Zhuo Qihua

Emperor Yong'an, who returned to North Valley, lived a very happy life.Zhuo Ji is not busy anymore, not only has time to play sports with him, but also has time to cook him delicious food.On the front line, the army of the Mata country has already invaded Tanji City in the Talkin Department.Tanji City is a strategic location of Talkin's Department. As long as Tanji City is captured, they can drive straight into the city of Mydora.Before the artillery retreated to the rear, it helped the Mata army break through the city wall of Tanji City for the last time, allowing the army to successfully cross the [-]-foot-wide moat outside Tanji City without causing excessive casualties due to the too wide moat.The Mata army that invaded Tanji City successfully occupied Tanji City under the Molotov cocktails of the Musketeers, beheaded the main general of Tarkin's Department, wiped out more than [-] people in Tarkin's Department, and captured more than [-] Tarkin Soldier.

So far, the artillery has successfully retired in this battle, and the artillery is pulled back to the rear for all-round maintenance.Mythora City had to pass through a big river, so the transportation of the artillery was inconvenient, which was why Lin Xiesan decided to withdraw the artillery.Pan Pozhi did not order the army to continue marching, but stayed in Tanji City temporarily.No need for intelligence, Pan Pozhi also knew that Duoluo City's defense must be extremely strong at this time, and they still had to cross a dangerous "Han River".

As the mansion of the former city lord of Midora City, which was the temporary Marshal's Mansion, Pan Pozhi and Lin Xieshan were looking at the sand table.Speaking of which, this sand table was created by Edward Lam.But strictly speaking, it was Lin Yi who learned it from his cousin Lei Cong.Back then, Lei Cong and Zhuo Ji were young boys who would fight as soon as they met on the street. When they learned that Lei Cong's ideal was to be a general, Zhuo Ji made a sand table and wanted to fight Lei Cong out of some bad taste. on the showdown.Of course Lei Cong lost.Lei Cong, who lost, was almost in tears. Lei Cong, who was thinking of revenge, turned around and forgot about the sand table, and only focused on practicing kung fu.

After following his cousin to the Firearms Camp, Lei Cong suddenly remembered the sand table in his childhood, and told his cousin about it.Lam Yik's military sensitivity is much stronger than Lei Cong's, and he immediately figured out the benefits of this sand table.During this expedition, Lam Yi naturally took out the sand table.It's just that he didn't say that he taught Lei Cong along the way, and only Lin Xieshan knew the details.

There are two sand tables, one of which is the first challenge that the army of the Mata country will face - the Han River.On a sand table is the final destination of the Mata army, Mythora City.The reason why Tanji City is an important military location of the Talkin Department is because the waters of the Hanjiang River where Tanji City is located is the narrowest place in the entire Hanjiang River, and it is also the easiest place to cross.Pan Pozhi had already ordered the Beigu soldiers to cut down trees nearby to build a ship.Together with the ships of Tarkin's troops they captured, it was necessary to ensure that the forward [-] soldiers could cross the river smoothly.Under the cover of the forward soldiers, it is possible for the army behind to cross the Han River in batches.

But it is not easy for vanguard soldiers to cross the Han River.Although the waters of Tanji City were narrow, the army of Talkin's army on the other side would not allow them to cross the river easily.Tarkin's department is now fighting to the death. Once they can't stick to the Hanjiang River, the city of Mydoro will be very dangerous.Atutai will definitely order the remaining troops of Talkin's department to defend Hanjiang to the death.

The fighters in the North Valley seldom have water battles, but because of the rich water resources in the Talkin Department, their fighters are not only good at riding, but also familiar with water battles.

Pan Pozhi raised his eyebrows and said: "It will take at least a month to build a ship, and it is going to be winter soon. When the army crosses the river, the luggage needs to go first. The Taljin people blocked the ferry, and it is not known what is going on on the other side. Atutai will definitely Conquer as many troops as possible at the ferry. If we cross the Han River, we can point our sword at Mydoro City, and Atutai will definitely do everything possible to prevent us from crossing the river."

Lin Xieshan: "It's okay for more than a month, but how can our army cross the river smoothly? The luggage will go first. If the forward troops cannot reach the other side smoothly, once our luggage is lost, it will definitely affect the battle of the rear army. Your Majesty can wait for Atutai's Head."

Pan Pozhi stared at the sand table, also thinking about this question.As the coach, he didn't expect to be able to fight all the way to the Hanjiang River and approach the city of Mydoro.It was also because of this that he was insufficiently prepared for crossing the river.But it is impossible to stop here or retreat now. Not only do they have to cross the river, but they also have to fight to Mydoro City and take Atutai's head!

"Report—!"

Pan Pozhi: "Come in."

A messenger came in and quickly said, "Report to the Commander! Duke! Your Majesty has sent the messenger to come."

Pan Pozhi: "Immediately please!"

The messenger went out, and soon, a father-in-law dressed as an eunuch came in.Seeing the person coming, Pan Pozhi and Lin Xieshan saluted very politely, but the other party turned sideways and said, "The commander-in-chief and the Duke are very polite. The villain Feng Xi is ordered by His Majesty to deliver a letter to the commander-in-chief and the Duke." Feng Xi took out two bulging envelopes from his bosom, and handed one to Pan Pozhi and the other to Lin Xieshan.

Then, Feng Xi said: "The villain still has something to say to the Duke."

"Please, Eunuch Feng."

Lin Xieshan took Feng Xi out of the house. Outside, Feng Xi said in a low voice, "Duke, I have ordered you, Beigu soldiers are not good at water warfare, and crossing the river needs to be done slowly. Don't be greedy for meritorious deeds." Flying high, even if someone sees it, there is nothing you can do. If you can drop a Molotov cocktail from the sky..."

Feng Xi said all this, Lin Xieshan's expression was startled, and he bowed: "Please also tell the father-in-law to tell you, thank you for your point, I understand."

Feng Xi accepted Lin Xieshan's obeisance, and said: "The villain will not stay any longer, Your Majesty and Chu Chu still need the villain's service, and the villain will return soon."

Lin Xieshan immediately took out a money bag from his sleeve pocket and stuffed it into Feng Xi's hand. Feng Xi did not refuse, saluted Lin Xieshan and left quickly.

Lin Xieshan watched Feng Xi walk away under the escort of the guards, then turned around and strode back to the house.Inside the house, Pan Pozhi was reading a letter.This letter is not so much a letter as it is a description of wild mushroom species, with several pencil drawings attached.The painting shows the appearance of mushrooms such as pine mushrooms and red meat mushrooms in detail and their characteristics.Pan Begu and his team had already picked a lot of mushrooms and fungus, which were all dried in the sun.Along the way, they picked mountain treasures while fighting wars, which can be regarded as a strange scenery.

Lin Xieshan did not shy away from Pan Pozhi, he opened his letter.The letter was written in a quill pen handwriting that was familiar to one person. After reading a few lines, Lin Xieshan's expression became much more serious.Pan Pozhi glanced at Lin Xieshan, but didn't bother him aloud, nor did he intend to go over to have a look.

Lin Xieshan's letter was thicker than Pan Pozhi's.After Lin Xieshan read the letter carefully, he raised his head and said relaxedly: "Marshal, I can easily solve this time crossing the river."

Pan Pozhi immediately asked, "Why?"

Lin Xieshan: "Kites can fly into the sky. If we drop the incendiary bottle from the sky, the enemy will not only be unable to bear me, but will also be blown up to the point of crying. If the forward troops can successfully land with the cooperation of the kite team, we will be able to win this battle." Fang won first.

In this Hanjiang River, there are not many other things, but the most fish.Let's build the ship first.It is not us who are anxious now, but the Tarkins.When we have enough food and drink, and when our big ship is built, it will be the day of attack! "The most important thing is that they attacked along the way, and the Tarkins captured along the way had sufficient strategic materials such as war horses, grain and grass, which they could afford for the time being.

Pan Pozhi smiled: "Then our top priority now is building ships and continuing to train the kite team?"

"correct."

Pan Fuzhi didn't ask who came up with such a good plan, but who else could it be?Pan Pozhi has been fighting ahead, but that doesn't prevent him from guessing something.

In Begu, Zhuo Ji was chatting with Emperor Yong'an, and said: "When the Talkin Department is captured, the great rivers in the northeast must find ways to build bridges. With bridges, transportation is convenient, which is not only conducive to economic prosperity, but also in the event of war. It is convenient for troops to maneuver and fight. Where the river is narrow, you can consider building a stone bridge or a cement bridge. Where the river is too wide, you can build a cable bridge first. When the technology matures, you can build a cement bridge or even a cable bridge. Your Majesty, the progress of the Ministry of Cement Industry What's the matter?"

Emperor Yong'an: "I haven't asked yet, there should be some news when I go back this time. Is it really possible for the kite team to fight in the air?"

Zhuo Ji: "As long as the technology is skilled, it is completely feasible. The hang glider needs to be upgraded again. This time, the time is tight and it is too late. In the future, the hang glider will be equipped with fan blades to make it look like an airplane, so that the combat effectiveness will be higher. Of course, this requires the support of technology and materials. After all, we don’t need to ascend to an altitude of [-] meters, and the hang glider can fully meet our current needs. In the future, we can also have airships and hot air balloons... Your Majesty will definitely have a chance to go to the sky to see .”

Emperor Yong'an immediately shook his head: "It's fine. I just see others go to heaven."

Zhuo Ji understood Emperor Yong'an's taboos and worries about heaven as an ancient man, and said instead: "I don't know if General Pan and the others picked the pine mushrooms I wanted."

Emperor Yong'an: "As long as there is something, they will definitely be able to pick it up. I made an order, and if they can't do it, they will resist the order."

Zhuo Ji teased: "I want the ministers of the previous court to know that your majesty issued such an edict because of me, and I'm afraid they will say that I am a demon concubine again."

Emperor Yong'an: "Hmph, you are really a demon concubine, how can they treat you? Besides, some people naturally know whether you are a demon concubine or not. I have decreed that King Wu Shao and King Xianyi each give you a hundred acres of fertile land. Whatever you want to do is up to you."

Zhuo Ji was surprised: "Your Majesty, you want the land directly from King Wu Shao and King Xianyi? Are they willing?"

Emperor Yong'an: "They still hope that I will ask them for more. You just take it. The two of them are not confused. From the current point of view, I can use it. I am in a private field in the suburbs of Beijing. After returning to Beijing, I will I will also give it to you, but you have to remember that you are not allowed to keep your private house."

Zhuo Ji nodded: "Well, don't worry, Your Majesty, there will be absolutely no deposit, and every account will be clearly reported to Your Majesty." As smart as he is, he naturally understands why Emperor Yong'an forbade him to have a private house.Since Emperor Yong'an was worried about him having money, he would have nothing if he didn't have a private house. Anyway, Emperor Yong'an would give him money when he asked for it, and he didn't need much money himself.As long as Emperor Yong'an takes care of food and sleep, money and other things are outside his body.

The Mata army stopped in Tanji City.The auxiliary soldiers in the rear began to turn forests into farmland in the occupied areas, daring to rush to plant some crops before the snow season came.Pan Begu led the soldiers of the vanguard team into the mountains to dig treasures, and by the way, they trained the team. The Mata army gave everyone the illusion that they planned to stop here and not continue to cross the Han River to the city of Mydoro.However, the army of the Mata State blocked the ferry to Mydoro City, and the prisoners of war and Tarkins in the occupied area were disrupted and distributed to various places for farming.The wounded soldiers who remained in the rear, who were still able to fight, rushed to the front.Those who can no longer continue to fight will stay in the rear to take care of the prisoners of war.

The time for Emperor Yong'an to return to the capital has also been set—June 27.In August, the chief examiner of Qiuwei in Kyoto Prefecture was Liu Qian, a bachelor of the Imperial Academy, and Shao Pingqiu was the deputy examiner.The Hanlin of Matata, especially the Hanlin of Emperor Yong'an's generation, is so clear that people often forget that there is a civil official called Hanlin.During the reign of Emperor Mingzong, the Imperial Academy, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the cabinet all supervised the emperor's words and deeds with the word "abnormal".After the death of Emperor Shenzong, Emperor Mingzong's temperament changed drastically, and officials were killed by him one after another. Among them, Hanlin, who liked to accept advice and speak out and pick on the emperor's faults, was killed the most.Therefore, in the late period of Emperor Mingzong, the word "tyrant" became the label of Emperor Mingzong.

After Emperor Yong'an ascended the throne, life for Hanlin people became much easier.The Rebellion of the Three Kings did not involve many Hanlins. After all, the Rebellion of the Three Kings violated the photos of the previous kings, and the reputation was not right.As a result, Cheng's "Witch Gu Case" involved dozens of Hanlins, because the Cheng family was a big family that had been deeply rooted in the Mata State since before Emperor Mingzong.

Although most of the officials in the cabinet and the heads of the six ministries came from the Imperial Academy, after these incidents, especially this time, Emperor Yong'an bypassed the Imperial Academy and directly ordered Lin Xieshan, Wu Shaowang and others to enter the cabinet, which also broke the tradition of the Imperial Academy .All sorts of things have come down, today's Hanlin Academy, the Hanlins are unusually low-key, even if some officials have mentioned the matter of Emperor Yong'an's excessive favoring of Shunxi several times before, no Hanlins have come out to follow suit.Although they disapproved of His Majesty favoring a certain concubine too much, they agreed with Chen Changgeng and others on a certain point.

His Majesty loves Shunxi, but with the words and deeds of Emperor Mingzong, His Majesty does not exceed the ancestral system.The responsibility of Hanlin is to know everything about the country's political gains and losses, and people's livelihood interests.In this respect, the emperor's recent decrees are wise, and they can't find anything wrong.As for the Academy of Sciences, for the Academy of Sciences, even if the artisans of the Academy of Sciences can get first-rank treatment at the highest, it is just treatment, not real first-rank official positions, and there is no conflict with their interests, so they will naturally not object.In addition, there are many people in the Hanlin Academy who have children serving as concubines in the harem, such as Sister Shi Fangyun. Therefore, most of the Hanlin Academy kept silent about some matters in the harem. Under the leadership of most of them, others who wanted to express their opinions, Also won't be that early bird.

This time, Emperor Yong'an appointed Liu Qian, a bachelor of the Imperial Academy - the boss of the Imperial Academy - as the examiner.One is to trust Liu Qian's character, and the other is to tell the Hanlins of the Imperial Academy that I still trust you very much, and you don't have to be so cautious.Thirdly, those who can enter the Imperial Academy are all people with rich knowledge, at least they are all Jinshi backgrounds, and it is justifiable for the boss of the Imperial Academy to be the chief examiner.

Shi Fangyun's father, Shi Keyu, was an attendant of the Imperial Academy. Although he was only a fifth-rank official, he was second only to a bachelor in the Imperial Academy.Emperor Yong'an chose Shi Fangyun to enter the palace, which meant to appease Hanlin.Hanlin is a pen, and using this pen well will greatly assist Emperor Yong'an in various reforms in the future.It's just that Shi Fangyun couldn't figure it out. Although Emperor Yong'an picked Shi Fangxiu again, he still planned to choose another suitable person from the Imperial Academy to replace Shi Fangyun's father Shi Keyu in the future.

Zhuo Ji must be familiar with the officials of the previous dynasty, Shi Yu and Lin Xieshan.And Shi Yu was the only official Zhuo Ji had several conversations with him.Zhuo Ji didn't even know any of the Hanlin Academy members.Regarding the imperial examination, Zhuo Ji did not give Emperor Yong'an any opinion. The ancients had rules that the ancients had to follow, and the imperial examination was one of them.The future of Mata country is bound to change the current talent selection system, but not now, let's just obediently select through the imperial examination.

Emperor Yong'an's will has been brought back to the capital by someone first.Pan Pozhi and others needed to build a boat to cross the river first. If they didn't attack Mythora City so quickly, Emperor Yong'an would not be waiting for news in Beigu.However, Emperor Yong'an issued an order to Lin Xieshan, and the follow-up war was handed over to Pan Yuzhi, and Lin Xieshan had to return to Beijing with him.The emperor was going back to Beijing, so the officials naturally had a lot to prepare for.It is also impossible for Emperor Yong'an to live a two-person world with Zhuo Ji in the house every day, he is still busy most of the time.

Emperor Yong'an was discussing matters with the ministers in the front yard, and Zhuo Ji was washing his hands and making soup in the kitchen.A young eunuch fumbled around the kitchen door, and when he saw Chang Jing, he walked in with a bowed body and whispered, "Eunuch Chang, someone is looking for you outside."

Chang Jing: "Who is it?"

But the little eunuch shook his head and said, "I don't know, I just said I was looking for you."

Zhuo Ji heard it, and said without looking back: "Chang Jing, you can go."

Chang Jing: "Master, slaves come whenever they go."

"Go."