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The garrison of Swordsman City in Jiangyang County, in addition to the Second Legion that has been assembled in Aolong Pass, there are only the Praetorian Guard Division and the City Guard Division stationed in Swordsman City.

In addition to this, there are local garrisons everywhere.

In this way, after the fall of Black Iron City, Swordsman City fell into the dilemma of having no soldiers to send.

This made Feng Qingyue, who had just taken over the territory, extremely embarrassed, and she realized that with the fall of Black Iron City, Shanhai City was afraid that it would no longer be satisfied with the price offered before.

The intelligent Feng Qingyue thought further.

An iron ore base like Black Iron City is only of general importance to Swordsman City, but it is a treasure for a territory like Shanhai City that has mastered steelmaking technology and is vigorously promoting industrialization.

Since Shanhai City has taken the Black Iron City, I'm afraid it won't spit it out again.

Indeed, as Feng Qingyue guessed, even if there was no such thing, Ouyang Shuo would find a reason in the near future and take the opportunity to take the Black Iron City.

For Shanhai City, a Black Iron City is even worth more than a county.

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January 23, Black Iron City.

Because of last night's fighting, the people of the city stayed awake all night in fear.

When the cold morning light shone over the city again, the previously unnoticeable and remote city had a new ruler.

In last night's battle, the five thousand elites led by Shi Hu not only occupied the City Lord's Mansion, but also defeated the Black Iron City City Guard Division in one fell swoop and wiped out all the resistance forces in the city.

The entire city is firmly in the hands of Shanhai City.

Last night's fighting was not limited to battles between armies.

After the mountain barbarian warriors took control of the situation, hundreds of capable and meticulous members of the three major intelligence agencies lurking in the Black Iron City immediately took action, taking advantage of the darkness of the night to complete beautiful assassinations again and again.

All the big people in the city who hindered Shanhai City from receiving the Black Iron City were all killed. Although the assassination of the intelligence agency did not kill many people, it was the key to the complete paralysis of Black Iron City.

If I had to make an analogy, the Shihu Department carried out the slaughter, and the intelligence agency carried out a precise surgical operation. No one should be left behind; Not a single one who deserves to die.

Overnight, the Black Iron City changed the sky.

After Shi Hu took over the Black Iron City, the first order he issued was to cut off the supply of grain and grass to Aolong Pass. This alone is enough to make the defenders of Cave Dragon Pass uncomfortable.

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At noon on the 23rd, the news of the fall of the Black Iron City reached Aolong Pass.

The commander of the Second Legion of Swordsman City stationed in Cave Dragon Pass was immediately dumbfounded when he got the news. This army commander is not an unknown person, it is Wei Yan, the general of Shu during the Three Kingdoms period.

Liu Bei entered Chengdu, and the generals of the Shu Han family, except for Guan Yu and Zhang Fei who died in the battle map, basically followed Liu Bei and served in the Chengdu Praetorian Guard.

After the Swordsman City had contact with the Shu Han Dynasty, in order to show his affection, Liu Bei promised Feng Qingyang a military general. The military general selected by Feng Qingyang was Wei Yan.

Wei Yanzi was a famous general of the Shu Han Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period, and was deeply valued by Liu Bei.

When Liu Bei entered Sichuan, he was appointed as the general of Yamen because of his military exploits, and after capturing Hanzhong, he was exceptionally promoted to the general of Zhenyuan, leading Hanzhong Taishou, guarding Hanzhong, and becoming a general in charge of the party.

Wei Yan guarded Hanzhong for nearly ten years, and then repeatedly accompanied Zhuge Liang on the Northern Expedition, with remarkable achievements. During this period, Wei Yan asked Zhuge Liang to give him 10,000 troops to command, and went all the way to tackle the key problems, and finally joined Zhuge Liang at Tongguan, but Zhuge Liang never allowed it, so he thought that he could not fully exert his talents and was dissatisfied.

This is also one of the reasons why Wei Yan is willing to serve in Swordsman City.

In Wei Yan's view, instead of being constrained by Zhuge Liang in Shu Han, it is better to take a step back and open the sky. In fact, as soon as he arrived in Swordsman City, Wei Yan was appointed by Feng Qingyang as the commander of the Second Legion.

It's just that Wei Yan didn't expect that this first battle would be so embarrassing.

The back road was cut off, Wei Yan did not dare to make an assertion, and immediately asked Feng Qingyang whether to continue to hold on to the Cave Dragon Pass, or return to the division to recapture the Black Iron City, or even simply withdraw the army.

It's just that at this time, the Swordsman City has been temporarily presided over by Feng Xiaotian, and Wei Yan's piece of music is naturally drowned in the vast sea of books, without stirring up a trace of waves.

Helpless, Wei Yan could only carry it to the end.

This carried it for a whole day, and while enduring the wild bombardment in the air, and on the other hand, it had to face the ferocious attack of the mountain barbarian division, which was really a little unbearable.

If it weren't for Wei Yan in charge, I am afraid that this concave dragon pass would not be able to hold it.

Even so, the Second Legion of Swordsman City suffered heavy casualties.

At night, Wei Yan played to Feng Qingyang again, imploring the lord to make a decision as soon as possible. Otherwise, he would have to act cheaply. To put it bluntly, Wei Yan wanted to withdraw.

Fortunately, the next day, Feng Qingyue took over the authority of Swordsman City and saw Wei Yan's recital.

In this way, the second legion of Swordsman City escaped the catastrophe.

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January 24, Swordsman City.

Feng Qingyue read the battle report on the front line, and did not dare to slack off at all. On the one hand, she gave Wei Yan an order to let the Second Legion temporarily guard at Aolong Pass; While urgently summoning the envoys of Shanhai City.

The Lord's Mansion, the reception hall.

"So, Swordsman City is willing to send back my Praetorian Guards, and at the same time compensate 800,000 gold coins for the sacking of Dongchuan County?" The head of the envoy sent by Honglu Temple said slowly, and there was no more anxiety on his face.

Obviously, the news of the Praetorian Guard's capture of Black Iron City has reached the ears of the envoys.

Feng Qingyue held back her anger, nodded and said, "Yes, we accept all the two conditions proposed by Shanhai Gong and are willing to implement them immediately." I also hope that your army will withdraw from the Black Iron City and stop fighting each other. ”

"The will of your territory, the lower officials have understood it clearly. After coming down, the lower officials will immediately report to the Metropolitan Protectorate. How to decide, you have to listen to the answer of my lord. ”

The regiment commander only promised to tell him that he would not respond at all to Feng Qingyue's proposal to withdraw the troops.

"At this time, a fool will withdraw his troops."

Feng Qingyue sighed in her heart, she knew that things were not so simple, and said helplessly: "Then please ask your envoy to reply as soon as possible." One more day of delay would be a sacrifice for our fighters on both sides. ”

"Please rest assured, my lord, the lower official will retire first." As he spoke, he turned and left.

Looking at the departing figure of the envoys, Feng Qingyue frowned, "I hope your appetite is not too big." ”

At that moment, a man in black entered the hall.

Feng Qingyue asked the man in black: "Is there an answer from Chengdu?" ”

"Prime Minister Zhuge of Shu Han replied: The Shu Han Dynasty must not tolerate Shanhai City's wanton behavior in Shu, as long as we apply, the Shu Han army can rush to the aid of Swordsman City at any time."

According to the rules of the system, the army of the royal city cannot take the initiative to go out of the city and fight against the army of lords in the wilderness. The only exception to this is when a wilderness territory applies for the protection of the royal city and voluntarily becomes a vassal of the royal city.

In this way, the army of Wangcheng was able to send troops in the name of exercising the "right of asylum". Even so, the expedition could not go beyond the territorial confines of the territory for which the asylum was claimed.

For the Wilderness Territory, once you apply for the protection of the Royal City, there is no way back. A vassal for a while, a vassal for life, and no longer have autonomy.

Therefore, no territory would be willing to apply for asylum in the royal city unless it was absolutely necessary.

Another point is that not all of the nine royal cities in China can apply for asylum. Only the three royal cities of Xianyang, Luoyang and Chengdu, where emperors were stationed, could accept the lord's application for refuge.

The scope of application is also limited to the province where Wangcheng is located.

Feng Qingyue didn't feel relaxed, waved her hand tiredly, and said, "I know, you can do it in the afternoon!" ”

"No!"

For the ambition of the Shu Han King City, how can Feng Qingyue not know. Now they are afraid that they are eager for Swordsman City to apply for asylum, so that they can use this as an opportunity to realize the occupation of Shu.

Therefore, unless it is absolutely necessary, Feng Qingyue will not take this road.

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On the same day, Shanhai City.

In the afternoon, the envoys' recitals had already reached Ouyang Shuo's desk.

After meeting Huo Qubing in Lingxi City, Ouyang Shuo did not stay in Lingxi City, and immediately returned to Shanhai City. The Spring Festival is approaching, even if there is a big event, he, the lord, has to sit in Shanhai City.

It is also a powerful symbolism for the people of the realm, and it should not be taken lightly.

Therefore, even if it was an inspection of the three counties of Yunnan, Ouyang Shuo postponed until the end of the year.

As for whether the Praetorian Guard could take the Black Iron City, Ouyang Shuo had no doubts before the war. With Huo Qu's ability, if he can't even do this little thing, how can he be worthy of the name of a god general.

Facts have proved that Huo Quzhi did a good job.

To be honest, for Swordsman City and the entire Shu Land, Ouyang Shuo does not have much ambition for the time being.

Since the beginning of the fight, Ouyang Shuo knew very well in his heart that among the Shu land, the biggest opponent of Shanhai City was the Shu Han Dynasty, and it was by no means a swordsman city.

Shanhai City does not have the strength to single out Wang Cheng now, so he can't force Swordsman City too hard.

The dog is in a hurry and jumps over the wall.

As for when to wrestle with the Shu Han Dynasty, it is better to wait until after the founding of the country to discuss.

The most important thing at the moment is to quell the war in southern Xinjiang as soon as possible, bring Yunnan Province into the governance system of Shanhai City, and make the final sprint and preparations for the founding of the country.

Thinking of this, Ouyang Shuo took up his pen and commented on the piece of music presented by the envoys:

"The original two conditions remain unchanged, only one article is added, and the Black Iron City and its surrounding territories need to be ceded to Shanhai City. With Shanlan Pass as the boundary, the two sides made peace and did not invade each other. ”

Ouyang Shuo has long intended to learn from the operation mode of the steel giants in reality, integrate all the steel mills, coking coal plants and other factories in the territory, and establish a large steel group to lay a solid foundation for the industrialization of the territory.

Black Iron City, which is rich in iron ore and not short of coal, is undoubtedly the best choice. Ouyang Shuo has thought of the name of the group, and it is called [Shushan Iron and Steel Group].