Feng Tuchel puffed up his chest, ignoring the helpless expressions on everyone's faces, and even had the mood to say this.
The word martial arts is generally used in relation to martial arts.
Now that Feng Yong said this word, Jiang Wei's first reaction was: Which biographical novel does this sentence come from? Could it be that there is a new book from Nanxiang?
"Two years ago, the last general dispatched soldiers from Nanxiang to Jincheng. They marched eighty miles in a day, and two-thirds of them arrived in half a month. It was only more than two hundred and sixty miles to Longguan. I led the army in one day.
Fifty miles, there is still an extra thirty miles of rest time, it only takes five days, and there will definitely be few stragglers among Nanxiang soldiers."
This sentence is quite conservative. After testing the long-distance running ability of the Nanxiang soldiers, Feng Yong criticized the soldiers heavily. Although he was suspected of showing off in front of Mr. Zhao, he was actually a little dissatisfied.
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So in the past two years, Nanxiang has strengthened training in this area.
The last trip was over a thousand and several hundred miles, and even if we traveled eighty miles every day, we could still reach two-thirds of the distance.
The total distance this time is only 260 miles, and with the intensive training in the past two years, there will be no problem at all even if I rush to cover 80 miles in one day.
The key is that this is enemy territory and requires vigilance, so the speed must be slower.
When Jiang Wei heard Feng Yong's words, he immediately raised his eyebrows.
After traveling eighty miles for half a month, two-thirds of the people were able to reach it? Feng Langjun actually had such elite soldiers in his hands? Why did the prime minister let him carry food at the back?
"The Nanxiang soldiers you brought here this time are only 1,500, right? I'm afraid they are not as numerous as the defenders at Long Pass."
Zhuge Liang had a look of regret on his face. These Nanxiang soldiers were very good, but they cost too much. Except for Nanxiang, no one in the Han Dynasty could afford to raise them.
Feng Yong smiled and said, "Could it be that the Prime Minister has forgotten Wang Ping and Zhao Guang?"
Most of Wang Ping's Wudang flying army were from barbarians, and they walked on mountain roads as fast as they could fly.
Zhao Guang's three thousand men can be regarded as a weakened version of the Nanxiang soldiers.
Even though their attack was slower than that of Nanxiang soldiers, they were still faster than ordinary soldiers.
According to today's ordinary soldiers, they usually travel thirty miles a day, and those who travel faster can travel forty miles.
The soldiers under Wang Ping and Zhao Guang can travel fifty miles a day. No matter how underestimated, the number of soldiers who can arrive on time cannot be less than half, so there are already three thousand people.
At this rate, it can be completed in five days.
More than half of the eight thousand people left in Yuexun were barbarians with the same origin as Wudang Feijun. They traveled an extra ten miles every day, not to mention "striving for profit for fifty miles" and "the method is half perfect", even if they were only half of half.
, arrived at a quarter, and there were two thousand people.
All in all, at least 6,500 people arrived at Longguan within five days, which was enough.
Moreover, they have Nanxiang soldiers on guard at the front, so they only need to concentrate on their journey without any distractions.
As for the baggage, although I don’t have a fine rider, I do have Dongfeng Express!
Yunnan horses are known for their ability to carry heavy loads for a long time. They are good at climbing mountains and crossing mountains. They can travel seventy miles a day and can be used continuously for half a month. They are not afraid of the horse being exhausted, but they are afraid that people will not be able to keep up.
This section of the road is not too far, and it is a thoroughfare, so it is much easier to walk than those plank roads in Nanzhong.
There are more than 5,000 Yunnan horses, and Dongfeng Express has rich transportation experience, so there is no need to worry about the luggage being left behind.
At this time, Longshan was not as destroyed as it was in later generations. There were many trees. As long as you had tools, you could cut down trees nearby to make siege equipment.
The only thing to worry about is that the street pavilion must be guarded and no one will be cut off.
Otherwise, when reinforcements from Guanzhong arrive, the Han army on Guanlong Avenue will be like rats trapped in bamboo tubes, unable to advance or retreat.
Feng Yong explained this plan in detail, and Zhuge Liang's eyes showed surprise, "So, this matter has great potential!"
Then he looked at Feng Yong in disbelief, "So you have thought of today for a long time, so you have made so many preparations?"
No, no, no, I have been thinking about it for two lifetimes!
When Feng Tubeng heard the praise from the Han Prime Minister, he grinned proudly and instinctively moved closer to get closer. Then he suddenly found that everyone was looking at him. His face turned red and he said, "Ahem, Prime Minister, without further ado, let me
I’ll give it a try eventually.”
Zhuge Liang looked at the sand table and finally made up his mind, "Go and ask someone to call me General Wang Ping."
When Wang Ping heard that the Prime Minister was looking for him, he came over with some anxiety.
After he saluted, the Prime Minister above him looked serious and stared at him and said, "Wang Ping listens to the order. General Feng will lead his troops to attack Longguan this time. I order you to be the deputy general."
When Wang Ping heard this, he looked happy, clasped his fists tightly and said, "No!"
At the same time, I thought to myself, since I went to Longlong, in addition to transporting food to the army, I have been training sergeants in the camp. This time it is finally my turn to make meritorious service?
The prime minister continued to say, "You are a steady and steady man, and you are experienced in military formations. Although General Feng led the troops to quell the rebellion, he is still too young after all. If there is anything wrong with him, you must advise him and remind him.
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"In this attack on Longguan, it would be best if we can seize the pass. If we cannot seize it, as soon as we find out that Cao Cao's thieves are coming to help us, we must retreat immediately and cannot stay for a moment. Do you understand?"
The last sentence was said to Feng Yong and Wang Ping at the same time.
"promise!"
They both responded in unison.
"Okay, soldiers are valuable and quick. You should go back to the camp immediately, gather the troops, and be ready to set off on your own. General Wang will stay here. I have a few words to give him."
Feng Yongyong doubted that he was there, immediately clasped his fists, turned around and ran out.
After Feng Yong disappeared outside, Zhuge Liang carefully warned Wang Ping, "You must remember every word of what I just said. If you can't attack the pass, as long as the person comes back alive, it's okay."
"If Cao Cao's thieves come to help later, but you still don't want to retreat and lose the military order, I will kill you first to hold you accountable!"
When Wang Ping heard this, his heart trembled, and he quickly replied, "Prime Minister, don't worry, I will definitely not forget the Prime Minister's order!"
Zhuge Liang then nodded, "Go ahead, be sure to keep an eye on General Feng."
Watching Wang Ping walk out of the tent, Ma Su asked softly, "Is the Prime Minister worried about General Feng?"
Facing these people, Zhuge Liang did not hide his thoughts. He nodded and said, "If possible, I would rather let him stay behind to transport food. It is a pity that I have no one to use now."
"More importantly, only he can use the soldiers in his hands to their fullest potential. If it were others, they would only be used as ordinary elite soldiers."
After saying that, he let out a long sigh.
Let’s not talk about the soldiers who came over, let’s just talk about Wang Ping and Zhao Guang. Who among the Northern Expeditionary Army knows them better than Feng Yong?
Not to mention driving them to death.
There is a level difference between the elite pawns who can take the initiative to fight with their lives and the elite pawns who are forced to fight with their lives.
The words of the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty clearly revealed his partiality towards Feng Yong, and immediately aroused Ma Su's desire to compete: "General Feng has a brotherly feeling towards General Zhao, and is kind to General Wang.
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"Not to mention the generals and schools in Yuexi, they were all simplified by him with his own hands. Naturally, the top and bottom are of the same mind, and the officers and men serve their lives. Even though the students are not talented, they are willing to share the worries of the Prime Minister."
"Oh? What do you mean by these words?"
Zhuge Liang asked in surprise and surprise.
Emotionally speaking, Ma Su and Zhuge Liang were both teachers, friends, fathers and sons. If they were really compared to each other by Feng Yong, Zhuge Liang would feel a little uncomfortable.
Now that I heard Ma Su's words, I immediately guessed some of his thoughts.
"If General Feng cannot attack Long Pass, he will have to retreat to the street pavilion. This is not only General Feng's retreat, but also the last place to block Cao's traitor Guanzhong reinforcements. Therefore, the students asked the prime minister for orders, willing to lead troops to guard the street pavilion.
Be prepared."
I saw Ma Su volunteering and generously asking for help.
Zhuge Liang felt happy, but also a little worried, "Although Feng Mingwen is still young, he is still a leader in quelling the chaos. You Chang have only been guarding Hanzhong in these years. I'm afraid you don't have much experience."
After hearing this, Ma Su was even more dissatisfied, "What the Prime Minister said is wrong! Didn't Feng Mingwen have no experience in marching and fighting before he led the troops to quell the rebellion? As the saying goes, everything has a beginning, so let this street pavilion become a student.
It’s the first time.”
Zhuge Liang was still pondering, "Although the street pavilion is small, the connections are very important. If there is a mistake, not only Feng Mingwen's attacking army will be unable to retreat, but even the Northern Expedition army will be in danger. Although you are well versed in strategy, the city here is in ruins.
There are no dangers and obstacles, and it is extremely difficult to defend it.”
Ma Su laughed and said, "Not to mention that there are no Cao thieves here, even if there are, why would I be afraid? Besides, I have been familiar with military books since childhood and know the art of war. Is it possible that I can't guard even a street pavilion?"
I remembered that before the death of the late emperor, he once said that he was exaggerating and was of no use. Later, it was spread, and I don't know how many people secretly laughed at me.
This Northern Expedition is a good opportunity to clear one's own reputation. How can you let it go so easily?
If I had the opportunity to lead an army to attack Longguan, I would have to compete with Feng Mingwen.
Zhuge Liang looked around and saw that Jiang Wei was a new recruit and should not be used easily. Yang Yi Xianglang, not to mention, was a scribe. He really had no one else to use.
Only Ma Su, who was familiar with military science and had the ambition to lead the army, was the only suitable candidate.
Besides, what he said makes sense. The current threat to the street pavilion is the Cao thieves from Shanggui and Linwei in the south.
Although Shanggui was the place where Cao Cao's thieves stored grain, the city was strong, and there was a narrow passage behind it leading to Chencang, so it could be supported by a small number of elite soldiers in Guanzhong.
But I don't expect Wu Yi to capture it immediately. As long as he can surround it, Cao's thieves will naturally have no time to go north.
So it shouldn't be a problem for Ma Su to guard the street pavilion.
He nodded immediately and said, "Forget it, just wait for the 10,000 soldiers around Jicheng to collect the counties and return, and I will allocate 5,000 more soldiers to you, totaling 15,000, and let you guard the street pavilion."
"Why fifteen thousand? I think ten thousand is enough!"
Ma Su smiled.
"Boom -" A shrill whistle suddenly sounded in the camp, and then the messengers rushed from the commander's camp to all directions, shouting at the same time, "Alert!"
The originally peaceful camp suddenly became tense.
Everyone in the camp, no matter what they were doing at the time, hurried back to their own troops, carrying bows, crossbows, arrows, swords, and weapons.
wait.
Everyone just waits for the trumpet to sound or there is another notice to go out.
In the commander's tent, all the generals gathered together.
Feng Yong looked around and then said, "Longguan is the throat of Longshan, and it is related to the success or failure of the Northern Expedition. Everyone, if you can accomplish such a great feat, it will be no problem to be granted the title of marquis and general."
"If it fails, then we will no longer have a chance to perform in this Northern Expedition, and we will have to go back to the rear to transport food. I believe you all understand the priorities. Anyone who is negligent will be dealt with according to military law."
"promise!"
Everyone responded in unison.
Not only Zhao Guang, who was eager to try, but Wang Ping, who was the most steady, also had a red face.
Things like rushing to seize a pass are usually done by veteran generals in the army leading their elite troops. When will it be their turn to transport food from the rear?
I don’t know how Feng Langjun was able to convince the Prime Minister?
But these are no longer important, the important thing is not to miss the opportunity.
I could only hear Feng Yong giving orders, "Zhao Guang, you are most familiar with Longyou. I will give you a thousand men, all of whom are Nanxiang soldiers. They should be the front army and set off first to explore the way forward. Remember, leave
The central army in the rear must not exceed thirty miles to prevent changes."
"Yang Wanwan, you lead 3,000 soldiers from Ju County to join our central army. Wang Ping, you lead the soldiers of the five captains as the right army. Zhang Ni, you lead 3,000 elite soldiers from Yuexi as the left army. They all follow the central army.
OK, Jufu, you lead the rear army and baggage, and gather the stragglers in the front."
"The stragglers can follow, but the baggage cannot fall behind. You can ask Wang Han to follow the central army with the baggage."
After the order was issued, everyone hurried out of the tent, gathered their soldiers, and set off in order.
Although the weather in Guanzhong in February is slightly chilly, it has basically become warm.
The wheat seedlings in the field have begun to turn green, and from a distance, they are growing gratifyingly.
Farmers in the fields are removing weeds from the fields and preparing to divert water for irrigation.
Right here, I could only hear a faint rumbling sound in the distance.
"Is this spring thunder? Is it going to rain?"
Some people looked up at the sky and saw that the sun was still hanging well in the sky.
Listening to the rumbling sound getting louder and louder, the experienced farmer finally recalled something and his face began to turn pale: This sound is really too familiar. When the Guanzhong soldiers were in chaos, this sound was everywhere!
Sure enough, black spots gradually appeared in the distance, along with billowing smoke.
Someone stood up curiously to see what it was.
"Are you looking for death? Run away!"
The person who woke up suddenly pulled the stupid and bold man, then turned around and ran away in panic.
The oncoming torrent of cavalry shook the ground. No one paid attention to the peasants who ran to hide in the distance. Every soldier stared ahead and followed closely.
There was simply no room for so many people on the official road, so many horses rushed directly into the fields, trampling over them at will, trampling the wheat seedlings to pieces.
The farmer was lying on the ground, shivering, not daring to look up, let alone try to dissuade him.
I saw a horse foaming at the mouth, and its speed had gradually slowed down. The knight on the horse realized that something was wrong, and quickly reined in the horse and rushed out of the team.
Sure enough, the horse's legs weakened and it knelt directly on the ground.
The knight had already turned over and dismounted when his horse fell to the ground. He squatted down in great distress and looked up at the team on the road again, with a look of regret in his eyes.
"General, we have traveled nearly a hundred miles today. Let's take a rest first. If this continues, even if the soldiers can stand it, the horses will not."
Someone saw horses rushing out of the official road and falling to the ground. They quickly found Zhang He and tried to persuade him.
There were 50,000 cavalrymen in Luoyang. They marched all the way quickly and passed Chang'an. Only more than 20,000 horsemen were left.
Zhang He was already sweating profusely. Although he had been a soldier all his life, he was a bit old after all. He had been traveling day and night these days. He really felt tired. He looked up at the sun and asked, "How far is it from the camp?"
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"There are still thirty miles."
"Then there's no need to rest, just slow down the march!"