In September of the sixth year of Longwu, the Qin Army officially took over Hetao.
In Hetao, the Qin Army completely occupied Hetao, restored Dongsheng Wei and several other military strongholds that had been abandoned for more than a hundred years, and began to prepare for the establishment of provinces and counties.
In Qinghai, the Qin Army controlled almost all the military strongholds and set up military strongholds. Most of the survivors were captured, and a small number fled to the south and north. Qinghai was completely occupied.
The cabinet had finished dividing the administrative areas, and only needed to arrange the military garrisons before starting to arrange for the early stage of construction.
The early stage of construction still needed some time, and it would also take some time for the settlers to start herding. It would also take some time to recruit herdsmen and distribute cattle, sheep and horses. These were all time that could not be skipped and could not be saved.
The cabinet had set up a special working group to coordinate this matter, and Ye Xianggao was arranged to be the leader of the group, fully responsible for this matter.
The over two to three hundred thousand men and women captured by the Qin army in He Tao and Qing Hai regions were forced to work as coolies. They started the construction of cities in He Tao and Qing Hai regions. There were also ruins of ancient cities in some places. After the Qin army inspected them, they put them to use.
Conquering Hetao and Qinghai a few months earlier would be of great help to the Qin Army's overall attack mission, and helped the Qin Army to reduce the burden of attack and the administrative burden of the imperial court.
In early February of the seventh year of Longwu, when Xiao Ruxun was ready to leave the capital for Datong, the cabinet had finished the coordination work, and with Xiao Ruxun's permission, the local authorities were ready to start the operation.
Xiao Ruxun decided to officially enter the army on the first day of the third month of the seventh year of Longwu, and start this unprecedented expedition. Normally, more than a million people would be involved in the war or in the service of the war, and everyone would be involved.
As the commander-in-chief of this war, Xiao Ruxun, who was officially commanding a war for the first time since he became emperor, decided to officially leave the capital on the first day of the second month of the seventh year of Longwu, and personally lead the army to Datong.
On the day of the Emperor's departure, all the civil and military officials of the court came to see him off. Even the vassal states' subordinates came to watch the ceremony. They all learned that the Daqin dynasty was about to start a large-scale war. The target of the war was the Northern Barbarians who had rebelled and attacked the Daqin border on the grasslands in the north.
The imperial edict of the Daqin Emperor said that these Northern Barbarians were treacherous. The Daqin Emperor did not interfere with them, but they actually dared to pillage and pillage. They completely disregarded the Daqin Emperor. He wanted to enforce justice on behalf of the heavens and start a campaign to teach these arrogant Northern Barbarians a lesson.
This was a normal reaction. For this powerful emperor, everything was normal.
But as for how the war would be fought and what its purpose was, they had no idea, and it was impossible for them to know. If anyone found out, Xiao Ruxun was prepared to set off another wave of cleansing in her court, and then wipe that small country off the map.
He could really do such a thing. Everyone also knew that the Emperor would do such a thing, so no one dared to do it.
The Emperor personally went to war, and they all came to see him off. The Emperor rode all the way from the palace to the Lugou Bridge Camp outside the capital, and the officials and the royal family all the way to the Lugou Bridge Camp.
The Emperor had a special liking for the Lugou Bridge Camp. Perhaps it was because the Daqin Dynasty was born here, so the Emperor had feelings for this place. In fact, the civil and military officials who had experienced the earth-shattering change also had feelings for this camp. Looking at it now, it was even more so.
Of course, no one dared to question the legitimacy of the Daqin Dynasty. The legitimacy of the Daqin Dynasty had been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Those who had not been deeply rooted were all dead.
The army that followed Xiao Ruxun to war was the capital region army, a field army, and a cavalry army. There were also the 10,000 foot soldiers and 30,000 cavalry of the Imperial Guards. In total, there were 100,000 soldiers. Under the protection of 100,000 soldiers, Xiao Ruxun entered the Lugou Bridge Camp.
Because of his special orders, the military tent he used was still there, and there were people responsible for cleaning and repairing it.
It was here that he decided to become the Emperor, and it was also here that he killed the version of himself that should not have existed. He became the Emperor, and from then on, he ruled the world.
After so many years, it was quite emotional to revisit this old place.
A group of civil and military officials followed beside Xiao Ruxun. Looking at everything here and recalling that frightening moment, they all felt a sense of vicissitudes.
"Back then, it was here that I decided to replace the former Ming Dynasty and build a new country. Do you think I did the right thing or wrong thing?"
The officials looked at each other and revealed an indescribable bitter smile.
Who dared to say that he was wrong? Did they want to die?
"Of course, His Majesty is right."
The group of people said in unison.
"Are the people of Daqin better off than the former Ming Dynasty?"
"Of course."
This was what Wang Xijue said.
"Is the army of Daqin stronger than the former Ming Dynasty?"
"Of course."
This was what Liu Huangshang said.
"Is the treasury of Daqin more abundant than the former Ming Dynasty?"
"What His Majesty said is right."
This was what Ye Xianggao said.
"Then it seems that what I did was right. I have not let down the people of the world."
Xiao Ruxun turned and left the Lugouqiao Camp.
Outside the camp, Xiao Ruxun looked at the Xiao Qin royal family, his father, Caiyun, his three children, and his brothers, and his thoughts were full of thoughts.
After a long silence, Xiao Ruxun held Xiao Wenkui's hand and said, "Father, I don't know when I'll be able to return after this trip. I'll have to trouble Father to take care of the family matters. If there are any disputes, needs, or difficulties, I'll have to rely on Father to make arrangements."
Xiao Wenkui held Xiao Ruxun's hand tightly.
"Don't worry, Silang, I will be there for everything at home. You just need to focus on the battle and accomplish the great deeds. On the day you return in triumph, I will go 30 miles out of the city to welcome you."
"I understand."
Xiao Ruxun looked at his three brothers.
"I don't know when I will return from this expedition. Please take care of yourselves."
The three brothers nodded together.
Then Xiao Ruxun looked at his nephews and nieces.
"You also have to study hard and study hard. Don't waste your time on playing. If I don't see any progress in your studies when I return, I will punish you severely."
"Yes."
His nephews and nieces expressed their understanding.
Finally, it was his wife and children. Zhenwu was still young and did not understand. Xiao Ruxun just held his face and kissed him.
Zhenbang and Yingying stood aside and looked at him with a face full of reluctance.
"Zhenbang, I have said what I should say to you. Think about what you should do. Yingying, Father is not by your side. You have to listen to Mother and be filial to Mother. Don't disobey Mother. If your brother is stubborn, you have to help Mother control him. Do you understand?"
Xiao Ruxun squatted down and held his daughter in his arms.
As for Caiyun, Xiao Ruxun had said what she needed to say and done what she needed to do. She just held her hand and said, "Wait for me to come back."
The farewell was over. The auspicious time had arrived. It was time to set off.
Xiao Ruxun tightened the black armor and black cloak on his body. He turned over and mounted the horse. He looked back at his family and urged the horse to move forward. He did not look back again.
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