Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 48 Training the Army
After a day and night of hunting, a small part of the Baibo army fled into the mountains and hid.Gongsun Xu ordered not to pursue too far, so this part was lucky to escape the pursuit of Youzhou Army.Gongsun Xu had already led [-] soldiers back to the camp to protect the emperor, and the task of chasing the defeated army was entrusted to Lu Bu, Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, and Tai Shici.

After one night, Gao Shun arrived with 3 follow-up reinforcements from the Youzhou Army.These 3000 people included [-] people who were separated from Gongsun Xu's former army during the hasty march.After all, Gongsun Xu's marching speed was too fast, and many soldiers had not received professional training in this area. During the rapid march, they were either lost or ran in the wrong direction.

However, no one was a deserter, even if they got lost, everyone still chased in the direction of the original plan.Gongsun Xuzhi's army was extremely strict, and all the 3000 scattered people were deducted from their salaries for three months. Generally speaking, this was also a symbolic punishment.

If the soldiers of the Youzhou Army want to make a fortune, they definitely don't rely on their salaries. Gaining military exploits on the battlefield is the most effective way to be promoted and receive large rewards.Especially after Gongsun Xu ordered the attack on the eastern grassland.All the soldiers who participated in the war earned a lot of money.

Most of the [-] soldiers who were punished belonged to the Hu people who had taken refuge in the army. Gongsun Xu brought a total of [-] troops composed of Hu people from the grassland to rescue him this time.

Originally, these 8000 people were selected for a long-distance raid, and they all danced excitedly, but some of them got separated, which made Murong Tiexiong, the general of this barbarian army, feel quite ashamed.There is still a lack of training. Although the Han army in the Youzhou Army may not be as good as the Hu people in riding skills, they are definitely far superior to the Hu people in terms of military discipline and perseverance.

Murong Tiexiong made up his mind to train an iron army. Only in this way can he attract more attention from Gongsun Xu.

After Gongsun continued to train the troops, there were 1 Youzhou troops, [-] Luoyang troops, and only [-] Bingzhou cavalry.In this battle, the Luoyang Army lost more than [-] people. This loss refers to the death in battle, not including the injured group of wounded soldiers.

With such a heavy loss, Emperor Han Ling's face was quite dull.In any case, Emperor Han Ling himself inspected the frontier for the first time, under the slogan of imperial conquest, but suffered such a disastrous defeat, which made Emperor Han Ling very sad.

But this also strengthened Emperor Han Ling's determination to take revenge after returning to Luoyang.The thoughts in Emperor Han Ling's heart naturally could not escape the eyes of Gongsun Xu, Zhang Rang and others.Zhang Rang naturally comforted Han Lingdi from time to time, and shifted the responsibility for the defeat to others, trying to make Han Lingdi feel better.

In the big tent, Emperor Han Ling was still worried. This defeat would definitely cause some restless elements in the court to attack him as an excuse. Originally, he was tricked this time, but he had no reason to refute.The black hand behind the scenes must not be found out. It was only the Bai Bojun and other rebels who made the move. There is no evidence to prove that the aristocratic family is behind the tricks. The only clue is that Chun Yuqiong has already committed a crime.This is really, the mute eats Coptis chinensis, and can't tell the pain.

Gongsun Xu knew about Han Lingdi's troubles a long time ago, and Zhang Jai had already explained the cause and effect of this battle to Gongsun Xu clearly.Gongsun Xu didn't point it out, the aristocratic family is really restless.In order to ensure the power of the family, some aristocratic families really did the act of killing the king, but it is not surprising to think about it carefully.

Since ancient times, the change of dynasties is actually the fact that aristocratic families ascended to the pinnacle of power, and then were overthrown and replaced by other aristocratic families.Aristocratic families have always been the core of ruling the world and the main force of rebellion.

After counting the prisoners and losses, Gongsun Xu naturally wanted to report all this to Emperor Han Ling.

As soon as he walked into Emperor Han Ling's big tent, Gongsun Xu congratulated him: "Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the emperor, in this great victory, our army captured [-] prisoners, defeated the main force of the enemy army, and killed a total of [-] enemy troops. The army lost less than fifteen thousand.

The emperor's command this time is determined, to attract the enemy with weak forces, and then defeat the enemy in one fell swoop when they are exhausted.The emperor can decide to win thousands of miles away by strategizing.In fact, I am the God of the Han Army. "

As soon as Gongsun Xu said this, not only Lu Bu Zhao Yun and others behind Gongsun Xu were shocked, but even Han Lingdi himself opened his mouth wide.Zhang Rang was the first to react.

Zhang Rang looked at Gongsun Xu with a smile, as if to say: "Niu, your flattering skills are absolutely unrivaled in the world. The ability to reverse black and white is really unmatched." Immediately, Zhang Rang turned his head to Han Ling The emperor congratulated and said: "Your Majesty, this is a great victory, and it should be announced to the world, so that the whole world can celebrate together."

Emperor Hanling gradually recovered from his astonishment, and at least he accepted Gongsun Xu's congratulations, but the whole world celebrated, Emperor Hanling couldn't do this kind of thing, Emperor Hanling thought he couldn't do such shameless, So Han Lingdi said awkwardly: "Ahem, ahem, although it was a great victory, but with the loss of so many soldiers, this is a tragic victory. Let's celebrate together."

Zhang Rang naturally knew that his suggestion would not be adopted, but this was what he wanted.Even if Emperor Hanling accepted Gongsun Xu's argument, he still needed someone to help him.Although Zhang Rang's suggestion is absurd, it is a disguised form to provide a step for Emperor Han Ling. Emperor Han Ling was very pleased with Zhang Rang's cooperation for so many years, so he naturally accepted Gongsun Xu's congratulations, and blamed himself to show own wisdom.

Gongsun continued to see that his goal had been achieved, so he naturally had to take his next step.Doing such shameless things by myself is not just to save the face of Emperor Han Ling.

"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, comparable to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Now under His Majesty's command, our army has just defeated the rebel army, just like Emperor Wu of the Han defeated the Huainan King's rebellion back then.

After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty quelled the rebellion, he dispatched two generals Wei Qing and Huo Qubing to attack the Xiongnu in the north. Wherever the army went, the Xiongnu were all frightened.Your Majesty has such a great talent and strategy, so he should emulate Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. "

Emperor Han Ling was stunned by Gongsun Xu, and Zhang Rang didn't understand what Gongsun Xu meant when he said these words. It is said that flattery is enough, and now he is singing.But Zhao Yun, Lu Bu and others behind Gongsun Xu understood Gongsun Xu's intentions.

Although the Baibo army was repelled, Bingzhou is now being attacked by the Huns, and Ding Yuan, the governor of Bingzhou, only defends the city. Ding Yuan has nothing to do with the looting of the Huns.Although Gongsun Xu led his army here, it was in the name of rescue.

If Gongsun Xu wants to fight the Xiongnu, he must have the consent of Emperor Han Ling, otherwise, Gongsun Xu will have to bear the crime of sending troops privately, or even treason.These crimes are enough for someone with a heart to push Gongsun Xu into the abyss.

Therefore, what Gongsun Xu needs now is a name. As long as Emperor Ling nods, Gongsun Xu will have an excuse to attack the Xiongnu, and then sweep the grassland with his army.

Seeing Emperor Han Ling looking at him with that confused look, Gongsun Xu couldn't bear it anymore, so it seems necessary to remind him.Gongsun Xu secretly glanced at Zhang Rang, Zhang Rang's eyes were also so confused, Gongsun Xu turned to look at Lu Bu disappointed.

Looking at Gongsun Xu's move, Zhang Rang understood that Lu Bu was the reinforcement of Bingzhou, but Bingzhou was being attacked by the Huns.Zhang Rang then whispered to Emperor Han Ling: "Bingzhou, Xiongnu."

After such a reminder from Zhang Rang, Emperor Han Ling finally understood.After a short thought, Emperor Ling of Han immediately said: "The Xiongnu invaded our borderlands, which is an unforgivable crime. Over the years, the Xiongnu have collaborated with Xianbei and other grassland barbarian tribes to plunder our Han borderlands and kill our people. Tolerate.

Ding Yuan of Bingzhou has limited ability, he can only defend but not attack, I am very disappointed, but for the arrogance of the Huns, I must give a blow, otherwise, my prestige will be insulted.Gongsun continued to listen to the order, I ordered you to lead the army to assist the Bingzhou army to defeat the Xiongnu, you must teach the Xiongnu enough lessons. "

Gongsun Xu stepped forward to accept the order solemnly, and said word by word: "Those who offend me will be punished even if they are far away. Now that the Huns dare to challenge the majesty of my man, I will use the corpses of the Huns to build a capital to deter the barbarians in the grassland. .”

As soon as Gongsun Xu said this sentence, some people in the big tent took a breath of air, and some people were excited.Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty was very happy. There was a courtier like Gongsun Xu who worked hard to expand the territory for him, so how could he be unhappy.Zhang Rang was the only one in the big tent who took in the air-conditioning. It was not because of Gongsun Xu's determination to protect the big man, but because of the phrase "Zhujingguan".

The meaning of this sentence is that the Xiongnu army will not only die, but also die without a place to bury them.What kind of murderous demon king must have the courage to build the Beijing Temple.Even Dong Zhuo, the demon king in the population of Xiliang, didn't have the courage to do this.If you are a little careless, what kind of infamy will you bear.

Zhang Rang took a peek at Emperor Han Ling, and Emperor Han Ling told Zhang Rang that he still didn't know what Jingguan was with an excited look on his face.I am afraid that in the eyes of Emperor Han Ling, Jingguan is just a kind of architecture.

Lu Bu and Zhang Fei behind Gongsun Xu were quite excited, and the idea of ​​Gongsun Xu was undoubtedly the most appetizing to them.

Especially Lv Bu, Lv Bu was very murderous, and he was deeply harmed by the barbarians in the grassland. His own family died at the hands of the Huns. This has always been a pain in Lv Bu's heart. His family is broken and his family is exiled and wandering in the grassland. When it comes to hating the barbarians in the grassland, perhaps only Gongsun Xu, Zhao Yun, and Zhang Fei can be compared to Lu Bu.

With a big wave of his hand, Emperor Ling of Han agreed with Gongsun Xu's suggestion.After Gongsun Xu took the order to withdraw from the big tent, he called several generals to his big tent to discuss military affairs.

Zhang Jaw, Dian Wei is undoubtedly going to stay to protect Emperor Han Ling when he returns to Luoyang. The 2 soldiers of the Luoyang Army must also be brought back. By the way, Gongsun Xu also picked out [-] heinous rebels from the [-] captives. As the representative of the captives, he was escorted to Luoyang, which can be regarded as showing off for Emperor Han Ling.

Gongsun Xu has [-] Youzhou Army under his command, and the generals include Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, Gao Shun, and Tai Shici. According to the news brought by the assassin, the Huns have [-] troops. The Huns have a great advantage in terms of strength, so Gongsun Xu The [-] captives were left behind. No matter what, as long as they were used well, these [-] captives could definitely contain part of the Huns.

In the battle against the Xiongnu, Gongsun Xu did not place his hopes on Ding Yuan of Bingzhou. It would be good if Ding Yuan could defend the city well. Moreover, although the Bingzhou army is not lacking in bravery, it is not trained enough and does not belong to Gongsun Xu. Such a teammate It cannot be expected too much.

After everyone discussed how to fight, Gongsun Xu gave an order: "Zhengfang led an army of 3 to escort [-] captives as the rear army. Zhengfang, you must train these [-] people in the shortest possible time. Most of the Baibo army is composed of Composed of people who have nowhere to go, even if they join the Baibo Army, they will not have enough food or clothing.

As long as you convey the policy of our army, I believe they will not rebel. Give them enough food and clothing, but not for nothing. If you want them to have a sense of belonging to our Youzhou Army, there must be something that can tie them .

You can add one to them, as long as one of them makes military exploits, not only can they get rid of the status of captives, but they can also share the land and get rewards.I don't believe that this can't make them belong to our army. "

"I, Gao Shun, have long been familiar with such trivial matters. I will let the generals be disappointed. For half a month at most, I will let them wholeheartedly work for my Youzhou Army." Gao Shun said confidently.Even when Gao Shun, who was always calm and prudent, said such words, Gongsun Xu had no reason to be worried.

After arranging the rear army, Gongsun Xu made the following arrangements: "The rest of the people will follow me to face the Huns' army."

Then, Gongsun Xu turned his head to look at Lu Bu and said, "General Lu Bu is not part of our Youzhou Army, so I won't make any arrangements. After you go back this time, you can go back to Inspector Ding, and I believe Inspector Ding will make proper arrangements. "

Lu Bu frowned and thought for a while and said, "I, Lu Bu, am just a small chief in Ding Shishi's army. I can't be called a general. I was ordered by the governor to rescue you. Although Your Majesty is not worried, But the Xiongnu invaded our frontiers, how could I, Lu Bu, as a big Han soldier, retreat to the city.

Furthermore, General Hussars already has the right to conquer the Hu people, and moreover, he has the right to control our Bingzhou army. It is up to the general to decide whether I, Lu Bu, will go or stay. "

Gongsun Xu originally thought that Lu Bu wanted to return to Bingzhou immediately, but Gongsun Xu obviously underestimated Lu Bu's hatred for the Huns. How could Lu Bu miss the opportunity to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy.

Gongsun Xu naturally has the right to restrain Lu Bu. He just said that out of respect for Lu Bu. Now that Lu Bu has said this, Gongsun Xu himself does not have to hesitate.Immediately, Gongsun Xu ordered Lu Bu to go out with the army.

The next day, Gongsun Xu bid farewell to Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty. An army of [-] and [-] captives marched towards Yanmen in Bingzhou. There are only [-] Xiongnu troops, but Yanmen's troops are small, coupled with being caught off guard by the Huns, the current Yanmen is in danger of being breached at any time.

The remaining [-] Huns gathered in Jinyang, and Ding Yuan also gathered [-] troops here. Because of the protection of the city, although Ding Yuan did not suffer any losses, it was impossible to repel the Huns.Ding Yuan did not have the courage to fight the Huns in the field.

Gongsun Xu's army did not march directly from the grassland to Yanmen, otherwise it would be discovered by the Xiongnu army. After careful consideration, Gongsun Xu decided to retreat back to Hexi first, then copy the road to Shangdang, and finally go straight to Yanmen.But this is only the marching route of the main force.

In order to prevent Yanmen from being breached before he arrived, Gongsun Xu ordered Zhao Yun to lead an army of [-] troops to directly assist Yanmen from the grassland.Because Lv Bu was very familiar with the grassland area, coupled with Lv Bu's repeated requests, Gongsun Xu had no choice but to agree with Lv Bu to lead the Bingzhou Army [-] as a guide to assist Zhao Yun in aiding Yanmen.

Thus began the battle with the Huns.

(End of this chapter)