After hearing Yuan Shu's words, Guo Jia still raised objections. After all, there was no city on the grassland, and the infantry going north was likely to become a drag on the army. To deal with the grassland people, the cavalry still had to be given priority.
"The advance army and the guard army are driven by horse-drawn carriages. They can keep up with the speed of the cavalry and can march together with the cavalry."
Yuan Shu knew what Guo Jia meant. The usual strategy used by the Han people to deal with foreigners was to use cavalry to control cavalry. Only cavalry could win against cavalry. The same was true for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in his Northern Expedition.
"Lord, let's not talk about the infantry now, but the cavalry already has five main forces: Weilu Army, Yingyang Army, Dangkou Army and Xuanwei Army. Coupled with the newly recruited Bingzhou Cavalry and Qingzhou Cavalry, the total strength has reached
More than 100,000 cavalry,
These troops and horses are already enough, there is no point in adding infantry, and with two more troops, there will be an extra burden and the pressure of supplies will be even greater."
Guo Jia couldn't help but frowned when he heard that Yuan Shu intended to lead the First Ascent Army and the Guard Army northward. There were 20,000 First Ascent Army and 10,000 Guards Army, which is 30,000 soldiers and horses. Normally, it doesn't look like many, but with the army
Going north to the grasslands will greatly increase the logistical pressure.
"In terms of logistics, there are no problems for the time being. I feel more at ease with them. Although a hundred thousand cavalry is already a lot, one more man and more troops will increase our strength. Let's do it this way."
Yuan Shu is also very aware of the logistics capabilities of the Jizhou Army. Potato production is no longer limited to Changshan County. Now the entire Jizhou has begun to plant it. With the potato output, even an additional 30,000 people will be enough.
Support this Northern Expedition.
"Lord, think twice."
What Yuan Shu knew, Guo Jia did not know. In his opinion, even if a man at his peak wanted to support hundreds of thousands of cavalry in the Northern Expedition, he would have to mobilize the entire country to do so.
Although the Han Dynasty is now unified again, there is still a huge gap between the Han Dynasty and the peak Han Dynasty. To be honest, if the Northern Expedition with more than 100,000 cavalry cannot be fought quickly, it may drag the Han Dynasty to death. If you have to add troops and horses, it is very likely that the good situation will be completely destroyed.
Funeral.
"It's okay if I say yes. I won't say anything else now. Jizhou alone is enough to support the entire Northern Expedition. I won't make fun of the national destiny of the Han Dynasty."
Yuan Shu smiled slightly, but it was useless to explain so much now. Guo Jia didn't understand the magic of Tudou at all.
"Since my lord insists, I have nothing more to say. I hope God will bless me as a man and allow us to sweep across the Xianbei grassland in one fell swoop."
Since Yuan Shu was so insistent, Guo Jia didn't know what to say. He just said it was okay. He could only hope that the army would not collapse due to supply problems.
"I don't need God's blessing. In the face of absolute strength, even if God doesn't help me, I will win the Xianbei Grassland. This is a battle related to the fate of the country. We cannot place our hopes on the sky, but on the
Go ahead and kill the great Han soldiers."
Hearing what Guo Jia said, Yuan Shu was a little unhappy. God bless the man?
He doesn't need it, he needs to rely on his upright strength to bring the Xianbei grassland under the command of the Han Dynasty.
"No, Guo Jia understands that the fate of the Han Dynasty is in his own hands, and the Han Dynasty will surely win."
Guo Jia was also excited by Yuan Shu's words. He didn't ask about the sky, he only asked about himself. This broad-mindedness and insight alone were worthy of his achievement of sweeping through the Han Dynasty.
Soon Yuan Shu's order spread in Kuangping City, and the three cavalry armies of the Dangkou Army, Yingyang Army, and Xuanwei Army gathered instantly. The Guards Army and the Xiandeng Army also all boarded the cavalry, preparing to march to the Xianbei grassland in the north.
"grown ups."
Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, Xu Chu, Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin came to Yuan Shu together.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing the five people approaching, Yuan Shu couldn't help but be slightly startled.
"Sir, why don't we have our names in this Northern Expedition?"
Huang Zhong, as the elder among the group, was also their leader, so he was the first to ask Yuan Shu.
"This Northern Expedition is not suitable for you. The battle on the grassland still requires cavalry to win, so I didn't let you go north with the army."
Hearing Huang Zhong's words, Yuan Shu couldn't help but shook his head. It turned out that these people came here to ask for a fight.
"Isn't it just Xianbei?
We are not afraid, and we ask you to take us north together."
Xu Chu glanced at Yuan Shu. He was not afraid of any Xianbei people. As long as the enemy dared to come over, he would definitely chop down every one of them with the big sword in his hand.
"That's not what I'm saying now. Going north to the grassland requires speed, but the infantry cannot keep up with the movement of the army. We have to attack the enemy's lair with light vehicles. If we lose speed because of the speed, you are likely to become our weakness and be attacked by the enemy.
do you understand?"
Yuan Shu knew that they were eager to fight, but it was already inappropriate for him to lead the advance troops and guards north. If he brought their soldiers and horses, the pressure on logistics would indeed be too great, and they would indeed not be able to keep up with the large army.
traveling speed, so we can only let them stay here.
"Sir, since you said so, Xu Chu invites you to fight. He will be on your side and will go north with you."
Since Yuan Shu said this, others also knew that it was impractical to lead infantry into the grassland to fight the enemy first. However, there were policies and countermeasures, so Xu Chu directly chose to follow Yuan Shu northward alone.
"Xu Chu, you are General Xiaohu now, and you have ten thousand Xiaohu troops under your command. You abandoned your own soldiers and went north with me. From a general's perspective, you are already unqualified."
Yuan Shu looked at Xu Chu and couldn't help but feel his head twitch. This guy was good at everything, powerful and loyal, but one thing was bad. His brain was full of muscles, and sometimes it was too confusing to do things.
"He's just a general. It doesn't matter if Xu Chu doesn't do it. As long as he can go north and kill those Xianbei barbarians, I hope your lord can agree."
Xu Chu's temper was also rising. All he could think about now was going north to kill those Xianbei people and kill all the barbarians who had troubled the Han Dynasty for hundreds of years.
"You are so, Xu Chu."
Looking at Xu Chu in front of him, Yuan Shu was also a little helpless. He was now doubting whether it was a wrong choice to appoint him as General Xiaohu and command the Xiaohu Army when dealing with such a single-minded person.
"exist."
Xu Chu cupped his fists towards Yuan Shu.
"I'm asking you again, are you really willing to give up your position as a general and become a bodyguard to follow me north?"
"Xu Chu is willing."
Hearing Yuan Shu ask himself this question, Xu Chu knew that he must have agreed to go north with his army.
"Okay, then I will temporarily revoke your title of General Xiaohu and follow me north as a guard."
Since Xu Chu insisted, Yuan Shu had nothing to say and directly agreed to Xu Chu's request.
"promise."
Xu Chu saluted again, saying that as long as he could go north with the army, any price would be acceptable.
"what about you?
Do you think so too?"
Yuan Shu turned his attention to the other four generals who had just been conferred. If they were as stubborn as Xu Chu, he would be really depressed.
"As long as your Majesty agrees, Huang Zhong can abandon the Shesheng Army and follow you north to the Xianbei Grassland."
"Wei Yan is also willing."
"Zhou Tai is willing."
"Jiang Qin is willing."
The four of them looked at Yuan Shu and knelt in front of Yuan Shu together.
"Okay, your responsibility lies with the army, not me. If you all go, then where will the Shesheng Fifth Army go? Okay, Huang Zhong."
Yuan Shu shook his head. Xu Chu might be more suitable as a guard, but these four people are indeed good candidates for the general and cannot be wasted like this.
Xu Chu wanted to go north with him, and Xiao Hu's army could not be left without a master for a day, so Yuan Shu could only turn his attention to Huang Zhong.
"But."
When he heard that Yuan Shu wanted to lead the Xiaohu Army himself, Huang Zhong also hesitated.
"No, but, I don't agree with you guys wanting to go north with the army. Besides, there is nothing wrong here now. I will lead the cavalry to go north, and you also have to replace Gao Lan's Weilu army and send the Wuhuan tribe to the Han Dynasty.
Moreover, after the Wuhuan people enter the country, you have to cooperate with Xun Chen to sort out and arrange the work of the Wuhuan people. This is related to the stability of the Han Dynasty and is considered a heavy responsibility."
Yuan Shu knows what they mean, but things are not going well here now. The Wuhuan people are about to enter the country, and there are more than 200,000 foreigners. Xun Chen will definitely be scratching his head. With them here, I believe they can help Xun Chen
.
"Since the Lord said so, and Huang Zhong accepts the order, I will definitely help Lord Xun Chen resolve the affairs of the Wuhuan people."
Now that Yuan Shu has said so, Huang Zhong has nothing to say and can only accept the order with clasped fists.
"The same goes for you guys. You should train my troops well here. There will be plenty of opportunities after the war. Do you understand?"
Yuan Shu glanced at the other three people again.
"Wei Yan obeys the order."
"Zhou Tai obeys."
"Jiang Qin obeys the order."
The three of them also saluted together.
"Okay, if nothing happens, the Fifth Army will prepare to set off immediately to take over from Gao Lan and escort the Wuhuan people back to Dahan."
"promise."
Huang Zhong and the four of them clasped their fists together, and then left directly. Only Xu Chu was left standing next to Yuan Shu, giggling non-stop.
"Don't laugh. If you don't want to be a good general and you have to be a guard, I don't know what to say to you."
Looking at Xu Chu, Yuan Shu just wanted to slap himself on the forehead. He didn't understand what this guy was thinking. Instead of being a good general, he insisted on being a guard.
"Xu Chu doesn't have much ambition. I'm not suitable for being a general. I'm better off as a guard. As long as I can go into battle and kill the enemy, I'll be satisfied."
After hearing Yuan Shu's words, Xu Chu had an expression that said, "I've got what I deserve. It doesn't matter to him whether he's a general or a guard."
"Okay, you should also pack up and prepare to follow me to send troops to the Xianbei grassland."
Looking at the honest and honest Xu Chu, Yuan Shu could only give up. After all, not everyone is like Xu Chu, who regards fame, fortune and fame as a passing cloud.
"Xu Chu has nothing to prepare. With a sword and a horse, he can go north with you at any time."
Xu Chu clasped his fists at Yuan Shu. He was covered in cumin when he came, and he could go north to attack the Xianbei grassland at any time.
