Zhao Hongrun looked at Guyi Gu, the leader of the Jie Clan's Gray Horn Tribe in front of him, and saw the look on his face that seemed to be risking everything.
Not to mention, Gu Yigu's words made Zhao Hongrun's heart flutter.
You must know that the Jie people in the land of Sanchuan are not only naturally excellent cavalry. If we use some terminology in Zhao Hongrun's memory, these Jie people should be classified as "cavalry", focusing on mobility, harassment,
A military unit that combines various advantages such as combat capabilities.
Even, this unit can be used to attack cities.
Don't think this is a joke, you must know that when the Jiejiao cavalry attacked Luocheng a while ago, they had already demonstrated their excellent siege capabilities, causing the Shang Shui army guarding the west city wall to suffer huge losses.
Nearly four thousand casualties!
And what were the number of casualties suffered by the Jiejiao cavalry outside the city at that time?
If it weren't for the longbows of the tribesmen of the Sheang and Sheang tribes in Luocheng and the Jiejiao cavalry outside the city, their casualties would have been almost zero.
The reason is very simple, because the Jie tribe cavalry generally use long bows. The outstanding arm strength of the Jie tribe allows them to use longer bows that consume more power and have a longer range. The range can reach a terrifying eighty feet, which is almost
It is a long distance that is difficult to reach by the crossbow troops of the Central Plains countries.
For example, the archers of Wei State generally have a shooting range of only more than 60 feet.
Don't think that the gap between the Wei archers and the Jie tribe's cavalry is only more than ten feet and that this gap is insignificant. If used for harassment, it can definitely annoy the enemy.
Of course, Wei now has repeating crossbows with a range of about 120 feet.
But the problem is that the Jie cavalry's longbow shooting is a projectile with a parabolic arc. This shooting method can cross the city wall and kill the enemy in the city.
This is something that Wei Guo's Liannu could not do.
This does not mean that repeating crossbows cannot use the projectile shooting method. In fact, they can.
But in this way, the repeating crossbow loses its excellent penetrating power, which goes against the original design intention of this weapon of war. To put it bluntly, it is a waste of the best aspect of this weapon.
Of course, what is more important is the extraordinary maneuverability of the Jie cavalry.
It is no exaggeration to say that the Jie cavalry equipped with three mounts can easily travel hundreds of miles a day. This excellent mobility is definitely the most important on the battlefield.
For example, if Zhao Hongrun had such a cavalry under his command when he fought against Yangcheng Lord Xiong Tuo, then Zhao Hongrun could show weakness to Xiong Tuo during the day, and then travel hundreds of miles at night to bypass Xiong Tuo's army.
The army directly attacked Yangcheng, the city of Xiong Tuo, the king of Yangcheng.
That was definitely a speed that even the Chu army couldn't catch up with.
"Mum..."
After glancing at Gu Yigu a few times, Zhao Hongrun folded his hands and was silent in thought.
Seeing this, Erdemo, the leader of the Yi tribe, was slightly moved and said quickly: "Dear King Su, it's not that I despise our compatriots, but in fact, the warriors of our Jie tribe are far better than those of the Yi tribe.
The compatriots of the tribe are more adept at war and are familiar with war. If you allow Gu Yigu to surrender, you can get the loyalty of a Jiejiao cavalry... To be disrespectful, the cavalry of the Wei State, haha."
He didn't speak too directly, but anyone who could understand the Yi language would understand what he meant. He just meant that Wei's cavalry was no more than mediocre.
After hearing this, although Zhao Hongrun felt unhappy, he had to admit it.
After all, the Wei State has never been a country good at cavalry. The really powerful military unit of the Wei State, or the military unit that was once considered proud by the Wei people, was the chariot. Even today, the military flags of the Wei State still generally retain the
The pattern of "four-horse chariot".
Unfortunately, the chariot, the pride of the Wei people, was trampled by the powerful Korean cavalry. In the battle of Shangdang, the powerful Korean cavalry made the Wei people realize the fact: chariots are no longer suitable.
After that, the Wei State also formed cavalry, such as the Junshui Army, the Dangshan Army, and the Chenggao Army. These "sixth garrison battalion" armies all had cavalry formations, even the garrison troops in local counties.
, a cavalry team of about several hundred people was also generally set up.
It's a pity that because there is no experience in training cavalry, the level of Wei's cavalry is indeed not high. For example, the contribution made by this cavalry in the war against Chu in the Junshui Army's Xiaoqi Battalion was not that of Zhao Hongrun.
Very satisfied.
Although there were almost no losses after the war, the 5,000 Wei cavalrymen in the Xiaoqi Battalion did not kill the number of Chu troops that Zhao Hongrun was satisfied with. In most cases, they only served to inquire about the enemy's information and flank the infantry on the battlefield.
function.
Come on, this is the cavalry!
In Zhao Hongrun's view, cavalry should be the king of land warfare. How can it be reduced to the role of assisting infantry and archers?
It can only be said that the Wei generals are still not good at using cavalry.
What's worse is that Wei's potential enemy, South Korea, happens to be a Central Plains country that is good at cavalry.
Of course, it doesn't mean that all the cavalry in the Wei State disappointed Zhao Hongrun. At least the Dangshan Army's hunting cavalry battalion and their unusual home battle made Zhao Hongrun's eyes brighten.
It's a pity that the Korean cavalry would not be so stupid. They would follow the hunting cavalry battalion of the Dangshan Army into the mountains and forests to fight. They would most likely choose to fight on the plains and destroy the main force of Wei in one fell swoop.
"What does the general think?" Zhao Hongrun briefly explained to Sima An, and then asked the general for his opinion.
Sima An thought for a moment and said: "Your Highness, the ability of the Jiejiao Cavalry is indeed unparalleled. If it weren't for the weapons of war made by Ye Zao Bureau and your Highness's excellent strategy, I, the Wei Dynasty, would have won less and lost more."
...As His Highness said, if we, the Wei Dynasty, add such a powerful cavalry, we should not be afraid of the Korean cavalry. However, the Jiejiao people surrendered when they saw that the situation was not right, which is hard to believe."
Perhaps because Zhao Hongrun mentioned the idea of "using the Jie cavalry to fight against the Korean cavalry," Sima An rarely gave a pertinent opinion instead of his usual extreme opinions.
After saying that, Sima An thought for a moment and said, "If he is willing to use his family as pledge, he might as well believe in him for the time being."
"Take your family as pledge?"
Zhao Hongrun frowned slightly.
To be fair, he doesn't like to use this method. First, this method is very despicable; second, this method will gradually accumulate the resentment in the heart of the coerced person. Once this resentment reaches a certain level, it is very likely that
Rebellion occurs.
Therefore, if possible, Zhao Hongrun prefers to use gentle tactics, such as when he treats the Shang Shui Army under his command.
But right now, this seems to be the only way.
Thinking of this, Zhao Hongrun informed Guyigu of his decision.
"Chief Guyigu, after careful consideration, I have decided to accept your surrender. However, in order to prevent you from betraying, the elders, women and children in your tribe must move to Luodi."
Hearing this, Gu Yigu flashed a look of embarrassment and asked tentatively: "Are you taking him as a hostage?"
"Yes!" Zhao Hongrun said frankly: "If you betray, I will not treat those women and children as innocent people this time and let them go."
Guyigu lowered his head and thought for a moment. In fact, he was no stranger to hostages. After all, the way the Jiejiao tribe enslaved those barbarian slaves was in most cases through coercion of their relatives.
After a long time, he nodded and solemnly said: "Okay."
But after making the promise, he looked at Zhao Hongrun and solemnly begged: "I hope your soldiers will treat my people well and please don't force those women to do... well, things they don't want to do."
Although Gu Yigu said it very cryptically, Zhao Hongrun still understood what he meant. After frowning, he said with a strange expression: "It seems that you have done this kind of thing to Hu people in the past. Huh, but, I
The king will not send our soldiers to monitor your families... You will be supervised by the 'Luoshui Alliance'."
"The Alliance of Luoshui?"
Although Gu Yigu was ashamed, he felt relieved. After all, the Luoshui Alliance were all members of the Yi tribe, and the Yi tribe was a compatriot with the Jie tribe. Of course, such things as rape of women would not happen.
Looking at Gu Yigu's relieved expression, Zhao Hongrun hummed to himself without saying anything.
You must know that as the trade between Wei and Sanchuan gradually expanded in the future, the tribes of the Luoshui Alliance gradually tasted the benefits, and it is not difficult to guess that these tribes will gradually move closer to Wei.
And at that time, if these Jie people dare to cause trouble, there is no need for the Wei State to take action. The Hehuang tribe, who are regarded as compatriots by the Jie people in front of them, will be the first to stand up and kill the traitorous Jie people in order to protect their friendship with the Wei state.
The tribesmen tore it apart.
"Lubaron, Halegoch."
Zhao Hongrun invited Lu Balong, the chief of the Lun tribe of the Sheang tribe, and Halegoh, the chief of the Baiyang tribe of the Yi tribe, introduced them to Guyigu, and frankly told the latter that if nothing unexpected happened, they would
Under the supervision of these two patriarchs.
With a smile on his face, Guyigu greeted Lubaron and Halegoch with a few polite words, but he couldn't help but feel a little sad in his heart.
Because once upon a time, the Lun tribe and the Aries tribe almost took the initiative to salute him every time they saw him, the leader of the Gray Horn tribe, but now, they all turned around.
But Guyi Gu had to do this, because he knew that the Lun tribe and the Aries tribe had already climbed the high branches of the Wei State. If nothing else happened, these two tribes would quickly become powerful, even if they suddenly became a giant.
Tribes are not impossible.
On the other hand, the Gray Horn tribe faced defeat because of their wrong decision to follow Bitatu to attack the Wei army. They had no choice but to humiliately send their wives and children as hostages in exchange for peace.
Perhaps noticing the unwillingness in Gu Yigu's eyes, Zhao Hongrun said calmly: "Ten years... The Gray Horn tribe only needs to fight for me, the Wei Dynasty, for ten years. After ten years, I will personally invite the Gray Horn tribe."
The tribe joins the Luoshui Alliance. Your tribe will also be able to enjoy the benefits that other tribes in the Luoshui Alliance can enjoy."
Hearing these words unexpectedly, Guyigu was stunned. He thought that the Gray Horn Tribe could only be used as war tools of the Wei Kingdom in this life.
"Seriously?" Gu Yigu asked in surprise and surprise.
"Of course! I keep my word!" Zhao Hongrun smiled slightly, and then said in the tone of a superior: "Now, you return to the city and ask those who are willing to accept my terms to surrender outside the city. Er, the leader of the Youyi tribe
Demo, together with the tribal chiefs of the Luoshui Alliance serve as witnesses, there is no need to worry about this king cheating on you. If you handle this matter well, I will give you a credit... except Bitatu!"
"I see!"
Guyigu nodded, and immediately took the two tribesmen and returned to Henan City.