Chapter nine hundred and twentieth soldiers out of Hangu Pass
Lin Ze thought for a moment and said, "That's right. Teacher knows very well that the Buddha and Confucian saints have bad intentions towards me, who is destined to be my destiny. However, he still arranges for my senior brother to protect me. He must have some considerations."
"The realm of saints is unfathomable. Junior brother is worried too much because of this and has not considered it carefully. I hope senior brother is not to blame."
Zhuang Zhou snorted coldly, looking like he didn't want to talk to Lin Ze.
Lin Ze hurriedly went over to refill Zhuang Zhou's cup of hot tea, and said with a smile: "Junior brother's safety must be entrusted to senior brother."
Zhuang Zhou picked up the tea cup and took a sip, his face softened and he said: "As long as junior brother is willing to trust me, I will naturally keep you safe."
Lin Ze responded: "Believe it, how can I not believe it? It would be better if senior brother could teach me a secret method to save my life."
Zhuang Zhou...
If possible, Lin Ze would definitely not want to put his own safety in the hands of others.
With Lin Ze's character, let alone his senior brother, even his parents would be better off relying on themselves.
After a moment of silence, Zhuang Zhou said in a calm tone: "The means that senior brother uses to save his life are innate magical powers, not secret techniques. I can't teach you, and you can't learn them."
Lin Ze was a little disappointed when he heard this, and said helplessly: "Then we can only trouble senior brother."
"Come here, please pass on my imperial edict. Except for the imperial troops stationed in various counties and counties in Guanzhong, the rest will immediately gather outside Chang'an City. I will personally conduct the expedition, wipe out the rebellious parties, and return the world to Haiyanheqing."
"Order Qianyuan, the Minister of Household Affairs, as the chief, and Zhou Xing, the Chang'an order, as the assistant, to raise grain and grass within five days, and the chief officials of all counties and counties to cooperate. If there is any neglect, severe punishment will not be given."
"In addition, I sent an order to Chen Ping and Zhang Han to send troops to the Han border for three days to keep an eye on the Han's movements. Once the time is right, immediately cross the river and go south, aiming directly at Linzi."
Following Lin Ze's instructions, the subordinate officials quickly drafted three documents, and after Lin Ze confirmed them, arranged for them to be sent out.
Half an hour later, the guard announced: "Your Majesty, Chang'an ordered Zhou Xing to ask for an audience."
Lin Ze, who was stalking Zhuang Zhou and trying to get some secrets from him, responded: "Pass."
The newly appointed Chang'an ordered Zhou Xing to come to Lin Ze, bowed and said: "I, Zhou Xing, pay my respects to your Majesty."
Lin Ze stretched out his hand to support him and said, "Why is Zhou Qing here?"
Zhou Xing bowed again and said, "I heard that Your Majesty wants to take charge of the expedition in person?"
Lin Ze nodded and responded: "Yes, that's what I meant."
Zhou Xing said anxiously: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible. I ask your Majesty to take back your order."
"There are two prerequisites for the imperial commander's personal expedition. The first is that it is a last resort, and the second is that the victory is certain."
"Nowadays, the Western Qin has great power in all directions, and there are countless good warriors. Your Majesty does not need to go out personally. If your Majesty wants to wipe out the rebels in Guandong, you only need to send a large general."
"If the imperial commander personally conquers, it will be a good thing if he wins. If the attack is not successful, your majesty's majesty will be damaged. This move will be harmful rather than beneficial. Please think twice, your majesty."
Lin Ze looked at Zhou Xing in surprise. He did not expect that this civil servant who he thought could only flatter others could actually have some real talent and learning.
What Zhou Xing said could not be more reasonable if placed in an ordinary dynasty.
But the Western Qin Dynasty was not an ordinary dynasty, and Lin Ze was not an ordinary monarch. To put it bluntly, if he could not win even with his own army, the Western Qin Dynasty would almost be declared doomed.
Therefore, Lin Ze had to lead the expedition in person.
Due to the constraints of the situation, it was difficult for Lin Ze to explain to Zhou Xing why he wanted to go on a personal expedition, and he didn't bother to explain. He just said calmly: "I have my own thoughts and have made up my mind. Zhou Qing can just concentrate on the logistics."
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When Zhou Xing heard this, he responded helplessly: "I obey the order."
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Outside Chang'an City, Lin Ze stood on the general stage wearing black dragon scale armor. The troops under the stage stood upright and lined up in ten square formations. A strong and murderous aura emanated from the Western Qin soldiers, almost condensing into
Frost.
Lin Ze was very satisfied with the state of the army and said loudly: "My sons, do you dare to follow me out of seclusion to sweep the world?"
One hundred thousand Western Qin soldiers responded loudly: "Dare, dare, dare."
Lin Ze pulled out the Tianwen Sword from his waist, pointed directly at Dongfang and said: "Okay, the whole army will set off."
There was a "hiss" sound, and the first to move were the cavalry. Thirty thousand cavalry led the way and surged up the straight road, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Serving as the front army, the cavalry were followed by infantry such as euphorbias and broadsword soldiers.
Surrounding Lin Ze's dragon chariot were 30,000 Chinese troops, followed by 20,000 carefully selected crossbowmen.
The auxiliary army escorted the grain truck to the end, which was also the safest place.
Chang'an is only four hundred miles away from Hangu Pass. One hundred thousand troops set out from Chang'an in the morning and arrived in front of the pass in the evening of the next day.
Yu Ziqi, who had known the news a long time ago, took a group of generals stationed at Hangu Pass and stood in front of the pass. He bowed and shouted in unison: "I will pay my respects to your Majesty."
Lin Ze's spiritual sense quickly scanned the Hangu Pass. Except for the two thousand soldiers on duty on the city wall, everyone else gathered together, seeming to welcome his arrival.
Some of the soldiers looked extremely tired, but they managed to stand there motionless.
Lin Ze frowned slightly when he saw this, and couldn't help scolding: "Yu Ziqi, soldiers should be on duty, rest when they should, and train when they should, why did you gather them together to do it?"
"Those who know think you are welcoming me, those who don't know think you are demonstrating against me."
When Yu Ziqi heard this, he broke out in cold sweat and said calmly: "This is my mistake. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Yu Ziqi had been with Lin Ze for many years and knew very well Lin Ze's character that if he made a mistake, he would be wrong. If he tried to defend himself, he would only be severely punished, so he readily admitted his mistake.
Lin Ze said "Yes": "Let them disperse and arrange for people to settle down the army I brought. Remember, no distinction is allowed. If this arouses dissatisfaction among the soldiers, I will only ask you."
Lin Ze said this not because he was worried that Yu Ziqi would be slow to treat the army he brought, but because he was worried that Yu Ziqi would make his own decision and treat the soldiers he brought with a higher standard than the original guards at Hangu Pass, thus motivating Hangu Pass.
The guards were dissatisfied.
Don't worry about the lack of numbers, but worry about the unevenness. The way to run an army is to firstly make rewards and punishments clear, and secondly, to treat everyone equally. If these two points cannot be guaranteed, elites will never be trained.
Yu Ziqi's little thoughts were completely gone, and he bowed and said, "I'll do it now."
After a while, Lin Ze watched as one hundred thousand troops filed into Hangu Pass, with no one left.
The logistics quartermaster led a group of people to allocate camps and distribute food to them in an orderly manner.
The tent was left before, so you can check in with a simple interruption.
The food supply is exactly the same as that of the Hangu Pass defenders. The only difference is that the 100,000 troops brought by Lin Ze can eat in advance.
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The army entered Hangu Pass and did not stay too long. They only rested for one night. Early the next morning, Lin Ze led them, except Hangu Pass, to attack Luoning, where the Han army was stationed.
According to historical records, in the first year of the Western Qin Dynasty, the emperor led an army of 100,000 to the east, and the Han defender in Luoning County abandoned the city and fled.