The lieutenant colonel with the sword given by King Zhao left. At the same time, Chu Jiangmian also took away the latest order given to Li Mu. In a sense, the first large-scale war, which was called "Northern Resistance to Hu Qi" in later history books, began at this moment.

When three years later, Zhong Poyu, who had grown into a fierce general in the army, used the broad sword in his hand to cut off the head of the king of the left court of the Hu people, looking at the Hu cavalry who fled north in a hurry like a storm and clouds, he suddenly understood the meaning of the name given to him by Chu Jiangmian, the king of Zhao.

At that time, from the north of the Zhao State, including the entire territory of the Yan State and the surrounding five or six small vassal states, all the way to the southern half of the grassland, they were already under the deterrence of the Zhao army.

With the majestic King Zhao, standing in the north of the dragon and tiger, connecting Qilu in the east, looking south and west, officially began his glorious journey of pacifying the world.

However, now it is just a rough prototype of the world's strategy, and it is not known to outsiders. Therefore, after hearing the news that he decided to officially fight a head-to-head battle with the Hu people, many people's worries were inevitable.

"King! The situation in Zhao has just stabilized, and it is the best policy to take advantage of this time to recuperate quickly and quickly improve the level of national strength! At this time, it was not wise to rush into a large-scale war with the Hu people in the north. ”

After hearing the news, the first person to hurry was Shangdafu Zizhong. He and several other parliamentary ministers have been very busy these days. Chu Jiangmian handed over all the matters related to the cooperation with the Qi State to them. This makes them feel excited, but also dare not slack off when walking on thin ice. If by now, they still don't understand that this is not only an opportunity for Chu Jiangmian to give them, but also a test, then they are really fools!

Zizhong, who witnessed this young man calm all internal and external troubles in a short period of time, knows better than anyone how terrible he is. Needless to say, the crushing defeat suffered by the princes' army in his hands was only the final fate of those royal nobles led by Wang Shu Chu Daxing, which was enough to make people tremble. Even if everyone believes that they deserve it, they are innocent of death, and this matter Zhao Wang Chu Jiangmian has done his best to be benevolent and righteous, and it has nothing to do with him. But Zizhong absolutely didn't believe that this light-hearted King Zhao would really not know the inside story? Without his deliberate connivance and promotion, this would have been absolutely impossible.

However, no one dares to talk about it anymore. The dead rebels have long since vanished, and all the truth has been reduced to ashes. All the people of Zhao Kingdom praised the new king with gratitude, and this was enough.

It is precisely because of this fact that Zizhong often wakes up from nightmares at the beginning. He was afraid that Chu Jiangmian would settle accounts after the autumn, and it was no exaggeration to say that if he wanted to find an excuse to kill them with his prestige now, it would be as easy as pinching a few ants to death. But later, after Chu Jiangmian handed over all the major matters of cooperation with Qi State to them, Zizhong and the others finally put their minds at ease.

In this case, no matter from which aspect, they must do their best to do a good job in this matter that is related to the huge interests of the development of Zhao State. If there are any related matters that cannot be decided by himself, Zizhong will work tirelessly, personally run to Jiuxing Mountain, and report to Chu Jiangmian in person. For him, who knew very well the current situation facing Zhao Guo, he did not want another war at this time. And his opinion also represents the attitude of most of the royal ministers.

Chu Jiangmian looked at the undulating mountains in the distance, and his gaze seemed to be able to see far away. Now that the smoke of war has risen, it will never be easily quelled. Qin, Wei, Yan, Southern Han, Wu, Yue...... Waiting for these big vassal states, they are already ambitious, and they are eyeing each other, not for a day. This military victory of Zhao State, although it defended the majesty of his own country. But at the same time, it is likely to upset the balance of the world. Those vassal states that have suffered great losses will definitely not give up. War could break out again at any time. At this time, it would indeed not be a wise move for Zhao to start a war against the Hu people in the north. But he had no choice. This battle must be fought!

"Lord Shangda, according to the information obtained by the spies of the Thousand Machines Pavilion, this time the Hu people and ten thousand cavalry invaded south, and the general who led them was Hu Yanbo. Do you know where this person came from? ”

Hearing Chu Jiangmian's words, Zizhong was secretly taken aback. As a minister of Zhao for many years, he certainly knew very well the power structure of the Beihu royal court. The legendary four major tribes of the grassland, including the Huyan family. This family has produced many fierce generals, all of whom occupy an important position in the cavalry ranks of Beihu. It can be said that it is the most powerful tribe except for the Hu royal family, the Tu Arc King.

"King, although the old minister doesn't know the origin of this Huyan Bo, he knows that the Huyan family is not easy to mess with. Since it's their cavalry, I'm afraid it's hard to be good this time! ”

"What the Doctor said is right, and that's exactly what he said. The Huyan family, who occupy the southern part of the grassland, suffered from drought this past spring, and many of their tribe are likely to face the threat of starvation in the next six months. Under such circumstances, they will not collect their troops without plundering enough supplies and wealth necessary for life...... Therefore, a vicious battle is inevitable. ”

Zizhong listened silently. He suddenly remembered that in the past few days, he saw that Minister Fei Yi was busy with several veterans, and seemed to understand something.

"I see! Since the king already knows so much, he must have been preparing countermeasures for a long time, right? But I'm too worried...... Hehe! ”

"In the past few years, Zhao Guo and Hu Qi have fought dozens of battles, and they have formed a mortal enmity that is difficult to eliminate. Since war cannot be avoided, sooner or later there will be a war, so how can I not prepare in advance? ”

"What else does the king need from the old ministers, just give orders!"

"It doesn't have to be. Doctor Shang only needs to be responsible for cooperation with Qi State. The way of economy is an expert for a few of you ministers, and you have to rely on it a lot! Regardless of the improvement of military strength or the overall strength of the country in the future, it needs to be vigorously assisted by the economy. I'm almost half of my family's money...... Hehe! ”

Hearing him say this, Zi Zhong laughed reservedly. Since these people had such a heavy weight in Chu Jiangmian's heart, he naturally felt very pleased. Chu Jiangmian was right, the storage of the treasury had been consumed in a large amount of time in this short period of time. Although he didn't casually ask what the money and supplies were for, he knew it in his heart.

"The king can rest assured, the old ministers and others will naturally do their best to get as many benefits as possible from the people of the Qi country. It's just that why didn't the king use the gold sent by the Qin people first to solve his urgent needs? ”

"The gold was used exclusively as compensation. In the future, no matter if there is any war, the burden on the people should not be increased, let alone let them suffer unnecessary losses. Don't worry, this time, in order to create armor and crossbow arrows and other military equipment, although the treasury was used, it will not take long and it will be replenished soon. ”

"Does the king have such confidence in victory?"

"Of course! If I can't win, what's the point of me bothering to personally assign people to do these things? Ha ha! ”

Looking at the confident smile on his face, Zizhong was also inexplicably infected by him: "Then the old minister wishes the king in advance to strategize and win a thousand miles, and the soldiers in front will defeat Hu Qi, kill the generals and capture the flag, and raise the prestige of my Zhao country!"

Zizhong said goodbye and went back to Dragon City with confidence. And just two days later, Chu Jiangmian personally bid farewell to the Tiger Ben Army who embarked on the journey north at the foot of the Nine Elements Mountain.

"Xiaoli, take them with you! The grassland battlefield in the north, the sky is high and the earth is wide, and it is the place where you are truly tested! ”

Chu Jiangmian patted Murong Licheng's shoulder, full of incomparable confidence in him. Although the armored and fully armed Tiger Ben General is still a teenager, in the eyes of the five thousand cavalry under his command, he can already be regarded as a real famous general.

"King! Aside from the head of the Hu Cavalry Commander, what else do you need me to bring back for you? ”

Murong Licheng looked at Chu Jiangmian, who was about to send him to the battlefield with his own hands, and his heart was full of pride at this moment. He is finally going back to the north, and the land that once belonged to the Yan Kingdom will be his hero's home field.

"Oh, I hope you can cooperate well with General Li Mu and capture as many of the Hu people's war horses as possible. In the near future, I want you to lead 100,000 cavalry and sweep the entire north! ”

I believe that for a heroic boy, there is no more inspiring command. Murong Licheng nodded heavily, flew on his horse, and led five thousand flying horsemen away. He didn't need to make any guarantees to King Zhao behind him, because, as long as it was Brother Mian, he would do it ten times more!

Watching the smoke and dust raised by the horse's hooves in the distance. Chu Jiangmian said lightly to the person behind him with worried eyes.

"Don't worry. If he goes, he will definitely succeed in the battle and shock the world! If it is possible, I believe that it will not be long before you can go to the Yan Kingdom to avenge the blood sea with your own hands! ”

The woman behind her lowered her head and only let out a soft "um". In fact, compared to revenge, the most important thing in her heart now is the health and safety of Xiaoli and the back in front of her!

Chu Jiangmian seemed to feel her mood, and was about to turn around and say a few words of gentle comfort. Out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly moved in his heart, because he saw a woodcutter who appeared more than ten feet away at some point, and he was smiling meaningfully at him.