Chapter 676 Special Favor

After confirming that the Moxi tribes had withdrawn their troops, Yunzheng also led his troops to leave Xing'an Fort.

He left 30,000 troops in Xing'an Fort.

Among them, there are 5,000 cavalry, 5,000 original defenders of Xing'an Fort, and 20,000 servants led by Tong Gang.

However, these people can no longer be called servants.

These people are all the defenders of the Northwest Protectorate!

Tong Gang rose to the top in one step, from the commander of Yunzheng's personal guards to the commander-in-chief of Xing'an Fort.

However, Tong Gang's position is temporarily led by Deng Bao, and Tong Gang will return to Yufeng City with Yunzheng to hold a wedding.

A few days later, they returned to Yufeng City.

Yunzheng selected a talented and beautiful princess from the Qiuchi royal family to betrothed to Tong Gang.

Tong Gang was also very satisfied with this seventh princess.

It is said that the seventh princess was originally engaged to Lou Yi, but before she could get married, Qiu Chi had already destroyed the country.

Yunzheng didn't have time to attend their weddings one by one, so he directly asked them to hold a group wedding.

Six people, including Tong Gang and Feng Yu, held a fairly grand wedding at the original palace in Qiu Chi on the same day.

After drinking their wedding wine, Yun Zheng explained to Dugu Ce again, and then led his troops to Tianqiong Pass.

As soon as he arrived at Tianqiong Pass, Yunzheng called Zuo Ren aside alone.

Yun Zheng said straight to the point: "I'll give you two choices. First, go to Dugu Ce and listen to his advice; second, go back to Yanshan Mountain Camp and prepare to start training..."

They gained many prisoners in this battle.

It is certainly impossible for all of these prisoners to be taken as coolies.

He needs to prepare some more servant armies, and naturally he also needs people to train his troops.

Zuo Ren didn't hesitate at all, "I will choose the second one!"

"Oh?"

Yunzheng looked at Zuo Ren with interest, "Why do you want to go back to train?"

Zuo Ren chuckled and replied: "The Dayue Kingdom has not yet been destroyed! Based on what I know about Your Highness, your Highness will definitely use the servant army as the main force to attack the Dayue Kingdom in the future..."

Attacking Dayue Kingdom, there is a chance to destroy the country!

"Okay! As long as you train your troops well, the credit will be yours!"

Yunzheng patted Zuo Ren on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Get ready first. Later, I will send someone to replace you to guard Tianqiong Pass!"

"Yes!"

Zuo Ren happily accepted the order.

Yun Zheng did not stay at Tianqiong Pass for long. After explaining Zuo Ren, he led the personal guards back first.

The army behind was led by Qin Qihu and Deng Bao. They carried a large amount of supplies and treasures and could only rush back slowly.

Winter has arrived, and the cold wind is blowing.

However, it can only be considered the beginning of winter now.

For Yunzheng, who had experienced the harshest cold in Shuobei, this was nothing.

They only carried the supplies they needed on the road and marched quickly, trying to get back as soon as possible.

On the second day after they set out, Youjiu, who was scouting the road ahead, sent someone back to report that a small group of cavalry wearing Beifu Army armor was galloping towards them.

There were only a dozen people, so Yun Zheng didn't need to make a fuss and continued to lead his troops forward.

Soon, the small group of cavalry saw them and immediately sped over.

"Your Highness, the Holy Envoy has arrived at Yanhui Mountain Camp a few days ago. General Gao ordered us to come and report."

Oh, it came pretty fast!

I just don’t know if it’s any good!

Yun Zheng smiled secretly in his heart and asked again: "Who is the person sent to deliver the order?"

"It's Manager Mu."

Mushun again?

Yun Zheng was slightly surprised, and secretly complained that I was not kind.

Mu Shun is not young anymore. He always lets Mu Shun travel so far to deliver orders, and he is not afraid of exhausting Mu Shun to death.

"Okay, I understand. You go back first and let Manager Mu rest for a few more days. I will be back soon."

"Yes!"

After they left, Yun Zheng ordered his men to speed up their march.

Two hours later, it was getting dark, and everyone found a place leeward to light a fire and rest.

While others were preparing to eat, Yun Zheng called You Jiu and You Yi aside.

"There should be no more wars for the time being. Take advantage of this time to select five hundred suitable personnel from various ministries for rigorous training and testing. Including you, we will have a hundred people."

Although the eighteen ghost cavalry did not appear on the battlefield for a long time, they played a great role.

It’s time to expand the Eighteen Ghost Riders.

"This……"

Youjiu opened his mouth slightly and hesitated for a long time, but still didn't say anything.

Yun Zheng raised his eyes and looked at You Jiu, "If you have something to say, just say it. Don't hesitate."

Youjiu hesitated for a moment and whispered: "Your Highness, then we can't call the Ghost Eighteen Riders in the future?"

"It means you can't bear this name, right?" Yun Zheng laughed dumbly.

Youjiu nodded slightly.

They have been acting in the name of the Eighteen Ghost Riders for so long that they already regard this name as an honor.

Just like the bloody army.

"Then continue to call the Eighteen Ghost Riders!"

Yunzheng smiled, "No one stipulates that there can only be eighteen ghost knights. Even if you expand to a thousand people in the future, it will still be called the ghost eighteen knights! Just right, it can also confuse others!"

Yes, Not Bad.

They have all developed a sense of number.

Well, it’s a good thing to have this awareness.

A unit that regards its number as an honor will never be inferior in combat effectiveness.

"Yes!"

Youyi and Youjiu immediately turned from worry to joy.

How can they be unhappy when the troops are expanded and their numbers are still retained?

Yun Zheng looked at the two of them with a smile, and then ordered: "You are responsible for selecting the personnel. When you are done, hand the list to me! The requirements for personnel remain the same as before!"

"Yes!"

……

Three days later, Yunzheng led the personal guards and rushed back to the Yanhuishan camp.

At this moment, Mu Shun and his people had been waiting for them at the Yanhui Mountain camp for a long time.

"I'm really sorry for keeping Manager Mu waiting for so long!"

Yun Zheng followed Mu Shun politely.

"His Highness has defeated this old slave! Your Highness is leading the army to fight, and this old slave just waited a few more days, which is nothing."

Mu Shun waved his hands repeatedly and congratulated with a smile on his face: "Old slave, congratulations to Your Highness for your unparalleled achievements!"

Yun Zheng chuckled, "It is only because of the strong support of my father and the ministers in the court that we achieved today's victory."

There were also accompanying people present, and the two of them behaved very politely.

Although everyone knows many things well, there are still things that should be said to save face.

After some pleasantries, Mu Shun said with a smile: "Then the old slave read out the imperial edict?"

Yun Zheng was about to kneel down to listen to the order, but was stopped by Mu Shun.

Yun Zheng looked at Mu Shun in confusion, wondering what he meant.

Mu Shun smiled: "Before I left, my Majesty told me that Your Highness has made great contributions to the country and the country, and that he is a meritorious official of our great work. His Majesty specifically granted permission, and Your Highness does not have to kneel down to listen to the decree."

What the hell!

I'm such a cheap guy, I'm so good at being a good person!

Are you exempted from even kneeling down to listen to orders?

This makes me feel a little dizzy!

"I would like to ask Mr. Mu to tell my father that I would like to thank my father for his favor."

There was no need to kneel down to listen to orders, and Yunzheng was naturally happy.

"This old slave must bring His Highness's true words."

Mu Shun adjusted slightly and then read out the imperial edict loudly: "The Holy One has an edict..."