Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 1514: Chapter 474: The Rapid Progress of Great Xia, Military Expansion, Reforms, and Fortuitous Coincidences (Part 3)

The 30 corps total 66,000 people, and the Defensive Army has 70,000, adding up to a total force of 136,000, with an additional 30,000 troops at Cold Resistance Level, fully sufficient for the daily operation needs of the Eight Departments.

While Xia Hong was contemplating, Jiang Xinfan recalled something, slapped his forehead and laughed: "By the way, when I left in March, the Military Department newly established the Forbidden Guard army structure. It’s said to be created specifically for the Lord’s Personal Guard Army, with only 1,000 positions. Soldiers were fighting hard to get in, and now it’s probably been formed, just waiting for the Lord to inspect!"

Forbidden Guard!

Hearing Jiang Xinfan speak from start to finish and finally mention that his Forbidden Guard Army has already been formed, the smile on Xia Hong’s face grew even more intense, and he was eager to return to Great Xia to personally inspect the army’s situation.

"Soon, by the end of the year at the latest, I’ll be going back..."

However, he suppressed his excitement, paused before speaking, and then turned his head to look at the inner side of the valley with a peculiar look, asking: "Ji Hong’s public identity in Chen Cang is the young master of Adviser Chen Mansion?"

Jiang Xinfan was taken aback for a moment at his words, then seeing Xia Hong’s expression, thought for a moment and quickly responded with a nod.

Indeed, Xia Hong’s eyes showed a trace of understanding.

Inside the valley was a carriage, with two women sitting in it. Xia Hong had noticed them when he had just landed - the two women were Zhang Yuzhu and Zhang Yuhong, sisters.

Linking what he had heard from Zhang Qinggu, and what Zhang Yuchuan had said to Zhang Qinggu when he returned half a month ago, coupled with his identity as a protector of the Frost Ash Association, Xia Hong instantly pieced together the situation.

Obviously, the young master from Adviser Chen Mansion mentioned by Zhang Yuchuan is most likely Ji Hong himself, meaning that he was recognized by Ji Hong at Adviser Chen Mansion by chance, and was secretly brought into the Frost Ash Association, leading to his secret return from County City to stage this uprising.

The workings of fate are truly marvelous; Xia Hong had thought about it last year in Cai Qiu, planning to find Ji Hong when arriving in Chen Cang, and if possible, help him with his revenge and bring him to Xia City, considering Ji Hong as a promising talent.

Who would have thought that before he even started searching, the two would establish contact in such a coincidental manner?

"Speaking of this matter, it’s quite interesting. I asked Ji Hong about it. According to him, three years ago, Chen Yiqing brought him to Yanling County City. At first, he just placed him in Chen Mansion, coaxing him to cultivate diligently, promising that he would return to the Nine Towns for revenge once he became stronger.

Ji Hong naturally didn’t question much, focusing solely on cultivation. Unexpectedly, the master of Chen Mansion, who is Chen Yiqing’s uncle, Chen Yuanhong, one of the three advisers in Yanling County, saw his talent in Sword Dao and was greatly pleased, taking him as a closed-door disciple."

This is talent—it can rise anywhere!

Xia Hong’s face lit up with a smile, shaking his head and muttering: "Chen Yiqing, though ill-intentioned, inadvertently led to a good outcome. Ji Hong managed to arrive at Moao River before me, and being accepted as a disciple by Chen Yuanhong, is indeed a great fortune."

If Chen Yiqing knew that over three hundred Chen Cang talent descendants were lured to their demise by Ji Hong alone, he’d likely be filled with regret.

"Greetings to both Heavenly Kings!"

Suddenly, thirteen footsteps approached from outside the valley, interrupting Xia Hong and Jiang Xinfan’s conversation. The thirteen individuals swiftly entered the valley, glanced at Xia Hong and Jiang Xinfan with masks on, and immediately bowed.

Upon hearing the voices of the thirteen people, Xia Hong’s expression momentarily froze.

According to Jiang Xinfan’s previous words at Hekou Village, among the 13 people who’ve arrived, 8 are insiders from Great Xia, while the remaining 5 were recruited by Ji Hong in Chen Cang.

Xia Hong focused on the last two, his gaze turning incredibly peculiar.

The coincidences of today seem to extend beyond just the matter concerning Zhang Yuchuan!