svetikya Chapter 233
Chapter 233
A few days passed in a flash, and the logistical responsibility of Bingzhou was quietly transferred to Xun Yu's steady shoulders, just like the dawn, which relieved the heavy burden from the busy Tian Feng and Ju Shou, allowing them to relax for a moment.
Ju Shou frowned slightly at this moment, with a hint of worry in his eyes. He spoke slowly, with a heavy tone in his voice.
"My lord, recently, the northern grasslands have been in turmoil again. Bandits are like wolves and tigers, wantonly harassing the herdsmen who have surrendered to our dynasty. Although our First Corps has elite soldiers guarding the border, the grasslands are vast and boundless, as if there is no end under the sky, and it is difficult to deploy troops in all aspects."
"What's more difficult is that leaders of various ethnic groups in the grasslands have written to us, with sincere words, hoping to recruit private soldiers on their own to protect their homes and the fruits of their hard work for generations with the power of self-defense."
Xun You hurriedly waved his hand, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone.
"Absolutely not! The threat of private soldiers is like adding wings to a tiger. If the nobles on the grasslands hold such power, they will surely become the source of rebellion and there will be endless troubles!"
Tian Feng heard this and nodded in agreement, and took over the conversation.
"Gongda is right. We are also worried. Unfortunately, the lord was busy with the battle of Pingqiang in Yongzhou before, so the matter was temporarily put on hold. However, we did not slack off because of this. We have sent people to the heart of the grassland to investigate in detail."
He paused, and a solemn look flashed across his brows.
"Those horse bandits are like ghosts on the grassland. They use Mobei as their base and frequently invade our territory. The people are even more miserable, and the border is also restless."
Liu Yao heard this, his face solemn, and nodded slowly.
"The threat of horse bandits is indeed imminent and should not be underestimated!"
"Again, don't fight a hundred times!"
Zhao Yun and Huang Xu heard this, and their eyes flashed with eagerness, like two sharp swords about to be unsheathed, ready to go.
Huang Xu's face was filled with irrepressible excitement. He looked at Liu Yao eagerly, and his voice was full of vitality and expectation.
Liu Yao smiled slightly, his eyes were deep, and he nodded gently:
"Very good, the Sixth Corps can take this opportunity to go deep into the grassland and continue to recruit soldiers."
"At the same time, it is time to let those tribes on the grassland understand that taxes are the foundation of the country. In the past, considering that they had just returned, they were exempted from taxes for two years to show their leniency. Now the deadline has come, and it is time for them to fulfill their obligations."
Liu Yao nodded.
"Well, it just so happens that the Sixth Corps can go to the grassland to continue recruiting soldiers! It just so happens that those ethnic groups on the grassland should also pay taxes!"
"Before, I exempted them from taxes for two years because they were pitiful. Now it is time for them to pay taxes."
"Pass my order and quickly inform General Zhang Liao to prepare his army and wait for orders. In a few days, I will personally lead the cavalry to join them in the great cause, gather together, and go on the expedition together."
Then Liu Yao looked around.
Now Guo Jia and Xi Zhong need to guard Yongzhou respectively to guard against Ma Teng and Yuan Shao.
This time, Tian Feng and Ju Shou can be brought along.
Xun Yu and Xun You are new here, and they need to gradually adapt and learn many things.
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A few days later, Hu Yanlian led the herdsmen of the grassland to personally welcome Liu Yao.
When the two met for the first time, Liu Yao began to collect taxes.
Hu Yanlian pointed behind him.
"There are a total of 10,000 people here, including Wuhuan, Xianbei, and Xiongnu, all of whom are young men."
"These people are all skilled in archery and horse riding. As for cattle and sheep, we..."
Liu Yao waved his hand.
"I can put off the cattle and sheep for now, but now that the war is imminent, I need a lot of manpower."
After Zhao Yun and Huang Xu recruited all the herdsmen, they began to intensify their training.
Zhang Liao and Gongsun Xu have been sending out scouts during this period, and have figured out the situation of the horse bandits in Mobei.
In the big tent.
Zhang Liao and Gongsun Xu kept gesturing on the map.
"My Lord, the horse bandits on the grassland have grown to nearly 100,000 people after these years of development, and they have also absorbed a foreign ethnic group and gradually developed into a new ethnic group. They call themselves Kusai."
"This group of horse bandits is extremely powerful and occupies Mobei. We have blocked their ironware, strong liquor, and official salt, but this group of bandits robs almost everywhere they go."
"They are even more cruel to their own people. Their Chanyu is called Mengchug. It is said that he is a small Chanyu of a foreign ethnic group. Only he defeated all competitors. This person is very smart and used family marriage to unite other tribes."
Liu Yao narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a touch of determination. He said in a deep voice:
"SinceSince the target has been locked, we will uproot it and leave no room for it!"
"Pass my order! Three days later, all the baggage and food here will be sealed and not carried with the army. Our army only carries enough light supplies for half a month, and we will go into battle lightly, vowing to break through the bitter cold wind of Mobei!"
Hearing this, Tian Feng frowned slightly, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes. He looked at Liu Yao with a bit of confusion and worry in his tone.
"My lord, this action is no small matter. Going deep into the hinterland of Mobei is an unprecedented feat of our army. Once we fall into a war of attrition, we will inevitably be short of supplies, and I am afraid that the army will be doomed. "
Hearing this, Liu Yao laughed loudly, with both heroism and confidence in his laughter.
"Hahaha, Yuan Hao, don't be trapped by worldly views. This expedition is extraordinary. We want to fight quickly and win by surprise. If we carry a lot of food and grass, the speed will inevitably slow down. "
"Our army must rush all the way, and don't those horse bandits also need to eat? Their food and grass are our food and grass!"
"They set fires and robbed our people, so why can't we rob them of their food and grass?"
Zhang Liao didn't think so.
After all, Liu Yao often used this method when he conquered the grassland before. As long as he captured a Wuhuan tribe, he would replenish supplies on the spot and burn all the unused ones.
Ju Su frowned.
"My lord, this attack on Mobei is roughly estimated to be 1,500 miles. The journey is long. If we don't encounter horse bandits, the army will completely lose supplies."
"Don't worry, I'm afraid you will follow me at that time. There will be too many battles for you to fight and too many prisoners for you to rob."
Huang Xu laughed.
"Hahaha! My lord is right! Over the years, the lord has fought everywhere and never lost, and this time will be no exception. "
"Zhang Liao! Gongsun Xu! This time you lead the light cavalry of the First Legion to open the way 50 miles ahead of the army, and all the infantry will stay behind!"
"This time, we will strike Mobei! I will take you with me! Climb the vast sea! Conquer the Wolf's Lair!"
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