PDLP Chapter 185 Release Han Shixian
Chapter 185 Release Han Shixian
Zeng Zhizhong pointed out all their strengths and weaknesses.
At present, they can only barely gather 30,000 troops to go to the battlefield.
As for the cavalry, training is even more difficult.
Cavalry is not infantry. Given a weapon and trained in formation and coordination, they can go to the battlefield in a few months.
But the fighting and charging of cavalry and war horses is quite complicated.
Cavalry is a technical branch of the military, even if they robbed tens of thousands of war horses from the Dongfang family.
It is not possible to train successfully in a short time.
It is estimated that within half a year, the cavalry will not have to go to the battlefield.
Moreover, the cavalry were recruited from various parts of the Intelligence Department as able-bodied men who could ride horses.
There are also many retired veteran cavalrymen from the border army.
In addition to a small number of officers who were the best cavalrymen among the servants, there were also some veterans of the Huben Guards who were recruited as officers.
Ning Yi is also preparing to add the seventh and eighth batches of soldiers to the new cavalry army after they are trained.
At present, the First Cavalry Army is struggling to maintain its combat effectiveness, not to mention the Second and Third Cavalry Armies, which have no framework at all.
Having war horses alone is still not enough.
Ning Yi's worst asset is time. If he had enough time, he would have plenty of time to improve his strength.
Now that Duke Dingguo has eliminated the disobedient officers in the army, the next step should be to cause trouble.
If Duke Dingguo causes trouble, the entire capital will be under martial law.
Ning Yi had to make preparations in advance.
He first looked at the head of the Intelligence Department and asked, "How many generals at Hushan Pass have been controlled?"
The shopkeeper bowed and said, "Your Highness, we currently control three people."
"The fourth man was already under control with the magic flower, but he actually tried to force himself to quit using it and even captured our people. We had no choice but to get rid of him."
"At the moment, we can mobilize approximately 20,000 people. One of them controls 8,000 of Duke Ding's direct troops, and the other two are ordinary subordinates."
Ning Yi thought about it and thought, 20,000 people, if they wait until Duke Dingguo leads the army away from Hushan Pass.
If it's a surprise attack, internal and external support should be enough.
"So, the Intelligence Department should hurry up and control one or two more generals."
"But we must be careful and not be discovered, otherwise our efforts will be in vain. We must also let these generals choose to stay behind at Shanhu Pass as much as possible."
"Yes." The shopkeeper bowed and accepted the order.
Ning Yi looked at Wang Hu again and said, "The First Army must be ready to attack at any time. If there is any change at Shanhu Pass, I, the prince, will issue the order and the First Army must reach Shanhu Pass as soon as possible."
"Your Highness, you can't do that." Zeng Zhizhong immediately stopped him: "Your Highness, although the First Army has undergone such a long period of training, its combat effectiveness is already very strong."
"But our army is too weak. If the First Army attacks now, the gains will outweigh the losses. Even if we take Shanhu Pass, it will expose our strength and arouse His Majesty's suspicion."
Everyone else also looked at Ning Yi, and they all felt that Zeng Zhizhong's advice was right.
After all, they are now a privately raised army and must not be exposed at will.
But now they are still training here under the name of the Brave Ying Battalion.
Although the First Army’s combat effectiveness is strong, it is still far behind the Martial Emperor’s army of only a few hundred thousand in the capital.
Once Emperor Wu knew that Your Highness had tens of thousands of soldiers and horses and was training day and night, he would definitely suppress them with force.
I believe that after what happened with the Fourth Prince, Emperor Wu will resolutely not allow anything like this to happen again.
Ning Yi suddenly laughed: "You guys are too anxious."
"This prince ordered the First Army to attack because the First Army needs real combat training."
"Otherwise, if you only train hard but don't fight in real combat, it will be difficult to become an elite soldier."
"Secondly, the First Army is there to move things, not to fight for their lives."
"Moving things?" This surprised everyone else, and they didn't understand what His Highness meant.
Ning Yi stood up, resting his hands on his back as he explained, "Duke Dingguo has a hundred thousand soldiers and horses. If there is a rebellion, he will definitely storm the capital."
"When the time comes, Hushan Pass will be empty. We can cooperate with the outside forces and take over Hushan Pass directly."
"When the imperial court has dealt with Duke Dingguo's troops, we'll come back to Hushan Pass. It will already be the same scene where Duke Dingguo's troops took over Hushan Pass, and the First Army will have already retreated."
Several people suddenly realized that this was what His Highness was planning.
The head of the Intelligence Department immediately flattered him: "Your Highness, this move of yours is simply amazing. Without anyone knowing, you caused chaos in Shanhu Pass, profited from it, and escaped unscathed without anyone knowing."
Ning Yi rolled his eyes: "That's called fishing in troubled waters."
"What a trick!" Zeng Zhizhong sighed, "Your Highness, I admire your skill."
Ning Yi laughed and said, "Duke Dingguo's troops rebelled, what does that have to do with me?"
"That's the Emperor's business. Why should I help him fight the rebels?"
"But the Duke of Dingguo Mansion, which has been operating for a hundred years, is my goal. I believe there are many good things there."
Everyone laughed. His Highness was right. The rebels were naturally the emperor's business and had nothing to do with them.
I believe the most anxious person should be Emperor Wu.
After giving a few instructions to a few people, Ning Yi took a carriage back to the prince's mansion.
As soon as he came back, Ning Yi immediately asked someone to bring out Han Shixian.
Qin Haifeng was surprised: "Your Highness, why are you letting him go now?"
Ning Yi suddenly said coldly: "Do you really think it's that easy for the Duke of Baoguo to rebel?"
"He's not a fool. He only has less than 100,000 men. He wants to attack the capital. He's dreaming. Does he really think the 200,000 troops outside the capital are just for show?"
"Believe it or not, the barbarians should be making a move soon. Duke Dingguo is just a peg in the pass, causing trouble for the Wu Kingdom."
Qin Haifeng suddenly realized: "If Your Highness is like this, how can we still fish in troubled waters?"
He also learned this idiom and felt it was so vivid.
"That's fine." Ning Yi said calmly, "As long as we stop the barbarians from moving south, Duke Dingguo will be trapped."
Han Shixian, who had been imprisoned for more than half a year, finally came out of the dark dungeon.
Now his face is covered with stubble and his clothes are smelly.
Let someone wash and dress him up first before he comes to see Ning Yi again.
Han Shixian had a complicated look in his eyes, and he looked at Ning Yi who was sitting in the main seat with resentment.
At that time, he was so ambitious and arrogant, and felt that he was a marquis of the Dawu Kingdom.
As a result, this beating left him with no way to resist.
Han Shixian bowed and said, "Han Shixian, I pay my respects to Your Highness."
Ning Yi looked at him calmly: "Han Shixian, this prince knows that you still have resentment towards me in your heart."
"But it doesn't matter."
He stood up, leaning his hands on his back, and said calmly and imposingly, "Don't talk about you, Han Shixian."
"The fourth brother you once thought was so powerful was killed by this prince."
"What?" Han Shixian was shocked: "The Fourth Prince is dead?"
Qin Haifeng, standing beside him, scorned him, "The Fourth Prince overestimated his own capabilities and dared to rebel. His Highness easily used a trick to smear the court with blood. This matter has long been known to the world."