The ancestor of the apocalypse is so cool after being reborn!

Chapter 242: Why not grab meat when you have food and guns?
Halfway through the next day, Xia Jing woke up from her sleep. All the bones in her body seemed to be falling apart. She rode thousands of miles to the border. She was hungover last night and didn't sleep well. You can imagine the sequelae.

"As expected, older people will have to pay the price if they want to indulge!"

"Miss, you are awake."

A northern woman came in from the door. Her skin was rougher than that of the Central Plains women, but her smile was more pleasing to the eye. She was the maid sent by Feng Yanrong, the governor of Youzhou, to attend to Xia Jing's daily life.

Xia Jing sat on the bed and let the maid serve her to rinse her mouth and face.

After washing her face, Xia Jing looked at her busy back and asked, "What's your name? How old are you? Are you the maid of the Governor's Mansion?"

The maid brought over the robe that she had prepared and replied with a smile: "Back to the Queen, my name is Zhang Erni. She is 15 years old. She lives in Zhangjiakou Fort not far from here. She is not a maid of the Governor's Palace."

Xia Jing said "Oh" in surprise: "You are a local, I guess you are very familiar with the Dajingmen area?"

Zhang Erni smiled and nodded: "Except for the deep mountains that I dare not enter, the terrain near Zhangjiakou Fort is familiar."

Xia Jing endured the discomfort and stood up, letting the little girl dress her, "As a border area close to the grassland, are there usually many opportunities for soldiers and horses from Beidi to come to disturb the border?"

Perhaps Zhang Erni was concerned about Xia Jing's identity, so she hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Usually dozens or even hundreds of Beidi soldiers and horses ride over to harass the border, but large-scale invasions only occur after the autumn harvest, when they rush through the pass to clear grass and valleys. Predating people and livestock.”

Xia Jing asked solemnly: "With a large-scale border invasion like Qiu Hou's, do Beidi soldiers and horses have many chances to break through the pass?"

Zhang Erni shook her head, "Our Youzhou soldiers and horses are powerful all over the world, and the Beidi people in the grassland are even more afraid of the Youzhou soldiers and horses. They usually go along the Great Wall to attack the Bingzhou pass when clearing grass in the valley after autumn."

Xia Jing nodded, it seemed that the strength of Youzhou's soldiers and horses was indeed well deserved.

Zhang Erni helped her tidy up her clothes and make up, and then Ye Fei walked in with breakfast.

Xia Jing wiped her hands, walked to the table and sat down. Breakfast was very simple, a bowl of yellow rice porridge and a few plates to go with it.

Although glutinous rice wine is made from grain, after a night, my stomach was warmed by a sip of warm yellow rice porridge.

Xia Jing took a small yellow pastry and put it into her mouth. It was very sticky to the teeth and had an astringent taste.

Xia Jing has developed a habit since the end of the world, not to waste food, even if the food in her mouth does not taste good, she still swallows it.

"What is this called?" she asked, pointing to the yellow pastry she had just eaten.

Zhang Erni replied: "Yellow cake, it tastes good and is very hungry. People here like to eat it."

Very hungry?

That is soft and glutinous food that is difficult to digest. When Xia Jing faced this kind of food, she couldn't help but think of the original owner who died from eating glutinous rice dumplings, and she suddenly became insensitive to this kind of food.

Among the other dishes, the crispy biscuits were good, and the multi-grain sesame pancakes were also good. With the addition of two pickles, I was barely full.

Since she had been traveling for days and her body was sore from the bumpy horse riding, Xia Jing led a few people up to the city wall of Dajingmen after breakfast. After dinner, she took a walk and moved her body, which was good for relieving the pain in her body.

"I met the empress in Xia Fengzhang."

Xia Jing did not expect to run into Feng Zhang as soon as she came up. She glanced at Feng Zhang, who was wearing a military uniform, and asked with a smile: "Wearing a military uniform, you have a majestic figure. Does the eldest son have the ability to lead an army?"

Feng Zhang looked ashamed, "I'm not talented. I can only talk about military affairs on paper. I have never led an army to fight, let alone killed an enemy on the battlefield."

Xia Jing raised her eyebrows: "Oh, the dignified eldest son of Youzhou has never killed an enemy on the battlefield. This really surprises me."

As she said that, she walked to the outside of the city wall, looked to the north, and asked: "If I give you a chance, will you have the courage to order troops on the battlefield, go out to fight, and kill Beidi by surprise?"

Fengzhang didn't expect Xia Jing to say this. A man's ambition to fight in the desert might be the ambition of every man who grew up in the border areas, and he also had it.

After listening to Xia Jing's words, he saw the opportunity before him, and his mood was naturally surging, "If you help me mount my horse, I will wear armor and kill the enemy. So what if I fight for Dayu once?"

"Haha. Our Dayu man is bloody!"

Fengzhang's eyes fell on the tower not far away, and a smile with unknown meaning appeared at the corner of his mouth: "It's just that some people may not want me to get on a war horse one day, but only want me to be their money-making tool."

The smile on Xia Jing's face faded, and she turned around and followed Feng Zhang's line of sight. It turned out that Feng Yanrong, the governor of Youzhou, had walked out of the tower and was walking towards them.

Xia Jing turned around and asked, "Are you father and son at odds?"

Feng Zhang laughed at himself: "There is no such thing as discord, it's just a disagreement!"

Xia Jing's eyes swept across his face and her brows wrinkled slightly.

Feng Yanrong walked up to Xia Jing with a general and said, "Your Majesty, Feng Yanrong, has met with you."

"Master Feng, there is no need to be polite."

Xia Jing's eyes fell on the general behind him. According to the weights and measures of later generations, this general was at least 1.9 meters tall.

Feng Yanrong turned aside slightly and introduced to Xia Jing: "This is Ning Keng, the commander-in-chief of Dajingmen. He is brave and good at fighting. He is one of the most famous generals along our Great Wall!"

Ning Keng took a step forward to salute: "Ning Keng, the commander-in-chief of Dajingmen, has met the empress!"

After hearing the introduction, Xia Jing's eyes lit up, she raised her hand and said, "No courtesy!"

Youzhou really lives up to the word "tough folk customs" and has many strong generals. It is no wonder that other border states are frequently blocked by Beidi to clear the grass valley, but Youzhou can be peaceful in a corner and can still be stable in the troubled times surrounded by wolves. Spend the day.

She knew about this Ning Keng. He was born in poverty. Because there were many brothers and sisters in his family, his parents sent him to a temple for foster care when he was a child. He did not come down until he was 15 years old. His martial arts skills were developed during those years in the temple.

After going down the mountain and returning home, he spent a few months peacefully living an ordinary life. Later, because Beidi broke through the pass, their village suffered a military disaster and his family was separated. He also accidentally joined Feng Yanrong's account.

Because of his superior martial arts, he was highly valued by Feng Yanrong, and he was promoted to the rank of school captain after he conquered Beidi.

Later, with the accumulation of military exploits, he was gradually promoted to the rank of general soldier.

This was a very inspiring growth experience, and Xia Jing was very fond of such a resilient and indomitable man.

Feng Yanrong observed Xia Jing's complexion and asked softly: "Did you rest well last night?"

Xia Jing smiled lightly and nodded: "Fortunately, I'm not picky. I can fall asleep anytime and anywhere as long as I'm tired."

Feng Yanrong said with envy: "People tend to suffer from insomnia when they reach middle age. This habit of yours is really enviable!"

As he said that, he glanced at Feng Zhang and said, "Quinzi has a cold temperament. If there was any slightness just now, I hope your Majesty won't take offense."

Hearing that he was inquiring about the chat between her and Feng Zhang just now, Xia Jing just smiled, pointed to the mountains in the distance and asked: "Master Feng, after leaving the Dajing Gate, walk north along this ravine to get there. Grassland?”

Seeing Xia Jing change the subject, Feng Yanrong replied: "Yes! You can reach the grassland by going north along the west entrance."

"Oh~" Xia Jing asked again: "How often does the mutual market open here?"

"Once every half a month!" Although Feng Yanrong didn't know why Xia Jing asked these questions, she still answered honestly.Xia Jing turned her head and looked at Ning Keng: "Beidi has been coming to the pass to burn, kill, loot and take captives in the past few years until the autumn. Dayu has always been passively beaten. If I give you a cavalry, you dare to go deep into the grassland to rob Beidi's supplies." ?"

what? !

Except for Feng Zhang, everyone present was stunned.

No one expected Xia Jing to ask this question.

"Don't you dare?"

Ning Keng came to his senses with a jolt, and said firmly: "Dare! There is no fixed place in the grassland, and there is no city to defend it. In fact, the success rate of the raid is very high!"

He had such a whimsical idea before, but no general in the Yu Dynasty dared to break this example, and always insisted on focusing on defense.

Now Xia Jing has put an opportunity in front of him. If he doesn't seize it and let the opportunity go to waste, he himself won't be able to pass his level.

Xia Jing was very satisfied with Ning Keng's answer and turned to ask Feng Zhang: "What about you?"

Feng Zhang ignored Feng Yanrong's angry eyes, looked excited, and replied firmly with one word: "Dare!"

"No. Your Majesty, if you activate the switch and go deep into the grassland, you will put Dayu's troops and horses in danger. Your Majesty, you must not do that!"

After hearing what they said one by one, Feng Yanrong became anxious.

He guarded Youzhou, and it was precisely because he was able to hold on to every city and place in Youzhou over the years, and because he resolutely refused to leave the border and made every effort to defend, that it was possible for Youzhou to be peaceful and peaceful for so many years, and the people to live and work in peace and contentment.

Otherwise, if Beidi was angered, they would have fought against him at the Great Realm Sect.

Xia Jing frowned: "Master Feng, with me in charge, what are you afraid of?"

"I" Feng Yanrong was speechless for a moment.

He also wanted to ask himself, what is he afraid of?
After thinking for a while, he realized that he was not afraid, but a habit he had developed over many years, and it was difficult to accept the sudden change.

Now that she had decided, Xia Jing asked Feng Zhang and Ning Keng to select cavalry suitable for going deep into the grassland.

He also told them: "There are not many soldiers, so you should try your best to select soldiers suitable for the expedition."

An expedition to the grassland requires at least one person and two horses, plus dry food and water. It is not suitable to select too many soldiers to participate.

Long-distance raids require soldiers to have excellent physical fitness, as well as various skills.

It can be said that the selected soldiers and generals are all good men.

While Feng Zhang and Ning Keng were busy selecting soldiers who were proficient in riding and archery, Ye Bu, who was delivering a message to the mountains, came back.

Also returning with them were Zhenghe and the rebels he led.

Ye Busuo brought the rebels back to Dajingmen safely, and they breathed a sigh of relief without leaving any trace.

On the way, he was really afraid that the rebels would be unhappy and destroy their team all night long.

The rebel team temporarily settled in Dajingmen, and Zhenghe was taken to see Xia Jing.

"The grass people have seen the empress."

In front of Xia Jing, Zhenghe did not dare to claim his official position with the rebels, nor did he dare to call him a criminal. He only regarded himself as an ordinary commoner.

Xia Jing looked at his embarrassed appearance, as well as his sloppy hair and beard, and joked: "It's better to meet him than to be famous. How long has it been since you took care of yourself?"

Zhenghe's face turned red, and he glanced at Xia Jing without saying anything: "Life in the mountains is not easy, I made the empress laugh."

Xia Jing couldn't help but laugh: "You know that survival is not easy, but you have the courage to walk out of the mountains. It is commendable for your courage. After weighing all the reasons, you are temporarily appointed as a guerrilla general. Do you have any difficulties?"

After hearing this, Zhenghe breathed a sigh of relief, "I thank you for your kindness."

That means she has no objection. Xia Jing raised her eyebrows and said with a smile: "We will organize an operation in a few days. You will select a group of people who are proficient in riding and archery from the team you brought back, and then we will cooperate with other generals in the operation."

Zhenghe was slightly startled. How much did the empress trust him to let him participate in the operation as soon as he surrendered?
"I accept the order and will try my best to select soldiers who are proficient in riding and shooting to cooperate with the actions of other generals!"

Xia Jing nodded: "Well, go ahead."

After Zhenghe left, Xia Jing asked Zhang Erni to boil a basin of mugwort water. Her body had temporarily recovered in the past few days.

But Xia Jing didn't dare to be careless. She soaked her feet in moxa leaf water before going to bed every day, whether it was before nap or at night.

After soaking in moxa leaf water, Xia Jing sighed, leaned on the chair and let Zhang Erni soak her feet.

Zhang Erni has not received professional training and does not know the rules as well as the maids specially trained by the royal family.

When she heard Xia Jing sighing, she couldn't help but feel curious: "Why did the empress sigh?"

Xia Jing glanced at her and said: "The weather is getting hotter and hotter. In two months, it will be the autumn harvest season. We will have to return to the capital by then. The rebels in Yanqing and Qingzhou will have a chance to breathe again." , do you think I should sigh?"

Zhang Erni tilted her head and thought for a while, then said: "What the empress means is that she is afraid that Beidi troops will invade the country after the autumn harvest, and she wants to return to the capital before the autumn harvest to take charge of the overall situation? Then she can't take care of the rebels in Qingyan and Yanzhou?"

Xia Jing looked at her in surprise, "Yes, I didn't expect you, girl, to have such a smart mind. It's amazing!"

Zhang Erni smiled shyly: "It's actually nothing. I just like to pay attention to current affairs and listen to others talk about new things from different places. Combined with what you said, I made a rough guess."

Xia Jing was surprised to find that this Zhang Erni was really different from ordinary girls. She didn't care about food and clothing, but liked to pay attention to current affairs and political affairs.

If a man pays attention to these things, it wouldn't be strange, but if a girl of this era pays attention to these things, it would be a bit unique.
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Feng Zhang and Ning Keng spent several days in the military camp selecting five thousand cavalry and ten thousand war horses.

Among them were Zhenghe's surrendered team, from which five hundred soldiers who were proficient in riding and archery were selected.

When the five thousand cavalry were about to set off, Feng Yanrong looked at the hunting flag and asked Xia Jing: "Why did the empress suddenly think of raiding the grassland this time when she came to the border?"

Xia Jing did not look at Feng Yanrong, but looked at the five thousand cavalry in the distance who were preparing to go out.

"Everyone has always been defensive, but I firmly believe that it is better to take the initiative than to defend."

"And what Beidi believes in is that my neighbor is hoarding food and I am hoarding guns. The neighbor is my granary. We have food and guns, so why don't we go to our neighbor's house to grab meat? Having food, meat and force to protect ourselves is a day that the world envies, isn't it? What?"

Feng Yanrong: "."

He wanted to say what if the neighbors were on guard and closed the door to beat the dog?
But he didn't dare to say this, because he didn't dare to seek bad luck because he didn't succeed at the beginning.

Moreover, the thought of five thousand light cavalry raiding the grassland made his blood boil. Why?

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