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Ma Han's conditions were very simple, as Mi Fang had said earlier, to provide ships and rations for the displaced people to move north, but the number would be doubled. The horses did not ask for exorbitant prices, as long as they provided 6,000 people with food and enough ships to transport 6,000 men. As for the specific amount, there is a bookkeeper in your Mi Mansion, and you will know when you call it.

In fact, the Mi brothers also had doubts about whether they could really keep their thousands of acres of fertile land in Pengcheng. But it is better to have a cavalry to protect them than to do nothing, and all they pay is thousands of stone grains and rice, and the boatmen pay back and forth. In particular, Ma Han also proposed that a batch of furs, rubber bands, feathers, and herbs from the north could be sold to them at a low price, so that they would not be allowed to return empty.

In this way, the Mi brothers didn't pay much at all, so they hired a cavalry to guard the field, which was too cost-effective.

Did the horseman suffer? Of course not. can recruit a group of Central Plains refugees, many of whom are craftsmen, fishermen, and scholars urgently needed by White Wolf City, which is worth the ticket price. And what was the purpose of him leading the white wolf to ride here? Not only to protect him, the white wolf city guard, but more importantly, to polish this new cavalry through actual combat, and at the same time test new tactics. Xuzhou is the best battlefield, and Cao Cao's army is second-rate in the north, but it can be called a first-class cavalry in this Jianghuai land, and it is the best training object.

Of course, Ma Han will not stay here to guard the Mi brothers, he plans to return north by boat after dealing with the affairs of the displaced people, and let Zhao Yun lead one hundred and fifty white wolf horsemen to stay in Xuzhou until the autumn grain is in the warehouse. During this period, the army's military expenses were all borne by the Mi clan -- with the big financiers providing money, food, equipment, and venues for him to train his troops, where could such a good thing be found?

It's a win-win situation, so to speak. How can the Mi brothers, who have a businessman's temperament in their bones, refuse?

Just when Ma Han and the Mi brothers were calculating how much grain and how many ships they wanted in the private room, on the water pavilion platform in the inner courtyard of Mi Mansion, Gan Mei and Mi Zhen were chatting happily.

Both of them are young girls of the same age, generally beautiful, equally slender, and even more rare is that they are both poetry and books, Tongyin law, and there are not too many common languages, and they soon became best friends.

Gan Mei thought about what Ma Han confessed, and eight out of ten sentences in the topic were about Ma Han's recent work for the homeless. Mi Zhen was very impressed by the stump duel between Ma Han and Guan Yu that day. For a deep boudoir girl like her, who didn't have the opportunity to see the cruelty and bloodshed of the battlefield, the excitement brought by that scene was indeed strong enough. In this direct and brutal way, the image of Ma Han broke into the hearts of all the women who witnessed the thrilling scene that day, and lingered for a long time.

Mi Zhen held the incense cheeks in her hand, sat on the railing, looked at the reflection of the palace lamps outside the pavilion, the slowly flowing pool water, seemed to be listening to Gan Mei's narration, but in fact she was stunned. After a long time, a sentence suddenly popped up: "Does my sister like Ma Jun very much?" ”

Gan Mei is talking about "Ma Jun" one by one. was suddenly said by Mi Zhen, and almost choked. The white jade-like face turned red, and Ai Ai said, "Ma Jun, it's really good......

Mi Zhen smiled. Turned around and took Ganmei's hands: "Sister is also very good, well, two good things become one, and it is also a good story." ”

Gan Mei was so ashamed that the roots of her ears turned red. Hurriedly shook his head: "Ma Jun didn't see this intention, and ...... The father, brother and clan of the family are afraid that they will not agree......" said the back, and his voice was low.

Mi Zhen was surprised: "Why is this? Ma Jun is so young. is a high-ranking official with 2,000 stones, and he can be called a young handsome! Could it be that he is from a different background? ”

Gan Mei shook her head in distress: "It's not entirely because of this...... I heard from his sergeant that he had a fiancée in White Wolf City, Liaoxi...... If he was from a family, his father and brother might reluctantly agree, but in a poor family, my father and brother would never agree to me as a concubine......"

Mi Zhen muttered, "I see...... It seems that my sister and I are both in the same fate. I don't know if at this time next year, I will be promised by the two brothers which powerful family will be married to strengthen the alliance......"

Gan Mei looked at this seemingly carefree, well-dressed girl in amazement - yes, even if she was the daughter of a daughter, rich and noble, in the end, it would be impossible to escape fate.

The two girls who were about to leave the pavilion had the pathos of sympathy for each other at this moment, holding hands to each other, speechless.

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is also in Mifu, Mi Zhu and Mi Fang's side is a different situation. As soon as Ma Han said goodbye, the two brothers immediately closed the door and talked in secret.

The object of their secret conversation was not Ma Han, but Xuzhou Mu Taoqian.

If Cao's army really invades again within the year, then the status quo of the entire Xuzhou will be seriously changed. In the next great changes, how will Mi Shi pursue advantages and avoid disadvantages, and protect vested interests without damage? The key is Tao Qian.

Mi Fang's face was full of worry: "The state pastor is old, and he has been hit hard again, and his health is getting worse, but I am afraid that he will not survive for a year or two!" ”

Mi Zhu sighed lightly: "If you can rest assured and cultivate your mind, you may be able to survive for three or five years." It's a pity that at this time when the situation is chaotic, he still wants to provoke his subordinates and contain each other. If Ma Jinglong is unlucky, Cao Jun will really enter the court, but I am afraid that this time Xuzhou will be in a catastrophe......"

Mi Fang was taken aback: "What does my brother mean by this?" Does the state have a new initiative? ”

"Exactly." Mi Zhu said hatefully, "On the grounds that he was tired from the fierce battle and the soldiers and horses were resting, he transferred back half of the 3,000 Danyang soldiers who helped Liu Yuanjun (the original 4,000 and 1,000 battle losses), and transferred 2,000 new soldiers from the new recruits of the displaced people to Liu Yuanjun...... Hmph, these recruits don't practice battle formations, and their armor is not even, if Cao's army enters the Kou, I really don't know how Liu Yuanjun can resist. ”

As a school captain, Mi Fang still knows a little about the army. Xuzhou can really be called an elite soldier, is the Danyang soldier. The Shanyue people of Danyang County, Yangzhou (now Ma'anshan, Anhui and Lishui, Jiangsu) advocate strength, climb mountains and mountains, and walk on flat ground, plus the production of copper and iron in the mountains, they can cast weapons by themselves. It has always been "relying on the mountain danger and not accepting the king's rent", and the people are frivolous and fierce, fighting and killing the dead, which can be called a strong pawn.

Tao Qian was originally from Danyang, so he naturally knew the combat effectiveness of these Shanyue people best, so he served as the pastor of Xuzhou and recruited more soldiers. But why was he so beaten by Cao Cao with such a powerful army in his hand? In addition to the fact that Xuzhou was less affected by the Yellow Turban Turmoil at the end of the Han Dynasty. In addition to the lack of war experience of the state soldiers, the more important point is that Tao Qian has soldiers but no generals, and it is difficult for him to give full play to his bravery.

Shanyue people are like Amazon warriors, brave and brave, but they are unruly and do not train, only serve the strong, not the fierce generals, and cannot be trained at all. Do Tao Qian have a famous general? No! Moreover, the Shanyue people have strong individual combat ability, but poor organization and discipline. It is longer than the charging formation, shorter than the defense, and the formation defense is its shortcoming. In the Battle of Xuzhou, the Xuzhou Army was obviously the defender, basically a defensive battle. Even in the field, the most important thing is the formation, the formation is close to the loose formation, and the formation is united against the courage of the horseman. The ending can be imagined.

Tao Qian had a strong pawn in his hands, but he failed to transform into a strong soldier, but in Liu Bei's hands, it was very different. Liu Bei has been fighting on the battlefield for nearly ten years. has rich experience in training and commanding troops, and the two righteous brothers are ten thousand enemies. There are brave generals who are subdued, plus they are trained to fight. In just over a month, an elite army has been integrated. In time, it will not be difficult to turn it into a real strong army. That's why. Liu Bei was able to exert great pressure on Cao Cao with thousands of soldiers and made great contributions to the siege of Xuzhou.

Liu Bei's commanding ability has won unanimous praise from all over Xuzhou, Tao Qian praised it on the surface, how can he not worry in his heart? Three thousand Danyang elite soldiers, that's three percent of the Danyang elite on hand! After Cao's army retreated, it was obviously inappropriate to put it in the hands of a guest army, so it was shoddy and exchanged the newly recruited troops for 2,000 Danyang soldiers. If it weren't for the fact that Liu Bei was still useful, I was afraid that the remaining 1,000 Danyang soldiers would also come back.

Dealing with the relationship with Liu Bei is the first step. The second step is to control the elbow Zangba.

"Xiao Jian will be the prime minister of Langya."

As soon as Mi Zhu said this, Mi Fang opened her mouth wide. This Xiao Jian was originally the Kaiyang Order, and he had a personal grudge with Zang Ba stationed in Kaiyang, and the two of them were on the same page. Tao Qian: This is to get all the water and fire in one place.

"Langya wants to mess up." This was Mi Fang's first reaction.

Mi Zhu said lightly: "With Tao Envoy Jun here, no matter how chaotic it is, it is just a small mess." ”

The two brothers glanced at each other, and under the light of the candles, their faces were a little gloomy, and they knew each other. Of course, Tao Envoy Jun is fine, but what if he is not there......

"Will there be a third step for the state pastor?"

"Absolutely." Mi Zhu affirmed, "And it must be to readjust the heads of the counties and regain the hearts of the officials." ”

Mi Fang sneered: "If Cao Jun really renews Xuzhou, I'm afraid that he will waste his efforts and regret it." ”

Mi Zhu nodded in agreement with Brother Nai's conclusion, and suddenly asked for no reason: "How do you think this Ma Jinglong is better than Liu Xuande?" ”

Mi Fang's eyes widened: "Why did my brother ask this?" Needless to say, no matter the bearing, reputation, background, or strength, they are far inferior! Well, maybe Xiao Yong is far above Brother Xuande, that's it. ”

Mi Zhu showed a trace of confusion on his face: "This Ma Jinglong always gives Brother Wei a strange feeling. ”

"What does it feel?"

"I can't say, but did you notice his gaze at Tao Yuanjun and Liu Xuande?"

Mi Fang shook her head blankly.

He looked at the two of them with a hint of mockery and pity. Mi Zhu looked directly at Naidi, "Have you ever seen such a strange riding captain?" ”

Mi Fang disagreed: "When others look at him, how can it not be so." ”

Mi Zhu originally wanted to say that this is different, this kind of overlooking gaze, those who don't have a gap in their chest can't have it, but thinking about it, Brother Nai may not be able to understand, so he still can't help but say it, and change to another question: "This person said that he has 5,000 steps under his command to ride and guard the three cities, what does Zifang think?" ”

Mi Fang didn't care even more, took out the style of a senior person in the army, and smiled: "Once these 6,000 homeless people enter Liaoxi, won't he add at least 3,000 soldiers?" ”

Mi Fang's meaning couldn't be more obvious, most of the soldiers in White Wolf City have quantity but no quality, and they are just indiscriminate.

Mi Zhu knew that he could no longer communicate with his brother about this Ma Jinglong, although he also felt that what his brother said was not unreasonable, but he always couldn't let go of this young lieutenant who was like a fascination. Well, maybe this cooperation is an opportunity, an opportunity to see through the strength of Ma Han and White Wolf City...... (To be continued......)