It is said to be an army of one million, but the actual combat effectiveness is 460,000 troops.
Including the Baganmopan City Iron Army, 100,000 new troops, 20,000 steppe cavalry, 80,000 wolf cavalry, 18,000 Slavic cavalry, 30,000 Korean regiments, the Sanghan Guards Army and the 200,000 main force of Greater China.
Zhang Yi designated the above legions as Class A troops and enjoyed the treatment of the main force.
The remaining troops are designated as Class B troops, mainly newly recruited soldiers from Greater China, focusing on border defense, logistics and engineering, and cooperating with Class A troops to carry out operations.
Maintaining such a large army is still very stressful.
Zhang Yi ordered that all troops should carry out farming activities when they have no combat missions. This can greatly reduce the burden on the people.
As time goes by, all work gradually gets on track.
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One evening in August, Zhang Yi returned to Kunning Palace, his temporary residence, after a busy day.
Xiaoliu brought him a cup of tea and complained.
"Brother, I feel like the Forbidden City is like a big prison."
Zhang Yi smiled helplessly.
Yes, although the Forbidden City is magnificent, it is just a palace after all, with many high walls blocking contact with the outside world.
This was a bit frustrating for Xiaoliu, who was used to galloping horses in the wilderness.
At this time, Zhang Yi felt a little guilty.
It was agreed that Xiaoliu would be taken back to Chang'an, and he could stay there for a few days when passing through Mopan City, but Zhang Yi simply couldn't spare the time.
"Liu'er, I'm sorry, I really want to take you home for a visit, but there are too many things to deal with."
"Don't say that, Yi Ge, I'm sorry, I can't help you much." Xiao Liu sighed, "Even Daniel and Xiao Han are so busy that they can't even touch the ground. Well, wait until they return to Chang'an
Go, I'm afraid the kids can call you daddy."
It's true that these two people were also stubborn. Zhang Yi asked them to go back to Chang'an to visit his wife, but they refused.
It's not that they are heartless, on the contrary, they are both people who value love and justice, but they regard national affairs as more important than family affairs, and they don't want to leave Zhang Yi at this juncture.
Not long after, the brothers who had finished their business came to Kunning Palace chatting and laughing. They all lived here and had dinner and parties together every night.
Zhang Yi said as soon as he saw Xiao Han and Niu Ben.
"I have decided that you two must go back to Chang'an. Your sister-in-law has said that if you go back too late, your children will be able to call you daddy!"
The brothers threw their heads back and laughed.
"Wouldn't that be great?" Niu Ben scratched his head and said, "Sister-in-law, we are not out touring the mountains and rivers. We are very busy. Anu and Yue Ya'er also know this. They are very good and they even advised us to stay safely.
By my sworn brother's side."
"Yes, it's not that we don't want to go back to Chang'an, but if we go back and forth for at least a month, wouldn't it be a waste?" Xiao Han said, "Little China is about to be attacked, isn't Yi Ge going to let us join the war?"
They refused to go back again, and Zhang Yi didn't know what to do, so he patted Xiaolong and said.
"Xiaolong, tell me what to do, but they don't listen to me."
"No one dares to disobey my sworn brother," Xiaolong said with a smile. "It's just that the war is about to begin. How can Daniu Xiaohan be willing to leave? Anu and Yue Ya'er have written letters. They are both very good. In my opinion, it is better to wait until Little China is pacified.
After that, let’s go back to Chang’an together.”
"Yes, don't worry about your sworn brother and sister-in-law. As the saying goes, since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety cannot have both ends. We should put national affairs first." Shi Gandang said with a smile.
"The little fat guy is getting better and better at talking. Hey, I just listen to you." Xiao Liu said helplessly, "In this case, let's start the war as soon as possible!"
Zhang Yi said nothing and nodded.
He had a premonition that a war was inevitable.
In mid-June, he personally wrote a long letter to President Li Haotang of Little China, describing the situation of the integration of Greater China and Old China, and proposing peaceful reunification.
For this reason, he hoped that President Li Haotang would seriously consider it and put forward his own requirements and conditions, and Zhang Yi would try his best to satisfy him.
Unexpectedly, one and a half months have passed, and Zhang Yi has not received a reply.
Peaceful reunification is really difficult.
"I wonder what they are unhappy about. My sworn brother will guarantee them prosperity and wealth for the rest of their lives, so they have to seek death?" Niu Ben asked strangely.
"Brother Niu, they are different from us. We are satisfied with having enough to eat and drink, but they are greedy for the power in their hands and refuse to let go until death. They have the same virtue as Zhao Junxi!" Shi Gandang said with emotion.
Power is everything, and for many people, they would rather die if they lost it.
"Then why does Yige take power so lightly?" Xiao Liu said with a smile.
"Brother Yi is a figure like Yao and Shun. There are many people who are like stones, but few people who are like jade." Xiao Han said.
"Okay, don't compliment me anymore," Zhang Yi said with a smile. He always felt that he was just an ordinary person who had been influenced by modern civilization and had more knowledge than others. "Brothers, we are far from the reunification of China. There is only one step away, and Little China has not responded yet, so we don’t have to wait any longer. A military meeting will be held tomorrow to finalize the battle plan."
"Okay, just fight," Niu Ben said excitedly, "otherwise, we can divide our troops into three groups, go straight to Lin'an City, and beat them to pieces!"
"Don't worry, great man. Marshal Zhu Hao is now in charge of the military affairs. Let's listen to the marshal's opinion first." Xiaolong said with a smile.
"I remember Zhu Shuai said that the troops should be divided into different routes. The specific method of fighting will be determined at a meeting tomorrow." Shi Gandang said, "However, I looked at the map and it seems that the fastest way to send troops is from the capital. We can fight all the way south to Lin'an. !”
Zhang Yi smiled and nodded.
After a period of consideration, he had a general idea. Just as Shi Gandang said, the fastest and most direct way is to go all the way south.
However, he still wanted Marshal Zhu Hao to propose a plan first, which was his support for the Generalissimo.
At this time, someone suddenly reported that Marshal Zhu Hao was visiting.
Zhang Yi hurriedly got up and led his brothers to greet him outside the door.
Marshal Zhu Hao must have something important to do, so he paid a visit during dinner time.
Sure enough, Zhu Shuai brought some bad news.
"Chairman, I have just received a tip from an insider that Little China has colluded with foreign forces and is preparing to use force to confront us!"
Everyone looked at each other in shock. Unexpectedly, a new situation had occurred that they had never seen before.
"Is the news accurate, Zhu Shuai?" Xiao Liu asked.
"Absolutely accurate," Marshal Zhu Hao said with certainty. "This person has been lurking in the Presidential Palace of Little China for many years and holds an important position. He secretly reported that there is not only one country supporting Little China, but they are all countries with powerful military force!"