Sakhalin Island in July is like an emerald on the ocean, most prosperous and full of vitality.
Everyone on the island knows that this is a rare good time of the year. No matter what you do, you must seize the time. Otherwise, the cold will come soon and many things will be delayed.
Just when everyone was busy with their feet off the ground, a huge fleet came from the south and sailed into the port of Beilong Town.
On the leading ship, Hong Qi and others were carefully looking at the place where they would work in the future.
"I can't believe that this place is already so prosperous. His Highness said that this place is a treasure, and now it seems that it is indeed so."
Standing next to Hong Qi is Hui Shanhui, the newly appointed military and political officer of the Northern Military Region (modified to avoid trouble).
Unlike other military regions, everything in the Northern Military Region was started from scratch, so the headquarters mobilized a large number of generals and troops.
"Just looking at the map, our jurisdiction is huge. I don't know how to control it in the future."
Speaking of the vast territory of Jilin Province, everyone present felt their heads hurt.
On the dock, Wei Yuanfeng and other local officers had been waiting for a long time.
"Haha, Lao Hong, Lao Hui, you are actually here."
These senior generals are basically veterans of the rear camp. They have gone through hundreds of battles and been promoted one after another before reaching their current position.
Looking at Wei Yuanfeng who had gained a lot of weight, Hong Qi couldn't help but start teasing him.
"Everyone said you would suffer a lot if you came here, but I didn't expect you to become a Maitreya Buddha."
Wei Yuanfeng smiled bitterly.
"It's freezing cold here for most of the year, and there's nothing we can do. We can only eat more, and we have to eat meat, so that we can resist the cold. As a result, it ended up like this before we knew it."
Hong Qi and others noticed that although the soldiers here were stronger, their expressions were full of wind and frost, and it was obvious that they were still suffering a lot.
Wei Yuanfeng introduced the officials next to him to Hong Qi.
"These are Lord Zhang and General Hei, who have made great contributions to our Xia Kingdom's control of this place."
Hong Qi took a quick look and saw that the person in front of him was still wearing the official uniform of the Ming Dynasty. Although it was full of patches, it was clean and washed, and he obviously cherished it very much.
At this moment, he stood tall and proud in front of his gaze, fearless, and could be considered as strong-willed.
The person next to him was very tall and powerful, but his attire was exactly the same as Xia Jun's. Even his hair was cut short, and he had obviously integrated into Xia Jun's group.
Before coming here, he certainly had information about Zhang Chun and Hei Yunlong.
"Master Zhang, General Hei, His Highness always speaks highly of the achievements of the two of you. The country will never forget your hard work. I came here this time and brought His Highness's order. You... can return home.
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Zhang Chun and Hei Yunlong were in a daze after hearing this.
Return to China?
These two simple words caused violent fluctuations in their moods.
Can they still go back?
On the battlefield, both of them were captured by Hou Jin and became the defeated generals.
It stands to reason that he no longer has a face to live between heaven and earth.
Later, he was rescued by the Xia Kingdom and traveled all the way to this far north, where he took root.
In the process of helping the Xia Kingdom consolidate its rule, the two of them worked hard, and gradually forgot the pain with the help of their busyness.
Now that they heard that they could return to China, the two of them didn't know how to face it.
Hui Shanhui seemed to have expected this reaction from the two of them. He smiled slightly and turned to the side.
"Look, you two, who is here?"
Among the crowd behind them, two figures who could not hold back had already rushed out and knelt down in front of them respectively.
"Father, my child finally sees you!"
Zhang Chun and Hei Yunlong were even more shocked.
Even though so many years have passed, how could he not recognize his own children?
The people kneeling in front of them were Zhang Chun's eldest son Zhang Hu and Hei Yunlong's eldest son Hei Mingxiao.
Seeing Zhang Hu and Hei Mingxiao both wearing Xia Jun's military uniforms, they vaguely guessed something.
"Why are you here?"
Zhang Hu clung to his father's legs, wiped away his tears, and explained what had happened.
It turned out that when the Xia State planned to rescue them, they took their families to Shandong at the same time, so they were saved.
After learning that the two were still alive, but unable to return for the time being, the two families could only wait.
When Zhang Hu and Hei Mingxiao were a little older, they joined the Xia Army and are now junior officers.
"My father is old and cannot bear the wind and frost, and my mother is waiting for him at home day and night. My younger brother needs his father's guidance even more. It is up to the child to take over his father's place and serve the country."
Learning that his family members were already in Shandong, Zhang Chun couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Now that things have come to this, even if he is loyal to the Ming Dynasty, what's the use?
Even if he goes back and expresses his feelings, can everyone in the Ming Dynasty still believe him?
Not to mention, Zhang Chun actually felt a little relieved when he saw Zhang Hu looking so heroic in his Xia Army uniform.
Compared with him, Heiyunlong has no grudges at all.
"A good boy, he is worthy of being my son. A good man should join the Xia army and conquer the world."
Here the father and son were reminiscing about old times, and Wei Yuanfeng introduced Leng Sengji to Hong Qi.
"Mang Gurtai has now arrived in Shandong and officially entered the military academy. After graduation, he will return and serve as the commander of the 12th Division. By the way, he has been promoted and is now a lieutenant general."
Each of the generals of the Xia Army was promoted based on their outstanding military exploits.
Only Mang Gurtai is an exception.
But considering his special status, everyone can understand.
After all, being able to obtain the allegiance of one of the four great Baylors of Houjin was an achievement that was unprecedented and unprecedented.
After hearing the news about Mang Gurtai, Leng Sengji's worries disappeared, and his sense of identification with the Xia Kingdom inevitably increased.
With the arrival of Hong Qi and Hui Shanhui, the transfer of power officially began, and the formation of the new Northern Military Region was completed.
Hong Qi served as the commander, Hui Shanhui served as the military and political officer, Wei Yuanfeng remained as the deputy commander, and the chief of staff was Miao Niansheng from the former Fourth Division Engineer Corps.
According to the establishment, the Northern Military Region will have two divisions, plus local garrison troops, with a total strength of 100,000.
The commander of the 11th Division, Jiao Wenzhi, and the deputy commander Chu Huacheng were transferred from outside. Wu Youyuan was transferred from the Intelligence Department to the army to serve as military affairs officer. The chief of staff was Lian Shanhai, who would return after graduating from the military academy.
The commander of the 12th Division is Mang Gurtai, who is still studying in the military academy. Military affairs are temporarily under the joint responsibility of deputy division commander Wu Zhikui and military affairs and chief of staff Yin Yuchun.
At the military meeting, after Hong Qi read out his appointment in public, he began to understand the specific situation of the Northern Military Region on the spot.
"In order to enhance the strength of our Northern Military Region, 60,000 troops will be gradually deployed from the mainland. After being mixed with our local army, they will be all the strength of our Northern New Region. The current deployment situation of each ministry, Deputy Commander Wei, will be briefed for everyone.