Traveling Through the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: The Ming Zun Zhang Wuji

Chapter 476 Shrinking military power

Fan Yao stood up and knelt in front of Zhang Wuji and said, "I beg Your Majesty to forgive me, we only have troops available now."

"Thirty thousand?" Zhang Wuji also exclaimed.

Zhao Min also said: "Why are there only 20 left? I checked the military strength of the Chahetai Kingdom before. After those troops are reorganized by us, even if the number is reduced, there should be more than . Including the increase in troops from the Western Regions, our current strength should be no less than . Why are there only left?"

Fan Yao explained: "That's right. Although the army of the Chagatai Khanate was reorganized by us, the actual number of the army is quite different from what is recorded in the military register. The registered army of the Chagatai Khanate is 15 people. But when it was actually reorganized, it was less than 5 people."

When Fan Yao said this, Zhang Wuji also understood, and he said, "I'm not paid."

Zhao Min also sighed and said, "If that's the case, it's not surprising. Ever since Emperor Shizu established the Yuan Dynasty, our Mongolian Empire has been in the south of the mountain."

"I once heard from my father that it is normal to eat empty pay in various parts of the Great Yuan. Especially those Han soldiers, almost everyone eats empty pay. Even so, everyone tacitly limits the share of empty pay to less than %."

"I didn't expect that the empty pay in the Chagatai Khanate was so serious that it reached more than %. It seems that the sky is going to kill us Mongolians."

Fan Yao continued to report: "Counting the annexed Chagatai Khanate, we now almost occupy the entire Western Region. Because of the huge geography, most of the troops are used to defend the border and maintain regional security, so there are not many people we can mobilize now. Now the troops are the main force we can mobilize at any time."

Zhou Zhiruo asked at this time: "Since the source of troops is insufficient, why not continue to expand?"

Fan Yao continued to answer: "Now that we have enough money and food, we can indeed continue to expand the army. However, the jurisdiction we govern is not as prosperous as the average population in the Central Plains. Today, twenty people can support one soldier. If it expands further, even if it does not cause civil uprisings, the daily manpower in the jurisdiction may be insufficient. Moreover, there are mixed people from all over the Western Regions. It is not an easy task to select soldiers who can truly integrate into our army."

Zhang Wuji sighed when he heard the words, and thought to himself: "Sure enough, this real military is not playing war games. As long as there are resources, you can explode troops at will."

Immediately Zhang Wuji said: "It seems that it is still a bit unrealistic for me to set up soldiers from the Western Regions to point my sword at the Central Plains."

Zhao Min also sighed and said: "Yes, our soldiers are really too small now. Although there are no more soldiers, but with only 3 people, it is true that an egg hits a stone to attack the Central Plains. Even if it is defeated, as long as we divide our troops, it will be difficult to hold on. At that time, it will be nothing."

Although Zhang Wuji wanted to say "If you stick to it, there is a way." But it seems that this is not the time to joke.Besides, the group of ancient people like Zhao Min may not be able to catch this stalk.

After thinking about it, Zhang Wuji said: "Forget it, we are not going to move the soldiers of the Western Regions for now. If the Central Plains is lost, we also have some capital to make a comeback."

Zhang Wuji looked at Zhao Min and said, "Minmin, you and I will go back to the Central Plains early tomorrow morning."

"Then what about me!" Xiao Zhao and Zhou Zhiruo said to Zhang Wuji in unison.

Zhang Wuji looked at the two of them: "You have worked too hard during this time, you should rest at Guangmingding first. What's more, I didn't leave you behind. I just told you to walk slowly and meet us later."

Zhou Zhiruo said: "Brother Wuji, my lightness kung fu is not bad, and when it comes to lightness kung fu, I'm probably better than Minmin. I won't hold you back."

Zhang Wuji laughed and said, "Zhiruo, you misunderstood me. I don't dislike you for dragging your feet. It's just that we have to go back as fast as possible. I can go a day with lightness kung fu. And Minmin can ride the blood horse I placed in Green Willow Villa to chase after me. Even if we two may have to be separated for a short period of time. It's not like we're together every day."

After thinking for a while, Xiao Zhao asked, "Then, my lord, where shall we meet you in the future?"

Zhang Wuji thought for a while and said: "The situation in the Central Plains is unknown. It depends on the situation. If there is nothing wrong with Bianjing, we will meet in Bianjing. As for the Longshou Mountain Road, if there are other accidents, we will meet at the ancient tomb. Huo Jia's injury needs to be recuperated in the ancient tomb. Moreover, the ancient tomb is hidden and difficult to defend, and it is the home of Sister Caiwei, so it is the most suitable place."

Xiao Zhao nodded silently upon hearing the words.

Zhang Wuji looked at Zhou Zhiruo at this moment. Although Zhou Zhiruo was a little reluctant, she still said, "Okay, Brother Wuji, Minmin, you two should take care. No matter what happens on this trip, we have to get together again."

Zhang Wuji smiled and said: "Zhiruo don't worry, the world can kill the two of us and we haven't been born yet. We'll be fine. Well, let's stop here today. Everyone go to rest. Minmin, don't go to other places today, sleep with Xiaozhao at my place. Let's leave as soon as possible tomorrow."

Hearing this, Fan Yao wisely got up and left quickly.

Zhao Min gave Zhang Wuji a glare, and she said, "I'm afraid the ulterior motive is not in the bar."

Zhang Wuji also replied in a glib tone: "Between the 'mountain' and 'water'." As he spoke, he looked Xiao Zhao from top to bottom.

Zhou Zhiruo looked at the three of them, then left with a smile.

After everyone left, Zhang Wuji also unceremoniously put his arms around Xiao Zhao and Zhao Min back to his bedroom.

This night Zhang Wuji was very indulgent.In the middle of the night, he looked at Xiao Zhao and Zhao Min who were tired and sleeping beside him, and smiled with satisfaction.

After all, this may be the last sound sleep I have had recently.At least until the situation in the Central Plains is completely in his hands, he will not have such a comfortable life.

Early the next morning, Zhang Wuji and Zhao Min packed their bags and prepared to set off with Xiao Zhao's help.

Everyone came to the main hall square to see them off.After Zhang Wuji explained briefly.

So he took Zhao Min down the mountain together.

After the two got off the Guangming Summit, Zhao Min directly grabbed Zhang Wuji's arm.

Zhang Wuji glanced at her and asked, "What's wrong with Minmin?"

Zhao Min laughed and said, "This kind of life is really good, you are mine alone again."

Zhang Wuji also said: "Yeah, the two of us haven't been alone together for a long time."

Zhao Min then sighed and said: "Unfortunately, the disappointment this time is the trouble my father gave us."

Zhang Wuji joked: "As the saying goes, 'Father's debt must be repaid'. Since Minmin your father caused me such a big trouble, I naturally want to get it back from his daughter. I don't know how Minmin wants to compensate me?"

Zhao Min bumped Zhang Wuji lightly with his shoulder, and then said, "Hmph! Damn, where have you never touched my whole body? How do you want me to compensate you?"

Zhang Wuji also smiled and said, "Well, that's true. Then this time it will be your father who helped you avenge you."

Zhao Min rolled Zhang Wuji's eyes and said coquettishly, "It's disgusting, it's not serious anymore!"

(End of this chapter)