Xuchang, in the Taiwei's house.
The tiger-headed golden spear in Ma Chao's hand attacked Zhao Yun as fiercely as a blue dragon. The latter's bright silver spear turned around and pushed them away.
It seems that every move and every move is very dangerous, but the Tiger Head Zhan Golden Spear can never really bring a threatening attack to Zhao Yun.
Man Chong on the side tilted his head and murmured: "Did Zilong's martial arts improve again, or was it because he didn't get on the horse? Why did he feel that he was fighting more freely than in the previous battle?
It's also possible that neither party tried their best, right? "
Man Chong vaguely remembered that when Ma Chao led his troops to rob the camp, Zhao Yun and Ma Chao had a fierce battle. He only watched a few rounds, but Zhao Yun said that the battle was evenly matched.
But judging from the competition in front of him, Ma Chao was obviously severely restrained.
Lin Mo, who was wearing a brocade robe and leaning against the pillars of the corridor, yawned and was in low spirits.
In the past, he really liked to watch the duels between the top players in the world, especially the rankings of the top ten players, so as to confirm whether the rankings of future generations were correct.
However, after seeing his old father-in-law deal with these people one by one, he didn't seem to be very interested. In the words of his old father-in-law, it's useless to fight. Let's compare.
"You are strong and fierce, but in terms of spear skills, you are not agile enough. Don't always think about competing with others for strength in every blow. You must learn to release your strength and stick to the opponent at the same time."
After some competition, the old father-in-law with his arms crossed began to comment.
This is not the kind of low-level instructors who comment on the top singers in future variety shows. The old father-in-law's words have the Midas touch for people at their level. Therefore, not only Ma Chao but also Zhao Yun listened with great concentration.
Since Ma Yunlu followed Zhao Yun, things have developed exactly as Ma Teng predicted. His old father-in-law no longer refused Ma Chao's request and personally went to the field to guide him.
Moreover, this sparring brother-in-law is also a man of extraordinary strength, which is very attractive to the martial arts idiot Ma Chao, who waits at the Taiwei's house every day.
Lin Mo actually had some concerns about this.
After all, according to his current appearance, the non-core people do not know what the final goal is. According to the original trajectory of history, the Ma family went to protect the Han Dynasty in the name of the descendants of the founding fathers. God knows whether it will end Take the path of confrontation.
After all, the Ma family is different from those families that need to be persuaded to join in exchange for benefits. It is difficult to fully understand where their bottom line is.
But in the end, Lin Mo didn't stop him, mainly because judging from Liu Xie's ultimate goal, when that day comes, Lu Lin and his group will indeed not suffer a loss in terms of justice and can continue to play.
"Dean Zhong, are you here for something today?" The competition was over, and when his father-in-law was giving instructions to Ma Chao and Zhao Yun, Lin Mocai turned around and looked at Zhong Yao, who had been standing behind him for a long time and his beard and hair were a little pale.
Today was the first time he came to the Taiwei Mansion, which made Lin Mo a little surprised.
From the beginning to the end, Zhong Yao had his hands in his sleeves and his head lowered, not interested in watching this competition between the world's top military generals.
It is understandable that in the eyes of people like them, whether it is the old father-in-law or Zhao Yun and Ma Chao, they are all a bit vulgar. There is no way, these people who regard themselves as noble only know that chivalry uses force to break the law, but they do not mention Confucianism and literature. Law.
"Chen Qun, Du Xi and Du Ji are back." Zhong Yao replied silently.
"So? What is Dean Zhong planning to do? Is this what you want to reinstate them?" Lin Mo asked speciously with one foot on the seat in the corridor and his right hand on his knee.
"According to the news they brought back, there are currently 80,000 naval forces in Jingxiang, led by Cai Hao and Zhang Yun respectively. However, Wenpin is also good at water warfare, and privately Cao and Liu have formed an alliance and are preparing to jointly resist the imperial army. The combined navy of the two armies is no less than 100,000 troops, and this does not include Sun Ce's navy."
After Zhong Yao finished speaking, Lin Mo looked up at him and sneered.
After watching for a long time, he slowly stood up, walked a step in front of Zhong Yao, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, then you can thank the three of them for me. What do you think, Dean Zhong, of reinstating them to their posts?"
"Let Sikong arrange it." Zhong Yao still had the same aloof expression, which made people uncomfortable. He didn't know how to say thank you to Brother Yunwen.
"Dean Zhong, they are all back. Now your Yingchuan faction can be considered a strong contender. I will have to rely on you to take care of them in the future." Lin Mo sighed in a strange way.
"Sikong doesn't need to be sarcastic."
Zhong Yao sighed, "I know that today is possible because Sikong considers the balance of the government, but I also understand that the position of dean is not necessary for me. Manpower cannot shake God's will after all. Yingchuan's way , all visible."
This is a fair statement. Lin Mo smiled and nodded, and said meaningfully: "It's best for you to think so. It can be you or not you. You have already made a mistake once. If you make another mistake, the person will die. That’s a lot.”
"I understand." Zhong Yao swallowed.
He has been very bitter recently. Whether it is Xun Yu or Du Ji who just came back, they all thought that Zhong Yao had picked up the leak. Lu Lin and his party ended up simply because they did not want the position of dean to be handed over to Yang Biao. Help people.
What can Zhong Yao say? After all, now that he has become Yingchuan Dajun, he can't tell them that he has actually become Lin Mo's marionette.
"Sikong, I just don't understand. The news they brought back is of no importance at all. Even if we don't say that our secret will be discovered sooner or later, does it count as a vote? It's too cheap for them, right? .”
After Zhong Yao left, Zuo Rong said dissatisfiedly: "Recently I discovered that the Xin brothers and Guo Tu are very close to Zhong Yao. They are all from Yingchuan, plus Chen Qun, Du Xi, Xun Yu and others. Will Yingchuan be too powerful with this group of people?"
"Then what can you do? Even if you show off, you have to show it to the world. Otherwise, others will think that you have deserted Cao Cao and turned to the bright side, only to be thrown into the cold palace. Who would dare to come back?"
Lin Mo shrugged helplessly, "As for your saying that Yingchuan is too powerful, that's pure bullshit. Don't you just want to remind me that our power above the court is actually weaker. It's best for you to hurry up and take over as Dahong. Hey, is that what you mean?"
"If we don't say that Sikong is really exhaustive, Brother Yu can't hide anything he wants from you. It seems that he can't escape from Sikong's control in this life." Zuo Rong didn't even bother to quibble, obviously he was very proud of the money he paid. Have confidence.
Lin Mo exhaled a breath and sat down again, with deep eyes.
Zhong Yao's words just now made him feel even more stressed.
With the three-way alliance between Cao, Sun, and Liu, the combat power of the navy cannot be underestimated. Even if the four major families on the east side of the Yangtze River have made it clear that they want to change their ways, as Zhong Yao said, the navy army still exceeds 100,000.
As for the current situation, even if the number of soldiers recruited can increase, I am afraid it will be difficult to exceed 100,000 during the Autumn Harvest War.
The most important point is that the combat effectiveness of the recruits is too weak, and this cannot be reversed by equipment problems.
It seems that we really need to start preparing for this final battle.
"Sikong, Huang Zu's son Huang She is here." A sergeant ran in and asked for instructions.
"Bring it in." Lin Mo nodded.
Not long after, an armored young man with thick eyebrows and broad nose came over. Looking at the young Sikong who was surrounded by several people, he immediately stepped forward and bowed, "The last general, Huang She, pays homage to Sikong!"
"I received the notice from the post house a few days ago, but I don't know why you came here suddenly. But what's the situation in Jiangxia?" Lin Mo asked curiously.
"Reporting to Sikong, my father must make this trip in person at the end of his life. If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't get away due to military affairs, my father would even want to go to Beijing by himself."
After puffing up his chest, Huang She's clear eyes were a little moist, and he said with a choked voice: "I came here to thank Sikong for his help several times. This time, my father was able to kill the entire Sun family, all thanks to Sikong's gift. The Huang family will always remember their kindness."
"Xiangxiang is gone too." Although it was something planned, Lin Mo couldn't help but sigh when he heard the result.
After all, she is a goddess with a good reputation. Even if she doesn't collect stamps, she still wants to take a look at her. It's a pity.
In fact, Lin Mo himself didn't want to do this, but if he wanted to blame Sun Ce for massacring the entire Huang family, it would be difficult for Huang Zu to fight with the four people if he didn't settle the blood debt. The Jiangdong Army led by the big family eliminated the barriers.
In addition, this can also completely cut off the possibility of the four major families having any connection with Sun Ce.
This is the battlefield, this is politics, and it does not depend on human will.
Huang Zu was very wise. He knew that he owed him a favor and knew how to send his son to express his gratitude. At the same time, it could be regarded as an expression of his firm determination. After all, Huang She was his only relative in the world.
"By the way, Sikong, I have something else to report."
"you say."
Huang She hesitated for a moment and looked around. Lin Mo then waved his hand and said, "We are all our own people. Let's talk."
"Here."
Huang She felt relieved and bowed to him: "Jiangxia originally had 50,000 naval troops, but Liu Qi took away more than 20,000 people. Now Jiangxia's navy is less than 30,000. But since we no longer need to pay taxes to Changsha, my father asked me to report Sikong, this year Jiangxia's taxes will all be used to recruit and train naval forces. It is expected that the number will be expanded to about 40,000 this autumn. In addition to the 15,000 naval forces promised by Jiangdong, the combined force will be no less than 50,000. people."
"good."
Lin Mo nodded with satisfaction, "This is all your father and son's fault."
"but."
Huang She looked troubled, but continued: "My father asked the last general to report to Sikong that this naval force is no better than infantry and cavalry. Elites can be trained in a short time through battlefield fighting. In addition to cooperating with warships and proficient in flag language, they also need to be familiar with the Yangtze River. Problems such as shoals, undercurrents, rapids, and wind direction in the water area cannot be solved without years of hard work.
The navy under Cai Mao in Jingxiang already knew the water conditions of the Yangtze River well and was accustomed to water warfare. In addition, the navy Liu Qi had taken away from Jiangxia previously asked Sikong to carefully consider the timing of the battle. "
Just by hearing these words, you can tell that Huang Zu is not a person who enjoys great achievements. On the contrary, he took the initiative to inform these situations because he was grateful for his kindness.
Lin Mo twirled his fingers and frowned.
If we calculate the strength of the troops, Liao Shen's expansion of troops from the Qingxu side will not be a big problem with a navy of 30,000 or 40,000. Adding Jiangxia and Jiangdong, the navy will exceed 80,000 even if it is not more than 100,000.
However, the disadvantages are also obvious. As Huang Zu said, except for the more than 20,000 navymen in his headquarters, it would take anyone else just to be familiar with the water conditions of the Yangtze River, let alone familiar with issues such as tactics, flag language, and strengthening tacit understanding.
Unlike Cao Cao and Liu Bei's navy, they can directly enter the battlefield.
Considering this aspect, there are indeed many disadvantages to starting a war this autumn.
But now is the time when the military is at its peak, and Cao, Sun, and Liu are all frightened. From the perspective of fighter planes, they cannot be missed.
Lin Mo rubbed his temples, feeling a little embarrassed.
The fight must be fought. Lin Mo didn't want to miss the current war that brought together the right people at the right time and the right place. As long as he wins again this time, Cao Sun and Liu will be completely reduced to the dust of history, and the troubled times of the past ten years will also be wiped out. Reunification.
However, Huang Zu’s reminder must be taken with caution.
Lin Mo recounted the historical Battle of Chibi. Cao Cao was so powerful but ultimately defeated. There are many theories, such as plague, arrogant soldiers, being caught in a counter-intentional scheme, Zhuge Liang instigating Tianshi, etc., which are both unreliable and unreliable. Opinions vary.
When it comes to borrowing the southeast wind, Lin Mo actually doesn't believe it. The situation at that time was probably more to scare Zhou Yu. Liangzi's ability to observe the sky at night and predict the weather is the key. This is something that cannot be ignored. Factors, we have to find a way to deal with this.
Of course, it is impossible to make a one-pot deal like connecting a boat. However, northerners are not accustomed to the southern climate and are not accustomed to the acclimatization and breeding of diseases. This is also an important factor. They must be fully prepared before the army goes south.
As for the counter-intuitive schemes, Lin Mo was still very confident. In front of him, this trick would not work at all.
Otherwise, you can only go to the battlefield to see the real chapter.
Lin Mo exhaled, his eyes firm, and said: "Go back and tell your father to prepare for war. This autumn, we will hunt the Yangtze River and deal with the three families of Cao, Sun and Liu!"
"Don't worry, Sikong, General Mo will definitely bring him. Is there anything else that General Mo should bring with him?" Huang She cupped his hands and asked.
Lin Mo thought for a while, but there was nothing wrong. He just said, "Let your father get along well with Lu Xun and Zhu Huan. They also contributed a lot to this matter."
"You will understand!" After receiving the order, Huang She turned around and strode away.
After Huang She left, Lin Mo turned around and entered the inner hall. Of course, Zuo Rong followed him eagerly.
He picked up a piece of silk cloth on the table, wrote some lists and threw it to Zuo Rong, "Go and prepare these things. The quantity must be sufficient. Send them all to Jiangxia before the autumn harvest."
Zuo Rong looked around and saw that they were all worthless things. Many of them were even readily available. He was a little unclear about the reason. However, seeing that Lin Mo seemed to have something to do, he didn't ask any more questions. He just said loudly: "Don't worry, Sikong. It will definitely happen!"
"Okay, I will go into the palace later to handle your affairs for you." After that, he walked out.
"Thank you so much, Brother Sikong!" Zuo Rong smiled from ear to ear, finally waiting for it, Guangzong Yaozu, this is it.
After leaving the door, Lin Mo did not enter the palace immediately, but returned to Sikong Mansion. It was still early anyway, and he had to make sure some things before he could feel at ease.
Not long after, Chen Gong, Liu Ye, Pang Tong, Lu Su, Xu Shu, and Jia Xu were all invited.
"I came to you for nothing else. I just want to ask you one thing. You are all well-educated people who are knowledgeable about astronomy and geography. I just want to ask you if you can predict celestial phenomena."
Everyone was a little confused. They had been playing court politics recently and rarely talked about war. When he asked this question suddenly, everyone couldn't react.
"I meant to be precise." Lin Mo added.
"I'm not very talented. I can't predict the celestial phenomena. I can still infer wind, fog, rainfall, frost and other weather conditions based on changes in the surrounding environment." Pang Tong was the first to speak.
The others did not speak, but it could be seen from the confidence in their eyes that they should all have their own methods.
Only Chen Gong glanced at Pang Tongyi, then looked at Lin Mo, "Yunwen, what do you mean by accuracy, and how to calculate accuracy."
Forehead.
How good.
Lin Mo thought for a while, "For example, if the wind starts three days later, can you accurately judge the direction of the wind, the time when the wind starts, the intensity of the wind, and the time when the wind goes away."
After saying this, everyone was stunned and looked at each other with troubled expressions.
"I can't do it." Lu Su was the first to speak.
"Even a lower official can't do it." Liu Ye also spoke.
"The lower official has few talents and little knowledge, and is powerless." Xu Shu shook his head helplessly.
Seeing Lin Mo's increasingly disappointed look, Pang Tong swallowed back what he said and said instead: "Sikong's request can only be fulfilled by strangers. I only know that Mr. Shui Jing and Zhuge Kongming should be able to fulfill Sikong's request." .”
In this way, Marquis Wu can really do it.
It's a pity that if you are weak in this regard, you may be caught by surprise due to the information gap.
Of course, being able to predict the general direction is actually amazing. Lin Mo himself doesn't have this ability. When it rains, he still has to see if his rheumatic legs will hurt.
Lin Mo nodded and sighed: "It's okay, I just asked casually."
I bought a cup of tea, chatted for a while, and asked them for their opinions on the upcoming water battle. Most of them wanted stability and hoped to train more water troops as Huang Zu said. After all, the advantage is now firmly grasped. It's in our own hands.
Lin Mo didn't express his position, just smiled and nodded, and when the conversation was almost over, he stood up and prepared to enter the palace.
After everyone said goodbye, Lin Mo grabbed the old scumbag.
"Come on, come with me to the palace."
The old scumbag didn't doubt that he was there and followed him.
Not far away, Lin Mo raised his eyebrows and asked, "When they all said they couldn't do it just now, you just shook your head. Is there a way?"
"ah?"
Jia Xu looked confused and immediately said: "Didn't I say, oh, then I'll make it up now, I can't do it."
"Whether it's okay or not, please give me a quick word. This matter is very important to me." Lin Mo faded the smile on his face and looked at him seriously.
"Sikong, if you want to predict as accurately as you said, it is not as simple as knowing astronomy and geography. You must be proficient in Qimen Bagua and Liuren Yin and Yang, so as to explore the secrets of the sky." Lao Yin shook his head. His silver hair was flying.
"Who asked you about Qimen Bagua and Liuren's yin and yang? I'll ask you if it's okay."
"Then, those who can decipher the secrets of the sky will not live long. Mortal bodies cannot predict the celestial phenomena."
"I asked you if it's okay!" Lin Mo's eyes widened in anger.
"It's possible, it should be, it's not, it's not possible at all." Jia Xu struggled to say it.
"So, can you do it?" Lin Mo's eyes lit up and he held the old scumbag's hand.
"No, Sikong, I only know a thing or two, but Sikong needs to know that the astronomical phenomena are unpredictable and the laws of heaven are impermanent. Who can guarantee that there will be no mistakes as you said?"
Right.
The character of an old slut would not be so full of words.
In other words, Zhuge Liang can do it, and Jia Xu also has this method.
In fact, people like Chen Gong and others are talking about predicting celestial phenomena through the surrounding environment, which is commonly used by the people. In addition, predictions may also be made through relatively simple changes in celestial phenomena.
But Lin Mo was also convinced that if he wanted to accurately judge the time as he said, Zhuge Liang and Jia Xu must have used a different method.
However, what the old man said is reasonable. The celestial phenomena are measurable and the laws of heaven are impermanent. In this regard, it can be used as a basis, but it cannot be used as a conclusion.
Even so, it's enough.
Therefore, in this battle, the old scumbag must go together!
Thank you for the reward from the leader who only feels pain when Yan Ai is left!
My brother actually tipped me on Qduo first, and then came to Qidian to tip me. I’m really grateful.
Kowtow and say thank you (bang bang bang!)
(End of chapter)
