Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 221: The Chaos in Youzhou 2
Hearing that Lu Zhi was going to lead the troops in person, the ministers of the court were relieved. Lu Zhi's reputation is there, and it would be great to have him in the battle. However, Lu Zhi is getting old, can he handle the current situation? What about the situation?

Everyone's questioning eyes were revealed, which were also mixed with worried eyes. They didn't want Lu Zhi to be exhausted because of this matter. Lu Zhi was indeed getting old.

Liu Bian was still thinking, Huangfu Song immediately went forward and said: "Your Majesty, Taifu Lu is too old to go to the battlefield again. Besides, Taifu Lu has recently suffered a serious illness and should pay attention to recuperation. The old minister is willing to replace Taifu Lu. Lead the troops into battle."

Huangfusong's ability, that is nothing to say, it is indeed the best way to fight with him, but the people in the court don't think so.

If Huangfusong wanted to invite troops to fight before the Yellow Turban Rebellion, no one in the court would object. However, although Huangfusong's ability has not diminished in recent years, he has not won many victories.

Especially when Dong Zhuo entered Beijing, Huangfusong still had [-] military power in his hands, but in the end, he voluntarily gave up his military power and automatically did not enter the court, allowing Dong Zhuo to smoothly control Luoyang. The focus of the discussion, and subsequently, Huangfusong's ability has been questioned more and more.

After a while, the people in the DPRK started talking again, and Liu Bian couldn't make a decision for a while. According to his original intention, Lu Zhi could lead the troops to fight. However, there are not many troops in Youzhou now, so they can also be transferred from the front line return.

"The two lovers are loyal to the country, and I am very relieved. However, Youzhou has limited soldiers and horses, and there are hundreds of thousands of bandits in Montenegro. In my opinion, it is better to send troops back from the front line." Liu Bian said slowly: "Yes. With the general here, he will definitely be able to stabilize the situation, and after the Black Mountain bandits are defeated, let the general continue the Northern Expedition."

Liu Bian's words were originally expressing his inner thoughts, but he thought of the war too simply. He dispatched troops from the front line to attack the Black Mountain Army, and then went back to continue to attack the Xiongnu. Is there such a thing as a war?In Liu Bian's eyes, the Northern Expedition was like a child's play.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the army to fight." Gongsun Xu said in a deep voice.

When the Taiwei of the court had spoken, the people in the court dared not say anything. In fact, Gongsun Zan was also angered by this group of people. Even the emperor lost his basic judgment on what a group of people were talking about. It's hard not to get angry.

Both Lu Zhi and Huangfusong turned their heads to look at Gongsun Zan, their eyes full of worry. They were not worried about Gongsun Zan's ability. On the contrary, the most suitable leader in the court is indeed Gongsun Zan. However, can Gongsun Zan convince Liu Bian.

Liu Bian was still a little in awe of Gongsun Zan, and he couldn't help asking: "Ai Qing, there are 10 bandits in Montenegro, is there not enough soldiers in Youzhou?"

After hearing this, Gongsun Zan raised his head and replied: "Your Majesty, don't listen to rumors. There are only tens of thousands of Black Mountain thieves, most of them are old, weak, sick and disabled, and the young and strong will not exceed [-]. Besides, the Black Mountain thieves are just a group of rogues. There is no fighting power to speak of.

Today, there are 6000 troops stationed in Youzhou. You only need to lead [-] cavalry to fight, and within a month, you can repel the Black Mountain bandits. "

What Gongsun Zan said was full of self-confidence, but in the eyes of others, this was a bit exaggerated. Isn't it a big deal to repel 2+ Black Mountain Army with only 10,000 people?
Liu Bian also replied worryingly: "Aiqing's courage is commendable, but the Black Mountain bandits are numerous and powerful. We should prepare well. Why don't we wait for the General to come back, the General must have a way to repel the Black Mountain bandits."

"Your Majesty, the military situation is urgent and there is no need to delay. The people on the border of Youzhou are suffering from the bandits in Montenegro. It is only right for the imperial court to send troops quickly. Moreover, the general is in the grassland and cannot escape at all. Even if he can, this journey It's far away, and I'm afraid I won't be able to come back within ten days and a half months." Gongsun Zan explained: "At the moment, the final thing is to send troops to suppress the Black Mountain bandits.

No matter how powerful the general is, he is still my son. I took him to the battlefield when he was eight years old. Don't I know him well?If your Majesty doubts your ability, I will issue a military order. If you cannot repel the Black Mountain Army within one month, I will kill myself and thank the country. "

Gongsun Zan's temper was still too irritable, and Liu Bian was taken aback when he even said such cruel words as suicide. He understood that his current behavior should have offended Gongsun Zan.

Liu Bian believed in Gongsun Xu, and even relied on him. If something happened to Gongsun Zan at this juncture, Liu Bian might not be able to explain it to Gongsun Xu.

"I still believe in Aiqing's ability. However, there are many bandits in Montenegro, and Aiqing only has 2 people. Isn't it too small? Why don't you bring more troops?" Liu Bian asked softly.

Gongsun Zan had no choice but to explain: "Your Majesty, Youzhou has limited soldiers and horses, and there are too many passes to defend. If a large number of troops are mobilized, there may be chaos in other places. Moreover, this time, I only lead [-] elite cavalry to fight, and I can definitely defeat you." Montenegrin thieves.

I have led the army for many years, and I know the advantage of cavalry against infantry. Our army should attack quickly when the enemy is not stable, and defeat the enemy in one fell swoop. If it takes a long time, the Montenegrin bandits will be prepared. It will be difficult to get rid of the Montenegrin thieves. "

What Gongsun Zan said made Liu Bian understand a little bit. In the current situation, Liu Bian had no other choice but to agree, so he could only say, "Okay, then, I'll leave everything to Aiqing."

Gongsun Zan knelt down to accept the order, "I'm going to gather troops and horses to go out now. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, within a month, I will return triumphant."

Everyone was overwhelmed by Gongsun Zan's arrogance. At this time, many people suddenly discovered that the highest military commander in Youzhou had always been Gongsun Zan. However, in recent years, because of Gongsun Xu's great reputation, many people had ignored Gongsun Zan. The presence.

Without Gongsun Zan's hard work, where would Gongsun Xu be today.Today, the white horse general Gongsun Zan has always been despised by the world. Now that he is angry, and the mere black mountain bandits are bullying him, Gongsun Zan is about to show his power.

In fact, Gongsun Zan was not a brainless person. He also understood that the enemy had a large number of soldiers. Although most of them were refugees, but there were too many ants and they could kill elephants. How could Gongsun Zan not understand the reason.

But now Gongsun Zan has no choice. If he doesn't send troops quickly, the Black Mountain Army's offensive will be unstoppable. Most of the soldiers and horses in Youzhou are stationed in the border areas. For this Northern Expedition, Gongsun Xu recruited almost half of the cavalry in Youzhou , Now, Youzhou can recruit no more than 2 cavalry.

You Beiping is the site that Gongsun Zan painstakingly manages. There are 1 cavalry and [-] infantry stationed here. In addition, there are Gongsun Zan's personal soldiers, [-] white horse righteous followers. Thousands of cavalry.

In order to quickly contain the momentum of the Black Mountain Army, Gongsun Zan ordered eight thousand white horses and five thousand elite cavalry and immediately led the army to set off. Gongsun Zan's lieutenants, Zou Dan and Guan Jing, commanded the rest of the troops to escort the food and grass for the rear. Army, Yan Gang, Tian Kai and others reorganized their troops and horses to garrison You Beiping to ensure the safety of the rear.

Rescuing soldiers is like putting out a fire. Gongsun Zan has led the army for many years and knows the key to it. Moreover, Gongsun Zan is a native of Youzhou, and he has been managing Youzhou for these years. The people of Youzhou are like his children. How can he tolerate Youzhou? People in the state are suffering in dire straits.

In the land of Youyanbin, willful and heroic spirit prevails. When the men in these three places grow up, all of them have a heroic style, and the young man in Youbin is a model among them. They often ride fast horses with their waists and hips Bending the bow, walking on the grassland with a weapon in hand.

Ever since heroes such as Gongsun Xu and Zhang Fei came out in Youzhou, men in the north have followed these heroes as their role models. They have practiced martial arts since childhood and are proficient in bows and horses. to join the army.

Youyan, there is no shortage of war horses in the three places, so many teenagers are almost qualified cavalry after they grow up, and it is their pursuit in life to sacrifice their lives to go to the country. This time, the Black Mountain Army invaded Youzhou, and many outsiders were terrified At that time, the Youzhou boys had bid farewell to their families and stepped on their horses. They had already gathered in the disaster-stricken border areas.

In just one day, rumors spread throughout Youzhou that the White Horse General Gongsun Zan led an army to attack the Black Mountain Army. Although there were only [-] cavalry, none of the soldiers would retreat.

This news swept across the entire Youzhou like a storm, and those Youzhou sons who spontaneously wanted to resist the Black Mountain Army were gathering at Gongsun Zan's side.

These Youzhou men were brave and courageous men, and there was no shortage of veterans among them. Gongsun Zan didn't want them to die in vain. In order to make better use of these militiamen, Gongsun Zan specially arranged for Yan Gang to send two thousand cavalry to rectify these troops.

If it wasn't for Youzhou's strong soldiers and horses, if it wasn't for Youzhou's enough soldiers and horses, I am afraid that many of these spontaneous sons and daughters would have joined the army. The Gongsun father and son did not want to destroy Youzhou's production, so the military service system in Youzhou harsh.

Two days after Gongsun Xu led the army to set off, 2 warriors gathered from all over Youzhou. Pride, but not weaker.

According to Gongsun Zan's instructions, Yan Gang mobilized a batch of military supplies from the treasury of Youbeiping to equip these militiamen.

The military service system is prevalent in the remote land. Adult men must join the army. Even if they don't go to the battlefield, they still have to receive military training. Therefore, when these militiamen gathered spontaneously, they were all ready to serve as soldiers, and they were strictly managed. It is also quite convenient.

If it weren't for the fact that the horses and weapons were not as good as Youzhou's elite cavalry, these 2 people, judging from the current situation, would definitely be considered qualified soldiers. They might not be able to ride and shoot, or fight on horseback They are not capable enough, but they definitely meet the standards of a soldier.

This time, the children of Youzhou will use their actions to show one thing, their homeland must never be destroyed.

(End of this chapter)