December 15th, the weather was still cold.
Du Qi was warming himself by the fire in his room, but he was thinking about what to do after the New Year. It was already December, and the New Year was not far away. Many things had to be put on the agenda.
He had to make plans in advance.
While Du Qi was thinking, Liu Zhengxi pushed the door open and said, "Your Highness!"
Du Qi waved his hand to ask Liu Zhengxi to sit down and said, "What's the matter?"
Liu Zhengxi sat down and said, "Your Highness, I just received the news that the team led by Ma Yuan and Zhu Youtian will return to Jiuquan County in one and a half days. This time, Ma Yuan brought back more than 980 elite soldiers. Ma Yuan used Zhu Youtian's strength to encircle and suppress the bandits, and then integrated them into the army. Together with Zhu Youtian's own forces, they formed more than 980 soldiers. "
After a pause, Liu Zhengxi said, "Originally, Your Highness gave Ma Yuan 800 people. Now he got nearly 1000 people at once, which is more than enough."
Du Qi said with a smile, "The reason why we didn't make too many changes in the number of our forces is because we are worried about the lack of fighting power. Since Ma Yuan's forces are nearly 1000 people, we will directly expand the quota to 1000 people. "
"As for Xiao Yuanqi and Xue Rengui, we will also increase the number of their forces to this level."
"Because of Ma Yuan's forces and fighting power, Xue Rengui and Xiao Yuanqi will recruit soldiers, but they will not let the soldiers have weak fighting power, so we don't have to worry about the strength."
"And the total number of our forces has reached 3000 people. Including the other cooks, we have more than 3000 people. It will be easier to sweep Suzhou, and even Shazhou and Guazhou."
Du Qi said seriously, "This will be of great help to us when we build a country outside Guazhou."
Liu Zhengxi said, "Your Highness is wise!"
In his heart, Liu Zhengxi hoped that Du Qi could improve his strength, because the more Du Qi's strength improved, the more powerful he would be. Liu Zhengxi was by Du Qi's side. As Du Qi's military advisor, he had more power and influence, and a bigger platform.
The more talents they could display, the more they could display.
Du Qi continued, "Ma Yuan's triumphant return is a great merit! "Arrange for Ye Daosheng to arrange for the yamen runners to spread the news in Jiuquan County so that the people know about Ma Yuan's return. In addition, the time of Ma Yuan's triumphant return should also be mentioned. If the people are willing to go and welcome him, they can go on their own. If not, don't force them. "
"Yes!"
Liu Zhengxi immediately went to make arrangements.
Ye Daosheng quickly followed Liu Zhengxi's instructions.
In just half a day, all the people in Jiuquan County were in an uproar. The reason was simple. There were two counties in Suzhou. One was Jiuquan County, and the other was Fulu County. Both had been pacified, and there were countless bandits in Fulu County. Now that all the bandits in Fulu County had been quelled, Suzhou was safe.
The people were extremely excited.
On one hand, he was grateful to Du Qi for coming. On the other hand, he was grateful to Ma Yuan for defeating the bandits.
Time flew. In the blink of an eye, it was time for Ma Yuan's triumphant return.
Du Qi led Guo Xiaozheng, Liu Zhengxi, Xue Rengui, Xiao Yuanqi, and Ye Daosheng's group of county yamen officials back to the east gate of Jiuquan County early in the morning.
Ye Daosheng stood behind Du Qi and congratulated Du Qi from time to time.
Now that Fulu County had been taken, Suzhou would be pacified.
This was great news.
Du Qi looked around. In addition to the team led by him, many other people had come after hearing the news. After all, they had spread the news before, so they all knew about Ma Yuan's triumphant return.
Du Qi heard the people's discussion.
They were all praising Ma Yuan.
After all, after the bandits in Fulu County were eliminated, the roads between the two counties were opened, which was good for the people to travel.
Du Qi retracted his gaze and looked forward again. Suddenly, a light flashed in his eyes. This was because he saw a wriggling line in the distance. This line was quickly moving forward. In just a moment, he could already see the fluttering banners in the air, as well as the officers and soldiers who were quickly rushing back.
At the front was Ma Yuan, Huang Shi, and Zhu Youtian.
Ma Yuan was flushed with success.
He was quite happy.
Because he had completed his first task under Du Qi, which was to take over Fulu County. Ma Yuan saw the situation at the city gate. He patted the back of his horse and urged it forward. Huang Shi and Zhu Youtian did the same.
When they were less than 30 steps away from the city gate, Ma Yuan pulled the reins and stopped. He jumped off his horse and walked straight forward. Huang Shi and Zhu Youtian followed closely behind. The group stopped in front of Du Qi and saluted Du Qi with cupped fists.
Ma Yuan said, "Your Highness, I have returned from suppressing bandits in Fulu County. There are no more bandits in Fulu County now. "
"Well done!"
Du Qi sighed in admiration.
Ma Yuan had gone to Fulu County without bringing a single soldier with him. He had taken it with his bare hands. No matter how Ma Yuan had accomplished it or what relationship he had with Zhu Youtian, the fact that he had taken over Fulu County was proof of his strength.
Ma Yuan, on the other hand, appeared extremely humble as he said, "All of this is due to Your Highness' reputation. If not for Your Highness' reputation, we wouldn't have been able to take over Fulu County so easily. "
Du Qi said, "It's your credit, it's your credit. There's no need to be humble."
At this point, Du Qi's gaze shifted to Zhu Youtian. He said in a deep voice, "Zhu Youtian, Ma Yuan has told me about your situation. You were able to farm and be self-sufficient amidst a group of bandits. It's very difficult to grow out of the mud without being tainted, but you did it. Not bad. "
Zhu Youtian's heart calmed down after hearing Du Qi's words. Because Du Qi's words were equivalent to closing the coffin for him. He would no longer pursue his past as a bandit in Fulu County.
Zhu Youtian said, "Your Highness is too kind."
"General Ma Yuan is mighty!"
Some commoners in the crowd shouted.
Following the shouts of the commoners, more and more commoners echoed the shouts.
"General Ma Yuan is mighty!"
"Long live General Ma Yuan!"
…
More and more commoners shouted.
After Ma Yuan heard it, he changed his mind and immediately shouted, "Long live Ping Xi Wang". Following Ma Yuan's shouts, the soldiers under his command also shouted. After the shouts were heard, they suppressed the shouts of the commoners. In the end, the commoners also followed the soldiers in the army and shouted, "Long live Ping Xi Wang".
Countless people were shouting and cheering.
The shouts of "Long live Ping Xi Wang" also reverberated in the air for a long time.
Du Qi glanced at Ma Yuan, a trace of praise flashing across his eyes. Ma Yuan was young, but his ability to adapt was outstanding. When ordinary people heard the shouts of the commoners, especially the praises of the commoners, it was very likely that they would fall into such cheers. They would be confused by the sounds of the cheers and forget themselves.
But Ma Yuan did not.
Most importantly, Ma Yuan directly shouted "Long live Ping Xi Wang". Such an ability to adapt could be said to be extremely astute.
Du Qi did not disturb the shouts of the commoners and soldiers. He cupped his hands and greeted the surrounding people. After the shouts of the commoners and soldiers subsided, he ordered, "Let's go, we're entering the city!"
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