Lulongsai.

Taishici held his mount and looked up at the city tower. Yan Rou stood at the top of the city wall and waved his hand excitedly. There was a young man standing beside him. Taishici didn't know him, but when he saw this person, he felt a sense of intimacy, as if he had met a fellow man whom he had already made friends with.

"Brother Ziyi, wait a moment, I'll let them open the door."

Yan Rou shouted and disappeared, leaving only the young man standing in the original place, watching Taishi Ci quietly. Taishi Ci bowed, and the young man smiled and bowed back. The city gate opened, and Yan Rou quickly snatched out. Taizhongci turned over and dismounted and greeted Yan Rou.

"Who is that person in the city?"

Yan Rou smiled, turned her body to the side, lowered her body and said, "Don't let Tian Chou Tian Zitai be the command of Zhang Envoy to assist Brother Ziyi in the fight. Brother Ziyi, I can make a journey this time, Tian Zitai is a meritorious person."

Taishi Ci understood. The meaning of Zhang Ze's sending Tian Chou to help is very complicated. It can be said that he was expressing his attitude, showing support, or surveillance nearby, knowing himself and his enemy. However, he was not worried that Sun Ce had already seized Liaodong and solved the shortage of war horse resources. He would not covet the counties in the western part of Youzhou for the time being. Liaodong was originally not under Zhang Ze's control, and there was no conflict and there was a possibility of cooperation. As for Tian Chou, Sun Ce told him that Tian Chou was a talent that could be won, and now that he appeared in front of him, he naturally could not let it go easily.

When Taishi Ci entered the city, Tian Chou also came down from the city and greeted Taishi Ci again and reported his name. Taishi Ci smiled and said, "I often hear the Marquis of Wu talk about Tian Jun, but I don't want to meet here. I'm really lucky in my life. I heard that Tian Jun is from Youbeiping. With Tian Jun helping us, we feel like we have a pair of wise eyes and we don't have to worry about getting lost again."

Tian Chou said a few politely, looked at the team behind Taishi Ci, and praised. "The governor is led by elite troops, and this battle will surely be rampant. It is also my honor to have the opportunity to see the governor's style."

Taishi Ci smiled slightly, but he was not humble. Although the number of cavalry he led was not large, only two thousand people, they were all elites, and each of them was carefully selected. There were not many households in western Liaoning, with less than ten thousand households in total, but the people were harassed by the Wuhuan and Xianbei for too long, so they had been waiting for the opportunity to counterattack. In addition, his conditions for recruiting troops were superior. Not long after the announcement was posted, the recruited athletes flocked to him, a total of five or six thousand. He assessed one by one, carefully selected two thousand cavalry from them, and then selected two thousand people to enrich the nearby counties and towns to strengthen defense. The two thousand cavalry trained for half a month, put on the prepared new armor, with high morale and looked unique, and were definitely not comparable to those of Lu Longsai's garrison soldiers.

Tian Chou paused and said, "The force is strong, and the literary virtue is expected. I heard Bowen say that the governor had a theory of transforming Hu. Chou was very curious. I wonder if he would be lucky enough to listen to the governor's explanation?"

Taishi Ci smiled and said, "I should discuss the big plan with Mr. Tian."

Tian Chou nodded and said nothing more. The reason why he advised Zhang Ze to accept Yan Rou's suggestion, sent cavalry to assist Taishi Ci in the battle, and volunteered to be a guide was, on the one hand, because he had an appointment with Sun Ce, and on the other hand, he was also very interested in Taishi Ci's theory of transforming Hu. Although he was not as close to the Xianbei and Wuhuan people as Yan Rou, he did not agree with simple killing, because he knew very well that it was difficult to distinguish between Han and Hu in Youzhou. It was easy to distinguish between Chinese and foreigners, but it was difficult to do it, and it could even be said that there was no feasibility at all. Taishi Ci's theory of transforming Hu was enough to show that he was not a simple martial artist, and he had knowledge more than most scholars. People like Sun Ce were responsible for Youzhou affairs, which was a good idea. Indirectly, Sun Ce was not a vocal person, but a very pragmatic person.

Tian Chou introduced Taishi Ci into the barrier. Lu Long Chou had limited space and could not accommodate all the cavalry, so he could only camp outside the barrier. The same was true for Yan Rou and the three thousand cavalry brought by Tian Chou. After Taishi Ci met Yan Rou, he first gave him a hundred sets of armor and weapons. Yan Rou was inexplicably surprised. He got some weapons from Liu Bei, but the quantity was very limited and the quality was not very good. The weapons sent by Taishi Ci was better than Liu Bei's one, and were of the same style as those worn by Taishi Ci's subordinates, and of course the best. With these armors and equipment for personal guards, his safety was more guaranteed.

Yan Rou looked at the cavalry with bright coats and erect as pine-shaped armor, and secretly wondered when she could become Sun Ce's subordinates like them, and all equipped with the best ordnance.

Lu Long Duwei Tian Jing is Tian Chou's clan brother. He warmly welcomed Taishi Ci's arrival and hosted a banquet. Gongsun Xu sent the message before that he was on the way to arrive in at most two days. Taishi Ci was very satisfied after inquiring about the relevant situation. He immediately exchanged situations with Tian Chou and Yan Rou and discussed plans to go out of the border.

Tian Chou first introduced the situation.

With the first heavy snowfall, Youzhou officially entered winter. According to previous experience, the Hu people on the grassland could invade at any time, especially the Xianbei people. The Xianbei people, like the Wuhuan people, were all the remains of Donghu, but there were some differences between them. The Xianbei people rose late and were blocked by the Wuhuan people. They were relatively less influenced by the Han Han. Except for a short period of time, they developed freely and had a relatively distant relationship with the Han people. In addition, when the Xianbei people rose, it was the time when the Han Dynasty was weak, so they had no awe of the Han Dynasty. Tan Shihuai even rejected the suggestion of the court's marriage, entered the country every year to rob, which was extremely arrogant.

In contrast, the Wuhuan people depended on the court as early as the early years of this dynasty and were the targets of the court recruiting soldiers for a long time. The Changshui Camp among the five Northern Army schools was mainly Wuhuan cavalry. There are two reasons why the Wuhuan people have become trouble now: one is that the court's power has been moved to the higher ranks and the appeasement policy has changed. It was originally the court's gentleness to the Wuhuan people, but now it has become a personal grace. The Wuhuan people do not serve loyalty to the court, but are grateful to the officials who insist on the appeasement policy. Specifically, it is Yuan Shao and Liu Yu. The Wuhuan people sent troops to assist Yuan Shao in fighting for this reason. They just thought that Yuan Shao could establish a new dynasty and wanted to rely on Yuan Shao, not to be enemies with the Han people.

Tian Chou suggested that this battle to the frontier should be based on the Xianbei people as the main goal. As long as it can severely damage the main force of the Xianbei people, the Wuhuan people will be convinced without fighting. Since Qiu Liju died of illness and Tadun died in Guandu, the Wuhuan people have been divided and there is enough room for mediation. Yan Rou's younger brother Yan Zhi has rushed to the patriarchal land of Wuhuan in the three counties to contact the leaders of various tribes. It is estimated that news will be sent back soon.

After hearing Tian Chou's introduction, Taishi Ci felt it was reasonable. His troops were limited and he could not stand up all the enemy. If the Wuhuan people were willing to change their course and act as a front pawn, it would not be a bad thing for him.

Taishi Ci immediately introduced his theory of transforming Huhu to Tian Chou. According to the research of many scholars in Nanyang and Wu County, the Chinese and Chinese in the Three Dynasties were not the same as the Chinese and Chinese in the Spring and Autumn Period, and they were not the same as the Chinese and Chinese in the current world. Take the Jiuyi mentioned by Confucius as an example. Originally, it referred to the Dongyi east of the Lu Kingdom, that is, people in Xuzhou. Xu from Xuzhou came from Xuyi, one of the nine Yi. Now Jiuyi has long integrated into China. Many of the descendants of Jiuyi have become the clan of Xuzhou, and the Xu surname is one of them.

In this case, the distinction between Chinese and foreigners is not a fixed standard, but a constantly developing concept. After education, the Hu people can become Chinese clothes and clothes, and once Chinese clothes and clothes weaken, they may become barbarians. As a scholar, he not only needs to maintain civilization, but also needs to expand civilization. Virtue is transformed into all directions. He cannot be self-consistent, but only gives some money and food to treat the symptoms but not the root cause. Instead, he should strive to turn barbarians into Chinese. The world is one family. Only in this way can the border problems be completely solved.

Taishici spoke sincerely and Tian Chou listened seriously. After listening to Yan Rou's introduction, Tian Chou felt that Taishici was not an ordinary martial artist. Now he has listened to Taiming Ci's explanation of Hu Theory with his own ears. Although he has no quotation of classics, his arguments are solid and his vision is high, and he is no less than those Confucian scholars who talk big, and it is very suitable for his appetite. Tian Chou once went to Chang'an to pay tribute under the order of Liu Yu and has come into contact with many officials who are well-read in poetry and books. However, most of them stick to the difference between China and the barbarians, but they cannot see the possibility of transformation between China and the barbarians, and even have an inexplicable arrogance, so that they all have contempt for the people of the border counties.

A Central Plains man like Taishi Ci who was committed to turning barbarians into China was countable, and it can even be said to be the first one he saw. Even Sun Ce only said he would go wild in the north of the Mo and expel the Hu barbarians when he first met, and did not propose a high-profile argument like the Hu. However, Sun Ce appointed Taishi Ci as the governor and was responsible for the affairs of Youzhou. He was so wise to choose one in a thousand.

Tian Chou was very satisfied and fell in love with Taishi Ci at first sight, so he became a friend of mine.

Two days later, Gongsun Xu led his troops to Lu Longsai. He not only brought 3,000 cavalry, but also brought a lot of dry food, including a large amount of dried fish. Sun Ce recruited many fishers to fish in the sea, divided the caught fish into strips of moderate size, marinated them with salt to make dried fish, which could be stored for several months without deterioration, and the method of consumption was simple. Just boil some boiling water and put the dried fish in and cook them, without even adding salt. If you don’t even have time to boil water, you can chew it raw, but the taste is slightly worse. Dried fish is easy to carry, and it is hungry than food, so you can carry more and go further.

The reason why Gongsun Xu came now is waiting for the dried fish.

After seeing the bags of dried fish, Tian Chou and others were stunned. They had known that Sun Ce had money and was willing to spend money, but all this in front of them was beyond their imagination. It would be fine if all the staff were wearing armor. Even small things like eating were so willing to spend time. What else could they not think of or do?

But they had to admit that using dried fish instead of part of the food is a creative idea. It not only alleviates the weakness of Youzhou's population shortage and limited arable land, but also ensures the physical strength of the soldiers. Ordinary soldiers can't eat fish as food. It's not easy to eat once in a while. Of course, eating fish is more resistant to hunger than eating food. People who eat fish and meat every day are of course better than those who can only eat food, and it is much more convenient, and it is more suitable for cavalry who fight continuously.

Of course, this is not something that everyone can learn. Without a tower boat, you can't go to the sea to catch fish. The fishermen alone cannot meet the supply needs of thousands of cavalrymen. The dried fish brought by Gongsun Xu were cut from the big fish, and all the fish bones were dealt with, and this alone made people unable to follow suit.

Taishi Ci transferred some dried fish to Yan Rou. The cavalry led by Yan Rou was insufficient armor and had average combat power, but they were familiar with the terrain and superb riding skills, and were the best scouts. They asked them to bring some dried fish to make dry food, so they could go further and move more conveniently. Invisibly, they enlarged the reconnaissance range and could step faster than their opponents.

Taishici's generosity and generosity were unanimously supported by Yan Rou and others, and they accepted Taishici's command with conscientiousness.

Two days later, Yan Zhi heard news that although the leaders of the Wuhuan in the three counties did not clearly express their intention to give up Yuan and support Sun Ce, Tadun's death put a lot of pressure on them. Not long ago, Gongsun Du's change of flag made them dare not act rashly, and they all wanted to see the situation before making a decision. At the same time, Yan Zhi also heard news: several tribal tribes in the eastern Xianbei region received the invitation from Yuan Tan, intending to send troops to disturb the border, attack Yuyang and Guangyang counties, and force Liu Bei to withdraw his troops.

Taishi Ci discussed with Tian Chou. Tian Chou said that starting from Tan Shihuai, the Xianbei people were divided into three divisions, each leading their own territory, and generally did not cross the border. The eastern Xianbei refers to the east from Youbeiping to Fuyujie. If they disturb the border, the westernmost point is Lulongsai, which is unlikely to enter Yuyang and Guangyang. Such a situation shows that it is not only the eastern Xianbei who participated in the incident, but also the central Xianbei, and even the Xianbei royal courts were among them.

The center of the Xianbei in the east is Bailang Mountain, and the Xianbei royal court is Danhan Mountain. If they join forces to invade Yuyang, the most likely gathering place is Baitanshan north of Yanshan Mountain. Especially the Xianbei in the east, the south side of them is the Wuhuan people's pasture. When the Wuhuan people remain neutral, they can only come from the east, and this place is almost a must-pass place.

Yan Rou also supports Tian Chou's view.

Taishici decided to rush to Baitanshan to capture the fighter planes. If he could defeat the Xianbei coalition in the eastern part of the battle first, he would be the first and seize the opportunity. The most difficult thing to fight with the Hu people was not to defeat them, but to find them. Since the Xianbei people took the initiative to deliver it to their door, there was no reason not to fight.

Soon, Taishi Ci led his troops out of the frontier and rushed to Baitanshan under the guidance of Tianchou. The mountains were covered with heavy snow and ice, and it was very difficult to walk in the mountains. Even if there was a map, it might not be useful. However, with Tianchou, a guide who was familiar with the terrain, Taishi Ci saved a lot of effort and suffered less.

Five days later, they arrived at Baitanshan. The scouts sent in advance sent news that the entire Xianbei army in the eastern region was dispatched, with a total force of about 70,000 people and more than 10,000 cavalry from the tribe of the vanguard of hundreds of battles.

After hearing the four words of the Baizhan Tribe, Tian Chou smiled. "It seems that the dispute over the throne among the Xianbei people has not ended yet. As soon as he has the opportunity to join forces with the royal court, Mika can't wait to arrive."

Yan Rou laughed out loud. "What's the use of coming? It's not Kuitou who is waiting for him, but us."

Tian Chou sighed. "Yes, the last time the Han army went out of the frontier was 20 years ago. The Xianbei people probably can't remember what the Han army looked like. This time, I hope they can regain their awe for our Han army." (The Little Overlord of the Three Kingdoms

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