Chapter 1245 Zhang Zhaoliang visited the door to find out the details, Muchuan took the opportunity to test the details
Chapter 1245 Zhang Zhaoliang comes to visit to find out the details, Muchuan takes the opportunity to find out the details
After all, these soldiers have always been working with Fu Liqing, and now even if he takes office, he will not be able to strictly enforce military discipline on them.
If you implement your own military reforms forcefully, some problems will easily arise, causing these soldiers to violate the law.
Muchuan cannot tolerate these things.
Therefore, he needs to establish enough prestige when the war breaks out.
In this era, the army is a behemoth. If you control the army, you have extremely powerful power.
This time, Muchuan planned to let them practice and hone their courage.
Muchuan knew that his group of Mu family soldiers were the most powerful force in his hands.
The result of this battle will make them truly elite.
As long as they survive on the battlefield, they are truly elite.
Muchuan thought for a while, wrote a memorial, and handed it to his bodyguard.
Then he closed the door and sat quietly on the chair to relax.
Early the next morning.
A carriage drove into Muchuan's house.
After the carriage stopped, a group of soldiers walked out of it.
They were neatly dressed, with weapons hanging on their belts and shields in their hands.
There were two hundred cavalry among them, and the rest were all infantry.
"See General!"
The cavalry and infantrymen knelt down and said in unison when they saw Muchuan.
"Get flat!"
Muchuan waved his hand.
"You should retreat first, I am going to summon some counselors to discuss military affairs.
You stay!"
Muchuan said.
"promise!"
Muchuan brought several staff to the living room to drink tea.
Not long after, Zhang Zhaoliang, the commander-in-chief of Youzhou's military force, hurried over.
"See Marshal!"
Zhang Zhaoliang said.
"No gift!"
Muchuan said calmly.
Muchuan asked someone to bring a stool, and then asked: "General Zhang, have you investigated the whereabouts of the Assassin Legion that I asked you to investigate?"
"Reporting to the Marshal, I have found traces of the Assassin Legion.
According to our intelligence, the Assassin Legion should be hiding in a small city in Youzhou about fifty miles southwest of Youzhou."
Zhang Zhaoliang said.
Muchuan sneered: "They are so cunning! They actually hide in a small town.
But, so what?
They still can't escape!"
Muchuan continued to ask: "General Zhang, what are your thoughts on dealing with this assassin army?"
Zhang Zhaoliang said: "Marshal, I think it is not appropriate to start a decisive battle with the enemy at this moment.
It would be a good thing if we could lure them out and annihilate them.
If we cannot lure them out, our army can still fight steadily.
After all, we have to face thousands of barbarians this time, and not only that, but also the nomads.
This is a tough battle!”
Zhang Zhaoliang has a lot to think about!
Muchuan pondered for a while and said, "In that case, then just follow your plan!"
"As you command!"
Zhang Zhaoliang clasped his fists and agreed.
After saying that, Muchuan narrowed his eyes.
"General Zhang, are there other matters for your visit today?
Muchuan asked.
Zhang Zhaoliang was stunned for a moment, then he raised his hands and said, "Marshal Shengming! I am here to report to you on the security arrangements for your inauguration ceremony."
"Please say!"
Muchuan said.
Zhang Zhaoliang said: "Marshal, according to the etiquette of our court, when you ascend the throne, you must hold a grand ceremony.
Moreover, there must be sacrifices, sacrifices of prisoners, conferring titles, and canonization.
This is a cumbersome matter, and you must have enough etiquette to reflect your dignity, Marshal."
"Youzhou has not been peaceful recently, and the Turks have repeatedly invaded. This is a place occupied by the Han people, and we must not allow the barbarians to invade.
Moreover, we still have our land and people here, so your inauguration ceremony will follow the arrangements of the prefect Fu Liqing, and careful preparations have been made specially for you!"
Zhang Zhaoliang said, "We must stick to this place and we will never allow the barbarians to set foot on our land!"
"Yeah! I like to hear that!"
Muchuan nodded, and then said: "General Zhang, keep talking!"
Zhang Zhaoliang continued: "Our Youzhou garrison has a total of 86,749 troops. Including the vassal troops, the total number is 155,105.
Among them, 17,327 are young, old and weak.
This group of young men is the best, and they were selected through cruel elimination.
They are the future of our Youzhou army. All of their troops will enter the city. Because your inauguration ceremony will be held in the newly completed Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, this group of troops will be deployed around the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion.
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In addition, there are 20,000 well-trained civilians responsible for maintaining order.
In addition, we will place archers on the city wall.
In the event of a war, crossbows are used to kill the enemy.
We will use the bows and trebuchets on the city wall to suppress the enemy under the city wall.
In this case, we will take the initiative."
Muchuan nodded.
In Youzhou City, there are four high walls, six meters high, and there are many crenellations.
This is to resist enemy attacks and form a defensive circle.
Muchuan secretly laughed in his heart. At this time, he planned to catch turtles in his dream and directly pin himself to death in the city!
"very good!"
Muchuan smiled and thought, "General Zhang, General Fu, you are so good at killing people with a borrowed sword! You are indeed a talent that I am optimistic about."
Zhang Zhaoliang saw some changes in Muchuan's face. At that time, his face was red, his head was lowered, and he did not dare to speak.
Muchuan patted his shoulder and said: "General Zhang, you have to be humble, otherwise you will be laughed to death! Yes, you and Mr. Fu will be very satisfied with the arrangement."
"Thank you Marshal for the compliment."
Zhang Zhaoliang said with some guilt.
Although they, these local generals from Youzhou, were ostensibly loyal to Muchuan.
But in fact, who doesn’t know who in private?
Especially everyone knows that Muchuan and Fu Liqing have competition and even hatred between each other.
Zhang Zhaoliang is the deputy captain, senior and slightly older than Fu Zhongting. He was promoted to captain in Youzhou due to military merit, and was eventually promoted to military commander of Youzhou.
He is now living in a tight spot. Even if he listens to Fu Liqing, he still has to help perform in front of Muchuan.
But Zhang Zhaoliang knew that sooner or later the two of them would fall out.
Therefore, Zhang Zhaoliang has already begun to study his retreat and future alignment.
Zhang Zhaoliang can only hope that Muchuan and Fu Liqing will lose in a fight.
In this way, he can reap the benefits of being a fisherman.
Muchuan did not think so much and said: "This general has just arrived in Youzhou, and I don't know much about the situation in Youzhou.
General Zhang, please follow me for a while.
After I get familiar with the situation in Youzhou, I will change your position to another one, what do you think?"
Zhang Zhaoliang's heart skipped a beat after hearing this.
