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Zhao Han smiled and said, "Go ahead. You lead the red team, and Xiuying leads the blue team."

Tian Xiuying immediately stood up and began to put on the equipment.Wrist pads, knee pads, elbow pads, hats, etc., if they fall, they will not be seriously injured.

The two concubines got on their horses and each selected a team member from among the guards.

Suddenly, Lu Tianxiang approached the stands on horseback and said, "Your Majesty, what's the point of winning?"

Zhao Han said: "Whoever wins can make a request. As long as you don't go too far, I will definitely help her achieve her wish."

Lu Tianxiang looked slyly and said: "Then what is too much and what is not too much? It was agreed at the beginning that His Majesty let me join the army after learning [-] Chinese characters. This matter has also been neglected."

Zhao Han was speechless: "I told you earlier, I know five hundred characters, but I only allow you to enter the palace to have an audience."

"This time, you are not allowed to go back on your word." Lu Tianxiang said.

"Let's play ball first." Zhao Han felt that the girl was playing tricks again.

"drive!"

Lu Tianxiang pulled the reins, turned the horse's head and rushed to the field.

The referee took out Datong silver dollars, Tian Xiuying guessed the pros and cons, and had the right to hit the ball in the opening game, while Lu Tianxiang could choose the venue.

Both women acted as shooters, and the guards under their command were in charge of running the scramble.

After some fighting, the ball finally passed to Tian Xiuying.The players from both sides fought fiercely, and sometimes they even rubbed against each other, but when the ball was in Tian Xiuying's hands, they immediately became peaceful.

The enemy players also came to fight, but they didn't dare to get too close, for fear of causing Concubine Tian to fall and get injured.

"Stop it, grab the ball!" Lu Tianxiang shouted anxiously.

Having said that, the guards are timid.

After Lu Tianxiang screamed, the team members under his command did become more active, but they were very limited.

"Oh!"

Tian Xiuying made a swing and the ball scored accurately.

Lu Tianxiang Lung was about to explode, complaining that the team members dared not fight.But when she got the ball, she felt happy again, because Tian Xiuying's players didn't dare to get too close to her.

To put it bluntly, a group of guards are playing with the two concubines.

Zhao Han shook his head and laughed. Fortunately, he didn't play, otherwise the situation would be the same, and the guards would not dare to grab the emperor's ball.

Lu Tianxiang rolled her eyes and decided to follow suit.

She is no longer a regular shooter. Once the opponent gets the ball, she immediately rides her horse to catch up, and her position moves from the frontcourt to the midfield.

Sure enough, seeing Concubine Lu coming on horseback, the player holding the ball immediately passed the ball.Charge with the ball side by side with the emperor's favorite concubine?This thing is too dangerous, they dare not take risks.

Hence, wherever Lu Tianxiang rushed, there was confusion.

Under the flustered pass, mistakes are inevitable, and the ball is quickly regained by Lu Tianxiang's teammates.Then, Lu Tianxiang took the initiative to ask for the ball, and dribbled the ball straight from the midfield to the goal. The enemy players along the way did not dare to stop him.

Tian Xiuying looked at the goal from afar and couldn't laugh or cry.

She is much older than Lu Tianxiang, and has experienced the fall of the Ming Dynasty, so she has already given up her competitive spirit.Since Lu Tianxiang wants to win, let the little sister win, it's just a polo match.

Four and 10 minutes later, the game finally ended, and Lu Tianxiang won by a big score.

Riding to the stands again, Lu Tianxiang said: "Your Majesty, I have won!"

Zhao Han laughed and said, "You cheated."

Lu Tianxiang asked back: "Where did I violate the rules?"

Hmm...it seems that there is no foul.

Zhao Han could only say, "What do you want?"

Lu Tianxiang said: "Joining the army is definitely impossible, but I still want to lead the army. I heard that His Majesty will send the imperial guards to sea, why not let me lead these imperial guards, and send some female officers from the horse guard to follow."

This request exceeded Zhao Han's expectations.

Zhao Han asked, "How do you know about the Imperial Guard going to sea?"

Lu Tianxiang said: "In the past two days at the racecourse, the imperial guards have been competing for a place to go to sea. They are competing in archery and polo. Only those who win can be ordered to go to sea."

"So it is." Zhao Han suddenly realized.

Traveling to Europe is very dangerous, and going there for three or four years is obviously a chore.

But Zhao Han's imperial city guards are all elites selected from various armies.They had grown impatient in the capital for a long time, and when they heard that they had the opportunity to go out to fight, they immediately rushed to their heads - not only could they leave the capital to stretch their fists, but they also had the opportunity to kill the enemy and make meritorious service.

Zhao Han didn't agree or refuse, but asked, "Do you know how long it will take to go back and forth?"

Lu Tianxiang shook his head: "I don't know."

Zhao Han said: "A round trip will take three years at the fastest, and it must be smooth without delay. If you encounter a little trouble, you will not be able to return for at least four years. You will also visit various countries on the way, and the time to return to Beijing may be extended to five years." Years, six years. Do you still want to go to sea?"

"This……"

Hearing that it took five or six years to go back and forth, Lu Tianxiang finally hesitated.

After being silent there for a long time, Lu Tianxiang suddenly raised his head, gritted his teeth and said, "I will go there in five or six years, and I will stay in the palace for the rest of my life, and I will be suffocated to death!"

These words are annoying enough, if it were another emperor, Long Yan would probably be furious.

What do you mean staying in the palace will suffocate to death?

Does being a concubine make you so uncomfortable?

Zhao Han was also a little unhappy, but there was no need to be angry with the woman, and immediately said in a bad mood: "It is already a bad rule for a concubine to leave the palace. Usually, it is more generous to allow you to go out of the city to ride horses and play golf. You go out to sea After a trip for several years, what kind of words are spread like this?"

Everyone present did not dare to make a sound.

Lu Tianxiang straightened her waist and said: "You are not joking, Your Majesty has promised. Besides, you can let the female officers of the Yumajian follow. They stay close to each other every day. Could it be that I... I can still not obey women's morals..."

Zhao Han was so angry that he laughed, and saw Lu Tianxiang clenched his fists, looking like he had offended the emperor and was waiting to die.

This wild girl, if she is not allowed to lead the army once, I am afraid that she will be uneasy for the rest of her life.

The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, and the harem is not allowed to touch the army, but going to sea is not necessarily impossible.

Zhao Han thought about it for a while, then turned his head and said to You Julian, "Prince You, choose twenty female officers of the Imperial Horse Supervisor who are proficient in martial arts, and personally protect her safety. They must not leave a single step after going to sea."

"Follow the order!" You Julian cupped her hands and said.

Zhao Han looked at Lu Tianxiang again: "After going to sea, you will only lead the army in name. When negotiating with foreign countries, the civilian officials are fully responsible. When fighting foreign countries, the generals are fully responsible."

Lu Tianxiang was overjoyed immediately, got off his horse and knelt down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your permission!"

"Go aside, sit down properly." Zhao Han was still angry and didn't want to pay attention to this concubine.

In fact, Zhao Han didn't resist that much, this was due to the special psychology of the traversers.Sending a concubine to lead the army to the sea must be rich in history books, and it is estimated that various stories will be derived in future generations.The reason for his reluctance is that he simply doesn't want to break the rules. What does it sound like if the harem goes out to show off?

After repeated consideration, Zhao Han still made a decision, fuck the rules, Lao Tzu is the founding emperor.

Twenty female officers of the imperial horse guard are watching closely, can Lu Tianxiang still steal a man?

The polo match was still going on, Tian Xiuying sat next to Lu Tianxiang, and said in a low voice, "Sister is so courageous, aren't you afraid of being thrown into limbo by Your Majesty?"

Lu Tianxiang said: "I have learned martial arts, and I always have to lead soldiers to display my skills. No matter how adventurous I am, I have to try it. Doesn't Your Majesty just agree?"

"That is, Your Majesty, which emperor would agree?" Tian Xiuying muttered a few words, actually quite envious in her heart.

What Zhao Han thought in his heart was that he still had a few months to go to sea, so he could go to Lu Tianxiang's place to sleep more, and he wouldn't have to go if he got pregnant.

But think about it carefully, two or three months before going to sea, and you can't sleep around, what if you find out you are pregnant after boarding the ship?

Chapter 727 [Conquering Rakshasa Ghosts]

Nanjing is busy going to sea, and troops have already been sent to the northeast.

"Living Lu Bu" Wang Fuchen led a thousand cavalry, and three thousand Han Chinese and Haixi Jurchen civilian husbands, and headed northeast along the post road left by the Ming Dynasty.

Although the post road has been in disrepair for a long time, it is not very difficult to walk, because there are often indigenous people.

It's better to go on the grassland.

Arrive at Yidonghewei, that is, Changchun City, where there are Mongolian tribes, which belong to the fiefdom of the Mongolian leader Gu Mu.

Gu Mu was named the Duke of Fu by the Qing Dynasty, and the ruling center was in Tongyu and Tongliao.

His elder brother, Bumuba, was granted the title of Duke of Zhen by the Qing Dynasty, and his ruling center was in the west of Harbin.

After the decline of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, the two brothers began to obey others.

Every time the Manchu Qing asked to send troops to help, the two brothers cried and complained that they were attacked by the Horqin tribe, and in turn asked the Manchu Qing to send troops to help fight Horqin.

Changchun belonged to Gumu's fringe territory, which was separated from his son Habutu to rule a small tribe.

Hearing that the Datong cavalry was coming, Habutu was very frightened, and he came to greet him in person while calling for guards.After seeing Wang Fuchen, Natou bowed: "Gollos Mongolia Taiji Habutu, I pay my respects to the General of China's Celestial Dynasty!"

Wang Fuchen was very kind to others, even when he met the natives.He took Habutu's hand and said: "I sent troops this time to go north to fight against Raksha ghosts. Those Raksha ghosts burned, killed, looted and committed all kinds of crimes in the Heilongjiang and Songhua River valleys. The emperor was furious and ordered us to send troops to fight against them. This trip passed by your department, I really disturbed you!"

It was the first time Habutu met such an amiable Han general.Under the addition of military prestige, Habutu was a little flattered, and quickly said: "My lord general, you are serious. If there is something useful, just ask for it."

"Then I won't refuse," Wang Fuchen asked, not treating himself as an outsider, "Does your ministry have ships? I bring grain and grass, and they are all escorted by livestock and civilian husbands. Next, there will be rivers along the way, and there will be ships. It’s easier to march.”

Habutu said apologetically, "I'm afraid it won't help. There are grasslands nearby. We usually ride horses. We really don't have the habit of taking a boat."

Wang Fuchen asked again: "What about the food? The march along the way consumes a lot, so it must be replenished along the way. I don't want to take the food from your department for nothing. I have a military ticket here. Your department took the military ticket and went to Anlezhou (between Tieling and Siping) ) can be exchanged for supplies. Iron pots, salt, tea, cotton cloth, these things can be exchanged for military tickets.”

"Really?" Habutu's eyes lit up.

Wang Fuchen said: "Why did you lie to you? I also brought some silver. If you don't trust the military ticket, I will buy food for you directly with silver."

"Believe it, believe it, I will go to raise food." Habutu was afraid of angering the Datong Army.

This guy used to fight with the Qing Dynasty, and suffered a lot from the Datong Army, and he was already frightened out of his courage.

What's more, in the past, when the Qing Dynasty came to Guoerluosi's department, they didn't discuss whether they wanted soldiers or food.At least Wang Fuchen is not arrogant, and while being amiable, he also said that food can be purchased with military tickets.

Compared with the two, Habutu is more willing to be a dog for the Datong court.

There is not much food to provide here. Habutu brought in a lot of dairy products, collected some dried bacon, and provided more than 100 livestock.The livestock are all alive, they can be driven along the way, and they can be killed and eaten at any time.

After much thought, Habutu took the initiative to say: "My lord, Guo Erluosi's department has surrendered to His Majesty the Emperor. Since the emperor ordered troops to be dispatched, our department should also serve. However, this is not the headquarters, but a small tribe that was separated. Our troops are limited, so we can send twenty warriors to follow the general to fight Rakshasa ghosts."

"Very good, I will report to the imperial court and record a merit for you." Wang Fuchen was very happy. Although he was not short of the 20 Mongolian soldiers, being willing to send troops was equivalent to showing a correct attitude.

This guy not only sent [-] troops, but also asked his eldest son Hassar to accompany the army.

Hassar is only 17 years old, a stocky boy, wearing leather armor, with a waist knife and bow and arrow.The twenty cavalrymen under his command were even more crudely equipped, at first glance they looked like ordinary herdsmen.

No way, just a small tribe.

Before helping the Manchus in the war, the young and strong tribes suffered heavy losses.He suffered from frequent snowstorms and was bullied by the Horqin tribe, and his life became worse every year.

Although many clansmen died at the hands of the Datong Army, Hasar had no resentment.He looked enviously at the Datong cavalry equipment, knelt down in front of Wang Fuchen, and said excitedly: "I am willing to serve the general. Whoever the general says to kill, I will cut off his head!"

"Please get up quickly," Wang Fuchen patted the other party's shoulder and praised, "Majestic and powerful, he looks like a young hero at first glance. Maybe after this expedition, he can go to Nanjing to meet His Majesty the Emperor after making meritorious service."

These words made Hassar smile, scratched his head and looked at the military translator, then at Wang Fuchen, grinning stupidly and not speaking.

What a simple and honest Mongolian boy!

The premise is to completely subdue them.Otherwise, the simple and honest smile in front of him will turn into a ferocious smile when slaughtering the Han people.

Under the leadership of the guide, Wang Fuchen rested for two days and then led the troops to continue northward.

Go all the way along the Tuhe River, and come to the tributary of the Songhua River. In a few days, you will be Sachahewei (west of Zhaoyuan).

This is the site of Muba announced by Manqing Township. Due to the long distance, it left Manchu several years ago.Nearly a thousand Mongolian soldiers under him were killed by the Datong Army, and they didn't want to accompany the Eight Banners Army to die anyway.

Bumba was old and frail, and greeted the Datong cavalry respectfully.

After some negotiations, Bumba also provided livestock as military rations.But it is far away from the Great Wall of Liao Dynasty, so they don't want to accept military tickets, only money.In addition, he also provided more than 20 small boats, and Wang Fuchen finally had a grain transportation boat.

This old thing is a bit confusing, everything has to be paid, and not a single cavalry is sent to help.

Wang Fuchen kept it in his heart quietly, and led the troops to continue eastward.

When we arrived in Futiwei (Fujin), it has entered the rainy season.Both sides of the Songhua River were covered with mud and swamps. It was impossible to continue marching, but they were already close to the territory of the Huerha tribe who came to ask for help.

This is the Great Northern Wilderness, Heilongjiang and Jilin, there are many places like this.

It usually looks like nothing, but it turns into a swamp during the rainy season.Only by using industrialized machinery can the Great Northern Wilderness be transformed into the Great Northern Warehouse in a short period of time.

Of course, it can also be transformed using traditional agricultural techniques, but it will take a long time, and it will take several generations of continuous efforts.

The aborigines in the lower reaches of the Songhua River are called Donghai Jurchen.The Huerha tribe here was called Wuji Tazi in the Ming Dynasty, and it was subdivided into the Woji tribe in the Qing Dynasty. North Korea called them Wudiha, all of which are different homonyms of the same name.

It wasn't until the end of August in the lunar calendar that the rainy weather decreased and the muddy swamp gradually became passable.