Mythical Qin: I, Gao Yao, will never be a eunuch!

"The Shanyue combat troops number 15,000 in total, ready to be deployed at any time by the lord!"

After Han Xin's report, the Nanyue general Duoma immediately responded. Duoma was a newly promoted general because of his excellent fighting skills and learning ability. In just two years, he had no problem communicating with the Qin people and could read proficiently.

At the same time as improving his understanding of Daqin, his own training and martial arts value have not been left behind. His martial arts value has reached at least 80 points, and this is the combat effectiveness on horseback. If he is placed in a familiar battlefield like the mountains and forests, his combat effectiveness will be improved accordingly. This is also what Gao Yao is most satisfied with. People who are willing to learn are more worthy of recognition.

Gao Yao was not stingy and directly promoted him to the rank of colonel. According to the Qin military system, he would at least be a captain of ten thousand men.

"My Lord, the Black Armored Army has a total of 10,000 soldiers."

The last person to report was Kong Gang, and Gao Yao also named Kong Gang's Black Armor Army. The Black Armor Army can be said to be the most elite cavalry under Gao Yao. Gao Yao can even say that even the subsequent Tiger and Leopard Cavalry or the Black Armor Army may not be stronger than Gao Yao's Black Armor Army.

The armor worn by the Black Armor Army above Centurion level is all made of fine steel armor given by the system, while the rest wear fine iron armor made with the latest smelting technology. Almost all of the horses used in battle are the first generation of war horses bred from the war horses rewarded by the system. This kind of bloodline cultivation will definitely weaken as time goes by, but the first generation is often the best.

It can be said that any of the war horses of the Black Armor Army are top-grade horses that can be purchased at least for tens of thousands of coins. In other troops, they are at least war horses that can be ridden by generals.

Training is of utmost importance. This is the only unit under Gao Yao that has meat for three meals a day. Their combat effectiveness can be said to be at the level of crushing withering away at will. Almost everyone is the elite among the elite.

The number of troops in the entire southern border is now basically stable at around 280,000. This is after the streamlining. Before the streamlining, the number of Shu Lin was close to 400,000.

Gao Yao's decision to streamline the army was actually a well-thought-out decision. Although the population of the South Territory had increased greatly, reaching more than 2.6 million, it was obviously too much to feed an army of 400,000. If it weren't for his special food supply, he would not be able to bear such a huge consumption. In addition, the accelerated development of the South Territory also faced a severe challenge: a shortage of manpower and a serious shortage of labor. Therefore, streamlining the army has become an inevitable trend.

Gao Yao took into account factors such as age, military merit, daily performance, and family status, and used these as a basis for streamlining the troops. For those soldiers who were streamlined, Gao Yao did not let them lose their livelihoods. On the contrary, he promised to provide good farmland and reduce various taxes to help them quickly live a prosperous life. In this way, not only did the soldiers' worries go away, but productivity in various parts of the southern border was restored to normal levels.

This does not mean that the combat effectiveness of the Southern Territory will be affected. In fact, through this streamlining, the combat effectiveness of the Southern Territory army has been improved. Since the remaining soldiers are elite soldiers, their combat quality is higher and their combat capability is stronger. At the same time, Gao Yao also strengthened military training and improved the overall quality of the army. In this way, the military strength of the Southern Territory has not only not weakened, but has become stronger.

"Okay! I think you all know about the uprising of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang. They shouted such a deafening slogan as 'Are kings, princes, generals and ministers of different species?' Moreover, this uprising will never end so easily. According to our spies, there are signs that all counties in the country are responding to the uprising, and the scope of the uprising will only grow. I will not say any more unnecessary words. It takes a thousand days to raise an army, but only a moment to deploy it. The southern border may face the crisis of an enemy at the gates at any time. Here, I want to solemnly warn you that if anyone is afraid of fighting, he will be killed without mercy!"

Gao Yao's voice was like a huge bell, echoing in the tent, and everyone felt a heavy pressure. At the same time, they also felt an indescribable excitement. Although Gao Yao had never clearly expressed his ambitions, everyone was smart. Judging from his every move and every word, coupled with the advent of the current chaotic times, Gao Yao would either become a powerful minister or ascend the throne and dominate the world. This was almost beyond doubt. Who wouldn't want to take the opportunity to make achievements?

At this time, Cao Shen was the first to step forward and echoed Gao Yao's words: "I am willing to go through fire and water for you, even if I die!"

As soon as Cao Shen finished speaking, the other generals responded and shouted in unison, "I am willing to go through fire and water for you, even if I die!"

"I am willing to go through fire and water for my lord, even if it means death!"

For a time, the camp was filled with voices of loyalty and determination. These generals knew that following Gao Yao might involve huge risks, but it also meant unlimited opportunities and glory.

"Cao Shen!"

"The general is here!"

"Next, you need to focus on Ba and Shu counties, be ready to send troops to quell the rebellion at any time, and lead 100,000 troops to garrison here. Remember, there are two important points: first, Shu county must be taken first, so that we can form a pincer attack to prevent the possible dispatch of troops by the Maurya Dynasty. Although we are currently in a cooperative relationship with the Maurya Dynasty, we still cannot take it lightly; second, once troops are mobilized, they must be stationed with heavy troops to guard Hanzhong. Shu county has a flat terrain and no strategic location to defend. If troops are dispatched from Hanzhong, it will be a tough battle. So I don't ask you to take the initiative to attack Hanzhong, but you must hold the defense line of Ba and Shu counties. This is the rear area of ​​my southern border, and Ba and Shu counties must not be lost."

"Yes! My lord, please rest assured. Once the war begins, I will definitely seize the two counties of Bashu first and will never let them fall into the hands of others!"

At this time, Xiao He, who was listening to the conversation between Gao Yao and Cao Shen, was still somewhat helpless. The battle had not even started yet, but in Gao Yao's opinion, the two counties of Bashu had already fallen into his hands.

Gao Yao made such an arrangement not without reason. Ba and Shu counties were originally supposed to be where Liu Bang recruited soldiers, but in the early stage, no rebel army stayed in Ba and Shu counties for too long. It was not until Hanzhong was captured that it became Liu Bang's place. The reason was very simple. Without Hanzhong, no one in Ba and Shu counties could stay for long. Hanzhong was too critical. It could be said that it was a battleground for military strategists throughout the history of China.