Three Kingdoms

"General Zheng Xi..."

"Crossing Yanjin with my head in hand..."

Xun muttered, then sighed and said: "Let Miaocai come back... Chunyu is dead, everything is a foregone conclusion..."

Xia Hou frowned and said: "Now that Taishi has exhausted his troops, why did Wen Ruo say to withdraw his troops?"

"Although we are tired soldiers, our morale is high..." Xun shook his head and said, "If we really send troops to stop them, regardless of whether we can succeed, we will definitely suffer a lot... Miao Cai has finally accumulated three thousand cavalry. , could it be that he wants to burn all the jade and stones here? In this case, how will the lord use it to conquer Xuzhou? "

This time, it was completely beyond Xun's expectation.

Xun originally calculated that even if Taishi Ci could reach Yecheng, at least 20 to 30% of his combat power would be consumed on the way. Then there would be some losses in the battle below Yecheng, and even if Taishi Ci could break through the Yuan army and return. , I am afraid that only 20 to 30% of the 100% of the troops are left. In this way, not much energy will be wasted in dealing with it...

Unexpectedly, Taishi Ci not only did not lose too many troops, but also killed Chunyu Qiong!

When the news reached Puyang, Xun was approving the draft and almost dropped the pen he was holding on his desk!

Therefore, all the original plans need to be overturned and recalculated.

"The times must not be violated..." Xun looked up at the sky, his expression somewhat depressed and uncomfortable, "I remember that when Miao Cai first led the cavalry, he advised the lord that he wanted to expand the cavalry, but what could be done... So now it is only three thousand The number..."

Xun also knew the importance of cavalry in prefectures and counties that were mainly flat areas like Jizhou, Yanzhou, and Yuzhou before. However, due to limited conditions, he was doing his best to maintain three thousand cavalry. After all, all aspects were difficult. The cost is required, and it really cannot support a larger cavalry scale.

But now it seems that during the use of the cavalry in the Western Expedition, if the problem of food and grass can be solved, they can indeed ignore some counties along the way and deal a heavy blow to the depth of the prefectures and counties with mostly flat land!

Before adopting such a tactic, two problems need to be solved, and these two problems are still things that Xun still cannot figure out. The first is the restriction of food and grass supply, and the other is the damage to the war horse itself.

If you carry too much food and grass supplies, it will be inconvenient to move around. If you carry too little, your journey will inevitably be restricted. This time, the Zhengxi cavalry traveled all the way from Luoyang to Yecheng. Although Xun also had the mentality of conniving and exploiting when he started again, the amount given to Zhengxi was A little food and grass would definitely not be enough to sustain them for a long time, but the Zhengxi cavalry did not seem to carry a lot of baggage, and they were able to persist for more than twenty days. This could not but make Xun puzzled.

"Or plundering villages around Jizhou?" Xiahou proposed an explanation.

Xun nodded, shook his head, and said: "There are many forts in Jizhou. If it is a robbery, it can be dealt with for a while... but it will be too time-consuming, and the gain will not be worth the loss..."

Before a new means of war or form of war appears, the vast majority of people will still use old methods and habits to operate. After all, the old tactics are relatively familiar and easy to operate, but when new tactics are revealed, When you see the victory in front of you and successfully obtain the results, you will suddenly realize that there is such a method in war!

Just like after the Second World War, there are still endless tactics emerging, such as fixed-point frog leaping and aerial electronics. Then the crowd eating melons next to them suddenly realized, oh, there is such a trick, hurry up and find a small book. record……

This is basically the case with Xun. When Xuchang first received the news of the expedition of the Western Cavalry, he originally thought that he had paid enough attention to it, but he didn't expect that he still didn't pay enough attention. It was only after Taishi Ci successfully carried out a deep strike that he discovered The system that was previously thought to be able to rely on cities and counties for layer-by-layer defense was so vulnerable.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, although there were war horses, they were used for vehicles at first. Later, under the leadership of the State of Zhao, other countries switched to single-riding horses. However, due to horse hooves and supplies, the cavalry was still used. It has always been an auxiliary unit of infantry and has not become the main force alone.

In the Han Dynasty, during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the status of cavalry was greatly improved due to the confrontation with the Xiongnu. They were also officially separated from the infantry and could fight alone. However, throughout the Han Dynasty, the number of cavalry after Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was It went downhill all the way, so no special cavalry tactics were developed until the appearance of Fei Qian, the general who conquered the west.

In this era, the population density is still limited, and most of them are concentrated around the cities. For the infantry, it is really necessary to attack the city one by one to ensure the supply line of food and grass. But now for the cavalry conquering the west, they have a long-term continuous The ability to fight under suitable terrain and climate is indeed a great challenge to the original defense system.

"I thought that Yanzhou East County and Chenliu were already as solid as a mountain, but now it seems..." Xun was silent for a moment and said with a heavy face, "But there are flaws everywhere... In the land of the Four Wars, without the cavalry, , It’s just meat on the ground! I’m sure to tell my lord to join the cavalry immediately!”

Xiahou glanced at Xun and said: "My lord has planned a strategy to win a thousand miles, so this matter will definitely be decided."

Xun was such a smart man. He immediately understood what Xia Hou meant, so he immediately explained: "It is not to reduce the number of other soldiers, but to increase the number of cavalry... The lord and eldest son is also an official now, so he is suitable to lead an army alone... "

Because Zhang Ji and Zhang Xiu are not in Wancheng, Cao Ang naturally has no incident in Wancheng, so he is living well now. Cao Pi is still a little kid and has not yet grown up.

Xun said that the new cavalry should be led by Cao Ang and the troops of other generals should not be reduced, so Xiahou naturally had no objection.

"So, Wen Ruo wanted to do something good before withdrawing his troops, but to show his kindness to Zhengxi? Do you want to ask for his war horses?" Xiahou asked.

Xun nodded and said: "This time, that time...the battle at Yecheng, Jizhou will definitely be in danger, and there will definitely be no war horses to sell. If we don't show good intentions to conquer the west, we will cut off the source of war horses...Now we can only That’s it…”

Beating up a drowned dog is something that many people like to hear and are brave enough to try. However, if they find out that this is not a drowned dog, but Kun who has been diving, basically no one will continue stupidly. He rushed into the sea with a small bamboo pole.

"In this case, we might as well let Miao Cai bring some supplies for the army..." Xia Hou suggested. After all, the only one with more experience in cavalry commanding at the moment is Xia Houyuan. "We might as well let Miao Cai know something..."

"That's what I meant..." Xun nodded and said, then turned his gaze to the north, "Besides, we still need to send people to Hanoi..."

"Wen Ruo is talking about Zhang Hanei?" Xia Hou asked.

Xun nodded and showed a smile: "Chun Yu's death shocked everyone, how could He Nei be innocent? Moreover, Zhang He Nei was just a man who had neither benevolence nor punishment power, so he should be able to win over him. , waiting for the subsequent effects...Since we have lost the east corner, we might as well reap the mulberry leaves..."

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Yanmen County.

Zhao Yun didn't know that Taishi Ci on the southern front had caused such a big scene, which even affected the change of the entire war tactics. However, even if he knew, Zhao Yun had no time to pay attention to it now, because he now commanded all the troops. , chaotic and complicated, like walking on a tightrope, which is no less than a great test for Zhao Yun.

The people are mixed, each has his or her own subordinates, plus they are not all the same in the first place and have different intentions, so it is not surprising that all kinds of weird things happen. At this point, the problems faced by Zhao Yun are no better than those of Taishi. It can even be said that Young Master Ci is even more difficult than Taishi Ci in some aspects. After all, all those under Taishi Ci are soldiers in the Western Conquest, and they can order and prohibit things with just one order, but here Zhao Yun...

The sky was not completely bright yet, and the mist covering Yanmen Grassland had not completely dissipated. The people and horses were gradually waking up, but a fast horse disturbed the fog and broke the tranquility.

The patrolling cavalry outside the camp rushed up and shouted in a deep voice: "Who is coming!"

"A certain person is Xian Yuyin!" the visitor replied, "I have urgent military information to report to General Zhao!"

The patrolman came forward, checked and checked, and then led Xian Yuyin towards Zhao Yun's tent.

When Xian Yuyin arrived at the tent, he dismounted without waiting for his horse to slow down, rushed forward a few steps, and rushed to the entrance of the tent. It was obvious that the matter was urgent and urgent.

Zhao Yun had already been notified, and when he saw this, he waved to Xian Yuyin, letting Xian Yuyin come in to talk.

The surrounding soldiers couldn't help but talk about it, wondering what happened.

Xian Yuyin rushed back from the front.

Among the mixed troops at the front, it was relatively peaceful before, but something happened last night...

Last night, when a group of Wuhuan people were camping in the wild, they were attacked by a group of guys suspected of being Xianbei people. Nearly a hundred people were killed, and then the property and some women in the camp were taken away.

When Xian Yufu and Xian Yuyin learned the news, they led the Wuhuan people to search for traces and found the Xianbei people's camp. However, the Xianbei people denied it. Xian Yufu's several attempts to negotiate failed, and the Xianbei people ignored him at all. So Xian Yufu was helpless. On the one hand, he stayed to appease the Wuhuan people, and on the other hand, he sent Xian Yuyin to report to Zhao Yun.

What the hell is this!

We've only been together for a few days, and yet something like this happened!

Although they are only verbal allies, they are also allies after all! If the attack on friendly forces is not dealt with, this temporarily assembled force will come to an end!

Liu He got the news and hurried over. After hearing Xian Yuyin's account, he frowned and asked, "This matter is not trivial. Are you sure it was really done by Xianbei people?"

Xian Yuyin nodded and said: "Horse hoof prints cannot fool anyone! In addition, there were also people in the surrounding area who saw these Xianbei brats out last night... It must have been these guys who did it!"

Liu He's father, Liu Yu, once rescued Xian Yufu and Xian Yuyin. Therefore, the two Xianyu brothers also respected Liu He very much. Therefore, Liu He also believed that what Xian Yuyin said was the truth and turned his head. He looked at Zhao Yun and said, "General Zhao...this matter..."

Zhao Yun has been thinking. It's not that he doesn't trust Xian Yuyin, because there is no need for Xian Yuyin to deceive Zhao Yun. It's just that Zhao Yun can't figure out why the Xianbei people do this and what is their purpose?

The more sudden the incident, the more calm you need. As a coach, you must remain rational and calm at all times, especially in the current situation with complex personnel. If you are careless, you may be taken advantage of. Therefore, Zhao Yun asked Xianyu again in detail. Silver, I feel that something is indeed strange.

Killings are usually done for money. After all, killing passers-by at will without any reason is mostly something that madmen would do. But when it comes to how much money the Wuhuan people have, let alone Zhao Yun, even Xian Yuyin doesn’t give details. So what is the reason why the Xianbei people Take action?

woman?

There is also this possibility. However, women in the Han Dynasty did not emphasize chastity as pervertedly as later generations, let alone among the barbarians in the grasslands and deserts, so they did not need to use the most drastic means to seize the right to mate, and I have not heard of this group of Wuhuan Something stunning appears among people that can captivate people...

People must have been killed, and related property, women and children must have been robbed, but were these Xianbei people really just to kill people and rob women and children of money?

"What's the situation of the Wuhuan people now?" Zhao Yun asked.

Xian Yuyin cupped his hands and said: "It's very bad. Several Wuhuan heads gathered together, and their emotions were very intense. If my brother hadn't tried his best to comfort him, I'm afraid they would have gathered people and attacked the door..."

Zhao Yun nodded slightly and asked: "Which tribe does this Xianbei people belong to?"

"They should belong to King Fu Luo Han Zuo Guli..." Xian Yuyin said, "Most of them are, but not entirely. There should be people from other tribes..."

Xianbei people still adopt the Huns' customs for many official positions. Even the configurations of the left and right virtuous kings, the left and right kings of Guli, and the left and right generals are similar. And Fu Luohan, King of Zuoguli, can be regarded as the brother of King Budugen of Xianbei according to his blood. Therefore, Fu Luohan can also be regarded as a prominent figure among the Xianbei people.

Could it be that Fu Luohan got involved in this kind of thing?

Or was it simply Fu Luohan who instigated and planned it behind the scenes?

There are not only Wuhuan people, Xianbei people, but also Huns here. Although it is not pointed at the Huns, is there any hidden secret?

Countless question marks are like bubbles in a deep pool, popping up one after another, and these things may affect the entire incident.

Liu He and Xian Yuyin were both standing aside. They did not continue to say anything, but quietly waited for Zhao Yun's final decision...