Money and silk touch people's hearts.
The reason why horse bandits can exist on the grasslands is just like the existence of mountain bandits and road tyrants in the Central Plains. In addition to the support of people behind them, the more important reason is that they cannot be controlled.
This industry relies on the natural terrain. Small groups work in small groups. They go into the mountains, go into the water, and hide in the grass and wilderness. Trying to catch them is like looking for a needle in a haystack. How do you find it?
With that seriously distorted portrait?
The imperial dynasty established household registration and promulgated road guides, but it could not completely eliminate the birth of bandits and road tyrants. On the more disordered and irregular grasslands, it was even more impossible to completely eradicate horse bandits.
"Two hundred and forty thousand taels, this is a money grab!"
"They're taking money, so are we!"
"Grab him!"
Cats have cat paths, mice have mouse paths, where there is light there is darkness. The grassland is so big, and there are countless areas. There are no family ties. Horse bandits can rob in the northern grasslands and go to the Liao Kingdom to spend money. The Liao Kingdom cannot spend money, but they can still do it. You can still go to the Western Regions, but as long as you have money, you can’t paint anywhere?
"Go to the contact person and let's fight against him!" The leader punched hard, causing a loud cheer.
Since they dare to do this kind of business, they are afraid of being retaliated against.
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"Old Niu, some people are really courageous!"
"The futures market has just sold the first batch of mutton, and now it is being targeted. Spies from Gale, Black Mountain, and Qinke have all appeared!"
In Wanhu Mansion in the North Hall, Song Hai, the Marquis of Yu of Wanhu Mansion, handed a piece of information to the commander Niu Zhang.
Niu Zhang casually threw the information aside, "It's normal. Following the news about the Flame King, the entire Xianbei grassland knew what they had done. It is normal to attract the attention of these bugs!"
If Wanhu Mansion controls a group of troops and cannot receive this information, then how can we suppress the border chaos?
Seven or eight thousand cavalry are spread across the long border. As long as the thirty-man team is not wiped out in one wave, they will receive a report in at most three days.
"Then should we remind you?"
Marquis Yu is already the second-in-command in the Beidian system, and holds a third-level military position with real power. It is impossible that he is unaware of Tai'an City's concern for the futures market.
If this was robbed, we would be in big trouble.
"No, since that brat Fang Fang dares to play whatever he wants, and he has a clever guy with a stick by his side, we can think of it, and they must also be able to think of it. Tai'an City gave him two guards and horses, not just to guard the gate. We can share our interests, but If they don't use their fists, those barbarians will only think that they have obtained the existing benefits!" Niu Zhang knew very well the urinary nature of the prairie people.
If you are afraid of power but not ethical, just trying to win over others through benefits is a dream. You must use fists, sacrifice and violence.
If you are not ruthless, you will not be able to stand firmly. If you want to make money peacefully, you have to show your fists first.
"These are all military achievements, so how can I let them go..." Song Hai smiled and said, "Don't you feel a loss?"
Fang Fang must have thought of it, but after thinking about it, it was not that Song Hai looked down on the manpower brought by Fang Fang. It was really too difficult to annihilate the horse bandits in an open field like the grassland.
Over the years, the North Palace Knights had spent a lot of manpower and force in order to solve these cancers. Finally, they had the opportunity to attract them on a large scale, and Song Hai was really unwilling to let them escape.
Let’s talk about one more head and a turn of actual military exploits!
Who would despise too much military merit?
"If you feel at a loss, just go ahead and do the operation. I don't have time to deal with this kind of thing!"
The Yuyang war is about to begin, and the two cavalry battalions patrolling Bingzhou have been mobilized in the direction of Youzhou. Niu Zhang has a lot to take care of.
He still knows clearly which one is more important and which one is less important.
"Okay, then I'll do it!"
Song Hai crossed his fingers, and his joints made a popping sound as he turned his hands.
The Youzhou Defense Line does not fall under the jurisdiction of the North Palace. The entire defense line is a separate system and is directly responsible for the Ministry of War. Nian Run, the Minister of the Ministry of War, was kicked there years ago. Naturally, he cannot leave easily. He has made such a wave of military exploits. feast,
Nian Run's qualifications were a bit low. If it hadn't been for the right opportunity, he wouldn't have been able to command Youzhou's troops, but he just got there.
No matter how much the North Palace Wanhu Mansion thought about this, looking at Nian Run's background, everyone in the Wanhu Mansion had to hold it in.
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"Ache!"
In Beiping Mansion, Nian Run, who was staring at the map survey, sneezed out.
Damn Youzhou, the continuous rain, muddy roads, and swollen river water have blocked the Jurchen offensive of the Jin Kingdom and disrupted the logistics of the entire war zone.
"It's April!"
He took out a towel and wiped his face. Nian Run's face was full of bad luck.
As of today, the war has dragged on for a month. From being on high alert at the beginning to being numb now, everyone is mentally exhausted.
If the war doesn't start, the troops released for mobility will have to be taken back in a month. After all, people can't stay soaked in the cold rain, and they will get sick over time.
As it was his first time to preside over such a big battle, Nian Run didn't care about the battle loss ratio, but he couldn't accept battle losses due to illness.
"Pass my order, except for the Kulun Camp, Xiaolin Guard, Yangshan Guard, and Zuo Qianniu Guard, all the rest will return to the city nearby. The county yamen, combined with the county medical clinics, will send medical officers to the logistics to collect medicinal materials and treat the sick. Diseases, prevent diseases, and ensure that wind and cold will not occur in the army!"
She was reluctant, but Nian Run had to bow her head in the face of reality.
Wind-cold, athlete's foot, dragging and dying will kill people. They are uncomfortable, and the Jurchen of Jin will only be even more uncomfortable.
The weather was not there, and the Wu Dynasty still had the right location and people. Since Tai'an City chose the delaying tactic and was not allowed to take the initiative to fight, it would be better to delay. Anyway, the pressure to delay is not on him, but on the household department and logistics. If it were not for the sake of begging, He couldn't wait to drag out the results of the battle until the end of time.
Who caused the grassland to be hit by disaster? The girl from the Kingdom of Jin, who is not weak in her own background, really can't afford it?
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Early the next morning, a group of 100 cavalrymen slowly drove out of Shangqu City on top of ten carriages.
Ten or twenty thousand silver, which itself is close to a ton, plus the supporting protection, and considering the speed, I loaded four cars directly, and three of the remaining six cars were loaded with gifts. After all, the number of visits has to be expressed, and the rest is The rations they brought.
"Angkor, someone is watching!"
Zhan Tao came to Wu Qiong's side on horseback, his eyes drifting into the distance.
"Master Fang has guessed it a long time ago. Don't think too much. We just do what we need to do and protect ourselves as soon as possible!"
Wu Qiong waved his hand, "Our people are in front!"
Then the descendant of the Flame King vigorously promoted a wave of information about the futures market, which naturally attracted some flies. It’s not easy to mention it before setting off. Who made his brothers appear in the camp, and a group of people who couldn’t distinguish their attributes at all? , there are too many people to guard against.
"People in front?" Zhan Tao blinked.
"Xia Heng's plan, just keep it in your chest!" Wu Qiong poked Zhan Tao's chest.
The most decoy ones have always sacrificed the most and taken the greatest risks, but may not have the most military exploits. Compared to the frontier soldiers, he and his brothers didn't see much blood, but they saw a lot of darkness.
Abandonment is not a possibility, but a stepping stone is still possible.
"Xia Heng?"
Xia Heng is a ruthless man of his generation, a ruthless man who wants to kill all the grass barbarians, but Xia Heng will not sacrifice his brothers casually. With Xia Heng here to arrange the situation, Zhan Tao does not need to worry, and his brothers will become stepping stone.
"I see!"
"Watch it for yourself. Anyway, protect yourself in advance!" Wu Qiong emphasized.
