Chapter 203 The Great Victory in Longxi (Please Vote for Me!!!)

When Qin Yuan heard the news that Qin Hao was going to join the army, she almost fainted on the spot and pulled Qin Fang to let him go and ask Emperor Wen to take back his life.

Qin Fang sighed and said: "When your Majesty saw that the world was initially settled, in order to stabilize the situation of the DPRK, many generals and heroes in the DPRK relinquished their military power and were rewarded. Now there are rebellions in various places and no one in the DPRK can be used. Otherwise, Your Majesty would not let Ling Ling." You have already led the army, but have you ever thought that if you report it now, you will not only offend His Majesty, but also ruin your son's future!"

"But, what does your future mean compared to your life? Hao'er is my only son!" Mrs. Qin Yuan cried.

Qin Fang could only comfort him softly: "With Haoer's qualifications, he will become a great person in the future, so why shouldn't I worry? But it is hard to violate the sacred order, not to mention this is also an opportunity for Haoer to enter the court."

Qin Yuanshi cried a little softer. She also knew that the prosperity and decline of the family was at stake, and she could not help herself.

Qin Fang gently patted his wife's back and said softly: "Madam, don't worry, this time Haoer goes on an expedition, I will mobilize three hundred troops to protect his safety. Haoer has his own destiny, and everything will be fine." ."

Having said that, Qin Yuan was still worried and packed a lot of items for Qin Hao, leaving Qin Hao speechless. Is this going to a war or an outing?

There is no other way, Qin Hao can only bring Qin Yuanshi to the school grounds. At this time, any words of comfort are not as practical as letting her see his true combat power.

After witnessing Qin Hao's incredible riding and shooting skills, Qin Yuan felt a little relieved, but she still couldn't help but nagging for a while, saying that swords and arrows have no eyesight on the battlefield, so don't show off and so on.

Qin Hao naturally agreed wholeheartedly, since Qin Yuan could not see the situation on the battlefield anyway.

On the day of the expedition, Emperor Wen came to see him off in person. Qin Hao and Ling Buyi's heroic appearance in armor also attracted the admiration of many young girls in the capital. The people who came to see them off also mingled on both sides of the street. For them, these guardians The soldiers of the Wei Kingdom are the guardians of their stable lives.

After experiencing the turmoil caused by the violent emperor of the previous dynasty, the people's hearts turned towards the new imperial court, and this was the direction of the people.

"Let's go to war!"

With Ling Buyi's wave of his hand, the army lined up and marched out of the city.

The straight-line distance from the capital Luoyang to Longxi is thousands of kilometers. According to the ancient marching speed, one can walk an average of 30 kilometers a day, and must cross rivers and mountains along the way. The march alone takes more than forty days.

During this march, Ling Buyi also experienced the difficulty of leading troops. In the army, the strong are respected. Although Ling Buyi has a noble status, he is still young and has no impressive achievements. If you help the old oil man, you will naturally not buy his fault.

Ling Buyi's method was simple and crude. He directly set up a ring and those who were not convinced went to the ring to compete. After defeating more than a dozen strong men in the army, Ling Buyu gained some prestige.

But this is not enough. Being a general is not just about being brave. Proper command can allow more soldiers to survive. It is not uncommon for one general to be incompetent and tire out the three armies. If Ling Buyi wants to completely conquer this army, he must have at least Three or more big wins will do.

Ling Buyi was responsible for the daily marching and military discipline, while Qin Hao, the general, did the logistics work. Qin Hao had seen the food of the Han Dynasty. Even the food of the nobles was difficult to swallow, and even more so Not to mention in a military camp.

After Qin Hao ate once, he made up his mind to improve the army's food.

The staple food of the army is wheat, because it is cheap, but the steamed rice grains taste really bad, so Qin Hao asked people to grind the wheat into powder and then steam the steamed buns to eat. This stuff is not only filling, but also tastes great.

After several days of rapid march, the soldiers were somewhat complaining. However, when they ate the delicious steamed buns, their fatigue disappeared and their faces were filled with happy smiles.

For these soldiers, eating well is one of the few joys they have. Now they can not only eat well, but also eat well. Even a god would not change their days.

Ling Buyi was also very surprised when he saw the steamed buns, but what he was most concerned about was: "Is the army ration enough?"

Qin Hao smiled and said: "One pound of wheat can be ground to get 10 taels of flour, but steamed buns are more filling than wheat, and they can also be mixed with some wild vegetables and grains, so the food consumption is less than usual."

In the Han Dynasty, one kilogram was sixteen taels. This flour extraction rate was much lower than that of later generations. The main reason was that the tools were not very good. The loss of using graphite to push out was higher than that of machine crushing. In addition, the wheat in military rations had not shed its hulls. .

Of course, Qin Hao did not waste the shells shed from the wheat. He asked the Huotou Army to raise some chickens and ducks. If they encountered mountains and rivers along the way, he would also take the Huotou Army to fish and hunt and improve the food for the army.

As a result, Huotoujun, who was originally the least popular in the army, received unprecedented courtesy, especially on days when he was given extra meals every five days.

"Old Jia, what's stewed in this pot? Is it so fragrant?"

"Yeah, I can smell it from all the way here. Oh no, it's too fragrant. Let's start eating quickly."

The old man from the Huotou Army crossed his legs and said, "Hey, Vice General Qin personally taught me a new dish today, pheasant stewed with mountain mushrooms. It's a treat for you guys. Vice General Qin said that even the nobles in the capital can't eat this." Delicious food.”

The soldiers urged, their mouths almost watering after hearing this.

"Old Jia talks so lively, why don't you start the meal? Aren't you just greedy for us?"

"That's right, you see we've been waiting in line for so long, let's start eating quickly."

The old man from the Huotou Army pointed to the branch stuck in the sun: "The time has not come yet. Do you want me to be punished by military law? You old guys don't work hard when training, but when you eat, you are better than anyone else." runs fast."

"Haha." Everyone burst into laughter.

Finally, as the shadow of the branches reached directly below, Lao Jia opened the lid of the pot and waved the big spoon in his hand: "Let's eat!"

Suddenly a strong aroma filled the entire military camp, and the soldiers became commotion. If it weren't for military law, they would have taken away Lao Jia's pot of soup.

"Old Jia, look at your stinginess. If you give me another piece of meat, even one piece won't be enough to satisfy your craving."

The old man from the Huotou Army glared: "You kid, you don't know what's good and what's good. There are 30,000 people in the army. If you have an extra dollar, no one else will have it. Besides, go out and ask about which soldiers can eat meat every now and then. You Boy, don’t be in the midst of blessings and not know your blessings.”

"That's right, Lao Jia, don't pay attention to him. He's a little bastard who doesn't know what's good and what's good. I think it would have been nice to have tree bark to eat and meat to eat when I was a soldier. It was like a fairy's life."

Ling Buyi was secretly amazed when he saw this scene. Originally, he was worried that such a long and urgent march would cause dissatisfaction among the soldiers.

Unexpectedly, Qin Hao just improved the food, so that the soldiers would have no complaints, and even the cohesion of the army would be greatly improved.

Moreover, since Qin Hao took charge of logistics, the chance of soldiers getting sick in the army has also been reduced. What makes Ling Buyi find it most amazing is that it is just a few small measures, like everyone boiling water to drink, but they can't Urinating and defecation anywhere has such a miraculous effect.

Originally a journey of more than twenty days, the army arrived in Longxi in only sixteen days.

At this time, Longxi was already in chaos. In addition to the Qiang people's rebellion, Longxi's local folk customs had been fierce since ancient times. Some local wealthy families took the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

In this regard, Ling Buyi has only one strategy, and that is - kill!

Qin Hao did not object. In troubled times, heavy rules should be used, and people who kill and set fire should be punished. If you blindly show kindness, it will easily make people think that the court is weak. If you get the benefits this time, you will continue to rebel next time.

Killing people cannot solve all problems, but it can solve a large part of them.

Ling Buyi was a little surprised by Qin Hao's agreement. He originally thought that Qin Hao, who had always been tolerant, would come up with some great principles to persuade him, and was even prepared to refute him. He didn't expect Qin Hao to agree so easily. .

Facing Ling Buyu's surprised look, Qin Hao just said lightly: "If killing one person can save ten people, why not kill him?"

The Qiang people's combat effectiveness is actually not very strong. Their advantage is that they are familiar with the terrain. Seeing the imperial army arriving in advance, the Qiang people who originally besieged Tianshui panicked and their formation has loosened.

Ling Buyi took the lead and led an army of 30,000 to cover up the attack. He defeated the central Qiang army with just one charge.

Qin Hao followed closely with three hundred members of the Qin family, wielding the simple sword in his hand as well as Ling Buyi. The Tianshui County Sheriff was overjoyed when he saw this.

"Who are these two young generals? Are they so brave?"

The general who defended the city took the opportunity to say: "Sir, the morale of the Qiang people is weak now, but they have gathered in large numbers. How about we open the city gate and kill the generals and go out. Cooperate with these two young generals inside and outside, and the siege of Tianshui can be solved!"

The Tianshui County Sheriff is also a sensible person. The credit for defending the city is small, but the credit for defeating the invading enemy is huge. This risk is worth taking.

"Okay, then I will beat the drum on the tower to cheer for the general!"

With the cooperation of the defending army, the Qiang people were attacked from both sides, and the 100,000 Qiang army collapsed in an instant.

Ling Buyi seemed to be furious and chased him for dozens of miles. Finally, Qin Hao grabbed his reins and pulled him back.

The siege of Tianshui has been solved, but what happens next is not simple. This time the Qiang people rebelled, and local powerful people took advantage of the situation. In fact, the root cause was salt.

Longxi is an inland area with no sea or saltwater lakes. In addition, the distance is far, so it is very expensive to transport salt from other places.

The Qiang people are poor and make a living by herding and hunting. Coupled with the malicious increase in prices by some profiteers, the Qiang people can only exchange two kilograms of coarse salt for one horse. The Qiang people naturally give up. They gather to make trouble and find that the local imperial army is vulnerable. So it intensified.

The Tianshui County Sheriff was also aggrieved by this: "General Ling, General Qin, the weather is hot now, and the salt has been greatly damaged during transportation. It's not like I want to increase the price, but there is really nothing I can do."

As the governor of Tianshui County, on behalf of the emperor's herdsmen, there was a rebellion. Strictly speaking, he was responsible.

Qin Hao asked curiously: "Mr. Li, I remember that there are salt mines in Longxi. Many years ago, I presented to Your Majesty the method of turning mineral salt into edible salt. Why does Longxi still transport salt to other places?"

Commander Li looked at Qin Hao with surprise on his face: "Do you really mean what General Qin said? Is it really possible to turn mineral salt into edible salt?"

"Of course we take it seriously." Qin Hao thought for a moment and realized that the reason why Emperor Wen didn't popularize this method was probably because of the central government's financial considerations. After all, the imperial court had just risen and was full of waste. In addition, there were rebellions in various places. How can we fight wars and build a country if we don’t have money?

Commander Li was overjoyed: "I am going to ask Your Majesty to open a salt mine in Longxi, and I also ask Master Qin to give you some advice."

Now the rebellion in Longxi is because of salt. Emperor Wen must have considered the overall situation of Longxi and would agree to the development of salt mines in Longxi. Qin Hao did not express his position and will wait until Emperor Wen's decree comes down.

Although the siege of Tianshui was lifted, there were still many remaining rebellions in Longxi. Ling Buyi and Qin Hao fought in more than ten counties and counties, and finally completely extinguished the rebellion.

After the war, the army gradually transformed into a strong army, and Qin Hao and Ling Buyi also established their prestige in the army.

"I originally thought that General Qin was only good at managing logistics, but I didn't expect that he would be so heroic in fighting."

"Isn't that right? The day before yesterday, the rebel leader in Xiangwu County was clamoring that no one in the court would send two little children to go on an expedition. As a result, General Qin killed him under his horse with a sword in his hand. He killed the general and seized the flag as if he were taking something from a bag."

Of course, what satisfied the soldiers most was that the two generals had clear rewards and punishments. The Han Dynasty inherited many systems from the Qin Dynasty, among which the military merit system was one of them. The reason why the soldiers were willing to work hard on the battlefield was to accumulate merit. Find a good life for yourself and your family.

Qin Hao and Ling Buyi kept a close eye on this area. They did not grab the credit of their generals, nor did they allow the generals to take the credit of those low-level officers. They suppressed the situation at all levels, so naturally no one dared to claim the credit of others.

Soldiers go to the battlefield with their heads in hand and are willing to sacrifice their lives for you only if they gain something. Soldiers are not stupid. For them, the emperor and the court are illusory. Only when they are actually in their hands can they be real.

Just one month after Qin Hao and Ling Buyi put down the rebellion in Longxi, Emperor Wen issued an order to allow Longxi to open up salt mines and set a strict price for edible salt.

The governor of Tianshui County invited Qin Hao to participate in the construction of the salt mine and listened to some of his suggestions. Soon the first batch of edible salt produced by the salt mine was on the market, and the price was half cheaper than before. The people were naturally overjoyed, and the Qiang people saw Once the goal is achieved, there will be no more rebellion.

After putting down the rebellion, Qin Hao and Ling Buyi led the army back to the capital. The army would easily be criticized if it stayed out for a long time.

Just when the army arrived at the capital, Cheng Shi also returned victorious.

Cheng Shaoshang sat in the carriage and reached out to lift the corner of the curtain to secretly glance at the lively street scene outside. When she was a child, her biggest wish was that her parents could take her away from the capital. But after leaving, she continued to dream about the capital. In fact, What she missed was not the capital, but that person.

Suddenly there was a commotion in the street, and the people around were talking a lot.

"Did you hear about the great victory in Longxi? The army is already ten miles outside the city."

"Well, I didn't expect General Ling and General Qin to be so adept at fighting at such a young age. They are really heroes born from young."

Xiao Yuanyi, dressed in military uniform, rode to the side of Cheng Shaoshang's carriage and knocked on the edge of the carriage.

Cheng Shaoshang reluctantly lowered the car curtain and sat down in the car. After meeting her parents, it was not as beautiful as she imagined. Her father, Cheng Shi, doted on her and responded to her requests. Her mother, Xiao Yuanyi, always kept a straight face when she saw her. .

Cheng Shaoshang is no longer a child, so he can't act coquettishly to please his mother. The relationship between mother and daughter has always been delicate.

Outside the city, the eunuch sent by Emperor Wen arrived. As the commander-in-chief of quelling the rebellion, Ling Buyi was granted the title of Marquis of Guan Nei. His official rank reached the rank of Pinglu Zhonglang General, with a fourth-grade military rank. For a boy less than twenty years old, this was already an extremely high level. It's honor and disgrace.

As for the play: entering the court without following, praising and worshiping without fame, going to the palace with swords and shoes, these things naturally do not exist. Think about it and you will know that it is impossible.

This is the standard match for a powerful minister. First of all, Emperor Wen treated Ling Buyi better than his own son. How could he make such a mistake? Isn't this putting Ling Buyi on the fire?

Secondly, as the ZTE emperor, how could Emperor Wen have such a low IQ? I can only say that the screenwriter’s knowledge reserve is really touching.

Qin Hao's rewards were not low either. He was granted the title of Grand Concubine, one level lower than the Marquis of Guannei, but it was also an eighteenth-level military merit. His official position was that of General Zhonglang of the Dian Army. In addition, he was also rewarded with some land and treasures.

"Two generals, Your Majesty has already hosted a banquet in the palace." The eunuch had not finished speaking.

Ling Buyi said to Qin Hao: "I have something important to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."

After that, at least leave.

Qin Hao couldn't help but shook his head secretly,

But any general who has made great achievements outside the country, after returning to the court, does not behave with his tail between his legs, for fear of being suspected by the emperor, this guy is not good at all, and he will not be given any face.

Sure enough, the loved one is confident. If Emperor Wen had not always felt guilty about the Huo family, Ling Buyi would not have enough heads to cut off.

Ling Buyi didn't have to give face, but Qin Hao couldn't be shameless, so he obediently followed the eunuch to the palace.

Emperor Wen took Qin Hao to talk about some details of the expedition, and Qin Hao also picked up some interesting things to tell Emperor Wen.

After laughing, Emperor Wen pointed at Qin Hao's nose and cursed: "You are a naughty boy. I conquered the world on horseback back then. I fought with a large army and almost died. If it was as easy as you said, why would we fight?"

Qin Hao cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is wise."

Emperor Wen patted Qin Hao on the shoulder and said with some emotion: "I have watched you and Zi Sheng grow up with my own eyes. I never thought that you could lead troops to fight now. Good, great."

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. I am ashamed to accept it."

Emperor Wen was very happy. He raised his glass and said to Qin Fang: "Qin Aiqing has a good son. I will drink this glass with you."

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty." Qin Fang raised his glass and drank it down in one gulp. As a father, how could he not be happy when his son showed promise?

Soon, the banquet became lively. Qin Fang and Qin Hao, father and son, soon became the protagonists of the banquet and were drunk a lot.

Fortunately, the wine of the Han Dynasty still belonged to the category of rice wine, and the alcohol content was not high, so Qin Hao endured it.

Qin Fang didn't have such a good capacity for drinking, and he was drunk before long. In the end, it was Qin Hao who carried him out of the palace.

Naturally, Mrs. Qin Yuan couldn't help but nag her when she got home. She grabbed Qin Hao and looked at him again and again to make sure that he was back in good condition before letting him rest.

Qin Hao returned to his yard and was just about to take a bath and rest when he heard the bell ringing in the corner, and a familiar face appeared on the wall, looking at him with a smile.

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