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

Chapter 93: Xiliang People's Petition to the General's Mansion

End of March.

The Northern Wei army of 200,000 was assembled.

They marched southward in a mighty force, heading straight for the borders of Jiyou and Xiliang.

More than a hundred thousand cavalrymen were galloping wildly on the land, and the birds and beasts were in panic.

Even if you are dozens of miles away, you can still feel the murderous aura coming towards you.

"Eight hundred miles urgent."

"Reporting to the general, the Northern Wei army has arrived in Xihezhou."

"Reporting to the general, the Northern Wei army is still 600 miles away from Qimen Pass."

Scouts report three times a day.

Pingxi General's Mansion.

High security.

Fully armed soldiers patrol day and night.

As the Northern Wei army got closer, the entire Xiliang was shrouded in the shadow of war.

"Eight hundred miles urgent."

"Report to the general, there is a letter from Luanshi City that the three Shatuo tribes are mobilizing troops."

"Reporting to the general, I hope the Youbei army will withdraw to the northeast line."

The Northern Wei army was approaching, and the three Shatuo tribes were also ready to move, but Jizhou took the initiative to transfer its troops to the western front.

Although I had expected and prepared for it.

But when the news was transmitted back to the general's mansion, the generals still felt heavy-hearted.

"Damn you Zhenbei Hou."

“Not a human being.”

Lu Ju cursed loudly.

"It's a waste that our brothers have worked so hard for him for so many years."

"Let's not talk about the distant past. Even in the battle of Jubei City, if it wasn't for the great general's efforts to turn the tide, would he, the Marquis of Zhenbei, be able to do what he is doing now?"

"No wonder a mentally retarded child was born."

Lu Ju’s scolding never stopped.

“This is karma.”

"God opens his eyes."

"Let him have such a son."

In the lobby.

Everyone had frowns on their faces, and Xiao Han didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He waited until Lu Ju had scolded enough before he interrupted him.

Looking at Xiahou Qing: "Has Gu Yun arrived at the three tribes of Shatuo?"

"almost."

Xiahou Qing: "Tomorrow morning at the latest."

"If he can use his eloquence to convince the three Shatuo tribes, it will be a great achievement."

Xiao Han closed his eyes and continued to rest.

Several aides continued to discuss to see if there were any other variables. This is how war works.

Although it is important to act according to the situation, before fighting such a big battle, you must plan before you act.

We must take all possible variables into account. Only in this way can we win every battle.

Xiao Han is lucky.

The several staff members under his command are all really capable, at least for now it seems that they are all very capable.

As for how high it will be, we will know after this battle.

"General, a group of people came to the palace and they are clamoring to see you."

The commander of the guards of the general's mansion came in quickly.

"see me?"

He was surprised: "Who are they?"

"It seems to be the elders and township leaders of the various counties in the county."

The commander answered.

"Let's go out and meet him."

He got up and walked outside.

Outside the General Pingxi’s Mansion.

There were about a hundred of his men surrounding him, all of them elderly men, all holding long and narrow knives in their hands.

The four soldiers guarding the gate were trying to persuade a white-haired old man.

"How come you youngsters don't understand?"

The old man looked impatient, holding his sword in his hand, and shouted: "We won't leave until we see the general today."

"Old guys, don't you agree?"

"Yes, if we can't see the general, we will stay outside."

"I'm not leaving." Although these old people are old, they are full of energy.

"Li Xiangzheng."

The soldier said sternly, "This is the General's Mansion of Pingxi, how can you mess around?"

"I do not care."

The old man threw a tantrum, simply sat cross-legged, and said, "We want to see the general."

Several guards from the general's mansion looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

At this moment.

The door to the general's mansion opened and Xiao Han walked out.

"General."

"General."

The eyes of the fellow villagers were shining and they quickly got up from the ground.

"General, they all came here from all over the place."

The guard explained quietly.

"It's none of your business, leave now."

Xiao Han waved his hand and the guards quickly retreated. He walked down the steps and looked at these old men from Xiliang.

They are all over fifty years old, but they are all in good spirits.

He joked, "But what is wrong with the government office that makes you all come to my general's mansion to plead for the people?"

"General, everything in the government office is good."

Li Xiangzheng shook his head: "But there is one bad thing."

"What's wrong?"

he asked.

"Why don't you allow our Xiliang warriors to kill the enemy and serve our country?"

Li Xiang was indignant: "The Northern Wei army is marching south, and Xiliang is in danger. We have countless Xiliang warriors, waiting to kill those barbarians to vent our hatred, but the county government offices have refused to respond. We have no choice but to take the risk and come to ask the general for an explanation."

"correct."

Another sixty-year-old man stood up, holding a rusty long knife in his hand.

Although he was thin, his eyes were full of energy.

"In the past two years, the general has been in charge of Xiliang. He has attacked the barbarian tribes and driven the grassland people thousands of miles away. He has also reduced taxes and levies, rewarded farming, and governed the people in a clean and honest manner, allowing the people of Xiliang to live and work in peace and contentment."

One pile, one piece.

I saw it all.

The old man was quite excited: "Now in Xiliang, every household, who doesn't feel grateful for the general's kindness?"

"But those Northern Wei barbarians don't want us to live a good life. What should we do?"

"Fight them."

"Fight."

The old men in Xiliang were filled with indignation.

"General."

Another old man stood up, with a lame leg, leaning on his sword, and said loudly: "There are 180 households in our Luoliu Village, and there are 123 young and strong people."

"As long as the general says so, no one will be left behind and everyone will go to the front line."

"We have 98 strong men in Yukou Village, and we can all go into battle."

"We have 160 young and strong men in Qingshi Village."

"We have 200 young and strong people in Caojia Village."

"We have 78 young and strong men in Maple Leaf Village."

Those old men talked at once and asked for battle one after another, surrounding Xiao Han, the great general of Pingxi.

"My fellow elders, please listen to me."

Xiao Han held his hands down and they stopped talking.

"I understand how you feel."

He said loudly: "But right now, the county government office does not have that much weapons, armor, and food."

"Besides, we in Xiliang still have tens of thousands of cavalrymen. We will never let the Northern Wei barbarians set foot in Xiliang."

"General."

"We can provide our own rations and weapons."

Li Xiang was kneeling on one knee: "I also ask for your permission, General, to let my warriors from Xiliang go into battle and kill the enemy."

Now that things have come to this, if I don’t agree, it would seem a bit too inhumane.

Xiao Han could only nod, "Tomorrow I will have the county government issue an official document and send people to various villages and towns to train the young and strong."

He changed the subject and emphasized: "But we can't delay the spring ploughing."

"If necessary, I will send people to various counties to recruit young and strong people."

"Thank you, General."

Only after receiving the promise did the villagers agree to leave.

(End of this chapter)