I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 393 The Son of Heaven is the one who has strong soldiers and horses!
In war, if you plan more, you will win; if you plan less, you will not win.

Before Han Shao did anything, he would always think over the causes and consequences, gains and losses in his mind.

A summary will be compiled afterwards.

The same is true for Zheng family of Yuyang.

Others, including Chen from Zhuo County, only thought that he attacked the Zheng group from Yuyang only because he had no choice but to do so due to the development of the situation.

But in fact, isn't this so-called "helplessness" driven by his aggressiveness over the past year?

So, in fact, a long time ago, the information of all the noble families in Youbei had been sorted out by the Six Gates and placed on the desk in his study.

This naturally also included the confidence of Yuyang Zheng family to run rampant in Youzhou, the favored concubine of the prime minister and the legitimate daughter of the Zheng family.

The daughter of Zheng was born to Prime Minister Shangguan Ding, and her name was Zhi.

Han Shao lowered his eyes and looked at the beautiful woman who was gasping for breath in his arms.

The lingering spring tide, like a drunken blush, covered that snow-white face, covering up the indifference and silence when they first met.

It seemed to come alive all of a sudden.

Han Shao didn't say anything either, just waited quietly for her to calm down.

Fortunately, the noble lady of the Divine Capital has never lacked the resources for cultivation, and her cultivation is not weak among her peers.

In addition, Han Shao felt sorry for her because she was new to sex, so he only tried it briefly.

So after a while, his breathing gradually became smoother.

Perhaps Han Shao's gaze was too direct, Shangguan Zhi seemed to sense something and looked back.

The eye contact at that moment made countless unimaginable scenes emerge in her blank mind.

Shame, embarrassment, regret, embarrassment...

Complex emotions such as these come to mind.

The fair skin that had just been restored became a little red again.

After hurriedly avoiding Han Shao's gaze, Shangguan Zhi pulled the silk quilt beside her to wrap herself in it, and then sat up while forcing herself to endure the discomfort.

"You'll easily stain the mattress like this."

Shangguan Zhi didn't understand Han Shao's reminder at first.

When she felt the gurgling moisture, her naturally fair face like jade instantly turned red.

"I...I will clean it up myself later."

Although she tried hard to keep her voice indifferent, her trembling voice still revealed a lot.

Han Shao looked at her without blinking.

After a moment, he suddenly said.

"Do you hate me?"

hatred?
What's the point of saying this after the fact, when everything is already a foregone conclusion?
Shangguan Zhi, with her back to Han Shao, was silent for a while before she responded in her usual cold voice.

"I am your concubine, and serving you is my duty."

"Why do you talk about hatred?"

Han Shao smiled faintly.

"You know, that's not what I'm talking about."

The Zheng clan of Yuyang was massacred by him, leaving almost no one alive.

In addition, according to the news from Li He, the daughter of Zheng, the biological mother of Shangguan Zhi, was also beaten to death by Shangguan Ding because she spoke up for Zheng of Yuyang.

Such a deep blood feud, let alone hatred.

Even if he was stabbed, Han Shao would not be surprised at all.

At this moment, Han Shao not only cursed Shangguan Ding for his cruelty, but was also secretly wondering what the old man's intention was.

Making the best use of everything?

Or to disgust yourself?

After a little thought, Han Shao felt that it should be both.

After all, when I rejected the old immortal's recruitment, although my words were righteous, a refusal was a refusal.

No matter how beautiful the words are, they cannot cover up the fact that one is unwilling to submit.

It's normal for the old man to feel resentful because of this.

Giving this worthless concubine's daughter to himself would not only save him from being upset, but also disgust Han Shao.

Furthermore, it could create a rift between Emperor Taikang and Han Shao.

It can be said that it kills several birds with one stone.

What a win!
Shangguan Zhi had her back to Han Shao, her head lowered, her long black hair loose, and her expression could not be seen clearly.

But Han Shao could still feel that her body trembled slightly after hearing what he said.

"Don't hate."

Shangguan Zhi's words were a bit vague, which surprised Han Shao.

"Why?"

Shangguan Zhi's unique and charming voice is free of any emotion.

"Because I... don't have the qualifications."

The one who slaughtered her mother's clan was Marquis Dayongche, a genius of the time who had just achieved enlightenment and killed the celestial beings of the same realm.

The one who beat her biological mother to death... was her biological father!
The powerful Emperor of Dayong, who forced the current emperor to temporarily reside in the Nangong Palace, has reached the ninth level of Taiyi, the pinnacle of human cultivation.

How can I, a mere immortal who has barely entered the realm of Yuanshen, have the right to hate them?

Perhaps I should have died with my biological mother in the setting sun on that afternoon when she was beaten to death.

It’s a pity that he has been used to a life of luxury since childhood and is still afraid of death.

And since you are afraid of death and your father wants you to be a plaything, then let him be a plaything.

If I die at the hands of that border warrior known as a butcher, perhaps my cold-blooded father will be forced to avenge me for the sake of his reputation?
In this way, wouldn't the revenge of the mother's family be avenged?
And by entering the underworld, I can do justice to my biological mother, who had not been very close to me since childhood.

Shangguan Zhi's words and demeanor at this moment all too clearly showed that she was determined to throw away everything.

Han Shao wanted to say something else, but in the end he felt a little bored.

With his status, he could have whatever he wanted from women in this world, and there was definitely no shortage of them.

So I'm too lazy to waste time here anymore.

After Youyou stood up, she put on the clothes scattered on the ground.

As the last jade crown tied up his hair, Han Shao only said one word.

"Stay in the mansion with peace of mind. If you need anything, tell the maid in the mansion."

"If you want to see me, you can ask them to pass on the message."

Han Shao paused for a moment when he spoke here.

"Only for a few days. After these days, I will go on a long journey and I don't know when I will return."

She is just a woman. As long as she doesn't act like a demon, you can keep her in the mansion.

How much money and food can be wasted?
As for the long journey, Han Shao did not lie.

Shi Bi was already dead, and all the elite Wuhuan troops, including the Royal Army, were killed in this battle.

If we don’t make a concerted effort now to completely conquer this vast Youbei grassland, when will we?
And act fast!

Otherwise, what if those bastards in the God's Capital who are only concerned with fighting for power suddenly go crazy and interfere?

Even stop your own actions for some inexplicable reasons.

For Han Shao, this was undoubtedly a big trouble.

So after leaving this side courtyard to sleep, Han Shao summoned Zhonghang Gu and his secretary Zhou Xuan.

"How is the situation in Langju City being cleaned up?"

"Have you started yet?"

Zhonghang Gu heard this and said hurriedly.

"Don't worry, my Lord. The army has rested for a few days and has already set off."

"We will arrive in two days at the latest!"

As for the aftermath that Han Shao mentioned, there's actually not much to say.

After this battle, Langju City has become a ruin, and there is little point in cleaning it up.

We can only wait and push back to rebuild.

Han Shao nodded slightly when he heard this.

"Langju City is in a special location, so reconstruction is necessary."

"But it can't be built this year. Let's talk about it next year."

Langju and Guanjun complement each other.

If one is missing, the city will be isolated.

The suppression and control of the grassland will also be greatly reduced.

So Han Shao couldn't possibly let it go to waste.

However, Han Shao had no time to spare at this moment, and he did not have enough money and food to support himself in building a new city in this northern land.

Thirdly, it is bitterly cold in northern You and it is winter, so it is obviously not the time to start construction.

So we can only wait until the beginning of next spring.

Han Shao said this and then gave instructions.

"But the preliminary preparations for reconstruction can be done first."

"How about this, you find a few good fighters from the Six Gates, and escort a few Mohist sages to take a look over there."

"Tell them that their opinions will be the main consideration when rebuilding the corridor."

The Mohists are good at defense and are naturally experts in building cities.

Now, the craftsmen in the city have basically mastered the technology of making cannons under their instruction.

Just leave one person behind to provide some guidance on the details.

Han Shao would feel upset if the rest of the people were just sitting there doing nothing. Cattle and horses should behave like cattle and horses.

After hearing Han Shao's instructions, Zhong Xinggu didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

He nodded in agreement immediately.

After this battle, not only the army in the city was completely transformed.

With Han Shao's deliberate favoritism, the Six Gates' strength expanded rapidly.

Not to mention Zhong Xinggu, the seventh-level true immortal, there are already quite a few powerful beings in the sixth level of Dharmakāya golden body.

I think protecting a few tech geeks shouldn't be a problem.

After making this arrangement, Han Shao turned to look at his secretary Lang Zhouxuan on the other side.

"How are the money, food, and military supplies prepared?"

"Is it enough for the army to travel thousands of miles?"

War is all about logistics.

The rest are the soldiers who fought to the death.

So it’s not just the expedition to the grassland in the previous life, the transportation of materials is an astronomical figure that gives you a headache.

The same is true in this world.

Even because all the soldiers in this world are practitioners, they are all gluttons, and the daily consumption of money and food is even greater.

Upon hearing this, Secretary Zhou Xuan bowed hurriedly.

"Don't worry, sir!"

"In the past few days, Kang Cheng has already coordinated the money, food, and military supplies."

"Supplies sufficient for 200,000 troops for three months have been loaded onto the vehicles."

"All you need is a command from you, my Lord, and we can march with the army!"

Although this battle was brutal, it lasted very shortly.

The military supplies previously prepared for this battle were not wasted too much.

In addition, I would like to thank Shi Bi, the transport captain.

Hundreds of thousands of troops marched south, and the number of cattle, sheep and war horses accompanying them was extremely large.

With such a large amount of spoils as support, this time we have more than enough to march north to conquer the grassland.

Han Shao felt satisfied when he saw Zhou Xuan's confident look.

"Kang Cheng is well-behaved. I am relieved."

"It's been a hard life these days."

Faced with Han Shao's praise, Zhou Xuan felt a little excited.

"Your Excellency, you are too kind! This is part of my job, so it's not hard work."

"Not to mention that Kang Cheng is just a scholar who cannot fight on the battlefield and cannot help you to clean up the world. I am really ashamed!"

Clear the world?

How dare you say that!
Han Shao glanced at him unhappily and interrupted him with a wave of his hand.

"Okay, you don't have to be so modest."

"Although you scholars have never risked your lives on the battlefield, you are the confidence of the soldiers who risk their lives."

"I will remember all the credits you deserve."

"When the time comes to evaluate your achievements, you will not be shortchanged by even a single cent."

Han Shao said this not only to Zhou Xuan, but also to the clerks in the city through Zhou Xuan.

The ways of civil and martial arts complement each other.

If we only talk about military achievements, there was the chaotic situation in the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties when military men were in power and attacked and killed each other.

If we only talk about morality, the Song Dynasty would be weak.

Any barbarian who comes out from any corner can step on your head and shit on you.

He, Han, rose to prominence through military skill, and when the time is right, he will sweep across the world.

The latter is definitely impossible.

But I never thought that one day in the future, someone would learn from me and shout "The emperor is the one who has strong soldiers and horses"!
Zhong Xinggu and Zhou Xuan who were present were both smart people. When Han Shao said this, they sensed a different meaning.

Zhonghang Gu was fine, as his Six Gates seemed to have both civil servants and warriors with swords.

In fact, he is neither civil nor military.

They are just the Marquis's loyal dogs.

He already knew what role he should play.

So he didn't feel deeply about Han Shao's words.

But Zhou Xuan is different.

Since Han Shao said this, it meant that he was going to start balancing the civil and military forces under his command.

In other words, the spring for these scholars is coming!
Realizing this, Zhou Xuan was extremely excited. He knelt down and kowtowed, saying in a trembling voice.

"Kang Cheng thanks you all for your kindness!"

"I am willing to die for you!"

On behalf of you?
Han Shao narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhou Xuan for a while.

Then he waved his sleeves and asked him to stand up.

"This time, I personally led the army to the northern grasslands to demonstrate the power of our Great Yong's heavenly soldiers and revive our Great Yong's former glory."

Han Shao spoke in a gentle tone.

"Once I am gone, the burden of all the affairs in this city will fall on you, Zhou Kangcheng..."

Zhou Xuan was shocked when he heard Han Shao's sudden words.

There was a look of disbelief in his eyes, and he said in panic.

"Sir! Kang Chengren is weak and I am afraid that I will delay your important task..."

Han Shao stepped forward and patted him gently on the shoulder.

"This Marquis has only been in business for a short time, and his foundation is not deep enough. There are not many people who can truly gain his trust."

"Who else but you, Zhou Kangcheng?"

Han Shao first encouraged, then said with a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Today, I dare to entrust this important task to you. Don't you have the courage to take it down?"

Although the methods of inviting and provoking others are old-fashioned, they are the most practical.

Sure enough, after Han Shao said this, Zhou Xuan finally kowtowed heavily.

Then, with a red forehead, he spoke in a trembling but powerful voice.

"Since you have my Majesty's trust, Kang Cheng will take over!"

"Don't worry, my lord! Even if Kang Cheng dies, he will protect this family business for you!"

"Just wait for your triumphant return one day!"

The drama of harmony between the monarch and his subjects has ended.

Han Shao then waved his hand to let Zhou Xuan leave. Zhong Xinggu, who was left alone, hesitated for a moment, then said.

"Is it inappropriate for the Marquis to trust Zhou Kangcheng so much?"

"As far as I know, this man has become the top civil servant in the city..."

“Many people even call him Prime Minister!”

Reporting rumors and catching up on rumors are the duties of the Six Gates.

How could any disturbance in the city escape the ears of Zhong Xinggu, the commander-in-chief of the Six Gates?

Han Shao's expression did not change at all when he heard this.

He turned his head and looked at Zhong Xinggu and smiled gently.

"It doesn't matter."

When intellectuals stick together, they must have their own foundation, unless they are like aristocratic families.

Or they may form huge interest groups like the literati in the Ming Dynasty in their previous lives.

Otherwise, even if you have delusions in your mind, it will be like a scholar's rebellion, which will not succeed in ten years.

What's more, in the future he will have to balance the civil and military affairs, which will definitely hurt the interests of those old brothers to some extent.

Having such a ready-made target can not only help him attract the resentment of these old brothers, but also avoid hurting the feelings between them.

It can also make things a lot more convenient.

After all, the superior is the referee, and it is most taboo for him to take part in the referee himself.

Seeing Han Shao's attitude, Zhonghang Gu stopped talking.

He was only responsible for providing information to the Marquis and occasionally giving some small suggestions, but he never said a word about how to make decisions.

Just like at this moment, after finishing the main business, Zhonghang Gu carefully reminded again.

"Does the Marquis want to...go sit with Madam Yu?"

After hearing this, Han Shao thought for a while and said.

"Let's go there."

Two new people were accepted into the mansion one after another. Although Han Shao accepted them passively, he still had to say hello to Yu Xuanji.

Appeasement is secondary. The main reason is that the battle has been over for several days.

In order to achieve enlightenment, she "seized" the secret realm that should have belonged to her. She should explain it clearly.

Give an explanation.

"Tsk tsk tsk... Taiyin Xingjun..."

Han Shao's thoughts turned, and he suddenly had some different feelings.

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(End of this chapter)