"Brother, brothers are all a little overwhelmed. Should I take a rest?" As soon as Zhao Wenshan drove his horse up the hillside, Fang Han also rushed up.

Both of them are from Zhaozhou, Zhao Wenshan is from Gaoyi, Zhaozhou, and Fang Han is from Baixiang, Zhaozhou. They have fought with Shatuo people since childhood, and they have formed a life-and-death relationship. However, because they are not part of the Zhang family's direct lineage, they have been suppressed.

This time Wang Miao came to recruit, Zhao Wenshan first agreed, and then explained Fang Han and another Wang Miao former playmate Xie Ke, and the three of them joined Huaiyou together.

However, Zhao Wenshan's cavalry was only more than a thousand people, while Fang Han and Xie Ke's two armies had only about 1,500 infantry troops, so they were nominally three armies, but in total, they only had 4,000 people.

Fortunately, these three armies have fought with the Shatuo people for many years, and they are not weak in combat effectiveness. However, these soldiers are a little older and have not been able to replenish new recruits over the years, which seems a little out of reach.

"Where is Xie Ke?" Zhao Wenshan asked without answering Fang Han's words.

"Wen Ke was behind the army, and the soldiers marched continuously, but they still couldn't keep up. If we soldiers could have eaten as much as they did in Luyi in the past few days, how could they be dragged down by just a few hundred miles of land?"

Fang Han is not tall, but strong and strong, with a square head and wide face, and her cheekbones are powerful, and she is very brave.

Zhao Wenshan was also a little relieved.

Fang Han's words are reasonable. Over the years, these armies have not only never added any war horses, weapons and armor, but also often delayed even food and fodder. However, when the war comes, these armies are often the first to bear the brunt.

After several wars, from the more than 7,000 people that year, to the fact that there were only more than 4,000 people left. If it weren't for the suppression of bandits to fill some of the deficits and the surrendered bandits, it would be a big problem for even 3,000 people.

Even so, the army was hungry and full, and many older soldiers were dragged down.

This long journey was even more reflected. Fortunately, Huaiyou replenished the baggage along the way in advance, otherwise it would have been a bit difficult.

The news came from Huaiyou that the Huaiyou navy was also heading north day and night, and was expected to arrive in Ruyin soon.

I don’t know how the Huaiyou Navy sailed so fast. A few days ago, I heard that I had just arrived in Zhengyang, where the Yingshui River entered Huai, and now I had passed Yingshang and headed for Ruyin.

Before leaving, Wang Miao also reminded Zhao Wenshan that he could slow down appropriately, saving energy, and waiting for Lu Long's army who was moving south quickly.

In addition, Wang Miao also secretly reminded Zhao Wenshan that Huaiyou and Huaibei are not ally relationships, but temporary cooperation, and the target is Caizhou. The relationship between Huaibei and Huaiyou will not be determined in the future.

Given that the Caizhou army had entered Yingzhou and took Shenqiu, Wang Miao had to go north and urge Lu Long's army to accelerate the southward. He also had to patrol the southward situation of the relatives and families of the various army along the way to prevent being exploited and attacked by local officials along the way.

Finally, Wang Miao also specifically advised Zhao Wenshan. Although the main target of the Caizhou army was Ruyin City from the current situation, the Yuan family of Caizhou has always been cunning and vicious, and is good at sneak attacks, so the Chengde army still needs to be careful of the Caizhou army on Shenqiu.

"Then let's take a break." Zhao Wenshan turned over and dismounted, and then said: "The scouts should try to release them as much as possible. All the ways must be arranged. Entering Yingzhou, everything may happen. Although the Caizhou army is a great enemy, the influence army cannot trust too much. The only thing we can rely on now is ourselves. At least we have to wait until the Huaiyou Navy converges before we can feel relieved."

"Don't worry, brother and scouts have taken turns to release them. Everyone has worked hard for so long, and they are about to end their hardships. How could they be neglected?" Fang Han smiled and said, "It's the same with Wen Ke. He just was worried and insisted on holding the formation."

"Well, the more we go south in the next few days, the greater the danger will be. We only have this little strength. The scouts on Huaiyou must connect well, but they cannot rely on them. We must also maintain our own vigilance. The scouts must let go of Yingshui and run further along Yingshui. Two people will be in a group, and if there is suspicion, they will be rewarded immediately."

Zhao Wenshan is also a long-distance general on the battlefield. He is very familiar with this set. He is short of troops and is also a tired army who travels a long distance. Once he encounters an enemy's surprise attack, there is a possibility that the entire army will be wiped out.

"Brother thinks there is something wrong?" Fang Han is not a simple person. He has long developed a vigilance to prevent problems before they happen.

"Well, it's hard to say. I always feel that the news on Huaiyou is not very accurate. Since the Caizhou army wants to take Ruyin, how could it stay in Shenqiu without moving? I am really so afraid of angering Huaiyou? If it were me, I would rather believe it or not, than allow any army that might be reinforcements to enter Yingzhou." Although Zhao Wenshan was not sure, he still raised his own worries and doubts.

"The southern part of Caizhou borders Guangzhou, and Caizhou's troops are mainly concentrated in the east. Once the Huaiyou Army breaks apart, Caizhou will probably feel a little uncomfortable if it leaves the southern part of Caizhou." Fang Han thought for a while.

"So what? The ten counties in Caizhou have a very deep strategic depth. So what if you lose one or two counties? It doesn't matter the overall situation. Caizhou is clearly going to swallow Yingzhou. As long as this strategic goal is achieved, it is worth losing several counties in Caizhou. Then it will be taken back after the situation is stable. Huaiyou does not have the strength to occupy the southern part of Caizhou. The Yuan family's rule in Caizhou is quite stable. Jiulang talked to me about this point. The biggest gap between Huaiyou and Caizhou is here."

Zhao Wenshan said something that made Fang Han feel trembling, "If this is the case, you need to be careful. Don't both walk to the door but fall into somersault."

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Mei Kuang caught up with the fleet in Yingshang.

Dozens of ships of different sizes followed the Yingshui River and walked along the calm and quiet.

However, Mei Kuang was relieved only after boarding the ship himself.

Jiang Feng took a concubine, and logically speaking, he could not go, but he thought it would take only a day or two to come, and the fleet was still marching on the Huai River, so he went anyway.

The task assigned to him by Jiang Feng was very simple. The first was to ensure that the Heshuo Army could move south safely, and the second was to cooperate with the Heshuo Army to assist the Insurgent Army in the fight against the Caizhou Army, but this second was a bit difficult to grasp.

Jiang Feng clearly told Meikuang that while ensuring the first article, Meikuang could make judgments and decisions based on the situation, and Jiang Feng himself would not interfere.

This seems to be a priority for Mei Kuang, and Mei Kuang also knows that this is actually a test, a test of his ability to plan the battlefield.

The situation in Yingzhou was quite complicated, and the Caizhou army came with the momentum of determined victory.

Now the reinforcements of the Invasion Army are rushing from Bozhou and Xuzhou to Ruyin at night, and the Heshuo Army is actually trying to deter the Caizhou Army and make the Caizhou Army dare not act rashly, so as to win time for the Invasion Army reinforcements.

Standing at the bow of the boat, Mei Kuang was carefully looking at the sails.

This is probably the first time that spinnakers appeared in Central China. The use of spinnakers can better utilize the headwind. Although the operation is more complicated, it can better adjust the direction of the ship and increase the speed of the ship.

Mei Kuang was always a little confused. Why is it obvious that only water professionals can understand this? Even technicians who have been building ships for many years may not be able to understand the knowledge of changing the type of sail and adjusting the mast and sail shape was actually proposed by Jiang Feng. Moreover, the suggestions he put forward sound absurd in the first day of the lunar calendar, but the shipbuilding technicians in Shouzhou were immediately amazed and admired.

These things are not just magic, and some principles are even very simple, but no one has ever thought of them. Jiang Feng's ability to wear them as much as possible makes Mei Kuang wonder if this lord is really the destiny of heaven.

As the sail species changed, many things that had never existed were added before, the crew of the manipulating ship increased significantly, but the benefits were also obvious. The ship's speed was greatly accelerated and the directional adjustment was faster. At the same time, as the Daocangtou Institute began to install magical equipment for the fleet, the combat effectiveness of the Shouzhou Navy was also expanding rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Especially the Fire Dragon Cannon provided by Daozang is extremely powerful. At the point of Jiang Feng, a ball roulette specially used for rotation was installed, which can allow the Fire Dragon Cannon to rotate left and right, front and back, which is extremely convenient, and also makes the combat power of this Fire Dragon Cannon more prominent.

In addition to this kind of fire dragon cannon, magic crossbows were also installed on the ship, which is a natural meaning. The most mature magic equipment in the Daocangdao Cang itself is magic crossbows. However, since the ship is more convenient to install than the city wall, heavy magic crossbows were also installed quite densely on the side of the ship on both sides, and their combat effectiveness was quickly improved.

Mei Kuang has been considering that the combat mode of the Shouzhou navy has already been greatly adjusted as the weapons equipped on the navy fleet undergo a transformational change.

Jump gang battles and rocket battles are the most important combat methods. They are very likely to be swept away before they can play a role.

Even relying on the weight of the fleet, the fleet can also strike against enemy troops and houses and fortresses on the shore, which was unimaginable before, but now all this has become possible.
Chapter completed!