The troops of Tang Yanhai, Wu Shangzhi and Guo Luo were chasing King Zhelan.
After Lin Feng and Shi Yong consolidated Gaoque Pass, Lin Feng brought a thousand light cavalry south to Yunzhou City to meet Zhao Muyun.
Tian Qing, Murong Chunhua and Zhong Meng cleared out the remaining Tartars in Fengzhou and rested at Jiming Pass. At the same time, they also sent out a thousand light cavalry to pursue Timur.
Although there were still some Tartar enemies in the three states, they had already been taken over by Zhao Muyun.
He made appointments and adjustments in Yunzhou.
The military and political affairs of Yunzhou were placed under the jurisdiction of Lin Feng and Shi Yong, and Fan Nan sent civil servants to govern it.
Huan Kui replaced Huan Naxue as the commander of Fengzhou, and the Wuhuan tribe moved back to the Shulechuan grassland; the Murong tribe moved to the Xichuan grassland.
The two tribes are mainly responsible for raising horses and grazing.
The jurisdiction of Tian Qing, the commander of Yinzhou, included Shengzhou.
Zhao Muyun rested in Yunzhou and asked Shuozhou to immediately replenish strategic materials and personnel.
The follow-up work to recover the three states is also in full swing.
The astonishing results of regaining lost territory spread quickly in all directions as if it had wings, causing a strong shock in the centers of various forces.
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The temporary court controlled by the Prince of Jin had already marched from Jinzhou to Mengjin with the army and was about to arrive at the capital.
Inside the big tent, Yin Xi's face turned frighteningly pale, and his eyes were burning with flames of rage.
Zhao Muyun said that after defeating the Tartar right-wing army, he suffered heavy losses and needed a long rest to recover.
Because Zhao Muyun declined to send troops south to attack Li Jingang together with Prince Jin, he only gave a hundred thunder bombs as a symbolic gift.
But in just one month, Zhao Muyun actually gathered troops and recaptured the three states of Yun, Sheng and Feng.
Prince Jin felt deceived and believed that Zhao Muyun was not someone he could control.
"A great victory at Shulechuan...Recovering the Salt Lake...A thousand-mile assault on Suoyin Mountain...Routing the Di cavalry head-on at the foot of Yunzhou City...Slaying the enemy chief in battle..."
He frowned and squeezed out the contents of the battle report word by word.
"Where did Zhao Muyun get so many soldiers and horses? Where did he get so much money, food, and weapons? And Ji'er, he actually refused to come back and followed Zhao Muyun around, rebelling against him?"
He suddenly looked at his advisors, who stood there in silence, their hands drooping. "Tell me! He now controls eight states, has pastures and war horses. Is his next move to the south to 'clean out the imperial court'?"
An old strategist stepped forward, "Your Highness, please calm down... Although Zhao Muyun is unruly, it seems that his ambitions remain in the northern border and he shows no signs of heading south."
"Besides, the prince and the princess are both with him, and the princess's engagement with him has not been cancelled."
"I think he just doesn't want to get involved in the fight between you and Li Jingang."
"This... this is a blessing in disguise. The most urgent matter right now is still Li Jingang..."
"If he turns against Zhao Muyun at this moment, and if he joins forces with Li Jingang..."
"Don't you think I don't know?"
Yin Xi interrupted him rudely, but the anger in his voice was gradually replaced by a deep sense of powerlessness.
He sat down with a gloomy expression, rubbing his aching forehead. "Zhao Muyun recovered a century of lost territory and deserves to be rewarded... In the name of Your Majesty, reward the three armies generously and appoint Zhao Muyun as the commander-in-chief, in charge of all northern military affairs... Humph!"
He then snorted coldly, "Also, the people I've sent out, step up your efforts! No matter the cost, you must get me the blueprints for that lightning-capable firearm!"
Immediately afterwards, Yin Zhao received a request from the King of Jin to commend Zhao Muyun for recovering the three states.
Zhao Muyun's gradual growth gave Yin Zhao a glimmer of hope.
He agreed to King Jin's request without hesitation, and pretended to be indifferent and asked some details about Zhao Muyun's combat.
In fact, he had to agree even if he didn't agree. King Jin's visit to him was just a formality.
Yin Xi did not take Yin Zhao's concern for Zhao Muyun to heart.
After all, when Yin Zhao was the crown prince, he often secretly suppressed Zhao Muyun.
After receiving the imperial edict of commendation with the imperial seal, Yin Xi returned to his tent and prepared to send someone to Shuozhou to convey the edict.
At this time, someone announced: "Your Majesty, there are three businessmen outside who want to see you. They say they have a way to make money and they want to offer it to you!"
"Oh?" King Jin thought, "Let them in!"
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At the same time, Li Jingang's 100,000-strong Eastern Expedition Army arrived in Hongnong City, 50 miles west of the capital.
Li Jingang looked at the intelligence about the capital and Prince Jin, thinking about his next strategy.
Without Yang Yan by his side to offer advice, he felt a little uncomfortable.
At this time, a battle report came into view.
His rugged face was stunned at first, then he burst into a resounding laugh: "This Zhao Muyun is quite a character! He actually defeated the Wuliangha and recaptured Yunzhou and other places!"
"Once I conquer the capital, I will definitely recruit him to serve under my command and have him guard the border for me."
But after laughing, his expression gradually became serious. He handed the battle report to the counselor beside him: "Mr. Feng, what do you think?"
After reading it, Mr. Feng pondered and said, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten that Zhao Muyun killed General Hou Zongmin and seized our Xiazhou?"
"It's different times now!"
Li Jingang waved his hand. "When the Tartars were attacking Shuozhou, didn't he secretly negotiate with us through the village chiefs in Luliang Mountain?"
"In this world, there are no eternal friends or eternal enemies. It all depends on whether you have enough chips."
"Your Majesty, I understand your intention to recruit Zhao Muyun and have him guard the northern border for Your Majesty!"
Mr. Feng pondered, "But Zhao Muyun's rise has been swift, far exceeding expectations. His superior weaponry and innovative tactics are probably no accident. This man has great ambitions!"
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