Xiliang Iron Cavalry

In desperation, Cao Cao could only suppress the anger in his heart, look for merchants, and start selling resources, coal and other materials. Although they have not been mined, the background is there. The merchants appraised the price and gave the corresponding price. Cao Cao decided to sell For them, as for the labor force for mining, Cao Cao can provide them, but the wages are paid by the merchants. From this, one can imagine how far the merchants will suppress the price.

The major businessmen would definitely not come forward to discuss with Cao Cao in person, but only sent some management personnel, otherwise Cao Cao lost his life in a rage, which would be a bit uneconomical.

After selling three coal mining lands, Cao Cao felt a little more at ease, and used the money in his hands to buy rice from merchants.

The resources mined by the Xiliang army are not only coal, but also cement. However, to make cement, materials are obtained from nearby sources. Unlike coal, it needs to be produced in a specific place.

Cao Cao is busy raising money, Jia Rong is also busy, how to defeat Cao Jun as quickly as possible, once it is decided to attack Cao Cao, all the officials will start to move, each perform their duties, and the soldiers, horses and food are needed There are also battle plans, which need to be formulated in detail. Soldiers are a major matter for the country, especially since the Great Liang Kingdom has just been established, a victory will make the whole country rejoice.

In the hands of Liu Bei, Jingzhou has achieved a certain development. With a counselor like Zhuge Liang in his hands, there was no mistake for a while. Liu Bei gradually discovered that it was a conscious decision to invite Zhuge Liang out of the mountain. This counselor is not only proficient in The strategy of the battlefield, but also know how to govern the place, many opinions and insights, are refreshing.

Therefore, Liu Bei's trust in Zhuge Liang became heavier and heavier, and Liu Bei directly approved many things without even looking at them.

However, after all, Jingzhou has experienced the previous battle with Cao Jun. Although it won the victory, its shortcomings such as the lack of combat effectiveness of the soldiers in the army have also been reflected, and many military powers are in the hands of the generals. If you want them to hand over the power in their hands, it seems It is not an easy task. Liu Bei has always attached great importance to the defense of the Cai family. Jia Rong ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. Cai Mao's younger sister is one of Jia Rong's wives. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that once Cai Mao chooses to seek refuge in the Liang Kingdom, his status will be that of a relative of the emperor.

Liu Bei is a member of the royal family, nominally assisting Liu Qi, so naturally he couldn't make drastic moves. The emperor of Jingzhou changed from Liu Cong to Liu Qi. It seemed that the people in the world didn't react, because all eyes were on Liangguo, Liu Qi was A descendant of the royal family, ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor will not cause any trouble, while Jia Rong rose up as a commoner, and proclaiming himself emperor overthrows the imperial power of the great man, which really stimulates people all over the world.

But at present, there are very few people in the world who can challenge the Xiliang army, and even businessmen from all over the world treat it as unheard of and secretly support the Xiliang army.

"My lord, now that Jia Rong ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor, this is against the will of God. The world is bound to be in turmoil, and people will die." Zhuge Liang said earnestly, why didn't he see that Jia Rong was already full-fledged, no matter what means he had, it was nothing. The role, the military strength is not as good as others, and I haven't heard that only righteousness can win.

"Kong Ming's words are true, but Xiliang's rebels are powerful, and even Cao Jun has been defeated many times under his hands, let alone Jingzhou." Liu Bei's tone was a little unconfident. For many years, although he hadn't fought against Xiliang's army, But seeing one spot and seeing the whole leopard makes the weapons and armor presented to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei so exquisite, let alone the generals in the Xiliang Army, who are ten times more terrifying than Cao Jun. I heard that when Jia Rong attacked Bingzhou, he was only He led [-] soldiers and horses, and almost pacified Bingzhou. When he attacked Jizhou, there were still [-] soldiers and horses. The strength of the attacking side was far less than that of the defending side. What kind of concept is this? Liu Bei felt a little terrified when he thought about it.

"My lord, Jingzhou is the place where the Four Wars were fought. Cao Cao and Sun Quan are looking at it outside, and there is no danger to defend, but there is one place, which is the best place to rejuvenate the Han Dynasty."

"Where?" A gleam flashed in Liu Bei's eyes, and his tone was full of eagerness.

"Yizhou, the land of abundance, is fertile and wild for thousands of miles. There are passes all around that can be defended. If one man is in charge of the pass, ten thousand men cannot open it. Even if Xiliang soldiers come to Yizhou, they will not be able to please. Moreover, Yizhou has rugged mountain roads and it is difficult for cavalry to exert their combat power. In the past, Gaozu occupied Yizhou, and the Han Dynasty came into being." Zhuge Liang said slowly.

"Kong Ming, Liu Yan of Yizhou is a clan member of the Han family. He has governed Yizhou for many years and has worked hard. If he is taken, I am afraid that the world will laugh at him." Liu Bei said.

"My lord, is it the land of the king who leads the land? Now Liu Qi is the emperor of the Han Dynasty. If Liu Yan dares to refuse to follow an imperial decree, he will violate the destiny. It is only natural for the lord to raise troops to fight for it. Besides, Yizhou is not what it seems on the surface. So stable, it is said that Zhang Lu occupied Hanzhong and did not obey Liu Yan's orders. In this name, the lord can support Yizhou, assist Liu Yan to pacify Yizhou, and then take it as his own. It is said that Liu Yan is already seriously ill. In this world, Yizhou is weak and weak, this is a godsend opportunity, after owning Yizhou and Jingzhou, continue to develop, when the Central Plains changes, the two sides send troops at the same time, it will definitely achieve miraculous results."

"Okay, between the military divisions, I don't know how many soldiers and horses are needed to attack Yizhou, and whether the money and food will be enough?" Liu Bei said. Now he is a minister in the court, but the main force in his hands is still the soldiers who followed him back then. There are only more than [-] defeated soldiers gathered by Cao Cao, and it seems a bit insufficient to attack Yizhou.

Hanoi County has become a must-attack place for the Xiliang Army. Although Cao Jun was driven away from Luoyang in the previous battle, Cao Cao's background is still there. The army is stationed in Hanoi County. There are many soldiers and generals. There is no attack, and now the national power is at its peak.

Attacking Hanoi County is no small matter. The general of Hanoi County is guarded by General Xia Houdun of the Cao Army. Xia Houdun is a general trusted by Cao Cao, and he is in command of the most elite Tiger and Leopard Cavalry of the Cao Army. With more than half of the number, the strength was greatly damaged, and Cao Jun fell into a financial crisis in a short period of time, and the number of Tiger and Leopard Cavalry did not increase.

On the court hall, Jia Rong sat on the dragon chair, looked at the civil and military officials below, and his chest was full of pride and ambition. For a moment, it seemed that the whole world was at his fingertips. The civil and military generals under his command had all been honed. , Many people are put on the outside as independent figures.

"Liangguo's weather is good, the treasury is rich, the soldiers are training hard, and the generals are working hard to fight and expand the territory. Now I want to include Hanoi County into the territory of Liangguo. I wonder which general is willing to be the pioneer?" Jia Rong said lightly.

"The wish of the last general." "The wish of the last general." As soon as the words fell, several generals stood up.

Jia Rong nodded and said: "It's the good fortune of the country that the generals are willing to use their lives. I am very pleased, but soldiers are the great affairs of the country. As a general, you must know how to cherish the lives of the soldiers under your command, and don't make meaningless sacrifices, otherwise you will die." He is not a good general, a vanguard who fills bridges when encountering rivers and open roads in the mountains; he is also a pioneer of the army when he is in battle, beheading generals and capturing the flag, rushing to kill the enemy's formation."

"General Ma has the confidence to take on this important task?" Jia Rong changed his tone and turned his attention to Ma Chao. After many battlefield experiences, Ma Chao can be said to have grown up, not the child who always followed behind him back then.

"The last general will never disgrace His Majesty's mission." Ma Chao bowed on one knee.

"Well, it's very good that General Ma has such a determination. After returning, gather troops and horses and wait for the imperial edict."

"promise."

"Attacking Hanoi County has a lot to do with it. The Hanoi defender is the well-known general Xia Houdun of the Cao Army, who is in command of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry has a combat power that is not inferior to our cavalry, so it must not be underestimated."

"The commander in chief of the army will be General Huang Lao. The deputy commander, General Jiang, will work hard, order the troops and horses, and wait for the imperial edict." Jia Rong said.

The Xiliang army mobilized a large number of troops to attack Hanoi County this time, so naturally they did not escape the eyes of Cao Jun. In fact, Hanoi County and Luoyang are too close. Even if there are [-] soldiers and horses guarding the city, the people and merchant families in the city still have no sense of security. The main reason is that the Xiliang Army is too powerful, so powerful that it is difficult to find an army that can be compared with the Xiliang Army, with strict military discipline, high fighting spirit, and orders and prohibitions. Every team can be called the name of elite soldiers.

"Zilong, what do you think about attacking Hanoi County?" After the court, Jia Rong kept Zhao Yun, Jia Xu and others behind.

"Your Majesty, the soldiers of our Great Liang Kingdom are all veterans of hundreds of battles, and 5 soldiers are enough to pacify Hanoi County." Zhao Yun's tone was full of confidence. Now Zhao Yun is a former general of the Liang Kingdom. Among the generals, his status can be said to be the highest. of.

"Well, Hanoi County is nothing to worry about, but Cao Cao's territory is vast and there are many soldiers, it won't be able to be pacified overnight." Jia Rong changed his tone and said, "Jingzhou, Yuzhou, borders our army. It is not a bad idea to attack them."

Looking at Jia Rong's smile, Zhao Yun was startled. It turned out that Jia Rong's goal was not Hanoi County, but Yuzhou and Jingzhou. In this way, the fate of Jingzhou and Yuzhou can be predicted. Needless to say, Jingzhou has Liu Bei in charge. Although there is resistance, it still seems to be somewhat insufficient. As for the Zhuge Liang who has been rumored in the world recently, Zhao Yun has not paid attention to it. Under the absolute strength, any conspiracy is just a cloud.

"Father-in-law, after you go back, ask Chen Lin to write a dissenting article and publish it to let the whole world know, but all of this is aimed at Hanoi County, so Cao Jun must feel the firm will of our army to attack Hanoi County. "

"No." Cai Yong replied respectfully, although he is Jia Rong's father-in-law and a relative of the emperor, Cai Yong never speaks of his own identity in the court, and he is an official in the three provinces, with a high position.