Zhao Yun has always been a low-key, humble and respected person.
After serving in the army for more than forty years, Zhao Yun has never cared about the gain or loss of his reputation, and has always put the country's affairs and the people first. The most important thing is that Zhao Yun is not a mascot like Liu Yan, and his contribution is huge.
In this time and space, due to Zhang Xi's intrusion, Zhao Yun lost the credit of riding a savior alone. However, Changbanpo made seven entries and seven exits, and relied on more than a hundred rangers to repel thousands of tiger and leopard cavalry. This achievement is comparable to that of a riding savior alone. The credit is even more dazzling.
At least Cao Chun and Cao Xiu were unwilling to encounter a "cheating" general like Zhao Yun on the battlefield again.
After that, he led troops to pacify Guiyang County, led troops to Sichuan to pacify Jiangyang, Qianwei and other counties, and encircled Chengdu. In the Battle of Hanzhong, he formed an empty camp to scare Cao Cao away. In the Northern Expedition, he took the lead several times and acted alone. It can be said that he has great military exploits.
But such a general, in his twilight years, expressed such emotion. Everyone present felt uncomfortable.
Especially Zhang Xi. The Five Tiger Generals have a filter bonus in Zhang Xi's heart.
But Zhuge Liang didn't want to take Zhao Yun with him. Zhang Xi could understand that now that the Han Dynasty was full of talents, there was really no need to let this old general who had worked hard for half a life continue to fight for the country.
He has worked hard enough and deserves to enjoy his old age.
In addition, the two generals Guan Yu and Zhang Fei both died on the battlefield at "old age", so everyone had the same feeling of not wanting anything to happen to Zhao Yun.
Zhang Xi also doesn't want anything to happen to Zhao Yun, but Zhang Xi can't stand Zhao Yun's "hero's end" emotion.
Therefore, Zhang Xi thought for a while and said to Zhao Yun, "Old general, don't do this. The general's two sons are both adults. It is the time to make contributions and inherit the general's mantle. Xi is shameless, and Xiang invites the general's two sons to help him. I don't know what the general can do. Do you want to?!"
The older generation must have placed hope on the next generation. If Zhao Tong and Zhao Guang can inherit Zhao Yun's mantle, continue to fight on the battlefield for the Han Dynasty and serve the country. Maybe the old general's sadness can be alleviated. .
But when Zhao Yun heard Zhang Xi's words, he hesitated.
"The second son is useless, so please ask Yuan Chang to take care of him and support him." Zhao Yun said.
In fact, Zhao Yun's original intention was not to let his two sons go to the battlefield like this.
At least in Zhao Yun's opinion, his two sons' combat experience and level are far behind. They can't even reach the level of Guan Ping and Guan Xing. If they are placed in his own army and become a school captain, Old Zhao They all despise them, how dare they let them go out to lead the army alone.
However, the current scene, coupled with the sad mood just now, made Zhao Yun somewhat touched.
Zhao Yun is not the kind of arrogant person. He is very low-key, but also very pragmatic.
I am indeed getting old.
Maybe when he can't go to the battlefield, his experience can still help the big man. But he really can't compare with when he was young, or even with himself seven years ago.
Seven years ago, Zhao Yun could still lead the Liangzhou cavalry to fight in Tongguan, but now his health is indeed much worse.
Maybe it's time to train your own son to take over.
My two sons are indeed not good enough and they are young. Zhao Tong and Zhao Guang were born to Zhao Yun after Liu Bei captured the four counties in Jingnan. One is twenty-four years old and the other is only twenty-one years old. Compared with Guan , the second generation of the Zhang family is indeed about ten years younger.
Because of his lack of qualifications and experience, Zhao Yun never dared to let go. But if he was placed in Zhang Xi's army, Zhao Yun thought about it and felt that it was not impossible.
On the one hand, Zhang Xi is extremely cautious in using troops, so he will naturally not let his two sons take on important responsibilities rashly. This will save his two sons from being too incompetent and leading to the ruin of the country.
On the other hand, Zhang Xi is very good at understanding people and training his subordinates. Anyone who has worked with Zhang Xi, whether they were once unknown or have become famous, can improve.
Maybe I can't teach my two sons because my teaching skills are not good enough. If my two sons can make progress after Zhang Xi's training, it will be a good thing for both the big man and the Zhao family.
If his son can be successful and inherit his family business and title, then retreating bravely is not an unacceptable outcome for Zhao Yun.
Therefore, Zhao Yun chose to agree to Zhang Xi and give his two sons to Zhang Xi for training.
Then Zhao Yun resigned from Zhuge Liang.
He knew that Zhuge Liang summoned so many people this time to discuss the Northern Expedition. He chose this time to come to Zhuge Liang with the intention of asking for a battle.
Although he has not been able to succeed in the battle, at least his son's future has been secured. In addition, Zhao Yun cannot take off the high hat Zhuge Liang has given him, so he must take over the responsibility of guarding the emperor.
In this case, don't delay these people's discussion of the Northern Expedition.
Everyone sent the old general out of the door together, and then returned to the main hall to continue the discussion.
Zhao Yun's arrival can only be regarded as a small episode. After everyone readjusted their mentality, Zhuge Liang began to officially preside over this strategic military meeting.
"The purpose of this Northern Expedition is indeed to capture Heluo and Yanzhou. It only requires a large number of troops and does not require 400,000 troops. Liang thought that 250,000 to 300,000 people would be sufficient. The Shangshu Province was responsible for the logistics preparation. Such a large number of troops would be sent out for the expedition. , how long will it take for the Ministry of Secretariat to prepare all supplies of food, grass and weapons?!"
Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, and Li Yan discussed the 400,000-strong troop requirement and set up a strategy together. The purpose was to make the local Yizhou families bleed heavily to support the Northern Expedition to Xu Miao. This was an accidental attack.
And Li Yan cooperated with Zhuge Liang in a play, sold a handful of Yizhou local faction, and now he has initially gained Zhuge Liang's trust. At this time, Li Yan will not miss the opportunity.
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, if it needs to be complete, it will take one year. If it is just for the expedition, half a year is enough." Li Yan said.
Then, Li Yan began to explain the reason why he said this.
Li Yan needed a year to prepare the logistics. He fully considered the possible changes in the war ahead, and even arranged logistics coordination affairs based on the fact that the front lines needed to be in a stalemate and the war lasted for more than two years.
If he had just followed the normal plan of sending troops to conquer, Li Yan could raise the grain, grass and ordnance needed by the army ahead for a year within half a year.
It has to be said that as long as Li Yan doesn't make mistakes, his ability is really outstanding. He is used to coordinate logistics, and he even overdoes it.
Obviously, Zhuge Liang was also very satisfied with Li Yan's statement. He nodded with a smile and said to Li Yan, "In this case, Zhengfang still needs to pay more attention."
Then, Zhuge Liang turned to look at Jiang Xu and Zhang Xi and said, "The land of Qinzhou needs to mobilize at least 50,000 troops to Yongzhou to support the battle. The same needs to be done in the land of Jingzhou. Are there any problems with these two generals?!"
Jiang Xu felt a little embarrassed when he heard this.
But, what Zhuge Liang wants to see when discussing the issue of troop deployment with you now is not your ability to complain about difficulties, but your ability to solve problems as the chief officer of a state.
Therefore, Jiang Xu thought for a moment and said, "Qinzhou has few soldiers, and the county soldiers are only 40,000. Xu can send out 30,000 county soldiers, and recruit another 20,000 Qiang and Hu horsemen to assist in the battle. Does the Prime Minister think it is okay?!"
Zhuge Liang nodded slightly.
In fact, Zhuge Liang also knew that Qinzhou was a separate county that was separated from some of the original counties in Yongzhou. It has a total jurisdiction of four counties. Compared with the bitter cold land of Liangzhou, it is only a little better. Fifty thousand The soldiers and horses were indeed in a bit of trouble for Jiang Xu.
It was not easy for Jiang Xu to think of recruiting 20,000 Qiang and Hu horsemen to assist in the battle.
Therefore, Zhuge Liang still approved of Jiang Xu's response, but he was still a little worried.
"The Qiang and Hu are so rebellious and difficult to control, Boyi thinks, who can control them?!"
"Ma Mengqi's younger brother, Ma Dai, is enough."
Upon hearing that Ma Dai was asked to command the Qiang and Hu Rangers, Zhuge Liang thought for a moment, nodded, and agreed.
Although Ma Dai's prestige among the Qiang and Hu is definitely not as good as Ma Chao, Ma Dai has stayed in the northwest for so many years and it is not just for fun. With his own ability and Ma Chao's remaining power, there should be no problem in leading the Qiang and Hu cavalry in battle. Yes.
After solving Qinzhou's problem, Zhuge Liang looked at Zhang Xi.
Zhang Xi thought for a while and then said, "Jingnan has been initially determined and cannot be moved lightly. Jiangling needs to defend Jiangdong and cannot easily mobilize troops. Xiangyang is an important land and must not be lost lightly. Xi thinks it is better not to move lightly."
The difficulties on Zhang Xi's side are more practical.
Jingzhou must not be able to mobilize soldiers easily. After all, there is Soochow nearby, which is eyeing it. This is the first line of defense against Soochow.
Therefore, Zhuge Liang could understand Zhang Xi's difficulties, but he was still dissatisfied.
"According to Yuan Chang's wishes, only 30,000 Nanyang County soldiers are available?!" Zhuge Liang asked.
What I asked for was at least fifty thousand.
Jiang Xu's entire county has less than 50,000 soldiers in total, but he managed to cobble together 50,000 soldiers for himself, while also taking care of the county's local defense issues. Are you, Zhang Xi, not as good as Jiang Xu? !
Of course Zhang Xi knew Zhuge Liang's dissatisfaction, but he couldn't help it. How could the Qiang and Hu aliens compare with the white-eyed wolf of Soochow? !
The combat capabilities of both sides are not of the same level.
Moreover, it's not like Zhang Xi doesn't have alternatives.
"Xiangyang cannot be moved lightly, but the troops from the three eastern counties can be mobilized to go north. Kou Feng's 30,000 troops, plus the Nanyang troops, there are 60,000, which can be used." Zhang Xi said.
Zhuge Liang briefly considered the strength of his troops in his mind. After thinking for a while, he shook his head slightly and said, "Kou Gongzhong's troops are within the call range. Yuan Chang needs to think of another way."
Now Zhang Xi was also worried.
The troops from the four counties in Jingnan certainly cannot be mobilized, and Jiangling’s 30,000 infantry and 30,000 naval forces are also necessary to defend Jiangling. After all, the Soochow Army next door to Jiangxia now has 40,000 naval troops and 30,000 naval troops. As for the infantry.
If you mobilize troops from Huainan and Jiangdong, you can mobilize an army of 100,000 in minutes. Without enough troops, you cannot defend it at all.
After much deliberation, Zhang Xi could only express his position and said, "In this case, Xi will send 20,000 infantry from Xiangyang to the north, and Jiangling will send 10,000 infantry to Xiangyang to assist in defense."
This is all we can do.
(End of chapter)
