The chaos on the island and reef quickly returned to calm, and Lixuan and Licheng led their troops to count them, and found that there were more than 300 dead widows, but there was no trace of the Fusang elder, and it was obvious that either the old thing was not here, or it had already run away.

After a lot of effort to fight such a battle, but in the end he gained very little, Mao Wenlong will inevitably feel a little unhappy in his heart. When Lihui came back, he also learned that it was fruitless to track down the fleeing pirates, so Mao Wenlong added some blockages in his heart.

Sullen and returned to Phi Dao, Mao Wenlong discussed with Hong Chengchou and prepared to leave for Andongwei. Huang Taiji's side will not be able to completely solve it for a while, but the purpose of Mao Wenlong's coming here has been achieved.

After the battle of Jiayuguan, Huang Taiji obviously had no intention of sending troops to attack Xianbei again, and the Japanese at sea could not be solved for a while. There was no longer any need to stay in Liaodong, so Mao Wenlong decided to return to Xi'an and prepare for recruitment.

The expansion of the Dongjiang Army has reached the point where it cannot be delayed, and like this battle in Liaodong, the reason for the victory of the Dongjiang Army occupies too much luck and the use of black technology. Whether it was the Jiayuguan incident or the head-to-head confrontation with the Japanese on the island and reef, the reason for the final victory was the borrowing of hot air balloons.

Mao Wenlong knew in his heart that once the hot air balloon lost its advantage, or the enemy army thought of a way to crack it, the Dongjiang Army could suffer a catastrophe at any time. And he and Hong Chengchou also realized that the soldiers of the Dongjiang Army could no longer rely too much on these things, and the strength of the soldiers themselves was the eternal way!

There was nothing to hesitate about, and after Mao Wenlong informed Chen Jisheng of his decision to go back to Xi'an, he took a boat on Phi Island on the same day to set out on the way home.

Three days later, he arrived in Andongwei, where Mao Wenlong and his family spent the night, and then set out again the next day.

Halfway through, Mao Wenlong received a letter from King Fu of Sichuan, mentioning that he had now occupied two counties in Sichuan. At present, there is an urgent shortage of food and grass to recruit troops, and I hope that Mao Wenlong can allocate some emergency funds in the past.

Mao Wenlong shook the letter paper and said in a deep voice: "This Fu Wang is really unkind now, he asked me for grain and grass in one mouth, and he didn't even see him say a word of thanks." ”

Hong Chengchou smiled when he heard this: "If King Fu can rise in Sichuan, isn't it exactly what the general army wants to see?" Since he is so ambitious, why should the general soldier care about such a trivial matter. ”

Mao Wenlong shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It's not enough to care, it's just that things are sent out like flowing like water, and it is inevitable that there will be some reluctance in my heart." ”

Hong Chengchou nodded: "This Fu King does want more grain and grass, and the lower officials have already allocated some to him two months ago, and it stands to reason that it should still be sufficient now." ”

Mao Wenlong said: "He has already said in his letter that this time he is going to recruit troops. ”

Only then did Hong Chengchou suddenly say: "Then the official misunderstood King Fu. ”

Mao Wenlong paused for a moment and muttered: "King Fu is recruiting troops in Sichuan, and the military advisor thinks that we let him send some people over by the way, is it possible?" ”

At present, the north has to recruit 300,000 troops, which is completely impossible. In Mao Wenlong's opinion, recruiting 100,000 soldiers and horses is enough, let alone 300,000. And the whole north is not only short of soldiers but also ordinary people, and now the only way to want people is to find a way from the south.

Regarding Mao Wenlong's question, Hong Chengchou obviously had no bottom in his heart, and he was not sure and said: "The general army might as well try it, at least for now, we can only find a breakthrough from the south, and there is almost no other way." ”

Mao Wenlong nodded after hearing this, and the two fell silent. The carriage galloped on the flat cement road, and it did not bum, and the speed was not slow, and after nearly ten days of hurrying, Mao Wenlong also returned to Xi'an smoothly.

The officials who stayed behind knew that Mao Wenlong didn't like them to go outside the city to greet them, so they all consciously didn't do that. Quietly returned to Mao's Mansion, Mao Wenlong first met with all the officials, asked about the recent situation in Xi'an, and after learning that there was no situation, he waved everyone to retreat.

Chen Lan and Hong Ziyan also came with their two children at this time, and Mao Wenlong knew why he came as soon as he saw them. Obviously, the matter of promising to find a famous teacher for the child was delayed by the hesitation that he went to Liaodong.

Sure enough, as soon as Hong Ziyan saw her father, when she came up, she said bluntly: "Dad, my daughter hopes that you can find suitable teachers for the children, they have reached the age of going to school." ”

Hong Chengchou suddenly came over when he heard this, he didn't hesitate, and promised on the spot: "Don't worry, this matter is on me, and in a few days, I will personally go to visit some of my previous friends." ”

Hearing Hong Chengchou say this, everyone was relieved, and Chen Lan and Hong Ziyan thanked Hong Chengchou and then left.

Mao Wenlong smiled and thanked him: "The matter of finding a famous teacher will have to worry about the military. ”

Hong Chengchou glanced at Mao Wenlong, shook his head and smiled: "The family doesn't need to say these polite words." ”

Mao Wenlong and Hong Chengchou looked at each other and laughed, and then said goodbye and went to rest.

The next morning, Hong Chengchou took a few guards in a carriage and didn't know where he went? And Mao Wenlong also began to prepare grain and grass for King Fu in Sichuan, and by the way, he wrote to King Fu to inform him of his plan, hoping that he would help implement it as soon as possible.

King Fu's reply came quickly, and after he heard about Mao Wenlong's request, he promised Mao Wenlong a package ticket. As long as he sends enough grain and grass, he can continue to send Mao Wenlong the young and middle-aged people he needs.

didn't expect things to go so smoothly, and Mao Wenlong was also relieved. Then he handed over this matter to Cheng Zuo and Xu Fuzuo to handle, including the formation of the army in the future, and the training of all the things to them.

Just when Mao Wenlong thought that he could live a comfortable life for two days, Chongzhen, who had not heard from him for a long time, came to him again. The reason is very simple, because the rapid rise of King Fu in Sichuan has seriously threatened the safety of Huguang and Nanjing, and Chongzhen has begun to be impatient.

Chongzhen sent Wu Chengen for this purpose, and at this moment people were waiting in the front hall to meet Mao Wenlong.

The emperor's affairs can't be hidden, and Mao Wenlong is not ready to hide, what should be faced must always be faced. Under the vast guidance, Mao Wenlong soon came to the front hall, and as soon as he entered the door, he saw Wu Chengen, who had not been seen for a long time.

Compared with him in three months, Mao Wenlong found himself much older at this moment, with white hair and wrinkles on his face, and even his hand holding the tea cup was trembling slightly. Wu Chengen saw Mao Wenlong coming, and he got up to salute Mao Wenlong with the support of the two small yellow doors.

Mao Wenlong didn't hold it up, and politely supported Wu Chengen, saying that there was no need to be polite. After each of them sat down, Mao Wenlong asked knowingly: "I don't know why Lord Wu came this time?" ”