The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 22
After some explanations, Wei Tao finally understood that Zhang Liao's ancestor was Nie Yi, who belonged to the Mayi family.

But at that time, Nie Yi designed the Xiongnu at that time, but the Xiongnu saw through it.

Although the Xiongnu were suppressed by the big Han again and again, it was impossible for the Nie Yi clan to stay in Mayi. Not only the Huns resented them, but the local people did not want to see their clan.

In order to avoid disaster, the descendants of Nie Yi's family changed their surname to Zhang.

Although they have been away from Mayi for many years, the Zhang family still hopes to return to their homeland one day, and even more hope that one day they can wash away the shame of their ancestors.

Therefore, most of the Zhang family's children joined the Bingzhou Army.

Although Zhang Liao is young, his bravery is already second to none in the Zhang family. In addition, he learned that this matter was hosted by Wei Tao from Chen Liuwei's family. Although he also doubted Wei Tao's age, the Zhang family also sent twenty people. helper.

"My lord, we already have quite a few soldiers in this matter. Although they haven't reached a hundred, they are all elites. They can become soldiers with a little training. If we want to recruit ordinary people, we still need time to train, but we can't do it." Improving strength becomes a drag."

Zhang Liao really deserved to be a famous general, when Wei Tao summoned all the soldiers, he spoke to Wei Tao.

"Ma Yi is the ancestral land of the Zhang family. I also know a little about Mayi. With the military strength of your lord, you can barely gain a foothold."

"Wenyuan knows about Mayi's feelings? Please come quickly."

Wei Tao was overjoyed, he did not find the wrong person, he just knew that there were no big Han officials stationed in Namayi, but he didn't know the specifics.

It's just that Zhang Liao is not as close to him as he was before, which makes Wei Tao feel a little uncomfortable.

"Yes, Ma Yi has three troubles now. If you want to gain a foothold, you must withstand the pressure of the three troubles."

"Three troubles? Which three troubles?"

Wei Tao frowned, he could imagine that Ma Yi must have suffered greatly from the Huns, but he didn't know what happened to the other two problems.

"There are three troubles in Mayi, one is the Xiongnu. Ever since the Xiongnu and the big man became hostile, Mayi has suffered a lot. This is why the people of Mayi hate my Nie family deeply. But now I am afraid that no one knows about my Zhang family. After being Nie Yi, I don't have to worry about getting my lord involved."

Wei Tao nodded, this is indeed a worry in his heart.

"But I don't know what else is wrong?"

"The second problem is the horse bandits. These horse bandits come and go and plunder without reason, especially the largest group of horse bandits. It is said that there are thousands of people, called 'Gust of Wind', who come and go without a trace. The common people suffered deeply from it, even the Huns were harassed by it, so it can be called the uncrowned king of Mayi.”

Speaking of this, Zhang Liao's expression became more serious.

"In the past, it was not without officials that the big man went west to Yanmen, but he was often killed by the horse bandit within half a month. Over time, the big man only used Yanmen Pass as a defense against the Xiongnu, let alone the matter of Mayi."

"Mr. Jianyang is afraid of me being so evil?"

Wei Tao also couldn't help but smile wryly, but it's true, no matter if there are children from aristocratic families who are willing to join the army at the frontier, it's better to start from a small pawn.

Ding Yuan made this method of retreating in the face of difficulties, which is exactly what he should do.

"Wen Yuan, these two problems are not to be underestimated, and it's not that we can deal with them now, but we don't know what the third problem is?"

"The third problem is to make trouble for the people. The first two may not pay attention to us for a while, but if the third problem is not handled well, I'm afraid we will have to retreat to Yanmen within three days."

"Troublemakers? Although it is said that troublemakers come out of poor mountains and rivers, but don't say that I am a Han sergeant, how can the common people make me so afraid? Could it be that they dare to rebel?"

Wei Tao's face also became a little gloomy. Although he could not be considered as loyal to the big man of the Liu family, Ma Yi is now under his own control.

"It's not possible to rebel. However, because it is located in the border area, there are few things that the big man controls. On the contrary, he is oppressed by the Huns and horse bandits from time to time, so the people among them don't have much favor for the big man."

Zhang Liao also sighed softly, thinking that his ancestor Nie Yi, who was a wealthy Mayi family, also wanted to be a big man, but he didn't want to end up like this. Even the descendants had to change their names. It's not incomprehensible for those common people to behave like this up.

"Your Excellency, you should know that there is a shortage of all kinds of things at the border. The local people are oppressed by the Huns and horse bandits. There is not enough food and the like. How can they be willing to supply the army? If it is to transport food, how can Yanmen Pass be transported?" Out? Even if you want to buy it with your own money, who will you buy it from?"

Wei Tao was shocked again, he had never considered this logistical matter.

In the military camp, such logistical matters are naturally handled by full-time officials. Of course, more importantly, Wei Tao has always been a soldier before, and it is not his turn to worry about such matters.

"So what should I do?"

The reality is not to play games, just click a few points at will to complete the transportation, logistics and other transportation, but also to consider the consumption of materials during the transportation.

What's more, Yanmen Pass is an important border area, and the materials obtained should be given priority. It is even more difficult to get supplies from Yanmen Pass.

After all, Wei Tao is just a small general now, and Chen Liuwei's family has a reputation and is only in Chenliu, how can this be taken into account.

"Wen Yuan, do you have any good suggestions?"

Unfortunately, although Zhang Liao noticed this problem, he could only shake his head.

"Then I don't know who is in charge of Yanmen Pass now?"

Wei Tao couldn't help seeing this, no matter how famous Zhang Liao is, he is still a general, not a counselor, let alone Zhang Liao is just a future famous general.

No one knows whether Zhang Liao will be able to become the peerless star of the "Megatron Xiaoyaojin" in the future with Wei Tao's interference.

"Young master, the current leader of Yanmen Pass is called Yanfa, but there is already news that Governor Ding Yuanding has ordered Gao Shun to lead the trapped camp to station at Yanmen Pass to prevent the Xiongnu from going south."

Because Zhang Liao was by his side, Wang He's words were much more cautious.

"It turned out to be General Gao. If General Gao was stationed at Yanmen, then he wouldn't ignore us."

Although Wei Tao didn't know whether Ding Yuan reused Gao Shun or sent Gao Shun away as well, but if Gao Shun was really stationed at Yanmen Pass, it would be a good thing for him.

"Sir, even so, if you want to gain a foothold in Mayi, you still have to find a way."

After all, Zhang Liao was young, and he was not smooth enough in dealing with others, so he said again immediately.

"The people of Mayi do not welcome the officials of the Han Dynasty very much, and even if there are sufficient logistics supplies, with the poverty of Mayi, it is not impossible even if the people rob food, not to mention that we still have a lot of inconvenience if we want to gain a foothold .”

When encountering anyone who has not yet arrived, even if they are poured cold water over and over again, they will have thoughts in their hearts.

But Wei Tao was a little different after all, and he also knew Zhang Liao's ability, so he nodded seriously and said.

"Wen Yuan's words are true, but soldiers will block them, and water will cover them. I believe there will be a way. Now we have to act first, and if we delay, we may not be punished. The march will be more troublesome for Wen Yuan I'm bothered."

"promise!"

Zhang Liao immediately bowed his hands in unison.

I have to say that Wei Tao's trust still made Zhang Liao feel a sense of confidant.

If it weren't for Wei Tao's age and he was generally young, I'm afraid Zhang Liao would have been willing to bow down at this time.

Because of Zhang Liao's presence, Wang He couldn't say clearly what he said, but after he left, Wang He said it.

"Master, although this piece of Wen Yuan is still young, his aptitude is indeed not inferior to the young master. It is right for the young master to value it so much. But it would be too much to take the risk to go to Mayi for this... If the young master wants to be an official, live a happy life." For a few years, I asked the master to walk around for the young master, not to mention how big the city is, but it is not difficult to get a post of county lieutenant, why did the young master take such risks?"

It was Wang He who persuaded Wei Tao again.

"What Uncle Wang said is indeed a well-established method."

Wei Tao understood how much the old man cared for him, if not, he would not have come here to help him despite being over fifty years old.

"But what I'm doing now is also for my Wei family. I think the ancestor of my Wei family went to Wei Qing and galloped thousands of miles, beating the Huns so hard that they dared not look south. My descendants are now only settled in the Central Plains, but they have lost the name of their ancestors."

Speaking of this, Wei Tao paused slightly, his face became more serious.

"What's more, if Ding Jianyang asks you kindly, then I'll leave on my own, but Ding Jianyang is like this. If I leave here, where will I be, Chen Liuwei?"

Aristocratic families also have face-to-face battles.

This kind of battle of face is not just about face, there are also many interests involved in it, if Wei Tao retreats here, then the Wei family must be ridiculed by others, let alone other aristocratic families.

"What the young master said is very true, but the villain is negligent."

Wang He knew that Wei Tao had made up his mind, so he naturally stopped talking.

"Uncle Wang is doing it for my own good. I understand it, but sometimes things like this are out of our control. Now that I choose this path, I naturally want to do this well. Is it true that the land of Mayi is still Hard to live with me?"

"Since that's the case, please ask the young master to let me follow. Although the old man is a bit older, some ordinary and trivial things can still be taken care of."

Although Wang He is over half a hundred years old, his body is very strong, and he traveled with his father in the early years, which made him a good swordman.

Going to Mayi this time, Wei Tao really needed help, so he nodded after thinking about it for a while.

"In that case, please leave everything to Uncle Wang."

Naturally, there are many complicated things to set up the military camp, but Wei Tao's leadership is not many, and Wei Tao has been in the army for many years, so it is very easy to take care of all the affairs.

If so, under the leadership of Wei Tao, dozens of people including Zhang Liao went all the way to Yanmen.

(End of this chapter)