Chapter 1127: Yanbei County Arrangements

Outside Chifeng City, Huangfu Chaobo, Gongsun Zan, and Xiaoqiang all appeared outside the west gate. More than 30,000 cavalrymen from the Tang Army were ready. At Huangfu Chaobo's order, more than 10,000 cavalrymen from Yanbei County of the Tang Army were ready. Escorting 20,000 prisoners, more than 100,000 cattle and sheep, and hundreds of baggage vehicles had already left, and beside Huangfu Chaobo were about 20,000 Guardsmen and Baima Yicon.

"Thank you so much, Brother Chaobo. If it hadn't been for my help again, Lu Long's Xianbei army would not have been defeated so easily. What's more, I also harvested a large number of horses, cattle and sheep. Thank you very much!" Gongsun Zan stood at Huangfu Chao In front of Bo, he bowed his hands solemnly and said;

"Brother Bogui is too polite. You and I are dependent on each other. If Lulong is uncertain, then I, Yanbei, will definitely be uneasy. To help Brother Bogui is also to help myself. What's more, our Yanbei County has gained a lot." Huangfu Chaobo smiled;

Gongsun Zan also smiled: "Anyway, Zan will bear in mind Brother Chaobo's help." After saying that, he turned to look at Xiaoqiang and said: "There is also General Zhenglu, who is here to help this time. , Gongsun Zan is also very grateful."

Xiao Qiang quickly bowed and replied: "You are so polite, Duke Yan. Leting has been under the protection of Duke Yan for many years. Now that the Duke is involved in something, it is only right to contribute to the Duke."

Huangfu Chaobo was stunned for a moment, not expecting that this fledgling young man could be so good at talking. Then he thought that Yu Fan must have expected this move in advance, so he explained it.

Regarding Xiaoqiang's attitude, Gongsun Zan was indeed very advanced and praised him, saying: "I wonder when General Zhenglu will send troops to the Liaodong vassal state?" New 81 Chinese website is updated the fastest. Mobile version: https:/

Both of them were stunned. You must know that Gongsun Zan did not have this attitude towards Gongsun Du when Leting sent troops to Liaodong. Although he did not explicitly object, he did not agree with it either. Now he suddenly asked this question, and it was obvious that he had approved Yileting to send troops to attack Gongsundu of Liaodong. New 81 Chinese website is the fastest updated computer version:

Zhou Qiang didn't know how to answer. He raised his eyes and looked at Huangfu Chaobo. Huangfu Chaobo nodded imperceptibly. Zhou Qiang understood and quickly replied: "The conquering army has gained three new cities. Wuhuan's troops and horses We are not completely under control, and the heavy snow is coming, so we need to wait until next year’s spring plowing at the earliest before sending out troops.”

Gongsun Zan nodded and stopped talking. He then looked at Huangfu Chaobo and said, "Will my dear brother return to Luoyang this time or stay in Yanbei?"

"So that my brother knows that I have handed over the affairs of Yanbei to Meng Yi, so after I return to Longhua this time, I will return to Luoyang after explaining it, and the sooner it is, the more it will snow. It will snow heavily by then. The road is difficult, and it is even more difficult." Huangfu Chaobo did not intend to hide anything from the two of them, and answered directly;

He indeed arranged this. The reason why he handed over ten thousand prisoners and all the cattle and sheep materials to the Yanbei County cavalry for escort was to be able to return to Longhua as soon as possible. After explaining the affairs of Yanbei County, he and Zhao Yun led the More than 20,000 troops rode directly back to the Central Plains.

"Well, after my dear brother leaves, I must return to Jicheng. See you later!" Gongsun Zan bowed his hands and said;

"See you later!"

"See you later!"

The three of them each saluted, and then led their troops away, one to the west, one to the south, and the other to the southeast.

Two days later, Huangfu Chaobo led an army and escorted more than 20,000 prisoners to Yisun Town. Meng Yi happened to be here too. After handing over all the prisoners to the defenders of Yisun Town, Huangfu Chaobo recruited Meng Yi to the town. The Zhengzheng Pavilion in the town.

"Congratulations, lord, on your great victory!" As soon as he entered the administrative hall, Meng Yi saluted Huangfu Chaobo with a smile;

"Joining the joy,

These things are not all for you in Yanbei County. By the way, there are more than 10,000 cavalry behind them escorting a large number of cattle, sheep and supplies on their way back. You should immediately send infantry to meet them. "

"Promise, I'll make arrangements right away." After saying that, he prepared to go out and arrange the infantry to pick up the troops and supplies behind.

"Wait a minute!" Huangfu Chaobo stopped him; "Wait a minute, I have something to explain. This time I came to Yanbei for the establishment of a new county. I was only planning to stay for a month, but instead Unexpectedly, I encountered the Xianbei invasion and stayed there for several months. Now it is the end of the year and heavy snow is coming soon, so I must arrange things here as soon as possible, and then return to Luoyang with the cavalry, so Yan I still have to leave the matter of Bei to you."

"Please give me instructions, my lord!"

"Actually, there is nothing else. Now that Xianbei is defeated, it is estimated that within one or two years, it will be unable to invade the south. Therefore, Yanbei will also have a rare two years of development time. During this period, in addition to strengthening In addition to striving to be completely self-sufficient in internal affairs construction, we also need to strengthen the military strength of Yanbei County.”

"Huang Xu is still in Longhua. I will communicate with him at that time. The strength of the Crane Control Army must be increased from the current two steps, one cavalry, and three schools of troops to four steps and four cavalry, totaling 40,000 troops."

"Ah!" Meng Yi was shocked when he heard that the Crane Control Army was going to increase to 40,000 troops. Just when he was about to speak, Huangfu Chaobo stretched out his hand to stop him and said, "Listen to me first."

"promise!"

"The reason for this arrangement is because of the Yan army. We can't put all our hopes on them. Whether it's Yanbei County or Liaodong, they are all my plans to stabilize here. In the next few years, I don't think I will have much time to take care of Yanbei, so in the end we have to rely on Yanbei, Lulong, Liaoxi and Liaodong. This is our final bottom line. If these four counties are not protected, then the source of war horses for my Tang army will be cut off. I will no longer explain the consequences to you. I believe you can see it."

Meng Yi nodded, and Huangfu Chaobo continued: "In addition to being able to resist the attack of the Xianbei people, the 40,000 soldiers need to be ready to send troops to support the Yan army or the Liaodong Xiaoqiang at any time. Gongsun Zan is stubborn and self-righteous. If I were here, I might be able to persuade him, but it would be difficult for others to persuade him. This is why I hope that the Control Crane Army will increase its combat effectiveness."

"In addition to the need to increase the strength of the Control Crane Army, the guards of Yanbei County also need to be increased. Add troops, according to the county city 10,000, the county city 5,000, and the pass no less than 1,000 troops. "Looking at Meng Yi with a bitter face, Huangfu Chaobo smiled and said: "You don't have to do this. When all the people in Qingzhou arrive, plus the more than 100,000 Xianbei people captured this time, the population of Yanbei County should reach 700,000 or 800,000. If you calculate it this way, although it is a bit stressful to support 70,000 or 80,000 soldiers, it is not impossible. "

After listening to Huangfu Chaobo's words, Meng Yi couldn't help complaining: "My lord, Yanbei County is a new county, unlike the prosperous old county in the Central Plains. Ten to one, the pressure is not a little bit. "

"This time I harvested a lot of cattle and sheep supplies. I won't take any back to the Central Plains. I'll give them all to you. Is that okay!" Huangfu Chaobo smiled and looked at Meng Yi, knowing his thoughts, and said;

"That's great!" Meng Yi was overjoyed;

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