Chapter 293 Military Parade Preparation
For a period of time afterwards, Zheng Yi kept a close eye on Zhang Shaoyang's actions in Canglan Realm while practicing dual cultivation with Tuoba Qingying.

After learning that Zheng Yi had mastered the secret art of dual cultivation and could enhance his cultivation through dual cultivation, Tuoba Qingying became addicted.

I have to come here at least four or five times a day.

Zheng Yi was also happy about this.

With the continuous efforts of the two, Zheng Yi's water-attributed spiritual roots grew rapidly and soon broke through to the upper level.

Tuoba Qingying's magic power also became stronger and stronger, and his cultivation soon stabilized.

Dual cultivation is beneficial to both of them, and Zheng Yi did not deceive Tuoba Qingying.

But it's more beneficial to yourself.

In the past, she practiced in a place where spiritual energy was scarce, and made progress with difficulty relying on her natural spiritual roots.

But even so, her cultivation progress was ten or even dozens of times faster than that of an ordinary cultivator.

And now Tuoba Qingying is in the imperial palace, the place with the richest spiritual energy, so of course his cultivation speed must be faster.

In this way, the two of them improved their cultivation rapidly.

In addition to these two things, Xu Mujun also kept coming to see Zheng Yi to ask about the military parade.

Zheng Yi gave him advice based on his experience in his previous life. At the same time, Xu Mujun also made some changes based on the current actual situation in Dayu.

After obtaining Zheng Yi's support, imperial edicts and military orders were jointly issued by the Cabinet, the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of War, and soon reached the Thirteen Prefectures of Dayu and the hands of many generals and garrisons.

Black Mountain Pass.

Zhao Tieshan and Chen Hongxiu came to the military tent together. Chen Wannian and Prince Xian had been waiting for a long time.

"This humble General Zhao Tieshan/Chen Hongxiu pays respects to the General and His Majesty!"

"Be flat."

The virtuous prince took the lead and said, "Two generals, I called you here today because I have something important to discuss."

Zhao Tieshan was the first to speak: "Your Majesty! Are those bastards from Wu State here to take advantage of us again? Why don't I lead the troops out of the border and teach these bastards a lesson?"

After being stationed at Heishan Pass for ten years, Zhao Tieshan and others have already regarded this place as their second home.

Especially Zhao Tieshan, who was already married in Heishan Guanzhong and had a child who could already help with the cooking.

As for Chen Hongxiu, for some reason she never got married.

No matter whether it was Chen Wannian or Prince Xian who came to propose marriage, she had already obeyed her father's orders and declined.

For the past ten years, an army of one hundred thousand soldiers had been stationed at Heishan Pass, resisting the army of hundreds of thousands or even millions of soldiers of the Wu State, making it impossible for the State to advance southwards.

The initial battle situation was extremely difficult, and Wu and Dayu left at least one million corpses outside Heishan Pass.

But even so, Heishan Pass is still in the hands of Dayu.

As time went by, the empress of Wu State gradually secured her throne, and the offensive on Heishan Pass was reduced a lot.

From the million-strong siege ten years ago, the number of troops participating in the siege has gradually decreased in order to surround the city rather than fight, and the number of people participating in the siege has also been slowing down at a rate that can be seen with the naked eye.

Especially after the virtuous prince led a group of warriors from the Shangwu Division to come to support, the offensive slowed down.

The number of attacks in the past two years has been even smaller, with a siege only occurring once every one or two months, and they are all small-scale.

As for Heishan Pass, it gradually recovered its vitality because of the war.

The number of civilians, merchants, and craftsmen is also gradually increasing.

Prince Xian casually threw a military order to Zhao Tieshan and said, "Take a look, this is a military order issued by the Ministry of War under the name of General Xu."

"At the same time, an imperial edict arrived."

Zhao Tieshan unfolded it, glanced through it, and quickly finished reading it, then handed it to Chen Hongxiu who was standing beside him.

"Military parade, what the hell?"

Prince Xian said: "According to my understanding and the memorial, a number of soldiers were selected from various troops in Dayu to go to the capital for unified training and then participate in this ceremony."

"Our Black Mountain City army is the elite army of the North, so we should lead them there."

"Military parade?"

Chen Hongxiu also finished reading it quickly and said, "This military parade is presided over by your majesty, and General Xu is assisting."

"After ten years, all the rebellions in Dayu were finally suppressed."

"This military parade can also be considered a celebration." "I wonder who the general and the prince are going to send to participate in this military parade?"

The two looked at each other, and Chen Wannian spoke up, "My dear niece, after discussing with the wise prince, we have decided that you will lead two thousand Black Mountain soldiers to the capital to participate in the military parade. What do you think?"

"I?"

"good."

Chen Wannian continued, "The Wu Kingdom has not launched any large-scale operations. The military situation at Heishan Pass may seem tense, but it is not dangerous."

"We can also take this opportunity to rest and recuperate."

"This military parade is the best opportunity to demonstrate our military might."

"As a descendant of a soldier and a woman, you are valued by His Majesty and are the best candidate!"

Prince Xian also smiled and said, "The Wu Kingdom has a female emperor ruling the country, and our Dayu also has female generals guarding the border."

"If you go, you can also let the people of Wu see the might of our Great Yu army, what do you think?"

Chen Hongxiu hesitated for a moment, and finally said respectfully: "I obey your command!"

"Hahaha, good!"

"Then General Hongxiu should select soldiers in the next few days. It would be best if their height and weight are within the same limit."

The virtuous prince said, "In three days, I will see you off!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Yunmengze.

Beiyang Navy.

Meng Guang looked at the memorial in his hand with a frown on his face, remaining silent.

Tan Yunlong came over and said, "Brother, what's bothering you?"

Meng Guang handed the military order to Tan Yunlong and said, "Look, my second brother, the Ministry of War asked us to send people to the capital to participate in the training and prepare for the 'military parade'."

"Military parade?"

Tan Yunlong quickly finished reading it and said hesitantly, "This is a great idea!"

“It not only demonstrates military might and strengthens the cohesion of the people, but also deters rebellion and other countries.”

"Your Majesty and General Xu are indeed worthy of this... I just don't know who Big Brother is going to send?"

Meng Guang asked back, "What do you think, second brother?"

"My third brother Shen Tukui unfortunately died in the last battle of Xuzhou, and my fourth brother Sun Hui is now stationed on Yunmeng Island and cannot leave."

"It's better than..."

Tan Yunlong thought for a moment and said, "How about sending the White Dragon Battalion?"

The Bailong Camp was one of Meng Guang’s personal troops.

He had 150,000 naval forces under his command, most of whom were composed of various new troops from the imperial court and county troops.

But the elite among them were composed of the many pirates they had subdued before.

There are about 20,000 people, forming the White Dragon Camp, Black Dragon Camp and Giant Turtle Camp.

Meng Guang, Tan Yunlong and Sun Hui were the commanders respectively, who suppressed the Beiyang Navy.

There was originally a Feiyu Camp led by Shentu Kui, but unfortunately the entire army was wiped out in the battlefield of Xuzhou, and only dozens of people escaped.

Tan Yunlong continued, "As for the commander-in-chief, how about letting your nephew be the commander-in-chief?"

The commander he was referring to was Meng Guang’s nephew, Meng Zhen.

He is skilled in wielding two swords and has the courage of ten thousand men.

"Meng Zhen..."

Meng Guang murmured, looking at the military order in his hand, and suddenly said, "It has been a long time since I have returned to the capital to report on my duties... Why don't I go?"

"what?"

(End of this chapter)