Steel Dynasty - Chapter 769

[Chapter 768 Barbarian Trench]

“Fifty thousand.”

Sitting on the Dragon Throne, Xiao Ming’s heart tugged. The increase of more than 300,000 people will be another huge military expenditure.

But even if Niu Ben didn’t say anything, he also had the idea of expanding the army. When he was the king of Qi, he felt that the army of more than 100,000 under his command was already overloaded, but now he suddenly felt that these soldiers were just a drop of water for the Great Yu Kingdom. Like falling into a lake.

Because of this, this put him in a difficult situation, quite embarrassed that he had no soldiers at his disposal.

“I have had this intention for a long time. In this case, the Military Aircraft Department will start recruiting troops.”

Xiao Ming said solemnly. In fact, the army does not stop recruiting troops every year, but the number of troops is maintained at the same standard.

The reason why he agreed this time was not only because of the barbarian invasion, but also the most important reason was that under the background of gradually prosperous industry, he had the ability and the need to stabilize the surrounding environment and start the process of competing for colonies with the West. .

And if he wants the people of Dayu to live as prosperously as those in the West, he must also go abroad to compete with the West for the dividends of the maritime age.

Niu Ben breathed a sigh of relief. He didn’t dare to mention it in the court just now, because he knew very well that as long as he proposed to expand the army, the civil servants headed by Fiji and Pang Yukun would argue hard.

He knew that the country of Chongqing now had to recuperate and recuperate, and the need to recruit troops would make it more difficult for the treasury. However, in the hearts of soldiers, defending the territory and opening up borders was their duty. Only with strong military equipment could the country of Chongqing be stable.

After talking about the expansion of the army, Niu Ben continued: “Your Majesty, do you have another request?”

“General Niu, please speak.”

“I think it is inappropriate to let Luo Quan idle at home. Now the country of Chongqing is in the midst of hiring people. , Make the best use of things,” Niu Ben said carefully.

Xiao Ming nodded lightly. If Niu Ben hadn’t mentioned him, he would have forgotten about the cunning military god of Dayu.

In the past, this veteran refused to join the army to avoid suspicion. At that time, Xiao Ming was unwilling to use him because the army was not stable. After all, the three Luo family members were all in the army, so everyone would be a little afraid.

But now that the military reform has been completed, he has the power of the army firmly in his own hands, so he doesn’t care anymore.

After all, as long as he is willing, he can take down any general at any time without causing rebellion in the army.

After thinking for a while, he said, “Indeed, it’s time for this veteran to come out. During this period, I heard that he often went to the military academy to observe. He must have some different views on the current army of Chongqing.”

Hearing this, Niu Ben broke into a cold sweat on his back. Xiao Ming’s words clearly told him that Luo Quan’s every move was under his nose. He said honestly: “

After all,

Luo Quan is used to leading troops in wars, so he is also very concerned about military affairs. Once he mentioned to the old minister that he wanted to attend the Military Academy, and the old minister agreed at that time.” “I see, that’s fine.

, He is still good at swords, bows and horses. In this case, I will go to Yizhou this time to see if he is still the military god of the past.” Xiao Ming said.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Niu Ben bowed and said. He had his own selfish motives for suggesting the use of Luo Quan this time.

With the increase in the number of troops and future wars, he is now a little busy on his own. With Luo Quan as a helper, he can feel more relaxed.

As for Xiao Ming, he is also happy to let Luo Quan return to the army, because for him, he does not need Luo Quan and Niu Ben to personally command the soldiers to fight. What he needs is the strategic vision of the two in a war. .

After seeing Niu Ben off, Xiao Ming looked in the direction of Yizhou. Now he only hoped that Xiao Zhen and Di Ying could stay in Yizhou for a little longer.

…

Yizhou.

Xiao Zhen and Di Ying stood on the city wall together and looked at the barbarian army below the city. Ten days had passed since the barbarians arrived at Yizhou City.

During these ten days, the barbarian slave soldiers launched sieges every day, which made the army in the city overwhelmed. The most important problem is that the army led by Di Ying is now very seriously depleted of ammunition. If this continues, they will not be able to use muskets to stop the tide of barbarians. Slave soldiers.

“Damn barbarians, once the reinforcements arrive, I will kill them to pieces.” Di Ying’s eyes were red.

After killing the King of Shu, he and Xiao Zhen took over the thirteen states of Bashu. After receiving the government order from Qingzhou, it was officially renamed Yizhou Prefecture.

Just like the original plan, one of the two was responsible for handling government affairs, and the other was responsible for commanding the army. Bashu was getting on track this year.

But now that the barbarians have disrupted this process, he is as painful as seeing a child he raised being killed by the enemy.

Xiao Zhen’s eyes swept over the musketeers on the city wall. Now he suddenly felt that his defeat was not unfair at all. In these ten days, he had truly seen the power of this firearms army.

After conquering Songzhou, the barbarians captured two cities on the route to Yizhou, but their offensive was delayed in Yizhou.

During the ten-day scorching war, Di Ying led 20,000 firearms troops and fought to the death with the barbarians. Now the corpses piled up under the city were far more than theirs.

“What a pity. If Songzhou’s 30,000 soldiers were replaced by musketeers, there would be no chance of the barbarians breaking the city.” Xiao Zhen sighed.

Di Ying’s face was gloomy, and he said: “Who would have thought that the old troops of the King of Shu were so vulnerable.”

Mentioning the King of Shu, a trace of guilt flashed in Xiao Zhen’s eyes. He didn’t want to kill his younger brother, but he had to kill him. .

After the King of Shu was killed, the old troops of the King of Shu in various states and counties surrendered to Di Ying. Di Ying successively appeased these soldiers and re-promoted some generals to control these armies.

Especially Songzhou, he even sent his young generals to take charge, but no one expected that the barbarians would send troops.

“It’s not that the old troops of the King of Shu are vulnerable, but that the barbarians’ fighting methods this time are different from before. Look at the pit outside Yizhou City. I have never seen this kind of fighting method.”

Di Ying said only angrily. , he will definitely be punished this time for losing Songzhou. Just as Xiao Zhen said, the barbarian’s fighting method this time really surprised him.

Because he discovered that the barbarians had actually learned to use trenches to siege the city, which was previously the method used by the Chongqing Kingdom to defend the city.

During the ten-day siege, the barbarian slave soldiers dug trenches around Yizhou City while attacking the city. The soldiers used the trenches to avoid bullets, and when they reached the city, they climbed up ladders. This strategy allowed the muskets to be used against the city. It was greatly weakened during this siege.

But this way, the barbarian cavalry could not enter the city, but Di Ying knew very well that the barbarian’s purpose this time was to plunder.

Therefore, the cavalry had no intention of entering the city. They were just barbarian slave soldiers attacking Yizhou City. It would be great if they could break the city. If they could not break the city, they would be trapped here and hold back the army of Dayu.

(End of chapter)