Compared with the sweltering heat of Northern Luzon, the northwest in midsummer feels like it is exposed to the sun. The venomous sunlight shines on the roof of the carriage shed. Although it is ventilated on all sides, the burning taste is indeed not pleasant. Fortunately, as soon as we enter At noon, most of the convoys chose to rest in the shade. The people in the Logistics Department were very thorough in this regard. All kinds of heat-relieving drugs and salt water were already prepared. The wooden sheds along the post station were fully furnished, and a large amount of cold water was also prepared. Soldiers need to refill their kettles. This is the busiest time for the logistics department. The insufficient dry food needs to be replenished, and the soldiers must be told to fill the kettles. The two meals in the morning and noon are dry food, and only the dinner can feel the heat. Starting from Vito for loading and transporting to the east, the first stop was naturally Qingyang Mansion, the seat of the Western Xinjiang Protectorate.
From the rainforest belt in the east of Weituofu to the evergreen broad-leaved forest belt in the west of Qingyang, the tree species on both sides are also gradually changing, indicating that the two places with the remaining veins of the Great Hengduan Mountains as the dividing line belong to two continents. , Northern Luzon is affected by the ocean thermal airflow with little obstruction from the south, and has a typical tropical monsoon climate. It is divided by a large Hengduan Mountains. The east and northwest have a typical temperate continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers, and scarce rainfall. Fortunately, there is plenty of melt water from underground water sources and snow-capped mountains at the top of the vein. The forests in this area are also much sparser than those in Northern Luzon. In particular, the common vines in Northern Luzon are almost invisible here. This kind of The dry climate also made the soldiers who had lived in the sweltering Northern Luzon for a long time feel the harsh sunlight, and found that the cool climate was actually very comfortable when the wind came or they were in the shade.
The Second Army has been stationed in the Central Continent since its establishment. At most, it can show its power in the neighboring Indian region and the Western Regions, or at the farthest, it can wander on the Tengger Grassland, but there is almost no such thing. What chance do you have to step into the Eastern Continent? Especially those Andean people who were born and raised in Northern Luzon have no chance to see the Tanghe civilization that they have admired for a long time. This time they were finally able to get what they wanted, and it was no wonder that even their bumpy days could not stop them from watching the first stop of entering the Tanghe Empire with their eyes wide open. This is also the first city they have seen that is purely populated by Tang people, and it is also the seat of the Western Xinjiang Protectorate.
Helianbo rode his horse and marched slowly along the side of the convoy, followed closely by Yan Tong, the commander of the First Division. This middle-aged man with a serious face has become one of Helianbo's most important assistants. Whether in daily planning or wartime deployment, his performance is remarkable. He Lianbo has sent a letter of recommendation to the Military Affairs Administration and the Prince of Qin's Palace, requesting the appointment of Yan Tong as the chief of staff of the Second Army. Yan Tong's careful thinking and meticulous planning abilities were highly praised by He Lianbo and Shan Zhu. In He Lianbo's eyes, this guy's planning and deployment ability is even better than Linghu Yi. As long as you throw the troublesome things to him, he can always arrange them for you properly.
"Old Yan, how long have you not been back to the northwest?" Looking at the Qingyang Tower getting closer and closer, He Lianbo sighed softly with deep feelings. Several years have passed in a flash, although sometimes he can go back to the northwest for meetings. , but if you want to go east again, there is almost no chance, but this time His Highness the King of Qin summoned himself to go eastward. Although the target was on the peninsula, Helianbo knew that the war on the peninsula would not last long. Once the Machihans were beaten back, the clarion call of His Highness King Qin to unify the empire would sound. He and the second army could only I am afraid that the chance of returning to Northern Luzon is almost gone.
Now Ying Jianming has been ordered to prepare for the establishment of the Indian Army. It seems that His Highness the King of Qin did not ignore the treasure land of India when he was plotting the Central Plains, and maintained the necessary prestige of Western Xinjiang in that vast and populous land. The power and influence are crucial and absolutely necessary, in the words of His Highness the King of Qin. It can only be strengthened, not weakened. Although he is now forced to withdraw his second legion due to the situation and transform Huyanqiu's Indian Legion into the seventh legion, he will immediately let Ying Jianming enter the three northeastern Indian Legions. The province's familiarity with the situation also proves that His Highness the King of Qin has never relaxed his concern for India. Ying Jianming and his gang of bastards seemed to care too much about the enthusiastic Indian women on the Senger Plain, so that soldiers stayed up at night one after another. I heard that Mi Feng, the director of the Military Justice Department, had personally Leading a large number of military judges to the provinces of Keshhar and Bengal, where the problem is most serious, it seems that Ying Jianming's Indian Army has not yet been successfully formed, but it will usher in the first wave of bloody education lessons from the Military Justice Department. .
"It's been some days, Army Commander. As soon as I arrived in Northern Luzon, I never returned to the northwest. Thinking about the past days, it's like a dream. Only today when I step on this solid northwest land, I will It feels so down-to-earth and real." The taciturn Yan Tong seemed to be moved by the scene before him. He grew from a bandit leader to the commander of the Western Xinjiang Army. During this period, he went through many detours, but everything was in the process of entering the Western Xinjiang Army. Even if he has embarked on a prosperous road, at least his boss is not the kind of person with a weak heart, and he can safely and boldly express his opinions and views without any scruples. The appreciation of the regiment commander in front of him is There is no doubt that the report to the Military Affairs Administration to appoint him as the Chief of Staff of the Second Army has been sent to Deputy Commander Shanzhu. Now he is waiting for approval from the Military Affairs Administration and the Prince of Qin's Palace. According to regulations, the division commander and the army-level officer Not only does it need approval from the Military Affairs Administration, but it must also be stamped with the seal of His Highness King Qin in the end.
"Well, I'm afraid we won't have many opportunities to return to Northern Luzon in the future." Looking at the bustling scene of people coming and going in front of him, but when he saw the arrival of the military transport vehicle, he took the initiative to give way to the road. Helianbo Very emotional, "In a blink of an eye, we have all aged several years, and Qingyang has changed from a broken city to what it is now. Can you imagine what it looked like ten years ago? Alas, Qingyang was broken at that time. You and I have never forgotten the situation, right? By the way, it seems that you and I were also guilty of the ruined northwest at that time?" Hehehe smiled, lowered his voice, looked around and grinned.
There was a look of embarrassment on Yan Tong's old-fashioned face. He did not expect that the regiment commander would also intend to mention himself and his own disgraceful experience. This kind of experience was kept secret by others, but this regiment commander seemed to like to go around. Show off, as if it was as glorious as not being a bandit but entering the Imperial Military Academy for further study.
Seeing the embarrassed look on his subordinates' faces, Helianbo couldn't help but laugh: "Old Yan, what's the point? Wasn't it just that I had been a bandit for a while? At that time, the government forced the people to rebel, and we were also doing it to make a living. , No, when His Highness the King of Qin comes, don’t we all surrender obediently? This is called a hero returning to the Ming Dynasty, and this is what happens on the stage."
Yan Tong couldn't bear to refute his boss's random quotation, so he had to turn his head to one side and change the topic: "Legion Commander, it seems that Qingyang Mansion is getting better and better every year. Such a steep and strong city wall is worthy of our Western Region." The administrative seat of the Great Protectorate is located here, and with this city wall standing in the northwest, no one in this land can dare to take advantage of Qingyang."
"Well, Qingyang Mansion is now the seat of the Western Xinjiang Protectorate, so the city wall must be much higher than that of ordinary prefectures. In addition, it leads to the Tengger Grassland and the Western Regions, and also leads to Beilu Song, this can also demonstrate the power of our Western Xinjiang." Helianbo glanced at it casually and replied: "But in my opinion, Qingyang's economic function as a commercial and transportation hub in the west of Western Xinjiang is gradually declining. Strengthened, but its political function as the seat of the Metropolitan Protectorate has been weakening and has been gradually replaced by Hanzhong. Although the Government Affairs Office, Foreign Affairs Office and Legal Affairs Office are still working here, the Military Affairs Office has moved to Hanzhong. It is said that it is to better plan the strategic deployment in the interior of the empire.
"Yes, I also heard that there was a fierce dispute between Qingyang and Hanzhong over who was the real center of Western Xinjiang. It stands to reason that Western Xinjiang should choose Hanzhong as the center. After all, the basic conditions in all aspects of Kansai Both are far stronger than the northwest. In addition, as our western territory continues to expand eastward and southward, His Highness the King of Qin’s focus is also on the interior of the empire. Hanzhong’s role is irreplaceable, especially after the peninsula falls under our control. This situation is even more obvious. If Qingyang is still chosen as the center, it will be very inconvenient for communication and the issuance of political and military orders. At first, His Highness the King of Qin took this approach because he was nostalgic and did not want to be regarded as fond of the new and disliked the old. A compromise strategy, but in fact this does not make much sense. Qingyang can completely rely on its geographical and resource advantages to become the transportation and trade center of Western Xinjiang at the intersection of the central and eastern continents. Its strategic location and importance are not It does not necessarily have to be reflected by becoming the seat of the Protectorate of Western Xinjiang.”
He Lianbo was startled by his subordinate's admiration. No one in the army could match his subordinate in terms of military planning. He didn't expect that he could be so far-sighted in civil affairs. It was much beyond Hebo's expectation.
"Old Yan, it seems that our family is right in recommending you as the chief of staff of our second legion. If Ling Bo and Mr. Ling Bo still don't agree, let's tell them what we have to say and let them see what our second army has to offer. The talents of the Second Army Corps are well known, but even the two of them may not have such a profound view." Helianbo wiped his mouth and said thoughtfully.