The Xianbei people were able to defeat the Han army when they unified the grasslands.
But in the decades since the split, not only has its combat effectiveness declined, but many of its inheritances have also been cut off.
For example, during the Tanshihuai era, Xianbei not only had unified command, but also had a certain source of iron weapons.
After the race was scattered, except for the large tribes led by figures like Kebineng, the small tribes could only regress to using bones to make arrows.
No matter which dynasty or generation, division will inevitably lead to degeneration. This is an iron law.
Because the original division of labor and collaboration system has been destroyed, re-establishing a new system will not happen overnight.
If there is insufficient manpower, even the underlying order may have to be overthrown and restarted under the pressure of survival.
The Xianbei people at this time were in this situation.
Although there were many of them, most of them were wearing tattered leather armor, and most of them didn't even have leather armor.
The arrow feathers in the quiver are basically bone arrows.
In front of the Han army with superior equipment, there was no way to fight back.
"Charge over and crush them!"
The Xianbei people could only grit their teeth, whip their horses with whips, bend down and charge forward!
In their perception, as long as they can cross this distance, the world of cavalry is theirs.
Only this time, they thought too much.
The fine cavalry led by Bald-faced Kheli were far more ferocious than them.
It is also far more elite than them.
After all, these Xianbei people are just temporary formations of various tribes of different sizes.
In addition to charging head-first, the best is to add the flanking tactics commonly used by the cavalry.
But their flanks came into contact with the bald part that had been prepared for a long time, and that was a flash collapse situation.
Although there are not many war horses equipped with iron horseshoes in the Bald Department, even the cavalry equipped with stirrups and saddles are enough to form a crushing advantage against the Xianbei cavalry with only one saddle.
Mounted shooting, charging, strangulation...
Completed in one go, extremely smooth.
On the other hand, for the Xianbei people, even if they were fighting at close range, as long as their horses took a few steps faster, they would have to use one hand and two legs from time to time to sit firmly.
The cavalry of the Bald Hair Division can even take on two Western Xianbei, or even three.
Therefore, although there are more people in the western Xianbei than in the Bald Department.
However, after the war, the flaws of the temporary alliance formed by various large and small tribes in western Xianbei soon became apparent.
To the Baldness Department, they are just a bunch of rabble without any organization at all.
There is no problem for this kind of mob to fight against the odds, or to bully the weak by relying on the strength of their numbers.
But as long as they suffer setbacks, the attack is unfavorable, and the losses are slightly greater, it is easy for them to escape.
Once they are caught in a headwind, they have no resilience at all and can run faster than anyone else.
Directly ahead, the rain of arrows formed by the Han army's crossbow formation was not something they could break through with a single charge.
On both wings, they fought hand-to-hand with the bald knights at close range, and were killed in pieces.
After the first wave of charges, the western Xianbei people found nothing except hundreds of human and horse corpses.
"The thieves have retreated!"
In the Han army camp, some people cheered like this.
"There's nothing to be happy about. They're just some unworthy thieves."
One student said arrogantly.
Those who can serve as grassroots officers in the new camp have at least experienced several battles in person and are qualified to say this.
Compared with the Wei thieves, these barbarians in front of us are nothing more than thieves at best.
Zhang Yuan heard these words and gave a rare smile:
"It's our first time on the battlefield, and everyone is already doing well. The elite soldiers led by the mountain commander at the beginning also found some thieves to train."
"Only when you have developed your courage will you be able to have elite soldiers for the Longyou Battle. So, everyone must pay more attention to training troops in the future."
When the mountain commander first started, he was also training troops in Nanxiang.
Later, he trained with Yi people from across the country, and finally participated in the Battle of Longyou. Only then did he achieve a record that everyone admired.
Zhang Yuan was still in the mood to teach the new recruits there, quite like a political educator in the army in later generations.
The Xianbei people had already begun to quarrel after their first failure.
"The opposite tribe is not an ordinary tribe..."
"I should have known this a long time ago. Didn't they say they were Han soldiers?"
"It's really possible that Feng Langjun sent him here..."
Well, this one is rather silly. It’s this time and he keeps calling me “Feng Langjun” one after another.
"Why does he treat us like this?"
"Yes, we are going to join him!"
"The key is what do we do now?"
"Should we send someone over to talk to them again?"
This statement immediately made someone furious: "The corpses of the warriors in front of the formation are not cold yet! Are you going to give in to the opponent?"
In the case of the Liangzhou Qianghu, knowing that the opposite side was the Han army that they could not afford to offend, they would either flee far away, or simply switch camps.
But these Xianbei people, who had just come from the northern desert and still had a certain sense of superiority, how could they accept this change of identity all of a sudden?
So doubt is inevitable.
Then the anger started.
"They came prepared, we were just careless, let's do it again!"
A consensus was quickly reached, and the Xianbei people quickly organized a second charge.
But what they didn't know was that the Han army's new battalion had greatly enhanced their confidence after their first confrontation.
Compared with the first time, the Han army's arrows were more violent and dense this time.
Because the mood of the new recruits has begun to stabilize.
Therefore, the adults of the Xianbei people saw that the warriors in front were defeated faster.
This so-called "prepared" charge completely shattered the Xianbei people's confidence.
Their anger turned to fear.
Seeing that the bald men were tentatively spreading to both sides, the Han army's infantry began to adjust their formation, as if they were going to outflank them in turn.
Layers of oppression were like dark clouds too thick to be seen, pressing down on Xianbei in the west.
Some people couldn't bear it anymore:
"What should we do? How about we withdraw?"
"Anyway, we have robbed enough. It is enough for us to live a stable life at Yanze's place."
Even if some people are unwilling to do so, looking at the Han army's camp on the opposite side and retreating quickly twice, people cannot afford to have the confidence to break through the opponent's side.
Before the unified discussion could come out, someone had already quietly run away with people from his own tribe.
This is what the mob is most afraid of. Once someone starts to back down, the rest of the group will not want to stay behind and start to disperse.
Tufa Tianli was still thinking about how to defeat the opponent with as few casualties as possible, but he did not expect that the enemy himself suddenly became restless.
He also said that the other side was about to start charging for the third time, and quickly took back the unfolded Jingqi.
If the Han army's crossbow array lacked its own guards on both wings, something would happen. Who knows what the governor's office would think?
Unexpectedly, there was a commotion on the opposite side, and many people began to flee to the back.
This time he was stunned and stunned!
Not to mention him, even Liu Hun didn't expect that the other party would run away so easily.
"General Liu, this was my mistake. I should not have retracted the two wings. Now I will immediately send the entire army to pursue him."
Bald-faced Tianli felt regretful, and he immediately apologized to Liu Hun, the nominal commander-in-chief.
At this time, as a fellow Xianbei, his identity was not only a bit embarrassing, but also a bit sensitive.
Now, he suddenly and inexplicably remembered what Liu Hun had mentioned to him before going to war: "The governor's office only has Han soldiers and no tribes."
As the governor of the governor's office, Bald-faced Kheli can also be regarded as a soldier in the governor's office.
So he knew that not all the soldiers in the new camp were Han Chinese.
On the contrary, there are at least 30% to 40% Hu people.
But there is no difference between them and Han soldiers.
We train together, eat together, receive punishment together, go into battle together, and shout "The great man will win" together...
Comparing his current mood, Bald-faced Kheli felt a little envious.
Naturally, Liu Hun didn't know how Bald Kheli was feeling at this moment, but even if he knew, he didn't care.
Anyway, it's not him who's embarrassed.
Glancing at the bald Kheli, Liu Hun nodded: "I didn't expect what Xianbei did. The bald patriarch doesn't have to take the blame like this."
It doesn’t matter whether I am guilty or not. What is important is that I am afraid of what Feng Junhou thinks...
Bald Khotan felt a little bitter in his heart.
But this was obviously not the time to think about this.
"The bald patriarch doesn't need to pursue them too far. Just drive these Xianbei Hu into the quicksand."
Liu Hun sneered, "Let them rest a little longer. Sooner or later, the big man will march into Xihai County. Where will they go then?"
"If you don't listen to the big man's orders, go back to the desert and try to survive. See if you are lucky enough to survive the white disaster in the desert."
The desert is no different from Liangzhou. There are white disasters in Liangzhou, but they are not common. In the desert, they happen almost every year.
Otherwise, why would everyone be thinking about going south these years?
Thinking of this, Liu Hun smiled strangely:
"Besides, the Governor's Mansion doesn't have that much food to feed the laborers now."
When the bald man heard the last sentence, a chill suddenly rushed from his tailbone to his forehead!
The hand that had been holding the scabbard on his waist suddenly had veins popping out.
This is simply a subconscious action.
If it were someone from the governor's office, whether it was Feng Junhou, General Guan, or Secretary Zhang, Bald Kheli would take it for granted.
But a Xiongnu dared to say this about Xianbei people?
I wonder if the Xianbei people have the final say in the desert now?
The Huns who have been treating people as dogs for hundreds of years dare to say that to the master of the desert?
There is also a chain of contempt among the barbarians.
If this Xiongnu was not the Guiyi Marquis of the Han family, and if it were not for his current status, in the past, he could have directly pulled out his knife and hacked the humanoid beast in front of him to death!
Of course, I wanted to kill this Xiongnu, but the people who were treated as laborers were not from my own tribe, so Baldy Khotan could only think about it.
He gritted his teeth and cupped his fists, then turned around and left in a hurry, preparing to summon his clansmen to lead the pursuit in person.
Although Liu Hun ordered not to kill too hard, Bald-faced Khotan still chased the noisy Western Xianbei into the quicksand for several miles before retreating again.
In Liangzhou in March, the snow melts and spring returns to the earth.
Many official documents that could not be delivered due to heavy snowfall last year began to be delivered to the governor's house continuously.
Among them, what most aroused the interest of Feng Jishi was that Sun Shiwan was blocked in front of Hefei again.
"We agreed to attack Hefei every year, but were blocked every year. Besides feigning surrender, can we come up with something new?"
Governor Feng couldn't help but complain.
Ever since Sun Quan became emperor and Soochow and the Han agreed to divide the world equally, they have talked about attacking Hefei every year.
Every year it's just a small fight, just send some troops to march across the border and that's it, or they just pretend to surrender, as much as they can...
Even Governor Feng, who was an ally, couldn't help but complain, let alone the Wei thieves.
I'm afraid this Soochow is just like mosquitoes buzzing in your ears when you turn off the lights and go to bed at night.
You can't hit it anymore, it's annoying to death, and if you don't pay attention, it will quietly lie on you and suck blood.
"Sun Quan has the name of an emperor, but he does not have the heart of an emperor, let alone the ambition of an emperor. His vision is no more than that of a prince."
Guan Ji had just returned from walking outside and was lying on the couch to rest. When she heard this, a smile appeared on her face:
"What Alang said is true."
Although she has never mentioned the incident in Jingzhou over the years, this does not mean that she is so broad-minded that she has forgotten the hatred between her father and brother.
General Guan was very happy to hear his Alang commenting so much on Sun Quan.
"But..." Zhang Xiaosi answered from the side, "Sun Quan's prince Sun Deng has a good reputation and is very scheming."
As she said that, she glanced at Feng Jishi.
There was a story that had to be told between Sun Deng and Tiger Girl back then...
Governor Feng just pretended that he didn't understand the meaning, and even nodded, as if he agreed with Zhang Xiaosi:
"That's right, Sun Quan has a good son. I thought they could do something if they lived in two places, each taking one."
"I didn't expect that Sun Deng could use the death of his younger brother to convince Sun Quan to let him stay in Jianye. It's really not easy."
In the first month of this year, Sun Quan's second descendant Sun Ling died of illness.
Sun Deng heard that Sun Quan was too sad and rushed to Jianye overnight to persuade Sun Quan to take care of himself.
After some time, Sun Quan wanted to drive Sun Deng back to Wuchang.
Sun Deng used Sun Lu's early death as an example, citing his failure to serve his parents, and also urged Lu Xun to be loyal, diligent, and carefree in Wuchang, so he asked himself to stay in Jianye.
I have to say that Sun Deng's timing was very good, and Sun Quan actually agreed.
"So Lu Xun is in charge of Wuchang affairs now?" Governor Feng pondered for a moment, then touched his chin, "In the past few years, Soochow has tried to attack Hefei several times."
"If Lu Xun is in charge of Wuchang affairs, he can cooperate with Sun Quan's attack on Hefei from Jianye..."
The Dabie Mountains north of Wuchang are a natural barrier that prevents the Wei army from going south directly.
The State of Wu gathered troops here to support Ruxuwu to the east and Jingzhou to the west. It was an important military town connecting Jiangdong and Jingzhou.
It is not an exaggeration to call Wu Guo’s heart and lungs.
"Even when Sun Deng stayed in Wuchang as the prince, Lu Xun was actually the one who oversaw the military affairs and state affairs. Why didn't Lu Xun follow suit when Sun Quan wanted to attack Hefei?"
General Guan dismissed Zhang Xiaosi's little thoughts. The name Sun Deng meant nothing to her.
My children have all started practicing martial arts, and I still have one, maybe two, in my belly. Are you telling me this?
is that useful?
"It's different." Feng Yong shook his head, "Sima Yi used to be in Jingzhou, but now that Sima Yi has arrived in Guanzhong, the Wei people guarding Jingzhou may not be able to threaten Lu Xun."
"Also, Zhuge Jin is considered a talented person. He can't deal with Sima Yi, but facing other people in Wei, Jingzhou should be fine."
While Sima Yi was in Jingzhou, Lu Xun could only keep an eye on Jingzhou.
But the Han Dynasty is now playing too aggressively in the west, which has begun to affect the strategic balance between Wei and Wu in the east.
If Sun Shiwan hadn't been holding him back...
"Then Alang thinks, can Sun Quan conquer Hefei?"
Guan Ji asked with concern.
Governor Feng laughed and said, "Just rely on Sun Shiwan? It would be better for you to be more realistic and think about when the big Han will conquer Guanzhong."
"What is Sun Shiwan? If it gets spread, people will say you are dishonest."
Guan Ji said in a funny and good-natured way, "It's enough to scold General Zhang for climbing mountains and Sima for crossing rivers against Wei thieves. Wu is now an ally of the Han Dynasty."
Feng Yong curled his lips, "Even if they are not allies, can Wu still go up the river?"
Even Lu Kang couldn't defeat Yong'an, which was defended by Luo Xian's remnant troops, and the whole city was plagued by plague. Why could Wu now defeat Yong'an, which had the support of the entire Shu region?
Now the Han Dynasty owns two states plus Longyou, and Nanzhong is undergoing great development, and the economy continues to develop.
Even if Wu betrays its alliance, the most it can do is delay the Han Dynasty from competing with Wei for Guanzhong in the next few years.
There is also Jingnan, which is now the raw material production area of Han Dynasty brown sugar. It is also the source of brown sugar quota for many aristocratic families and even military generals in Wu Kingdom.
If Wu wants to break the alliance, Sun Quan must first solve the problem of whether he can finish the sugar cane in Jingnan and then bring out the brown sugar.
Thinking of this, King Feng Gui suddenly chuckled: "It's good that Lu Xun is distracted by things in the east. Then we can try to sell grain to Jingzhou."
"Are you crazy?"
Guan Ji asked in surprise.
"Liangzhou is a fertile land. As long as it passes these two years, it will be self-sufficient and can be used to feed livestock."
With advanced farming methods and the God-given land of Liangzhou, if it really develops, what problems can happen to food?
Governor Feng said grandly, "What will we do with so much food in Shu then? We can't let the cheap grain hurt the farmers, right?"
It is impossible for low grain prices to harm farmers.
Not possible for at least five years.
Unless the big man has Guanzhong in his hands.
In this case, the Han Dynasty would have two kingdoms of abundance, plus a heaven-given treasure land, and there would be a surplus of food.
But Governor Feng just wants to find an excuse now.
"In the past few years in Jingzhou, wasn't it because there was a food shortage and the army was short of food? Isn't that why Lu Xun suggested that the army lieutenants be allowed to open up wasteland and cultivate fields in Jingzhou?"
Lu Xun was the first person to preside over the land reclamation in Jingzhou. If he still focused on matters in Jingzhou, some small actions would be really difficult to do.
"For the overall goal of reviving the Han Dynasty, why not sell grain to our allies at a fair price?"
Governor Feng slapped his thigh and said, "It's settled! Secretary Zhang, help me draft a letter to the Prime Minister."
When Zhang Xiaosi heard this, he immediately responded happily: "Brother-in-law is the one who thinks long term!"
General Guan immediately became unhappy and pushed Governor Feng: "Speak clearly! I don't want to be a fool!"
