Chapter 963 : Chapter 477 Li Yan arrives in Hanzhong (1)
Chapter 477 Li Yan arrives in Hanzhong
Jiameng Pass.(Novel Network)
Liu Feng didn't know that Liu Zhang had already made a decision. This war could eventually be avoided.
What Liu Feng could do was to restrain himself as much as possible. For example, Wenpin once suggested attacking Baishui Pass and occupy Baishui City in one fell swoop.[
But Liu Feng stopped him. Liu Feng would consider long-term interests and be able to restrain himself. Although Baishui Pass is indeed more tempting.
The reason why he resisted the temptation brought by Baishui Pass was of course to avoid Liu Zhang's real anger. In addition, Liu Feng would not put all his hopes on Liu Zhang. He ordered Pang Tong to step up training of the army.
Regardless of whether Liu Zhang fought or not, he changed Hanzhong's defense issues. On the basis of Wang Wei, he also retained 6,000 elite soldiers selected by Pang Tong from the prisoners.
Defend Hanzhong.
This is Liu Feng's two-hand preparation. Whether it is war or peace, he can cope with difficulties.
At this moment, Pang Tong's army was outside Jiameng Pass.
With civil servants and Wang Wei's troops here, Pang Tong could train his soldiers and promote his confidants without any scruples. He was not afraid that the surrendered soldiers would resist.
In Pang Tong's camp, Liu Feng had just joined Pang Tong to review the army.
"These are all surrendered troops, and many of them are followers of the Five Dou Rice Sect, which is not easy to control." Liu Feng sighed and said.
"Yes. We can control their bodies and restrain their discipline, but we cannot control their beliefs. If Zhang Lu is not dead, the army of this battalion will not be completely loyal. There will be instability in Hanzhong County." Pang Tong nodded.
said.
"Zhang Lu, if Gao Pei hadn't interfered, he would have been beheaded right now." Liu Feng sighed after hearing this. A good plan to kill with a borrowed knife was ruined by Gao Pei.
"Alas." Pang Tong also sighed. Gao Pei was doing harm to others and himself.
"Not only are there problems with the newly selected elite, but also with the other 40,000 prisoners. When this war is over, Gu De will move them all to Jingzhou. On the one hand, Zhao Yun, Pang Tong, Huang Zhong, etc. will be supplemented here.
Losses in a war. On the other hand, it can keep them away from Hanzhong and the Five Dou Rice Sect, reducing the strength of Hanzhong, which means reducing the chance of rebellion. Finally, it can also help build Xinye City."
Liu Feng thought further and said.
In this battle, Liu Feng captured almost everyone he could. Including Gao Pei's prisoners, there were more than 40,000 people. Pang Tong selected 6,000 elite soldiers, and there were still more than 40,000.
It must be distributed and utilized, and hidden dangers must be eliminated.
Pang Tong certainly had no objection to this.
Liu Feng is still thinking about his army. Now that he has these ready-made prisoners, his army can be replenished as long as the war is over.
Pang Tong, Zhao Yun, Lu Su, Wenpin, Wang Wei, and Huang Zhong each have their own troops. The army has officially expanded from 30,000 to 36,000, which is quite a growth.[
However, Liu Feng felt that it was still a bit lacking. From this war, Liu Feng felt it. His territory expanded to include five counties.
But the army is only thirty-six thousand.
Sometimes, Liu Feng also wanted to expand the authority of Zhao Yun and others to lead troops, but was rejected by Lu Su, Pang Tong and others. There was only one reason.
I am afraid that someone will rebel. There is a saying that it is indispensable to be on guard against others.
The army of this era consisted of one battalion for each general. Each battalion had four to six thousand soldiers. Historically, Yu Jin raised seven armies to attack Guan Yu, and these seven armies were put together.