When Pan Geng moved to Yin, I initiated Jian Shang

The defense level in Gaoyi City suddenly increased.

Gui Xuesheng studied in Yan State for a period of time. He did not learn anything else, but he did strengthen his annual winter training.

Of course, under his secret manipulation, the target of winter training became the main training group of Zhu Yao. Even a considerable part of the weapons and equipment were exploited from the taxes paid by various places.

As for the tribes and close ministers of King Tu and Prince Wu, they also received a share of the profits.

Therefore, when an order came from Gui Xuesheng's Prime Minister's Mansion, the subordinates immediately took action.

No one objected.

But they don't know what they are going to face.

Soon, a column of cavalry appeared a few miles outside the city.

"Gui Xuesheng is a quick learner." Chang Gui explored around and found that Gaoyi was under martial law. He frowned and looked at Dai Bingjia, "What should we do?"

"Have you contacted the pedestrians?"

"Someone has been sent to notify them. Someone should be arriving soon."

Dai Bingjia nodded slightly.

Waited for a while.

Sure enough, several chariots approached.

The traveler from Yan State stationed in Gaoyi, Tufang, came very quickly, but there was another person following him.

Dai Bingjia was not surprised by the appearance of this person, but Chang Gui and the others had already tensed up, ready to shoot him immediately if he made any unusual movement.

"I didn't expect General Dai to be so skilled and daring, and to lead his troops deep into the enemy territory alone?"

A slightly teasing voice came, and Dai Bingjia looked at Gui Xuesheng who was coming over, curled his lips and said, "I have burned down Liyi, and you should control the rest of Shangdang as soon as possible. Otherwise, when Dayi Shang in the south hears the news, I'm afraid they will send Yousuo clan and others to invade immediately. If you lose Shangdang by then, don't blame me for not reminding you."

"..."

Seeing that he didn't respond, Gui Xuesheng's eyes flashed with sinisterness, and his voice became a little colder: "So, this is the reason why you killed your uncle?"

"Why didn't you tell me that Gongshu Hagi ambushed this general and intended to destroy the friendship between Yan and Hijikata?"

Dai Bingjia calmly refuted, and with just one sentence, he shut Gui Xuesheng's mouth.

But he had no intention of stopping, and continued: "The friendship between Yan State and Tufang cannot be destroyed, whether it is you or Tu Wangquan.

Now I come to see the situation in Gaoyi.

It can be seen that you have completely taken control of Gaoyi.

In this way, the future of the country will surely be in your hands.

If you want to get promoted now, you'd better not take yourself too seriously.

You should have copied Xin Qu's book.

There is a saying that goes like this: If you want to ask something from others, you should first give it to them.

Although Xin Qu did not like to meddle in foreign affairs, he would definitely take action without hesitation if it affected the interests of Yan State.

So, if you want to get ahead, you have to learn to humble yourself.

After all, you have no orthodoxy.

If the name is not correct, the words will not go well, and if the words are not good, then things will not happen.

I was originally helping to defend the place, and now that my mission is accomplished, all the land has been returned to us. We are just returning home. If you still want to prevent me, I don't mind attacking Gaoyi right now.

By that time, the matter has become a big deal. Although King Quail is a little stupid, his prestige is still there.

So, you understand. "

Gui Xuesheng glanced at him from head to toe several times, and finally said with a bitter smile: "I didn't expect that General Dai actually understood such a profound truth."

"Not really. I just realized it after all these years of struggle. When leading troops outside, you can't rely on your status as a general of Yan State to suppress everyone. Only with a legitimate reason can you command the army." Dai Bingjia seemed to be recalling the past, then glanced at Chang Gui and the others before saying, "This general came here in person, not only to investigate the situation in Gaoyi, but also, if there is a chance, I don't mind fighting this battle.

Anyway, the truth has been exposed, Xin Qu will definitely find a way to deal with it.

It's just a matter of cost.

We have been through a lot of things like this before.

But since you have also realized that the chances are slim, try another plan.

Make way. Since the beginning of Taiyuan, our army will not massacre the city.

Otherwise, keep fighting to the end.”

Gui Xuesheng pondered. He originally wanted to test the waters and see if he could get some compensation from Dai Bingjia.

It seems that it is impossible now.

"I will arrange for someone to talk to Beibo about the following matters." Gui Xuesheng exhaled, "If Beibo punishes you, General, I hope you won't blame me.

After all, I also need to give an explanation to the people below me."

"Okay." Dai Bingjia glanced at him, "But next time you do something, think more about it. It's just me. If it were someone else, I'm not sure whether Gao Yi could defend it right now."

After saying that, Dai Bingjia ignored Gui Xuesheng's expression, asked the traveler from Yan State for the letter, and turned and left.

Watching the cavalry quickly go away.

Gui Xuesheng was very envious.

The cavalry of Yan State were very powerful. They could ride alone and move as fast as the wind.

Just too expensive.

The horse must be a tall and strong one with good endurance. There is also a series of equipment for the horse and training for the accompanying attendants, all of which cost money.

Just fifty cavalrymen are enough to support five hundred foot soldiers, which in turn support the expenses of two thousand households.

Two thousand households are enough to form a medium-sized city-state.

The State of Yan controlled all trade in Shanxi, northern Hebei, Youzhou, and Liaodong, which supported the training of cavalry. If he wanted to learn, he had to find a way to get a larger share from the Yan State's business alliance.

"Come here, gather the debaters and prepare to go to the State of Yan to ask for an explanation."

Gui Xuesheng returned to the city and ordered the defense to be strengthened, loosening the exterior but tightening the interior. At the same time, he summoned his men and eloquent people, preparing to take advantage of this opportunity to blackmail the State of Yan.

Although the two sides had an unpleasant argument, at least they did not fall out.

And Gui Xuesheng was just delaying and didn't really stop Dai Bingjia from going back.

As long as it is arranged well, it can be said that it was the man wearing ice armor who led the army and caused a stir in the city, so the State of Yan had to give something as a token of its appreciation no matter what.

He doesn't ask for much.

He had to expand Yan State's share of the Shanxi Chamber of Commerce.

Only if there is enough money can he support more people and soldiers and clear the obstacles for him to ascend to the throne.

As for the so-called legitimacy of wearing ice armor.

Shanxi, with its big fist, has the right to be so!
Just like this, three days later, Dai Bingjia continued to lead the Zhenxi Army northward.

This time, they did not massacre the city when they encountered any obstacles like before.

Cross the border safely.

As for the slaves and nobles they captured later, no one came to redeem them.

Because it is not necessary.

There were many small states in Shanxi, each of which was independent of the other. No matter how capable Gui Xuesheng was, he could only barely reach an agreement on tribute.

Everyone still plays their own game, and all taxes are paid to the local king, that's all.

Passersby from the State of Yan had already come to say hello, and would buy their goods on their way home.

The Zhenxi Army is still very rich.

Anyway, many things I bring back won’t cost much, so I might as well offset my expenses along the way and everyone will be happy.

Finally, after a month of trekking through mountains and rivers.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month in the seventh year of the Yan Dynasty, lanterns lit up the way for the Zhenxi Army to return home from twenty miles east of Datong City.

Xin Qu personally stood at the Shili Pavilion, watching the people cheering, applauding, and crying.

"Heroes! You are all heroes who defend our country and our borders!"

"Good job, kid! You didn't embarrass your uncle!"

"Father! Father! I miss you so much!"

During these ten miles, countless voices and endless joy made the Zhenxi Army, who had been away from home for three years, shed tears.

They just felt that all the hard work of the expedition was worth it.

Unlike what Xinqu gained when he led his army to the west, the people in the west were not strong enough to fight, so Xinqu led his troops there and abused his power.

The death of comrades was also completely diluted by the huge profits.

But the Zhenxi Army was facing Dayi Shang directly.

The fighting and casualties were not small in number.

Although they did gain something, they didn't bring back much.

In order to prevent them from feeling disappointed.

Xin Qu used the welcome ceremony. Since the profit was not enough, he would make up for it with glory.

When people live in this world, they pursue nothing but fame and fortune.

Now is the time to give them a name, to honor them, and to strengthen the bond that binds us all.

Until, Dai Bingjia, along with a group of deputy generals and staff members of the Bafu, stood in front of Xin Qu and saluted: "Greetings, my lord! We, with the Zhenxi Army, are returning home! This is the military token!"

Wearing Bingjia, he presented a pair of military talismans.

Xin Qu reached out his hand, took it and looked at it, then put it on the tray behind him and said, "No need to be polite. Come with me to offer sacrifice to the Lord of Arms."

"Yes!"

Everyone agreed.

I stood up and walked forward. With the sounds of drums and music, the cheering and noisy voices were suppressed.

Then a group of people came to the temporary altar, placed the military talisman on the table, and began to offer sacrifices to the gods of heaven, earth, the country, and the Lord of War.

Wait until the process is completed.

The military talisman was once again divided into two, one half was given to Dai Bingjia, and the other half was taken by Xin Qu.

The sacredness of the military talisman was obtained through repeated sacrifices.

As for why this is done.

It is nothing more than using the sacredness to strengthen the legitimacy of the Xinqu court.

With only half a military token, the man wearing ice armor can only mobilize troops near Datong and cannot cross the border.

But if you take a whole piece, you can wear ice armor and lead your army around.

Because after the two were combined into one, it represented that under the witness of the heaven, earth, the country and the Lord of Soldiers, Dai Bingjia could act on Xinqu's behalf.

Although this thing still has risks, there is nothing we can do about it. This is the way the world is.

Many things cannot be done without the witness of gods.

"Thank you for your hard work." Xin Qu patted Dai Bingjia's shoulder, looked at Dai Bingjia who looked several years older and said, "The court will arrange the reward as soon as possible.

In the next few days, we can prepare to divide the resources and the market is ready.

The banquet will be in the evening, you can go back and see your family now.

Finally, I would like to congratulate you in advance.

This summer, you will be transferred to Youzhou as the General of the Left Guard and concurrently the Governor of Liaoxi."

Dai Bingjia was stunned: "Are you really going to let me do a second-tier job?"

"Second line?" Xin Qu raised his eyebrows when he heard this. "Who told you that the Youzhou Left Guard General and Liaoxi Governor are second-line jobs? Although the Youzhou Left Guard General is mainly responsible for farming, farming is a job with high technical content.

Moreover, the troops you will lead this time are not just tens of thousands from the Zhenxi General’s Mansion, but one hundred thousand.

Moreover, Liaoxi County has a strategic location and controls the main roads between the Northeast and Youzhou. I'm giving you these 100,000 people, and you're also responsible for developing the fortress. You're telling me this is the second line?"

When Dai Bingjia heard this, it seemed to make sense.

The population of the Zhenxi General's Mansion plus his vassal forces is at most just over 50,000, but he does not need to manage most of them personally. After all, the vassal forces can be recruited when a war breaks out.

But this time, there are one hundred thousand people!

If you randomly draw one out of ten, you'll have 10,000 infantrymen. With a little training, they'll be much stronger than they are now.

"Okay, stop imagining. The transfer and promotion of generals has also begun. Now that the population of Yan State has grown a lot, I need you capable generals to help me.

More importantly, you should take good care of your health, because there is still a war to be fought.

There can only be one between Dayi Shang and us."

Xin Qu's tone was heavy, and Dai Bingjia suddenly realized: "Okay." (End of this chapter)