At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 474 Target: Goguryeo
Ning Xi took over the conversation: "Goguryeo has about 200,000 regular soldiers, of which about 100,000 are elite soldiers, most of whom are deployed on the western front, so this is a tough battle."

"This battle."

Xiao Han paused, picked up the teacup, took a sip of hot tea, and then said slowly: "I'm going to start calling the generals."

"Just order it."

The generals all looked eager and rubbed their hands ready to fight, making him feel as if he was in another world.

I still remember when I first entered Xiliang, I had only a few thousand soldiers under my command, but at that time they were still as brave as they are today.

Xiliang people are deeply rooted in bravery and perseverance, but they are hidden by the wind and snow.

"Kaio."

Xiao Han spoke.

When his name was called, Jia Xiong immediately stood up, looking energetic and radiant, "You will be the commander in this battle."

"promise."

Jiaxiong clasped his fists, his eyes burning, "If I cannot destroy Goguryeo, I will commit suicide to apologize."

"shit."

A dark line appeared between Xiao Han's brows. "Keep your head safe."

"I'll give you 80,000 infantry and 50,000 cavalry. Is that enough?"

"enough."

Jiaxiong nodded.

"Huluxu."

"The end will be here."

"You will be the left vanguard, lead the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry into Jiaxiong's tent and listen to his orders."

"promise."

Hu Luxu grinned.

"If I find out that you don't obey my orders, do you know what the consequences will be?"

Xiao Han warned.

"I know."

Hu Luxu shrank his neck.

"Zhang Feng, you are the right vanguard."

"promise."

"Jia Xiong, you are allowed to select another twenty generals."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Jiaxiong just felt his heart surging.

"This time, the Jinyiwei under the princess' command will provide you with intelligence and assassinate officials in Goguryeo."

"Zhang Wei, you're a bit free lately, so go and be a quartermaster, responsible for transporting food and weapons."

Although he didn't get the position of vanguard, at least he got a position as a quartermaster, which was better than staying in the barracks or at home.

Zhang Wei responded cheerfully.

"I will give you one month to come up with a detailed combat deployment and submit it to the Military Affairs Department."

"Zhang Wei, all the food and weapons must be prepared before April. Those who disobey this order will be subject to military law."

"promise."

All the generals took the order.

“You can go to the Military Affairs Department to discuss it.

Xiao Han started to chase people away.

"By the way, ask the chef over there to send two bowls of beef noodles over later."

He was a little greedy.

The war was scheduled to start around May, hoping to be finished before winter. In winter, there would be heavy snow and freezing weather, which would be unfavorable for the war.

After returning to the side hall and just sitting down, the chef from the Military Affairs Department brought over two bowls of noodles.

The dish is piled high with meat slices and the red chili oil, which whets one's appetite. A big mouthful of hot soup melts in the stomach, filling the air with heat and warming all the internal organs.

Xiao Han ate a large bowl of rice in a hurry and then finished the second bowl.

After wiping his mouth, he lay down on the chair. It was still snowing outside, but compared to the twelfth lunar month, it was much less, but the weather was still very cold.

The charcoal fire was burning brightly in the stove. He closed his eyes and began to doze off.

In today's Xiliang, Mu Jiuyi is a huge war machine. Once it starts running, it will unleash terrifying power.

Before the battle deployment was drawn up, Zhang Wei rushed to the government office of Xiliang Prefecture to begin discussing the preparation of food and fodder.

Where to ship from.

As a result, when he looked at the grain and fodder inventory situation in various states of Xiliang, he was shocked.

The food and fodder for 150,000 people can be sustained for two months with the grain reserves in Xia Pi and Shang Dang counties alone.

Moreover, the grain reserves in Xiliang County are enough for two months, after a simple calculation.

There is no such thing as good luck with the grain and fodder. We can just ship it directly from Shangdang and then from the Xiliang granary.

Come on.

, and then nothing happened to Zhang Wei.

This job can be done by any other pig.

Jiaxiong, on the other hand, was busy all day long, checking intelligence, formulating strict combat strategies, analyzing Goguryeo's possible responses, and then preparing strategies based on the responses.

In the beginning of the Xiliang formation, Xiao Han was the chief general and he was always able to respond to emergencies when facing an enemy.

Later, with the expansion of Xiliang, he had more and more staff under his command and his combat style gradually changed.

Make plans before taking action. Take all variables into account before starting a war and inspect all military equipment.

It was precisely this strategic change that made the Xiliang Army extremely stable during the war, with few accidents occurring.

It was the first time that Jiaxiong led an army of 150,000 on his own, and as it was a war to annihilate a country, he was extra cautious.

At the end of February, he personally led a group across Xia Pi and Shang Dang to survey the terrain of the border in order to correct any deficiencies in the combat deployment.

Because there were no major, hasty mobilizations, the intention to attack Goguryeo was poorly concealed.

As for the troop mobilization, the 150,000 elite cavalry withdrawn from the Northern Wei imperial city are now stationed in the Xiliang camp.

In mid-March, Xiao Han ordered the dispatch of an additional 20,000 cavalry to Qingyou Pass. For a while, Qingzhou and Central Plains were in a panic.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Han sent 50,000 infantrymen to Shangdang to pretend to threaten the two Liao states.

In this way, in response to Jia Xiong's 150,000 troops, another 50,000 had arrived, and another 50,000 infantry were stationed and transferred to the Xia Pi camp.

As for Huluxu's 50,000 Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, they were stationed in the camp in Hexi Prefecture.

The 150,000-strong army, divided into three groups, could be assembled quickly and penetrate into the territory of Goguryeo in just a few days.

The eyes of the whole world were on Xiliang and Central Plains. They believed that the Xiliang army's large-scale mobilization of troops must be intended to march into Central Plains and seize the world.

After all, now that the Northern Wei Dynasty has collapsed, the King of Xiliang only needs the Central Plains to achieve unprecedented unification.

Few people can resist such temptation.

The throne of the emperor.

The supreme authority.

Suddenly, the world, which had been relatively peaceful, was undercurrent.

I thought that Xiao Han went to the capital in the twelfth lunar month, and there was no conflict between him and the Navigation Super Emperor, and the two sides could ease the relationship for a few years.

Unexpectedly, the King of Xiliang was about to attack the Central Plains as soon as he saw me returning to Xiliang.

The first to bear the brunt was the King of Qingzhou.

If Xiliang wants to go south, Qingzhou is the place they must pass through. Given Xiao Han's personality, he will not allow Qingzhou to stay out of it.

So, when the third batch of 50,000 elite troops were stationed in Xia Pi, the messenger of Qingzhou Hou came to Shuiyun Mountain.

Xiao Han was not seen, and finally it was Princess Ning Xi who stepped forward and asked the messenger to tell the Marquis of Qingzhou not to panic.

How can I not panic?
The King of Wu was stationed in Shangdang, 50,000 troops were stationed in Xiapi, and 20,000 elite cavalry were sent to Qingyou Pass.

In total, 120,000 troops may march south at any time. How can I allow others to sleep soundly beside my bed?

In order to conceal their tracks, a Xiliang army also left Xiliang and roamed around the borders of Xiliang, Yanzhou and Qingzhou.

April.

Bashu.

The Dongyue Palace is heavily guarded, with armored soldiers carrying swords guarding it. In secret, there are also many martial arts masters on duty.

(End of this chapter)