Chapter 104: Thousands of troops coming from the north
An arrow pierces the clouds, and thousands of troops come to meet you!
In the land of Youzhou, the situation is changing.
Yanshan Mountains, east, west, north and south, among the undulating hills.
Groups of people slowly walked out of the forest and came to the wilderness, heading further south.
In the vast northeastern plain, there are countless black spots. People riding horses, bringing their own dry food, hanging swords, guns, swords, halberds, axes, axes, hooks and forks, gather together.
Outside Changping City, the first to arrive were Yanrou and Yuyang, and some small species Xianbei and small species Wuhuan in the north of Shanggu area.
It is worth mentioning that Kirby is among them.
Kebi Neng has not yet made a fortune. Like Yan Rou, he is currently just the leader of a Xianbei branch. He has a tribe of 20,000 members and about three to four thousand troops at his disposal.
Although it is not as good as those large tribes that can dispatch tens of thousands of cavalry at any time, it is still considered a medium-sized tribe and is still somewhat powerful.
This time Liu Yu summoned, allowing Kirby to see the opportunity.
Because Liu Yu's prestige in Youzhou is extremely high, and he is now the emperor of the Han Dynasty, with legal authority and reputation.
Once you get into Liu Yu's eyes, you will be able to rise to the top in an instant and become stronger justifiably.
Therefore, he decided to throw himself into Liu Yu's arms and take a gamble.
When the sky in the east turned white, Xian Yufu stood on horseback outside Changping City.
With billowing dust and smoke roaring, Yan Rou led nearly 10,000 tribal cavalry to the outside of the city. On the endless plain, densely packed, countless figures were galloping towards them.
When they were about a hundred feet away, Yan Rou ordered to stop, and she came over with her younger brother Yan Zhi and her new friend Tian Dan.
"Chief Yan, this is General Xianyu, the newly appointed Huan Zhonglang to protect Wu!"
When the three of them got close, they got off their horses and Tian Dan introduced to Yan Rou.
Yan Rou cupped her hands and said, "Yan Rou has met General Xianyu!"
Xian Yufu laughed loudly, also got off his horse, and said: "I have heard of Chief Yan's name a long time ago, and I am lucky enough to meet him today."
Yan Rou was flattered and said: "Don't dare, don't dare. When General Xianyu followed the emperor to shake up Youzhou, I was just a slave of the Wuhuan tribe in the border area. I am lucky to see General Xianyu today."
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"Hahahahaha."
Xian Yufu patted Yan Rou on the shoulder and said happily: "Being able to become a tribal leader with a slave shows the leader's ability. I won't tell the leader those lies. Although His Majesty is in Luoyang, he still cares about Youzhou. Yuan Shao
Those who rebel against the imperial court and despise the Holy One should be punished for their crimes. The emperor is also worried that Gongsun Zan will be destroyed and Yuan Shao will become more powerful, so he must help Gongsun Zan to defeat the enemy in this battle. Leader, are you willing to work with me to serve the emperor and support the Han Dynasty?"
Yan Rou perked up and immediately knelt down on one knee and said, "I am willing!"
"good!"
Xian Yufu said in a deep voice: "The leader's desire to serve the country with fists and fists is really a blessing to the country. Before the emperor comes out, allow me to do things easily. As a general to protect Wuhuan Zhonglang, I also need a Wuhuan captain under my command. If the leader does not dislike it,
, would you like to come to my tent and listen to my instructions?"
"I am willing to obey the general's orders!"
Yan Rou said again.
Xian Yufu nodded: "In that case, you can lead your troops to station outside the city. From now on, all your food, grass, weapons and equipment will be supplied by the imperial court."
"Thank you, General!"
Yan Rou was even happier when she heard that her job was not in vain.
Anyone with a little bit of common sense knows that fighting a war depends on logistics. Once the logistics supplies cannot keep up, all efforts will be in vain.
Over the years, the Qingzhou Army has fought in various battles in the north and south. Except for the logistical pressure when it went to Chang'an, most of the time there were almost no logistical problems. This is because Qingzhou is rich in salt and has abundant grain production, so there are no worries.
As for the Xianbei and Wuhuan barbarians in the north, they graze all day long and depend on the sky for food. Once there is a famine, countless herdsmen will starve to death and freeze to death, so they often have to work for the Han people.
But many people know that the Han Dynasty often recruited the Xianbei and Wuhuan people to fight in Xiliang. Not only did they have to bring their own food, weapons and horses, but they also often owed wages.
It’s a bit unbelievable. People living in modern society have basically heard stories about the Five Husbands who invaded China, the Liao people, the Jin people, and the Mongols who invaded the south, and the ethnic minorities invaded the Han Dynasty, but few have heard of the Han people.
The story of enslaved nomads.
But this is indeed a fact. The size of the Han Dynasty was simply too large for the surrounding ethnic minorities to offend. Therefore, there were often Han border officials who enslaved the nomads and treated them very cruelly, harshly and cruelly.
For example, during the reign of Emperor Han'an of the Han Dynasty, the Eastern Han Dynasty sent officials to recruit the Qiang people to guard the Western Regions. They asked the Qiang people to bring their own weapons, equipment, and dry food to follow them to the Western Regions without paying wages.
Naturally, the Qiang people would not agree to such harsh conditions.
As a result, the Eastern Han Dynasty sent a large army to arrest the Qiang people who were unwilling to accept the conscription, burned the Qiang people's residence, and killed the Qiang people who resisted.
This move completely aroused the anger of the Qiang people, and the Qiang rebellion began in the late Han Dynasty.
Not to mention the Qiang people, whose number can reach three to four million, let alone the Wuhuan, which has a population of only one million. Moreover, the Wuhuan must be attached to the Han Dynasty in order to stay in Youzhou, so they have to swallow their anger for so many years.
They have been exploited by the Han Dynasty ever since.
Qiu Liju of western Liaoning also found out that the Han Dynasty's control over western Liaoning was getting weaker and weaker after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, so he had the courage to launch a rebellion. Otherwise, he would not have dared to cause trouble with Zhang Chunzhangju even if he had ten courages.
Therefore, from this point of view, the Eastern Han Dynasty court was indeed evil.
Not to mention the ethnic minorities around white prostitutes, if they don't comply, their families will be destroyed, or their clans will be destroyed, which can be described as quite cruel.
However, Yan Rou understood that Xian Yufu would definitely not lie to him this time. Firstly, Yan Rou herself was a Han, and now she became a Han official. Xian Yufu would not treat him as a foreigner.
Secondly, Liu Yu is famous in Youzhou. Everyone gathered because of Liu Yu's reputation and summoned him. Liu Yu would not destroy his own sign.
So Yan Rou is 100% assured.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Xian Yufu asked Yan Rou to build a camp outside the city first, and then wait for other troops to arrive.
In the afternoon, Kebi Neng and a combined army of several small Xianbei tribes, totaling about 10,000 people, arrived outside Changping City.
This force is headed by Kirby. Firstly, he has the largest number of soldiers and horses. Secondly, he has always had prestige and is highly respected by everyone.
The person who contacted Xianbei was Xian Yufu's other old subordinate. After the two sides introduced each other, Xian Yufu appointed Kirby as the Huya Colonel and one of the Miscellaneous Colonels.
Then the second day, the third day, the fourth day...
A steady stream of Hu people and even Han soldiers gathered together and marched towards Changping County in a mighty manner.
The Yan Rou Department and the Kirby Neng Department are already the two largest teams. The other teams range from dozens to hundreds to as many as a thousand people, which is the limit. However, there are too many people who cannot handle it. In less than a few days, Xian Yu can assist.
An army of forty or fifty thousand men was gathered.
This is not all. You must know that in history, he has gathered an army of more than 100,000 people. In the farther Fuyu and Haoguo countries, soldiers and horses are still on the way. In Liaodong and western Liaoning, there are also a large number of Xianbei and Wuhuan people.
On the way.
By the end of March, more than half a month had passed since Xian Yufu issued the recruitment letter in the name of Liu Yu. The repeated visits had indeed delayed a lot of things.
For example, Wuhuan Xianbei, who are slightly closer to Shanggu, Daijun, Yuyang and other places, have already arrived, but Wuhuan Xianbei in eastern Liaoning and western Liaoning has not yet arrived in Youbeiping. The soldiers and horses of Fuyu and Haoqi Kingdom have basically set off not long ago.
By the time they arrived, the battle was almost over.
But there is no way. Youzhou has a vast territory, with an distance of more than a thousand kilometers from east to west. It is more difficult to come from Yanshan, Liaodong, Liaoxi and Xianbei in the west, which is later known as Chifeng and Tongliao in Inner Mongolia, than from Fuyu and Haoqian.
quick.
Ten days after Yan Rou arrived in Changping, almost at the beginning of April, there were already more than 60,000 people in Changping. Xian Yufu summoned the tribal leaders, captains, and subordinates to gather together in the city to discuss matters.
Everyone gathered around the table. Xian Yufu looked around and said to them: "I know that many of you are resentful of General Gongsun. You think he is narrow-minded and often bullies Xianbei Wuhuan, a small race like you, even if he opens a border market.
, he also collects a large amount of taxes, which makes you miserable, and you are not very satisfied with him."
"As for the general, General Gongsun, as the shepherd of Youzhou, was selected by the imperial court. How can we dare to feel resentment against him?"
A tribal leader said in a strange manner.
"hehe."
Xian Yufu smiled and said: "Captain Dake has grievances, I know. But I hope everyone should understand that the world is indeed in chaos now, and the power of the governors and pastors in various places is getting stronger, and it is difficult for the imperial court to manage local areas.
.What’s more, General Gongsun is fighting Yuan Shao again and has no time to take care of you. This is a matter of course. I hope everyone can understand."
Yan Rou immediately said: "General Xianyu's words are indeed true. Our department has no complaints."
Xian Yufu smiled again and said: "Are you thinking, what if you save General Gongsun and he continues to bully you in the future? But before that, please think about it, who is the emperor of the Luoyang court now?
who?"
"Bo'an Gong!"
Kirby looked around the crowd and said, "I can still believe in Mr. Bo's moral character."
"Yes, Duke Bo'an treated us with great kindness. If it weren't for him, our tribe would have starved to death. It was he who helped us survive that winter."
"Yes, Mr. Bo'an's moral character is so noble that no one can match it."
"Others want to recruit us, but don't even think about it. We will only come out to help if Duke Boan gives an order."
Everyone nodded, Liu Yu's moral prestige was convinced by the world.
Xian Yufu continued: "Gong Bo'an is the emperor now. Everyone knows how well he treats Wuhuan Xianbei. But now because of the chaos in the world, he is unable to interfere here. Think about it, if you can help Bo'an be fair
Defeat the rebellion and wait until the Han Dynasty stabilizes the country and removes the state pastors from various places. What will happen to Youzhou by then?"
Kirby said: "At that time, Duke Bo'an will definitely treat us well. Firstly, we have made meritorious service to the country, and secondly, Duke Bo'an is close and friendly to us. If we serve for the public, we will be like direct soldiers."
From now on, we no longer have to look at other people’s faces, wouldn’t it be great?”
"Exactly!"
Xian Yufu didn't wait for everyone to come to their senses, and immediately took over the conversation: "Everyone knows how friendly Duke Bo'an is to you. Otherwise, you wouldn't come to help just because of Duke Bo'an's order. Wait until everyone helps."
After Yuan Shao is eliminated and Bo'an can leave Hebei, official appointments, border trade, cattle and sheep trading, salt, food and grass, everything will be no problem!"
After hearing these words, many tribal leaders present were breathing rapidly. Now that they have become Han army officials under Xian Yufu, if they can help Liu Yu pacify the world in the future, wouldn't they be Liu Yu's direct troops?
It goes without saying how great the benefits are of becoming the Emperor's direct troops. By then, I'm afraid it won't be too far away to get promoted and make a fortune, and the tribe will grow stronger.
Thinking of this, everyone's hearts surged and their fighting spirit was high.
After seeing everyone getting excited, Xian Yufu and Yan Rou Kebi Neng looked at each other and nodded slightly.
In fact, when Gongsun Zan was in power in Youzhou, not everyone was satisfied with him.
Gongsun Zan has also said before that those who have enmity with him belong to the group of people who have a grudge. Qiu Liju, Wu Yan, and Su Puyan originally rebelled against the imperial court and rebelled against Zhang Chun and Zhang Ju. They defeated him and Gongsun Zan took power.
After moving to Youzhou, he continued to suppress Wuhuan in western Liaoning, forcing Tadun Wuyan, Su Puyan and others to fall into the arms of Yuan Shao.
And it sounds a little snobbish, but it is true. Even if Gongsun Zan is friendly with the Hu people, he is only friendly with the big tribes, such as the Wuhuan Nanlou, Pufulu, Xianbei Suli, Huaitou and other tribes. He has never been friendly to the small tribes.
He was ignored and even bullied from time to time.
Therefore, the small tribes had a bad impression of him. Xian Yufu was afraid that these people would not try their best to help because of their personal resentment towards Gongsun Zan, so he cooperated with Yan Rou Kebineng and gave a speech.
He also promised that once Liu Yu pacifies the world and the decree can be passed in Youzhou, he will definitely give them benefits.
Such various methods quickly stimulated morale and stabilized the morale of the military.
After making the promise to everyone, Xian Yufu took out the map of Zhuo County and continued: "According to the latest news, although Gongsun Zan had a great victory and killed the leader of Xianbei in the central region, Yuan Shao's troops have already been included.
, I'm afraid it will be a fierce battle. We now have an army of 60,000. Although there are still some troops on the road, we can't wait any longer and must set off."
Yan Rou nodded and said: "Changping is not very far from Zhuoxian. The news about our army gathering here will probably reach the enemy. If they continue to intensify their encirclement and suppression of General Gongsun, we may indeed be unable to catch up.
How about I take the lead and set off, General Xianyu, and you stay here and continue to wait for reinforcements?"
"Sixty thousand troops are enough, there is no need to wait."
Xian Yufu said: "Everyone came here with their own provisions. They didn't bring much food. Waiting for one more day will consume one more day. This is not good for us. It is better to set off as early as possible."
"Um."
Kirby Neng also said: "I also think it is enough."
"General, general!"
At this moment, a messenger suddenly burst in from outside the door. He hurriedly came over and knelt down on one knee and said, "Oh no, the latest news is that General Gongsun was besieged from all sides and his camp was broken. He had no choice but to risk his life to break out and defended his troops on the banks of the Laishui River.
Defeated, now the remaining troops retreat to Gu'an."
"hateful!"
Xian Yufu was surprised by the news and immediately slapped the table fiercely: "It's still a step too slow."
Yan Rouze said: "General, we can't wait any longer, let's go directly."
"good!"
Xian Yufu looked around at the crowd and said with firm eyes: "Everyone, for the sake of our future and for Duke Bo'an's ability to pacify the world! Enter Gu'an and fight Yuan Shao to the death!"
"Enter the army into Gu'an and fight to the death!"
"Enter the army into Gu'an and fight to the death!"
"Enter the army into Gu'an and fight to the death!"
Many tribal leaders were looking forward to the future, and they were excited and shouted.
With an order, all the tribes stationed outside Changping City began to mobilize, with the spring breeze whistling and war flags standing everywhere.
The clatter of horses' hooves stirred up vast amounts of dust, heading southwest in a mighty manner.
This day.
Thousands of troops and horses came from the north, rolling up the wind and thunder in the south pass of the town!