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Having said this, Li Li's words paused again, and he took a sip of tea from the teacup.Then he continued: "Because of this, although the battle plan for conquering the Nanmans has been finalized, it has been a long time since they took part in the expedition. This is not only because Yizhou has just been recovered, but also needs a period of smooth transition. The most important thing is that this expedition Suppressing the southern barbarians is full of difficulties and dangers. Therefore, the army must make adequate preparations before departure, and need to raise a large amount of emergency supplies. The more cloth, medicinal materials, and camp tents, the better, and some doctors must be recruited to serve as army doctors. In case of emergency.

So, I'm getting ready for fall.The army marched westward, intending to fight the Nanman tribes in autumn and winter; if they could not win quickly, they would station when the weather warmed up and wait for an opportunity to fight again.All in all, we must fight steadily, advance steadily, step by step, and take three to five years to completely pacify the Nanman! " Keenly noticed that the two daughters, Mengxin and Wu Cheng, seemed to know something about the situation in Nanman, so Li Li didn't hide anything from them, and just revealed the plan of the Southern Expedition, hoping that they could put forward some constructive opinions and suggestions after understanding the situation. It is helpful for the army to go out.

In fact, Li Li knew that among the two of them, Mengxin was the only one who could really help the army conquer.

After all, Li Li had heard Mengxin say that she had traveled to the Southern Manland in her early years, traveled all over the southern border, and learned many witchcraft from the Southern Man Vulcan tribe.Therefore, Mengxin should know the Nanman tribe very well. If she is willing to help, it will undoubtedly be a surprise, and at least increase the chance of winning by [-]%.In contrast, although Wu Cheng lived in Yizhou all year round, she was a weak woman and lived in seclusion all the year round. Therefore, even if she knew something about the situation of the Nanman tribe, her knowledge must be limited. Effective advice, really more than enough.

As Li Li thought, just as he finished speaking, Meng Xin answered, "Your husband, you know the Nanman tribe quite well. It's generally true, but it's just too general. It's all the news that everyone in Nanzhong, Yizhou County knows." From this, it is not difficult to see that the detailed work under the Husband's command did not go deep into the tribe, and did not inquire into practical and useful information, let alone figure out the distribution of power and terrain of the Southern Man tribe. If the husband marched westward based on these information alone If this is the case, I dare to say that this campaign against the southern barbarians is bound to suffer heavy setbacks, ranging from loss of soldiers and generals to futility, to the annihilation of the entire army."

"Oh?" Li Li was surprised when he heard the sound, and his expression suddenly changed, but there was no sign of surprise or panic on his face. Instead, he looked at Mengxin with a happy smile, took her into his arms, let her sit on his lap, and said with a smile : "So, you must be familiar with the situation of the Nanman tribe! It's so good that you have a loving wife to help your husband. This campaign against the Nanman will surely win the battle, and there will be no disadvantages. There is nothing to worry about for your husband, hahaha!" In the meantime, his pair of magic palms stroked Mengxin's waist very skillfully, and moved his hands up and down, so that Mengxin Xiafei's cheeks could not help but groan, her delicate body twisted and gasped.

"Oh husband, don't be like this, the sisters are all watching." The shy Mengxin leaned against Li Li's arms and whispered softly, but it was okay if she didn't say anything. After saying this, Li Li became more impulsive and climbed up On the towering of her chest.This scene fell into the eyes of the four daughters Ren Hongchang, He Ying, and Wu Cheng, and they were dumbfounded. They immediately turned their heads to look aside in shame (do not look at evil), and smiled lightly.

Ren Hongchang, He Ying and the others are just as good as they are. After all, they and Li Li have had countless skin-to-skin kisses. It's not that they haven't experienced such an intimate scene like this one before. They have long been accustomed to it and are no strangers to it.But it was the first time for Wu Cheng to encounter such an "indecent" thing, and she was watching from a close distance, so she could clearly see the expressions of Li Li and Meng Xin, so that she was stunned and in a trance , quite immersive.

So, Meng Xin who was sitting on Li Li's lap was fine, but Wu Yan who was sitting on Li Li's right was trembling, her face was flushed, her red lips moved slightly, she looked at Li Li with winking eyes, There is a deep love in the moving eyes.

She boldly showed her love to Li Li as if no one else was around, and this scene all fell into the eyes of Ren Hongchang, He Ying, Ma Yunluo and Xiao Qiao, and they couldn't help laughing out loud: "Giggle!"

The crisp laughter spread into the ears of Mengxin who was confused and infatuated, making her delicate face change, she mistakenly thought that her sisters were making fun of her, she immediately broke free from Li Li's arms, sat back down, and immediately she was deformed by Li Li's kneading while tidying up. Luo Qun, who was sitting in front of her, said in a shy and shy voice: "It's business, my husband is not allowed to play tricks. If you do this again, I will stop talking about myself, and I will go back to my room now!" Suddenly, Meng Xin made a slip of the tongue.

"Ah!" Wu Cheng and Ren Hongchang's four daughters exclaimed when they heard the sound, they stared at Mengxin dumbfounded, as if they knew her for the first time.

At this time, He Ying joked with a smile: "Go back to the room now? Sister Xin, it will be night in half an hour. Could it be that sister can't wait for half an hour? Hehehe!" As soon as these words came out, Ren Hongchang, Wu Cheng and the four daughters burst out laughing, and even Li Li couldn't help laughing heartily.He never expected that the girls would openly make such jokes among themselves. As expected of close sisters, they are really outspoken and talk about everything!

However, He Ying's words touched Li Li's heart, revealed his thoughts, and it was also the common aspiration of him, Ren Hongchang, Meng Xin, Xiao Qiao and other five girls.After all, he, Mengxin and other five daughters had been together day and night before, the husband and wife were deeply affectionate and lingering every night. This time they suddenly separated for more than 20 days, and they finally got together again today. Naturally, they wanted to confide their hearts and went to Wushan together.

At the end of the previous luncheon, if Wu Cheng and Rong'er were not present, then Li Li might be frankly meeting with Meng Xin, Xiao Qiao and other beautiful wives and concubines at this moment, telling each other about the pain of lovesickness.Unexpectedly, Wu Cheng has been by his side and has no intention of leaving at all, so the husband and wife have to try their best to restrain themselves and endure it for a while, as long as the night falls, it will be the time for them to talk about their love and concubines.

After laughing, Meng Xin blushed and said: "My husband may not know that most of the county towns of Yizhou County have fallen into the hands of the Nanman tribe, but the leader is not the leader of the tribe, but Yong Kai. Yong Kai is the leader of the tribe. After Yongchi, Marquis of Shifang in the Han Dynasty, he is currently the captain of Yizhou County. He was born in a large family in Yizhou and lived in Nanzhong for generations. This time Zhao Wei's rebellion, Yong Kai raised his troops to respond, and secretly formed an alliance with the Nanman tribe, separatist Nanzhong, and was elected by the Nanman tribe as "Master Nanzhong". 21 cave masters.

Meng's tribe is the most powerful Nanman tribe in Yongchang area, with tens of thousands of people and more than [-] soldiers, and its leader is Meng Jie.Recently, however, a secret report was received saying that Meng Huo, Meng Jie's younger brother, secretly curry favor with Yong Kai, gained Yong Kai's support, launched a rebellion, and took away the tribal leader from his brother Meng Jie.However, Meng Huo is brave, aggressive and ambitious. In recent years, he has courted Yong Kai while actively contacting various tribes. He intends to marry the Vulcan Tribe. With the help of the supreme status and strength of the Vulcan tribe's witches and gods for generations, he attempts to unify the southern barbarians. Tribe, become the king of the Southern Barbarians. "

Afterwards, Mengxin told Li Li about several of Meng Huo's allies, including Meng Huo's younger brother Meng You, Yang Duo, the master of the 21st Cave in the West, King Duo Si, and King Ugo Wu Tu Gu, among others.

Through Mengxin's narration, Li Li's vague memory gradually became clearer, and he judged that Meng Huo at this time had not been recognized by the major tribes of the Southern Man, so he was not yet the barbarian king.

Chapter 179

Through Mengxin's narration, the vague memory in Li Li's mind gradually became clear.

Combining the information obtained through careful investigation and what Mengxin said, Li Li came to a conclusion that Meng Huo hadn't been recognized by the major tribes of the Southern Man at this time, so he was not yet a barbarian king.Perhaps only after he marries Mrs. Zhu Rong of the Vulcan tribe, can he use the power of the Vulcan tribe to deter the major tribes and thus sit on the throne of the barbarian king.

Therefore, the most important thing at present is not to allow Meng Huo to marry the Vulcan tribe, so that he cannot command the major tribes.

If this is the case, Li Li's army can defeat the Nanman tribes one by one and quickly pacify the southwest.

But these were not the focus of Li Li's concern. He didn't care about those tribal leaders at all.Regardless of whether Meng Huo is a barbarian king or not, and no matter what ghosts and monsters such as King Duosi and King Wugo, in his eyes, they are all arrogant guys. carry.

Now, what Li Li is most concerned about is how the Western Expeditionary Army can overcome the poisonous miasma and the unacceptable environment. As long as these two long-standing problems are solved, the rest will be nothing.

"Husband, what are you still worried about? Poisonous miasma? Or the complicated terrain of the Nanman tribe?"

Seeing that Li Li was silent for a while, Meng Xin didn't intervene at first, and sat quietly at the side. When she saw his brows were slightly wrinkled and his expression was solemn, she finally couldn't help asking.Married to her husband, since following Li Li, Fairy Mengxin, who used to be indifferent to human fireworks, has completely fallen into the mortal world, and her heart is all tied to Li Li.Anxious what he is anxious about, love what he loves.I am no longer as pure and ascetic as I used to be, and I am far away from the world of mortals.

After Li Li heard the words.Slightly nodding his head, he said: "It's exactly as Madam said. To my Xiliang army, mere barbarian tribes are nothing to fear. As long as we can get close to them, we can subdue or destroy them even in mountainous battles. What lies ahead now is The two major problems are still, if the miasma and acclimatization mentioned by my husband can be properly resolved, everything can be solved. Regarding this, I wonder if Madam has a good solution?" After speaking, Li Li showed a look of embarrassment on his face, It's quite unspeakable.

This was the first time he asked his own woman for advice, so he felt a little strange in his heart, feeling ashamed and embarrassed.It is not difficult to see from this that Li Li is a pure machismo in his bones, especially after he has many beautiful wives and concubines, this macho tendency becomes more and more serious.He always wants to show his wise and martial side in front of his wives and concubines.It was definitely the first time for him to ask questions about women like today, so he was a little embarrassed and looked a little unnatural.

But he didn't know.Mengxin, Ren Hongchang and others have always wanted to do their part for him, sharing some troubles and pressure for him, but they suffer from the constraints of etiquette.He never dared to take a step beyond the threshold, and dared not interrupt easily.Fortunately, after Mengxin joined the sister group.Because of his special status, he doesn't care about his status at all.That's why he can discuss these military and political affairs with Li Li without any scruples.In this way, Ren Hongchang and others can listen from the sidelines, and they can occasionally put forward any ideas or suggestions.This kind of feeling is very good and special. They are willing to participate and can reflect their sense of existence and importance, so that Li Li can realize that they are not "fancy vases".

"Husband, don't worry." Sure enough, Mengxin did not disappoint Li Li, and gave an affirmative answer as soon as she opened her mouth.However, she turned the topic abruptly next, and said softly: "Before answering my husband's question, I still have some doubts. I wonder if my husband can explain it?"

Li Li's expression changed slightly, and he said in surprise: "Doubt? Ma'am, it's okay to talk, as my husband will know everything without saying anything."

Meng Xin had obviously been waiting for Li Li's words. After hearing the sound, she said without hesitation, "I don't know what kind of results my husband wants to achieve in this campaign against the Southern Man tribes? Should I wipe them out completely and then occupy the Southern Man territory? Or subdue the other tribes?" Is it enough to make the tribes calm and stable? Or, like the barbarian tribes that my husband pacified before, destroy their tribes and resettle their people?"

"Huh?" Li Li was stunned when he heard the sound. Looking at Mengxin's serious expression, he seemed to realize something: "Since Madam is asking about it, my husband will not hide it. As you expected, this expedition to Nanman is different from previous expeditions." The suppression of the barbarians is no different. The same strategy is adopted, based on the war, with extermination as the main focus and appeasement as the supplement. Suppression and appeasement are used together, and finally achieve the strategic goal of capturing the territory of the southern barbarians, subduing their tribes, and completely incorporating them into the territory of the Han Dynasty. Could it be that Madam still has doubts about this? If you have any thoughts, you can speak up and listen to your husband. Hehehe!" After speaking, Li Li laughed.

But people who are familiar with him, such as Ren Hongchang, He Ying and other four daughters, when they saw his smile, their expressions tightened and their delicate faces changed, and they clearly knew that his last words were insincere and purely perfunctory.Because all the girls know that once a man decides to do something, he will hardly change it. It is really a nail in the mouth, and a promise; if you want him to change his mind, it is extremely difficult, almost impossible.All the girls are familiar with this, and they have learned countless times, so they all looked at Mengxin, and gave her winks, hoping that she would accept as soon as she sees a good deal, and must not go up against the wind, and must not be lied to by Li Li. Made out of a smile blinded.

As couples who have shared the same bed for many years, they know their men too well.Usually he likes to laugh, very pure and sunny, but when he talks about serious business, he is often unsmiling. A sudden laugh like this is a kind of cover-up, mostly perfunctory, and may even be out of anger precursor.

Seeing the anxious expressions on the faces of the sisters, Meng Xin smiled slightly, expressing that she knew how to measure and reassured them.Immediately, she said softly without haste: "Your husband must have already guessed that I do have the intention of interceding for the tribesmen in Nanzhong. Maybe you don't know much about the tribesmen in Nanzhong. About half of them Most of the people are descendants of the Han people, and the remaining half are also inextricably related to the Han people. Therefore, they are completely different from the barbarians outside the Great Wall and cannot be regarded as the same. The tribal people outside Nanzhong are another matter. Most of them are The local family has nothing to do with our Han people, so my husband wants to exterminate them, and I have no objection. Therefore, I implore my husband to show mercy to the people in the Nanzhong area. If possible, please treat them kindly, and treat them the same as our Han people. But, I don't know how your husband respects you?" In the last sentence, Mengxin used an honorific title to express her earnest pleading heart.This is already very rare for her, and this is the first time she has made a request after following Li Li for so many years.

Li Li's expression changed slightly, and he said noncommittally: "Madam is very familiar with the Nanzhong tribe, could it be that she has been in contact with them?"

"Well, my concubine studied witchcraft from the great wizard of the Vulcan tribe in the early years, and has known the old chief of Zhu Rong, the leader of the tribe, for many years. It can be regarded as a fellowship." Mengxin said truthfully.

Li Li nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "That's right. Madam has never been interested in conquests, but this time she is quite interested in conquering the Southern Man. There must be a reason. In fact, even if Madam doesn't speak, As a husband, I will not condone the killing of people of any race by the soldiers under my command. You can rest assured that your husband is not a violent and bloodthirsty person. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about it. Restrain the soldiers to avoid large-scale killings as much as possible. But I want to explain in advance that in any war, fighting is bound to be fought, and killing is inevitable. Therefore, I will tell them to restrain as much as possible, but I will not strictly stop it; after all, war is Cruel, I must first consider the safety of the soldiers under my command and be responsible for them. As for the casualties of the enemy, there is nothing I can do to help. I hope Madam can understand this point."

Mengxin nodded in response: "What husband said is very true, thank you husband."

Li Li shook his head with a smile, "Ma'am, there is no need to do this. Why do you and my husband need to say thank you? I wonder if Ma'am has any good strategies for this expedition to the Southern Barbarians?" This is the focus of Li Li's attention, and it is also his recent moment Big things on your mind.It was precisely because of his delay in making up his mind that the army rested for more than a month and stayed still.

Mengxin smiled sweetly, and said softly: "My husband, you don't need to worry too much, I have already prepared for this. In the early years, I stayed in the Vulcan Tribe for five years, during which time I traveled to various tribes, and almost visited the entire Nanman territory. , and draw it into a map, and indicate the location, terrain and population of the major tribes in detail on the back. This time when my husband conquered Yizhou, I brought the map with me, knowing that my husband will definitely use it. Later I handed it over to my husband. In addition, the concubine's disciples have all been to the Nanman territory, and they know how to restrain the miasma. This time, I will hand it over to my husband. Let them lead the army, and it will definitely get twice the result with half the effort. Also ??”

"Okay, okay, very good! Hahaha!" Before Mengxin finished speaking, Li Li laughed heartily. The hearty laughter resounded throughout the back garden, sweeping away the previous depressive atmosphere, and made Ren Hongchang and the other five girls suffer. Their infection, one after another showed knowing smiles.

While laughing, Li Li held Mengxin in his arms again, couldn't help but kissed her on the forehead, and when the wolf kissed Mengxin's red lips, she blocked it with her hand, and said coquettishly, "Sisters, all Just watch, Husband, don't worry, Concubine Rong will finish talking by herself."

"Okay, okay, tell me, listen to me as a father." Li Li was not discouraged when his father's love was hindered, he still hugged Mengxin, and while smilingly agreed, he moved his hands up and down wantonly.

Mengxin resisted Li Li's harassment, and pretended to be calm and said: "Also, my concubine took the daughter of the chieftain of the Vulcan Zhurong tribe as a disciple three years ago, that is, Zhu Rong, whom Meng Huo wanted to marry with all her heart. This woman is indeed a rare martial arts talent. She followed me for three years and has entered the court. The beauty and beauty of the country have made countless men covet and covet him for a long time. If the husband intends to take him under the name, the concubine is willing to match him, I don't know what the husband wants?"

"This,,, hehehe!" In astonishment, Li Li smiled and said: "It doesn't matter if you don't mention it, it is enough for my husband to have you by his side in this life! It is rare to be happy tonight, and I will hold a banquet in the pavilion , get drunk and rest?"

Chapter 180 Beautiful Flowers, A Beautiful Journey

In the dim night, the garden exudes the fragrance of a hundred flowers contending for beauty, which diffuses with the evening wind and fills the entire courtyard.

In the starry sky under the night, the stars hide away, and a crescent-shaped moonlight is half hidden, appearing and disappearing from time to time, as if there is still nothing.

There is silence in the backyard of Changle Garden. There are several wind lamps hanging under the waterside corridor that last all night, swaying gently with the evening wind, and the black smoke is blown away by the cool wind as soon as it emerges. It floats into the distance with the fragrance of flowers, dissipating in the darkness At the foot of the wall, blending into the night.

On the stone table in the gazebo, there were still unpacked banquets, but there were no maids and handymen in the entire courtyard.Apparently they knew the hosts were too drunk and no one was looking after them, so they took the opportunity to be lazy.

Perhaps they are also hiding in their huts at the moment, serving a few small dishes and drinking by themselves, imitating the lives of their masters: "If you get it, you will sing and lose it, and you will be sad. If you have wine today, you will be drunk today, and you will be sad tomorrow." Worry about tomorrow."

If you can hide from leisure, you must make good use of it, and in life, you must enjoy yourself in time.Big people have the fun of big people, and small people have their own satisfaction. When you feel happy, you can order small dishes, have a few sips of drinks, and hum a few ditties from your hometown; There is a girl in the west of the village who obviously liked her at the beginning, but she dared not say it out loud. As a result, the beautiful girl got married, but the groom was not herself.

An hour ago, dozens of maids and old servants in the backyard could clearly see that the master Wu Cheng and the general Li Li and his wife were both drunk, and six women crowded around and supported the general.Stumbled into the bedroom in the backyard.They really want to see what will happen next, and see what happens after a man and six women enter the dormitory.It's a pity that when they tiptoed behind, they stood outside the window and peeked into the dormitory.General Li Zhi suddenly appeared behind them like a ghost.Following Li Zhi waved his hands expressionlessly, the maids and servants disappeared in a flash, never daring to show their faces again.

At this point, except for the swaying lanterns and the fragrance of flowers, the entire backyard was completely quiet.

In the evening, following Mengxin's narration, a big stone that weighed on Li Li's heart finally fell to the ground, which made him feel relieved, and his heart suddenly became brighter.In a good mood.He really drank to his heart's content at the subsequent dinner party, and the five daughters Mengxin, Ren Hongchang, He Ying, Ma Yunluo, and Xiao Qiao took turns pouring wine for him, and Wu Cheng encouraged him to drink deliberately.So, under the repeated compliments and toasts from the six women, General Li, who claimed to never get drunk for a thousand cups, never refused to come, and finally made a "heroic" once, and let Meng Xin, Wu Cheng and others directly drink to the ground.

After Li Li got drunk, the dinner party came to an end.All the girls worked together to help him into the dormitory, and then the door was closed, none of the six women came out, but there was no movement in the dormitory.