Eight hundred and sixtieth chapters the same choice
In early winter in Huaihua, the temperature dropped from nearly 20 degrees in September to only about 7 or 8 degrees.
Daylight also begins to shorten.
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer.
The climate has also become drier.
Chen Jiao was riding on the horse, looking at the huge military formation behind her, with a proud and proud expression on her face.
He, the northwest captain, was just an empty post half a year ago.
Including retainers and servants, the total amount is only a thousand people.
But now, he has close to 1,500 cavalrymen under his command, and including retainers, there are almost 1,700 cavalrymen.
The size of the cavalry grew from scratch.
Moreover, the armor is complete, and the bow and horse are complete.
He even spent a lot of money to recruit two team leaders and several commanders from the Thorny Sect Army to serve as officers through operations and connections.
The Thorny Gate Army is an old field army of the Han family. It got its name because it is stationed at Thorny Gate all year round.
The founder of the Thorny Gate Army happens to be the father of Xu Han, the current Hanlou Ship General, Songziyihou Xu Li.
With this kind of relationship, Chen Jiao naturally knew how to take advantage of it.
only……
Chen Jiao sighed.
Compared to his brother, he is still far inferior!
Chen Xu was much more ruthless than him.
Directly relying on connections and opening the back door, he poached an entire army of Sima...
Even the men, horses and equipment were dug up.
The relationship between the Prime Minister and Zong Zheng was used, and the founder of the Tiao Ling Ba Shang Army was none other than Zong Zheng Liu Li. Liu Li was currently dreaming of becoming the King of Chu, so he did not hesitate to ask for anything from the East Palace. .
What's even more frightening is that Chen Xu also poached a team of Hu Yijun.
It is still a veteran team based in Huaihua.
In comparison, these armies of his are just a miscellaneous army.
Most of the cavalry are new recruits.
Basically, they are all new recruits who have just been trained from Beidi County and have never even killed anyone.
but……
A sneer appeared at the corner of Chen Jiao's mouth. He looked back at the direction of his brother's city of 'Chonghua'. Chen Jiao thought in her heart: "Even if you are as cunning as a fox, you still want to eat my foot-washing water!"
In Chen Jiao's opinion, although her brother was smarter, he came up with the trick of 'losing the patrol'.
But he's still not flexible enough.
So, now, he can only eat ashes behind his own ass!
"Keep moving forward. Whoever reaches Rao Le Shui first will be rewarded with ten gold coins!" Chen Jiao ordered loudly, motivating his troops.
The hard-working, brave and hard-working Japanese slaves immediately became excited when they heard the voice of their masters. They carried or carried bags of grain, sacks, or pushed carts on the rugged plains. go ahead.
The cavalrymen also began to get excited and galloped forward.
The Japanese slaves pushed various carts and carried supplies, and together with more than 2,000 infantry, followed the cavalry.
Chen Jiao knows very well what he is going to do on this trip, what is the purpose, and what results are he going to achieve?
"I wonder what my elder brother's expression is at this moment..." Chen Jiao thought proudly in her heart.
To be fair, when the two brothers drew lots, Chen Jiao got Wu Heng, while Xianbei went to Chen Xu.
but……
The emperor didn't say that he, Chen Jiao, could only control Wu Heng but not Xianbei, right?
The Han family never talks about fair competition.
The first thing you take in your hands and eat in your stomach is yours.
On the other hand, if you don't move fast enough and someone robs you, you deserve it!
For example, four years ago, when Wu and Chu rebelled, Liu Fu, the red marquis, jumped out and knelt down to lick the late emperor. The late emperor also promised to confer him the title of King of Chu, and issued edicts and orders.
But what's the result?
Now, Pinglu Hou Zongzheng and Liu Li have already confirmed the position of King of Chu.
Why?
Because after Liu Fu got the late emperor's promise, he thought he had nothing to worry about.
result……
Liu Li worked actively, while liaising with the nobles and generals of Chu State for the court, helping Zhou Yafu's army solve many problems, showing his ability and position, and then, he tried his best to stuff things into the East Palace and flatter him, especially the ones he photographed Chen Jiao's mother is very happy.
Therefore, the ownership of the King of Chu immediately arose into doubt.
Finally, the most important thing is the Han system: any edict that has not been filed and filed, even if it is true, has no legal effect.
But the edict and order given by the late emperor to Liu Fu were not recorded...
Tell Chen Jiao this example.
If you want to get credit, you must have quick eyes and quick hands, and don't hesitate.
Just like this time.
Although Chen Xuxian came up with the idea of "losing the patrol".
But he was not brave enough and did not make a decision immediately. Instead, he had to ask Bo Shi for instructions first.
"There's nothing I can do..." Chen Jiao reined in her horse and moved forward, feeling very proud: "Brother, I'm sorry for your death order..."
In fact, at first, Chen Jiao didn't realize what tricks her brother was playing.
Finally, a new friend he made recently reminded him.
This friend is Daojian, the captain of the Juzhu Army Reclamation Regiment who is now prosperous in the entire Huaihua County.
This is what Daojian said to him: The Western Captain lost his patrol? No! I think that most of them wanted to use this as an excuse to fake the power of the tiger and rely on the power of victory in Mayi to dominate Xianbei and kill him without bloodshed. Collect it!
After hearing this, Chen Jiao understood immediately.
Although he didn't stay in Huaihua for a long time, he had done everything because he lost his integrity quickly.
Among them, smuggling and slave trading, he was very good at it, and he didn't look like a monarch or a relative of the Han family at all.
Because of this, Chen Jiao knew the two neighbors Wu Heng and Xianbei very well.
The Wuheng people have always been nomadic, fishermen and hunters to make a living.
But Xianbei is different.
They are actually engaged in settlement, farming and well fields!
This is not bad!
Although Chen Jiao is uneducated and has no skills, she has never read books seriously.
However, when he was in Chang'an, he would run to the palace whenever he had something to do, so he had a good understanding of the emperor's brother-in-law's temperament and thoughts.
Therefore, Chen Jiao knew that the Yi Di whom her emperor's brother-in-law hated the most were the scumbags who did not use the Chinese writing system but were inventive and wanted to play new tricks.
In such a scum, farming is more disgusting and disgusting than nomadic life.
Chen Jiao also knows the reason.
Because the emperor's brother-in-law personally explained to him that the nomadic Yi Di, although they did not establish systems and writing, were ignorant and were not in trouble, but farming was not the same. If they did not establish systems and writing, they would be killed if they declared war with our Xia. Absolutely!
In fact, in the final analysis, it is just because the nomads cannot compete with China even if they play with the writing system, and they do not have the potential to compete with Chinese culture.
But farming is different.
Agrarian peoples have their own writing system, which may not matter at first, but over time, thousands of years later, an enemy may appear to compete with Zhu Xia civilization.
What's even more frightening is that this enemy may use his values and culture to infect and contaminate the people of Zhuxia's vassal state and even Zhuxia himself.
Such an enemy cannot be left behind!
The roots must be eradicated!
The Xia people will never allow any second emerging civilization to rise beside them.
Any signs found must be nipped in the bud.
And what the Xianbei people were playing clearly violated the emperor's brother-in-law's taboos.
And if you can help the emperor's brother-in-law clear such a taboo, you will undoubtedly get more bonus points.
Even get better treatment and policy support.
In comparison, the so-called 'death redemption order' is actually just the same thing.
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At the same time, in Chonghua City, Chen Xu also received information that his dear brother had already mobilized all his troops.
When Chen Xu heard the news, he yelled angrily: "This bastard!"
But he didn't have many good ideas.
Because he has already reported it to Bo Shi.
Without Bo Shi's approval, he could not send troops without permission.
Otherwise, you may violate the iron laws of the Han family.
Without the order of the Tiger Talisman, you actually dare to mobilize the army and go out privately? Are you impatient?
Chen Xu shook his head, stamped his feet, and cursed a few times.
In his heart, for the first time in his life, Chen Xu felt that his younger brother was threatening his position as heir apparent.
What if Chen Jiao makes an unparalleled achievement?
When the time comes, when he returns to Chang'an, won't this brother of his, the heir apparent in the Tang Dynasty, be stepped on by Chen Jiao?
By that time, the emperor's brother-in-law will probably think of a way to let Chen Jiao change places with him.
Even if it's not to this point, looking at his brother's majesty, he still has to be humble?
This Chen Xu is unacceptable in any case!
But……
However, he had already reported it to the Anton Protectorate.
Before Bo Shi's approval, he could only stay in Chonghua City.
He had no choice but to urge his subordinates again and again and send envoys to the area bordering Xinhua and the Western Command. As soon as the approval order from the Andong Protectorate arrived, he would immediately raise his troops!
"I hope I can catch up with Chen Jiao's speed..." Chen Xu thought in his heart.
The only good news is that he sent troops from Chonghua to Rao Leshui, which was nearly two hundred miles closer than Chen Jiao.
This means that he still has time.
"Young Master..." While Chen Xuzheng was waiting anxiously, a retainer ran in and said: "The governor's approval order has arrived, allowing us to send troops to rescue our missing comrades!"
"Good!" Chen Xu was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately ordered: "Point the generals to go to war!"
An hour later, a cavalry force of 2,000 people came out of Chonghua City, followed by more than 3,000 Zhenfan and Korean troops.
"We must speed up..." Chen Xu rode a horse and galloped with his retainers and staff: "We can't let Chen Jiao get to Raoleshui ahead of us and see King Xianbei first!"
For Chen Xu, this plan is the product of his inspiration and imagination.
It was an idea he came up with last month after hearing the news of the victory in the Battle of Mayi.
After the victory in Mayi, the national power and military power of the entire Han Dynasty were greatly improved.
The entire world, all known kingdoms and forces, were trembling in the face of the unprecedented victory of the Han army.
Wu Heng and Xianbei became even more respectful.
After Chen Xu found out about this, his imagination was very bright.
He felt that if he did not use this advantage to do something, it would be a shame for General Hussar's victory. At that time, Chen Xu heard that King Xianbei seemed to be working on mine fields.
Chen Xu's first reaction at that time was: Do you want to rebel?
What is a well field?
Zong Zhou’s symbol!
Although it has been hundreds of years since the collapse of Zongzhou, the royal family surnamed Ji is now living among the people.
However, Ida is still a royal institution on paper.
You, a foreigner from the Yi Di tribe, actually dare to play in the well field?
Did he not take China seriously, or did he look down on the emperor and wanted to replace him?
But Chen Xu had no evidence, and he could not send troops without evidence.
That's why he came up with the excuse of losing the patrol.
Using this excuse, I went to search the territory of Xianbei. When the time came, I went directly to the well fields cultivated by the Xianbei people and took a look. I immediately found both people and stolen goods.
Then, he can use this as an excuse to launch a war in Xianbei!
The well-field system was not intended to challenge the sacred status of the Han emperor, but was it just for fun and to play house?
By then, the Xianbei people will have a hard time explaining.
What's even better is that Chen Xu feels that the Xianbei people don't dare to resist at all, they will just kneel down and surrender.
The reason is very simple. The year before last, the emperor said something and asked the Huns to kill the previous Xianbei King. He also made the Xianbei King's head into a wine vessel and sent it to the Han Dynasty to apologize.
Now, the Han army defeated the Xiongnu and showed its strength.
Do the Xianbei people have any other choice but to kneel down and surrender obediently, allowing him to eat, fish, meat and be enslaved?
Resistance is even more impossible!
If the Xianbei people dared to resist the Han army, they would not need to send troops from Chang'an, or even from the Anton governor's office.
Zhenfan, Korea and other Han vassals as well as the Wuheng people would immediately tear Xianbei to pieces and dedicate their heads to the Han emperor to show their loyalty.
However, such a perfect plan became flawed because of that bastard Chen Jiao.
Once Chen Jiao arrived at Raoleshui before him, she took control of the situation.
Then all his plans and efforts were in vain and he made wedding clothes for others!
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Just as brothers Chen Xu and Chen Jiao were competing in a rapid march in the vast east of Asia.
There is no coincidence.
In the distant world to the west, on the European continent, the same war to eliminate dissidents and eradicate hostile forces has begun again.
In the city of Rome, in the Senate, each senator spoke impassionedly.
"Carthage must be completely destroyed!" the senators raised their arms and shouted: "There must never be a second Hannibal!"
After the Second Punic War, the Roman Republic gained hegemony in the Mediterranean.
However, although Carthage was defeated, it did not perish. Instead, it survived tenaciously.
After decades of development, Carthage once again became strong through maritime trade.
This made every Roman nobleman feel like a thorn in his back.
Just think about the threat and terror of Hannibal back then, and the Romans could not tolerate the continued existence of a country that had the same culture and beliefs but was completely different from them.
In the end, Cato, the distinguished prosecutor and the most prestigious senator in the Senate, who had participated in the Second Punic War and had a deep hatred for Carthage, stood tremblingly in the center of the Senate and shouted
His famous saying: carthagodelendaest! (Carthage must be destroyed!)
In an instant, there was thunderous applause, and the entire Senate was in jubilation.
No matter what the factions are, they are united at this moment.
Just to destroy their mortal enemy!
Amid cheers, all the senators voted unanimously: Destroy Carthage!
