Chen Xi is going to lead the army to fight again.

In recent years, Chenxi has been managing the army too often. He has been serving as a governor and commanding troops for a long time than he has been an official in the capital. Less than half a year after returning to the capital from the northwest, he has to embark on a journey again.

For the Shen family, this is also common, but it is still inevitable that there will be sorrow and pain of separation.

During this period, Chen Xi tried his best to comfort the women in the back home, comfort their body and mind, and let them accept the reality that they might not be able to come back for months or even years.

At this time, Chen Xi had already deeply felt the troubles of women, and it was indeed because of the lack of skills in the clone. Xie Yuner kept making Shiquan Dapu soup to nourish his body. He drank it so much that he felt like he wanted to vomit when he smelled it.

Sometimes Chen Xi himself would think: "Fortunately, I am young and strong. If I were ten or eight years late, I really didn't know how to deal with it. I had said before that I would take up a singer and dancer. Even if I have a life, I don't have the energy to enjoy it. It's better to manage the feelings in front of me with peace of mind. Spiritual communication is more important than anything else."

Because the time for Chen Xi to go to war had already been decided, and Chen Yi'er did not make a plan for returning to Ning after entering the palace, he would not wait to see Chen Yi'er and set off as promised on the morning of the 28th.

The drum is ringing at the fourth update!

The yard is brightly lit, and the women at home are busy, mixed with the crying of children. The family is busy, preparing for Chenxi to embark on the journey.

According to Xie Yuner's instructions, the women in each room prepared some personal belongings for Chen Xi, so that Chen Xi could have a thought outside, such as clothes, insoles, boots, etc., all sewn stitches and threads. Although these women at home may not be skillful, women of this era have basically received this training, and from the bottom of their hearts, they will be with them regardless of whether they can be used or not.

This time, unlike the last time I went to the northwest to fight, I didn’t need a light cart or a quick march, and I could bring everything I should bring. After all, some carriages transport things for him.

After the busy schedule, it is almost the fifth day, Chenxi is about to set off.

In the front yard of my home, Chen Xi said goodbye to his wife and concubine Yiyi. When he left the house, he found that there had been a carriage waiting there, but it was not Zhu Houzhao who had promised to come to see him off, but Xie Qian.

Originally, Xie Qian wanted Chen Xi to take the initiative to see him, but because Chen Xi has been preparing for the expedition for the past few days, he has no time to visit him at all, so Xie Qian had to take the initiative to see him.

Chen Xi was going to ride a horse, but Xie Qian's arrival forced him to get on the carriage. Before leaving the city, the two could discuss some things in the carriage.

The carriage was surrounded by many horse-riding guards and marched towards Chongwen Gate. This time, the army of expedition gathered at the camp in the south of the city.

"Take care all the way, and try to appease the local people as much as possible and don't cause more killing. This time, it's not like fighting foreigners. You should restrain yourself appropriately."

Xie Qian knew Chenxi's military achievements and the terrible combat of hot weapons. In the battle on the north bank of the Yuxi River, Chenxi used the original hand-cranked Gatling machine gun to give Tatar soldiers huge damage, successfully turning the situation around. During this period, the killing weapon was upgraded and transformed, which was lighter and had a very amazing killing effect in actual combat. Once it faced a rebel who lacked war horses and did not have much impact, it would undoubtedly be a massacre.

Chen Xi seemed very confident: "What Mr. Xie reminded me is that I have been mentally prepared for this aspect long ago. Those who are forced to abdicate will try their best to rescue them."

After a few simple words, Xie Qian fell silent. Occasionally, he opened the curtains to see the dark road outside, as if he wanted to record the scenery of the streets and alleys in the capital at night.

Chen Xi did not have the same interest as Xie Qian, so he closed his eyes and rested.

"After eliminating the rebels in the Central Plains, I think you will lead your troops to continue to move south and eliminate the Japanese pirates along the southeast coast... You will also take on the shipbuilding matter, right?" Xie Qian asked suddenly.

Chen Xi nodded: "If nothing unexpected happens, I think that's about that."

Xie Qian reminded: "Pay attention to the cost... It is not very meaningful to build a ship. You only need to drive the Japanese pirates to the sea, and there is no need to kill them all... As I know, the imperial court has not updated its naval equipment for nearly a hundred years. Japanese pirate ships are much more advanced than ships equipped by the imperial court's local garrisons. The Western ships with the Folang Ji people rampant in the ocean are particularly terrifying. The imperial court wants to catch up in a short time, and it is a dream to temporarily hold on to the sea. As long as you ensure that the coastal people live and work in peace and contentment, there is no need to do anything."

Chen Xi asked back: "How can we do things perfectly?"

Xie Qian thought for a moment and sighed, "In the past few years of his ascension to the throne, he has experienced too many things and cannot withstand continuous tossing. All this is still rooted in you. Will the court be strong or calm in the future depend on how you will fight the war to the extent! Didn't we have already agreed that the Ming Dynasty needs time to recuperate?"

Faced with Xie Qian's problem, Chen Xi did not intend to refute it, closed his eyes and rested. In silence, the carriage finally arrived at Chongwenmen.

Chen Xi got out of the carriage and a dedicated person delivered the wine he had practiced.

After Chen Xi and Xie Qian drank together, they bowed and said goodbye, got on their horses and left the city gate.

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Zhu Houzhao intended to practice it for the army, but he could not always maintain his energy. For example, in the past few days, Zhu Houzhao and Chen Yier were in a tug-of-war state. On the first day, Zhu Houzhao slept on a chair, and the next day he had someone add a bed temporarily. He didn't go out of the palace to have fun at night, so he went to Jiaotai Hall early, and seemed to like to go against Chen Yier very much.

Because Zhu Houzhao didn't sleep well the night before, when she got up, she learned that Chen Xi had left the city.

Zhu Houzhao sighed and said, "Shangshu Chen is not the first time he has led his troops. This time, he is pacifying the chaos in the Central Plains. A mere thief cannot hurt him at all, so I will not cause trouble."

Zhu Houzhao didn't join in the fun, but she couldn't resist the fact that someone wanted to take the ride-hailing ride from Chenxi. As Chenxi had previously guessed, Zhang Mao was very concerned about the issue of successor and asked Emperor Zhengde to privately ask his grandson Zhang Lun to go to war with Chenxi and arrange people in the army in advance.

Nearly an hour after Chen Xi led his troops to set out, the officials of the Governor's Office of the Five Army spread the news.

Chen Xi only learned about this the night before, but he never thought of making it public. He was not going to interfere. It was the first time that Zhang Lun went to the army to train, and his identity was only a guard, but because of his identity as a British prince, his status in the army was unique.

Zhang Lun was born in the 21st year of Chenghua, two years older than Chen Xi. Unlike Chen Xi, who was a newcomer in the court, Zhang Lun is already an old veteran in the army. After all, he was considered to be enlisted from the army since he was born, and he would have the same military experience as he was.

When he was recommended to Chen Xi by the British Duke's family, Zhang Lun, who was riding on a tall horse, was full of energy, as if he was Zhang Mao's shadow, and even his beard was very similar.

"I've met Lord Shen."

Zhang Lun was similar to other military generals. After seeing Chen Xi, he was respectful and full of admiration and respect in his eyes. This was related to his stay in the army for a long time and hearing that Chen Xi had many magical pasts, he regarded Chen Xi as an idol in his heart.

When Chen Xi heard this, he held back the horse's reins, Zhang Lun quickly stopped the horse.

Chen Xi jumped off the horse's back and said with a smile: "Brother Yaochen, I actually heard your name earlier, but I didn't expect to meet you in the army this time."

Although Chen Xi is not familiar with Zhang Lun, he is not unfamiliar with Zhang Mao’s family affairs.

Zhang Mao's eldest son Zhang Rui died early and attached great importance to his eldest grandson, Zhang Lun. He always trained Zhang Lun as his successor and cared for him since childhood. He was reluctant to let Zhang Lun go to war with the army because he was worried about danger. In this way, Zhang Lun was in a position of neither up nor down in the court.

Zhang Lun married the daughter of Princess Longqing's mansion, the daughter of Emperor Chenghua, and was considered a marriage to the royal family.

Zhang Lun had no achievements in history. After Zhang Mao passed away in the tenth year of Zhengde, he took over the throne of British duke, and lost the glory of Zhang Fu and Zhang Mao back then, and gradually became mediocre among the nobles.

Perhaps Zhang Mao had already felt this crisis, so he specially sent Zhang Lun to Chenxi's army... Zhang Mao had such thoughts about Zhang Mao before the Battle of Tatars, but at that time Chen Xi was fighting with foreigners, and Zhang Mao was afraid that his grandson would have an accident, so he did not make a move. This time, Chen Xi led his troops to quell the civil strife, so he would not be too dangerous, so Zhang Mao transferred his grandson to Chen Xi's command, and did not say hello in advance, but just made a hint.

"Mr. Shen also knows the name of the last general?"

When Zhang Lun heard Chen Xi's words, he was so happy that he kept rubbing his hands, as if his idol knew that his name was very respectful.

Chen Xi smiled and said, "How can I not know? The Zhang family has been famous generals since the King of Hejian. Since the reign of King Hejian, they have always been the example of martial arts in the court. As the saying goes, the generals, the Huzi, I think that Brother Yaochen has also received the family inheritance, but there are only few opportunities to show. This time, the expedition may be longer, and there will be dispatched in the daily life. The requirements may be stricter. I hope Brother Yaochen will not mind."

Zhang Lun was frightened and frightened: "I dare not do anything to do, just give me the order."

Chen Xi patted Zhang Lun on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Let's not be too rigid, just get along with friends..."

While the two were talking, the team was still moving.

At this time, the sun had risen to mid-air, and the weather began to get hotter. Many people gathered around the road. Although there was a rebellion around the capital, Shuntian Prefecture was less affected. The people knew that Chen Xi led his troops to fight and spontaneously organized the army to comfort the army. Baskets filled with condolences such as eggs and dry food can be seen from time to time along the way.

However, because Chen Xi had already issued strict orders before, no one could harasse the people, and no one could reach out to get them.

Chen Xidao: "It's important to hurry up. If you have anything to do, you'll talk about it after you set up camp. You'll have to walk at least eighty miles this day, so you can't be neglected!"

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The troops marched all the way.

During the day, I had only a short rest at noon. The soldiers ate some of their own dry food and the cool white-boiled ones in the sheepskin bag and continued on the road.

The entire army marched faster in the afternoon.

The soldiers and horses of the Beijing camp, which looked like master soldiers, were stimulated after following Chen Xi to fight, and their speed was not inferior to those of the border soldiers. When they set up camp, they were completely dark, and the distance they walked that day had exceeded the expected eighty miles, or even one hundred miles.

After all, it was a plain area, and the official road was also on, the soldiers' progress was not hindered. They also had carriages and mules carrying them along with the army's baggage, food and grass, and everything was in order.

"Mr. Shen..."

After the camp was laid, Zhang Lun went to Chenxi's coaching tent to visit.

Those who came with Zhang Lun were Wang Lingzhi and Song Shu.

Song Shu was the direct descendant of the Zhang brothers, and it can even be said to be the most capable one under the Zhang brothers. However, it was only because of the fact that he had followed Chen Xi to the northwest to send cannons. Song Shu was promoted one after another since then. This time, the troops of the Beijing camp were mainly promoted by Song Shu, who followed Chen Xi as the deputy general.

"You're welcome."

Chen Xi nodded to the three people in front of him, walked to the table in the tent, which was simply pieced together by stools and wooden boards, and placed a copy of the latest information on it.

Song Shu bowed his fists and said, "Sir, today the soldiers and horses are not stationed near the city blockage. They are in the wilderness and are everywhere. Do you need to be wary of the attack of the thief army?"

Wang Lingyi was a little disdainful and said, "If you still need to ask for instructions on this kind of thing? There are only the key points to camping. If you can't defend at night, what kind of soldiers will you bring?"

Song Shu knew about the relationship between Wang Lingzhi and Chen Xi, so he would have had an attack if he had been the other person, but he couldn't argue with Wang Lingzhi in front of Shen Xi, so he kept silent and waited for Chen Xi to give instructions.

Chenxi Road: "Two thousand men were arranged in the outer circle and ambushed at several major intersections. If a thief attacks, they could be caught off guard."

"Sir, is this a strategy for ambushing troops?" Zhang Lun asked excitedly.

Chen Xi smiled and said, "Just think it's right, but it's more for training troops... You have to be prepared for it. It's unlikely to encounter a thief army now, but if the troops go deep into the territory of Qilu in the future, you have to deal with the attack of the thief army at any time."

Zhang Lun didn't quite understand Chen Xi's way of leading troops, but Wang Lingzhi had long been accustomed to it, and Song Shu also roughly understood Chen Xi's meaning.

Song Shu said: "I understand that sir, while improving the vigilance of officers and soldiers just in case, it is also a rare opportunity to practice practical exercise."

Chen Xi smiled faintly, not wanting to explain more to the people in front of him. In fact, he didn't need to make a separate arrangement for this kind of thing. After all, there were Liu Xu, Hu Songyue and others in the army. These people had followed Chen Xi for a long time and had a good manner in their work and had a proper approach to advance and retreat. The thief army would definitely not be able to make any mistakes.

Song Shu and others are more of a showcase. It seems that a large-scale and well-trained army is enough to make the rebels escape. When they are in real battle, Chen Xi will tend to rely on their old subordinates.

"Then go down and prepare." Chen Xi ordered Song Shu.

"Yes, sir."

Song Shu was somewhat embarrassed. After all, Chen Xi did not explain in detail how to train troops, but only pointed out a general direction for him, and where to transfer the troops to set up an ambush. He could only go back and find someone to discuss it. After all, he also had generals and staff around him.

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After Song Shu left, Wang Lingzhi also went back to prepare for the camp for precautions.

Chen Xi and Zhang Lun sat down and had a simple meal. Tang Yin, who was with the same table, served as Chen Xi's aide.

What Chen Xi unexpectedly expected was that Zhang Lun had a generous personality and had heard of Tang Yin, who was outstanding in literary talent. Just a chance to have a meal, the two met too late, and they were like old friends for many years.
To be continued...