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

Chapter 66: The Concern of Zhenbei Hou
Jizhou.

Xie Xuanli, Marquis of Zhenbei, looked at the mountain of intelligence about Xiliang on the table.

I just feel a headache.

I watched it for two days and two nights, and only finished half of it.

This northern warlord already has a general understanding of Xiliang's current situation.

Four words.

The soldiers are strong and the horses are strong.

The Xiliang Iron Cavalry, despite being at a numerical disadvantage, confronted head-on the 30,000 elite cavalry of the Xue Yan tribe.

It only took a few hours to defeat their main force.

The combat effectiveness displayed by the Black Armor Army, the Shence Army, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, and the Palace Soldiers is extremely powerful.

Whether it is the old generals Lu Ju and Liao Huan, or the newly promoted Zhao Mule, Huluxu and other fierce generals of the Xiliang Army are more brave and skilled in fighting than the other.

"What kind of people lead what kind of soldiers."

Xie Xuanli could only sigh.

Anyone who can serve as a captain under a brave general like Xiao Han is no simple person.

"Three guards?"

Marquis Zhenbei picked up another secret report and looked at it.

His expression became increasingly solemn, and his brows were furrowed.

"Xue Niuwei, Yanmawei, Qilianwei, three guards, dismembered the entire Xueyan tribe."

"It's a good trick indeed."

Although Xie Xuanli was a shrewd man, he had to admit that this method was extremely clever.

He made Murong Yi the king, replacing Murong Chui, set up a garrison, and took over the Xue Yan tribe for his own use.

Give it time.

Xue Yan's three guards can easily mobilize tens of thousands of elite cavalry.

A soldier in wartime and a civilian in peacetime.

Either cultivating the land or grazing.

"He has set up a garrison and built a city on the Shule River. This guy is determined to take over the thousand-mile grassland in one go."

"I am your superior after all. You have seized so much wealth, but you didn't even send me some. Not only gold and silver, but at least give me two cattle and sheep for food."

Xie Xuanli muttered.

He casually threw the secret report in his hand on the table and called the guard: "Go and invite the prince."

Not long after.

The guard came back and reported: "My Lord, the prince is not in the mansion."

"Where have you been?"

Veins bulged on Xie Xuanli's forehead.

"I heard that he went out with General Pan."

The guard said cautiously.

"You bastard."

Xie Xuanli cursed: "Hurry up and send someone to bring him back."

More than half an hour later.

The young marquis Xie An arrived late, with faint traces of rouge and lipstick still on his face.

"what's up?"

Xie An sat down, picked up the teacup and drank.

"You can't leave until you finish reading this pile of memorials."

Xie Xuanli spoke.

"No time."

"Come here, guard the hall. If the prince has not finished reading, he is not allowed to leave. Anyone who lets him out will be killed without mercy."

"promise."

The guards outside the door all had solemn expressions.

……

Let’s not talk about Jizhou’s reaction.

Xiliang.

After Xiao Han visited Xue Yan's three guards, he returned to Xiliang City.

The current governor's office is full of talented people.

But the positions are also fully filled and can be run efficiently.

For many things, he just needs to give a general direction.

Someone will naturally take care of the rest.

Batches of laborers and craftsmen rushed to the Shule River, and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry were responsible for traveling back and forth across the grassland and transporting food and fodder.

The three Shatuo tribes were unwilling to be lonely.

Several times the troops advanced westward, but were repelled by Chen Gong and Zhao Muli and their soldiers.

As the expanded stone wall grew higher and higher, the fortress on the other side of the rocky beach became more and more solid.

Although the three Shatuo tribes were anxious, they could do nothing.

Even if you want to cross the river from other places, the Shule River is wide and the water is fast.

There were Xiliang cavalry patrolling along the coast for hundreds of miles.

and.

Unlike the Yellow River, the Shule River does not freeze in winter.

At least it hasn’t been cold in winter these years.

It is not reliable to wait for snow to fall and then cross the river on the ice.

Early October.

It hadn't snowed in Xiliang yet, but the weather was already very cold. From morning till night, the sky was gray and dark clouds blocked out the sun.

But it was raining heavily in Luanshi City.

Xiao Han also asked Huluxu to send over a batch of warm furs and cotton clothes.

The Governor's Mansion, inside the courtyard.

The charcoal fire has been lit and the steam is billowing.

There was boiling water on the stove, and white hot steam was everywhere.

Xiao Han was lying on a chair, reading a sword manual in his hand with great concentration.

recent.

He felt that his human way was becoming more and more advanced, and he also had many new insights into the way of the sword.

Blood Shadow and the Six Sword Slaves went to wander around the Northern Wei martial arts world again.

Dayue'er stayed in the mansion, practicing Tiangang sword energy in seclusion, and rarely appeared in public.

Ever since Murong Yi entered the mansion, she has been quiet in her own courtyard.

If you don’t go out from the front door, you won’t take a step toward the second door.

Unless Xiao Han asked someone to call him, he would not step out of the courtyard.

"Sir, this is the Da Hong Pao from Mount Wuyi that our master asked someone to bring back."

Xiaoyue brought a cup of hot tea and said softly, "Drink some first to warm your body and refresh yourself."

"When did Palace Master Nie treat me so well?"

Xiao Han was surprised.

"What are you talking about, sir?"

Xiao Yue'er: "Master also told me to take good care of your diet and daily life."

"Really?"

He pouted and said, "Just lie to me. I'll be satisfied if the Demon Queen stops scolding me behind my back."

"whee."

Xiao Yue came closer, hugged his arm and acted coquettishly: "Master is actually a very good person."

"I'll go to the treasury some other day to pick out some things and ask someone to send them to Palace Master Nie."

Xiao Han: "She made a great contribution to the construction of the Shule River city this time."

"Thank you, sir."

Xiaoyue sat in his arms, looked back and smiled, her slender hands reaching into his robe.

Lingered for a long time.

Xiaoyueer drew out the long knife she carried with her.

He grasped the hilt of the knife, performed delicate moves, played with the blade for a moment, and then put the knife into the sheath he was carrying.

Xiaoyue'er is very good at knife skills.

He put the long sword back into the scabbard steadily, without any error, and used his internal strength.

"Xiao Yue'er, the scabbard is a little tight."

Xiao Han put his arm around her waist and spoke softly.

"Hehe, it's better to keep it tight so that the long sword won't slip out easily."

Xiaoyue'er raised the corner of her mouth and frowned.

for a long time.

Finished practicing a set of sword techniques.

Xiaoyue was so tired that she was sweating profusely and her clothes were soaked.

"Sir, how do you think of my Heavenly Demon Sword Skills?"

she said.

"It's not even hot yet."

Xiao Han retracted his palm and said, "I need to practice more in the future."

"Hehe, I still need your guidance, young master."

Her pretty face turned red.

"of course."

Xiao Han nodded seriously.

Xiaoyue twisted her waist, took lotus steps, and walked out of the room.

this winter.

Xiao Han's life is extremely leisurely.

Every day he either drank tea and read books, or practiced martial arts with Northern Wei masters in the dungeon.

Sometimes when he felt bored staying in the government office, he would go around the counties to get to know the people.

In early November.

There was heavy snowfall in Xiliang, which came in large splashes and covered the ground.

Thousands of miles of rivers and mountains are submerged in wind and rain.

The mountains, rivers, plains and towns are all white.

The three Shatuo tribes west of the Shule River frequently advanced eastward.

However, they were blocked firmly on the banks of the Shule River and could not advance an inch.

Wait till mid-November.

Half of the soldiers withdrew to Xiliang for rest and recuperation.

The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry and the Shence Army made up the rest.

The whole Xiliang.

Except for the infantry guarding various checkpoints and the regular patrol cavalry, the rest of the army was transferred to Luanshi City in turn to train with the three Shatuo tribes.

(End of this chapter)