I have lived forever since the end of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 324 Mobilization Before the War
It is said that on the day after Chen Zhi and Chen Lu left Yangxia, Chen Luo also made all preparations.

Before conquering the rebels, he had to go north to Chenliu County.

According to the laws of the Han Dynasty, Chehou was prohibited from hiding armor privately.

After all, a soldier wearing armor can kill two or three enemies of the same size without taking any damage; and an armored army commanded by a centurion can defeat ten times the number of enemies without armor.

The reason why it is difficult to achieve total annihilation is because when the enemy's death rate reaches 5.00%, they may have dispersed long ago.

It is not that difficult to catch or kill those fleeing soldiers.

But this can already show the abnormality of the armor.

It is more restricted than swords. If swords are like guns in later generations, then sophisticated armor is undoubtedly tanks.

The Jianghou Mansion Tibetan Armor case that shocked Chang'an nearly 20 years ago can be described as the best example.

After Zhou Bo resigned as Taiwei, he was reported to have armor hidden in his mansion.

So Liu Heng sent his cronies to search. Unexpectedly, they found hundreds of pairs of armor in the house.

If Zhang Cang hadn't asked Jia Yi to persuade him, he might have been imprisoned.

Even with someone's guarantee, coupled with the long-term control of the army, the frequent need for hunting, and the lax supervision at the founding of the country... the combination of various factors allowed him to avoid the most serious punishment.

It's just that this case also made the court's supervision of armor and even weapons stricter.

If there are hundreds of armors hidden in someone's house, how can the emperor feel at ease in the palace?

It is possible for two to three hundred soldiers to pick a good time and fight all the way to Changle Palace.

Affected by this, the number of armors in Yangxia was only a few dozen, which was definitely not enough for an armed army.

This time I went to quell the rebellion. Soldiers could be recruited in Yangxia, but important equipment such as armor had to be borrowed from Chenliu County Sheriff.

However, after Chen Luo contacted him in advance and expressed his needs, there was no problem.

When the time comes, he can just go and get it in person. As the great Han Yang Xiahou, he still has this respect.

outside the city.

Chen Luo came to the gathering place, rolled off the horse without showing any signs of aging, and stepped firmly on the ground.

This caused the surrounding recruits to exclaim in surprise.

They had heard that the old general of Zhao State was over seventy years old and could still mount a horse and shoot arrows. Most of them were dubious.

I didn't have the chance to meet Lian Po to verify the authenticity of the rumors, but the trick Yang Xiahou showed now made them believe most of them immediately.

Facing those amazed eyes, Chen Luo knew that he had initially established his authority.

He walked to the center of the front of the military formation with a solemn look, glanced around twice, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, the expedition is about to begin, so I won't be verbose and will just say a few words.

You must all know about the rebels appearing in Jingdi and Qidi, and they are the enemies we will face next.

These rebels are currently only causing trouble in Jingdi and Qidi, but what about the future?
They will go north from Jingdi, they will go west from Qidi, they will burn, kill and loot along the way, and they will come to Yangxia.

Do you want to see such a scene happen? "

When he said this, the soldiers roared and replied without any hesitation: "I don't want to!"

Chen Luo nodded with satisfaction: "I think so too. Therefore, the purpose of this expedition is to protect the peace of the land under our feet, to protect the safety of our relatives, and to keep the traitors out of Yangxia! King Chu Back then, from Wuzhong, well, it is now Yingdu, you led 5000 disciples and defeated enemies several times or even dozens of times along the way. And you have [-] people standing here. Could it be that your achievements are inferior to those of those disciples from Wuzhong? ?

I believe you can also leave your name in history and let everyone know about it! "

The effect of this pre-war mobilization was excellent.

As early as when recruiting soldiers, he specifically required quality.

Therefore, these 5000 people are all from good families. With a little training and a few battles, they can become the most powerful soldiers.

Not to mention that they are basically people from Yangxia and surrounding areas. They know each other more or less when talking about relatives and friends, so it is extremely unlikely that they will abandon their comrades on the battlefield and sneak away alone.

What's more, Chen Luo's speech just now accurately grasped the thoughts of these soldiers.

First, tell them that the purpose of the expedition is to defend their hometown.

Under such circumstances, if someone dares to secretly escape from battle, he will not only face military law, but also bear moral pressure.

My fellow villagers have placed their hope in me, so should I disappoint their expectations because of my timidity?
Secondly, Chen Luo cited the children of Wuzhong as an example.

You must know that the deeds of the eight thousand Wuzhong children are widely spread in the south.

This not only serves as a contrast and puts pressure on them, but also contains an incentive.

Those eight thousand Wuzhong disciples not only had a reputation for bravery, but the subsequent rewards they received were also very generous.

For the soldiers in front of them, it was quite tempting.

As for the last point, the speech just now combined with his appearance added a bit of tragic appeal, which made these soldiers feel a little more courageous.

Seeing the soldiers in front of him holding their heads high and looking excited, Chen Luo narrowed his eyes with satisfaction.

He did pretty well what he should have done before going on the expedition.

The morale of the army was mobilized, which meant that they were more resilient during formal battles. Even if it fell back a little during the march, it was still a very good state.

After finishing his speech, Chen Luo directed the troops to take action.

When he led the army to walk seven or eight miles, a large number of Mohist disciples suddenly appeared on the side of the road.

The leader shouted loudly: "Mr. Chen, we are willing to go to fight with you!"

After he received the news, he rushed over with people in a hurry. Fortunately, he caught up.

"I am willing to fight with Duke Chen!" The rest of the people also echoed in unison, which was so startling that a flock of birds flew up from the woods not far away.

Facing their request, Chen Luo refused bluntly: "You should go back."

Before these Mohist disciples could speak, he explained: "You are not good at fighting in the military formation, but you can use your experience in business over the years to arrange food, grass and baggage in the rear, which is your strength."

However, he did not explain the root cause clearly.

The Mohist disciples have been accumulated for decades, and the current number has just exceeded [-]. They are not better than ordinary people on the battlefield. After several rounds of killing, if there are heavy casualties, Chen Luo will really feel his heart bleed.

So under Chen Luo Xiaozhi's persuasion with emotion and reason, the Mohist disciples accepted the arrangement of staying in the rear and did not continue to force themselves to go to the battlefield.

(End of this chapter)