The Qin army camp in Northland County

Zhao Chengchao, Wang Li on the main seat hugged his fists and said: "General, the envoy of the Hui Department, Mark Gongzi, has arrived." ”

Wang Li groaned slightly: "Oh? Invite him in. ”

Mark also entered at this time, but his face was not very good-looking, he was hesitant and ashamed, and when he saw Wang Li's salute, he said hello, and he stopped talking for a long time.

"Is there anything inconvenient for the little boy to say?" Wang Li asked tentatively.

As soon as he said this, Mark's face couldn't hold back, but it was not a way for people to come and not speak, so he said:

"General, I don't have anything else to do... It is... We're running out of food when we go back......"

Mark wasted a lot of energy to finish saying this, after all, when he and his father executed Luo Rucai a few days ago, they also swore that if there was a return to the department, there would be half of the Qin army, and now he came to "cry poor" again......

Wang Li was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then raised his head and said, "Little boy, what should I do?" In fact, General Ben is about to inform you that the grain delivery team will be arriving soon, and it has brought us a big surprise! ”

Now Mark is even more ashamed, the grain transport troops are coming, but they come to the door to say such things, what should the Qin army think of them?

Thinking of this, his face instantly turned red, and he was about to say something to redeem it, but he didn't know where to start.

Wang Li also saw what he meant, and hurriedly broke the siege: "Actually, the grain transport team should have arrived a long time ago, but it was ambushed by the rogues a few days ago, but fortunately, the people are also serving all year round and defeated the rogues."

Not only that, but they also captured hundreds of elite rogues, and the surprise I mentioned was also achieved in this battle. ”

Mark's face improved when he heard this, but he had been educated in the Central Plains for many years, so he was naturally happy about the victory of the Qin army, and in this way, their clan could also save some food to survive the rest of the winter.

So Mark asked curiously: "What is the big surprise that dares to ask the general?" ”

Wang Li smiled slightly when he heard this, and was quite proud: "The biggest gain of our army and civilian husband this time is the big leader of the thief army, Li Zicheng, who is known as the king of Chuang!" ”

Now even Zhao Cheng next to him couldn't hold back the joy in his heart, he only knew that he had won the battle just now, and now when he heard this, it was directly an immortal achievement!

Wang Li continued to smile and said: "I actually didn't expect them to have such a harvest, the Xia Taiyi who accompanied the camp Ling Gongzi Xia Donghai said that the thief chief happened to be infected with the wind and cold and was ill for a long time.

It happened that he fell ill on the battlefield and went down to rest, and he was not able to command the battle, which gave them a chance to win, and then he fell unconscious with a high fever, and his own soldiers took the lead in surrendering for help. ”

Mark was dumbfounded after hearing this, and subconsciously said to himself: "This luck is too good, right?" ”

Wang Li smiled again and explained: "Huh? Hahaha, you don't know that this Xia Gongzi is famous for being honest and loyal, and his luck is surprisingly good, even His Majesty cherishes him and takes him with him. ”

Zhao Cheng nodded: "This time Xia Donghai's luck can be regarded as a great achievement, I think His Majesty will definitely not reward him less, speaking of which, he seems to be only 13 years old, younger than Ma Gongzi." ”

The speaker had no intention of listening, Mark was already a little jealous of himself, he secretly gritted his teeth, and secretly vowed in his heart that he would make such a great contribution and win glory for his father.

Zhao Cheng didn't pay attention to the change in Mark's expression, but continued to ask: "General, I don't know if Xia Gongzi and his party have brought His Majesty's will?" Now that the leaders of the thieves have been arrested, is it necessary for us to stay here? ”

Wang Li shook his head and said: "They also fought with the thieves just a few days ago, and the news has just been sent, I'm afraid it will be salty... Chang'an hasn't received it yet.

But you're right, since the thieves have already been subdued, then we don't have to stay here, but I think we have somewhere else to go instead of going back to Guanzhong. ”

After Zhao Cheng pondered slightly, he guessed: "What does the general mean is the lair of thieves?" ”

Wang Li nodded and said: "Since the thieves have been cleared, there is no reason for us not to recover the Longxi region, firstly, to prevent the local rebellion again, and secondly, to reorganize the defense system, now in this situation, who knows if there are other enemies in the west?" ”

Zhao Cheng also understood Wang Li's thoughts, but what to do in the end depended on Qin Zheng's idea.

On the other hand, Mark was a little uncomfortable, originally he came this time to feel that he couldn't help the Qin army that had protected them several times, and now Wang Li was still planning to go west to establish a defense in depth, which was a great thing for the Hui Department.

Then Mark gritted his teeth again and made up his mind: "General Wang, I have been rescued in danger many times when I returned to the ministry, and I also hope to be able to serve the imperial court. ”

In fact, this was Mark's own temporary idea, so Wang Li didn't expect Mark to say this, and he could only be polite for a while:

"Of course, the Hui Department is also my Great Qin people, and it is appropriate to participate in military service, but your losses this time are really not small, I think Your Majesty should be sympathetic, and will not recruit the young people of the Hui Department for the time being."

Wang Li naturally has his concerns when he says this, and his current status as a general is secondary, and it is more important to eliminate the hidden danger of border separation. Regardless of whether he is loyal or not, he will nip the possibility in the bud.

However, as soon as he said this, Mark, who was dedicated to making meritorious contributions, was in a hurry, and if he did not recall the ministry, how could he make meritorious contributions, should he guard a few small tribes for a lifetime?

Then Mark hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's benevolence is beyond retribution, but general, do you think that if you don't recruit young people, can you start a martial arts, so that my children can voluntarily participate?" ”

"Wuju?" Wang Li was stunned, he naturally didn't know what martial arts was, the generals of Great Qin were all children of nobles or meritorious soldiers, and this kind of thing had to be at least after the Tang Dynasty.

Wang Li's performance Mark saw it in his eyes, and he believed in Daqin's remarks out of thin air even more, and the most martial artist, a martial court is always more attractive than the court of scholars.

Immediately, Mark began to explain the concept of martial arts to the two, and finally the well-informed Wang Li was also a little excited.

After all, although Wang Li was born in a family, he joined the army since he was a child, and he also started as a small officer who needed to fight on the battlefield by himself.

Although the martial arts system will impact the interests of the nobles of the family, since ancient times, the poor have been rich in martial arts, and how can there be a poor person who can practice martial arts?

Wang Li even thought of the three-level system in which generals were served by noble families with military merits, middle and low-level officers were selected by martial arts, and soldiers were promoted by military merits.

Thinking of this, the king couldn't help but be interested, and hurriedly said to Mark: "Can you say it again, little boy, allow me to ask a few more questions, and finally I will compile this into a book and submit it to Your Majesty's Imperial Review." ”

Mark originally just wanted to find a way for himself and a few children who returned to the ministry to "study abroad" in the army, but he didn't expect Wang Li to be so interested in the martial arts system, so he immediately gave it up:

"If the general wants to listen to the kid, he can naturally say it a few times, as for the question, please ask the general casually, in addition, the kid has this... Some of the military systems unique to the previous dynasty were told to the general, hoping to help His Majesty's achievements. ”

When Wang Li heard this, his eyes widened and he couldn't hide the excitement in it, and then he raised his head and smiled: "Okay, good, the more the better, I will sort it out for Your Majesty, such a little boy is a great achievement!"

If Your Majesty thinks it's feasible, it's not difficult for you to stay in the army, and maybe you can go to the palace in Chang'an to become a protégé of the Son of Heaven like Xia Gongzi! ”

Mark forgot any etiquette when he heard it, and said happily: "Really? ”

Zhao Cheng smiled slightly: "This is what Your Majesty said personally at the award ceremony of the army's defeat of South Korea.

Those who have made great contributions to the country can be given priority to enter the palace school and receive the teachings of the young master and even His Majesty together with the clan, isn't that the protégé of the Son of Heaven? ”

After all, Mark was young and was already a little excited after listening to Zhao Cheng's words, you must know that Taixue in the Ming Dynasty was quite difficult to enter, and he was afraid that it would be impossible for him to come from this level in his life.

However, now just telling Wang Li about some of the basic art of war systems that he has learned is considered a great achievement? Mark only felt that happiness had come too suddenly......