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Gutter Pavilion!
Why does this name sound strange to me?
sewer?
I don’t know who the talented person came up with such a weird name. Maybe it’s because the sewer is located in the shadow of the river, so it’s called the sewer?
Anyway, Cao Peng didn't like it very much.
The place where Cao Peng was stationed was called Duting
It is located in the southwest of Suanzao, where Yingou Water and Jishui River meet, forming a strange cross shape.
From here, you can go southeast and cross the Jishui River to Fengqiu County. After crossing Duting, you can go straight to Zhongmou, where the Guandu battlefield is.
At this time, Xu Du's troops were intensively making arrangements in Guandu.
For this reason, Xun Yu even arranged for Guo Jia, Jia Xu and Cheng Yu to be in Guandu, just to have a decisive battle with Yuan Shao...
Cao Peng generally understood that Cao Peng ordered him to garrison Duting, which actually gave Cao Peng his own retreat.
This is a kind of trust, but it is also a kind of pressure. At least in Cao Peng's view, the pressure stationed in Duting is even greater than when he was in Baima. If there is a problem in Duting, not only the tens of thousands of elites stationed in Suzhou
It's over, even Mr. Cao will be in danger. Therefore, this Duting Pavilion must be defended! Not only must it be defended, but it must be defended well, and it must be defended so that nothing can go wrong.
"The country has given way, how many troops and horses are there in Duting?"
Tian Yu immediately replied: "Four tribes, a total of 800 people."
"Only eight hundred people?"
Cao Peng was a little surprised and looked at Tian Yu in astonishment, "Isn't it four people?"
According to the military system of the Eastern Han Dynasty, calculations are basically based on multiples of two and five. As mentioned before, the most basic unit of the Han army is the corps, with one corps of five people and two corps of one. The five corps is composed of fifty people.
A team of men and horses. Then the two teams form a camp, with a camp commander, also known as a dubo. Once he becomes the camp commander, he is basically regarded as a formal grassroots officer, one level higher than the team rate.
Above Dubo, it is the length of the song.
The two villages form one song, and the commander of the song is also called the military prince; the two songs form one song, that is, each has four hundred people and a military commander.
According to the difference between the Border Army and the Gyeonggi Army, the personnel of each unit are also different. For example, the Border Army has about 800 to 1,000 people in one unit, while the Gyeonggi Army only has 400 people in each unit. Usually five units, that is,
The first battalion is led by an inspection sergeant or a school lieutenant.
According to this calculation method, a battalion of the frontier army is between 4,000 and 5,000.
The Gyeonggi Army's weapons and equipment are far superior to those of the border army, so a full battalion only has 2,000 people. As for its combat effectiveness, it's really hard to say which one is better. The border army fights in bitter cold areas all year round, while the Gyeonggi Army garrison
Wei Jingji is also well-trained...
But now I still can’t tell which one is more powerful.
After hearing what Tian Yu said, Cao Peng blurted out: "But the Northern Army soldiers and horses?"
Tian Yu shook his head, "It's the border army."
The frontier troops at this time were generally said to be brave from the county to the countryside.
Cao Peng frowned, "What's going on?"
Tian Yu smiled bitterly and said: "These local warriors are Junyi soldiers and horses. They were originally under the jurisdiction of General Miaocai. Later, General Miaocai was transferred and returned to Guangchang Tinghou... Some time ago, the Lord just recaptured Puyang and had not yet arrived at Suanzao.
Guangchang Tinghou temporarily led Chen Liubing and fought with Yuan Jun several times. As a result... you know, Na Wen Chou was not a trivial matter. After several battles, Guangchang Tinghou suffered a lot of losses. The original captain of this battalion was named Chen Pheasant.
, was killed by Wen Chou on the spot. The troops were defeated on the spot, and when they gathered back later, there were only so many people left."
It turned out to be a defeated army.
No wonder Tian Yu was hesitant when he mentioned this army.
In fact, except for the five schools of the Northern Army, the Huben Military Guard and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, the rest of the troops in Cao Cao's hands are basically composed of Xiangyong County soldiers. It is difficult to say how powerful these people are in combat, but
Once there is a defeat, there will be a large number of deserters immediately.
Generally speaking, in a battle, when one and a half of the troops are lost, a large-scale rout will occur.
If a general is killed in battle, desertion will inevitably occur. After these people escape from the battlefield, many of them will not return to the army. They either surrender or become bandits. Anyway, it is difficult to tell the specific whereabouts. This was also in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
, one of the reasons why it is difficult to conduct a census. The more rogue bandits are killed in various places, in fact many rogue bandits were converted from the official army...
Eight hundred soldiers!
In other words, only 20% of Junyi's soldiers were left.
Cao Peng turned around and looked at the troops and horses following him, and couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself.
This time he went to Duting and brought a total of 600 people with him.
There are 200 cavalry troops and 400 infantry troops. Half of them are his old subordinates, and the rest are filled by Cao Cao's 300 elite soldiers.
Including Duting's 800 defeated troops, it was not enough to form a full battalion.
"There are only 800 people, why are they divided into four groups?"
Tian Yu smiled bitterly and said: "The commanders and commanders of the four armies are all here, each with their own troops.
The largest unit had more than 300 people, and the smallest unit had less than a hundred people... The problem was that no one wanted to bow their heads, so they had to temporarily arrange according to the original troops. Sikong had always wanted to collect these defeated troops, but Yuan Jun forced him to do so.
It's too tight and I can't take my hand out."
Cao Peng probably understood the reason.
We are all military commanders. Even if we no longer have any troops, we don't want to be swallowed up by others.
Being annexed meant that one's own status was lowered... As a result, none of the four army commanders was willing to bow their heads and remained in a stalemate here.
It is estimated that there are many more defeated troops similar to this situation.
But since Mr. Cao couldn't take action, he temporarily placed it aside.
Cao Cao sent himself here in the hope that Cao Peng could gather up this defeated army. He was not required to charge into battle, as long as he ensured a continuous retreat before retreating. There is a pontoon bridge in Duting, which is more than sixty meters long.
Mi is the only way for Cao's army to retreat.
Since the Han Dynasty, bridges have developed rapidly.
The most popular bridge architecture in the Eastern Han Dynasty was mainly stone pillar pier bridge, and its representative bridge is Baqiao in Chang'an.
However, during the reign of Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty, that is, in AD 34, the first floating bridge appeared on the river between Yidu and Yichang. The Duting Floating Bridge was basically built in the form of the Yidu Floating Bridge and could be placed side by side.
Allow two carriages to pass by at the same time.
Cao Peng reined in his horse and pointed to the sparse forest in front of him, "Guorang, let's take a break."
It's not far from Jujube to Duting. It takes two hours to get there easily.
Cao Peng stopped suddenly. Apparently after hearing about Duting's situation, he had some ideas and hoped to stop and discuss.
Tian Yu could roughly understand what Cao Peng was thinking, so he nodded in agreement.
The soldiers and horses rested on the roadside. After Cao Peng and others entered the sparse forest, they found an open space and sat down.
"Guorang, please tell me if there is anything else going on."
Tian Yu, as the commander of the SAF Air Force, is very familiar with the situation here. Almost all military intelligence and battle reports will be handled by him. Cao Peng really asked the right person when he asked him.
After thinking for a while, Tian Yu said seriously: "Among the four army commanders, the most powerful one is Shu Qiang."
"Shu Qiang?"
"This man is from the Chen Liushu clan, and his uncle is Shu Shao, the chief of Fuling under Yuan Shu.
Most of his troops are descendants of the Shu family, so they are extremely arrogant. When General Miaocai was there, he also praised this man for his martial arts, so... Although he has less than 200 men under his command, they are the most united. Often Shu Qiang's words can lead to the success of the camp.
No one dares to argue with him. If anyone resists, they will all attack him. General Le just saw that this person was too arrogant, so he refused to accept it, fearing that this person would break military discipline in the army."
Or a son of aristocratic family?
Cao Peng scratched his head and looked a little ugly.
I'm just afraid that the clan members who stick together like this can easily cause trouble.
"anything else?"
"Chen Liu Wu Ban, named Yuan Xiong, has the most powerful troops and horses, with nearly three hundred people.
This man is known as a heroic hero. Although he is young, he is extremely powerful. He is also a member of a prominent family in Chenliu. After Chen Pheasant was killed, only his troops suffered the least loss and were the most intact. However, Wu Ban
He doesn't like to speak much and is relatively silent most of the time. Although Shu Qiang is arrogant, he doesn't dare to provoke Wu Ban... Therefore, if he can make Wu Ban bow his head, the captain can control Duting."
At this point, Tian Yu suddenly whispered: "I heard from people that Sikong and the Chenliu Wu family seem to be related."
Chenliu Wu family?
Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, and then realized the meaning of Tian Yu's words.
Cao ***’s grandmother, Mrs. Wu, seems to be a member of the Chenliu Wu clan...
After a year, Cao Peng had almost forgotten Mrs. Wu. She rarely appeared in Xudu and never interfered with Mr. Cao's government affairs.
It seems that he just said a few good words for Cao Ji when he returned to his clan.
In addition, Mr. Wu spent most of his time in Sikong Mansion. Except for a few close friends, he rarely had contact with outsiders.
Tian Yu said: "The other two are not serious.
If the captain can deal with Wu Ban and Shu Qiang, then Duting can be stabilized... The situation in Duting is roughly the same, and it depends on the decision of the captain."
Cao Peng wandered in the forest and did not answer immediately.
Suddenly, he asked: "Bo Dao, what is the fighting strength of those people sent by the lord?"
"It's okay. If I fight against the black beast, I can resist it for a while."
"What is the name of the military lord?"
"Han De?"
"Uh... how about giving him to me?"
Hao Zhao said with a smile: "This is the story of the young master. If the young master needs it, there will be no problem in the end."
"Then let me make a deal with you. The number of your troops will not increase. Hei Qian is the person I rely on most, and I don't want to make up for it."
Hao Zhaodao: "The general will eventually understand."
"Has the captain already got a countermeasure?"
Cao Peng smiled and said, "I can't tell you what the countermeasures are, but I do have some ideas. We have to act according to the opportunity after we get to Duting."
"That's fine!"
Tian Yu did not ask Cao Peng what his specific thoughts were.
He was very clear about his responsibilities as a military commander. To put it bluntly, he was to introduce the situation to Cao Peng.
The purpose of Mr. Cao sending him here was not to ask him to give Cao Peng much help. In fact, it was to let him observe Cao Peng's specific response.
Tian Yu knew that Mr. Cao valued Cao Peng very much.
Although Cao Peng has a good reputation and has made many meritorious deeds.
But when it comes to great use, without careful observation and examination, Mr. Cao will not easily appoint him. After all, Cao Peng's age is so great that Mr. Cao is always a little worried. Taking advantage of this time
Duting's army mobilization was also a test for Cao Peng. It tested his military management skills and his ability to adapt... No matter whether it was White Horse or Shili Battalion, Cao Peng's true talent could not be seen yet.
If things get really out of hand, Tian Yu will naturally help.
But as long as things don't develop into an uncontrollable situation, Tian Yu will not take any measures.
To put it bluntly, another task given by Mr. Cao to Tian Yu was to assess Cao Peng.
It seemed that Cao Peng knew this and did not ask Tian Yu too much for advice. He ordered Hao Zhao to call Han De over, and Tian Yu got up and left.
"Your name is Hande?"
"Exactly."
Cao Peng thought this name seemed a bit familiar.
"Where are you from?"
"The last general is from Wuwei, Liangzhou."
"Liangzhou Wuwei? Doesn't that mean he is from the same hometown as Du Tinghou?"
"Du Tinghou? Are the officers talking about Jia Wen and Mr. Jia? I know him... I am from Wuwei, and he is from Guzang, so he is a fellow countryman."
"So, you didn't just come to the Central Plains with Du Tingwai?"
Han De shook his head, his slightly immature joining hands showing a hint of embarrassment.
He said softly: "My father was originally General Pi under the command of Grand Master Dong, and he came to Luoyang with Grand Master Dong. Later, Grand Master Dong moved the capital to Chang'an, and my father was ordered to cut off the queen and died in the battle outside Luoyang City. I followed my father to Luoyang when I was young, and then stayed in Luoyang.
Yang. When Sikong welcomed the emperor, the last general joined the army in Luoyang, and then moved to Xudu... Later, he was favored by General Xiahou, and in September last year, he became a military prince."
It turns out that I grew up in Luoyang, no wonder the Liangzhou accent is not strong.
Cao Peng asked curiously: "Which General Xiahou?"
"That's General Xiahou Shang, the Sima of Changshui."
"Are you from Changshui Camp?"
Han De scratched his head and nodded in agreement.
"Then you recognize me?"
"The general recognized the school captain... When the school captain was quelling the chaos in Changshui Camp, the general was following Sima Xiahou, so he met the school captain."
I see!
There were indeed several people following Xia Houshang that day, but Cao Peng didn't pay attention.
He thought for a while and said, "Han De, I have something to tell you. I wonder if you have the courage?"
"Just rely on the captain's orders."
"Very good, come here."
Cao Peng waved his hand to signal Han De to come over and whispered a few words in his ear. After hearing this, Han De showed no surprise and just nodded in agreement.
"Okay, get ready to go."
After Cao Peng finished his instructions, he waved his hand to signal Han De to retreat.
He rubbed his face with both hands, turned to Kan Ze and said, "Derun, how about this Tian Yu?"
Kan Ze smiled and replied: "This person is not simple, Ze dare not judge. However, since Cao Gong assigned him to the young master, it is not just to assist the young master. He did not stand up before, and he has achieved military planning. It can be seen that
It turns out that Duke Cao also values Tian Guorang very highly."
yes!
But the problem is, Cao Peng has almost no impression of Tian Yu.
Did he appear in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms? Cao Peng can’t remember!
However, his accent does not seem to be a Central Plains accent... There are too many omissions or fabricated people in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and it is impossible for Cao Peng to remember them all.
"Let's go, it's time for us to leave."
Just as Cao Peng was about to walk out of the sparse forest, Xia Houlan, who had been silent all the way, suddenly spoke.
"Sir, I remember who this Tian Yu is!"
Cao Peng stopped and looked at Xia Houlan in astonishment.
