Shu Chen

Chapter 97
The crisp air after the fall is especially evident on the banks of the Bailong River.

The cool breeze blows up the early withered leaves and grass seeds flying together, and the yellow and green interlaced reflections are reflected in the river water, meandering to the east.

Truly heartwarming.

However, the dark red bloodstains all over the rocks on the beach, the remains of the corpses that were gnawed to pieces by wild beasts, and the countless mosquitoes and flies that smelled filthy and rancid, ruined the beauty of the place.

Eight days have passed since the Battle of Jinggu Road.

The barren eyes here are still unbearable to look at.

However, there was a person with a helmet and armor, walking slowly along the waterfront among the corpses, and every step was startled by the buzzing of mosquitoes and flies.

I saw that he was about forty years old and nearly eight feet long.

He has a square face with long beards, a straight and heavy nose, thick eyebrows flying into his temples, and his eyes are deep, occasionally flashing a ray of light.

He is Guo Huai.

Taiyuan Yangqu people, a famous family, have been wearing hairpins for generations, and have been around for [-] stones.

When Cao Pi was the general of the Five Officials Zhonglang, he was appointed as a thief under the door, and later joined the Hanzhong army, so he stayed in Yongliang.

His strategy was excellent, he made many military exploits, and he had a great prestige among the Qianghu tribe. 【Note 1】

After hearing that King Di of Yin Ping Qiangduan sent a letter, he sent [-] cavalry to Xiabian County, Wudu, in order to prevent the sound of Bashu from attacking the east and west, and then he came with more than a hundred cavalry.

When he passed through Yinping Dao, he had a general understanding of the war and the statistics after the war.

At that time, King Di Fuzhang was lured out of the bridge to be surrounded and ambushed, causing heavy casualties.

Except for Fu Zhang, who was led by his son Fu Jian, who led five hundred cavalry from the headquarters to charge himself in a suicide manner, and smashed a bloody road to return to the bridge to guard the perimeter, the rest of the chiefs and their soldiers were almost wiped out, either captured or killed.

However, the Shu army, whose name was "Xuanwu", took the prisoners back to Baishuiguan after only cleaning the battlefield.

Of course!

There are not many soldiers left in the garrison and people are panicking. The Shu army can obviously take advantage of the morale of the victory and go down in a battle!

But they are, they did not take the opportunity to attack the siege of the bridgehead!

It is a dangerous place called "the throat of Longshu", which can make Wudu County and Longyou a battleground for military strategists. Why did the Shu army turn a blind eye and lose the great opportunity to capture it? !
Unbelievable thoughts lingered in Guo Huai's heart for a long time.

He did not think that the main general of the "Xuanwu" army was someone without strategic vision.

Even the ambush soldiers on the cliffs and mountains have the resolute and courage to use their own bait to seek humanity. Can An Neng not know the importance of winning the Yinping Bridge?

After carefully inquiring about King Di Fuzhang, Guo Huai personally came to the battlefield to investigate.

Therefore, he had more doubts in his heart.

The Shu army cleaned the battlefield very "clean", which can be called a bargain!

Not to mention the scavenging of swords and armor, the Shu army swept away the dead horses, the damaged WISCO vehicles, and the cooking kettles and military tents of the Diwang Fuzhang military camp.

The crossbow bolts on the dead Di people's pawns were also pulled out.

Like a locust crossing the border!
Is the land of Bashu already so troubled?

Or, was the Shu army just looting supplies and evil?
Guo Huai had this thought in his heart.

However, because of the large scale of the matter, I dare not be sure.

Like a stroll in the courtyard, Guo Huai slowly arrived, and Zheng Pu guarded the place with WISCO vehicles.

The corpses here are the most, the strong stench is suffocating, and there is no need to approach, there is the urge to vomit.

At the very least, several of the entourage behind Guo Huai already looked uncomfortable, kept sliding their Adam's apple, and stubbornly suppressed the protests from the belly.

But Guo Huai seemed to have no sense of smell.

Occasionally, he would stop short and push aside the layers of corpses with his hands, frowning and watching carefully.

About a quarter of an hour later, he walked to the river bank to wash his hands carefully.

The eyebrows that were originally frowning also stretched out.

Because he found out that the clothes and shoes of some Di people were also ripped off by the Shu army.
"You go and tell Di Wang Qiangduan that Mo will convene the clan again."

Taking the reins of the horse handed over by the squire, Guo Huai stepped on the horse's back with one hand and said, "The Shu army will not come back to the bandit territory for a short period of time, so let him carefully guard the bridge and guard the siege."

"promise."

A troop of soldiers saluted and respected, stepped on the horse and whipped away.

And Guo Huai, under the escort of the rest of the entourage, galloped away to Xiabian County, Wudu County.

Over there, there is a sage, and I can refer to him for details.

It was the prefect, Yang Fu, who had just received the transfer order and left his post and entered the court.
The word Yishan, Tianshui Ji County people.

During the battle of Guandu, he asserted that Cao Cao of Wei and Wu would win; and when Ma Chao and Han Sui were expelled from Guanzhong, he advised Cao Cao to march on Longyou and raze the Guanxi tribes, but Cao Cao did not listen.

Later, Ma Chao got Hanzhong Zhang Lu to send troops to help, and the Qiangdi tribe responded, killing Wei Duan, the governor of Liangzhou, to occupy Longyou and intimidate Guanzhong.He planned on his own, and with his own strength, persuaded Wei Duan to recruit Wei Duan's old clan, and led the army to expel Ma Chao from Longyou.

The people of Wudu and Yinping prefectures were also relocated by him.

When Cao Pi heard that he had the festival of public assistance, he wanted to enlist him to enter the court at the beginning of the year, but was delayed due to his death.

Today, Cao Rui has ascended the throne, and has been conscripted into the court to serve as the captain of the city gate.

Guo Huai went to look for him because he wanted to know what he knew about Yong Liang as well as inquire about the recent movements of the Shu army in Yang Ankou to determine what he was thinking.

After the next debate, Yang Fu was already waiting outside the Prefect's Office.

Seeing Guo Huaizhi, who had a stern face and was always known for his unspoken smile, he even showed a slight smile.

"I know the meaning of Boji's coming here."

Without waiting for Guo Huai to ask questions, while bowing his hands in a salute, he said softly, "What I think should be the same as Bo Ji."

"Heh~~~~"

Guo Huai, who jumped off the war horse vigorously, immediately raised his eyebrows when he heard the words, and bowed his hands in return, "Why is Yishan so certain that Bashu will not attack evil?"

"It's because I entered the dynasty as the captain of the city gate."

Yang Fu stepped forward, took Guo Huai's hand and entered the government office, and smiled, "I secretly thought that Bo Ji came here to make me join the table, claiming that Guanlong is worry-free, and to warn the court, saying Jingzhou or Huainan. There will be pirates!"

"Of course!"

As soon as he heard it, Guo Huai smiled.

Immediately, he sighed slightly, "Although I am happy that Yishan has moved to my post, but I also have pity, no one like Yishan will know me in the future."

"Hahaha~~~"

Yang Fu also laughed.

Yes, when they heard that the Shu army did not take the opportunity to capture the Yinping bridge, they had a general conclusion in their hearts.

Bashu's harassment of Yinping County was just a matter of cooperating with Sun Wu.

As for the reason for this conclusion, it is naturally that Sun Wu, who has been repeatedly attacked by the state-owned funeral, wanted to take the opportunity to "reciprocate with courtesy"!
Perhaps, Sun Wu didn't expect it. They wanted to use Bashu to disturb Wei, so as to distract Wei Wei's attention, but they were seen in advance.

Chengdu, the prime minister's residence.

A small pavilion nestled on a tributary of the Zouma River.

The still verdant flowers and trees concealed the two people who were sitting at the banquet in the small pavilion.

It was Zhuge Liang, the prime minister, and Zhao Yun, the general of Zhengnan.

The prime minister is drooping his eyebrows and stroking his beard, holding a feather fan in one hand, shaking it gently to drive away the heat that still hasn't dissipated, and he is quite leisurely and content.

Occasionally, a trace of joy appeared in the eyes that were already wrinkled and wandered.

In fact, he has been in a good mood these days.

The first is a private matter.

His fine gentleman, who was ordered by the imperial physician the day before yesterday, is already pregnant.

Although he has adopted a son as his heir from his elder brother Zhuge Jin, but at the age of forty-five years, he is about to usher in blood. It is a joyous thing for both men and women!
The second is the military newspaper that Zhao Yun is now reading and reading.

Regarding the war in Yinping, Zheng Pu has already listed it, and it just happened to be spread to Chengdu today.

In the table above, apart from the general description of the battle, how many battles were won, how many casualties, etc., Zheng Pu also wrote and wrote about Huo Yi and Zhao Guangguang.

Without hesitation, the words of great praise.

In the evaluation of Huo Yi, he claimed that he had a father-like style, and he could be a commanding officer when he first came to war, like an arm.

As for Zhao Guang, he has more ink.

First, he praised Zhao Guang's ability in cavalry and warfare, and then added another sentence, claiming that Baiqingdi King Yang Ji and Baima Di were all in love with Zhao Guang.Furthermore, he also claimed that when he formed a chariot formation to resist the enemy, he could hold on to it, which was the result of Zhao Guang's command on the spot.

When choosing words and sentences, it is estimated that when Zhao Guang saw it, he couldn't help scratching his temples and showing Hao Ran's color.

That's why, after Zhao Yun looked at it, he couldn't help shaking his head again and again, smiling bitterly.

"Although the Zheng family has a strategy, I also call him a cunning one!"

Putting down the military newspaper lightly, Zhao Yun raised his head and looked at the prime minister with a tone of joy and anger, "For those more than [-] war horses, you would not hesitate to praise my dog's achievements, An Neng is like this!"

"Hahaha~~~"

Hearing this, the prime minister laughed and said softly, "Zilong must not be humble for Yihong. Although Zijin really has bad intentions and uses too many words. However, Liu Zirui also has a book, and his book says that Yihong is in Jinggu. The battle of Dao is a real contribution."

After speaking, he raised a cup and invited Zhao Yun to drink a cup.

After putting down the wine bottle, he continued to ask, "Zilong, I know that you are loyal and loyal. However, I am asking for the sake of the country, and I also ask Zilong to answer me truthfully: Yihong's ability to ride and fight, how much has it been taught by you now?"

Well, Zheng Pu praised Zhao Guang for his contribution, and his purpose is obvious.

It is nothing more than the imperial court, and he will inevitably be handed over to obtain more than [-] war horses, all of which will be used to form cavalry.

And he "blatantly" elected Zhao Guang as a cavalry general!

Anyway, the warhorse was captured by the Xuanwu Army in a deadly battle. As the main general, he would not be surprised by the temperament of the prime minister when he mentioned it "obscurely".

Seeing the Prime Minister asking such a cautious question, Zhao Yun also looked solemn.

I didn't answer first, but asked cautiously, "The Prime Minister's intention is to let the dog lead the ride?"

"Ugh"

The prime minister, Zhuge Liang, sighed, "Zilong also knows that the younger generation of my great Han is ignorant of the generals who lead the battle!"

After sighing, he nodded lightly, his eyes glowing, and said, "Zilong, we are all old, and the ambition to restore the Central Plains will eventually fall on the younger generation. If Yoshihiro has half of the ability of his son to ride a dragon, I will take care of it. He is the cavalry commander, and let him train as a leader, isn't he a talent in the state reserve? Besides, Zijin has won more than [-] cavalry in the battle, can build a piece of cavalry, and who should give it to him?"

When it was said that the big Han was on the decline, Zhao Yun sighed indifferently when he heard it.

After thinking for a while, Fang Lianrong replied, "In response to the Prime Minister's question, I have taught the dog all the methods of riding and fighting. However, the dog has never had the opportunity to fight, and the Prime Minister can use it, so let's try it first. Also, the dog. There is a little courage, but the aptitude is not enough, the ability of the commander may be difficult to do, and I hope the prime minister is careful."

When the prime minister heard this, he was instantly delighted.

Between his eyes, there was a trace of relief and happiness.

Zhao Yun has already made the words very clear.

Zhao Guang already knew everything about the methods of cavalry warfare, but what was lacking was the opportunity for actual combat.

As for Zhao Guang's aptitude, it depends on who he is compared with.

If you compare it with Zheng Pu, it will naturally be much inferior.

Compared with Guan Xing, who was talented at a young age, he was also slightly inferior.

But compared with Zhuge Qiao, Zhang Bao, Huo Yi and others, they should be among the equals, each with their own strengths.

As Zhao Yun asserted, Zhao Guang would be difficult to be a commander-in-chief with both tactical and ingenious abilities, but he had the courage to be a swift general and a good choice for a cavalry commander.

Riders, long-drive soldiers!
Main harassment, rushing, reconnaissance, deterrent persecution, and flanking attack, etc., with strong maneuverability, can be the "strange" of partial divisions.

It was originally an army of coping, and what was needed was a general of hogs, so why did it need a commander to lead it?
Furthermore, to lead the cavalry with the talent of the superintendent, isn't it a pearl dusted?

"I know what Zilong means."

With a gurgling smile on his face, the Prime Minister stroked Hu Shaoqing and instructed, "The choice of the cavalry requires Zilong to do it himself."

For Zhao Yun, the dignified general who conquered the south and who was in charge of the garrison inside and outside of Gyeonggi, to personally select the cavalry, it seemed like overkill, but it wasn't.

Cavalry, not everyone can do it.

Just bumping on a horse for hundreds of miles will eliminate countless people.

Not to mention, when cavalry soldiers fight, they must form a tacit understanding with the war horse in order to exert their combat power.

Moreover, the cost of cultivating a cavalry soldier can be compared to that of ten foot soldiers.

Because the war horses of the Han people are almost always ridden by one person, unlike the nomadic people who have two or three horses to ride.In order to ensure that the war horses do not lose fat and lose their galloping speed, they are all raised with food and livestock. The food in wartime is better than the food of the soldiers!

From the terrifying food intake of the horses, we can see the pressure on the court.

With such a huge cost, it is natural to have carefully selected warriors.

"promise."

Hand in hand, Zhao Yun made a solemn appearance, "Prime Minister, be lenient, I know the importance of it."

After a pause, he added, "Prime Minister, it takes at least two or three years for the cavalry to practice before they can be called Xiaocheng and join the army. I also ask the Prime Minister to set up an independent system so that they will not be disturbed by others."

"good!"

The Prime Minister smiled and nodded lightly, "As Zilong said."

After the business was concluded, the two chatted some more, and Zhao Yun said goodbye and left.

The prime minister, who walked back to the study, took a fire and burned incense, sat upright behind the desk, and wrote with a pen and ink.

It is to ask the emperor Liu Chan to make an edict to record the merits of the battle of Yinping.

Merit will be promoted, but the Prime Minister's strict law enforcement after the opening of the government.

Huo Yi was turned into a general of the teeth, while Zheng Pu was turned into a general of the army.Zhao Guang, on the other hand, led the cavalry commander as a general of Yamen.

The rest and soldiers died, the deceased's comfort and the living were rewarded, all came according to the laws of the army.

When the book was over, the prime minister put his pen on the table and thought about it.

The Yin Ping is over, should the Xuanwu Army and the other armies travel together to transport food, or should they be stationed in Hanzhong County to perform martial arts?
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[Note 1: In the Western Han Dynasty, the provincial governor was six hundred stones, and he was in charge of supervision.The Eastern Han Dynasty is [-] stone, and it also leads the military power. 】

(End of this chapter)