Chapter 406 The Court is Established
Zhao Hu heard this, his face darkened, and he spoke.
"As a woman, you should follow the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, support your husband and raise your children. How can you join a barracks full of men? Can the Young City Lord hold a sword with the same hand that holds a needle?"
Seeing this, Ruan Yifeng immediately started scolding.
"Zhao Hu, you are too presumptuous! It is only natural that the eldest daughter of this city lord inherits everything in Baise City. As the commander of the Black Armor Army, you should assist the young city lord instead of questioning him..."
Su Hanchu smiled slightly when he saw this and spoke.
"Father, don't be angry. This is my first meeting with General Zhao, and he doesn't know me well yet. I'll leave this matter to you."
Then, she looked at Zhao Hu.
"General Zhao, military commanders are always forthright, and I'm sure you're not the type to be fussy. General Zhao, as the commander of the Black Armor Army, are you the most capable fighter among them?"
Zhao Hu said, patting his chest.
"Of course I am the commander of the Black Armor Army. If I am not the best fighter, how can I have the face to manage the Black Armor Army?"
Su Hanchu's lips curled up slightly.
"Then will you fight me? If I win, I will have the final say in the Black Armor Army from now on. If I lose, you will still be in charge of the Black Armor Army, and I will never set foot on their territory again. How about that?"
Zhao Hu widened his eyes.
"You're just a little girl, and you dare challenge me? Well, if you lose, don't blame me for being merciless!"
Soon on the martial arts training ground.
The two men stood facing each other, Zhao Hu took the first step, and the wind from his long sword was whistling.
Su Hanchu dodged sideways, then kicked Zhao Hu in the chest.
Zhao Hu didn't expect Su Hanchu to be so agile. He quickly crossed his arms to protect his chest, and with a force of his arms, both of them took two steps back.
"Good skills!" Zhao Hu praised and launched another attack.
Su Hanchu responded calmly, using flexible and varied moves that left Zhao Hu overwhelmed.
After dozens of rounds, Su Hanchu's eyes turned cold. He turned around to avoid the long knife that was coming towards him, and the sharp sword was firmly placed on Zhao Hu's neck.
Zhao Hu didn't expect that he actually lost. Looking at Su Hanchu sheathing the sword calmly and steadily, he knelt on one knee and spoke with conviction.
"Young City Lord, Zhao admits defeat and is willing to obey your orders from now on!"
Ruan Yanluo ran over happily and took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from Su Hanchu's forehead.
"Sister, you are so awesome. I knew you would win."
Then he looked at Zhao Hu.
"Uncle Zhao, I'm afraid you don't know that even the King of Yan was defeated by my sister since you stay in this barracks every day."
Su Hanchu looked at Zhao Hu with a smile.
"General Zhao is busy training the Black Armor Army all day, so it's normal for him to be unaware of what's happening outside. But General Zhao, please don't look down on women from now on. We women can embroider with needles and kill with swords. Let's put this matter behind us. General Zhao, please stand up!"
Then he looked at the soldiers below the platform.
"Everyone, thank you for your hard work in defending Baise City over the years. Winter is approaching, so I'm giving you all an extra set of clothes this year. I'll start distributing them a month from now, and I'll give you extra meat tomorrow. Going forward, I hope you'll train diligently and defend Baise City well."
The young city lord, who had completely defeated the leader of the Black Armor Army, distributed clothes and meals to the 100,000 Black Armor Army soldiers as soon as he arrived. The Black Armor Army looked at each other in bewilderment, and then someone took the lead in shouting.
"We are here to see the Young City Lord. He is so majestic."
"We are here to see the Young City Lord and will obey his orders!"
Su Hanchu looked at the people shouting below, his eyes full of confidence and determination.
Then he turned and looked at Zhao Hu.
"General Zhao, you will have to continue to work hard to train the soldiers. I have also observed your training methods over the past few days. Everyone is very hardworking and diligent, but we lack some training in troop formations. After a few months, I will select the right people to discuss with General Zhao and let the Black Armor Army learn new training methods."
This was to divide his rights. Zhao Hu had a hint of fear in his eyes, but due to his status he could only bow and say it.
"Yes, I understand."
When Su Han first saw him, he saw through what he was thinking.
"General Zhao has made great contributions in leading the Black Armor Army for many years. Please rest assured, General Zhao, the people I have arranged here are here to assist General Zhao and will not cause any trouble for him."
After hearing Su Hanchu's words, Zhao Hu's worries were slightly relieved, but he still felt a little unwilling.
At this time, Su Hanchu continued to speak with a smile.
"General Zhao, the Black Armor Army is an important force in Baise City, but I still have 100,000 Baise soldiers under my command. My father is old, and the Black Armor Army will eventually be handed over to me. General Zhao, you are a smart person to take the position of leader of the Black Armor Army. In the future, I hope that the Black Armor Army can unite with the Baise Army to protect Baise City and make it prosperous."
Zhao Hu looked at Su Hanchu's determined eyes, and the dissatisfaction in his heart gradually dissipated. He raised his head and said seriously.
"Young City Lord is absolutely right. I will do my utmost to assist you."
With the subjugation of the Black Armor Army and the confirmation of officials from all parties, the new City Lord's Mansion of Baise City was also built near New Year's Eve. After all, Su Hanchu had plenty of money. After spending a lot of money and mobilizing the skilled craftsmen of the entire Baise City, the City Lord's Mansion, which was comparable to a small royal palace, was built.
During this period, Su Hanchu and Jun Moye traveled back and forth between the northwest and Baise City several times. They used space to transport the iron ore from Guanping Village in the northwest to a cave in Baise City, and asked Tianxing Camp to use manual carriages to transport it. Tianxing Camp was transformed into a place to forge weapons.
As the iron mines in the northwest were mined out, Su Lichuan and his son also retreated to Baise City and began to train the Baise Army. Jun Moyan and Jiang Liheng have grown into young generals. After years of training, their riding and swordsmanship have reached a good level. The two of them and Jiang Lou manage the Tianxing Camp, and they mainly supervise the manufacture of weapons in the Tianxing Camp.
Su Hanchu ordered people to guard all the intersections leading into Baise City to protect the safety of the caravans.
More and more caravans came to Baise City or passed by Baise City, and Baise City gradually became a prosperous city.
People's living standards have been significantly improved and guaranteed, and Su Hanchu and Jun Moye have gained recognition and support from more people.
With the arrival of New Year's Eve.
The streets and alleys of Baise City are filled with a strong festive atmosphere.
On the festive New Year's Eve, Su Hanchu and Jun Moye hosted a banquet and invited many officials from Baise City to attend this grand dinner.
The banquet hall of the new city lord's mansion was decorated magnificently.
After everyone was seated, Ruan Yifeng came with Su Hanchu and Jun Moye. Su Hanchu, wearing a red dress with wide sleeves embroidered with golden phoenixes, exuded the aura of an empress.
Following Jiang Like's loud shout.
"City Lord, Young City Lord, Young Master Jun has arrived."
When everyone heard this, they hurriedly stood up and bowed respectfully.
"Greetings to the Lord City Lord, Young City Lord, and Young Master Jun."
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