When Pan Geng moved to Yin, I initiated Jian Shang

The Jintian clan's base was located on the eastern foot of the Doumao Mountains, roughly in the Kobdo area of ​​Outer Mongolia.

This is a transportation hub and also an excellent place to shelter from the wind.

However, Xin Qu did not lead his troops directly there. Instead, he marched along the mountainside, braving the wind and snow, and set up camps wherever he could along the way. Every time he arrived at a place, he would stop for seven or eight days, wait for the camp to be built, leave some generals of Yan State behind, and then continue northward.

Finally, Xinqu stopped his troops on the outskirts of what would later become Uliastai, waiting for news from the front.

About three hours later, black smoke rose from the direction of Uliastai. It was obvious that all the local tribes had been wiped out.

"Beibo, there are 3,000 people in this place. 600 were killed. The remaining 2,400 are for you to decide."

"According to the rules, we will gather the descendants of the Xia Dynasty and count them as our Yan State's quota. The rest will be distributed or sold."

Xin Qu finalized the plan, and no one objected.

Anyway, they all have to hand over one third of the spoils. The State of Yan is willing to give its quota to the descendants of the Xia Dynasty. These vassal tribes are also happy because this way they don't have to conflict with each other.

After solving the problem, Xinqu led his men to move forward and successfully occupied the mountain pass of Uliastai, where they began to build the most important camp.

"Someone must have escaped during the chaos just now. Hasn't the Jin Tian clan gathered people in their base? Aren't you worried that they will come to kill you?"

Zi Ping was speechless when he saw that Xin Qu did not send anyone to chase and kill those who escaped.

"Don't worry. The scouts have been sent out, and they will lead us to find the main force of the Jintian Clan."

Xin Qu didn't care about these things. Instead, he pointed to the camp under construction and said, "What do you think we should name this place?"

"I... forget it. I don't understand the naming method of your Yan country." Zi Ping saw that Xin Qu had an idea, and then thought about the march during this period, he was a little speechless.

After several months of struggle, they still haven't encountered the main force of Jin Tianshi. Some small tribes along the way are not worth mentioning at all, and there are only a few pieces of meat. Now Xin Qu still wants to build a city here. I don't know what he is thinking.

Instead of going through so much trouble and braving the wind and snow, it would be better to stay at home, rest, and have a few babies.

Xin Qu didn't care about his idea. He looked at it for a while and said, "Let's call it Dingbian Camp and put it under the command of General Pingbei."

"General Pingbei?! Are you going to open Bafu again!" Zi Ping suddenly became alert.

"There are so many descendants of the Xia clan in this area, we must give them some place to settle down. It is impossible to really take them all to the south." Xin Qu nodded and said, "In addition, this is the main road for the Jin Tian clan to communicate with the outside world. If the Bafu is not left here, I am worried that foreign forces will appear again.

In this case, it would be better to directly arrange a hegemony to supervise.

It’s better than doing nothing.”

"..."

Zi Ping had no reason to object, he just silently memorized the title of General Pingbei.

According to Xin Qu's previous statement, the State of Yan should have four expeditions and five garrisons, four pacifications and four settlements, four annexes and four comforts, and twelve camps.

The numbers that Yan State has currently determined are Five Towns and Four Ans, and now that it has given Pingbei, it means that General Siping will begin to appear.

According to the system of one military region and one hegemony, the jurisdiction of the General Pingbei was a bit outrageous. It directly skipped the vassal state of Wuhuan and jumped to Mobei, a distance of about three thousand miles.

"Can a place like this support the population that the Overlord's Mansion needs?"

"Maybe. There's already a certain population base here anyway."

Xin Qu answered casually that even if he couldn't afford to support it, he would have to spend money to support it. Later, he would have to manage the Central Plains. If he was not careful on the grassland, someone would steal his house. Then he would have to roam the grassland as a nomad, which would cost even more.

Sometimes, seizing the initiative and operating in the long term is better than doing nothing.

The two men continued to supervise for a few hours. At dusk, a carriage approached quickly.

"Beibo, the scouts are back. They found the camp of the Jintian clan. Someone sneaked in to investigate. The Jintian clan has gathered more than 10,000 troops in the eastern foothills. Adding the population of other local tribes, the number must be nearly 30,000 at most. Two-thirds of them are descendants of the Xiahou clan."

"Good! As long as there are people, it will be fine." Xin Qu smiled with satisfaction, "Let the cavalry hide in advance, and the rest of the chariot soldiers start to prepare. Then send someone to falsely pass on the message, saying that we are isolated, but reinforcements will arrive soon, let him hurry up, the opportunity is rare." "Yes!"

Zi Ping looked at Xin Qu giving orders with a serious expression, "If you do this, aren't you afraid that the Jin Tian clan will rush over and bury you here?"

"You don't understand the difference in equipment." Xin Qu shook his head. "Not to mention my chariot soldiers, they are first-rate in the world. Even my armored soldiers and cavalry are even more outstanding. Just watch, a real large-scale military battle. I brought you to sweep the north, not for you to watch in vain, but to let you know the war tactics of the next era."

"Why?" Zi Ping asked back. In fact, he could also see that Xin Qu did not hide too many things when he forced him to go north this time.

The most important of these is the cavalry's equipment, especially the stirrups and saddles. Zi Ping has seen them clearly, but these things are not suitable for the Central Plains battlefield, because the Central Plains now is full of forests, and cavalry really can't do it.

It only works on grasslands and relatively well-developed plains.

What really concerned him were the charioteers and infantry, as well as their equipment.

"The scale of the war is too small. It should be larger. Only in this way can we defeat the opponent more quickly. And doesn't Zixun want to reform? Let me show you the results of my reform, and you will know the next direction to go."

Xin Quhan said something nonsense. In fact, what he wanted was to use this battle to let Zi Ping see the gap between the two sides and at the same time create a sense of crisis, and then encourage the Shang clan to reform.

Reform is most likely to cause chaos.

A big country is difficult to deal with in a head-on war, but if it explodes internally, you must take the opportunity to kill it without any hesitation.

As for whether Dayi Shang can reform successfully.

Hard to say.

But if you want to rule the Central Plains, the most important thing is to be invincible first and then wait for the enemy to be defeated. Now Dayi Shang is still a behemoth, but as long as there is chaos, there will be opportunities.

Zi Ping was suspicious and stared at Xin Qu.

Seeing this, Xin Qu felt uncomfortable, so he coughed and said, "You also know that Yan State has a weak foundation and needs to rely on trade to support itself.

The land in the Central Plains is fertile, and although there is nothing else to it, there is plenty of food.

Then you look at the war, and if you see equipment you like, you can purchase it by spending food.

If Zixun wants to carry out reforms, he must first have an army that can suppress all directions, right?
So, in war, it is best to see the quality of equipment, right? "

Zi Ping nodded slightly and didn't think there was anything wrong with Xin Qu's words.

The State of Yan has always been so mercenary, we're used to it.

"Uuuuuu——"

At this moment, outside the camp gate, a horn sounded, and Shu Heijian walked in, lifting the curtain and saying, "Bei Bo, they are here! Jin Tianshi has brought out 10,000 people and surrounded us directly."

Xin Qu raised his eyebrows strangely: "They came unexpectedly fast. It seems that Jin Tianshi also knew that they wanted to catch us off guard. But it's just right. Heijian, you lead the chariot soldiers to charge first. Huersi, the cavalry will be under your command. Find a weak point and join forces to strangle the opponent.

I will personally lead the central army, and there is no need for the followers from the vassal states to serve as plunderers.

In this battle, we must defeat them head-on, quickly and beautifully."

"Yes!" Generals including Heijian and Huansi stood up and left quickly.

Xin Qu and Zi Ping walked to the watchtower and looked at the billowing smoke in the distance.

Cows, horses, carts, and flags were hidden in between.

"This... they don't have armor?"

When the enemy approached, Zi Ping frowned and asked a question. (End of this chapter)