heavy weapon is king

Chapter 368 Hongyu, I'm back!
In the following time, Nie Zheng discussed with Jia and Yi about Annan's military and political affairs. After all, he wanted to make Annan grow stronger as soon as possible.

After all, the Huns may come to the Yuanjiang River at any time. Only by preparing in advance, will they not be in a mess.

Although Nie Zheng now has a large amount of arms and funds, no matter how advanced the weapons are, it is only an advantage on the battlefield, but some logistics deployments before and after the war, as well as various aftermath management work, still need talents like Jia Xiufang to be able to Proper arrangement.

Nie Zheng has never been afraid of fighting. For him, attacking cities and villages is already as simple as eating and drinking. But even if the Huns are driven away in the future, those dozens of states and counties occupied by the Huns will need a lot of money. To govern with talented people, a large number of troops are needed to garrison.

This is a very troublesome matter. With Nie Zheng's current strength, it is estimated that it is still somewhat insufficient.

The 13 new recruits who are training, plus the four major legions and the [-] Black Eagle Legion, have a total strength of less than [-] troops. With these troops, it may not be a big problem to occupy Annan, but it is obviously a bit stretched to continue expanding the territory. up.

After waiting for 20 recruits to be trained and the whole of Annan to get on the right track of development and growth, Nie Zheng felt that he had to train another [-] troops to be enough.

With Annan's current population of nearly ten million people, it shouldn't be difficult to enlist 50 soldiers for military service. Anyway, after he went to the Immortal City last time, he got tens of millions of taels of gold and silver. The consumption of military pay and food will not be too much pressure to bear.

Suddenly, Nie Zheng suddenly remembered a person, the black and thin-faced native who was captured in Nanyang last time.

That black and thin face was the intelligence leader who was placed in Annan County by the Dayue people back then. He seemed to be the head of the Shadow Hall. At that time, that guy told Nie Zheng many secrets in order to survive, saying that there were still five hundred shadows lurking in Annan County. Death.

Later, under his leadership, Nie Zheng drove a destroyer to capture the giant whale islands where the remnants of Dayue were hiding, and killed Sang Kang's son, Sang Kang.

After breaking through the Giant Whale Islands, Nie Zheng ordered [-] clone soldiers to escort the thin black face and his family to Annan, but he didn't know where Jia Xiufang and the others had put this guy under house arrest.

Thinking of this, Nie Zheng hurriedly asked Jia Xiufang, "Xiufang, last time I ordered people to send back the spy leader of the Dayue people from Nanyang, where is he now?"

Jia Xiufang was taken aback for a moment, and said: "The commander is talking about the shadow hall master Baron?"

"So his name is Baron?"

Nie Zheng nodded, and said: "It's him, you should have read the secret letter I ordered to bring you earlier, then Baron said that there are five hundred shadow dead soldiers lurking in Annan County, no Do you know if you have caught and eradicated them all?"

Jia Xiufang nodded and said: "Those secret agents of Da Yue who were hiding in Annan territory, my subordinates have secretly sent people to solve them half a month ago. Now, my subordinates have settled the Baron family in a building in the west city of Yangzhou. In the hidden courtyard, several guards were sent to follow and monitor, these days, the Baron family is considered stable and honest."

"Just be honest. As long as the Baron family doesn't behave abnormally, they will be able to live comfortably in Annan. If they find out that they have different intentions, they will be killed!"

"Yes, sir."

At this time, Yi Zixuan, who was sitting on the right side of the desk, suddenly said: "Then Baron is a rare intelligence talent, but it's a pity that he is from Da Viet, otherwise, the commander can be reused."

Nie Zheng shook his head and said: "If someone is not of my race, his heart must be different. Keeping him alive is already my limit. No matter how powerful a foreigner like this is, he cannot be reused."

Hearing this, Jia and Yi nodded, feeling that Nie Zheng's worry was not unreasonable.

After chatting for a while, the sky gradually brightened. At this time, Nie Zheng asked the two to go back to rest. After all, Yi Zixuan and Jia Xiufang are in high positions, and there are countless things to be busy on weekdays. Much more than Nie Zheng.

Nie Zheng felt a little sorry for letting them wait all night when he came back tonight.

After Jia Xiufang and Yi Zixuan left, Nie Zheng ordered Xue Wanwan to be called over.

Not long after, Xue Wanwan in a playful green shirt appeared in the study.

"The servant has seen the handsome man!"

"Exemption."

Nie Zheng looked up at her a few times, and found that the girl hadn't seen her for two months, and she was full of energy.After working as the chief housekeeper of the county mansion for several months, she revealed a shrewd and capable person, especially her pair of small crooked eyes, which still looked so clever and cunning.

Seeing that Nie Zheng was always staring at him, Xue Wanwan blushed immediately, and pouted, "Master, why do you always stare at Wanwan, could it be that there are flowers growing on Wanwan's face?"

Nie Zheng shook his head and smiled, and said: "I haven't seen you for a few months, but you little housekeeper has done a good job. You have managed the entire county mansion in an orderly manner. It's not bad, it's worthy of praise."

Xue Wanwan was very happy to receive his uncle's praise, rolled his eyes immediately, and said with a smile: "Since my uncle thinks that the housekeeper is doing a good job, should I give Wanwan some rewards?"

Nie Zheng raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh, I wonder what reward you want?"

"I...I want to see the white horse Tanhua, and I want him to...make a painting for me." At this point, Xue Wanwan's face was almost red to the neck.

Seeing this scene, Nie Zheng was taken aback for a moment, "White Horse Tanhua? What the hell is he?"

………………

Before I knew it, the sky was finally completely bright.

Nie Zheng was sitting in his bedroom, holding a silver-white thermos cup in his hand, which contained a seven-color spiritual fruit, which he was going to give to Shen Hongyu later.

The last time he left from the Immortal City, Nie Zheng carried a total of four spirit fruits, swallowed one by himself, and left three.

Originally, the three seven-color spirit fruits were all packed in the same thermos cup. Later, for the convenience of storage and withdrawal, Nie Zheng took the three seven-color spirit fruits on his way back to Yangzhou last night at twelve o'clock in the middle of the night. The results are all stored separately.

Today's weather is still a bit gloomy. If there is no accident, it is estimated that there will be some rain today.

Guessing that Shen Hongyu had already woken up at this time, Nie Zheng took the spiritual fruit and walked briskly towards the depths of Jinlin Garden.

Along the way, the busy servant girls in the county mansion bowed and saluted from a long distance after seeing Nie Zheng. Seeing this, Nie Zheng also nodded and smiled in response.

After leaving Jinlin Garden for two months, Nie Zheng felt that Jinlin Garden had completely changed when he returned home this time.

In the huge back garden, there are clusters of flowers and colorful colors. Whether it is around the pond, rockery or pavilions, they are all full of gorgeous flowers and plants. Colorful butterflies are flying in the garden, which is really beautiful.

Seeing this beautiful landscape, Nie Zheng was amazed in his heart, and thought to himself, with Shen Hongyu and Xue Wanwan, two masters and servants in the county mansion, the scenery is different.

Passing through this pleasing landscape, Nie Zheng soon came to the end of Jinlin Garden.

From a distance, he saw a graceful red figure, standing pretty in the corridor outside the wing room, staring at the bright red plants in front of him, dazed in a daze.

After seeing Shen Hongyu, Nie Zheng's heart trembled, and he slowly slowed down his steps.

Not seeing each other for two months, Shen Hongyu looked much lighter, her appearance was still as beautiful as a flower, but her expression was a little tired and haggard, which made Nie Zheng feel pity and guilt.

Taking a deep breath, Nie Zheng walked around the corridor slowly, walked gently behind Shen Hongyu who was still in a daze, and said softly, "Why don't you sleep a little longer after getting up so early."

Shen Hongyu's delicate body trembled, and she turned her head slowly, a slight smile appeared on Mingyan's pretty face, "You're back."

Nie Zheng stretched out his hands gently, hugged her soft and slender waist very tenderly, pressed against her jade-like cheek, and whispered: "Hongyu, I miss you very much these days."

A gleam of warmth flashed in Shen Hongyu's beautiful eyes, she leaned gently on his not broad chest, and sighed: "If you don't come back again, I will go to sea to find you."

Nie Zheng's heart skipped a beat, and he said, "You know everything?"

Shen Hongyu caressed Nie Zheng's hands around her waist, and said, "The adoptive father told me everything."

Nie Zheng secretly smiled wryly, thinking that this Yi Zixuan was really Shen Hongyu's adoptive father, and he couldn't hide anything from her.

"Didn't I come back safely?" Nie Zheng kissed her cheek lightly, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I have found the legendary seven-color spiritual fruit. As long as you take it, you will recover soon." Skill and injury, by then you will be our family's master wife again."

Hearing this, Shen Hongyu sighed softly, turned her head and stared deeply into Nie Zheng's eyes, and said in a low voice: "I don't care at all if you can recover your skills, as long as you are safe and sound, even if you ask me to do it." An ordinary woman, I am also willing."

Nie Zheng's heart trembled, and he remained silent.

After being silent for a long time, Nie Zheng looked at her with tenderness in his eyes, lightly stamped on her soft red lips, and murmured: "But I care, you were hurt because of me, I just hope You can stay by my side full of youthful vigor like before, and stay together till old age."

Shen Hongyu smiled sweetly, and then gently leaned her head on his shoulder.

Nie Zheng caressed her pretty face, and said in a low voice, "It's very humid outside, you're weak now, you'd better go back to your room."

"En." Shen Hongyu nodded meekly, and then let Nie Zheng carry her back to the wing.

At this time, some maids and gardeners who were busy nearby all bowed their heads and retreated away after seeing this scene.

(End of this chapter)