Chapter Five Hundred and Fifty Six: Behind the Scenes
The information provided by Zhou Yuan cannot be ignored by Gao Yuan. Although the Donghu Iron Cavalry is unparalleled in the world, they have fatal weaknesses. Although they have rich mineral resources, they lack the technology to smel steel. The combat weapons are mainly scimitars and bows. Compared with the weapons with various functions of the Central Plains countries, they are simply not worth mentioning. For many years, the Central Plains countries have also treated these Yi tribes with different attitudes, and their hearts must be different. These technologies have been blocked against the Donghu. Once Qi joins hands with Donghu, through Qi, the Donghu people can obtain the technologies they have dreamed of, thus achieving a qualitative leap in the military industry. Recalling that Donghu purchased a large number of agricultural tools, Gao Yuan seemed to see a brand new Donghu rising slowly in front of him.
The craftsmen of Qi can improve the technical level of the Donghu people. It is even more worthy of guarding against the appearance of Qi soldiers in Donghu. The Donghu people dominate the world with cavalry, and infantry has always been dispensable. In the Donghu military system, infantry is more responsible for logistics tasks and is rarely sent to the front battlefield to fight. For countries like the Central Plains, because cavalry is not easy to form, they have developed a model of coordinated infantry and cavalry operations. The Qi people in Donghu will not have anything else to appear in Donghu. They must be assisting the Donghu people in training their infantry. Once the Donghu infantry also forms strong combat power, the Donghu's military strength will inevitably reach a new level.
"Qi State?" Gao Yuan snorted, feeling extremely angry. Qi State interfered with Donghu, and it was like smashing his forehead with a big stick.
"In the era of Ye Tiannan, relying on the support of Qi, he brought Ji Ming back to Yan State to ascend to the throne of King Yan. Tian Shanman of Qi thought that he could get great benefits from Yan State. Who knew that after Ye Tiannan took office, he immediately turned against Qi State. Not only did he lose all his previous promises, but he almost went to war with Qi State. Qi State wanted to marry the princess and become the queen of Yan, so how could Qi State not be angry? This time, Yan State happened to have a major change. Will Qi State take the opportunity to take advantage of the situation and help Donghu to be powerful, and then they can restrain the vitality of Yan State. Then they can send troops north and bit Yan State fiercely?" Zhou Yuan said slowly: "Maybe Qi State is now dispatching troops and generals. If Zhou Yutanfeng does not respond well, he will lose his troops and lose his territory and city."
Qi may take advantage of the fact that Yan State is weak and cannot afford to launch a war to seize part of Yan State's land, but this is not within the scope of high-ranking considerations. That is what the Yan State's imperial court should consider. What he needs to face is the real threat of Donghu.
"They are walking on the water!" Gao Yuan suddenly said.
"Of course it's a waterway." Zhou Yuan said: "When you have to cross our Yan State from land to Donghu, how can you do it? If you take the waterway from Qi State to Liaodong, if you are on the wind, it will take only ten days to go."
"The Qi people's aid to Donghu will not be terminated in a short time, and the Donghu people received assistance from Qi. Perhaps it would have paid a considerable price. If Yan State sent troops to intercept them at sea, they could cut off their connections." Gao Yuan looked at Zhou Yuan and said.
"It's easy to say, but it's difficult to do!" Zhou Yuan shook his head and said, "We, Dayan, have always regarded Donghu as our biggest enemy, and have also regarded the Donghu people as their main opponent in military affairs. There is no navy at all, but Qi State has a powerful navy. Among all countries, only Chu State can compare with it."
Gao Yuan grinned. In this era, the so-called navy is that the ships are loaded with soldiers and fight each other, which is limited to the most primitive string battle. Two ships rely on the gang, and then the soldiers jumped to the other's ships to fight until they cut off all of them. It's a pity that there is no sea outlet at all, otherwise they can build a real navy. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but move.
Some things may be started earlier.
"The Taiwei's hometown is Fenzhou. After returning to China this time, should he continue to live in Jicheng, or is he going back to his hometown?" Gao Yuan asked with a smile.
Zhou Yuan smiled, "If possible, I naturally want to go back to Fenzhou. Could it be that I will stay in Jicheng and make people laugh? But I have to go back alive, right? Didn't you just say that someone doesn't want me to go back?"
"Of course, if you go back alive, some people will definitely be extremely embarrassed. However, in western Liaoning, I can guarantee the safety of the Taiwei. Of course, I will be powerless when I leave western Liaoning." Gao Yuan said.
"They won't do anything after leaving western Liaoning." Zhou Yuan pondered for a moment, "Maybe, I can act smarter."
"The Taiwei is really a smart person. He has expressed his attitude earlier, or can spend the rest of his life." Gao Yuan combined his two palms and laughed. "If the Taiwei really could return to Fenzhou to retire safely, we might still deal with him at some point in the future."
"Gao Yuan, you take this for granted. Even if I return to Fenzhou, I will not support you, let alone help you." Zhou Yuan shook his head and said.
"What I said has nothing to do with politics, maybe it's just some business matters." Gao Yuan smiled.
"Business?" Zhou Yuan was a little puzzled. He looked at Gao Yuan for a while and suddenly remembered the geographical location of Fenzhou. He stood up quickly, "Qi State Navy?"
Gao Yuan nodded with a smile. Zhou Yuan was worthy of being an old fox. He had just started to have a head, and he immediately understood the meaning. Fenzhou is surrounded by sea, and people by the sea naturally have to rely on the sea to make a living, and ships are indispensable.
"Let's talk about this then. I don't think the Taiwei will reject this matter. After all, this is also a very favorable thing for Yu Dayan. Qi wants to bite the Yan people. Maybe I can help Yan bite them back." Gao Yuan said.
"What's the benefit of this for you?" Zhou Yuan stared at Gao Yuan and asked.
"Taiwei, are you confused? Qi's help to Donghu is naturally my enemy. By attacking Qi's naval army, it can weaken Donghu and get more help from Qi. This is a benefit for Yan and me. Taiwei doesn't need to think too much." Gao Yuan stood up with a smile, "Taiwei may as well consider it, and don't rush to reply. Let's talk about it after you can return to Fenzhou."
Zhou Yuan nodded silently, stood up, bowed and said, "I'll say goodbye."
"Taiwei, please take a break early. Regarding your safety issues in western Liaoning, Cao Tianci will report to you tomorrow our comprehensive plan and hope you can support it." Gao Yuan smiled and bowed to see him off.
Not long after Zhou Yuan left, Meng Chong quietly appeared in front of Gao Yuan.
"How about it?"
"Governor, the general sent people to contact the soldiers. As the governor expected, these people were unwilling to go back in shame. They wanted to stay and wanted the governor to give them a chance."
"About how many people?"
"I contacted several lieutenants and officers, and according to what they said, there were no less than 500 people." Meng Chong said.
"So many people?" Gao Yuan was a little surprised. "There are too many people, and it's a bit difficult to deal with."
"What's wrong with it? Governor!" Meng Chong smiled and said, "Everyone reported to die from a sudden illness. So what if they knew there were ghosts in it? Do they dare to argue with us? Are you not afraid of annoying us? Five thousand people will be detained together? What's more, they have to consider the future? Five hundred people, one tenth, they will not challenge us for the sake of this tenth."
Gao Yuan nodded with a smile: "You are right, but I am a little over-examined. Have you brought all the leading ones?"
"I brought it, and I'm waiting outside the house!"
"Call them in!" Gao Yuan said: "As long as they are determined to kill the enemy, I will not hesitate to give them this opportunity."
Meng Chong retreated, and after a moment, he walked in with three Yan army officers dressed in the uniform of the captain. As soon as the three entered the room, they knelt down without saying a word and shouted: "Please give the villain a chance to kill the enemy."
Gao Yuan glanced at them and there was the burly man he saw during the day. Looking at his body, he would keep it well for a few months and would never lose to the guy with the tiger head.
"You have to think clearly. It's not impossible to stay, but in a short period of time, you can't go home. Your family will even get news that you are dead. It's possible when you can go back." Gao Yuan said lightly.
"General, the villain has thought it through clearly. Instead of returning with shame like this, it is better to die. If you die outside, your family can still raise your head. If you go back like this, your family will not even be able to raise your head. The villain is willing to stay in western Liaoning to fight against the Donghu people. If the Donghu people are destroyed, the villain will swear not to return home!"
"So are villains!"
"So are villains!"
The other two big men also raised their heads and said loudly.
Gao Yuan laughed, walked down, and helped the three of them up with his own hands, "Okay, since you have such a determination, I will help you and let you stay and kill the enemy. Come on, get up, and talk about your names first."
"The villain Zhu Tong."
"Little man Yang Fugui!"
"The villain Liu Yefei!"
Meng Chong said on the side: "Governor, these three people are all under General Kumamoto's command. In the Battle of the East, they belonged to the vanguard front army. This army suffered heavy losses. Like the three of them, they were originally all captains in the vanguard army, but there were no ten troops they belonged to. For example, a large part of the ones who were willing to stay this time were people in this army."
"General Kumamoto is unwilling to be repatriated, but is willing to stay in Donghu to share the joys and sorrows with the remaining soldiers. He is also a good man and a good officer. The officers brought by such people are indeed different." Gao Yuan nodded and praised Kumamoto, "I heard that you have contacted more than 500 people?"
"Yes." Zhu Tong nodded and said, "In addition to our three old subordinates, some of the other brother troops are willing to stay, with a total of more than 500 people."
"Meng Chong, go and arrange to leave all these more than 500 people for me. Zhu Tong, I will not break up these five hundred people, you will be the leader, and Yang Fugui and Liu Yefei will assist you. I will not hide it from you. The war between my war between the East Army and the Donghu is about to break out. If you want to take revenge, it depends on your own performance. As long as you are willing to fight, there will be some wars." Gao Yuan shouted: "Maybe, you will have a day to return home in glory in the future."
Chapter completed!