The next half hour.
Cao Cao and his son, together with a group of clan generals, gathered together to discuss it in detail.
Finally came up with an arrangement plan.
After forming the new army, Cao Cao was naturally the leader of this army and was in sole control of the central army.
Cao Hong, Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan each led an army. The exact number of troops and horses they would lead would have to wait until recruitment was completed before allocating them.
As for Wei Zi, who also wanted to be integrated into the army, considering his contribution to the army, Cao Cao included him under the jurisdiction of the Chinese Army and placed him directly under his own control.
Chen Gong was appointed as military advisor.
As for Zhang Liao and Zhang Wenyuan, they were from the Huben camp and belonged to Cao Ang's direct line troops, so naturally they were not included in the scope of this discussion.
Among the clan generals who came to defect this time, only Cao Chun had other plans.
Originally, Cao Cao planned to incorporate Cao Chun into the new army, and he would also lead an army alone, and his status would be roughly equal to that of several others.
But as soon as his arrangement was revealed, Cao Ang was the first to express his different opinions.
He hoped that Cao Chun could serve as the commander of the cavalry.
This is what Cao Ang had previously considered.
Start now to buy war horses, train soldiers, and form a combat-effective cavalry unit.
To be honest, Cao Cao was quite worried about this.
Because cavalry is expensive!
Whether it is war horses, cavalry equipment, or even the various costs involved in training a cavalry, they are absolutely sky-high compared to infantry.
Although now he has the support of the entire Cao family.
The financial and food background is no longer the same.
But Cao Cao is still more willing to use the money to expand the size of the infantry. Even if it is not feasible, he can also build more weapons and armor.
There is really no need to form any cavalry.
After all, it's on the battlefield.
Unless it is a crushing battle, the cavalry must form a large scale in order to have strong lethality.
This way.
With the current strength of the Cao family, if they blindly and hastily form cavalry but fail to produce combat effectiveness, then the cost-effectiveness will be too low.
It's better to have more hard power.
But Cao Ang's words convinced him.
"Dong Zhuo was born in Xiliang, and the most powerful unit under his command was the Xiliang cavalry."
"Once the two armies confront each other, Dong Zhuo sends his cavalry to charge, and if our army has no means to blackmail the enemy, what use will it be to have more infantry?"
"There is no difference between 5,000 soldiers and 7,000 soldiers when faced with a large-scale cavalry charge. They will both be broken up and dispersed on the spot."
"In this case, instead of expanding the number of infantry, it is better to form a cavalry team now so that we can counterattack on the battlefield."
This is naturally Cao Ang's excuse.
There was no need for cavalry at all to defeat Dong Zhuo.
Whenever there is a hard problem, everyone will act like a show to each other, without working hard.
There was no tough fight at all!
Not to mention the cavalry hedge.
Cao Ang was simply thinking about the long term. In the future, cavalry would be indispensable for the world hegemony. This could become a trump card in his hand.
Therefore, Dong Zhuo could only be dragged out.
Anyway, the big fat guy can always be his shield.
After hearing Cao Ang's words, Cao Cao.
As expected, I was tempted.
He doesn't have any long-term plans.
The biggest goal at present is to defeat Dong Zhuo, kill the national traitors, and restore peace and stability to the Han Dynasty.
If Cao Ang tells him.
The purpose of forming the cavalry is to have strong strength in the future, so Cao Cao would probably not agree.
But Dong Zhuo can be brought out to talk about it.
And it does make sense.
The Xiliang cavalry is world-famous. If the two sides really want to face off, the effect of spending money to form a counter-cavalry force is far better than expanding the size of the infantry.
So think about it again and again.
Cao Cao accepted Cao Ang's opinion.
Order Cao Chun to immediately start building cavalry. He will send people to buy war horses, and at the same time spend some money and food to open up the supply!
…
Outside the camp.
The cold wind is biting.
Cao Ang put his hands in his sleeves and walked side by side with Cao Chun towards the outside of the military camp.
Dian Wei, who was as tall as a copper mountain, was a few steps behind him to protect him.
After returning to Dingtao County.
Dian Wei quickly transformed into Cao Ang's personal bodyguard, and he would go wherever Cao Ang went.
When he entered the camp just now, Dian Wei was waiting outside the tent. When he returned to his house at night, Dian Wei was also resting in the front yard of his house.
It can be described as conscientious!
Patting his face, which had been stiffened by the cold wind, Cao Chun glanced back without leaving any trace.
Jian Dianwei seemed to be aware of it.
He hurriedly retracted his gaze, quickened his pace a little, and followed Cao Ang closely.
What a monster...
Look at the arms that are thicker than my waist, and I'm afraid I'll have to lie down on the ground after punching him.
I don't know where Zixiu found such a fierce man and obeyed him like this.
"Zihe, how are your equestrian skills?"
Just as Cao Chun's thoughts were wandering, a voice pulled him back.
Turn around and look.
I saw Cao Ang looking at him with a smile on his face at this moment, and it was obvious that the words just came from his mouth.
Cao Chun was not surprised at all by the name Cao Ang called him.
Previously in the camp.
After the military positions were arranged, everyone's names naturally changed.
Because this means that the entire team has transformed from a family to a military collective. As the second-in-command, it is not appropriate for Cao Ang to call these clan generals uncle when he sees them in the army.
Especially after Weitz took the lead in making the change.
Xia Houyuan and others also called Cao Ang "major general" and asked Cao Ang to call them by their first names.
Of course, if he met Cao Ang on the street after leaving the military camp, he would definitely call him uncle, because he no longer belonged to the military group at that time.
In short, there are two sets of titles, depending on the time.
At this moment, I heard Cao Ang's question.
After Cao Chun thought for a while.
Then he nodded heavily.
He said with some confidence: "To be honest, young general, although I dare not say that I am proficient in this art, I can still be called a skilled archer and horseman."
Cao Chun's confidence comes from his long-term exposure to this discipline since he was young, and he is also very interested in driving horses and galloping.
Even after going to Luoyang, his riding skills were not neglected, and he would go out for a gallop on the outskirts of the city every few days.
If you have talent, are interested, and can practice for a long time, you won't be able to master this skill even if you don't think so.
This was actually the fundamental reason why Cao Cao and his son finally decided to appoint him as the cavalry commander, and Cao Chun had no objection or resistance.
After getting the answer you want.
The smile on Cao Ang's face became even bigger.
He pointed to the empty school field not far away.
"There's nothing else important right now, why don't we go there and run around for a couple of laps?"
The words just fell.
Cao Chun's eyelids couldn't help but twitch.
A thoughtful look flashed across his eyes.
After a few breaths.
Cao Chun blinked, and then a slight smile appeared on his face.
He understood what Cao Ang meant.
This sudden call to go to the racecourse for two laps was definitely not out of the blue.
Instead, consider yourself consciously.
After all, he looked so confident just now, patting his chest to show his proficiency in bow and horse.
And soon he will take office again and become the commander-in-chief of a cavalry.
In this case, it is reasonable for Cao Ang to want to test him and test his riding skills.
Think about this.
Cao Chun no longer hesitated.
He immediately cupped his hands and said very succinctly: "Major General, please!"
…
Come to the school field.
After instructing several sergeants to clear a field.
Cao Ang asked someone to bring in two fast horses.
They are all common war horses in the military, and there is not much difference.
And Cao Ang asked Cao Chun to choose a war horse first, and he pulled the remaining one beside him.
This ensures fairness and impartiality.
If Cao Chun fails to achieve good results after these two laps, it will not be Cao Ang's fault.
"Major General, how do we run? Why don't you set some rules?"
Cao Ang nodded.
After observing around for a while, he ordered a few soldiers to insert a low wooden stick on one side of the school ground, and the top of the stick was wrapped into a small ball with several rags and hung on it.
After making these preparations.
Cao Ang then said to Cao Chun: "The place is not big, and we can't run fast enough. We might as well just compete with others with skills."
"We both started riding horses at the same time from the west side. After running to the east side, we got the rag ball tied to the wooden stick, then turned around and ran back."
"Whoever has the fastest speed and reaches the starting point first will be the winner of this competition. How about that?"
Cao Chun did not answer immediately.
Instead, he looked at the east side of the school grounds.
The wooden stick stuck in the ground is very low. Even if you walk across it on two legs, you have to bend down to pick up the rag ball.
Not to mention riding on horseback, the height difference is instantly widened, and even if you lie down on the horse, you will never be able to reach it with your hands.
It was possible only if half of the person was in the air, with the horizontal line hanging under the horse's back, and then reaching out to fish it out.
It is indeed a technical job.
And it’s very difficult!
If the strength of the clamping of the legs is not enough, it is easy to lose the balance of the center of gravity and lack of control, resulting in falling off the horse.
And just getting the ball isn't enough.
The content of the competition between the two sides is who reaches the starting point first, and speed is also considered.
hiss……
When he turned around to look.
I saw that Cao Ang was already there moving his hands and feet, stretching his muscles and bones, and starting to prepare for warm-up.
Cao Chun couldn't help but asked hesitantly.
"Major General, isn't this a little too dangerous? It doesn't matter if I fall, I'm just afraid that if you fall off your horse, that's really no joke!"
Cao Chun was actually a kind reminder.
But when the words came out of his mouth, they were full of provocation. It was true that he had never learned the art of speaking.
Of course, Cao Ang didn't take it seriously.
He just smiled as brightly as ever.
He waved his hand nonchalantly.
"You don't have to worry about me. As long as you have no problem with yourself, then we will follow these rules!"
Cao Ang showed full confidence.
It seems that setting such difficult competition rules is just a piece of cake for him.
Such an appearance immediately aroused Cao Chun's fighting spirit, and he stopped trying to persuade him.
He understood very well.
The fact that the Major General dared to set up such a difficult problem and even dared to play in person proved that he was somewhat confident. After all, there was no need to show off if he couldn't do it.
But Cao Ang is confident, can’t he?
Cao Chun believed that he was proficient in bow and horse and would not be weaker than anyone else in riding skills.
Even for generals who came from border areas such as Youliang and fought on horseback every day, Cao Chun believed that he was capable of fighting.
What's more, Cao Anghu?
Anyway, he can definitely complete this project of picking up the ball right away, it's just a matter of speed.
As for the Major General, we still don’t know yet!
…
After arousing fighting spirit.
Cao Chun was filled with pride.
Like Cao Ang, he also started to warm up in various ways on the spot, not daring to slack off at all.
After such a long time.
Seeing that everything is almost ready.
Cao Ang ordered his soldiers to ring the gong.
"clang!"
There was a loud noise that shook people's eardrums.
"I will use the sound of the gong as my command later and set off as soon as I hear the sound. Does Zihe have any objections?"
Cao Chun nodded.
Just when I was about to say something.
Suddenly there was a burst of footsteps behind him.
Looking back.
I saw Cao Cao, Xia Houyuan and others walking towards this side in groups.
"Zixiu, Zihe, what happened? Why did the gong sound on the school grounds?"
After Cao Ang explained the matter.
Cao Cao and others suddenly became interested.
After asking again and again to confirm that both of them were certain about picking the rag ball, several people couldn't help but look at each other, and then a smile appeared on their faces.
Cao Cao first blinked at Cao Ang.
After getting the vague hint from his son's expression, he suddenly felt at ease.
Then he said to the others unintentionally: "It's rare for Zixiu and others to be so elegant, so we might as well join in."
"Let's bet on which one of them will win. Let's each place a good bet. What do you think?"
After Chen Gong and others had arranged things, they had already left the military camp. The two brothers Xiahou and Cao Hong came with Cao Cao.
Of course they won't make a disastrous move.
So as soon as Cao Cao said it, they all nodded in agreement.
When it comes to betting on who wins.
But surprisingly, there was no disagreement.
Cao Hong took the lead and chose Cao Chun.
As I said before, Cao Hong is someone who can only get in but not get out. In any game such as this kind of bet, he will win if he can, and other factors will not be considered.
Compared to Cao Chun and Cao Ang, he must be more familiar with Cao Chun, and he also knows that his brothers are very good at playing tricks on horseback.
On the other hand, my nephew may have some abilities, but he may not be very powerful.
Therefore, he firmly chose Cao Chun.
As for the two Xiahou brothers, they didn't think much about it. Cao Cao said it was a play, so of course they casually placed their bets on Cao Chun.
See this situation.
The smile in Cao Cao's eyes became even greater.
The reason why Cao Cao proposed this gambling scene actually had deeper considerations.
That is to use this matter to dampen their spirit and flatten these clan relatives.
After all, they are all in the fifth server with me, and they all have a certain blood relationship. They come to join me. Although they say they are subordinates, they are superior and inferior.
But arrogance is inevitable.
If you don't suppress them, I'm afraid it will be difficult to control them in the future. There happens to be such an incident in front of you, which can be used as a powerful breakthrough.
But what is the effect?
I'm afraid it still depends on whether my son can help.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't help but turn his eyes to Cao Ang again.
Seeing the old god's presence, he didn't appear to be panicking at all.
I couldn't help but feel at ease.
My son said that if he is sure, he will definitely win!
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(End of chapter)
