In the next ten days or so, Qin Mubai led his troops to rest and train in Shanzhou. He sent scouts to investigate the situation of the enemies around Helong and the movements on the plateau, while collecting grain to raise military supplies.

It was reported that the three reinforcements dispatched by the Imperial Court totalled 150,000 troops. They had already involved Yueweitao and had already set foot in Lanzhou to gather into one unit. They were expected to arrive in Shanzhou within 10 days. However, there had never been any valuable information from the plateau. Hou Jun gathered a group of people like a kite with a broken string, and there was no news of them. There was also no detailed information on Gaer Qinling’s movements. In order to be prepared, Qin Mubai sent his most powerful general, Xue Rengui, to lead the 20,000 elite cavalry of the Pro-Xun Yi Manor to Dafei Chuan to assist Li Daozong and strengthen his defense.

The spring of Helong was always late, but the ice and snow had melted in the end, and the tree also began to grow new and tender green buds. At this time, the new recruits had more to do-to reclaim the barracks.

As early as the Qin Clan’s father and son arrived in Lanzhou, the army had already started reclaiming land. Originally, according to the military system of the Great Tang Empire, the soldiers of the Manor would have to go home to farm at this time. After planting the fields, they would bring their own rations to join the army. After the autumn harvest, the people paid the grain tax, and then handed it over to the government at all levels to the Treasury Taicang, and then the Imperial Court distributed it to all the places that needed grain.

However, Qin Mubai felt that Lanzhou was a front-line war zone that could be adapted to local conditions, so he left the soldiers in the army to cultivate the barracks. Half of the food was provided to the army, half to the government soldiers, and half to the army. Of course, they could also be sold to the army on the spot. In this way, it not only ensured the food of the army, but also ensured that there was sufficient labor force in Helong agriculture.

This was the unique land “system” of the Lanzhou Governor-General’s Mansion, and it was also Qin Mubai’s first creation.

Someone in the Imperial Court had impeached Qin Mubai for this matter, saying that he had “swallowed the grain tax to feed his own pockets and corrupted the country’s original plan to cede the land to the king” … The Emperor Li Shimin’s imperial desk had been overwhelmed by such impeachment memorials.

Qin Mubai also knew that in the past few years since he came to Lanzhou, he had done a lot of things like breaking the law and corrupting the government. Just military grain, reclaiming wasteland fields and collecting grain taxes had allowed Wu Meiniang to monopolize the grain business in Helong-if it was in the mainland, no matter who dared to do so, they would have been beheaded by the clans.

Quite a few kind-hearted people reminded Qin Mubai to be “cautious”. Qin Mubai smiled and replied, “If I was afraid of causing trouble, I would definitely obediently stay in Chang’an and Li Qingfu. At least for now, there are people in Lanzhou who don’t dare to do something ordinary. Otherwise, it would be the same for anyone else. Why would I stay here?”

“No longer young, still frivolous.” This was the evaluation given to him by the people around Qin Mubai.

This evaluation is very strange. Even though Qin Mubai was a father, he was still less than thirty years old. Regardless of whether it was in the military or in politics, he was still a young man of the younger generation. If one didn’t count their age and only their battle achievements, in this era, the young Qin Mubai would definitely be considered an old ruffian of the old army. As for the term “frivolous” … this originally derogatory term was used on Qin Mubai, but it was like a compliment, because when Li Daozong scolded him like this, praise was always overflowing on the surface.

Qin Mubai was enjoying himself during the day when he trained in military affairs and enjoyed the happiness of family with his wife and daughter at night. However, there was only one thing that kept him choking, and that was Hou Junji.

“How is this wild wolf that broke free from its shackles and escaped from the house?”

Not only for personal reasons, but also from the strategic and tactical point of view, Hou Jun gathered a troop. The dilemma was that Qin Mubai didn’t know anything about the news of Hou Junji. It was as if a grenade had been thrown out and there was no movement. Both he and the enemy had to be wary.

After dinner that evening, Qin Mubai walked around the courtyard with Little Lou’er in his arms in the temporary Governor’s Mansion as usual. Tantai Shuangshuang had recovered quite well from her injuries. Now, she had to pull her sister to practice martial arts together every day. At this moment, the two sisters were competing in swordsmanship between a cluster of newly blooming peach trees. Chen Yan hugged her elbow and leaned against the tree to observe from the side, occasionally giving her some pointers.

Qin Mubai teased Little Lou’er and watched them compete with their swords. They really used sharp swords and swords to take their lives. All of them were life-locking techniques without the slightest arrogance. Several times, the two sisters almost hurt each other, and even Qin Mubai couldn’t help but feel her heart jump a few times. However, Chen Yan was still calmly observing the changes, as if she was watching a play and listening to music.

After practicing once, the two sisters were already sweating profusely. He put away his sword and cupped his hands towards Chen Yan, “Sister Yan, how are we practicing?”

Chen Yan gently shook her head. “It looks good, but it’s useless.”

Qin Mubai and the two sisters were both stunned.

“Sing …”

Suddenly, there was a deep and cold sound. The swords in her hands had arrived in Chen Yan’s hands at an unknown time. A sword that was like a bolt of lightning and flint, without any fancy words, pierced out flatly, and a honey peak appeared at the tip of the sword. After a brief pause, the bee quietly split into two pieces and fell down.

The three of them stayed together.

Chen Yan picked out a sword flower and casually threw it into the sheath of her pair of swords. She said, “I don’t know how the two of you became famous in Jianghu. Most likely, it was because you didn’t meet someone like me. Otherwise, you would have been a ghost long ago.” What I want to tell you is that the battlefield is ten thousand times more dangerous than Jianghu. You can only fight Major Marshal on the battlefield if you can train like this one day. ”

“Yes” The two sisters bowed in admiration, their faces flushed red.

Hearing that, Qin Mubai came forward with Xiao Lou’er in his arms and smiled, “Ah, Master Chen is teaching me swordsmanship. Why don’t you give me some pointers?”

“Cut the crap.” Chen Yan Wan’er smiled and swept away the coldness and seriousness that she had just experienced, replacing it with gentleness like water. She carried Xiao Lou’er over and kissed her cheek. Wen Yan said, “Lou’er, be good. Mother will take you to paint, okay?”

“Alright!” Little Lou’er happily clapped her hands and said, “I want to learn how to ride a horse! Father is the most handsome!”

Qin Mubai laughed loudly, “Who told you to say that?”

“My godmother!”

“Godmother?” Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, “When did you recognize your godmother outside? Are there still too few mothers at home?”

“It’s them.” Chen Yan smiled and gestured to the Tantai sisters, saying, “I didn’t tell you about this. I made the decision myself. You won’t blame me, will you?”

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but laugh, “How would I dare? You are naturally the one who has the final say in this matter at home.”

“You’re talking nonsense again.” Chen Yan smiled angrily and left with Little Lou’er in her arms.

The Tantai sisters stood by Qin Mubai and Chen Yan’s side with their swords in hand. They stood upright, their faces flushed red, and their hearts pounded.

Qin Mubai looked at them and couldn’t help but laugh, “Why do I look so fierce? You guys are so nervous and scared.”

“No … Yes.” The two sisters smiled awkwardly.

“Sit down!” Qin Mubai went to the stone bench first and said, “I think you two have something to say to me, right?”

The two siblings hesitated for a moment, then sat down sideways at Qin Mubai’s side. They lowered their eyebrows and nodded in agreement.

“Then say it!” Qin Mubai said with a relaxed smile, “Don’t be nervous. What’s there to be nervous about? You guys have to learn from Su Lianqing and Chen Yan. Jianghu children, you have to be honest and straightforward. Just say whatever you have.”

“Major Marshal, take us into the Kansai army and pretend to be generals!” The two sisters mustered up their courage and said in unison.

“Oh, that’s it?” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “I understand. I heard that the Imperial Court has reorganized the Hundred Cavalry and divided them into the Featherwood Guards Guards Legion Corps and the Hundred Cavalry Supervisory Office. The original Hundred Cavalry soldiers have reclassified their duties and ranks. Are you two afraid that there will be no one to take care of them in Chang’an now? Are you worried that there won’t be any place in the future?”

“I do have this layer of concern, but it’s not all like that.” Tantai Dandan said, “Since we were enlightened from Major Marshal, the two of us have undergone a complete transformation. We have broken away from our previous martial arts careers and become officials of the Imperial Court.” Originally, we were both very satisfied, but after staying in the palace for a while, we all felt that … that place might not be much more comfortable and cleaner than Jianghu. It was the same dangerous appearance, the same intrigue, sneer, and hidden arrow. Moreover, accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger. We sisters are also used to being wild. The rules of the palace often make us feel oppressed and suffocated. But ever since we left Chang’an with the princess and came to Lanzhou, it was like a bird leaving a cage. We really don’t want to go back to the palace. So … we just want to … just want to … ”

When Qin Mubai heard her hesitate, he couldn’t help but laugh and said, “You don’t want to go back to the Imperial Palace to work, do you?”

“That’s right! Please let Major Marshal accomplish it!” The two sisters said in unison.

“Alright, I’ll think of a way.” Qin Mubai stood up and walked into the room. She smiled in her heart and thought to herself, “This pair of sisters have quite a lot of ideas. She became Lou’er’s godmother first, and now she wants me to take you as concubines, right?” Haha, it’s embarrassing not to say it. I knew it from Chen Yan’s performance just now. She purposely carried Little Lou’er and walked away, letting them talk to me alone … This matter was most likely arranged by Chen Yan. It seems that she is not a saintess who doesn’t eat human fireworks. She is also depressed when she sees me having an affair with another woman, but she just doesn’t get angry. No, she took the initiative to enrich my “family banquet”, meaning that she didn’t want me to “eat” outside! That’s right, how can there be a woman in the world who is not jealous? Unless, she really didn’t care!

The more Qin Mubai thought about it, the funnier it became. On the one hand, she felt that she had been a peach blossom lover for two lifetimes. On the other hand, it was because Chen Yan, a woman, was able to feel her extraordinary intelligence and mature woman’s charm the longer she stayed with her. She was truly not something that a vase girl could compare to.

Qin Mubai was just about to talk to Chen Yan when an uninvited guest arrived at home-Princess Huihe, Ah Shi Na Xue Lian.

“It’s a good time!” Qin Mubai secretly smiled bitterly and welcomed her in with a smile.

“Is Sister Yan not here?” As soon as Xue Lian sat down, she looked around and asked.

“Are you looking for her or me?” Qin Mubai asked with a smile.

“I’m looking for you.” Xue Lian’s expression turned serious as she said, “I’m here to bid farewell.”

“Please resign?” Qin Mubai frowned slightly, “What do you say?”

“I’m going back to the grasslands.” Xue Lian looked into Qin Mubai’s eyes and said seriously, “Please leave.”

Qin Mubai blinked his eyes and looked at Xue Lian carefully. This time, this little girl was really not joking, nor was she acting impulsively.

“Why are you leaving? Didn’t you agree to return to the capital with me?” Qin Mubai said.

“No.” Xue Lian took a sip of his tea and said indifferently, “After all, I am a member of the Ashner family. I want to return to the grasslands to reorganize my tribe and inherit my father’s title.” And 90% of my subordinates are from the Huihe Tribe. After leaving the grasslands for so many days, we all miss home. And now the Tang court has given you an additional 150,000 troops. “We only have a few tens of thousands of troops here. We don’t have much left, we don’t have much left, do we?”

Hearing this, Qin Mubai laughed.

Xue Lian’s words were full of mysteries. Especially the last two sentences, directly explaining the real reason why she wanted to return to the grasslands-she was afraid that the annexed troops would lose their military power!

In the end, it was not that Xue Lian was afraid of losing his military power, but that the Huihe generals who came with him were afraid of this.

Previously, Qin Mubai’s subordinates were few and far between, so he had no choice but to rely heavily on this Huihe army. At that time, 40,000 Huihe cavalry were crucial to Qin Mubai. Now that the Imperial Court had given Kansai an additional 150,000 troops, the proportion of Huihe soldiers and horses was at a disadvantage. At the same time, it was naturally not that important. Moreover, Qin Mubai had used all sorts of methods to annex the captive soldiers of Gao Chang and Tibet. Huihe people saw all of these things in their eyes. Although they wanted to form a relationship with Qin Mubai, they didn’t want to lose 40,000 cavalry.

Now that the favor was done, it was time to leave. Thus, the generals of the Huihe Tribe, the trusted followers of the leader of the Huihe Tribe, naturally used this move to force Xue Lian to step forward and bid farewell to Qin Mubai.

Qin Mubai had already thought of what had happened today before he left Yumen Pass. Therefore, he wasn’t surprised by Xue Lian’s resignation, but he still made a rather surprised expression and said, “I thought you … wouldn’t leave!”

Xue Lian’s face immediately turned a little red. She avoided Qin Mubai’s gaze and said indifferently, “What are these words? Why should I not leave?”

“Aren’t you pretending to be confused with understanding?” Qin Mubai laughed shamelessly and coughed twice. “I wrote to the Imperial Court and also wrote to my family.”

“What does that have to do with me” Xue Lian’s tone was still calm, but his eyes were filled with anticipation.

“Of course it’s none of your business!” Qin Mubai made a horrified expression and said, “You really … didn’t expect that, did you?”

“Stop beating around the bush and speak up!” Xue Lian gritted his teeth and was a little annoyed.

“Cough … I just want to be tactful and keep a little bit of leisure and charm.” Qin Mubai said with an embarrassed smile. At this moment, even he felt that he was truly shameless-wasn’t he sacrificing his appearance for the sake of the forty thousand cavalry?

“Let me tell you.” Chen Yan appeared.

“Sister Yan!” Xue Lian smiled happily and said, “You’re here!”

Chen Yan nodded and smiled as she sat down beside Xue Lian. She smiled and said, “Sister, don’t leave.” It’s good to stay in the Central Plains. Prairie is your hometown, but as far as I know, there aren’t many people in your Ashner tribe. You are still living under the hedge when you return to the prairie, so how can you feel like a family? On the contrary, there were quite a few Ashna who had previously been conferred residence in Chang’an. For example, General Ashnasmo is now called Li Simo, isn’t he? Even I know a few! Be obedient. When the war is over, come back to Chang’an with us. Don’t say that you are the princess of the Ashner clan. Just because of your contributions, the Imperial Court has no reason to treat you unfairly. Furthermore, isn’t elder sister still able to accompany you? She can also bring your younger sister and the relatives you miss from the grasslands. At that time, when you stay in Chang’an for three to five months, you definitely don’t want to leave. “How good!”

“That’s right, but …” These words clearly entered Xue Lian’s heart. What she was worried about was not the grasslands and the army, but her family and sister. However, now that her home was gone, if she could bring her sister to live with her in the Central Plains, she would naturally be happy. Although he was moved, Xue Lian still hesitated.

“But you can’t beat those generals under you, can you?” Qin Mubai’s words shattered the mysteries of the heavens.

“My name is Commander-in-Chief. Actually, there are six generals under my command. These people are trusted trusted aides of Vomiting Fanatics. They are actually in charge of military power. What can I do if they are clamoring to leave?” Xue Lian sighed helplessly.

Qin Mubai laughed heartily and waved his hand, “It’s really hard to tell what to say without lighting up the lights!” Once you tell me that, I have a way! Don’t worry, not to mention six confidant generals, even if Vomiting Fan Du is here personally, I can still make him submit! The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty once said that the Hanhu family is related. Since these 40,000 Huihe compatriots have come, they should settle down in Lanzhou peacefully. Don’t leave! Whether it was to marry and have children or to have cattle, sheep, and land, they could be arranged! The relatives on the grassland could also take over one after another! Didn’t the nomads often say that the place where they had relatives and grasslands was their hometown? Don’t worry, don’t worry, all of this will be there. ”

“I can’t interfere in this matter.” Xue Lian curled her lips and said, “It’s easy for you to say. Go and convince them!”

“Alright.” Qin Mubai smiled strangely and agreed straightforwardly.

Looking at his smiling face, Xue Lian was half delighted and half shocked. He thought to himself, He could even surrender to Tibet’s mortal enemies, let alone a few Huihe generals? Looks like he already had a plan. Sooner or later, he would take these 40,000 troops into his pocket! … It doesn’t matter, it’s not my Ah Shi clan’s clan and army anyway. No matter who it is, it won’t hinder me at all, let alone hurt my heart. This person surnamed Qin was clearly a person who was not afraid of anything. He was ambitious and hard-willed, and dared to do anything. Right now, I only hope that this matter will not cause a dispute between Huihe and the Great Tang!