The expeditionary force rested for a day in Mopan City.
Every household came out in large numbers to welcome the return of the sworn brother. The enthusiasm was indescribable. It was destined to be a relaxing and joyful day.
Under the leadership of Liao Fan, 100,000 new troops were stationed under Mopan City. They would attack at the most critical moment. In March, when spring plowing was busy, Zhang Yi ordered that this army should undertake a large number of tasks in addition to training.
farm work.
A banquet was held in the banquet hall, and the generals packed the room tightly.
It is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol when going out for an expedition. Today, Zhang Yi slightly relaxed the rules and everyone can drink a few more drinks.
General Vajim was surprised when he saw the armor and weapons of the overlord General Cao. What a majestic giant this was?
Xiaoliu enthusiastically told how the five Zhang Yi brothers killed General Cao. The generals who had never been here were even more shocked. It took the Five Tigers of China to join forces to kill him, which shows General Cao's terrifying combat effectiveness.
You know, Shi Gandang is currently recognized as the number one in combat power, but he can't challenge General Cao alone. He really can't even think about it.
"If General Cao were alive, wouldn't he be able to knock me to the ground with one hand?" General Vajim gestured.
"I think so." Zhang Yi smiled.
Recalling the thrilling experiences in the past, Zhang Yi was filled with emotions. General Cao could not have imagined that Zhang Yi now has nearly 300,000 soldiers and controls a kingdom with a population of tens of millions. His wealth and force are enough to make him proud of the world.
General Cao thought he was the king, and Zhang Yi was just a little hunter in the barren mountains. Who knew that Zhang Yi was the real king!
Lions don't have to roar.
No matter how powerful your force is, if you don't have brains, you are still a reckless man and cannot achieve great things.
The two words benevolence and righteousness are the secret of Zhang Yi's success.
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"Wow, I can sleep on my own bed. It's my own big bed. It's so comfortable!"
Xiaoliu had taken a bath and was lying comfortably on the big bed in the bedroom with a happy look on her face.
"How about you wait at home for me to come back, Liu'er?"
"Are you kidding me?"
The couple talked, laughed and hugged each other.
"By the way, Liu'er, I want to tell you a little secret. There are several tons of gold hidden in the secret room under our bed."
"Oh my god, it turns out that my sworn brother has a small treasury!"
"Hahaha, I'm not a miser. Besides, the gold doesn't belong to us. It belongs to the public of Mopan City. The secret room was built by Xiaolong."
"It's no longer needed, just leave it there. It's only a few tons of gold. When we conquer Japan, we will get thousands of tons of gold. Thinking about it makes me excited!"
"No more talking, just one more night and it will be over."
A spring night is worth a thousand dollars, but after tonight, we will have to sleep in the open air.
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Saying goodbye to the people of Mopan City, the expeditionary force continued its trek out of the mountain pass, passed through Xinhui City and entered the territory of Greater China, the vast North China Plain.
At a glance, we can see thousands of miles of fertile fields, but unfortunately, development is still far behind.
Chen rode all the way to the front of the team and was responsible for negotiations. The soldiers and civilians along the way had been notified that this army was going to fight Koreans and Japanese pirates, and they lined the streets to welcome them under the organization of the local government. The men, women, old and young were all dressed simply, but they were washed
Very clean.
"Warmly welcome Chairman Zhang!"
"I wish Chairman Zhang a successful expedition to South Korea!"
“China is one family and we work together to defeat our enemies!”
People held flags and banners in their hands, waved their arms and chanted unified slogans.
What is touching is that even though the people's lives are not rich, they still spontaneously send water and food to the soldiers, including steamed buns, flatbreads, eggs, etc.
Zhang Yi issued an order: Don't accept gifts from the people easily. If you really can't shirk it, you must give military salutes and bow to express your thanks. If someone wastes food or tramples on farmland, he will be dealt with according to military law once discovered.
Not to mention bullying the people, or robbing property, etc., which will result in beheading.
The orders were carried out to the letter. The soldiers of the Slavic Legion were originally free and loose, but after nearly half a year of prison life, their barbaric energy was worn away. People are very malleable.
Besides, the food standard of the soldiers is much better than that of the local people, and their remuneration is also very generous. Only a fool would risk beheading to commit a crime.
There is always a group of children chasing Xiaoliu, because Xiaoliu gives out candies to the children wherever he goes, causing laughter.
Zhang Yi sent someone to inform Niu Ben to mobilize 10 tons of candy from Mopan City. This much candy was probably enough for Xiaoliu to send all the way to Andong City.
The reputation of this army spread throughout Greater China. The young and kind commander, the beautiful and generous princess, the heroic Detachment of Women, the invincible Iron Army of Mopan City, and the Slavic Legion with all tall noses and blue eyes, etc., constitute a legend. A mighty warrior.
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On March 18, the army passed through the suburbs of Beijing.
It was obvious that there were more soldiers from Greater China. They set up camps along the road and guarded the capital. This was because they were afraid of Zhang Yi's surprise attack.
They think too much, Zhang Yi is not that kind of villain.
Chen Yiyi couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed and said to Zhang Yi: "Please don't mind, Chairman Zhang. The main force of our army is stationed in the capital area."
Zhang Yi smiled and said: "This is normal. The main force of our army is also stationed in Chang'an."
While talking, Premier Jiang Yao and his entourage came rushing over.
The two parties dismounted, embraced each other warmly, and exchanged greetings for a while.
"Our leader Zhao Junxi invites Chairman Zhang to meet in the capital." Premier Jiang Yao issued the invitation.
Zhang Yi felt that if Zhao Junxi was really sincere, he should go out of the city to meet him. This feeling was uncomfortable, as if a superior summoned his subordinates.
"Oh, dear Prime Minister Jiang Yao, I think it is better to go to the capital to see your leader on the way back after winning the battle. What do you think, Yi Ge?" Xiaoliu suggested as he stared at the big city in the distance with squinted eyes.
Zhang Yi also has this intention. When you come to a strange or even hostile place, it is best not to stay away from the army. The people of Greater China are friendly, but the garrison near the capital is obviously wary of Zhang Yi's men. At this moment Don't be careless.
So Zhang Yi politely declined, and Premier Jiang Yao was obviously a little disappointed, but he didn't force it, and said: "That's fine, let's wait until Chairman Zhang returns after winning, and then we can go to the capital to have a drink and talk."
Both sides said goodbye.
The army continued to advance northeastward.
Zhang Yi realized that Zhao Junxi was a very cautious leader who seemed a bit mysterious. Chen Yiyi said that he only appeared on high platforms on major occasions to meet with soldiers and civilians. He usually lived in the Forbidden City.
"My father is recuperating from illness, so he rarely leaves the palace," Xiao Liu whispered to Zhang Yi, "Does it mean that his health is also not good? Or is it that he doesn't want to go out among the people?"
Zhang Yi smiled bitterly and shook his head. He had never met Zhao Junxi, so how could he know the situation? Even Chen Yiyi didn't know him well. He only knew that he was great, that's all.