I really became a king.

Chapter 435: Inspection of the Eight Banners Camp
Just like that, Jiang Yi stared at the map for a long time, his eyes full of greedy obsession.

From east to west, the gaze spans billions of miles, and finally falls on the shore of the Black Water Lake, which is also the location of the royal court of the Xifan Dynasty.

In the eyes of the Middle-earth Dynasty, the Blackwater Lake is both strange and mysterious, because since ancient times, the troops of the Middle-earth Dynasty have never reached the Blackwater Lake.

Even the most roaming merchants rarely reach there. But everyone knows that it is the core of the entire prairie, and the scenery is no less beautiful than that of the Middle-earth Empire.

However, Keke Lake and Langju Mountain can only be regarded as the outermost part of the Xifan Dynasty. In other words, the entire grassland that spans Quanshi, Xifan, and Baiyue is merely the distant frontier of the frontier dynasty.

To the west of the prairie is another civilization, which, like the Middle-earth Dynasty, has numerous city-states and a dense population.

"Your Highness, it's almost time." Su Qingfeng, who was standing beside him, stepped forward and reminded him in a low voice.

Jiang Yi then withdrew his gaze reluctantly. Two of his personal soldiers carefully rolled him up, and Jiang Yuan gently carried him on his back.

At the same time, the generals surrounding Jiang Yi all had solemn expressions, with a faint sense of oppression as the great war was about to begin.

Influenced by this, Prince Guo Jiang Huan and Mo Ruhai's expressions also became a little solemn. At the same time, they were a little curious. Could it be that a big battle was about to take place?
"If your uncle is not in a hurry to return to the imperial capital, why don't we go to Cocoa Lake together?" Jiang Yi turned around and invited.

His words were exactly what Jiang Huan wanted, and he smiled and said, "Don't worry, don't worry. It's not easy to come to the prairie, so it's better to appreciate the local customs and people. I'm also thinking about going north to Hanshan City with you to take a look."

The words "going north to Hanshan City" were somewhat tentative and inquiring. After all, a major battle was going to take place there, which would expose many hidden forces of Prince Yi's Mansion, and strangers like them would generally not be welcomed to set foot there.

But Jiang Yi didn't shy away from it at all, and nodded in agreement, "Okay, after I finish dealing with the matter at Black Water Pass, we'll go to Hanshan City together."

Then he turned around and asked, "Is the agreed time here?"

"Your Highness, it's almost time." Su Qingfeng, the head of the Wind Department, repeated softly again.

"Let's go, and take a look at Coco Lake, the shining pearl on the prairie." Jiang Yi said, and then invited Prince Guo and Mo Ruhai to leave Heishui Pass together.

Outside the Great Wall, a royal army camp of more than 10,000 people had been waiting for a long time. Together with the tens of thousands of Feng troops who were originally stationed here, they were all ready for battle at any time, giving a feeling that a storm was about to come.

In addition to these tens of thousands of troops, there was a large crowd of people outside the Black Water Pass, and everywhere were the remnants of the Middle-earth who had brought their families with them from outside the pass into the Black Water Pass.

When they saw the flag of King Dali, they would kneel down and worship Jiang Yi from a distance.

Looking back at the Heishui Pass which was gradually disappearing into the distance, Prince Guo Jiang Huan had an indescribable feeling, a little worried, but more of a sense of pride.

From the scene before him, it could be seen that the Prince Yi in front of him was as solid as a rock at Heishui Pass. Especially after gathering the support of so many survivors of the Middle-earth, it would be difficult for the Xifan Dynasty to counterattack...

"Is this the legendary fortune?" Jiang Huan murmured to himself.

Although the Prince Yi before us had some twists and turns along the way, but overall it was smooth sailing. Otherwise, he would not have risen so quickly in just a few years and established such a large family business.

Especially after entering the western Xinjiang, it soared.

Throughout the dynasties of the Middle-earth Dynasty, Blackwater Pass was like an insurmountable natural barrier that stopped the military forces of the Middle-earth Dynasty in their tracks. Even if they were able to attack Blackwater Pass once or twice, it would only be a short-lived attack and would soon be lost.

But now the Black Water Pass is in the hands of Prince Yi. Although he has only occupied it for a short time, he has a feeling that it is as solid as a rock and the foundation of his rule is unbreakable.

"Perhaps the Emperor and Queen are right to worry..."

Looking at Jiang Yi who was closely guarded by tens of thousands of troops, Prince Guo Jiang Huan suddenly had an idea in his mind.

The current emperor and empress have always been wary of this Prince Yi, especially after he entered the Demon Realm Pass, and wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible. Of course, there are reasons for the secret inheritance of the throne, but there must also be a deep fear of this Prince Yi.

Just like now, the Prince Yi in front of him controls three passes, has hundreds of thousands of cavalry under his command, and has the fierce Korhan cavalry loyal to him. His situation in the entire Western Xinjiang has already been determined.

Their power has even surpassed Heishui Pass and Niangzi Pass, and their troops are directly eyeing the heartland of the two major border dynasties.

In time, after Prince Yi's Mansion takes over Hanshan City and completely digests the results of the battle, its power will surely be even greater. With such a strong army and powerful horses, if they suddenly march eastward...

The Dali Dynasty and even most of the Dali Dynasty will be shrouded in the iron hoof of Prince Yi’s army!

Although Jiang Yi said that his troops would never leave the Demon Realm Pass to the east, everyone knew that this had a prerequisite, which was that the situation in the Dali Imperial Capital was stable and there would be no major turmoil.

Once there was turmoil in the capital of Dali that endangered the foundation of the Dali royal family, he believed that Prince Yi would certainly lead his troops eastward without hesitation.

Moreover, under the pretext of clearing out the evil emperor or saving the country of Dali, he openly led his troops eastward through the Demon Realm Pass!
But then, Jiang Huan shook his head secretly and drove these thoughts out of his mind.

After all, this is a matter of the future and is still very far away.

Besides, if Prince Yi really arrives at the Black Water Lake one day and takes control of the Western Tibet royal court, then whether he likes it or not, he will be surrounded by a group of generals and march eastward to the Dali imperial capital.

Because that’s the trend!
Keke Lake is not very far from Heishui Pass, only a few hundred kilometers away. If the cavalry gallops at full speed, they can arrive there in half a day.

Jiang Yi did just that. After passing Heishui Pass, he immediately galloped on his horse and led tens of thousands of cavalrymen to rush straight to Cocoa Lake hundreds of kilometers away.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that this was indeed a fantasy world higher than that of his previous life. Whether it was war horses or human physical fitness, they were far beyond the limits of his previous life.

In the ancient times of the previous life, even the most feared Mongolian cavalry could only travel less than 100 kilometers a day, but in this world, traveling hundreds of kilometers a day is normal.

By the time Jiang Yi led tens of thousands of troops to the military camp near Cocoa Lake, it was almost evening.

Perhaps it was because of their old age, Prince Guo Jiang Huan looked a little tired, and Mo Ruhai also showed a little fatigue.

In contrast, the tens of thousands of cavalry under Jiang Yi's command marched at full speed for hundreds of kilometers without any signs of fatigue. They were full of energy and could join a major battle at any time if necessary.

In particular, the thousands of Khorhan cavalrymen who accompanied them seemed to have just stretched their muscles and were still not satisfied.

This is the real terrifying thing about the grassland cavalry. If it were the cavalry of the Middle-earth Dynasty, they would not be exhausted after running hundreds of kilometers continuously, but they would definitely not be so energetic. However, these cavalry who have lived on the grasslands for many years are different. These hundreds of kilometers are just appetizers. They can even run on horseback for a day and a night, spanning more than a thousand kilometers, and still maintain strong combat effectiveness.

This is also the important reason why the Middle-earth Dynasty is so wary of the grassland cavalry. Once they sneak into the hinterland, it is difficult to encircle them unless they build a strong defense and clear the countryside. However, this is simply impossible in the densely populated hinterland of Middle-earth.

"The servant pays respect to the master!"

This military camp is the temporary base of the Khorhan's Zhenghuang and Zhengbai banners. Nearly 200,000 troops of the two banners are basically stationed here, except for the vanguards patrolling the Wolf Mountain.

After seeing Jiang Yi, the Eight Banners generals who stayed behind in the military camp came out of the camp gate to greet him and knelt in two long rows on both sides of the camp gate.

"Everyone, get up." Jiang Yi stopped his horse and gently raised the whip in his hand.

"Thank you, lord." Dozens of Eight Banners generals in armor stood up and surrounded Jiang Yi and his party into the military camp.

Besides, Guojun Wang Jiang Huan and Mo Ruhai, looking at the deep camp gate, felt hesitant to move forward. This military camp was full of Korhan cavalry, and there were more than 100,000 of them. What if they suddenly had evil intentions?
However, looking at Jiang Yi's expression, he was not worried about this at all. He just took a few thousand of his personal soldiers and rode straight into the military camp.

Among the dozens of Eight Banners generals present at the scene, half of them were selected and appointed by him personally. They could be said to be his confidants, so he was not worried about any danger at all.

The entire military camp was already filled with swords, and hundreds of thousands of cavalrymen were lined up in neat formations, standing there quietly as if waiting for an inspection.

At this time, the entire military camp had already been built into a simple reviewing stand. Jiang Yi originally did not want to go up to the reviewing stand because the agreed time was about to arrive.

He attached great importance to the cavalry composed of the remnants of the Middle-earth on the shores of Cocoa Lake. Most importantly, the battle of Hanshan City in the north was imminent, and he urgently needed this cavalry to contain the counterattack of the Western Tibet Dynasty.

However, the hundreds of thousands of cavalrymen of the Khorhan Eight Banners all looked eagerly expectant, because this was the first time that Jiang Yi had personally visited the Khorhan military camp since the establishment of the Khorhan Eight Banners.

Looking up at the sky, Jiang Yi stopped his horse again. Hundreds of thousands of Khorhan cavalry were looking at him eagerly. If he just walked past without stopping, it would not be pretty after all, and would not be conducive to rallying the morale of the army.

"Go tell them that the meeting time will be postponed for half an hour."

Jiang Yi said something to Jiang Yuan beside him. After Jiang Yuan took the order and gave some instructions, a bodyguard rode away on horseback.

Jiang Yi dismounted and walked towards the reviewing platform. However, Guojun Wang Jiang Huan, Mo Ruhai, Su Qingfeng, Boermu, Nalanzhu and other generals stayed where they were.

Because they knew that this honor could only be accepted by Jiang Yi.

Seeing Jiang Yi really walk towards the reviewing platform, the entire military camp was filled with thunderous cheers that resounded through the sky. It was an excitement and joy that came from the bottom of their bones. After all, the reason they were able to be reborn and become a true Korhan cavalry was all thanks to this figure.

Likewise, it was this figure that saved Korhan from dire straits and bestowed upon them unprecedented glory.

Amid the earth-shaking cheers, Jiang Yi climbed up the ten-foot-high platform step by step. Under the cover of the setting sun, his battle robe embroidered with mountains and rivers glowed with light, and his figure was upright and proud.

When Jiang Yi stepped onto the stage, the thunderous roar of the mountains and seas suddenly stopped, and hundreds of thousands of Khorhan cavalrymen dismounted from their horses, knelt deeply and bowed:
"Greetings, Your Majesty! I wish Your Majesty good health and a long life!"

Judging from the neat words, it was obviously rehearsed in advance. The slogan of "Longevity is as great as the sky" was even a bit exaggerated, but Jiang Yi did not show any displeasure.

He must gladly accept this loyalty from his subordinates.

"Forget about that." Jiang Yi turned around and faced the hundreds of thousands of soldiers kneeling on one knee, and waved his hand gently.

Amid the sound of weapons clashing, hundreds of thousands of Khorhan cavalrymen stood up together, holding the reins of their horses, standing upright in their places, staring eagerly at Jiang Yi who was looking down at them.

Because it was the person in front of them who used great means to activate their bloodline inheritance, allowing them to regain the glory of their ancestors.

Especially the scene where the flag of King Dali flew across the sky and bestowed all kinds of blessings on them, which made them feel a fear from the bottom of their hearts, and of course a pride that surged in their blood.

Being able to serve under the banner of King Dali is their great fortune and also the luck of the entire Korhan.

Under the gaze of hundreds of thousands of Korhan cavalry, Jiang Yi slowly spoke:

"This king has always believed that the glory of Korhan is not here, but there!"

"That's where you should gallop..."

Jiang Yi pointed to the west of Langju Mountain and spoke slowly, not hiding his greed at all. The breathing of more than 100,000 Khorhan cavalry in the entire camp gradually became heavier, and they followed the direction of Jiang Yi's finger, their eyes full of bloodthirsty ambitions.

Prince Guo Jiang Huan sighed secretly, looking at the vigorous and high-spirited figure on the reviewing platform, he had a feeling in his heart:
The Western Xinjiang area, and even the Western Tibet royal court on the shores of the Black Water Lake, may not be able to satisfy Prince Yi's ambitions. When he really herds his horses on the shores of the Black Water Lake one day, his next step will inevitably be to march eastward!

"Should we report the truth to the Emperor and kill him before he becomes a powerful Lord?"

An idea came to Jiang Huan's mind, but he immediately put it out. Regardless of the grudges of the previous generation, the other party was the legitimate grandson of the Dali Emperor, and was a great ruler.

If one day you can really ascend to the throne, it will be a blessing for Dali and a fortune for the royal family of Dali!
Thinking of this, he turned his head and looked at Mo Ruhai. Mo Ruhai felt his gaze, bowed slightly and smiled, the meaning was self-evident.

Jiang Huan understood what he meant, and felt relieved. All they had to do now was have a long talk on the way back.

There is also a military camp on the shore of Cocoa Lake, which is only a dozen miles away from the Eight Banners Camp. It is an open-style camp where military and civilians live together.

Originally this was just a simple vassal camp, but after the Western Xia nobles fled westward, more and more of the survivors of Middle-earth fled here to avoid disaster.

After hearing the news that Jiang Yi would postpone the meeting time by half an hour, many generals of the 100,000 servant cavalry stationed here felt a little uncomfortable.

They thought this was a deliberate contempt, but then a thunderous roar like a tsunami came from the Eight Banners camp, and everyone fell silent all of a sudden.

It also made them see clearly the situation of their servant cavalry.

(End of this chapter)