Dream of the Red Chamber: Start by gaining Zhao Yun's martial prowess, and be ennobled in a sin

On the morning of August 14th, Jia Jing, surrounded by a group of personal guards and Zhuque, entered the Twelfth Regiment Camp in a grand procession and ordered his personal guards to summon all the officers and soldiers of the Twelfth Regiment Camp for a meeting.

A moment later,

Inside the central barracks, people thronged, yet the silence was so profound you could hear a pin drop.

The generals sat in rows of large, backless chairs, their expressions solemn.

Lan Yu, Ma Guocheng, Shi Ding, You Shiyong, Hou Xiaokang, Liu Fang, Feng Ziying, Han Qi, Shi Lang, Zhang Yong and other twelve battalion commanders sat on the left and right, with countless lieutenant generals and colonels standing on both sides.

Among them, Lan Yu, Shi Lang, and Zhang Yong are the newly promoted acting battalion commanders of the Yangwei, Zhenwei, and Shenwei battalions.

Lan Yu goes without saying, but Shi Lang and Zhang Yong are the two talented generals that Jia Jing discovered during training last month!

Everyone stood solemnly silent, but their eyes held a hint of eagerness. As high-ranking generals of the imperial court, they were all aware of what was about to happen.

After sitting high at his command desk, Jia Jing's cold gaze swept over the assembled generals below, and he pondered for a moment before saying:

"You should all already know about the reorganization of the military farms in the capital's garrisons!"

"This is the first step in the reorganization of our Great Han army, and also the first military order issued upon the establishment of the Governor-General's Military Administration Office. It absolutely forbids anyone from disobeying orders for personal gain, and even more so from colluding and conspiring to openly defy the law!"

Jia Jing's voice echoed in the tent, each word like iron, striking the hearts of every general:

"However, since August 4th, the various garrisons and guard posts in the capital region first shirked their responsibilities and used old records to cover up their mistakes; then they bribed the officials in charge of the investigation, and bribery became rampant; they even secretly plotted to kill several loyal and virtuous officials of the court who went to investigate."

"Now, it has escalated to the point where they openly gather crowds to besiege the imperial censors and students sent by the court, beating and injuring them, setting fire to houses, and even daring to fire arrows at them!"

"A verification team from Hejian Prefecture was besieged in a dilapidated temple overnight, and all twenty-odd students were injured; outside Dingzhou Garrison, Imperial Censor Sun Jiacheng nearly lost his life!"

"These scoundrels, relying on their local control and military power, have become extremely arrogant. They have no respect for the imperial court or the law!"

Jia Jing slammed his hand on the table, causing the command tokens on it to jump, and said loudly:

"If we allow them to continue their reckless behavior, where will the dignity of the court be? Where will the emperor's authority be?"

"As the commander-in-chief of military affairs, I have already requested the Emperor's decree that anyone who obstructs the reorganization of the army, regardless of their rank, shall be dealt with according to the laws of the country and the military, without any leniency."

"Immediately issue the order: the entire army must assemble and prepare to sweep through all the garrisons in the capital region! Even if I have to plow through every single garrison in the capital region, I will carry out this military reorganization to the very end!"

Upon hearing this, the solemn expressions on the faces of Lan Yu, Ma Guocheng, and the others all lifted.

"As the General commands!"

Inside the barracks, everyone stood up, cupped their hands, and awaited orders!

Jia Jing abruptly stood up from behind the desk and loudly proclaimed:

"This time, the army will be divided into three routes! Ma Guocheng, the deputy commander of the 12th Battalion and the commander of the Xianwu Battalion, will lead the Xianwu and Ganyong Battalions, totaling 30,000 troops, to the south to garrison the various garrisons in the direction of Baoding and Dingzhou, and to severely and swiftly punish the rebellious officers and troublemakers!"

The Five Guards of Baoding were the places where the most intense resistance to the previous investigation was, and Dingzhou Guard was where Sun Jiacheng almost lost his life.

This route is mainly composed of infantry, supplemented by some cavalry, advancing step by step. The goal is not speed, but to completely dismantle and rebuild the garrisons of Baoding Prefecture!

Ma Guocheng's personality is a perfect match for You Shiyong's, making him ideal for this role!

Upon hearing this, Ma Guocheng and You Shiyong immediately stepped forward, their faces flushed, and bowed, saying:

"This subordinate obeys!"

Jia Jing said in a deep voice:

Where is Shi Ding?

Accompanied by the sound of armor plates clashing, Shi Ding stepped forward from among the generals, cupped his hands, and said:

"Your subordinate is here!"

Jia Jing said in a deep voice:

"You will lead the Fenwu and Liwei battalions southeast, combining 30,000 troops, and launch a rapid attack along the Grand Canal on the three garrisons of Tianjin and Hejian, pressing forward swiftly and executing the rebellious officers and rioters!"

Tianjin Sanwei controls the canal and the sea, making its location extremely important.

If the southern route is delayed even a moment, the garrison troops of Tianjin can advance north along the Grand Canal and directly threaten the capital, or cut off the central route from the flank.

This route requires speed, with a slightly higher proportion of cavalry, aiming to seize control of Tianjin first through raiding tactics.

"Blue Jade!"

Lan Yu clasped his hands in a fist salute and said:

"Your subordinate is here!"

"You will lead the five battalions of Yangwei, Zhenwei, Shenwei, Guoyong, and Xiaoyong out of the eastern route, with a total of 80,000 troops, as the commander-in-chief of the central route, and station them in the garrisons in the Tongzhou and Jizhou directions to quell the rebellion!" Jia Jing ordered.

This is the heaviest route, carrying approximately 80,000 people.

This is because Tongzhou and Jizhou are the eastern gateway to the capital region, the areas with the most dense garrison posts and the most serious military encroachment, and the places where the founding line of military merit, such as the Prince of Nan'an, has been cultivated for the longest time and has the deepest roots.

The Prince of Nan'an, the Heir Apparent of Dongping, and Ma Shang of the Duke of Zhiguo's Mansion are all here today!

Sending Lan Yu to lead troops on this route was intended to achieve the goal of "capturing the king to capture the thief."

Starting from the capital, they advanced eastward along the Grand Canal, first capturing Tongzhou Garrison, and then pressing towards Jizhou.

Once the eastern route is opened, it will be difficult for the Prince of Nan'an to encircle the capital, no matter which direction he wants to launch his rebellion from.

Lan Yu's face lit up with excitement, and he loudly agreed.

After all the generals had received their orders, Jia Jing said in a deep voice:

"The three forces will focus on the central route. In case of emergency, Lan Yu can make decisions on the spot. The specific strategy is to first strike at a typical example to establish authority, and then use a proclamation to force surrender."

"After each army reaches its first target garrison, there is no need for any negotiations. A final order will be issued: the garrison commander must open the gates and surrender within one hour, and the garrison commander must bind himself and leave the camp to submit a report."

"All garrisons and officials who fail to surrender by the deadline and stubbornly resist shall be treated as rebels. After the camp is breached, officers and soldiers below the rank of commander shall be captured on the spot. Private guards and soldiers shall be either killed or captured. Anyone who resists with weapons or obstructs the process, regardless of who they are, shall be executed!"

"After the rebellion is suppressed, people should be ordered to immediately copy proclamations to reassure the people and 'proclamations on clearing out and redistributing land,' explaining that this military reorganization is not about seizing land, but rather about redistributing the land that originally belonged to the military households."

"The lower-level military households and civilians were originally coerced by the military officers. When they heard that the land would be divided among them, their desire to resist would surely disappear."

"In short, first establish absolute military deterrence, and severely and swiftly suppress all rebels! Then stabilize the hearts of the lower-level military households and civilians, investigate the land, and restore the military system and benefits of the garrison troops!"

"Yes, Commander!" The generals all bowed in unison.

Jia Jing nodded and said:

"I will personally lead the three battalions of Yaowu, Lianwu, and Guyong to oversee operations in the capital, in case of any unforeseen circumstances! Go and make the necessary arrangements!"

It wouldn't be necessary for him to personally lead troops to defeat a minor Prince of Nan'an. It just so happens that Lan Yu has just arrived at the regiment and needs to establish his authority and merits. With the elite troops of the Twelve Regiments and Lan Yu's military strategy, this is a very good opportunity to train the troops and generals.

As military orders were issued, the 12th Regiment Battalion sprang into action like a high-speed machine!

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

On the main parade ground inside the camp, war drums beat, and soldiers from each battalion began to assemble rapidly!

In a short while, the training ground was filled with a sea of ​​flags, and the morale of the three armies was high!

Jia Jing stood before the army, looking at the 180,000 troops he had personally led, drew his sword, and shouted:

"All troops, heed my command! Attack and quell the rebellion! Kill!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

The overwhelming shouts merged into a vast ocean, and the first step of the Han Dynasty's military reorganization was launched in a grand manner on the fourteenth day of the eighth month of the tenth year of Jingsheng!