40 The Army Arrives(1/2)
The farm work in the fields has passed its busiest time. Quyang County has a variety of high-quality farm tools to help, and the farm work can be done very quickly.
After taking a quick look, Xiong Wuliang nodded slightly.
Visible to the naked eye, the cultivated land area will increase significantly this year!
"The Lord is back!" The farmers on the road cheered when they saw Xiong Wuliang driving.
Today, Xiong Wuliang’s reputation in the fiefdom is at its peak!
Xiong Wuliang had no time to chat, so he took Zhong Hua straight to Quyang City to count the troops.
Five hundred Quyang troops and five hundred Shaohu troops received the order and immediately came to the school grounds to assemble.
Looking around, a thousand soldiers formed a neat square formation on the school field, with battle flags fluttering, but the square formation remained motionless in the wind - Xiong Wuliang nodded slightly - what a strong soldier!
Shaohu, the commander-in-chief of the Shaohu Army, hurriedly came to Xiong Wuliang and knelt down on one knee: "The last general, Shaohu, has met my lord!"
Xiong Wuliang patted Shaohu on the shoulder encouragingly: "Today's Shaohu Army looks no less than Quyang Army!"
"My trust in the general is not wrong!"
Shaohu growled in a deep voice: "I am willing to serve you!"
Xiong Wuliang nodded with satisfaction.
These soldiers were produced by the entire Quyang County with a lot of money.
The armor alone has two layers - an inner layer of leather armor and an outer layer of iron armor.
Such luxury is unique in the world!
Look at the weapons in the hands of the soldiers - spears made of fine iron, hundred-forged swords forged by water, hardwood shields covered with iron sheets...
And a small hand-held repeating crossbow hung on each person's waist.
It is no exaggeration to say - armed to the teeth!
Not only are they well-equipped and trained arduously - these two private soldiers also have an extremely strong will to fight.
Xiong Wuliang provided extremely generous pensions for the dead and injured soldiers.
Moreover, each household was assigned a field and a house.
Such generous treatment for soldiers is also unique in the world.
It is precisely because he has enough confidence in these two private soldiers that Xiong Wuliang has the courage to give it a go and has the confidence and courage to make money in the great war!
"Master, Shi Er is late!" Shi Er trotted over.
"How are the ordnance preparations going?" Xiong Wuliang asked in a deep voice.
"Two hundred thousand arrows, all prepared, have been bundled and placed on the baggage cart." Shi Er answered respectfully.
He knew very well that everything he had now was given by Xiong Wuliang - and could be taken back by the latter at any time.
Xiong Wuliang smiled and said: "Well done!"
This simple compliment made Shi Er's heart feel as sweet as honey: "I am willing to serve you!"
Xiong Wuliang pulled Shi Er over and gave him careful instructions.
Quyang County is now classified as a logistics and supply base.
It is conceivable that a large amount of supplies will arrive soon and be stocked here.
Xiong Wuliang was worried and warned him again and again, then took out a pen and paper and sketched a few simple strokes.
"This is called a wheelbarrow - with this thing, the transportation capacity will be greatly increased, and transporting supplies to the front line should be a piece of cake!" Xiong Wuliang said.
Shi Er took a quick look and saw that
I was shocked for the first time by Xiong Wuliang’s novel ideas!
How on earth does this master of my own have such a big brain!
How come you keep coming up with so many strange ideas - whether it's the curved shaft plow that greatly improved the efficiency and quality of planting, or the waterwheel that later made it easier to irrigate crops in the fields... or now just sketching it on paper with a few strokes
The "unicycle" that came out...
No matter which one is picked out individually, it is an amazing instrument.
"The master is so talented that even a small person cannot match him!" Shi Er was shocked.
Just one wheel can save a lot of effort for the people pushing the cart.
The support pillar at the rear of the wheelbarrow is even more of a miracle - as long as the farmer puts the wheelbarrow down gently, it can stop on the ground, allowing the farmer to rest.
A small component can illustrate how ingenious Xiong Wuliang’s imagination is!
"This wheelbarrow will greatly improve our transportation capacity. With this aid, supply transportation for the 150,000-strong army will be a breeze!" Shi Er assured, patting his chest.
Xiong Wuliang didn't show much facial expression when he heard Shi Er's series of free compliments.
"This is just a small trick, not worth mentioning." Xiong Wuliang's expression was calm, thinking that this was all a routine operation on my part, I just happened to be a professional!
Please call me friend of the construction site.
As a college student with higher education in the new era, are these little things still very difficult for me!?!
If those who work in civil engineering cannot even build a wheelbarrow, they will soon be unemployed and starve to death!
Xiong Wuliang urged Shi Er to hurry up and complete the production of the unicycle: "Go ahead and make it according to the drawings as soon as possible and mass-produce them. They will be needed soon!"
With the current production efficiency of the wood processing factories in the fiefdom, a large number of wheelbarrows can be built in a short period of time.
"Yes, my lord, I will definitely live up to my trust!" Shi Er hurriedly left with a piece of drawing.
"All armies, listen to the order - move to the front line!" Xiong Wuliang did not say any high-spirited words to boost morale, but simply gave the order.
Morale no longer needs boosting.
The importance of the results of this battle to the fiefdom has been repeatedly emphasized by officers at all levels.
All three armies held their breath.
Not only does he want to perform meritorious service on the battlefield and win trophies for the fiefdom... he also wants to clear the name of Qu Yangjun's lineage!
The former Lord Quyang was the most popular royal minister in Chu, and Quyang County was the land of this minister's title - who dares to be disrespectful to the people of Quyang?
Nowadays... everyone says that Qu Yangjun's lineage has declined after the Battle of Danyang.
In the past few years, Quyang people have no longer received the special attention and courtesy they used to receive.
In this battle, the enemy's heads will be used to re-gild Qu Yangjun's title with glorious gold!
A thousand sergeants all slapped the iron-covered shield in their left hand with the weapon in their right hand, and there was a shocking sound of gold and iron clashing in the school field.
A thousand soldiers shouted in unison, their voices passing like rolling thunder: "Great Chu will be victorious!"
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The offensive army led by Qu Ping has arrived at the border of Chu and Yue and is making preparations for the upcoming battle.
Xiong Wuliang, the right-hand leader who had been personally rewarded by King Huai of Chu, did not dare to delay at all and hurriedly led his troops to the border camp.
After all, Xiong Wu knew in his conscience that Qu Ping did not like him.
But I can't give him any excuse.
Quyang is very close to the border between Chu and Yue - Xiong Wuliang took Zhong Hua, General Shaohu, and his elite troops, and after only half a day's journey, they arrived at the military camp led by General Qu Ping.
Looking from a distance, the military camp of 150,000 people was spread out in a majestic array, with almost no end in sight.
On the temporary camp wall built of wood, Chu flags with yellow backgrounds, red borders and black characters stood in clusters, fluttering in the wind. Chu soldiers patrolling the camp wall held spears, and the spear tips almost formed a forest.
The whole camp was solemn and there was almost no noise - obviously, General Qu Ping's military management style was very strict.
"Stop, who is coming?!" At the gate of the military camp, one of the guarding generals raised his sword to stop Xiong Wuliang's car.
The general was horrified as he stopped him.
Grandma drops.
Who is here?
Look at the thousand soldiers behind them, the standard armor shining in the sun!
This is too wealthy!
I'm afraid the imperial army in Yingdu is nothing more than this!
Zhong Hua rode forward, coughed lightly at the general guarding the gate, and pointed to the flags carried by the sergeants behind him.
The four clear and simple characters on the flag - Qu Yang Junliang.
Five hundred people on the left were holding the flag of the "Quyang Army", and five hundred people on the right were holding the flag of the "Shaohu Army".
"Master Mi Liang, the leader of the right army, came here to receive orders - why don't you retreat quickly!" Zhong Hua said solemnly.
The young general at the door immediately knelt down on one knee to pay homage: "General, I will see you at last, Sir Qu Yangjun!"
"No need to be polite. Order - [Quyang Army] and [Shaohu Army] are waiting outside the camp. Zhong Hua and Shaohu follow me in." Xiong Wuliang's lazy voice came from the carriage.
The gatekeeper general coughed in embarrassment: "Well, General Qu Ping has ordered that riding horses and riding vehicles is strictly prohibited in the camp..."
To be continued...