"Qingcheng, give Wubi Cangxiong an order to immediately lead the Snow Wolf Legion's 30,000 cavalry into the Great Lakes and cross the river south at the Anran Ferry. The Blood Commander feels that the cavalry in his hands is relatively weak, so he begs for reinforcements."
"Golden Flower Dynasty? Cavalry?" Xue Qingcheng was a little confused. Xue Sha was not like Dugu and Feng Jing. He was very good at commanding cavalry and infantry, so his army was also a mixed army. But Jinhua
The area is not suitable for cavalry attacks at all, and there are 30,000 elite cavalry among the Blood Killers. Why is it not enough? But since Haotian said it, she naturally has no objection. Wubi Cangxiong staying in southern Yunnan has no effect anyway, so why not?
It's better to let him experience the true style of a famous general under the command of Xue Sha.
The carriage slowly went south, but as far as the eye could see, not even a single village could be seen along the way. As far as the eye could see, there were all dark fields and scorched jungles. Occasionally, a few birds flashed in the sky, and they heard lonely chirping.
, making the entire sky even more empty and desolate.
"If this fire continues, the Mitsukoshi area will not be able to restore its previous environment for at least twenty years." Haotian sighed.
Suddenly, Haotian felt something was wrong. Xin Jiao had rarely spoken since he went south from Zhujin Ferry. Although Xin Jiao usually didn't like to talk, he seemed even more silent these days.
"Jiao, what's wrong with you?" Haotian asked with concern.
Xin Jiao's face turned red. Looking at Haotian's concerned eyes, he suddenly felt as if Haotian had seen through all his thoughts. He lowered his head and whispered, "I haven't been home for many years."
, I didn’t feel it before, but as soon as I got close to here, I suddenly felt nervous.”
Haotian smiled, feeling timid near home, which is also a normal thing. He gently held Xin Jiao's little hand, with a warm smile on his face. At this time, silence was better than sound, that's about it.
Dugu had already received the news that Haotian was coming, so Haotian's car was still twenty miles away, and Dugu was already prepared for the ceremony.
If there was only the Hetao army, Dugu wouldn't care about these forms at all. But the Dingnan Army and the Poli Army are also there, so they can't be perfunctory, lest outsiders feel that they don't even take Haotian seriously. Sometimes, Dugu
I really feel that I am a saint for being able to consider things so comprehensively.
"Commander, the master's car is less than ten miles away." The spy came back and reported.
"Wait a minute." Dugu said with a smile. He didn't like this form, and Haotian didn't like it either. But sometimes we are so helpless. It seems that being in a high position may not be a good thing. No matter whether you are willing or not, you have to do something.
Things that I really don’t like to do.
Damn it, think about how much fun the uncle had in the Hetao back then. How could there be so much red tape? Dugu cursed in his heart.
After burning the incense, an iron-blooded mountain and river flag fluttering in the wind was clearly visible. Under the protection of two rows of cavalry wearing bright yellow uniforms, Dugu could vaguely see the shadow of the Qingyun behind him.
Among the dozens of legions in Hetao, the only ones with yellow flags are the Tiger Legion of Haotian and the Golden Eagle Legion of the Spring Sword Reward. However, the flag of the Golden Eagle Legion is an eagle about to take flight, while the flag of the Huben Legion is
The simplest one, there is only a bright red word "天" on it, indicating their identity as Haotian's Royal Forest Corps.
"Everyone, the lord has arrived. Come with me to welcome the lord!"
"Yes!" All the soldiers agreed in a loud voice.
Cheng Guochi and others curled their lips. Although they had surrendered to the Hetao, they didn't have much respect for Haotian. When they joined the army, Haotian didn't know where he was. Among the entire Hetao army, in terms of seniority,
, only Dugu and Bian Zhongxing were above them.
Still one mile away from Haotian's car, Dugu drew out his Yanling sword with a swish sound, and the generals behind him also drew their swords towards the sky, welcoming Haotian's arrival with the most solemn military etiquette.
"Dugu Yumingte led an army of 400,000 people to march south to welcome the Lord's arrival!"
The car curtain opened, and the first person who came out was a charming woman. There seemed to be a garland in the woman's hair, and there were countless bells hanging on the garland. When she shook her head, there was a burst of beautiful bells.
"Greetings to Mistress Qingcheng!" All the soldiers shouted in unison.
"Excuse me." Xue Qingcheng smiled brightly and walked down the stairs slowly, followed by Haotian, followed by Xin Jiao, Qiu Mu and others. When he saw such a formation, Haotian immediately smiled: "Commander Du,
When did you get into this habit?"
Seeing Haotian being so easy-going, Dugu couldn't help but smile: "My lord, this is just for the sake of it. I have prepared wine and meat for the big names, and I'm just waiting for you to sit down, lord."
Glancing behind Haotian, Dugu said in surprise: "Several mistresses have arrived, why didn't Hao Jin and the others come?"
Haotian smiled and said: "Master Chu kept these two brothers and planned to teach them personally. After all, the future of this empire still belongs to their brothers. I don't want the country that I have worked so hard to build to be defeated by them.
in the hands."
Dugu snorted: "My lord, these words are a little too depressing. Jin'er and An'er have been smart since they were young. Even if they are not as wise as my lord, they will still be a wise king in the future. How can they say this?"
"
Haotian smiled again: "Then it depends on the fate of the two of them."
With an arc at the corner of his mouth, Haotian suddenly thought of his eldest son again. When Wu Xiaolangjun went on an expedition, Hao Jin reluctantly sent Ying Ji'er to the gate of Tiandu Shengjing.
The situation almost made Haotian unable to help but order Yingji'er to stay in the capital of Heaven.
And when he left, this little kid actually waved his hand and pulled Hao'an back with him, which made Haotian's heart feel cold.
Zhang Yuewan raised her eyebrows. Haotian only had two sons, and they were both legitimate sons of God. The future heir to the throne would naturally have to be chosen from among their brothers. Hao Jin was the eldest son, and he was courageous and resolute, so he was naturally the best candidate.
But from what Dugu and Haotian said, it seems that they haven't decided yet.
Although Xue Qingcheng's face was also full of smiles, she was also thinking about this problem in her heart. Among Haotian's wives, she and Zhang Yuewan were the most shrewd. Haotian just revealed his words and let them think about it.
Get together.
When Dugu and other expeditionary forces had just returned from the Eastern Japan, scribes such as Tong Xiu, Diao Yuque and Chen Han jointly submitted a memorial, believing that since Haotian had established a country and proclaimed himself emperor, and there was no shortage of heirs, it was recommended to establish a crown prince to appease the people of the world. However, it was a failure.
When it was sent to Haotian, Haotian threw it into the garbage dump. Then he excused it on the grounds that the empire was established and the organization was not yet complete. However, that night, Haotian found Luo Xiang and others to kill him.
The discussion took place for a long time, but even Xin Jiao did not participate because he avoided suspicion. Therefore, Xue Qingcheng and others naturally had no chance to know the outcome of Haotian's discussion. However, looking at Haotian's attitude towards his two sons, there was no preference at all.
"Prince, he is the next heir to the empire. If you bet on the wrong money, you will really be in trouble." Xue Qingcheng and Zhang Yuewan thought at the same time.
Arriving at Dugu's camp, Haotian deservedly sat in the first place, and Xin Jiao sat next to him as usual. Dugu and other legion commanders sat on the left, Qiu Mu and the four legion commanders sat opposite each other, and the other generals
Sitting at the end of the table, Haotian just picked up the wine glass and suddenly smiled and said: "Where are the soldiers of the Dingnan Army?"
Cheng Guochi and the others quickly stood up, bowed and said, "The general is here."
"Sit down, sit down, no need to be polite." Haotian chuckled and said, "Well, you are so brave and powerful that you deserve to be Duke Jingnan's right-hand man."
Cheng Guochi said quickly: "My lord, I praised you, but it was just my husband who fell in love with me by mistake. To be honest, the general and the others cannot compare with the soldiers of Hetao."
Haotian said nonchalantly: "You guys have been indispensable for guarding Xijiang for decades, resisting several times the enemy force, and protecting the millions of people on the three roads south of the Yangtze River."
Cheng Guochi said with shame: "It's a pity that we couldn't hold on in the end."
"It's not your fault. In the end, you were still able to hold on to Hongzhou. It shows that the ability and character of the generals are indeed the best choices." Haotian said with relief, picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. The three of them did not dare to neglect.
He finished it in a hurry and then sat down properly.
"Xiao Mo, how do you feel about this southern expedition?" Haotian turned his head and asked.
Li Xiaomo and Haotian were very familiar with each other, so he was naturally not as reserved as Cheng Guochi and others. He smiled and said: "For thousands of years, our Chinese army has rarely been so proud.
I was not born in the military, so I occasionally failed to understand the strategic importance of being the only commander, and I missed a lot of opportunities."
Li Xiaomo's words were naturally modest. The young hero who was able to lead two thousand cavalry to severely inflict heavy losses on the Yan Elegy Legion of the Holy Bliss Sect was no ordinary person. However, after hearing this, Haotian actually frowned: "Look.
When you come to Xiao Mo, you feel that you are not suitable for this position."
The camp was full of laughter, but as soon as Haotian said these words, it suddenly became quiet. Everyone looked at Haotian in surprise, even Li Xiaomo was full of doubts.
However, it is not that there are no calm people, at least Xin Jiao and Dugu were not affected at all.
"Could it be that my lord thinks that the Po Li Legion is not very stable, so he wants to reduce his military power?" Li Xiaomo thought in his mind.
"Mitsukoshi has fallen, and Jinhua will be pacified soon. I have discussed with Lord Chu and others to set up Baiyue Road in the Mitsukoshi area, with the jurisdiction of Mitsukoshi's hometown. Lingnan Road will be set up in Jinhua area. After the army passes, these two places
There must be no grass growing, and a large number of people need to be migrated from within the empire to replenish the land. Xiao Mo, why don't you resign from the military, take up the post of governor of Baiyue Road, and temporarily control Lingnan Road, what do you think?"
When everyone heard this, they all breathed a sigh of relief, and then they all looked at Li Xiaomo with envy. The more than ten prefects currently set up in Hetao, except for Gu Changfeng from Dahu Road, all came from Hetao Third Road. Although Baiyue Road
He Lingnan Road is indeed in dire straits and it will take at least twenty years to develop. However, being able to be given the high position of a prefect and control Lingnan Road is an extremely rare honor in the entire Hetao.
Obviously, Li Xiaomo is definitely not alienated, but has gained Haotian's trust.
"I obey." Li Xiaomo made some calculations and felt that this might not be a bad thing. If he was no longer in the army, many people in the family would surely die. But for the sake of safety, Li Xiaomo still asked:
"My Lord, who will be the commander of the Destroyed Legion?"
"After all, the veteran base of the broken legion comes from you Qinchuan. Let's do it this way. General Li Tiezhan is also a former imperial general, so he will take the position. I will also eliminate Xiao Mo and Sheng Lanxin's military positions.
, what do you think?" Haotian said with a smile.
Li Xiaomo was stunned, and the Po Li Legion finally fell into the hands of the Li family. However, Haotian cut off Sheng Lanxin's military position, obviously to avoid being separated from her, and to hope that the two of them would get married as soon as possible.
.Thinking of this, Li Xiaomo still felt a sense of relief in his heart. Haotian was indeed a very considerate lord.
Seeing the surprise on Li Xiaomo's face, Haotian couldn't help laughing and said: "Xiao Mo, are you still dissatisfied? But don't be happy too early. Before Lingnan is pacified, you should still establish a legion."
The commander of the army."
"Who took on the post of Lingnan Road Governor?" Luo Xiang asked beside him.
"I haven't decided yet, but Tianwu Xinghe has always been my loyal subordinate in Hetao. How about giving this place to Tianwu Xinghe."
Haotian's physical condition has not been good, and he came from a long distance, so after saying a few words, he felt a little tired, so Li Xiaomo and others also wisely withdrew from the camp.
Although Li Xiaomo looked excited, he still had some worries in his heart. If the Po Li Legion fell into the hands of his second uncle, then the family members would be able to put people into it unscrupulously. In that case, this legion would soon become
A private soldier of the Li family. As for Haotian's special mention of his marriage to Sheng Lanxin, in addition to Haotian's concern for him, there may also be a warning in it. Obviously, Haotian hopes that he will understand that he
There are still strict monitoring methods for this vast empire.
Good or bad luck is unpredictable, Li Xiaomo shook his head and thought as he walked.
After Li Xiaomo and others left, Dugu was the only general left in the camp.
Dugu ignored Haotian, who was above him, and was enjoying himself with a small drink as usual. Haotian didn't say anything, so he happily pretended to be confused.
After all, Haotian couldn't help it anymore: "Dushuai, what do you think of my arrangement?"
"Lord, we must be on guard. We will send troops outside the Great Wall next year at the latest. By then, we will definitely drain out all our direct legions in Hetao. Now we have five non-direct legions totaling 400,000 troops. Our main army is stationed in
Here, they don't dare to act rashly, once we leave, who knows if they will have other ideas?" Dugu said with a smile.
Haotian's recent behavior was very unusual, and Dugu also suspected that Haotian knew about his and others' plans, so he deliberately tested it.
Haotian asked with a calm face: "Do you think they dare, Commander-in-Chief? They are rebellious and will be punished by the nine tribes."
"People's hearts are separated from each other. Who knows? If we lose two battles outside the Great Wall, there will definitely be turmoil in the country." Dugu said indifferently. However, he looked at Haotian with bright eyes.
"What are you afraid of?" Haotian suddenly laughed loudly: "Commander Du, after our army went south, what kind of trouble do you think the remaining part can cause? It's just a group of remnants and defeated generals, why should they fight with us in the Loop?
Fighting? Besides, I, Haotian, can lead my soldiers to sweep through China once, so why can’t I do it a second time? How can the world be competed by these mediocre people? If they really have the intention, then I, Haotian, can’t do it a second time.
It just fulfilled their wish, don't you think, Du Shuai?"
Dugu was shocked, feeling Haotian's sudden burst of domineering and self-confidence, and suddenly understood everything. Haotian was not unaware of the actions of himself and others, and I'm afraid he knew them quite clearly. But Haotian, in order not to
It ruined everyone's feelings, so I never said it explicitly, and of course, I didn't object to it.
Haotian is a contradictory person. The bloodline inherited from Qin Shang makes him exude a crazy and poignant temperament. Just like what the layman Guitian said back then, the Shouwang clan is an extremely contradictory place. For ordinary men, they
He is compassionate yet cruel and murderous, generous and forthright yet vengeful, unruly yet extremely infatuated, indecisive yet stubborn, fond of all beautiful things yet possessing an unimaginable desire for destruction. If someone can help such a character,
, will definitely be a blessing for the country, but if no one can control it, it will definitely be a tragedy for the entire world.
It's not that Haotian didn't know that the Li family and the Zhang family were playing tricks below, but he was concerned about the reputation of Li Xiaomo, Zhang Yuewan and others, so he always ignored them. Because he believed that they couldn't stir up any trouble at all. This kind of confidence
, comes from the record of winning every battle in the world. Of course, if the Li family and the Zhang family are really stubborn and make trouble, Haotian will never show mercy.
Of course, Haotian's words are not only directed at Dugu, but also at Zhang Yuewan beside him. Haotian doesn't mind turning a blind eye to some things as long as they don't cause trouble. However, if those things really
If they have violated their own instincts, or seriously challenged their authority, Haotian would definitely not mind letting them see what it means to be ruthless.
With full of emotion, Dugu watched Haotian return to the Qingyun, with a wry smile on his face. However, he still had some expectations for what Haotian told him in the end. Wuhan Iron and Steel Vehicles, which are used to deal with cavalry, especially nomads.
The most powerful weapon for the cavalry. Chu Xiangcheng, who stayed behind in Shengjing, had secretly made hundreds of them. It seemed that after leaving the fortress, the nomads were about to receive another surprise.