"Wufeng, you'd better stay one night in Hanzhong. Princess Yutang happens to be inspecting in Hanzhong. You haven't seen her for a long time. The situation in the north has become such that it cannot be changed by human power. It sounds like the military is requesting The call for military expansion is very loud. Even Master Ling, who has not expressed his position for so long, seems to have loosened his tone, especially since the Taiping Army dared to bully them. This made the military officials even more angry. Now King Jin His Highness's army has entered Jincheng again, and all parties believe that there is a good excuse to expand the army, and the public support for the establishment of the Kansai Army is getting stronger day by day."
Su Jie's strong and graceful body looks even more sexy and attractive after being moistened by rain and dew. Rose essential oil exudes a rich but not cloying sweet fragrance. This is Wu Feng's favorite scent. Maybe it's because he likes her, or maybe it's a common hobby. , In short, after smelling this fragrance, Wu Feng felt that he was distracted and unable to concentrate.
With wrists as bright as snow and jade fingers as green as green onions, Wu Feng squeezed the opponent's delicate hand and said with a slight smile: "Ajie, you are so generous, and you actively push your man away? This is the first time I have ever encountered this. . The military's requirements? Of course they hope to expand the army endlessly to satisfy the so-called sense of honor and achievement, or vanity. As for public opinion, don't look at those military officers who usually keep quiet. They are all smart. Now, they are trying to exaggerate the threat to the public, as if the northwest will be defeated by foreign enemies overnight. Those businessmen are as timid and short-sighted. Naturally, they hope that the more and stronger the army, the better. They don’t care whether your finances can Support, how many news media can reflect objective facts independently and impartially? How many of those so-called commentators on the situation can truly see the long-term development of the situation? Do they all analyze based on the dynamics of the situation they have grasped? , does it mean that the intelligence and information obtained by our senior officials is not as good as theirs? Or that the brains of the group of people raised by our Joint Chiefs of Staff Secretariat are not as good as theirs? These media and public opinions are just getting some benefits from businessmen, and deliberately set off this trend That’s all. I have asked people from the internal affairs department to investigate, and it is necessary to strengthen the inspection of the news media.”
The carriage was galloping on the road from Bashan to Hanzhong. Within thirty meters to the left and right, there were guard cavalry without front and rear. Their clothing was obviously different from that of the Second Division of Northern Luzon who was at the forefront to escort them. A soldier of a cavalry brigade, wearing light purple close-fitting clothes and a cloak of the same color. Most of them are middle-aged men between thirty and forty-five years old. They vary in height, short, fat, and thin. There are also a few dashing purple-clad women here and there. , the weapons carried by each person are also different.
These are all high-level guards who were recruited and selected according to the special security forces after Wu Feng's original guards were reorganized into the Guards Division. Needless to say, the martial arts requirements are natural, especially since their backgrounds have been strictly selected. First of all, they must be The major martial arts sects and Jianghu gangs in Wufeng's territory, or the sects outside the territory that are closely affiliated with Wufeng and have deep interests in Wufeng, must be screened and recommended by their respective sects, and then recommended by each sect. Only the person in charge or an elder-level person jointly guarantees it can be shortlisted for the second level. The next step is to review one's family background, character, and ideological status. Only after passing the strict and even harsh judgment of the security department can one become Wu Feng's true personal guard.
Whether it is the various sects and gangs in the Western Xinjiang territory or the martial arts sects outside the territory that have an interest in Wu Feng, all regard the selection of Wu Feng's guards as a major event related to the future development of their sects. The disciples selected to participate in the election are often He is a leader in all aspects of the sect. Due to Wu Feng's special living habits, Wu Feng is often accompanied by his family members when he goes out for inspections, so some female guards are specially recruited and selected. Fengmen and other sects with more female disciples have a great chance.
As the territory controlled by Wu Feng is expanding day by day, his influence in the empire and even the entire Eastern Continent and Central Continent is also increasing day by day. In fact, Wu Feng has become an indispensable giant in the Eastern Continent and Central Continent, especially the Eastern Continent. With the increase in power, the threat to Wu Feng's personal safety is also increasing day by day. Hostile forces from both inside and outside the empire, military, political, religious, and rivers and lakes, and from all sides may resort to assassination to capture thieves and kings to eliminate the Northwest. threats and pressure, and Wufeng's security affairs have increasingly become the most worrying issue for the security department.
While strictly selecting personal guards, under the strong advice of the security department, Wufeng also agreed to increase his number of personal guards from the original 30 to 90. Each trip is divided into two internal and external shifts of 60. People are responsible for travel safety matters. The prosperity of the Gu family of Bashan, which cooperates with the northwest, has given all the martial arts sects in Wufeng territory the hope of transforming from the lower class to the government officials. This kind of living example in front of them is often more convincing and more special than any other factors. It was Yan Qingrong who deeply aroused the yearning of these sects after he was appointed director of the Longdong Internal Affairs Bureau.
The Qingye Sect, Daxiangguo Temple, Kongtong Sect, Tianshan Sect, ** Sect, Bashan Gujia, Snow Mountain Sect, Huanfeng Sect, Emei Sect (the largest martial arts sect in Kansai, with mountains located in Hanzhong and Jincheng) from both inside and outside the empire In the bordering area, Mount Emei is a rare mountain famous for both Buddhism and Taoism, South Mount Emei is a holy land of Buddhism, and West Mount Emei is the 108th Cave of Taoism. The head of the temple is alternately held by disciples of Buddhism and Taoism)), Qingcheng Sect (The second largest martial arts sect in Kansai, the mountain is located in Jincheng, and it is also a famous Taoist holy place in the empire), Tangmen (located in Lujiang Fucheng, a famous martial arts family in Kansai, and also a martial arts school in the Kansai region after the Emei Sect and Qingcheng Sect) Elites from major martial arts sects, such as the powerful forces, have participated in several consecutive selection competitions, making the selection of Wufeng Guards the most competitive arena.
In successive waves of selections, a total of more than 300 outstanding disciples from various sects participated in the election. In addition to Wufeng's original guards, 60 candidates were quickly determined, and the security department selected among the remaining personnel. One hundred of them serve as personal guards for important officials of the Western Xinjiang Protectorate, such as Xiao Tang, Ling Tianfang, Su Qin, Wang Zongxi, Morun, Rao and others. Most of the rest have joined the Security Bureau, Intelligence Agency or Military Intelligence Service. Personnel who join the Guards or other departments can take up their posts after a short-term rotation training at the Northwest Military Academy. This has also become an important competition ground for various sects to show their strength.
Through this method, Northwest has not only successfully controlled the Jianghu forces from all over the country, but also made a group of Jianghu forces more enthusiastic about serving Northwest. They hope to express their loyalty to their master through this way of being loyal to their lord, and get rid of the previous dynasties. Suppressive situations and situations characterized by hostility and contempt by those governed. Of course, no one can say clearly whether this idea can be realized. The rabbit will die and the dog will be cooked, and the donkey will be killed. These historical allusions often occur between those in power and the Jianghu forces. However, some Jianghu forces will replace the old regime when the new regime replaces the old regime. In the era of change, there are many examples of people who suddenly became famous because they stood in the right direction. The ruler is always the final winner. No one seems to be able to see through this truth. People are willing to look at the beautiful side and often ignore the more cruel side. Only when the dust settles do we know the true ending.
Looking away from the guards outside the window, Su Jie felt a little sad. These guards were once heroes of various factions like herself, but now she can sit leisurely in the carriage and enjoy the scenery. The breeze is slowly blowing, but they need to vigilantly observe the surrounding situation at all times. If there is any abnormality, they must first protect the safety of the people in the carriage. The difference in identity makes Su Jie even feel that she has some similarities with her fellow seniors who are from the same school. The estrangement, especially among Xiang Shaina and the other girls, felt that they had taken away the favor that should belong to them, which made Su Jie feel even more disappointed.
It is said that a woman's heart is elusive, but Su Jie found that the heart of the man sitting next to her was even more difficult to guess. Is he greedy for her beauty, or does he really like herself as a person or just appreciates his talents? , Su Jie was still unable to make a conclusion for herself. What kind of identity do I have in this man's heart
"Princess Yutang is your legitimate fiancée, my lord. What is my concubine? How can I be compared with Princess Yutang?" A faint bitter smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. Su Jie gently brushed the hair hanging down from her ears, her face calm. He changed the topic to the other side: "I think it is okay to appropriately expand the army. Although the daily financial income cannot cover the current military needs and expenses, the non-conventional income in the northwest is already considerable, and it can be obtained from India. If funds are blindly invested in the financial market, it is not a way to maximize the advantage of funds. Sometimes, increasing necessary military expenditures can still get huge returns. For example, how could the Indian War be forced if the northwest had not had powerful force? How could the Pancha people surrender and gain so much benefit by taking advantage of the contradiction between the Hyderabadi people and the Tik people? What's more, Situ Jun's army entered Jincheng to seize food, which has caused instability in the Kansai region. Many people are dissatisfied with this. They believe that the Northwest has not had a clear attitude towards this, which seems too weak, and the lack of sufficient troops is the reason for the weakness. They believe that if the Kansai Army can be established earlier, this situation can be completely avoided."