Chapter 89 Secret

After cleaning up the battlefield and cremating the body for most of the day, the Wenhan army returned to Linhe City. Today's Linhe City has been washed away by the torrent last night, most of the houses have been swept away, and the ground is full of tiles and wooden piles. Some of the better houses are also dilapidated and will be built at any time.

Wen Han ordered the whole army to spend two hours simply repairing a lot of houses, and first they lived in and rested. Xu Huang was liquidating the captured trophies. Although the torrent drowned a lot of Qianghu horses, some of them also survived. Qianghu produced famous horses, each of which was very valuable. Moreover, the Qianghu people also left a lot of armor, weapons and food. Xu Huang led the soldiers, carefully cleaned the surroundings, and put away these trophies one by one.

The county magistrate's office in Linhe City is worthy of being the symbol of a county. The material is strong, and the big torrent does little damage it, but some doors and windows have been washed away. As a general, Wen Han naturally rested in the county magistrate's office, and Gao Shun, who was in a coma, also lived in it. He seemed to be accidentally hit his head by the torrent impulse pit and did not wake up for a while.

"A total of 22,000 people in Qianghu were annihilated this time, and our army suffered 100 casualties. 3,000 famous horses of Qianghu, 10,000 armors and 17,000 pairs of weapons were captured.

In the council chamber, Xu Huang simply reported the war report. Wen Han nodded deeply and said again.

"It must be extraordinary that these three thousand Qiang Hu famous horses can survive in this torrent. Gongming, if you replace these famous horses with the black wind horse, you will inevitably increase the combat power of the black wind horse. As for the old horse, you will take care of it first, and you can also form a cavalry under your command.

"No need. With the black wind riding this extremely sophisticated cavalry, any cavalry is superfluous. What's more, I'm not good at leading this cavalry, but I do have an idea that has been hidden for a long time, and I hope it will be accepted. Let me form a gun and shield soldier!"

Xu Huang is very envious of Wen Han's love for the black wind riding, and even feels that Wen Han is biased. Black Wind Rider not only has the advanced accessory of the saddle and spat, but its weapons and armor are also the most sophisticated.

Almost most of Wenhan's property was invested in it. Moreover, the black wind is practicing a new skill, riding and shooting. Xu Huang once watched Guan Yu training soldiers and deeply understood how much the combat effectiveness of the black wind horse would be improved once the riding was completed. And now we have these 3,000 famous Qianghu horses. With such equipment, Xu Huang has no doubt that this black wind horse will soon become famous all over the world, which will make all princes afraid!

However, after Xu Huang was not reconciled, he had the idea of forming a gun and shield. Guns and shields hold long guns and shields at the same time. They are highly defensive infantry, which can effectively reduce the shooting of long-range weapons such as enemy bows and arrows and javelers. However, in the Han Dynasty, the shield was not popular, and the Han people generally believed that one inch long and one inch strong. It's better to use a gun than a shield. But Xu Huang didn't think so. He also had a lot of research on the shield. He wanted to combine the gun and the shield to establish a new army that was both defensive and aggressive.

However, this gun and shield soldier also has its shortcomings, that is, its mobility is very poor. Generally, the shield is made of iron, which is more than ten catties. Ordinary soldiers fight with shields, which is very laborious. Therefore, those who are not strong can't be included in this gun and shield, and the cost of the shield is very high, which costs a lot of silver.

Wen Han is not afraid of spending money, but it is difficult to find this strong man. Thinking thoughtfully, tapping on the table, thinking about its feasibility. Xu Huang stood aside quietly and did not disturb his thinking.

"Gongming has had this idea for a long time, and he must be sure. It's like this, so let it go. However, at this time, I don't have so many silver in my bag. You can use wood of about the same weight to make this shield first. As for the gun army, there are many. Also, in terms of manpower, how much does Gongming plan to have?

Xu Huang listened to Wen Han's promise and was overjoyed. As for the number of people, he had planned for a long time and responded immediately.

"2,500 people are enough. The mobility of this gun and shield is not high, and the large number is a burden, which drags down the whole journey of the soldiers. 2,500 people can just form a shield array to effectively defend arrows and some long-range attacks, and if it is a head-on battle, I am 70% sure that the number is not more than five times that of my gun shield soldier, it is difficult to break through my gun shield soldier in any kind!"

"Good! That's how it is. Gongming can start immediately. Now that the black wind horse has been set up, the equipment is fully collected, and there is no need to invest in silver. Now I'm worried about where these silver flowers are. Gong Mingru recommended yourself, which solved my problem. When you find all the manpower and have enough training, I will make people start to build excellent equipment for you, a gun and shield soldier.

"Thank you, Lord!"

Xu Huang's eyes were full of energy. At first, he was still a little worried. Wen Han would not be willing to spend silver. After listening to Wen Han's words, he immediately blamed his thoughts in his heart. Wen Han's unconditional trust made Xu Huang more convinced that he was right to choose to follow Wen Han's decision.

"We two don't need to be polite. In private, it's good for you to call me. Otherwise, I won't get used to it. By the way, Gong Mingru now has 2,200 people under his command, and among them, he has to select a strong man to join this gun and shield soldier. You know best about your people and horses. Can you guess how many people can be qualified?

"Well... I don't think there are enough people. This gun and shield soldier is very demanding, and I don't want to fill the number indiscriminately.

"It's like this. You can train this group of people first. When there are people in the future, you can let the previous group of veterans be officers and train new recruits. In this way, the training time can be greatly reduced, so that this gun and shield soldier can be displayed in front of the world as soon as possible.

Wen Han discussed with Xu Huang with great interest. If it is really as Xu Huang said, this gun and shield soldier is so magical, it can be said to have a lot of effects and can face many situations in the future. The two discussed for two or three hours and were tireless. It was not until Guan Yu came in and reported something that they stopped discussing.

"Brother Yunchang, look at your frowning. What's the matter?"

Wen Han looked at Guan Yu with a deep face and frowned, and couldn't help asking doubtfully.

"Infan Xiandi, a group of villagers living in the mountains near the river came into this city just now. There are five or six hundred people, and they are now kneeling at the door of the county magistrate's mansion. If you want to see the extraordinary virtuous brother, please avenge them.

"Redress the injustice? Could it be that our soldiers and horses are going to harass the people? What a bastard! I often be strict with you and Gongming. These people are the food and clothing parents of soldiers. They grow grain and pay taxes, and how many Han soldiers and horses they feed! So no matter what, we must not harass the people! I'm going out now. If I know which troops have harassed the people, including its officers and you, I won't forgive you!"

Wen Han usually hates the people who bully the people, so his military style is particularly rigorous, but he didn't expect that someone would dare to do such things that hurt customs. Guan Yu also knew Wen Han's character, so he frowned deeply just now, but he thought of the character of the people who belonged to the Black Wind Rider, thinking that it should not be the Black Wind Rider.

Guan Yu and Xu Huang looked at the angry Wen Han. After that, the two looked at each other, as if they were asking if it was your army. Both of them shrugged their shoulders at the same time and believed in their character.

Guan Yu and Xu Huang followed Wen Han and hurried out of the door of the mansion. After Wen Han came out, he saw more than 500 people whose clothes had not been dried. He knelt there and looked at their pale faces. They must have been drenched in a lot of rain and suffered a lot.

"Excuse me... Is your excellency the literary champion in the mouth of the people of Xiudu?"

A messy old man with white hair in his 60s first kowtowed and then asked tremblingly.

Wen Han hurried over to help the old man, comforted him softly, and made the people on their knees stand up quickly. Seeing that Wen Han's attitude was gentle and there was no bureaucratic airs, the old man knew that the rumor was good, and now he tried his best to kneel down. Wen Han tried his best not to let him kneel down.

The old man suddenly cried and said.

"Woo-woo... Please ask the champion to save the two daughters in the Caomin family!"

As soon as Wen Han heard this, he suddenly looked at Guan Yu and Xu Huang.

"Exordinary virtuous brother. If it is harassment of the people, I dare not guarantee it. But it is absolutely impossible to ablate women!"

Before Wen Han could speak, Guan Yu said immediately. After hearing this, Wen Han was half angry. Indeed, he knew the people in his army, and he would definitely not do such unscrupulous things as the ab taking of women.

"Old man, don't cry. Take your time, did the people in our army abw your daughter?

"Woo-hoo... Not..." The old man choked and said, and Wen Han stroked his back gently. After the old man was angry, he said again.

"This is the case. I live with these people in a small village in the mountains near the south of the river. I am the head of this small village. A few days ago, a large group of Han troops came. Because of the heavy rain at that time, they drove me and these villagers out. Some people left by themselves, and some people went with me. Later, when he was about to leave, the Han general who led the army was forced to stay when he saw that my two daughters were handsome.

Because there are many Han soldiers and fierce, I am afraid of death and dare not stop him. In the past few days, I really want to be a woman and regret it. I saw a sudden flood in Linhe City, and then I saw many Qianghu people being washed out. Ten days ago, I heard that the Wen champion led the troops to save the river. I thought that the Wen champion won the battle.

Although my small village is remote, I usually sell some prey and stone mines to merchants in the city. Knowing that the literary champion is close to the people and protects the people, he leads the villagers to ask the literary champion to save my two struggling daughters.

As the old man said, he burst into tears. At this time, a broad-faced man next to the old man suddenly kowtowed repeatedly and shed tears.

"Please ask the champion to save the wife of the Cao people from the beast Lv Fengxian. After it was done, the grass people made cattle and horses for adults.

The bean skin man kowtowed his head and broke his blood, but Wen Han frowned when he listened.

"You are a small people, how do you know that the leader is Lv Fengxian? Lv Fengxian is the governor of Shuofang County, which is difficult for ordinary people to see. You must have a secret that you don't have! If you don't make it clear and hide it from me, I will stand up for you, and then I will be rejected by Lv Fengxian. It's embarrassing for me.

So, don't say something perfunctory. Tell me what you have hidden!"

Wen Han's eyes suddenly changed and he squinted at the bean skin man. The bean-skinned man trembled all over, and he scolded himself inadvertently.

"What? Literary champion. This man is the husband of one of my two daughters. He is my son-in-law. Although he is unlearned and talented, he is also kind-hearted..."

At this time, the bean-skinned man hesitated again and again, as if he had made up his mind and bit his teeth to interrupt the old man's words.

"Can the literary champion know Gao Shun? Cao Min is from the same hometown as him and Lv Bu. The death of Gao Shun's parents is related to Lv Fengxian. When Cao Min learned that Gao Shun was under Lv Bu's command, he should not know the truth of that year. In those years, Caomin left his hometown and hid his name in this mountain village because he was afraid of Lv Bu's murder. A few days ago, Cao Min recognized Lv Fengxian at a glance, but after so many years, Lv Fengxian did not recognize Cao Min!"