Looking at the four girls sleeping soundly, Wu Feng felt an indescribable tranquility in his heart. Guan Yingying, An Qier and Hua Yumei had just arrived yesterday. Guan Yingying and Hua had made an appointment with An Qier after the school's spring break. They went to Qingyang to celebrate the Spring Festival together. After the three of them arrived at Hejian Mansion, Guan Yingying's father Guan Yiming was worried that the social security situation in the northwest region was not good. If the three popular girls were discovered by the bandit organization, they would be killed. It's troublesome, forty capable disciples from the ** sect were specially assigned to escort, and the three women were also asked to put on makeup to avoid attracting attention.
Wu Feng, who had been suppressed for a long time, had an explosion last night. Under Wu Feng's undefeated power, the four girls who took turns had to surrender to Wu Feng's body. In the end, Wu Feng merged with Hua Yumei in extreme excitement. .
It was already dark, and the knowledgeable officials also knew that it was rare for the Lord to see the three girls reunited after a long absence, and there must be some unexplained love, so they did not disturb him. Wu Feng woke up early, but he did not get up. Instead, he lay quietly on the bed with the women around him, enjoying this rare leisure.
"Wufeng, what are your plans for the future?" Angel asked gently, leaning tightly against Wufeng's strong chest.
"It's still unclear, but what is certain is that I still need to stay in the northwest and in Qingyang. This is where my foundation lies. Only here can I develop my abilities and realize my dreams. But I won't stay here for a long time. The world is too big and this place is too small, so we have to wait for the opportunity." Wu Feng answered with a low and confident voice while stroking Angel's golden hair.
"Then what should we do?" Guan Yingying woke up from her sleep and asked, rubbing her sleepy eyes.
"What should we do? It would be better if you and Yumei return to the Imperial Capital to complete your studies. In addition, if you can help me find some useful talents in various aspects, they can be recommended to me. Even students from your school can do it. I really lack these here. You are talented. After graduation, if I am still here, you can come over." Wu Feng replied with a smile and put his other hand into Guan Yingying's loose pajamas.
"What about Sister An Qier?" Guan Yingying's seductive face began to blush due to the attack of Wu Feng's devil's palm on her whole body.
"Your sister Angel has another mission. She has to stay in the imperial capital for a while to assist Gu Ji in helping me maintain and make good relations with all aspects of the empire." The hand that was originally moving on Angel's hair also slipped to Angel's bed. Wandering around freely in the robe.
"Aren't you afraid that someone will snatch sister Angel away?" Hua Yumei also teased Angel.
"Now everyone in the imperial capital knows that Angel is my Li Wufeng's woman. If you want to steal a woman from me, you must first feel how many heads you have." Wufeng answered casually, but the threat contained in his tone would make anyone who hears it laugh. shudder.
Angel grabbed Wu Feng's body hard and said coquettishly: "Who is your woman?"
Wu Feng laughed loudly and said: "What? This doesn't count as my woman? Well, then she must look like this to be my woman." With a smile, Wu Feng turned over and rode Angel under him, with both hands on his body. In an instant, Angel's nightgown was peeled off, and a beautiful woman appeared in front of her. Suddenly, everything on the bed felt like spring.
The happy time always passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, the Spring Festival passed in the joyful gathering of Wu Feng and the four girls. Not long after the Spring Festival passed, the three girls reluctantly left Qingyang and returned to the imperial capital.
During this period, Wu Feng also brought his four daughters to the Qingyang Prefecture military-government-civilian cocktail reception held to celebrate the Spring Festival and various celebrations where businessmen from the Prefecture entertained Wu Feng. This was also the first time Wu Feng attended various public places with his female family members. activity. On the one hand, the businessmen expressed their envy for Wu Feng's good fortune, and on the other hand, they also lost no time in giving various expensive jewelry to the four girls in order to build a relationship, but they were all politely declined.
During the festival, when everyone was immersed in joy, only the people from Morun's intelligence agency were still working hard. They shouldered the secret mission assigned by Wu Feng. Even when Wu Feng was getting together with the girls during the holidays, he would always take time out to work with Ling Tianfang to understand the situation obtained by the intelligence personnel and make corresponding arrangements.
On February 13, 693 in the Continental Calendar, just a few days after the Spring Festival, Wu Feng issued an order to upgrade the Intelligence Bureau under the Internal Affairs Bureau to the Intelligence Bureau, and appointed Ling Tianfang as the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, directly responsible to Wu Feng. Establish four subordinate departments: the First Intelligence Bureau, the Second Intelligence Bureau, the Intelligence Analysis and Statistics Bureau, and the Special Operations Bureau to massively expand the Intelligence Bureau. The First Intelligence Bureau is responsible for collecting various intelligences from countries in the Eastern Continent, including the Empire. The Second Intelligence Bureau is responsible for collecting intelligence from countries in the Central and Western Continents. The Bureau of Intelligence Analysis and Statistics is responsible for classifying and sorting out the intelligence obtained by the above two bureaus. Analyze and propose opinions and countermeasures to Wu Feng and Ling Tianfang, while the Special Operations Bureau is responsible for carrying out special intelligence collection tasks.
This is why Wu Feng deeply feels that a person must have a strong intelligence system as the backing to obtain all kinds of information he needs. Only in this way can he predict the enemy's opportunities and seize the initiative. Wu Feng originally preferred Gu Ji for this position, but Gu Ji was now in the imperial capital and could not leave. There was also a need for a capable and reliable person there, so Wu Feng had to let Ling Tianfang take charge of this job temporarily.
At the same time, after reviewing the training reports of the first and second garrison divisions of Qingyang Prefecture, Wu Feng also agreed to the army's proposal to expand the army to two divisions with full strength. In this way, Qingyang's garrison force would reach Two complete divisions, totaling 45,000 men, plus a brigade of frontless guards, the total strength reached 46,000 men.
Of course, this was strongly opposed by government officials headed by Xiao Tang. Fortunately, immigrants continued to enter in large numbers in one or two months, and Qingyang Prefecture accepted more than 100,000 immigrants. The total population has exceeded Qingyang Prefecture's The highest level in history reached a record high of around 650,000. Wu Feng personally called Xiao, Mo, and Su together and explained the reasons before reluctantly appeasing the three of them.
Next, Wu Feng considered that cavalry would play a huge role in wars in the future. Not having enough horses to supplement would be the Achilles heel of the army's logistics. This must not be relied upon solely by purchasing from abroad. Otherwise, if an accident occurs, the consequences will be immeasurable. . Wu Feng issued another order, ordering the War Preparedness Department to prepare for the construction of the Qingyang Military Horse Farm. Lu Man was responsible for establishing it. The location was located near Yinchuan Prefecture, the northwest corner of the Luobei and Mote people's territories, where there was a large area of good pasture land. Stallions can be selected first among the captured Luobi war horses, and then they can gradually purchase excellent stallions from various nomads, and recruit talents from nomadic tribes who are skilled in this industry at high salaries, gradually forming a system of self-research, development and breeding of excellent war horses. pattern. Wu Feng also specifically told Lu Man to make this work the top priority of the War Readiness Department, and the work must be launched immediately without delay.
In the early morning, Di Leina and Wu Feng walked quietly on the path in the garden of the city guard's mansion. Spring has arrived, and even in the far inland northwest, you can feel the breath of spring. Wu Feng put his hands behind his back and walked silently in the flower path. He reached out and gently picked up a branch, and a crystal dewdrop quietly slipped from the leaf.
"Singing to wine, what's life like? It's like morning dew, it's so bitter in the past." Watching the dewdrops disappear without a trace, Wu Feng softly recited this poem by Cao Cao, a famous politician and military strategist in the former dynasty, with deep feelings. "Dan Ge Xing". Yes, life is only a few decades. In the long river of history, it is like the dew in the morning. It is fleeting. We can only seize the opportunity, work tirelessly for our ideals, and write a glorious page. Fang lives up to the life given by God.
Direna stood aside quietly, looking at her master with admiring eyes. Although he was just an insignificant maidservant, he never regarded himself as a servant, and allowed himself to be treated like his other three confidante, which made him indescribably grateful. Although I have learned the basic Tanghe dialect, I still don't quite understand the meaning of the few lines of poetry that Wu Feng recited just now, but I can also feel that my master was inspired by them. Although I have never seen this master angry and he is so young, I can see that his subordinates admire and even fear him, and the lower-level officers and soldiers worship him crazily. I once overheard one of his personal guards say something like this: "I would rather die three times than let the enemy hurt a hair on your head."
Wu Feng never thought that Di Leina, who was standing behind him, would have so many thoughts. At this moment, he completely relaxed his body, breathed gently, and was immersed in enjoying this rare silence.
"Sir, Master Liang and Master Cui are here."
Frowning slightly, Wu Feng reluctantly woke up from his intoxication and said, "Let them come over. Di Leina, you should go back to your room first."
Followed by a burst of footsteps, "Liang Chongxin meets your Excellency!" "Cui Wenxiu meets your Excellency!"
"No need to be polite." Wu Feng slowly turned around, "You two come with me for a walk."
Both of them were a little suspicious, but they didn't say anything and followed Wu Feng silently.
"How is the recruitment process going?" Wu Feng casually picked up a branch on the path while strolling.
"Sir, it's all over. The common people are very motivated to join the army, but I heard that Mr. Xiao and others have some opinions on this?" Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu exchanged glances and answered cautiously.
Wu Feng did not stop and kept moving forward, "They have their considerations, and you have your opinions. They just look at the problem from different angles. Now they have figured it out. Without a strong army to back them up, economic development will be difficult." No matter how good you are, it may be destroyed in one day. But you must step up your training, the situation is pressing."
"Sir, please rest assured, Wenxiu and I will definitely work hard." Liang Chongxin's words were sonorous and powerful.
"What do you two think of the current situation?" Wu Feng suddenly stopped and turned around to ask the two of them.
After thinking for a while, Cui Wenxiu raised his head: "There have been no major changes in the surrounding situation. If the Luobi invade in the second half of this year, based on the current development of our army, we should still be able to fight." Liang on one side Chongxin also nodded in agreement.
Wu Feng shook his head solemnly: "You are too optimistic. Although we had the upper hand in the war the year before last, it was a fluke. If the enemy's situation was not unknown, he was not well prepared, and he had the mentality of underestimating the enemy, who would win and who would lose? It’s hard to say for sure. The Luobi people will definitely come this year, and they will definitely come prepared. The gap in the number of our armies is too big, and the combat effectiveness is uneven. According to the current situation, there is no chance of winning. "
After hearing Wu Feng's certain judgment, both of them suddenly felt heavy, "Then we can't sit still and wait for death, sir." Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu both looked at Wu Feng with unyielding light in their eyes.
"Of course, so I want you to think carefully about it. We must expand our territory within the scope that our strength can solve in more than half a year, so as to increase our strength as quickly as possible, and finally It also gives us a buffer. You guys go down and think carefully about who is our most suitable next target." Wu Feng's eyes were filled with sparks of ambition.
On February 19, 693 in the Continental Calendar, Li Wufeng, the city guard of Qingyang Prefecture, summoned Qingyang's military and political dignitaries to hold a secret military meeting in the small conference room of the city guard's house. In addition to Wu Feng, this meeting was attended by senior officials from the Qingyang government and the army, a total of eleven people. The scale of this meeting was far different from that of many subsequent military meetings, but its significance But it's very important. Later imperial historians once commented: "This meeting was the first time that His Majesty the Emperor opened his arms to surrounding areas in order to realize his ambitions." Of course, benevolent people have different opinions, and the "History of the Tanghe Empire" also records To: "This is the beginning of Li Wufeng's ambition and showing his fangs to his neighbors."