Although there has been no major military operation in Liaozhen for nearly a year, the limelight seems to have been stolen by Dongjiang Town.

But this is only a temporary phenomenon, after the recovery of Liaodong, Liaozhen, which has Hongyi artillery and cavalry groups, is the real main force.

When Guangning is recaptured, Liaozhen will have to face the main forces of Liao and Shen, and the Dongjiang Army will become a force to contain and cooperate.

In fact, it can be seen from Xiong Tingbi's position as governor and economic strategy, and his sword of Shang Fang that he far surpasses Mao Wenlong in terms of status and trust.

Xiong Tingbi also knows the severity, and monopolizing power also means an excuse to be attacked.

Therefore, the salary and grain were handed over to the supervisor, and the military law was handed over to the military justice department, and he was only in charge of military training, military command, and preparation for the recovery of Jinzhou, Dalinghe, and Quang Ninh.

Stretching out his hand to brush away the thin snow on the battlements, Xiong Tingbi smiled and said, "If the Dongyu return with a feather, maybe we don't need to chase and kill, someone will intercept and kill them halfway!" ”

Huang Degong blinked his eyes, somewhat understood, and laughed with Hehe, "Hudun Rabbit, I hope he has that guts." ”

Xiong Tingbi also connected with Mongolia, but it was different from Wang Huazhen's suppression of all hopes.

He sent a messenger, and he also made it clear in the letter that if the eastern captives returned defeated, and if Lin Dan Khan's troops intercepted and killed, they could exchange their heads for silver.

A Zhenyi head is fifty taels of silver, which is the same as the reward of the Ming army, but it does not need the Ming army to contribute. This policy was approved by the emperor, and it was up to the Mongol tribes to dare to take advantage of the fire to loot.

Didn't you let you fight with Houjin, you didn't dare to touch the defeated Donglu, and you were embarrassed to come to ask for a reward?

Of course, even the Mongol tribes are as immovable as mountains, and a fixed amount of silver is also given every year. Anyway, there are not many, and they can't afford to lose a lot because of a small loss like Chongzhen, so in order to save money, all the Mongolian tribes were pushed to Houjin.

Xiong Tingbi patrolled along the city and came to the fort, where he saw artillery officer Luo Li and others pointing and carrying out the final survey and ranging.

"Your Excellency." Several officers bowed.

Xiong Tingbi raised his hand and said, "No courtesy." You've done a great job. ”

As he spoke, he walked up a few steps, patted the cannon covered with oilcloth, and said with a smile: "Don't set off firecrackers during the New Year, and when the Dongyu comes to attack, use the roar of this cannon instead!" ”

Luo Li was born in Fujian and Zhejiang, and he already has empirical artillery skills, and he has mastered the theory in martial arts, which can be said to be a step further.

If it weren't for Ning Yuan's high stakes, he would have been left in the martial arts academy as an artillery instructor. And after this battle, some artillery officers can grow up, and he will most likely be transferred.

But Luo Li hoped to finish this battle before leaving, and he was confident in the power of the Hongyi cannon, and he would definitely make Jiannu suffer heavy casualties. And this is the military exploits, and returning to teach students in martial arts is also a completely different qualification and reputation.

"If Jiannu dares to attack the city, let them taste the power of this cannon." Luo Li stretched out his hand and pointed to the outside of the city, where there were a few references that only they knew, "The actual shooting data has been completely mastered, and there is no need to test it again, it can be launched continuously." ”

After a pause, he said with a little regret: "If there are a few more forts in the city, under the concentrated fire and bombardment, Jiannu will definitely suffer heavy casualties." ”

Xiong Tingbi smiled, stretched out his hand and patted the arm of the officer, who still had a strange accent, and said: "The Hongyi cannon is expensive, and it is not a long-term solution to be set up in the city for passive defense. It is extremely difficult for the imperial court to pull out more than 20 doors. ”

Luo Li pondered for a moment and said, "The last general understands. The imperial court is manufacturing field artillery, and the last general will refine the artillery skills, urgently bring the cannon to participate in the war, and destroy the Jiannu with the adults and recover Liaodong. ”

"Yes, very good." Xiong Tingbi felt that his blood was hot, and said: "Long live to train into an invincible iron cavalry in three years, and you must also train skilled artillery in three years. The eldest husband built this deed, and he died without regrets. ”

Glancing at the young general in front of him, Xiong Tingbi stroked his beard and smiled, extremely pleased.

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It was nearly five watches, and there were sporadic snowflakes in Jingshi.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the first day of the third year of the Apocalypse, it came in this faint snow.

At the fifth watch, Zhu Youxiao was woken up by Queen Zhang Yan. But after the first shot of the New Year, the emperor who is looking forward to a good start is still thinking of pretending to be a dead dog and sleeping a little more according to his daughter-in-law!

"Hooray, hooray." Although the happiness and sweetness have not completely disappeared, Zhang Yan can only coax the emperor to get up, "I have to get up early today......

Zhu Youxiao snorted, hugged the queen with a good hand and pinched it, but he didn't want to open his eyes.

Zhang Yan's face was red and her heart jumped, and her voice trembled a little, "Long live, I still have to go to Fengxian Hall and Fengci Hall to worship, and I have to go to Concubine Liu to congratulate the New Year......

The small mouth was blocked, Zhu Youxiao didn't open his eyes, and he was able to find it. It took a long time for him to open his eyes, reluctantly let go of the red-faced and panting queen, and sat up from the bed with a wry smile.

Zhang Yan hurriedly got up and straightened out the messy underwear first, and beckoned the palace people to wait for the emperor to change clothes.

After washing and dressing, Zhu Youxiao and the queen sat down at the table and saw the palace people serving hot dumplings, as well as a few refreshing side dishes and pepper wine.

It is a tradition to eat dumplings and pepper and cypress wine on the first day of the Lunar New Year, and the royal family is no exception.

"Hooray, eat more, it's been a busy day!" Zhang Yan picked up the dumplings and dipped them in the ingredients, and put them on Zhu Youxiao's small plate.

Zhu Youxiao yawned again, usually the working time is very good, but it is a little uncomfortable to be cold and early.

Eat, if you don't eat, you'll be hungry. Worship, congratulations, and the big court, tossing to the feast, I don't know when!

"You eat a few more, too." Zhu Youxiao cared for a moment.

The queen does not stop, and today all the women who have been enshrined by the imperial court will also enter the palace to celebrate the queen mother and the queen, which is also a very cumbersome etiquette activity.

Zhang Yan didn't feel bored, probably because as the mother of a country, she enjoyed this atmosphere of worship and congratulations.

But for Zhu Youxiao, although the scene of this great court meeting was very spectacular, both civil and military officials and foreign envoys would participate, which could highlight the majesty of the emperor and the status of the Ming Dynasty as the "Heavenly Empire".

But he wanted to be quiet, or go to Shaoying Courtyard to have a lively New Year's Day with the children. It's a pity that in his position, he can't help himself!

At this time, the Shaoying Courtyard was very lively, and the children were not afraid to get up early, and even some were so excited that they couldn't sleep well and finally looked forward to dawn.

After a sumptuous meal last night, they all went to the noon gate to watch the fireworks and lanterns. Although there is no Spring Festival Gala, it is not lonely and lonely.

After Xiao Ye's suggestion, coupled with the emperor's adjustment, Shaoyingyuan has changed a lot. The main change is that they pass the exam, which is divided into three grades according to the level of knowledge.

The foundation is better, like Xiaoye, who can graduate in three years at most, that is, the primary school level set by Zhu Youxiao. If you have no foundation, you have to study for almost six years before you can enter junior high school if you pass the exam.

When you go to junior high school, you will learn Chinese and mathematics, but the proportion will decrease. Moreover, specialized courses such as physics and chemistry have been added.

At that time, the development of science and technology had just begun, and many disciplines were still in the embryonic and exploratory stage, and there was no need for too advanced cultural knowledge.

Zhu Youxiao did not expect to train great scientists who could win the Nobel Prize, and he could educate a group of workers in professional disciplines, so he was very satisfied.

And these children are his hope, and he is not stingy in treatment, although it is all spent on it. During the Chinese New Year, he let the children enjoy the joy and joy of the festival.

Therefore, the college is also lit up with lights, showing a festive atmosphere. In this festive atmosphere, it is a completely different feeling to just stumble as usual.

It's the New Year, eat dumplings!

Probably the most eagerly watched in May. Since the 24th holiday of the lunar month, I have counted the days, waited for the New Year, waited for the excitement, waited for the fun, and waited for the dumplings.

What kind of stuffing will it be? There must be meat, cabbage, turnips, or ...... Little May felt that there were only a few vegetables in winter.

I got up early, washed my little face, put on new clothes, and in May, I came to the dining hall with everyone and sat down at the dining table obediently, waiting for the dumplings to be served.

While waiting, she twitched her nose, hoping to identify the type of dumpling filling from the fragrance.

Xiao Ye walked to the front with three bars, and said with a smile: "Everyone should eat dumplings slowly, don't swallow them one by one." Because—"

After a deliberate pause, Xiao Ye reached out and held up a small yuan to show to the children, with a happy smile on his face, "Some dumplings are wrapped in silver coins, and those who get them will be lucky for a year." ”

The children grinned and exchanged their heads and guessed what kind of dumplings would have money in them.

"Just look at it, but don't use chopsticks to prick it!" Xiao Ye solemnly reminded, but the smile on his face did not decrease, "If you put it on your plate, you will eat it, regardless of whether you have money or not." ”

May's little head is cheerful, she is a good boy and never wastes. What's more, it is fragrant dumplings, and they are just as delicious without money.

A few side dishes are placed on the table, and the older children not only have to study, but also do what they can. For example, cleaning the cafeteria and distributing meals.

May is very well-behaved, sitting honestly, and on the surface there is no sign of her eagerness to wait for dumplings.

The hot dumplings were served, and the children did not scramble, although they should have been hungry for them. Because the food in Shaoyingyuan is full, this is a rule set by the Lord of Long Life.

It was only when the cloud board rang that the children picked up their chopsticks and stretched out to the dumplings. With a smile on their faces, eating and playing are the happiest things for them.

As soon as you bite into it, the hot juice fills your mouth, and the aroma of meat fills your lips. Well, it's stuffed with pork and green onions, and the green onions are just a flavor and very little.

It smells so good! A meatball dumpling, May's eyes lit up. Chewing, tasting the saltiness, ready to mix the sauce and vinegar dipping sauce.

"May-" The boy opposite had already swallowed the dumplings in his mouth, raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile: "I always want to know how many dumplings I ate, but I forgot about them while eating." ”

"Stupid!" A girl teased and showed him her small plate, "Five at a time, and then after eating, you can remember how much to eat!" ”

"Five at a time, two times is ten, three times, three times......," the boy pondered, almost carrying his feet up and counting them.

After a while, he seemed to have figured it out, nodded thoughtfully, and said, "Well, this is indeed a good idea. I've taken four, I've already eaten one, and I've made up exactly five. ”

Stupid Zhao Dabao, he can't even remember 3515, and he can't count how much he ate when he finishes eating.

May smiled, but didn't learn. It's good to be full, so why do you need to know how much you're eating? Besides, there are big and small dumplings, do you have to eat the same amount every time?

Hey? The girl diagonally opposite made a strange noise and was smacked of her teeth. But the bitterness on her face quickly turned to joy, and she spit out a half-yuan dragon coin, and she giggled.

"Good luck!" The boy looked at it enviously, sped up his eating, and poured five more dumplings into the small plate.

May just grinned, small money, she is not so rare. It's naturally good to be able to eat, and it's useless to die without that luck.

Besides, May subconsciously pinched the clothes on her chest, and inside was a half-yuan dragon coin wrapped in colored money.

It's a New Year's gift that every child has. But she thinks that her own is the best and most beautiful.

Because, this was sent by the queen mother with the palace maids a few years ago, and she personally hung it around her neck. Who made her look cute, and would run to kowtow to her, and ask "What did you eat"!

Laughter rang out in the cafeteria from time to time, and the children who ate the "mascot" were smiling, including the boys opposite.

May remembers that when he first arrived, he called the dog, and he was cute and snotty. When it is almost in the mouth, it is gone when you suck it hard, which is very magical. Now, what's it called? It seems that he was named Zhao Dabao by the teacher.

"In May, you can also bring a few more to the plate, and then eat together." Zhao Dabao was very enthusiastic to impart his experience, "This should be able to eat money!" ”

May smiled and shook her head, adjusted the dipping sauce, and continued her rhythm, eating slowly one by one, not caring about any small money at all.

People are not only good children, but they will also be good girls in the future, so if you want to wear Sister Xiaoye's three bars, can you be the same?

Zhao Dabao seems to be full, but he only eats one dragon coin, and the lovely May on the opposite side is not yet! Staring at the few dumplings left on the large plate, he gritted his teeth and stretched out his chopsticks again.

Finally, when Zhao Dabao felt that he had eaten his throat, there was a strange feeling in his mouth.

He hurriedly and quietly spit out the dragon coin in his hand, and while others were not paying attention, he flicked the dragon coin on the table and bounced it in front of May.

Hey? Hey! May blinked wide-eyed, looking at the dragon coin stained with food crumbs, disgusted.

Zhao Dabao smiled stupidly, raised his chin, and said, "Look, I have also eaten silver coins in May!" There will definitely be good luck this year. ”

May had a bitter face, moved the bowl containing the dumpling soup and blocked it, and didn't dare to look at the little money that came out of other people's mouths.

It's so disgusting, I don't want to eat this fragrant dumpling anymore!

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