At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 328 Xiliang Merchants
She is decisive in killing. In the blink of an eye, the fate of countless people will change drastically because of Miaoyu's thought or a word.

In the entire Xiliang Palace, Xiao Han has absolute power, but if anyone wants to be under Xiao Han, they need to find someone who can command the support of the people.

It has to be Miaoyu. Even Ning Xi, the Princess of Xiliang, is not as prestigious as Miaoyu.

"What is the problem."

She said, "Mr. Guo has already read it, and Ning Xi and I have also reviewed it."

Then put it away and file it in the case file."

"Good knife."

He wiped the long sword clean, placed it in front of his eyes, looked at it carefully, then placed the five fingers of his left hand on the blade and stroked it. It felt sharp and warm, and the blade was extremely heavy.

This dry sword was forged by countless skilled craftsmen in the Ordnance Department over a long period of time. The materials include meteorite iron and many rare and exotic irons.

The knife is four feet long, with a straight blade that can be held with both hands. It weighs twenty-three pounds, and the blade is as bright as snow and not stained by dust.

"It's a pity that there was no bloodshed."

He curled his lips.

In this world, there are very few swords that can carry all of Xiao Han's strength. Even those peerless divine weapons are mostly unable to withstand Xiao Han's domineering internal strength.

This sword has no other special features except that it is sharp and hard, and can perfectly bring out Xiao Han's strength.

"No hurries."

Miaoyu raised her eyebrows and said with a smile: "This knife is not sharpened with ordinary snow, but with the blood of the immortals on earth."

"Pfft."

Sheathing the sword, Xiao Han tilted his head back, looked upward at Miaoyu's pretty face.

"My dear Yu'er, you are becoming more and more stunningly beautiful."

He praised.

Two white palms fell on Xiao Han's shoulders, and the ten fingers moved slightly, pinching the muscles and bones of his shoulders.

Let him enjoy it very much.

"Sir, do you want to take Hexizhou and Juzizhou personally this time, or let Lu Ju, Liao Huan and the others do it?"

Miaoyu asked.

"Let Liao Huan go."

Xiao Han pondered for a moment, "The major strategic deployment will be made by the Military Affairs Department, and the specific details and the generals will be handled by Liao Huan."

"I know how capable that kid is. He will have no problem taking Hexizhou and Juzizhou."

People like Liao Huan, Lu Ju, Shi Qing, and Zhuge Shou were all brought up by him, and he knows them inside out.

Moreover, these people, influenced by Xiao Han, have extremely similar styles in using troops. Without exception, they are all best at cavalry charges.

"Have Mr. Guo bring the people from the Military Affairs Department to review the combat deployment. If there are no problems, send someone to deliver it to Liao Huan eight hundred miles away."

"Let him make a detailed battle plan."

"If you want men, I'll give them to you. If you want soldiers, I'll give them to you. If he can't fight well, don't follow me anymore. Your young master is ashamed of this."

"Giggle."

Miaoyu covered her mouth and laughed non-stop, "Then I will have someone pass on the young master's words to Liao Huan intact."

"Don't miss a single word."

Xiao Han picked up the teacup.

The faint fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose, making him feel distracted. He drank a sip of hot tea, waved his sleeves, and closed the door of the room.

"You are bullying Sister Miaoyu again."

Qingyao happened to pass by the door of the room holding a cup of herbal tea. She pricked up her ears and muttered to herself.

"Tiger idiot."

"What's the matter?" In the courtyard, Hu Chi, who was practicing with sword, stopped, scratched his head and asked.

"Guard the yard. The young master and Sister Miaoyu are discussing important matters. No one is allowed to get close."

"it is good."

Tiger Chi nodded.

Qingyao turned and left.

In July and August, various places began to prepare for the upcoming autumn harvest, and the county governments in the four states were also making intensive preparations.

The changes in Xiliang are so huge every year that they can almost be described as changing with each passing day.

There were countless caravans traveling to and from Xiliang, forming a long queue on the official road.

The prosperity here is in no way inferior to the wealthy areas in the south of the Yangtze River. Huge ships travel back and forth on the Yellow River, transporting grain and other goods.

The caravans of merchants going to the Western Regions occupied most of Xiacheng. The caravans stretched for thousands of miles and continued to extend westward.

Wherever Xiliang merchants go, it is Xiliang's sphere of influence, except for the 30,000 cavalry stationed in Xiacheng.

Many small countries close to the Western Regions have agreed to set up military stations near the trade routes and station cavalry from Xiliang.

There is a station every hundred miles and a post station every fifty miles. There are one hundred soldiers stationed at each station and fifty soldiers stationed at each post station. They are the elite among the elite and veterans of many battles.

Last month, the trade route of Wuchang State was robbed. The cavalry from the surrounding stations went out and killed 800 notorious bandits in Wuchang State with only 100 cavalrymen.

The ferocity of the Xiliang cavalry made people in the surrounding small countries tremble with fear.

August.

The sky is clear and the sun is high in the sky. There is not even a cloud to be seen. Outside Qingyou Pass, the land that was barren in earlier years is now full of fruits. Everywhere you look, it's all golden.

In the early years, when the Marquis of Qingzhou had not yet taken control of Qingzhou, the people in the counties and prefectures outside Qingyou Pass either fled to Xiliang or went south, probably because they were afraid of the Xiliang cavalry, so nine out of ten houses were empty and the farmland was deserted.

In recent years, Qingzhou Hou has become the veritable local emperor of Qingzhou, and he is on good terms with Xiao Han, and the two serve as a shield for each other.

It must be said that the Marquis of Qingzhou was a man of real ability. Under his leadership, Qingzhou developed rapidly, especially the counties close to Xiliang, which began to follow Xiliang's example, reducing corvée labor and encouraging farming and warfare.

The flat official road leads all the way to the distance, where a majestic pass stands tall among the towering Qilian Mountains.

I am the barrier of Xiliang, Qingyou Pass.

Carriages were lined up in a long queue, preparing to pass through the customs. Sturdy yellow-brown horses were walking slowly on the official road. On the horse's back was a beautiful woman wrapped in a loose and beautiful robe. She was about twenty years old, with long hair draped over her shoulders, and holding a long sword with a sheath in her hand.

The high eyebrows, the prominent nose bridge, the white neck, and the towering peaks attracted the attention of people around.

The woman's pretty face was indifferent, with a heroic air between her brows. Judging from her clothes, one could tell that she was either rich or noble, and most likely a woman of the underworld.

Therefore, people around him just looked at him a few more times, not wanting to make themselves look bad, and not daring to do anything wrong.

You know, the laws of Xiliang are somewhat lenient in some places, but extremely strict in others, and the Criminal Investigation Department is no pushover.

In recent years, there have been many people in the martial arts world who have run into the hands of the Criminal Investigation Department. No matter whether you are a righteous hero or a giant of the evil way, as long as the laws of Xiliang are violated, you have to stay in jail honestly.

“Is this Qingyou Pass?”

The woman murmured to herself, with a hint of shock in her eyes. The towering pass was like a giant, standing between heaven and earth.

"Girl, this is your first time in Xiliang."

The old man in front turned around with a kind expression.

"That's right"

She nodded.

"Xiliang is a good place."

The old man smiled and said, "After we pass Qingyou Pass, we can go out and have some fun."

Then the old man told her some of Xiliang's more stringent laws. The woman thanked him and rode away on her horse.

Go straight to Qingyou Pass.

(End of this chapter)