Chapter 1180: Carrying on the Past and Opening up the Future (Seventy)
Sun Xiang, the magistrate of Huining County, was a native of Daijun and one of the few county government officials who survived the last war in Daijun. Zhao Qi opened Daijun and let Li Xin drive in. Huining's county magistrate at that time and most of the officials Some officials were killed, but Sun Xiang escaped by luck. After the Han Dynasty won the war against Qin, Sun Xiang was promoted to the magistrate of Huining County.
As a former scribe in Huining County, Sun Xiang is undoubtedly very lucky, but lucky people naturally have their reasons for being lucky. This person's ability is not very outstanding, but fortunately, he is diligent in doing things, and what he is told by his superiors will definitely happen. He strived to do his best in a strict manner, and the policies promulgated by the court were always implemented to the letter in Huining. This also allowed Sun Xiang to stay in office when the court later rearranged Daijun's personnel.
The abolition of local guards, government officials, and police officers is undoubtedly a very troublesome matter for officials in other places, because it involves a large number of personnel matters. When it comes to personnel relations, the work is always the most difficult to do, but There is no such problem here in Huining. The local guards had been wiped out in the last attack by Li Xin, and they were all killed. The government officials only had three or two big cats and two kittens. The higher authorities wanted to set up a police station, and other local officials were worried. Whoever goes will stay. But here, there is a severe shortage of personnel. Not everyone can be a policeman. According to the regulations from above, first of all, they must be literate, and secondly, they must have military experience. These two things make Huining basically There were not enough manpower to fill the police establishment, so Sun Xiang had to report to the superiors and ask Daijun to send someone.
For Sun Xiang, this is a happy worry, because he knows that in Xiling City, the new county governor is having a headache about this matter. As for the security of Huining. Should he have the slightest concern? An army of up to five thousand men could be stationed here.
Originally, he was worried that the discipline of the Dong Zhao army that came to assist in defense could not be compared with the Han army, but when Zhou Zilong arrived, Sun Xiang was surprised. This Dong Zhao army was a replica of the Han army. Even the weapons and armor are the same as those of the Han army. The only difference is that the uniforms worn by the soldiers and their official positions are somewhat different from those of the Han army.
However, I heard from Zhou Zilong that Zhou Changshou, the chief assistant of Dong Zhao, was preparing to carry out some major reorganization of the army and imitate the organizational model of the Han army.
Sun Xiang was a little surprised by this, given his position. Of course it is impossible to know Zhou Changshou's secret. However, the strict military discipline of this army made him let go of his last trace of worry.
Sun Xiang is not only good at being an official, but also a good person. He also put a lot of thought into entertaining Commander Xu Yuan's visit this time. The officials of the Han Dynasty, especially those who followed the king Yue Zao, all had a common habit of hating the extravagance and extravagance. This was probably related to the fact that they had been used to a hard life in the past, but who kind of person was Xu Yuan? One of the different marquises is the commander of the First Military Region, the most powerful of the four military regions. How could you not entertain attentively?
Big fish and big fish are too tacky, and delicacies from the mountains and sea are unavoidable. Sun Xiang creatively prepared a few local specialties and some wild vegetables. Don't underestimate these plates of wild vegetables. In this cold season, it takes a lot of time and energy to get them on the table.
It's far more than the value of big fish and meat, but it's just on the table. But it's not so conspicuous anymore.
Xu Yuan ate very comfortably, in such a season. Eating such unique dishes is of course refreshing and delicious. He was full of praise for Sun Xiang. Zhou Zilong, who was accompanying him, naturally knew the details of these things, but how could he tell the truth? For Sun Xiang, he was very impressed. This county magistrate, who was a scribe, really had his own unique abilities in both work and life.
Halfway through the meal, Gu Li, the commander of the Xiongnu Independent Cavalry Division, arrived at Huining County Yamen in civilian clothes and under the protection of several guards. Gu Li, who was not wearing the devil mask, made Zhou Zilong realize what it means to be half angel and half devil. Gu Li used to look pretty, but on the battlefield, half of her face was stabbed, and her face was disfigured. Under normal circumstances, she wore a devil mask, but it was definitely inappropriate now, appearing in Huining County. If she puts on this mask, most of the people in Huining City will know that she is here in an instant.
"Come, let me introduce to you. This is General Guligu, the commander of the Independent Cavalry Division. He is the only female general in our Han army since the departure of the commander, Princess Helan. I think about General Gu's deeds. I need to introduce you to her, she is a wise and courageous general that even the king praises." Xu Yuan said to Zhou Zilong and Sun Xiang with a smile. He respected Gu Li very much. In an army dominated by men, it was not easy for this woman to carve out a world of her own. The Hun independent cavalry division under her command is now the most powerful unit among the Han cavalry. Compared with the other Donghu independent cavalry division led by Agu Huai'en, both in terms of combat effectiveness and loyalty , but both are much stronger.
"I have admired my name for a long time, and today I am lucky enough to see my true face." After a brief moment of confusion, Zhou Zilong gave Gu Li a military salute. He said sincerely that being able to reach his current position among the famous generals of the Han army is more important than himself. But it was much more powerful. Zhou Zilong knew very well that if he hadn't had Zhou Changshou as his uncle, he was afraid that he would not be able to lead the army under his command, which was the most powerful in combat in the entire Eastern Zhao Dynasty. And he also lacked the ability to lead others. Prove yourself with convincing military exploits.
"Commander Gu, long time no see." Sun Xiang was much calmer, because he had seen this brave female general leading the cavalry in pursuit of Zhao Jun in the last war.
Gu Li nodded lightly to the two of them, then turned to look at Xu Yuan: "Commander, the first regiment of the Xiongnu Independent Cavalry Division and the two thousand troops directly under the division headquarters arrived at their destination on time."
"Okay, Commander Gu, sit down and have two glasses of wine to cool off the cold. Have the troops already entered the barracks?" Xu Yuan smiled and filled a glass of wine for Gu Li himself.
"We have entered the military camp. General Zhou's arrangements are very good. Whether it is the barracks or the food, the soldiers are very satisfied." Gu Li nodded.
"Next, your independent cavalry division will stay in this military camp for nearly two months. This is the time when you will be truly tested." Xu Yuan said solemnly: "This will probably be more uncomfortable for you than fighting, but In order to achieve the unexpected goal, it has to be done as above, so Master Gu has to worry a lot about this matter."
"It's nothing. I remember when we were on the prairie, sometimes we had to endure the harshest conditions in order to fight an ambush. Compared to that time, now we have tents to shelter from the wind and snow, and hot meals to eat. What else can we complain about? Yes." Gu Li picked up the wine glass, raised it to the three of them, tilted her neck, and drank it all in one gulp.
"Refreshing!" Xu Yuan laughed. In fact, he didn't know much about Gu Li's temperament, because Gu Li used to be under the personal command of the king, and later he was transferred to the Eastern Group Army. It was not until the establishment of the First Military Region that she became a killed his subordinates.
"In the spring of next year, I will not use infantry on a large scale. The main force will be your Xiongnu independent cavalry division, Aguhuaien's Donghu independent cavalry division, and Zhou Zilong's five thousand infantry. After the New Year, Agu Huai'en's Donghu independent cavalry division will be the main force. Gu Huaien's army will slowly advance towards Huining. After you launch the attack here, he will speed up to complete the second wave of attacks. Although the Xi Zhao army in Shanggu County has as many as 50,000 people, According to what we have learned, this army is completely vulnerable. The only thing to worry about is the final attack on Shanggu County. If its main force can be annihilated outside the city as quickly as possible, then Shanggu County will definitely be defeated. The battle is about to begin. Once the opponent's main force is withdrawn into the city, the battle will be difficult to fight." Xu Yuan moved the dishes and laid out the military deployment of the Xizhao army in Shanggu County one by one.
"The most important thing in this battle is to be fast and run ahead of the enemy." He looked at Gu Li with bright eyes.
"The Huns Independent Cavalry Division guarantees to complete the mission." Gu Li said succinctly.
"Very good. When the time comes, I will appear in Xiling City with a high profile and conduct a military parade of the First Military Region. Of course, the news will be spread out before then in order to confuse the enemy. The command authority of this battle, Commander Gu, I I'll leave it all to you. The two armies of Agu Huaien and Zhou Zilong will be under your command."
"yes!"
"This battle is related to the first major military operation since the establishment of our First Military Region. It is also our gift to the king. Commander Gu, although the enemy is vulnerable, we are still cautious and careful. From now on until the troops are dispatched, , there will be a period of time, I hope to see your best combat plan, the personnel of the Military Intelligence Bureau affiliated to the First Military Region, I have also been transferred to Huining to make preparations for you. " Xu Yuan smiled and said: "Whether this first fire of our First Military Region can burn brightly depends on your commander Gu.
Gu Li nodded, with an excited look on her cold face. If you want to destroy Qin, you must first swallow up Western Zhao and then conquer Hangu Pass. The vast Guanzhong Plain will no longer be able to withstand the sharpness of the Han army. You can also lead your troops to march straight in and directly attack the political and economic affairs of Qin. Center, Xianyang.
Only by breaking into that city, pulling King Qin down from his lofty throne, and merging that vast land into the territory of the Han Dynasty, could he truly seek revenge.
The four of them were about to raise their glasses and drink, but suddenly there was a lot of noise outside. Sun Xiang and Zhou Zilong's expressions changed. As landlords, the noise outside would undoubtedly make them lose face, but what happened next? The shouting of people outside made the four people in the room change their colors.
"General Zhou, General Cao Li from Changqiaoji has sent an urgent report. The Western Zhao army has raided Tongling and other places. The scale is about two to three thousand people. Changqiaoji and Oak Bay garrison have already sent for rescue. General Zhou is requested to send troops for rescue immediately. "(To be continued)