Xiao Yuan said that he wanted to use troops against Xirong, but he was not joking, but he had this idea for a long time.

Next, he also prepared to go to the border pass in person to step up preparations for war.

At the current Qindi border pass, the situation is somewhat complicated.

This has to start with the previous Taishou, Xirong repeatedly violated the border, and the successive Taishous were invincible, and they adopted a policy of concessions, and in the hands of the previous Taishou, they lost 12 cities one after another.

These twelve cities are Qindi, and they are now occupied by Xirong, where most of the original inhabitants were slaughtered, and those who survived also moved to Xiping Pass.

That is to say, Xiping Pass is now an important line of defense against Xirong, outside the pass is the lost twelve cities, and inside the pass is the current Qin land.

And those people who lost their homes, after migrating to Xipingguan, spontaneously organized themselves to fight against Xirong in Xipingguan, and the same is true for the local people, once Xirong invaded, they picked up hoes and participated in the war.

Therefore, over time, in the Xipingguan defense line, a group of civilian rebels were formed, and their purpose was only one, that is, to block the attack of the Xirong army.

These rebels were divided into several groups, with a total number of about 20,000 people, of which Zhao Mu was the most powerful force.

Zhao Mu, no matter what else he is, just because after he was in Xiping Pass, Xirong invaded the border, and he was repeatedly frustrated, it is not difficult to see his military talent.

And before, Shangguan Wenruo even suggested to Xiao Yuan not to touch Zhao Mu, this person can be of great use, enough to compare with Su Yi.

Xiao Yuan is actually very short of talents now, especially the first-class commanders.

After dealing with some government affairs here, he also handed over the affairs of Qin Land to Liu Yuzhi, and appointed him as the chief transfer officer, responsible for the follow-up supply of grain, grass, ordnance and other equipment during the war.

To put it bluntly, Liu Yuzhi was the one who guarded his family and the people when he went on the expedition, and he was also the minister of logistics.

The current Qinzhou army, after transferring more than 9,000 people to the Wuwei Mansion, has been recruited again, and the number of soldiers has been expanded to 30,000 again.

Subsequently, Xiao Yuan issued an urgent order, with an army of 30,000, a large number of grain, grass, and the latest ordnance, and Su Yi, Peng Shuang, Shangguan Wenruo and others, rushed to Xipingguan.

30,000 soldiers, black armor and red tassels, banners and long halberds, the team formed a long line, during the period, there were thousands of people, were requisitioned, pushing grain trucks and large siege equipment, the scene was extremely huge.

The march from Qinzhou to Xipingguan took several days due to the heavy load.

On the way, Shangguan Wenruo said to Xiao Yuan: "The rebel army in Xipingguan is actually organized spontaneously by the common people, in order to protect their homeland, they pick up farming tools and are willing to spill blood, although they are not regular troops, but most of them are young and strong people who dare to fight and dare to kill, and their combat power cannot be underestimated, and what are the generals of the rebel army, at that time, it will be known whether they welcome adults or not." ”

He is right, these young people, if they are armed, are estimated to be stronger than the regular army of Qinzhou, because they are at the border all the year round, and it is common for them to go to the battlefield, and I don't know how many people crawled out of the pile of dead people.

How can a soldier's ordinary training be compared to the baptism of blood after a great battle.

The importance of these 20,000 rebels, Xiao Yuan is very clear.

A few days later, Xiping County.

After here, it is Xiping Pass.

When Xiao Yuan led an army of 30,000 into the city, an unexpected scene occurred.

At this time, in the county seat, the streets on both sides were full of onlookers, looking at the 30,000 troops, the crowd was boiling, and all the people were cheering.

"Is this our army in Qinzhou?" In the crowd, someone couldn't help but ask to the side.

"Yes, this is much stronger than before, the new appointment of Lord Taishou has changed all this, it seems that our Qin Di has been saved...... someone else said excitedly.

30,000 troops went to Xipingguan, there is no doubt that it was to fight against Xirong, and these people, all living near the border pass, now see hope, how can they not be excited.

In the cheers, I don't know who raised his arms and shouted: "The Qin army will win!" ”

Immediately after, there were countless shouts:

"The Qin army will win—"

The crowd was excited, the shouts shook the sky, and the 30,000 soldiers were also infected by this atmosphere, and they couldn't help but straighten their waists.

Shangguan Wenruo was riding a war horse behind Xiao Yuan, seeing this situation, he smashed the horse's belly, came to Xiao Yuan's side, and said, "My lord, what the people want, it's a good thing." ”

When Xiao Yuan heard this, he nodded and said: "That's right, what the people's will refers to is a kind of cohesion for the soldiers' military spirit, and it also lets them know why they are fighting." ”

In fact, what he didn't know was that since he took office, he has eliminated mountain bandits, swept away bullies, purged officials, and issued a series of government decrees, not only no longer imposing taxes, but developing people's livelihood, benefiting the people, and reclaiming wasteland.

It is the so-called long mouth, the heart of the people.

His various deeds are in great contrast with the previous Taishou of the common people.

The people of Qindi, how could they not praise him.

In fact, his current prestige is unmatched in Qindi.

30,000 troops, welcomed by the people in Xiping County, after passing through this city, in the afternoon of the same day, Xiao Yuan led the army to arrive at Xiping Pass.

At this time, there was already a large group of people waiting there for a long time.

After seeing the army, the group of people hurriedly stepped forward, and then knelt down on one knee in unison, clenched their fists and said, "Welcome to Lord Taishou-"

Because Xiao Yuan is at the forefront on horseback, and he is wearing the armor of the boss and a cloak at the back, people will naturally regard him as the main master.

Seeing this, Xiao Yuan also turned over and dismounted, raised his hand and said, "You don't have to be polite, you are ......"

"In Xia Zhao Mu, we are all Xipingguan rebels, I heard that Lord Taishou is coming, and I am here to greet you." One of the young men said.

"Oh?" Hearing this, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but be shocked, and subconsciously glanced at Zhao Mu.

The latter is about twenty years old, with a resolute face, a white face and no beard, and a not burly figure.

Is he the one who led the people here and fought against Xijon for several years, so that they could not enter the customs?

After looking at it, Xiao Yuan glanced at the others again.

At this time, Zhao Mu said again: "After the arrival of the lord, rectify the army, comfort the Li people, so that Qindi will be under great rule, we have already heard about it, and I have long wanted to go to Qinzhou to visit the lord, but there have been many changes in Xirong recently, and I dare not leave this place easily, and I hope that the lord will forgive me." ”

"Huh? You and other righteous people, lead the villagers and elders, protect the homeland, and throw blood, this official wants to thank you! Xiao Yuan said.

"Now that the adult has arrived, I Zhang Dashan, I am willing to serve the dogs and horses under the command of the adult!" Someone else said directly.

As soon as he finished speaking, the others also looked serious, and then said in unison:

"We are all willing to obey the orders of the adults!"

"Good!" Xiao Yuan was overjoyed when he heard this.

I thought that after arriving at Xiping Pass, there would be some twists and turns, but I didn't expect that these righteous generals directly stated their positions.

In fact, this is not difficult to understand, because these people are all righteous people who organize the township bravery, they are bent on retreating from Xirong and protecting their homeland, but they have never had a real Ming lord to lead.

Xiao Yuan's arrival undoubtedly allowed them to find their backbone.

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