Chapter 701: The Young Phoenix’s Cry Shakes the World (4)

Sun Xiao had already said goodbye and left, leaving Gao Yuan and Ning Xin alone in the room. For a moment, the two of them had nothing to say. Ning Xin sat next to her and looked at Gao Yuan's side face. It was a face with sharp edges and resolute lines. His face was looking at the fire with a calm expression. Occasionally, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, obviously thinking of something beautiful and making him feel happy.

Ning Xin has been joining the Eastern Marching Army for a long time, and she already has a deep understanding of the Eastern Marching Army's system. As Ning Zecheng's only daughter, she is familiar with politics and is no stranger to politics. But when it comes to She didn't know much about the actual operation, but today she saw a living version, and she dispelled Sun Xiao's plan without making a move.

As one of Gao Yuan's old brothers, Sun Xiao and Cao Tiancheng have always been the strongest faction in the Eastern Expeditionary Army. They all occupy a prominent position in military affairs, civil affairs, and the intelligence system. This is important for a stable This structure is obviously unstable for the regime. So first Cao Tiancheng withdrew from the logistics system and turned to running a trading company. Now Sun Xiao withdrew from the military system, leaving only Cao Tianci in control of the Supervisory Yuan. Unknowingly, their strength has been There is not much left after Gao Yuan's differentiation and collapse.

Of course, Ning Xin also believes that this is necessary. In a political system, it is impossible not to have hills, but if a hill is too strong, it will inevitably threaten the main peak. Even if the hill is loyal, problems of this kind will arise. Only nipping all problems in the bud is the safest way. Of course, this is also the best way to maintain friendship.

Next year, the Zhengdong Army will definitely be a year of military expansion and preparation for war. With the capture of the Hetao, the Zhengdong Mansion will greatly ease its food needs and even have spare capacity. The iron ore and copper mines in Anlu have eliminated the biggest bottleneck that originally restricted Zhengdong Mansion. If Liaodong is captured, there will be even richer mineral deposits there. Ning Xin didn't know how Gao Yuan knew this, but every time she heard Gao Yuan mocking the Donghu people for living in Baoshan without knowing it, guarding the golden bowl and begging for food, she felt confused. In her understanding, the Donghu people were controlled by Liaodong is rich in ginseng and various kinds of fur. Medicinal herbs, but I have never heard that there are rich mineral deposits there.

"Do you have any idea about the propaganda teams?" While she was thinking, Gao Yuan's voice suddenly came to her ears. Ning Xin's heart skipped a beat and she quickly retracted her thoughts. She looked up and saw Gao Yuan had turned around, his eyes bright. Looking at myself.

"It's not that easy, but I've almost finished writing those slang songs and the script. We're still selecting the manpower. It's best to recruit some theater troupes from the Central Plains to get started faster," Ning Xin said. .

"Yes. You can handle this matter as you see fit." Gao Yuan nodded, "Those Huns who destroyed Tuobahong of Donghu are preparing to come to our Zhengdong Mansion. What do you think of this?"

Ning Xin was not used to Gao Yuan's jumping rhythm. When talking about one thing, he suddenly jumps to another topic. After thinking about it, he said, "This group of Huns is different from the tribes that came to seek refuge with you before. This time, more than a dozen of their tribes united together, ambushed Tuoba Hong, and captured thousands of Donghu people.

It has indeed helped us a lot, but it is precisely because of this incident that they have the opportunity to unite together. We naturally welcome them to vote, but they are too powerful and are not in our interests. "

"You are right, but when they come to vote, we cannot chill their hearts." Gao Yuan said thoughtfully: "We have to find a way to check and balance them."

"They are very poor. They can start financially. Aren't you doing very well in Jishi City?"

"Allocate land to them?" Gao Yuan thought for a while, "Specific matters will be divided into specific boards. These tribes gathered together. I summoned the leaders of each tribe once. There is already a leader among them. If the land is allocated to them, they will gather together. It is easy to cause trouble together. I have to think about this matter again. I will discuss it with Mr. Jiang and others before making a decision. When all these Huns are mobilized, they can gather tens of thousands of cavalry, which is a huge force. , for today's Hetao, it is also a vital strength. Just relying on He Lanyan to balance it is okay in the short term, but it may not be effective in the long term. "

Ning Xin nodded: "You have to be careful about this matter."

"I'm here to help Sun Xiao a little more. You have to worry more about this matter. You have to divide and win over." Gao Yuan said: "He Lanyan is recruiting some cavalry from within, but not too many. Therefore, the main thing is to focus on other aspects to prevent them from forming synergy. "

"I see."

After saying this, Gao Yuan suddenly clapped his hands, "Okay, these are all details, and they are all taken before they happen. You can't rush, you can only take your time. Ha, I'm going back to Jishi City soon. I'm going to come out this time." It's been several months since her son was born and she hasn't been with Jing'er. Maybe she is very angry. This time I go back and stay with her properly. "

Ning Xin's brain was spinning again, and she finally pulled herself away from the Huns' affairs. "Jing'er is a sensible person, how could she blame you for this?" She smiled and took out a jade pendant from her arms. , handed it to Gao Yuan, "I don't know how long I will stay in Hetao, and I can't go back to congratulate Jing'er, but this gift is ready. This jade pendant is not bad. I gave it to Xiao Xing'er."

The things that people like Ning Xin brought out were naturally not bad. For a person of her background, how could ordinary jade catch her eye? Gao Yuan took it and put it in his arms happily. He didn't understand anyway. In short, it must be good.

"I've been here in Hetao for so long, but I've never heard you play the piano. Back then in Jicheng, I only heard you play the piano half a dozen times, but I really want to hear it. Jing'er always said that her piano skills are not one-tenth as good as yours. "

"When I came to Hetao, I brought the Yao Qin with me, and good Qins are rare. My original one has been given to Jing'er. If you want to hear it, you don't know how long it will take." Ning Xin said with a smile.

Touching his chin, Gao Yuan said: "When I go back this time, I will ask someone to find a good piano for you. Your skills cannot go to waste. It would be a pity."

"Then I'll be waiting for your good piano, Governor."

"Of course, I don't count when I speak." Gao Yuan said with a smile.

Ning Xin rolled her eyes, thinking that there are too many times when your words don't count. The only way these words can be applied is to your own people.

On the road from Dayan City to Pioneer City, the snow has been trampled into shape. Hundreds of generals escorting dozens of large vehicles were trudging forward in the mud, and the flags fluttering in the wind clearly showed that they were soldiers of the Third Division of the First Army of the Northern Field Group of the Eastern Expeditionary Army. .

These people are Chen Bin's troops. On the fifth day after Gao Yuan left Dayan City, they finally waited for the latest batch of ordnance. According to Gao Yuan's previous arrangement, Chen Bin got what he wanted most. Ordnance, and then left Dayan City in a hurry. He had to be anxious. Seeing that the snow is already melting, he must lead his troops to Tengger before the weather warms up completely. Otherwise, when the snow melts and the road is muddy, his 2,000-strong tribe, five of them, will be unable to move. With thousands of soldiers and prisoners of war, coupled with countless baggage, marching will become a big problem. If you arrive a day earlier, you can start a day earlier, and it will thaw soon, as soon as it thaws. We are now facing spring sowing, which involves the army's food supply for next year, and we cannot afford to delay it.

Dong Zhuang ran behind a carriage stuck in the mud and held on to the shaft with both hands. Shouting slogans, he pushed the carriage out. The carriage was filled with weapons sealed with oil paper. The snow was heavy. The snow was no longer as hard as it was in the past. It was completely unpressurized and it would sink in again if it could not go very far. It had to be pushed by a big guy. However, Dong Zhuang was used to it. Anyway, he had plenty of it. He was weak, but he felt a little sorry for the new cotton-padded jacket he had just received in Dayan City. The one he had received before had lost its appearance after a battle, and was almost like a beggar. This new cotton-padded jacket is warm to wear. It is much thicker than the one issued by the imperial court when I was in Yuyang County. When I reached out and touched it, I found it was soft and the cotton padding inside was very solid. When I was in Yuyang County, the cotton inside was very thick. The padding is not cotton, but some silk wadding, and the warmth retention is far inferior. Speaking of which, the equipment of the Eastern Expeditionary Army is much better than when he served as a soldier for the imperial court. For regular soldiers like himself, in addition to the clothes of the master, each person is equipped with a horizontal sword and a dagger. , and a suit of chain armor. I heard from Commander Chen that this time, all members of their division will be equipped with chain armor. This is the first time in the entire army that conquered the east. Most of the other armies They're all still leather armor.

What made Dong Zhuang most happy was the military pay, which was one tael of silver per month. It had been just two months since he joined the Eastern Expeditionary Army and he had received two taels of silver. No one had deducted it. He had been prepared and could get half of it. Thank God. When the quartermaster handed him the two taels of silver, he was stunned for a long time. However, compared to the salary, the rewards given in this war were more generous. For example, Dong Zhuang, because of his outstanding performance, received a full ten taels of silver rewards this time. This was nearly a year's military pay. For Dong Zhuang, , this is a lot of money, big money he has never seen before.

In addition to money, there is also land. Although he hasn't obtained it yet, Dong Zhuang heard from captain Fu Xiao that serious soldiers like them can get a hundred acres of land in Hetao. Dong Zhuang trembled a little when he thought of one hundred acres. With this field, the whole family will never go hungry again. They will all have enough to eat and no longer need to go hungry.

Thinking of this and looking at Fu Xiao's figure in front of him, he couldn't help but be very grateful. The captain, no longer the company commander, had taken great care of him from when he was a prisoner in Yuyang to this Hetao. , if it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t have joined that special service brigade. Among the thousands of people who came over at that time, there were very few like me. I heard there were only a few dozen people. I heard that less than half of them survived in the end, but they died. It’s nothing. The Eastern Expeditionary Army has a lot of pension money. I also asked Fu Xiao that the pension money will definitely be sent to the families of these war dead. If their families are willing to come to Hetao, the fields will be divided as well, and these The families of the war dead no longer need to pay taxes for farming.

It was worth dying! Dong Zhuang sighed in his heart. Looking at the civilians who followed the convoy, he really sighed in his heart. Among them, there were many comrades in Yuyang who did not participate in this war. Naturally, they could not become soldiers and could not divide their fields. Now The eyes that looked at Dong Zhuang were full of envy, and many people who knew Dong Zhuang came to him to ask if they could also join the army.

However, Dong Zhuang is just a squad leader now, and he is recruiting troops. The Eastern Conquest Army has a special organization, and he cannot recruit people at will. How can he make the decision?

"Maybe when we get to Tengri, we can help them and make them auxiliary soldiers first. After all, they were comrades in arms before. If we can help, we should help."

"Big Dong, your eyes are on the back of your head. Come and help." There was a roar from the front. Dong Zhuang raised his head quickly. The company commander Fu Xiao was staring at him. In front of him, a large car was stuck in the mud again. He sighed, looked at the new coat that he had just wiped clean with snow, and ran over. "I'm coming, company commander!" (To be continued...)

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