Before sending troops, Liu Yuan officially proclaimed himself emperor, granted amnesty to prisoners in the territory, and changed his reign to Yongfeng.
General Liu He was appointed as Grand Sima, and he was granted the title of King of Liang. Shangshu ordered Liu Huanhuan to be Grand Situ, and he was granted the title of King Chenliu. Hu Yanyi, the imperial censor, was granted the title of Grand Sikong, and he was granted the title of Duke of Yanmen County. All members of the clan were granted the title of prefecture based on their relative rank.
County kings, with different surnames, are ranked based on merit and strategy, and they are all granted the title of Duke of the county.
Not to mention, for example, Wang Mi became the General of the Conquest of the East, Zhao Gucheng became the General of Anbei, and Cao Yi became the General of Andong, but he was still controlled by Wang Mi.
Wang Sang also has the title of general, while Wang Zhang is more of a private subordinate of Wang Mi. He is responsible for the internal affairs of Wang Mi's army and is not directly rewarded by Liu Yuan. He is a bit like a subordinate of my subordinates, not mine.
Liu Tai also received a title, Infantry Colonel.
If it were really in the Han Dynasty, this infantry captain would still be quite valuable, and he would be considered one of the eight captains who guarded the imperial capital.
But now he is just an ordinary school captain in charge of a staff of 700 people, but Liu Tai’s staff is not yet full!
The only good thing is that maybe because I have taken refuge with Liu Yuan, at least the food is still taken care of, but it is still two meals. If you want to eat three meals, you still need to put in your own money.
From this point of view, Liu Tai still has a long way to go if he wants to expand his army.
But compared to when he was a bandit, there was no meal. This has greatly reduced Liu Tai’s pressure on food.
As Liu Yuan ascended the throne, Liu Yuan immediately sent a task to Wang Mi, asking Wang Mi to send troops to Yecheng with Shi Le.
"Is this going to be a war?" Liu Tai was a little surprised when he heard the order from Wang Zhang.
"Why, do you want to continue living here?" Wang Zhang smiled after hearing Liu Tai's words.
Liu Tai shook his head and said, "After practicing for so long these days, it's time to test the waters! Who shall we fight?"
When Wang Zhang heard Liu Tai's words, he couldn't help but lamented that among the entire rebel army, whose army usually worked the hardest and made the most painstaking efforts, it would probably be Liu Tai's men.
If Liu Tai was thirty years old now, he might still be able to get the position of Si'an, but who knows that although Liu Tai looks thirteen or fourteen years old, he is actually not even thirteen years old, and he can't hold the position of a school captain.
Enough.
Wang Zhang nodded and said, "If you have this ambition, you will naturally be able to win. We are preparing to leave Taihang and attack Ye City!"
"Yecheng..." Liu Tai nodded, "I understand, then I'll go back and prepare food!"
"Is there enough food?" Wang Zhang couldn't help but curiously asked after hearing Liu Tai's words.
"With your care, uncle, there will be enough food!" Liu Tai said to Wang Zhang with a smile on his face.
"That's good. We need to show some prestige this time, and don't let Hu'er underestimate us!" Wang Zhang said.
Liu Tai couldn't help but be startled when he heard this, but he didn't say much and nodded heavily to show that he understood.
It’s really not an easy task for this world’s army to march out.
Although Liu Yuan has already given the order, the preliminary preparation time is also quite long. Not to mention, various equipment needs to be collected from the weapons depot and then distributed to the soldiers below.
Military rations and naan cakes suitable for long-distance marches should be made in the city as much as possible, and then allowed to be taken by the soldiers to eat on the road.
Especially rich generals, they basically go to great lengths to get themselves a suit of leather armor, which can at least protect them from arrows.
When Liu Tai returned to the army, the first thing he did was make naan cakes.
Because the system in Liu Tai's army is to eat three meals a day, this is one of the foundations of Liu Tai's military command, and it is also Liu Tai's welfare.
But after Wang Mi reorganized the army, Liu Tai was stationed in Zuoguocheng, and he was still able to eat three meals a day, just as he was running a small stove by himself.
But when I was actually marching, it was a little different from when I was a refugee. I basically ate to the beat of the army drum. Even if I wanted to open a small stove, it would be easy to do it for one person, but it would be unrealistic to open it for more than 400 people.
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Therefore, Liu Tai needs to prepare more naan cakes to give to the soldiers as a supplement to the third meal during daily marches.
"In other words, there is a reason why the Huotou Army appeared. If you want the soldiers to have a third meal, you need to cultivate your own Huotou Army!"
Liu Tai pressed his temples, but he didn't expect that the first problem he encountered would be this!
However, it's good to have found the problem. Anyway, my own establishment has not been used up. Even if I recruit some fire-headed troops, I still have the establishment.
The real problem is that I plan to implement the three-meal system, and my food consumption rate is much faster than the two-meal system.
Now that Wang Zhang is taking care of it and adding his own money, it is easy to say, but it will not be easy to continue to increase the scale.
"We need to find a way to get some money!" Liu Tai frowned,
"I'm already a martial artist, so why do I still need money in the final analysis?
Forget it, money is money, you already have a knife in your hand, why are you still afraid that you can’t think of a way to make money!”
Liu Tai didn't worry about this matter anymore and just made preparations honestly.
At least I can save every ounce of strength I can and go on in a down-to-earth manner. It is always right for me.
In addition to preparing naan bread, which is relatively stable food, more importantly, linen cloth is also distributed to his subordinates one after another.
After all, if you need to send troops to Yecheng, you have to climb the Taihang Mountains, and this is when leggings can come into play.
And the linen cloth that Liu Tai bought when he came to this city finally came into play.
Soon, the rebel army led by Wang Mi as the main force, supplemented by the Scorpion people led by Shi Le, sent troops to Yecheng.
The combat effectiveness of an army may only be seen through actual fighting, but the quality of an army can be reflected during the march.
The number of troops led by Liu Tai was not large, but because they had specially trained in formations, they marched in an orderly manner.
Especially when surrounded by the rebels that Wang Mi had just purged, this gap was even more obvious and a strong contrast!
"General, I don't know who is leading the army, but I have never seen such a capable army!" Shi Le said.
"This is my nephew Liu Tai. He is usually the most disciplined and trains many soldiers. It's not worth mentioning. It's not worth mentioning!"
Wang Mi proudly showed off to Shi Le, but on the surface he looked humble.
Wang Mi naturally knew about Liu Tai. After all, the grain Wang Zhang secretly gave to Liu Tai was not hidden from Wang Mi.
Wang Mi naturally turned a blind eye to this kind of thing. After all, it is doubtful how strong the army trained by Liu Tai is, but at least it still looks very neat, and this is Liu Tai's ability.
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At least in the eyes of Wang Mi and Wang Zhang, Liu Tai may have been born to feed the military strategist.
The most important thing is that Liu Tai's father is dead. As his uncle, he has raised him to the age of twelve. Now, not only as his father, but as his adoptive father, there is no problem!
"There are heroes like generals, and my nephew is also a hero in the army. This time I conquer Yecheng, I feel a little more confident!"
Shi Le continued to compliment Wang Mi and did not mind at all that he was subordinate to Wang Mi.
Last year, Shi Le was also responsible for conquering Changshan, but he met Wang Jun and was defeated by Wang Jun.
Just like this, Shi Le did not become the head coach this time, but became the deputy of Wang Mi, the general who conquered the east.
But Shi Le not only didn't feel the slightest bit ashamed, but instead flattered Wang Mi very much.
The two continued to discuss tomorrow's military affairs, and Shi Le left very obediently to deal with military affairs.
"Brother, have you discussed it with the Hu general from the Jie tribe?" Wang Zhang saw Shi Le leaving when he came back, "Will he still cooperate?"
"A mere Hu general from the Jie tribe naturally understands the situation!" Wang Mi nodded and said, "He is a person who understands current affairs!"
The two of them had done some research on the Shi Le next to them. He was from the Jie tribe, which was just a branch of the Xiongnu. At least the Xiongnu only treated them as an ordinary bastard.
It's just that this man named Shi Le is good at being a person and doing things. Although he is not of a high origin, he gradually climbed up to the general of Zhengdong.
However, when he conquered Changshan last year, he met Wang Jun, and most of the capital he had saved up was wiped out.
In this way, he became the deputy of himself and others, but he also had the right to independently dispatch the Jie clan warriors.
Both of them looked down on the Hu people. In other words, although the Han Dynasty fell and the Jin Dynasty was established, the Han nation's spirit of suppressing disobedience from all directions is almost in their bones.
They recognized Liu Yuan and recognized the emperor who had been Chineseized, not the Chanyu of the Huns.
From this point of view, it is really difficult for both Wang Mi and Wang Zhang to respect the Hu people.
In fact, this is not just the case for Wang Mi and Wang Zhang. In fact, the entire Jin court has the same attitude towards foreigners. They really look down on all non-Han people from the bottom of their hearts and think that they are
Just a bastard.
Logically speaking, Liu Yuan had already settled in Pingyang and occupied the Taihang Mountains, which exerted significant strategic pressure on the entire Jin Dynasty.
Almost every time Liu Yuan sent troops to the Yellow River to suppress Luoyang, Luoyang felt a fatal threat.
But even so, the Sima clan in Luoyang, who cares about Liu Yuan, are still fighting for power.
And even Liu Yuan may not be able to catch their eyes, let alone Shi Le, who is still Liu Yuan's subordinate.
Who is this person? Oh! I remember, he was beaten in turn by Wang Jun and Gou Xi, but he was a thief who knew how to run away!
"Let's not mention this person for now, but why did you come here at this time?" Wang Mi couldn't help but asked curiously.
Wang Zhang said, "The soldiers under Tai'er's command have crossed the mountains and ridges in order, and they are not tired. Aren't you curious?"
"Oh? What's more important here?" Wang Mi was a little curious when he heard Wang Zhang's words.
Wang Zhang looked serious, because this discovery was very important to the military.
"He made leggings out of linen.
Originally, because he had to climb Taihang, he ordered his soldiers to tie his legs with linen to avoid being disturbed by vegetation, insects and ants.
After binding them for a long time, he found that after wearing these leggings, he was no longer afraid of fatigue after marching for a long time.
So I reported the matter to me immediately!"
"It turns out these leggings have such an effect!" Wang Mi nodded when he heard Wang Zhang's words,
"I thought the military equipment passed down in the family would have similar styles.
You should write this down first, and when Yecheng is captured, Azabu will be the first to obtain supplies!"
To be honest, if it only prevents the nuisance of vegetation, insects and ants, it would be too luxurious for Wang Mi to equip the entire army with this kind of thing.
After all, for Wang Mi, who started out as a rebel and was born into a noble family, he may not really take the lives of the soldiers seriously, let alone just making the soldiers have an easier time while marching.
But when things like leggings can relieve the fatigue of the soldiers and even allow them to march faster every day, for Wang Mi, this is not a tool that makes the soldiers comfortable, but a tool that can improve their march.
It’s different.
"So, brother, I want to reward Tai'er!" Wang Zhang saw Wang Mi accepting this thing, but he decisively recommended it.
"This is a march and a battle. Even if Tai'er discovers that this thing has merit, it's impossible to reward him if he doesn't need it now!" Wang Mi shook his head after hearing Wang Zhang's words.
"Aren't our troops all climbing the Taihang Mountains? Since Qingque's army can run fast, let him go to Wu'an to cause trouble!" Wang Zhang said calmly, "More or less, spy on the Jin army's arrangements in Wu'an.
With any number of troops, we can attack the city!"
Because Liu Yuan used Taihang Mountain as his barrier and could come and go freely, the Jin army would have garrisoned more or less at the location of the Eighth Route of Taihang.
Wang Zhang didn't think Liu Tai could capture Wu'an, but after all, vanguards were relatively easy to make meritorious deeds.
So if he gives his nephew a chance, even if he fails, it can be said that Liu Tai's purpose is just to disturb Wu An and collect information.
After all, Liu Tai only commanded more than 400 soldiers, so it is normal that he cannot defeat Wu An!
Wang Mi couldn't help but ponder for a moment after hearing this, and finally nodded and said, "Let Tai'er give it a try!"
Wang Zhang nodded without saying much and decisively started the process.
Although only a group of captains commanding 500 men were sent out, to a certain extent, they still took away part of the vanguard's mission.
But who asked Liu Tai's army to wear leggings? The other armies marched slower in this mountainous area than Liu Tai's army. So when the troops are very fast, it is natural for Liu Tai to lead his men to take the first step.
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At this point, at least Wang Mi’s prestige is enough to leave others speechless.
Of course, Liu Tai's leggings, Wang Zhang's strong recommendation, and Liu Tai's own small number of people, just gave Liu Tai such an opportunity.
At least after the army arrived in Wu'an, if Liu Tai did not use more than 400 people to capture Wu'an, then Liu Tai would have to wait for the next opportunity if he wanted to lead the army independently again.
This is what makes people with different backgrounds different from other people.
Because he relies on Wang Mi and Wang Zhang, it doesn't matter even if Liu Tai loses one or two opportunities. As long as he continues to support the two of them, there will always be opportunities.
But for some people who are truly self-made, one failure means their whole life has been in vain.
However, although Liu Tai has the capital to fail, for Liu Tai who wants to accumulate strength, and the most important thing is to make money, he must seize every opportunity he has and continue to strengthen himself!