After an impassioned speech on campus, South Korea's rescue army methodically made the final preparations before the expedition.

According to Korean law, soldiers were required to bring their own rations, clothing, and no pay for the war. In order to boost morale, the crown prince specially applied to King Han for all the needs of this expedition to be provided by the state treasury.

For example, civilians who should be recruited into the army can be rewarded with land and wealth, and even exempted from conscription and military service; Standing soldiers who have made meritorious service will be promoted, wealth, and land. The treatment of the war dead is also generous, with three years of forced labor for their families and a large pension. This kind of treatment is unprecedented since the founding of South Korea, so the enthusiasm of the people is naturally high, and the 40,000 places on the expedition are in short supply.

Prince Ran was naturally very concerned about the selection of soldiers, and repeatedly told the tyrant that in addition to the 10,000 soldiers, the remaining 30,000 must be selected brave and good fighters, and the old, weak, sick and disabled will not be accepted. In order to calm the mood of the losers, the prince even assured everyone that those who defended the city would also be rewarded.

Later, Prince Ran went to the arsenal to get ordnance, accompanied by Sima Hanwei and Shaofu Hanwen. Although the crown prince is the crown prince, he has never been to the arsenal. According to the memories of later generations, the Korean crossbow is famous all over the world, and it is rumored that it can shoot up to 800 meters.

When he was on the road, the prince asked Shaofu the range of the crossbow, Shaofu Hanwen is a fat man with a bit of thief eyebrows, although the person is a little round, but the business is proficient, and the current is also to say that the large crossbow needs five people to work together to use, and the range can reach more than 600 steps. Prince Ran calculated in his heart that during the Warring States Period, one foot was 23 centimeters, six feet was one step, and more than 600 steps was 800 meters, and there were two miles of land. It's just a pity that such technology is lost.

Han Wen saw the prince's eager expression, afraid that his private deduction of the crossbow fee would be exposed, and hurriedly explained: "Gongzi doesn't know, such a range of crossbows is huge, the operation is complicated, and it is acceptable to defend the city. It is used for field battles, but it is inconvenient to carry, and the loading is complicated, and it is not very practical. ”

"Oh? What are the crossbows in the arsenal that are suitable for field combat? The crown prince had to dispel the imagination of the crossbow with a range of up to 800 meters just now, and asked with interest.

Han Wen secretly wiped a cold sweat in his heart, and replied: "Returning to Gongzi, there are two kinds of crossbows used in field battles, one is a riding crossbow, which is small and lightweight, with an effective killing range of 100 steps; The second is an infantry crossbow, with an effective killing range of 200 steps. ”

"Such a range is enough." The prince thought in his heart. Thinking that the Zhao and Wei coalition forces had 50,000 cavalry, they might as well use the Macedonian phalanx to fight, but the Macedonian phalanx was not flexible enough, and once the flanks were breached, the pikemen could only let the cavalry slaughter. However, it can be used for night attacks to increase the power a lot, after all, anyone who sees rows of bright spears piercing towards him will definitely be flustered.

Thinking of this, the prince asked out loud: "Han Shaofu, how many Changge are there in the arsenal?" "Although Ge is not as good as the spear used in the Macedonian phalanx, the length is enough, and the length of six or seven meters is like a big hedgehog, so that the enemy is helpless. After all, an inch is long and an inch is strong, this is an eternal truth.

"There are 100,000 long Ge, and there are more short Ge, 200,000." Han Wen thought to himself, could it be that the prince wanted to send chariots to rescue Huayang. After all, in most people's impressions, Changge is used for car battles.

"Enough is enough, bring me 30,000 Changge. By the way, give me 10,000 pairs of heavy armor, 10,000 pairs of riding crossbows, 30,000 pairs of infantry crossbows, 30,000 swords, 30,000 spears, and 30,000 shields. Prince Ran said. If it weren't for the lack of time, the cavalry equipped with stirrups would also have to be equipped with a cavalry shield, plus a 3-meter cavalry spear and a short sword, which is the standard equipment of the heavy cavalry in their minds.

"Childe, in addition to heavy armor, other arsenals can be taken out." Han Wen replied with a bitter face.

"Huh?" The crown prince's face was full of dissatisfaction. Without heavy armor, wouldn't his own heavy cavalry be useless.

"Not really." Han Wen stubbornly explained, "Childe, you also know that South Korea's national strength is weak. Although the weapons are sharp, the financial resources really can't support much consumption. Especially since the founding of the country, there have been constant wars, and now the arsenal can provide only 3,000 pairs of heavy armor to the son, which is also the family background in the arsenal. "After all, heavy armor is equipped with heavy infantry and heavy cavalry, these two types of troops are very resource-consuming, and South Korea's national strength really can't afford to raise much.

"Three thousand is three thousand! Give me another 300,000 crossbow arrows, that's no problem, Han Shaofu? "It's hard to have a hard time without money, so let's use it! Prince Ran sighed in his heart.

"No problem, no problem." Han Wen replied in a panic. For Prince Ran, Han Wen didn't dare to offend. Otherwise, when the crown prince succeeds to the throne, how will he have his own good fruits to eat.

It was sunset after receiving the ordnance, and looking at the slowly setting sunset, the prince wished that the sunset would be slower and slower. There is really not much time left for myself and South Korea, and if I can have a few more days, even if it is three or four days, I will be more prepared.

Now I can only rush to the battle, although I talk freely in the palace, in fact, who knows that I am just fighting to the death. After all, according to historical records, this battle is the most promising opportunity for South Korea to win more with less and defeat the strong with the weak. The combined forces of Zhao and Wei seem to be strong, but in fact they are vulnerable. As long as you are careful, the probability of success is very high. After a few years of peace in World War I, he had the opportunity to reform the malpractices and change the law to become stronger.

When he arrived at the Xicheng military camp, the prince found that the general Storm Kite had been waiting for a long time to lead a group of generals. Because there were only 40,000 people on this expedition, the storm kite summoned all the people who held positions above the rank of military marquis. It is not only to get acquainted with each other to facilitate follow-up cooperation, but also to listen to the teachings of Tai Ziran together.

After all, Storm Kite is only the nominal boss, and in fact, the follow-up command is still in charge of the prince. Speaking of the violent kite is just the posture of a Chinese person, the march is copied from the military book, so a person who follows the rules can achieve the highest position of "general" is indeed not a famous general in South Korea, as the so-called "there is no general in Shu, Liao Hua is the vanguard".

The prince knew the intention of the violent kites at a glance, and he couldn't help but smile. At the moment, after seeing the ceremony, he sat down according to his status, and the violent kite just insisted that the prince sit west to east, that is, to sit east, after all, the prince should sit in the most respectful seat as the prince.

However, the prince insisted that there were no princes and nobles in the army, and as the commander-in-chief, the violent kite should sit in the east and sit in the south. A few words, but let thousands of people admire in their hearts. I thought that the crown prince was just rhetorical and good at inciting people. Unexpectedly, he was humble and polite, without the arrogance of princes and nobles, but he also won the favor of many captains and military marquis.

"Childe, the 40,000-strong army has been assembled. 10,000 talents, 30,000 strong soldiers. When do you think tomorrow will be on the expedition? As the main general, at least nominally, Storm Kite asked aloud first.

"I have asked my godfather Wang and Taibu about this, and I will go on the expedition immediately after sacrificing my ancestors and Sheji tomorrow." The prince replied with a pleasant face.

"While everyone is here, I will first talk about the arrangements for this expedition. 10,000 cavalry and 30,000 infantry. Among them were three thousand heavy horsemen, with heavy armor, spears, swords, and crossbows; Seven thousand light horsemen, with leather armor, crossbows, and spears. 20,000 infantry, with long guards and shields; 10,000 infantry, with infantry crossbows and swords. ”

After announcing the composition of the army, Wang Ziran continued: "This rescue of Huayang is not as usual, I am here to explain the military discipline: I don't hear the drum or advance, I don't stop hearing the gold, the flag can't be raised, the flag can't be pressed, kill!" You shouldn't call your name, you can't do it at the right time, you don't have to go against the deadline, change the teacher's law, and kill! Spread the fight at night, neglect and not report, even more slowly, the voice is unknown, kill! Complain more, don't listen to constraints, teach more difficult to control, kill! Raise your voice and laugh, defy the forbidden covenant, gallop through the military gate, and kill! ”

Several consecutive killing words made the atmosphere tense suddenly, and many generals, including the boss Storm Kite, also realized that the prince was serious this time, and immediately responded: "Oh! ”

"Childe, don't you send some chariot soldiers?" Storm Kite asked.

This is also a puzzle for many people, after all, the impact of the car soldier is incomparable. Although it was gradually replaced by cavalry, at some point, it could play a greater role than cavalry!

"No need. Now the roads are blocked by heavy snow, and the roads are difficult to navigate. Only 100 carts were needed to transport arrows, grain and grass. "The prince learned from later generations that the chariot soldiers had long been outdated, and when the saddle was invented after the war, he would form heavy cavalry and light cavalry to run rampant all over the world. These antiques of the chariot soldiers should be taken to escort the baggage!

"Childe, should we bring more crossbows, especially large crossbows?" Hearing that there was no large crossbow on this expedition, a lieutenant built a way. After all, South Korea carried a large number of crossbows in previous wars, relying on ultra-long range to keep the enemy out of range. Once approached by enemy troops, they often collapse without a fight.

"Storm General", the prince paused, "Everyone, the use of large crossbows in this battle will not be too much, 10,000 crossbows, 30,000 crossbows are enough." I will explain the training of Changge soldiers to you tomorrow, and I hope you will cooperate! ”

"I am willing to die for my son!"

The next day, under the witness of Prime Minister Zhang Ping, Keqing Chen Xiao and other ministers, after solemnly and solemnly sacrificing to the shrine and comforting the temple, the prince stood on the high platform and made a final mobilization.

"Soldiers, I won't say much else. Zhao and Wei have already hit our doorstep, what should we do? ”

"Fight! War! War! The answer to the prince was a roar of rage.

"Zhao and Wei want to occupy our land and bully our relatives, what should we do?"

"Kill! Kill! Kill! What answered the prince was a shout.

"Then you sue me, do you have the confidence to win? Is South Korea a sure winner? ”

"Victory! Win! Win! ”

"Good! Soldiers. Let's go! The prince roared in high spirits.

Then a column of soldiers turned around, lined up in a neat line, and rushed from the school field to the battlefield. Looking at the prince who was galloping away, Prime Minister Zhang Ping had mixed feelings in his heart. What kind of person is this, sometimes polite and polite, chatting and laughing with a number of ministers; Sometimes he has no aristocratic demeanor, but he can incite the morale of the soldiers.

As the last soldier stepped out of Xinzheng, the gate of Xinzheng slowly closed. A city gate separates the inside and outside of Xinzheng. All parting came to an abrupt end with the closing of the city gates.

Hopefully, the army will come back safely. This is the mind of everyone at this moment, from the princes and nobles to the people who see them off on the street.