A series of military victories did not make Wufeng confused, but the recovery of Lu Long, Longdong and Xikang prefectures did greatly alleviate the strategic situation in which Wufeng was located. The acquisition of the three places allowed Wufeng to gain a relatively obvious advantage at the forefront of the Taiping Army. Especially the recovery of Longdong made Wufeng feel safer even when he held his own woman and did not have to worry that the Taiping Army would close its door to the east and make it difficult for him to interfere with the situation in the Central Plains.

However, the recovery of the three places also brought corresponding pressure. The situation in Xikang is still fine. After signing an agreement to fight the war and exchange prisoners with the Lang family, the situation here quickly calmed down. With the orderly development of the cleaning movement, with the support of local gentry forces headed by Zhong Wenjing, a large number of business people and gentry who are in contact with the Taiping Cult were thrown into prison. The iron-fisted means and the combination of grace and power. Wufeng turned Xikang Prefecture into a private territory like an iron barrel in a short time. Among them, Zhong family represented by Zhong Wenjing and other others were also represented by Zhong Wenjing.

The role of the prominent clan surnamed Guanxi is invaluable. The recovery of Jianmen Pass has left Xikang without the pressure from the east, and the only thing worth worrying about is the south. Although the armistice agreement was signed, it is difficult for anyone to determine how effective this kind of city alliance is. Especially when the Lang family has already had a considerable advantage over the northwest side, even though the military strength is already quite tight, Wufeng still had to carefully place the independent Second Division in Xikang. After all, Xikang Prefecture City has been ruined for a long time, and it will take quite a while to repair and expand it in a short period of time.

Lu Long's recovery is a good thing, but when facing the threat from the main force of the Eastern Taiping Army, Lu Long's situation is also very tight. Although the Taiping Army that lost Lu Long has never dared to advance westward and provoke the battle, a large number of spies and sentry detectives were able to spy Lu Long's reality at any time, which made Ling Tianfang feel a headache. Like Xikang, Lu Long is also a place where attacks are easy to attack and uncomfortable. This division seems to be a little weak here, but if you want to put more Ling Tianfang, it feels too stretched. Wufeng threw all the defenses of the entire northwest, including Taixuan, Lu Long, Guide and Nanjielok to him. Facing the double pressure from the Kaman people and the Taiping Army, Ling Tianfang was also unwilling to accept it.

After careful consideration, Ling Tianfang boldly dispatched a corps from the Second Security Division of Taixuan Mansion to station in Guide, and directly sent Lu Long as a regular army. In addition to Mifeng's Lu Long's security division, there were two divisions in charge. Ling Tianfang could barely feel relieved, but in his opinion, the northeast defense line he guarded was already very fragile. Whether it was Nanjieluoke, Taixuan or Lu Long seemed quite weak, especially because he did not have a sufficient reserve team in his hands. Once an emergency occurred at that point, he had to demolish the east wall and repair the west wall. But if there was danger on both sides or even three sides, he could only sigh to the sky and let it go.

The battle of Longdong was decided to add the task of Ling Tianfang. Although the east was an area controlled by his ally Situ Jun, the north was the old nest of the Taiping Army. In order to maintain the mobile power, Wufeng only placed the Third Corps of the Northwest Legion in Longdong. In such a large defense area, there was no capable mobile reserve team. Even Wufeng had to admit that this situation was too dangerous. Fortunately, Cui Wenxiu's independent First Cavalry Division had returned to the northwest for rest for a lot of days. In order to strengthen emergency forces, Wufeng finally agreed to station the only cavalry division in his hand to Guide, a key area that was enough to support the three sides, which made Ling Tian breathe a little relieved.

The most important festival for the Tang people was finally ushered in the bitter cold wind. Although the empire was full of wars and wars throughout the year, it seemed that all the princes of all walks of life had entered the winter break, and the tensions were rarely eased.

The Taiping Army, which occupied the Heshuo area, may have been busy digesting the income or being shocked by the failure of Kansai. In short, it became unusually quiet. Apart from constantly strengthening the city defense facilities and adjusting the troops' defense areas, there was no major move. Even the two sides confronting Qinghe Prefecture retreated 30 miles away from contact, making people even more doubtful about what the city guard army was making. The empire also had a rare opportunity to breathe a sigh of relief. The Third and Fourth Legion formed the fastest speed.

In addition to integrating the remaining troops of the two legions in the Battle of Heshuo, the Imperial Military Academy almost all of the graduates in this year were enriched into these two legions that were being formed. The soldiers recruited from the Imperial Capital were sent directly to the barracks of the two legions that had just been established without even conducting simple basic training. The order issued by the new military minister Jilin Duke was concise: "Training blood and fire on the battlefield is the fastest and best way for a soldier to grow."

However, the south of the empire was not quiet. In the northern Ronesia region, small-scale conflicts between the Maqi Khan and the Lin family army continued every day. However, the long-silent Yuejing area suddenly appeared in another restoration organization known as the "National Self-Defense Force". They took advantage of the local terrain and the members of the organization came from the local area to continuously attack and harass the local Maqi Khan. Once the Maqi Khans were dispatched to encircle and suppress the Maqi Khans, they quietly sneaked into the Lin family or the area controlled by the Wuhu Empire, which made the Maqi Khan helpless. This has become a nightmare for the Maqi Khans garrison in Yuejing.

Song Tianxiong looked at the city in front of him coldly. The majestic man next to him was Xiong Daoyuan, the commander of the Independent Third Division, a military general with the blood of the Gaoyue tribe, and the huge and heavy slashing sabre hanging around his waist seemed particularly dazzling. However, this extremely powerful brave general did not think it was a burden at all. In his eyes, the old-fashioned sabre that was too heavy was very easy for ordinary people. Even Song Tianxiong had to admire these naturally extraordinary guys as the best choice for professional soldiers. It would be a big grievance to them if they were asked to be farmers or workshop workers.

While Xiong Daoyuan ordered the officers below to pay attention to the camping location and set up night warnings. At the same time, he formed the camps of his five corps into a plum blossom shape. His commander and direct brigade were set up in the middle, and they also echoed the camps of the Guard Division. Song Tianxiong saw the other party giving orders seriously and couldn't help but laugh secretly. Even in the routine observation in front of the position, Xiong Daoyuan still held a book of "War Strategy" written by Cao Cao, a famous military strategist in the previous dynasty. His desire for military theory has made the division commander almost eat alive in his studies. When he learned that he had graduated from the Imperial Military Academy, he came to ask for advice if he had anything to do. Song Tianxiong initially answered patiently, but later he saw the other party coming with a book and left quietly, or just avoided it in the name of other important things.

"Brother Song, look, it's been so many days, why haven't the two families reached an agreement yet? Are we just stupid and stupid here to stay here and stare blankly?" The strong man with a very heavy nasal voice spoke in a muffled voice, and his red face gave people a hint of warmth even in winter.

"Hehe, of course we can't agree on this. Who would have given up such a fat land? If it were me, I wouldn't do it." Song Tianxiong replied with a smile, "This Hanzhong is the hometown of fish and rice in Guanxi."

"Since the agreement cannot be reached, it is better to speak based on strength. Whoever has a hard fist will have the right to speak. What is the meaning of always grinding here? It is better to fight happily and end up happily." The strong man smiled carelessly, "I wonder how they can get to this point with the mouth like an old woman."

"Haha, but Daoyuan, have you seen these guys in the city? I sent people to investigate the truth and truth in every few days. In name, I was here to submit the surrender form. But I asked the three of us to have a unified surrender party. Isn't this intentional conflict or something? I'm afraid they would be reluctant to make a fuss. It's better to have a civil strife and let them reap the benefits of the fishermen. These three parties are two divisions, with equal strength. Seeing who can laugh to the end, I'm afraid it's only a waste of money. I heard that Feng Qi is not capable of fighting, but he is quite good at playing tricks. He has a deep understanding of the current psychology of the Lin Lang family. If you don't talk about it, he will not easily express his attitude." Song Tianxiong sneered and looked south. In the distance, you could vaguely see the continuous camp tents, with flags flying, and from time to time, there are whistle horses passing by the open space in front of his camp. It was the scout of the Lang family.

"Fortunately, Lord Li told us not to intervene, so let's stay here honestly. No matter who has the upper hand on both sides of them, we must leave a portion for us. This Hanzhong is not a company that can be defeated by anyone, and it is not something that anyone can take over. I want to squeeze our northwest out, hehe," the strong man said in the second half of the time, straightening his chest and not talking about it.

"Adults are not willing to make most enemies at this time, otherwise, hum," Song Tianxiong retained half of the sentence. He vaguely knew that there was a special relationship between his master and Lin Yuexin of the Lin family that was not worthy of being expressed to outsiders, but his master had never told anyone that even the few confidants who were staying in Qingyang seemed to be clear about it. Of course, this issue was not something that his subordinates could consider, but he believed that his master's mind would not be troubled by these cumbersome things.

Song Tianxiong did not say anything anymore, and looked down at the sight. The three-legged blue bird flag on the top of the city was still hanging high, but it looked a little listless. Even patrol soldiers rarely saw it. Perhaps because the morale of the army had long been disintegrated, just waiting for the final surrender. The city gate was still closed. The north wind of the cold winter swirled through the wilderness under the city wall. The dead grass trembled in the howling cold wind. Occasionally, the ground was lifted exposed the dark brown soil, showing the fertility of the land.
Chapter completed!