A few days later, the reorganized Chu army finally ushered in the Zhen family's motorcade.
Looking at the long queue of motorcades that seemed to reach the sky, Xiang Ji was truly shocked.
Is this Yuan Shang an idiot?
Under his rule, in Jizhou, the Zhen family actually has so much energy?
Tens of thousands of horses and tens of thousands of baggage convoys were transported into the Chu army's camp in such a grand manner.
You know, the number of people responsible for transportation is probably less than 50,000, but Yuan Shang didn't even notice?
This is what Xiang Ji doesn't know.
Jizhou is the base of the Zhen family. The Zhen family has been developing here for hundreds of years. There are Zhen family strongholds and Zhen family personnel in almost every township and county.
In normal times, the Zhen family would naturally not launch such a mobilization to summon the entire clan. After all, this would be too eye-catching.
But now, Yuan Shang, who is too busy taking care of himself, has even withdrawn the defenders from many states and counties, so how can he take care of the Zhen family?
Even if Yuan Shang knew about it, the Zhen family wouldn't care.
Just kidding, I’m planning to leave you, the Yuan family, so why do I care what you think?
As for Yuan Shang knowing about it, he will send troops to intercept it?
Haha, in normal times, the Zhen family really wouldn't dare.
But now, you, Yuan Shang, only have a few new troops left under your command. If you dare to send them out, the Zhen family may not be afraid.
Are they just some peasants who have taken up arms and have not been trained and have never been on the battlefield? Can they fight better than the Zhen family's thugs guarding the courtyard?
Talking about Yuan Shang's revenge? The Zhen family is not afraid at all. They can't even protect themselves. How else can you retaliate against us?
Are you talking about taking revenge on the women of the Zhen family who married you, the Yuan family?
Haha, if Yuan Shang doesn't feel embarrassed, our Zhen family really doesn't care. He's just a member of the clan. They've all been married off and are worthless.
"Your Highness the King of Chu, here are ten thousand war horses and five hundred thousand stones of grain and grass.
There are also 500,000 stones of grain and grass that cannot be delivered temporarily due to poor roads, so please forgive me."
After a handover, Zhen Tong, who was solely responsible for contacting the Chu State, came to Xiang Ji.
Regarding this, Zhen Tong could only look at Xiang Ji with an apologetic face.
After all, one million stones was promised before, but who would have thought that Lu Bu of the Qin State actually came out of Huguan and attacked Yiyang all the way.
This makes the Zhen family afraid to take out the grain and grass stored in various states and counties in the west of Jizhou. If Lu Bu's Xiliang army sees this, why not just snatch it from you?
As for why not continue the usual behavior of selling goods from both ends to fund the Xiliang Army?
The Zhen family is not a fool. This kind of thing can never happen again. If it continues to waver, the Zhen family may end up facing the massacre of the entire family.
Now that they have decided to support the Chu State, the Zhen family can only hold on to the Chu State with all their strength before the ship capsizes.
"Very good, Prince Gu has seen the sincerity of the Zhen family."
Even if he didn't give him the remaining five hundred thousand shi of food, Xiang Ji would be content.
With tens of thousands of war horses, this solved Xiang Ji's urgent need at once, not to mention delivering enough food and grass for his army for a year at once.
This Zhen family is very good.
You know, just because the Zhen family agreed to the war horses before, Xiang Ji had already selected 10,000 soldiers who could ride horses in the army, and was waiting for the war horses to be delivered, and immediately upgraded them to cavalry.
After all, there are still many people from the north in Xiang Ji's army. With the high-end skill of horseback riding, it is enough to select 10,000 out of 100,000 people.
Now, the war horses have been delivered, and Xiang Ji's command, together with the Canglong Cavalry, instantly has a cavalry formation of nearly 20,000.
Although the combat power of the cavalry formed later was far inferior to that of the Canglong Cavalry, the problem of charging the cavalry legion was not a big one.
After bidding farewell to Zhen Tong, Xiang Ji summoned all the generals in the army with great courage.
"Gentlemen! Now our Chu army is in good shape, its morale is high, and it has received strong support from the Zhen family in terms of food and fodder.
The lonely king decided to send troops immediately, and we will go directly to Jizhou to fight with Xiliang Lu Bu to let him know that this Jizhou belongs to our Chu country!"
Xiang Ji was very disdainful of Lu Bu's behavior of picking peaches.
Nima, what are you kidding about? I worked hard for several days and finally disabled this Hebei Yuan family, and then you came here to pick peaches? Who gave you the face? Do you really think I am the one to blame?
Afraid of you?
After receiving Xiang Ji's order, Taishi Ci, Zhao Yun and other generals cheered up.
You know, almost half a month has passed since the last time we conquered Ningjin.
During this period of time, the entire Chu army was angry because of Xiang Ji, but they rectified military discipline.
Now, the morale of the Chu army is strong, the desire for war is high, and the food and grass are sufficient. Isn't it a good time to send troops to Jizhou?
"Send the order! Gao Lan is ordered to be the cavalry commander and command 10,000 light cavalry to be the vanguard of our army. We will pave roads across the mountains and build bridges across the water. We will start from Ningjin and march directly to Xindu, Julu and Handan, and then directly attack Yecheng!"
After some consideration, Xiang Ji decided to make Gao Lan the newly established cavalry commander.
After all, this guy is good at commanding cavalry, and compared to Zhao Yun, Gao Lan is more suitable for this job.
You know, Zhao Yun and Xiang Ji did not intend to let him just command a cavalry.
Just like before, Xiang Ji planned to let Zhao Yun lead an army to fight for him.
"I have the order! Don't worry, Overlord, General Gao Lan will lead the cavalry to kill the enemy bravely!"
Gao Lan was extremely excited to become the cavalry commander.
As a surrendered general, to be given such unhesitating importance by Xiang Ji, Gao Lan immediately felt that a scholar would die as a confidant.
"The rest of the generals will march with Gu Wang's central army. Let's drive away Lu Bu and capture Jizhou!"
When he saw Gao Lan take the order and leave, Xiang Ji turned around and gave orders to Zhao Yun, Taishi Ci and other generals.
Hum hum, Lu Bu, don't let me catch you, otherwise you will regret it, how dare you come to pick my peaches!
As Xiang Ji's order was issued, the Chu army in the Ningjin camp moved.
Countless cars converged into a torrent that seemed to reach straight to the sky.
You must know that the Chu army's expedition this time, including the logistics troops transporting baggage, reached a scale of more than 300,000 troops.
Yes, more than 300,000. Previously, Xiang Ji did not let go of the 200,000 Hebei troops surrendered by Ningjin. He requisitioned them all and made them responsible for the logistics and transportation.
As for the security issue? Just kidding, facing these Hebei people who were already scared to death by the Chu army, Xiang Ji only arranged for 20,000 troops to accompany him to ensure that these prisoners would not cause any trouble.
And this also completely helped Xiang Ji solve the transportation problem.
After all, including the baggage brought by Xuzhou, the ballistae team and the 500,000 stones of grain and grass enshrined by the Zhen family, without these people, it would really be impossible to survive.