Although Ye Xiong's words are presumptuous, they are unreasonable, how many people like Zhang Meng are not for fame and fortune? Even Sun Yu often thinks about his exploits and honors.

At this time, there was a knock on the door, and Wang Xu said, "Come in." ”

Jia Hui walked in, he had been listening outside the door for a long time, and when he walked into the room, Jia Hui said: "Lord, my subordinates also have a word, don't vomit or be unhappy." ”

"Say it."

Jia Hui asked, "Is the lord worried that we will become the focus of the imperial court's crusade and bring disaster upon ourselves?" ”

Wang Xu nodded, this was indeed what he was most worried about.

Jia Hui said with a smile: "Lord, this is an unavoidable thing, the lord should be mentally prepared to fight with the imperial court, claim the king as soon as possible, strengthen the army and enrich the people, and plan for the future." ”

Seeing that Wang Xu was still hesitating, Ye Xiong said: "The lord killed Zhou Yi, captured the royal city, has more than 100,000 troops, and his subordinates are like clouds, if they don't dare to be kings, then who in the world dares to call them kings?" ”

Wang Xu stood up slowly, as soon as the two of them said this, his heart began to waver, what Ye Xiong and Jia Hui said was very reasonable; As a rebel leader, you must let your soldiers see the sweetness of rebellion as soon as possible, so that people can willingly follow you to rebel.

What is sweetness? Living in a big house, big fish and meat every day, endless silver, and endless beauty buildings, this is the most basic requirement.

Feng big official, and then high knighthood, in and out of the luxury carriage, someone to see the salute respectfully and respectfully, in the sweetness, is the highest enjoyment, otherwise, why do people work for you? Is it just what you say to ask for the people's lives, and then Wang Ba's anger shook.

Among the official positions proposed, there are many that can only be issued by the emperor, such as the Minister of Military Aircraft, various generals, if they are just a miscellaneous general, then how to reward, even if they are rewarded, what do people think? Fake? Feed on illusions?

All are not fools. Everyone put their heads on their belts, and followed the leader all day long to be afraid and tremble, such a high-risk profession is of course beyond the rewards of ordinary people. Even the people have been exempted from taxes, and those who serve as soldiers must of course be better than the people, otherwise, who will be his soldiers. Forget it all as the people.

Wang Xu kept walking in the room, thinking back to what the two said, and Ye Xiong and Jia Hui also looked at Wang Xu with longing eyes, but they didn't speak, they knew that they had to give Wang Xu enough time.

In fact, the last sentence Ye Xiong said was what Wang Xu wanted to hear the most, he killed Zhou Yi, captured the royal city, had more than 100,000 troops, and his subordinates were like clouds. If they dare not be kings in this way, then who in the world will dare to be kings? If everyone wants to shrink back and reap the benefits, then who has the courage to confront the imperial court?

"It seems that I have to be king."

Ye Xiong and Jia Hui looked at each other happily: "The lord agreed?" ”

Wang Xu compromised, nodded, looked at Jia Hui and said, "This matter will be left to you to handle and be the king!" Rebel! Declare war with the imperial court! Since the war with the imperial court is unavoidable, then don't hide it, the ceremony must be grand, so as to announce it to the world. ”

"Don't worry, my lord. The subordinates went to arrange the Zen ceremony, rushed to make the royal robe overnight, and relied on other things, which would definitely not delay the time. Jia Hui said.

Wang Xu waved his hand. Jia Hui walked out of the room.

Thinking of Liao Yun and Zhang Xue, Wang Xu looked at Ye Xiong: "You send someone to inquire and see where Liao Yun's army is, why hasn't it reached the royal city yet." ”

"No." Ye Xiong left.

.............

Wang Xujun's current strength is as follows:

In terms of battalions, there were twenty-four battalions, each with 5,000 men. That's 120,000 people; This does not include Jinyiwei and 2,000 personal soldiers, as well as 8,000 county soldiers who came from all over the country and more than 2,000 wounded soldiers who were seriously injured Weiyu, in general, Wang Xujun's current strength should be more than 130,000 people.

Jin Yiwei is on a mission in secret, many people don't know, and Wang Xu doesn't plan to announce it, so he won't mention it for the time being.

There were originally 2,000 soldiers, but half of them died in the first battle of the North Schoolyard, and later Zhang Meng selected all the people, made up 2,000 people, and restored his strength.

The combat effectiveness of 8,000 county soldiers and 2,000 wounded soldiers was the worst, Wang Xu decided to combine them into an army, a total of 10,000 people, specially responsible for escorting grain and grass, burying pots and cooking, and being regarded as a baggage army, as for the commander of the army, it has not yet been decided; Jia Hui once admonished that every 10,000 elite soldiers should be mixed with 1,000 baggage troops to escort grain and grass, and Wang Xu was still considering it.

The formation of the 120,000 men was also very complicated, with earlier recruits and captured recruits, Sun Yu's cavalry, and captured elite soldiers, totaling 120,000; After Wang Xu considered it, he integrated them all, whether they were captured or the original soldiers, they were all mixed, and the captain who led the troops was selected.

Wang Xu also thought about the loyalty of this army, now that Zhou Yi has perished, there is no immediate family member of Zhou Yi in the army, so there is nothing to worry about, I believe that after months of training and rewards of wine and meat, the soldiers will not rebel.

The mixing of elite soldiers and recruits will reduce the combat effectiveness of elite soldiers, but at the same time, it will also improve the combat effectiveness of recruits and make recruits familiar with tactics faster, which in general, still has more advantages than disadvantages.

The next day.

Originally, it was going to be rewarded today, but because Jia Hui's Zen sealing ceremony was not ready, it was delayed and held three days later.

Taking this opportunity, Wang Xu called Sun Yu and handed over 10,000 war horses to him, plus the previous 5,000 cavalry, and now he has 15,000 iron cavalry under his command.

But Wang Xu said that all meritorious generals will be rewarded, which will be held in three days, so although they are envious, everyone has no complaints, and they are all waiting quietly.

10,000 new cavalry, selected from the 120,000 army, after the selection, Wang Xu calculated, 15,000 cavalry, 100,000 infantry, 10,000 baggage troops, in general, the strength is good, Wang Xu is now very confident in his heart.

............

On this day, Ye Xiong hurriedly ran to Wang Xu's room and startled Wang Xu.

"What's the matter?"

Ye Xiong said: "Jinyi Wei came to report that when Liao Yun's troops passed through Huijing County, they were attacked by bandits, and more than 7,000 people were killed and wounded. ”

"What? What about Cher? ”

Ye Xiong said: "Don't worry, my lord, Zhang Xue is fine, but she was frightened, and she will be fine after resting." ”

"Bandits? What bandit would have such courage to attack Liao Yun, and also defeated more than 7,000 people under Liao Yun, could it be that there will be tens of thousands of bandits in this Guxi County? Wang Xu's face was cold and frosty, and he was instantly furious.

Ye Xiong said: "Humble conjecture, the so-called bandits must be pretended by Lu Yang's border army, and only they have this strength!" ”

Wang Xu nodded, what Ye Xiong said was very reasonable, on the territory of Guxi County, there was no one else who could defeat more than 7,000 people under Liao Yun except Lu Yang, but what did Lu Yang mean by doing this? Do you want to go to war?

"Find out the reason for me immediately, in addition, send someone to negotiate with Lu Yang, if he is willing to let Liao Yun and Zhang Xue go, I will thank him heavily!" Wang Xu said.

Ye Xiong nodded, then responded and walked out of the room.

After Ye Xiong left, Wang Xu gritted his teeth and overturned the bamboo slips on the table, he was very angry!

"Lu Yang, if you dare to hurt Xue'er, I will make you regret it!" (To be continued.) )