"Report! Your Majesty! An urgent report has been sent from Henan Province!"
Song Xi was hesitating when an urgent report came from outside the tent.
It was brought back urgently by spies from Luoxin, Henan Province.
At this time, Song Xi also received news that Luo Xin was dispatching troops to conquer Boye of Sumo tribe.
"They are going to Hebei Province to fight against the Sumo people?" After hearing the news, Song Xi frowned.
One thing is unresolved and another comes up, and everything becomes a headache.
"Old General, do you think... should we..."
Song Xi looked at Song Hui and saw that he was willing to launch troops.
If we can successfully capture the Guanzhong Plain and Central Plains area.
Regardless of whether Song Yang has a magical weapon or not, his own negotiating chips will be greatly increased.
"There is no rush. The problem of thieves and bandits is nothing more than scabies. Your Majesty should first send someone you trust to Jiangzhou to have a look! This matter is the most important thing."
Song Hui waved his hands and said.
For him, Luo Xin Group is indeed a scabies disease.
As long as the Western Expeditionary Army comes back and tens of thousands of cavalry move, Luo Xin's bandits on Route 11 will have no place to escape.
"That's...okay."
Song Xi was silent for a while, and finally decided to listen to Song Hui.
So he immediately asked the crown prince Song Rui to come and see him.
Song Rui was the eldest and only son of Song Xi, and he had a stable status.
He is thirty-one years old this year.
However, Song Xi is still alive and well, and is less than fifty years old. It is still early for him to take over.
"My father is looking for a child... eh? Old general, are you back? Is there something big going on in the Western Region?"
Song Rui was also shocked by the sudden return of General Song Hui of Zhengxi.
Song Xi briefly talked about Song Hui's return, and gave Song Rui a letter from Song Han, the king of Fangzhou.
"Father, the Tiger Crouching Cannon mentioned in this letter from Second Uncle...isn't it too..."
After Song Rui read the letter, he looked at his father and the general in disbelief.
He wanted to say that his second uncle Song Han was so bragging that he could blow down the city wall, why didn't you say he could blow a hole in the sky!
"It's not sure, it's a big deal! So my father wants you to go to Jiangzhou in person! To see how powerful this thing is! You first go to Fangzhou to find your second uncle and ask him to arrange things for you to go to Jiangzhou!
"Song Xi looked at his son and said.
"Let...let me go to Jiangzhou?"
Song Rui was shocked. As the crown prince, he actually had to run errands to Jiangzhou to verify the authenticity of something.
Song Xi had no choice but to recruit Song Rui.
Among the people around me, the only ones I trust the most are Song Hui and Song Rui.
It is impossible for the general to stay in Zhangye for a long time, Luntai is still waiting for him to take charge.
Then we can only let our son take action.
Song Rui didn't want to go, it was so far away and he had to take a detour through Tubo territory.
It's strange that he wants to go.
However, Song Xi was arbitrary in this matter, so he had to go even if he didn't want to.
He wouldn't worry if it were anyone else.
So Song Rui had no choice but to make this trip.
Speaking of taking a detour to Tubo, it was also because the road back to the Central Plains from the Xiliang area was blocked by Luo Xin, so we had to take a detour.
Tubo also suffered from natural disasters. The heavy rain after the natural fire fell on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and turned into heavy snow. This guy, a heavy snow almost made the already severely burned highland barley almost extinct.
Many people starved to death in the first winter.
Moreover, the leader of the Tubo Kingdom also died in a natural disaster. After that, several big people fought for power and profit, and it was a mess.
As a result, the situation in Tibet has not eased up until now.
Of course, this also made the Tubo area close to the Longyou area almost an unclaimed land.
It became possible to borrow from Tubo.
It was confirmed that Song Rui would go south.
Song Xicai and Song Hui discussed Luo Xin's sending troops.
The final result was similar to Song Yang's decision.
Let Luo Xin and Boye fight to the death first, and wait until they finish fighting to see the results.
Of course, this also creates time for Song Rui to explore Jiangzhou.
When it is confirmed whether Jiangzhou can surrender, the detection of the Luo Xin bandit group will naturally make corresponding changes, or it will have to follow Song Yang's command.
…
When Song Rui of Longyou Road set foot on the road to Fangzhou, the swearing-in meeting in Xinyang of Henan Road had just ended.
"Sir, are they really not going to fight? If they take advantage of the situation, our lair will be..."
Luo Xin still doesn't feel confident about doing Boye.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. Jiangzhou and the Zhengxi Army are eager for you and Boye to fight to the death. They will not take the initiative to attack until the result is known." Zhao Wenbin said confidently.
Zhao Wenbin, who has been in politics for more than three years, is now more mature and can analyze problems in a clear and logical way.
I have to say, this guy is quite capable.
Of course, only a little bit.
Luo Xin received a positive answer again and finally felt a little more at ease.
"My lord, it's time for you to go on an expedition. Leave Xinyang to me. Don't worry, I will guard it for you!" Zhao Wenbin persuaded with a smile.
"Hmm... Okay. Now that I'm going on an expedition, I'll have a military advisor in Xinyang!" said Luo Xin's hand.
"Your Majesty, please go and quickly capture the Sumo tribe. After annexing them, our strength will be almost enough. Then the army will go south and unify Jiangnan in one fell swoop!"
"By the way, Your Majesty. Remember, the people of Sumo admire brave and invincible heroes. When a war begins, they must send fierce generals into battle to shock the enemy's morale. Then they will surely win with one blow!"
Zhao Wenbin gave instructions without leaving any trace.
"Okay! The military advisor is waiting for my king's triumphant return. Let's drink from the Yangtze River!" Luo Xin smiled, got on his horse, and led the army to set off.
Since the occupation of Xinyang, Luo Xin's troops have been reorganized twice, and now have a total strength of 250,000, including more than 150,000 elite men.
These people followed him to conquer the Central Plains to unify Hebei, and then marched into Guanzhong to conquer Liangzhou. They were considered a force capable of fighting tough battles.
With the military strength in place, the economy gradually improved.
Zhao Wenbin also organized land distribution in Henan Road.
Although each common person can only be allocated five acres of land, the bulk of it is still in the hands of landlords, old moneymen and clandestine warlords.
But he did share some of it.
Coupled with some tax reduction and exemption policies, the people can barely make ends meet.
The good weather in the past two years has left Luo Xin with some surplus food.
Luo Xin, who had food in hand and was not panicking, also became more and more swollen.
Towns near the river are building ships.
According to Zhao Wenbin, if one county builds five ships, twenty counties will build one hundred ships.
It is enough for a hundred ships to cross the river.
Of course, Zhao Wenbin didn't know that boats are not that easy to build.
It is even more difficult to build a boat that can cross a large river.
Their technology simply cannot build a ship that can fight.
But the people under him don't care about that.
As long as the quantity is enough to make a difference, it will be fine.
If there is a shipbuilding company, they can get rebates. Isn’t that great?
As a result, various places in Henan Province began a massive shipbuilding industry.
Of course, until now, a total of thirty ships have not been built, and the largest one is just a canoe...
Luo Xin left, and Zhao Wenbin took charge of Xinyang's government affairs.
After handling government affairs, I returned home and saw two toddlers running around in the yard babbling.
When Zhao Wenbin saw the two children, his eyes showed extreme disgust.
Looking at the courtyard to the west, Zhao Wenbin gritted his teeth for a long time before walking to his study.
"Damn it, bitch, when the army comes back this time, she will find an opportunity to kill you couple of bitches!"