The autumn wind is cool, the sky is high and the clouds are talking, and the martial arts arena is in a solemn atmosphere. The weather in early autumn should not be so cool, but the whole of China has been extremely cold over the years.

Civil and military officials from Jinling, as well as officials who came from Suzhou, gathered on the school grounds of the old palace.

The command flag of the three armies faced the strong wind, indicating the status of the commander-in-chief of the Supreme Commander-in-chief. Accompanied by the desolate horn, Xia Wanchun's cavalry outside the city rushed to the schoolyard and rolled up dust.

Seeing the gathering of the three armies, Hou Xuanyan stood up and bowed his fists to the imperial edict placed on the shelf beside him. He sang: "I was originally a scholar in Jiading. I was born at the wrong time. When Jiannu attacked the border and the country was overthrown. The traitor slaughtered my country and cut off my father's head and hung it on the top of the city. The Qing dog and I have both national hatred and family hatred! At this time of crisis, Your Majesty gave me the seal of the commander of the Legislature and commanded me to suppress Jiangsu and Zhejiang and recover my hometown.

What kind of virtues do I have? After receiving this important task, I can't eat or sleep and feel at ease, for fear of letting down your Majesty's entrusted. Fortunately, I have all assisted me together and rely on the three armies to seize Suzhou and Hangzhou, Jinling, Boluo, and Duoduo. At this point, the plan to suppress Jiangsu and Zhejiang has been completed.

However, before we raise our glasses to celebrate, the north is still under the iron hoof. The Hu wind inside and outside the pass is smelly, and our compatriots are slaves and servants to slaughter and drive them. In many difficult times, it is the time when you and I work hard. Now the Japanese governor is in Jinling, where Emperor Taizu Gao was buried, and he is ready to form a new army. The purpose is to cross the Central Plains north, clear the Tartars, and restore China. How fortunate we are to help the current emperor become the achievements of Emperor Taizu Gao to expel the Mongol Yuan that year."

Everyone in the audience immediately whispered and whispered, forming a new army means that the power of the entire army under Hou Xuanyan is now about to be re-planned.

Hou Xuanyan coughed lightly, and everyone in the audience calmed down and pricked up their ears to listen to him continue.

"We are determined to fight the Northern Expedition, so we must always remember this matter and do not slack off for a moment, so the new army is called the Northern Expedition Army!"

"The Northern Expedition Army has four camps under it. Suzhou is surrounded by Taihu Lake, with rivers crisscrossing. The former Suzhou troops and Wu Yi Taihu Naval Army were also built. They were stationed in Suzhou Prefecture. Zhu Dadian was appointed as the general commander of the Shui Battalion, and Wu Yi was the deputy general."

Zhu Dadian was originally a civil servant. In recent days, he led his troops to fight and happened to be wearing armor. He and Wu Yi went out to take over the order, and received the military flag and general seal of the Shui-Capital.

Hou Xuanyan continued: "Changzhou City and the Qing Dynasty Tartar soldiers were burned to pieces and turned into light smoke. The former Changzhou stationed 100,000 troops and horses, and they also built fire camps, stationed in Changzhou Prefecture and Zhenjiang Prefecture. Li Haoxian!"

"The last one is here!" Li Haoxian's eyes were filled with brilliance, and his face was surging red.

"You are the general of Changzhou, and you are in charge of the Fire Camp. Please keep Zhenjiang for me. Once the war begins, you will find an opportunity to take Weiyang directly."

Lee Haoxian didn't expect that he was so valued. He looked up at Hou Xuanyan on the stage and said with a sigh: "The last general must be the governor!"

"Ahem, I'm working with me to be fooled by the country." Hou Xuanyan's face turned red. He didn't know how to tell me apart. If you want to be fooled by me, you can express your loyalty to me in private. His political awareness is too low.

Gu Shouzheng in the crowd looked hurried and looked around. His body was tall and thin, but he was tall. Hou Xuanyan stood on the stage, saw clearly, and said, "Gu Shouzheng."

"The official is here."

"As the prefect of Changzhou, you must be the important task of rebuilding Changzhou. Wang Fuzhi became the magistrate of Changzhou. Together with Gu Shouzheng, he led the people under your rule in Changzhou to rebuild his homeland. The money and grain he spent was made into accounts and reported to me for a look."

Gu Shouzheng happily accepted the order and soon found Wang Fuzhi and started discussing it whisperingly.

Hou Xuanyan looked upright and said loudly: "Jinling is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Originally, Jinling soldiers and horses set up giant wood camps to guard Jinling and surrounding counties. Under Nanjing General Yan Yingyuan, Zhou Wenwu of Qinglong Mountain captured Duoduo and became the deputy general. We have just captured Jinling, and there are still many forces around you. You need to incorporate and clear them. This is the top priority and there is no mistake."

Yan Yingyuan and Zhou Wenwu took the lead and took the general seal. Their subordinates were almost all confiscated surrendered soldiers and the rebels on the mountain. Yan Yingyuan did not complain at all. He could lead the elderly and children to fight together and guard Jiangyin for three months. Naturally, he had the confidence to train such an army with not weak combat power.

"Xia Wanchun's cavalrymen are five thousand, and they are Fengzi camps and stationed in Taiping Prefecture."

After Xia Wanchun left the line, Hou Xuanyan walked off the stage, held his hand and said, "You are in Wuhu and trained the new army, it is urgent."

Xia Wanchun nodded and led the general Yin to leave. Taiping Prefecture was taken advantage of by Gu Yanwu and Zheng Zunqian. Now it has not been completely pacified, so he is eager to lead his troops to help the battle.

Yan Yingyuan was stationed in Jinling, and Hou Xuanyan appointed his old partner, Chen Mingyu, Jiangyin, as the prefect of Nanjing. This was a major matter that the court had to discuss and decide. However, Hou Xuanyan was dissatisfied with his promotion and no promotion, so he was enfeoffed. His subordinates were transformed, with high positions and powerful positions, and he also had an emperor's oral order, which was justified.

"In the time of crisis, I am willing to work together with my colleagues to support the country."

Everyone stood up one after another and expressed their determination. Wherever Hou Xuanyan looked, he was all his confidants. This made him feel relieved that today's grand event was a situation that had never been in history. This also shows that the original history of humiliation could be changed, and he had no reason not to be excited.

After the people dispersed, Hou Xuanyan stopped Yan Yingyuan and Chen Mingyu and called them to his side.

Hou Xuanyan found a bluestone slab, sat down, bent over and said, "This big thing is done. I will go to Suzhou and then go south to Fuzhou to meet the sage. Jinling's defense is more important than Mount Tai, so I will hand it over to you."

Chen Mingyu's eyes flashed with a hint of worry, and he frowned and asked, "Mr. Xiao Hou, Zheng Zhilong from Fuzhou, was originally a pirate, and was extremely vulgar. The adult's body is in Suzhou and Hangzhou, and it is difficult to guarantee that he will not be jealous. You must be careful when you go to Fuzhou."

Hou Xuanyan narrowed his eyes, raised his head and enjoyed the cool breeze, and said casually: "Zheng Zhilong took advantage of the situation and was just a mediocre villain. There is no reason why the phoenix feared the chicken's beak and did not land. Even if I arrived in Fuzhou, he would not do anything to me. As long as you keep my family's foundation, I will walk sideways in the Fuzhou court."

Chen Mingyu wanted to persuade him, but Yan Yingyuan grabbed him and said, "Don't worry, the commander-in-chief, we will definitely protect Jinling this time."

Hou Xuanyan knew that he was still worried about not defending Changzhou. However, Hou Xuanyan did not intend to help him. A good general would not affect the present due to past failures.
Chapter completed!