The next day, Tai Shici was ordered to prepare outside the city, and Lin Nan and Guo Jia Chen Deng came to visit Tao Qian.

And Tao Qian heard that Lin Nan had visited Mi Zhu and Chen Gui successively, and he was a little unhappy in his heart: You Lin Zicheng will come here, and you still bring the army?

But when Tao Qian saw that Chen Deng was actually following behind Lin Nan, Tao Qian became even more depressed.

So, after giving each other a salute and sitting down, Tao Qian asked, "Are Zicheng and Yuanlong already acquainted?"

Lin Nan said with a smile: "We only met yesterday, but it was like a familiar thing at first sight, and now, Yuan Long is the staff general of the state." ”

"What?" Hearing Lin Nan say this, Tao Qian couldn't help but be stunned on the spot.

Because in Tao Qian's impression, Chen Deng is the most unfilial son in Xuzhou: stubborn, unruly, idle, unlearned. Therefore, although Chen Deng has reached the age of a weak crown, he still cannot be promoted to filial piety, because Tao Qian believes that he has a bad character and cannot be an official. And now such a person has become the staff general of Bingzhou, which is an important position in the army second only to the general of the military division.

However, Tao Qian thought about it, this forest city is also famous for its "arrogant and uninhibited", so it is not surprising that these two people can get together.

Therefore, after Tao Qian stayed for a long time, he said helplessly: "Then congratulations to Yuanlong." ”

Lin Nan said with a smile: "Tao Envoy Jun is polite, Nan came here this time to discuss with Tao Envoy Jun the strategic idea of the integration of Qingxu and Xu. ”

After Lin Nan finished speaking, Tao Qian asked suspiciously: "What is the strategic vision of the integration of Qingxu and Xu?" ”

Lin Nandao: "Qingzhou and Xuzhou are dependent on each other, and chickens and dogs smell each other. Therefore, Nan wants to reach an agreement with Tao Yuanjun. That is, Qingxu is one, mutual assistance and reciprocity. I wonder what Tao Envoy Jun thinks?"

Tao Qian pondered for a long time. said: "Tao is blunt, I still don't understand what Zicheng means, please be more specific." ”

Lin Nan said with a smile: "For example, businessmen from Qingxu and Xu can interact with each other, and the government is not allowed to raise taxes. And the security of the two states is even more one. If Qingzhou is in trouble, Xuzhou can directly send troops to support, and conversely, if Xuzhou is in trouble, Qingzhou can also directly send troops to support. That is, ∫≌dǐng∫≌diǎn∫≌小∫≌ said, .$.↗os_ (); The two states of Qingxu are economically and militarily. Help each other to become one. In this way, the two states can communicate with each other and develop together. ”

As soon as he heard Lin Nan say this, Tao Qian couldn't help but think in his heart: "In this way, won't this Xuzhou become the Xuzhou of your Qingzhou? ”

Thinking of this, Tao Qian said, "This agreement of Zicheng. I can't agree under that. Economically, it is naturally easy to say, and there is no problem with mutual trade, but this military security is ......"

Lin Nan thought to himself, "I knew you would say that." ”

So, I saw Tao Qian's words flickering. Lin Nan said: "Tao Envoy Jun misunderstood, he has absolutely no intention of forcibly occupying Xuzhou, and he does not want to interfere in Xuzhou's government affairs. Just for the sake of Xuzhou's safety. If Tao Envoy Jun thinks that military unity is inappropriate, then Nan doesn't mention it. But. Nan has proposed to the Mi family for his younger brother Tai Shici, and I believe that it will not be long after. My brother Tai Shici is the son-in-law of the Mi family. At that time, if the Mi family asked the wolf cavalry to help transport the goods, Nan would be helpless. After all, the wolf cavalry is under the direct command of my brother, and it is sometimes difficult for Nan to interfere. ”

After Lin Nan finished speaking, Tao Qian was shocked again: Your Lin Zicheng's actions are really fast enough, the first day you came to Xuzhou, the second day you proposed to your younger brother, and won over my Xuzhou ministers, although you did not directly occupy it, but in this way, this is no different from forcible occupation.

However, after all, this is a private matter of the subordinates' families, and Tao Qian is not easy to interfere with, so Tao Qian said helplessly: "Then congratulations to Zicheng." ”

Lin Nan said with a smile: "Nan also wants to thank Tao Envoy, I believe that after the economic integration of Qingxu and Xuzhou, it will definitely promote the vigorous development of Qingxu and Xuzhou." It is believed that in the near future, Qingxu and Xu will definitely become the two richest states in Dahan. ”

Tao Qian said helplessly: "I hope it can be as Zicheng wishes." ”

At this time, I saw a subordinate from the Assassin's Mansion coming to report: There was a herald from the state outside the door, and he wanted to see Lord Lin.

As soon as Lin Nan wanted to speak, he heard Tao Qian say, "Let him come in." ”

After a while, I saw a herald from the state enter and said: "I have seen Lord Tao, the lord of Qiqi: the four generals have already gathered the soldiers and horses, please ask the lord if he wants to train immediately." ”

Lin Nan waved his hand and said impatiently: "What are you training, I will return to Qingzhou tomorrow and disband." ”

The herald was just about to make a promise, when he heard a person behind Tao Qian say, "Wait!"

Lin Nan turned his head and saw that the person who spoke was actually Cao Bao, the captain of Xuzhou.

I saw Cao Bao come to Lin Nan, Shi Li said: "Lord Lin, I have admired the military prestige of the Bingzhou Army for a long time, and I really want to see the training method of the Bingzhou Army, so can Lord Lin make an exception to train once, so that I can open my eyes." As soon as I heard that Lin Nan would return to Qingzhou tomorrow, Cao Bao couldn't miss such a rare opportunity to observe and learn.

As soon as he heard Cao Bao say this, Lin Nan said in embarrassment: "What ...... this?"

As soon as he heard Cao Bao say this, Tao Qian was also interested, and said: "Zicheng, you can make an exception for training today, and the old man also wants to open his eyes." After all, he also wanted to see the military might of the state army.

Helpless, Lin Nan had no choice but to reluctantly say: "Then let's make an exception for training today." ”

So, Lin Nan said to the herald of the state: "Sue Sù Tai Shi Ci, prepare well, Lord Tao and General Cao Bao are going to visit." ”

The herald answered the promise, turned quickly, and walked out the door.

Immediately, Lin Nan said to Tao Qian: "Let's go to the city first, so that we can see it more realistically." ”

So, a few people climbed to the head of Xuzhou City.

At this time, Tai Shici's five thousand wolf cavalry soldiers had already assembled and were waiting in the distance.

As soon as they saw Lin Nan and the others ascending the city, a herald came to the city and saluted and said, "Lord Qi: The wolf cavalry of Bingzhou has been assembled, please instruct!"

Lin Nan returned the salute and said, "You can train." ”

When Tao Qian and the others saw the strange gestures made by Lin Nan and the heralds, they were all secretly surprised. But. I saw the neat formation of the wolf cavalry and the high fighting spirit. The murderous aura that rushed to the sky was impressed.

Here, Lin Nan finished issuing military orders at the head of the city. Over there, Tai Shi Ci raised his gun in front of the formation and said, "Train flying shooting!"

As soon as Tai Shici's words fell, the wolf cavalry quickly lined up into five long dragons, with bows and arrows wound, holding their breath. The movements are neat and uniform, and they are quite disciplined.

Seeing that the wolf cavalry had completed the change of formation in the blink of an eye, Tao Qian and the others couldn't help but secretly admire the well-trained wolf cavalry in their hearts.

"The first battalion, flying shooting! The last four battalions, prepare in turn. Five arrows per person, not missed. ”

Tai Shi Ci finished speaking. The first flying dragon began to gallop.

Instead of using arrows and straw men, the wolf cavalry cut down 200 wooden stakes as targets for training flying.

As a result, 200 wooden piles formed a large circle of wooden piles in a vast open space outside the city.

With a rapid thunderous sound of horses' hooves, the first battalion of wolf cavalry came in front of this row of stakes.

Draw the bow and release the arrow.

Draw the arrow, wind it, draw the bow, release the arrow.

Draw the arrow again. Rewind ......

Several movements are clean, smooth and natural, like flowing clouds in one go.

"Gotcha! gotcha!"

"Bang, bang, bang!"

"Tuk, tuk, tuk!"

The sound of horses' hooves, the rattle of bowstrings, and the sound of feathered arrows piercing into stakes mingled. A beautiful symphony was formed, which made everyone in the city fascinated and their chests opened.

And when I saw that there was a bustle outside the city. Many people in Xuzhou City also went out of the city to watch the training of the wolf cavalry, pointing to diǎndiǎn. Talk.

After the soldiers of the first battalion of wolf cavalry swept through the stake array, the wolf cavalry soldiers of the last four battalions followed one after another. Whizzing by.

In a moment, the five thousand wolf cavalry circled around the stake formation and returned to their original place. And the five thousand wolf cavalry, five arrows each, a total of twenty-five thousand feathered arrows, were also nailed to these two hundred stakes.

In just a few moments, the two hundred stakes were decorated with feathered arrows and became two hundred hedgehogs.

Tao Qian and the others were all surprised when they saw such a gorgeous offensive formation, and they were stunned at the head of the city, while Lin Nan and Guo Jia just smiled and said nothing.

At this time, Tai Shici raised his gun again and said: "The logistics soldiers of each battalion stepped forward to retrieve the pruning and count the results, and each battalion has forty wooden stakes. ”

After Tai Shici finished speaking, five teams of logistics soldiers stepped forward to prune and count the results.

After a while, a herald reported to Tai Shi Ci: "General Qiyu: The first battalion counts 8,451 prunings, the second battalion counts 6,224 prunings, the third battalion counts 4,056 prunings, the fourth battalion counts pruning 2,638, and the fifth battalion counts 3,631 prunings, a total of 25,000, and none of them fail. ”

Although the people at the head of the city were far away from Tai Shici, they still heard this series of numbers clearly, especially the last sentence "none of them fell short".

Then, Tai Shi Ci said: "Report the results of the battle to the lord." ”

Immediately, a herald came to the city, saluted Lin Nan and said: "Lord Qiqi: The wolf cavalry has finished shooting, and not a single arrow missed, please instruct!"

Lin Nan returned the salute and said: "More than accurate, the speed is too slow, and it will be improved in the future." Train the next item. ”

"No!" the herald saluted again, and then turned and rode away.

At this time, Cao Bao turned his head to Lin Nan and said, "Lord Lin, 25,000 arrows, none of them missed, this is a divine skill." Why does Lord Lin still ask for improvements in the future?"

Lin Nan said with a smile: "The art of flying shooting is mainly used by light cavalry to surprise attack the enemy, and the accuracy does not have to be too high, the key is speed and frequency." The speed and frequency of the arrows are high, and the feathered arrows are dense, and the enemy will panic and the formation will be loose. At this time, the heavy cavalry struck another thunderous blow, and the victory was decided. If you pay attention to accuracy, it will naturally affect the speed and frequency of arrows, so that the strike power and deterrence against the enemy will naturally be reduced, so that the effect of chaotic enemy will not be obvious. ”

After listening to Lin Nan's explanation, Cao Bao said with a sincere heart: "I see. ”

At this time, Tai Shici ordered again: "Train and eat!"

As soon as the military order came out, the five battalions of wolf cavalry raised their sabers and walked through the stake formation like a butterfly through a flower.

While shouting, he kept chopping down these wooden stakes that were already full of holes.

And standing on the head of the city, everyone saw that the formation of the wolf cavalry was very mysterious. They all stared straight and watched intently. I'm afraid of missing every wonderful moment.

I saw that the five thousand wolf cavalry had already surrounded these two hundred wooden stakes, and wrapped them around like a huge whirlpool. In the flying dust. Groups of wolf cavalry clashed back and forth, as if they were in a no-man's land.

Chen Deng looked at it for a moment, and suddenly said: "The wolf cavalry army walks the five elements outside, and the gossip inside, this formation is very mysterious. ”

Lin Nan diǎn head praised: "I can't imagine that Yuan Long knows the formation so well. This array is called the Five Elements Bagua Array, walking the five elements outside, stepping on the gossip inside, and feeding the wolf cavalry. With this formation, the mobility of the light cavalry can be fully displayed. Strike from the east to the west, from left to right, so that the enemy is unable to defend against it. ”

The wolf cavalry walked in a while, and most of the two hundred stakes were chopped by swords.

When the wolf cavalry changed formation again and returned to the same place, everyone was amazed again.

However, at this moment, I saw a logistics soldier come to Tai Shici and said, "General Qiyu: There are three wooden stakes that have not been broken. ”

"What?" Tai Shi Ci was furious.

Immediately, Tai Shi Ci beat his horse and came to the stake array. Upon closer inspection, there were three wooden stakes still standing upright, even though they were covered with knife marks.

So, Tai Shici galloped out of a distance of about two hundred paces. Poke the spear into the ground, take off the bow from the back, and take out three feathered arrows. Then he struck his horse again and galloped out.

After running for about a hundred paces, Tai Shi Ci stopped. Turn the horse's head and wind up the three arrows. As soon as he clamped the horse's belly, Tai Shi Ci galloped towards the stake array again.

When everyone saw Tai Shici's toss, they didn't know what his intentions were, did he still want to use a bow and arrow to break the stake?

Lin Nan knew in his heart that Tai Shi Ci planned to use an armor-piercing arrow to smash the wooden stake. However, there are three stakes, can Tai Shi Ci have three arrows with one bow? Not only that, but he also has to smash the stake. Therefore, thinking of this, Lin Nan couldn't help but feel worried about Tai Shici as well.

At this time, I saw Tai Shici draw a big bow and shout: "Break!"

At the same time, everyone saw three feather arrows flying towards the three wooden stakes like lightning, and the sound of "snorting" feather arrows breaking through the air was clear and sharp.

Immediately, three sounds of "pop, pop, pop!" came from the large array of wooden stakes, and the sound was crisp and urgent. It seems that these three sounds were made at the same time.

With one bow and three arrows, the armor will be broken, and I didn't expect Tai Shici's armor arrow to be so exquisite.

At this time, Tai Shici happened to be standing where the big spear poked the ground, holding a bow in one hand and the reins of the white dragon horse in the other.

The white dragon horse was also very popular, and after a long neigh, he raised his front hooves and stood up diagonally.

Facing the afternoon sun, Tai Shici's silver-white armor also reflected a dazzling light, and the whole person exuded a heroic spirit of sweeping thousands of armies at a glance.

At this time, the soldiers of the wolf cavalry reacted and shouted in unison: "The general is mighty, the general is mighty, the general is mighty!"

The voice shook the earth and lasted for a long time.

Hearing the shouts of the wolf cavalry, everyone reacted. However, they were all dumbfounded and speechless.

After a while, Cao Bao finally said, "Could it be that this is the legendary armor-piercing arrow?"

Lin Nan was just about to speak, when he saw the herald come to the city and salute and said, "Lord Qiqi: The training is complete, please instruct!"

Helpless, Lin Nan had no choice but to return the salute first and said, "Very good, collect the team and return to the camp." ”

The herald answered the promise and sped away again.

So, Tai Shici ordered the logistics troops to clean up the battlefield and return to the camp.

Seeing that the training was over, everyone went down to the city and returned to Tao Qian's Assassin's Mansion. And the people of Xuzhou, who were watching the excitement outside the city gate, also dispersed in twos and threes. As they walked, they kept admiring, even though they didn't even understand what was going on.

Back in his Assassin's Mansion, Tao Qian praised: "Today is really an eye-opener for Zaixia, Zicheng can train such an army, and it really lives up to the name of the champion Hou." ”

Lin Nan said with a smile: "Tao envoy Jun praised it, the shape is forced, and the state is located on the border, and there are many wars with the Huns and Xianbei people, if you don't have strong soldiers, how to guard the border." ”

Tao Qian said: "If you want the Xiongnu and Xianbei tribes to compete for annexation, you can't do it without strong military strength." ”

Lin Nan thought about it for a while, and then said: "Qingxu and Xuzhou are closely related to each other, and Xuzhou is located in the Central Plains, which is the land of four wars. Therefore, Nan Cai considered assisting in the defense with Tao Zhijun. to ensure the common security of the two prefectures. ”

After Lin Nan finished speaking, Tao Qian bowed his head again and remained silent. It seems that he was thinking about Lin Nan's mention, because after seeing the military might of the Bingzhou army, Tao Qian also hoped that the troops in Xuzhou would be as well-trained as the Bingzhou army.

At this time, I saw Cao Bao get up and salute Tao Qian and said: "Lord, what Lord Lin said is reasonable, Leopard is in favor of cooperating with Qingzhou and integrating the military." ”

After Cao Bao finished speaking, Zhang Chang also got up and said to Tao Qian: "Lord, I also agree with Lord Lin's mention." Qingxu is one. It is beneficial to Xuzhou and no harm. ”

Seeing the military might of the Bingzhou army, these people began to actively move closer to Qingzhou, striving for a long-term security guarantee for their family's interests.

Tao Qian thought for a while, and then said: "I want to hear about the specific military defense measures of Zicheng." ”

Lin Nandao: "If you let Qingzhou's army be stationed in Xuzhou, it will be inappropriate. Therefore, Xuzhou can recruit troops on its own, form an army, and then send people from Qingzhou to train. I wonder what the envoy thinks?"

As soon as he heard Lin Nan say this, Tao Qian was relieved: In this way, the army will still be from Xuzhou.

So, Tao Qian said: "That's very good." I hope that Zicheng can send people to Xuzhou to help General Cao Bao train soldiers. ”

Seeing Tao Qian on the road, Lin Nan smiled and said, "Let you rest assured." Nan later wrote back to Qingzhou and ordered Zhang Junyi, the commander of the Xiong Riot Army, to come to Xuzhou. Assisted General Cao in training soldiers. ”

Actually, as a civil official. A Confucian scholar, Tao Qian naturally doesn't know: an army, who is trained, will listen to whose orders, will be loyal to whom. Therefore, let the Qingzhou officers come to train the soldiers, and the soldiers will naturally have deep feelings for the officers in Qingzhou. Therefore, the army will naturally move closer to Qingzhou. Nominally, it was the Xuzhou army, but in fact it was still the army of Qingzhou.

After discussing some specific details, Lin Nan had another meal in the Thorn Mansion.

After eating and returning to the camp, Lin Nan wrote a letter to Zhang He, asking him to go to Mount Tai as soon as possible and bring the relevant personnel prepared by Yu Ban to support Xuzhou to Xuzhou. At the same time, Lin Nan sent someone to inform Yu Ban and hurriedly selected fifty colonels and fifty lieutenants from the reserve army, as well as some corresponding staff officers, political officers, and logistics officers, and asked Zhang He to bring them to Xuzhou.

The next day, Lin Nan discussed with Cao Bao and asked Tai Shici to assist Cao Bao in recruiting troops first. Eliminating the old and weak in the officers and soldiers, and recruiting some young and strong, it lasted three days, and a total of five regiments of infantry were recruited, 20,000 people.

At this time, Zhang He also led the more than 100 people prepared by Yu Ban to Xuzhou.

As a result, Lin Nan placed the colonels and lieutenants of the Bingzhou Reserve Army in the Xuzhou Army as grassroots officers. At the same time, Lin Nan also equipped Cao Bao with political commissars, staff officers, and logistics ministers.

After two busy days, the march of 20,000 Xuzhou new troops was finally established.

After the army was built, Tao Qian inspected it and was very satisfied. So, Lin Nan built yì Cao Bao to go to Mount Tai for training, because Yu Ban was training in Mount Tai, so they could train together, and Zhang He also wanted to return to Qingzhou.

Cao Bao thought it was reasonable, so he led his troops into Mount Tai. And Lin Nan handled the relevant matters of Xuzhou, bid farewell to Tao Qian, and led his troops straight to the East China Sea.

The East China Sea is very close to Pengcheng, so after a day's journey, the next day, Lin Nan arrived at the East China Sea.

After Mi Zhu returned home, he conveyed Lin Nan's words to Mi Xun.

Mi Xun thought for a long time, and finally said to Mi Zhu: "This forest city is really not simple. ”

After arriving in the East China Sea, he ordered the army to be stationed outside the city, leaving Huang Zhong to guard the camp, and Lin Nan led Tai Shici to visit Mi Xun.

After each other sat down, Lin Nan said, "Nan's Tiyì, how did Mr. Mi think about it?"

Mi Xun said with a smile: "Lord Lin's army is pressing, do you dare to disagree?"

Lin Nan said with a smile: "Mr. Mi is joking, it is also Nan's long-cherished wish to cooperate with Mr. Mi." ”

So, Lin Nan discussed the specific matters of building the port with Mi Xun.

Three days later, Tai Shici got married in the East China Sea.

After the wedding, Lin Nan ordered Tai Shici to garrison the East China Sea, firstly, to deter Xuzhou, and secondly, to get closer to the Mi family and strive for greater funding from the Mi family.

After everything was done, Lin Nan returned to Langya.

After instructing Zhang Fei, Lin Nan rushed to Mount Tai again.

As soon as he saw Lin Nan arrive at Mount Tai, Yu Ban hurriedly reported to Lin Nan: "140,000 Yellow Turbans have descended, and now there are 80,000 people who have been trained in the camp, divided into 20 regiments." The remaining 60,000 people are really not suitable for enlistment, so please judge the lord. ”

Lin Nandao: "Divide the remaining 60,000 people into three batches of 20,000 people each. A group stayed here in Tuntian, a group led by General Han Zhong to return to Linzi with me, and a group led by General Zhao Hong to the East China Sea to assist the Mi family in building a port. ”

After staying in Mount Tai for two days, leading Guo Jia and Chen Deng to familiarize themselves with the affairs of the army, and instructing Yu Ban and Zangba, Lin Nan returned to Linzi.

When Lin Nan returned to Linzi, the Kong brothers were already convinced of Lin Nan, because Lin Nan's new policy had achieved great results in Qingzhou. The war has subsided, the people have begun to live in peace, and industry and commerce have developed. The displaced people from all over the world actually defected to Qingzhou one after another.

Seeing that the Kong brothers had no objections, Lin Nan ordered the Kong brothers to be the lifelong elders of the Bingzhou Senate and the special teachers of Jinyang Academy, and to go to Jinyang on a certain day.

The Kong brothers thought about it, anyway, it was useless for them to stay in Qingzhou now, so it was better to go to Bingzhou to teach. So, after packing up his things, a few days later, Lin Nan sent another battalion of special forces to protect the two Kong brothers and went to Bingzhou.

As soon as the Kong brothers left, Qingzhou completely became the Qingzhou of the merged state.

A few days later, a group of people under Gan Ning, as well as many people from the Qiao family and the Lu family in Lujiang, arrived in Qingzhou.

It turned out that the two major families of Lujiang, Qiao and Lu, were originally familiar with Gan Ning, and as soon as they heard that Gan Ning had taken refuge in Champion Hou, they also sent people to take a look, so these people came together.

After these people arrived in Qingzhou, Lin Nan was busy again.

On the one hand, we have to settle these people, and on the other hand, we have to quickly build a port and build a ship, form a navy, and at the same time, we must also help Gan Ning select soldiers and form a team.

After a few busy days, the construction of Linzi Port in Qingzhou began, recruiting some displaced people, plus Han Zhong's 20,000 soldiers, and the progress of the project was also relatively satisfactory.

After appointing Gan Ning with staff officers, deputy positions, and logistics ministers, Lin Nan handed over the establishment of the navy to Gan Ning. At the same time, Lin Nan also ordered Gan Ning to be the commander of the navy, with the rank of rear admiral, and was given the title of General Jinfan, and Gan Ning's two brothers, Jiang Qin and Zhou Tai, Lin Nan also ordered them to be the deputy commander of the navy, with the rank of brigadier general.

Seeing that Lin Nan trusted himself so much, Gan Ning was moved to tears.

As for some matters related to the construction of the port and shipbuilding, Lin Nan handed it over to a person named Lu Mian of the Lu family, and I heard Gan Ning say that this person was very familiar with this business.

As soon as he settled down properly, and instructed Zhao Yun and Jia Xu, Lin Nan led Gan Ning and most of the Lu family and Qiao family back to Bingzhou, after all, he had been away from Bingzhou for a while, and he didn't know what happened to Bingzhou. (To be continued.) )