Zhong Jianzhong should be a famous Zhongshi Tao in later generations.
Zhao Xi also determined Zhong Jianzhong's performance in the martial arts hall on the premise of getting to know the Zhong family in detail.
Zhou Tong and Zhao Xi don’t know if they are the same person as the legendary master Lin Chong. He has not met Lin Chong, but Zhou Tong’s force value is indeed top-notch. Whether he is the captain of the first batch of old guard battalions or the
Zhou Tong's military force value among this group of captains known as the Guards was all top-notch.
Zhe Kexing, a descendant of the Zhe family, is a family of inherited military generals that is as famous as the Zhong family in the northwest.
Originally, the two prefectures of Lin Prefecture under the Zhe family listened to the instructions but not the propaganda, which was almost equivalent to a form of separatist rule.
Since Ke Shi joined the old guard camp, and the subsequent victory in Haoshuichuan, the family completely gave up the old habit of listening to orders but not propaganda. Not only did they continue to send outstanding sons and nephews to the new army, they even asked the imperial court to
, stationed as civil servants and supervisors. Completely integrated into the imperial court.
Also, because of his familiarity with Zhao Xi, he naturally knew that the dynasty would not allow such a de facto separatist regime to exist.
The official family is the one who most admires centralized rule, cares most about unifying the top and the bottom, is the best at promoting the power of the whole country, and most hopes to pool the power of China and the DPRK to do great things.
Wang Shunchen, a pure grassroots general, was recommended by the Zhe family. In Zhao Xi's eyes, he was a real sharpshooter. Whether it was archery or musketry, Wang Shunchen had an innate sense.
Gao Jingting is the most common among them. He is a descendant of the descendant clan and the same generation as Gao Jingxian, the old guard camp captain, and is the cousin of the Queen Mother.
Zhao Xi had expressed emotion at the beginning, regarding them as the future famous generals and marshals. Zhao Xi had high hopes for this group of them, some of whom were even higher than those of the first batch of escort battalions.
Di Qing also had this experience and was a devoted professor to them.
Originally, Zhao Xi wanted to destroy Xixia and regain the reserves of the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun. Now, it's time for them to take the stage.
In this era, Zhao Xi felt that no one could match him in terms of understanding of that area, not even those Hu businessmen.
Therefore, it is necessary to give some face-to-face instructions to those who are about to leave.
"You have no one and will explore the road in five batches. We are a caravan, so we can only bring a team of fifty people at most. This road exploration is of great importance. It is to explore the way for the partial division that is about to conquer Xixia."
"In the future, I intend to let a few of you lead a team to attack Xixia. This exploration is also to explore the path for your future team. Path exploration is not only related to the country's plan for the strategic attack on Xixia, but also related to
It depends on the life and death of your own team."
When it comes to the old guard camp, or the so-called close guards now, Zhao Xi speaks very straightforwardly.
"This time I say it's a road exploration, but actually I think it's more of a road clearing and road control. This road exists because Hu merchants passed by."
"The Imperial Dynasty's expedition against Xia must be carried out in stealth before the partial division is in place. This requires that your final partial division must suddenly appear at Guyumen Pass without anyone leaking any information, and then attack eastward."
"You should know what this condition means... That's right, it means clearing this passage of all creatures that are not soldiers of the imperial court! Whether they are horse bandits or merchants, after you complete the exploration, you will not
Allow any news to come out."
Zhao Xi looked at the reactions of several people. Fortunately, no one was uncomfortable with it, and no one was as compassionate as the civil servants. On the contrary, everyone was very excited. This is the reaction a soldier should have.
"The Imperial City Secretary contacted Hu merchants as an excuse to help merchants connect the trade routes with the promise of huge profits. In other words, Hu merchants, as guides, do not know your identities. This requires you to adapt to the situation during the specific exploration.
You must ensure that they guide you on the correct route without revealing their identities. How to do this is up to you."
Zhao Xi knew that even if he didn't explain it like this, they would do it. However, Zhao Xi didn't need them to take the blame... How to do it? In addition to coercion, there is also the final silence. Zhao Xi replaced
They all shouldered the responsibility.
"There is another task, which is to send partial troops to the North. Due to the problems of baggage and armament transportation, we need to find a suitable place for you to use as a transfer station and supply point. The specific number will be based on local conditions, water sources, distance and other comprehensive considerations.
.I think there should be no less than two, one is halfway west from Qingtang, and the other is approaching the ancient Yumen Pass."
"The first point is for logistical supply needs, and the second point is for you to retreat to in case of an accident."
Zhao Xi has estimates for these two points. One is Delingha City in later generations, and the second is Dachaidan. When choosing a gathering place, fresh water should be the first factor in that area.
“Then let’s talk about the equipment you need to bring and precautions.”
"Because this operation is not only to explore the road, but also to clear the road for the chariots to march. Therefore, your team needs to have engineering troops and also needs to carry a certain amount of gunpowder."
"For this operation, choose the method recommended by Hu Shang's guide. Whether it is a war horse or a camel, you need to evaluate the quality of the cargo carried by the future chariot based on the carrying capacity of the war horse and camel, as a reference for future troop dispatches."
"Then there is the issue of food and water sources. The water source in that place is not drinkable, or cannot be drunk directly. Before leaving, I will ask Su Song to make a portable distillation equipment that can be disassembled for you. Even the salt water will be
It can be distilled and drunk.”
"In terms of food, be sure to keep in mind the wilderness survival manual I compiled. In addition to the materials you carry, you may also use wilderness survival skills. Remember, staying alive is your first priority! Even if you cannot complete the task, you must stay alive.
return."
"The other one is that you can only trust the guide to a certain extent. You can't tell the relationship between these Hu merchants and the horse bandits. Therefore, before leaving, I will give you a rough route map."
"However, it will be difficult to identify the direction there. The first thing you need to do is review the article I compiled about identifying the direction. At the same time, make sure that each team has no less than five to ten Sinans."
"With my general route map and Simon, I believe you can find your way even if you lose your guide."
"How you five will contact each other will be decided by yourselves later."
"In this expedition, you are alone, with no backup, no supplies, and you can't even see a human being in that area. To a certain extent, it is a dead place."
"However, in the previous dynasty, Tubo was able to occupy the four towns of Anxi through that area. Now, Hu merchants can do business to Bianliang through that area. I, the Song army, can do the same!"
This face-to-face meeting was more like Zhao Xi giving a lecture to them, just like giving a lecture in a martial arts hall.
Finally, Zhao Xi also gave them some additional precautions in the form of instructions. For example, there is a large temperature difference between day and night, for example, how to avoid airborne diseases as much as possible. These are all things that were not taught in the early days of wilderness survival.