Martial Arts: My achievements in Beiliang were so great that they threatened the lord's positio

Where is her authority?

What face does the Northern Python have left?

A man from the Central Plains was indiscriminately killing people outside the capital of the Northern Python Kingdom, as if he were in an empty land. If this were to spread, the Northern Python Kingdom would surely become a laughing stock.

As night deepened, a large number of cavalrymen galloped out of the capital, while troops and experts from all over the country were mobilized, and even the Northern Python Jianghu forces mobilized almost their entire force.

They were determined to intercept this arrogant scoundrel, Lin Xuan.

However, despite the overwhelming search, Lin Xuan seemed to have vanished into thin air.

A few days later

Orange Isle Boundary

A caravan slowly traveled along the official road, with more than ten carriages fully loaded with furs and bearing the banners of the Murong family.

Inside a carriage in the center, Lin Xuan was meditating with his eyes closed, and a woman of exceptional beauty sat beside him.

He had changed into a neat blue robe, and his appearance had also changed drastically, transforming him into a middle-aged man.

for a long time

Lin Xuan opened his eyes, the sharp light in them gradually fading, and the three parts of the Returning Origin Qi within his body returned to his dantian.

At this point, one has returned to simplicity and unity, and is only half a step away from stepping into the realm of celestial phenomena.

This trip north was very fruitful.

"My lord, your cultivation has advanced once again."

Jingni sighed softly beside her.

Upon learning that Lin Xuan had infiltrated the Northern Python Kingdom and arrived in Luoyang, Jing Ni secretly headed north to meet him.

Over the years, the Luo Wang organization has expanded its influence rapidly, and even within the territory of the Northern Python Kingdom, its forces are not to be underestimated.

She successfully met Lin Xuan outside the capital of Northern Python and they traveled south without attracting attention.

Using the Murong family's banner as cover, most of the patrolling soldiers along the way dared not stop the convoy.

Even the boldest person could not detect Lin Xuan's true nature, as he had already changed his appearance, making it difficult for ordinary eyes to discern his true intentions.

"If you hadn't come, I would have stirred up a storm in the northern frontier before I left."

Lin Xuan's words were tinged with regret.

"It would be better to return to Yan as soon as possible."

Jing Ni said, "Young Master is away on a long journey, and the people of Yan are in turmoil. If the northern border were to send troops to invade at this time, I fear there would be danger."

Northern Liang will likely stand idly by and do nothing.

"Yan Ri and the Six Swordsmen are all of little use."

Jingni scoffed, "You can't even handle such a trivial matter properly, and instead you've put the young master in danger."

Yan Ri, Jing Ni, and the Six Swordsmen have always looked down on each other and found it difficult to respect one another.

"That woman from Luoyang secretly set up a trap before she left."

Lin Xuan looked displeased: "It seems that the Northern Frontier may indeed have designs on the Yan region."

"That is precisely why we should return quickly to reassure the troops."

Jingni said, "As long as you, young master, are stationed in Yancheng, the morale of the iron cavalry will be soaring, and the land of Yan will be indestructible."

On their way out of Orange Isle, they were checked twice. Fortunately, Jingni showed the Murong family's token and gave them some money, which allowed them to pass safely.

Fifteen days later, the convoy safely left northern Xinjiang and headed towards Duanlong Pass.

Having already received the news, Zhang Long led several thousand cavalrymen out of the city to welcome them.

"This humble general pays his respects to the Great General."

"Greetings, General."

The Yan soldiers were all in high spirits. News of Lin Xuan's battle in front of the Northern Frontier Imperial City had already reached Yan.

In one battle, he killed more than a dozen masters in the northern frontier and annihilated three thousand imperial guards. Such a record can be described as unparalleled in bravery.

Lin Xuan stepped out of the car, his disguise gone, revealing his true appearance.

Jingni did not ride in the carriage; she quietly left along the way.

Her existence was kept secret even within the General's Mansion, and it was not advisable to reveal her whereabouts.

He stretched his body, took a deep breath of the moist air of Yan, and said with a smile, "All soldiers, please rise."

"Yes, ma'am."

They rode forward, escorted by thousands of cavalry, and entered Duanlong Pass. After resting for two days, they set off again, heading straight for Yanzhou City.

Several days passed

General Zhenbei's Mansion

Interior

The six swordsmen all knelt on one knee, their faces filled with shame.

"We, your subordinates, have acted improperly, causing our master to be in a dangerous situation. We humbly request that our master punish us."

Zhen Gang spoke first.

"They definitely deserve to be punished."

Yan Ri, whose injuries were nearly healed, stood leaning against the door, embracing his ancient sword, and said coldly, "The six of you are truly useless."

"you!"

The chaotic spirits glared angrily, obscuring the sun.

"Master, we never expected that the woman from Luoyang to be so powerful."

Wangliang smiled bitterly: "Originally, I saw that she was exceptionally beautiful and wanted to capture her to serve my master."

Lin Xuan's forehead twitched slightly upon hearing this. Could it be that he was perceived as such by his subordinates?

"You have done nothing wrong, why should you apologize?"

He shook his head and said, "No need for punishment. Just be more cautious in your actions in the future and don't provoke such people again."

"Your subordinate will keep this in mind."

The six swordsmen responded in unison.

"Alright, go and rest now."

He instructed, "Take good care of your injuries; I will need your service in the future."

"Thank you, Master."

The Six Swordsmen bowed and withdrew.

"You can go down too."

Lin Xuan looked at Yan Ri: "Do you now understand the gap between yourself and the top experts of this era?"

"Understood."

Yan Ri frowned: "That Luo Yang is exceptionally fierce, almost inhuman. When I fought him, I was already at a loss before I could even finish ten moves."

"That's good."

He nodded slightly: "Study diligently."

"Yes, ma'am."

Yan Ri also bowed and withdrew.

This experience served as a wake-up call for both the Six Swordsmen and Yan Ri, making them realize that there are always mountains beyond mountains and people beyond people.

Whether it's the Sun-Covering Army or the Six Swordsmen, they will all become his foundation and trusted confidants in the future, with no risk of betrayal.

If your skills aren't up to par, you'll ultimately find it difficult to use effectively.

"Young master, please have some ginseng soup to nourish your spirits first."

Qing'er stepped into the room and gently placed the soup bowl on the table.

Big Plate and Small Plate followed closely behind, and even Tuoba Yu'er, who usually stayed at home, came to the courtyard.

Several flowers in the courtyard were in full bloom, and everyone was asking questions.

"Has there been any movement in Yan County lately?"

He looked at Qing'er.

"It's nothing serious."

Mu Qing'er replied, "The 10,000 infantrymen are almost fully trained and are ready to be deployed to various locations once the young master returns."

How are the newly appointed officials performing?

He asked again.

"Everything is fine."

Mu Qing'er said, "They are indeed all talented people, especially Zhuge Qing, Zhu Duanhe, and Luo Wentong, who are the most outstanding and can be given important responsibilities."

"Let's observe for a while longer."

Lin Xuan nodded slightly.

After nightfall, he and Qing'er lingered together until very late. She tried on all sorts of embarrassing clothes, finally allowing her young master to return home satisfied.

As the night deepened and the wind rose, the candlelight flickered. Mu Qing'er leaned on his shoulder and whispered, "Young Master, there is one more thing to keep in mind."

"you say."

"Now that the news of the young master capturing martial arts masters from the Northern Python region to practice his skills has spread, coupled with the killing of the Northern Python Empress's close eunuch and three thousand imperial guards, it is as if the Northern Python court has been slapped hard in the face."

I'm afraid they won't give up easily.

"I expected this."

Lin Xuan replied in a low voice, "We will meet force with force and water with earth. Yan County and the Northern Python will have a battle sooner or later, it's just a matter of time."

Currently, both Luanshi City and Luanshi Fortress have been completed, and with Xue Toutuo leading 7,000 soldiers to guard them, the eastern front can be secured.

"As long as we hold Duanlong Pass, even if the Northern Python sends 100,000 iron cavalry, they won't be able to set foot in Yan territory."

"Perhaps the Northern Python Empress will vent her anger on Xu Xiao and Northern Liang."

"It's not impossible."

Mu Qing'er said, "During this period, the Secret Intelligence Bureau will send more people to infiltrate Northern Python and closely monitor the movements of the Northern Python court and the martial arts world."

"Qing'er truly deserves to be my capable advisor; she has considered everything so thoroughly."

He praised it.

"I'm not some kind of advisor."

Mu Qing'er pursed her lips and smiled lightly: "How can you praise someone like that?"

"Young master, you should avoid such risky things in the future."

She curled up and said softly, "It looks beautiful, but it's actually fraught with danger."

The safety of the entire Yan County now rests on your shoulders, young master. Anyone can take the risk, but you alone cannot.

The following day at noon, the General of the Northern Garrison beat drums to gather his generals.

Once all his generals had arrived, Lin Xuan walked in slowly with his hands behind his back.

"General."

The generals bowed and clasped their hands in greeting.

"Get up."

He raised his hand in greeting.

"The Great General is mighty!"

Meng Jiao, beaming with pride, said, "I single-handedly killed three thousand imperial guards outside the Northern Python Imperial City and took the life of the Grand Steward of the Northern Mang Imperial Household Department before leaving unscathed."

"Under the whole heaven, only the Great General would dare to act in this way."

Stop flattering me.

Lin Xuan laughed and said, "The Northern Python has suffered such a great loss, it will definitely try its best to regain its face."

We need to prepare in advance.

"No matter how many come, we'll kill them all."

Tian Hu grinned and said, "How many Northern Python barbarians have died at our hands?"

"Never underestimate your enemy."

Lin Xuan glared at him: "In the past, when we fought against the Northern Python, we had the support of the Northern Liang. We had people and soldiers to choose from, so we just focused on fighting."

Now that we're in charge, we only have so much wealth, and there's nowhere to replenish it.

"General, it would be better to adopt a defensive strategy."

Qin Yuanba proposed: "As long as we hold Duanlong Pass, we are not afraid of how many people the Northern Pythons come from."

We also need to guard against them bypassing the grasslands and attacking from the direction of the Misang River.

"Besides these two routes, if the Northern Python wants to invade Yan County, it either needs to destroy the Northern Liang first, or it will have to cross the Dafu Mountain."

"therefore,"

Lin Xuan paused briefly and said, "I have decided to send an additional 5,000 heavy infantrymen to Duanlong Pass, which, together with Zhang Long's 5,000 elite cavalry, will make a total of 10,000 men, enough to hold off the Northern Python's 100,000-strong army."

"In addition, send 3,000 infantrymen to reinforce Luanshi City, 1,000 to Qingyou Pass, and the remaining 1,000 to garrison Yanzhou City."

What do you all think?

"feasible."

All the generals nodded in unison.

At present, there is no complete break with Beiliang, so there is no need to deploy a large number of troops to defend against Beiliang. In addition, Tianxian Pass is still under the control of Beiliang, so even if defenses are set up, they will be difficult to achieve.

"The autumn harvest is over, time for another round of harvesting."

He crossed his arms and gave the order: "Wu Tu Gu".

"Your subordinate is here."

"Increase the number of the Azure Wolf Cavalry to ten thousand."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Tian Hu".

"Your subordinate is here."

"The Xuanjia Army has been expanded to 15,000 men."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Zhang Wei."

"Your subordinate is here."

"The 800th Battalion has been increased to 8,000 men."

"Yes, ma'am."

Qin Yuanba, whose military achievements were still limited, remained as a commandant, while Zhang Wei was appointed as a colonel, leading eight hundred cavalrymen.

"General, where is your humble servant?"

Jia Xiong hurriedly inquired.

"You should hold back for now."

"well……"

Jia Xiong looked dejected.

Lin Xuan patted his shoulder lightly and said seriously, "There are no missions for the time being."

Once the armor is fully equipped, I want you to train a force of ten thousand heavily armored infantry, specifically to counter the cavalry of the steppe tribes and the Northern Serpents.

Jia Xiong was most skilled in infantry tactics.

"Yes, sir!"

Upon hearing this, Jia Xiong finally smiled.

After the generals left, Lin Xuan summoned Zhuge Qing, Luo Wentong, Zhu Duanhe, and other strategists from the General's Mansion.

They were ordered to formulate a long-term operational strategy against the Northern Python and various tribes of the grasslands as soon as possible.

By the time these matters were finished, it was already late at night.

After dinner, Lin Xuan did not rest but went straight to his study to review the documents that had been piling up recently.

Although most documents had already been approved by Wang Qing and distributed to the counties, he still needed to review them personally.

At least a general understanding is needed: how much gold, silver, and armor are stored in the treasury, how many warhorses are currently in the horse farms, how many households are registered in the prefecture, how much land is cultivated, and how many able-bodied men are available.

After reviewing this information, Lin Xuan will order the Secret Service and the Luo Wang to verify it accordingly.

If discrepancies are found in the data, the responsible party will be investigated and held accountable.

He is not the type to do everything himself, and he is happy to delegate authority and responsibility.

But if anyone abuses their power, he will make them regret it.

This is the art of governance.

"Young master, please have some tea."

Mu Qing'er and Lin Yunqing entered the house, served tea, and then sat down to assist in reviewing documents.

Thanks to the help of his two capable wives, Lin Xuan finally had a moment of leisure. He picked up his teacup, put his feet on the edge of the table, and sighed, "Just being the General Who Guards the North is already so exhausting. If I were to ascend the throne as emperor, wouldn't I be buried in paperwork all day long?"

"It's all because the young master cares deeply for the people."

Lin Yunqing continued, "Throughout history, countless officials have indulged in pleasure, neglecting the affairs of the nation and the suffering of the people."

Having been in the household for nearly a year, she and Mu Qing'er have become Lin Xuan's capable assistants in handling government affairs.

"Our young master appears stern on the surface, but is soft-hearted at heart."