Chapter 3 Troubled Times Descend Section 59 Extraordinary

Hearing my inquiry, Gao Shun stood up first and replied loudly: "The Izumo Right Brigade, the Thunder Cavalry Division, now has 3,200 fighters in the brigade. In addition, there are still 3,050 reserve soldiers who serve as logistics soldiers in the army."

Tai Shici then stood up and reported: "The Izumo Left Brigade, the Wolf Cavalry Division, the whole brigade has 5,200 combatants, and the logistics soldiers are not counted. ”

Zhang He also reported in a deep voice: "There are 3,200 heavy-armored soldiers, 3,000 light-armored archers, and 20,000 reserve soldiers who are not on active duty. ”

Well, there are more than 100,000 inhabitants of Izumo Castle and nearly 20,000 active soldiers, which has reached the limit of Izumo Castle's bearing, how many troops are there in the nearby counties? I propped my chin and fell into deep thought.

Gao Shun seemed to understand what I meant, walked to the map, pointed to the map and added to me: "It's the farming season, and all the reservists have been called up for training. At present, there are no large troops in the counties and townships, and they all rely on the citizens' corps to maintain order. Currently, Izumo West; Luanyang City has 500 Mahan defenders, and Ping'an City has 2,000 tribal troops; In the north, near Xu Wushan, Lulongsai, there are 1,000 Mahan defenders; At the intersection of Lushui and Xuanshui, Feiru City is guarded by 500 Izumo foot soldiers; In the east, Qinhuangdao City (Shanhaiguan) is guarded by 500 Izumo light armor infantry soldiers and 1,500 Ma Han soldiers.

In addition, due to the lack of defensive forces in various places, we organized a light armored ranger of 1,200 people. The rangers are all from the tribe's riding masters, the thunder cavalry and the wolf cavalry each out of 100 people as non-commissioned officers, they are all equipped with good horses, led by Zhao Yun and Zhao Zilong, in the territory of Liaoxi, once there is something somewhere, Zilong can quickly go to help, and at the same time send the police out of the cloud. ”

I nodded appreciatively: "Zilong's talent, it is more than enough to serve as a ranger." The talent of the senior brother is more than enough to protect Liaoxi. Izumo has a senior brother, and I can rest assured. ”

When Gao Shun heard this compliment, a rare smile appeared on his face, and immediately, this smile disappeared in his serious face: "With the power of Izumo, it is not difficult to maintain an army of 30,000, because when the lord built the city, it was in line with the policy of military construction, there were not many women and children, and everyone participated in martial arts training.

But this year, Izumo Shin accepted more than 100,000 displaced people, and the resettlement of these displaced people cost us a lot of money. In the past, these displaced people were in the Central Plains, and they did not go through such strict military management, and it took us a lot of energy to rectify them. If, if we are given another three years, the training of the homeless people is completed, at that time, under the order of the lord, the number of people with armor in Izumo can reach 100,000. ”

"Okay, it seems that our first problem has been solved, once Xianbei plunders Liaoxi, our existing military strength can only fight a limited defensive battle. Three years, three years, we have no power to fight back against the millions of people in Liaoxi Xianbei. I looked at the map carefully and asked, "Then, in order for us not to be repeatedly harassed and plundered in three years, we must repel the Xianbei attack in the first battle, so that he can learn a profound lesson." Can anyone tell me where Xianbei is most likely to attack first? ”

When the generals heard this, they all gathered on both sides of the map and studied it carefully—Luanyang City and Ping'an City in the west would definitely be impossible, and attacking these two places would have to cross the friendly and powerful Gongsun Chan troops, and even if the nomads succeeded in plundering, it would be inconvenient for them to withdraw.

Lulongsai in the north, this pass is a famous pass of the Han Dynasty that has been renovated several times, he is a stone village built specifically to prevent foreign invasions, and it is unimaginable to besiege the fortified city with the ability of nomads.

Fat as a city, the city has not been built, the city defense facilities are incomplete, and it may be attacked. However, there are professional guides who are good at searching - the Aquila tribe, attacking the fat city, and it may be difficult to pass through the eyes of the Aquila tribe and achieve the effect of a surprise attack.

In the west, although the wall of Shanhaiguan has not been repaired, there are brave bull tribes there, and these warriors who have raised cattle for generations are the best infantry. Now they have taken refuge in Izumo, providing Izumo with cattle and meat for them. With religious fanaticism and Izumo's support, they are the most feared warriors. Whoever wants to test their strength will inevitably be attacked by the combined blows of Izumo and the Bull Clan - with the bravery of the Bull Clan, it will not be a problem to support until Izumo reinforcements arrive.

Thinking about it this way, Izumo is really surrounded by ironclad walls. In such a situation, doesn't Xianbei plan to attack Liaoxi, if this is the case, which history has really turned a corner here. However, if Xianbei does not attack us, what reason will Izumo attack Xianbei? Furthermore, there is a wealth of Izumo in the right Beiping County of Yuyang County, and there is no reason why Xianbei does not rob Izumo and turns to attack the right Beiping County of Yuyang County.

The salt and iron of Yuyang County are famous, but the big merchants of Yuyang are all from Izumo, because only Izumo gives equal treatment to merchants. As a result, the local merchants of Yuyang eventually went to Izumo to settle under heavy taxes. Robbing Izumo is equivalent to robbing Yuyang merchants by the way. How could Xianbei not be tempted?

"The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, and if we are bent on waiting for the enemy army to choose the direction of attack, it is better for us to let the enemy choose the battlefield that we are satisfied with." The stone broke the earth, Gao Shun's faint words woke us up.

"Yes, the choice of the battlefield, the initiative should be in our hands, only in this way can we ensure that we win the battle." Zhang He exclaimed.

"Yes, set a trap for the enemy to penetrate the battlefield of our choice and break it." Tai Shi Ci immediately understood the meaning and uncovered the mystery.

The famous general is really extraordinary, and he will immediately have a heart at the slightest point. These three people are all characters on the powerful side of the Three Kingdoms Era, these three people join forces, plus an unborn peerless famous general Zhao Yun Zhao Zilong, what else is there to worry about in my Izumo City?

"Okay, everyone, how to lure Xianbei to attack our pre-set battlefield is up to you. I do have an idea, here," my finger pointed fiercely at the fat city: "Fat as the city, between the two waters, the fat like the city, maybe the direction of Xianbei's attack." Xianbei lives in grass and builds a village by water. Fat Rucheng is between Lushui and Xuanshui, which is suitable for the Xianbei army to drink horses. And the Lushui and Luanhe River are connected, which is just suitable for our fleet to go upstream, reinforcements are fat, in Feiru ambush, the bull tribe is flanked from the east, the Lulongsai defenders are flanked in the west, and the Izumo reinforcements come from the south, surrounded on three sides, and destroy Xianbei here. ”

When everyone heard these impassioned words, their blood surged, and they couldn't wait to immediately raise their swords and leap on their horses and go into battle to kill the enemy. Looking at the location of the fat city on the map, everyone had a fascinated expression on their faces.

"Surround three que, this three-sided encirclement, in order not to make Xianbei anxious and desperate, resulting in excessive casualties in our army, our army must let Xianbei have a way out. After the remnants of Xianbei escaped, we must plan ahead on how to pursue them. I believe that the rules that Izumo set when he founded the castle must be followed—those who dare to offend my strong man and Tianwei will be punished even if they are far away. ”

I looked at the generals with burning eyes, waved my fist in the air, and announced: "We are established in this fierce and evil land in western Liaoxi, and we can't let the surrounding strong neighbors develop such a habit - when the strength is enough, we will come to Izumo to plunder, and if the looting fails, we will retreat to rest and recuperate, and when the strength is enough, we will come back to plunder."

The best defense is to attack, after the Xianbei attack is repulsed, we must immediately offer a reward for taking people, there are those who capture or behead the Xianbei chieftains who come this time, and reward 10,000 sheep, and there are those who behead the Xianbei soldiers who come this time, and reward two sheep. One head for two sheep, let's not ask about the origin of this head, take 1 million sheep, in exchange for the lives of 500,000 Xianbei people, this deal is worth making. ”

This strategy will sow the seeds of the Xianbei people to attack each other, and as long as they start killing each other, don't expect them to join forces to attack the clouds, and when we have free up our hands and expel the expeditionary force for revenge, the lonely Xianbei bandits will be at our disposal.

"I and Lord Gao Yuanting (Gao Shan) and Lord Yin Zhiping (Yin Dong) will write a soldier's manual for you in the next few days, mainly talking about some skills for survival in the wild (donkey guest manual), including how to determine the direction in the wild, how to eat wild edible animals and plants, how to find water sources, how to make fire, how to deal with casualties in the wild, and so on.

I hope that we will spend three years training our soldiers in these techniques, so that once we begin our revenge pursuit of Xianbei, the casualties of the soldiers will be minimized. Thousands of miles of pursuit will not cause our soldiers to go missing or get lost.

Once the revenge pursuit begins, I hope that half of Izumo's three armies will each participate in the battle. Izumo: These three forces are a coordinated whole. The wolf horse's bow attack can make the enemy have to maintain a loose formation to avoid the blow of the bow and arrow, and the loose formation is just conducive to the thunder horse's surprise charge. In order to guard against the surprise attack of the thunder cavalry, the opponent had to maintain a tight formation, which was just right for bow and arrow strikes. These two forces are so coordinated that they are the best weapon for breaking through the enemy's formation. When the enemy formation is scattered, the clan's brawlers just step forward to completely resolve the opponent's resistance.

At the beginning of the pursuit, limited by our strength, I would like to have half a force from each of the three armies. The three of you, plus General Zilong, choose one of them to lead the team, and the other two armies will be led by your deputies, and the army will come out from Lulong or Feiru. The early crusade was just to advertise our bounty and explore the enemy's camp. So, the army traveled for a month and quickly returned to Izumo.

Half of our three armies are still too small, so I decided to recruit civilians or civilians to join the crusading army. We have Tibetan soldiers and people, and the people have been training for so long, it is time for them to experience actual combat.

After civilians or citizens join the crusade team, how to organize and train, several generals have an opinion. However, since they have put down their farm work and joined the raiding team, we cannot let them go home empty-handed, and I declare that in our revenge battle against Xianbei, 7 percent of all the captures will go to the combatants, 1 percent will go to the caravan of the retinue, and 2 percent will be handed over to Izumo. How to distribute the spoils, several generals came up with a plan.

Well, along the way of your early tentative attack, you can treat the tribes who are willing to obey us and provide food and grass for our army. At each distance, we can set up a barracks to trade with these friendly tribes. Citizens and civilians who participated in the war remained in the area and served as magistrates, depending on their performance. Five-year term is for one term, and the five-year term is rotated at the end of the five-year term. Within ten years, the local transaction tax and poll tax were all at the disposal of the incumbent officials.

These taxes can be used by the incumbent officials to hire local security officers and armed guards (mercenaries), and the remainder goes to themselves. However, the poll tax and transaction tax collected by the appointed officials must comply with the Izumo tax rate, and the goods sold must comply with the Izumo Strategic Material Management Regulations.

If, in your temptation to attack, you encounter hostile tribes on the way, then their property is your property, kill all the men, take all the women and children captive, and enter the territory of Izumo to be scattered and settled. ”

Tai Shi Ci eagerly asked: "Lord, who will lead the army for the first time?" ”

Tai Shi Ci's fluttering and aggressive personality is just right for the first time in the army. I smiled and replied, "If Ziyi is interested, how about you lead the army for the first time?" ”

Tai Shi Ci was overjoyed and promised repeatedly. Zhang He's face immediately showed a look of annoyance, and he said depressedly: "One step slower, since the first time I went out to the army, I was preempted by Ziyi, my lord, and the second time I can't do it." ”

I nodded and promised, "The second time I went out to the army, I should be handsome." ”

Zhang He's face immediately bloomed with a happy expression, and he turned his head to look at the majestic Gao Shun embarrassedly.

"Senior brother", I immediately comforted Gao Shun: "The first time I went out was to explore the way, and the second time I went out to the army, the enemy army did not expect an attack, so I would not prepare in advance." The third time, I estimate that the enemy will definitely meet them with all their might, and this time, I hope to rely on the attack power of my senior brother to crush their last stubborn resistance. This third time out of the army, all the generals were dispatched by the senior brother, and when the army was released, the senior brother told me in advance that I would send troops and generals to help defend Izumo. ”

Gao Shun showed a rare smile on his face, and it was rare to say a foul word: "Don't worry, my lord, I will beat them, they won't even recognize their mother, and I will take off their last pair of underwear." ”

"Okay, we're left with one last thing to discuss, the way we march, the way we search, the way we fight, the way we supply logistics, the way we match our troops, and so on.

Our weapons of superiority over the steppe tribes are our bridge-shaped saddles and stirrups, which give us a slight advantage in fighting with the Xianbei cavalry. However, the saddle and stirrup techniques are simple, and the tribes that submit to us may have spread the technique to all parts of the country. Although the transportation in various places is inconvenient, and we can't go far by riding a horse for a year, so the spread is not very widespread, but we must pay attention when fighting alone, and don't be too careless.

Another of our sharp weapons is the Divine Arm Bow, our technique cannot be learned by the Xianbei tribe for a while and a half, so every time we attack the battle, we must allocate more archers. The ironclad tribes stand in position, the archers shoot from a distance in the formation, and the thunder cavalry and wolf cavalry swim on the left and right flanks, ready to surprise the enemy's main formation at any time. This is my opinion on the mix of services, and everyone, you can be flexible and flexible.

In the way of logistical supply, we will make a two-wheeled carriage for the army, the main carriage, and the cavalry team will be equipped with two horses, including a mare, and the mare can drag the main carriage behind the marre, and the infantry going out will also be equipped with a mare-drawn carriage. The mare's milk could be drunk by the soldiers, and the soldiers' belongings and captured booty could be placed on the wagon, and the wounded soldiers could lie on the wagon to recuperate. Once camped in the wilderness, the vans are connected together, and it is a wilderness fortress.

The logistical supply method can allow the caravan to accompany the army, the caravan can trade with our friendly tribes under the protection of the army, and can also supply us with food and grass, and the information of the army can be conveyed by the returning caravan. In addition, the caravan's own armed forces can also be queued up in wartime to replenish our military strength. The soldier brought 15 days of food and grass with the army, plus the replenishment of the caravan, and it should not be a problem to fight in the field for 30 days. The expeditionary team attacks and advances, and if there is something, they continue to attack, and if they do not find anything, they retreat when they run out of food—to put it bluntly, this is a battle of plunder, and we will return it to others in the way of others, so that they will regret coming to Izumo to plunder.

As for the search method of the army, we require that the generals under our command be divided into groups and search in a figure-8 or rolling forward search, and the generals of each group search in a limited and specified area, but must arrive at the designated place and other troops within the specified time, so that the troops have a look after each other, and at the same time are not very far apart, once they find the enemy's tracks, they can quickly come to the rescue, or use outflanking tactics to break the enemy.

Guys, that's all I have on my mind right now, who has anything to add? ”

In everyone's frenzy, Yin Dong said lightly: "I would like to add, remember to remember that on the way out, you must be kind to friendly tribes, and don't force them to become enemies." One less supporter for the enemy, one more strength for us. Don't force the tribes who don't want to settle down, let them go. ”

During the discussion, Ma Hanbu led Li Hu, and Jin Ming listened silently without interjecting. At this time, the two commanders glanced at each other, and under Jin Ming's repeated instructions, Li Hu opened his mouth and said: "Lord of the city, in the early stage of the Izumo Campaign, can we Ma Han soldiers participate in the training of soldiers?" Also, some Koreans in our country already have Izumo citizenship, are they eligible to participate in the Raid Party? ”

According to the tacit agreement I had reached with Gao Shan before, I immediately replied briskly: "Of course, the training of non-commissioned soldiers is for the whole army, and Ma Han non-commissioned soldiers can participate. Anyone with citizenship, whoever it is, we welcome to join the Raid Party. Also, during the Spring Festival this year, the 3,000 guards of Jieshi will go back on vacation, and you will tell King Han that these 3,000 horse Han soldiers are trained by us, and they are fully equipped, which is enough to defend the Beijing Division. However, I want you to send another 10,000 people to replace them, 5,000 to help defend Izumo and 5,000 to help defend Qingzhou. ”

Li Hu and Jin Ming readily agreed to this request. Li Hu twisted for a long time, and asked again: "Lord City Lord, my family has 2,000 families, I want them to also participate in the training, but can't, don't count them in the number of 10,000." Also, if the raid team is short of manpower, I'm willing to let these families participate. Also, I have a ...... of Izumo citizenship."

Not to be outdone, Jin Ming immediately interjected: "Lord of the city, I also have 2,000 families, and I am willing to help defend Izumo." I am willing to bear the living expenses of these two thousand families, and I only hope that they can participate in the early stage of the expedition training. In addition, I hope that Izumo's rewards and punishments for them will be arranged by us. ”

Li Hu realized: "Yes, we can afford the expenses of the family, and I hope that Izumo's rewards and punishments will be implemented by us." ”

When I heard this, I fell into deep thought: "Izumo rules the country by law, and there is no reward for merit, and there is no punishment for mistakes, which contradicts Izumo's law." However, since you are willing to bear the expenses of these soldiers, there is nothing wrong with us announcing the rewards and punishments to you.

In this way, Izumo will be under multiple pressures next year, and troops will be needed everywhere, and you Ma Han soldiers, except for 2,000 people stationed in Jieshi and 3,000 people landing at Longkou Port in Qingzhou, the rest of the soldiers will all come to Izumo. As for the two of them, they can leave for Izumo now."

"Senior brother", I turned my head to look at Gao Shun: "The three armies are rotated, and now it is Lei Cai's turn to assist in Qingzhou's defense." But I think, the thunder cavalry is the backbone of Izumo's defense, you can't go all, you transfer 1000 thunder cavalry, add 1000 wolf cavalry, this time the transferred thunder cavalry wolf cavalry soldiers will be stationed in Qingzhou for a year, no longer rotated. I'll send you another 3,000 men from my Chinese infantry to strengthen Izumo's defenses. In addition, this rotation of Qingzhou garrison, Izumo does not need to send generals, I am ready to fight one or two small battles, the whole territory of Qingzhou is suspended, so as to fully support the Izumo operation. ”

After Lei rode the wolf to Qingzhou, he could be handed over to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to command. As for the troops of Guan and Zhang, I am ready to reorganize them with the remaining 2,000 people of the Chinese army as the backbone. Compared with the thunder and wolf riding, these people's riding skills are childish and ridiculous, with the left and right fists of the thunder and wolf riding, and then the remaining soldiers are organized into swift galloping soldiers (with horses on horseback, quickly rush to the battlefield, and then dismount and fight). In this way, although Qingzhou has few soldiers, this mobile strike force will make it impossible for anyone to underestimate it.

"Okay, the big policy has been set, let's discuss the specific implementation methods, I don't have much time, and I have to meet with the citizens from all over the world in the afternoon, we will speed up the pace and discuss one by one." I raised my head to look at the sky and urged anxiously: "By the way, it is said that Liu Hun has returned to Izumo and wants to see the performance of the Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Festival." My father is here, why didn't he come to see me? Ziyi, did he go to my house, went, you caught me, didn't go, you help me find him. ”

Tai Shici looked back at Gao Shun, and kicked Gao Shun again and again. Seeing this scene, I secretly understood in my heart: "Senior brother, what's going on? ”

Gao Shun replied expressionlessly: "Liu Hun has been imprisoned by Xiangguo. did not listen to orders, privately led his clansmen into the Central Plains, and committed the crime of gathering troops without permission; did not listen to the order, returned to Izumo without permission, and committed the crime of escaping from the battle, the crime of dereliction of duty, and the crime of no military discipline; Returning to Izumo, he didn't report to the Governor's Office, and he acted in private, committing the crime of desertion, violating the civil regulations, and committing several crimes at the same time, and is awaiting the trial of Xiangguo. When the meeting was announced yesterday, Lord Fu of the Qingzhou Right Army, who accompanied his mother into the city, also insisted that he should be dealt with in accordance with the Qingzhou military law. ”

It's over, and Liu Hun is like a thorn in the flesh in his eye, and it falls on his hands, and he has to shed his skin if he doesn't die.

I stood up in a panic and asked urgently, "Has it been tried?" ”

Gao Shun replied: "I will try it today." ”

"Why didn't Gao Tanglong tell me about such a big thing?"

"Gao Tang Xiangguo said that it is the duty of a courtier to rule out Izumo according to the law, and he is just a small deserter, so why ask the lord."

This is true, but it is wrong to add frustration, with him constantly fanning the flames on the side, Liu Hun this time, it is difficult not to die.

"Ziyi", I hurriedly unsheathed my saber and told him: "You go to the scene of the trial quickly, go in with this sword to observe, if the trial is not over, you pass on my words: Liu Hun is just a child, a child's habits, he does not take military law seriously, I hope that the court will take into account his youth and ignorance, and give a lenient sentence within the scope permitted by the law." Go, go. ”

Tai Shi Ci took the saber and hurriedly walked out of the cabin.

"Wait", I couldn't rest assured, and called him again: "Ziyi, I handed over the city lord's seal to the master's mother for safekeeping, if Liu Hun is sentenced to death, you can go to the master's mother and ask her to write a pardon order to pardon Liu Hun's capital crime." ”

Yin Dong advised on the side: "It's better to get the pardon order first, and if you don't get the death penalty, just pay it back." Once the death penalty is imposed, it is now the autumn cutting season before the Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Festival, and it is too late. ”

When I received this reminder, I immediately realized: "Yes, yes, Ziyi, go quickly, once pardoned." immediately pulled Liu Hun to the boat and told him: If you want to live, don't watch the show. ”

Gao Shan reminded with a smile: "Ziyi, you have to remember, let him say that if he breaks the sky, your hand must not leave his body, take out your strength to lift the table, and directly lift him to the boat." Remember, hold him and don't let go. ”

Tai Shi Ci bowed down and took the order.

Disturbed by this sudden situation, I have no intention of continuing to discuss the matter. Hopefully, don't be too ruthless. Unlike these scholars, I don't care too much about whether it is my parents and children who inherit my business, and in my opinion, Liu Hun's treachery is more than enough to gain a foothold in this troubled world. If he can follow the law and approve of my administration, even if he is a foreign race.

Besides, wouldn't it be the best care for my children to be able to retire from the brutal political struggle, and under my residual authority, to be happy and become a rich man and spend their lives.

Hopefully, hopefully, I won't go too far.

I am not in a position to speak to the scholars of today, who could not have understood all this with the education of father and son—perhaps, if they were not handled carefully, it would lead to a civil strife. And the hostility of Fu Zhu towards Liu Hun is also based on this.

I anxiously paced in the cabin, thinking like a mess: according to my temper, once I find Liu Hun's flaw, I will definitely not kill him or be unwilling - anyway, I have already offended him, the nominal son of justice, it is better to completely eliminate this hidden danger.

No, Tai Shi Ci is not familiar with Frustration, I'm afraid he still has a little influence on Izumo, but he won't shake Frustrate's thoughts.

"Li Haojun", thinking of this, I called out to Captain Li repeatedly: "Go quickly, hold my Qingzhou token, and persuade the subordinates of the frustrated army division to be merciful." Tell him that Liu has no way to teach and is willing to take part of the responsibility. Liu Hun is a child, he can't tell the difference between the important and the serious, and he still hopes for extrajudicial glory. ”

Li Wei ran out of the hatch with the token, thought about it, I was still a little uneasy, turned his head to look at Gao Shan, Yin Dong, with a pleading expression, and asked: "Two, you are idle and idle, help run, help with a trip." ”

Gao Shan Yin Dong glanced at each other and nodded in agreement: "Okay, let's go and have a look." ”