Chapter 882 Chapter 882, Su Hongxin comes to surrender
After the weapons were delivered, Xiao Yeyang did not let the transport team enter the city, but sent them directly to the border army camp stationed in Ganzhouwei.
Lieutenant General Cao Dan felt excited as he watched the carriages carrying military equipment driving into the military camp.
Because he had no connections in the Military Command Headquarters, every time he submitted a request to replace military equipment, it was rejected. The soldiers under his command had not replaced their weapons for several years.
Once, a small team encountered the Western Liao people. Because the soldiers' knives were too blunt, they could not pull out the knives after hitting the Western Liao people. That time, only a few people from the team came back alive.
"Thank you, Lord Xiao!" Cao Dan looked at Xiao Yeyang with gratitude.
With the arrival of this man, food and military supplies were gradually solved. He did not care about the power change in Ganzhou Wei. He was willing to listen to whoever treated his soldiers well and valued the lives of the soldiers.
Xiao Yeyang smiled and said, "No need to thank me. Since I have taken over the Ganzhou Guard, it is naturally my responsibility to build up your border army."
As he said this, he glanced at the soldiers who were training on the playground.
"Come on, accompany me to see how the soldiers are training."
As for Cao Dan, in addition to asking Jinling Guards to investigate his background, he also investigated him personally.
This is a general who climbed up from the bottom step by step through military merit and has no power to rely on behind him. He is a reassuring general to use.
The military forces in Xiliang were more complicated than he had imagined. Due to the court's negligence in management, many people had their own troops and were independent. They were like some local officials in the inland areas who felt that they were local emperors because the emperor was far away.
He still has a long way to go if he wants to build an indestructible and complete defense system in Xiliang.
Now, we can only manage Ganzhou Wei first, and then deal with the rest step by step.
"I see the soldiers are much stronger than when I first came here."
Xiao Yeyang and Cao Dan walked on the playground, slowly watching the soldiers who were training.
Cao Dan smiled and said, "This is all thanks to you, Lord Xiao. The soldiers can have enough food every day, and their spirits are naturally up."
Xiao Yeyang glanced at him and said, "Don't worry, as long as I am here, the soldiers will never go hungry again." After saying that, he walked towards the military tent.
Cao Dan looked at his back, then looked at the soldiers in training, and quickly followed him.
Xiao Yeyang entered the military tent and stood in front of the sand table. Hearing Cao Dan's arrival, he didn't turn around and said directly, "The area bordering Ganzhou Wei and Western Liao is too vast. If the Western Liao invaders attack from one place, it will be difficult for us to arrive in time."
This is also the reason why the Western Liao people dared to come and rob Xiliang every year, because the border defense was too weak.
Cao Dan looked at Xiao Yeyang: "What are your instructions, sir?"
Xiao Yeyang pointed to the easternmost and westernmost borders between Western Liao and Ganzhou Wei, as well as the area in the middle. "I plan to establish three important military towns in these three places. What do you think?"
Cao Dan was very familiar with the border area between Ganzhou Wei and Western Liao, and he nodded immediately: "If we really want to build it, that would be the best. No matter where the Western Liao invades from, we can quickly reach it. But..."
Cao Dan looked at Xiao Yeyang hesitantly, wanting to say something.
Xiao Yeyang looked at him and said, "General Cao, feel free to say anything. You are more familiar with the situation here than I am. I came here a few days ago to deliver military equipment, and secondly, I also want to hear your opinion."
Cao Dan no longer hesitated and said, "Sir Xiao, if we really want to build a military stronghold, the cost and investment will probably be huge. Moreover, this matter may need to be reported to the Commander-in-Chief's Office first."
Xiao Yeyang shook his head: "No, I will report directly to the emperor. As for the Commandery, I will just notify them after it is completed to prevent them from causing trouble."
Well.
Cao Dan stopped talking immediately, thinking to himself, those who have backers are different, they are so aggressive in doing things!
"Oh, there's another question. The original establishment of my soldiers was 50,000, but in recent years, some were killed or wounded. Now there are less than 40,000 left, and the Commandery has not provided me with any reinforcements."
"Forty thousand people gathered together, their defensive capabilities are acceptable, but if they are dispersed across three important military towns, their defensive capabilities will be greatly reduced."
Xiao Yeyang was silent for a moment: "I understand this matter, I will find a way to solve it. Now let's discuss in detail how to build a military stronghold."
While Xiao Yeyang was staying in the border military camp, Gu Jian was busy treating patients at the Four Seasons Pharmacy, and Daohua was even busier than the two of them. She had to take care of all the affairs of the Xiao Mansion and keep an eye on the progress of spring plowing.
Dong Yuanxuan was also busy. After the refugees' household registration was completed, he was busy looking for a place to resettle them. After they were settled, he had to watch them reclaim land.
He cherishes this opportunity so much!
The emperor did not pardon them. He knew that unless he made achievements, the Dong family would still be exiled criminals.
Since there were not many people available, Mr. Dong and several adult men in the Dong family were helping out.
Fortunately, Xiao Yeyang behaved very domineeringly as soon as he arrived, and the garrison officials were concerned about his identity and did not dare to put any obstacles in his way.
In addition, officials also wanted to see the harvest of high-yield grains. With the assistance of Mr. Dong, the former governor of Zhongzhou, the resettlement of refugees went smoothly.
Time passed little by little, and by mid-March, the two barren hills that had been transformed into terraced fields had been completely cultivated.
Daohua asked Yan Shouhou to kill a few sheep so that the people who helped with the work during this period could have two good meals.
"The farming is over, let's continue to transform the barren mountains."
Daohua looked at Yan Shouhou, who had become thinner and darker. "This is our first year in Ganzhouwei. We have so many things to do at the same time. It's been hard work."
Yan Shouhou quickly smiled and shook his head: "It is my blessing to be able to serve you, young lady."
Daohua glanced at Guyu and said, "Bring me the South China Sea pearl bracelet I got earlier."
After Guyu found the pearl bracelet, Daohua handed it to Yan Shouhou and said, "Since you came to Ganzhouwei, you have been busy outside and have no time to accompany your wife. Take this pearl bracelet back and give it to your wife."
Yan Shouhou immediately grinned. The girl rewarding him with jewelry was much more honorable than rewarding him with silver. It showed that the girl valued and recognized him.
Yan Shouhou took the pearl bracelet with both hands: "Thank you for the reward, young lady."
Daohua: "You should go back and fix it up. You will be needed to oversee the renovation of Poshan later."
Yan Shouhou took his leave and left.
After the man left, Daohua thought of Xiao Yeyang who had been running to the border military camp frequently in recent days, so she walked to the kitchen and prepared to cook a pot of medicinal food for him herself.
Daohua had just arrived in the kitchen to put the ingredients and herbs into the pot when the concierge came rushing over: "Madam, there's a beggar outside, claiming to be your study companion. We can't get him out, and he's yelling to see you."
Daohua was stunned for a moment: "Beggar? Study companion?"
Isn’t Xiao Yeyang’s study partner Brother Dong? Where did this other one come from?
"Did he say his name?"
The concierge said, "He said his name is Su Hongxin, and he's the brother of your sister-in-law from your mother's family."
Daohua's eyes widened immediately. She asked the kitchen staff to look after the medicinal food and walked towards the gate of the mansion: "Why is Brother Su here?"
When the doorman saw that Daohua really knew the beggar, he felt a little uneasy, but then he felt relieved when he thought that he and several other doormen had dealt with that man.
Soon, Daohua arrived at the gate of the mansion.
Looking at the person lying on his back at the bottom of the stone steps, with disheveled hair, tattered clothes, and a face so dirty that it was unrecognizable, Daohua couldn't help blinking.
Is this person really Brother Su?
Su Hongxin, who was so hungry that his hands and feet were weak and he had no strength left, heard the movement at the door. He turned his neck with difficulty and saw Daohua standing in front of the mansion gate. Tears immediately filled his eyes.
"Sister Yan, I finally see you~"
The chorus, which was filled with both lamentation and joy, was not loud, but the ending was so long that the people who heard it could not help but shiver.
"Someone, go and help Brother Su into the mansion."
Daohua came to her senses and saw that many people on the street were looking over here, so she quickly ordered the doorman to help Su Hongxin into the mansion.
In the living room.
Daohua looked at Su Hongxin with a dull expression. He was holding a chicken leg in one hand and devouring the food on the table with the other hand. His cheeks were puffed up higher than a hamster's. She swallowed.
"Brother Su, eat slowly. If it's not enough, I'll ask the kitchen to make more." As she said this, worried that he would choke, she scooped a bowl of chicken soup and handed it to him.
Su Hongxin took the chicken soup and took a big sip, then wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. Before he could swallow the food in his mouth, he said vaguely, "Sister Yan, you don't know, I've committed a serious crime this time."
Daohua looked at Su Hongxin, tears instantly filling his eyes. His eyelids couldn't help but twitch. He asked, "Brother Su, why did you come to Xiliang?"
Su Hongxin touched his greasy mouth with the back of his hand again: "I heard that the young prince came to Xiliang, and I came to seek refuge with him."
As he spoke, he took another sip of chicken soup, burped, and continued, "I see that your third and fourth brothers are doing better and better, especially your fourth brother, who has become a naval general."
"As for me, I have accomplished nothing in Zhongzhou."
He said this with an angry look on his face.
"Your fourth brother is so disloyal. When we were little, he and I agreed to become generals together, but he left me behind."
"Here in Xiliang, don't the Western Liao people often invade? My grandfather said that if the young prince comes to Xiliang, he will definitely not return empty-handed. So here I am."
"The little prince, your third brother, fourth brother, and eldest brother Dong and I grew up together. It doesn't make sense that they are all strong and I am the only one who is weak. I also want to go out and try my luck."
Daohua was silent for a moment, then asked, "Then how did you end up like this?"
Hearing this, Su Hongxin immediately deflated: "Don't mention it, I was fooled by a woman."
Then, Su Hongxin talked about how he was a hero who saved the beauty, but was cheated of all his money by the beauty.
(End of this chapter)
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