Within the Beifu military camp, General Xie Xuan’s military tent.
Xie Xuan, who had just seen off Liu Laozhi, was forced to continue dealing with Wang Mi before he had time to think about his chess strategy.
When Wang Mi entered the tent, he happened to see Huan Shiqian leaving. When the two passed by, he heard a disdainful snort.
He has a ferocious expression, like a jackal, tiger or leopard, what are you doing?
Are you still not convinced?
Wang Mi took up his stance and faced Xie Xuan head-on for the first time!
When Xie Xuan saw Wang Mi coming in, he immediately pushed the chessboard aside. He didn't have to give other people's face, but he still had to give some face to the Langya Wang family.
"Thank you, General. This junior is here to discuss important matters." Wang Mi leaned forward and sat down, his body naturally showing a relaxed and casual state.
This state does not belong to the souls who traveled through time in the 21st century, but to the original owner Wang Mi who was immersed in the education of aristocratic families.
In the past, Wang Mi had been exposed to either reckless heroes or ordinary generals. He could pose casually, and no one cared whether his behavior was in line with the behavior of a child of aristocratic families.
However, this time, what he will face is a member of the Xie family of Chen County, another famous family in the Eastern Jin Dynasty that is as famous as the Wang family.
Wang Mi must be at his best, otherwise Xie Xuan will laugh at him.
Xie Xuan also realized this, and asked his subordinates to watch the tea, and said, "Secretary Wang has something to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it."
"This time Zhiyuan was able to accompany the army to Jingling. Thanks to General Xie's accommodation, General Xie should have reported this news to the court."
Xie Xuan nodded while listening. When he heard the second half of the sentence, his face immediately froze.
Young man, it turns out there is evil hidden here.
You are still too young to play the tactic of suppressing your desire and then advancing with me.
"It's natural. Secretary Wang is an official of the imperial court, and every move he makes attracts the attention of the imperial court. How can I not report it truthfully?"
"Besides, you are a popular person in front of His Majesty. His Majesty must be worried about your safety. You followed the army everywhere and something went wrong. His Majesty will blame you. I can't bear it."
This is just a polite opening remark. In fact, Wang Mi is also an old man in officialdom. How could he not understand this routine?
Originally, Wang Mi was able to go to Jingkou because he was entrusted by Wang Gong. Now that the time has come and he has not returned without any reason, not only the court, but even Wang Gong will definitely take action.
For Xie Xuan, Wang Mi was also a hot potato. Reporting the matter to the court and passing the buck was the best way to deal with it.
It was he who insisted on running with the army!
If something goes wrong, don't go to me.
"This is what should be done. Originally, the juniors also had to write a letter to the court and explain the situation, but considering that the general would also write a letter, I felt that I should not go beyond the general to do this."
Xie Xuan's eyelids were twitching, his face was pretty, and he spoke beautifully. He was worthy of being the handsome young man that everyone in Jiankang City chased after him.
I dare to love him and Xie Xuan has become his ghostwriter Wang Mi!
"Secretary Wang made a special trip here today, not just for this thing that happened a long time ago. If there is anything else, just say it."
Xie Xuan's eyes were a little contemptuous, as if he was saying, even if you are a monkey, you can't escape from the palm of my Tathagata's hand.
"Since General Xie doesn't mind, let me tell you straight away. When Liu Yu went to the battlefield last night, he brought the special weapon I gave him. It was precisely because of this special weapon that he was able to successfully kill Liang Yun. I don't know, General
Have you heard about this?"
Xie Xuan smiled slightly. He and Wang Mi had already seen Huan Shiqian, so of course they would guess what he was here for.
Then he nodded: "I heard about it."
"I also heard that you gave the spear to Liu Yu. Did you make it yourself?"
Why did Wang Mi hear some mockery in this sentence?
Look at his thin skin and tender flesh, does he look like he knows how to forge?
Wang Mi looked into Xie Xuan's eyes and confirmed that he was indeed mocking.
"The general is joking. I didn't make it myself. I drew the pattern and gave it to the blacksmith in Beifu to make it."
"General Xie, the spear is a weapon with twice the lethality compared to the halberd. Now, Liu Yu is invincible on the battlefield with the spear, which also proves this."
"This junior has an unkind request, and I hope the general will consider it."
Vaguely, Xie Xuan had some premonitions. He tapped his fingers and said with a smile: "Tell me."
"I want to replace weapons like spears on a large scale in the Beifu Army. With such a handy weapon, the brave Beifu soldiers will be even more powerful, and they will definitely be able to kill everyone!"
Wang Mi's eyes shone with sincerity, and that light seemed to shine in all directions. It was the light of the right path, and it was the light that pacified the Central Plains!
Weapons difference!
Although the transformation of a halberd into a spear was only a small change, in the ignorant era of 383 AD, it could already become a magic weapon to help the Jin army look down on the Di Qin in the north.
In the era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Wang Mi was never idle for a moment. No matter where he went, he had to be a useful person who could do practical things.
Compared with the powerful enemies in the north, the disadvantages of the Eastern Jin Dynasty are mainly reflected in several aspects, including the lack of war horses, loose military system, and their own affairs. During the war, all forces involved were too careful and not united enough to control the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
The troops from all sides twisted into a rope and integrated their combat effectiveness.
It was a big project to straighten out the relationship between the Jin Dynasty's major families who had been fighting for decades. Moreover, Wang Mi was in the military camp and out of reach of the dignitaries in Jiankang City, so this chore could only be put on hold for the time being.
The problem of war horses is not easy to solve. There is a shortage of horses in the south. This has been a long-standing problem. Originally, there were few horse-producing areas in the south. In the past, horses from Shu could be purchased through transportation arteries. However, now the Jin and Qin Dynasties
In a confrontational situation, the Shu region has long been occupied by Di Qin, so the horses in the Shu region will not have to worry about it in a short time.
Da Jin has so many disadvantages, should we just surrender?
Of course not!
Improving the power of weapons and providing soldiers with better equipment is the magic weapon to break through the powerful iron cavalry in the north.
Your horses are many and powerful, but my weapons are better than your hand. When you kill one, I can kill three or even five. It is not unattainable to defeat you.
While Wang Mi was talking eloquently, Xie Xuan remained silent, which made Wang Mi have to suspect that Xie Xuan did not support his plan.
Sure enough, after finishing his impassioned statement, Xie Xuan coughed a few times and then said: "According to your statement, the Beifu soldiers, Jingzhou soldiers, and even all the armies in the Jin Dynasty must replace their halberds with spears to unify
Use this kind of weapon?"
Instinctively, Wang Mi felt that something was wrong with Xie Xuan's words, so he consciously took a step back.
"It doesn't mean that all of them should be replaced, but since the power of the spear is much greater than that of the halberd, and it is more convenient to use, I suggest that the sooner you replace it, the more you replace, the better."
War is not a treat, and making weapons can be considered a large part of military expenditures. It will indeed cause a lot of waste to forcefully eliminate the long halberds that have no problems and use them as spears.
Wang Mi couldn't help but think that even if he was the commander-in-chief of an army, he would not agree.
Xie Xuan thought for a moment, and the boy's idea was quite beautiful. He said that Liu Yu's ability to conquer and fight relied on his spear. Is it necessarily because of the spear?
Does Mr. Xie seem to be so easily deceived?
In the Beifu, he, Xie Xuan, is the number one general. How could he be led by a layman?