It was the first day of October in the eleventh year of the Xuanli calendar, at the hour of Chen.
He Sandao completed the military assembly outside Yuxiu City.
The Third Brigade of the First Divine Sword Army received the one thousand soldiers brought by Chen Qian, the former commander of the Northern Frontier Army, and now has fifteen hundred people.
As Fu Xiaoguan's designated personal guard, the Third Brigade will return to Wu Dynasty with Fu Xiaoguan, be reorganized in Wu Dynasty, and be trained personally by He Sandao.
Just two days ago, the original First and Second Armies were officially merged together by Fu Xiaoguan and called the Divine Sword First Army.
The army commander was Chen Po, who commanded ten divisions with 10,000 men each.
Fu Xiaoguan appointed Guan Xiaoxi as the commander of the First Division, Wei Wubing as the commander of the Second Division, and Wang Xiaozhuang as the commander of the Third Division. The original commander of the Second Army remained unchanged. Three of the commanders followed Bai Yulian away. They were ordered to form a new branch of the military - the Navy, and an independent branch within the Navy - the Marine Corps!
He Sandao looked forward to the position of division commander, but in the end he was not given the chance. It seemed that Fu Xiaoguan had forgotten about him!
"Hey, boss, what about me? What about me? We are all landlords. I killed more people than them in the battle at Xiaoheyuan..."
I still remember that time, Fu Xiaoguan looked at him and chuckled, "What? Are you jealous of a division commander? Wouldn't he be more attractive as a corps commander?"
He Sandao was shocked at that moment, "Commander...?"
"Yes, we're back in Wu Dynasty and the Second Army is being rebuilt. If you don't want me to go, I'll ask Su Mo to go."
"Oh, Boss, I do!"
He Sandao had been laughing in his dreams for the past two nights. Now that he had finished his military preparations, he grinned foolishly again.
Wei Wubing was watching him with a piece of grass in his mouth. He had no idea what this guy was so happy about these past two days.
"Three swords."
"Um."
"Is he out of his mind because he wasn't appointed division commander?"
"Get lost, I don't care about that commander anymore."
Wei Wubing laughed and was about to say something to this guy, but Guan Xiaoxi patted him on the shoulder and said, "This kid is really lucky. Since His Highness has asked him to escort him back to the country, he must have other important uses."
Wei Wubing was stunned for a moment, and before he could figure it out, Guan Xiaoxi said to He Sandao very seriously, "Please be careful to protect His Highness on the road. We don't know when we will meet again. If you become successful with His Highness, don't forget us."
He Sandao punched Guan Xiaoxi and said, "Don't worry, I'm here with Your Highness. Anyone who dares to act recklessly will have to consult my two swords first!" Then he said with a playful smile, "I'm just going to Wuchao as a scout to familiarize myself with the terrain of Guanyun City. Once the autonomous region is stable, you will definitely be transferred back. Then I will treat you to a good meal!"
Guan Xiaoxi smiled without comment and turned to look at the city gate.
A line of more than twenty carriages filed out of Yuxiu City. He withdrew his gaze and whispered, "Get ready, we're about to set off. Take care!"
"Take care of yourself!"
The large army went away in the morning light. Guan Xiaoxi looked at the backs of the team with a somewhat bleak expression.
"Lao Guan, what's wrong?"
"I'm thinking... I'm afraid we'll have to put down roots here."
Wei Wubing opened his mouth in astonishment, but saw Guan Xiaoxi smile, "You and I are both from the Yu Dynasty!"
"Isn't He Sandao also from the Yu Dynasty?"
Guan Xiaoxi shook his head. "It's true that Sandao is from the Yu Dynasty, but this guy is heartless and only loyal to His Highness. Therefore... he will fly higher."
Wei Wubing was a little confused, "We are equally loyal to His Highness."
Guan Xiaoxi raised his head, remained silent for a long time, and then asked, "If His Highness sent troops to attack the Yu Dynasty, and you were the general, facing the Yu Dynasty's army, would you kill... or not?"
"You might be able to strike, but how can I strike if I'm facing the southern border troops of the Yu Dynasty?"
Wei Wubing understood. Guan Xiaoxi was originally from the Southern Border Army. He was once the favorite general of the Southern Border Army general and his wife. How could he possibly wield a sword against the Southern Border Army?
And what about yourself?
Although he had never been in any military, those people were his compatriots. When he really faced them, could he really drop the knife in his hand?
But He Sandao, the small landlord of Linzi, is different!
He only obeyed Fu Xiaoguan. In his mind, there seemed to be no other concept except the girls in Cuihonglou. The only distinction he made was the simplest one between enemies and his own people.
"It seems like we might really stay in the autonomous region forever. Do you regret it?"
Guan Xiaoxi shook his head. "I have never regretted it. At Qipan Pass, I chose to join the Divine Sword Army. Now, and in the future, I will never regret this choice."
"Let's go, this is not bad either. In the next two months, I plan to send the First Division out for long-distance training."
"Old Guan, will His Highness really take action against Yu Chao?"
"...I don't know, but the stab from Emperor Xuan must have hurt Your Highness quite a bit."
…
…
"He went back."
"Well, he finally came back!"
"Or don't you want to meet him?"
“…Wait a little longer.”
The evening breeze blew up Xu Yunqing's face veil, and the setting sun fell on her face, with a little relief and a little loss.
Coming here again from the border town, she and Su Changsheng wandered around this territory and witnessed the changes in this place with their own eyes.
Such a change was so amazing that she could hardly believe it.
She originally thought that Fu Xiaoguan would need at least a year to stabilize the autonomous region before he could talk about developing the economy and improving people's livelihood.
She didn't expect that Fu Xiaoguan only took half a year to win the hearts of these foreign barbarians!
Now, at least on the surface, there is no opposition in the autonomous region, and everyone seems to be looking forward to the changes that his series of new policies can bring.
Especially after the success of the Muyang Salt Field, these barbarians seemed to see hope for a new life.
This made Xu Yunqing very pleased. His son was indeed a man of great ability!
A smile appeared on her face. She looked in the direction where the convoy had long disappeared and suddenly said, "Big Brother, I have to trouble you to deliver a letter for me."
"Okay, who is it for?"
"Ji Yungui, invite him to Wu Dynasty."
"Are you worried that he'll get into trouble in Wu Dynasty?"
"...The Wu Dynasty has been ruled by seven powerful clans for thousands of years, and they are too powerful to be eliminated. While the Wu Dynasty may appear to be the leader of the Five Kingdoms, in reality, these seven clans have formed a cage around the Wu Dynasty."
"The imperial examination system was weak during the Wu Dynasty, and the selection of scholars was mainly based on recommendations. The disciples of the seven clans held high positions, and the number of people who recommended them was countless."
"The Chen family controlled nearly half of the Wu Dynasty's salt mines, and the Zhou family nearly monopolized the Wu Dynasty's iron mines. The profits they earned from these two most important items alone were greater than the country's tax revenue... The Wu Dynasty's textile industry was controlled by the Han family, and the grain transport was controlled by the Lu family, and so on."
"When I ascend the throne, I'll undoubtedly be aware of these deep-seated problems. Given my temperament, I'll undoubtedly implement drastic reforms... This sword will fall on the necks of the seven clans, and the Wu Dynasty will be in chaos!"
Looking at the convoy returning home in the sunset, Xu Yunqing was full of worry.
Maybe... it would be better for him to be a small landlord near the river.
End of Volume 7
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