Xiao Yan couldn't suppress the curiosity in his heart, glanced at Zhao Shan, then at Zhuge Shang, and asked: "Your Majesty, what is going on?"
Zhao Shan, on the other hand, pretended to be unreasonable and waved his hand: "Xiao Qing, sit in Luoyang properly. I and Zhuge Shang will go to Tongguan and you will know the result. Because you are taking the lead in opposing me, someone may contact you and give me a Make a note of it. If someone jumps out, it’s time to sort it out again.”
Xiao Yan felt awe-struck when he heard this.
Regarding Zhao Shan's plan, Xiao Yan didn't understand how to plot against Xiliang. But he can take advantage of the opportunity to fish.
Xiao Yan said respectfully: "I accept the order!"
Zhao Shan waved his hand, and Xiao Yan turned around and left. Zhao Shan looked at Zhuge Shang and ordered: "Zhuge Qing, go back and prepare. Tomorrow morning, we will set off to Tongguan."
"As you command!"
Zhuge Shang bowed in agreement and hurried out of the palace.
Zhao Shan returned to the palace and deduced it again carefully before calling Zhang Xu and giving instructions, asking Zhang Xu to arrange for someone to keep an eye on Luoyang. Zhao Shan called Wei Fengqing to the palace again and explained it carefully.
Luoyang is already under Zhao Shan's control, but there must be no carelessness and caution.
After Zhao Shan made all arrangements, he returned to the harem. He made a special trip to Abe Keiko's bedroom.
Zhao Shan felt a little regretful.
It has been some time since Keiko Abe was taken down, but there was no reaction from Japan. Logically speaking, Japan could not ignore it, but unfortunately no news came, so Zhao Shan could only wait for the time being.
Anyway, there is plenty of time.
As time goes by, Zhao Shan's strength will become stronger and stronger.
Zhao Shan had an in-depth exchange with Keiko Abe, tried various positions, and then went back after beating Keiko Abe.
In the evening, Zhao Shan stayed in Cao Mengchan's palace and went to Wushan with Cao Mengchan. After the two scabbards merged into one, the sage time was restored. Zhao Shan told Cao Mengchan that he was leaving and asked Cao Mengchan to manage the harem well.
Zhao Shan made arrangements for all things in Luoyang. The next morning, Zhao Shan took Zhou Huhou and Zhuge Shang, as well as the 800 Xuanjia troops under his command, to leave Luoyang and walked towards Tongguan in a leisurely manner.
When Zhao Shan travels, he also gets to know the place.
All the way from Luoyang to the west, the place is still in decline, and the people's life is very difficult. These situations are all the mess left by the previous Daqian emperors. Fortunately, Zhao Shan used the grain donated by Shen Yuanqing to open a warehouse for disaster relief, so that the people could receive relief.
Zhao Shan's heart was heavy.
If Daqian wants to develop, it is far from enough at present. It needs enough time to settle and lay a solid foundation bit by bit.
Zhao Shan was traveling very slowly, and it was already the New Year when he arrived at Tongguan. Entering the first month of the new year, it is very lively outside Tongguan. Especially because Daqian and Xiliang trade with each other, there are many businessmen coming and going.
The location of the mutual market outside Tongguan is called Yongning Town. This was originally a small village. The mutual market was expanded after the site was selected.
Zhao Shan made a special trip there. Yongning Town was very prosperous. Whether they are merchants from Daqian or Xiliang, they all transit here.
Zhao Shan looked at the prosperous Yongning Town without much joy. These places were once occupied by Daqian, but were occupied by Xiliang.
He will take it all back.
Zhao Shan made a special trip to Yongshan Iron Mine to investigate carefully. After visiting the site, he determined that as Zhuge Shang mentioned, many places in the Yongshan Iron Mine were empty, and the iron mined was not that pure.
Zhao Shan transferred away the people who mined the mine, leaving only soldiers to guard it.
The first month passed, and on the day when the second dragon raised its head in February, Zhao Shan received news from Yang Xiong in Tongguan.
Yang Xiong, as the envoy of Xiliang, came with supplies.
Zhao Shan personally went out to hand over the supplies. He looked at Yang Xiong, who was wearing a high-spirited costume, and pretended to have a solemn look on his face. He said coldly: "Yang Xiong, where are the supplies exchanged?"
Yang Xiong was very proud and said: "Emperor Zhao, in fact, there is no need for you to hate Great Liang. We will have more contact in the future. In addition, if Zhao De becomes the emperor, Great Liang will not impose conditions and will directly take Yongshan Iron mine."
Zhao Shan's heart moved.
Yang Xiong's words revealed his understanding of him. Obviously Xiliang knew about Zhao Shan's execution of Zhao Yong and Wei Polu's coming out of the mountain.
Just like this, Xiliang was afraid.
Zhao Shan smiled coldly and scolded: "Yang Xiong, stop talking nonsense and let's deliver."
Yang Xiong felt proud when he saw Zhao Shan looking deflated.
It’s right that Zhao Shan was defeated.
Yang Xiong waved his hands to bring the war horses up, along with boxes of gold and silver, and ordered: "Emperor Zhao, count all the supplies. Then, your people can evacuate the Yongshan Iron Mine."
Zhao Shan asked people to count the war horses. They found that the three thousand Xiliang war horses were all strong and strong, not bad horses. Another 100,000 taels of gold and 500,000 taels of silver were packed neatly into boxes, all without any problems.
Zhao Shan ordered: "Send orders to Yongshan Iron Mine and the sergeants to evacuate."
The order was passed down, and it wasn't long before the troops returned, leaving behind an empty iron mine.
Yang Xiong's eyes became smug and he said loudly: "Emperor Zhao, Yongshan Iron Mine belongs to Da Liang. Next, Yongshan Iron Mine will mainly supply Da Liang. Of course, if Da Gan needs it, you can come and buy it. It's just about the price. Adjusted, hahaha..."
"let's go!"
Yang Xiong left very proudly.
Zhao Shan looked at the Xiliang army's leaving figures, smiled coldly, and returned to Tongguan with all the supplies.
Zhao Shan looked at Zhou Huhou and ordered: "Huhou, the war horses are here. Next, the Xuanjia Army expanded to three thousand people. For us, three thousand Xuanjia Army is almost the upper limit, because there are too many armors. Horses are hard to come by.”
"In addition, there are too many people, and the good and bad are mixed, and it is impossible to remain elite all the time."
"The Xuanjia Army must maintain its combat effectiveness."
Zhao Shan made arrangements.
Zhou Huhou cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured that Zhou Huhou will definitely complete the mission."
Zhao Shan was temporarily stationed in Tongguan and did not leave Tongguan. In the evening, when Zhao Shan and Zhuge Shang were playing chess in the room, there was suddenly a whistling wind outside the room.
Bang! Bang!
The window frame violently hit the concierge.
The cold wind is howling, and with the addition of the sharp spring chill, the sweeping cold wind makes people feel chilly. Zhao Shan did not feel the chill. He put down the chess pieces in his hand and walked outside the room. He looked at the dark sky and felt the strong wind blowing, and his eyes became brighter.
Boom! !
Along with the rolling thunder, dazzling lightning flashed in the sky, lighting up the night sky.
Tick tock! Tick tock!
Big raindrops fell from the sky, and in an instant there was a violent storm. Washed by the heavy rain, endless dust rose from the ground, and in a blink of an eye it was submerged by the water vapor in the sky. The pouring rain covered the sky, as if the Milky Way was pouring out.
Zhao Shan felt the pouring rain, and a smile completely bloomed at the corner of his mouth.
The heavy rain finally came.
