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

Chapter 91 I Want to Eat Pickled Fish
"Captain Zhou, are there enough rolling logs, thunder stones, and bows, crossbows, and feather arrows in the city?"

"That's enough."

Zhou Tai grinned: "Then let those Northern Wei barbarians pay the price."

these two years.

Qimen Pass has been expanding. The city wall is ten feet high and extends into the inner city. It has everything you need and can be said to be impregnable.

Together with the food and fodder shipped in this month, it is enough to feed the more than 10,000 soldiers who are guarding the pass for seven or eight months.

"We also need to send people to patrol the mountains and forests on both sides."

Gao Li clenched his fists and made a crackling sound: "I want to see how the Northern Wei barbarians can get through."

mid March.

Spring ploughing has begun in various parts of Xiliang.

"Eight hundred miles urgent."

"Step aside."

The black-armored soldiers with small flags on their backs galloped on their horses, crossing several counties and towns, and recently entered Xiliang City.

Pingxi General's Mansion.

"Reporting to the general, the Northern Wei army of 200,000 has assembled and is heading south. It will arrive in Xiliang soon."

"How many?"

Xiahou Qing thought he had heard wrongly and asked hurriedly.

"Two hundred thousand troops, including 120,000 cavalry and 80,000 infantry."

The soldier said again.

"Hiss."

In the lobby.

Generals such as Lu Ju and Liao Huan as well as staff members such as Xiahou Qing, Luo Wentong and Gu Yun all gasped.

"Be good."

After a brief moment of shock, Lu Ju showed excitement: "The Northern Wei empress really spent a lot of money. With an army of 200,000, our dry swords may have to bend the blade before we can kill them all."

"General, give the order."

Zhao Mule was also transferred back to Xiliang City, rubbing his hands and eager to try: "Brothers can't wait any longer."

"I will chop off 30,000 heads of Northern Wei people."

Suddenly, Lu Xu's voice became muffled.

Seeing these arrogant and brave generals, none of them were afraid, and Xiahou Qing suddenly calmed down.

"What order?"

Xiao Han shook his head, looked at Xiahou Qing and the others, and said with a smile: "Military advisors, is this also within your expectations?"

"We previously thought that the Northern Wei could only mobilize 100,000 troops at most."

Gu Yun stared at the map intently, and after a moment he concluded: "The Northern Wei must divide its forces."

"reason."

He spoke.

"If the 200,000 troops were all deployed to the Xiliang Army, it would be equivalent to handing over the flanks completely to Ji You's Beifu Army."

Xiahou Qing said: "As long as the commander of the Northern Wei is not a fool, he will not do this. Therefore, half of the 200,000 troops must go to Jubei City to contain the main force of the Northern Palace Army, and the remaining troops will be used to attack Xiliang."

"General, early this morning, the Yuyang Prefecture Army set out from Yuyang to Jubei City."

Another urgent scout came with the report from eight hundred miles away.

"understood."

Xiao Han nodded slightly, picked up the teacup, and was very calm.

Xiahou Qing and Luo Wentong looked at each other and saw smiles in each other's eyes.

It became.

It turned out to be exactly as they had guessed.

“General, you can let Captain Zhao lead 3,000 sword and shield soldiers into the Qilian Mountains.

Xiahou Qing clasped his fists.

"Please rest assured, General."

Zhao Mule stepped forward and issued a military order: "If you fail to complete the mission, I will bring my head to you."

"This general has no interest in your head."

Xiao Han smiled and said, "I am counting on you to charge into battle for me in the future, kill the generals and capture the flags."

"Zhao Mule, obey your orders."

"Lead three thousand sword and shield soldiers into the Qilian Mountains and ambush in the forest west of Tianxian Pass."

"promise."

"I humble my position and take orders."

"I need someone else."

Xiao Han's gaze fell on several staff members headed by Xia Hou Qing.

"Please give me your orders, General. Just tell me your mission and I will obey you."

Several people clasped their fists together.

"Send a secret envoy to the three Shatuo tribes to persuade them to send troops to Northern Wei."

He said: "This mission is difficult. In addition to eloquence, you also need courage. It is possible that you will not be able to see Rabdan when you go there, and you will be pushed out and beheaded by the people of the three Shatuo tribes."

"I'll go."

Gu Yun stroked his beard and said, "I can't guarantee that I can convince the three Shatuo tribes, but if I can't, I won't come back alive." "Okay."

Xiao Han nodded: "If you die in the three Shatuo tribes, the Japanese general will use the heads of 100,000 Shatuo tribesmen to commemorate you, Gu Yun."

"Haha, with the general's words, I will have no regrets even if I die."

Gu Yun laughed out loud.

"Let's set off tonight. I will have a cavalry of 100 people escort you to Luanshi City. You will have to rely on yourself for the rest of the process."

After receiving the military orders, the generals went back to their work, preparing for the upcoming war.

Xiao Han wrote an appointment decree to Labdan, stamped it with the seal of the General of Pingxi, and gave it to Gu Yun to take away.

That night.

The cold moon has no light.

heavily clouded.

A hundred cavalrymen escorted the general's staff out of Xiliang City.

Almost at the same time.

In Cang County.

A 3,000-man infantry, led by Zhao Muli, entered the Qilian Mountains silently.

Head straight to Tianxian Pass.

Late at night.

However, the lights in the General Pingxi's Mansion were bright.

Xiao Han put his hands behind his back and looked at the map hanging on the wall.

Including Northern Wei, Jiyou, Xiliang and grassland.

"Sir, aren't you going to take a rest?"

Dayueer came in with hot soup, and under her white dress was a graceful figure.

Cute and charming.

Beautiful.

"not sleepy."

Xiao Han turned around, took the hot soup and drank it in one gulp.

"Is Miaoyu still processing official documents?"

he asked.

"Ah."

Dayueer nodded: "These days, the money and grain in the treasury have been frequently transferred, and we also have to organize spring ploughing, so there are a lot of things to do."

"Not only Sister Yu'er, but even Sister Ruixue is busy."

"I would like to help."

Dayueer sighed: "But if you ask me to kill someone, it's fine, but if I have to deal with those official documents, it gives me a headache."

“Everyone is good at different things, so you can’t force it.”

Xiao Han chuckled.

"How many levels of Tiangang Sword Qi have you practiced?"

"Seventh level."

Dayue'er gently pinched his shoulders and arms: "Condition thirty-six acupoints."

"My Dayueer is indeed very talented."

He tilted his head back in her arms, his eyes wide open, but he couldn't see Dayue'er's face.

"Hehe, it's mainly because you taught me well."

Dayueer said: "If I hadn't followed you, my eyes would still be dark, not to mention my cultivation."

"Sir, although a war is imminent, you still need to take care of your rest."

She said: "With you here, the entire Xiliang has a backbone."

"Dayueer, I want to eat pickled fish."

Xiao Han suddenly said.

Dayue was confused, but nodded: "I'll do it right away."

"Remember to make it spicier and add more pickled vegetables."

Xiao Han said: "Make two more side dishes and warm up a pot of Bamboo Leaf Green."

"it is good."

Dayueer left the lobby.

The night is dark and gloomy.

The clouds parted.

A soft ray of moonlight falls.

The light shines through the few tender buds on the treetops and onto the ground, creating mottled shadows.

The pond in the distance looks like white jade, with rippling waves.

Two sparrows landed and stayed on the treetop, washing their wings from time to time.

"call out."

A ray of black light broke through the air, came from outside the courtyard, flew into the room, and went straight to Xiao Han's face.

(End of this chapter)