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

Chapter 156
On the second day, after selection, Li Yao found suitable scouts. They may not be the most brave and skilled in combat, but they are quite clever, lively, and good at riding and shooting, so they are completely qualified for this task.

Gathering them together, Li Yao seriously ordered various matters, including what situations to investigate and what situations to pay attention to. It is best to be able to sneak into the city, the stockade, and find out the number and distribution of the troops...all clearly.

After saying this, he also explained the various rewards clearly, as long as he made any contribution, he could get any reward.

Li Yao personally made the promise, and all the people present were filled with excitement, vowing one after another to complete the task, then took a bag of steamed buns, got on their horses and set off.

There was a layer of snow on the ground, and they left a series of footprints on the surface of the snow, and soon their figures disappeared completely.

At this time, Li Yao just turned around and returned to the barracks. In fact, Li Yao didn't really care about this Song Jian.

It's not that Li Yao is complacent, but the fact is that Liangzhou has a vast land and few people.

What is the situation in Jincheng, and the situation in Longxi is probably the same. There are only four counties in Songjian. Even if the Han people are gathered together, and the local tycoons and Qiang chiefs are supported, how many people can there be under the rule, and how many soldiers can there be under the command...

As long as it enters the cold winter and the river is completely frozen, the natural danger will no longer be a natural danger. Even if he has outstanding abilities, even if the soldiers are brave and good at fighting, he has no potential for war.

Taking advantage of Song Jian's rise and long-term operation, it should be killed in the cradle.

Destroying Song Jian is not the top priority. The top priority now is to subdue more Qiang tribes and completely control the entire Hehuang area.

In order to completely control the entire Hehuang region, the local Han, Qiang, and Di people... all must become the people under the rule, and they cannot be allowed to develop independently and truly integrate the interior.

The army did not leave immediately, but rested in Linqiang for three days. Zhao Xian returned to the city and directly summoned the people to start making steamed buns day and night. In these three days, a total of 20 steamed buns were made.

In this cold weather, steamed buns can be stored for a long time, and they can be used as military rations after they are made.

It is also convenient to carry and eat. It is a big pot when you soak it in boiling water, and it is even more beautiful when you soak it in lamb soup.

Until today, three days later, the army began to pack up the tents, and soon assembled again, with tens of thousands of cavalry ready to go.

Li Wenhou first looked at the crowd. With the continuous adjustment during this period, the Qiang soldiers from various tribes became more and more familiar with each other, and their reaction time to his military orders became shorter and shorter. This is a good start.

He nodded in satisfaction, then pulled the tight rope, turned the horse's head, looked forward, his eyes seemed to be burning with ambition, then waved his hand, and said loudly at the same time:
"set off!"

This time they had a large number of people, so naturally they didn't need to sneak around. The brightly colored flag stood out against the white snow and ice, especially the huge Li character, which was even more shining.

Li Yao, Li Yan, Li Lin, as well as Li Xiong and Li Hu, led their troops to follow quickly.

Banners cover the sky, crowds of people!
Thousands of horses are galloping, thrilling!
Still at the head of the city of Linqiang, Zhao Xian watched the army gradually go away, then turned to look at the county magistrate of Linqiang and said:

"I want to go back to Yunwu to deal with the affairs of the county. All the tens of thousands of shi of flour in the city will be handed over to you. Continue to urge the people to make more steamed buns. You have to work hard. The lord of Fu is a military general. If something goes wrong on your side, be careful that you will be dealt with by the military law!"

When Linqiang county magistrate heard this, he naturally showed fear, and immediately said quickly:

"The lower officials will definitely urge the people to ensure that the steamed buns are delivered in full. They will never disappoint the lord and the entrustment of the county magistrate. Now the lord has a strong army in his hands. The army is well-organized, the army is powerful, and the army is awe-inspiring. It will definitely wipe out the Qiangs and let my Jincheng be peaceful forever!"

There are nearly 3 troops in the army. If steaming steamed buns every day, how much manpower and time will be wasted. Moreover, if there is a real war, where there are spare manpower and time, it will naturally rely on the rear for supply.

This time we are fighting in the local area, so we can naturally rely on the local officials and the people to provide supplies. They steamed the steamed buns and delivered them quickly.

When Zhao Xian heard this, he didn't say anything more, he believed that the other party would not dare to embezzle him, otherwise there would be only one word of death, and no one would be able to save him.

It wasn't until this army completely disappeared from sight that Zhao Xian thought in his heart:

"Such a strong army depends on how the four counties in Longxi can resist. I should also go back to Yunwu and prepare to select talented people to govern the four counties. I am afraid that the big tycoons, scholars, and dignitaries in those places will have to fight for their heads. The power of my prefect will also be greatly increased. I just don't know when I will be able to truly govern a state..."

Thinking of this, Zhao Xian couldn't wait in his heart. Human desires are like rolling stones on a high mountain. When Li Yao told him that he had the opportunity to govern a state, the rolling stone began to roll, and it was impossible to return to the high mountain.

At the same time, Li Wenhou led an army to pass through the source of Huangshui west of Linqiang, which is the Huangyuan area of ​​later generations.

In Shigu, Muchenggu... These places launched a fierce attack on the Qiang tribe. The road was as fast as the wind, as fierce as the fire, and they fought fast and won consecutive battles.

An army of nearly 3 people is almost invincible in Jincheng, and the Qiang tribes cannot resist it at all.

However, Li Wenhou did not massacre, and still implemented the strategy of not killing those who surrendered. This also caused a large number of Qiang soldiers, women and children to directly choose to surrender. After all, his reputation is so high that these Qiang people are willing to believe it.

Then the army went west all the way to the city of Longqi. 200 years ago, this was the county seat of Xihai, and 100 years ago, this was where the western captain was.

But now, this city has long been abandoned by the imperial court, and eventually became the gathering place of the Qiang people in the West Sea area.

Although the city is quite dilapidated, it can still be used. How to break it has become a problem.

Moreover, the Qiang people in the city are already prepared, even if they are not good at defending the city, they can still resist for a long time.

Li Wenhou had a headache, and in the end he besieged but did not attack, and then sent people into the city to persuade him to surrender.

His main goal is to subdue the Qiang tribe and let them provide him with food, livestock, and military sources... This Qiang tribe, which combines soldiers and people, is an excellent help when used well.

But the Qiang people in the city refused to surrender. The so-called Qiang people were actually the chiefs of the Qiang people, and they were not willing to give up their power.

After all, if you surrender Li Wenhou, even if you don't have to worry about your life, you will lose all your power, clansmen, fields, pastures, food, and livestock...

No one wants to end up like this!

(End of this chapter)