Yang Anxuan secretly sighed in his heart that scholars despised craftsmen and regarded them as "fantastic skills and obscene skills", and Dong Huai was not exempt from this vulgarity. The ninth-grade Zhongzheng selects scholars based on righteousness, filial piety and integrity, and will never appear as a craftsman.
Although the imperial court has generals as chief eunuchs, they are used to build palaces, build water conservancy projects, etc., but they can be set up and canceled when necessary.
Compared with the straight-shaft plow, the Yangjia plow saves manpower and animal power, allowing farmers to harvest three to five bushels more from one acre of land. This is a powerful weapon for the country, how can it be given to the enemy.
The Jin government controlled Yang Jiali and registered all entries and exits. Qin, Yan and other countries still obtained Yang Jiali's style through craftsmen and traders, and asked skilled craftsmen to build similar curved shaft plows, which were improved compared to straight shaft plows, but in the end Not as clever as Yang Jiali.
Yin Wei took the opportunity of the discussion to propose Yang Jiali. It was the suggestion of Qin Emperor Yao Xing. The Qin State had recently acquired a large area of land. If Yang Jiali could help, farming would flourish and the people would settle down. That would be better than getting tens of thousands of horses and occupying several counties. The land is much more useful.
Dong Huai stroked his beard and looked at Yang Anxuan inquiringly. Zhugesong and others were overjoyed, wishing Dong Huai would nod in agreement immediately.
Everyone thought it was okay, but Yang Anxuan was a little helpless. After all, Dong Huai was the main negotiator.
Thinking of this, Yang Anxuan said: "Qin will give me five hundred pieces of 'armor and riding equipment' in exchange."
Horse armor consists of a face curtain (to protect the horse's head), a chicken neck (to protect the neck), a chest (to protect the chest), a body armor (to protect the torso), a back cover (to protect the buttocks) and a "parasite" that stands on the horse's buttocks. (Blocking the flow of arrows from behind) composition.
The knight on the horse wears iron armor, is equipped with a bow and arrow, and a horse spear, which is the famous "armor riding equipment".
The Eastern Jin Dynasty was located in the south and lacked war horses. There were hundreds of "armored riding equipment" in the Beifu army. They were captured during the Feishui War. They are now in disrepair and badly damaged. There are still hundreds of them stored in the inner palace, used as the emperor's travel equipment. Guard of honor.
Yang Anxuan had seen cavalry in "armored riding equipment" in Murong Chui's army in Changzi City, and he had always dreamed of having such a heavy cavalry under his command.
The "armor and riding equipment" of Qin, Yan and Dai all numbered in the thousands, and the number of armor and riding equipment seen in Murongchui's camp was no less than five thousand.
Although the speed of heavy cavalry is not as fast as that of light cavalry, a large-scale cavalry wearing heavy armor charges on the plains. Who can resist it? "Armor and cavalry equipment" has almost become Yang Anxuan's nightmare.
Dong Huai brought him to the court and promoted him to General Guangwei. After the negotiation in Luoyang, he went to Runan County to serve as the county commander and chief secretary. Yang Anxuan knew that this was King Kuaiji's plan to let him take over as the prefect of Runan.
Dong Huai learned from Dong Huai that Zhou An, the governor of Runan, was old and ill and could hardly manage the affairs. He was actually the temporary governor. Yang Anxuan was overjoyed. This was the foundation he had always dreamed of.
The court allowed him to go to his post with a thousand men, and Yang Anxuan planned to take away Anxuan's army. In the battle of Luoyang, he had saved the lives of the Pei and Yan families. The five hundred tribesmen of the two families were grateful to him and could accompany him.
Dong Huai conveyed the wishes of King Kuaiji to him, asking him to train three thousand troops in Runan County, so that he could go both north and south in the future.
The King of Kuaiji requested that horses, baggage, food and other guarantees be indispensable. After the Battle of Doutianbi, An Xuan's army had nearly 300 horses. These horses were to be taken away. He had just given 200 horses to his third uncle. The third uncle should Not stingy. This negotiation can get 2,000 war horses from Qin, so I should be able to ask for more.
Yin Wei asked for Yang Jiali, and Yang Anxuan had an idea. If you want my sharp weapon, give me something good in exchange. There are 500 armors riding beside you. Yang Anxuan believes that he can use it to control.
As a minister of the foreign army, Dong Huai naturally knew about "cavalry armor". If he could really get 500 pieces of "cavalry armor" from the Qin army, his contribution would be no less than bringing back 50,000 people from the Qin army. .
The Qin Dynasty's "armored cavalry equipment" exceeded 10,000 cavalry, which was the confidence of the Qin Dynasty to conquer the east and west. Yao Chong's attack on Luoyang this time was a siege, so he did not need heavy cavalry and did not carry it. Yang Fosong garrisoned Shangluo, and there were three thousand "armored and riding equipment" in the army.
Although the armor of the "armored riding equipment" is not small, compared with more than ten thousand sets of armor, five hundred sets will not hurt the bones. Even if the Jin army obtained the armor, the "armored riding equipment" of just a few hundred people , unable to exert overwhelming power on the battlefield.
Yin Wei pondered for a moment, then raised his eyebrows and said, "Add another hundred Yang Jiali to exchange for two hundred sets of armor."
Dong Huaisheng was afraid that Yang Anxuan would come up with another trick, so he responded first: "No."
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The results of the negotiation were conveyed to the capital in a hurry through eight hundred miles. Sima Daozi was overjoyed when he saw the terms of exchange and issued a reward.
Seven days later, outside the Xuanyang Gate of Luoyang City, Yang Fosong led the Qin army to welcome Qi Gong back home.
The flags were blowing fiercely in the wind. Thousands of armored cavalrymen were arrayed in front. Thousands of light cavalry were on the left and right. Behind them were spears like a forest and shields like a wall. They were neat and solemn. There was murderous intent in the silence.
The gates of Xuanyang City were closed tightly, and the Jin army on the city wall seemed to be facing a formidable enemy. Ten thousand divine crossbows were lined up one after another, and the archers were ready.
Yang Anxuan stood solemnly at the top of the city in military uniform, looking at the Qin army several miles away and secretly feeling frightened. If they were to fight on the battlefield, Jin would be far inferior to Qin.
In troubled times, the struggle for supremacy cannot be separated from strong soldiers and sharp armor. Yang Anxuan felt anxious in his heart. After arriving in Runan, he must step up military training and store money, food and supplies in case of emergency needs.
The negotiated supplies have been exchanged in the past few days. Two thousand war horses, two hundred armors and 20,000 people have all entered Luoyang City, leaving only Jin's grain, Yang Jiali and other supplies. Still in transit and not yet delivered.
Yin Wei couldn't wait anymore and proposed to take Yao Chong back to his country. Dong Huai naturally agreed and promised that corn and other goods would be transported to Shangluo City in full.
Xuanyang Gate was opened wide, and Xin Gongjing led 3,000 soldiers and horses out of the city to set up formation and confront the Qin army. Then Dong Huai, Yin Wei and others accompanied Yao Chong on horseback and rode out of the city.
Seeing Yao Chong's appearance, the Qin army raised their weapons, waved flags and shouted, "Qi Gong, Qi Gong, Qi Gong".
Three thousand soldiers and horses shouted in unison. The ground shook and the mountains shook. The sound stopped and the clouds moved. Many Jin troops changed their expressions and fought against each other.
On the city wall, Yang Anxuan laughed loudly and said: "The Qin army is just a defeated general. It is just an illusion. Qi Gong is not a prisoner of Jin."
Meng Longfu shouted in harmony: "The Great Jin Dynasty is mighty."
The shouts of "Mighty, Mighty" came from the top of the city and became one. The Jin army outside the city was buoyed by the cry of "mighty". They stopped their spears and shields and shouted, "mighty, mighty" one after another. Their momentum was not weaker than that of the Qin army.
Yang Fosong rode forward, jumped off his horse in front of Yao Chong, bowed and saluted, and said, "I will take Duke Qi home as ordered by Long Live."
"Thank you, General Zhendong." Yao Chong said seductively. When he led his army to rescue Yang Fosong from Yang Quanqi in Tongguan, Yang Fosong regarded him as his benefactor and respected him very much.
"How about the last general leading his army to rush over and vent his anger on Duke Qi's behalf?" Yang Fosong said in a low voice.
Yao Chong's heart skipped a beat. Although he was not mistreated after being captured, he had never suffered such humiliation since he led the army.
In his mind, there were countless powerful enemies bowing their heads in front of the horse. Everything was in vain when Yang Anxuan pointed his sharp finger at his throat. That scene would make him humiliated for life, unless he killed Yang Anxuan under the horse.
Yao Chong turned around suddenly and looked toward the Xuanyang Tower with a ferocious look. The man who had humiliated him was standing on the city wall and under the banner.
Yin Wei accompanied Yao Chong, knowing his intentions, and sighed and persuaded: "Qi Gong, please bear with me for the time being. After Long Live stabilizes the country, it will not be too late to take revenge."
Yao Chong glanced at the Jin people with hatred, whipped his horse and galloped westward. The Qin army surrounded him behind him, and the torrent disappeared outside Luoyang City.
Zhuge Song secretly wiped his sweat. When he had never seen the power of the Qin people, he was brazen about resisting the Qin army. After seeing the appearance of the Qin army, he realized that some things are useless just by talking. After giving Yao Chong this little time, he felt his legs My hair was fluttering and my whole body was cold.
Dong Huai and Xin Gongjing led the troops back to Luoyang City, but the Xuanyang City Gate was still closed. Dong Huai said with a smile: "My merits have been fulfilled. I will return to the capital in a few days. Next, it is up to you, Prefect Xin, to garrison Luoyang City. When the supplies from the imperial court arrive, I will trouble the general to send them to Luo City."
Xin Gongjing said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, Mr. Dong. Please tell the Emperor that the city is alive and the people are alive. If the city dies, the people will die."
Dong Huai straightened his clothes and saluted in all directions, saying, "I'll leave it to you, generals."
Yang Anxuan came down from the city wall and came to Dong Huaidao: "Dong Shilang, how should the horses and armor compensated by the Qin army be distributed?"
Xin Gongjing nodded repeatedly and said: "Yes, half of the two thousand horses and two hundred armors can be given to Luoyang."
Dong Huai said jokingly: "The two generals are trying to rob, but this is not possible. They want to take these things to the capital and hand them over to the king of Kuaiji. Luoyang has already gained 20,000 people, how can it win Longwangshu."
Zhuge Song said from the side: "Yes, this is the compensation given by the Qin State. How can Luoyang keep it privately?"
"Yes, both the horse and the armor will be handed over to the court for disposal." The officials who came to negotiate agreed.
The delivery of two thousand horses and two hundred pieces of armor to the capital will surely cause a sensation in the whole city and greatly enhance the country's prestige. The King of Kuaiji must be happy to hear this. The officials who go to negotiate have both face and foundation, so promotion is natural.
It was difficult to talk in a crowd, so Yang Anxuan came to see Dong Huai in private. Dong Huai went ahead and said with a smile: "An Xuan, if you still don't talk about horses and armor, you will not agree."
"Shilang Dong, I don't want these horses, but those armors sent to the capital are just for collection in the palace and used for ceremonial purposes. Isn't it a secret act?" Yang Anxuan said sincerely.
Dong Huai's smile froze. What Yang Anxuan said was the truth. War horses can still be assigned to the Chinese army. Those "armor riding equipment" armors are really useless in the capital except for the emperor's travels. There are no "armor armor" outside Jiankang City. "Riding equipment" gallops into the place of employment.
Yang Anxuan said sincerely: "Our court is going to compete with Hu Qi, and it is urgent to increase our combat power. Dong Shilang also saw the power of the Qin army outside Luoyang City today, and asked himself, if we don't defend the city, what are our chances of winning? So I am a fool. I will ask the people of Qin for armor in case of emergency."
Dong Huai was a man who knew soldiers. He was silent for a long time and then said: "You will convey An Xuan's intention to King Kuaiji and persuade him to leave these armors for you. As for the outcome, I cannot predict the result."
Yang Anxuan bowed deeply and said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Dong Shilang, for your help."
The next day, Yang Anxuan brought gifts and went to Mengjinguan to meet his third uncle Yang Siping.
He talked with Xin Gongjing in advance, and after obtaining his consent, he wrote to Governor Xi and asked Governor Xi to allow him to lead An Xuan's army to Runan.
Before the negotiation was over, a reply came from Xi Hui, agreeing to let him lead An Xuan's army away. For Xi Hui, Yang Anxuan was full of gratitude. He was a noble person in his life.
Yang Siping saw his nephew and said with a hearty smile: "An Xuan, you can do it. They are all General Guangwei, better than your third uncle. Yes, you are a lot stronger, and you are a bit taller than the last time I saw you." .”
The uncle and nephew joked for a while, and Yang Anxuan made it clear that he wanted to exchange Luoyang's five hundred soldiers and horses for An Xuan's army.
Yang Siping smiled and said: "Your father has written several times to summon Yu to Jingzhou. Yu has submitted his resignation to Governor Xi and is expected to leave in the next year. The An Xuan Army is your hard work, and you need the soldiers to go to Runan." Ma, these boys have been eager to be with you for a long time."
Yang Siping really likes the Anxuan Army. Their combat power is not inferior to that of the clan army. Zhao Tian, Yin Ji, Kuaien, and Xu Xiaozhong are all talented generals in the army. Yang Siping will never let them go if they can be brought to his side. However, Anxuan's army was no less loyal to Yang Anxuan than the clan army. Yang Siping lamented more than once that Yang Anxuan would lead the army.
"Thank you, third uncle." Yang Anxuan smiled.
Yang Siping sighed: "Uncle Wei is really convinced by you. An Xuan's army has been trained by you to become a tiger and wolf master, and the clan army is not as good as it is. A new generation replaces the old ones. Speaking of which, the three brothers Wei Shu will not be able to compare with you three brothers in the future." .”
Dong Huai stayed in Luoyang City for an extra half month in order to obtain the ownership of the armor. An urgent official document was delivered eight hundred miles away, and the King of Kuaiji's decision was sent. Half of the armor was given to Yang Anxuan.
After bidding farewell to Dong Huai, Yang Anxuan bid farewell to Xin Gongjing and headed for Runan County with Anxuan's army and the Pei and Yan tribes.
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