"Auntie, what's wrong with you?" Latiya thought that Guan Yinping had given up again. She was really annoyed by the Han Luo Libasuo, and she just wanted to step forward and give her a push.
"Miss Latia? When I came out just now, I saw you playing with this medicine. Why do you carry this medicine with you?"
Guan Yinping held up the medicine and asked Latiya doubtfully. Latia was Liu Zhang's savior. Guan Yinping did not think that Latia would harm Liu Zhang, but he was just curious.
"I..." Latiya's expression suddenly changed and she said loudly: "I raise animals, and this is for breeding animals."
"Breeding, ugh." Guan Yinping blushed and really regretted asking Latiya. He walked into the lobby in a panic and almost fell on the threshold.
"Remember, knock him out first, the success rate will be high."
Latiya shouted softly from behind and watched Guan Yinping go in. A smile of success appeared on her face, and she felt a sense of accomplishment in creating a couple.
But the smile on Latiya's face gradually faded and she slowly became lonely.
"When you are gray-haired, but the man beside you is not him, and you think of today's hesitation, how do you feel?"
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"Brother, you guys, how about you go and toast the King of Shu?"
Guan Yinping walked in and sat down. Everyone at the table saw that she seemed a little nervous, and they all asked. Guan Yinping had a hard time holding back these words.
"In which round will we get to toast the King of Shu? We are all young generals and we are not qualified yet." Guan Suo said, and Guan Xing also nodded.
If there were hundreds of generals at this banquet to toast Liu Zhang and Huang Yueying, it would be weird if they didn't drink them to death. So naturally, everyone knew who was qualified to toast and who should be left alone.
Generals like Guan Xing and Guan Suo can only drink happily on their own.
"Go ahead, that..."
Guan Yinping was holding a small bottle in his hand, and his face was as red as if it was bleeding. Guan Xing and Guan Suo were both startled. Guan Xing said quickly: "Okay, okay, I'm going to risk my life and give up your brother today, but I tell you,
Later, if your brother is raped, don't laugh."
Guan Xing is worthy of being Guan Yu's son. He does things without hesitation. It is a very laughable thing for a low-level general to go to toast him, but he made up his mind and Guan Xing picked up the wine glass without hesitation and went over.
"Congratulations to the military advisor on the title of King of Yan. Congratulations to the King of Shu for leading us to capture Hebei, laying the foundation for unification of the world, and helping the Han Dynasty, which is just around the corner."
Guan Xing raised his glass to Liu Zhang and Huang Yueying. Some people originally laughed at Guan Xing, but seeing that although Guan Xing was young, his toast was impassioned. He had the guts of a tiger, but no one in the civil and military circles laughed.
"Guan Yunchang warmed wine and beheaded Hua Xiong, passed five passes and beheaded six generals, and rode alone for thousands of miles. He was brave and invincible. General Guan Xing did not lose his father's style. He fought and attacked the city and fought bravely. I believe that General Yunchang's spirit in heaven must be gratifying.
Come."
Liu Zhang raised his wine glass.
"A general's duty is to do it."
After the two of them finished drinking, Guan Suo saw that Guan Xing was gone. Although the two brothers had no quarrel now, they still wanted to compete with each other and wanted to see who was better. The precious girl asked for help, so he strode over.
Because of Ma Yunlu's relationship, Guan Yinping had always been very familiar with the Ma family when he was in Liangzhou. After Guan Xing came back, he encouraged the Ma family.
Ma Chao had already made a toast, and then Pang De, Pang Rou, Ma Tie, Ma Dai, and Ma Xiu all stepped forward to toast.
After Liu Zhang and Ma Xiu finished drinking, they felt something was wrong. What was going on? They also felt a little dizzy.
"Husband." Xiao Furong came over from the barbarian table and whispered in Liu Zhang's ear: "Drink less."
Huang Yue and others are not military commanders. As family members, they can only stay in the back hall. Even Xu Zhaoxue has not come out. Only Xiao Furong can persuade Liu Zhang. Although Liu Zhang is now cured, he cannot drink like this.
"Yeah, I know, that's awesome..."
Liu Zhang didn't want to drink so much that he vomited and lost his grace. He was about to call for help when he suddenly saw a military general coming over. He thought for a moment that this man really needed a drink, so he raised his glass again.
"Husband..." Xiao Furong was about to persuade, Huang Yueying said beside Xiao Furong: "Don't worry, sister, I'm here, nothing will happen."
Huang Yueying knew that Liu Zhang was not an unreasonable person, so she persuaded Xiao Furong. When Xiao Furong saw that Huang Yueying had said this, she was still very relieved about Huang Yueying, so she stopped persuading her. She just looked at Liu Zhang sadly and turned back.
Your own table.
"Cao Zhang has met my lord." Cao Zhang came up with a sound of armor and saluted Liu Zhang.
"Brother, are you here to toast or to go to court?" Zhe Lanying cursed at the side.
Cao Zhang smiled awkwardly. Because of Lingju's relationship and Guan Yinping's matter, how could the Cao family stand by and watch. As soon as Guan Xing said it, the generals of the Cao family had no choice but to come. Cao Zhang, like Guan Xing, had no scruples and just went
coming.
It was only then that I realized that I didn't seem to be used to these etiquettes. Because I was a young master, I was used to being rude. Apart from military salutes, I didn't know any other etiquette. Now that Zhe Lanying said it, I couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
Liu Zhang smiled and said: "General Cao Zhang is a born fierce general. Only with this demeanor can he still look like a man."
Seeing that Liu Zhang was praising him, Zhe Lanying didn't say anything. She rolled her eyes at Cao Zhang and turned around to continue eating.
"In that case, Cao Zhang would like to offer this glass of wine to the King of Shu, so I would like to drink it first as a token of respect."
"etc."
Cao Zhang was about to drink it when he was suddenly stopped by Liu Zhang. Cao Zhang's wine bowl stopped in mid-air and his face suddenly turned red. All the generals thought that Cao Zhang was going to be the first general to be blocked. It was true, there were so many middle and low-level generals.
Toast, it would be strange if Liu Zhang drank all of it.
But Cao Zhang never expected that he would be blocked as soon as he arrived. How would he get off the stage?
Liu Zhang smiled slightly and asked the soldiers to bring a chair over, "General Cao Zhang will sit down first. I have something to say to General Cao Zhang."
"The king of Shu ordered." Cao Zhang sat down in confusion. He originally thought that toasting a glass of wine would be the end of the matter, but he didn't expect that he was left behind. Cao Zhang knew his position, so he didn't have to come to toast, and he was happy to drink from a big bowl.
It's so happy, what kind of drink do you want to toast?
Now being forced over by Guan Xing, facing this kind of scene, Cao Zhang, who has always been rough and rough, immediately felt a little uncomfortable.
"Ziwen (Cao Zhang). Based on your knowledge as a general, what do you think our army should do next after our army conquers Hebei?"
"The next step is to ride to the east of the Yangtze River and dominate the world."
"What happens after you unify the world?"
"ah?"
Cao Zhang was a pure military general. He had never thought about what it would be like not to fight. Liu Zhang's words left him speechless and a little uncomfortable in his heart. If there was no war, how would he live?
Liu Zhang sighed and said: "Our army has millions of troops. If we unified the world, we would definitely not need so many soldiers to defend the border. General Cao Zhang, what do you think our army should do?"
"disarmament?"
It took a while for Cao Zhang to say these two words, and he felt very uncomfortable. He was really born at the wrong time. Since he came of age and led the army, he spent most of his time stationed in Bingzhou and fighting against the Xiongnu. There was no decent war.
The first time he went to Tongguan was to support Cao Cao's escape. The second time was when he was chased by the Sichuan army from Jinyang to Huguan. Then he was ignored by the nobles, and finally he brought some rebels to beat up the drowned dogs.
He prided himself on being brave, but before the war started, the world was about to be unified. And it was obvious that after unification, the army would be dismantled. As a general, there was basically nothing he could do. Cao Zhang felt a sense of sadness in his heart.
"That's right. Disarmament. There are so many troops with nothing to do. No court can afford to support them. Therefore, I only use elite troops. Why do I come to you? I want to tell you frankly that all the rebels under General Cao Zhang are within the scope of disarmament.
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As soon as Liu Zhang finished speaking, everyone nearby who heard Liu Zhang's words looked at Cao Zhang.
To abolish the direct troops under a general, and to do so entirely, would be unfair to the general, and it would be difficult not to cause a backlash.
But Liu Zhang would definitely not take any tactful measures. These policies already touched on the interests of military commanders, and tactful discussions avoided the intensification of conflicts. However, Liu Zhang did not have the patience to wait until the Year of the Monkey and the Horse.
Once you develop arrogance in civil and military affairs, it is no joke.
The rebel armies under Cao Zhang's command were all peasant armies from the Hebei Civil War. These armies were exactly the same as Fan Lixiang's Shenwei Army back then. Without the baptism of countless wars, they would never become elite soldiers.
Now that the world is unified, these people are basically useless. If they are not abolished, they will just waste the court's food.
The rebel army was huge in number, numbering 70,000 to 80,000, and Liu Zhang did not want to keep any of them.
When Cao Zhang heard Liu Zhang's words, his face looked a little ugly. Zhe Lanying on the side quickly pushed him: "What's that expression on your face? Don't forget that you are now a general of the Sichuan Army."
"I can understand General Cao Zhang's mood..."
Although disarmament was inevitable, Liu Zhang decided to explain that the purpose of keeping Cao Zhang was to give the generals a psychological buffer. He could not suddenly order the dismantling of other troops. What was the difference between that and disarming.
But before Liu Zhang could explain, Cao Zhang had already spoken, and he cupped his hands and said to Liu Zhang: "The King of Shu has misunderstood. The world is unified and the army is useless. The court will definitely not be able to support so many soldiers and horses. Cao Zhang still understands this truth. Cao Zhang is absolutely committed to disarmament."
No comments.
Moreover, the rebel army under the command of the last general had poor military discipline and low combat ability. Although I had not been in charge of them for a long time, they were almost angry to death. It was natural for the King of Shu to abolish them all.
It's just..." Cao Zhang paused and said: "King of Shu, I will ask you to conquer Jiangdong. You don't need many soldiers and horses. Ten thousand elite soldiers are enough. As long as the navy is sent across the Yangtze River and does not go to Jiangdong, Cao Zhang comes to see you."
Cao Zhang was so impassioned that the surrounding generals felt that although Cao Zhang was young, he was indeed a fearless general.
"Courage is commendable, but based on the current situation in Jiangdong, if Wei Yan, Wei Wen and hundreds of thousands of land and water troops commanded by Fa Zheng still cannot defeat them, then my support for them will be in vain."
Cao Zhang looked gloomy, let out a long breath, and seemed to have given up. His face was dejected and he said: "Then the King of Shu will directly dismantle the army. Cao Zhang has no objection."
"Haha." Cao Zhang smiled: "It's good that Ziwen understands justice, but if Ziwen still wants to fight, it's not that there is no place, it's just a little remote."
"Where?" Cao Zhang suddenly became excited. Zhe Lanying on the side looked at Cao Zhang speechlessly. Cao Zhang didn't see him at all. He loudly said to Liu Zhang: "King Shu, as long as there is a fight, Cao Zhang can go anywhere. If you fight, you can go anywhere."
It doesn’t matter if it’s remote or not, it’s better to go home and hug a woman and sleep.”
"Give me a map of Goguryeo." Liu Zhang said to Wang Xu. Wang Xu immediately ordered someone to get it. Huang Yueying curled her lips and thought to herself: "Really, I will never forget your Goguryeo."
Although Huang Yueying has supported Liu Zhang's decision, she still can't help but criticize Liu Zhang for being so involved in the Korean Peninsula.
Liu Zhang unfolded the map of Goguryeo. Because Liu Zhang specifically ordered it, the map of Goguryeo is now much more detailed. It was compiled from intelligence from all parties, including frontline troop intelligence and narratives from Han Chinese who had been to North Korea, as well as some scattered information.
Although there are many distortions, it is much better than the simple map before.
Liu Zhang unfolded the map in front of Cao Zhang, pointed to a place at the junction of Baekje and Goguryeo and said: "There is a city here called Sixian City. It is adjacent to the Han River at the southern end of Goguryeo. It is the largest port of Baekje Kingdom and is connected with the Wonu Kingdom.
All maritime transportation departs from here, and goods are collected and distributed here.
Our army has defeated Goguryeo, occupied the entire territory of Goguryeo, and used the Han River to confront Silla and Baekje.
Just because Baekje and Silla are remote and remote, and Goguryeo has not yet completely controlled it, and its administration has not yet been established, so I will not take action against Baekje and Silla for the time being.
But this place, Sixian City, must be captured first, and fortifications must be built to the south of it. Not only must it resist Baekje, but when the time comes, it must also be used as a basis to attack Baekje.
Tian Yu guarded Liaodong, Zhao Yun and Wutu Guhui retreated to the Central Plains, and General Wang Yue not only guarded Goguryeo, but also prepared for war against Silla.
The strategy, defense, and construction of Sixi City, the collection of intelligence on Baekje, and the subsequent strategy of Baekje require a general. I wonder if General Cao Zhang is willing to take the role?"
Saxiong Fortress is a coastal city. At the beginning of the founding of Baekje, it was originally deserted. It was only because Baekje began to develop maritime transportation and the sea transportation became stronger that Sixiong Fortress developed.
It can be said that Sixiang City witnessed the entire process of Baekje’s rise from sea transportation.
In the later period, Baekje, which relied more and more on sea transportation, finally made Sixian City its capital until the country fell.
Although the current Sixi Fortress has not yet become the capital of Baekje, because maritime transportation has become increasingly mature, Sixi Fortress has developed into a large city with complete port facilities.
Liu Zhang wanted to open a seaport in North Korea to transport opium to the Japanese slave country and transport gold back. However, it was too difficult and expensive to open a seaport by himself, and Liu Zhang was reluctant to do so.
It would be better to send troops to seize it and grab a ready-made one. Not only will it save money, but it is estimated that when Fatty Jin produces the first batch of opium, he can go to sea.
"Husband, why are you sending your brother so far away?"