From eunuch to emperor

"I agree with the Major General's thoughts. I still need to report this matter to the Holy Majesty, so as not to gossip."

Wu Jian reminded Long Chen that the procedures that should be followed must be followed, so as not to be said to be a powerful minister.

Long Chen smiled, and said: "Uncle Wu is getting more verbose now, it's the same whether you say it or not."

Now the military and political affairs of the Great Zhou are all decided by Long Chen, the Empress is just making orders on her behalf.

However, Wu Jian still hoped that Long Chen would report to the empress, so as to make a good reputation and lay the foundation for becoming emperor in the future.

"I know the same thing, it's better to say it."

Wu Jian insisted on his point of view, Long Chen finished his tea and said: "Okay, I'll go to see the Holy One to discuss this matter."

Long Chen got up and went out, Wu Jian also followed.

It was very windy and snowy outside, Long Chen put his hands into his sleeves, and thought in his heart: With such a big snowstorm, it is a problem to train crossbowmen.

Soon, Long Chen arrived at the door of the Empress' room, and two shadow guards were guarding her.

Seeing Yingwei, Long Chen thought of Yingfeng again.

Usually, Yingfeng was guarding the door, but now... Long Chen felt sad.

"Meet King Wu."

When the shadow guard saw Long Chen, he immediately bowed his hands to pay respects.

"Is His Majesty there?"

Long Chen asked, and the shadow guard immediately replied: "The Holy One is here."

Long Chen directly pushed the door and went in, but the shadow guard didn't report.

This is Long Chen's privilege, if you see the empress, you don't need to report it, just go in directly, even if the empress is not wearing clothes, you can do this.

Entering the room, the empress is sitting and practicing with Miaoyin.

Hearing the sound, the empress opened her eyes, and Miaoyin continued to meditate.

"Is something wrong?"

The empress stood up slowly and straightened her hair.

Long Chen sat down on the kang, glanced at Miaoyin who was still meditating, and said: "I want to reform the military system, turn ordinary soldiers into long-range crossbowmen, increase the manpower of the artillery battalion and the musket battalion, and focus on long-range killing. "

"Use the elite soldiers trained this time for melee combat. This can increase the combat effectiveness of the army and reduce casualties."

The empress said: "These days, I'm also thinking about how to change the army system and combat methods against the ghost race. I have the same idea as you."

"It is impossible for us to improve the cultivation of all soldiers in a short period of time, so we can only change the way of fighting."

"Last time we saw that long-range firepower suppression is useful, but melee combat is our shortcoming. We must make use of our strengths and avoid weaknesses."

The two people have similar views, and both feel that the way the army fights should be changed.

According to the previous formation of shield soldiers, infantry, spearmen, and crossbowmen, it would be very disadvantageous to fight the ghost race, or even die.

In the last battle to guard Yanmen Pass, a new combat experience was achieved, which is to rely on solid defense and long-range consumption.

The Long family army suffered heavy casualties because there were no elite soldiers who could stop the charge of the ghost warriors.

If there is an army that can withstand the front and shoot from the rear, this battle can actually be fought.

As long as all the ghost warriors are killed, there is hope of victory. Of course, the Long family army will also pay a terrible price.

War is so cruel, as long as the enemy can be eliminated, it is worth paying the casualties.

"Then I will change the army establishment according to this idea."

The empress nodded and said: "You just do it, your meaning is my meaning."

"Changing the military system requires the preparation of weapons. Bows, crossbows and guns need to be built. In my name, send a message to Linglong and Zou Cailiang, asking them to prepare immediately."

To change the way the army fights, it is necessary not only to change the personnel, but also to change the preparation of weapons at the same time.

In the past, there were not many preparations for bows and crossbows, and the preparations for knives and guns accounted for the majority. Now it has to be reversed, especially arrows must be mass-produced.

There is also the Nilin army trained as a personal guard, and their weapons have to be made separately, which is even more troublesome.

"I have passed the eagle on both sides, and they should have already started preparations."

On both sides of Gongsun Linglong and Zou Cailiang, Long Chen has already delivered the letter, and it should be in the process of making it at this time.

The empress came down from the kang, took out a small box from the cabinet, put it in Long Chen's hand, and said: "This is the jade seal, you can take it, you can use it yourself if you need to stamp the document."

Originally, the jade seal was kept by Yingfeng, who also served as Fu Baolang, but now that Yingfeng was killed in battle, it was placed in the room.

Seeing Yuxi and thinking of Yingfeng again, the Empress was saddened, and Long Chen also felt bad.

"Thank you for your trust, and I will leave."

Long Chen left the room holding the jade seal.

After returning to his room, Yuxi was put aside, and Long Chen immediately started to formulate a plan for the reform of the military system.

...

Snow mountain.

The guard stood on the snow mountain, staring coldly at a moving black spot on the snow.

This person is Ji Zhang.

Coming out of Yanmen Pass, Ji Zhang followed the trail all the way and finally found this place.

"Go and report to the leader, someone broke in."

The guard said to his companion next to him.

The companion immediately went back to the cave to report.

After entering the cave, the companion found the guard leader and reported that someone had broken into the snow mountain.

The commander was surprised, now when the storm is raging, who can break in alone?

In summer, the ice and snow melted, and occasionally barbarians herding sheep broke in, but no one came in winter.

"I gonna go see."

The commander's voice was very hoarse. Last time he got angry and crushed his throat. Although he didn't die, his voice was greatly damaged.

The leader led the people to the middle of the mountain, and he saw Ji Zhang walking slowly towards the snow mountain.

"Could it be lost?"

The guard guessed.

The leader shook his head, and said, "No, this person walked here without any hesitation. His goal is very clear, and he came here."

If you get lost, you will get dizzy, and your walking trajectory will be very strange.

But Ji Zhang was different, walking straight towards the snow mountain, it was obvious that his goal was the snow mountain.

"kill him!"

The commander ordered coldly, and the two guards immediately went down the mountain and rushed towards Ji Zhang.

The commander turned back to the cave, he didn't take Ji Zhang seriously.

When the two guards went down the mountain, Ji Zhang had already noticed the movement, looked up at the halfway up the mountain, and said loudly, "President Ji Zhang of the Tianxia Association, please see the Holy Son!"

Hearing this, the leader who was about to go back to the cave suddenly stopped and turned to look down the mountain.

By this time, the two guards had already descended the mountain.

These guards carry out orders first, no matter what Ji Zhang says, if the commander says to kill, then kill.

Ji Zhang didn't get a response, but saw two guards attacking.

Ji Zhang's eyes moved slightly, he pulled out a three-foot sword in his hand, and rushed towards the two guards.

The guards were one in front and one behind. The guard in front stabbed Ji Zhang with a knife, and Ji Zhang blocked it with a sword. The guard behind immediately jumped over and stabbed Ji Zhang's head with a sharp blade.

The cooperation between the two was very tacit, and the shot felt like a martial emperor's cultivation. If it was an ordinary person, he would definitely be killed by one move.

Ji Zhang dodged, dodged the stabbing with a sharp blade, let out a roar, the two guards were knocked back, Ji Zhang immediately caught up, two poison darts flew out, the guards hurriedly dodged, Ji Zhang chased again, and a sword Piercing the guard in front, the guard let out a scream, and his body ignited spontaneously, turning into a burning man.

The companion was killed, and the guard turned and ran away in fright.

Guarding the snow mountain for so many years, never encountered such a ruthless guard, the guard was frightened.

Seeing the guards running away, Ji Zhang didn't chase after him. Instead, he put away his sword and shouted at the snow mountain: "President Ji Zhang of the Tianxia Association, please see the Holy Son!"