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"infantry?"

Liu Ce was stunned when he heard this, but then he felt relieved. When he recalled the military system of the Mengluo army with Jiang Xun, if there was no strong infantry, how could he attack the city and draw the village with just the cavalry? And he was sure that the strength of the Mengluo infantry should not be underestimated, at least much stronger than the half-baked infantry in the eastern grasslands of Jizhou.

Thinking of this, Liu Ceduan felt that this trip to Xuanwu Pass might not be that simple.

However, it is winter now, will the Monroe really choose to attack Chengguan in this season?

Seeing Liu Ce frowning, Huangfu Zhai asked: "Mr. Military Governor, what are you worried about? Tell me, maybe I can share your worries..."

When Liu Ce heard this, he told Huangfu Zhai his inner concerns. He didn't expect that Huangfu Zhai would have no surprise after hearing this, and just asked back: "So I dare to ask the military governor, you have fought with the Hulun people many times, what is your evaluation of their combat power?"

Liu Ce replied: "If a single soldier fights against him, except for a few elite troops under this military command, it is indeed far inferior to the nomadic races that have been on horseback all year round. However, does this have anything to do with this military commander's doubts?"

Huangfu Zhai said: "In fact, the personal brute force of the Monroe people does not have an absolute advantage compared to the Hulun people, but why do the Hulun people regard the Monroe people as the co-owner of the grassland? They are just acting as the minion?

Because of the different military systems of the Monroe people, the establishment of Hachiman made each flag have an extremely strong elite force under its command. They had cavalry, infantry, tribesmen from Monroe's own country, and enslaves from various tribes in the conquered areas.

Although they are foreign regimes outside the Great Wall, the Monroe are not uncivilized savages. They are still in an upward period, constantly absorbing and learning fresh knowledge and culture, and applying them to practice.

This is why the Monroe people have the ambition and plan to dominate the world, while most of the other tribes are still stuck in the logic of robbers. This is the biggest difference.

Speaking of this, the military governor should understand why the Monroe cannot launch an offensive in winter? Never underestimate a rising new force. Even if it was once or now, it is ten times stronger than the decaying large dynasty!”

Huangfu Zhai's last sentence was a pun, and it seemed to mean something else...

Liu Ce thought for a while and said, "That is to say, the chief slave of the embroidered red banner is very likely to launch a fierce attack on Xuanwu Pass?"

Huangfu Zhai nodded and said, "Otherwise, what do the military governor thinks that their 60,000 people are doing outside the Xuanwu Pass? If the military governor is concerned, then you can turn back to the Far East now and go alone..."

Liu Ce said with a smile: "I want to go back too, but the military order is like a mountain. Since I have decided, I will do it without hesitation. What's more, I can't avoid it. The military governor and the Monroe will face it one day. This time, I should understand their strength in advance, so as to lay the foundation for winning the battle against him in the future..."

Huangfu Zhai's eyes showed a hint of praise in his eyes, and then said, "Mr. Military Governor, it's really a blessing for the people of the Central Plains to have such an idea. The Monroe, who made everyone in the Great Zhou Dynasty look disgusted. You are planning to defeat him. I really can't help but want to praise you..."

Liu Ce stopped Huangfu Zhai's compliment and said, "Okay, Mr. Huangfu, do you have any good plans to go to Xuanwu Pass this time?"

Huangfu Zhai said: "In fact, the situation has not reached any room for no turn. It is certain that chaos occurs in Xuanwu Pass. However, if it is expected, there will be a lot of disputes within Hachiman.

After all, how could the Mengluo royal family only let the embroidered red flag attack if they attack the pass like Xuanwu Pass? There must be something strange about it. As long as you understand the intentions and reasons of the Monroe people, the next problem will be easily solved..."

Liu Ce thought about it and felt that what Huangfu Zhai said was indeed reasonable. After all, such a major matter invasion in the south, how could it be that the tribe with the embroidered red banners could only be attacked? It seems that the internal tricks are not small, so we have to wait until we arrive at Xuanwu Pass before we make a decision.

...

On November 14th, in Xuanwu Pass...

"General Han, how are you thinking about it? It's been so many days, so it's time to give me a reply, right?"

In the General's Mansion, Cai Quan handed a copy of the appointment document issued by the Governor's Mansion to Han Kuang and said "sincerely".

Han Kuang frowned, and he tapped the table lightly and didn't say anything for a long time. His pupils were just staring at the contents of the spread out commission, but he saw that the contents of the contents of the prefect of Shuoyan County, Qianzhou were transferred to Qianzhou to serve as military preparations.

After a long time, Han Kuang asked Cai Quan: "General Cai, I want to ask, why did the Governor General ask Han to take office at this critical moment? What should the Monroe people who have unknown movements outside the pass do?"

"Isn't this the position of the chief general who will temporarily serve Xuanwu Pass?" Cai Quan said, "What's more, General Han, the transfer of the border soldiers who should have been on vacation has caused many people to be dissatisfied. In order to prevent the danger of mutiny, the Governor has come up with this bad strategy..."

Han Kuang explained: "But 60,000 Mengluo people gathered outside Xuanwu Pass, and I have to guard against it. What if they launch an offensive while the guards in our pass are empty, how should they resist?"

Cai Quan said: "General Han, this is your fault. A hundred steps outside the pass is originally the territory of the Monroe. What actions do they do have to do with us? Besides, how can Xuanwu Pass be defeated just by wanting to fight?"

Han Kuang shook his head and said, "General Cai, this time I think Yuwen Zhou may really take action against my Xuanwu Pass. If there is a three-dimensional and two-dimensional pass, how can I get the people of the Central Plains in the Pass?"

"Enough, General Han, don't talk anymore..." Cai Quan said impatiently, "Anyway, General Han hurried to Shuoyan to take office, don't let the Governor down. In addition, the defenders in Xuanwu Pass must be transferred half of them to Weiyuan City to wait for the Governor to be dispatched. Let's do these two things together. It's early: It's getting late, General Han will set off today."

Han Kuang was shocked when he heard this: "General Cai, Xuanwu Pass is the front line of defending the enemy. Half of the 200,000 troops were transferred. Once the Outer Mongolian Loren attacked, how should we face the enemy?"

"From now on everything in Xuanwu Pass, this general has the final say. General Han will hurry to Shuoyan to take office!" Cai Quan said to Han Kuang in an undeniable tone.

Han Kuang's mouth twitched a few times. Just as he was about to say something again, Cai Quan glanced coldly and said to him coldly: "General Han, can you disobey the will of the Governor's Office? I have been so kind and righteous these days. You said you have to prepare some time before you leave after handling the matter of Xuanwu Pass. I have agreed, but it has been more than ten days since I calculated it?

If he doesn't leave, then the general will have to go back to the Governor's Office to report to the Governor, saying that General Han has his own troops and does not respect the Governor's orders, and is suspected of leading the army to rebellion..."

Han Kuang hurriedly said, "General Cai, don't you know what I am like? That is loyal to the Great Zhou Dynasty to the Governor's Office. How could he do such a thing that both humans and gods are angry? Please do not insult my official personality!"

Seeing Han Kuang getting angry, Cai Quan quickly accompanied him with a smile and said to him: "General Han, don't be angry. I just said this casually. General Han naturally knows his character, but now the orders of the Governor's Office are hard to violate, so you can't let me explain in front of the Governor, right? Please let General Han set off earlier..."

Han Kuang sighed and said, "Since it is the order of the Governor's Office, I should really obey it. Forget it, let's set off today..."

When Cai Quan heard this, his face was filled with smiles, and he stood up and said to Han Kuang, "That's right, please go back and clean up. I'll prepare the carriage for you and take you out of seclusion to Shuoyan County..."

Han Kuang nodded: "Then General Cai will take care of this Xuanwu Pass..."

After saying that, Han Kuang took the document book to his post, walked out of the general's mansion with a lonely expression, and went to prepare to pack up his things...

After Han Kuang left the door, the smile on his face was instantly replaced by coldness, and then he shouted to the followers outside the door: "Come on, quickly gather all the soldiers in the pass to the schoolyard. I have important matters to announce!"

...

On the school ground, the 200,000 soldiers with a cold face and a blue lips were divided into hundreds of platoons, waiting for the new Xuanwu Pass commander to speak.

Over the years, the news that Han Kuang was going to take office has spread to each of them, especially Zhang Dingbian, the deputy general who was with Han Kuang, was worried about this...

Soon, with the shouts from the personal soldiers of the Governor's Office, Cai Quan came to the schoolyard reviewing stand, surrounded by a group of soldiers and looked at the servants, then took a deep breath and said loudly:

"Soldiers, I was ordered by the Governor to temporarily serve as the commander of the defenders here on behalf of General Han. Today, I will summon you all here, in addition to getting to know each other, the first order given is to transfer 100,000 soldiers from two division flags to Weiyuan to strengthen the city defense and wait for the Governor to dispatch!"

As soon as these words were spoken, they quickly spread across the teams, and instantly caused the silent team to make a big noise. Many people could not understand why the troops were dispatched to the capital at this time? The Loren people outside the pass moved frequently, and as a small pawn, I felt the difference in the atmosphere. Did Cai Quan know at all?

But many people are still satisfied and excited by Cai Quan's order. After all, it is cold and the Mengluo people are eyeing him outside the pass. It is a good choice to retreat to Weiyuan at this time.

"Also..." Cai Quan held a copper coat to make a loud noise, and continued to shout to the soldiers of the three armies, "I heard that the soldiers who should have been on vacation and returned to their hometown to visit relatives were called back by General Han. I know that you have complaints in your heart, so this time, I specially allow you to double the vacation and go home to reunite with your family..."

As soon as these words were said, all the soldiers were shocked. Many people suspected that they had almost heard the wrong ears, especially Zhang Dingbian. If everyone was exposed, wouldn’t this be the same as giving Xuanwu Pass to the Monroe? Why did Cai Quan give such a strange order?

Unable to understand, Zhang Dingbian stepped out and bowed to Cai Quan and said, "Commander Cai, please take back Cheng's life. If all the soldiers in Xuanwu Pass leave, once the enemy invades, how should we defend against the enemy?"
Chapter completed!