Nanyang County was the largest county in the late Han Dynasty, with an advantageous geographical location and a large population. The powerful nobles in Nanyang had as much food as they had tribes.
Just by wiping out the Han family, Zhang Xiu got 100,000 shi of grain and 3,000 pieces of food, as well as a large piece of vast land.
Seeing Zhang Xiu's fierce tactics, other powerful people no longer dared to hide themselves. They sent people and food. In just one day, 35,000 people emerged from the ground.
Zhang Xiu sighed: "The powerful gentry are the cancer of the late Han Dynasty."
Land and food are in the hands of local powerful people, and the people can only become poorer and poorer. In the end, the Yellow Turban Uprising will occur as a last resort.
The most serious problem in the late Han Dynasty was land annexation.
This is also an important reason why heroes from all over the country rose up immediately after Dong Zhuo's chaos in the late Han Dynasty and supported their troops.
There is only one way to change Nanyang's powerful land annexation, and that is to use external forces to smash Nanyang to pieces, destroy the powerful forces in Nanyang County, and redistribute the land.
In this way, Zhang Xiu can control the land in his own hands and not be subject to powerful forces.
Zhang Xiu's current foundation is shallow, and his growth depends on the support of these powerful people in Nanyang. He can only turn a blind eye to this kind of land annexation, and wait until later to burn bridges.
However, you can smash Guanzhong to pieces when seizing the land in Guanzhong, let the powerful nobles in Guanzhong be buried in the flames of war, spit out the land they occupied, and return it to the people.
Zhang Xiu was planning silently in his heart.
In his territory, powerful cancers like the Han Dynasty must not appear, and his actions cannot be restricted by powerful powers.
There is also the issue of reading. Most of the capable and wise men in the late Han Dynasty came from famous families. People from poor families had no access to books, let alone the thought of studying.
These problems need to be solved step by step.
Looking at the huge military camp, Zhang Xiu felt a heroic feeling in his heart. With Nanyang as his foundation, he had the capital to dominate the world.
What makes him difficult now is the arrangement of troops and horses.
At present, he only has three generals: Wei Yan, Li Tong and Hu Che'er. Zhang Xian's ability is average and he can only serve as a general.
Various powerful families in Nanyang also sent talents, including Hu Ji from the Hu family in Yiyang, Deng Zhi from the Deng family in Xinye, and Zong Yu from the Anzhong family.
Deng Zhi was a civil servant who could serve as a staff officer in the army and was subordinate to Jia Xu.
Hu Ji and Zong Jie were considered third-rate generals and could not be put to great use, which made Zhang Xiu distressed.
At this moment, a report came from outside the camp: "Gan Ning is leading troops outside the camp to surrender."
Zhang Xiu was stunned for a moment, a little surprised.
Gan Ning, Gan Xingba!
This is Sun Wu's number one general.
He immediately decided to go out to greet him in person.
When Wei Yan, Li Tong and Hu Cheer heard that someone was coming to vote, they also came out.
The three of them did not expect that Zhang Xiu would go out to greet him in person, and they were secretly unhappy. They all wanted to try this person's skills when they found an opportunity.
Gan Ning stood outside the door and waited.
Zhang Xiu came out and saw a group of people standing outside the door. The leader was a handsome man, more than eight feet tall, with a strong build and bright eyes.
Seeing four people coming out of the military camp, Gan Ning looked at them with some surprise.
Zhang Xiu looked Gan Ning up and down: "This is Gan Ning, is Gan Xing Ba?"
"Exactly." Gan Ning had never seen Zhang Xiu, but he vaguely guessed who it was, so he asked, "Is Mr. Xuanwei the Marquis?"
"Hahaha! This is Zhang Xiuye."
Gan Ning did not expect that Zhang Xiu would come out in person, so he raised his eyebrows excitedly and said: "Ming Gong, Ning will lead eight hundred brothers to vote."
Zhang Xiu saw that he looked good, so he took his hand and said, "Xingba came just in time! I have Xingba, and great things can be accomplished. Please come in."
Gan Ning did not expect that Zhang Xiu would treat him with such courtesy, and he was grateful.
Enter the military tent and sit down.
Zhang Xiu said with a smile: "After I plan to expand the army, I will reorganize the barracks. I am worried that there will be no generals available. Now Xingba has come to help me solve my urgent need."
"I would rather do the work of a dog or a horse for the Lord." Gan Ning said with his fists clasped.
Zhang Xiu ordered people to beat drums to gather the generals.
After everyone arrived, Zhang Xiu first introduced Gan Ning and Su Fei, and then said solemnly: "Gentlemen, today's gathering of generals is to implement the established strategic goals of our army. We will also decide on the formation of military units. We will start training troops and horses today. To achieve dominance."
A fire surged in everyone's hearts, and the blood in their bodies began to boil unconsciously.
With that said, Zhang Xiu stood up, came to Jia Xu under the watchful eyes of the generals, bowed deeply and said: "Xiu, I would like to ask my uncle to be our military advisor to make suggestions for our army and to benefit the world."
In his big sleeves, Jia Xu's hands trembled involuntarily, and his goatee trembled slightly with excitement. He had expected that he would be regarded as a military advisor, but he did not expect that Zhang Xiu would be so solemn.
Tears of excitement flashed in his eyes, and he bowed respectfully: "I will repay my lord's kindness with all my heart and soul."
Zhang Xiu helped Jia Xu up and said, "From now on, my uncle will take care of the whole army."
Jia Xu pursed her lips and nodded solemnly.
Returning to his seat, Zhang Xiu looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "Wei Yan and Zhang will go out first!"
Wei Yan's heart trembled, and he went out to kneel on the ground. Zhang Xian followed Wei Yan.
Zhang Xiu looked at them and ordered: "We are now organizing the Qinglong Cavalry Battalion. We will appoint Wei Yan as the commander of the Qinglong Cavalry Battalion and Zhang Xian as the assistant general. He will lead seven thousand cavalry and be awarded the Qinglong Banner."
Wei Yan didn't expect that he could lead an army alone. He was so excited that he took a deep breath, clasped his fists and said loudly: "The last general takes orders."
Zhang Xiu ordered: "Li Tong, Zong Yu comes out!"
When he heard his name, Li Tong trembled all over, and he and Zongyu knelt down and fell to the ground.
Zhang Xiuling said: "Set up the Suzaku Cavalry Camp, appoint Li Tong as the chief general of the Suzaku Cavalry Camp, and Zong Yu as the assistant general. He will lead seven thousand cavalry and be awarded the Suzaku Banner."
Li Tong and Zong Yu clasped their fists excitedly: "The last general will take the order."
"Hu Che'er, Hu Ji comes out!"
Hu Cheer and Hu Ji came out.
Zhang Xiuling said: "Form the first infantry group, appoint Hu Che'er as the main general, Hu Ji as the assistant general, lead 15,000 infantrymen, and award the sacred bull flag."
Hu Che'er felt that the sacred cow was very sympathetic to him, and said happily: "The last general will take the order."
He also ordered Gan Ning and Su Fei to come out.
Zhang Xiuling said: "Form a second infantry group, appoint Gan Ning as the main general, Su Fei as the assistant general, lead 15,000 infantry, and be awarded the Flying Tiger Banner."
Gan Ning and Su Fei were shocked.
They came to surrender today, and they handed over 15,000 infantry into their hands. This unsuspecting trust moved Gan Ning to tears. With tears in his eyes, he knelt down and said, "My lord, Ning Xin." I came here to vote, but I haven't accomplished anything yet. How dare you take on such a big responsibility? Please take back your life, my lord."
Wei Yan and Li Tong were a little dissatisfied with the decision to hand over the military power of the entire group army to Gan Ning. Gan Ning had just joined the army and was already in an important position without making any achievements. Why?
Gan Ning himself was a little scared.
Zhang Xiu knew Gan Ning from later generations. He was a handsome man comparable to Zhang Liao. He was definitely worthy of this important task. He said: "There is no need to belittle oneself in promoting hegemony. I dare to hand over such military power to you. It is naturally my trust in you. There is no need to do so." shirk."
Gan Ning was so excited that he burst into tears: "Ning Gan Ning is so shocked that he can repay the Lord's kindness."
After the troops were assigned, Zhang Xiu signaled Jia Xu to speak.
Jia Xu stood up and said: "Our next strategic target is the land of Yongzhou, Guanzhong Plain."
Yongzhou?
Everyone's eyes immediately focused on the sand table in the middle, looking towards the Guanzhong Plain in Yongzhou.
Jia Xu continued: "Now that Yongzhou is occupied by Li Jue and Guo Si, the lord should take it. The first pass is Wuguan. Needless to say, the dangers of Wuguan. General Gan, General Hu, and 30,000 infantry are needed. How long does it take to practice?"
Gan Ning thought for a while and said seriously: "It will take half a year."
Jia Xu solemnly ordered: "There are only two months. After the spring planting, we will send troops to Wuguan to seize the land of Yongzhou. Generals, the success or failure of this strategy is related to our future survival. We can only win, not lose." .”
"The last general has received his order!" the generals shouted.
Each general took his own camp flag and went out to set up camp for training.
