Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 393

Chapter 393 Kansai Iron Corps

The collapse of Mount Lin Tai, even if his expression did not change, was most likely unintentional.

It could only be said that although Li Xueyan’s courage was commendable, this olive branch was thrown at an inopportune time. At this moment, Qin Mubai’s mind was filled with his father, war, and Gaer Qinling. Even Wu Meiniang and Princess Gaoyang had temporarily retreated to the second line. It was indeed difficult to find another place to accommodate Li Xueyan.

Li Xueyan quietly left. Qin Mubai did not sleep all night.

The general strategic route and specific tactical arrangements had already taken a rough shape in his mind. Right now, the biggest variable was Gao Chang, Pu Changhai, and the military forces that had been restrained on the first line of the Yuyang Pass. There, most of the main elite teachers of Lanzhou were gathered.

From a general strategic point of view, the center of gravity was naturally the contest between Dafeichuan and Golmud. But in reality, the main force of the Lanzhou Brigade, which was restrained and divided, was the key to the battle.

Qin Mubai felt that the greatest sadness at this moment was that the success or failure of his father’s men was uncertain. If he had known this, why would he have gone back to Chang’an and become a bird relative? As a result, he had caused a lot of trouble in Chang’an and Lanzhou had fallen into a rather passive trap.

This could not be blamed on the Emperor, Qin Shubao, or Qin Mubai himself. No one would have thought that Gal Qin Ling’s trap would continue like this. As shrewd and experienced as Li Shimin and Li Jing, they might not be able to see through the trap and the stakes. Otherwise, when they were in Chang’an, the two old army gods would have been on guard and prepared.

In that case, Garqin Mausoleum was truly a figure! The depth of his city, the ruthlessness of his mind, and the good overall situation were truly rare.

“He is indeed stronger than me!” Qin Mubai took a deep breath and let out a muffled breath. He was unwilling to admit this fact, but he thought, “But it’s more interesting to defeat an opponent stronger than me, isn’t it?”

At dawn, the Great Governor’s Mansion beat the drums and gathered the generals. Qin Mubai gave the general’s order and Lanzhou’s military parade was full of martial arts. And from today onwards, they will enter a state of emergency preparedness.

Lanzhou, with its strong folk customs and prevailing military style, did not become panicked because of the “war preparedness”. Apart from a few merchants who quickly retreated and left the city, the other local soldiers and civilians were all passionately rubbing their fists. Although most of them were still unclear about what was going on and what kind of battle was going to be fought, it was the automatic mobilization of the entire people, and everyone was actively preparing for the battle.

Lanzhou was originally a military town with a long history. People were accustomed to war just like the people in the Central Plains were accustomed to peace. Moreover, after the Qin Clan father and son arrived here two or three years ago, their hearts were tightly knitted together. With just the Governor’s Mansion’s battle order, the morale of the army and the people would definitely rise!

“Commander-in-Chief, recruit! With a wave of your arm, Lanzhou will instantly obtain tens of thousands of strong knights!” Under Hou Jun Ji, more than half of the generals came to advise him, “Long You Shepherd has ten thousand good horses. The elite and strong Hu riders on the west side of the river are naturally excellent cavalry. If you gather together and train them a little, you can go out and kill your enemies!”

“Don’t worry.” Qin Mubai was calmer and more indifferent than they had imagined. He replied, “Right now, there is not enough money and armor. Even if you give me troops, you will not be able to support them. You will not be able to equip them.”

“Why don’t you ask the Imperial Court for something like this? We’re going to use it to kill our enemies, not cook it!” Someone stabbed out this sentence in a daze.

Qin Mubai glanced at Jiang Zuo and did not respond. That general Zuo consciously lost his words and obediently retreated, not daring to say another word.

Hou Junji smiled coldly and said in an urn, “We polished our sabers and spears here, washed our necks, and prepared to charge into battle formations. Perhaps some of the birdmen in the Imperial Court are still aiming at us with crossbows and crossbows behind their backs. You want money, food, and armor? You’re so naive!”

“Stop talking too much! Those who dare to spout nonsense to confuse our morale again will be punished by the military!” Qin Mubai shouted. Hou Junji sneered and curled his lips. Then, he stopped talking.

“I will make, from now on the whole army up and down armor, loading hay, daily training, ready to go out at any time! Except for some of my Yi Manor’s Yue Cavalry, the rest of the military forces will be deployed by Hou Junji at the same time! The ten slashes and twenty-four Imperial Army orders were strictly followed according to wartime standards! Secretary Xiao Liang, the Governor’s logistical supplies and the people’s livelihood are comforting. During the war, no conflicts or disturbances between the military and the people are allowed. Prevent and control the city and increase vigilance! ”

“Yes!” All the generals accepted the order at the same time.

“Newspaper–”

At that time, the gate officials and servants came to report that the people of many states and counties under the Lanzhou Governor’s Mansion had spontaneously chosen more than ten representatives of industry, commerce, agriculture and animal husbandry to specially come to ask for the Great Governor to donate a large number of money, food, clothing, quilts and other items that the people had spontaneously raised. They were willing to ask the Great Governor to accept them.

Qin Mubai thought for a moment and said, “Take all of them as the villagers who borrowed them! But make sure to register them in detail. After the war, the Governor’s Manor will repay them!”

The generals were both gratified and annoyed. The relationship between the military and the people in Lanzhou had always been very good. The Great Tang King had an excellent “mass base” here. It was not an exaggeration to say that the military and the people were fishes and water. This was a place that made them feel gratified. What was annoying was that the Imperial Court had been like beggars this year, only giving Lanzhou tens of thousands of grain that wasn’t enough to fill the gaps between its teeth. In times of crisis, it had to ask the people for money and rations. If it weren’t for the rapid development of industry, commerce, agriculture, and animal husbandry in Lanzhou, it would have been difficult to catch Jing Jianzhe!

“Our Great Tang sits in the Nine Provinces with the richest people in the world, and the granaries are abundant. The grain stored in Taicang alone is enough to feed hundreds of thousands of troops of the Great Tang for thirty years! Why are you so stingy with our Lanzhou army? You’re really angry!” Quite a few people were complaining.

“Whoever dares to say more, serve the baton!” Qin Mubai shouted angrily, “The battle is imminent. Do you still have the heart to think about such trivial matters? You should think about how to kill more enemy emirates!”-Such a short-sighted and narrow-minded person like you would truly lose the demeanor of our Kansai Iron Army! ”

The crowd immediately revealed a look of shame as they cupped their hands and promised, not daring to say anything else.

Hou Junji glanced at the crowd and said, “Major Marshal taught me the right thing.” Even if someone is pointing fingers at us behind our backs and even plotting against us, we don’t need to pay any attention to them! Have you ever seen a lion or a tiger catch crickets in a haystack? Although that fellow was extremely noisy and annoying! The so-called plot in its place, we are responsible for leading the troops, just carry out the military order to charge into the front. Major Marshal had his own ideas about the rest of the matter. He believed that even if Major Marshal smashed the pot and sold the iron, he would definitely not let his brothers fight on hungry stomachs. “This time, even if we fight until the last drop of blood is dried up, we still need to display the backbone and prestige of the Kansai Iron Army and show it to the people of the world!”

“Good! General Hou is right!” The generals’ ambitions instantly inspired them to wipe their hands and fists. A few of them shouted loudly, “Right! Bring out the backbone and prestige of our Kansai Iron Army! Let the people of the world see, and it will also slap those sinister birdmen in the face!”

Qin Mubai shook his head and smiled helplessly. Hou Junji had led the army for many years, and uniting the morale of the army was his specialty. A few words made the blood of these slaughterers boil. He naturally fused with the team. However, looking at the current situation, the Lanzhou soldiers were more or less aware of the conflict between Lanzhou and the Imperial Court. Otherwise, these generals would not be so angry and would even slap “some sinister birdmen” in the face.

Qin Mubai didn’t want to blindly show off his strength and let them know that it wasn’t necessarily a bad thing at all. At least, everyone had a clear idea of what was going on.

After the parade, Qin Mubai returned to the Jade Villa. After sleeping soundly alone for a while, he called for Wu Meiniang and directly asked him for money and food.

Wu Meiniang’s expression and eyes were filled with embarrassment that could not be concealed. However, she still smiled and nodded. “I’ll think of a way to do my best!”

“With the word’you ‘, I’m relieved.” Qin Mubai gently patted her hand and smiled. “I know that you’ve been busy recently. You’ve been running the newly developed Qiongyu Villa and most of the money you’ve earned has been transferred to the Iron Valley. Now, the Iron Valley can slow down a bit. Mainly support my army, right?”

“I understand.” Wu Meiniang nodded lightly and said, “I have just prepared 64 letters to inform all the merchant caravans I have sent to Lanzhou and the trading houses of all the prefectures and counties. I order them to bring all the copper coins and grain they can save to Lanzhou from today onwards. As long as we can wrap our stomachs and cover our bodies with our clothes, the trading houses will not close down!”

Qin Mubai heaved a long sigh of relief and said, “Thank you …”

“Why thank you? Isn’t that redundant?” Wu Meiniang smiled and said, “I have never said thank you to you.”

‘”Ha–” Princess Gaoyang, who was at the side, was unhappy and snorted, “You two actually flirted with each other in front of my face. Do you think I don’t exist?–Mubai, you’re going to do something big. Why don’t you have anything to do with me? You’re too partial and look down on people!”

“Even if you want to compete for favor, you won’t compete like this, right?” The two of them laughed together. Qin Mubai said, “What I lack most now is money. What can you do for me?”

“This isn’t simple. I’ll ask my father for it for you!” Princess Gaoyang replied without hesitation.

“Don’t make trouble!” Qin Mubai’s horse interrupted her and said, “If you want it, I can’t?”

Princess Gaoyang was stunned. She blinked her eyes and nodded thoughtfully, “That’s right. If you wanted it, you would have already taken it. Why me? Mubai, what’s going on? Royal Father, there’s no reason to treat you like this! He has always trusted and supported you with all his might!”

“A single word is hard to say. I don’t blame your Royal Father.” Qin Mubai said, “Let’s not talk about it now. From today onwards, I will be extremely busy. Perhaps I won’t have much time to come here. Ling’er, Mother Mei, try your best to avoid going out and stay in the villa. Take care of yourself.”

“Mm” The two women answered together.

Princess Gaoyang curled her lips and snorted, “Have I been in Lanzhou for so long? You can count the days you spent with me with one hand. Mubai, when did you stop being so busy?”

“After cleaning up Gal Qinling, I’m not that busy anymore.” Qin Mubai smiled.

‘”Hmph, who would believe you” Princess Gaoyang’s lips curled up and she snorted, “You always do your big things like this!” When you’re done cleaning up what you want, and what you have, there will always be endless ghosts and snakes swaying in front of you. How long do you want to’clean up ‘? “Don’t forget, apart from being a subject, a general, you are also a son, husband, and father!”

“Father?” Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang asked in confusion.

Princess Gaoyang was stunned and hurriedly said, “Don’t tell me … Don’t tell me we won’t have children in the future?”

“Ling’er, are you pregnant?” Qin Mubai asked as she subconsciously looked at her stomach.

Princess Gaoyang hurriedly covered her stomach and blushed, “No, no!”

“The last time I left Chang’an, you told me that you might be pregnant. Now, could it be that you have the same illusion as before?” Qin Mubai couldn’t help but laugh.

“Illusion! It’s just an illusion!” Princess Gao Yang was so embarrassed that her face turned red as she shouted, “Don’t ask!-Mother Mei, don’t laugh! You’ve done more bad things than me! You’re not pregnant, how could I have!”

“…” Qin Mubai was speechless and funny. “Don’t argue, don’t argue. I’ve been too busy lately, and my luck isn’t too good. Wait, all of you are going to give birth to eight or ten cubs for me! My old Qin family is counting on you two to expand your clans!”

The two women were both embarrassed and annoyed. They stared at each other as if they had agreed. “If you were a pig, we wouldn’t be either!” They scolded.

“Haha!” Qin Mubai laughed loudly and kissed both of them on the cheeks. “I’m very sorry, madams. I have to go back to the Governor’s Mansion soon. If I have time tonight, I’ll come back to accompany you!” She said.

“Go, go, stop spouting nonsense here!” Wu Meiniang shook her head and smiled.

“If you don’t keep your promise, I’ll send someone to capture you alive and carry you to Qiongyu Villa!” Princess Gaoyang’s teeth itched with hatred as she said, “Who cares if you have a million generals in the viceroy’s mansion? This princess doesn’t take them seriously!”

“En, you’re awesome! You’re even more awesome than an ancient general who took the head of a million soldiers!” Qin Mubai smiled as she walked and said, “Stop accompanying me, my two precious ladies!”

After Qin Mubai left, Wu Meiniang and Princess Gao Yang looked at each other warmly and helplessly and smiled. They couldn’t help but shake their heads.

“Princess, keep your mouth shut in the future. You almost spilled the beans just now.” Wu Meiniang whispered, “Mu Bai is such a delicate person. If it weren’t for his absence of mind, he would have noticed something strange!”

“Oh … I was careless. I will definitely pay attention in the future!” Princess Gaoyang nodded.

“Ah, this is really difficult for us! After all, it’s Mubai’s blood, and it’s also your family!” Wu Meiniang shook her head and sighed.

Princess Gao Yang gritted her teeth and said, “It’s all Mubai’s fault! He loves to play around with flowers and grass, and his butt is full of romantic debts!”

Wu Meiniang shook her head and smiled. She remained silent.

A few days later, thousands of miles away, Yumen Pass.

Su Dingfang heaved a long sigh of relief when he saw that not far away in front of him, there was a well-ordered banner and a group of Tang cavalry approaching from afar. He then looked at the soldiers behind him, whose eyes were as deep as vegetables, as if they were exhausted to the extreme. They galloped day and night for several days, each equipped with three horses in turn. Now that the horses had all lost a lap, the soldiers had also lost their human form.

“General Su, we’ve finally arrived ahead of schedule! It seems like there hasn’t been any mishaps at Yumen Pass!” The deputy general behind him panted heavily as if he was relieved, as if he was running out of breath.

“Fortunately! Otherwise, we won’t be able to go back and explain to the soldiers and civilians of Major Marshal and Lanzhou!” Su Dingfang forcefully raised his breath and shouted loudly, “Pass on my command, quickly enter Yumen Pass to take over the city defense! If you don’t remove your armor, you can’t get off your saddle, you can prepare for battle at any time!”

“Yes!”

“Send Major Marshal to General Pu Changhai! From today onwards, the Yuyang Pass and Pu Changhai will exchange horns to rescue each other. We will fight for every inch of land and kill every enemy! Our troops will be stationed at the Pu Changhai Pass without any loss! Otherwise, they will all be buried here and there is no need to go back!”

“No–”

The sound shook the heavens, and the flowing clouds ran!