Do you know: I have a different surname: Wang, uncle Minglan.

Chapter 175: Expedition, Southeast Pillar

Wei Yuan looked startled.

In the past, he would not have believed in ghosts and gods.

However, after the 'travel' happened, his materialistic spirit was shaken.

Now, hearing such a story again, I was naturally shocked.

Wei Yuan asked: "Brother Yan, do you believe in this so-called theory of ghosts and gods?"

Yanda shook his head and said: "No, I don't believe it, but His Majesty does."

Wei Yuan said: "You didn't report this matter to His Majesty?"

Yanda said: "If I tell you, I'm afraid that the training envoy of the Yuzhou regiment will be involved in the case of the two kings."

Wei Yuan smiled and said: "From now on, the lifeblood of Zhao Tuanlianshi's family, young and old, is in your hands."

"We ordinary people have no chance to see General Wei take action. I heard that that night in the palace, General Wei opened the head of the Japanese warrior with one punch."

In the past few days, the imperial court has gradually returned to what it was like a year ago.

Wei Yuan was puzzled, "You gave me such a big favor for nothing, why?"

"Hiss! This is too scary!"

Among them, the most important ones are the confrontation between the various military services and the new and veteran groups.

After saying that, he left.

Regarding the military competition, Wei Yuan gave full authority to Yang Huairen, Chen Daniu and others.

Yanda stood up slowly and said, "The palace is busy tonight, Brother Wei, please help yourself."

Wei Yuan was silent, this was the best response.

Yanda said: "Didn't you give this favor a long time ago?"

Yanda said: "It should be said that he was caught by our brothers. Yuzhou is close to the capital. Perhaps, he can be used in the future."

Proficient in military training methods, the trained soldiers may be elite.

Wei Yuan also announced in a high-profile manner that the army competition between old and new soldiers has officially begun.

Although Yang Huairen was single-handedly promoted by Wei Yuan, he was also quite loyal to him.

"Now you and I are grasshoppers on the same rope. You will be a minister in the future, and I will be a military commander. We can't get along with that Wang Shangshu."

"General Wei has the courage of Huo Qubing and the wisdom of Wei Qing!"

"I have seen General Wei take action and kill the envoy of Liao in the street. He was killed with just one knife. The speed was so fast that no one could react!"

Wei Yuan gave the soldiers a long rest, which lasted about seven or eight days before and after.

Nowadays, in the streets, alleys, teahouses and restaurants, or when famous people gather together, this incident will be used as a topic of conversation:
"That day in the Daqing Palace, I heard that General Wei killed the warrior with just his fists. His head was broken."

But throwing money at it is also important.

Wei Yuan stayed for a while, and did not leave the palace until the emperor went back to rest.

To put it bluntly, it is a battle between the red and blue armies.

"As for us girls, if we say anything bad, we'd better not talk about it. It's so weird."

Wei Yuan spent another 30,000 taels of silver to buy wine and meat, and invited the new army soldiers to have a good time.

But if you are proficient in military training and are willing to spend money, then the trained soldiers will be "dead soldiers".

"Only we two brothers can depend on each other."

If he experiences a life-and-death battle in the future, perhaps Wei Yuan's mentality will change.

Among them, Wei Yuan killed Japanese warriors.

After another two days, everything was on track.

But there were still many people talking about what happened at the annual banquet.

Now that Manjia Camp's equipment is about to be in place, there are still about 100,000 taels of silver left.

However, he was still wary of Yang Huairen, believing that if Chen Daniu and others were his direct descendants, then people like Yang Huairen were false direct descendants.

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The soldiers of the Manjia Battalion are far superior to ordinary soldiers in terms of pay and treatment.

It was not until the fifth day of the Lunar New Year that the new army began normal drills.

Lasting for seven days, the competition includes competitions among various military services, individual competitions, battles between new and old groups, cross-country survival, etc.

"So cruel? General Wei is really invincible!"

After tonight's New Year's banquet, the imperial court's annual holiday will come to an end.

From all aspects and dimensions, 300 warriors were selected from the 80,000 new troops to serve as soldiers of the Manjia Battalion.

Courtiers began to come to the Yamen one after another.

Training methods are of course very important.

All in all, Wei Yuan once again became famous in Bianjing City and even the whole world.

Also famous was the Japanese warrior he killed.

After all, very few individuals from the Japanese country can be recorded in the historical materials of the Han family.

But the Japanese warriors can.

Afterwards, the Japanese envoy Ping Zhongsheng came to Wei Yuan again and said he wanted to apologize.

Wei Yuan is still missing.

Ping Zhongsheng felt humiliated and simply gave up the idea of ​​getting acquainted with him.

Later, Uncle Fuchang and his son submitted invitations to Wei Yuan, but Wei Yuan rejected them all on the grounds of training new troops.

Seven days later, the new army's competition ended.

Three hundred winners have been selected.

They are all the best in each branch of the military.

Among the three hundred people, there were only three people who could make Wei Yuan think highly of him.

These three people are Chai Gong, Kou Zhuang and Jiang Ji respectively.

It is worth mentioning that Chai Gong is a descendant of the Chai family of the Zhou royal family.

Of course, he is now called 'Chongyi Gong', and his status is similar to that of the Confucian family's 'Yanshenggong' and the Zhang family of Tianshi Mansion.

Chai Gong is just a side branch of the Chai family. Chai Gong's great-grandfather was once the bastard born to his concubine.

If Taizu Taizu of the Great Zhou Dynasty did not wear the yellow robe, the person in charge of the affairs of the Great Zhou Dynasty now should be the Chai family.

Chai Gong's status could also be better than Zhao Zongquan's.

But it's not like he will be a top soldier in the army.

Kou Zhuang's ancestor was a member of the imperial army, and it was hereditary to his generation. He had practiced martial arts since he was a child and had a good physique. Jiang Ji had studied, but unfortunately he failed to pass the examination as a scholar. Later, he encountered changes and had no choice but to join the army.

These three people were all promoted by Wei Yuan to become 'dutou'.

Afterwards, Wei Yuan went into the palace to meet the saint, handed Zhao Zhen the exact list of the three hundred people who made up the heavy armored cavalry, and said:

"These are the best players in the new army. It is perfect for them to serve as heavy armored cavalry."

Zhao Zhen did not look at the list and said with a smile: "Wei Qing is the one who makes the decision on these matters. Why do you need to go to the palace to report it to me?"

Wei Yuan said: "Previously, both the court and the central government said that the New Army is my private army, but I understand in my heart that the New Army is your Majesty's new army, and I am your Majesty's general."

"The New Army should report all matters, big or small, to His Majesty."

Zhao Zhen was greatly pleased, "From now on, Wei Qing can just make the decision on this matter alone. There is no need to report everything to me. I trust you."

After leaving the palace, Wei Yuan began to prepare to lead his troops to the south.

In the uncle's house.

Wei Yuan invited Xu Changzhi and said:
"When I return home in triumph, I will hold a military parade in Beijing. I have told His Majesty about this."

"At that time, some military and political ministers from Liao and Xia will be invited to take this opportunity to make the new army famous."

parade?

Xu Changzhi said in confusion: "The new army is now a killing weapon. If we fight against Liao and Xia in the future, we can use the new army to attack them unprepared."

"If this so-called military parade is held, I am afraid that the two countries will be wary and take precautions in advance."

Wei Yuan said: "I am now a prominent figure in Liao and Xia. Your Majesty asked me to form a new army. It is a well-known thing. They cannot be unaware."

"Instead of doing this, it is better to put this new army that makes the two countries' fearful' completely on the table."

Xu Changzhi was relieved, "That's very good."

Wei Yuan added: "When the war in the southeast is about to end, I will go to Zhazi to form a navy and station it permanently in the southeast."

Xu Changzhi said: "You and I want to stay in the capital forever. Once the navy is built, who should be sent to rule it?"

Wei Yuan shook his head, "I haven't thought about it yet, let's keep a closer look."

Xu Changzhi nodded, "No matter what, from now on, when people talk about Brother Wei, they will inevitably add that Brother Wei is the pillar of the Southeast."

Wei Yuan chuckled lightly, "Don't make fun of me. I still don't know what the situation is in the southeast area and what powers your Majesty can give me."

"If you are always under the control of the feudal officials in the southeast, I'm afraid it will be difficult to do this job."
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More than half a month later.

The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War began to raise the food and wages needed for the new army to go to the southeast.

At least it can be guaranteed that the new army's six months' worth of food and grass will be collected before mid-March.

This is not a pressure for the current household department.

On February 2, the imperial court announced to the world that sea transportation was officially opened.

On the staff side, more than ten Jinshi scholars in the second year of Jiayou's reign were personally selected to go to the Shibo Division in the southeast with their passion to serve the country.

At this time, the master of the Sheng family, Sheng Hong's cousin, made a special trip to the capital to ask Sheng Hong about shipping.

Sheng Hong was focused on his official career and knew little about shipping. He had no choice but to seek help from Wei Yuan.

Sheng Hong took Sheng Wei and prepared many lavish gifts to visit Wei Yuan, hoping to learn from him about shipping.

Wei Yuan's answer to them was also very simple,
"If you don't get involved in the interest disputes between famous families, you can still make some money by building a medium-sized fleet."

Judging from the Sheng family's background, seeking greatness can only lead to self-destruction.

The nobles and noble families in Bianjing City will eat them up until not even the dregs are left.

Early March.

Zhang Guifen and Minglan came to the uncle's house and personally prepared some daily necessities for Wei Yuan on the way to the southeast.

Wei Yuan couldn't laugh or cry, "Why do you need these extraneous things when you lead an army on an expedition?"

Minglan refused and said: "My uncle is going to the south. I don't know how long it will take to come back. How can the things outside be as good as those in the capital?"

After saying that, he glanced at Zhang Guifen.

Zhang Guifen lowered her head and said nothing, unable to hide her sadness.

Minglan said: "Auntie, didn't you make clothes for uncle?"

Zhang Guifen just remembered and quickly took out a piece of underwear from the things she brought and said:
"The armor is bulky and will inevitably become uncomfortable if worn for a long time."

"These are close-fitting clothes made of fine silk. Brother Wei may feel better after putting them on and wearing armor."

Wei Yuan felt the clothes, which were indeed silky and smooth.

I accidentally touched Zhang Guifen's fingers, well, they were even silkier.

"Sister Guifen is interested."

Wei Yuan took the underwear and smiled.

Zhang Guifen probably started sewing this dress after she was a year old. It took a month or two to make it difficult for her.

However, judging from the completeness of the clothes, Zhang Guifen's needlework has indeed improved a lot.

Just as Wei Yuan finished speaking.

Facing him, Zhang Guifen didn't seem shy or timid, but she looked straight at him.

It made Wei Yuan feel a little uncomfortable.

After a long time, Minglan quietly left here.

Zhang Guifen's eyes were filled with tears and she said:

"Brother Wei, after you go to the southeast, remember to miss me."

Wei Yuan nodded solemnly.
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On the ninth day of March, there will be a court meeting and everything will go well.

Emperor Zhao Zhen created a new official position and announced it to the world, naming Weiyuan as the "Southeast Pacification and Recruitment Envoy".

He was ordered to take charge of military and state affairs in the southeast. Fan Chunren, the son of Duke Fan Wenzheng, accompanied the army on the expedition and served as the southeast economic envoy, in charge of the financial power of the southeast.

The reason why it is said to be a new official position is because usually the word "jinglue" is added before the word "Jinglue" is used to appease and recruit envoys.

It means to be in charge of the military and political power of a place.

But now, Wei Yuan is only in charge of the military and not the politics of the place.

Zhao Zhen's intention of letting Fan Chunren go was already clear.

Wei Yuan cannot have the final say on the three Southeast Roads alone.

That’s a small half of Dazhou!

In any case, Wei Yuan is now considered a high-ranking official in the border area, and he holds a level of authority that few others can match.

After that, Zhao Zhen and the officials finalized the date of the expedition, which was March 15th.

Since he was only fighting Japanese pirates or mountain bandits along the way, the scale was small, so Zhao Zhen did not offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, but just asked all officials to see Wei Yuan off on the day of his expedition.

(End of this chapter)