Hunting system, and I ended up becoming the empress!

The total number of defenders in the four directions of Dasheng was more than 700,000. If the defense within each state is taken into account, there would be barely one million.

It’s not that the imperial court doesn’t want to recruit more soldiers.

It's because they can't afford it. Maintaining this number of soldiers is already the limit for the court.

This is because the leaders of various parties found ways to provide part of the military pay. If they had relied entirely on the court, their subordinates would have run away long ago.

Xiao Zhixing started by saying that he had deployed a million soldiers, and his tone was so arrogant that it was simply outrageous.

The second thing they thought of was, is Prince Yuan Sheng so rich? Huh?

Bai Fengchang couldn't help but scratch it. Xiao Zhixing now had more than 200,000 Xiao family soldiers, 70,000 Sunan soldiers, 50,000 women's soldiers, and there were also 100,000 troops in the south.

A total of 420,000 troops.

He took a deep breath and his scalp felt numb. Unknowingly, she had become the general with the largest army in Da Sheng.

Is your majesty so confused?

Liu Yufeng was also shocked, thinking of the rumor, could Prince Yuansheng really be the daughter of His Majesty?

Otherwise I would wonder why Your Majesty allowed her to become so powerful. This is totally wrong.

Xiao Zhixing took in everyone's expressions and said, "The northern border is aggressive, the northern barbarians are still determined to destroy us, and the two southern countries are ready to make a move. I will never allow Dasheng to become their meal."

They looked terrified.

She smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will ask His Majesty to try to expand the number of troops to 600,000, and at least make the Northland as solid as an iron wall."

As for the remaining 400,000, just hide it.

She has money to support herself, and as long as she doesn't rebel, who can do anything to her?

Finally, she discussed with them in detail the implementation details of each policy, making sure they understood and recognized the process.

She will also send some people over to provide guidance and follow-up, and at the same time promote the good policies of Beizhou to the local people.

At that time, even those who refuse to obey orders, like Gulin, will have to succumb to public opinion and work for her honestly.

"The border road connecting the three states is about to be completed and will continue to extend to Xiazhou. At the same time, a straight road will be built in the central part to connect the four states and counties. I hope everyone can cooperate with the Northern State Highway Administration to open this road."

Thanks to the large number of troops traveling along the border, there is a basic dirt road, so the construction was fast.

They hurriedly agreed. After all, they didn't have to pay for it. Beizhou had already set an example. Local people would support it, and they could also benefit from it.

After the meeting, the situation of the meeting quickly spread to various places.

Xiao Zhixing left Gu Tianyang behind and moved to the small room next to him to talk.

The other party also understood why. He bowed his hands to apologize, with a wry smile on his face, "My uncle has a stubborn temper, and my father can't do anything about him, but he is really a good official, it's just..."

Xiao Zhixing nodded, not angry at all, "As long as he does not hinder the implementation of policies, I can tolerate his stubbornness."

This kind of person has a hardened mind, and she doesn't have the patience to soften him, so she just ignores him.

Gu Tianyang breathed a sigh of relief, "I can guarantee that my uncle loves the people like his own children and will never obstruct the implementation of the policy."

Xiao Zhixing mentioned Huang Kun, "This man is a soldier of the Mu family. Do you know anything about him?"

She actually wanted to understand the Mu family's attitude.

Although she had saved Mu Liangyi last year and Mu Wan was now her own, no one would give up when it came to power.

Moreover, the Ghost Guard has found out some things about Huang Kun.

Gu Tianyang was surprised why Xiao Zhixing came to ask him. He was not Xiao Zhixing's man, right?

It was not like her usual character to openly inquire about Huang Kun and the Mu family's news like this.

He suppressed his doubts and said in a proper manner: "I have had little contact with Mr. Huang, so I don't know much about it."

Xiao Zhixing chuckled, "I heard that he once injured a young master from your Gu family?"

Huang Kun took advantage of the Mu family to sit on the position of governor of Xiazhou, so he is not that close to the Gu family.

Gu Tianyang was stunned, "Yes."

He was too cautious to say a single word.

Xiao Zhixing seemed to be chatting, "That's true, Mr. Huang is not young anymore, why is he so impulsive?"

Gu Tianyang secretly tensed up his nerves, but he didn't think that she brought up this matter casually.

Xiao Zhixing took out a piece of paper and handed it to him, "This person is an official of Ruxia Prefecture. The county magistrate has the responsibility of supervision. This is something that my people accidentally discovered. I hope you can check it carefully when you go back."

She couldn't take direct action, otherwise she would be suspected of provoking the Mu family.

Since the Mu family supported Mu Wan in establishing the Women's Army, she was grateful for this, so she had to give them this face.

It would be best for both sides to live in peace, and she doesn't necessarily have to take away the power of Xining Pass.

Gu Tianyang unfolded the thin paper and then said solemnly, "This... General Huang is a die-hard fan of the Mu family, him?"

It says here that Huang Kun had contact with people from Northern Xinjiang, or rather, it was not him, but people around him who had contacts with Northern Xinjiang.

At times like this, it is enough to make people vigilant and think more.

The lesson of Song Kang is before us, and the same problem must not occur again at Xining Pass.

The reason why Xiao Zhixing didn't tell Mu Wan or Mu An directly was to avoid suspicion.

If they knew that I was investigating the soldiers of the Mu family in private, they would feel somewhat uncomfortable.

And tell Gu Tianyang and let Gu Lin and the Gu family investigate. That is their Xiazhou’s internal affairs. No matter what they really find out, the Mu family will have nothing to say.

Gu Tianyang bowed, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will investigate this matter myself."

The Gu family's roots are in Xiazhou. Once Xining Pass is breached, his Gu family will not escape the disaster.

After seeing Gu Tianyang off, Xiao Zhixing never saw anyone else.

The relationship has not reached such a close level yet. Ningzhou and Xiazhou need to take it step by step.

She received an invitation from Murong Wanli, asking her to go to the Beizhou headquarters, saying that the first draft of the "Dasheng Dictionary" had been completed.

Xiao Zhixing would certainly not miss such a happy event.

Arrived at the college.

"Dear sages, I would like to express my gratitude to you all. The dictionary is now available and will be remembered for thousands of years!"

Xiao Zhixing bowed deeply and sincerely thanked them for compiling the pinyin dictionary day and night.

Although there are only 5,000 characters included now, it is still a groundbreaking event.

Murong Wanli, Feng Yong and others stroked their beards and smiled, and everyone felt proud of it.

Xiao Zhixing looked through the dictionary carefully again. It was pretty much what she had imagined, classified by pinyin and radicals. It was simple and clear. As long as they learned some basics, anyone could look up the dictionary and study by themselves.

"I will report this great event to the court and ask for credit for you all!"

Feng Yong said with a smile: "We don't care about false reputation. Your Majesty is the one who made the greatest contribution in this matter."

The two sides complimented each other, and finally the compiler added his name.

The live broadcast room was full of crazy screenshots to commemorate the release of the first dictionary.

The others left happily, and Murong Wanli kept her and said, "Soon, a total of one thousand students from Fengyan College and Junren College will be enrolled in the Beizhou Headquarters. What rules do you have?"

Xiao Zhixing was overjoyed, "This is a great thing. It is an honor for our Beizhou."

After a pause, she said, "This is what I plan to do. They are all promising talents, and they should have learned most of what they should learn. If possible, I hope they can serve the people and go to Beizhou to do something for the people."

Murong Wanli nodded, "In two years they will have to take part in the imperial examinations held every three years. You are not allowed to refuse to release them."

"The students swore that we would absolutely respect their freedom, just in the hope that they could leave more knowledge for us in the North State."

Murong Wanli had no objection.

Xiao Zhixing stayed in the main hospital for half a day and received news from Yin Yi after he came back.

The talent show in Shengjing City has ended and the results are out.

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