After staying in Longzhou for a few days and seeing that nothing happened, Xiao Jingxuan planned to return to Fengzhou.
When going to his uncle's mansion to say goodbye, his uncle actually took out a letter and said to Xiao Jingxuan: "Xuan'er, this is a letter from your father. After reading it, leave a message so that I can reply."
After receiving the letter, Xiao Jingxuan opened it and read it.
Sure enough, in the letter, the Duke asked Xiao Jingxuan about his next plan and whether he was willing to return to Beijing, and said that all questions would be answered after returning to Beijing.
After seeing this letter, Xiao Jingxuan fell silent.
When you return to Beijing, you will know all your questions, but whether you are ready.
Whether he has the ability to know those questions? Xiao Jingxuan knows that as long as he returns to Beijing, many things will change.
No, if you don't return to the capital, where will you go? Northwest actually has no position of its own anymore. The position of Lord General of Fengzhou can be said to be a very high position.
If you go one step further, although your level may increase, depending on your qualifications, you may lose the most important thing, military power.
After thinking for a long time, Xiao Jingxuan raised his head and said to his uncle: "Uncle, I have decided not to return to Beijing for the time being."
Xiao Yan was not surprised and just said calmly: "It's up to you to decide. The rest is up to you."
"My great-nephew will return to Fengzhou soon. I wonder if my uncle has any instructions?"
"Go, how dare I order you, just go."
Xiao Jingxuan left his uncle's mansion and ran towards the military camp.
With the troops under his command, Xiao Jingxuan quickly returned to Fengzhou.
After returning to Fengzhou, there are actually many troubles. The first is the Longzhou headquarters cavalry, which needs to return to its base.
The construction of city walls, conscription, and pensions for the war dead, these matters all require Xiao Jingxuan to take care of them one by one.
In this way, after Xiao Jingxuan handled these matters, the reward from the court came down.
This time it was not a written statement from the Ministry of War, but an imperial edict.
When the chamberlain who announced the decree saw Xiao Jingxuan in the mansion, the chamberlain shouted in his drake voice: "The imperial decree has arrived, Fengzhou Lord General Xiao Jingxuan will receive it."
Xiao Jingxuan quickly ordered someone to set up the incense table, took a bath, and then knelt down to receive the order.
This imperial edict was to commend Xiao Jingxuan for his contribution in this war, and to confer the title of General Yunhui to the third rank, and to upgrade the standards of Fengzhou, Yinchuan, and Shuozhou.
At the same time, Fengzhou's military power was increased, and the number of Fengzhou's troops was expanded from the original 10,000 to 30,000.
At the same time, the Longzhou cavalry was placed under the jurisdiction of Fengzhou.
After the eunuch announced the edict, Xiao Jingxuan respectfully accepted the edict and thanked him. After chatting with the eunuch for a while, Xiao Jingxuan hosted a banquet to entertain him.
The next day, Xiao Jingxuan even selected a lot of local specialties from the seizures and gave them to the waiter.
From the third level, this position is still good, but it's very strange.
Forget it, never mind, Xiao Jingxuan asked Xu Ce to send someone with a warrant to transfer the Longzhou cavalry to Fengzhou. At the same time, Xiao Jingxuan began to prepare the army's establishment.
Thirty thousand people cannot all be guerrillas, and some people still need to be promoted.
After careful consideration, Xiao Jingxuan planned to divide the army into six battalions.
There are two battalions of infantry and four battalions of cavalry, each with 5,000 men.
Thirty thousand people can be officially called the Fengzhou Army. I can also be called the Commander-in-Chief.
However, the commander of the battalion under his command is a problem.
When Xiao Jingxuan was dealing with these troublesome things, an unexpected person came to the door.
When Xiao Jingxuan came to the door, he walked quickly to the person who came and knelt down with a "pop".
"Master, why are you here?"
"Get up."
Xiao Jingxuan quickly stepped forward, supported the master, and came to the living room.
Cui Xiwen knocked off Jam Hsiao's hand and said, "I'm not old yet."
After the two sat down, the maid served tea. Xiao Jingxuan took the teacup and handed it to the master.
The master took the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and then said: "I just came back from the grassland, and the matter has been solved by me. But you have to be careful, this monk is not very thoughtful."
"Master, don't worry. I have no plans to go to the grassland for the time being. I will wait until I have finished training the army."
"You, by the way, you are also eighteen this year."
"Well, exactly eighteen years old."
"Yes, it is the eighteenth and eighteenth year of Jia'an. Of course you are eighteen."
Seeing the somewhat lonely expression on the master's face, Xiao Jingxuan wisely shut up and remained silent.
After a while, the master calmed down and said to Xiao Jingxuan: "I found a marriage for you, what do you think?"
Xiao Jingxuan looked at the master in surprise and said speechlessly: "Master, I am only eighteen years old, it is too early."
"It's so early. If you leave it to ordinary people's homes, at the age of eighteen, they already have two children."
Looking at Jam Hsiao who was speechless, the master started working on Jam Hsiao’s thoughts.
"Don't worry, she's not ugly, and she's also very beautiful. She's one of my registered disciples, and she can be regarded as your senior sister.
You check everything first, and if it suits her, take her into your room and make her a concubine."
"Ah, it's not appropriate."
"I have the final say on this matter. She will be here in a few days. By the way, her name is Yan Shu'er."
Looking at the master who forcibly pulled the red thread, Xiao Jingxuan was speechless.
"Don't be ashamed. If you choose to return to Beijing this time, I'm afraid your father will have already arranged a marriage for you. However, even if you don't return to Beijing, you won't be able to escape."
After the master finished speaking, he burst out laughing.
At this time, Xiao Jingxuan was very depressed and said: "Master, you obviously know something, why don't you reveal it? Also, I always thought that you taught me martial arts because of the relationship with King Jin, but now it seems that is not the case?"
Cui Xiwen sighed and said: "You are still quite persistent, but you guessed wrong. I taught you martial arts because of your relationship with the King of Jin, but I taught you the true inheritance because of your efforts and status.
As for the rest, that’s all, I’ll give you a heads up, it’s related to your identity. You can find the answers to the rest by yourself.”
Hearing the master's words, Xiao Jingxuan was stunned, and his heart seemed to have a huge wave.
Xiao Jingxuan is not stupid. His identity is definitely not because of his status as the concubine of the Duke of Guo. Even if he is the legitimate son of the Duke of Guo, he will not have such a big influence.
Cui Xiwen sighed again and said: "Chier, don't think that many people are taking advantage of you, but many things can affect the whole body."
After saying that, Cui Xiwen stood up and said: "Okay, I should leave, but you must be careful. If you don't want to wander in the world of mortals, go to the sect. The position of the leader of the Hidden Sect will be reserved for you."
After seeing the master off, Xiao Jingxuan recalled everything in the past. Although he had guessed some things, some things still had to be told by others before he could be sure.
In the following days, Xiao Jingxuan continued to be busy.
Every morning I go to the military camp, in the afternoon I inspect the city defenses, handle government affairs, and in the evening I practice.
That's really no free time at all.
After Xiao Jingxuan’s repeated consideration, he finally decided on the candidates for his generals.
The personal guard was changed to a post, with Xu Ce serving as the guerrilla general.
Wei Ming served as the grain inspector and was responsible for commanding the auxiliary troops.
Xiao Jingxuan carried out major reforms in the auxiliary army. All soldiers must first be trained in the auxiliary army. After the assessment, they can decide whether to go to cavalry or infantry.
Therefore, the auxiliary troops also played the role of a new military camp.
The commander of the 1st Infantry Battalion, Lei Ben.
Commander of the 2nd Infantry Battalion, Zhang Wenli.
The commander of the first cavalry battalion, Li Xiaoyun.
Commander of the 2nd Cavalry Battalion, Zheng Qiaoan.
The commander of the third cavalry battalion, Zhao Hu.
Commander of the 4th Cavalry Battalion, Ye Xiong.
After arranging these, Xiao Jingxuan began to worry. Weapons, equipment, and horses were not easy to get. In the past, he could go to his uncle in Longzhou to get them.
However, he had already taken away Longzhou's headquarters cavalry, and added Fengzhou's regulations.
In other words, I am no longer a direct subordinate of Longzhou. It is not appropriate to ask Longzhou for supplies now.
Xiao Jingxuan wrote a memorial asking for food and wages and sent someone to report to the capital immediately.
Next, it’s time to train step by step.
Two days later, this morning, Xiao Jingxuan was inspecting the training of the troops in the military camp.
At this time, a guard ran over and said that there was a girl looking for him at the door of the house.
After hearing the report from the personal guard, Xiao Jingxuan had a headache. Not surprisingly, this must have been arranged by the master.
It wouldn't be appropriate if you don't go, but if you go, it seems a bit embarrassing.
Hey, gritted his teeth, Xiao Jingxuan explained to the generals around him, and then rode back home.
I saw a young girl standing at the door. Xiao Jingxuan took a look. I saw that the girl was beautiful and had a heroic spirit, and she was radiant.
Xiao Jingxuan walked over, raised his hands and said: "It's senior sister, my younger brother Xiao Jingxuan will pay tribute to senior sister."
The girl's face turned slightly red and she said softly: "My name is Yan Shu'er, and I am the master's registered disciple."
After saying that, he kept silent.
Seeing that the girl was a little shy, Xiao Jingxuan was a little moved and calmed down. He said enthusiastically: "Sister, did you come here alone?"
After speaking, he waved his left hand and invited the senior sister into the house. The two chatted while walking.
"Yes, I was originally guerrilla in Jiangzhou, but after receiving the message from the master, I rushed over."
After arriving at the mansion, Xiao Jingxuan introduced to the maid next to him: "Senior sister, this is Xiaomei, the maid in the mansion. If you need anything, tell Xiaomei."
Then he said to the maid: "Xiaomei, this is my senior sister. You have to take good care of her and arrange a room for my senior sister in the backyard. If you need anything, let Uncle Zhang buy it."
After explaining these things, Xiao Jingxuan said to Yan Shuer: "Senior sister, I still have some things to do in the military camp. You need to settle down first. In the evening, I will take care of my senior sister."
Unexpectedly, when Yan Shuer heard that Xiao Jingxuan was going out, she quickly said: "I'll go with you."
"Sister, I'm going to the military camp. It's not appropriate for you to go."
"I can protect you, I'm very skilled in martial arts."
Xiao Jingxuan shook his head and said with a smile: "It's really not necessary, senior sister, this is in Fengzhou City, and I'm going to the military camp, so it's really not necessary. Let's do this. I'll take a leave tomorrow and take a walk around the city with you."
After finally coaxing Yan Shuer to agree, Xiao Jingxuan hurried back to the military camp.
I touched the sweat on my forehead, it was much more tiring than fighting. This chapter has been completed!