Liu Xin knew that Jushou must have worked hard to capture Jiaozhou. Can not help but wave a big hand. Said: "Since the public and the government have already set a four-way strategy of advancing side by side. Then there is no need to go first and then the soldiers. We must use the momentum of thunder to win Jiaozhou in one fell swoop.
Tian Feng arched his hands and said: "The road to Jiaozhou is far away. Replenishment is inconvenient. The subordinates also agree with the master's strategy. The army is very fast. Do not give the counties of Jiaozhou a respite. Direct attack is the first. However, the subordinates dare to ask the master. Need to be transferred. Which route of troops and horses. And who should be the leading general."
Liu Xin thought for a moment. Said: "Jiaozhou is an uncivilized land. There are many jungles and mountains. If you want to use soldiers, you should use the seventh legion as the main force. In addition, it can be supplemented by a third legion. As for the leader general. It is ready. The big man speaks martial arts. Tang’s advanced training class has been running for several months. Let’s let eight of them lead the four-way army. It’s also a good way to test their training results."
If we talk about field battles in the plains, siege the city and pull out the village. Several other legions are stronger than the seventh legion. But in Jiaozhou. More important is jungle combat. Of course, the Seventh Army is the main one. There are exactly eight students in the advanced training class of Dahan Jiangwutang. They are Zhang Fei, Zhang Xi, Guan Yu, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Zhang Ren, Yan Yan and Tai Shizi. They are all generals who can stand alone. The 7th Army has just settled the rebellion of the Shan Yue tribe. It is in the rest stage. But Dahan's military regulations have always been strict. Just order it. Even soldiers on vacation at home. Will also be assembled in the shortest time. Basically it has reached the call to come. Come to be able to fight. The requirement of victory in battle. and so. Liu Xin doesn't need to worry that this army is still in fatigue.
Jushou hesitated and said: "Master. These eight generals belong to different legions. Let them command the combined forces of the 7th and 3rd Corps. Will something be wrong? Let's talk about it. The deputy commander of the 7th Corps is titled. Lie is still in Jiangnan."
Liu Xin waved her hand. Said: "Public and. You worry too much. Liu wants to let everyone understand. They are not private soldiers of any one person. They belong to the entire Han Dynasty. Their mission is to defend this country. Defend this nation. Defend. There are thousands of people of the great man. Eight of them, Yi De and Jun Yi, are the leaders. Feng Lie has worked very hard in Jiangnan. He was rewarded for a three-month holiday."
Now that it has been agreed. The order was passed on quickly. This time. Liu Xin drew a total of 100,000 troops. The soldiers were divided into four groups. There are 25,000 people on each road. Although it is based on the Seventh Army. But the Seventh Army was smaller. There are only 30,000 people in total. So in every way. The troops are not even as good as the Third Army.
Although Zhang Yun and Zhang Ren had commanded the Third Army. The other generals were not familiar with their soldiers. But when assigning tasks. Liu Xin still tried his best to consider the degree of tacit understanding between the generals. The first coach is Zhang Fei and Yan Yan is the lieutenant. The second round is led by Zhang Xi. Zhang Ren was the deputy general. On the third road, Zhang Liao was the commander. Gao Shun is the lieutenant. Guan Yu is the main player on the fourth road. Tai Shici is the lieutenant.
There is no problem with the other three ways. The main general and deputy general are originally partners. Only the fourth road worries Liu Xin. Both Guan Yu and Tai Shici were arrogant people. And Guan Yu joined Liu Xin's camp later than Tai Shici. But let Guan Yu be the master. Tai Shi Ci will inevitably have some thoughts in his heart. If there is disagreement between the main and deputy generals. For the armed forces. It is very likely to bring fatal consequences. Liu Xin originally wanted to talk to the two of them. But still held back. Neither of them are children. Military law is like a mountain. What the battle is like depends on their own destiny.
After many years of efforts by Liu Xin. Today's Han army has become an efficient and violent machine. Follow the order to communicate. Then it turned quickly. Large quantities of grain, grass, and various ordnance were quickly assembled in the border areas.
It is said that a hundred thousand troops were dispatched. In fact, Liu Xin had sent out the entire Third Army Corps. Except for the 70,000 soldiers who served on the front line. The rest of the soldiers were not idle either. It is responsible for escorting grain, grass, equipment, and supplies. After dividing into the middle. The supply also needs to be divided into four ways. Thirty thousand people seemed stretched. So many people were recruited along the way. The local army from counties and counties along the way also joined in. Maintain order. Clear the way.
The official day of the war is set on the tenth day of October. In order to be able to grasp the first-hand information of Jiaozhou counties as soon as possible. After receiving the order. Zhang Fei and others don't wait for the team to be assembled. They have proposed to rush to the front line first.
For everyone's request. Liu Xin fully agreed. And personally sent them to the east gate of Xiangyang. Those in Dongcheng District were all high-ranking officials under Liu Xin. The East Gate is not something ordinary people can go in and out at will. Therefore, Liu Xin chose this place as the best place for the generals to travel. But for the sake of confidentiality. Liu Xin still claims to the outside world. Zhang Fei and others left Xiangyang because the first advanced training of Dahan Jiangwu Hall has ended. They need to return to their respective barracks.
Farewell to Zhang Fei and others. Liu Xin returned to the prefecture and animal husbandry. He was chatting with his wife and concubine in the back garden. The little maid Xia Feifei ran over suddenly. Shi Li said: "Master. There is a Cai and Master Cai outside. He claims to have returned from an envoy from the West. I have come to see you here."
Liu Xin lifted his spirits. Said: "Oh. Cai He finally came back. Jue'er. You and I will meet your brother. See what surprises Ke has brought."
It turned out that except for Ma Yun. When Liu Xin met his subordinates. None of the other women will be there. But Cai and Zhong Cai Jue's younger brother. And this time organizing a caravan to go to the Western Regions. The Cai family also made great efforts. So today Liu Xin made an exception and called Cai Jue.
Cai He is already waiting in the hall. A few months of effort. The young man is tanned. Also thin. But the whole person is much more energetic. Gives a new look. Seeing Liu Xin and Cai Jue walking out together. Cai He was even more refreshed. Welcoming forward, arched her hands and said, "Sister Zhang, A sister. Cai He comes back to life."
Liu Xin laughed and said: "Cai He. You are now an official Dahan official. I can't call my sister-in-law anymore when I see you."
Cai Jue gently stabbed Liu Xin in the back. He whispered: "This is at home. Why bother to do something so formal."
To my youngest brother. Sisters will naturally be more affectionate. to be frank. I heard that Liu Xin had appointed Cai He as the messenger of the big man. When traveling to five countries: Dawan, Guishuang, Kangju, Wusun, and Shendu. Cai Jue was both surprised and delighted. But there are more concerns. After all, those places are unfamiliar. I don’t even know the language. And Cai He is just a fledgling young queen. In case something happens. Thousands of miles away. It's impossible to reach out for a helping hand. right now. The younger brother finally appeared in front of him alive and well. Cai Jue's eyes couldn't help but glittering tears.
Liu Xin laughed. Said: "Jue'er is right. This is at home. Cai He. You don't need to be formal. Sit down and tell me the results of this mission and the information on the road. Slowly tell me and your sister."
Cai He did not sit down immediately. Instead, he turned around and fetched a stack of papers. Pass it to Liu Xin. Said: "Sister-in-law. This is the Four Kingdoms Letters of Kangju, Guishuang, Wusun, and Shendu that I brought back. They took the initiative. They wanted to sign an agreement similar to the "Sule Treaty" with Dahan. But the additional conditions are It is necessary to ensure that the caravans of Dahan can pass freely in their country. It is also necessary to ensure that their caravans can pass freely in Dahan. And they must sell paper to them.
The "Treaty of Shule" is in the end. It is an unequal treaty that is beneficial to Dahan. These countries actually offered to sign such a treaty. Liu Xin felt a little surprised. But I heard the last two conditions. Can't help but understand everything. These foreigners are not fools either.
Liu Xin nodded slightly. Asked: "You promised them."
Cai He shook his head. Said: "Such a big thing. I don't dare to be the master without authorization. So I brought back their credential."
Liu Xin groaned: "For these countries. I have no plans to sign a treaty for the time being. Especially the two conditions. It doesn't matter if you sell paper to them. But the right of free trade in Dahan is absolutely not allowed. "
Cai Jue said in surprise: "Why can't you agree? Didn't people also agree to allow our big men's caravans to pass freely in their country."
If we can sign a formal treaty with these four countries. It can be regarded as a great achievement made by Cai He's mission. There will be unexpected benefits for Cai and his future promotion. Even Cai Jue, who usually doesn't care about political affairs. Can't help but speak for his brother.
Liu Xin smiled. Said: "Je'er. You only know one. You don't know the other. These countries are considered giants in the Western Regions. But compared with our big guys. But the land of bullets. How can it be equal. And. I’m afraid you don’t know. These Western businessmen are not like our big men’s businessmen. They only know to concentrate on business. They often like to steal other people’s secrets."
"Steal other people's secrets." Cai Jue, Cai and his siblings were all taken aback.
Liu Xin affirmed: "Yes. They just like stealing other people's secrets. We are fertile and wild. There are many things that Western countries do not have. Such as paper making, porcelain making, mulberry growing, egg raising, tea picking, and fried tea. Westerners do not master these technologies. Once they are stolen by them, it will affect the sales of silk and porcelain. There are more secrets related to the military. You said. Will I agree to let them pass freely in Dahan? "
Cai He has studied in the academy for ten years. Naturally, I understood what Liu Xin meant. But these four credentials are his painstaking efforts. Brought it back all the way. I thought it was a great achievement. I don't want to be fooled by those barbarians. The look on his face couldn't help dimming. He hesitated: "Didn't the sister-in-law say? These credentials will not be signed."
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I don’t write today, and my entire right arm is hanging numb. Take a break and continue tomorrow.