Chapter 514 Hero's Expedition

On the campus of Lanzhou University, iron hooves are flying and yellow sand are rolling, and the banners are majestic.

The Kansai Army, which has been recuperating for a few months and has been replenished with fresh blood, is full of high morale and is conducting field drills.

Today is the first school martial arts performance after the truce. Qin Mubai and Li Daozong, as well as the three court columns in the Kansai army except Su Dingfang, and the eight military platforms were all present, and even the assassin Xiao Liang and the five-grade officials under the governor's government should attend the observation. It also attracted some people to climb to the distant mountains and look at the military power, and the voices within a hundred miles were boiling.

The momentum is extraordinary, and the grandeur is unprecedented.

Lanzhou, which has been closed for many days, has not only recovered its vitality from the war, but also has deeper and stronger cohesion between the military and the people. The people of Lanzhou are proud of the Kansai Army. If anyone can join the army, it will be the honor of the whole family.

The customs of foreign people are very strong. After the battle to wipe out Tubo, the flame space of Lanzhou Shangwu is blazing, and the soldiers enjoy a unique status and honor here. In the past, business travelers regarded this place as a happy land and harbor, not only because Lanzhou's business has regained its vitality, but also because no Xiao Xiao dares to make trouble in Lanzhou.

In just half a year, Lanzhou calmed people's livelihood and regained its vitality at an alarming rate after the war. Past business travelers have said that although there is no luxury and prosperity in Chang'an in Lanzhou, the tranquility and security here can best nourish wealth and bring business opportunities. Businessmen are very happy to go to Lanzhou, a Silk Road transit station, to do business, where they can get the best protection and the most convenience. Therefore, it also brought a rolling commercial tax to the Governor's Office of Lanzhou.

It is also because of this. Although Lanzhou now has increased more than 100,000 troops before the war, it can be self-sufficient without looking forward to the court's supply of military supplies. In addition, there is also a surplus. Qin Mubai ordered that the Assassin's Mansion should give most of the taxes to the people. The first priority is to ensure the timely pension of the martyr's family, and then to accelerate the repair of the business travel station and farmland water conservancy that were damaged by the war.

This not only soothes the hearts of the people, but also restores production.

In today's Lanzhou, the army and the people are full of vitality, the city is becoming more and more prosperous, and the army is becoming more and more powerful, forming an excellent virtuous circle.

Qin Mubai's prestige in Lanzhou has reached its peak. In the Kansai Army, Commander Qin has almost become synonymous with "the shrine". As long as he waved his arm, tens of millions of people will go through fire and water. In the people, Qin Shubao's 'God of War Ancestral Hall' can be seen everywhere. Next to the God of War, there must be a "Young Marshal Ancestral Hall" - the people of Lanzhou pay tribute to Qin Mubai as a god.

And Qin Mubai himself also regarded Lanzhou as his second hometown. In this life, I'm afraid it is no longer difficult to give up this special emotion with Lanzhou.

There were about 140,000 veterans in the Kansai Army, and 60,000 new recruits were recruited in the First World War, and now they are almost trained. Recently, the imperial court has allocated another 100,000 strong troops, 70% of which are the former Qinxun of the former garqin Mausoleum, Kunlun iron riders.

300,000 troops, strong troops and strong horses, and high morale.

Qin Mubai selected 200,000 horses from among them to prepare for the Western Expedition. Then these 200,000 people were divided into eight parts in wartime - the left and right armies, the left and right Yu Hou, as well as the Chinese army and Yifu, each of which was led by a military Taiwan. Xue Rengui, Yuwen Hongtai and Pang Fei are the three direct generals under the marshal's command, responsible for the daily drill management and the distribution of logistics materials.

After recuperation, the mechanism of the Kansai Army has been more sound and complete in the past, just like a person who has grown from a fierce teenager to a steady and mature man, and more mature.

Li Daozong, who was born in the army for half of his life, said that the current Kansai Army can be called the real "hundreds of refining into the strong" and "the division of tigers and wolves". This army has been extremely rare since the founding of the Tang Dynasty - an army of maturity, stability, plagiarism and unity.

It is not easy to get such an evaluation from Li Daozong. At that time, he was a famous commander who fought side by side with Emperor Li Shimin. When Li Daozong said such words, it means that the Guanxi brought out by Qin Mubai has been able to compare with Li Shimin and Li Jing's army in those years.

The military parade was in full swing, and the little officials of the governor's office came to report that there was a letter from the king of Wu from Luoxie City and sent it directly to the young commander Qin.

Qin Mubai opened it and looked at it. It was a big piece of white paper with only a few big characters with teeth and claws on it - "Get me two packets of tea"!

Li Daozong, Xue Rengui and others next to him also saw it. They laughed one after another and said what was wrong with the King of Wu. There were only two packs of tea. As for sending someone to deliver thousands of miles on a special trip? He also exaggeratedly wrote the words horizontally and vertically.

Qin Mubai smiled and said nothing. He almost thought of Li Ke's crazy scene on the plateau.

Who is Li Ke from? The romantic prince!

Since he came to Lanzhou, he has never opened meat due to his identity. Later, he didn't need to say that he followed the army. He could only sleep with Qin Mubai's arms and sleeping with snow lotus every day. Now he is on the plateau... It's a pity that there is only Tubo and powerful girl who slaughters sheep with her bare hands. How can she come from the charming beauty?

Qin Mubai put away the letter and didn't say anything. After the military parade, he called Pang Fei and told him to find some good "delicate" tea for the king of Wu and sent someone to send it to him.

Pang Fei has been following Qin Mubai for so long. He is the most clever and sensible. He doesn't need Qin Mubai to pick up his words. He took a few women to Guanyi like a trick at night. After dinner, Qin Mubai went out and went in to have a look. The sisters he found were really good, and they were all interested in flirting. So he ordered Pang Fei to arrange someone to send it to Li Ke quickly.

After finishing the matter, Pang Fei smiled at Qin Mubai and said, "Teacher, you really have a tacit understanding with the King of Wu."

"Oh, how can I not know that he is such a little flowery?" Qin Mubai also smiled and said, "But his letter also revealed another message to me."

"In this short sentence, is there any other mystery?"

"Yes." Qin Mubai sighed softly and said, "King Wu, I'm a little impatient to stay in Luoxie City."

"Does he want to go back to the capital?"

"Not at all." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "But he didn't dare to say anything to anyone, let alone complain. He didn't even dare to write to me clearly, so the words on the letter were written with open teeth, which was obviously venting the depression in his heart."

"That's true. After all, the King of Wu was used to the life of brocade and jade. When he arrived in Luoxie City, he was not used to eating and not even breathing smoothly. No one likes to stay in that place for a long time. Pang Feidao.

Qin Mubai shook his head gently with a smile and said, "If it's just for these reasons, why did King Wu go with the army at the beginning? He can definitely bear this kind of bitterness. He's just worried, hehe!"

"What's the hurry?"

"If someone is in a hurry to get close to the water platform, you can get the moon first!" Qin Mubai said with a smile.

Pang Fei suddenly woke up and nodded hurriedly and said, "The student understands... The student asked too much, and the teacher forgives his forgiveness!"

"It doesn't matter." Qin Mubai smiled generously and said, "In fact, anyone can guess the mood of King Wu at this moment. Although he has always denied that he is not interested in the position of prince, he can only deceive himself. Now he is far away, and the king of Wei always accompanies the emperor every day. It is said that the king of Jin has not paid attention to the imperial court for a long time, so the opportunity for the king of Wei to enter the East Palace will be greatly increased. King Wu, can he not be in a hurry? If you are not in a hurry at this time, it's really hypocritical.

"In fact, for us generals, it is naturally of great benefit for the King of Wu to be the crown prince. However, we can't influence the thoughts of the imperial court. Even if you want to help, you can't help King Wu!" Pang Fei said with an embarrassed face.

Qin Mubai smiled slightly and said, "I have always been the same statement. If you don't argue, it's a big fight. It used to be like this, but it still is. On the surface, it seems that it is a critical moment to fight for an inch of land; but the more this time, the more calm you have to calm down. So I advised King Wu to continue to stay in the logic obediently, don't think too much, and don't have to do anything superfluous. If there is any abnormality at this time, it is to be self-invited. In fact, the farther away we are from Chang'an's power, the safer we are, and the more chances we have to win. On the contrary, if the court recruits me and the King of Wu back to Beijing at this time, it will be a bad thing. Therefore, I must go on an expedition to the Western Regions as soon as possible.

Pang Fei's face changed slightly and whispered, "Master, you said yes... The court may recruit you back to Beijing at this time, just to cut off your military power and cut off Wu Wang's feather wings?"

Qin Mubai raised his eyebrows and did not answer the question directly, but said, "The court is far more dangerous than the battlefield. The knives, guns and arrows on the battlefield can be seen by the eyes; the conspiracies and traps in the court often constitute step-by-step killing that cannot be detected, and sometimes even the knife is mounted around the neck without coming to its senses. It's not that I can't trust the court. I'm just doing what I should do. Originally, I was the guardian of Anxi University. At this time, it was not appropriate to raise troops to the Western Regions.

"The students understand!" Pang Fei's eyes lit up and whispered, "It turns out that this letter from the King of Wu is also urging the teacher to get up early and leave Lanzhou in order to preserve his strength!" He may also have expected that the court may cut off your military power at this time. Even if it is not deliberately aimed at you, it is to hold all the initiative in hand, so that you can not be affected by you, a feudal official! That is to say, the court is very likely to appoint a crown prince! The king of Wu is now very worried about losing your biggest backer at this critical time! His letter is to remind you!"

Qin Mubai patted Pang Fei on the shoulder with a slight smile, "It's strong!"

Pang Fei hurriedly arched his hand and said, "It's the teacher who made a good point! - The teacher and the King of Wu, what a tacit understanding! Outsiders can't tell a clue in a text message, but the two of you seem to have had a heart-to-heart talk!"

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "In fact, the King of Wu is not so calm. I hope he will feel a little relieved after receiving a few beautiful women I sent. By the way, you ask your entourage to tell King Wu that I have raised my troops to the Western Regions, and he will naturally be relieved.

"Yes, students do it!"

"In addition, you will stay in Lanzhou after I leave. After the end of the war, I returned to my job, and the acting governor of Jiangxia, was idle. It is estimated that it will not be long before I return to Chang'an. Qin Mubai said, "Lanzhou is our base camp, and there is no room for loss. I don't worry about giving it to any outsider. You can stay here and manage it well. Don't make mistakes.

"Yes! Students swear not to humiliate their lives!" Pang Fei solemnly agreed and said, "When is the teacher going to leave?"

"The day after tomorrow."

"So fast? I just had a military parade today, and I'll leave the day after tomorrow?"

Qin Mubai looked up at the sky and said with a long sigh, "Pang Fei, don't think everything is calm now. After the victory of Pingpan, it is also a happy event. But look at this day, it is dark clouds covering the wind and rain. If I leave a day earlier, I will have more initiative in my hand.

"Then the teacher should start as soon as possible! As soon as the students go back, they will send some logistical supplies for the day after tomorrow's expedition!"

"Well, go and do it!"

Back home, Qin Mubai told his family about the expedition the day after tomorrow.

The house suddenly exploded. Princess Gaoyang said in a hurry. She hadn't rested for a few months after playing Tubo, and she was going to leave again? Didn't you send someone to pick up your mother and Shuang'er? They haven't come yet, but you want to leave again!

Xue Lian touched her big belly and was silent. Chen Yan, who has never interfered in Qin Mubai's business, also reminded that you were not around when we were going to have children. Now that the blood lotus is about to give birth, you have to leave. Can you be a few days later?

Qin Mubai said, "No."

The women didn't need to say more. Princess Gaoyang bit her silver teeth and ran back to the room, and hit the quilt with a pink fist.

Qin Mubai did not bother to persuade or comfort anyone, because he knew that Chen Yan would definitely do these things for him. These women around me are also reasonable people. Even if Princess Gaoyang usually has a little temper and likes to mess around, she will never delay or affect her when it comes to the critical moment.

I traveled thousands of miles to the Western Regions, and I don't know when we will meet again. Qin Mubai also reluctant to part with his family, especially a few young children.

The family spent two days together reluctantly. Qin Mubai left on time and went on an expedition.

200,000 Kansai troops, far into the Western Regions, marching thousands of miles.