Chapter 203: The decisive battle will lead the Qi cavalry southward
After five months of high-intensity training by a group of military training experts, the one hundred thousand Yanmen army finally completed the first round of training, and Yanmen as a whole has basically entered the ranks of elite soldiers.
The 60,000 cavalry were built on the basis of the original Yanmen warriors. Except for the newly trained 10,000 cavalry, which is still a little raw, the other 50,000 cavalry are all elite cavalry. Their overall combat capabilities may still be behind the Huns cavalry, but they are definitely the best. A huge man.
The cavalry is ready for battle at any time after training, and Qin Hao already has plans in mind for the 30,000 cavalrymen who will go south to join the battle.
Qin Hao planned to take 10,000 Hu cavalry, 10,000 new cavalry, and 10,000 Yanmen elite cavalry to go south, while leaving the most elite cavalry behind to preserve his strength.
The training of cavalry is extremely difficult. If the loss to the Han Dynasty is too large, it will be too uneconomical. Therefore, Qin Hao only brings 10,000 fine cavalry and 10,000 new cavalry just for training. Even if the Hu cavalry is lost, Qin Hao will Hao didn't feel bad either.
March of the second year of Zhongping.
After five months of growth, Bingbei Sijun has grown from a child to an adult, completely transformed, and its overall strength has increased several times compared to before.
Now, the Yanmen Army is ready to go south at any time to participate in the shocking battle at Hulao Pass.
Yanmen, General Anton's Mansion, Qin Wen's Study Room.
"Hao'er, how are the preparations for the thirty thousand cavalry?"
Qin Wen picked up a cup of hot tea, took a sip, and said with a chuckle: "The imperial court has issued the third urging edict, asking you to come to the imperial court to receive rewards and titles!"
The imperial court had previously awarded Qin Hao the title of Champion Hou Huben Zhonglang General, but that was a reward for Qin Hao's victory over the Xiongnu. Liu Hong once said that he would personally award Qin Hao the reward for recovering the three counties.
When Qin Hao heard this, he sneered and said disdainfully: "I'm afraid the reward is fake, but urging our army to send troops is the real thing!"
The Yellow Turban Army has made final mobilization for the war. Tens of millions of stones of grain and grass have been transported to Yanzhou, which is enough to support a million-strong army for a continuous campaign. The Yellow Turban Army may launch a general attack on Hulao Pass at any time.
The Han Dynasty has also made preparations. All the scattered armies, except for the Northern Qin Wen and Youzhou armies, have been recruited back to Luoyang.
Not long ago, the various armies in Youzhou that had suppressed most of the Yellow Turban rebellion in Youzhou had also formed a coalition to go south together. Only the Yanmen Army had not moved yet, so the Han Dynasty was naturally anxious and kept urging Qin Wen to go south.
After Qin Wen pondered for a while, he said with some worry: "If it continues to be delayed, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the court to explain!"
"The Han Dynasty has reached a moment of life and death, so how can they blame us for such trivial matters!"
"Father, the 30,000 fine cavalry have been prepared and ready to go at any time." Qin Hao smiled lightly and said confidently: "One day later, Liu Yu, Liu Yan and Gongsun Zan's 70,000-strong coalition will arrive at Yanmen. Our Yanmen Army Just to keep company with them!”
This time, in order to deal with the Yellow Turbans, the Han Dynasty was ruthless. The total strength of the Youzhou garrison was only more than 100,000, but 70,000 were recruited by the court at once. If Wuhuan and Xianbei launched an attack, Youzhou would definitely not be able to defend it for a long time.
However, if this battle is defeated, the Han Dynasty will probably be destroyed, and Youzhou will no longer be under the control of the Han Dynasty.
In order to deal with the Yellow Turbans, the imperial court even named the rebellious Beigong Boyu of Liangzhou as the Qiang King, which temporarily stabilized the situation in Liangzhou and transferred back 50,000 elite troops from the Liangzhou garrison.
Most of the garrison of Yongzhou in Yizhou was also transferred to Luoyang, plus Dong Zhuo, the prefect of Hedong, led an army of 20,000, and Ding Yuan, the governor of Bingzhou, led an army of 30,000...
Currently, there are nearly 300,000 troops stationed outside Luoyang City. In addition to the 100,000 troops of Qin Wen, Liu Yu, and the 100,000 troops of Lu Zhi at Hulao Pass, the Han Dynasty will have an army of 500,000 to fight against the Yellow Turbans' one million troops.
Liu Hong originally wanted to recall the troops of Huangfu Song of Jizhou and Zhu Jun of Yuzhou back to Luoyang, but the two generals' staying could restrain part of the Yellow Turban Army. If they were recalled, the Yellow Turbans would concentrate 1.5 million troops to attack Luoyang. That would be terrible.
One day later, Youzhou's 70,000-strong army will leave Daijun and enter Yanmen, and then immediately go south to Luoyang with the Yanmen army. Qin Wen and Qin Hao will definitely go on the expedition.
Although the father and son took away 30,000 cavalry, there were still 70,000 soldiers and 20,000 garrison troops stationed in the four northern counties. There was no problem with safety. They only needed to have one trustworthy person stationed at Yanmen.
General Anton's Mansion, meeting hall.
At this time, all the civil and military personnel of Yanmen gathered here, waiting quietly for the instructions of Lord Qin Wen. Qin Wen was sitting on the main seat, and Qin Hao and Xi Zhicai stood beside Qin Wen on the left and right.
"Tomorrow the Japanese general will go south with 30,000 cavalry to join the battle." Looking at the generals in the hall, Qin Wen shouted coldly: "Where is Qin Jian!"
Qin Jian stood up slightly excitedly, clasped his fists and said, "The general is here!"
"During my absence, the affairs of the Yanmen Army will be entrusted to you."
"ah…"
Qin Jian immediately grimaced and looked unhappy. He originally thought that his elder brother wanted him to come as a pioneer, but he didn't know that he was asked to stay at Yanmen.
"What, do you have any objections?" Qin Wen glared and said grimly.
Qin Jian shuddered and said quickly: "No, no!"
The reason why Qin Jian was allowed to stay behind was not that Qin Wen could not trust his generals, but that except for Qin Jian, the others did not have such qualifications, and Yanmen had too many secrets. It was impossible to hand over Yanmen to outsiders.
"Where is Li Dingguo!" Qin Wen shouted softly.
"The general is here!"
"During my absence, you will assist General Qin Jian in handling Yanmen's military affairs."
Li Dingguo was stunned for a moment, then hesitantly said: "The last general, the last general I'm afraid..."
During these five months, all affairs of the Yellow Turban prisoners of war were handled by Li Dingguo, and Qin Wen's trust also earned Li Dingguo's loyal allegiance.
Not only did Li Dingguo handle the Yellow Turban affairs in an orderly manner, he also completely integrated into the Yanmen Army and became one with the major generals.
However, assisting Qin Jian in managing Yanmen's military would put Li Dingguo a little too high. Li Dingguo was afraid that it would cause dissatisfaction with other generals in the army.
Qin Wen raised his hand, interrupted Li Dingguo's last words impatiently, and said directly: "Don't trust the people you employ, and don't trust the people you doubt. I believe you have this ability!"
Li Dingguo suddenly felt a surge of heat rush into his eyes. He resisted the urge to cry and choked out: "No!"
"Hao Tongjun Cheng is responsible for the government affairs of Yanmen. As for the government affairs of the three northern and central counties, Wang Meng and Fan Zhongyan will continue to be in charge of the two of you!"
"No!" The three of them stood up and responded together.
Qin Hao also wanted to take Wang Meng to Hulao Pass. After all, with Wang Meng as a think tank, he could consume less brain cells.
However, since Wang Meng was asked to take over the government affairs of the three northern and central counties, the three counties could no longer do without Wang Meng. Qin Hao could only stay in Yanmen as an all-rounder.
However, with Xi Zhicai and Qin Hao here, the Yanmen Army is not as resourceful as the Yellow Turban Army.
