Three Kingdoms

. , The Three Kingdoms

Everyone has their own habits. For example, Lao Cao’s routine is that he likes to climb the wall, uh, take the back road and cut off the food road.

In history, Cao Cao fought more than 50 battles, large and small, in his life. He won more than he lost and only lost 5 battles. Cao Cao's fighting style is bold and he dares to take risks. If he wins, he will win with glory. If he loses, he will lose miserably. Although Cao Cao did not directly participate in several of these battles, it was Cao Cao who ordered Xia Houyuan or Zhang Liao to fight them. Therefore, the credit goes to these generals, and Cao Cao also shares the credit.

In the early confrontations with Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao, Cao Cao was at a disadvantage for a long time. He even ran out of troops and food on several occasions, and the army faced collapse several times. Therefore, Cao Cao knew the importance of food and grass, and he also knew that if an army fell into What a terrible thing it was to be in chaos. It was like Yuan Shao had run out of food. It was clear that Yuan's army was more numerous than Cao's army, but he was still being chased all the way by Cao's army, without the ability to fight back.

Therefore, when planning the Youbei Campaign, it would naturally be much easier to cut off the enemy's food and fodder, block their retreat, and cause the entire army to be in chaos than to confront them head-on and fight to the death.

Therefore, Cao Cao made targeted arrangements. On the other side, by coincidence, Zhao Yun was thinking about the same thing as Cao Cao and was preparing to climb the wall of Ding Ling's house.

But if you want to climb the wall of Ding Ling's house, you need to go through Rouran first, and Rouran feels that if she goes with Zhao Yun, the wife and children at home will be missed by the Jiankun people...

Brother Zhao said, that's easy to handle, let's get together with the Jiankun people.

So Zhang He led a thousand men and horses to the royal court of Rouran.

Rouran is relatively close to Zhao Yun, but it is still a long distance from Rouran to Jiankun.

The royal court of Rouran looks quite big. There are four to five thousand string controllers under the direct jurisdiction of the tribe. Plus some surrounding small tribes, the number exceeds eight thousand. There are groups of war horses, cattle, sheep, etc., which is enough. They occupied a large area and set up six or seven camps.

After the Rouran headman Chi He introduced his royal court, he secretly glanced at Zhang He. As a result, he didn't see anything on Zhang He's expression. On the contrary, Jian Kunpo Shihe's face looked half-smiling but not smiling. He felt in his heart He couldn't help but jump and lowered his head.

Although the Rouran Royal Court is majestic at the moment, in reality...

It's all prepared in advance.

It's like when a subordinate unit welcomes an inspection from a superior, it has to do some cleaning, put up slogans, and then instruct employees to wear white shirts and ties, black skirts, black stockings, etc. If the superiors have any special hobbies, they will also Make some key arrangements, such as vacuum fishing nets or something...

The superiors and subordinates here refer not only to administrative units, but also to almost all places where there is a superior-subordinate relationship, from schools to institutions, from undertakings to enterprises, from inside to outside, it is the same.

Jiankunpo Shihe didn’t say anything, anyway, everyone knew...

As for Zhang He, he didn't care even more.

There are continuous heavy rains in Youzhou, but here the dry cold wind is howling.

Rouran people are seizing every opportunity to harvest forage and then stack it to dry as reserves for the winter.

Zhang He looked away from the busy Rouran people. Although his voice was not loud, he was very firm and said, "We must send troops now to solve the problem before winter." 』

Zhang He's tone was as if he was recounting a trivial matter.

Chi He, the Rouran head man, hesitated for a moment. He might have wanted to shirk it at first, or had some other plan, but after seeing Zhang He's eyes, he finally sighed and said, "But the most I can do here is Draw out two thousand people..."

Then Chihe, the Rouran head man, turned to Po Shihe and said, "You have also seen that I have not prepared any cattle, sheep or pasture for me..."

Po Shihe was silent for a moment. He knew what Chi He meant. The reason why Rouran was not prepared was because Rouran's original pasture was not here, and they were driven out by the Jiankun people, so who can be blamed? Is it to blame that the Jiankun people drove away Rouran themselves, so the Rouran people had to prepare again, which resulted in the inability to mobilize manpower now?

But there are only two thousand people...

Zhang He smiled and said, "Although it's a little less, it should be enough." Now... it's your turn... If we can lead them all to one place, we can solve them together... In other words, the more we can attract, the easier it will be..."

Po Shihe looked at Zhang He seriously, "General Zhang, are you...sure?" "Generally speaking, the more enemies there are, the greater the difficulty will be, but in Zhang He's words, it was reversed.

"Just do it!" ” Zhang He nodded, and then he also guessed some of Po Shihe’s worries, so he added naturally, “For four to five hundred years, if we fight head-on... the Han family has nothing to fear! 』

Zhang He said it boldly, but it was also true.

Chi He and Po Shihe looked at each other, somewhat uncomfortable, but they had to accept this fact.

The Han family's cavalry was indeed very strong at this time.

Since Fei Qian began to equip all members with bilateral stirrups and high-bridge saddles, the cavalry has been roughly divided into three parts. One is naturally the heavily armored cavalry, which is responsible for close-range charges, using spears, long knives, and battle axes. , heavy weapons such as iron whips and hammers, and will also be equipped with some throwing weapons such as throwing axes and halberds, and some also have large shields that can be temporarily transformed into heavy armored infantry.

The other part is a long-range attack, that is, the cavalry route. The main weapon is a crossbow, and then adds a sword, a spear, and usually a small buckler. Unless there are special circumstances, the horse and the man will not be separated.

But there are also many cavalry generals who like the third type, which is the "all-round cavalry". This kind of "all-round cavalry" probably reached its peak during the Yuan Dynasty. The cavalry's functions were more comprehensive and could shoot from a distance, charge into battle, and engage in close combat. The emphasis is different depending on the weight of the armor. Cavalry equipped with light armor is generally responsible for the tasks of harassing, quickly supporting, and disrupting the opponent's formation. The relatively slow heavy armored cavalry is generally responsible for the task of charging into the formation. Once the battle situation requires, both cavalry can join the battle group at the same time and transform at any time.

In terms of the cavalry's combat modes and various tactics, the East actually takes the lead most of the time.

Until Bali Bridge...

Throughout the Braid Dynasty, there was almost no improvement in cavalry tactics, and there were even changes.

Although the Braided Dynasty, like the West, had a rise of musketeers, also known as Galdan cavalry, but due to some intentional or unintentional suppression, the muskets were just a flower and were not promoted. On the one hand, the Braid Dynasty suppressed internally, established a literary prison, and controlled the people's thinking. On the other hand, the Mongolian tribes were organized into alliance flags, and they were not allowed to connect or invade each other, which would corrode the Mongolian troops.

Then when we arrived at Bali Bridge, the bannermen in the Braided Chao were rotten to the core and it was difficult to mount their horses. Herdsmen can only be temporarily recruited from the Horqin and Chahar tribes, and their opponents, except for a small number of British and French cavalry regiments, are mostly colonial cavalry regiments...

In other words, our Qing cavalry at that time was so bad that they couldn't even defeat Asan's Sikh cavalry. 2000 beat 400, five to one, and we lost. 3000 beat 300, ten to one, and we lost...

But now, it's the other way around, with one man standing up to five barbarians.

Coupled with the sophisticated equipment and combat training of the hussar general, Zhang He felt that he had brought a thousand people, and Rouran's two thousand people to assist him. So what would it matter if the enemy was ten times stronger? Naturally, we want to wipe out all the opponents of Jiankun in one fell swoop. What’s the problem with this? Otherwise, who would have time to collect them everywhere?

……(*?Д?*)……

At this time, Cao Cao sent Xia Houyuan and Cao Chun to the north of Youzhou to tie up pockets and collect nets along the edge. However, in the Jiankun Kingdom, everything was still quiet.

Jiankun was affected by the cold current from the north and had to move south to avoid it. However, other tribes in Jiankun Kingdom that were not affected for the time being did not seem to pay much attention to it. Some people sent some sentinels to the north, and then the sentinels came back and said that the wind and snow did not continue to invade the south.

The wind and snow have not come, so of course there is no need to worry. As for the tribe of Poshihe...

Is it just bad luck for them?

Some people feel that Po Shihe and the others are pitiful, and some people say that it is none of their business. However, most Jiankun people are still busy with their own lives and do not have much thought to care about whether Po Shihe will have any problems in the future. .

Even some people in the Poshihe tribe expressed cautious optimism, thinking that the snowstorm might be just an accident, and they could still go back after this year.

There is still hope, but the current winter supplies are a big problem.

There is food in your hands and no panic in your heart. This saying is true no matter what time it is. However, this is the shortcoming of the nomadic people. The nomadic people naturally have less savings than the farming people. Especially when encountering a disaster, people and livestock have to eat. They often collapse into a mess in a hurry.

Under such circumstances, there are naturally people in Jiankun who are ready to eat human blood steamed buns...

Seeing that his building collapsed, wouldn't it be great to bring the foundation and land together?

Disputes inevitably arise, and the closer to winter, the more intense the conflicts become.

After the inevitable bloodshed, this kind of conflict leads to tensions between each other, and a war is about to break out.

The people of the Qiulin tribe demanded that the Poshihe tribe not only hand over the murderer, but also pay huge compensation. If Poshihe did not agree, they would be responsible for the consequences!

The person who delivered the ultimatum from the Qiulin tribe is gone, but within the Poshihe tribe, they still cannot share the same hatred. People who habitually blame others will be found everywhere. When these people encounter a problem, their first reaction is to throw the blame away instead of solving the problem.

Can't a slap make a sound...

When encountering something, first think about what you did wrong...

These theories are not wrong under normal circumstances, but they are meaningless when the other party intentionally provokes trouble.

"This is a good thing done by the people in your tribe!" "A middle-aged man from the Poshihe tribe said angrily, emphasizing again, "This is the trouble caused by your tribe! You should bear it yourself! Don't hold us back! 』

"you? "On the other side, the father of the messenger Po Shihe, Po Shihe Yuanchang, sneered twice and said, "When will you, Po Shihe Thrush, be able to replace everyone else? Do you really think that the Qiulin tribe will forget about it if we hand over our people? 』

"Qiu Lin... Qiu Lin can still keep his word..." Po Shihe Thrush said with eyes wide open, "Anyway, it was all good at first, but it turned out to be something caused by your tribe!" Do you want to admit this? So now that something has happened, you still want to drag us down? Um? ! 』

"You would rather trust your enemies than trust your own people?" Po Shihe Yuanchang said, "I have already said that the Qiulin tribe has no good intentions. They have been disrupting the talks with the Han people this time in order to leave us with no way to go!" Finally it was annexed by Qiulin! 』

"hehe! Are you talking so much just to wipe the butt of your tribe? 』

"This is a fact! It's not anyone's butt! 』

"This is sophistry! 』

"alright! ” The old man in the middle, Po Shihe, shouted loudly and stopped the argument, or rather the quarrel, between the two people, “What kind of quarrel can there be? What to do now! 』

Although the old man was older, he still had a lot of prestige. He took control of the situation with a single shout. He looked around, then pointed at Po Shihe Thrush Pattern, "Say!" If we compensate Qiulin, will Qiulin be trustworthy? Is this the end of it? 』

Po Shihe Yuanchang on the side said anxiously: "Chief!" this……"

"Shut up! "The leader of Po Shihe glared over, "It's not time for you to speak! 』

Po Shihe Thrush laughed, then shook his head and said to the others, "Look, he's anxious, he's anxious... Hehe, hahaha..."

"Stop talking nonsense!" Let’s get down to business! The old man turned around and said, "How do you know that the Qiulin tribe will let it go after they receive compensation?" Instead of asking for a batch first, and then a batch again... huh? 』

Po Shihe Thrush Wen was stunned for a moment: "This... Qiulin tribe shouldn't be dishonest, right?" 』

"Just should?" ” the old man asked.

"Isn't that so?" Po Shihe Thrush said, "You always have to be reasonable, right?" If it doesn’t work, we can go to Subu and let them make the decision..."

The leader of Poshihe nodded slightly, "So you think...if something goes wrong, let others decide what we are going to do, and then if others are unreasonable, then we can ask another person to judge...right?" 』

Po Shihe Yuanchang crossed his arms and sneered.

Po Shihe Thrush was startled for a moment, then pointed at Po Shihe Yuanchang and said, "Didn't he do the same?" Let the Han people judge? ! 』

"Hahaha..." Chief Po Shihe laughed, "This is different..."

Po Shihe Thrush said eagerly: "Why is it different?" The Han people are still further away from us... Subu Juci still has a good relationship with us and will definitely speak for us..."

The leader of Poshihe smiled and said, "I wonder if you have heard of a term called "distant friendship and close attack"... Forget it, let me explain it more clearly. Subu Juci is willing to speak for us not because they have a good relationship with us. It’s because Qiulin is also messing with them..."

"Uh..." Po Shihe Thrush Wen hesitated for a moment and nodded.

"Po Shihe Yuanchang said..." the old leader said slowly, "The Han people's equipment is at least three times better than ours!" Have you ever seen a full-body armor? Have you ever seen a battle armor that even covers a war horse? And the swords... the best swords we have here are not even as good as the swords of ordinary soldiers over there! 』

"Wow..."

There was an uproar in the tent, and many people looked in disbelief.

The leader of Po Shihe glanced at Po Shihe Yuanchang. Poshihe Yuanchang understood, waved, and asked the attendant on the side to take out a half-stick-like object wrapped thinly in linen, and then unwrapped the linen. It was a standard sword under the command of the hussar.

Not everyone present may be proficient in military affairs, but at least they have the ability to identify whether a sword is good or bad. When everyone looks at it, they can see the scales on the sword, and then look at the blade of the sword that shines with cold light. The blood groove on the sword's body seemed to be eager to drink blood, and I couldn't help but admire it...

"If Qiulin..." the old leader looked around, "he not only wants our people, but also our things... And the Han people... at most, they just want our people, and they don't look down on our things. ...How to choose? Do you need me to say more? 』

"Wait a moment! Po Shihe Thrush Wen still wanted to put up a desperate struggle, "What if the Han people also want our cattle, sheep and war horses?" 』

"Huh..." The old leader looked at Po Shihe Thrush with a retarded look, "I suddenly feel... your tribe makes you the leader... Oh, let's not talk about it for now. What do other people think?" 』

The rest of the people looked at each other and had no objections.

Life on the grassland is very cruel, and it is not as beautiful as some literary young people imagine. If it is not a tribe gathered in one place, but a single herdsman family, sometimes they will meet strangers in the wild and they will not know it. The stranger is an ordinary lost person or a murderer on the run. You happily invite someone to your home, and then meet someone like Cao Cao who turns his back and refuses to recognize you?

Even if the human factor is removed, nature will change its face when it says it will, underground rivers will change its course if it says it will, and the cattle and sheep communities may become rinderpest, and there is no place to treat it...

Therefore, it is a natural instinct for these people in the desert to respect the strong and despise the weak. Seeing that the Han people are powerful, they are more inclined to the Han people.

"So...Qiulin's side..." Someone finally asked, "How should I reply?" 』

"What reply do you want?" Let them wait..." The old leader smiled and said, "Tighten your skin when you go back... It's best for everyone to stay close to each other and don't get scattered... Don't blame me for not reminding you first..."

When everyone saw this, they left one after another.

Although Poshihe Yuanchang also left the tent, he did not leave immediately. Instead, he tied the saddle on his horse, tied it and took it off, then took it off and put it on again...

After a while, after everyone else had basically left, the old leader slowly walked out of the tent and stood aside, "Okay, stop pretending, just leave it alone... follow me." Walk……"

The sun sets, and the sky and the earth become golden.

"After so many years...how is the big man...?" ” The old leader put his hands behind his back and looked towards the south. The setting sun shone on his gray beard, seeming to give him a layer of gold.

"It is said that... we are also fighting..." Boshikawa Yuanchang said slowly, "However, it should be stronger than before... at least this sword..."

"Hmm..." The old leader nodded.

There was another moment of silence between the two.

After a while, the old leader said: "How many years have passed...someone finally remembered us...if it were a little later, I'm afraid everyone would have forgotten what my last name was..."