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Chapter 1497 Conquering the Empire (43)

Zhao Hu's army invaded Haiquan Province in a large scale!

Within a day, the several counties connecting Haiquan to the seaside did not shoot a single arrow, and they surrendered upon seeing Zhao Hujun.

"What's going on here? Is it better to be loyal to that bullshit warlord than to me, a royal nobleman? Why don't they resist?"

The Seventh Prince was full of anger and confusion, he really couldn't figure it out.

In terms of fame and status, Zhao Hu is a real warlord appointed by the central government, but he is a real prince!Qualified to be the emperor's prince!A minister, a monarch, who is high and who is low, it is clear at a glance!
Both sides have tens of thousands of troops in their hands, and Zhao Hu has not even completely occupied the eastern part of a seaside province, but owns a province. With such a disparity, how can those county governments choose to join Zhao Hu?

The white-faced, beardless, feminine middle-aged man sighed, and said: "Your Highness, Zhao Hu has three vicious military orders, which are well known to the world... The first one is that cities that do not accept surrender and resist to the death will be slaughtered for revenge after they are destroyed.

The second is that all the soldiers who fought against Zhao Hu's army, once they were defeated, the whole family of these soldiers, young and old, would be reduced to slaves.The last one, if the people in the area occupied by Zhao Hujun did not help Zhao Hujun before and during the war, then after the war, these people will all be reduced to pariahs who are only one level higher than slaves...

It is precisely because Zhao Hujun has the ability to carry out these three military orders, so it is not surprising that the county government will surrender without a fight. "

"Uh, Zhao Hu's deterrent power has reached such a level? Didn't it mean that he only controls a small territory? How could he have such great power?" The Seventh Prince said in shock.

"Who did your Highness listen to? Although Zhao Hujun's territory is small, who would dare to provoke him in Haibin Province?" The middle-aged man glanced at the Seventh Prince and said very flatly.

The Seventh Prince opened his mouth in embarrassment. He couldn't say that he made this conclusion after listening to the gossip of those maids, could he?
"Your Highness, please make a decision early. Although Zhao Hu will not kill you, he will definitely send you to the imperial capital. After all, his status as the governor of the two provinces was appointed by the imperial capital through legal procedures." The middle-aged young man Said lightly.

"I, what decision should I make?" The Seventh Prince was a little panicked and a little confused.

The middle-aged man said casually: "It's very simple, just announce that Zhao Hu is welcome to take up the post of Haiquan Governor. This will not only prevent Zhao Hu from sending you away, but also provoke the relationship between the crown prince of the imperial capital and Zhao Hu.

In fact, if Zhao Hu was an unambitious person, with his support, it would be easier for His Highness to achieve his wish. "

The Seventh Prince's heart throbbed, but he still asked with some concerns: "Can't you fight?"

A smile appeared on the corner of the middle-aged man's mouth: "You only get support from a brigade in the provincial capital, remember, it's just support."

The Seventh Prince's complexion changed, and finally he sighed and said: "Then please spread the news of welcoming Zhao Hu as the military governor. I hope this Zhao Hu is an unambitious person."

Naturally, this is just to comfort myself. No one would believe that a warlord who is fighting everywhere is a person without ambition.

"Yes, Your Highness, please sort out your mood and think about how to face the military governor who is about to become the actual ruler of the two provinces of Haiquan and Haibin."

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, he nodded and left.The Seventh Prince's expression changed drastically when he was irritated by the actual ruler's words, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I will think about it!"

When Zhao Hu's army invaded Haiquan Province, and most of the supplies relied on sea ships and local supplies, the road to Haiquan Province through the grassland became depressed. Of course, this was temporary. Once the road was repaired, the road here Immediately become the most prosperous main road.

Not long after, a shocking news spread throughout the entire empire from the southeastern frontier. Zhao Hu, the only warlord in the entire empire with the title of warlord who was canonized by the imperial capital, unexpectedly announced the exercise of the power of warlord over Haiquan Province without warning.

When the news first came out, the warlords were in an uproar.

The vast majority of people laughed at Zhao Hu for being overreaching. In this day and age, it is not possible to exercise any power with any identity. The guy who only occupies a small piece of land actually wants to annex a country that has been completely controlled for many years. Province?It's a matter of courting death.

What is surprising is that the former Imperial Guard Division that controlled Haiquan Province did not respond to Zhao Hu's declaration, while the controlled puppet—the Seventh Prince warmly welcomed it.

As the counties, military forces and local influential figures in various parts of Haiquan Province welcomed Zhao Hu more and more, people in the world were surprised to find that Ganqing Haiquan Province had already fallen into Zhao Hu's hands.

This discovery made the people who supported the orthodoxy of the empire immediately praise Zhao Hu's achievements with great excitement, while others, especially the warlords in the seaside province, were terrified and at a loss.

Oh my god, Zhao Hujun, who used to be very fierce with only a small area, now owns a province, wouldn't he be so fierce?How should these little warlords face such a behemoth?
When the warlords in the seaside province were uneasy and thinking secretly about the southeast region, Zhao Hu was showing up at the collar of Major Zhao Hu in Haiquan Province with his inner guards.

Looking at the once prosperous and destroyed Major Zhao Hu, who was once again at a large construction site, Zhao Hu, Zhou Wen, and the veterans were all deeply moved. They fled in embarrassment at the beginning, but now they come back openly. , the world is really wonderful.

"My lord, according to the progress, in February next year, this place will become the most beautiful and convenient pier in Haiquan Province, and it will be the shortest distance between the empire and the southeast peninsula," Zhou Wen said.

Zhao Hu looked at the distant view, shook his head and smiled, "Actually, you don't need to put too much energy here. After all, this place can't build a port, it can only be built as a small wharf."

"Yes, but the ministers and others thought that this was the Lord's first territory and a place to start a family, and it still took a lot of effort to build it." Zhou Wen said.

"Uh, um, yes."

It was only then that Zhao Hu remembered that this major was really his starting place. Although he didn't want to waste energy building this small place, since his subordinates thought it was a very meaningful thing, he should follow their wishes.

The former Marshal's Mansion of Haiquan Province, at this moment, the gate guards and the posts around the street have been replaced by murderous Zhao Hujun soldiers. The prominent figures in Haiquan Province are all waiting at the gate under the leadership of the Seventh Prince.

They have all been notified by the Governor's Mansion that the Governor will summon them today, so they came here early to wait.

Although everyone present knew that the real controller of Haiquan Province, Lord Overseer, had been wandering around Haiquan Province for several days, it can be said that it is definitely a shame to come to meet people like himself now.But in these years, who dares to care about the face of the Lord Overseer who holds the real power?So everyone should not have such a thing.

He is the boss, so he can summon him whenever he wants, as a subordinate, how dare he have an opinion?It is the Seventh Prince who has opinions. After all, he belongs to the royal family, and Lord Overseer is a courtier.But Lord Overseer belongs to the prince, who knows who is the meaning of deliberately neglecting the seventh prince, the royal family?I hope the Seventh Prince won't make fun of himself.

As for people like myself, as long as the people in power currently in charge are willing to accept their loyalty and keep their own and family's prosperity and wealth, that's all.

The Seventh Prince, a smart young man, of course understands the thoughts of the dignitaries around him.

He also knew that when Zhao Hu entered Haiquan Province, instead of visiting him immediately, he wandered around in Haiquan Province, which was very rebellious.

But the head of the brigade who supported him had already taken the entire brigade to join Zhao Hu. Seeing that he, the prince directly related to the late emperor, came to greet him, he knew what the situation was.Knowing this, would I be such an idiot as to keep the prince's reserve and pride?
A crisp sound of horseshoes hitting the bluestone ground came from a distance, followed by "salutes".

When a group of cavalrymen appeared on the street, the guards on both sides of the street gave an order and gave a military salute. The prince put on a curious expression and looked around.

The cavalry in the front row were all dressed up as soldiers, and everyone knew they were the pioneers. These cavalry rushed through the Marshal's Mansion for tens of meters, then turned around and blocked the street. At this time, the cavalry behind surrounded a young imperial general Come slowly.

There is only one general in Zhao Hu's army, so everyone's eyes are on this general.

At first glance, this general looks ordinary, definitely not handsome, but his facial features are clear and straight, and a very masculine feeling directly emerges in everyone's minds.

At the second glance, everyone noticed that the general was relaxed and at ease, as if he was strolling in his own backyard. This perception made everyone feel different.

People will look like this, which means that the other party has firmly controlled Haiquan Province. No wonder they have left people like themselves for so many days.

Seeing that Zhao Hu had already stopped his horse at the door, and he didn't know who was leading him, he bent down and saluted before Zhao Hu got off his horse: "See Lord Overseer!"

Seeing that the Seventh Prince bent down to salute like everyone else, Zhao Hu smiled, while Zhou Wen pressed his saber angrily, and glanced at these half-short guys with eyes full of anger.

Damn it!Don't these guys understand manners?To actually let the master ride on a horse to receive the gift, although this etiquette is very respectful, but it will definitely make people think that the master is so arrogant and inhumane!

Especially the seventh prince saluted like this, wouldn't this make the world think that his lord no longer takes the royal family seriously?
(End of this chapter)