"The auspicious time has come, let's go."

"The commander has an order, the auspicious time has arrived, and the whole army is leaving!"

"The commander has an order, the auspicious time has arrived, and the whole army is ...... to set off"

In the middle of the first morning of August, outside the south gate of Haicheng, countless flags fluttered in the wind, five or six thousand war horses stood in a forest, sometimes snorting, and more than 15,000 model soldiers were like a javelin with a sharp handle, forming a red tide as regular as steel.

With Xu Changqing's order, soon, the huge red tide gradually turned into a fierce red dragon.

Under the banner of 'Haichenghou' and the word 'Xu' fluttering high, as well as several flags of the sun, moon and waves.

Xu Changqing was dressed in silver armor, wearing a golden helmet, riding on his red mane, facing the morning breeze that was already a little cool in early autumn, and he was also a little emotional for a while.

A new era has begun.

In fact, according to the strength of Haicheng and the Model Army at this time, the trip to Nanjing will undoubtedly be much smoother, more cost-effective, and faster.

But the world is like this, and many things are not just things that seem to be very important.

This trip had to be taken by land, and it had to be taken by land!

It is necessary to let the world feel the momentum of the great tomorrow, feel the momentum of his Xu Changqing, and feel the momentum of the model soldiers!

It is different from another time and space when the Nanming army was defeated and fled to Nanjing.

At this time, because of Xu Changqing's existence, Nanming, no, more accurately, it should be called Daming!

Because Xu Changqing and the model army are still in Haicheng, Kaifeng is also not lost, and the Ming Dynasty still controls many regions in the north and has a huge influence.

Such as Nanjing, Jiangnan, Huguang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places are still very stable under the control of the Ming Dynasty.

Even if the world has lost its co-owner for nearly five months.

However, although the momentum of the sons and daughters is very good, and Empress Zhou and Zhu Cihong are also full of expectations, but at the front of the team, the huge black coffin of Emperor Chongzhen, and the white linen cloth on the strong footmen who carry the coffin around them, have a somewhat pathetic atmosphere.

But at the same time, this is Xu Changqing's brilliant feats!

It was precisely because Xu Changqing and his sons forgot to die that they were able to snatch the body of Emperor Chongzhen from the hands of the exile army and not let the bones of the first emperor fall into the hands of thieves.

"Dashuai, Liu Zeqing and Liu Junmen have been waiting for a long time ten miles away......

The team had just left Haicheng five or six miles away, and Wang Xi, who had now been promoted to the first deputy commander of the pro-military battalion, hurried over to report.

"Hmm."

Xu Changqing nodded slowly, "According to the original plan." ”

"Yes!"

Wang Xi respectfully clenched his fists and quickly pulled out his horse and left.

At this time, although the team is huge, but this trip is only all kinds of carriages, carts have four or five thousand, mules and horses are innumerable, and the marching speed of the model soldiers is beyond doubt, a group of model soldiers, even during the vacation, every ten days to have a fifty miles of weight cross-country, if it can not be effectively completed, it is not a joke, thirty or fifty military sticks are just commonplace.

Not long after, Xu Changqing saw Liu Zeqing's welcoming team not far away, there were almost three or four thousand people, and the horses were not small.

"Emperor, Emperor, it's too late for Liu Zeqing, it's too late......"

Emperor Chongzhen's coffin had just appeared in the field of vision, and Liu Zeqing and the others had already knelt down in a 'bang', only more sincere than their dead father, and kowtowed desperately.

When the team really came to them, Liu Zeqing and the others were already in a handful of snot and tears.

"Master Hou, it's all to blame for the uselessness of the humble position, and the uselessness of the humble position......"

As soon as he saw Xu Changqing's guard of honor coming, Liu Zeqing kept pouting Chaotian's buttocks, and suddenly he was clever, and he crawled to Xu Changqing's side on his knees, kowtowing desperately.

"Liu Junmen, how can you be blamed for this? Poor Emperor......"

Xu Changqing said a few words, and then he couldn't go on, shaking his head and tears couldn't stop falling.

is like the joke of later generations: "Don't think that the actor is in the entertainment industry, the real actor is in the ......"

The people on both sides cried loudly, and after the formalities, Liu Zeqing hurriedly said respectfully: "Master Hou, the humble post brought 50,000 taels of silver this time, 3,000 fine horses, in addition, the humble post also stored some grain and grass in Cao County, as long as the uncle gave an order, the humble post will never give up!" ”

Or Liu Zeqing is clever, this guy, when it is time to stand in line, he is absolutely unambiguous.

Xu Changqing nodded slowly and methodically, wiping away his tears, "Liu Junmen came from afar to greet him, his loyalty can be seen every day, and he is also admired!" Let's go, let's go see the queen and the prince first. ”

Liu Zeqing couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hurriedly followed behind Xu Changqing.

Not long after, with Xu Changqing's introduction, Liu Zeqing hurriedly came again, knelt down in front of the carriage of Queen Zhou and Zhu Cihong, and cried nonstop.

Empress Zhou and Zhu Cihong had already prepared at this time, and were busy carefully pacifying, looking like a harmonious monarch and minister.

It's just that not far away, the corners of Xu Changqing's mouth showed a hint of indifferent sneer.

What creature in this world can be more hypocritical than humans?

But in the game, even Xu Changqing must abide by the rules of the game!

At this time, it is early autumn, the weather is neither hot nor cold, it is very suitable for rushing, except for the noon when the sun is the most poisonous, everyone should rest and avoid, other times, the efficiency is still very good.

According to this efficiency, Haicheng is 13,400 miles away from Nanjing, and it can be reached in more than 20 days at most.

After appeasing Liu Zeqing's side, Xu Changqing had three more 'minions' of three thousand elite horses, and it was easier to patrol and arm, so he ignored other entertainment and remembered his thoughts intently.

At this time, because the overall situation has been preserved, although the military system of the Ming Dynasty is erosive, the big framework of the roots is still there.

Along the northern route, Xu Changqing and Huang Shu, including Wang Tingchen and Liu Zhaoji of Denglai, not to mention that there are still many powerful people in the southeast of Shandong.

The first to bear the brunt is Zuo Liangyu's father and son who are entrenched in Xiangyang.

The father and son of the Zuo family have always been known as 'supporting 200,000 soldiers', in the battle of Zhuxian Town, Xu Changqing had already felt the water, however, Zuo Liangyu is still very means, in the past few years, his foundation Xu Changqing has not been able to figure it out, I am afraid it is not as good as the blowing water number on the account, and it is not too much.

The second is Liu Zeqing, who has been entrenched in Cao County and has been operating in Shandong for many years.

This guy is not only a clever person, but also came out of the Liaodong system back then, just look at him as a fine rider, and he will not lose a single uncle.

In addition, there are Guangchangbo Liu Liangzuo in Luzhou, and Jingnan Bo Huang Degong in Huaiyang, all of whom are ruthless!

Including Wang Pu, who was still in Datong at this time, Gao Jie, Li Guozhong and others who fled to Ningxia were still under the banner of the Ming Dynasty.

Counting the other defensive forces in Fengyang, Nanjing and other places, even if you don't count the Zheng family, it is not difficult for the Ming Dynasty to gather a million troops on paper at this time.

Among these forces, Liu Zeqing has taken refuge in Xu Changqing's disciples with practical actions.

Not to mention Wang Pu, he just won't be able to come over for a while.

In addition, Wang Tingchen and Liu Zhaoji also had a fateful friendship with Xu Changqing.

Even Zuo Liangyu has a nominal in-law relationship with Xu Changqing, and Zuo Liangyu can be regarded as one of Xu Changqing's 'Old Taishan'.

This time, when he went to Nanjing, Xu Changqing needed to guard against the most, and only Liu Liangzuo, Huang Degong, and the local forces in Fengyang and Nanjing were left.

Today's trip went well, and in the evening we arrived at the set goal, Lijin County, which had been vacant for several months.

Xu Changqing did not continue to hurry, and rested as originally planned.

In the evening, when drinking with Xu Changqing, Liu Zeqing also revealed a lot of news to Xu Changqing that he controlled.

For example, Zuo Liangyu, Liu Liangzuo, and Huang Degong have some accurate information.

Similar to Xu Changqing's estimate, Zuo Liangyu has recruited tens of thousands of troops in the past few months, even if it does not reach 200,000 troops, it is estimated that it is about the same.

However, Zuo Liangyu was still very clear at this time, and he didn't dare to directly deal with Xu Changqing, his main energy now was to guard against Da Shunguo.

And Liu Liangzuo and Huang Degong are both players who can get 3,000 fine horses.

Don't think that three thousand fine riders are very few.

This is definitely much higher than the cost of raising tens of thousands of infantry.

These 3,000 elite horsemen, at least they must have tens of thousands of war horses!

How can the cavalry's combat power, coverage, and effectiveness be comparable to that of the infantry?

Moreover, Liu Liangzuo and Huang Degong both have some water armies!

After listening to Liu Zeqing's explanation, Xu Changqing thought for a long time and said, "Old Liu, can you talk to Huang Degong over there?" ”

Liu Zeqing was waiting for this time, he smiled, patted his chest and said: "Master Hou, I won't tell you that when I was in Liaodong, I had some friendship with Huang Degong. Don't worry, tomorrow morning, I will go to him! ”

Xu Changqing smiled and nodded: "Lao Liu, your loyalty, this will be truthful to the Queen Mother and Her Royal Highness the Prince!" ”

Sent away the excited Liu Zeqing, and after a while, Xu Changqing came to Queen Zhou's tent and said with a smile: "How about it, can you still adapt?" ”

Empress Zhou was in a good state, and she was very happy to see Xu Changqing coming, but she was only happy for a while, and then she lowered her head a little aggrieved: "When I was in Haicheng before, I was looking forward to going to Nanjing as soon as possible to protect the crown prince on the throne." However, I really want to leave, but I can't say how reluctant I am......"

As she spoke, Queen Zhou looked at Xu Changqing's eyes faintly.

How could Xu Changqing not understand her deep meaning? But he could only shake his head and smile bitterly: "Don't think too much, when everything stabilizes, I will go to Nanjing to see you when I have time." ”

Empress Zhou took a sip, and immediately bit her red lips tightly, and said in a low and even pleading voice: "Just, can't you really stay in Nanjing......?"

Although he knew that Queen Zhou's words were tempting, Xu Changqing was also a little touched at this time, shook his head and said: "Hu Lu has not been destroyed, how can he live there." I have already been sorry for the first emperor once, and I can't be sorry for him a second time. ”

"Phew."

"Dogs can't spit ivory out of their mouths."

Empress Zhou couldn't help but snort: "If he knew, he would understand my choice." By the way, Changqing, Yuan Guifei's side, did you really not bring her? How to explain this, when the time comes, Nanjing? Also, Jiao'er has been in a bad mood these days, so you have to spend more time with her. ”

Xu Changqing sighed: "Don't worry, I will take care of these things." Can we still suffocate urine to death? Now the key is on your side, be sure to hold on! ”

As he spoke, Xu Changqing smiled and hugged her slender waist: "The fate of all of us is now under your control." ”

Queen Zhou also cheered up when she heard this, and her beautiful eyes were firm, how could there be any children's affection? "Changqing, don't worry, I won't let you down!"

But after speaking, she suddenly softened down quickly, and whispered in Xu Changqing's ear: "You go to appease Jiao'er first, and when it's later, I'll go over to find you......"

“…… Well. ”