Chapter 1194 : Carrying on the past (84) New Year’s b
It’s something everyone knows about Dongzhao’s being taken by the Han country, but sooner or later, but at this point in time, everyone is a little surprised. In Qin Chu’s judgment, Han is undergoing a series of domestic political reforms. Including the reorganization of the army, the division of military districts, the establishment of various new national government offices, and the issuance of new currencies by the central bank, no matter which thing, it is a big deal in Qin and Chu, enough to make the country turbulent. For a while, I originally thought that Han would stop for a year or two to digest the unstable factors caused by this series of major changes, and would not provoke new incidents.
But the Han Dynasty always did things beyond everyone’s expectations. At the time when everyone felt it was the safest, the Han Dynasty announced the annexation of Dongzhao, and the Titans incorporated half of the territory of the Zhao Kingdom into their own territory.
Qin Chu was shocked and more vigilant in his heart. This can only explain one thing. Han’s internal affairs and stability are beyond everyone’s expectations. Everyone thinks that they will be unstable due to a series of changes. In terms of it, it’s not a thing at all, they can easily digest these unstable factors. This reflects the powerful control of the Han court over the country, as well as the prestige of the Han King in the hearts of the entire Han people.
You must know that Han is not simply a single-ethnic country. Now within the territory of Han, there are only a few hundred other ethnic groups, but the Donghu and Xiongnu tribes were once kings and hegemons. Now it seems that they are completely bowing their heads to their ears.
The most violent reaction was of course the Western Zhao court. After Han announced the annexation of Dong Zhao and Zhao Wou-ki abdicated, Xi Zhao immediately issued a severely worded statement, claiming that this was Han’s naked aggression against Zhao. Every one of the people in Great Zhao would not sit back and watch this happen. The state of Zhao would all be soldiers, fighting the invaders to the end, and at the same time calling on the people in the occupied areas to fight to the death and fight the invaders to the death.
For the voice of Xi Zhao. The Han court didn’t pay attention to it at all, and directly began to answer them with actions. A large number of troops from the First Army marched into Dongzhao and took over the important city of Dongzhao. The military barracks, and Dongzhao’s army, began to move within Han, they will go to Daijun to accept the reorganization and reorganization of the First Military Region.
All the movements of the army seemed reasonable and reasonable, and there was no flaw at all.
Inside Hangu Pass. Lu Chao did not dare to take it lightly. After Dahan announced the annexation of Dongzhao, he immediately began to mobilize the army. When Han had just begun to send troops to take over the important city of Dongzhao, Lu Chao’s own army had already left Hangu Pass. Drive into Jinyang.
He had to guard against the possibility that the Han State might strike while the iron was hot and wield an army to attack Xi Zhao. Lu Chao didn’t think that the current Xi Zhao army could withstand the Han State’s all-out attack. No one knew the current situation of the Xi Zhao army better than him. And as the barrier of Qin before Hangu Pass. Lu Chao must guarantee the existence of the Xi Zhao regime.
Lu Chao brought a total of 20,000 troops from Hangu Pass. After entering Jinyang, they set up a camp at Lubin, which is more than fifty miles away from Jinyang City.
At present, the sky is freezing, the road is blocked by heavy snow, the army is difficult to march, and the supply of materials is even more difficult. Although there are more than 100,000 Qin troops stationed inside and outside the Hangu Pass, it is impossible for Lu Chao to mobilize all of them. After all, When the army moves, the consumption of grain and silver is an astronomical figure. Now, the economy of the Qin people is really difficult, and the large-scale mobilization of troops in order to demonstrate to the Han people is really not cost-effective.
In Lu Chao’s heart. This was just a demonstration. He sent troops to Jinyang just to show the Han that Qin would never sit back and watch the Han people extend their clutches to the Xi Zhao after they have taken the Dong Zhao, as to the issue of Dong Zhao’s ownership. It is not within the scope of Qin people’s consideration at all. The existence of the puppet regime of Dongzhao is no different from the formal annexation of it by Han. It is enough to ensure the temporary existence of the Xizhao regime to ease the pressure of the Qin State to directly confront the Han State on a large-scale frontier defense.
Of course, this time sending troops, by the way, you can also get back what you asked for from Xi Zhao. After sending the required list to Jinyang, the Jinyang Xi Zhao court has been looking for various reasons to delay the delivery, Lu Chao No matter how difficult they are, whether it is true or false, they must hand over what they need. As for how to start a topic, that is Zhao Qi’s business.
The stationing of his 20,000 troops in Lubin will also put great pressure on Zhao Qi. If he dares not to pay, he must consider the deterrence of his 20,000 troops.
Sure enough, he arrived at Lubin and set up camp. Before his **** was warm, Zhao Qi came in anxiously. Not only did he come, but his son Zhao Xilie also came to Lubin with him.
“I have seen the general.” In front of Lu Chao, Zhao Qi bends down deeply, without the dignity of the chief assistant of a country at all. “The general has worked so hard to worry about Zhao’s affairs. Zhao Qi is deeply grateful.”
Lu Chao waved his hand, “Zhao Shoufu has been too polite, please, please.”
“The weather is so cold, and General Lu personally led his troops here to boost my momentum for Zhao Qi. Zhao Qi deserves to express his gratitude. This time Zhao brought some supplies for the army to thank the general for his solidarity. “Zhao Qi said humbly.
Lu Chao looked up and glanced at the convoy that was slowly approaching here in the distance. The number was too far apart from what he requested. This thing can’t make up for the cost of sending troops this time, and there is not much at the moment. Said, smiled faintly, “It’s too cold outside, Zhao Shoufu, let’s talk in the camp, please!”
Lu Chao’s big tent is warm like spring. Although the army is traveling far, there are four braziers in this huge Chinese army tent, and the carefully selected smokeless charcoal is silently spitting out a pale blue color. The flames of, simmering in a small copper furnace next to the charcoal fire, the steam curls up, and it is a world apart from the cold outside the big tent.
Zhao Xilie took a deep breath, looked at this place, and then thought about the bleak scene in his army’s big tent, remembering Li Mingjun lying on the ground with his cheeks blowing on the dying charcoal fire, an ignorant fire came from within. Deep in my heart, but unable to show it, I can only lower my head and try my best to suppress my inner anger.
Lu Chao’s enjoyment is based on the suffering of the Xi Zhao people, and on the basis of the whole Xi Zhao army’s enduring hunger. Judging from his attitude just now, it seems that he still abandons his father for too little. , You know, even these things were pieced together by Xi Zhao.
“Please sit down. Zhao Shoufu, General Zhao.” Lu Chao invited the two to sit down with a smile. “I have long heard that Zhao Shoufu has a profound tea ceremony, but it is a pity that Lu was born in a poor family. There is really no research on this one. It is rare today. When Zhao Shoufu came to my camp, he was idle and idle, so let’s talk and appreciate Zhao Shoufu’s tea ceremony.”
Hearing Lu Chao’s rude request. Zhao Xilie was furious, do you think my father is an entertainer in a teahouse and wine shop? Want him to make tea for you himself? The anger in his heart couldn’t be endured anymore, and his face couldn’t help looking very hard.
Lu Chao glanced at the opponent coldly, “What’s the matter with General Zhao, his face is so ugly?”
Before Zhao Xilie had time to answer, Zhao Qi was already rushing to say: “The child is worried about the current situation, day and night, and has not rested, so his face is a little ugly. Don’t blame the general.”
“That’s it. General Zhao is young, I’m afraid I still can’t see the current situation clearly, don’t worry, it is impossible for the Han to attack on a large scale now. It is good for General Zhao to put his heart in his stomach.” Lu Chao said with a light smile.
Zhao Xilie muffled: “Since the general thinks so, why should he lead his troops out to Hangu Pass? It’s freezing cold and tens of thousands of troops against the wind and snow. Could it be that the general wants to take this opportunity to train and train? ?”
Listening to Zhao Xilie pushing himself back with one mouthful, Lu Chao laughed. “Attitude, this is an attitude. We must show our attitude to the Han people, and it is also a warning. If they are too greedy, then war will break out, that’s all. As for what you said about training the army while taking advantage of the snowstorm. It’s not bad. The forced march under such a weather is a big test of our army’s capabilities, and I am very satisfied with the results. The Daqin army is still the strongest army in the world. I believe that the two of you will walk this way. My camp has seen the morale of our army.”
“That’s that!” Zhao Qi hurriedly stepped in to ease the atmosphere: “Da Qin Tiger Ben has always been the strongest soldier in the world. With Da Qin as the back-up of Zhao State, Han will surely retreat.”
“Even if you are a tiger in the world, you still have to eat, and you have to pay for it, Zhao Shoufu, I have not received the materials listed on the list I gave you last time. Da Qin will provide you with Zhao Guo backup, whether it is to send troops or other. They all spared no effort and tried their best to consider Zhao Guo, but Master Zhao seems to be not positive about our requirements.”
“It’s not that it’s not active, it’s really a little powerless, but Zhao is still trying his best to raise money.”
“Seeing that the New Year is about to come, if I can’t get these supplies in time, my soldiers will inevitably be disappointed.” Lu Chao looked at Zhao Qi with a smile.
Zhao Qi gritted his teeth, “The general rest assured, before the New Year, Zhao will definitely send all the supplies to the general’s camp.”
“It’s so good, it’s so good, this time I don’t have to send it to Hangu Pass. I’ll be in Lubin. At that time, it would be fine for Mrs. Zhao to send it here. It also saves Mrs. Zhao going back and forth.” Lu Chaodao.
“General, rest assured, come, general, taste Zhao’s craftsmanship.” Zhao Qi held a cup of brewed tea in both hands and handed it to Lu Chao.
Lu Chao took the tea offered by Zhao Qi, took a sip, and nodded again and again, “Okay, good tea, compared to my usual classmates, it is not above the same level.”
“The general manages everything every day, and the tea ceremony is just a small skill. The general just doesn’t want to waste time on this. If you want to do it, the general will be able to do it to the extreme.” Zhao Qi’s attitude has almost become flattering.
“That is, if I want to do something, I will do the best for him.” Lu Chao nodded in satisfaction, holding the tea cup, and savouring it carefully.
Zhao Qi handed a cup of tea to his son Zhao Xilie, and at the same time he passed him a stern look, because the expression on Zhao Xilie’s face was really hard to conceal.
Zhao Xilie lowered his head and slowly drank the tea mouthful, in a silent sound, he suddenly raised his head: “General, in fact, I also have an idea in my heart. I wonder if the general wants to listen to it. listen?”
“Oh, what General Zhao has thoughts, Lu Mou listens very well.” Lu Chao nodded.
“Previously, General Lu said that the general sending troops was nothing more than a demonstration to the Han people. Zhao also wanted to conduct a large-scale military exercise in Jinyang County. As the general said, check the preparations and morale of the army. The second is to show the courage of our army and the determination to regain the lost soil to the people of Da Zhao. The third is to awaken the nation’s sense of resistance and inspire people. Fourth, it is also to show the Han people that we are ready for everything, as long as they dare to come. Crime, we will give them a head-on blow, what does the general think?”
Listening to Zhao Xilie’s talk, Zhao Qi on one side couldn’t help being dumbfounded, because Zhao Xilie hadn’t communicated with him beforehand to hold such a large-scale exercise. Where did the money come from? What’s more, Lu Chao is now pressing the materials so tightly.
“General Zhao’s proposal is very good, but this is Zhao’s internal affairs, so I won’t interfere. It’s fine for you to be the master.”
“At that time, I will invite General Lu to come and give guidance!” Zhao Xilie laughed with him. (To be continued.)