Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao and Liu Bei help me to ascend the throne

Chapter 173 If the sharp blade is not sheathed, blood will be seen when it is unsheathed
Youzhou, Zhuojun...

Liu Bei was ordered to return to the south, and the same... There is another person, and he will also go back home.

The head of the ten permanent attendants - Zhang Rang!
During this trip to Zhuojun, he felt that he was always in a very magical situation, as if... his head was always flying in front, and his soul was chasing after him!

Of course, this trip... Zhang Rang was a worthwhile trip, because he accepted a lot of bribes and adopted a lot of godsons.

It seems that from now on...he is considered someone in Zhuo County.

today…

Before dawn, he packed his heavy luggage, and there were many valuable things in the luggage.

Thinking of this, Zhang Rang felt that the fear of the past few months was worth it.

And according to past experience, often when leaving...officials will give richer gifts, this is the "rule"...the rules set by the ten permanent attendants.

What's more, there are so many godsons who are not related by blood?

only…

Zhang Rang walked out of the house and walked to the courtyard...I immediately thought something was wrong!

Look around, what about people?What about people?

Senseless!

Where did everyone go?
He carried his body and walked out of the shaft panting, but he found...except for a carriage, there was nothing...not even a groom!
What about people?What about playing with him?

The celebrity in front of His Majesty today, Zhang Rang Zhang Changshi, the head of the ten permanent servants, these Zhuojun local officials didn't come to see him off?Are you crazy?

"Come on? Come on!"

Zhang Rang shouted, his back was chilly, and even his crotch seemed to be chilly, feeling a little bit of air leakage...

Once upon a time, this bustling Xingyuan has really... really become so deserted today!
Contrary to the scene when he came here, surrounded by thousands of people, surrounded by stars, there was really no one.

Cried…

Zhang Rang wanted to cry immediately, and his expression at this moment was only six words - family members, downcast!

at this time.

In front of him, several officials hurriedly ran towards Zhang Rang's side as if there was something urgent...

This is rare in the morning.

Zhang Rang subconsciously felt that they were here to send him off.

Although we are down and out, but... fortunately, there are still people who miss our family!

Can…

Soon, when these officials ran past Zhang Rang, and Zhang Rang was about to give them a big hug, these officials ran away...

Come gently, and... run away gently again.

For a while, Zhang Rang was a little confused...

What followed were the voices of those officials.

"Magistrate Liu left so early, blame me...snooze, if...if I don't see County Magistrate Liu for the last time, I...I..."

Zhang Rang couldn't hear the next words!

The officials hurried away...

and this…

With a "gudong", Zhang Rang felt a mouthful of bitter saliva swallowed into his stomach. Once upon a time... when he and Liu Bei came here, who knew Liu Bei?
But now...

Ugh…

Zhang Rang sighed helplessly!
This battle of defending Zhuo County, not to mention how well it was fought...it really... beat him to autism!
bared teeth...

Zhang Rang suddenly wanted to cry, loosened his hand, and the thick bundle fell off, and some valuable things rolled out from inside, but now...all of these have lost their meaning in Zhang Rang's view.

Down and out... Really down and out!
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On the other side, Liuyun came to the beautiful countryside with ups and downs, and the wind and rain ran across the quiet mountain stream with longing.

The ten thousand zhang red light shone through the clouds and mist outside Luoyang City...on the cheek of Liu Yu on the bank of Luoshui.

Facing the thin morning light, Liu Yu was seeing Gongsun Zan off.

In front of the cavalry... Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan walked side by side, like a pair of old friends walking beside Luoshui.

"Yesterday, some things delayed my chat with Big Brother Gongsun. Today... I came here specially to see Big Brother Gongsun off."

"Guanzhu Liu is being polite."

Facing Liu Yu as a benefactor, Gongsun Zan had a feeling...

This feeling is very strong...

It's like everyone in the world, except parents, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law... only Guanzhu Liu treated him well, not only helping him get rid of his crimes, but also making him the prefect of Zhuojun County. Youzhou... training in the art of war, preparing for the crusade against Wuhuan next year!

The grace of saving lives, the grace of knowledge...

Gongsun Zan attaches great importance to loyalty. He doesn't say these kindnesses, but they are deeply imprinted and engraved in his heart.

"Today, I didn't prepare too much, I only prepared three small gifts!"

Talking... Liu Yu clapped his hands, and Cao Cao rode a strong horse here.

After getting off his horse, Cao Cao handed the horse's reins to Gongsun Zan...

A horse is too expensive nowadays, and with Gongsun Zan's downcast appearance, he really doesn't have a horse... He planned to go to Youzhou in a mule cart.

only…

seem…

Gongsun Zan felt that Guanzhu Liu would never simply send a horse.

Sure enough, when he scanned the steed carefully, he was surprised to find that...the horse had "stirrups" and "saddles" on it...

"This is…"

Gongsun Zan asked in surprise.

Liu Yu introduced with a slight smile, "This is the 'stirrup' and 'saddle' mentioned in Bozi which I gave to Gongsun elder brother yesterday..."

Liu Yu pointed to the corresponding positions, and finally pointed to the horseshoe. "I also ordered someone to put a horseshoe on the horse's hooves... Since it is the key to fighting the Hulu, Brother Gongsun must experience it first!"

"Therefore... this time going north, Brother Gongsun should not take a carriage, ride a horse, and go all the way there... Most likely, you will have a new understanding of the 'stirrups', 'saddles', and 'horseshoes'! The so-called 'on paper' Come to the end to feel shallow, absolutely know that this matter has to be practiced'!"

hiss…

Liu Yu's words... Gongsun Zan felt like a spring breeze when he listened.

In particular, the phrase "What is done on paper will eventually become superficial, but I know that this matter must be practiced", sounds like a cultural person.

"Guardian Liu thinks so highly of Zan, Zan dare not let Guanzhu Liu down!" Gongsun Zan cupped his hands...

Liu Yu stretched out her hand, patted his shoulder, and signaled him to walk again...

The two walked along the Luo River.

"Brother Gongsun, you must have seen the stirrups, saddles, and horseshoes yesterday? What do you think?"

"Although I haven't tried it, it is expected that the cavalry of the Han people can have a support point on the horse. In this way, with a little practice, they can master the skill of riding and shooting. Although they may not be the opponents of the Hu people immediately, at least they can make the cavalry Our Han cavalry are capable of fighting the Hu people on the plains!"

What Gongsun Zan said was the truth...

In addition to external conditions such as stirrups and saddles, cavalry pays more attention to experience... Experience in charging, experience in combat, and experience in shooting and killing the enemy in a roundabout way are extremely important.

But in fact, Gongsun Zan actually overlooked one point, that is, stirrups and saddles are easy to imitate.

After all... these things, all you need to do is capture a Han horse.

"Brother Gongsun, you have thought about it, if these 'three horses' are introduced into Wuhuan, with the Wuhuan people's refining level, it is actually not difficult to imitate them!"

Liu Yu guided carefully...

This…

Gongsun Zan has actually considered this point. His idea is actually very simple. If the riding skills of the Han people can only reach "one", then the riding skills of the Hu people can reach "six"... If armed with the "three horses" ", with a little addition of Xiliang, the combat effectiveness of Han cavalry may reach "six", but if the Wuhuan people imitate, their riding level may reach "seven", or even "eight"...

Although there is still a gap between the two sides in riding skills...

But the gap has narrowed visibly.

And this gap can be made up through techniques and tactics, strategy, art of war, planning...!

Gongsun Zan was about to tell these things.

Never thought... Liu Yu took the lead. "Brother Gongsun probably already knows that Liu Xuande was able to retreat to Wuhuan this year because he was stationed in Youzhou, but more importantly, it was our army Xiaoqi who sneaked into the rear of Wuhuan from the small road and forced him to return to aid..."

"Slaughtering his herds and clansmen... This has undoubtedly put Wuhuan and the big man in absolute opposition, and there is no room for improvement in the relationship between the two sides. So... next autumn, Wuhuan will definitely launch an even more fierce offensive against the border of the big man , and in autumn, Wuhuan's horses are fat and strong, and their fighting power is at their strongest, so..."

Speaking of this, Liu Yu paused.

"My idea is that next spring, our army must take the first step to conquer Wuhuan... Instead of being controlled by others and passively defending, it is better to take the initiative to attack. In this way, the hidden dangers of autumn can be eliminated in advance! And these stirrups, saddles, and horseshoes... It's not for you to fight against the Hulu in normal times, the sharp blade will either come out of the sheath, once out of the sheath...you will see blood, you will hurt Wuhuan!"

Speaking of this... Liu Yu turned around, and the eyes looking at Gongsun Zan became more serious and solemn.

"The former champion Hou Huo Qubing swept across the desert with eight hundred cavalry, burned the royal court of the Huns, made a sacrifice to heaven on Langjuxu Mountain, and wiped every banner of the big man all over the Hudi Mountains. Wuhuan does not need the Huns back then. The champion Hou can What has been done, after so many years, there should be another person who can do it!"

Seal the wolf and live in Xu...

There is no Han Chinese who does not yearn for these four characters, which symbolizes honor... and symbolizes immortality.

If you mention it to others, you will inevitably feel that these four words are "too big", but Gongsun Zan is different. He has lived in Liaoxi near the Hudi since he was a child, and he is used to seeing the Hu people's capriciousness, cruelty and viciousness... he ...And why hasn't he ever fantasized about - Feng Lang Ju Xu?

After hearing Liu Yu's big words, Gongsun Zan bowed again.

"Zan understands Guanzhu Liu's words... The sharp blade cannot stay out of the sheath for a long time, but the sharp blade is only out of the sheath, once it is out of the sheath, it will definitely shake the world!"

next spring...

In fact, the time is already very tight.

According to the training and combat strategy of the ordinary Han army, it is almost impossible.

But... Gongsun Zan's heart is like a mirror, because of the "stirrups", "saddles", and "horseshoes", the possibility of training the Han army to become a brave and capable cavalry archer is undoubtedly greatly increased.

If...as Cao Mengde said yesterday, on the premise that soldiers, horses, food, supplies, and forging...are all guaranteed.

Gongsun Zan is confident that he will complete this mission in a short time!

"Brother Gongsun, don't look at you in Youzhou, but Brother Gongsun must remember that you are not the only one fighting alone! Behind you is me...and thousands of people! So many backbones, so many In the eyes of everyone, next summer will definitely be the time when the Wuhuan family will perish!"

call…

Such words blurted out...

Gongsun Zan suddenly felt a great responsibility!
On this side, Gongsun Zan was sent away, on the other side... Seeing the cavalry leaving slowly, Cao Cao was not happy.

"Brother Yu? You said that Gongsun Bogui 'sealed the wolf to live in Xu', but what about me? When will the Xianbei be conquered?"

"No hurry!" Liu Yu smiled, "Wuhuan is suffering from scabies, and the real big man's confidant is seriously troubled by Xianbei... The most urgent thing is to let Gongsun Zan make some achievements, so...whether we are recruiting troops in Bingzhou or commanding troops... It has a lot of confidence.”

Speaking of here…

Liu Yu smiled, "Let's go..."

"Where?"

"The old guys from Nanyang are here!" Liu Yu grinned.

Indeed, the descendants of those generals from Nanyang have come to Xudu...

And the purpose of this trip... There is only one thing, to share money!

Although it is only a few months, the "coal" business has already achieved initial results, and a large amount of earned coins have poured into Yulin Temple. Of course, among them... there is also a part of Nanyang Jiangmen.

It's time for a happy penny!
Similarly, if you want to deal with the relatively weak Wuhuan, you can still use the stirrups, saddles, horseshoes... in the "cavalry" to deal with it!
So... to deal with Xianbei, to deal with this behemoth known as the orchestra of 200,000, simple cavalry will not work!

If infantry...

Chariots, crossbows, knives, axes...

None of these infantry's weapons against cavalry can be separated from money!
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The big man in the Little Ice Age is only in the middle of October, but he has already seen the cold for the first time!
Even though the night of this day was a cold night, none of the people in Yulin Guan, whether they were refugees, believers, or some of Liu Yu's friends, didn't feel the slightest bit of coldness.

Hundreds of large tables were set up, and coal stones were piled up everywhere. The temperature generated after the coal stones were ignited made everyone feel warm all over.

A basket of food, emitting a unique aroma, everyone is boiling and talking to each other.

Among the refugees, some women were busy in the back kitchen, while the men were beaming and chatting about something.

Some are talking about... wages.

Indeed, working in Yulinguan not only takes care of food and housing, but also wages, which makes the refugees feel more and more that this is their home.

Some refugees are also discussing whether they should hire a teacher...to teach their children.

Being able to eat well and wear warm clothes, naturally... big guys have higher-level needs.

certainly…

The reason why today is such a "feast" is because... Shang Shutai issued an edict, and the edict that Liu Yu, the master of Yulin temple, was appointed as the "General of Wuhuan Zhonglang" was issued.

it's a big deal...

You must know that Wuhuan Zhonglang will be in charge of all the frontier defense forces on the Wuhuan defense line in the northern border, and he can mobilize troops in Youzhou and even parts of Bingzhou. This is a powerful position.

Naturally... Yulin Temple wants to celebrate such a great event.

But Liu Yu...

At first, everyone could still see him, but gradually, he seemed to have disappeared.

Didn't even say a few words on the high platform...

Everyone is looking forward to it.

It's in a room.

Liu Yu and Cao Cao sat kneeling on one side, and on the other side were the chiefs of Nanyang Yuntai General.

Originally there were eleven Yuntai generals from Nanyang, but this time there were seventeen patriarchs.

When the other generals of Yuntai 28 heard about "anthracite", they even heard that it was these Yuntai generals in Nanyang who mined the coal.

So... they tried every means and asked for introductions, and only then did they arrive at Yulin Temple.

Speaking of this "Yulin Liulang..."

Of course, in the eyes of these Nanyang Yuntai generals, where is Yulin Liulang, this is clearly the God of Wealth!
"You guys are here to share the money, right?"

After drinking for three rounds, Liu Yu was the first to speak...

Unexpectedly, his words immediately attracted rebuttals from a group of Yuntai generals.

"Am I such a vulgar person?"

"Since you can trust Guanzhu Liu, are you afraid that Guanzhu Liu will take our hard-earned money? Haha..."

Speaking of this, it is still Deng... the chief patriarch of Yuntai 28 general opened his mouth and said: "Guan Liu, more and more people are joining our Zhengyi business alliance. Now the coal production area in Nanyang is not enough. I hope Guanzhu Liu will take out another piece, we have someone, money, and time to mine it..."

just like…

This time...they really didn't come here for the money-sharing of the two coal sites, but...for further expansion.

The logic is very simple, since Liu Yu can find two coal producing areas, then... he can find the third, the fourth...

For others, Liu Yu, this is just a matter of one sentence, but for them... it is a wealth of wealth!
No matter what age, money can never be too much!

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(End of this chapter)