It was an autumn rain in September, the heat subsided and the weather became cooler.
In the army, soldiers are practicing long-distance running.
This is an item Lin Feng added to the soldiers in the army.
Originally, most of the training for soldiers in the army consisted of rigorous drills on simple and quick fighting methods such as stabbing, chopping, and beheading. But in Lin Feng's view, military training is not only about fighting methods, but the physical fitness of soldiers is also crucial.
So Lin Feng joined the long-distance running training. Every morning, soldiers in the army must conduct ten-kilometer long-distance running exercises to exercise their spirit and strengthen their physique.
Lin Feng is also in the army now, and he doesn't have much to do now. He just needs to do things step by step.
On this day, when Lin Feng was inspecting the drill of army soldiers, the soldiers came to report that Liu Gui had arrived with food, grass and supplies. This time, Lin Feng did not put on any airs and went directly to the camp gate to greet him. He smiled and said, "Senior brother, you have worked hard all the way."
Liu Gui's expression was slightly indifferent. He did not beat around the bush and said straight to the point: "Junior brother, the 30 million kilograms of grain and one million taels of silver promised by Qi State, as well as Qi State's royal family and county prince Tian Fen, have all arrived. I have fulfilled the agreement, please. Junior brother, please return His Majesty’s bones and release the Qi soldiers.”
Lin Feng glanced at the protagonist Tian Fen next to him.
In fact, it is not the most important whether Tian Fen is the real king of Qi State or whether he is a direct descendant of the clan.
The most important point is that Qi State sent protons.
Formally, Qin is a head above water.
This matter may not seem important, but when needed, it is important because it highlights the disparity in national power between the two countries and the status of both parties.
Lin Feng nodded slightly and said directly: "Senior brother is a trustworthy person. Naturally, I, Lin Feng, cannot let senior brother down. All the more than 4,000 prisoners detained in the army will be released now and allowed to return to Qi State. You will also take care of Tian He's bones." You can take it away.”
"In addition, I will immediately send a letter to the Qin army in Dafengkou to notify the release of the prisoners in custody."
"If senior brother believes me and delivers the supplies and money, you can return to Qi with the prisoners here. If you don't believe me, follow me to Dafengkou and personally confirm whether the prisoners have been released."
Lin Feng was very talkative now and said with a smile: "In short, everything is up to you, I won't interfere."
Liu Gui thought for a while and realized that he could not withdraw at will. He had to go to Dafengkou to confirm that the Qin army would release the people.
Otherwise, it will be troublesome if something goes wrong.
Liu Gui smiled slightly and said: "It's not that I don't believe my junior brother, it's just that when it comes to the soldiers of Qi State, the imperial court personally ordered it. Here, I still have to go to Dafengkou with my junior brother in person."
Lin Feng didn't say anything more, nodded and said, "In everything, listen to senior brother."
"Zhao Feixiong!"
Lin Feng gave an order.
"The general is here!"
Zhao Feixiong answered immediately.
Lin Feng looked serious and ordered: "Mobilize soldiers to accept food and money from Qi. All money and materials must be counted and inspected. At the same time, release all prisoners of Qi soldiers in custody. Bring Tian He's bones to Return them together."
"Here!"
Zhao Feixiong answered immediately.
Lin Feng took Liu Gui into the camp to wait, and arranged for someone to watch over Tian Fen. After about an hour, all the supplies were counted. Zhao Feixiong entered the camp, clasped his fists and said, "Commander, all the supplies have been inspected. All the money and food are fine."
Lin Feng ordered: "Zhao Feixiong, all the soldiers under your command should stay in Ling County. The number of soldiers in the army can be expanded to 20,000, with at least 10,000 infantry and at least 3,000 cavalry. You can see for yourself the ratio of infantry to cavalry. Let’s do it. If we have more energy and financial resources, we can further expand the cavalry.”
"I will obey my orders."
Zhao Feixiong was happy.
If he can expand his army here in Ling County, he can enhance his own strength.
This is an excellent opportunity.
Moreover, he is now sitting alone on one side, close to the border of Qi State. Next time, the Qin State and the Qi State are at war again, and they are going to fight with the Qi State, then Zhao Feixiong's troops will have the opportunity to make contributions.
This is a good deal no matter what.
Zhao Feixiong was extremely happy in his heart.
Lin Feng once again sent someone to notify Wang Can and ordered: "Wang Can, mobilize the soldiers under your command and escort all the money back. All the food in the army will be left at the border and handed over to Zhao Feixiong for the time being. On the one hand, supply Zhao Feixiong. On the other hand, , to supply the troops entering Jizhou."
"Here!"
Wang Can answered immediately.
The army quickly arranged, and it didn't take long. Lin Feng took Liu Gui and two million taels of silver and set off back.
Qi State had lost one million taels of silver before, and this time it was another one million taels of silver. When the two sums of money were put together, it was a large sum of money. All the money must be transported back. After all, the military rewards for merit are a large sum of money.
With this money, the court can spend less.
The army returned in great strength, and the soldiers were all proud and proud. When the army led by Lin Feng arrived at the Qin army's station at Dafengkou, Ying Yuqian had already received the news from Lin Feng and released all the prisoners first.
Liu Gui learned of the situation and left without staying at all.
The army entered the camp and everyone returned to the Chinese army's tent.
Ying Yuqian, Lin Feng, Bai Cejun, Xun Peng and Wang Lie are all there.
Ying Yuqian looked serious and said directly: "Lin Feng, before you arrived, my father sent a letter, saying that this time we captured Jizhou of Qi State, and there will be no more war. Our Qin State's strategic policy is to temporarily shift to rest and recuperation. , digesting Jizhou.”
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Lin Feng also had a smile on his face and praised: "After we captured Jizhou, our local control over Jizhou was actually very weak. Further control will require the efforts of many officials and time to digest."
"In order to have a sufficient foundation and to conquer the world in the future, we cannot care about the gains and losses of one city or one place."
"Everything must be planned for the future."
"It is true that today's Qin State is invincible to those who stand in its way. However, if Qin State wants to sweep away the world in the future, it must fight step by step. The stability of Yanzhou and Jizhou will become the bridgehead for going east to conquer the world. This is excellent s arrangement."
Lin Feng also had expectations in his eyes.
He wants to go back to Xianyang.
He misses his family.
Ying Yugan nodded and continued: "Father ordered the troops to withdraw, but you are responsible for the arrangements for staying behind."
Lin Feng thought for a while and said directly: "General Wang will still be guarding Dafengkou for the next time. While General Wang is in charge, he will re-recruit troops and restore the army's combat effectiveness. Zhao Feixiong is stationed on the border of Jizhou, with about 20,000 troops. In addition, there are more than 10,000 elites in Jizhou, and there are about 30,000 people in Jizhou."
"I think General Wang's military strength will be further expanded, at least around 80,000 people. In this way, we can pull out a hundred thousand troops at any time. As for the Black Dragon Army, they will all withdraw to Xianyang and further reorganize and restore their strength."
"I will obey your orders!"
Wang Lie directly answered with cupped fists.
He has always been a general guarding the border, and now he is guarding Dafengkou. Wang Lie is actually happy in his heart.
Once the war begins, he is the main force.
This is unmatched by the Black Dragon Army.
Ying Yuqian continued: "Now that the arrangements are in place, let's get ready and let's rest for a day. Tomorrow morning, the army will set off and return. After the war is over, the focus will shift to the court again."
After everyone agreed on the matter, they went to prepare separately.
One day passed, and early the next morning, the army broke out of camp and started to go to Xianyang.
It's just that the Black Dragon Army's strength has been greatly reduced, with only more than 10,000 people left, and there are still very few cavalry. These armies returned with all the money at a slower pace. Especially this way to the west, the distance is far.
At this distance, it took more than half a month for the army to return to Xianyang.
It's already October.
The weather has become colder.
Lin Feng became even more happy, because when he returned to Xianyang, he was home. Lin Feng did not go to meet the saint. He just handed over various matters to Ying Yuqian, Bai Cejun, Xun Peng and others, and went home directly.
When Lin Feng returned home, Bai Yuyao and Xu Liuli were both there, and the little ones at home were thriving.
The house suddenly became lively.
Lin Feng was eating and chatting with his family, and the house was also very lively.
At night, thunder from the sky stirred fire on the ground, and Lin Feng, Bai Yuyao and Xu Liuli went crazy. The spring night was short, and the next morning, when Lin Feng was still resting at home, a decree came from the palace, and the emperor Ying Jiuxiao summoned him to the palace.
Lin Feng changed into his robe and walked slowly to the palace.
He entered the main hall, saw Ying Jiuxiao, bowed and said: "Grandfather."
Ying Jiuxiao snorted and said: "Do you still have me as the imperial grandfather in your eyes? Yesterday the army triumphed. As the commander who defeated the Qin army, you actually ran away. Only the prince, Bai Cejun and others were there. How unbecoming it was. ?”
Lin Feng shook his head and said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Grandfather, the commander-in-chief of the army has never been me. It has always been His Highness the Crown Prince. It is enough for His Highness the Crown Prince to be in charge. I am here just to show my name. Besides, I am not from the imperial court. Officials only have one title, and whether they attend court meetings or not, their influence will not be big."
"fart!"
Ying Jiuxiao snorted and scolded: "This matter must not happen again."
"Yes, listen to the emperor's grandfather in everything!"
Lin Feng chuckled and said, "I will be more obedient next time."
Ying Jiuxiao nodded with satisfaction, changed the subject, and said directly: "This time you return to Xianyang, you will not be released for the time being. When you enter the court as an official, you will first serve as the Minister of the Ministry of War and begin to participate in the government affairs."
"ah!"
Lin Feng was surprised.
His true intention was that he did not want to be an official. Even if he does not become an official, he has the support of Ying Jiuxiao, the prince's father-in-law, and he is the Duke of Zhenguo. He is powerful in Xianyang City, so why should he be an official? What's more, he doesn't like to be restrained.
Life is pretty good now.
While he is enjoying life, he can also make Qin become stronger and stronger. This is what he likes most.
Ying Jiuxiao sighed: "Lin Feng, it's time for you to join the court and become an official."
Lin Feng was a little confused about Ying Jiuxiao's tone, but shook his head and refused, saying: "Grandfather, you know me. I have always been lazy and don't like to be restricted by rules and regulations. When I am not in the court, I am still worried about Qin, and Contributing to the Qin State. When I was in the court, I was affected and restrained everywhere."
When Ying Jiuxiao saw Lin Feng's attitude, he was pleased that Lin Feng didn't care about fame and fortune, but he was also annoyed that Lin Feng didn't seek advancement.
All I know is hiding at home.
How can this be done?
What's more, Ying Jiuxiao's health is deteriorating. Before he dies, he must make arrangements to smoothly realize the transition of Qin.
Ying Jiuxiao did not persuade him any more, but asked, "Lin Feng, you also know how to heal, right?"
"certainly!"
Lin Feng answered with a smile.
Ying Jiuxiao nodded, stretched out his hand and said: "Since you know medical skills, take my pulse and check my condition."
"good!"
Lin Feng had no taboo and stepped forward directly.
He walked to Ying Jiuxiao and knelt down, stretched out the fingers of his right hand and placed them on Ying Jiuxiao's wrist, carefully diagnosing Ying Jiuxiao's pulse.
