The Three Kingdoms: My Wife is a Great and Good Teacher

This answer left Liu Zhaoqing speechless.

At this time, Zhang Jiao smiled, then calmed down and asked the two of them, "Since we have decided how to do it, we should also discuss some specific details, right?"

Although chatting and joking can ease tension and worry, it can only last for a while, and the huge crisis in front of you will not disappear on its own just because you talk nonsense.

"Jia has already thought about some details." Guo Jia said as he walked to Liu Zhaoqing's side and looked at the map of Youzhou on the wooden board.

"Although Changping's location is not as strategic as Hanzhong or Yizhou counties, we also have a natural barrier to the north - Yanshan Mountain."

"Although the Xianbei seem to be more powerful than the Wuhuan, they are still not completely unified. They are currently divided into three tribes: north, west and east. They are now able to work together, probably because of the appearance of the 'Holy Spirit'."

"Among the three tribes, the Tanshihuai tribe in the north is the most strategic and has the highest prestige; the Kebineng tribe in the west is the most powerful; and the tribes in the east are mostly alliances of smaller tribes."

"These three tribes unified and integrated the tribes in their respective spheres of influence to form the Xianbei royal court. In the royal court, the most prestigious one is currently Tan Shihuai as the Chanyu."

"Tan Shihuai is a highly respected leader among Xianbei merchants and captives. When he was young, he led his tribe to resist the Dingling people in the north, attack the Buyeo people in the east, and advance to the Wusun in the west. During the reign of Emperor Huan, he invaded our Han territory many times. It was he who personally established the current Xianbei royal court."

"But this person fell silent more than six years ago. Everyone, including Lord Bo'an, thought he was dead. Unexpectedly, he reappeared in the past two years. It is definitely not something that ordinary people can do to remain silent for such a long time."

"The many changes in Hebei this time must have been planned by him, and now that the false emperor has emerged, he will surely lead the army south like a fisherman collecting his nets."

Guo Jia is still being modest; this can no longer be called “some”.

During these days, Guo Jia apparently did a lot of research on the Xianbei ethnic minority in the south of the desert. He would read the books about the ethnic minority borrowed from Jicheng almost every night until late at night.

She even talked to the Hu captives in person. There were several times when, despite her frail body, she dared to question and talk face to face with the tall and serious Hu captives, which made Liu Pi or Zhou Cang, who were responsible for guarding her safety, blink their eyes.

Guo Jia paid a lot for this day, or to pacify the Northern Hu.

She also knew that if Liu Zhaoqing wanted to gain power in this barren land, this battle was the key among the keys.

After hearing this information that most Han people had no way of knowing, Liu Zhaoqing and Zhang Jiao felt deeply that Guo Jia had made a great sacrifice for it. At the same time, they also realized that the foreign tribes in the north were not as simple as they had imagined.

Zhang Jiao said softly, "So it seems that the Xianbei's attack on Changping this time was not just because of the fragments in Qingjun's hand. It must have been planned for a long time and well prepared, wanting to take over the entire Youzhou in one fell swoop."

Guo Jia nodded: "It must be so."

"Jia has seen the war horses that the lord captured from the Wuhuan before. Judging from their strength, the weight of the Xianbei people's military uniforms, and the Xianbei's habit of resting during marches, Jia estimated that it would take at least two days for the Xianbei people to cross the Yanshan Mountains from the south of the desert to reach Changping."

"And this time will also increase with the size of the Xianbei army. If there are 50,000 Xianbei, it will take about five days."

"Fifty thousand..." Liu Zhaoqing frowned, "If it really is this large, they should have come out in full force."

Zhang Jiao thought for a moment and said, "If they really come out in full force, it will be a good thing for Qingjun's plan."

This is true. If the old nest is empty, the probability of Liu Zhaoqing's surprise attack being successful will increase significantly.

But Liu Zhaoqing was not only worried about this.

"If the Xianbei only have cavalry, we who are defending the city would not be too afraid. However, we know that they have flying soldiers who can fight on birds." Liu Zhaoqing frowned. He was not very worried about this issue.

However, Guo Jia had also taken this into consideration: "Although the Xianbei Hu people have flying soldiers, the lord has already had Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun train the soldiers in archery in the city, and has also prepared a considerable number of bows and arrows. Even if the flying soldiers come here, they will be shot down by the rain of arrows and fall to the ground."

"Besides, even if there are not enough arrows, there is no need to worry too much."

"Ah?" Liu Zhaoqing was puzzled. How to deal with the flying soldiers without arrows?

"On this point, I think Madam's words will reassure our lord." Guo Jia looked at Zhang Jiao.

Zhang Jiao nodded and smiled at Liu Zhaoqing: "Have you forgotten Jiao'er's ability, Lord Qing? If those flying soldiers want to enter Changping from the air, they are just moths flying into a flame."

After hearing this, Liu Zhaoqing remembered that his wife could control the weather and was able to electrocute a dragon before she awakened.

Now that she has become a powerful figure, if those birdmen dare to launch a sneak attack, or try to break away from the main force and come to the city to "behead", they will definitely be mowed down by Zhang Jiao like grass.

It seemed that he no longer had to worry about defending the city. Liu Zhaoqing then brought up the issue of the princes in the south.

"I have already written a letter and sent it to Liu Yu as instructed by my lord," said Guo Jia.

"The counselors around him should also know that what Youzhou needs most at this moment is to stop those princes, so Liu Yu should adjust the army to confront the princes in the south."

Liu Zhaoqing nodded again. It was enough that Liu Yu could hold back those princes. At least for Liu Zhaoqing, he certainly would not expect Liu Yu to suddenly become powerful and come up with all kinds of magical schemes to deal with the princes in the south and send a large number of troops to help Changping rescue.

When it comes to something as important as your future and entire foundation, you certainly cannot place your hopes on others.

Then, Liu Zhaoqing discussed some specific matters about defending the city and attacking the north with Guo Jia and Zhang Jiao. At least in theory, this tactic was almost the same as "changing homes" and was feasible.

It is also Liu Zhaoqing's only way to solve the troubles of the northern ethnic minorities once and for all.

However, Zhang Jiao also asked the most crucial question at this time.

"If Qingjun wants to lead the team north, how can he determine the location of the Xianbei Royal Court, or in other words, the location of the Holy Spirit?"

After Zhang Jiao finished asking, Guo Jia also looked at Liu Zhaoqing.

Although the latter did not ask, she believed that with Liu Zhaoqing's wisdom, he must have thought of this, but she was still somewhat curious about how Liu Zhaoqing would do it.

"The young lady from the Zhen family has returned to her hometown. My lord, do you want me to write a letter asking her to come to Changping? Given her character, I think she will definitely not refuse." Guo Jia asked.

Liu Zhaoqing shook his head: "Although Zhen Mi is brave, she is not a soldier, and there is no need to go through so much trouble."

"With this, I can accurately find the location of the 'Holy Spirit'." Liu Zhaoqing said, taking out something in his hand.

It was a long-bladed dagger. The colorful light emanating from the dagger looked like a dream to Guo Jia and Zhang Jiao, yet also extremely dangerous.

"Seven-Star Sword?" Guo Jia asked in surprise.

"Yes." Liu Zhaoqing nodded, then smiled: "Fortunately, Hong'er lent me this precious sword. Not only did I stop the false emperor from condensing his sword, I also injured his body."

Liu Zhaoqing stretched out his fingers and gently stroked the blade of the Seven Star Sword. He said, "Not only will the wounds of those injured by this sword be difficult to heal, but the colored poison left on the wounds will also be sensed by the Seven Star Sword."

"Since the false emperor is still alive, the Xianbei people will definitely bring him to the royal court or the Holy Spirit..."

Guo Jia and Zhang Jiao were stunned for a moment, then both smiled.

Misfortune comes with blessings, and blessings come with misfortunes.

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That night, the small city of Changping was brightly lit.

Liu Zhaoqing did not hide the news that the Hu army was about to approach Changping. After discussing with Guo Jia and others, he directly wrote a letter to the people and posted it on notice boards throughout the city on the same day.

The letter to the people written by Liu Zhaoqing himself first reviewed the difficulties Changping had experienced in its development so far, and then stated the strength of the foreign tribes in the north. Changping was about to face the danger of 50,000 foreign cavalry and infantry.

Then the letter to the people changed the subject and described that although the development of Changping was difficult, it had reached such a level in just one month because the people in the city and the Qing government were united. Therefore, no matter how great the difficulties were, they could not stop the Yellow Turban people.

Later, the book describes Liu Zhaoqing's achievements in the Battle of Wuhuan Mountain and the determination of the soldiers in the city to defend the people in the city to the death.

And at the very end, Liu Zhaoqing personally ordered that within the three days before the arrival of the aliens, refugees who were preparing to leave Changping could go to the government to get money, cloth, and dry food, and the government soldiers would not stop them from leaving the city.

When the people saw the letter of accusation, they were surprised and afraid of the foreign army, but more importantly, they trusted the soldiers in the city and Liu Zhaoqing himself.

No one left because of the impending catastrophe, and no one doubted whether the government led by Liu Zhaoqing could protect Changping.

Because even if they were refugees who had not yet become Yellow Turban subjects and had only come because of Changping's favorable policies, they knew that if they could not even trust the Marquis of Changping.

Then there would be no place for ordinary people like them in the entire Youzhou, or even in the entire world.

Liu Zhaoqing, Zhang Jiao and others earned a reputation for themselves through their actual actions, so that when the city of Changping faced a disaster, it not only did not feel as depressing as if a dark cloud was covering the city, but instead it miraculously flourished.

The people would help the soldiers build high city walls, carry away the sand from the moat, and even take the initiative to hand over excess food to the government.

A large number of young and middle-aged people also want to join the army and join the garrison to defend this newly rebuilt home.

Even if there were still some disloyal Hu captives among them, after seeing this, they deeply understood why Liu Zhaoqing allowed them to be captured.

In a Han city where everyone is united like this, even if the Xianbei army came with 100,000 troops, they would probably be defeated.

In the past two days, Changping City was actively preparing for war, and during this period, Liu Zhaoqing also received a reply from Liu Yu.

In the letter, Liu Yu expressed his shock at the appearance of the false emperor. He also told Liu Zhaoqing that the princes in the south were indeed starting to take action. Liu Zhaoqing immediately replied, asking Liu Yu to stop those princes.

With Liu, Guan and Zhang by Liu Yu's side, Liu Zhaoqing was not too worried that he would be stabbed in the back by the princes of Hebei.

So on the third day, when the outpost spies stationed at the Great Wall reported that a large dark cloud had appeared in the direction of Yanshan Mountain, Liu Zhaoqing had already put on his light armor, equipped his long sword, and was ready to go.

He took the report letter from the outpost scout, looked at it, then put it away and handed it to Zhang Liao beside him. Then he stood outside the side gate of Changping and watched the 800 cavalrymen who were fully prepared ride out of the city gate.

After Zhang Liao finished reading it, he handed it to Zhao Yun who was standing beside him. After the two generals had finished reading it, Liu Zhaoqing also said, "It came a little faster than expected."

"But we have been prepared for a long time." Zhao Yun said.

"Yes."

Liu Zhaoqing looked back towards the city. Zhang Jiao and Guo Jia did not come to see him off, because at this critical juncture, they would have already gone to the city gate or the top of the city wall to serve as pillars and command the soldiers.

"Leave the city to Feng Xiaojiao'er and the others. We have things we need to do." Liu Zhaoqing jumped on his horse.

Then he said to the two generals who were also on horseback: "We have passed Bailang Mountain and seen Wuhuan Mountain. Now, we should go to the southern desert to see the grasslands."

"Go and see if there is any such thing as 'the wind blows the grass low and you can see the cattle and sheep'."

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Liu Zhaoqing, together with Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao, led 800 cavalrymen and headed directly to the east side of Changping City, completely avoiding the Xianbei army that would come from the north.

They passed through Yuyang County, and then went from the abandoned city of Guangping to Bailang Mountain.

After crossing the Yanshan Mountains and arriving at the grassland, the completely different tranquil scenery made most of the 800 cavalrymen, who had never been out of the frontier, exclaim in amazement.

At this time, Liu Zhaoqing took out the map that Zhang Ping gave him, took a look at it, then raised his hand and led the team to move towards Bailang Mountain again.

In order to avoid being discovered by the Xianbei army, they had to make a big detour.

Otherwise, once this surprise attack was discovered by the Xianbei flying soldiers, there would be no room for recovery from this huge gamble.

Just as Liu Zhaoqing's troops were approaching Bailang Mountain, they suddenly saw a large group of soldiers beside the river ahead.

"My lord!" Zhao Yun, who was riding beside Liu Zhaoqing, immediately warned, "There are Hu soldiers ahead!"

"The number should be more than a thousand." Zhang Liao said after looking into the distance.

The most common strategy at this time is to avoid them and go somewhere else before the other party reacts.

The goal is to go deep into the Xianbei forces. Before finding the Hu people's holy spirit, Liu Zhaoqing should try his best to avoid combat casualties.

However, Liu Zhaoqing thought about it and gave the order to speed up and go to fight.

After all, compared with the casualties, if these Hu people informed the Xianbei army, the loss to Liu Zhaoqing would be the greatest.

Led by Liu Zhaoqing, eight hundred cavalrymen rushed towards the more than a thousand Hu soldiers who seemed to be resting in the distance.

Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao had resolute expressions. According to their estimation, as long as the two of them performed normally, their side would only lose a single-digit number of soldiers at most and would be able to completely wipe out these Hu people.

But when Liu Zhaoqing's 800 cavalrymen appeared in the sight of the Hu troops, an unexpected event occurred that neither Zhao Yun nor Zhang Liao had expected.

The more than one thousand Hu soldiers and horses moved from their resting state to their horses just as expected.

However, these Hu people seemed to have lost their way. They did not charge towards them on horseback. Instead, they ran wildly towards Bailang Mountain.

Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao were both stunned for a moment, not to mention the 800 cavalrymen behind them.

Instead, Liu Zhaoqing burst into laughter when he saw this.

"Wenyuan Zilong, fellow soldiers, did you see it?"

"They are afraid of me!"

Chapter 205: Grassland Spirit Appears 5K

Most of the 800 cavalrymen were Han people born in Youzhou or other states and counties in Hebei, and had never heard of such a thing.

Even Zhang Liao, who was stationed on the border at the age of sixteen, and Zhao Yun, who was a great man before he was twenty, had never seen such a scene.

About a thousand soldiers were not a small number. After seeing their own team, they didn't even have the courage to fight and just turned around and ran away.

This scene of fleeing at the sight of Han soldiers was a great shock to these mostly young Yellow Turban riders.

Even their fathers had only heard from their great-grandfather that in the distant Former Han Dynasty, during the reign of Emperor Wu, the Northern Hu were so afraid of the Han people in the Central Plains.

After the shock, it’s time to reap the fruits of victory.

"Follow me to defeat the enemy!"

Liu Zhaoqing raised his sword, shouted, pulled the reins, and rushed towards the fleeing Hu people. The soldiers behind him immediately rushed forward.

The enemy is afraid of him, so he can't let the enemy escape now.

It's not about kicking the dog when it's down.

Originally, Liu Zhaoqing was worried that these Hu people would inform the main force of the Xianbei. If these Hu people fought back, he could kill them all.

But now, these Hu people all ran away without even a fight. Liu Zhaoqing couldn't guarantee that letting these people run back would not cause more trouble.

So now, Liu Zhaoqing became even more anxious. He wanted to kill these Hu people here and make sure he didn't get into trouble just after leaving the border.