The Young and Vigorous Eighth Prince

At Hezhou Pass, Jiang Fan looked at the city wall ahead, with longing in his eyes becoming even stronger. After nearly twenty days, he finally rushed back with the army.

The seven brothers of the Chu family who were following him also had a look of emotion on their faces. They had never felt so happy and relaxed as they did now!

The border issue that has troubled Dayan for countless years has been completely resolved. Now Northern Mongolia and Dayan will enter a honeymoon period of peaceful coexistence.

Along with the army came several tribes from northern Mongolia that had migrated from not far from the border. They were going to build a trading city on a plain not far from Hezhou Pass.

This city is temporarily named Yanmeng City. It will become a commercial transit point between Beimeng and Dayan. It will also become the largest commercial city.

The residents in the city will also be composed of people from Beimeng and Dayan. Starting from Yanmeng City, cities will be built one by one in the Beimeng grassland.

In addition to the economic and trade exchanges between the two sides, Jiang Fan also promised Dora Yue'er construction support and mineral development.

The mining rights belonged to Jiang Fan, but Jiang Fan had to pay a tax every year and recruit people from Northern Mongolia to work.

Although Jiang Fan pays a lot of taxes to Northern Meng every year and even helps Northern Meng to develop, the benefits he gets cannot be measured in money.

Jiang Fan decided to transfer the mining management personnel from Jinzhou City and Huaining County. At the same time, Jiang Fan also decided to release the Northern Mongolian soldiers captured in Jinzhou.

After all, many of these people belong to the Roku tribe.

Jiang Fan was ready to hand over all the subsequent matters to Xia Qianxing. Since Xia Qianxing was now in the capital, Jiang Fan could only send an expedited document back to the capital over a distance of 800 miles.

In addition, for the trade city built by both parties, the imperial court will provide part of the silver and money, and Northern Mongolia will provide personnel and part of the materials.

After Jiang Fan explained the relevant matters at Hezhou Pass, he handed everything over to Chu Chengfeng. He then took Chu Chengxiong, Chu Chengrui, Zhong Ling, and his 2,000 white-robed soldiers and headed for the capital.

On the way back to Beijing, Jiang Fan got relevant information from Zhong Ling: South Vietnam rebelled. Japanese pirates also frequently invaded the border, and the people along the coast suffered terribly.

The Daxi Dynasty was ready to make a move and might take the opportunity to move south at any time to attack the heartland and capital of Dayan.

"What's the situation in Lianyun Eighteen Villages, Jinzhou and Huaining County?" Jiang Fan turned around and asked Zhong Ling while sitting on his horse.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Ling quickly replied:

"Although Jinzhou returned tens of thousands of prisoners, the mining of the mineral veins has not been affected. Li Yunzhuo has collected a lot of refugees according to your wishes. The reclamation of the fields is also proceeding as planned. The research on artillery has also been successful. Except for large artillery that cannot be successfully developed for the time being, four types of small and medium-sized artillery have been developed. The most powerful of them is the mountain artillery. That is, the mortar you mentioned."

"In addition, the production of Suifa guns has reached nearly 50,000. The production of armor and Modao has also reached 100,000 sets. Under the training of Niu Wu and others, the combat effectiveness of Lianyun Eighteen Villages has greatly increased, and the number of troops has reached 50,000."

"Huaining County also has 50,000 soldiers available... and its economic development has increased nearly five times compared to last year..."

Zhong Ling reported to Jiang Fan the development of various places during his absence in Dayan. The development in all aspects was very stable, even rapid.

Since the support of Jinzhou's mineral veins, both the musket and the artillery have taken a big step forward.

Now, in addition to the 50,000 troops from Jinzhou, Jiang Fan also has 50,000 troops from the Eighteen Villages of Lianyun and 50,000 troops from Huaining County.

Among them, the army composed of Suifa guns reached 50,000. In addition to Huaining County with 20,000 armed men, Jinzhou was armed with 20,000 men, and Lianyun Eighteen Villages was also armed with 10,000 men.

The number of lightly armored cavalry at their disposal also reached 100,000, and the war horses were sufficient to meet the cavalry's needs.

Almost everyone in his 150,000-strong army is good at riding and shooting. With such an army in hand, Jiang Fan's military power will be extremely terrifying.

After Zhong Ling finished sharing the intelligence from various places, she said to Jiang Fan with a serious look: "The unusual movements in the three places of Dayan this time are probably closely related to the escaped Jiang Zheng. The Great Western Dynasty has not made any moves, and they may be brewing a bigger conspiracy."

"Based on the current situation, the most critical place is Nanyue. Your Majesty is likely to ask you to go to Nanyue to quell the rebellion. Once you leave the capital, I am worried that the Great Western Dynasty may take this opportunity to attack Dayan."

Jiang Fan frowned and nodded slightly when he heard this.

Zhong Ling's judgment was also his judgment, and he thought more deeply. The Daxi Dynasty seemed to be motionless, but once they started, it could be a fatal crisis.

Jiang Zheng will even help the Daxi Dynasty. With his help, the Daxi Dynasty will definitely be able to advance southwards with unstoppable force.

Although Jiang Zheng seemed to be forced to flee, he was still a prince after all. It would be impossible for him to succeed without cultivating power.

"The South Vietnam issue must be resolved first, but we must also be on guard against the Great Western Dynasty. Tell Li Yunzhuo and Niu Wu to keep an eye on the Great Western Dynasty's movements at all times, and send troops to help if there are any unusual movements or changes."

Jiang Fan looked at Zhong Ling and said.

Although all this was just his guess, Jiang Fan knew that he had to be on guard against the Daxi Dynasty. Otherwise, it would be too late to regret if everything happened.

"Also, have Dai Yunzong withdraw 10,000 troops from Huaining County and prepare to march to Nanyue!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Ling nodded in agreement. Although it would take nearly a month before returning to Beijing, the sooner she could prepare, the better.

Today, Zhong Ling has become the most important coordinator beside Jiang Fan. Jiang Fan takes a comprehensive view of the overall situation, while she is responsible for coordinating the implementation.

Not long after Jiang Fan left Hezhou Pass, tens of thousands of war horses sent by Duo La Yue Er had also arrived at Hezhou Pass. The war horses were also sent to the capital.

When Jiang Fan rushed back to the capital, the people spontaneously rushed to the outside of the city to welcome Jiang Fan, and the Emperor of Yan personally led all the court officials to welcome him outside the city.

As soon as Jiang Fan's team appeared, the people cheered, their eyes full of excitement and excitement.

Looking at the people's performance, Emperor Yan was very pleased. He felt that the proudest thing in his life was giving birth to Jiang Fan, a son of a unicorn.

Although his son's prestige even surpassed that of the emperor, Emperor Yan did not feel jealous or angry at all, but was more happy for his son.

Only when Jiang Fan's prestige is higher, he can get the support of the people when he sits on the throne in the future, and can lead Dayan to further glory.

When Jiang Fan's team arrived at the city gate, he got off his horse and ran quickly towards Emperor Yan who was outside the city.

Jiang Fan actually has deep feelings for his adopted father.

As soon as he got closer and saw that Emperor Yan had gray hair and a haggard look, a feeling of self-blame and discomfort welled up in his eyes.

"Father, are you... okay?" His voice was choked with sobs. His eyes were slightly red.