Han Shizu

Chapter 1100
Although the edict of the Western Expedition was issued, however, in the next two months, no war broke out in Hexi, and Liangzhou, which was the base for advancing, was also stable. Towns and cities are still the same as in the past, with frequent and prosperous transactions between Han and Rong.

The only difference is that conflicts are clearly increasing.Because the Hexi chief envoy re-established a town in the Fanhe area and immigrated to the garrison, the Uighurs in Ganzhou were very dissatisfied and sent people to negotiate. The two sides are still arguing over this matter.

However, overall, Hexi is still in a relatively peaceful situation.However, under the calm surface, there are undercurrents surging. Since the edict was delivered, Hexi Wenwu has already begun to prepare for battle.

In other words, the big man has been preparing for many years, but after entering Kaibao for two years, he put it into action.With the executive power of the Han army, it would not take such a long time. With the military and political situation in the northwest, the mobilization efficiency of both the army and the civilians is extremely high.

The reason for the delay is to give Guasha more time to prepare. After all, Lu Duoxun and Yang Tingzhang went to Dunhuang to consolidate their forces, which also required a certain amount of time and space.

Even though Gui Yijun took the initiative to join, but in the matter of incorporation, it may not be smooth, and it is inevitable that there will be no unexpected conflicts. After all, it is the territory that the Cao family has operated for half a century.

After all, many things were originally well intentioned, but in the end, in the process of operation and implementation, contradictions and problems occurred, which eventually led to an unsatisfactory consequence, turning good things into bad things.Similar situations are common in history.

Of course, Emperor Liu went with Lu Duoxun and Yang Tingzhang, both civil and military, because he also believed in their abilities, and believed that they could handle the errands well and complete their missions.As far as Lu Duoxun is concerned, as the "Northwest Affairs Expert" of the Han Dynasty, he and the Cao family of the Guiyi Army are also considered old friends.

Undoubtedly, Guzang City, as the base for attacking Gansu, was originally an important military town. By the beginning of March, its military atmosphere had become even stronger.

Spring, whether it is farming or nomadic, is a critical period for production and labor.However, in the spring of the second year of Kaibao, many people in Helong, whether they were herdsmen or farmers, had to put down their farming tools, take up weapons, and gather in Liangzhou.

Although in the planning of the Privy Council, Helong only needs to send [-] infantry, but these are only combat soldiers and horses. The actual personnel used obviously also include auxiliary soldiers and militias, transporting food and equipment, and building fortifications. People power.

After all, Ganzhou Uyghurs cannot be treated as pure nomads. Gansu also has cities and towns, especially Zendan City where the Khan Tent is located. Compared with Guzang, the big cities in Hexi.

Therefore, in terms of offensive preparations, the recruitment of envoys and camps was carried out completely in accordance with the standards of inland offensives.During this period of time, in addition to a large number of soldiers and civilians gathered in Liangzhou, there were also food, ordnance, livestock, bows and arrows transferred from other states and towns, which have always been the standard equipment of the Han army. A thousand crossbows, 500,000 hard and soft bows, and [-] arrows of various types were recruited from the state arsenals.

At the same time, more than 1000 government and civilian craftsmen were recruited to build ordnance.In terms of war, big men have always been extravagant, and they are willing to spend their money.

Outside Guzang City, a total of three large camps were set up to accommodate the assembled troops and civilians. After temporary reorganization, they all stepped up their drills under the leadership of officers at all levels.It has to be said that the source of soldiers in the Northwest is of high quality in all aspects.

After inspecting the barracks as usual, Wang Yansheng led Guo Jin and several other generals back to Guzang City, galloping on Qingqi through the streets without any hesitation, with the intention of being arrogant and domineering.

At the official office where Chai Rong was, Wang Yansheng asked directly when he saw the military officials waiting for him, "Where is Yinggong?"

"Guo Gong is meeting with the head of the Liugu tribe!" the military officer replied.

Hearing this, Wang Yansheng didn't force his way in, but turned his head to Guo Jin and said: "Let's not disturb Yinggong's reception!"

After talking, I went to find a drink with a few people
In the hall, Chai Rong was receiving the leaders of the Liugu Department.After the disbandment of Wen Mo, these local tyrant tribes who originally lived under the alliance resumed their settlement form again. The Liugu tribe is the six relatively large tribes, because they live in the six valleys in Liangzhou. name.

The people Chai Rong met were the leaders of various tribes. Although these people were Tubo people, they had lost a lot of their own habits. As local tyrants in Liangzhou, they had completely integrated into the local water and soil.

At this time, the leaders were all wearing brocade uniforms and Hanguan. Of course, perhaps they dressed up specially to win the favor of the British Duke.This time, under the order of the government, they naturally also sent men and horses. The Liugu Department alone provided more than [-] horses, and they personally led them.

In fact, Emperor Liu also wanted to deal with these local tyrant tribes that had retained a certain degree of military strength, but he was worried that it would cause turmoil, so he kept holding back.At the same time, they are also hesitating whether to implement the chieftain system in the northwest region.

"The leaders are able to actively respond to the imperial court's call this time, and lead the troops to come here, which shows their loyalty to the imperial court. On behalf of the imperial court, I would like to express my gratitude to you again! Please rest assured, the imperial court will definitely reward you!" The meeting is coming to an end. Chai Rong didn't mean to talk nonsense, and directly expressed his attitude.

"It's what we should do to be loyal to the imperial court. Besides, it's an honor for us to be able to fight under the command of the Duke of England!" the leader Zhebu Sizhong said immediately.

The Liugu Department has the chiefs of the various departments, and they are jointly promoted by the various departments. Before that, the former Liangzhou Jiedu envoy Zhe Jiashi was in charge.Their lineage was originally not prominent in the Liugu Department, but they gradually became dominant with the support of the imperial court.

However, after the death of Zhebu Jiashi, there was another internal struggle, which was transferred to Pan Luozhi.And Zhebu Sizhong, the leader of the Fanqi who joined the Northern Expedition and the younger brother of Zhebu Jiashi, was on duty in the Forbidden Army after the Northern Expedition.

Later, he had to return to Liangzhou, and after some fighting, he regained the position of the chief, with the support of the Liangzhou government behind him.Obviously, the government likes to hear about this kind of wrestling within the Liugu Ministries, and they are afraid that he will be monolithic.

However, Zhebu Sizhong obviously belonged to the kind of person who was infinitely close to the court. During the Northern Expedition, it was a bloody battle. After the war, he refused to return to Liangzhou, preferring to be an official in Tokyo.

Being recruited this time, he did not hesitate to organize his troops to come and listen.For this person, Chai Rong is still very satisfied.

As for the others, no matter what they think in their hearts, they still have the same attitude on the surface, and they swear they are willing to obey orders.However, as a representative, Zhebu Sizhong finally raised a doubt, or doubt, to Chai Rong: "Dare to ask Mr. Ying, are you really going to Xizhou to fight this time?"

Hearing his words, Chai Rong glanced at him and said, "Why, the chief has doubts in his heart!"

Zhebu Sizhong said: "The lower official just thinks that Xizhou is far away from Liangzhou, and it's a bit difficult to run such a long distance to rescue them."

Obviously, they, who don't know the inside story, are not optimistic about this kind of military action.However, after noticing the look in Chai Rong's eyes, he immediately changed his words and said, "If Mr. Ying doesn't care, if you have the courage to go on an expedition, we people are willing to be pawns and charge forward for you!"

There was a little smile on Chai Rong's face, and he appreciated Zhebu Sizhong's gaze even more. It is rare to have such an enlightened person among these few people.

Chai Rong said to comfort: "You leaders don't have to worry. Since the emperor has an edict, I dare to lead the army. I have a comprehensive way. It is not only you who are going west this time, but also the officers and soldiers of the Han Dynasty. You are in danger!"

"If Duke Ying said what he said, how can we say anything else, we can only obey orders!"

(End of this chapter)