The devil is coming

Chapter 663 Sword Master Sword
yard,
A fox and a black cat are chasing a group of chickens,
A duck stood on the periphery, swaying like a revenge:
quack quack!
Marquis Zheng and Sword Master were sitting on small benches. There were melon seeds, peanuts and some preserved fruits on a square bench in front of them.
Liu Ruqing was making tea on a small stove nearby;
Gifts brought by guests cannot be opened in person, so everything Zheng Fan brought over was neatly placed on the table in the room.
Snacks such as melon seeds and fried peanuts were bought by the old woman after she ordered Liu Dahu to run out quickly;
Herself,
After getting through the initial period of weak legs,
I immediately picked up a basket and bought a lot of vegetables.
right now,
The old woman was squatting in the corner killing fish, as if she wanted to show off deliberately, using a kitchen knife to make a neat move.
Tiantian sat with Liu Dahu, and Liu Dahu took out all the wooden knives and swords he used to play with for Tiantian to choose.
These are the toys that the sword master carved for him before.
But now, instead of using wooden swords, he began to practice real swordsmanship.
Yes,
His father is a sword master, and he only practices swords.
Because everyone is practicing swordsmanship and equestrian skills in order to prepare for joining the army and charging into battle. To be honest, swords, unless you sit at a level like Ping Xihou, use a sword to set up battles and command. Or maybe you can train to the level of Li Liangshen and still be able to kill thousands of troops with a sword;
otherwise,
Just practice your sword honestly.
Tiantian wanted to practice swordsmanship like his godfather. Tiantian was very sure about this, so he chose a wooden sword and held it in his hand.
"Thank you, brother."
"hey-hey."
Liu Dahu also likes the ordinary children in this New Year picture.
in the kitchen,
"You are pregnant, let me do it." Siniang said.
"Look what you said, it's only been a few months. It doesn't matter. How can it be so valuable? In the past, women had to work in the fields when they were about to give birth."
"That's different." The princess said.
What's in your belly is the seed of the Sword Master.
Everyone has their own limitations. For example, a princess has a noble birth and noble bloodline, so she naturally has some habits.
The implication is that others are ordinary children, but you are not ordinary.
She knew that if the Sword Master had this child, the Sword Master would be completely bound to Fengxin City and next door to the Hou Mansion.
In this way, not only her husband's generation, but even her own children can enjoy the protection of the Sword Master.
Of course, the princess would not talk about "bloodline" or "status" foolishly. Even in the Marquis' mansion, she would deliberately downplay it because her husband was born in Guizhou.
Moreover, she could clearly feel her husband's...disdain for blood.
"What's the difference? My husband said that when a woman is pregnant, more exercise is good for childbirth." Yu Wu said, "Besides, you two are truly noble people, how can you let..."
"Ding-deng-deng-deng..."
Siniang started chopping vegetables, and the kitchen knife left an afterimage on the chopping board.
"..." Yu Wu.
This noble man is really... very good at cooking.
"Let's light the fire. Let's fry two vegetables for the gentlemen to drink." Siniang said.
"it is good."
Mrs. Yu Wu sat behind the stove, lit the fire, and started burning the stove.
The princess saw this and sat down next to her.
"No, no, no, it's dirty here, noble man, it's dirty here."
"It's okay, it's okay. I've never burned a stove in my life. I want to."
This is not a lie.
Of course, another reason is that the princess doesn't want to be too embarrassed if she doesn't have to do anything.
……
"This time, everything at home is almost ready."
Zheng Fan said while eating melon seeds,
"At Xueguan and Zhennanguan, Brother Ke Yandong has [-] regular troops and Jinshu Ke has [-] regular troops. They have been implemented."
The main army does not include auxiliary troops, that is, regular military forces that can be drawn out for field charges.
Ten thousand is more than enough at the Snow Customs. Not to mention that the snowfield is now a mess, or the second barbarian king appears again. Brother Ke Yandong can only send one soldier before receiving the military order from the Marquis Mansion. With ten thousand regular troops, plus With the help of the civilians in the upper city, no matter how many savages there are, it is impossible to break through the Snow Customs in a short time.
Jin Shuke has to face the Chu people there, so the pressure will be even greater.
There is actually a troop stationed in Jingcheng, which is an outpost. To the north, at the end of Shanggu County, is Zhennanguan, which can provide [-] troops to Jinshu. Under the premise of ensuring that Zhennanguan cannot be lost, , and still have enough energy to wait for opportunities to do something according to the needs of the Hou Mansion.
These two passes can be said to be the most important in Jin;
At that time, it and Nanmen Pass were also known as the three great passes in the land of the Three Jins.
In fact, compared to the battle at Xueguan Pass and the battle at Zhennan Pass where nearly a million troops from both sides fought against each other, the current military arrangements of the Hou Mansion for these two places are actually not impressive.
But real war is never a game of piling up chess pieces. Not to mention the Xueguan Pass, it is basically safe. In the Zhennanguan Pass, if there is any movement among the Chu people, Fengxin City, where the Hou Mansion is located, can send reinforcements at any time.
And if the power here in the Hou Mansion cannot contain the Chu people, then they will naturally request reinforcements from the court immediately, and then there will be another national war.
And here in Fengxin City,
There are a total of three towns with troops.
In one town, there are [-] cavalry led by Liang Cheng himself. They are the most elite knights, the best horses, the finest armors, and the sharpest weapons. These [-] cavalry can be said to be the real trump card of the Pingxi Hou Mansion!
In Liang Cheng's words, the combat effectiveness of this army is definitely no worse than the same number of Zhenbei Army and Jingnan Army regular troops back then, and it is the kind of combat effectiveness that has not experienced the war in recent years and has not received new recruits.
Liang Cheng's troops can be said to be a purely mobile field force in the eastern part of Jin Dynasty. They are used to alert the surroundings and be ready to put out fires at any time.
Then, there are the two towns guarding Gou Moli and Ding Hao on the outskirts of Fengxin City.
Ding Hao's town actually consisted of five thousand regular troops;
In Gou Moli's town, there were more than [-] people.
The defenders, various yamen and palace guards in Fengxin City have a separate system. In name, Xue San and Fan Li are the chief officers.
In comparison,
At the beginning, Gong Wang and Ying both made small moves to absorb more money and food, which was unspeakable. It could even be said that they were forced.
Because the Hou Mansion only gave him [-] regular troops, that is to say, his palace commander's quota of troops was smaller than before!
The same goes for Gongsun Zhi, who also has a quota of [-]. Although they actually have more troops than that, if the supplies are stuck for you, it will be difficult for you to move away.
The Qihou Mansion used the standard household system to force integration and apportionment, and also took away a lot of their old foundation to enrich other towns. This is a blatant attempt to poach you and hinder your development.
but,
Gongsun Zhi has always been very calm. He is from Yan and has a good mentality;
Furthermore, he had already broken with Li Bao's son once before, so it was impossible to break up with the Hou Mansion again, right?
Li Bao's son didn't have the ability to kill himself at first, but now the Marquis above his head can really chop off his own head!
The most important thing is, no matter how much you think about it, wouldn't you be a slave of the third surname?
After Gong Wang was beaten once, he became a sufferer.
Regarding this, the blind man and Liang Cheng made a special trip to find them in the spring to have a long talk and comfort them.
Jindong is now focusing on development. Let's tighten our belts first, endure some hardships, and overcome the difficulties together. In the future, everyone will definitely develop like this.
Gong Wang and Gongsun Zhi responded by patting their chests and expressing that they understood the spirit of the Marquis and were willing to obey all the decisions of the Marquis Mansion unconditionally.
Therefore,
Now looking at the books,
Not counting the garrison of Fengxin City, the remaining seven towns totaled less than [-] regular troops.
Basically, everyone is a standard household, and the family members can also enjoy the benefits of the standard household.
In terms of cost,
Snow Customs and Zhennanguan are the places where the investigation of the Xueyuan and the Chu Kingdom are conducted respectively. They are similar to the customs of later generations. Except for the tax revenue to be handed over to the Hou Mansion on the surface, secretly it is the oil and water under the unspoken rules, which is enough to wipe out the reduce their costs.
In Fengxin City, the troops under Ding Hao and Gou Moli were in a state of half training and half production.
Therefore, the real "enclave" to raise troops, the pure cost is Liang Cheng's one plus Gong Wang and Gongsun Zhi who forbid them to stretch their claws.
Nowadays, large-scale spring plowing has been completed long ago. After autumn, the people of eastern Shanxi will no longer have to eat potato paste. Everyone's life and the finances of the Marquis Mansion will also steadily improve.
White land also has the advantages of white land. There is no local big family to restrain you. The land is all owned by the prince's house, no, it is state-owned.
Almost all workshops are owned by the Hou Mansion;
The land cultivated by the people here is equivalent to the military garrison land under the account books of the Marquis Mansion.
In another time and space, Ming Taizu came up with the Weisuo system, which was later made into a joke and considered unrealistic. However, when it was first established, it was actually very effective. However, the Weisuo fields were later used by various parties. The embezzlement and occupation by the powerful and powerful, and the deprivation of the means of production eventually led to the degradation of the guardhouse. However, these are not problems at present in the Pingxi Marquis Mansion and in eastern Shanxi.
In other words, even though they have raised these soldiers and horses, they are not the limit of what the Hou Mansion can do now, because there is no need to go to this limit now, and the family's financial resources are still very thin, so there is no need to overdraw oneself.
When there is really a war and there are not enough soldiers and horses, then the main army will be the backbone and servant soldiers will be recruited.
The current requirement is that it is enough to protect ourselves.
then,
Work hard to farm, work hard to develop commerce, work hard to develop workshops,
Build Jindong into a war potential...
Oh no,
It is the paradise of the common people.
Of course, now when Lord Zheng goes out, he can boast that he has [-] cavalry under his command. When encountering any conflicts, he can also act like you have to give me an explanation, otherwise I will swallow this breath and I will Even the hundred thousand men under Hou’s command would not agree!
During these [-] miles, those who were really worthy of the quality of the Zhenbei Army and the Jingnan Army were killed. Less than [-] were killed, and most of them were concentrated in Liang Cheng and Jin Shuke.
but,
It's enough to scare people.
"I don't understand what you are telling me, but I can tell that Jindong has been doing very well these days. This place, the people here, my home,
They can no longer be affected by the flames of war. "
Lord Zheng nodded and said, "Of course there is no problem."
"That's good. In addition, let's talk more about our trip to Beijing."
In terms of military affairs, Juggernaut is really self-aware.
"I actually have a lot of ideas about going to Beijing, but I actually have none that I can express."
"No?"
"Well, because unless it involves my interests, the interests of the Marquis Mansion, and the interests of Jindong, and other aspects, I am not qualified and have no room to comment.
It probably looks like this:
You and I, with a group of people, entered Beijing.
We passed Litian City on the way, and then we were on the same road as Lao Tian.
Then we went to Beijing together,
After that,
It was almost as if Lao Tian was sitting there and I was sitting behind him.
If Lao Tian sees which prince is dissatisfied, I will depose him.
I would agree with whatever Lao Tian said, and I would agree when he nodded.
Ok,
Almost the same,
That's it. "
The sword master frowned.
"What's wrong with you?" Lord Zheng asked.
"Suddenly, I don't want to go with you. It's a bit embarrassing."
"..." Zheng Fan.
The sword master looked towards the house;
road;
"I really want to be with her. Really, Zheng Fan, you should have a child as soon as possible."
"..." Zheng Fan.
"I didn't feel it before, but now, I have real concern in my heart, and I am very, very happy."
"..." Zheng Fan.
The sword master then sighed again,
Road:
"But I am really afraid that you will die, because you are really unlucky sometimes. I still can't imagine how the stone from the catapult hit the horse on that rainy day from so far away. And you?"
"..." Zheng Fan.
"If you die, this courtyard will no longer be peaceful."
"Actually, with your ability, if you take your family to live in seclusion, your life will not be too bad."
The sword master shook his head,
Road:
"But that's not the life I want to live, and it's not the life they want to live."
call,
Can you speak without being out of breath?
I was so scared that I thought you had given up your plans and didn't plan to accompany me to Beijing.
"Zheng Fan."
"You say."
"I'm very worried that your Emperor of Yan State doesn't intend to stop yet."
"Haha, where can we go if we fight again? The snowy plain is like a nest of quails now, and the Chu State has just fought. The troops and horses of the three sides of the Qian State have not been transferred even if they are fighting with the Chu State in the southeast.
No matter how dissatisfied your Majesty is, you can't risk your life. Now your life is over and you're going to fight the barbarians, right? "
The sword master heard the words and stopped talking.
He won't say much about areas in which he is not good at, because previous experience shows that he will only make mistakes.
"Cough cough..."
The princess ran over and asked:
"Ms. sir, can we serve the food?"
Zheng Fan nodded,
road;
"Let's just set it up here and get a few chairs and stools for everyone to gather around and eat together."
a meal,
Mr. Zheng’s family ate happily;
The Juggernaut family cooperated as much as possible and pretended to enjoy their meal;
Anyway,
After a pleasant meal,
Mr. Zheng didn't stay long and left with his wife and children.
The old lady wanted to see off her guests.
suddenly realized,
I can't send it.
Live next door!
After Lord Zheng leaves,
In the small courtyard,
The chickens, who had been bullied by the fox and cat before, began to run wildly after the duck;
Mrs. Yu Wu went back to lie down and rest. The old woman cleared away the dishes and didn't ask anything.
On this point, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had reached a consensus before;
Of course, after the Marquis personally came to the door today, they were even more determined not to ask about men's affairs.
Men have their own brains, their own thoughts, and their own thoughts. As women, they are inconvenient to ask more questions.
although,
They don't know that most of the time, the sword master actually has no ideas or thoughts;
The sword master of great enlightenment,
Now he is only responsible for killing people with his sword, not his brain.
However, the old lady still reminded me:
"Don't forget to return the gift."
When someone gives you a gift, you have to give a gift in return.
Although the old woman didn't understand the principle of giving a hundred-day wine to a child before he was born, but since it was done under this name, people came to bring gifts, no matter how serious it was, no matter whether the person was from the Marquis Mansion or not, they all had to go back.
The sword master nodded.
Liu Dahu shouted;
"Tiantian said he likes to eat Shaqima."
"Just that dry snack?" the old woman asked.
"Yes."
"Then hurry up and buy it now. If you don't give it away today, I will give it away early tomorrow morning. Remember to buy more. It doesn't have to be expensive. The Marquis doesn't value this, but you have to pay attention to the warmth. There are many things, so bring a basket to buy. ." The old woman ordered the sword master.
"Okay." The sword master nodded.
then,
The sword master took the basket and the shoulder pole, which was Long Yuan.
Carrying a pole,
The Juggernaut walked out the door.
Liu Dahu hurriedly chased after him, following the sword master.
The father and son were walking on the road,
Liu Dahu looked up at his father from time to time, but didn't ask anything, just a silly smile on his face.
"What are you laughing at?" the sword master asked.
"Dad, you are so awesome." Liu Dahu said.
Any father is very happy and satisfied when he can make his son feel proud of him, and Juggernaut is no exception.
although,
The son's pride in himself was mediated by something named Zheng Fan.
"It's okay." The sword master was very humble.
"Dad, are you the secret bodyguard of the Marquis?"
"Ok?"
"The father of one of our classmates is the personal guard of the Marquis. He wears a flying fish uniform. He is very impressive."
After Liu Dahu entered the school, the school was also divided into classes.
Equivalent to ordinary classes and training classes for future generals.
In the words of a blind man, it is Huangpu under the Pingxihou Mansion in the true sense.
Many of the children and their parents there are generals in the army or people in the prince's mansion.
The sword master suddenly thought of this,
The reason why he asked Zheng Fan to visit and declare their relationship this time was, firstly, to provide a real guarantee for his family, and secondly, because he felt that he could no longer be so selfish.
He can give his son a beautiful and confident childhood,
but he didn't,
He likes the quiet times,
But his son,
At that time, when I met a classmate on the street, I took the initiative to hold myself, who was recovering from an injury at that time, on a crutch, and called me dad loudly, for fear that others would not know.
It is true that my son is very sensible;
But he,
It could have been a way for him to show off to his classmates in the club, and it would have made him happier.
After all,
before,
Still being selfish.
At this time,
Liu Dahu asked;
"Dad, have you ever seen Master Sword Master when you were with the Marquis?"
"Haha, I've seen it before."
"I've seen it too. Last time I went to Yingdu with the Marquis, I saw Master Sword Master. He was just wearing a bamboo hat and couldn't see his face. But we all thought Master Sword Master was so powerful. He was the strongest swordsman in the world. .”
"Hahaha, of course."
"Dad, you haven't answered me yet. Have you seen the true face of Lord Sword Master?"
"Son, do you want to see me?"
"miss you!"
In an instant,
Long Yuan, who was used as a carrying pole, immediately unsheathed it.
Turned into a red dragon and soared into the sky,
The powerful and terrifying sword energy,
rising from the ground,
The energy that shocked the entire Fengxin City!
For a time,
Black shadows came from all directions. Among them were the Marquis's personal guards, as well as hidden stakes and military spies. They were all experts responsible for protecting the safety of the Marquis's mansion and the city;
When they discovered this terrifying sword energy, they immediately thought that a powerful enemy had entered the city and rushed here quickly.
After surrounding this place,
some of,
There are many people who have seen the true appearance of the Sword Master.
Immediately,
Someone kneeled down and asked;
"Sir, what happened?"
"Sir, are there any assassins entering the city?"
"My lord, where is the assassin?"
air,
Long Yuan is still flying,
Draw out a series of gorgeous sword energy rainbow.
on the ground,
Yu Huaping stood with his hands behind his back.
Lightly said:
"Nothing, it's just my son who wants to see me."
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