The swallow rocks the head, the river and the sky are the same color.

I don't know how many ships with sails sail across this water in the light and shadow of spring, bringing up waves of waves.

A figure appeared on this extremely steep vertical cliff, his body was slender and well-proportioned, his back was straight, but there was a little more thought between his eyebrows and eyes, it was Jiang Xinghuo who came to inspect the terrain.

Strictly speaking, he had been to this place more than once.

Swallow Rock is located in the east of the Shogunate Mountain, south of the Guanyin Gate, the Shogunate Mountain is like a jade belt, lying between the Nanjing city wall and the Yangtze River, it is the defense point of Nanjing, it is almost a natural city wall, every time it encounters a war, it is set to be a place where soldiers must fight.

Last year, General Li Jinglong personally commanded the southern army and withdrew the defenders of the outer city relying on the defense of the Shogunate Mountain, so that the Yan army could successfully reach the Jinchuan Gate of the inner city and enter the city.

A year before that, when Jiang Xinghuo was extremely bored on the Qinhuai River, he also changed places and moods, and came here to enjoy the river scenery.

Time has changed, and the "Xiao Yanagi Yong" of that year has become a real green shirt, but it is a little more genuine feelings.

Jiang Xinghuo stretched out his hand and pulled out two broken walls and ruins from the barren grass, and scattered white stones poked their heads out of the stubborn artemisia grass, but they didn't know if it was the white stone barrier of the year.

"The ancient rivers and mountains are strong, and the ancient battlefields of the year. Come to find the old stone fortress, the ruins of the city are desolate. ”

Shaking his head, Jiang Xinghuo looked at the scenery in the distance.

From here, you can overlook the entire Yangtze River section of Yanziji North, and there is a natural ferry at the foot of the mountain, which is commonly known as Yanziji Wharf.

As for the more distant things, in his sixth life, this was once the most prosperous wharf in Nanjing except for the Xiaguan wharf, and the shipping value is beyond doubt.

Here, he personally bid farewell to his partner, and it was also the last one in his memory.

It is foreseeable that here and now, with the establishment of the Daming Royal Military Academy in Yanziji Mountain and the surrounding areas, it will quickly prosper here.

Merchants and civilians who provided daily necessities, travel, food, sewing, pulping, and other services to the soldiers and officers would soon build a town with a wide range of services, relying on the barracks of the military academy and the tax collectors.

After all, according to the regular establishment of the Ming army, there are 5,600 people in a guard, which is 5,000 households, plus the officers of the Ming Royal Military Academy, the scale will not be much worse than that of Guozijian.

"Stop!"

At this time, there was a sudden shouting sound from the mountain, and then there was the sound of the blade unsheathed.

"What's going on?"

Jiang Xinghuo looked back, but he saw that the jungle was reckless and could not see the specific situation.

There were a few guards left in the mountains.

More than a dozen guards followed behind Jiang Xinghuo, all with Zhu Di's consent, and Zhu Gaoxu dispatched his personal guards to protect his safety.

These armor soldiers are all from the heavy armored cavalry units of the Yan Army, and they are the elite of the world.

Skilled in arches and horses, long soldiers and short blades are omniscient, and now even if they are in the state of foot soldiers, they can all be ten with one.

The leading lieutenant is the Xuanjia lieutenant that Jiang Xinghuo saw in the edict prison when he was in the last lesson, named Wang Bin, Zhu Gaoxu's hardcore confidant, the kind who can rebel together.

"National teacher, and later, I'll take a look here." Wang Bin hugged his fists and said with a grim expression.

"Let's go together, it's useless to stay here."

Jiang Xinghuo's proposal is actually no problem, staying on this kind of cliff, it is better to concentrate on going down together to have a look, otherwise there will be a conflict, but it will form a tactical passivity because of the division of troops to protect him.

Looking at the national teacher who held down the Shang Fang Treasure Knife on his waist, Wang Bin nodded, this is the best.

"Judging from the posture of the national teacher holding a knife, it doesn't look like a person who doesn't know martial arts at all, but he has some battlefield fighting experience." Wang Bin secretly speculated in his heart.

However, he was able to be sent by Zhu Gaoxu to protect Jiang Xinghuo, this person seemed to be a muffled person, and led a group of armor soldiers to the place where the sound came from, and rushed in battle formation.

Several armorers untied the round shields on their backs, holding knives in one hand and shields in the other, and walked in the front.

Those armed with spears and spears were in the middle of the formation.

Having just confirmed that the rear was absolutely safe, the archers in light armor mounted their arrows, their sharp eyes scanning the possible enemy in front of them.

Jiang Xinghuo looked at these professional soldiers with excellent combat literacy, but he didn't have anything to worry about, but he suddenly thought that maybe the squad tactics of the Qi family army could also be popularized in due course.

This tactic of large-scale warfare is useless, but when colonizing overseas, it is very useful.

With a tacit team, the combination of hot and cold is complete, and dealing with the local aborigines is like a cannon to fight mosquitoes.

"Maybe you can help Zheng He train the Marines?"

This flash of inspiration was quickly put on the back of Jiang Xinghuo's mind, because when he turned around a mountain road, he saw that Wang Bin was standing against another group of people after leaving behind the mountain hall.

The probability of danger in this kind of Nanjing suburb is really not large, and most of it is friction or misunderstanding.

This has been proven by the facts.

"This swallow rock is not your family, why don't you let us go up?"

"We'll have to go to school here in the future, let's see what's going on?"

"Do you want to rebel? Keep your eyes open and take a good look! ”

"Which of your subordinates dares to stop me?"

Three and a half teenagers shouted loudly with bows and knives on their shoulders.

Behind him are a group of family generals, as if they are nobles.

However, with the appearance of Jiang Xinghuo and the complete tactical formation of the squad completely aimed at them, this team composed of Xungui's servants began to panic.

An informed old servant clinged to the ear of one of the young men and said a few words.

The young man's expression was a little flustered, but the other two were much calmer.

"National teacher?" One hesitated slightly.

The last young man was the youngest, but he was the strongest, and he frowned and said, "Zhang Anshi, aren't you cowardly?" ”

The one who was called Zhang Anshi was Zhu Gaochi's brother-in-law, who was only a teenager now, and the one who asked him if he was cowardly was Zhu Yong, the only son of Zhu Neng, the Duke of Chengguo.

Standing on the other side was Xu Jingchang, the eldest son of the late Wuyang Marquis Xu Zengshou (who had not yet been posthumously crowned as the Duke of Dingguo at this time).

In other words, the heirs.

Zhang Anshi was silent for a moment, looked at the armor soldiers in front of him, turned his head and said to Zhu Yong.

"What, my sister called me home for dinner."

"My sister-in-law called me too." Xu Jingchang hugged his fists and said goodbye to Lao Tie.

Zhu Yong was stunned for a moment: "Isn't your sister-in-law behind?" ”

Yet no one answered him.

In the blink of an eye, the two brothers took their family and the general of the family to leave clean.

Leaving Zhu Yong alone in the early spring mountain breeze.

I thought that the brothers would work together and their profits would be gold, but I didn't expect them to be two surface brothers.

Let's say that if you talk about noble status, in fact, Xu Jingchang, who was handed down by Hongwu Xungui, and Zhang Anshi, who is backed by the brother-in-law of the eldest prince Zhu Gaochi, are not far behind.

But whether it is Xu Jingchang or Zhang Anshi, they have all been advised by their own families, not only know how this national teacher is good, but also know that the national teacher wants to preside over the Ming Royal Military Academy, don't care what Jiang Xinghuo thinks in their hearts, this kind of person who is related to their future and destiny can never afford to offend.

Zhu Yong didn't know this, but the reason why he was extremely stubborn was that he learned from his father, Zhu Neng, the Duke of Chengguo, that the national teacher dissuaded the emperor from letting his father lead the army to Annam.

When Zhu Di went to visit Zhu Neng, he was not stupid enough to say bluntly, "I listened to the national teacher predicting the future, and Aiqing may die on the journey", but vaguely said that the national teacher suggested that Cheng Guogong recuperate well and leave the opportunity to young people.

This is really the opposite effect, just like the agitation method of "Lian Po is still able to eat", Zhu Neng directly told Zhu Di that he just felt the wind and cold, and there was absolutely no obstacle to leading the army to fight, and he lifted the quilt on the spot and was about to go to the courtyard to get on the horse and open the bow to prove himself.

Chengguo Gong Zhu Neng's pattern is not so small, and he will not openly conflict with Jiang Xinghuo because of this, but his son Zhu Yong is young and vigorous, and he only knows that his father has been wronged because of the slander of His Majesty by the national teacher, so he is naturally stuck here, neither advancing nor retreating.

Jiang Xinghuo really has no interest in vulgar pretending, what rich and noble return to their hometowns to slap villagers in the face, and what heroes save the beauty and slap the face of evil.

Wang Bin had already told himself the identities of the three teenagers.

Seeing that in the end, this young nobleman was like a stubborn stone, and his family would lie across the mountain road, so he knew that the other party had a heart and couldn't get down his face.

However, at this time, the blades of both sides had already been put away.

"Would you like to go home for dinner too?"

Jiang Xinghuo thought for a moment and asked.

"Huh?"

Zhu Yong was stunned for a moment.

"Since you won't go back, then get out of the way, and I should go find something to eat." Jiang Xinghuo wanted to go down the mountain and leave.

"Wait!"

Seeing that this national teacher seemed to be really leaving, Zhu Yong, who was arrogant just now, immediately became anxious.

He hurriedly ran to Jiang Xinghuo and said loudly, "Why are you speaking ill of my father at Your Majesty's place?" ”

Well, a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy really can't expect him to really behave like an adult, and it is a matter of course that he can't hide his words when he is angry.

"I didn't speak ill of your father."

Jiang Xinghuo looked at the tall young man in front of him, who was only half a head shorter than him, and said calmly.

Jiang Xinghuo didn't intend to explain anything to this restless little kid in adolescence, it was troublesome and unnecessary.

He just said: "I remember that you were also on the list from the military academy newspaper, and you came to class on time in early March." ”

When Zhu Yong heard it in his ears, he felt that he was laughing at his young age.

Zhu Yong was obviously extremely dissatisfied with this answer, and he was about to pounce, but he was directly separated by Wang Bin after a few steps, and his body hit the iron armor heavily, and he was unsteady and almost fell down the mountain steps.

This time, Zhu Yong was even more angry, and he actually put his hand on the handle of the knife.

"Brother Zhu, my sister-in-law called you to go home for dinner together!"

Xu Jingchang and Zhang Anshi, who ran away before, were still righteous, but at this time they turned back sweating profusely, followed by a woman.

(End of chapter)