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Han Sheng was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then he immediately came back to his senses. Knowing what the emperor said, he was ready to attack Shanxi merchants!

He suddenly understood that these were all baits thrown by the emperor. They were all based on being able to successfully raid the homes of Shanxi merchants, and based on how he performed in this incident!

"Your Majesty, the common people will do their best and will not miss a single place!" Han Shengcai did not hesitate and immediately bowed and replied, because he had no choice but to do this under the emperor's coercion and inducement!

Hu Guang nodded and said with a smile: "Eradicating the cancer of Shanxi merchants will not only greatly weaken the strength of Jianlu, but also fill the national treasury and build the first bank of the Ming Dynasty. This matter will not only affect the court but also the Ming Dynasty." The credit is there, if others know about it, they will praise you for your understanding of righteousness, your righteousness in killing relatives, and your reputation will last forever!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving me this opportunity. I am deeply grateful to you!" Han Shengcai smiled bitterly in his heart and bowed again before answering.

When Hu Guang was about to attack the Shanxi merchants, the ambitious Cao Bianjiao arrived on the grassland with a hundred cavalry.

The cold wind howled, and there was no living thing on the vast grassland as far as the eye could see. Logically speaking, such inspections would be boring.

But the atmosphere of this cavalry was a bit lively. They whispered from time to time, and it could be seen in their words and actions that they were very excited.

"I didn't expect that the commander-in-chief actually encouraged us to take the exam for the new army. In the past years, so-called new armies were formed, but they were always disappointing." One person said a little surprised.

The people next to him listened and nodded in agreement: "Yes, the imperial court thought it was too easy to build a strong army. As soon as they heard it, they knew that it was a layman who had a bad idea. They might as well allocate enough military pay!"

Another person gossiped about another thing and said: "But the requirements for the selection of the new army this time are too high. How many of us can meet the requirements? But it is also because of this, judging from the strength of the armies, our commander is Those who have the best chance of getting the title are naturally motivated. I heard that many of the Marshal’s direct servants have been named to go.”

Having said this, he turned to Cao Bianjiao and said, "Sir, the commander-in-chief held a meeting this morning and asked all generals to send men, right?" Cao Bianjiao nodded and replied: "Well, Marshal He asked my uncle's men to send men. 100 people."

"These 100 people are not easy to find. The archers alone must be able to fire high-quality strong bows. The spearmen are strong and can lift hundreds of kilograms of stone locks. They wear heavy armor and can move freely. They are as strong as oxen. The knights can ride and shoot. Seventy-eight out of ten, request..." The other person sighed.

As he was speaking, he suddenly turned to look at Cao Bianjiao and said, "Sir, your skills are suitable for everything, no matter what kind of military branch you sign up for!"

Upon hearing this, his companion immediately refuted: "What are you talking about? Your Excellency is already the commander-in-chief. If you have any more merit, you can guard the garrison of a city. The position of commander-in-chief has also been lost. How can you sign up?" What about the new army? It was clearly stated that all previous official positions were abolished..."

But before he finished speaking, he saw Cao Bianjiao looking into the distance and said in a deep voice: "Uncle has agreed, I will go to the New Army!"

"..." After hearing this, the people around them looked at each other in confusion. What is going on? Are you kidding me?

Cao Bianjiao turned around, looked at his subordinates and said: "It is my strong request. If you meet the conditions, you can go with me when the decree comes."

Having said this, he turned back and looked into the distance, and said in a firm tone: "Isn't it just the general? Even if it's a defense, I don't take it seriously. I'm going to fix the new army!"

"Sir, are you serious?" One of his close subordinates confirmed in surprise.

Cao Bianjiao nodded and said without hesitation: "I believe that the emperor, who can build the Ming Zhonglie Hall for us, will not let me down!"

Upon hearing this, his men fell silent. After a while, three people expressed their opinions one after another and decided to take a chance and go to the New Army with Cao Bianjiao!

At this moment, Cao Bianjiao suddenly pointed to the distance and said, "There is someone there!"

Everyone heard the sound and looked around, and sure enough they saw in the distance a horseman, braving the severe cold, heading on his way.

This kind of ghostly weather appears on the grassland instead of celebrating the Spring Festival at home. There must be something going on.

Cao Bianjiao thought, and immediately waved his hand and said: "Outflank, intercept him and have a look."

They were patrolling anyway and had nothing to do. The others immediately cheered loudly and began to drive their horses to outflank the man.

About half an hour later, a cavalryman used the barrel of his gun to knock the man off his horse, and shouted angrily: "I told you to run, I told you to run!"

Cao Bianjiao didn't talk nonsense, he just waved his hand and said: "Search!"

Although when seeing an army in this situation, one would usually give way, but this person seemed to have gone a bit too far. Seeing people like him surrounding him, he actually ran as fast as he could, there must be something fishy.

Sure enough, after a while, a letter was found and presented to Cao Bianjiao: "Sir, you know how to read. What is this?"

Among these hundred people, only Cao Bianjiao was literate. After taking it, he ignored it, took off the paint and started reading.

Upon seeing this, his expression suddenly changed and became extremely severe. He dismounted his horse and kicked the kneeling man down, shouting and asking: "Who sent you?"

Not long after, Cao Bianjiao took this man back to the pass and went to find his uncle first.

On the morning of the third day of the third year of Chongzhen's reign, a Qinwang army arrived outside the capital, causing another sensation in the capital.

"What's going on? Jianlu left long ago, and King Qin's army just came. The day lilies are already cold. Could it be intentional?"

"Don't talk nonsense. They are rushing here from Sichuan. If you calculate the time, it will be very fast to arrive now! Besides, their reputation is so great. Do they have to wait for Jianlu to leave before coming back?"

"What do you mean? You wouldn't say it was the White Army of Shizhu, Sichuan, right?"

"It's true! I won't talk to you anymore. I heard that I, the first female general of the Ming Dynasty, personally led the troops here. I have to go and have a look!"

"Ah, the first female general of the Ming Dynasty? Wait for me..."

The people in the capital were immediately shocked when they heard that Qin Liangyu personally led the troops. For them, female generals are already rare, let alone a female general with a great reputation!

However, when most of the people rushed over to watch the excitement, it was already too late. You can only listen to the discussions of those who arrived first.

"General Qin is so tall, wow, so majestic. He deserves to be the first heroine of our Ming Dynasty!"

"Is the one-eyed one her son Ma Xianglin? He is very brave and mighty, I guess he can compete with General Xia Houchun from the Three Kingdoms period!"

"By the way, who is that female general? Why does another one appear?"

"That's General Qin's daughter-in-law! The three of them were summoned by His Majesty and went into the palace together to be holy!"