Chapter 305: Army stationed in Shu and aiming at the plateau!

“Your Majesty, according to reports from the Jinyiwei in various places and the spies from the Imperial City Bureau.”

“Marquis Jing’an should have seven Taoist troops under his command.”

“They are respectively: Suppress Demons, Punish Evil, Eliminate Bandits, Suppress Barbarians, Subdue the Barbarians, Mysterious Yin, and Mysterious Evil!”

“The system is based on the military!”

“Each troop of Taoist soldiers is divided into ten battalions, each with more than a thousand men.”

“The seventh level of body forging is for soldiers, the seventh level of acquired skills is for commanders, and the innate skills of martial arts are for generals!”

“Ten battalions form an army, led by a master of the fourth realm!”

At this moment, Xia Shouzhong continued to report.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Shunde’s hand trembled again.

The seventh level of physical training is for soldiers, the seventh level of acquired training is for commanders, and the innate level of martial arts is for generals.

Even the Yulin Guard, known as the best army in Daqian, is far inferior to this kind of lineup.

Not to mention that there is a fourth-level master as the leader for every ten thousand people.

As well as Jiangnan, Shandong,

This is also what Jia Cong deliberately wanted to achieve!
Display some of the forces under your command, flex your muscles, and intimidate those noble families who are secretly obstructing the expansion of Dongli Academy.

It is also to deter those forces that may take action against Jia Cong.

At least let them hesitate for a year or two!

For other top-notch forces, improving their strength would take hundreds of years even if they got the chance.

One or two years is just a blink of an eye.

But for Jia Cong, Shintoism is developing rapidly.

In another year or two, even Jia Cong would not be able to predict to what extent the situation would develop.

“Marquis Jing’an…”

Emperor Shunde was stunned for a long time before he let out a long sigh.

I never expected that the indifferent boy whom I first met during the autumn hunt in Xishan would grow to this point in such a short time.

Secular power struggles will also take into account the possibility of surpassing one’s master and usurping the throne.

But the strength has reached this point.

The power struggles and checks and balances in the court have become of little use.

Either be an enemy, be a friend, or ignore!
For the royal family, there are only these three options.

The great struggle is no secret among the top forces.

After Emperor Shunde realized that things were changing, he deliberately asked Ziweisi to find a way to find out.

The greatest opportunity in countless years!
All major forces began to plan and make their moves thousands of years in advance!

All these signs frightened even the secular emperor Shunde.

Relying on the power of ancestral spirits and the capital, the royal family is not afraid of any top-notch forces.

But outside the capital, they are powerless.

In this way, there is actually only one option for the royal family out of the three!
“My dear companion, please go to the Marquis of Jing’an’s mansion in the next few days.”

“I have already discussed this with my father.”

“In Daqian, in the thirteen provinces except the capital, Jia Cong can collect incense and refine Taoist soldiers at will!”

He looked up at the map of Daqian hanging in the imperial study.

This map has changed several times during this year!
A number of small countries in the south surrendered and established protectorates!

At this time, the territory of Daqian reached its peak since its founding under the rule of Emperor Shunde!
If there had not been this great dispute, Emperor Shunde would surely have been so happy that he would not be able to sleep day and night.

But at this moment, it is hard to say whether to be happy or sad.

Only one thing is certain, when the fight between the parties reaches its climax.

The first and the worst affected will certainly be the royal family who rule the world at this time!

Rather than guarding a world where we don’t know what the future will be like.

It would be better to take advantage of its value while it is still valuable and exchange it for the most favorable conditions for the royal family.

“This slave accepts the order!”

Xia Shouzhong quickly lowered his head to hide the horror in his eyes.

……

Jing’an Hou Mansion
Tongxi Hall

“Cong’er, Ningbo Prefecture’s South China Sea First Fleet and Second Fleet have been reorganized.”

“Food, fodder, and military supplies are all ready.”

Baochai walked into the room and reported to Jia Cong, who was standing in front of the map thinking.

“Are you ready?”

Jia Cong turned around with a warm smile on his face.

“Sister Bao, then tell the First Ghost Army to assemble.”

“This time, Zhuxie will be in charge, and the Zhuxie Army, the Demon Suppressing Army, the Bandit Suppressing Army, the Barbarian Suppressing Army, and the Barbarian Suppressing Army will be the main forces under his command!”

“Xuanyou, Xuansha, and Xuanying, the three ghost commanders are with the army at your service. Look for opportunities to build your own ghost army!”

“After the ghost army gathers in Ningbo Prefecture, we will set sail.”

“Attack the South Pacific island countries!”

“What about the Xuanyin and Xuanming ghost armies?”

“Let them stay here, and ask Mr. Jianwen to help take charge for a year!”

Jia Cong pointed at the map.

It is the area in Sichuan Province that is close to the plateau.

“Cong’er, are you ready?”

Baochai was slightly surprised when she heard this, and she stationed her troops in Shu and pointed her sword at the plateau.

This is clearly an attempt to intimidate the Tibetan Buddhists on the U-Tsang Plateau.

“It’s just a little warning. If those people are clear-headed, that’s great. But if they are still confused, that’s great.”

“Tell Mr. Jianwen that there is no need to fight with them, just retreat directly.”

“Then the two ghost armies will split up into small groups and go to the plateau to take their lives. We will first destroy their roots!”

“Without the incense provided by the believers, I want to see how the Tibetan Buddhism will develop in the future.”

Jia Cong said calmly.

“Okay, I’ll go and deliver the message…”

Baochai nodded and was about to leave, but was stopped by Jia Cong.

“Sister Bao, don’t worry. I haven’t been out for more than a month. Can I go for a walk with you today?”

Jia Cong stepped forward and held Baochai’s hand, and the latter showed a look of surprise on her face.

“Cong’er, you?”

……

morning
Beijing Datong Bridge Pier
The pier, which used to be crowded with people and thousands of ships, now seems empty.

All the large and small merchant ships docked there received the news and left last night.

There was not a single ship to be seen on the canal.

At the dock, a terrifying army was stationed silently.

Red armor, boiling murderous aura!
Even if you simply stand there, you can still feel a fierce aura coming from afar.

It makes people feel heavy in their hearts and they feel like they can’t breathe.

This is the only army in the world with such military power.

“Blood Robe Guards!”

“These are the eight hundred Blood-robed Guards under Marquis Jing’an’s command!”

“Anyone of them is a post-natal warrior!”

“Only eight hundred men are better than an army of thousands!”

“This is truly the best army in the world!”

Far away, a hundred meters away from the cordon set up by the Blood-Clothed Guards, a group of Liba who usually wandered around the dock to make a living were whispering.

In the teahouse further away, there were sons of nobles and spies from various families secretly observing the scene at the dock.

It’s not just Datong Bridge Wharf that is blocked today.

To be precise, except for the eight hundred Blood-Clothed Guards stationed at the dock.

The road from the dock to the Jing’an Marquis Mansion was blocked by soldiers from the Beijing Camp.

However, Jia Cong has always been magnanimous in his actions. Today, all the people whose livelihoods have been delayed, whether they are coolies at the dock or street vendors, will be taken care of.

Each person was paid three taels of silver. Even though work had stopped for a whole morning, the company still earned as much as half a month’s revenue on normal days.

Everyone wishes this could happen every day.

“I heard that Marquis Jing’an not only ordered his men to block the dock, but also had soldiers from the Beijing camp outside the city guarding all the way from the dock to the Marquis’ Mansion.”

“This means that a distinguished guest from the Marquis’ Mansion is coming to the capital!”

“Do you see the gentleman waiting at the dock? He is the steward of the Marquis of Jing’an’s Mansion…”

“There are rumors outside that it is a fourth-level expert!” “This… a fourth-level expert is personally welcoming guests outside. What kind of distinguished guest can bear such courtesy from Marquis Jing’an?”

Now that scholars have gathered in the Shenjing City, such a big commotion quickly attracted a large number of scholars to watch and discuss.

If any other powerful person dared to block the road so arrogantly.

This has long attracted criticism from these scholars, and if things go wrong they will probably end up being scolded like a sieve.

But it was Jia Cong who was replaced.

Not to mention that Dongli Academy has benefited poor scholars all over the world, just this time many scholars gathered in the capital.

The purpose was to give Jia Cong’s Dharma body Wenhou an opportunity to lecture in public.

We should respect him as a teacher and not care about these trivial details.

“Look, there’s a boat coming up the canal!”

“coming!”

“That is……”

At this moment, the shadows of more than a dozen ships gradually appeared on the canal in the distance and continued to sail towards the dock.

On a huge ship at the head, a flag with the word “Xue” on it fluttered in the wind.

“Xue family!”

“This is the Xue family of Jinling. The family of the Dragon Girl who guards the country has come to Beijing!”

“The Xue family and the Jia family have been relatives for centuries.”

“From Jiangnan, to Korea, and then to Southeast Asia!”

“The dragon girl of the Xue family has been following Marquis Jing’an in battles, sharing life and death with him.”

“No wonder, no wonder Marquis Jing’an made such a big show!”

Talented men and beautiful women, and romantic stories have always been talked about with relish among scholars.

Not to mention that the deeds of Jia Cong and Baochai have been written into various vernacular novels by storytellers and spread all over the world.

On the ship, Xue Pan stood on the top floor and looked at the scene on the deck in the distance, feeling extremely excited.

“Mother, when the Marquis heard that we were going to the capital, he actually made such a big scene.”

On the way to Beijing, the Xue family became many times more prosperous than when Xue’s father, the Ziwei Sheren, was still alive.

When the merchant ships on the canal saw the Xue family’s flag, they quickly moved to the sides to avoid it.

Officials from various places along the way were waiting on the coast early.

Even though the Xue family’s ship did not stop, they did not dare to neglect it and tried their best to send local specialties to the ship.

“You kid!”

Xue’s mother shook her head helplessly, but still gave some instructions with a solemn expression.

“Listen, this trip to Beijing is about your marriage.”

“Shenjing City is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, unlike our Jinling. Control your temper and don’t go out to hang out if you have nothing to do.”

“If I find out you’ve caused trouble for your sister, I’ll break your legs.”

“Mom, don’t worry, I know the severity of the situation!”

Upon hearing this, Xue Pan quickly nodded. After two years of experience, Xue Pan has made great progress.

There was less frivolity on his face, and he looked much more stable.

When Xue’s mother saw this, she felt relieved.

“Go and call Tadalafil and Baoqin to get ready. The boat will be docking soon. Let’s get off too.”

“Your second uncle passed away a few months ago, leaving behind this pair of siblings. They are our family, and you must treat them like your own brothers and sisters in the future.”

“I know, mother!”

……

The second master of the Xue family had been weak since childhood and had been injured when he was young. His old illness relapsed a few months ago, leaving only this pair of brother and sister.

They were taken home by Xue’s mother.

I brought it with me to Beijing this time.

After the ship docked, everyone gathered on the deck.

But in addition to the eight hundred Blood-Clothed Guards, there were also many maids and servants from the Marquis’s mansion waiting beside the carriages.

“I am Jia Riyou, and I am here to meet Madam Xue!”

The person who came to greet him was not someone else, but the Sun-wandering God, who temporarily served as the chief steward of the Jing’an Marquis’ Mansion after the civil and military judges went out.

Come forward and greet respectfully.

“This……”

“My mother and I have come to the capital to do business, and we have already caused a lot of trouble to the Marquis’ Mansion. How dare you trouble your Excellency to come and greet us in person?”

Xue’s mother and Baochai never stopped exchanging letters.

Although we don’t know the ghostly identity of the Sun-wandering God, we know that he is now a being in the fourth realm.

This was a person that even Xue’s father, the Ziwei attendant, could hardly approach even if he wanted to curry favor with him.

Seeing this, he was a little frightened and bowed hurriedly.

This greeting was not a big deal, but it frightened the Sun God so much that his heart skipped a beat.

To put it mildly!
This person is the biological mother of the current Shinto chief steward, Lord Baochai!

To put it in a bigger picture!
This is the mother-in-law of Lord God!
How do you describe this feeling…

I came to greet you with good intentions, why do you want to frame me!

“Don’t dare, don’t dare!”

“Madam, you are embarrassing me!”

The Sun God quickly dodged to the side and returned the greeting, not daring to be polite any more.

He spoke directly and respectfully.

“Madam, you have come a long way and must be exhausted. The Marquis has already prepared a family dinner at home.”

“Ms. Xue, you just went out to do some work, and you should be back home by now.”

“Shall we go back home first?”

“Okay, time to work!”

After seeing what the Sun God had just done, Xue’s mother didn’t dare to continue being polite.

Fearing that it would put more burden on the Sun God, he agreed.

“Guys, please come this way!”

The Sun God quickly moved aside and led a few people onto the carriage.

The servants of the Xue family were also led by the servants of the Marquis’ Mansion.

“These are the mother and brother of the Dragon Girl who guards the country, right?”

“It’s really enviable.”

“The Xue family is no longer as powerful as it used to be in Jinling City.”

“In the past, people said that a good year means a lot of snow, and pearls are as plentiful as dirt and gold is as plentiful as iron. This is just a description.”

“The title of Imperial Merchant granted by the Emperor cannot be revoked unless it is a serious offense. Now that the Xue family is so prosperous, I am afraid that the pearls and jades in the warehouse have really piled up into a mountain.”

“All this wealth and glory was earned by the Dragon Girl who fought and sacrificed on the front lines.”

“Scholars like us can also join the army and gain fame and fortune immediately!”

It was not until the Xue family left the dock that the blockade was lifted and the merchant ships returned.

The scholars gathered on the dock today were still discussing in low voices.

……

Starting from the pier, we walked through the streets and alleys.

Through the gaps in the curtains of the carriage, Xue’s mother and her companions saw the soldiers of the Beijing camp standing guard on both sides of the street.

My heart became more and more moved.

In the past, only the emperor and the prince were qualified to clean the streets when traveling.

Today, the Xue family came to Beijing, but Jia Cong treated them like this.

This was something the Xue family had never dared to imagine before.

Not long after, they arrived outside the Jing’an Marquis Mansion.

But I saw the middle door was wide open!

Under the porch, a loving couple was waiting hand in hand under the imperial plaque.

The scene is so beautiful and graceful, it seems like a beautiful scene with indescribable artistic conception.

It was Jia Cong and Baochai.

After the previous battle in Yingtian Prefecture, Jia Cong was anxious to gain time to exterminate Beikong.

Even though Baochai had already reached the doorstep of her home, she did not have the chance to go back and take a look.

At this moment, the mother and daughter met, and they couldn’t help but feel excited.

I am more touched that Jia Cong still cares about his family.

……

(End of this chapter)