Xia Shang was stunned when he first heard that there were a thousand people. Then he smiled and said, "I wonder how many people can be mobilized from various garrisons?"
"Without any mobilization, we can only rely on ourselves and the remaining soldiers in Xuzhou."
"No..." Xia Shang was anxious and at a loss for words. He didn't know what to say, "Your Highness, are you kidding me?"
The prince sat up straight and held his head high: "Do you think this prince is joking?"
Xia Shang was silent, trying hard to calm down, still wondering if the prince had any metaphors that he hadn't discovered yet.
To alleviate the crisis in Xuzhou, how can we only bring over a thousand people?
The last time I returned to the capital to gather an army for Xuzhou, I gathered nearly 7,000 people.
After such a large group of troops passed by, in less than a year, the crisis in Xuzhou was not resolved, but became even more serious!
Seven thousand people are of no help, so what can a thousand people do?
"What help can a thousand troops do? Your Highness, you still have the military power in the world. In any case, you should mobilize a group of troops for reinforcements, otherwise we have no chance of winning."
"Do you think that if you control the world's military power, you can mobilize the soldiers according to your own wishes? Controlling the military power of a country is also controlling the security of a country. Every step must be carefully considered, and there must be no deviation. There are many armies in Dahua, but each one
Each army has a role. Each garrison has its own mission. Every move of bricks and tiles will trigger a series of things. This is not as simple as tearing down the east wall to repair the west wall.
Moreover, the world of Dahua is not as stable as it seems on the surface. Various forces are staring at our Dahua. Whether it is internal or external forces, they have been looking forward to problems in Dahua. If the incident in Xuzhou is magnified, it will be
Those who are watching with eager eyes know that we are currently struggling to deal with the Xuzhou pirates, which may lead to more riots. One move can affect the whole body, so the military cannot make big moves. We must handle this matter in a low-key manner, and we must deal with it quickly and adequately.
ruthless.
If we can mobilize tens of thousands of troops at will, why do we need you to go with us?"
This last sentence confused Xia Shang, and he didn't know whether he should be happy or depressed.
His Royal Highness, the Emotional Prince, thinks that his role can be compared with an army of tens of thousands? This is too high a view of himself.
Already?
But then again, Li Xin's concerns are right.
If there are more and bigger commotions due to the Xuzhou incident, it will undoubtedly be a signal released by the potential reactionary forces in Dahua. At that time, a chain reaction will occur, causing all forces to launch attacks at the same time, and the entire incident will be uncontrollable.
Thinking about it, Xia Shang took a deep breath and deeply felt that he had a long way to go.
"How about we wait a day or two more and then I go to the capital to see if we can organize an army?"
"Just like what you did last time you returned to the capital?"
Xia Shang nodded.
Li Xin smiled: "Don't bother. There are no people in the capital who can really take Xuzhou's military situation seriously. Don't expect others to allocate manpower to you. Even if you recruit some people, they will all be useless.
It is useless for the old, weak, sick and disabled to stay, but rather a drag."
"..." Xia Shang was silent. He always felt that it was inappropriate to enter Xuzhou with such preparations, but he couldn't think of any other solution for a while.
"Okay, that's all for today. I have made enough preparations and will set off from the east gate tomorrow at 10 o'clock."
…
After coming out of the Prince's Mansion, Chunjiao said to Xia Shang, "I will go with you. I can ensure your safety when necessary."
"You know everything about the Metropolitan Procuratorate better than I do now. Do you think the Metropolitan Procuratorate can continue to operate as usual after you leave?"
"Compared with adults' safety, everything else is unimportant." Chunjiao said decisively.
Xia Shang smiled and patted Chunjiao lightly on the shoulder: "Don't talk nonsense, you have passed the age of children long ago. Now you are the head of the Chunfang Division, and you even handle the entire Metropolitan Procuratorate. Don't
As childish as ever."
Chunjiao's face turned slightly red: "Sir, I am telling the truth! In Chunjiao's heart, protecting you always comes first."
"But it's different now. My mission is to protect the people of China. And you want me to have no worries. I know what you mean, but there are inevitably things in this world that are more important than personal feelings and personal grievances. From just now
Judging from the conversation, both Li Xin and I understand it very clearly, but you are still confused."
"I'm just a woman, I don't need to see everything clearly." Chunjiao
Still stubborn.
Xia Shang still smiled and rubbed Chunjiao's head affectionately: "Okay, be obedient."
"..." Chunjiao bit her lower lip lightly. She seemed to have no strength to resist Xia Shang's words. Even though she was dissatisfied in every way, she still forced herself to say "hmm", losing her grandmaster's arrogance and being the head of the Chunfang Division.
His indifference reveals a hint of feminine tenderness.
"Then I will arrange for others to follow..."
"No need, I plan to go alone for this trip. I believe Li Xin, he may be a bad guy who does all kinds of evil, but he will not be a dirty liar. Since he wants me to help him, he will definitely ensure that I help him along the way.
safety.”
"After all is said and done, you still stick to your plan and don't change it because of others."
This was Chunjiao's last complaint, but Xia Shang was unable to refute it and could only smile awkwardly.
We were about to set off the next day, and it was already past dusk.
Chunjiao followed Xia Shang back to his old house in the capital. There were always three or two servants here to take care of it, so everything at home remained as usual.
It's just that without people living there, it still lacks the smell of home and looks even stranger.
Chunjiao went into the courtyard and dismissed the servants, saying that the master was only coming back to stay for one day and did not want others to disturb her.
The servants then left knowingly, leaving Xia Shang alone.
Then Chunjiao started to light the fire and cook, and did the housework like an ordinary woman.
Xia Shang was very curious: "Why do you do this? There is nothing else to be busy with?"
"It's not like the Metropolitan Procuratorate has important matters every day. It's rare that I have time to take care of you. Don't you appreciate it?"
"If you don't have it, you won't get it if you ask for it."
Chunjiao rolled her eyes in return and didn't care.
Watching Chunjiao doing her work, Xia Shang was not idle either. He started to handle some simple things on the side.
Simplicity is also a kind of luxury. These two people have not experienced the life of ordinary people for a long time.
That night, after dinner, it started to snow, as if to see off Xia Shang.
From Jiangnan to the capital, from the capital to Bashu, and then from the capital to the unknown Xuzhou, I wonder what kind of risks there will be along the way?
But Xia Shang has left more and more footprints in this world...