Chapter 518 A Journey of Ten Thousand Miles (1)

The sky is clear, the fields are vast, and the grass is blown by the wind, and cattle and sheep can be seen low.

On the Luobo Plain, with an unobstructed view of distant mountains and fields, dozens of horses galloped past, startling many herders and gatherers. They raised their heads to look, and couldn't help but feel a little surprised, but only slightly, so they continued their business.

Went.

There are dozens of riders in this group. Although one person and two horses are hard to hide, and they are civilized and military, there are no accidents, especially the white wolf guard with a white wolf tail among them. The only problem is that the red-bottomed face

The big-character flag can’t help but make people feel strange. The Northland is known as the Eight Lords and Seven Guards and one hundred regiments, but they never remember which regiment is called "Chuhei"?

However, in the face of this flag, the herdsmen in the wilderness could still regard it as a joke. In Luobo City, the current Luye Gongbaoqi could not calm down.

In fact, after learning the news, this one of the Eight Dukes of the North who was about fifty years old and should theoretically be in the golden age of leading a party, was shocked at that time: "Are you sure? It's really the thief who came in person?"

Although there were only a few people in the hall in front of him, there were twenty or thirty people standing there. The people around him didn't say a word for a while, and the scene was extremely embarrassing.

There is nothing mysterious about this scene... The roots actually lie in the Wei Dynasty. At that time, the Wei Dynasty claimed that the world only lacked a corner of Dongyi. It was not nonsense. The Cao family had considerable influence over the three tribes of the Wu clan and the Northern Territory.

Even more than half of it. If nothing else, the feudal system of the Eight Gongs and Seven Towns in the North basically followed the path of the Wei Dynasty, and they were close friends and close enemies. The families in the north were married, formed alliances, and were raised high.

The cities in the south, especially Liucheng and Luobocheng, were completely conquered and replaced.

Even the White Wolf Guard and Tieshan Guard were controlled by the Wei Dynasty to a certain extent due to geographical reasons. The entire Seven Demon Guards also bowed their heads to the Wei Dynasty and accepted the imperial edict.

As for the former Duke of Liucheng, whose surname is Hou, the former Duke of Luye, whose surname is Liang, the current Duke of Liucheng, whose surname is Li, and the current Duke of Luye, whose surname is Yuan, all come from Guanlong, but one is before the establishment of the Wei Dynasty and the other is after the establishment of the Wei Dynasty.

It’s even more proof.

Not only that, during the Cao Che period, the Wei Dynasty even sent a master general like Yu Shuwen to serve as the frontier. With the central mountain range of the Northland as the boundary, he was theoretically in charge of the three gongs and three guards of the entire western foothills of the Northland, plus the northwest of Youzhou.

One county, one county in northern Shanxi, actually controls the sea of ​​suffering and isolates the northern land. The witch leader not only serves as the entire northern barrier of the Wei Dynasty, but also greatly strengthens the Wei Dynasty's rule over the northern land.

In other words, Yuan Bao's golden age fully illustrates one thing, that is, the most precious youth and middle age in his life were all the puppets of the Wei Dynasty.

Or to be more direct, after Wen De's army came out of Kuhai and Thousand Ridge, Yuan Rong, the eldest son of Yuan Baoqi who had recently risen to power and the largest main war faction in the territory, had led the main force in the territory to march south. The remaining people, including Yuan Bao,

What are the ingredients of this? What can these people do when they know that Zhang Xing's flag appears behind Luoboyuan and seems to be going to Tieshan Guard?

"It's confirmed!" The leader of the battle group who came to report was stunned when he saw the awkward situation. He had no choice but to salute and reiterated. "Mr. Yuan, we can see clearly that it is Chief Zhang's red background deposed flag.

There were people from the White Wolf Guard accompanying us, and then the leader of our regiment went over to greet him personally, and was sure to be Chief Zhang. Hei Siming, the White Wolf Guard, also accompanied him personally. He directly stated that he would pass through Tieshan Guard, pass through Hulukou, and go to Heishui to meet the chief executive.

Fate... Our leader has said that after all, he is an officer under your old man, and most of our group are followers of Luobo City. We have to come and ask you what you think and what we need from us.

Do?"

When Yuan Baoqi, who was fat and white, became more and more panicked when he heard this, he came to ask around: "What can Ruzhi do?"

The people around him were still speechless at first, but when they saw Yuan Baoqi turn his attention to the visitor, as if he was ready to ask the visitor "What can I do?", then an old man stepped forward, held up his hands and said helplessly: "Mr. Yuan, then

Chief Zhang should really go to Heishui to see Da Siming, otherwise how could Hei Siming accompany him in person? Moreover, considering the time, it will be too late to intercept him."

"So, I'm just passing by, no need to worry?" Yuan Baoqi was slightly excited.

"I have to worry about it." The old man was extremely speechless. "Think about it, Mr. Yuan. Since Hei Siming is accompanying him to see Da Siming, there is a high probability that the Demon Guard is going to do it because of the grudge he had with Da Wei over the past few decades.

He turned to help, especially since Chief Zhang was originally from the Tieshan Guard. He was besieged by the British... emperor in Hebei before, but the Tieshan Guard did not send troops. His uncle actually gathered several battle groups to go south to rescue him. Who dared to

Ask him if passing by Tieshanwei now will arouse some people to attack us while we are empty?"

Yuan Baoqi became serious and asked seriously: "What can I do?"

"First, please quickly ask the prince to come back for reinforcements; secondly, gather the war groups that are close to us and protect them on the spot around the city." The old man could only continue. "Because even if the Tieshan Guards come to attack, they will be at most

Bring some warbands."

"Then do it." Yuan Baoqi hurriedly said, "Hurry up and do it."

The people around him finally managed to exhale.

Just as Luye Gongbao was strategizing, Chief Zhang and his party, who were silent, also arrived at a place, and then entered a battle group station and met an acquaintance.

Speaking of which, this person is considered the leader of the gang.

"Leader Yuwen, why are you here?" Zhang Xing was obviously stunned when he saw the person coming to greet him. "Are you waiting for me specifically? I felt strange when I saw Yuwen's flag..."

Yuwen Wanchou was obviously caught off guard, but he quickly laughed: "I should have asked the chief and Hei Siming why they were here, but why did they question me instead? We have been spending the winter here, and now it is getting hotter in April.

We need to help the people here with spring plowing, and then we have to start the ore transshipment business."

Heiyan laughed when he heard this, but didn't say anything.

On the contrary, it was Zhang Xing who was obviously interested and kept asking questions:

"The Chapter doesn't have a fixed place to spend the winter?"

"Do it all in industry, commerce, agriculture, animal husbandry, transportation, fishing and hunting? And also help people fight wars? Where is the biggest profit?"

“Is there a big conflict between local farming and grazing?”

"How do the war groups get along with each other? Will they fight for territory? What about the war group and Hachigongqiwei? Are there any organizations among the war groups?"

"How to inherit within the war group?"

Zhang Xing kept asking questions, and Yu Wen Wanchou seemed to know that he was beaten into an idiot by the Governor of Dongyi during the Second Expedition, and he actually told everything.

In fact, although Zhang Xing is indeed an outsider on the inside, since he is strategically determined to control the Northland, how could he not do his homework, especially during this half-year break? With eight soldiers and seven guards, and the battle group system, he knows some situations.

For example, there is an obvious internal separation situation among the Demon Guards, the factional struggles caused by the origins of the nobles among the Eight Lords, and the regional disputes caused by the isolation of the south, east, and west that are common to both the Eight Lords and Seven Guards, plus the so-called

For the true dragon who lives calmly in the central mountain range of Daxing Mountain but brings a subtle mentality to the entire northern people... He actually knows it.

As for the War Group, a militarized production and life self-help group that has existed in the North for thousands of years due to the natural environment of vast territory, sparsely populated areas, long winters, and mountainous barriers, and has been personally endorsed by the Black Emperor, of course he

I also know some basics.

But isn’t it coming?

You have to ask something.

In fact, Zhang Xing had already determined even when he was in Hebei that the Yuwen leader in front of him actually had more connections with Mrs. Lu in Tingtao City, and according to the gang's established strategy, after Hebei was conquered, they came to Tubei.

The biggest imaginary enemy in the North is currently Mrs. Lu, who controls the North Sigong.

But so what if you know?

In this way, Zhang Xing and his party stayed at Yuwen Wanchou's house that night, and the latter also hosted a banquet. After the banquet, key figures from both sides gathered together and chatted for a long time until the night was dark, and Yuwen Wanchou and others could leave for convenience.

The other person rests.

However, Heiyan delayed until the end, and when there were only six or seven people in the room, he suddenly said: "Chief Zhang, do you know why Yuwen... Leader Yuwen's war group wants to operate here?"

"Because this place is the only way to the west of Hulukou, an important road in the southern part of the North." Zhang Xing was stunned for a moment before answering calmly. "Mrs. Lu must have given him the task to come here as soon as the winter is over.

Guard, observe people and supplies coming and going, ensure smooth flow of intelligence in the south... It is impossible to say that there will be a task of sealing off Hulukou when necessary."

Hei Yan was also stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but ask: "So Chief Zhang already knew...are you trying to compete with him to win the Long fake match?"

"How can it be considered a fake match?" Zhang Xing said disapprovingly. "Although he is Mrs. Lu's man, he is also a serious leader of the gang. He actually went south to rescue our gang when it was most in danger... But in the future, there will be a real fight, and the gang will be in trouble.

I will never forget his kindness."

"Chief Zhang's words are quite clear." Hei Yan paused again and again before standing up with a sigh. "And no matter what, we arrived so quickly that the entire Northland was caught off guard. Even if someone had malicious intentions, they might not have time to let go.

It doesn’t matter if you come out..."

After saying that, he left directly to rest, and there were only four people left in the room.

After the people left, Zhang Xing pondered for a moment, then turned around and asked Qin Bao: "How is it? Is there really nothing wrong with the camp?"

"It didn't happen before. Even if you want to do something at night, you have to wait for the third or fourth watch." Qin Bao heard this and stood up. "But I have to go see the Tuzi Beast and the Yellow Horse and provide some night food myself."

After saying that, he went out directly. At this time, only Zhang Xing, Jia Yue, and Xu Jingzu were left in the room.

Zhang Xing didn't say anything. He was sitting in the chair next to the lamp as if thinking about something. Xu Jingzu got up and walked around, and went out unknowingly. Jia Yue stayed at the end, sat there for a while, and then stood up and said goodbye.

Went there and remained silent the whole time as usual.

As soon as Jia Yue left, Xu Jingzu touched him back at some point, and handed over his hands to report in a decent manner:

"Chief, I took a look around. Yuwen Wanchou shouldn't have done anything wrong. In fact, what Mr. Hei just said is absolutely right. The chief is so fast that the entire Northland is caught off guard, let alone here?"

"Hebei is still fighting too fast." Zhang Xing said as if he had come to his senses. "The entire Northland does not have the strategic awareness to deal with us..."

"Of course that's what I mean." Xu Jingzu immediately agreed.

Zhang Xing hesitated for a moment and continued to ask: "Then tell me, does Yuwen Wanchou know that we know his background?"

"You should know." Xu Jingzu analyzed carefully. "Even if he underestimates us, he shouldn't underestimate Mr. Hei, a local snake with a dignified status as a military commander."

"That's good." Zhang Xing nodded. "In that case, isn't he really cheating on us?"

Xu Jingzu hesitated for a moment, and then said seriously: "Chief, I have something to say, I don't know whether I should say it or not?"

"Then let's talk..."

"Chief, when we come here this time, firstly, since we have entered the Northland, we must have a serious discussion with the Demon Guards to find out, and then we can win over those we can; secondly, we must make clear our plans, alert the snakes, and clarify the situation.

The positions of other parties will facilitate future advances...is it correct or not?"

"To strike a grass to frighten a snake, to knock a mountain to frighten a dragon...that's what it means. Otherwise, why would I raise a banner?"

"That being the case, why don't you, Chief, express your joy and anger?"
To be continued...