After confirming that the tribes in western Mo had withdrawn, Yun Zheng also led his troops to leave Xing'an Fort.
He left 30,000 troops in Xing'an Fort.
Among them, there were 5,000 cavalry, 5,000 original garrison troops from Xing'an Fort, and 20,000 vassal troops led by Tong Gang.
However, now these people can no longer be called vassal troops.
These people are the defenders of the Northwest Protectorate!
Tong Gang rose to a high position overnight, from the commander of Yun Zheng's personal guards to the chief general of Xing'an Fort.
However, Tong Gang's position will be temporarily taken over by Deng Bao, and Tong Gang will go back to Yufeng City with Yun Zheng to hold the wedding.
A few days later, they returned to Yufeng City.
Yun Zheng selected a beautiful and talented princess from the royal family of Qiuchi to marry Tong Gang.
Tong Gang was also very satisfied with the Seventh Princess.
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...
I heard that the seventh princess was originally engaged to Lou Yi, but before she could get married, Qiuchi was destroyed.
Yun Zheng didn't have time to attend their weddings one by one, so he just asked them to hold a group wedding.
Tong Gang, Feng Yu and six others held a fairly grand wedding at the former royal palace in Qiuchi on the same day.
After drinking their wedding wine, Yun Zheng gave some instructions to Dugu Ce before leading his troops to Tianqiong Pass.
As soon as they arrived at Tianqiong Pass, Yun Zheng called Zuo Ren aside.
Yun Zheng said straight to the point: "I'll give you two choices. First, go to Dugu Ce's side and serve him. Second, return to Yanshan camp and prepare to start training..."
In this battle they captured many prisoners.
It is definitely impossible for all these prisoners to be forced to do hard labor.
He needed to reorganize some more vassal troops, and naturally he also needed people to train them.
Zuo Ren did not hesitate at all, "I will choose the second one!"
"oh?"
Yun Zheng looked at Zuo Ren with interest, "Why do you want to go back to train the troops?"
Zuo Ren chuckled and replied, "The Great Yue Kingdom hasn't been destroyed yet! Based on my understanding of Your Highness, when Your Highness attacks the Great Yue Kingdom in the future, he will definitely use the vassal army as the main force..."
Attacking the Dayue Kingdom would give us a chance to destroy the country!
"Good! As long as you train the soldiers well, you will get all the credit!"
Yun Zheng patted Zuo Ren on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Get ready first, I will send someone to take over your position to guard Tianqiong Pass later!"
"yes!"
Zuo Ren gladly accepted the order.
Yun Zheng did not stay in Tianqiong Pass for long. After giving instructions to Zuo Ren, he led his personal guards and rushed back.
The army behind was led by Qin Qihu and Deng Bao. They were carrying a large amount of supplies and treasures and could only march back slowly.
Winter has arrived and the wind is howling coldly.
However, it is only early winter now.
For Yun Zheng, who had experienced the coldest times in Shuobei, this was nothing.
They only carried the supplies they needed for the journey and marched quickly, trying to get back as soon as possible.
On the second day after they set out, You Jiu, who was exploring the way ahead, sent someone back to report that a small group of cavalry wearing the armor of the Northern Army were galloping towards them.
There are only a dozen people, so Yun Zheng doesn't need to make a fuss and continues to lead his troops forward.
Soon, the small group of cavalry saw them and immediately sped over.
"Your Highness, the Holy Envoy has arrived at the Yanhuishan camp a few days ago. General Gao ordered us to come and report."
Wow, you come quite quickly!
I just don't know if it's any good!
Yun Zheng secretly laughed in his heart and asked again: "Who is the person sent to convey the order?"
"It's Butler Mu."
Mushun again?
Yun Zheng was slightly surprised, secretly complaining in his heart that his father was not kind.
Mu Shun is not young anymore. He always asks Mu Shun to run so far to convey his orders. He is not afraid of tiring Mu Shun to death.
"Okay, I understand. You guys go back first and let Manager Mu rest for a few more days. I will be back soon."
"yes!"
After they left, Yun Zheng ordered his men to speed up the march.
Two hours later, it was getting dark and everyone found a place sheltered from the wind, lit a fire and rested.
While the others were preparing to eat, Yun Zheng called You Jiu and You Yi aside.
"There shouldn't be any more wars for the time being. During this time, you should select 500 suitable personnel from various departments for rigorous training and testing. Including you, you will make up a total of 100 people."
Although the Eighteen Ghost Riders did not appear on the battlefield for a long time, they played a huge role.
It's time to expand the Eighteen Ghost Riders.
"this……"
You Jiu opened his mouth slightly, hesitated for a long time, but still didn't say anything.
Yun Zheng raised his eyes and looked at You Jiu, "If you have something to say, just say it, don't be so hesitant."
You Jiu hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Your Highness, then can we no longer be called the Ghost Eighteen Riders?"
"You mean you can't bear to give up this name, right?" Yun Zheng laughed.
You Jiu nodded slightly.
They have been acting under the name of the Ghost Eighteen Riders for so long that they have come to regard the name as an honor.
Just like the Bloody Army.
"Then continue to call them Ghost Eighteen Riders!"
Yun Zheng smiled, "No one stipulates that the Eighteen Ghost Riders can only have eighteen people. Even if you expand to a thousand people in the future, you can still be called the Eighteen Ghost Riders! It's just right, it can also confuse others!"
Yeah, not bad.
They have all developed a sense of serial numbers.
Well, it’s a good thing to have this awareness.
A troop that regards its number as an honor will definitely have strong combat effectiveness.
"yes!"
Youyi and Youjiu immediately turned their worry into joy.
The troops are expanded and their numbers are retained, how can they not be happy?
Yun Zheng smiled at the two of them and ordered, "You are responsible for selecting the personnel. When you are done, give the list to me! The requirements for the personnel remain the same!"
"yes!"
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Three days later, Yun Zheng led his personal guards back to the Yanhuishan camp in a dusty state.
At this moment, Mu Shun and his men had been waiting for them in the Yanhui Mountain camp for a long time.
"I'm so sorry to have kept Manager Mu waiting for so long!"
Yun Zheng followed Mu Shun's polite words.
"Your Highness, you have wronged me! Your Highness is leading the army to fight outside, and I have only waited for a few more days. It is nothing."
Mu Shun waved his hands repeatedly and congratulated with a smile on his face: "I congratulate Your Highness for another extraordinary achievement!"
Yun Zheng laughed, "It is all thanks to the strong support of my father and the ministers in the court that we have today's victory."
There were also entourage members present, and the two men behaved very politely.
Although everyone knows a lot of things, we still have to say the things that need to be said to save face.
After some pleasantries, Mu Shun said with a smile: "Then I will read out the imperial edict?"
Yun Zheng was about to kneel down to listen to the order, but was stopped by Mu Shun.
Yun Zheng looked at Mu Shun in confusion, not knowing what he meant.
Mu Shun smiled: "Before I left, His Majesty told me that Your Highness has made great contributions to the country and is my great contributor. His Majesty has granted Your Highness special permission, so Your Highness does not have to kneel down to listen to His Majesty's orders."
Oh shit!
I am such a good person, this cheap old man of mine!
You even exempted yourself from kneeling down to listen to the emperor’s order?
This makes me feel a little bit dizzy!
"Please ask Steward Mu to tell the emperor that I thank him for his grace."
Yun Zheng was naturally happy that he no longer had to kneel down to listen to the emperor's orders.
"I will definitely convey your Highness's original words."
Mu Shun adjusted himself a little, then read out the imperial edict loudly: "The emperor has ordered..."
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