The Golden Age Chapter 275: Different destinies

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Mencius shook his head and said, "That's not true. The biggest good thing the three main gates of Xiling have done in the past ten years is probably to train these cavalry. Although they add up to only two thousand, they are all After a long training, you can use both horse and shooting skills.” Looking at Qin Xiao’s eyes, he said solemnly: “Datang used to have an armored cavalry that crossed the world, but now it’s no longer than it was in the past. The cost of training cavalry is extremely high. The empire was huge. The empire was financially struggling, and it once reduced its military resources. Therefore, the number of cavalry is not large, and the main equipment is in the left and right armed guards."

Qin Xiao nodded slightly, thinking that if Datang really had that huge iron cavalry in its heyday, Wu Tuo and other barbarians would not have coveted Datang.

Western Wutuo, Northern Tusun, and even Southern Xinjiang Murong, they have a covetous heart. They just saw the decline of Datang, and they had a chance to take advantage of it, otherwise Southern Xinjiang Murong would not dare to split the soil. To be the king, the surrounding barbarians have long bowed their heads.

"The Xiling Three Cavaliers add up to two thousand people. It really needs to be placed on the battlefield, and it is also a usable force." Mencius said: "Of course, the general will not let these well-trained cavalry disband and return home. The general returns to Xiling. To build a defense, the source of troops is indispensable. If he is about to recruit soldiers, how can he disband them?"

Qin Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. As long as General Heiyu did not disband the White Tiger Camp, then the White Tiger Camp would naturally not be disbanded, but he was even more strange in his heart: "Catch the head, if this is the case, why would Zhong Lang set up such a battle? Why do you say that I broke him?"

"What I said is not right, I can't say that it's bad for him." Mencius lowered his voice: "In fact, he was only for the court." After a pause, he whispered: "The three cavalry of Xiling are in the general. In his plan, all were to be used by the court, but when the general was considering how to use the Xiling Cavalry, he divided his opinions into two groups."

"Two opinions?"

"The first one was naturally based on the Xiling Cavalry, and the expansion of the cavalry in Xiling." Mencius said solemnly: "There have been famines and even plagues in Xiling these years. The DPRK and China are currently placing their strategy on the south side, so the support given to Xiling will not be too much, or even negligible. If the general wants to raise troops in Xiling, he can only rely on local money and food." He sighed and said:" You and I have been in Xiling for many years, and I know in my heart that there are two things that Xiling local relies on, one is mineral deposits, and the other is war horses. If you have to add the same, it is commercial tax. Open iron ore, you can forge weapons and expand cavalry. The local Xiling horses can naturally come in handy. This is much less than the cost of raising cavalry in the pass. If the commerce with the Wutuo people has been smooth, the business tax can also make up for the lack of Xiling’s finances, but Xiling It is not a granary. There is only a small part of the land that can be cultivated, and it is often exposed to natural disasters. Therefore, a large part of Xiling’s finances is used to buy food from within the pass."

Qin Xiao agreed with Mencius's words.

Xiling is not short of ore, let alone war horses, but lacks food.

So living in Xiling, if you can eat white noodle buns every day, it is already very happy. If you can eat the rice produced in Shangguan, it is not an ordinary person.

"Raise soldiers and eat food." Mencius sighed: "To recruit troops to train in Xiling, we must first solve the problem of their food. Do you know that the guarding of Xiling had only 5,000 soldiers and horses? After all, it is Xiling. Can not support too many soldiers

Horse, if there are tens of thousands of soldiers and horses stationed all year round, not to mention the military salary, only the daily food and drink is a huge expense, Xiling simply can't hold it. "

Qin Xiao smiled bitterly: "Catch the head, 16 years ago in the Wutuo Rebellion, Xiling suffered heavy losses. The court did not spend money and food to calm the people. Instead, Xiling fell into the hands of the Xiling clan. The Xiling clan did not think about the people. In recent years, the exploitation of the people has never ceased. Coupled with natural disasters and the plagues of previous years, people’s lives have become more and more difficult." Shaking his head, "Speaking harder, sixteen years have passed, and today’s Xiling is weaker than before."

"What you said is not wrong." Mencius said: "So although the imperial court ordered the generals to recruit troops in Xiling, unless the people's life or death is ignored, 20,000 soldiers and horses are already the limit of Xiling. If you want to let the people live Live better, reduce taxes, restore the vitality of Xiling, recruit fewer soldiers and horses. The general really wants to restore the vitality of Xiling, but the Wutuo people have to recruit troops to prepare for war, not only to guard against the people of Xiling, but also The only way to take care of the people of Xiling is to raise fewer soldiers, but the ones who are raised must be good soldiers and strong generals."

"Head-catching, I have been to Wutuo, and I have fought against Wutuo cavalry, and I compare it with my heart. If the cavalry of Baihu Camp competes with Wutuo cavalry one-on-one, their strength is not lower than that of Wutuo cavalry. "Qin Xiao said solemnly.

Mencius smiled and said: "The general knows the strength of the Xiling cavalry. Although it is said that the Wutuo cavalry has lived on horseback since childhood, the training of the Xiling cavalry is much harder than that of the Wutuo. In combat, the Xiling Cavalry is not weaker than the Wutuo people, and even slightly better." After a pause, he continued: "It is also because of this that some people under the general suggested to expand the cavalry based on the Xiling Cavalry. The cavalrymen of your White Tiger Camp serve as an example. Within two years, at least another 5,000 to 10,000 cavalry will be trained."

Qin Xiao smiled and said: "This is a good thing. The three main gate lords have raised countless horses under the Qilian Mountains, and they are training in Xiling. The most important thing is horses."

"But there are still some people who are worried that the Xiling Cavalry was built by the Xiling family alone." Mencius said with a serious face: "They have a close relationship with the Xiling family, but they have never been favored by the court. If one day the Xiling family wants to do tricks, The Xiling cavalry is very likely to be used by the Xiling family."

"Since it has become the protector of the Xiling Capital, Baihuying will naturally be loyal to the court. How can it be ordered to the Xiling family again?" Qin Xiao frowned.

Mencius stared at Qin Xiao's eyes and said, "You haven't been in Baihuying for a long time, and maybe you can't feel their mood. For more than ten years, the Yuwen family has been eating and drinking in Baihuying, and the Yuwen family has supported them. And their family members, this time Baihuying is willing to be included by the court, although it is because of a better future, but also because the Yuwen family is willing to let them be included. Although they are already defending the army, you dare to say the Yuwen family The impact on them disappeared?"

Qin Xiao looked solemn and did not speak.

He has to admit that Bai Huying bears the brand of Yuwen's family. It would be self-deception to say that the ties between Baihuying and Yuwen's family were cut off because of an incorporation order from the court.

"So Su Changyu and others suggested that all the Xiling cavalry should be transferred to Woye Town." Mencius said: "After the two thousand men and horses are transferred to Woye Town, some troops and horses will be sent from Woye Town. These dozens General Nian Nian holds the post of General Yunjun in Woye Town. The soldiers in Woye Town can be regarded as the general’s direct descendants. They are not only loyal to the general, but also command.

It's handy. There are 20,000 soldiers in Woye Town, and three thousand longevity troops are among them. After the general returns to Xiling, the three thousand longevity troops will naturally be transferred. However, three thousand soldiers and horses are stationed at Xiling, and the force is too weak. If Xiling cavalry is transferred there, two or three thousand people can be transferred from Woye Town. At that time, the general had five or six thousand direct descendants in Xiling, and he wanted to control the situation in Xiling. Will suffice. "

"Xiling Cavalry's home is here. Although the training is strict, there is still a chance to visit family members every year." Qin Xiao said: "If you are transferred away, you may not see your family for a few years. And Xiling Cavalry It is the Xiling Cavalry, and the cliques are cliques. There is no need to confuse them. Although I have not been in the camp for a long time, I also know that if they have the opportunity to defend their home and country, they will never be ambiguous."

Mencius sighed: "You and I all know that they are **** and will be loyal to the empire. However, Zhong Langjun's worries cannot be said to be unreasonable. Sixteen years ago, the Xiling family seemed to be loyal to Datang. Geng Geng, who would have expected them to be heart-hearted when they were in the most critical moment? Five thousand soldiers protected the army, and in the end only less than two thousand people were left. Even Xia Duhu died under the sword of the Wutuo people. During that incident, many people did not trust the people of Xiling, and there were many people who had doubts about the people of Xiling, like Zhong Langjiang."

Thousands of guards died in Xiling. An important reason is that the Xiling family stayed out of the situation.

Those soldiers who died in battle were all Su Changyu's fellow brothers. They were blood-stained in Guanshan. Su Changyu was naturally fresh in his memory. The anger in his heart and even hatred for Xiling people were outside the matter, but it was also natural.

"Zhonglang will come today and deliberately tell you that as long as he can't defeat him, he will disband the White Tiger Camp. That is also to scare you." Mencius said in words: "His real purpose is to transfer you to the fertile fields. Town. If you really have no one to defeat him, then you can choose whether to disband and return to your hometown or go to Woye Town to serve the court. I think most of you are still willing to go to Woye Town. At least you will have food and military pay. If you have done meritorious service, you can still be promoted." A faint smile: "Directly a military order will transfer you to Woye Town, Xiling Cavalry is naturally unwilling, but Zhong Lang will use this method to transfer you away, and you have nothing to say. Up."

Only then did Qin Xiao understand the reason, and sighed: "In that case, I really broke the plan of the general manager."

"Don't think too much about it. General Zhong Lang is not a narrow-minded person." Mencius said with a smile: "You can beat him by that way today. He probably never thought of it. Hey, General Zhong Lang is eleven years old. He started on the battlefield and made countless contributions. He was more skilled in the army. He has never lost to anyone. He is inevitably arrogant. If you defeated him today, it can be regarded as a reminder and suppressing his temperament." Looking at the weather, he said: "Don't say it, since it has been incorporated into the Guardian Army, you will serve the court well in the future, and sooner or later you will have the opportunity to make contributions."

"Catch the head, where is Du Wei Han now?"

"He's in the Turtle City." Mencius said in ink: "Although the Zhen family and his son are dead, the Zhen family is still there. He wants to persuade the Zhen family to move into the customs as soon as possible, and also to incorporate the wolf ride. Xiling III After riding, they will be incorporated into the Guardian Army. After a while, the three riding will be organized together, and there are still many things to do at the moment." Pat Qin Xiao on the shoulder: "I'll pass first."

Qin Xiao watched Mencius leave, and then looked up at the sky of night, thinking that if he let Su Changyu out of the circle today, he really changed the fate of Baihuying.