Fan Yao got up at this time and knelt in front of Zhang Wuji and said, "I beg Your Majesty to forgive me, now we only have 30,000 troops at our disposal." ”

"Thirty thousand?" Zhang Wuji also exclaimed.

Zhao Min also said: "Why are there only 30,000 left?" I have checked the military strength of Chagatai before, and after those armies are reorganized by us, even if the number of troops is reduced, there should be more than 100,000, plus the previous increase in troops in the Western Regions, and now our strength should be no less than 200,000. Why are there only 30,000 left? ”

Fan Yao explained: "That's right, although the army of the Chagatai Khanate has been reorganized by us, the actual number of troops is very different from what is recorded in the military register. The registered military strength of the Chagatai Khanate was 150,000 men. But in reality, at the time of the reorganization, there were less than 50,000 people. ”

When Fan Yao said this, Zhang Wuji also understood, he said: "It's okay to eat empty salary." ”

Zhao Min also sighed and said, "If that's the case, it's not strange. Since Emperor Shizu founded the Yuan Dynasty, our Mongol Empire has been regarded as a horse in Nanshan. ”

"I once heard my father say that it is normal for people to eat empty salaries in various places within Dayuan. Especially those Han army veterans, almost everyone eats empty salaries. Even so, everyone tacitly agrees to limit the share of empty pay to less than 30%. ”

"I didn't expect that the empty salary in the territory of the Chagatai Khanate was so serious, and it reached more than sixty percent. It seems that the heavens are going to die, and we Mongolians. ”

Fan Yao continued: "Counting the annexed Chagatai Khanate, we now occupy almost the entire Western Regions. Because of the huge geographical situation, most of the army has to be used to defend the border and maintain law and order in the region, so we can mobilize not many people and horses now. Now these 30,000 troops are the main force that we can mobilize at any time. ”

Zhou Zhiruo asked at this time: "Since the supply of troops is insufficient, why not continue to expand?" ”

Fan Yao continued to reply: "Now that we have abundant money and food, we can indeed continue to expand the army, but the jurisdiction we are under our jurisdiction now is not as prosperous as the ordinary people in the Central Plains, and now it is already the limit for twenty people to raise one soldier, if it is expanded again, even if it does not cause a civil uprising, I am afraid that the daily manpower in the jurisdiction will be insufficient." Moreover, there are all kinds of people in the Western Regions, and it is not easy to select soldiers who can really integrate into our army. ”

Zhang Wuji sighed when he heard this, and thought: "Sure enough, this real military is not a war game, as long as you have resources, you can explode troops at will." ”

Then Zhang Wuji said: "It seems that it is still a little unrealistic for me to raise the sword of the Western Regions and point at the Central Plains. ”

Zhao Min also sighed and said, "Yes, we have too few soldiers now. Although there are no longer many soldiers in Jingjing, with only 30,000 people, it is true that there are eggs to attack the stones. Even if it is defeated, as long as there is a single soldier, it is difficult to hold on. At that time, it will also be empty of bamboo baskets. ”

Although Zhang Wuji wanted to say, "If you stick to it, there will be a way." "But now doesn't seem to be the time for jokes. Besides, Zhao Min, a group of ancient people, may not be able to catch this stalk.

Zhang Wuji thought about it and said, "That's it, now we won't move the soldiers of the Western Regions for the time being. If the Central Plains is lost, we also have some capital to make a comeback. ”

Zhang Wuji looked at Zhao Min and then said, "Minmin, you and I will go back to the Central Plains early tomorrow morning." ”

"What about me!" Xiao Zhao and Zhou Zhiruo said to Zhang Wuji in unison.

Zhang Wuji looked at the two of them: "You have worked too hard during this time, so let's rest and rest at Guangming Peak first." Besides, I didn't leave you behind. It's just a matter of letting them walk slowly, and then join us. ”

Zhou Zhiruo said: "Brother Wuji, my light skills are not bad, and when it comes to light skills, I am also higher than Minmin." I'm not going to hold you back. ”

Zhang Wuji smiled: "Zhiruo, you misunderstood. I'm not disgusted with you dragging your feet, it's just that we need to rush back as fast as we can. I can walk 800 a day with light exercises. And Min Min can ride the Han blood horse I set up in Greenwillow Villa to chase me, even if the two of us may be separated for a short time. It's not like we're together every day. ”

Xiao Zhao thought for a while and asked, "Then Childe, where will we meet you in the future?" ”

Zhang Wuji thought for a while and said, "The situation in the Central Plains is unknown. It depends. If there is nothing to do in Bianjing, we will meet in Bianjing. As for the Longshou Mountain Road, if there are any other accidents, we will meet at the ancient tomb. Hoga's injuries require recuperation in the tomb. Moreover, the ancient tomb is secret, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is where Sister Caiwei's main door is located, which is the most suitable there. ”

Xiao Zhao nodded silently when he heard this.

Zhang Wuji looked at Zhou Zhiruo at this time, although Zhou Zhiruo was a little reluctant in her heart, she still said: "Okay, then Brother Wuji, Minmin, you two have to take care." No matter what happens on this trip, we have to get together again. ”

Zhang Wuji smiled: "Zhiruo don't worry, this world can kill the two of us yet." We'll be fine. Well, that's all for today. Let's all go and rest. Minmin, don't go anywhere else today, sleep with Xiao Zhao here. Tomorrow we will leave as early as possible. ”

When Fan Yao heard this, he got up and quickly retreated.

Zhao Min glared at Zhang Wuji, and she said, "I'm afraid that the drunkard is not in the bar." ”

Zhang Wuji also replied in an oily tone: "Between the 'mountain' and the 'water'. As he spoke, he looked at Xiao Zhao from top to bottom.

Zhou Zhiruo looked at the three of them, and then left with a smile.

And after everyone left, Zhang Wuji also unceremoniously hugged Xiao Zhao and Zhao Min back to his dormitory.

This night Zhang Wuji was very indulgent. In the middle of the night, he looked at Xiao Zhao and Zhao Min, who were tired of sleeping on both sides of him, and smiled with satisfaction.

After all, this may be the last restful sleep I've had in recent times. At least until the situation in the Central Plains was completely in his own hands, he didn't have such a comfortable life.

Early the next morning, Zhang Wuji and Zhao Min packed their bags and prepared to set off with the help of Xiao Zhao.

Everyone came to the square of the main hall to see them off. Zhang Wuji briefly explained.

took Zhao Min down the mountain together.

After the two got off the top of the light, Zhao Min directly grabbed Zhang Wuji's arm.

Zhang Wuji glanced at her and asked, "What's wrong with Minmin?" ”

Zhao Min smiled and said, "This kind of day is so good, you are mine alone." ”

Zhang Wuji also said: "Yes, the two of us haven't been alone together for a long time. ”

Zhao Min immediately sighed and said, "It's a pity, the place that ruined the fun this time is the trouble that my father gave us." ”

Zhang Wuji quipped: "As the saying goes, 'the father pays off the debt', since it was Minmin and your father who caused me such a big trouble, then I naturally want to get it back from his daughter." I don't know how Min Min wants to compensate me? ”

Zhao Min gently bumped Zhang Wuji with his shoulder, and then said, "Hmph! Dead ghost, where have you not touched my body? How else do you want me to compensate you? ”

Zhang Wuji also smiled: "Well, that's right." Then this time it's your father who will help you get revenge. ”

Zhao Min glanced at Zhang Wuji and said coquettishly: "I hate it, it's not serious again!" ”

(End of chapter)