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But thinking about the scene at that time, Gao Yue did give him a lot of hints at that time. Unfortunately, the guy under him couldn't change at that time. It wasn't until many things happened later that he revealed his tough intentions. When he came out, even if he was like that, he was almost angry to death.
But the two of them have been in the same room for so long, so logically they should have a child. Why is there no movement at all between my belly and Xiu'er's and Tang Ji's? Could it be. . . .
Gao Yue was usually embarrassed. When it came to this problem, was it her fault or Yuan Xi's? Now the two of them had a strong affection and no one else was around. Gao Yue finally couldn't help but ask: "Husband, you Slow down a little longer and I’ll ask you a question.”
"Okay, tell me." Yuan Xi slowed down.
Gao Yue pursed her lips and said softly: "I want to ask Xiu'er, me and sister Tang Ji why we don't have children yet?"
Yuan Xi couldn't help laughing and said happily: "You want a child?"
"No." Gao Yue punched him lightly, "I just want to ask, my sister-in-law has had a child during the long time we have been in the same room. If Xiu'er, Tang Ji, I, and I don't have children, my mother will be blamed. We are.”
"What are you thinking about?" Yuan Xi said: "You haven't given birth to a child, that's why I usually pay attention to it, otherwise I would have been pregnant a long time ago."
"Pay attention," Gao Yue said strangely, "Why didn't I notice it?"
"Silly girl, you still find out about this kind of thing?"
Gao Yue's cheeks were red with embarrassment, she pressed her head tightly against his back, and whispered: "Who are you calling a silly girl? Xiu'er is the silly girl...how on earth did you not let us find out? , I don’t even know what’s going on, Xiu’er, Tang Ji and I have been worrying that it’s our own problem.”
"You are too young. You are just a child yourself. You have nothing to do all day long. How about having a baby? As for you, I am still thinking about staying in your heart for a while. Otherwise, when the baby is born, I won't be able to do it." Stand aside.”
"I hate it." These words were very strange to Gao Yue, but she also felt like hearing them in her heart. Her heart felt warm and sweet. She looked forward to the future and murmured: "When I have a baby in the future, my husband will also arrange it in Wu Gu's heart." First, the baby comes second.”
"Really?" Yuan Xi expressed doubts.
"Forget it if you don't believe it," Gao Yue paused, "So, husband, do we still want to have a baby?"
Looking at the boudoir in front of him, Yuan Xi gently placed Gao Yue on the ground, kissed her and said: "When we go to Yecheng to get married and settle down, you can give me children again. You, Xiu'er, Tang Ji, please bear with me for a few more years, okay?"
Gao Yue had heard him mention that he had been married in Yecheng more than once. Seeing the determination on his face, she nodded. Yuan Xi was right. If things were like this, he would have to move again after a few years of stability. not good. After all, when you have a child, you don’t want to run around anymore.
The cavalry of Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun quickly returned to Qingzhou. Yuan Xi originally had more than 6,000 cavalry. After a series of battles and reinforcements, especially after this battle, there were nearly 5,000 cavalry left. After all, this was a war. , there are no immortals.
Although the number of troops has been reduced a lot, these five thousand cavalry have been tempered by the fire of war and can only be considered elite cavalry at this time. Tian Feng and Guoyuan were in charge of raising and dispatching grain and fodder, while Yuan Xi was waiting to lead his troops to the expedition.
As for Donglai, money and grain were continuously shipped from the sea, and Guoyuan also organized laborers to carry and dispatch them. With the supplement of money and food, Qingzhou has been boosted in all aspects of development.
Yuan Xi finished reviewing the documents for the past three months in the front hall of the governor's office. Guoyuan and Tian Feng were indeed masters of internal affairs, handling all matters in an orderly manner. If this situation continues, Qingzhou will be able to produce grain, fish, salt, silk cloth, weapons and other materials on a large scale in two or three years.
The handicraft industry at this time mainly relied on manpower. For example, to make a bow, the materials required include: fish, animal sinew, horn, bamboo, silk, lacquer, etc. It also has to go through many processes such as boiling isinglass, taking tendons to make strings, straightening bamboo wood, winding thread, painting, and drying in the shade.
The production of textiles, weapons, military uniforms and other materials requires a lot of manpower to complete. This is why Yuan Xi attaches great importance to population. In this era, population is a strategic material.
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the ban on salt and iron monopoly was lifted, and salt and iron were mostly in the hands of the noble landowners. With Yuan Xi's intervention, Qingzhou followed Cao Cao's Yanzhou and returned salt and iron to the government, which also accumulated huge financial resources for the treasury.
Just when Yuan Xi breathed a sigh of relief, the herald reported that Guoyuan wanted to see him, and Yuan Xi ordered someone to invite him in.
Along with Guoyuan, there was also a middle-aged man with a kind face. Yuan Xi recognized him as Bo Wangxiu, the boss of Kong Rong's tent.
"Major General, Mr. Wang brought it to you." Guoyuan said.
Yuan Xi stood up to greet Wang Xiu, gave up his seat to Wang Xiu, and said with a smile, "Last year, Mr. General was borrowed from Kong Beihai to Donglai and other places to appease the refugees. I heard from Mr. Yuan Hao and others that you handled many affairs in an orderly manner. , has been unanimously praised by the officials and the people, and is truly a good minister of the country."
Wang Xiu cupped his hands and smiled and said, "I am originally from Qingzhou. I can do something to bring peace to the people in the village. That is my duty. I dare not take credit. The young general praised me."
"How can we manage the state and counties if we don't know the rewards and punishments? I have asked Mr. Zini to draft documents and Mr. Zhengpi to work for the county and the country, so as to better contribute to Qingzhou." Yuan Xi waved his hand.
Wang Xiu was stunned. He had been recruited by Kong Rong, the prefect of Beihai, to serve as chief secretary. Logically speaking, it would be reasonable for a state-level governor to recruit him again, but he would have to think carefully about attaching himself to Yuan Xi. Yuan Xi is very famous and talented, but what he can do determines the extent to which his men's civil and military skills can develop.
"The young general is a person who does big things. He has limited qualifications and knowledge. He can only be a minor official at the county level. I'm afraid he is not qualified for important tasks at the state level." Wang Xiu declined.
In history, Wang Xiu was loyal to his eldest brother Yuan Tan. When Yuan Tan was defeated, he contacted Guan Tong to support Yuan Tan. He was a loyal man, so Yuan Xi wanted to recruit him.
Yuan Xi thought to himself that these people with a little talent just like to beat around the bush, but he had to put on a courteous attitude and said, "Sir, you are too modest. I know your talent, so I dare to entrust you with such an important task. Don’t refuse.”
Then Yuan Xi smiled half-heartedly, as if he had seen through his heart, and said, "Do you want to test my sincerity, or look down on me and this position?"
Wang Xiu's heart skipped a beat and he didn't dare to look at Yuan Xi's penetrating eyes anymore and said, "Young General, I dare not disobey you."
Yuan Xi and Guo Yuan looked at each other and laughed, and asked people to serve wine and food to entertain Wang Xiu. For a while, the guests and the host were enjoying themselves.
Qingzhou, Cai Yan's place.
The curtain lifted up and fell down. Yuan Xi went in sideways. There was a feminine fragrance mixed with a foreign fragrance in the boudoir. No hand lamp. Judging from the strange smell, she was standing to her right, and her rapid and restless heartbeat could be heard.
Yuan Xi turned around and stood in the dark tent, with junior sister Cai Yan so close that she could hear her breathing.
"Zhao Ji, let me see you. Are you okay?" This question was too redundant. Not only did it fail to give her any comfort, it actually aroused her sadness, and the tears she was trying to hold back fell in droves, mixed with gentle sobs.
After standing in the dark for a long time, his eyesight adapted to the light, and Cai Yan's outline began to become clearer. She stood timidly, completely lacking the strength shown in the sad and angry poems.
She was even weaker than when Yuan Xi had just rescued her, like a desperate child. Endless tears flowed down the pink face, and a strand of black hair came out from under the golden hairpin and hung on the temples. The pretty face washed by tears, in the shadow, was as warm as jade, smooth and clean.
An aggrieved sob moved the corners of his eyebrows and eyes even more beautifully. Make people feel compassionate.
This cry shook Yuan Xi's whole body. She was telling him her grievances, like a resentful wife who saw her long-lost husband suddenly return from outside.
Yuan Xi didn't speak, and the air waves of his breath blew on Cai Yan's ears and temples. She suddenly felt her whole body tightening, a surge in her heart, and her arms and legs were trembling uncontrollably. Two soft arms suddenly wrapped around Yuan Xi's neck.
Yuan Xi was intoxicated by a rich and strange aura. He was at a loss, but he clearly felt that it was not love, but a long-term dependence. Her arms tightened around his back, and she pressed her beautiful body against his chest.
Her warm cheeks and the tip of her nose, which was a little cold due to crying, were close to his cheek, and she let out a slight gasp that made Yuan Xi infinitely pitiful.
Yuan Xi controlled himself not to put his mouth to her, otherwise he would be drowned in the tenderness and completely lose control. It's not that he's not lustful, but that he can't feel her love. On her soft chest, there is only a ball of fiery dependence, and apart from that, there is nothing.
Yuan Xi couldn't control himself anymore and stroked his hand from her soft head, to her neck and past her waist. Kiss her eyes, nose, ask for her pink face, kiss her earlobe. Cai Yan suddenly twisted his waist and let out a cry. "No", then it got late at night, the lights went out, leaving only gasping for breath.
It's a pity that Cai Yan still held the final bottom line, and Young Master Yuan still didn't succeed, but he didn't hesitate.
In a daze, Yuan Xi felt a pair of fragrant and gentle hands wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. Her delicacy and warmth reminded him of his mother. The tender caress of those hands gave him a feeling of peace of mind, quiet and beautiful, just like Cai Yan himself.
Yuan Xi has been in a bad mood these days, losing his temper at every turn and clamoring to join the army. She always comforts Yuan Xi gently and patiently, making him feel at ease.
Like a competent nurse. At this moment, Cai Yan's aristocratic pride disappeared. A soft and gentle breath rushed to his face, making Yuan Xi deeply nostalgic.
Cai Yan found that Yuan Xi's mood was very different, especially because he couldn't hear the words Zhang Yan and Gongsun Zan. As soon as he heard it, he would be in high spirits. Cai Yan asked Yuan Xi very gently: "Xianyi, why are you so eager to join the army? Wouldn't it be better to rest for a while?"
As soon as Yuan Xi saw her flowery smile, which seemed to be shrouded in light mist, he couldn't lose his temper, and his whole body was as full of passion as a sail filled with wind.
After Yuan Xi woke up, she didn't whisper to him too much, and Yan Yu was as tender as water. Just smiling and speaking lightly had already immersed him in a warm atmosphere.
Yuan Xi sighed and said: "The battlefield is changing rapidly. I am afraid that something will happen to my father."
Cai Yan chuckled and said: "These days, I have also heard some words from the generals about the situation in Yecheng. It seems that so far, your father Yuan Chaqi still has the upper hand."
"Victory or defeat can only be determined by a thought. Sometimes, a word or a wrong decision can lead to the failure of the entire battle. As the saying goes, if one mistake is made, the whole game is lost." Yuan Xi said surprisingly calmly, Guandu Didn't Cao Cao counterattack in the last five minutes of the battle, so don't be careless when the lion fights the rabbit.
"Isn't there the Second Young Master Yuan in Hebei, Yuan Xianyi? Nothing will happen." Cai Yan looked at her with a peach-like face, gazed lovingly, and touched Yuan Xi's cheek with her delicate hands and said lightly. In the past two days, she had gotten used to it, and she didn't feel shy at all, nor did she feel cheated.
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Five days later, all Qingzhou troops withdrew to Qingzhou and stationed themselves near Linzi of Qi State, waiting for orders from the highest officer Yuan Xi.
In the front hall of the Governor's Mansion, all civil and military officials gathered.
On the left, Tian Feng, Guo Jia, Guoyuan, Gu Yong, Wang Xiu and Yi Rong are kneeling. On the right are Zhang He, Xu Huang, Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun, Tai Shi Ci, Hao Zhao, Guo Huai, Guan Hai, Zhou Cang and others.
Yuan Xi first came to the middle of the hall, bowed deeply to everyone, and said, "It's because of your help that the expedition to Xuzhou was so smooth. Xianyi would like to thank you all."
"You're welcome, Major General!" everyone said.
Guan Hai laughed and said, "This expedition has yielded a great harvest. In the past, our brothers did not dare to hope so much. Now they are looking forward to going out again!"
Yuan Xi looked tense and asked, "General Junyi and General Boji, you must control those soldiers. You can rob the enemy of money and food during the battle, but if you disturb the people in the area you govern, you will not be pardoned!"
"Don't worry, Major General. Junyi will definitely train an elite army with strict orders for the young master to dispatch." Zhang He said politely.
"Bo Ji will restrain the soldiers, please relax, Major General." Guo Huai also said with clasped fists.
Yuan Xi talked about the war situation in Jizhou and his plan to help Jizhou. Let Tian Feng announce the personnel arrangements.
Tian Feng cleared his voice, "In three days, the Major General will lead four thousand elite cavalry to help Jizhou. The casualties of the Qingzhou soldiers' infantry will be supplemented from those reserves, and they will set off for Jizhou in one month!"
Yuan Xi's face straightened and he ordered: "Everyone, listen to the order. Zhang Wenyuan and Zhao Zilong will go out with my commander Jingqi. Mr. Yuan Hao, Zhang Junyi, and Guo Boji will stay in Qingzhou to take charge of important military and political affairs. Guo Zini, Wang Shuzhi, and Yi Junyun are also here. Stay behind to assist. After the rest is completed, Xu Huang will be promoted to the chief general, Hao Zhao will be the deputy general, and Taishi Ci will be the vanguard. The army will attack Jizhou! There must be no mistakes."
"Promise, promise..." "Promise", everyone was in awe, and they all accepted the order. A new journey was about to begin again, and the battle for the inheritance of Emperor Taizong Xuanwu and Yuan Xi entered an even more intense deep water area.
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Before the expedition, Yuan Xi brought Guo Jia to a shop under his name in Linzi City. The shopkeeper is one of his spies, responsible for liaison with various places.
The shopkeeper invited Yuan Xi and others into the back room, and then handed over the information collected by Hua Xu in Jizhou, Zhu Ao in Yanzhou and other places to Yuan Xi for review.
Yuan Xi looked through it and handed it to Guo Jia, "They are all news from half a month to a month ago. It's really slow!"
"Sir, this is already very fast. Our news is transmitted through caravans traveling around the country, and special people are sent to deliver urgent reports. Nowadays, roads are blocked everywhere. Nothing can be faster than this." The shopkeeper Be careful.
"Young Master should praise the spies who sent the urgent report to Jizhou last time. If it weren't for their urgent report, we would be blind and deaf." Guo Jia said.
"Where are the carrier pigeons trained by Hua Xu and the others? Is there any progress?" Yuan Xi glanced at the shopkeeper and asked.
The shopkeeper shook his head and replied, "Although some people have trained pigeons to carry messages, training pigeons covering such a large area is not a day's work. The best situation can only be achieved in Yecheng, Dongjun, Send messages to several big cities in Linzi."
Yuan Xi knew that communication at this time mainly relied on manpower, and it was not easy to build a huge intelligence network. After giving some instructions to various places, he took Guo Jia, Xu Chu and other personal guards out of the inner room.
The shopkeeper looked at the backyard and said with a grimace: "Sir, the lady you sent last time has been clamoring to see you many times. Also, the lady here is really not suitable to mix with grown men like us."
Yuan Xi thought of the legendary woman who was entrusted to the Bu trainer here, so he said, "Take me to see her."
The shopkeeper responded and took Yuan Xi to the backyard, while Guo Jia knowingly led the others to stay.
As soon as he arrived at the backyard room, Yuan Xi was startled because he hadn't seen him for a few days. Trainer Bu was now wearing men's clothes. He lost his previous weak look, but he still had a different flavor.
"Young Master! This slave has met the Young Master."
"What are you doing?" Yuan Xi asked.
"I have entrusted you to the master, and I should obey the master's arrangements. But I would like to ask, has the master just left the slave family here? Does the master dislike the slave family?"
Yuan Xi thought to himself, of course he can't take you back to the Governor's Mansion before he understands your intention, so he said perfunctorily, "There are also inconveniences in the Governor's Mansion. You stay here first, and then I can make arrangements for you when I come back from the expedition. You It’s nice to watch.”
Trainer Bu shook his head and said, "The master has avenged my great revenge, so the slave family should serve me. With this arrangement, the slave family is like a lady being supported by the master."
"Young Master, I go out to fight most of the time. I can't bring women with me in the camp, so I can't bring you with me."
Trainer Bu looked directly at Yuan Xi and said, "Young master, do you look down on the slave family? Although the slave family is weak, they can ride war horses and live in poverty. The army is full of rough people, and the master needs someone to take care of him. The slave family can be replaced by Men’s clothing, so there will be no inconvenience.”
"You can't have women in the army. How can I, the commander, live comfortably?" Yuan Xi said more and more vigilantly, doubting her intentions even more. There must be something wrong with such a strong request to follow him.
Trainer Bu smiled faintly and said softly, "Why can't we bring women with us? What if the slave family can tell a precedent?"
Yuan Xi suddenly became interested, laughed and said, "Except for those mediocre generals who do bad things, how can any general lead a woman on an expedition?"
Trainer Bu still smiled lightly and said slowly: "Didn't Mrs. Qi accompany Emperor Gaozu to fight everywhere? Is the Nu family right?"
Yuan Xi was stunned and speechless for a moment. He was shocked by her knowledge and courage. She was indeed the woman of Emperor Sun Quan and Empress of the Eastern Wu Dynasty. She was indeed extraordinary. So he teased, "You want to imitate that Madam Qi? But I am not the great ancestor, sir." Na."
Hearing this, Trainer Bu's fair face suddenly turned red. Yuan Xi changed his mind and agreed. He didn't believe that she could play any tricks, not to mention it was very exciting, right? I remember that when Emperor Taizong Li Shimin was conquering the world, he also had a personal beauty accompanying him.
In two days, Yuan Xi led more than 4,000 fine cavalry and set off from Linzi, planning to cross the river from the Qingzhou Plain and rush to Xindu, the seat of Anping Kingdom in Jizhou.
Before traveling through time, Yuan Xi didn't know Zhang Yan very well. He only knew that he was a leader among the Yellow Turban generals, and his various statistics were very good. After the death of the "Great Master" Zhang Jiao brothers, the Black Mountain bandits gathered by Zhang Yanxiao became the second most powerful force among the remaining Yellow Turbans, second only to the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans. Yuan Shao made several attempts to recruit troops, but Zhang Yan refused them all. Later, Cao Cao pacified Jizhou, and Zhang Yan led his troops to surrender and was granted the title of Marquis.
A few days before the expedition, Yuan Xicai checked some information and had a certain understanding of Zhang Yan's Black Mountain bandits.
Zhang Yan, whose real name was Chu Yan, led part of the Yellow Turban Army into the Taihang Mountains to fight guerrillas after the death of Zhang Jiao's brothers. Another big boss who gathered in Taihang at the same time was named Zhang Niujiao. The two gathered tens of thousands of Yellow Turban remnants and caused chaos at the junction of Hebei and Bing prefectures. They were known as the "Black Mountain Army". The imperial court encircled and suppressed them several times, but it was difficult to achieve success.
Later, Zhang Niujiao accidentally hit Liu Liuya and died. Before he died, he summoned his subordinates and ordered them to worship Chu Yan as their general, obey orders, and revive the glory of the Yellow Turban. With sole power in hand, Chu Feiyan became the undisputed leader of the Black Mountain Army and changed his name to Zhang Yan. Zhang Yan was nicknamed "Feiyan" because of her excellent riding skills, her ability to gallop left and right, and her fierceness.
At that time, the power of the Yellow Turbans was weak, and various princes were attacking the Yellow Turban bandits in their territory. Sun Qing, Wang Dang, Sui Gu, Du Chang and others in the Taihang area led their troops to join Zhang Yan in the Taihang Mountains and joined the "Black Mountain Bandits". camp. Zhang Yan was so powerful that he had 70,000 to 80,000 strong soldiers. Adding in the old, weak, women and children, the number of Black Mountain bandits actually reached 200,000.
