"That's great. This soft armor defense is much stronger than that of leather armor. And this spear, *, is of better quality than ours," Murong Wudi said happily.

"That's right, this is the military provided by our Zhenxi Army, and it is not the same level as those export items." Wang Si replied while flipping through the account book.

At this time, Liu Yi was reading two quick newspapers, one brought by Wang Si, and the other was the military newspaper of Shi Jun. Wang Si brought by Wang Laogou from the Central Plains Beggar Gang. The letter said: The imperial spy department has targeted the Beggar Gang. It is difficult for the Beggar Gang to collect intelligence now. There are no less than a hundred brothers who died in the hands of the Spies Department. Wang Laogou wanted him to transfer some experts from the army to assist the Beggar Gang. Below is the latest information collected by the Beggar Gang: Emperor Tianyuan is bedridden, and the 500,000 troops of the Northern Liao Dynasty retreated to Yinshan Pass, and Dongxia

Nalan Shu personally took over the army to Kumu Pass. Xiao Zhenshan of the Northern Liao led the Northern Liao army to confront Nalan Shu. King Wei Yun of Zhennan planned to destroy the rebels of Ma Wencai. Later, the uncle discovered it and recruited the rebels of Ma Wencai in advance. Some time ago, the King of Zhendong Wei Ping secretly sent people to Dongxia, and the King of Zhennan also sent people to Nanyue. The specific matter was not found. However, it was investigated that Yue Zhongren, the son of Yue Qunshan of Zhenxi Hou, had abnormal movements. Yue Zhongren drew some border guards from Nanzhao and Baling Pass, and the specific situation was still under investigation.

Shi Jun's military newspaper: The infantry has trained troops in two batches and has completely opened up the twenty-five countries in the northern desert, with a total military expenditure of 64 million taels. In the later period, they will march towards the inner circle of the desert. Because the inner circle of the desert is too far-reaching, the infantry supply pressure is very high, and the military supply team requires the military supply team to cooperate with the transport of supplies to the infantry. In addition, Shi Jun found him a division commander to report to him.

After reading these two military newspapers, it was certain that King Zhennan wanted to take the opportunity to destroy Ma Wencai's rebels. If he had the chance, he would probably destroy Ma Wencai in advance. But what does it mean to send people to Dongxia and Nanyue one after another? Also, Xiao Zhenhai's 500,000 troops were all withdrawn from Yinshan Pass. Things were not good. Can he be really guessed by the uncle? Wei Yan fell ill and this was a very detriment to him, but it was a huge benefit for the Three Feudatories, the Grand Tutor, and the Uncle. The most annoying thing was that the Tian

Ruoju, it's really annoying. Wei Yan can't get out of bed, but he still wants to work hard for him. He is the weakest force in the continent. This stinky old man still always fights against him. He always wants to pick up the soft persimmons? There are no masters of the Beggars' Sect? Damn it, it seems that Yu Kun has to train a group of dead soldiers. There are not many masters in my border army, but there are no shortage of desperate people... Alas! It would be great if Yi Jian could stay... He thought too much, Yi Jian is a swordsman, and he would only have freedom to choose where to choose bondage.

Although Wang Laogou's intelligence was a little troubled to him, the Shi army's military newspaper still changed his mood instantly. The Shi army connected the twenty-five countries in Mobei to obtain 64 million taels of military expenditure, which was a bit beyond his expectations. The Black Cavalry had only received 15 million taels of military expenditure through the fourteen countries in Modong. The Shi army could actually get 64 million taels of military expenditure by these twenty-five countries. It seems that the small countries in Mobei are indeed richer than Modong. Well! We need the assistance of the military supply team to march westward? Yes, let Wang Si send some of the people in charge of the military resources in Mobei, so it is time to set off to Shayuan next.

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At the end of the autumn of the 29th year of Tianyuan, 360,000 troops in Yuzhou moved southeast of the desert, and cooperation with Simon Kingdom officially began.

...

A small country in Monan, "The commander, the little marquis is here."

"Oh? Come in quickly."

...

"Yue Zhongren, the son of Zhenxihou, met Commander Bute."

"Haha! Prince is polite, come on the seat quickly."

...

It turns out that this old man is the so-called "Simon God of War" Lao Bute, the so-called "Simon God of War" in Simon. This man is about sixty years old, thin and full of white hair, but he does not have the look of an old man. If you observe carefully, you will find that Lao Bute's eyes are like a wolf in the desert, wise and sharp. The man who talks to him is Yue Zhongren, the prince of Zhenxihou of Dawei. This man is about thirty years old, with a round face and a slightly fat man, and there is a small cluster of beards on his chin. He looks like a soldier, but he looks like a businessman. But what happened to the prince of Zhenxihou who ran to the desert to see Lao Bute?

At this time, he didn't know that Yue Zhongren traveled across the desert to the south of the desert, and saw Lao Bute. He was still on the way to the Seventeen Kingdoms of Shayuan. What made people helpless along the way was that there was not even a small country on the edge of the central circle. Where would he be stationed if he arrived at Shayuan? The army could camp in the wild, but where would this supply be placed? Especially in Danshui, it took less than an hour to throw it under the sun, and the temperature could probably be boiled. Although it was still late autumn, the temperature difference between the south of the desert and the north of the desert was completely different. The north of the desert was a little cool at the moment, and the south of the desert was still as hot as a fire.

When you arrive at the camp area, you may have to change the route to the inner circle. If you encounter a small country along the way, you will directly fight. After walking at the border of the central circle for ten days, a group of people did not meet a small country, and they didn't even meet a caravan, so they could only change the route to the inner circle. Fortunately, after entering the inner circle for three days, they encountered a small country with an egg size. The national population was only a few thousand people, which was surprisingly small. If you have a place to put the supply, you don't have to worry about it. Moving southwest from this small country, you can enter Shayuan in about one day. It's not a distance for the cavalry. Next, it's time to go to Monan to negotiate with Lao Bute.

All 360,000 troops were stationed around this small country. Wang Si determined his position and took the supply team back the next morning. He designated this small country as the No. 15 Station. This small country originally belonged to the Simonite territory, but now the two sides do not care about so much cooperation.

At night, the temporary command post of the Black Cavalry Army in the No. 15 post station, "At present, our 360,000 troops have all arrived at the gate of Shayuan. The whole army will rest for a few days from tomorrow. Chengyu and I are going to Monan to meet the old Butte and talk about various post-war affairs. Shen Qiu takes over the army, and Murong Wudi assists from the side. I think the news that our army is stationed at the gate of Shayuan will be learned by Seroy tomorrow. I will definitely send some spies to investigate. You don't have to conflict with them first. We will discuss the specific strategy of the war when we come back from negotiations with Lao Butte. Do you have any questions? If you raise it now."

"Sir, can you go to fight if the enemy comes to provoke?" Ji Hu asked

"This depends on the situation. If you want to try the enemy's combat power, you can ask Shen Qiu. Whether it can be determined by the situation. Is there any problem? If not, let's go! Let's go back and rest." He replied.

"That, sir, I want to go to Monan with you, take me there too? Hehe!" Chang Xiong said with a foolish smile.

"Haha! Okay, I'll take you to see the so-called Simon God of War. Shen Qiu and Murong are here at the No. 15 Inn."

"yes"

"Reign"

Chen Qiu and Murong answered confidently.

In fact, Chen Qiu also wanted to go with him, but no one could stay here, so he could only stay. He was still very relieved about Chen Qiu's ability. Although Chen Qiu was not behind the general, he was safe to lead the troops and had a bit of political acumen. With a little tempering, it was not impossible to stand alone in the future. After all, Murong Wudi had just joined him, so he was a little worried.

The next morning, the three of them set off for the south of the desert with a few guards. Chen Qiu and Murong Wudi looked at the figures of the three of them gradually moving away, and then turned back.

"Mr. Shen, why didn't the Jiedushi bring you, but took General Chang and Commander Yang with you again and again? Do you think that the Lord just treats you as a subordinate?" Murong Wudi asked expressionlessly.

"Well? Does General Murong feel that?" Chen Qiu asked back

"Haha! I'm just asking casually. If Commander Chen feels that it's not appropriate to ask this, just pretend that he didn't hear it!" Murong Wudi replied.

Chen Qiu smiled and said, "Haha! General Zhang He of the infantry army once asked me this, do you know how I answered him?"

"I don't know, how did Commander Chen answer that General Zhang?"

Chen Qiu stopped and turned around to look at Murong Wudi, and said in a firm tone: "The king is the king, and the minister is the minister."

After Chen Qiu said this, he turned around and headed towards the military camp. But Murong Wudi stopped in a daze and silently recalled Chen Qiu's words, "The king is the king, and the minister is the minister." In fact, Murong Wudi was deliberately testing Chen Qiu to see what Chen Qiu's attitude towards the Jiedu. I guess even if Chen Qiu had no complaints about the Jiedu, he would have some resentment? Unexpectedly, Chen Qiu gave him a "monarch, minister, and minister" a little beyond Murong Wudi's expectations. When he came to his senses, Murong Wudi turned around and headed towards the left camp...

On the way back to the camp, Ji Hu looked at Chen Qiu with some surprise. Although he didn't understand what Chen Qiu said meant, he felt a bit provocative and disagreeable when he heard Murong Wudi's question. But when he saw Murong Wudi's face, he felt that the guy probably had failed the plan. He wanted to ask what Chen Qiu said meant, but he didn't dare to speak. If Chang Xiong had probably asked in person, he would have understood it in person. After seeing Ji Hu's expression, Chen Qiu smiled, "Haha! Does Old Ji want to ask me something too? If you want to ask, ask, it's easy to get sick."

"Uh! What does the sentence the commander said to Murong Wudi mean? I think he was a little uncomfortable when he heard it." Ji Hu scratched his head and asked.

"Old Ji, you won't understand some things even if I say them. As the commander, Shi Jun has the right to appoint any division commander and does not need to report them at all. But why did he send another military report to report to the adults? So you only need to understand one thing: the adults are the boss, and you Lao Ji are the subordinate. You use the power of the adults as much as you give you, and don't do anything beyond your rights. Do you understand?" Chen Qiu replied

"Teacher Xie's advice, my subordinates understand," Ji Hu looked at him.

"Yeah! The reaction was quick, it seemed that I really understood. Let's go, go back and go to the military parade with me after dinner." Chen Qiu said coldly.

In fact, Chen Qiu also knew what Murong Wudi's question meant, but he disappointed Murong Wudi. Just like Shi Jun, Shi Jun has a great desire to lead troops, but his desire for power and wealth is almost zero. So no matter how much power the Jieduan gives him, he will never be vague when he feels it is necessary to report it. Murong Wudi tried to arouse his resentment towards Jieduan, but he really found the wrong person. Although Chen Qiu is not as addicted to Shi Jun, he does not know the way of being an official at all. After all, the superiors are superiors and have no friends or brothers.

Yang Chengyu dared to fight against the Jiedushi because Yang Chengyu was not a subordinate of the Jiedushi at all. Yang Chengyu was really a civilian and had no reports in the court. This was also Yang Chengyu was unwilling to be an official of the Great Wei Dynasty, so he did not allow the Jiedushi to report. Just as Yang Chengyu said himself, he was just a contractor, a contractor who worked for the Jiedushi, one was the boss and the other was the employee. But Chen Qiu and Shi Jun were different. They were both officials of the Great Wei Dynasty, and they were real generals in Yuzhou. The Jiedushi reported to them. At the beginning, Gong Ming was so difficult to get a third rank to the Jiedushi, and in the end he was just a servant. Third-rank. Since the Jiedushi had money and soldiers, the court could no longer control him and could only follow his request. You should know that the commander of the Wei Dynasty was the third-rank. If the general of a state was unable to manage the army in a special situation, the commander would temporarily take care of everything. The Jiedushi directly asked the court for two positions. The court would not want to give it to him, and it must give it to him. It can be said that the Jiedushi is now only a title in the court. In fact, like the Three Feudals, it is basically considered a separatist in Yuzhou, but it did not have the blatant separatist like the Three Feudals. So Chen Qiu understood that he and Shi Jun would never be as unscrupulous as Yang Chengyu...
Chapter completed!