounting for the majority.

Military reports of the incoming army from the Western Regions reached Shangjing. Although some people spread the news and rumors spread all over the place, it has not yet been confirmed.

The soldiers who were gathered first had only half-understood it, but now it was officially confirmed.

Guan Ning stretched out his hand high and slowly pressed it down. Following his movements, the school ground slowly became quiet. He continued: "At this moment, the army of the Western Regions is still killing in the northwest, and all the border guards are being killed.

, and as they continue to attack, they will definitely use all their strength to go south and capture our Daning capital!"

He paused slightly to give his troops time to pass the message.

"And this is just a war we are facing. The Wei and Liang coalition forces are invading in the south. If there is no way, I will not use you new soldiers."

"You...are Daning's last strength!"

After these words were spoken, the school grounds became quiet, which made Guan Ning very satisfied. These recruits obviously quickly accepted the fact.

Especially the phrase "the last strength" should give them all a strong sense of mission.

"What you are facing is a large and extremely ferocious army from the Western Regions!"

"They are brutal, brutal and powerful!"

Guan Ning told the truth, and the soldiers had the right to know.

"This is the first time in history that the Western Regions have invaded the Central Plains. They will be dazzled by the splendid civilization of the Central Plains. Everything here is new to them. They will do whatever they want, burning, killing and looting...

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"The army of the Western Region is very strong!"

Guan Ning's war horse circled the military camp to ensure that his voice could be heard by more people.

"You have a mission on your shoulders. I don't know how many of you will survive after the expedition, but my request to you is that you cannot retreat. You must stop the Western Region army from moving south. You must be prepared. You must be ready to bury bones at any time.

Prepare!"

"You may die, you may not, but you must never retreat. This is what I ask of you!"

The entire campus was silent, except for Guan Ning's deep voice.

This was a pre-war mobilization, and he needed to let these new recruits know what kind of situation Daning was facing.

They are the last strength of Daning, and they must also shoulder the responsibility of defending the land!

"Although Daning is big, there is no way to retreat. If the army of the Western Regions is allowed to go south, our wives will become the playthings of the Western Regions people, and our children will have the word "slave" branded on their foreheads. They will be slaves for generations.

Turn over!"

Guan Ning was not being alarmist when he said this.

Daning is surrounded by enemies on all sides. If the armies of the Western Regions are allowed to wander around and destroy each other, it will directly affect the battle situation in Beiyi. If the north is lost, it will also affect the battlefield in the south. Daning will be finished!

"So, I need you to be determined to defend Daning, and to be determined to die until the last drop of blood is shed. It is a bit cruel to say this, but it must be done!"

Guan Ning spoke clearly.

He paused for a long time and then continued: "Now, the gate of the western suburbs camp has been opened. Any sergeant can leave at will. The officials of the Ministry of War are outside. They can cancel their military status and leave!"

After talking about the pros and cons, he gave him the right to choose. After all, this was a life-threatening matter.

There was silence for a long time.

No one walked out, everyone stayed!

Guan Ning is not surprised by this result. He believes that all men in Daning are brave men!

"good!"

"very good!"

"You make me admire you!"

Guan Ning said: "Aren't you very confused why I ask you blindly but don't set an example myself? I'm sorry, I am going to the south, and there are Wei and Liang coalition forces there that I need to deal with!"

"Northwest... I'll leave it to you all!"

Hearing this, all the soldiers were moved.

"I am willing to fight for Your Majesty!"

There was a loud shout.

"No!"

"It's not for me, but for Daning!"

Guan Ning said: "Although I can't go with you, my imperial concubine will go with you!"

When the news spread, the school grounds immediately went into uproar again, which was even more shocking than before when they learned that the Western Region Army was attacking.

The imperial concubine would go to the northwest, is this not a joke?

At this moment, under everyone's gaze, a female general wearing silver armor and riding a tall horse came over!

No, it’s a handsome woman!

The black and red cape raised on her back showed her identity.

This is the coach.

Behind her were three female generals in military uniforms!

There are three more. Are they all imperial concubines?

Everyone was shocked!

Guan Ning introduced loudly: "This is my imperial concubine, and she will also be the commander-in-chief of your army!"

"And they are also my imperial concubines. They will go to the northwest with you on my behalf to protect Daning!"

The noise became louder, and none of the soldiers expected that His Majesty would make such a decision.
Chapter completed!