After lunch, the seven thousand Winged Knights set off. Each of them rode three horses and did not leave their horses behind.
The road they took was different from the one they came from. They took a long detour back through Shu County.
The Winged Knights had a political mission to show the people on the road their power.
In addition, they had to use their coupons to buy food and fodder for the horses.
The first reason was that the Winged Knights were very strong, so they did not have to worry.
The second reason was that the Winged Knights were the Emperor's private army, but they were bought and sold fairly.
In the letter from Li Yi that Hao Lingquan brought, the Winged Knights were not allowed to stay in houses or inns.
The weather was not cold, so they left their military coats for the soldiers of Hexi and Longyou. They wore straw 'coats' on their way back.
They were not allowed to rest in villages or towns, but they were allowed to buy things outside the villages and towns.
On the road, they used their actions to tell the people what kind of army the Winged Knights were.
To put it bluntly, the Winged Knights had been putting on a show since the day they formed the army.
They rushed to wherever they were needed and treated the people like family.
When the people were hit by a disaster or were washed away by water, they gave their food to the people, carried the people on their backs and ran away.
Wherever the Winged Knights went, it was peaceful.
They had to keep up the show and never change.
Now was a good opportunity. The Winged Knights could take a look at Longyou and Shu County and buy some local products.
At the same time, they provided the people along the way with the Li Family Zhuangzi's coupons. This was a good thing.
The Winged Knights would spread the news of the war at the frontlines and tell the people in other places how the soldiers fought.
They talked about the exciting parts of the war and the last wishes of the brothers who sacrificed themselves.
Some of the injured were those who challenged the enemy to a fight. They could invite the people to drink and talk about how they fought.
The people needed these things. They felt that they were connected to the Tang dynasty. With so many people fighting at the frontlines, they could live a stable life.
This was faith. They did not believe in gods or gods.
Only the Imperial Court, only the Emperor, would allow him to live a good life. His Great Tang had the strongest soldiers and the most formidable weapons.
…
The Sixteen Guards, who had replaced the Winged Knights, took over the fortification of the stronghold to adapt to the highland climate.
Listen to the 'local' soldiers explain the situation of the battle and the deployment of the army to understand the situation.
When they were working, they took over the tasks of the Winged Knights and taught the other soldiers how to read and write.
"Once I'm done here, I'll definitely think of a way to go back. I'll go back to the Li Family Zhuangzi to see Li Yi." Guo Zhiyun said to Qin Li as he drank a cup of green tea brewed in boiling water.
"You shouldn't say such words. Fortunately, you are a regional governor, so it's fine for you to say it. I won't talk about what happens if we win the war."
Qin Li smiled and chatted with Guo Zhiyun. The other party was raising the flag.
"He's just a teenager who hasn't even turned twenty yet. He knows everything, right?"
Guo Zhiyun could not figure it out. He had read history books, but when had he ever seen someone like Li Yi?
He knew how to farm, could do the work of the craftsmen, knew how to do business, knew how to raise livestock, understood the military, knew how to educate, was good at poetry, was good at music … …
You know everything? Can you tell me how you learned it? I have a daughter at home.
Qin Li rolled his eyes, "It's normal to know everything when you're born. Look at Shan Wuwei. When he reached Kashi Miluo, there was a river in front of him, but there were no bridges or boats to cross it.
In the past, I didn't believe it, but when I saw Dongzhu fly, I thought there was no problem.
Also, when Shan Wuwei brought the scriptures across the river, he was invited by the Dragon Palace to preach for three days. When he came out, his clothes were not wet at all.
I also believe in this. Wear a big enough oxygen tank and a diving suit for three days. When he came out, take off his outer clothes. He was just a little hungry. If he was thirsty, he could drink some river water. "
Guo Zhiyun was at a loss. He had also heard about Shan Wuwei, and everyone said so.
"Li Yi really knows how to fly?" Wang Junkui did not believe it before, but now she felt that it was very mysterious.
"Dongzhu's flying … I won't tell you. Anyway, it's very easy for him to kill people from a thousand miles away.
Therefore, Her Majesty basically lives in the Li Family Zhuangzi now. She rarely spends the night in Xingqing Palace.
It's enough that you know, but don't spread it. I'm just strengthening your confidence in taking over the Yellow River basin. "
Qin Li did not want to say that Li Yi flew on something that could fly. It felt like anyone could fly on it, but it was hard to control and easy to fall.
Guo Zhiyun, Wang Junkui, and Zhang Zhongliang looked at each other.
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"The pressure cooker is a good thing, but it's a pity that we don't need it in Anxi. We can bring it back to cook until the bones are crisp. Give it to Longyou."
Zhang Xiaosong was eating at the same time. He had just received news that Hao Lingquan's team had arrived in Longyou.
Based on the speed of information transmission, Hao Lingquan should be at the front line now.
He was going to send troops to cooperate with the team there.
He also ate mutton, the meat of the blue sheep.
After hunting, he let out the blood and soaked it in cold water. Fan Fan taught him to soak it until the fishy smell faded.
After cutting it, he threw it into the pressure cooker and poured in some alcohol. Yes, medical alcohol.
He also put in some unripe wild mushroom, which was Shanli Red.
He used it to cook when it was just a little green, which could be found in the mountains nearby.
The Shanli Red was now astringent and bitter. When it was cooked in the pressure cooker with the blue sheep meat, there was no astringent or bitter taste at all.
"Dongzhu said that there's a very low place on your side. What's it called? Aydin Lake?
He also said that the local people should use glutinous rice to make fruit candy. Wrap it in glutinous rice paper and ship it outside. You can get a lot of money.
Or you can use the soup made from the fruit to make candied fruit. Dried fruit is also fine. Aren't there more relay stations now? "
Fan Fan gave an idea. He wanted to eat candied fruit before, but he couldn't afford it. He couldn't afford fruit candy either.
When he was young, he went up the mountain to pick wild fruits to eat. He brought his father's bow and arrows.
For food, he worked very hard. His family wasn't well off, but he was still a soldier of the Chong Manor.
When he was young, he couldn't draw such a big bow. He could only draw it a little and shoot the birds nearby.
He did it for food. He didn't want to fight. As he grew older, he could draw the bow fully when he was 11 or 12.
When he was older, he could draw the bow left and right. He didn't even need to aim when shooting.
Even if it was a flying bird, he could instantly draw the bow and shoot.
Then he was selected to become Winged Knights. With his superb archery skills, he became a battalion commander.
Of course, he was also excellent in his cultural studies.
However, he was treated the same as the other brothers. He didn't get more money. There was no difference in the quantity of things given to his family.
Being a battalion commander was a kind of power and a kind of responsibility.
"Things made by people outside the tribe are also okay?" Zhang Xiaosong was tempted.
"It's fine as long as the things are good. It has nothing to do with the tribe. You want to use trade to win people over?" Fan Fan said. He suddenly understood Zhang Xiaosong's meaning.
"Can you write a letter to Li Yi and tell him?" Zhang Xiaosong didn't answer directly.
"You write. Dongzhu is easy to talk to. Dongzhu has always been protecting you. You don't have to worry about other things." Fan Fan refused to write a letter himself.
He guessed Zhang Xiaosong's meaning. Zhang Xiaosong was afraid that if he wrote a letter about people outside the tribe, people would misunderstand that he was working with outsiders.
"Okay, I'll write. I'll see what the outsiders need. It's best to trade."
Zhang Xiaosong made up his mind. He wanted to help win over the outsiders.
As for the war in front of him, he didn't need to worry about it. Everything was going according to the plan.
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