"It's almost time. The planting is ready here. It's time for us to return."
Huben Army military camp.
Wang Li, who was sitting on a stool, said softly, with Liu Ze accompanying him.
Nominally, Liu Ze is the current general of the Huben Army, but in fact, he is just a proxy, and Wang Li is the real commander-in-chief of the Huben Army.
"How many days will the general not stay? Some old brothers haven't had time to come back yet."
"No, I can't do anything after seeing you. The mission given to me by your Majesty is focused on the Han region. It is rare that I will come back to take charge of Huben in the future. However, you have done well in the past two years. I will tell you in person when I return to Jiaolihui. , from now on this Tiger Army will be left to you."
"General."
"Okay, don't behave like a child. As a general, you should accept what you have to accept."
".The last general takes orders."
"Well, this makes sense, like the soldiers I brought out, let the brothers help and drive 50,000 animals onto the ship, and the few selected Huns should also be released from the prison, they are all collapsed Bar."
"It has collapsed. Now seeing us is like a dog seeing its owner. It is very obedient."
"That's good. These are the people your Majesty wants personally. They are sent to Chang'an. We can't be careless. But when they get to your Majesty's place, these people can't help themselves."
Wang Li had a bit of a sneer on his face.
"Okay, it's time for me to leave. Let's do a good job and drain Fuyu Sushen's population as soon as possible."
"promise!"
In two or three days, the 20,000 Liaodong Army set off again, but this time, they came down by boat.
The weather in May has become comfortable, and the farmland in Wuhuan and Xianbei is busy again, burning the land, plowing the soil, fertilizing, and sowing.
The faces of the farmers are full of hope for the next year's harvest, because these grains are all their own.
Of course, in addition to the farmers' own fields, Xianbei's 600,000 acres of state-owned fields are also being prepared. The vast contiguous fields, with groups of more than a dozen horses dragging heavy rakes and plows, can be seen everywhere.
Although there was no mechanization, Xianbei also entered the age of animal power.
The fertility of farmyard manure is not very good, but it is indispensable in this era. With the assistance of external fertilizers, the output of the fields can be increased in a year. The next step is to study chemical fertilizers.
Scholars in the world of riding and slashing are still working hard, but Zhang Qi has a better choice, struvite, a pure natural high-quality fertilizer, which is highly efficient and can also improve the composition of the land.
The oceans and islands in this era are completely virgin lands. With a sailboat in hand, the ocean is like Zhang Qi's back garden. No one can punish him except wind and waves.
But in this era, wild resources are so abundant and there are so many species. It is not difficult to find a few islands rich in guano and piled up into rocks.
Preparations are already underway for this, and a new department is being established to manage maritime transportation, fishing, and island exploration.
Moreover, the name of the department has been decided. Zhang Qi personally mentioned it as 'Sea Products Department'.
——
"Ninety-nine...hug."
Xiangping Prefecture.
During this period of time, Zhang Qidu lived here. In addition to practicing martial arts and reading books, he spent most of his time teasing his lovely nephews and nieces.
There is a saying that it is better for someone else to give birth to a child, and Zhang Qishen agrees.
"Haha, you're such a tough guy, you're here to play with your uncle again."
Putting down the bamboo slips in his hands, Zhang Qi picked up his eldest nephew, Zhang Jue.
Nickname is Shuangyu.
The almost two-year-old little guy is very energetic every day. He crawls around in the yard all day long. He learned to walk a few days ago, and he walks like a penguin. When he gets tired, he sits anywhere. Down.
This really wore down the maids and wet nurses who were serving him, but seeing that his grandson was so healthy and strong, Zhang Yi rewarded these maids and wet nurses enough. Everyone was very happy, and they loved Xiao Shuangyu even more. .
"I've met Mr. Lang."
Several maids who followed Shuangyu in saluted Zhang Qi.
Zhang Qi waved his hand: "You guys rest, I'll play with him for a while."
"Come on, Xiao Shuangyu, uncle will take you out for a walk."
After saying that, he sat Shuangyu on his shoulders.
"Shopping... shopping, high. Nine-nine high, ah ah ah."
It's Yi Ya's age, and he talks even more cutely.
After walking out of his own courtyard, Zhang Qi didn't go outside. The entire prefect's mansion was big enough, and there was an artificial lake inside, which was enough to satisfy the novelty of children.
"Tree."
".white.."
"Grass."
".Quarrel."
"."
In the beautiful corridor beside the artificial lake, one person teaches and the other learns, which is quite satisfying.
Da da da.
While enjoying his leisure time, Bai Xing's figure appeared out of nowhere and ran to Zhang Qi's side.
"Your Majesty."
"Hu Qi and the others have already set off for Ryukyu Island. The Liaodong Army is returning to Jiaoli. Spies from various places are also reporting. The Han army has been mobilized frequently, and grain and grass have arrived at the border counties first."
"Fafa..."
Xiao Shuangyu fiddled with Zhang Qi's hair while giggling at a little bud sprouting out of flower bones.
Zhang Qi also let him.
"I know, spring is coming, flowers are blooming, and all kinds of snakes and insects are about to revive. It's time for us to take action."
"Have you found out about King Zhao? Is there a suitable candidate?"
Bai Xing held his hand, then took Xiao Shuangyu off Zhang Qi's shoulders and held her in his arms: "Yes, Prince Zhao's third daughter Liu Rui (ps) is fifteen this year and is of the right age."
Zhang Qi nodded. He was fifteen years old. He was really young, but in this era, he was already old enough to get married.
"That's her. Let my uncle pick some gifts to send and get acquainted with her first. In addition, let the spies start, break into various refugee groups and let them go to the seaside."
"No! Do you need to prepare a car?"
"Get ready, it's time to go back. I'm still waiting for Liu Che to make me a marquis."
"Hahaha, Xiao Shuangyu, uncle is leaving and will come see you later."
"Jiujiu, ah ah ah."
Shuangyu hugged Zhang Qi's big hand, and then bit it with her teeth. The little guy had several teeth, and it was the time when his teeth were itching.
"Hahaha."
——
It was already a few days before I returned to Jiaoli.
During this time, the spies sent back more and more letters.
It's all about military mobilization and personnel mobilization in various places.
The four border counties already have tens of thousands of soldiers, and there are still soldiers on the way.
There is no need to speculate, Liu Che must be preparing to attack the Xiongnu to avenge Youhan's decades of suffering.
Mid May.
Military orders from the court began to be issued frantically.
He ordered the powerful crossbow general Gongsun Ao to lead 20,000 troops out of Daijun.
He ordered Qingchao General Gongsun He to lead 20,000 troops out of the clouds.
Li Guang, the general of the heroic cavalry, was ordered to lead 20,000 troops out of Yanmen.
In addition, he ordered the cavalry general Wei Qingjiedu to command the armies, leading 30,000 troops to march out from Peiping on the right.
The sword of the Han Dynasty was already cocked, and this sword was silent.
(End of chapter)
