After saying that, he turned around and took a brocade box from the shelf and handed it to He Lingchuan.
Inside is a document and a token.
"Congratulations, from now on, you will be Commander He."
He Lingchuan thanked him and took it, holding the token and turning it over and over. The day after he entered Panlong City, Zhong Shengguang and General Hong left the city, leaving only an order for him to go to Yuheng City to take up his new post.
Receiving the token means that he and Xiao Maoliang are on the same level. Even in Panlong City, such consecutive jumps are rare.
Seeing that he was overjoyed, Wen Daolun couldn't help but pour cold water on him: "Don't be happy first. Extraordinary promotions are often because the work is not easy to do."
He Lingchuan didn't take it seriously: "It's such a good job, where can I get it?"
In one year, he was promoted from a small patrolman to the commander of the Gale Army. Isn't that enough for him?
But he also understands that once he is promoted to lead the army, his work and tasks will not be as simple as fighting and killing.
A new trial has begun.
Wen Daolun said with a smile: "Commander Xiao did a good job, but Commander Zhong said that the Northern Front is still in a hurry to hire people, so I will leave you here to practice and practice, it's just right."
He Lingchuan was very modest: "Master Wen, teach me."
Wen Daolun, a fellow commander, will be in charge of the planning, finance, economy and trade, culture and education of Yuheng City and its subordinate towns from now on. He will be in charge of almost all of them. Only the military and political aspects will be left in the hands of He Lingchuan.
Yes, the garrison in Yuheng City, from recruitment to training, to patrolling and combat, will be controlled by He Lingchuan from now on!
In such troubled times, military power is overwhelming.
This shows Zhong Shengguang's trust in He Lingchuan.
Such honors and favors are difficult for ordinary sergeants to enjoy.
Wen Daolun took him to the guard camp next door to watch the sand table and explained:
"Our Yuheng City is located in the easternmost part of Xiqiao. It is an important border town and faces the Kingdom of Jinyang across the river. This river is the Yin River. After Xiqiao was merged into Panlong City, Jinxing has been very nervous, and Chen Bing has never retreated from the border.
Withdraw. We went to the Yin River to collect water and fish, but we often encountered shouts and arrows from the other side."
He Lingchuan nodded.
Small countries like Jinying and Xiqiao originally thought that they had the support of Ba Ling and Bejia, and they made every possible effort to make things difficult for Panlong City. When Xiqiao was suddenly destroyed by Panlong City, Jinying was frightened and could not avoid overreacting.
"If it's just to defend against Jinying, we don't need to spend a lot of time building Yuheng City." Wen Daolun didn't go around the bush and got straight to the point, "What Commander Zhong cares about is this Xixiang Trade Road - it has now been renamed.
For the Takigawa trade route."
Zhong Shengguang hoped that the word "Xiqiao" would completely disappear from history, so even the names of places and trade routes had to be changed.
He Lingchuan said at the right time: "I heard that bandits are rampant in the south of Xiqiao?"
Before Zhong Shengguang came to take office, Panlong Wasteland was also a safe haven for bandits. Later, this fierce man founded the Gale Army and swept across the entire Panlong Wasteland in less than two years.
After defeating Zhu Erniang, Panlong Wasteland is now basically firmly controlled by Panlong City, and I haven't heard any news about the bandits for a long time.
"Yes, Xiqiao was originally only superficially prosperous. Although the water and soil in the south were more abundant, wasteland could not be cultivated and taxes could not be collected here. Therefore, the original Xiqiao country worked hard to manage the central and northern parts and turned a blind eye to the bandits in the south. Over time, thefts became more common.
It is becoming more serious and even threatens the trade route between Xiqiao and Baishawan."
There are bandits on the business road. This is not a strange thing. Light and darkness go hand in hand, and every businessman knows that there are risks in doing business.
But when the robbers all have red mouths and white teeth waiting to take a big bite, and when the risks outweigh the benefits, business travelers will naturally consider changing routes or giving up.
Then the benefits brought by this trade route to the host will be greatly reduced. Not only will the flow of goods be affected, but the towns and villages along the trade route will also lose their source of vitality.
This was originally Xiqiao's trouble; after Xiqiao was captured, it became Panlong City's problem.
"There must be some reason why the officers and soldiers of Xiqiao cannot defeat the bandits, right?"
"The crux is all in Longchuan." Wen Daolun pointed to the southeast direction on the sand table, "The bandits you captured are indeed from Longchuan."
He enlarged the sand table, and He Lingchuan saw a large swamp in the southeast corner of Xiqiao, which was on the east side of the trade road.
"This is...a lake?" Good guy, there must be a hundred or two hundred lakes here, right? Large and small, dotted all over the place.
The southeastern part of Xiqiao is actually an out-and-out water town.
"Yes, this was originally a land of plenty, with an area about half that of the Chipa Plateau. It was also rich in products, and even had salt wells. Later, it encountered several turmoils and failed to properly manage Xiluan, which led to the current situation." Wen Daolun smiled bitterly,
"There are one hundred and seventy-six lakes in Takigawa, and there are more than fifty gangs nesting in them. It can be said that it is full of chaos!"
He Lingchuan didn't even move his eyebrows: "They all make a living by robbing trade routes?"
Gathering hair from just one sheep?
"They live in Longchuan. They usually farm and fish. They mount their horses and roar around like bandits. Of course, they rob not only the southern trade routes, but also the villages in the central and northern parts. Sometimes they even go to the Jinyang Kingdom to fight the autumn wind.
." Wen Daolun shook his head, "The people and the bandits are united, which is the difficulty in eradicating them. The Xixi Kingdom tried many times, but all failed. It is said that the two generals of the Huyan family were lost in Longchuan. Later, they simply let it go."
These bandits are not weak in fighting ability. He Lingchuan had just fought with them on the way here and experienced it firsthand.
Although it is said that the Dafeng Army won... nonsense, the Dafeng Army has experienced hundreds of battles and is not afraid of the regular coalition forces of Baling and Xianyou. If the original Xiqian army came to suppress it, the winning rate would be about 60% to 40% compared to the bandits.
Bandit 4 is inferior in equipment and weapons.
If the battle had taken place in Takigawa, the bandit's hometown, the situation might have been reversed.
"These gangs are also big and small, high and low, right?" Wherever there are people, there must be high and low, high and low, noble and low. He Lingchuan has no doubt about this.
"Of course." Wen Daolun nodded, "There are several big gangs in Longchuan, and it is said that other gangster dens have to pay tribute to them, whether it is looting or fishing goods."
He Lingchuan sneered: "You really think of yourself as a local emperor."
"But Xiqiao has ignored them for a long time. We are new here and don't know much about the internal situation of Longchuan."
He Lingchuan understood: "This is my duty."
Wen Daolun added: "By the way, since the destruction of the Xixi Kingdom, there have been a few more gangs in Longchuan."
He Lingchuan responded quickly: "Those who refused to surrender led the remaining troops into Longchuan?"
"Yes, we captured the Xiqiao Palace too quickly. Some Xiqiao generals did not react, and the country fell. They refused to surrender. In the past few months, Commander Xiao has been busy leading the army to suppress the rebellion and defeated several armies.
.But these remnants gathered up again and hid in Longchuan."
"Everyone really goes to Longchuan." He Lingchuan touched his chin, "Interesting."
Chapter completed!