Chapter 68: Return to Northern Xinjiang

After negotiating with the baby, Zhao Jun was not hypocritical, and went directly to count the supplies with the baby.

The Great Qin Empire has four chief military supervisors, which are equivalent to the arsenals of later generations, one for each of the northern and southern armies, and two in the pass, with strict levels and strict control, and the entry and exit interrogation are very strict, and the baggage battalion of the Northern Army itself has these materials that the Zhao army needs, so they directly count in the camp.

Among the 40,000 pairs of armor, there are 20,000 pairs of bamboo armor, 15,000 pairs of leather armor, and the remaining 5,000 pairs are iron leaf armor, Zhao Jun knows that Meng Tian has taken good care of him, and now the society has just entered the Iron Age, even if the annual iron production of the Qin State is not high, this technology has a large part of the relationship, so the iron armor is definitely the high-end existence of the army, and it will not exceed 50,000 pairs in the entire Northern Army.

Weapons, Zhao Jun mainly used spears, ge, shields, as for the sword, he only chose 3,000 handles, intended to be used to equip personal soldiers or generals, if there is a suitable opportunity in the future, he will study the knife, including stirrups, so the sword is destined to be eliminated.

In addition, in the case of bows and crossbows, Zhao Jun chose 1,500 pairs of crossbows, which can be loaded with three arrows at a time, as well as 700 pairs of longbows and 300 pairs of small bed crossbows, which are half smaller than the bed crossbows for defending the city, which can be used in field battles, but it also requires three people to coordinate, two people to stabilize the crossbow body, and one person to step back and pull.

The purpose of Zhao Jun's choice is to facilitate cooperation, three hundred pairs of small bed crossbows are pressed to enhance the power at the end, and the longbow is in front of the exchange for time, and the hand crossbow can be fired continuously in the middle, so that the arrow array formed is extremely terrifying, and it can also increase the power of the arrow array to the strongest.

Finally, the chariot is a powerful and high-defense battlefield monster, and it is a big killer on the frontal and flat battlefield, but in the same way, with the change of tactics after the Spring and Autumn Period, the clumsiness of the chariot and the high requirements for the terrain have all become fatal elements, and the cost of the chariot is high, and the soldiers are not suitable for training, so it will be gradually eliminated after the appearance of the cavalry three treasures, saddles, horseshoes, and stirrups.

However, for now, the chariot is still the main force of the army, the cavalry is just an auxiliary soldier and horse, and in the defense of the city, there is a chariot, which is definitely a weapon for counterattack, and it is also a morale blow to the enemy soldiers.

Of course, Zhao Jun's choice of chariots is still based on what he heard in his previous life, in World War II, tanks open the way, soldiers follow, almost became an invincible tactic, so Zhao Jun also thought about whether he could improve the chariot, or use the advantages of the chariot to improve the tactics.

After the acceptance of the soldiers, Zhao Jun asked Wang Li to take care of him first, and then went to Cao Wushu and Yingbu with Guan Ying.

"Boss, you're here, I want to kill you." In Yingbu's separate tent, Cao Wuxian had an exaggerated expression on his face, and almost fell on Zhao Jun with a runny nose.

Although Yingbu was still lonely, the look of joy in his eyes betrayed him, and his Adam's apple moved: "Master Hou"

"Hehe, it seems that you have lived well in the military camp, and your martial arts have also improved." Zhao Jun smiled, Cao Wuxian and Yingbu were now a little stronger.

Cao Wuxian said with a pitiful face: "Boss, can I still call you that in the future, this guy Yingbu always forces me to call you Hou Ye, saying that your identity is different now." ”

"Of course you can, what's the difference in identity, we are still good brothers in life and death, and Yingbu, you don't have to call a Hou Ye a mouthful, haha." Zhao Jun smiled heartily, no matter how much others were in awe of him, at least Cao Wuxian, this kid has not changed.

"Haha, I'll just say it, the boss is not that kind of person." Cao Wuxian laughed heartlessly.

Yingbu glared at him, and then asked Zhao Jun, "Master Hou, did you take us to Linzi this time?" ”

Cao Wuxian also looked at Zhao Jun with blank eyes, but Zhao Jun shook his head and said: "No, the frontier war is a good opportunity for you to make meritorious contributions, and it is also an opportunity to sharpen and learn, you are staying in the frontier now, and when the war here is over, I will go to my father and the emperor to transfer you over, and in the same way, I will tell the two marshals to let you stay here and study well in the army, since you have to do great things in the future, then the ability to lead the troops cannot be bad." ”

As soon as Guan Ying heard this, he said, "Yes, Master Hou, don't worry." ”

Cao Wushu and Yingbu only nodded after hearing this, although after coming to the frontier, they have also fought a lot of battles, large and small, and they think that their martial arts and art of war have grown a lot, but this time is different, this time it is Meng Tian who wants to pour troops into a decisive battle with the Huns, which is definitely a good opportunity to make meritorious contributions and a good opportunity to exercise.

"By the way, I have something for you." Zhao Jun suddenly smiled at this time, and then opened the package, revealing the longbow with both bows and swords that Zhao Jun got when he was assessed in Xianyang, as well as a pair of gold silk armor, which was a congratulatory gift from Li Si after he was awarded the title in Xianyang, although it was not as comfortable and exquisite as his own white jade soft armor, but the defense was not much worse, and it was the same level as the soft armor obtained by Guan Ying and others in Zhao Sheng's tomb.

"No injury, you like to use a bow, this bow will be given to you, melee can be used as a sword, Yingbu, you always like to fight for your life when fighting with people, this golden silk armor will be given to you."

Cao Wushu took the bow first, fiddling with a look of surprise, the upper mechanism twisted slightly, and it became a sharp and slightly longer than an ordinary sword, the sword leaned on the middle part, and there were horizontal sharp sword thorns, like a cross sword, it was definitely a murderous soldier, and the bowstring and bow body made Cao Wuxian love it, and he would definitely be able to maximize his archery skills.

Similarly, Yingbu is also very happy with the golden silk soft armor, and can't put it down, the three treasures of the generals, horses, weapons, and armor are all things that can save their lives on the battlefield.

"Also, I want you to do something for me." At this time, Zhao Jun said again.

When Cao Wuxian heard this, he said with a bitter face: "I'll just say it, the boss's things are not easy to take." ”

Zhao Jun glared at him angrily, "Then you can't do it." ”

"Then it goes without saying, the boss's matter is my Cao Wuxian's matter, there is nothing in the world that we can't do, say." Cao Wuxian slammed his chest.

Guan Ying laughed secretly beside him, Master Hou's people are all so interesting, this guy is so funny.

"I will stay in the frontier for about a month, this month you will help me recruit troops in the frontier, the age of eighteen to thirty-five young and strong men, as many recruits as you can, food and accommodation will be used first from the Northern Army, I will greet the two marshals."

The three of them were stunned when they heard this, and then they understood what the idea of the Zhao army was fighting, in the past few years, this side of the frontier has migrated two or three hundred thousand old Qin people, the old Qin people are brave in battle, willing to endure hardships in training, and are definitely good seedlings of elite soldiers.

"Okay, Master Hou, don't worry." All three nodded.

After hearing this, Zhao Jun said: "Well, I will go to the Mabang tomorrow, and I may stay for a while." ”

The next day, Zhao Jun rode alone in the direction of the horse gang, he didn't come for a few years, Zhao Jun didn't remember the road, but fortunately there was Zhong Hu, the kid to guide the way, in recent years, the cooperation between the horse gang and the Northern Army has always been Zhong Hu's son to build a bridge, and Zhao Jun wants to cultivate him, this kid is kind and honest, but smart.

"Hehe, chief, don't you know, in the years you have been gone, our eldest lady is very powerful, all the forces in Mobei have been swept away by me one by one, including those scattered horse bandits, they are also vying to join us, and there are eighteen cities, which are now overcrowded, and the eldest lady has to build a few more cities."

Along the way, Zhong Hu kept talking to Zhao Jun about the deeds of the horse gang, it seems that Wuxing has worked hard in the past two years, everything is developing according to the regulations he has set, and the speed is much faster than he expected.

As soon as he stepped into the sphere of influence of the caravan, Zhao Jun obviously felt that something was unusual, there were more and more caravans here, and there were more and more merchants, as if they were all pulling goods to one place.

Zhonghu explained: "Now the merchants who come and go between the Xiongnu and the Central Plains have to pay taxes to us, they are rushing to the castle to register and make a register, and then pay the taxes, the eldest lady will send someone to protect their safety, even the Huns are the same, in this desert north, no one dares not to sell our face." ”

Zhao Jun smiled with satisfaction and nodded, this was exactly what he needed.

Soon, the two of them rushed to the outside of Liancheng, just entered Baizhang, Zhao Jun saw that there were nearly 10,000 cavalry were neatly arranged, the boundless black pressure was pressed, they rode horses under their crotches and neighed, holding swords in their hands and sitting like a mountain, nearly 10,000 cavalry could not see the edge at all, only felt the surging head-on rush, Zhao Jun could feel it far away, and couldn't help but feel excited.

When Zhao Jun approached, they suddenly drew their long swords at the same time, and then raised them high, shouting:

"Welcome back the leader!"

"Welcome back the leader!"

"Welcome back the leader!"

Three loud roars, 10,000 people shouted in unison, the sound was like thunder rolling in the sky, the sound was boundless, as if the entire grassland was trembling.

The war horses under their crotches were also frightened and did not dare to make a sound, and the merchants passing by nearby were even more shocked, could it be that something had happened, chief? Isn't the leader the heroic and sassy one who is known as the heroine of the women, the female eagle of the grassland?

The roar was followed by a moment of silence, and then, a sudden sound of horses' hooves sounded, and three more horsemen rushed out from the side of the 10,000-strong cavalry, two of whom were fat and thin, twenty or thirty years old, and fierce.

The most attractive is a woman, she is dressed in short clothes, her hair is raised high, revealing a delicate face, and a pair of large eyes that are shining with fine light, the overall skin is slightly dark but very shiny, and her body is well-proportioned and toned, giving people a strange feeling of beauty and strength.

The three of them rode horses and quickly galloped in front of Zhao Jun, and then dismounted together to worship: "See Lord Hou, welcome the return of the leader." ”

"Haha, be polite to me." Zhao Jun got up and picked up the thin monkey and the big bear one by one, and finally held up the black star with his hand, compared to a few years ago, today's black star is capable and bold, with the fierceness of the prairie eagle, and the whole body exudes the breath of a heroine among women, and because he has been at the head of the horse gang for a long time, he has cultivated a majestic atmosphere.

(To be continued)