Wei Ni

In fact, the earliest backbone camp, like the middle camp, did not have cavalry.

But after Zhang Liao died of illness and returned from repeated attacks on Wu, he took Zhang Hu as the cavalry commander and led 800 cavalry to the Zhongjian camp, and mocked Sun Quan with the story of Zhang Liao's death in the battle of Xiaoyaojin.

It can be regarded as a move by Cao Pi to satisfy his personal evil taste.

This also made Zhang Hu's situation in Luoyang Central Army very embarrassing and aggrieved.

There are cavalry battalions such as Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, Xiao Cavalry, Tun Cavalry, and Yue Cavalry. Zhang Hu's eight hundred cavalry are inherently inferior in terms of weapons, armor, treatment, and attention.

And when stationed in Luoyang and there is no war, they are often used as a guard of honor.

When it came time to go to war for reinforcements, they were often temporarily assigned to the Xiaoqi Battalion or the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry as a reserve. Because they were unable to cooperate tacitly with each other during military exercises, they were sent to do some chores such as marching outside for guarding, camping at night, or waving flags and shouting, just like the retinues of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry or the Valiant Cavalry Battalion.

To put it bluntly, Zhang Hu's eight hundred cavalry are redundant.

Therefore, he was also very grateful to Xia Houhui for his plan to ambush Hukou in Dingxiang County, and recommended Qian Hong to lead his cavalry to set up an ambush with him.

When the thief chief Kirby was knocked off his horse with a halberd, he finally proved his ability, and he knew that he had finally got rid of the title of a noble son who only relied on the merits of his father's generation and served as a guard of honor.

Yes, he is about to be released.

Emperor Cao Rui said it himself.

But it was said that after Zhang Hu returned to Luoyang, the emperor Cao Rui felt that he had a paternal style in killing the thief chief Kebi, and out of favor for the son of Jiuxun, he took the time to summon him once.

During the meeting, they briefly asked about the story of the war, and inevitably encouraged Zhang Liao with some words of encouragement about his past achievements, hoping that he could succeed his father. When they parted, the emperor was in a good mood and rewarded him with some wealth to show his favor.

But at this moment, Zhang Hu seized the opportunity and claimed that he did not want financial rewards, but only asked the emperor to be merciful and allow him to go to the frontier fortress or the Shuwu front line to serve in order to repay the country's favor.

Cao Rui would not refuse such a request.

Serve the country with loyalty~
After a brief moment of contemplation, he asked Zhang Hu if he had ever interacted with Gongsun Yi, the leader of Bai Ma Yi Cong. After getting the confirmation, he also asked how he felt about Gongsun Yi, and then he said, "Gong Ben has a fatherly style and The summons ended with the words "I am determined to serve the country with fists and fists."

"This is how I was summoned by the Emperor."

At night, at the fire in front of the main tent of the backbone camp, Zhang Hu told the story in detail.

After saying this, he also said with emotion, "I wish to do it, but it's a pity that I can't fight against Wu in Huainan side by side with the general."

Yes, Cao Rui asked Gongsun Yi about Zhang Hu, which means that Zhang Hu will be sent to Liaoxi County in Youzhou to prepare for Gongsun's future attack on Liaodong.

"What is not serving the country?"

Hearing this, Xia Houhui said with a gurgling smile, "Besides, Liaodong Gongsun's thieves have been indiscriminately attacking Sui for a long time. When the invaders from Shu and Wu are no longer as fierce as before, your majesty will definitely attack them. By then, Gong Ben has been in Youzhou for a long time, and he will definitely be able to follow the front of the vanguard." On the battlefield, with Gong Ben's ability to win the rank of thief and chieftain among the thousands of troops, how can he worry about not having any merit? In this case, it is inevitable that Gong Ben will be promoted by the emperor and entrusted with important tasks. You and I will fight for the country side by side. It’s inevitable!”

"Hahaha~~ I accept the general's good words!"

Immediately, Zhang Hu laughed loudly, and when he thanked the general, he said in accordance with the boldness of his character, "If you really want to fight with the general in the future, I will definitely hold a banquet to thank the general for his encouragement today!"

"good!"

Xia Houhui was also full of joy, and even raised his hand and raised his eyebrows at Zhang Hu, "Gong Ben, what do you say to a gentleman?" "A horse is hard to catch! Hahaha~"

Because they had to eat at four o'clock the next day and the whole army went to the Xuanwu Field at the North Gate of Luoyang to wait for the emperor to dine on the soldiers, the two did not chat for too long. After some more gossip, Zhang Hu said goodbye and went away.

But Xia Houhui, who was lying on the military couch in his military tent, was not even sleepy at all.

It wasn't that the dry thatch under him made him feel panic, but he was sighing with emotion, how great it would be if Emperor Cao Rui transferred Zhang Hu to him as a general and went to Huainan together.

Yes, he was lamenting that Cao Rui favored one over the other.

Although he had known it for a long time, the emperor Cao Rui had already intended to transfer Guanqiu Jian, the old man in Qiandi, to serve in Youzhou. He would lead the army to attack Liaodong one day, and he transferred Zhang Hu there today because he wanted Zhang Hu and Gongsun Yi to serve in Guanqiu. Jian served as a general.

But forget it about Gongsun Yi who is in Liaoxi County. Why should Zhang Hu, who was originally affiliated with the Zhongjian Battalion, be transferred there?
He, Xia Houhui, is also a person who loyally serves his country!
No worse than Guanqiu Jian!

The Luoyang Central Army has not yet ushered in the restructuring, and he has already lost the opportunity to win over a brave general.

In particular, he initiated the reform of the scholar family in Huainan. Although Deng Ai, Jiao Yi and Gou Quan were still under his supervision, the emperor Cao Rui had already promoted himself to a backbone general in name only. Cao Zuan has been transferred to the post of Anfeng Prefect, and will replace himself in the future to implement the reform policy of the scholar family!
After spending several years in the army and accumulating meritorious deeds at the expense of his own life, all he achieved was that he was blessed with a holy family and was able to lead the frontline duties as a member of the Luoyang Central Army, but he had no military power at all!

I just don’t know, when the Luoyang Central Army is restructured, will I be able to be sent out to serve in a certain place and have military power like Guan Qiujian?
Oh, I hope.

With a ray of expectation, Xia Houhui slowly fell asleep.

The next day, the Xuanwu Field at the North Gate of Luoyang.

Hunting with banners, preaching with war drums, correcting tiger ministers, and offering food in Pan.

Under the watchful eyes of the soldiers from all the battalions of the Northern Expedition to Xianbei, Emperor Cao Rui, who was specially dressed in military uniform, came slowly. Before he reached the high platform, the sound of the mountain shouting "Long Live the Mountain" was already shaking the sky.

It also made Cao Rui's face happy and hesitant in his ambition.

After all, since he succeeded to the throne, he has been really lackluster in terms of martial arts.

Today, it is foreseeable that a battle will bring peace to the northern border, and the Hetao Plain that was lost during the Han Dynasty will be recovered and incorporated into the territory. How can he not be proud of it!

In particular, the commander-in-chief Qin Lang is quite "interested".

He rejected Tian Yu's plan to keep the more than 10,000 Xianbei people captured in the Battle of Beiping in Yanmen County to serve as slaves and raise livestock in the fields to accumulate food for his Japanese troops to enter Hetao. , which made Cao Rui's inner desire for "the merits of Qin Emperor and Han Dynasty" become extremely intense.

As for Xia Houhui, who was also in the army, on the surface he was as excited as the other soldiers, but in his heart he was looking forward to the ceremony ending soon.

Not just because I had little sleep last night.

Especially because he has been standing in the Xuanwu Field for nearly an hour.

However, he was destined to be unable to fulfill his wish.

After finally waiting for the emperor to review the troops, Qin Lang to present prisoners, and the temple to declare meritorious deeds and feast on the soldiers, etc., Xiahou Hui thought he could lead the backbone camp back, but Emperor Cao Rui actually ordered a banquet to be held with the ministers and ministers. Nearby ministers and meritorious generals of the Northern Expedition celebrated and rejoiced together. (End of chapter)