The king was surprised and delighted.It was not that he did not ask to fight, but the Son of Heaven never agreed.At that time, it was planned to send troops all the way, with Cao Shi and Wei Qing, two cronies of the Son of Heaven as generals, and no one else was needed at all, and even the famous general Li Guang had no chance.Now it's different, Liang Xiao suggested dividing the troops to attack, not only Li Guang had a chance, but he Wang Hui also had a chance.Wang Hui was surprised.Li Guang and Liang Xiao have a close relationship, and it is normal for Liang Xiao to recommend him.However, the relationship between Wang Hui and Liang Xiao was limited to official affairs, and his private contact was very limited, and Liang Xiao recommended him to go on the expedition, and it was to replace his own position, which made Wang Hui very grateful.This also let everyone see Liang Xiao's calmness and seriousness.He stayed in the rear not to be lazy, but to shoulder a more important responsibility, in case the front line is unfavorable, or if there is a problem in other directions such as South Vietnam, he and Han Anguo can attack, and the imperial court will not be unavailable.People who originally thought that Liang Xiao was a little impulsive and rash are now a lot more relieved.At least Liang Xiao is not the kind of person who is desperate for meritorious service.Liang Xiao proposed, the Son of Heaven decided, and the matter of the expedition was decided, and the next thing was to discuss the details separately.How Cao Shi controlled the Qiang people all the way, and how Li Guang searched for the logistics and vital forces of the Huns, they must be prepared in advance.Especially Li Guang all the way, he went deep alone, without backup, if he couldn't capture the target in time and lost his direction in the grassland, he was likely to drag himself to death.Therefore, Liang Xiao was particularly attentive to the preparatory work along the way and personally participated in their discussions.He was familiar with the terrain of the Xiongnu in the west, and also had the experience of fighting with the Right Xian King, in recent years, the Han merchants came and went to Hexi, and they also had a better understanding of the situation in Hexi and the grassland, but no one had deliberately collected it.When Liang Xiao passed through Chang'an, he went to the West Market and found Guo Yu, a giant businessman in Yanmen who is now doing a prosperous jewelry business, and asked him to recommend a few guides and bring them to Ganquan Palace.At the same time, Liang Xiao asked the Son of Heaven to transfer Guo Wenbin to Li Guang's side.Guo Wenbin was a man because of his contribution to the Western Regions, but I don't know if it was because he was born in a businessman or because of other reasons, he has not been promoted.Liang Xiao took advantage of this opportunity to transfer him to Li Guangjun and also gave him a chance to make meritorious contributions.After careful discussion, they finally drew a map and determined the most likely routes for the Huns, which were investigated by Li Guang and Wang Hui and adapted to the situation.Li Guang was very satisfied, patted Liang Xiao's shoulder and said, "It's better to have you as a deputy general, everything can be arranged well, and I don't have to worry about it." ”Liang Xiao had a black line in his head, and said in his heart, didn't you slap Wang Hui in the face.People are dignified big orders, they are all Jiuqing, deign to be your deputy general, you are not happy Liang Xiao thought for a moment, and said: "Daxing order, General Li, there is a sentence that may not be very beautiful, and if you are rude, please forgive me." ”Li Guang raised his eyebrows and said casually: "It's okay. ”Wang Hui also nodded slowly."
Prince, please speak up.""
Presumably, the two of you also know that this battle is a last resort, if it weren't for the fear that the Huns would gain an inch and the northwest would be erosive, this battle would rather not be fought."
Li Guang and Wang Hui glanced at each other and nodded in unison.Although they did not participate in that debate, they heard a little bit and knew that this battle was a battle."
But I don't know if you know why you have to divide your troops into two ways when the troops are not very abundant."
Li Guang frowned slightly, Wang Hui let out a long breath, and laughed softly: "This question has always been in my heart, and I have some conjectures, but I am not sure."
It would be great if you could listen to the prince explain in person. ”Liang Xiao nodded, his face became more serious, and even a little solemn, as if he was about to mourn."
To tell you nothing, you are basically dead soldiers along the way."
Wang Hui was still smiling, but the smile on his face was not natural.Li Guang's eyes flashed slightly, but he didn't have a too surprised expression."10,000 fine horsemen, one man and three horses, this is the biggest bet that the imperial court can take at present.If you abandon logistics and go deep alone, you will either not meet the Huns, or you will encounter an enemy several times your size, and in any case, the consequences will not be too good. ”The crowd was silent.They were just discussing how to capture the fighters, and they basically didn't think that even if they did, they would be outnumbered.Now that they are reminded by Liang Xiaoyi, they realize that the chance of survival is slim, and they can't help but feel awe-inspiring in their hearts.Guo Wenbin said in a trembling voice: "Since this is the case, then we are not bound to die." ”"You can think so."
Liang Xiao's cold gaze swept over everyone, and said, "This is the best choice that can be made at the moment."
The art of war is cloudy, and it is born after death.I am now pushing you into the fire pit first, and then counting on you to climb up and burn the Huns to the ground with a full body of flames.I don't know if you're prepared for it, but it's my duty to tell you about it.If anyone wants to quit, it's still too late. ”Wang Hui lowered his head and was silent, only the fingers resting on the case kept pinching and putting it, like a hesitant mood, as if he was considering the gains and losses.Li Guang didn't think so, and laughed."
Bo Ming, you're thinking too much.Not to mention that now our army is fully equipped, and the number of war horses is sufficient, which is enough to defeat one enemy ten.Even in the past, when our army did not have such good equipment and did not have so many war horses, we did not compete with superior enemies.Daxing Order, I don't know how you Yan people are, but there are no cowards in our children in the six counties in the northwest. ”Wang Hui was provoked by Li Guang and immediately became angry."
General Li, there are indeed more warriors in the six counties in the northwest, but we Yan people are not cowards."
Li Guang laughed and arched his hand."
It's useless to talk too much, and you will see superiority on the battlefield."
Wang Hui did not show weakness, and clasped his hands into fists."
Dare not be accompanied."
Liang Xiao looked at Li Guang, and then at Wang Hui, a little crying and laughing, not knowing whether he should worry or rejoice.These two people are both forty or fifty years old, and they are important ministers at the level of Jiuqing, how can they still look like a hairy boy, and they are so angry.Now when discussing military affairs, you think that if you fight on the streets, you can't get on the arms if you don't agree with each other, but after Li Guang's interruption, the depressing atmosphere is gone, and everyone is active again.Guo Wenbin and others have inquired about the equipment of the Han army today.Li Guangmei's eyebrows danced, so he bragged.Liang Xiao also felt a little surprised when he heard it.In a few years, the scale of the pastures in the six counties in the northwest has expanded several times, and now there are nearly 400,000 war horses of all kinds, of which nearly 30,000 are bred by horses from the Western Regions.The reason why it was exhibited so quickly was that the imperial court was attentive and allocated a lot of funds, and second, after the Huns were defeated in Henan and Yinshan one after another, they had no place to live, and many tribes could only sell war horses in exchange for living materials, and some tribes even surrendered collectively.The Han army's current war horse reserves have greatly increased, and theoretically speaking, it is no problem for 50,000 horsemen to be equipped with one person and two horses, and it is even more difficult for 10,000 to ride one person and three horses.If the number of people is small, it can be equipped with better war horses, such as Yueshi horses, Wusun horses and other Western Regions horses.In terms of the quality of war horses, the Han army is no longer what it used to be, and it has an advantage over the Huns.In addition to war horses, the Han army's weapons and equipment advantages were more obvious.After the imperial court received the iron smelting donated by the Chen brothers of the Marquis of Tangyi, the new armor and weapons created were the first to be equipped except for the Central Forbidden Army, which was the Western Frontier Army.For the time being, it is unlikely that all 50,000 men will be equipped with new weapons, but 10,000 horsemen will be more than enough.With the dual advantages of war horses and weapons, the combat power of this 10,000 cavalry is enough to be worthy of 50,000 Hun cavalry.In the past few years, the Xiongnu on the right have suffered heavy losses in the Western Regions and Henan, even if they have recovered in recent years, how many old and weak can be recovered, that is, about 100,000 to 150,000.Even if it is a head-on confrontation, as long as it is not ambushed, the Han army has the strength to fight.After listening to Li Guang's analysis, everyone was overjoyed, and even Liang Xiao felt a lot more relieved, and at the same time was very relieved.Whether it is the abundance of war horse resources or the improvement of the quality of weapons, he has his credit.At the end of August, Cao Shi, Li Guang and others left Ganquan Palace and went to their respective battlefields, and Ganquan Palace, which had been busy for several months, finally became quieter.Liang Xiao and the others still can't be idle, almost all of them live in the palace, ready to deal with emergencies at any time.Imperial Doctor Han Anguo is even more busy with the back of his head, first, the annual plan is about to begin, and he has to make all preparations; Second, when the plan for the immigrants to eat was formally approved, he had to arrange for the counties to make preparations and arrange for people to supervise them, so as to prevent the phenomenon of passive resistance from the county guards and county magistrates.Even the Son of Heaven was so busy that he didn't sleep until late at night every day.In the entire Ganquan Palace, there are only two people who are the most idle, two "sick" people: one is Tian Wei who twisted his neck and rested in bed, and the other is Liang Xiao, who is lazy and sick and sneaks out to hunt for three days.Ganquan Mountain in late autumn is the most beautiful time, the leaves are dark green, some are crimson, the mountains are full of valleys, full of vitality, but calm and spicy.The north wind is gradually rising, the dryness of summer is gradually disappearing, but the bitterness of winter has not yet arrived, the climate is pleasant, and the hues are gradually ripening.Many fruits are ripe, but no one picks them, so they fall between the valleys, natural fermentation, and a faint aroma of wine permeate the woods, if there is nothing, as if the god of wine descends to earth.There are many birds and beasts in the mountains and forests, although there are no mythical beasts such as Kui Dragon and Phoenix as Han Fu said, but there are many wild beasts such as deer roe deer, Liang Xiao has also seen small beasts such as clouded leopards and lynxes, and wild boars and the like are not unusual.As the sun set, the sky was still bright, but the valley was darkening early.Liang Xiao dismounted, threw the black bow to Tu Niu'er, strode to the creek, picked up the cool water, washed his face, and looked at the surrounding environment."
Let's camp here."
Pang Shuo and the others answered, and each went to prepare.They have been with Liang Xiao for a long time, and they have a tacit understanding with each other, and Liang Xiao doesn't need to say too much at all.It didn't take long, the camp was ready, the vigilant people were also arranged, and Pang Shuo arranged for people to take care of the beasts he hunted today, put them on the fire and roasted them.After a while, the aroma is overflowing and mouth-watering.Liang Xiao and the others sat together, drinking wine and eating meat, talking and laughing, the atmosphere was relaxed, and bursts of laughter broke out from time to time.Suddenly, Liang Xiao paused and glanced into the distance.Vaguely, he saw two figures, one large and one small, and the vigilant guards stood up and saluted the visitors.He frowned, but as if he hadn't seen it, he continued to laugh until the guards around him stood up one after another and kept silent, he raised his head in "surprise", and then stood up."
Your Majesty" The Son of Heaven was dressed in civilian clothes and stood in front of Liang Xiao, with only Huo Qubing and an entourage behind him.There were many people in the distance, and there was a faint sound of horses neighing."
How does the wild things in the Forbidden Garden taste" The Son of Heaven sat down, took out a knife, cut a piece of roasted wild boar meat and put it in his mouth, chewing slowly.Liang Xiao looked around and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, why are you here, it's not safe." ”"I didn't want to come, but I'm afraid that the wild things in the Forbidden Garden will be shot by you, so I can only come and see them.""
Yo, Your Majesty, this is a benevolent beast, it is really a benevolent and virtuous king, and I admire it.""
Poof" The Son of Heaven couldn't hold back his face, laughed, and almost spit out the meat in his mouth.He pointed at Liang Xiao."
Sit" "In front of Your Majesty, how can there be a position for a minister." ”"Then you can stand.""
But Your Majesty has an edict, how dare the minister disobey."
Liang Xiao said, sat in front of the Son of Heaven, picked up the wine bag and handed it to the Son of Heaven."
Your Majesty, taste it, this is a fruit wine made from wild fruits by the hunters in the mountains, it's not bad."
The Son of Heaven glanced at him, took the fruit wine and poured a big sip, smacked his lips, and tasted it."
Yes, there is a smell of the mountains.However, wild things are wild things after all, and they are not elegant. ”Liang Xiao smiled and took back the fruit wine."
Everyone has his own ambitions, and he should not be forced.Some people are willing to cut knives and axes and be pillars, and some people are willing to grow in the wild and watch the wind and rain. ”The Son of Heaven was silent, and ate two pieces of meat in succession before stopping.Qin Ge handed over the handkerchief, he wiped his mouth clean, carefully wiped the grease off the knife, and put the knife into the sheath, only then did he raise his head and look at Liang Xiao quietly.Liang Xiao pondered for a moment, then waved his hand to signal Tu Niu'er and the others to retreat.The Son of Heaven and Liang Xiao sat opposite each other, the bonfire in the middle was blazing, and the branches made a crisp sound from time to time.Huo Quzhi sat with his legs crossed, rested his chin on his knees, turned his big dark eyes, looked at the Son of Heaven, and then looked at Liang Xiao."
I'm so useless" Tianzi opened his mouth, his voice was faint, a little lonely, and a little unconfident.Liang Xiao didn't answer immediately, he picked up a branch, turned the fire, and turned the fire under the wild boar a little stronger.The flames licked the boar's skin, squeaking, and the already charred flesh gradually blackened and gave off a scorched taste.Liang Xiao let go of his hand and quietly watched as a large piece of meat turned brown, blackened, and turned into inedible charcoal.He took out a knife, cut off a piece of charred meat, and handed it to the Son of Heaven.The Son of Heaven didn't answer, staring at Liang Xiao without blinking.After a while, he also picked up a branch, dispersed the fire under the wild boar, and sighed softly: "I know, I'm a little anxious." ”Liang Xiao smiled at the mobile version of yznn: