Spring and Autumn I Am King

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"Be careful of Song Guo..."

When he saw the letter, Zhao Wuxi didn't know what kind of information was implied in this sentence, but he knew that Chen Heng was definitely not at ease.

The warning from the enemy is definitely more vigilant and more attentive than the warning from the friend...

Song Guo's news is not difficult to find out. With Zhao Wuxi's power surpassing that of the Sichengle clan, the eldest brother is now responsive to his needs. There were a lot of messengers among the two merchants who traded goods, not to mention that there was a well-informed Nanzi in the Song Palace who was secretly communicating with him.

In fact, it is full of calculations. From Yuncheng to Shangqiu, it is only three hundred and fifty miles away, and it takes six or seven days to pass the car. In other words, the latest news from Shangqiu and Taoqiu was actually old news at least six or seven days ago, so Zhao Wuxi could only judge the situation in Song country under the delay of these six or seven days.

The first thing to find out was that the state of Qi sent three towns to the state of Wei, and the state of Wei sent two more towns to the state of Song as a betrothal gift. The two seemingly separate things are connected, and it is very clear: The reason why Wei Guo is willing to cut the meat is precisely because he has received compensation from the Qi people. Qi Guo really wants to promote the marriage of Song Wei, so as to pull Song Guo into his own camp and achieve the purpose of serving the vassals of Huaisi.

When the surrounding Zheng, Wei, Lu and other middle states all form alliances or stop the war with Qi, Song State has to consider its own advance and retreat, at least not to be the enemy of Qi State, which will lead to the enemy on the back. Although Zheng Zhao was deaf, but since Qi was courteous to Song and was not a barbarian of Chu who was not of our race, there was no psychological burden for Song people to join the Qi League.

But this, of course, was unacceptable to the Sicheng Le clan whose old family head died in the assassination of Qi people, and also unacceptable to Zhao Wuxi.

Another matter is even more urgent. This is Nanzi's nightmare: after Song Guo received bribes from two towns, the monarch was finally willing to determine Nanzi's wedding date, and he would marry before and after the autumn harvest.

After understanding the character of this woman, it is not difficult for Zhao Wuxi to understand her subsequent series of hysterical actions: she tried to influence the government with long sleeves and good dance, sow the relationship between the fourth son and the Xiang family, and win over the Sicheng Le family against Le Daxin. At the same time, he also sent a docile letter of help to Zhao Wuxi...

Zhao Wuxi frowned: "Nanzi is drowning himself in water..."

For those who are not good at intrigue, political struggle is as terrifying as fire, so it is especially difficult to avoid it, often to survive. But for some self-proclaimed shrewd, intelligent people. They regard political fights as water to play with, so good swimmers drown in the water, often taking themselves into the pit.

What's more, her opponent is an old fox-like happy heart.

And the monarch of the Song Kingdom who has been in power for seventeen years, is it really so easy to fool?

Zhao Wuxi was afraid of the end. Nanzihui has become a tool used by them, and even spread to the Le Clan in Sicheng, and the Le Clan's daughter who will officially marry Zhao Wuxi next year...

The internal struggle in the Song Dynasty intensified. The two sons lost the support of Duke Song and were expelled from Shangqiu. However, at this critical moment, Dasicheng Lemix was sent to Huangchi to build a fortress.

It seems that Nanzi's side has the upper hand, but who can know the truth behind the curtain?

Concern is chaos, and Zhao Wuxi can't sit still anymore. He felt that the situation in Song State was like a big copper cauldron on fire, filled with soup, and it might boil at any time.

"Call the light cavalry. Follow me to the south." He gave the order. Now Xilu has more than 500 light cavalry, and he has achieved a pair of horses: a marching horse and a fighting horse. The expensive arms are already the limit that Xilu's financial resources can support...

The brigade commander of the Qingqi, Yu Xi, was very excited: "Is there going to be another war?"

Since last year's battle in the snowfields, it has been eight months since Qingqi's turn to show off his talents.

Zhao Wuxi explained in front of the people: "I don't use soldiers, and I won't recruit people. I just take my light cavalry to join Cao Cao in the area of ​​Lei Ze. Do some drills, otherwise their bones will be rusted."

According to the practice of governing at four o'clock, in the seventh month of Meng Qiu, the generals have to select soldiers to sharpen their weapons. Select outstanding talents for training, and serve as generals with meritorious deeds to prepare for the conquest of the unrighteous after the autumn harvest, so Zhao Wuxi's reason is also justified.

But after the people, he frankly said to Zhang Mengtan and other cronies: "Song country is likely to change, I want to take Qingqi to the area of ​​Lei Ze. If there is an accident, I can respond."

Zhang Mengtan was relieved, but he still persuaded him politely, hoping that it would be okay for Zhao Wuxi to go, but not to get involved too deeply. Because the relationship between Xilu and Qufu and Sanhuan is now a little delicate, their layout in the state of Lu is only half completed, and if they want to establish a new enemy, he feels that the current military and financial resources are absolutely unable to cope with it. What's more, July and August are the autumn harvest season. At this time, it is not good for the rule to open the swords lightly.

At this point, Zhao Wuxi also suddenly realized that Chen Heng probably had such thoughts in passing the news to himself.

"Chen Hengming seems kind on the surface, but he actually hopes that at this delicate moment, I will be involved in the infighting of the Song country. The deeper the involvement, the greater the loss of interests in the Lu country..."

Zhao Wuxi alerted himself to be careful of the poisonous snake, but he still set off with more than 500 light cavalry without hesitation.

Self-cultivation, ordering the family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world, for Zhao Wuxi, the four are progressive and go hand in hand.

Only if you have a family can you have a country. As a man, if your women are not well protected, what is there to talk about in the world?

Before leaving, Zhao Wuxi dressed in military uniform and inspected the mighty light cavalry, many of whom were veterans who followed him across the battlefield and made military exploits in the Jinqi hegemony.

Although Xilu's life was thriving, and he also relied on selling luxury goods and having fun to earn money and silk, but Zhao Wuxi was extremely strict with the army. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the spirit of Qingqi had not diminished half a year ago. At least they had not been corroded by the comfort and peace.

He asked Yu Xi next to him: "Have the craftsman sent all those things?"

Speaking of "those things", Yu Xi's eyes suddenly lit up: "It's brought here, and the second and third sons are familiar with the drills. It's really convenient when riding. With it, new pawns who couldn't open their bows in the past can also do it. Reluctantly did it, it is really a weapon of cavalry!"

Zhao Wuxi nodded: "Every cavalry has a set, but this time Lei Ze is not allowed to use it. This is a military order. Violators will be severely punished!"

"only……"

Yu Xi was a little disappointed, it was easy to change from frugality to extravagance, and it was difficult to change from extravagance to frugality. Once you get used to that thing, and without it, it's awkward and difficult to ride again.

Just like when Si Kou handed him two saddles four years ago. That kind of surprise.

With the saddle and the newly made weapon, perhaps the shock cavalry and heavy cavalry that Si Kou once mentioned by chance are no longer an extravagant hope!

...

By mid-July, Zhao Wuxi's light cavalry had already set up camp in Lei Ze. Cao Bo also brought his royal hunting team to join in the fun. He saw the magic of cavalry in last year's war, so he bought good horses everywhere. At the same time, he encouraged horse racing in the big arena in Taoqiu. The outstanding players could not help but be drawn directly to be cavalry officers, so a team of up to a hundred people The light cavalry soldiers are beginning to take shape, from the establishment to the equipment, all of them are in the cottage Zhao Wuxi.

However, after taking a few glances, Yu Xi complained that this light cavalry was not like an army, but like a hunter and a chasing horse.

"Although their personal riding skills are passable, their tactics are outdated. The accuracy of bows and arrows is also not good. If they hunt the opponent as a stupid beast in battle, it will definitely not work."

This happened to be heard by a soldier next to Cao Bo, who immediately refused to accept it, clamoring to compete with Yu Xi and others immediately.

Cao Boyang was a good gambler, so he suddenly became interested.

"Zi Tai, how about we let you and my light cavalry compete today?"

Zhao Wuxi thought that if his light cavalry wanted to go south to the Song Kingdom, the Cao Kingdom was the only place to go, and Cao Bo was one of his few allies today. You must hold him, coax him, and continue to stay on this warship.

So he readily agreed and recommended a new sport to Cao Bo: polo.

More than 20 batters participated. They are all wearing two-color narrow-sleeved robes, wearing Di Qian, which is convenient for sports, wearing leather boots, wearing a head, holding a crescent-shaped ball stick, and riding a galloping horse. Bend over to compete to hit the ball and hit the opponent's goal.

This sport is extremely difficult, but it is similar to Cuju, with a strong sense of rhythm and movement. The school field is suddenly dusty, and the hooting and the neighing of the horses resounded throughout.

Polo quickly won the favor of Cao Bo. He ignored that his cavalry did not score a goal, and his head was shaved.

Zhao Wuxi was also smiling and watching the knights compete, but he was thinking about something.

These days, he can receive news from Song country every day. A few days ago, the son was expelled, and the courtier impeached Le Daxin. Shangqiu was very lively, but these days it seems that the turbulent lake has suddenly returned to calm. .

"It's best if nothing happens..." He felt that he might have guessed wrong, the political structure of the Song Kingdom was still relatively stable, and the Qingqi might have been for nothing.

But the calmer he became, the more uneasy he felt in his heart. So after staying in Lei Ze for a few days, Zhao Wuxi set off again, crossed the line in the name of Zhaopin and a visit, took a light cavalry to Taoqiu, and stationed at the south bank of Jishui...

Regarding Zhao Wuxi's arrival, Zigong expressed his doubts and dissatisfaction while welcoming him: "What is Si Kou coming here for this time? As a doctor, he went abroad to hire him privately. This is already an arrogance of etiquette. , the monarch and Sanhuan will be dissatisfied again."

Although Zigong didn't say it clearly, Zhao Wuxi knew that he was actually referring to Confucius...

As for Zigong, it was impossible to force him to express his position as he did to Ran Qiu. Zhao Wuxi could only pretend to be worried to explain his worries about the situation in Song.

"Sichengle is my uncle's family, so how can I just sit back and watch? I just wanted to be stationed in Lei Ze, but Cao Bo warmly invited me, and it's hard to turn it down. After I return to the country, I will apologize to the monarch."

But this kind of adventure is worth it. In the early morning of the second day after arriving at Taoqiu, new news came that a rebellion broke out in the Song Kingdom...

...

"Zi Tai wants to cross the border into Song Dynasty?" Cao Cao was woken up in the middle of the night. He was very angry. Seeing that it was his own guest Zhao Wu Xie, his blunt tone suddenly softened.

Now he is also difficult to ride a tiger. After he got the land south of Lei Ze, the state of Cao was tied to the chariot of the state of Jin and Zhao. Now that there are enemies on both sides, he is not worried, but last year, the Zhao clan won a big victory. In this year's war with Qi, Cao and Xilu persevered. After a difficult period, everything was fine. Qi State asked Lu State for peace and took the initiative to end the hostile state.

This kind of feeling of making a big country take the initiative to subdue it makes Cao Boyang feel agitated. Since Cao Shuzhen took office as a prince, when has they been so majestic, eh?

So to the **** ally Zhao Wuxi. Cao Boyang was extremely friendly. Although this request for the right of passage for the army made Cao's officials doubtful, Cao Bo didn't take it seriously. Zhao Wuxi had been in and out of Cao's territory several times. It doesn't matter one more time.

But he questioned Zhao's maneuverability: "I heard that there was turmoil in the capital of the Song Dynasty, and the six ministers were fighting each other. This news was at least three or four days ago. By the time you arrive there, the dust may have already settled."

Zhao Wuxi pondered slightly: "I only hope that Uncle Cao will pass on the talisman to me. I will definitely leave the country of Cao as soon as possible and arrive at Shangqiu."

Cao Bo asked: "How long will it take you to reach Shangqiu? Why don't you wait here for Xilu to send reinforcements. I can also gather soldiers and let a division go south with you."

It's not that Cao Bo was a good person, but that the previous monarch of the state of Cao was killed by Song Yuan. Cao Cao recently saw that his economy was getting richer and his military strength was much stronger.

"Uncle Cao can help. The foreign ministers are very grateful, but I will go ahead with a light ride. Two days, no, I only need one and a half days to arrive at Shangqiu!"

...

"Impossible!" Like Uncle Cao, Zigong reacted the same when he learned that Zhao Wuxi was going south, but only planned to arrive at Shangqiu in a day and a half.

"This is absolutely impossible! Although Taoqiu and Shangqiu are only less than two hundred miles away, the fastest passing chariot takes four days. Five hundred light cavalry takes at least three days, how can it be possible to arrive in one and a half days!?"

Zigong was a trader, so he knew that horses couldn't sprint at the fastest speed all the time, and trotting all the time was enough. The horses also need to be supplemented with feed and water during the ride. People can't ride all the time, their legs are tucked into the horse's neck, and they are always bent in front. It's okay to fight for a short time, but after a few hours, you must rest, otherwise your body will definitely not be able to stand it.

This is still the case with the saddle. Before the change, riding a horse alone was not suitable for a short-distance march within a hundred miles.

For example, when You Wuzheng attacked Punan with chariots and cavalry as the main force, Zigong calculated that he could walk 50 miles per day on average, nearly double the 30 miles per day of the infantry.

Therefore, he felt that most of Zhao Wuxi's light cavalry was at this speed. Even if he gave up the baggage, one person and two horses would still have to travel for three days!

Zhao Wuxi smiled slightly: "Zigong Qi is recruiting warriors here, preparing to transport heavy grains to Daiyi in the Song Dynasty, just wait for my good news."

With the commander's whistle, the five hundred knights outside the barracks were ordered to mount their horses neatly. Only then did Zigong realize that the posture of their mounts was different from before: instead of turning over, they were holding on to the saddle, stepping on the ropes and ropes that fell from the saddle. Something that combines pedals and jumps up easily!

He suddenly wondered: "What is this?"

Zhao Wuxi replied very simply: "It's a stirrup."

The stirrup was originally a product of the Wei and Jin Dynasties of the Three Kingdoms.

With it, the speed of riding can be greatly improved, and the ability to fight will also undergo a qualitative leap...

It's just that Zhao Wuxi was still worried that if he released this big killer early, would the nomads pick up the peaches.

But compared to the burning eyebrows in front of me~www.wuxiahere.com~ that kind of hidden danger can only be thought about in the future.

With the stirrups, since Xiahou Yuan and his cavalry were able to make a rapid march of "five hundred in three days and one thousand in five days" during the Three Kingdoms period, it was only a trifle to run two hundred miles in a day and a half. It can be done.

But the turmoil in Song country burned like wildfire. When he arrived at Shangqiu, what was the situation there, and Le Lingzi was still fine? What happened to Nanzi?

This doubt haunted him, when he crossed Caojing and broke into Songjing, passed through Daiyi, controlled by Le's clan in Sicheng, and learned from Le's clan that Xiang's family was defeated, and Nanzi and Le Lingzi were still in Zhaoqiu... …

Until one horse died every day, 200 stragglers were left along the way, and only 300 horses were left to break into the Song army, which was full of a division. It wasn't until he personally shot down the flag of the son's land with the Yanyue arrow, and saw the purple-clothed woman walking out of the manor from a distance, Zhao Wuxi breathed a sigh of relief.

"Catch up!"

With his sword pointed forward, he shouted to the cavalry behind him: "Two or three sons encourage them! Ten cavalry defeats a hundred people, and a hundred cavalry drives away a thousand people, and it is today!" (To be continued.)