Wuyuan is located between the Hetao and the Central Plains.

Since not all the people living here are from the Central Plains, the architectural style is also very different from the cities of the Central Plains.

Entering Wuyuan City, Cao Shuo asked the county guard, "How many people can live in the military camp in the city?" ”

"Hui Gongzi." The county guard replied: "Wuyuan has been attacked by the Huns all the year round, and the military camp here has long been empty. Now that the Huns are coming, we will open the gates and let them in. As long as they don't kill people, loot some things, and spoil some women, it's nothing. ”

Looking at the county guard, Cao Shuo asked, "Didn't you ask the imperial court to send troops to help?" Can only let the Huns come? ”

The county guard smiled bitterly: "Gongzi also knows, where are the soldiers and horses available in the court today?" The Yuan family in Hebei had sent some men and horses to garrison earlier, and they had not sent troops here in the past two years. The people of Wuyuan have been too hard these years! ”

"The court is weak and the people are suffering, and there must be no civil strife." Cao Shuo said: "For so many years, we have been busy fighting our own families, but we have given robbers the opportunity to take advantage of the fire. But now that I'm here, the people no longer have to suffer from the idleness of the Huns. ”

"That's what Childe said." The county guard said: "I heard that Gongzi led the army to come, and the people have long been in a state of uproar, although there are not many men left in Wuyuan County now, they still want to join Gongzi's army and do their part for the army." ”

"Gather those who are willing to join the army and pick some of the strongest." Cao Shuo said: "Taking advantage of the fact that I can't fight in winter, I will let people train them." With your own armament, when the Huns come in the future, you are not completely without the ability to resist. ”

"What Childe said is, I'll let people arrange it." The county guard replied.

"There is no barracks available, where should my soldiers live?" Cao Shuo asked the county guard.

"Although the population of Wuyuan is not very large, there are still many places to live." The county guard said, "If the prince is willing, let the soldiers live in the people's homes." The people of any family will look forward to the soldiers coming to their homes to settle down. ”

"You also said that there are not many men in Wuyuan anymore." Cao Shuo hesitated and said: "The soldiers under my command are all strong, in case ......"

"Being abused by the Huns is also bad, and it is the same with your own soldiers." The county guard said very generously: "The soldiers live in the people's homes, as long as you are willing to do so, why should the prince care about this?" ”

"The most intoxicating and gentle country." Cao Shuo pursed his lips: "I'm afraid that the soldiers have lived here for a winter, and they have no strength to go on the expedition." ”

The county guard smiled: "I heard that Gongzi led troops to Hetao this time, and he also wanted the Huns to taste the taste of their women being robbed." With the Hun women waiting for the soldiers in front, how could they linger in the small Wuyuan? ”

"You're a talker." Looking at the county guard, Cao Shuo also grinned, and asked Ma Teng and Han Sui on the side, "Two generals, what do you think?" ”

"Since the county guards have said so, the soldiers are tired from the battle, and it is nothing to let them live happily for a winter." Ma Teng said: "Childe and we don't have to worry about this. ”

"That being said, we still have to restrain the soldiers." Cao Shuo instructed Cai Ji on the side: "Pass on my military order and tell the soldiers of the three armies that in these days in Wuyuan, they will live in the people's homes." Let them all be diligent, and in addition to practicing every day, they can help the people do more things at other times, so help them do more. You must not kill, you must not steal, and you must not forcibly defile a woman against her will. Those who violate military orders will be killed! ”

Cao Shuo's last sentence must not be forcibly defiled against the woman's will, and the soldiers under his command sound very familiar.

Once he said this, he was telling the soldiers that as long as the women wanted, they could do whatever they wanted.

After receiving Cao Shuo's military order, the soldiers who entered the city let out a cheer.

The three armies entered the city, and the people of Wuyuan came to the streets one after another, watching the army passing through the streets.

The armor of the soldiers under Cao Shuo's command is bright, and even their battle robes are specially designed by Cao Shuo, and they are worn on their bodies to fit and spirit.

The military order to stay at the homes of the people in the city was conveyed, and the people stepped forward one after another to invite the officers and men of the army to their homes.

The order had already been obtained, and the invited soldiers did not shirk, and followed the people in groups of three or five.

100,000 elites plus more than 200,000 people, after entering the city, the team gradually thinned.

Compared with the soldiers under Cao Shuo, the Xiliang army led by Ma Teng and Han Sui was much more neglected.

The armor and clothes of the Western Liang Army still maintain the Han standard, but the color of the battle robe is different from the red of the Han Dynasty.

Cao Shuo's 80,000 elites were almost all invited, but the 20,000 Xiliang troops had not yet been completely invited away by the people.

There are still many of the people who were with the army.

When he arrived at the gate of the official mansion, Cao Shuo asked the county guard: "There are so many people left, how should I settle down according to the county guard?" ”

"It's just a few more people in each house." The county guard first answered, and then instructed the officials on the side: "Arrange manpower and assign the rest to each household." ”

The officials were ordered to leave, and immediately the officials of the Five Plains were responsible for settling the people and soldiers who had not been taken away by the people.

More than 300,000 people scattered in the city of Gohara.

Their total number is even several times greater than the population of Gohara City.

Wuyuan City, which is not very large, suddenly seemed a little crowded.

led Cao Shuo to the main gate of the official mansion, and the county guard bowed down and said: "I have to wronged the son this winter, and I will let the official mansion out......"

"Let the government out, where will the county be guarded?" Cao Shuo asked.

"What I gave up was the backyard of the government." The county guard said: "There are still some things to be disposed of in the city, and the front yard has to be left behind, so please forgive me." ”

Cao Shuo's gaze fell on the face of the Wuyuan County Guard, and he didn't move away for a long time.

The county guard was furious by him, lowered his head and said, "If Childe doesn't like me here, I'll find another place to ......"

"No, you just stay here!" Cao Shuo said: "From the time you entered the city to the present, you have been polite and very deferential. You know, the more this is the case, the more people suspect that there is some of it. I just want to see something in your face. ”

Subconsciously touched his face, and the county guard said with a wry smile: "What Childe said is reasonable, but Wuyuan is different from other places. I'm afraid of being bullied here, and finally a big man has come to support him, of course, everything should be taken care of. If Childe thinks I'm too welcome, then I'm afraid of being bullied......"

"No need to explain, I understand what you said." Cao Shuo waved his hand and said to the Wuyuan County Guard: "Arrange a place for me and the generals to live, and we will live in the back house." The front yard is still left for you to take care of the affairs of the county. ”

(End of chapter)