【2nd Update】

A few days ago, Huanqing Road posted a message to sing the lotus fall, and stretched out his hand to the herd division to ride a horse. Han Gang gave 1,200 horses in one go.

Then, Jing Yuan and Yan Yan both looked at the hot eyes, and they stretched out their hands together. As for Qin Feng and Xihe, either they haven't had time to receive the news yet, or the official document that stretched out their hand is already on the way.

At that time, the group of pastors felt that Han Gang was too happy, and they were used to their greed. The appetite of tens of thousands of cavalry on the edge of the five roads could not be satisfied by just the 4,100 horses temporarily kept in the Shayuan prison. The herdsmen made Han Zhen complain, but because it was Han Gang's decision, he put it aside for the time being to see the after-effects.

And Han Gang not only sent the 4,000 military horses that were temporarily raised out of the prison, but even gave all the male and female stallions over 12 years old who were registered in the Shayuan Prison to the cavalry troops on the front line, with 2,000 registered and more than 1,000 in real numbers - with the breeding level of the Shayuan Prison, it is a waste of forage for this group of older stallions to stay in the prison.

But this is still not enough, and the gap of nearly 10,000 passenger horses is only half filled, but Han Gang has a way: "When this group of livestock goes up, the remaining gap can be closed." As long as the court is willing to pay for it, the owners of livestock will not be too unwilling, anyway, donkeys and mules are used for transportation, and it is no problem if they don't go into battle. ”

There is a shortage of officers and soldiers.

There are cavalry without horses, cavalry with only one horse, one horse and one donkey or one horse and one mule, but there are very few horse commanders who can do one person and two horses, and the Khitan people only exist in legends. The cavalry troops of the Great Song Dynasty can have donkeys to walk, and no one can complain.

This principle is also simple, and it is not surprising that the point is broken.

After Han Gang's words were finished, a businessman took the lead in praising him, "Long Tu is very intelligent, I really can't wait for it." ”

Another official also sighed, "The imperial court has sent a note yesterday to ask Jingxi and Kaifeng to mobilize livestock, and within a month, they should be able to reach Guanzhong in full." Who would have thought that Long Tu had seen this a long time ago. ”

Han Gang took a sip of tea, hiding his self-deprecating smile behind the teacup. Who made him stand out against this military action? At this time, they have to ask for money for money and food for food, so that once something happens, no one can put the responsibility on their own heads.

But then again, even if he supports this war, he will do the same. It doesn't matter if you let a few soldiers take advantage of it, who would think that you are too well prepared in advance?

There is no reason for officials who are old in the officialdom to think of this truth, and now they are sighing one by one, it is better to say that they have lost the opportunity to watch jokes while sighing.

Moistening his throat a little with the tea that had become cold, Han Gang smiled: "As long as the imperial court is willing to spend money, where can't you buy a horse?" In order to fight the war, tens of millions of guan were taken out, and three or five hundred thousand guan were taken out to buy people's livestock, is the Son of Heaven still reluctant? As long as you can make time. ”

Han Gang hit the idea of Gyeonggi and Gyeongseo from the beginning, and the forbidden troops of Gyeongying went to Kansai, and a lot of grain and grass were transferred from Gyeongchung, so there was no reason to say that livestock would not work.

Use the livestock in Guanzhong to make up for the gap in the horse army, and then use the livestock in Jingxi and Gyeonggi to make up for the gap in the grain fleet. This is the same as transporting grain, as long as the rhythm is not chaotic, there will be no problems with military horses and grain.

Han Gang sat in the public hall one morning tearing down the east wall and repairing the west wall, doing the work of a mason. When you're busy, time flies.

Soon it was noon, and I heard a word outside, "Long Tu, Nehan is back." ”

Han Gang stood up and walked down the atrium with several subordinate officials in the hall to greet the chief officer of the Herding Division, and watched Han Zhen enter the courtyard with an unhappy face.

After seeing the salute and returning to the hall, Han Gang asked the idle people and others to retreat and asked, "Nehan, what happened?" ”

Han Jin's face was calm: "The seed has sent troops ahead of schedule!" ”

“…… I'll just say it. Han Gang was stunned for a moment, and then chuckled, "How can Chong Wu be an honest and step-by-step person?!" No wonder he's been so honest lately, it turned out to be this idea. ”

"Yukun!" Han Zhen raised his voice and shouted, "This is a waste of the king's life for the sake of merit, and if you break a big thing, how can you still laugh?!" ”

"Isn't this a surprise to the party?" Han Gang asked rhetorically, "The detailed work of the party members must have sent the situation from all walks of life to Xingqing Mansion, I am afraid that Liang Yibu knows better than us when the official army will go out of battle." This time, it was a surprising and winning move, and it was not a problem to seize Yinxia. ”

Han Jin immediately retorted: "The goal of the official army is not Yinxia, but Xingling. ”

"As soon as Yinxia is lost, only the party members in Xingling are left, and they are the troubled city. There is nowhere else to borrow but the topography. Moreover, the kind of surprise to cover up their unpreparedness also knocked down the morale of the party members. Although it was suspected of disobeying the order, the result was not bad. ”

The sudden dispatch of troops caught the court and the party members by surprise, but also explained Han Gang's previous doubts by the way. Although Han Zhen was very angry, in Han Gang's opinion, as long as the result was good, it would be fine.

It looks like this battle can really be won by the seed. Han Gang thought to himself.

Han Zhen pursed his lips, looked at Han Gang for a long time, and then said: "The Son of Heaven has issued an edict to return to the army!" ”

Han Gang was stunned when he heard this, and after a long pause, he suddenly stood up, raised his eyebrows and asked sharply, "Whose proposal is this?!" If the morale of the army is broken, can he afford it?! ”

"Yukun!" Han Zhen was shocked, Han Gang had never seen such a gaffe. He reminded in a deep voice, "This is a kind of guy doing something wrong! ”

"Morale is overwhelming! If the troops are dispatched, they can still be called back, and if they encircle Xingling, they can be regarded as the way to Yanyan Road. Han Gang opened the palms of his hands, and ten fingers were compared in front of Han Jin, "Nearly 100,000 horses, one-third of the officers and soldiers who came out of the battle!" He shook his head again and again: "I want to enter the palace!" ”

Han Gang looked at Han Zhen and said solemnly: "Although this war is not supported by me Han Gang. But the food of the king, the matter of loyalty. I can't just watch the Son of Heaven die. ”

"Yukun, wait a minute." Han Zhen grabbed Han Gang, "In order to rush to be the first, the grain and grass have not been gathered, and even the seven generals of the Beijing camp have not yet arrived in Yanzhou." Planting is a lone army, and the grain and grass are insufficient, which is a game of defeat. ”

"If he is not sure, he will not send troops. He dared to send troops, naturally because he could meet the enemy because of food. The place where the party members are hoarding grain must have already been investigated. ”

"Because of the food of the enemy." Han Zhen snorted, "Do you know how big this risk Jade Kun is?" ”

"What the party members often do, the officials and the army can do the same." Others don't care, but Han Gang knows how powerful the ears and eyes of the Daoist breeders are in the north and south of Hengshan, "Back then, in Luowucheng, and then in Hengshan, the planters were all enemies because of grain, and they never made a mistake in the grain. He is a veteran soldier, and he wants to make meritorious contributions, where can he be stupid? ”

"Yukun, you are familiar with the seed man, so you believe him, but can the Son of Heaven rest assured?" Han Zhen looked at Han Gang, "Even if he did it, but he sent troops in advance, what would the other people think?" If the imperial court does not summon the soldiers and horses of Yan Yanlu back, what will the other generals do? Do you just watch, or do you go with the troops? Can anyone else have the ability to do it? ”

“…… Thanks to Nehan for mentioning it, but Han Gang still has to say about this matter. After Han Gang was silent for a moment, he waved his hand towards Han Jin, righteous and awe-inspiring, "Today's matter, the Son of Heaven listens to it or not, he has his own judgment. But Han Gang is a minister, but he must say it, otherwise he is disloyal. ”

Han Gang has now calmed down.

Han Zhen was not wrong, the advance dispatch of troops was a complete struggle in the eyes of several other soldiers and horses—although they were not wrong to think so. But if they send troops together in advance in order to compete with the seeds, the situation of the war will only become out of control.

The grain and grass of all roads have not yet arrived, and the people, mules and horses are the same, and even the soldiers and horses have not yet been fully seated. Rushing to send troops, the worst result will inevitably be something that no one wants to see.

If Fang Cai's words weren't said in front of Han Jin, it didn't matter what happened. But since it has been spoken, it is necessary to leave a bottom file in front of the Son of Heaven. Otherwise, if he is poked out in the future, it will be ugly in front of the Son of Heaven. Han Gang would not put his handle in the hands of someone who could not be trusted.

hurriedly resigned Han Jin, and Han Gang got up and went to see the Son of Heaven.

His face has regained his calm, and he can't see anything unusual, but he is sighing in his heart,

It is also reasonable for the Son of Heaven to recall the seeds, but the price paid for this is the strongest combat effectiveness of the six roads, so he can only be a spectator.

The gambler is gambling again, betting that the Son of Heaven will not recall the army that has already gone out.

It's a pity that this time he lost the bet again.

After he returns, he will cooperate with several other roads to send troops together, and the soldiers and horses of Yan Yanlu will never have the current morale. The road with the largest number of troops in the six roads, the one that was regarded as the main force, was abolished after only a mat scene. This battle is becoming more and more difficult to win.

When it comes to heavy gambling, among today's generals, the kind of man is ranked first.

When he seized Suide City, he was gambling that the Son of Heaven would stay in Suide City, ignoring the opposition of the Privy Council. As a result, he won, and at the same time lost. Suidecheng relied on Guo Kui's advice to keep it, but Chong Ge himself was idle for three years.

In the first battle of Luo Wucheng, he was gambling again, but unfortunately he had a Han Jiang who couldn't use people, which made the Guangrui army rebel, and it was a failure.

The battle of Yokoyama is just a step-by-step process, not gambling. But this time, he just played the Son of Heaven. Ignoring the battle plan that had been finalized by the court, he sent troops first. Unfortunately, he failed again.

Han Gang sighed and walked towards the palace gate. He was a first-class general, but he was only a general, not a handsome. Lack of a sufficient sense of the big picture, as well as not being able to look at people.

I saw Han Jiang wrong, I saw the wrong Son of Heaven, and today's situation was unexpected, but it was also reasonable.