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Anton in the winter moon has completely transformed into a piece of cold sky and frozen soil, the sky and the earth are frozen, and all things are desolate. Under the power of nature, it seems that all things are equal, not to mention people, even animals have mostly stopped moving.
Suffering silently, waiting for the arrival of spring recovery.
Anton has dense forests, vast black soil, and rich mineral resources. It can be said that Anton is uniquely endowed with natural resources. The only thing that people criticize is probably the extremely cold climate.
Of course, compared with those advantages, the survival problems caused by the climate are not that serious. Just get used to it. But every winter, the development and construction of Anton inevitably come to a standstill. There are both natural disasters and man-made disasters. The cold winter always
It was when those barbarians couldn't bear to walk out of the mountains and jungles, and invaded Anton's villages, towns, settlements, manors, and markets in order to survive.
After all, the Duck River failed to withstand the invasion of the severe cold and still froze. The Duck River was frozen for thousands of miles, which is already a wonder in Anton. It happens every year and there is no shortage. In recent years, it has lasted longer and longer.
Coming longer and longer.
A group of cavalry went west along the river bed. The road was winding and appeared on the river bank from time to time. Only the occasional majesty was particularly eye-catching. There were hundreds of cavalry, probably a battalion of sergeants. In the Han Dynasty, they could be regarded as an independent
Combat units have a greater status and role in Anton. Of course, whether it is the dragon flag flying in the cold wind or the mink feathers on each knight's helmet, they all indicate their special status. They are the Anton King's Guards.
However, the leader was not Liu Xu, the King of Anton, but the Crown Prince Liu Wenyuan. Just in the middle of last month, Liu Xu officially named Liu Wenyuan the Crown Prince, issued a book and seal, presented it to the court, and held a ceremony for this purpose.
Canonization ceremony.
In the past month or so, the presence of Liu Wenyuan, who is officially the Prince of Anton, has obviously become stronger. In addition to the title of Prince, Liu Xu also gave him two titles, Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Commander of the Anton Army and Horses.
, can be said to be both civil and military, especially the latter, who almost actually presides over Anton's daily military and political work (the commander of the capital is temporarily held by Liu Xu himself).
Liu Wenyuan was put on the stage, shouldering the political and military responsibility, while Liu Xu retreated to the palace to recuperate. Such an unusual move naturally attracted special attention from the powerful people in Anton. No one is a fool, and he is in the right position, and he is in the wrong position.
The decentralization of power was accompanied by a large amount of publicity, which all reflected the unusual nature behind it.
To put it bluntly, this is preparing for the passing of the throne. Most of the dignitaries in Anton are followers of Liu Xu, or they are favored by him. The key is that they all have a basic understanding of Liu Xu. The king is now able to
Yu Buhuo has always been young and energetic, wishing he could do everything by himself. How could he suddenly delegate so much power? Something has obviously happened. If you continue to guess along this line of thinking, then the news that the king is seriously ill may not be the only one.
Rumor has it...
As a result, the political scene in Anton, which had just calmed down from the chaos of Anton's establishment, was in turmoil again. Those in power were staring closely at the palace, and those in office were focused on the palace. The threshold of Prime Minister Geng Jixun's palace was almost blocked.
Stepping through, intending to find out some news from Geng Jixun, even just a few words.
Of course, Geng Jixun was very tight-lipped and could not reveal anything. On the contrary, he reprimanded all those who came to the door. At the same time, seeing the surge of favor and speculation, he suggested that Liu Xu show up and gave a brief speech before appeasing him.
Come down. Of course, the fundamental reason is that the palace severely punished several officials who snooped around the camp and neglected their official duties.
Although there were stumbling blocks and rumors abounded, in the process, Anton Kingdom gradually completed the transfer of power. At least those civil and military officials in charge have gradually become accustomed to the signature of the order from the palace, which is Prince Liu Wenyuan.
The heavy snow has stopped, but the wind continues, sometimes howling, sometimes whimpering. There is a world covered in silver around, but the knights wrapped tightly are not alone in the journey. Looking from a distance, the ducks are also driving on the river.
There was a team, a caravan, and the sound of the bells on the animals was clear and melodious. They must have also spotted the marching guards, and they were stopping to salute from a distance to show respect.
Liu Wenyuan and a dozen of his guards were left behind, stationed on the bank of the Ma Glacier, looking into the distance. The cool air of this ice and snow world was easily breathed in. When he noticed the caravan walking on the ice, Liu Wenyuan showed a rare smile and teased
He asked: "Which caravan is this that dares to walk on the river with such a big fanfare and is not afraid of stepping on ice holes?"
"It seems that the Zhou family's horse team can save a lot of time by walking on this ice. They have always been brave, and their servants have never been afraid of death. They dare to go anywhere! The business is very deep. It is said that every year
Someone went to the deep forest of Yuanhai to trade with those East China Sea women." The accompanying guard officer was well-informed, observed for a moment through the snow and fog, and introduced to Liu Wenyuan.
Hearing this, Liu Wenyuan obviously became interested and said: "If it is as you said, there are some desperadoes in the Zhou family's caravan. Wouldn't it be a pity that such a warrior who is not afraid of death would be driven by some merchants?"
The officer smiled and shook his head and said: "Your Highness, the most indispensable thing in Anton is brave and ruthless people. If they can pass the military examination, who will be willing to work for a mere merchant? Either the physique is not up to standard, or
He cannot stand the constraints of military discipline. As far as the general knows, many of Anton’s famous caravan retinues are soldiers who have retired from the army..."
Hearing what his counterpart said, Liu Wenyuan's brows relaxed a little. He really hadn't paid much attention to this in the past. After all, even in the army, he only led troops to train and fight. He never paid attention to the source of troops and the renewal mechanism of the army.
Just as the opponent said, Anton never lacks warriors, but the best of them are absorbed by the army, and the number of soldiers is fixed. Even if they are eliminated, they are not mediocre. In terms of martial arts, Anton
It is definitely second to none in the country. After all, if people here are not ruthless, they cannot stand. Even the farmers who work on the land can kill people with a knife.
Over the years, Liu Xu has been attracting people to Andong like a glutton, and has worked hard to increase the population. However, among the many factors that restrict the population growth in Anton, one of them is the prevalence of private fighting, which was once worse than the harsh environment.
Accidental death is even more serious.
After the founding of the Andong Kingdom, one of the most stringent iron laws was that private fights were prohibited, and offenders would be punished with death. In this regard, one could only fight fire with fire. However, this only prohibited large-scale private fights, such as that between individuals.
Grievances and grudges are still being punished repeatedly, not to mention the national situation of "the people do not take action and the officials do not investigate".
Therefore, although Anton is exposed to ice and snow for several months a year, its folk customs are very explosive. Of course, this is also caused by the special humanities, geography, and historical environment.
Liu Wenyuan could not imagine that it was so deep at the moment. His piercing eyes wandered between the ice of the Duck River and the Zhou caravan, and finally said with emotion: "When the river is frozen, it becomes a smooth road. In an emergency, you can pass through the river."
It can also save a lot of effort when transporting troops!"
"What His Highness said is true!" The team officer is obviously an elite in the Andong Army. Although his position is low, his knowledge is outstanding: "Most of the cities in the Andong states are built near the river. Going along the river can directly reach all the cities.
Towns. However, unless it is an urgent matter, it should not be used lightly. The ice surface is difficult to call even, and running on horseback is even more dangerous. Once it falls under the ice surface, it will be a disaster..."
"Maybe we can try it out. After returning to Suihua, we can gather these caravans who often travel on the ice for consultation!" Liu Wenyuan ordered, but then he sighed: "If it is necessary to use the glacier as the route, I will arrange it for you."
What kind of crisis should Dongyou be facing..."
Without further discussing this topic, Liu Wenyuan turned his horse and galloped away. Seeing this, the guards followed closely, and the group soon caught up with the group. From here, it was still more than two hundred miles away from the royal city.
, we still have to travel for a while.
Liu Wenyuan has been very busy recently, managing politics, controlling the people, and running the army. This has refreshed the Anton people's understanding of him as a prince in many aspects, and also demonstrated his talents and responsibility.
This return to Suihua was a triumphant return. In the former, Meituozhou in the southeast reported that the local women rebelled, harassed the officials and people, and even broke into a town, killing a hundred and thirty-two Han people.
It was common for barbarians to cause rebellion, but it had not happened for many years that they had conquered a town, killed so many people, and caused serious damage.
Regarding the riots in Meituozhou, the royal palace showed great importance, so much so that the prince Liu Wenyuan personally led the army to quell the rebellion.
Liu Wenyuan's tenacity was once again reflected in this incident. He led 500 cavalry to Meituozhou in person, regardless of the dissuasion of Prime Minister Geng Jixun.
Of course, the rebellious female straight people had already escaped completely, but the prince took action, how could he return without success. Regarding the barbarians in Anton, Liu Xu always used a combination of kindness, power, and suppression. In the Meituozhou incident,
It's obviously time to use your power.
Liu Wenyuan's approach was to capture 1,320 unnaturalized barbarians from Meituo Prefecture and its surrounding areas and execute them all.
As for the barbarian riots, over the years, Anton has also developed a set of standards for judgment and countermeasures. Stealing, robbing and even ordinary killings can now be treated as general public security incidents and handled by local officials.
But like this time in Meituo, destroying towns and killing Han people is regarded as rebellion, and the army must be dispatched to suppress it, and severe revenge must be returned. If the perpetrator is cunning and can escape quickly, he can find compensation from other places, and Liu Wenyuan
What was adopted this time was the most serious and cruel method of revenge, "kill one and pay ten".
Of course, there is also the intention to establish authority. In Anton, Liu Xu's authority cannot be challenged. Liu Wenyuan has never had such an idea, but it does not mean that he can tolerate some people looking down on him. In the past,
Over time, Liu Wenyuan felt some constraints that made him very uncomfortable.
Probably because of the massacre in Meituozhou, Liu Wenyuan still gave people a cold feeling when he returned. Only when he looked in the direction of Suihua, his falcon-like eyes showed a hint of worry.
