Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

But the Wuling barbarians must be attacked with the force of thunder.

Otherwise, it would be like realizing that there will be no punishment for zero-dollar purchases, which will continue to attract more and more Uncle Toms to join this carnival feast.

Wuling County has a unique environment of mixed residence of Han and barbarians, especially the population of Wuling barbarians is even larger than that of Han people.

Once the Wuling barbarians gradually realize that they can plunder the Han people at will, more and more barbarians will also be attracted to join them.

Huang Zhong was by no means a mediocre general.

Li Ji also carefully studied Huang Zhong's performance under Liu Biao. Perhaps Huang Zhong had not been in office for a long time and had no particularly outstanding military achievements, but he was still brave and resourceful and could be of great use.

"In addition to the 5,000 elite soldiers that General Han Sheng can lead in Chaisang, I have sent a fast ship to send a message back to Yangzhou, urgently dispatching 3,000 Shanyue soldiers who are good at fighting in the mountains and forests to serve under General Han Sheng."

"Five thousand infantrymen and three thousand Shanyue soldiers. This is the maximum force I can mobilize right now."

Li Ji spoke earnestly, making Huang Zhong feel a strong trust and a surge of excitement in his chest.

Before this, Huang Zhong served under Liu Pan more for the purpose of repaying his gratitude, but in reality, Huang Zhong was a bit confused and had no direction in life.

Now, as a surrendered general, Huang Zhong truly felt for the first time the feeling of being appreciated and trusted.

Huang Zhong's beard, which already had a few strands of gray, trembled. He suddenly stood up, knelt on one knee in front of Li Ji, clasped his fists and spoke loudly.

"I am not good at speaking, but I will never disappoint the governor's high expectations. If we don't quell the chaos, there will be no turning back."

Li Ji helped Huang Zhong up and spoke gently.

"Don't say these things. This action is not done out of selfishness, but because I know that General Han Sheng is definitely not an ordinary person. The one who quelled the Wuling barbarian rebellion for the Han Dynasty must be General Han Sheng."

"On the contrary, I am incapable of doing so. I can only give General Han Sheng this much support at the moment. I feel really guilty about that."

"But the Wuling barbarian rebellion is a great disaster. Every day of delay will cause many people to suffer. I have no choice but to ask General Han Sheng to set out early. We don't ask for the rebellion to be quelled, but we need to suppress the rebellion for three to five months. Can General Han Sheng do it?"

Now, Jingzhou had just been conquered, and Liu Biao had already withdrawn all his troops early on.

Perhaps Li Ji did not favor one over the other and thought that the lives of the people in northern Jing were more valuable than those in southern Jing, but the population, economic, and agricultural focus of Jingzhou was almost all in northern Jing.

In addition, not only were the cities in northern Jing empty of troops, but there were also a large number of remnant soldiers from Yuzhou who had not yet been cleared out.

Although Li Ji secretly ordered Guan Yu to seize the opportunity to capture Ruyin City, and was confident that no matter how unwilling Yuan Shu was, he would not dare to continue to march south to attack Jingzhou, but there were still some things that had to be guarded against.

Therefore, within three to five months, the troops deployed by Li Ji in the two counties of Jingbei could hardly move at all.

Only when Jingbei is completely stabilized, this large piece of land will no longer become a burden to Liu Bei's group, but will be slowly digested into the foundation of Liu Bei's group.

After all, the territory is not like a USB flash drive that can be plugged and played. It takes enough time to digest it.

If Li Ji recklessly withdraws the troops stationed in northern Jing to the south to quell the rebellion, once the scattered remnants of the Yuzhou army gather together and burn, kill and loot everywhere, it will only lead to more serious casualties.

It is even possible that some ambitious people will take advantage of the opportunity to occupy the city of Jingbei, rebel independently and cause unrest.

Facing Li Ji's eager gaze, Huang Zhong spoke loudly.

"The governor doesn't mind my age, so how dare I say I can't do it?"

"Good! Very good!!"

Li Ji showed appreciation on his face and personally served tea to Huang Zhong. Huang Zhong also sipped it carefully with a look of honor on his face.

Immediately, Li Ji took out two maps from the table and handed them to Huang Zhong.

One of the sources is a military map left by General Ma Yuan when he conquered the Wuling barbarians, which is kept in the East Palace.

The other is the latest topographic map of Wuling County kept in the Jingzhou governor's mansion.

These two maps were helpful for Huang Zhong to lead his troops to Wuling County to quell the rebellion, so Li Ji gave them to Huang Zhong for use.

The topographic map was not given only to Huang Zhong. The other three generals who went to quell the rebellion also had topographic maps of the corresponding states and counties.

But the map of General Fu Bo Ma Yuan's suppression of the rebellion was of great value. Huang Zhong, filled with gratitude, carefully kept the two maps close to him.

"In addition, General Han Sheng needs to pay attention to one more person." Li Ji said.

"who?"

"It is said that the Wuling Barbarian King Shamoko is so brave that he can defeat ten thousand men, and he is also well versed in Han culture. We must be on guard against him."

When mentioning Shamoke, Li Ji's eyes unconsciously turned to Gan Ning who was standing far away outside the hall.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Gan Ning died at the hands of Shamoke, which can serve as a reference for his bravery.

"You can rest assured about this, Commander. Although I am nearly fifty years old, my arms are still as brave as a thousand men. It is not difficult to kill a mere barbarian."

Huang Zhong, who had gained confidence from Ji Ling, answered proudly.

Especially after surrendering, Huang Zhong unexpectedly saw Gan Ning, whom he had taught a lesson on the banks of the Yangtze River, under Li Ji's command, and found that he was now a general.

This made Huang Zhong gradually have some idea of ​​his own level of martial arts, and naturally he would not look down on a mere barbarian.

Li Ji had no intention of attacking Huang Zhong, he just casually mentioned it to ask Huang Zhong to pay attention.

Immediately, Li Ji pointed to the map of Wuling County and gave a few instructions, then asked Huang Zhong to go down quickly and prepare.

After all, there were no available troops in Jingbei to be allocated to Huang Zhong and others, so Huang Zhong and others needed to rush to Chaisang camp as soon as possible to mobilize troops.

Fortunately, the water network in southern Jing is well developed, and with enough ships, the speed of mobilizing troops is much faster than marching on the ground.

After Huang Zhong left, Gan Ning walked in in a casual manner and bowed.

"My Lord, you called me here. Is there something important you want to tell me?"

Li Ji would not treat Gan Ning with such extravagance as he did just now, so as to make Huang Zhong feel valued and treated with courtesy. He also used some provocation skills to make Huang Zhong devote his heart and soul.

"Sit down."

Li Ji pointed to the seat where Huang Zhong had just sat with a folding fan.

Upon seeing this, Gan Ning quickly walked over and sat down. Without Li Ji even having to do anything, Gan Ning took the initiative to wash the tea set for Li Ji and then carefully helped Li Ji make tea.

"When did you learn the tea ceremony?" Li Ji was a little surprised.

"The Marquis likes it, so as his direct descendant, I naturally have to learn it, otherwise I will be laughed at."

Gan Ning responded with a smile, which fully demonstrated what it means that "what the superiors like, the subordinates will like even more", so much so that even Gan Ning, a wine lover, learned the tea ceremony.

"Instead of thinking about this, you might as well spend more energy on practicing martial arts, so as not to die on the battlefield anytime."

While Li Ji scolded Gan Ning, he picked up the tea that Gan Ning had brewed and drank it.

"Your Majesty is right." Gan Ning still responded with a smile.

Li Ji glanced at Gan Ning helplessly, then put down the teacup and said.

"I have asked you to come here because I have an important matter for you to do, and I am afraid that you are the only one who can do it properly."

"Please give me your orders, my lord." Gan Ning replied with a serious expression.

"Yizhou, Liu Yan is dying."

Li Ji said.

After the Ba County plank road was destroyed and Liu Yan's ambition was completely thwarted, Liu Yan's body quickly collapsed as if it had lost its support.

After taking control of Xiangyang, Li Ji continued to pay attention to Liu Yan's situation.

After further confirming that Liu Yan was already terminally ill and sometimes could not even sober up for two or three days, Li Ji realized that now was the best time to send Liu Zhang back to Yizhou. (End of this chapter)