Chapter 44 Secret Order
Regardless of whether the striking Ju will develop into a situation like the future league, the striking Ju is only a game used by the soldiers in the army to hone their riding skills and cooperate. In fact, it is a very formal way to have audiences and arbitration like today. Ye Zhao has not yet developed this kind of interest in promoting this kind of game.
First of all, there is no need. The current era is not an era of showing some sports spirit. Secondly, it is not a good thing for the army to formalize the attack. Moreover, Ye Zhao is really not short of that little money now.
The rain was still falling, but watching the group of little babies running around in the field, or as happy as if they had won a battle, the loser was also frustrated. These second generations had a strong sense of honor and disgrace. Although the combat literacy presented in the game seemed too immature to those of Ye Zhao and others who came out of the battlefield, it was always a good thing.
Cai Yan was a little distressed and pulled Cai Yi to his side after the show ended and helped him wipe the water droplets on his body. Cai Yi's riding skills were not very good. It can only be said that he could barely participate in the attack under Ye Zheng's care. If Ye Zhao had not made the stirrups and saddles a long time ago, Cai Yi would probably not even be qualified to play at this time.
Even so, he was almost dismissed in several collisions. This game is naturally exciting for the children, but it is too dangerous for these women. Ye Zhao is just encouraging. Apart from resentment, Cai Yan doesn't say much. Cai Yi seems to be quite happy.
After watching an inconsistent football match, Ye Zhao asked the children to change their clothes and drink some ginger soup to avoid the cold. After giving some encouragement, he took Guan Yu and Zhao Yun to the study where he usually works.
"Lord, there are some interesting things, please check it out." When Ye Zhao brought Guan Yu and Zhao Yun to the study, Xi Zhicai and Li Ru were already there. Although they each had their own official positions, and even Xi Zhicai had been named the Marquis of Ting, they often acted as Ye Zhao's aide to assist Ye Zhao in handling official duties. Seeing Ye Zhao coming in, Xi Zhicai sent several messages to Ye Zhao with great interest.
"What's wrong?" Ye Zhao took the letter, looked at the envelope, raised his eyebrows and said, "Han Sui, can Ma Teng dare to attack me at this time?"
He was really looking for death. Now there are as many as 150,000 new and old soldiers in Guanzhong. As long as Ye Zhao is willing, the dismissed Xiliang army will be pulled back again, which will double its strength in a short time, and will all catch up with Han Sui and Ma Tengzhi. If the two of them come to cause trouble at this time, Ye Zhao will never mind completely regaining Xiliang.
"That's not, but it's more interesting than this!" Xi Zhicai said with a smile.
"Oh?" Ye Zhao lowered his head and opened the letter and looked carefully.
"Han Sui wants to follow the example of Guanzhong commercial affairs and trade with the countries in the Western Regions?" Ye Zhao raised his head in surprise and thought carefully, "The Nine Curves of the Yellow River are smart. They grasp the important roads of Zhangye. Whether the countries in the Western Regions are coming or our caravans are going to the Western Regions, they have to pass through their territory, take goods from the Western Regions, and then resell them to us, take silk from us, and resell porcelain to the Western Regions. It's a pity not to be a businessman."
"Lord, the last general is willing to lead troops to conquer Han Sui!" Guan Yu intervened and said to Ye Zhao.
"Someone is willing to work for you, regardless of gains and losses. Such a good guy is hard to find and I can't bear to leave!" Ye Zhao smiled.
It seems that Han Sui has indeed made a lot of money, and if Ye Zhao does not stop him, Han Sui will get more and more.
But the most critical issue is that Han Sui and the Western Regions may be able to ask for a huge price, but in order to maintain the relationship with Ye Zhao and avoid Ye Zhao from attacking him, he did not have the courage to activate Ye Zhao's profits, and he would even not take any money, but he would take advantage of the Western Regions.
He occupied the important land of Zhangye, and the people of the Western Regions wanted to trade with Ye Zhao, so he could only go here, so he could strengthen himself by sucking the blood of the Western Regions.
But this growth was due to the growth of money and grain. Whether Han Sui or Ma Teng, under his rule, they basically followed the old Han system. It was difficult to attract the population of the Western Regions to settle in Xiliang. The population of Guanzhong enjoyed various benefits from Ye Zhao. Only after he sucked his head, he would go to Xiliang to settle in Xiliang.
In this way, there will be an embarrassing situation where Han Sui's money and food are abundant but no one can use it. With enough money and food, Han Sui can arm his army to his teeth, but it is difficult to expand. The journey to the Western Regions is long, and Han Sui is not as stable as Ye Zhao. Once he moves troops against the Western Regions, he must consider the consequences of never returning in this life.
To the east is the Southern Xiongnu, the area is small and the population is not large, but the whole people are soldiers, and there are more than 100,000 soldiers who control strings, which can't be defeated.
The rest can only be used to attack Ma Teng.
Ye Zhao looked at everyone and said with a smile: "The information says that Han Sui secretly cut off Zhangye, but did not communicate with Ma Teng. Ma Teng was not aware of it, so all these interests belong to Han Sui."
"No," Li Ru nodded and smiled, "Han Sui is known as the Nine Curves of the Yellow River. He used to join forces with Bian Zhang. Seeing that the situation was wrong, he turned against him. Later, he became brothers with Beigong Boyu and sold Beigong Boyu to Zhang Wen in a blink of an eye. Now he has a charity with Ma Teng, which may not last long. After all, it is not a family. This benefit seems to be something that he wants to take it away."
"Wait for a while and get this matter to Ma Teng!" Xi Zhicai smiled and said, "But if you really want to provoke both sides to take action, I think the lord might as well wait a little longer. The more you get, the more jealous Ma Teng will be, and the more Han Sui will be unable to let go. At that time, if the brothers turn against each other, our army should come forward to clean up the mess."
Zhao Yun and Guan Yu felt a little uncomfortable. How did this literati's intestines grow? Why did they suddenly feel a little sympathetic to Han Sui and Ma Teng after such a snail?
If someone sells it, he has to help people count the money... No, Ye Zhao did nothing at all. He sold himself and then helped people count the money. Just as Ye Zhao said, Han Sui looked like he was really a free guy, and he was willing to post himself in regardless of the reward.
"Don't be too careless." Ye Zhao smiled and said, "Although wealth can move people's hearts, Han Sui is known as the Nine Curves of the Yellow River. It may not be impossible to see that it is powerful. If a hero cuts his arm, it will be difficult to deal with it at that time. It will be appropriate to add fire to him. The most important thing is that Ma Teng knows the right time."
"Don't worry, lord." Li Ru and Xi Zhicai looked at each other and nodded at Ye Zhao with a smile.
"Zilong, Yun Chang has just changed his defense. I wanted you and the two of you to rest for a few days before summoning him, but since they have come to the mansion today, I will talk to you first." Ye Zhao signaled Guan Yu and Zhao Yun to sit down and said, "I'm afraid the leisure time will not be too long."
"Master, please give me instructions." Guan Yu and Zhao Yun said politely.
"Previously, you and the two of you were stationed in Hongnong and Hedong respectively." Ye Zhao looked at the two and said, "Now Yu Ji Ling and Fang Yue took over, and you both were good at commanding the cavalry. I want you to lead 5,000 cavalry each in Zumashui and search for the two garrisons in Gushui!"
"These two places are adjacent to Hetao..." Guan Yu looked at Ye Zhao with some doubts. Although they were nominally under the jurisdiction of Jingzhao, in fact, these two places were considered places where the Qiang people lived, and were adjacent to the Hetao Plain.
"The specific reason is not accurate for the time being. You two only need to train troops and guard the situation on weekdays." Ye Zhao shook his head and said, "The Southern Huns are a little uneasy recently, and many Huns have been cruising south."
Li Ru handed over a piece of data to Guan Yu and said: "According to the data gathered from various checkpoints and cities, there are nearly 10,000 Xiongnu scattered soldiers we have discovered at present."
"Why have we never heard of the Huns causing trouble?" Guan Yu said in confusion. Just at the frontier, Zhao Yun and Guan Yu knew very well that whether the Huns or Xianbei people, they were not afraid of their large groups going south. What they feared most was the countless scattered troops going south. They would not fight against the main forces of the Han army, but they would be like wolves, avoiding the strong and attacking the weak. Generally, at this time, the army would not suffer too much, but it was a real disaster for the people.
Guan Yu has fought in Youzhou for so many years, and this is the first time that someone has been able to calculate the rough Sulai, which is really incredible.
"This is exactly the strange thing!" Xi Zhicai smiled and said, "These Xiongnu people went south this time and did not rob. They occasionally went to nearby markets to buy enough food. We also used the food and minced meat bought by these markets to calculate the approximate quantity of the other party, and it would not be much different."
"The Huns want to invade the south?" Guan Yu raised his eyebrows and his evil aura appeared.
"At present, it is not certain that the other party's purpose is, but so many people sneak in secret like this, it is a big deal!" Ye Zhao crossed his hands and looked at the two of them and said, "Now there are not many cavalry in our army, and 10,000 cavalry is already 70%. You two, save some use for me."
"Don't worry, lord!" Guan Yu smiled and said, "Although the Southern Xiongnu claimed to have more than 100,000 string control men, most of these people were in tribes and could not gather in a short time. To wipe out more than 10,000 Xiongnu soldiers, it is not difficult to have the last general and Zilong!"
"Chief Yun misunderstood. These people have unknown goals and are not ready to move them yet. And according to the spies' reward, these more than 10,000 people are elite soldiers in the Southern Xiongnu. If they are in Hetao or the grassland, even if our army has cavalry, I don't want to fight them. Even if we win, our army will suffer a lot of losses. However, they are now scattered to this Guanzhong, and life and death cannot be controlled by them! You don't need to deal with these people." Ye Zhao shook his head with a smile.
"That's..." Guan Yu looked at Ye Zhao in confusion. If it weren't for dealing with these Huns, why would he give the cavalry to them?
"No matter what the opponent's purpose is, the infiltration of these tens of thousands of elite soldiers will inevitably lead to empty defense in the rear!" Xi Zhicai explained: "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
"My lord is thinking..." Zhao Yun looked at Ye Zhao.
"At present, the hiding place of these Huns has not been fully grasped, and they have found it and need to be deployed. It takes time. When you lead the army to station, you will use wolf smoke to convey information here! If you see wolf smoke, you don't need to pay attention to it and hit Hetao directly. As for how to fight, you two will decide by yourself. I only have one request." Ye Zhao handed the two arrows to the two and said, "There are too many string control men in the Huns, and you must try your best to reduce it."
In his ordinary words, there was a strong smell of blood. In the Huns or the entire grassland, any man who was over six feet tall could be considered a string control man. Ye Zhao's words included most of the men in Hetao.
Chapter completed!