Although Xue Qingcheng is responsible for the establishment, most of the time, Xian Lianchen and Qiu Mu are in charge of the women's camp. Originally, Haotian thought that Xin Jiao was the most suitable candidate, but without Xin Jiao by his side, Haotian always felt that
It was a bit unaccustomed. Xin Jiao was obviously more attached to Haotian than he cared about anything, so this matter was left to the energetic Xian Lianchen who had nothing to do all day long and teased Dugu and others. And Qiu
Mu was also overflowing with love, so Haotian naturally appointed Qiu Mu as the deputy commander of the women's camp. The orthodox leader was naturally Xian Lianchen.
It's just that the two women are both eccentric masters. Since the women's battalion is a regular establishment of the Hetao army, they naturally need to have military ranks. All soldiers in the Hetao know that Haotian's biggest characteristic is henpecking. This women's battalion
It was originally done casually. There has been no precedent for women joining the army since ancient times, so there was no formal organization. However, after the two wives coaxed each other in soft words for a whole night, Haotian, who was already very unsteady, had no choice but to nod and agree.
. He casually gave the two of them the identity of a captain, as a way of comforting them.
Deputy Commander Qiu Mu said with a smile: "Very good, they recovered quickly. The antidote prepared by Lianchen and Xin Jiao is very effective, and there are sufficient herbal medicines here, plus the meticulous care of those nymphomaniac soldiers a few days ago.
Take care of them, and their health will naturally get better and better."
Haotian underestimated the nonsense. Starting from Meiyang County, the food of the women's camp has always been the best among the Hetao army. Whether it is meat or other delicious food, priority is given to the women's camp. The food of the soldiers in the Hetao is the best.
At that time, they had one meal of meat a day, usually once every two days. However, the women's camp had meat every meal, even meat porridge in the morning. Especially in the past few days, those Hetao soldiers took the bounty they had just distributed and bought all of it.
I brought delicious food to these women. It is strange that they are not in good health.
Xian Lianchen said with a smile: "Husband, many of them are ready to join our army and go to the battlefield with us."
Haotian twisted his head and almost twisted his neck: "Is this wrong? They also want to join the army?"
Xian Lianchen said seriously: "Exactly. As soon as they mentioned it yesterday, many people responded together."
Haotian said unreasonably: "Women joining the army? I, Qingfeng, have never had this practice. They are such delicate women, I am afraid they will be fainted by the smell of blood as soon as they go to the battlefield. And when women join the army, don't break the rules of the military camp.
Already."
Zhang Yuewan and Xue Qingcheng were very unhappy now. Zhang Yuewan pouted and said, "Husband, what do you mean?"
Haotian then remembered that both of them were women in the military, and their military ranks were not low, so he quickly begged for mercy, and then escaped from the vicious looks in their eyes.
Qiu Mu also said: "Husband, in fact, this is just a small matter. As long as they are organized separately, that's fine. Besides, who said that women can't join the army? Ahem, didn't the eldest sister stay in the army for a whole time?
Two years?"
Haotian sighed and said: "The reason why Tianyi was able to stay in the army back then was mainly because Qingyun Qianqi was a local garrison, and my father was the magistrate of Qingyun County. This matter was naturally easy to cover up. Moreover, Tianyi also
They don't have military ranks. You said that if they were to be formed into an army alone, it was just a joke. They are all delicate women. If they were to be infantry, if nothing else, they would not be able to walk for dozens of miles.
As for the cavalry, how many of them can ride a horse?"
"Besides, what should women do if they go to the battlefield and are captured? The consequences would be worse than killing them. They have already had such an experience, how can we bear it?" Haotian shook his head firmly and said: "Besides, if others see it,
, I thought there was no one left in the river, so I actually sent the woman to the battlefield."
Qiu Mu and others quickly gave Xin Jiao a wink. It's not that Xin Jiao's influence on Haotian is greater than the four of them working together, it's just because if all five people agree unanimously, the effect must be extraordinary. And Haotian saw
With no one around to support you, your faith may be shaken.
Xin Jiao felt that what Qiu Mu and the others said was quite reasonable, but Haotian seemed to be more reasonable. But at this time, the sisters must be of the same mind, so he also persuaded and said: "Husband, what the sisters said is very reasonable.
It is said that women should not be allowed to give way to men. We in Hetao are fighting all over the world for the sake of the people of the world. All the people of our country have the heart to serve the country and the people. We women are also people of China, why are we not allowed to do our best for the people?
Already?"
Xue Qingcheng said quickly: "Husband, although there is no precedent for a woman to join the army, husband, are you someone who will be bound by those stereotypes? If the women's battalion can also be incorporated into the army, doesn't it mean that we in Hetao treat everyone equally and work together?"
Zhang Yuewan also struck while the iron was hot: "Husband, they are doing this entirely of their own free will. We will never force them to join the army."
Haotian was really impatient with being pestered by several women, but this was his wife after all, so he couldn't get angry, so he could only wave his hands and said: "Okay, okay, you can do whatever you want. However, you must
Let’s wait until we get back to the Loop. But let me make it clear first. First, they must not join the army until their bodies have fully recovered. Second, if the military advisor and the blood commander are opposed to this matter, don’t mention it.
, otherwise there will be trouble in the future. Thirdly, you must obtain the consent of God, otherwise there will be no need to discuss it."
Several women were secretly happy, including Xin Jiao, who was all smiles. At least, they could be considered as fighting for equal rights for women.
Speaking of which, in fact, the fighting on the Shouzhou battlefield was not very fierce. The Eastern Japanese Army was not good at defending the city, and Shouzhou was easy to attack and difficult to defend. With an absolute military advantage, Zhang Cangxiong and Hetao wanted to reduce casualties.
, so it has always been steady and steady.
On the third day of the siege of Shouzhou, Haotian led his own soldiers and ten thousand cavalrymen from Loujing and slowly walked towards Tiandu Shengjing. Since there were still five thousand households in the Hetao in Danzhou
The infantry and the women's battalion were also here. Haotian specially left Xuanji here to take charge of the overall situation, while Luo Xiang followed him to the Holy Capital of Tiandu.
Luo Xiang rode quietly beside Haotian. He didn't know what Haotian had in mind. If he said that he was going to force the palace, he would not believe it even if he was beaten to death. This small number of troops was too small, even if Tian
Capital City suffered heavy losses, but more than 10,000 cavalrymen were not qualified to rampage in Tiandu City. But if Emperor Zhongxing came to discuss matters with Haotian, why did he only summon Haotian but not Zhang Cangxiong, who was just around the corner?
To be honest, Luo Xiang was shocked when he learned that Haotian was preparing to go to the Holy Capital of Tiandu. As the Holy Sect of Paradise attacked the Holy Capital of Tiandu, Chu San moved Hetao to cover the safe retreat of the families of loyal ministers and generals in the empire.
Almost all the armed forces deployed in Tiandu Shengjing were withdrawn. The hidden strongholds of the intelligence were basically destroyed due to the plunder of the Holy Sect of Paradise and the rebels. Even the Jingbei Palace was gnashing its teeth in hatred of Hetao.
Cheng Xianqing was completely burned out, and now there is no guarantee of safety at all.
However, Haotian was surprisingly stubborn this time. He didn't care at all about the objections of Luo Xiang, Xuanji and others. He ordered his troops and horses and rushed towards Tiandu Shengjing.
Luo Xiang glanced at Xin Jiao next to Haotian, but found that Xin Jiao didn't have any uneasy expression at all. Maybe, in her heart, as long as she could lean on Haotian's side, she felt that nothing mattered. But with herself and
Xin Jiao was protected by the two top masters in the world, and the more than 10,000 soldiers were all experienced in many battles. Even if there was danger, they could protect Haotian and leave safely. Luo Xiang felt a little calmer.
.
From Danzhou to Tiandu Shengjing, it would take less than three hours by galloping. Although Haotian hurried on in a leisurely manner, he still arrived at the south gate of Tiandu Shengjing at noon. Let Luo Xiangyi
Unexpectedly, those who greeted Haotian at the south gate of the Holy Capital of Tiandu were actually the King of Zhenjing, Liu Qingyuan, and the King of Luoqing, Liu Nanshu.
"Lord, what is going on?" Luo Xiang felt that he needed to find out about this matter.
Haotian said calmly: "Your Majesty would like to discuss with me the future positions of both parties. Because this matter can be regarded as a family matter between our two families, we did not summon Commander Xiang and others."
Family matter? Luo Xiang frowned. Could it be a matter of ownership between the two parties? But at this time, Haotian had already dismounted, and Luo Xiang had to dismount and follow Haotian.
Half an hour later, Haotian led Luo Xiang and Xin Jiao out of the barracks where the patrolling soldiers were originally located next to the south gate. Seeing them off were Emperor Zhongxing, Liu Qingyuan, Liu Nanshu and others.
Along the way, Haotian still didn't speak, and Luo Xiang didn't want to speak either. He didn't know why Haotian insisted on signing this treaty with Emperor Zhongxing, but Haotian had already identified it, and he couldn't object. But Haotian's expression was somewhat
Relaxed, a rare smile appeared on his face.
After entering Danzhou territory, Haotian's horse speed suddenly slowed down. Looking at Luo Xiang's expressionless face, Haotian waved to the soldiers around him and motioned them to spread out as much as possible, and then faced Luo Xiang.
Xiang said: "Sir, are you dissatisfied with the agreement I signed?"
Luo Xiang nodded heavily. According to the agreement between Haotian and Emperor Zhongxing, the two sides clearly divided their respective territories and spheres of influence. As for the Hetao, the Hetao army must regain the two states east of Huai River before August.
Return to Hetao as soon as possible. Without Tiandu Shengjing’s request for help, troops will not be allowed to invade the court’s territory within ten years. The three roads in Hetao, including the Bloody Plateau, are assigned to Hetao. Except for ownership above the name, there is a completely equal relationship between Hetao and Qingfeng Court. You
The Yunliu Prefecture is now an unclaimed land. Whoever recovers it will belong to the territory, and others are not allowed to interfere. When the Hetao retreats north, no garrison can be maintained in the Yinfeng Mountains and south of the river. In other words, now
The Yuzhou Road area still controlled by Hetao must be handed over to the Qingfeng royal family.
What the Qingfeng royal family needed to do was to give Hetao a righteous status. Apart from the monarchy relationship above the name, Hetao almost became an independent kingdom. In total, Emperor Zhongxing actually recognized the title awarded to Haotian by Emperor Yinglie.
After all, the only benefit is that Emperor Zhongxing returned the useless Dragon Cavalry Corps to the Bloody Plateau, which can be regarded as giving Hetao a Cavalry Corps for nothing.
"Lord, we don't need to sign this agreement with Emperor Zhongxing. All our rights in the Hetao are the corresponding rewards given to us by Emperor Yinglie after the Battle of Xuzhou. Even if Emperor Zhongxing does not agree, we have Emperor Yinglie's edict in hand.
What can he do to us?" Luo Xiang said very dissatisfied.
Haotian sighed, stopped, took a deep breath, and then said: "Sir, do you think we can really challenge all the forces around us at the same time?"
Luo Xiang raised his eyebrows: "Master, can you explain it more clearly?"
"We will definitely send troops to Youyun Sixteen Prefectures next year. The northeastern garrison of Youyun Sixteen Prefectures, plus their garrison on the Great Wall defense line, number as high as 600,000. Although our Hetao soldiers are brave, if we want to regain Youyun Sixteenth Prefecture,
The state needs to dispatch at least 500,000 troops. If the war continues, I am afraid it will not be over in three to five months."
Luo Xiang snorted: "Five hundred thousand? My subordinates think that between thirty and forty is enough."
Haotian shook his head. It's not that Luo Xiang couldn't distinguish between forms. It's just that the hatred between him and the Qingfeng royal family was too deep. After more than twenty years of grudges, he finally had a chance to take revenge. He was naturally a little anxious. Because of this,
Even if they are as smart as others, they are still somewhat blinded by hatred.
"Sir, actually you understand better than me. The key to regaining the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun is to seize the two major passes on the Northeast Great Wall defense line, Shanhaiguan and Juyongguan. And in order to seize these two passes, we must block their domestic
And the connection here. In other words, on the one hand, we must block the connection between Juyongguan and Shanhaiguan and their country, on the other hand, we must sweep away the northeastern garrison in Youyun Sixteen Prefectures to prevent them from attacking from the north and south. Three hundred thousand is too few, four hundred thousand
It’s also slightly lacking.”
Luo Xiang thought for a moment and stopped talking. This data was reported to Haotian after he and Xuanji discussed it for a long time, but now he disagreed with Haotian's approach, so he remained silent.
Haotian continued: "If we want to regain the Sixteenth Province of Youyun, it will take half a year at the fastest, or it may take up to a year if it is slow. As time goes by, who knows if there will be an accident? Our eastward march is completely different from our southward march.
Two concepts. Leading the army south is to raise troops to serve the king. The only things our headquarters needs to guard against are the six tribes outside the Great Wall and the Sashan Dynasty to the west. But if we march eastward, in the eyes of the court and the three major families, it is completely
An act of domination. Think about it, with His Majesty’s narrow-mindedness, the insidiousness of the Song family and the Li family’s strategic situation in Qinchuan, will they sit back and watch us expand our territory and increase our strength? The enemies we will face by then will probably be
In addition to the Goryeo Dynasty, all the surrounding forces include the six tribes outside the Great Wall, the Qingfeng Royal Family of the Eastern Japanese Dynasty, the Qinchuan Li Family, the Yizhou Song Family, and the Sashan Dynasty. They may not attack at the same time, but as long as one of them takes the lead, the rest will definitely
We will not fall behind. Although our total military strength in Hetao is as high as 700,000, and with the more than 200,000 troops in the Bloody Plateau, it is already close to one million. However, our territory is so vast and surrounded by wolves, any collapse will
It is very likely that everything will be lost.”
"A delaying strategy?" Luo Xiang's eyes flashed.
"Yes. We must first stabilize the imperial court and the Song and Li families. As long as the imperial court recognizes our status, they will not dare to risk the Qingfeng royal family's reputation by making things difficult for us. And if the Li family and the Song family do not rebel,
We don't dare to attack our own officials without permission. In this way, our pressure will be much less." Haotian said slowly: "The total strength of the Eastern Expedition will definitely not be less than 500,000, even if we come from the Bloody Plateau
To mobilize 150,000 cavalry, our main army also needs at least 350,000. As a result, the number of troops left behind in Hetao is only about 350,000. Even these 350,000 soldiers must bear the burden of the three roads in Hetao.
All defenses and assisting in the defense of the Bloody Plateau. If it were in peacetime, it would be barely competent. However, there is no turning back. Once we send troops to march eastward, we will fight to the death with the three Northeastern countries. Either we take back the Great Wall defense line
To recapture the Youyun Sixteenth Prefecture, or we will be beaten back to the Hetao and hunker down." Haotian said here, his expression suddenly became extremely heroic: "Sir, if we regain the Youyun Sixteenth Prefecture, then relying on the complete
For the Great Wall defense line, we only need 200,000 troops to completely block the intrusion from the six tribes outside the Great Wall from the north. Now that we have no worries, we can confidently and boldly expand our power. My Hetao soldiers are all experienced in many battles.
generation, and with the unreserved support of the people of Hetao Sanlu, when the time comes, who else in the world will be my rival?"
"What about the Song family and the Li family?" Luo Xiang asked.
Haotian laughed: "Sir, after the successive battles, although the Li family still has a strong foundation, its strength is not as good as before. And the Song family has already declined. It's not that I look down on them, even if the two of them join forces,
It would be easy for me, Loop, to deal with them."
Luo Xiang asked in a deep voice: "How can it be done so easily? Master, can you explain it more clearly?"
"As for the Song family, although it is a land of four fortresses, many places are said to be one man's gate and ten thousand men can't open it. If we send troops from the Yinping Ancient Road or Jianmen Pass, it will naturally be difficult. But what if we send troops from the Bloody Plateau?
With the advantage of being at a commanding height and gathering the most elite cavalry on the Scarlet Plateau, even if the Song family's White-Ear Legion is powerful, it would be difficult to withstand the impact of the Scarlet Cavalry under such circumstances. And as long as one point is breached, the Song family's defense line will inevitably collapse.
As for the Li family, sir, you should know." Haotian said with a smile.
Luo Xiang was still a little dissatisfied: "But we have already signed this agreement with the imperial court. If we take the initiative to send troops to attack the Song and Li families, we will inevitably be at a moral disadvantage."
Haotian was silent for a while, and then said after a long time: "Sir, I always have a hunch that Huai Shui will not be able to support it for much longer. Although my old father-in-law is still very strong, his control over Huai Shui has not relaxed at all.
But I have a bad feeling, I'm afraid he won't be able to survive for a few more years. Think about it, if Huaishui was not under the leadership of my father-in-law, Zhang Jishi, a useless person with little talent and great ambition, and a bunch of just
Knowing the clan elders who talk about fighting for power, can they guarantee Huaishui's current independent status? These people have long been dissatisfied with the friendly relationship between Huaishui and our Hetao. It is conceivable that once my father-in-law has an accident, we will
The relationship with the Huai River will inevitably break down. And it will no longer be possible for us to get a lot of food from the Huai River."
Luo Xiang rolled his eyes and immediately understood what Haotian meant. Huaishui has actually become a part of the Hetao like the Bloody Plateau. But compared to the Bloody Plateau, Huaishui really prefers the Hetao because of Zhang Cangxiong's father.
Female. Whether it is out of gratitude to the Huai River or something else, the Hetao must ensure the safety of the Huai River as much as possible. This is the obligation of an ally. However, there is a Qinchuan Road between the Huai River and the Hetao, and the Hetao cannot
If the Sixteen States of Youyun are settled, then there will not be enough power to interfere in the affairs of Huai River. To put it in a nutshell, if an accident occurs in Huai River, then the imperial court and the Song and Li families will definitely not sit idly by and ignore it, and will definitely send troops to get a share of the pie.
.In that case, Hetao could use the Huai River to request Hetao to mediate and lead the army south. After all, Zhang Yuewan is Zhang Cangxiong's legitimate daughter, and no one has the right to accuse Hetao of being wrong. In this way, the agreement signed by Haotian and Emperor Zhongxing would naturally
Void.
"Sir, we are now racing against time." Haotian said in a deep voice: "The three Northeastern countries lost millions of soldiers in Youyun Sixteen Prefectures and south of the river. But their soldiers have always been tough, if we give them a few more
Years of time to recuperate, if we want to regain the Sixteen States of Youyun, we will inevitably pay a higher price. To the west of us, the Sashan Dynasty has expanded greatly. They are now working hard to divide the Thirty-six Kingdoms of the Western Regions. The Western Regions
Kuqa, one of the two major countries, has already defected to Sashan, while Loulan hopes to form an alliance with us and is currently discussing with God. If Sashan is allowed to completely annex the thirty-six countries in the Western Region, the pressure on Jiayuguan will only be greater.
However, the troops we have left behind are more than adequate for defense. It will be extremely difficult to leave Jiayuguan in the west. In Luozhe, Sashan is also in constant contact with Wubi Cangxiong. Sir, if Luoche falls into the hands of Sashan, then
Not only is the Bloody Plateau in danger, Sa Shan can even go all the way eastward and sweep across Yizhou Road to Yinma River. Things have to be prioritized. As long as we stabilize the royal family first, then the Li family and the Song family will not dare to openly turn against us.
If they cannot unite as one, our pressure in the Shadowwind Mountains will be much less."
"The three tribes in the northwest?" Luo Xiang asked, blinking.
"Uncle Chu and the border commander have formulated a strategy, but it can only be implemented after our army returns. At that time, we will prepare to use about 200,000 cavalry and related infantry to attack the thousand-mile defense line from Yumen Pass to Jiayuguan.
In the prairie, take advantage of winter when the hay is dry and burn down the grassland as much as possible to reduce the opponent's war potential as much as possible to ensure that we can reduce some pressure during the eastward expedition to the Sixteenth Province of Youyun."
Luo Xiang was silent for a long time, and finally said: "My lord, originally I thought that after you signed this agreement with Emperor Zhongxing, you gave up the idea of competing in the Central Plains. Now I know that you have already determined your ambition to dominate the world."
"Ambition? I can't say. It's just that during this period of time, I have witnessed too many things, and I have a lot of emotions. Although the imperial court is declining, as long as it can reuse talents, it can at least maintain the ability to protest against the three major families. But Emperor Zhongxing is short-sighted.
He said that he still relied on traitors. The fertile soil of Dahu Road was thousands of miles away, and it was because of his refusal to save him that it eventually became a ruin. Tiandu Shengjing is such a prosperous place, but when I looked at it from the city gate today, hehe, it was just a piece of scorched earth.
And the women in the women's camp, as the emperor, can't protect the safety of their own people, it's really ridiculous."
Luo Xiang was speechless, and suddenly he sighed: "My lord, haven't you always wanted to know the truth back then?"
Haotian was shocked, turned around and asked: "Sir, are you finally willing to say it?"