In the late autumn season, the autumn harvest was over, and the whole Han Dynasty ushered in a rare period of peace.

Because the northern princes are about to enter winter, it is not appropriate to go to war. It is better to take this opportunity to train soldiers and recuperate for the next year's war.

The southern princes are mainly concentrated in the area of ​​Jingzhou, and it is precisely because of Jingzhou that the princes of the four directions are restrained here, and no one dares to take the lead without a good opportunity.

After the imperial examinations were over and all the talents had been arranged properly, Liu Bei went to Youzhou again. There was no way, as Youzhou was the main battlefield next year, so he had to make some arrangements in advance.

Su Lie has already recruited soldiers. After all, his subordinates are all foreign races. He can be considered an elite soldier if he mounts a horse. With a little training, he can be regarded as an elite soldier. Therefore, Su Lie has a sufficient source of soldiers. Randomly pull up hundreds of thousands of troops.

When Liu Bei came to Yuyang County again, Wei Qing directly gave Liu Bei a surprise. He never thought that in just a few months, Wei Qing had already recruited 5 horses, plus the previous 2 horses, now there are 7 troops up.

Liu Bei originally thought that it would be good if 2 people would join the army with the bitter cold of Youzhou. After all, the people had moved south and the Huns had invaded the south for a long time.

Liu Bei really thought it was Wei Qing who oppressed the local people and took them away by force, but after careful questioning, he realized why so many people joined the army.

It is true that Youzhou is a place of bitter cold. It has always been invaded by the Huns, but this has also created the tough character of the people of Youzhou.

In addition, as soon as Liu Bei occupied Youzhou, he ordered a three-year tax reduction. This undoubtedly made the people of Youzhou feel grateful to Liu Bei, and suddenly felt that a happy life was about to begin. All the people living in Youzhou cherished this opportunity very much.

So after hearing the news that Wei Qing wanted to recruit soldiers, countless men came to join the army, even gray-haired old people and babbling children, because they knew that this was not only for Liu Bei's service, but also to protect them. and a home full of hope.

If Wei Qing hadn't selected them carefully and screened out the elderly and children, I am afraid that the number of soldiers recruited would be 10,000+.

It was only after repeated explanations from Wei Qing and Ran Min that the common people understood why Wei Qing didn't want all of them, and gradually calmed down their anger.

After learning the ins and outs of the matter, Liu Bei opened his mouth a little surprised, the people's hearts are so, what war can't be won, Liu Bei once again realized how to win the hearts of the people who only want to be full.

Liu Bei personally went to the school grounds to inspect these newly recruited soldiers. They had only trained for a few months, but these people had gradually faded away from the appearance of recruits, and they were full of energy.

Different from soldiers in other places, the eyes of the newly recruited soldiers in Youzhou are full of murderous intent and full of hope for life. Each of them has their own beliefs.

Faith may not be effective in normal times, but when you are exhausted and competing for willpower, the power of faith will be manifested.

Liu Bei was very satisfied with Wei Qing's performance. Whether it was recruiting soldiers, training the army, or handling these situations, he showed what a good commander should be.

"Wei Qing, please prepare in advance. Next year our army will attack Li Shimin and conquer Goguryeo. At that time, you will lead the troops of Youzhou as the commander. As for the defense of Youzhou, Su Lie will be in charge."

Liu Bei patted Wei Qing's shoulder and said slowly, Wei Qing couldn't react to these words for a while, he was stunned on the spot, it took a while to realize what Liu Bei meant, and he was instantly ecstatic.

Liu Bei calculated carefully, Wei Qing had 7 soldiers and horses, and Zhang Liao had 3 soldiers and horses. Together, they would be 10 troops. At that time, some troops would be mobilized from other places to conquer Goguryeo.

This frontal attack must be dominated by infantry, confronting Li Shimin from the front, but it is also necessary to send cavalry to surround the rear for sneak attacks and containment. Only by dispatching surprise troops can Li Shimin be completely defeated, and this serious problem must be solved once and for all.

Every time Liu Bei thinks of these things, Liu Bei can't help but think of Huo Qubing. He doesn't know where he led an army of 3, and where he is now. If he can come back before the start of the battle, then the victory rate can be increased by [-]%. .

Liu Bei believed that Huo Qubing could return to Youzhou safe and sound. After all, he was not famous for being a wolf and living in Xu in his previous life.

Most of the soldiers he fought against Li Shimin this time were newly recruited, and soldiers who had not been on the battlefield were not considered real soldiers at all, so Liu Bei asked Wei Qing to take advantage of this winter to train soldiers as soon as possible.

Sweat more on the training ground and bleed less on the battlefield. This is the conclusion drawn from blood and tears.

After staying in Yuyang County for a few days, Liu Bei is ready to go to Youbeiping. He will visit Youzhou and these two places a year ago to prepare for the next year's war. Liu Bei is really relieved by the report from his subordinates. No, you have to go and see for yourself to rest assured.

Just as Liu Bei left the city gate and was about to lead his bodyguards to set off, a scout came galloping and reported loudly to Liu Bei.

"My lord, the border is here to report that General Huo has returned with his army and has entered our Youzhou."

229 days, it has been 229 days since Huo Qubing went to war, and Liu Bei is counting the time when Huo Qubing goes to war every day.

From going out on the sea, to going deep into a foreign country to harass the Maru, and then going deep into the detours outside the Great Wall, everything can be done by other people, it can be said to be a miracle, but it is different here in Huo Qubing, all miracles are done by him One person did it.

Liu Bei didn't have the heart to go to Youbeiping, so he hurriedly led his personal guards, Wei Qing, Ran Min and others to the border to meet Huo Qubing in person.

Liu Bei could force Li Shimin to retreat with Huo Qubing. If he hadn't destroyed the enemy's food and grass behind his back, how could Li Shimin have retreated? If Li Shimin hadn't retreated, it would have been impossible for Liu Bei to defeat Temujin and Li Shimin at the same time.

One link after another, any mistake in any link will affect the final result, and the first link is whether Huo Qubing can successfully destroy Li Shimin's food and grass.

From a distance, Liu Bei saw a team of 2 people slowly heading south. Everyone's steps were extremely heavy and exhausted, but there was an unconcealable joy on everyone's face.

Seeing that it was Huo Qubing, Liu Bei signaled the people around him to take out the things they had prepared.

"Huo Qubing listened to the decree. I heard that you went deep into a foreign country and defeated Goguryeo. I am very pleased. What you did is comparable to a champion. Therefore, I will now make you a champion of the Han. After returning, you can take the emperor to return to Youzhou."

"Because I can't come in person, please let the emperor reward the three armies for me!"

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