Originally, Long Fei and others only stayed in Hulao Pass for a short time, because it was not far from the New Year's Eve, and they had to rush to Luoyang. But when they heard that it was Jia Xu, Long Fei immediately agreed. While everyone was surprised, Wang Qiang tactfully said
Reminding Long Fei that he didn't have much time, Long Fei said: "However, we only have one day today. If Zhang Ji can't convince me, I still have to leave!"
"Hehehe..." Jia Xu nodded: "Good birds choose trees to roost in. If a strong man looks down on the Xiliang Army, I have nothing to say. But let me explain first, General Zhang's Xiliang Army and other Xiliang Army
The military is very different."
Under the leadership of Jia Xu, Long Fei and his group entered the governor's house. Zhang Xiu was tied to a wooden stake in the yard, with two soldiers watching on both sides. The yard was not big, so there were only two entrances, one from the front and one from the back.
The family members lived in the back, and the front was where Zhang Ji discussed matters. As soon as Dong Zhuo came to the capital, he killed the eunuchs, relied on the army in his hands, proclaimed himself prime minister, grand master, and controlled the government.
Everyone was dissatisfied with him and had vague intentions of raising troops to rebel. Therefore, Dong Zhuo sent general Zhang Ji to guard Hulao Pass to nip the problem in the bud.
"Oh! I didn't expect to meet you again?" Long Fei saw Zhang Xiu and immediately joked: "Just now he was a majestic general, and now he has turned into a tied up dead dog, hahaha..."
Zhang Xiu was furious: "You guys broke into the general's mansion without permission, come on! Arrest them all, arrest them all!"
Someone reported that Long Fei and others were brought in by Jia Xu. Zhang Xiu became even more angry when he heard this. Long Fei looked at him: "You are a man, why are you so petty? What a big deal! Maybe we will be together in the future!"
"Bah!" Zhang Xiu spat and turned his head to one side. Jia Xu came out of the room quickly. Zhang Ji invited him. Long Fei and others followed Jia Xu into the hall. Zhang Ji sat upright. Jia Xu sent Long Fei and others to wait.
After being introduced, Zhang Ji was a little unhappy when he saw that several people did not salute after entering. He also saw the arrogance and disdain on Long Fei's face, and he felt dissatisfied in his heart.
"Are you willing to join our army?" Zhang Xiu asked.
Long Fei shook his head: "I just came here with Mr. Jia Xu to see if I can join you. If it's okay, maybe I will consider it!"
"Hmph!" Zhang Ji snorted coldly and glanced at Jia Xu: "Then just watch! Let Jia Xu take you, I, the general, have military affairs, so I won't accompany you!"
"General! General!" Jia Xu shouted twice. Zhang Ji did not turn around, but turned around the screen and ran to the backyard. Jia Xu sighed: "Hey! The military laws of this general are very strict, and ordinary people are not allowed to enter the military camp.
Today he made an exception and asked me to accompany you, which is unprecedented. Please come with me!"
While walking Jia Xu introduced the situation of Zhang Jijun, Long Fei did not expect that the ancient army was divided in such detail. There is no need to go into detail about the grand masters, Sima, generals, etc. in the court. The military camp alone is also very hierarchical.
It is extremely difficult for a soldier to become a general. He has to go through the ranks of corps commander, chief commander, dubo, hundred-man general, tooth gate general, cavalry governor, department governor, military commander, cavalry captain, school captain, Zhonglang general, and Pi.
Generals, partial generals, miscellaneous generals, front and rear generals, guard generals, hussars, chariot generals, and finally the general, a total of nineteen levels. Compared with the current army promotion from second lieutenant to general,
There are even three more levels of generals and marshals. Don’t underestimate these three levels. How many battles will it take and how many times will you have to roll through the pile of dead people before you can climb up?
In addition to levels, there are also complete arms. The infantry is divided into halberdiers, sword and shield bearers, and archers. The cavalry is divided into horsemen, archers, and chariots. The navy is divided into various types such as assault and guerrilla.
, water ghosts, archers, oarsmen, etc. However, there is an important shortcoming, that is logistics. All these people are well organized but lack the necessary understanding of logistics supplies. As the old saying goes, food and grass go first before the troops and horses are moved.
Unfortunately, there is no army dedicated to the organization and deployment of food and grass. They basically rely on civilians or the deployment of men and horses to escort the food and grass collectively, which restricts the movement of the army.
Why were the Huns so arrogant during the reign of Emperor Wu, but the Han people were powerless? The first reason was food and grass. The Huns lived on the grasslands and relied on nomadic life. When fighting, they could easily travel thousands of miles with their cattle and sheep. But the Han people needed a large army.
With the huge support team as support, the movement of the army was restricted, and they always waited for the Huns to rush into the border before arriving late.
Jia Xu explained in great detail, detail by detail. Long Fei was also very careful and asked questions immediately if he didn't understand, while Jia Xu answered all questions. As if discussing military affairs, the two of them started from Zhang Ji's army.
Talking about it, the military system of the Han Dynasty was roughly explained thoroughly.
Jia Xu said: "General Zhang is a trusted general of Master Dong. He is now named General Hulao. He has 50,000 infantry, 10,000 archers, and 30,000 cavalry. They are all on horseback. There are no chariots or naval troops. So this
The Yellow River is the most difficult place to defend."
Long Fei said: "This small Hulao Pass is stationed with 80,000 troops. It costs a lot every day, right?"
"Isn't it?" Jia Xu nodded: "Except for the court's supply, a large part has to be solved by the generals themselves. It is not strange to send troops to grab food!"
After seeing the military camp, a group of people came out from the gate of the camp. Since Zhang Ji had no intention of leaving Long Fei behind, Jia Xu could only sigh. I think back in Xiliang, when Hu Cheer was so arrogant, Zhang Ji could even laugh.
In other words, why Zhang Ji was unwilling to accept someone like Long Fei. After thinking about it, Jia Xu understood. It’s not that Zhang Ji didn’t appreciate Long Fei. He had already seen it at the door of the wine shop. Long Fei was not simple, but it was a pity that Long Fei
If he is at odds with Zhang Xiu, if he keeps Long Fei for a few years, he will definitely be his right-hand man. However, his inheritance will be passed on to Zhang Xiu. By then, one can easily guess what the consequences of the feud between the two will be.
"Farewell, if you have the chance, please support me, Master Long!" Jia Xu smiled slightly and bowed his hands.
Long Fei also learned to return the courtesy: "Sir, what you said is that now that you are the long history of Hulao General's Mansion, how can I, a common man, help you? But I would like to borrow your words, if one day, you can just come!"
It’s today that Sir gave me the academic qualifications for this one!”
Leaving Hulao Pass and heading to Luoyang, Long Fei felt a little uneasy. If it was as he suspected, maybe things would be much easier to handle. If the direction of history changed due to his arrival, it would be really troublesome.
Along the way, he kept asking Wang Qiang and Wang Wei about the meeting. Wang Qiang said: "The Lord said that as long as we arrive in Luoyang, someone will naturally contact us. From now on, we just need to follow the plan!"
Long Fei shook his head: "This is not a good thing. In this way, we will become other people's pawns. It is not my style to be manipulated by others. If there is a chance, you contact your master and say that I want to see him!
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Today is New Year's Eve, and Luoyang City is already bustling with people before dawn. The last day of the year is a day for family reunions, and merchants have closed their shops early to go back to the reunion. Children are jumping happily on the street.
There was such a happy smile on everyone's face. Although this New Year's custom only started from Emperor Wu, which is only a hundred years ago, it has become somewhat similar to today's New Year. For example, worshiping heaven and earth, cleaning, etc.
It's a family reunion, but we haven't had the habit of setting off fireworks yet.
I looked for seven or eight inns in a row, all of which were closed. I wandered around Luoyang City but couldn't find a place to stay, not even a place to eat. Just when everyone was at a loss what to do, a shout in the distance attracted their attention.
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"The latest and best Fenjiu in this small shop is only a penny for a pot, a penny for a pot!"
Everyone immediately drove their horses over. It was an inn, and the plaque on the door clearly said Xian Lai Ju. They got off their horses and rushed in without waiting for the waiter to say hello. It was deserted inside, and there was no one. But it was
Okay, save the fight. The waiter hurriedly took the teapot and served everyone a bowl of hot tea, and asked with a smile on his face: "Guests, are you eating or staying in a hotel? If you want to eat, what delicacies from the mountains and seas here are like?
We have them all! If you want to stay in a hotel, the small hotel has more than a dozen good rooms, so you can choose as many as you like!”
Long Fei took out a dozen dollars from his pocket and threw it on the table: "Stop talking nonsense, get us some food first, we are almost starving!"
The waiter quickly put the money on the table into his arms and walked back with a shout. Long Fei raised his head and glanced around the inn. When he turned back, his eyes met Wang Qiang's. Wang Qiang shouted at him.
Nodding his lips, he gestured to the dragon pattern on the back wall of the inn. Long Fei nodded slightly. In fact, he saw it as soon as he entered the store. He guessed that this store was what the owner said.
When the waiter came with some dishes and some food, Wang Qiang asked: "Where is your shopkeeper? Why is there no one there?"
"Tomorrow is Chinese New Year, and the shopkeeper is having a reunion with his family at home. Only those of us who are working hard still have to work!" The child said as he quickly put a few side dishes on the table. Wang Qiang did not continue to ask.
He took out the dragon-patterned jade piece from his pocket and handed it to the waiter: "Give this to your shopkeeper!"
The waiter took a look, then looked at the group of people on the table, and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, everyone, please use it, I will send it to the shopkeeper right now!"
Not long ago, a short and fat man came from the backyard. Because he was walking too fast, he opened his mouth wide and gasped. He returned the jade piece to Wang Qiang with both hands and glanced at everyone: "The Lord said there were only two people, why?"
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"You don't need to ask more about this! Just tell us what the next plan is!" Long Fei interrupted the shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper winked at the waiter, who quickly opened the door to the inn and pulled the horses of several people to the backyard. Right next to the dining table, the shopkeeper said: "We are still open today.
I’m just waiting for you. Now that you’re all here, this is a letter from the Lord, asking me to hand it over to Lady Gong, I don’t know who it is!”
Long Fei took it and said, "Okay, you go and get some more food. We haven't eaten for several days. Get some wine and meat. It's too cold!"