Li Hao had been transferred to Youzhou for nearly half a year. During the two to three years that Empress Wu Zhao had become emperor, the power of the Great Zhou had gradually stabilized, and the actions of the Turks in the north had also become much smaller.
Some time ago, due to the years of war and invasion by both sides, the border was not peaceful and the people were destitute, so the two countries stopped talking about peace.
The daughter of King Changle of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Princess Li Qingxia of Yiyang, married the Turks. The Turkic Khan Jili sent a delegation to the Great Zhou Dynasty, but was intercepted and killed.
Once this matter was exposed, the atmosphere in the northern border of the Great Zhou Dynasty immediately became tense again. Both sides mobilized their troops and rubbed their fists. The war was about to erupt again.
The emperor told the states in the northern border that the border guards were on high alert to prevent the Turks from launching a sneak attack.
When the order arrived at Ji Prefecture, as the governor of Ji Prefecture, Li Hao was on high alert and led his men to patrol the surroundings of the pass.
Apart from guarding against the Turks, there was also the increasingly unstable Khitans. Zhao Wen, the governor of Yingzhou in the northeast, could squeeze the Khitans, Xi, and other foreign races in his territory.
Originally, after transmigrating for more than ten years, Li Hao still had some memories in his mind. He knew about the "Youzhou Case", but he could not remember some details clearly.
At first, when he found out that the Youzhou Provincial Governor was called Fang Qian, he felt a strong sense of familiarity. He even sent people to investigate and found that the Provincial Governor was indeed problematic.
Ever since he learned about the diplomatic mission case, Li Hao understood that the Snake Spirit and Princess Yiyang had already started to stir up trouble. A storm was about to erupt in Youzhou, and it was not far from him. It was very likely that it would affect him.
He led his subordinates to search the south, hoping to find the Turks who had infiltrated Youzhou, but he found nothing.
"Li Jian, if you have anything to say, just say it!”Li Hao slowly led his men north to Juyong Pass.
"My lord! This is already the third group of Turks we've discovered in the past month. These people are extraordinary and extremely valiant. They are definitely not ordinary Turks!”
Li Hao listened silently. Seeing that he was silent, Li Jian continued, her tone a little nervous,""The Imperial Court has issued strict orders to guard all areas. It seems that a great battle is about to break out. The Turks have repeatedly infiltrated the underworld, could it be…"
"Will what?" Li Hao asked directly.
Could it be that the Turks had set their target on Youzhou?”Li Jian made a bold guess.”
He looked at Li Jian in surprise." I didn't expect a small captain like you to have such insight!"”
Sighing, Li Jian's mood seemed a little heavy."" Blood is on the edge of the blade. Once the battle starts, who knows how many comrades will be stained with blood on the battlefield…"
After a few years in the military, Li Hao knew the hardships of these border guards. They were brave and brave, but every time they fought, there were always many casualties. Because the commander was weak, the morale of the soldiers was uncertain.
Ever since Blacktooth Changzhi, there had not been a commander capable of defending the border in the Northern Borderline. Of course, the prerequisite was that the Emperor had to trust him. Wang Xiaojie and Tang Xiujing had military talent, but they were still in the Western Region.
"To the west, there's Guizhou, the Guang Border Army, and the Qing Yi Army. If the Turks make any strange movements, they'll definitely notice. "Moreover, it's still unknown whether this war will break out…" He casually comforted the captain beside him.
However, as he lowered his head, his eyebrows furrowed slightly, and his eyes were filled with thoughts.
Near Ji Prefecture City, the mountains were majestic and strange, with lush green forests and clear streams surrounding them. The hottest period of summer had passed, and the sun was shining brightly. However, the solemn atmosphere inside the pass had ruined this pleasant scenery.
After returning to the city, Lieutenant Hu Rong came up and said to Li Hao,""I heard that the Prefectural Governor killed some Turkic spies?”
The man glanced at the bloody heads hanging beside Li Hao's horse and said to Li Hao meaningfully.
Hu Rong was the younger cousin of Hu Jinbao, the commandant of Youzhou's Guo Yi and the general of the Wandering Cavalry. Hu Jinbao had colluded with the provincial governor Fang Qian.
There was clearly something wrong with this person. Li Hao hadn't been in office for long, yet he wanted to rope him in.
After failing to rope him in, he was ordered by the person behind him to start a conflict with Li Hao in an attempt to make him powerless.
However, Li Hao had a military background, and it was easy for him to get along with the soldiers. Naturally, he knew how to quickly win the hearts of the people. Coupled with Li Hao's swift and decisive methods, he quickly won the hearts of the people and firmly grasped the military power in his hands.
The current situation was that Hu Rong had yet to take over Li Hao's position. He himself had become a lone wolf. Other than his trusted aides, without Li Hao's orders, he was unable to mobilize even a single soldier in Ji Prefecture City.
His gaze was cold as he turned around Hu Rong's body, causing him to feel a little uncomfortable. Li Hao had some guesses about this person's identity. He was probably one of those traitors.
The rebel forces of Commandery Princess Yiyang had secretly infiltrated Youzhou. For an important town like Ji Prefecture, it was normal for them to place some people there.
"Is there any unusual movement inside and outside the Ji Prefecture?" Li Hao sat up straight on his horse and asked.
Hu Rong cupped his hands and gave a fake smile." With the deterrence of the county governor, everything in and outside Ji Prefecture is normal!"”
As he spoke, he pointed at the merchants and commoners who were still coming and going under the South Pass and whispered to Li Hao,""The imperial court has issued an order to guard the border. Should we close the city gates and prohibit entry and exit?”
"Xiaowei Hu, don't be too nervous. Everything will go as usual!”Li Hao casually waved his hand and rode his horse into the city.
Seeing Li Hao's performance and seeing his back view as he rode into the city, Hu Rong's eyes were filled with joy.
"Lord Lieutenant, this kid is too arrogant. He actually dares to ride on your head just because he has some military merits!”Seeing Hu Rong waving his hand forcefully to disperse the dust that Li Hao and the others had stirred up, a trusted aide beside him came close to his ear and shouted.
Hu Rong looked at Li Hao and sneered,""Don't worry, this brat won't be able to be arrogant for long. He just knows how to fight, hmph hmph…right, report the news about those Turks!”
"Yes, sir!"
After patrolling the city and walking along the city walls, Li Hao finally returned home to his small County Governor Manor.
Yu Ertang sat down, spinning a brush in his hand. He seemed bored, but his expression revealed a special meaning.
The incident with the Turkic diplomatic mission has been going on for quite some time. Even Youzhou has heard about it. Lord Di should be here soon.
Perhaps, they had already arrived! Fatty Di seemed to like to do things like secretly visiting people in disguise throughout the entire drama.
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