"This is Wu Zhen, the third younger brother of my captain Chi Ding. He belongs to the general family of Wumen in Yezhou. He possesses the skill of archery. He shot the sleeping bear to death with a beaded arrow."
"The fourth brother Duanmu Qiu is from the Duanmu clan in Youzhou. He is good at equestrian skills. He has the ability to practice horse fighting and also knows how to run and shoot."
"The fifth brother Liang Hu is from the Liang family in Huzhou. Although he is only sixteen years old, he is a general and is familiar with the art of war. Even if he and I were to deduce it on the battlefield, we cannot say that we will win with certainty."
Chang Sheng has seen them one by one. He suddenly realized that this time, he might have really found a treasure.
"The five of us are willing to follow the little military advisor and help Beiyu unify the world!" Headed by Yuchi Ding, the five young faces all clasped their fists and spoke.
"Okay!" Chang Sheng was overjoyed, "If this is the case, after the spring comes, the five of you will stay under my tent and listen to my orders. If you make military exploits, you will be promoted!"
"Thank you, little strategist!"
"Okay, I see the loyalty of the five of you." Chang Sheng comforted him, hesitated, and then changed the subject, "Although it's still a little early, I can't wait. You five are very optimistic about the beginning of spring." Do you have any suggestions for the future war?"
Although I have discussed with many people, such as Sheepherds and Military Advisors, Shen Tu Guan, and the Lord... no matter what, Chang Sheng wants to hear more suggestions from the bottom of his heart. He believed that the Wuliang from Hebei who dared to seek refuge must be well versed in the world's trends.
"Yu Chiding, please tell me. It's okay if you're wrong."
Yuchi Ding took a deep breath and said, "Little strategist, now the whole world is divided into two. In the snowy winter last year, a war broke out between Beiyu and Xishu. Although the little strategist's ingenious plan killed the young people of Western Shu Feng, but the lame man took advantage of the opportunity and used a trick to capture Dayuan Pass."
Chang Sheng listened without any displeasure. A real winner can only face his own failures, learn from the pain, and then stand up again.
"If this is the case, I think next year's war should focus on consumption."
"Consumption?"
"Indeed." Yu Chiding said in a serious tone, "But this is not an ordinary war of attrition, turning the Lizhou area into a chopping block in the hands of the butcher."
"Yu Chi Ding, do you mean to compete with Xi Shu for your heritage?" Chang Sheng thought for a while.
"That's right. Little military advisor, with all due respect, Western Shu is now like a bow that has been bent and drawn, vowing to fight to the death with me, Beiyu. Moreover, because of Xu Buyi's false statement of 'the world is unified', Shu Many people are willing to die, and they often do not hesitate to take their lives when fighting. After the beginning of spring, Xishu will definitely use Lizhou as a bridgehead to fight endlessly with Beiyu. But the little military counselor must not forget that behind King Xu Shu, there are a group of ordinary people. I have a hunch that as long as the people of Shu survive for two years and their will gradually weakens, they will become timid and war-weary. By then, we will have a great victory in Beiyu."
Chang Sheng listened carefully. Yu Chiding's idea is not unreasonable. But right now, this is not Beiyu’s path.
Unlike Xishu, Beiyu relies on aristocratic families. If it cannot win a big victory, in the long run, these old aristocratic families will be dissatisfied and cause disaster.
Xishu cannot consume it, nor can Beiyu. Next year, the war will gradually intensify, and the two will usher in a battle between armies.
"Xie Yu, what do you think?" Turning his head, Chang Sheng looked at the other Hebei Wuliang.
"Okay, let's fight quickly." Xie Yu thought for a while and spoke seriously.
"Oh? Why do you say that?"
"Unlike my brother, I only think that small-scale wars are insignificant, and lame people are good at making suggestions, so it is difficult to win. If it is a quick battle, the two sides will have an unprecedented war, and the warriors and staff of each party will decide the winner. . When the momentum is huge and there are many gaps, the lame man will have no time to take care of it. In this way, I, Beiyu, have a chance. You know, I, Beiyu General, have seventy or eighty people, such as General Pi, Captain, and more than a thousand. people."
Beiyu generals, in addition to coaches like Shentu Guan, the rest include titled generals such as Shentu, who can also be regarded as leading generals.
"What you two said makes some sense." Chang Sheng said with a calm face, "I already know what you mean. But no matter what, I still need to discuss this matter with the lord before making a decision."
After listening to this, the five aristocratic families all raised their hands.
"By the way, do the five of you have battle armor?"
Yu Chiding hurriedly replied, "Of course, there is no shortage of weapons, armor, bows and crossbows."
"Are the colors and patterns the same?"
"It's not the same... after all, the armors of me and others were made by craftsmen hired by the clan elders."
"In that case -" Chang Sheng paused, "I have high expectations for you and the other five. If not, I will invite a famous craftsman to make a new pair of your five armors. From now on, you and the five of you will follow. How about I be called the Five Little Good Generals of Beiyu?"
The five people were very excited, "I'd like to thank the military advisor."
"I sincerely hope that the five of you will unite sincerely and make immortal contributions to Beiyu!"
Led by Yuchi Ding, the faces of the five Beiyu aristocratic families became determined and solemn.
"Please rest assured, little military advisor, the five good generals from Beiyu will definitely accompany the military advisor to conquer the thirty states of the Central Plains!"
…
Western Shu, outside Yuguan.
At this time, the 50,000-strong Shanyue Battalion was divided into three armies, the front, middle and rear, separated by twenty or thirty miles, and rushed towards Dingzhou.
As the leader, Fei Xiu was already at the front of the main formation. Fei Xiu's mission was not to conquer, but to act as a military governor to help Dongfang Jing in Lizhou and guard against the possibility of Yue rebellion.
At the end of the Shanyue camp, there were more than 2,000 soldiers, together with more than 30,000 mobilized civilians, transporting all kinds of food, grass and baggage to the front line.
The people leading these two thousand people were not veteran generals, but seven young Xishu generals. Like them, they had just come out of the general hall and were about to start a magnificent life.
"Send the order, rest here temporarily." On the flank of the military formation, a young general with sword-browed eyebrows and starry eyes stopped his horse and gave the order.
The citizen has been on the road for most of the day, and the cold has not gone away. He should take a rest and drink a bowl of spicy soup to warm him up.
"Brother Xiaoyao, drink some hot water." Not long after, another young Xishu general came out. His face still had the youthful look of a young man, but between his brows and eyes, there was a hint of murderous intent.
His name was Wei Xiaowu. He was a member of the Qingtian Camp. He resisted Beidi, entered the grasslands, conquered Western Shu, and conquered Liangzhou. He was present at all of them. He also served as the junior captain of the Banner Camp.
"Lu Zhong, warm yourself up too."
"Zhang Zu Li Feng, you two are coming too. And Ma Tao Ludang."
Seven young generals from Xishu gathered together again.
"Brother Xiaoyao, Han Goufu...why aren't you with us?"
"Hey, you were the one who called Gou Fu!" Li Xiaoyao smiled, "Don't ask, General Gou Fu, my lord has his own uses."
"Yes, Mr. Li Tao said that Han Gou Fu has the talent to govern the country."
"Puppy Fuwo...he even threw stones and started a fight with me back then."
As he spoke, the seven young people all laughed.
Li Xiaoyao thought for a while and looked at the six people around him.
"As you all know, I was originally from Jianghu. Since the seven of us left Shuzhou together, it would be better if we became righteous brothers, sharing the same heart and gallbladder, and sharing life and death together. Xiaowu, what do you think?"
"Can!"
"Yes! Brother Xiaoyao, I can too!"
"Can!!"
…
Li Xiaoyao looked up to the sky, "If not, the seven of us will expand the territory for Western Shu and pacify the world, and we will be called the Seven Sons of the General Hall."
"Brother Xiaoyao, if this name doesn't work, why not call him the Seventh Invincible General. Look at General Tiger, he also calls him the same name."
"It's inappropriate. You can't be confused with General Silly Tiger. Others will laugh."
"That's what it's called..."
"The Seven Heroes of Western Shu?"
"Okay, okay! You are indeed my fifth brother! Let's call him Xishu Qiying!"
For a moment, the seven young figures all cheered.
