7 Hu Xiaotian returned to Dongliang County from the bitter cold land of Mobei where the snow was falling, and found that it had also started to snow here. Dongliang County in the twelfth lunar month also turned into a world covered in silver because of the snow. Hu Xiaotian's
His safe return made everyone smile. He didn't bother to rest and first summoned his subordinates to inquire about the latest situation.
Yu Tianxing and Zhao Wusheng reported the latest situation to him on behalf of everyone. The recent period has been quite peaceful, with no major actions taken by all parties. The reinforcement of troops in Ankang Grassland and the infiltration of Yulan Country are all proceeding in an orderly manner.
The situation in Kangdu is also very calm. The Beggar Clan Conference was held as scheduled. Qiqi and Long Xiyue get along well with each other. At least for now, she has not been found to have done anything detrimental to Long Xiyue.
Chang Fanqi, who was in charge of garrisoning in Dongluocang, also made a special trip to attend this military aircraft meeting. He waited until the end to speak, clasped his fists and saluted: "My Lord, there have been some major events in Dayong recently. Xue Daoming went to Northern Xinjiang in person to attack.
*, Snow continues to fall in southern Dayong, which has caused widespread disasters."
Hu Xiaotian nodded. It seemed unwise for Xue Daoming to dare to go to northern Xinjiang to infiltrate at this time. After all, Kangdu had a careerist like Li Chenzhou who was eyeing him. It was difficult to guarantee that this guy would not take the opportunity to cause trouble.
Chang Fanqi added: "There have been many deserters from Dayong recently. It seems that the situation of the southern garrison is not optimistic either."
Yu Tianxing said: "Da Yong has a poor harvest this autumn, so they will definitely be short of food in winter. What's more, their current military rations must be given priority to the northern Xinjiang, and the southern part will naturally be tightened. This year unfortunately encountered the coldest weather in ten years, and the southern part of the
Yong's army was short of food and clothing, so it was normal for them to flee before the battle."
Zhao Wusheng said: "The coldest weather of the year has not yet arrived. When the cold weather arrives and the Yongjiang River freezes, I am afraid that there will be more refugees and deserters heading south. I have already dispatched additional soldiers to strengthen the defense lines along the river to prevent uncontrollability.
situation occurs.”
Hu Xiaotian sighed. The Yong Empire, which once overwhelmed Dakang in the past, has declined to such an extent in just a few years after Xue Shengkang's death. It is not only related to Dayong's chaotic internal affairs, but also closely related to the national destiny. Over the years
The continuous natural disasters in Dayong pushed this great country into the abyss step by step.
Yu Tianxing thought that Hu Xiaotian couldn't bear it, so he whispered: "Although the imperial court has allocated a lot of supplies and food to us, because of the refugees from Xichuan, we will have to live frugally this winter."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "I can only help as much as I can, as much as I can!"
Yu Tianxing said respectfully: "My Lord is benevolent and virtuous, and my subordinates sincerely admire him."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Let Yan Xuanming contact the Bohai State to see how much assistance can be obtained. After surviving this severe winter, spring will bloom."
Yu Tianxing said: "He has been sent there, and everything he can think of has been done." His expression showed a little helplessness. In fact, he also knew Hu Xiaotian's intentions. The more at such a time, the more perfect it is to win over the people.
The timing is right, but their situation is not optimistic now, and they have no extra capacity to accommodate those refugees.
After the military meeting, Hu Xiaotian went to Tongrentang accompanied by Visa to visit Qin Yutong, who was already pregnant. Qin Yutong was not only the first confidante to be pregnant with his offspring, but also had the blood of a destined person. Here,
He has much more knowledge than others.
When she arrived at Tongrentang, she heard that Qin Yutong had not returned from a medical visit outside. After asking Fang Fang, she found out that she had gone to Fuxi Tang, a charity institution built by Hu Xiaotian to take in orphans. Hu Xiaotian was going to find her at Fuxi Tang.
At that time, Zhuge Guanqi and Hong Lingxue happened to come over with their daughter in their arms. Bao'er was now one year old, and she was so cute. Hu Xiaotian stepped forward and teased her for a while, and said with a smile: "My goddaughter is really getting older and older."
cute."
Hong Lingxue smiled and said: "My lord likes children so much, so hurry up and have one yourself."
Zhuge Guanqi quickly let out a series of coughs, apparently thinking that his wife had made a mistake and said the wrong thing.
Only then did Hong Lingxue realize that she had made a mistake, and her expression couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. After all, they all knew that Hu Xiaotian and Long Xiyue had been married for so long and there was still no movement in Long Xiyue's stomach. This sentence might have embarrassed Hu Xiaotian.
Hu Xiaotian, however, disapproved and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, when I give birth to a son, I will marry Bao'er as my daughter-in-law."
Seeing that he didn't mind, Zhuge Guanqi was relieved and said with a smile: "Of course it would be best to kiss him more."
Visa said: "Even if I give birth now, I will still be younger than Bao'er."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "If a female junior is holding a gold brick, what are you afraid of if she is a few years older? You should work hard!"
When Wei Sa heard that he actually said such words in front of outsiders, his pretty face turned red with embarrassment. He quickly changed the subject and said, "Sister, let's go find Sister Yutong and ask her to come back."
Hong Lingxue nodded with a smile on her face. In fact, everyone understood the relationship between Visa and Hu Xiaotian, but it was a bit embarrassing for Hu Xiaotian to say it openly.
After Hong Lingxue hugged her daughter and left with Visa, Zhuge Guanqi stopped and watched. He didn't look back until his wife's figure disappeared at the corner of the street.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "I am reluctant to leave. As expected, the love between husband and wife is deep."
Zhuge Guanqi smiled bitterly and said: "My lord, it's funny. I am now a complete slave to my daughter."
Hu Xiaotian said: "There is no greater happiness in the world than a virtuous wife, a filial son, a reunited family, and a happy family." Zhuge Guanqi nodded with deep sympathy, and whispered: "My lord, you can live like this anytime you want.
of."
Hu Xiaotian laughed.
Zhuge Guanqi also laughed: "It's just that my lord has a world in mind and cannot be easily satisfied like me."
Hu Xiaotian laughed and said: "Brother Guanqi is just beating around the bush and saying that I am ambitious."
"How dare! How dare!"
The two returned to Tongrentang and sat down. Hu Xiaotian briefly told Zhuge Guanqi about his experience after farewell. Zhuge Guanqi said: "It seems that the real secrets of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda are all in the underground palace. After the Lord leaves,
Next, I carefully studied all the tactics and formation diagrams handed down from my ancestors."
Hu Xiaotian said: "What did you find?"
Zhuge Guanqi said: "My ancestor's knowledge of mechanism skills originated from Mo Wushang, a ghost from Dakang. It was carried forward more than that of my ancestor Zhuge Xiaolian. It has made another leap in the generation of ancestor Zhuge Yunchun. After careful study, I found that in his generation
The most popular one is astrology."
Hu Xiaotian secretly thought that this was natural. After all, Zhuge Yunchun was responsible for interrogating two Destined People. He should have obtained knowledge from the Destined People that was far beyond this era. After the Destined People died, he was responsible for building the Dragon Spirit Scenic Area and the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda.
, when the two were built, he realized that even he could not open it himself, and was eventually used by the two Destined Ones. The knowledge left by the Destined Ones should make Zhuge Yunchun rack his brains, and finally become exhausted mentally and physically.
Not long after the completion of Lingsheng Realm and Qibao Glazed Pagoda, he died in depression. Not all the knowledge that Zhuge Yunchun mastered was passed down to future generations. One of the more important books, the Soldier's Holy Formation Map, was handed over to Zhuge Guanqi through his own hands.
Zhuge Guanqi said: "What my lord said is indeed possible. Perhaps our ancestors really gained a lot of knowledge from the outside world."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "With the temperament of the Soldier Saint, his thirst for knowledge must be very strong. The Destiny One is good at spying on people's hearts. It is normal to make use of the Soldier Saint's weaknesses and reach an agreement with him. If you want to decipher the secrets of that year, you have to go there in person.
Take a walk over there.”
Zhuge Guanqi nodded and said, "I am always waiting for my lord's call."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Don't worry, I always feel that the wisdom of the Soldier Saint may not have left any countermeasures. Brother Guanqi still needs to study the documents left by the Soldier Saint carefully and make full preparations."
Zhuge Guanqi said: "I think so too."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Brother Guanqi, what do you think of the current situation in Dayong?"
Zhuge Guanqi said: "But I don't know what happened when my lord went to Northern Xinjiang to meet General Huo?" He certainly knew that Hu Xiaotian went to Northern Xinjiang not only to meet Huo Shengnan, but also for an important purpose to persuade Yuchi Chong to lead his troops to surrender.
Hu Xiaotian said: "General Yuchi may not be willing to return to Dakang in his lifetime."
Zhuge Guanqi said: "In that case, why doesn't General Huo come back?"
This sentence touched on the key point. Hu Xiaotian sighed and said: "It's not that he doesn't want to come back, but that he can't let go of his subordinates."
Zhuge Guanqi frowned and whispered: "My lord, does General Yuchi want to use his own life to fulfill his subordinates?"
The north wind is howling, and the North Xinjiang Juanxue City is heavily guarded. Emperor Xue Daoming of Dayong has arrived here. His purpose of coming this time is to infiltrate the city. The old commander Yu Chichong personally went out of the city to greet him, and accompanied Xue Daoming into the shabby and almost crude city.
Shabby handsome mansion.
Accompanying Xue Daoming this time was Dong Tianjiang, who dominated Dayong with force. After accepting the generals' worship, Xue Daoming retreated from everyone, leaving Dong Tianjiang alone.
Yuchi looked at the dusty emperor and sighed secretly in his heart. Being able to brave the wind and snow to come all the way in such a bitter cold weather shows that Northern Xinjiang plays an important role in Xue Daoming's heart.
In the name of the emperor, his actions were unwise. The court was uncertain, internal and external troubles were looming, and Northern Xinjiang was in a period of truce. What the soldiers lacked was not the emperor's personal visit to express condolences, but military supplies. Although Xue Daoming said this
I brought some, but it was still a big discount compared to the expectations of the military.
Yu Chichong said respectfully: "Your Majesty, regardless of the bitter cold in northern Xinjiang, traveled thousands of miles and traveled a long way here, which made Lao Chen burst into tears with gratitude and sincere fear."
Xue Daoming chuckled and said in a strange tone: "What? From what I heard from the old lady, it seems that I shouldn't come? Isn't this Northern Territory the territory of Dayong? Are the officers and soldiers in this Northern Territory not my ministers? I even came in person.
Not even ****?”
Yuchichong hurriedly knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, I am ignorant and ungrateful. I don't mean any disrespect at all. I just think of your Majesty's hard work and care about your Majesty's dragon body."
Xue Daoming looked at Yuchichong coldly, without much kindness in his eyes. He did not let Yuchichong stand up from the cold ground: "My health has always been good. The old general was still fighting fiercely in Northern Xinjiang in his sixties.
, you can also charge into battle and take the lead, do you think I am inferior to you?" (To be continued.) — ( )
