People in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Hu and Han respected together

Chapter 154 Going North, Returning

At the beginning of November, Hehuang had already started to snow. It had been snowing for three days in a row, and it didn't stop until today, but the climate became completely cold.

Although the climate has become cold, the local people can still adapt to it. As long as there is no strong wind or heavy snow, they can go out by wearing thicker clothes.

Just like now, Li Wenhou personally led the army, crossed the Yellow River and began to go north. This army has more than 8000 people, and they are all cavalry, and they are all people who control the strings.

After a month of hard work, now they have merged the big and small Yugu through the left and right cavalry troops, and given all the Qiang soldiers in Zhihequ, they have this army.

The most critical battle was naturally Li Wenhou led the army to defeat the Qiang coalition forces, and chased and surrendered all the way, so that they could get all the population and territory.

Immediately afterward, Li Yao raised many opinions. Li Wenhou didn't quite understand them, but he thought they made sense. In the end, he agreed to all of them, but the specific arrangement was left to Hao Daer.

As for himself, he led those Qiang chiefs, drinking and eating meat, riding horses to hunt, and lived a happy life, just like they used to, but it was not completely fruitless. For example, these Qiang chiefs were quite peaceful after being captured.

Because Li Wenhou painted big cakes with one hand and connected with love with the other, those Qiang chiefs imagined the future while enjoying the present. It can be said that they were very honest and did not rely on their status to instigate riots.

But Li Yao, it's not so easy. If Li Wenhou entrusts him with everything, he will naturally try his best to do it well.

Many Qiang tribes were involved this time, and this battle was fought again, so it was necessary to divide the interests well, so Li Yao ran back and forth between the big and small Yugu and the Cizhi River, arranging things one by one, so as to implement his opinions.

In the Big and Small Yu Valley and the Cizhi Hequ, each stationed a garrison Sima, each leading more than [-] troops, responsible for training troops, farming, and coordinating and managing the affairs of the Qiang people.

It is necessary to get on the horse to lead the army, but also to get off the horse to govern the people. The local military and government can intervene, so it can be said that they have great power. Now this position is just created, and Li Yao will definitely continue to improve it in the future.

If you want to subdue these Qiang people, you can't copy the Han system mechanically, otherwise you will have to centrifuge up and down within a few years, and then completely turn into a rebellion with the riots.

They are still barbarians, and their civilization has not yet been civilized. With so many officials, large and small, they will only become moths and continue to create conflicts.

Direct military control, using the flattest system, if something happens below, the top will solve it immediately, as long as the matter is resolved, there will be no conflicts.

Moreover, the Qiang people are united with the army and the people, and their powerful military mobilization ability can only be exerted to the greatest extent by military management.

In the future, the left and right cavalry system will be continuously improved with Li Yao, and it will truly become a terrifying war machine.

Set up two garrison Sima, leaving more than 1 people stationed, and Li Wenhou's army still has more than 8000 people.

Among them, Yi Congying has more than 600 people;

In addition, the left and right cavalry barracks each have more than 1 people.

Yi Congying did not expand its army, and even if it wanted to expand its army, it would have to go through selection. As a sharp knife in Li Wenhou's hands, he only cares about training and fighting, so there can be no waste. Only the bravest soldiers can really join it.

As for the Qiang chiefs, they were all brought by Li Wenhou and placed among his own soldiers. First, it was convenient to deepen their relationship, and second, it was convenient to monitor nearby.

Now this large army, as well as these Qiang chiefs, were led northward by Li Wenhou, and stayed in the Xiaoyu Valley and the Cizhi Hequ. The garrison Sima in these two places and their troops are the most powerful armed forces.

The only thing that needs to be guarded against is probably the Qianghu outside the Great Wall headed by Zhong Qiang in the south. If they really call, it will be a big trouble.

In fact, some time ago, when they sent someone to send back the victory report, Zhao Xian had already asked Zhao Xian to grind out more flour. Li Yao wanted to use the captured grain to exchange flour with the county.

It does not increase the financial pressure in the county, but also improves the food for all soldiers. Barley rice, bean rice... are not as delicious as steamed buns, and they are better digested and have a stronger sense of satiety.

Therefore, when this large army arrived in Linqiang, Zhao Xian was already waiting here, and there was still [-] shi of flour in the city, all of which had been ground in advance.

At the same time, at the head of Linqiang City!
Zhao Xian and the county magistrate of Linqiang looked at the countless Qiang cavalry galloping over on the pure white horizon, and their expressions changed drastically with fright. Even though they were prepared in their hearts, they still couldn't help feeling terrified.

Zhao Xian swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and he felt a little shaken in his heart:

"If these Qiang soldiers can't be controlled, I'm afraid Linqiang won't be able to resist for three days, and this city and the people will all be wiped out!"

Until the army stopped a hundred meters away from Linqiang, Li Yao rode over in person, looked at Zhao Xian on the top of the wall, and shouted loudly:
"Uncle, Father needs to be in the army now, we won't go into the city this time, you go out of the city and meet us in the army!"

Seeing his nephew, Zhao Xian still breathed a sigh of relief, and then told the county magistrate of Linqiang:

"Before I come back, you still have to be careful..."

Hearing this, the county magistrate of Linqiang nodded with a mournful face. These Qiang soldiers really wanted to attack the city, no matter how careful he was, it would be of no use. In the end, he had no choice but to bow his hands and say:
"Follow the order!"

Then Zhao Xian walked out of the city and followed Li Yao to the army. Looking at the countless Qiang soldiers around him, he still felt very uneasy in his heart. When he saw Li Wenhou, he immediately saluted respectfully:
"Your Majesty!"

When Li Wenhou saw Zhao Xian, he laughed and said:
"Brother, you don't need to be so polite, how much flour is prepared in the city now?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian immediately said:

"Now there are [-] stones, enough to feed the army for a long time!"

Li Wenhou's eyes lit up. At this moment, he looked around and said to the people around:
"Today we steam steamed buns so that all the soldiers can eat real good things. Don't eat those barley rice. It's really hard to swallow!"

The people around, those Qiang chiefs and Qiang cavalry, they have never eaten steamed buns, and they don't know what steamed buns are like, but since Li Wenhou said so, they are looking forward to it.

Then it was time to set up camp. There are more than 8000 people here. It is best not to let them into the city.

As long as there is no blizzard, camping outside the city can basically make do with it.

Set up camp to feed the horses, light a fire and cook until the sky is getting dark, and the hot steamed buns are finally out of the pot. After the old noodles are fermented, these steamed buns are fluffy and soft.

For this kind of food, more than 8000 people all expressed their liking. After they settled down, Li Wenhou had time to discuss things with Zhao Xian and Li Yao.

(End of this chapter)