"We might as well consider this matter in the long term," Wang Yu looked around and indicated with his eyes: "Brother, I'd better go first..."
Yi Cong accounted for most of the cavalry who returned from the battle with Wang Yu. To survive in such a fierce battle, riding skills were extremely important. Although the cavalry Wang Yu recruited in Mount Tai had been practicing for a long time, they were not as good as them after all.
White Horse Yi Cong was a veteran who had fought on the battlefield for many years. If not for the fact that the last hundred riders who rushed into the battle with Wang Yu were all Yi Cong, there would have been many more survivors.
Today is different from the past. Now Gongsun Zan has suffered a great loss. Although he is reluctant to part with it, Wang Yu still plans to return the remaining 400 men to Zhao intact. As for the expansion of the cavalry, he can consider it in the long term.
Of course it was impossible for Gongsun Zan to not see the hundreds of cavalry, but it was reasonable for him to say hello to Wang Yu first. The topic the two of them talked about was also very important, so it was no wonder that he did not say anything to his old troops for a while.
strangeness.
However, after being reminded by Wang Yu, Gongsun Zan behaved very strangely.
He didn't answer, and slowly turned his gaze away from Wang Yu's face. He looked a little hesitant, and the emotions in his eyes were quite complicated. For a long time, his lips trembled, as if he wanted to say something, but nothing happened.
He didn't say anything out loud, but something was shining in his eyes.
When Wang Yu saw this, he silently stepped aside. Shan Jing and others were about to step forward to comfort him, but before they could speak, they were stopped by Tian Kai.
A man doesn't shed tears lightly, but he hasn't reached the point where he is sad.
This is a hurdle that no one else can do. If you want to get over it, you can only rely on Gongsun Zan himself.
"Brothers..." Gongsun Zan looked as if he had aged twenty years. He finally spoke, but he couldn't continue as soon as he started.
There were not many people in front of him, but he knew every face, and he could even call most of them by name. The white horse Yi Cong were all old brothers who joined the army with him, and they stirred the horse spoon in a pot together;
Let’s chase death together and chase the north together, eat the flesh of captives when we are hungry, drink the blood of barbarians if we are thirsty; charge into battle together, and be invincible together!
I originally thought of conquering a kingdom, winning wealth for my brothers, giving them wives and wives, and letting them return to their hometowns in fine clothes, but who would have thought that I would push them into the abyss with my own hands.
Gongsun Zan's heart ached very much. During the fierce battle, he didn't feel anything, but as soon as he was free, he felt as if there were thousands of knives cutting into his heart. When he faced his brothers, he was so painful that he couldn't even breathe.
He paused, his body was shaky, and how could he speak?
What's more, he didn't even know what to say.
Apologize?
repent?
excitation?
It's useless, he's already dead, there's no point in saying anything.
"Lord!" The righteous followers also felt the same at this moment. For a moment, a group of people who regarded bloodshed as a commonplace on the battlefield were relatively speechless and choked at this moment.
All the Youzhou soldiers on the side were crying.
Baima Yicong's treatment and honor are superior to others, but he has never been envied in the Youzhou army. Considering the qualifications of these veterans, their merits are indeed great, and more importantly, their glory is not used for arrogance or blessing.
It is the honor of having to be the first in every battle and take over all the arduous tasks.
It is the dream of every Youzhou man to join Baima Yicong in an upright manner and protect his family and country.
As a result, what everyone witnessed with their own eyes was the destruction of this powerful army. Everyone present could feel the heavy sadness.
As long as there is money and food, the Youzhou cavalry organization can be restored soon, but the white horse righteousness is likely to become history. Only one of the meritorious veterans survives, and it is even more difficult to gather thousands of white horses.
Even the dullest person has enough understanding to understand the situation in Hebei. The conflict between Youzhou and Jizhou has just begun. Even with Qingzhou's assistance, the next battle will be very difficult and it will never be the same as before.
The cavalry has been established. Even if this strong force can be rebuilt one day, I am afraid it will not be possible in three to five years.
The combination of various factors made a hero like Gongsun Zan hesitate and speechless for a while.
In fact, according to Wang Yu's knowledge, in the Battle of Jieqiao in history, Yi Cong seemed to have been completely wiped out. After the war, the organization of Baima Yi Cong was never restored. This powerful soldier with unparalleled cavalry and archery was like
Like a comet, it disappeared into the bright starry sky at the end of Han Dynasty.
Perhaps due to the blow of the fall of Yi Cong, Gongsun Zan gradually lost his former strength. After persisting for a few years, he was attacked and killed by Yuan Shao. Although there was an element of Youzhou being barren and unable to withstand a long war, it was not the same.
It's not a psychological blow.
Wang Yu clearly remembered that when the situation in Youzhou was at its most critical, Gongsun Zan asked Zhang Yan for help and said such depressing words: Yuan's attack looks like ghosts and gods, the ladders are flying upstairs, and the drums and horns are ringing in the ground.
.Before today, even if he was at the end of his rope, it would be hard to imagine that he would speak like this with such an arrogant heart.
To a certain extent, Gongsun Zan's heroic spirit gradually declined with the destruction of Baima Yicong.
"Brother Pengju..." In the midst of his reverie, Wang Yu suddenly heard Gongsun Zan calling him. He took a closer look and found that the other party suddenly turned to him, with a solemn expression on his face.
"Brother?"
"These brothers," Gongsun Zan pointed to the four hundred righteous followers, a look of relief flashed on his face, "they are all old brothers who have followed me for many years. Some of them have made some small contributions to you in the past two years... Xian
Brother, you are ambitious. Whether it is training soldiers or farming, you are more organized than me, the eldest brother..."
Gongsun Zan's words were a bit rambling and unorganized. It was difficult for the listener to grasp exactly what he wanted to express, but Wang Yu had a vague premonition.
The next moment, his premonition was verified, and Gongsun Zan's tone became more and more relaxed: "Brothers who follow you will have a better future. You also want to build cavalry. You know the abilities of these brothers, no matter what
Whether you are a general or a teacher, you can always make progress, and they themselves can have a good future..."
"Lord!" All the generals and followers of Youzhou were shocked. Gongsun Zan's tone of voice had already made them very uneasy, and it was even more unthinkable to give away the entire army to someone.
Gongsun Zan used to be generous in his actions and liked to lend troops to others. Compared with the round numbers of five hundred and thousands, the four hundred remaining soldiers now seem to be nothing. However, sometimes, the calculation cannot be so simple.
Now these four hundred remnant soldiers are the entire White Horse Yi Cong. Although it is difficult to rebuild Yi Cong, with these remnant soldiers, this strong army has fire. Giving these soldiers and horses to others, doesn't it mean giving up?
"I have made up my mind, no one needs to persuade me anymore!" Gongsun Zan's eyes were like lightning, and he swept across the faces of the generals, making everyone feel the familiar majesty again.
He has thought clearly: his talents are indeed not as good as those of Pengju Xiandi, and the war situation in Hebei is not optimistic. Instead of letting them continue to follow him through life and death, it is better for the remaining four hundred brothers to go to Qingzhou to find a future.
.In this way, the kindness of Taishan Army’s helping hand can be regarded as repaid.
As for himself, Gongsun Zan, who had settled his worries, has returned to his usual vigor. He will not just admit defeat. He has learned his lesson and will not be easily plotted by others again.
After stopping the generals with one sentence, he turned to another young man behind Wang Yu: "Do you remember that you are Zhao Zilong from Changshan?"
"Exactly." Zhao Yun was somewhat embarrassed.
He originally admired the charisma of the White Horse Yi Cong and defected to Gongsun Zan, but by accident he became Wang Yu's subordinate. During the fierce battle, he couldn't help but regarded himself as his lord, and he was regarded as a member of the Taishan Army. At this moment,
He didn't know what to say to Gongsun Zan, so he could only bend his body lower while cupping his fists to salute.
"Young hero, you are indeed unusual!" Gongsun Zan held up Zhao Yun with both hands, looked him up and down, praised him full of praise, and then suddenly raised his voice and ordered: "Fashi, go and bring my Jade Flower Cong over."
"...Nuo!" Tian Kai hesitated for a moment before obeying the order and leaving.
Things were getting weirder and weirder today, which troubled him a lot. However, one thing was certain and reassured him. The lord seemed to have recovered and was no longer troubled by the tragic defeat and the fact that all his old brothers were dead and injured. That's it.
Well, as long as the master's fighting spirit is still there, it doesn't matter what else happens.
Wang Yu saw things more clearly than Tian Kai.
Gongsun Zan entrusted Baima Yicong to himself, which should be a way to adjust his mentality. This method was a little more intense, but it was very effective. Almost as soon as the words were spoken, Gongsun Zan's demeanor changed. He no longer felt the grief and difficulty he had previously felt.
Rather, there is a feeling of sudden enlightenment and liberation.
Therefore, Wang Yu did not refuse or persuade, he just watched quietly and waited quietly.
The white horse righteousness in history has disappeared like a comet. It is up to you to make up for this regret. In your own hands, this powerful soldier will become more prominent in this great era with a stronger attitude.
"Hey!"
Gongsun Zan's Jade Hua Cong was the horse he usually rode. It was all white, with not a single hair on its body. It was a horse that was not inferior to other horses like Red Rabbit or Wu Zui.
"This..." Zhao Yun became more and more embarrassed. He first looked at Tai Shi Ci, who nodded with a grin, making him feel confused; then he looked at Wang Yu for help, and actually got another affirmative answer.
, leaving him at a loss.
Gongsun Zan's courtesy was too heavy.
If there was no Wang Yu, he would just accept it. Anyway, he was originally here to serve Gongsun Zan. After fighting hard, it is not unreasonable to be rewarded by the lord. But the problem is that no matter what twists and turns there are, now he is part of the Taishan Army.
As a human being, what does it mean to accept such a heavy gift?
"A man acts upright, what the hell is such a mother-in-law doing?" Gongsun Zan patted Zhao Yun on the shoulder and said with a hearty smile: "Brother Pengju is a young hero. You have a lot to do under his command. Don't think too much, just accept it.
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Wang Yu walked forward with a smile and patted Zhao Yun's other shoulder: "Youzhou and Qingzhou are one family, and they are all fighting to revitalize the Han Dynasty. Zilong, please don't refuse brother Bogui's kindness."
Zhao Yun looked around. From Gongsun Zan's free and easy expression and Wang Yu's unchanging eyes, he had some understanding. He immediately cupped his fists and saluted Gongsun Zan: "Yun thanked General Gongsun."
"Easy to say, easy to say." Gongsun Zan was completely relieved.
Wang Yu's regard for Zhao Yun was evident in his eyes. The young man's riding and martial arts skills were truly amazing. In his current mood, he couldn't help but fall in love with talents. So, he simply went with the flow and sold his white horse. They were also sent out together, completely cutting off the negative impact of this battle.
The next thing to do is to focus on the war situation in Hebei. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!)