At the same time, Cao Liang also hopes that this state of preparedness will become a normal state. Whether in Yiyang, which is far away from the Wu army, or in Jiashi, which is close to the Wu army, he will always maintain a high level of alert and cannot relax for a moment.

When camping at night, it is often the time when the army's energy is at its weakest and its defenses are at its most lax. This is also the best time for the enemy to launch a sneak attack. To ensure that no accidents occur, staying vigilant at all times is the minimum condition.

Escorting grain and grass is different from marching and fighting. If you are marching and fighting, you can advance to attack and retreat to defend. If the war is unfavorable, you can retreat and stay in the green mountains without fear of running out of firewood.

But the situation is different when transporting grain and grass. No matter what the conditions are, the first thing to ensure is the safety of the grain and grass. The army cannot go into attack, nor can it easily give up and escape, handing over the baggage trucks escorting grain and grass to others.

In any case, food and grass were ranked first. The Conquering South Army was accustomed to the battlefield mode of charging at the front. It was indeed the first time for them to do such an errand, and it was indeed a bit uncomfortable.

Cao Liang's move was to reverse this situation. His special camping requirement was to train the Southern Conquering Army to develop an ideology centered on grain carts, and to tie their honor and disgrace to these grains.

When one is prosperous, both are prosperous; when one is lost, both are harmed.

It's almost April at this time, and the weather is gradually getting warmer. The climate in late spring is the most pleasant. There is no hot weather during the day. At night in late spring, the breeze is gentle and the fragrance is refreshing.

The task of escorting grain and fodder was meticulous and complicated. Many soldiers hated it and were unwilling to do such a thankless task.

But Cao Liang was different. He accepted this task happily. Marching to fight and escorting grain and grass was the most important part. It allowed Cao Liang to learn a lot.

Perhaps when Xia Houxuan was not injured, it was difficult for Cao Liang to have the opportunity to come into contact with these things. Now that Xia Houxuan has not returned from his injury, the entire Southern Expedition Army is in charge of Chang Shi Ren Lan, who was born as a scholar and often manages military affairs.

Because of this, Cao Liang had the opportunity to assist in management and became the person behind the scenes of the Conquest of the South Army, gradually cultivating and training Cao Liang.

Every experience in life is a kind of wealth. The more experiences you have in life, the more things you learn. Cao Liang really experienced this deeply during this expedition. From being ignorant when he first joined the army to being more comfortable now

, Cao Liang really learned a lot.

In the early morning, the Conquering South Army had already embarked on a new journey. The baggage trains were coming one after another, winding like a long snake. The speed of the baggage trains really couldn't be faster, especially when thousands of baggage trains were concentrated in one place.

, when setting out in the morning, you have to follow the order. Just starting can take more than an hour. Even if you want to be in a hurry, you can't be in a hurry.

What the Conquest Army needs to ensure is the safety of food and grass, followed by speed.

Cao Liang knew very well that the Wu army had always been eyeing this food route of the Wei army. Sima Yi had a deep understanding of this, so he sent the southern army to take on the task of escorting the food and grass.

Some people may think that this is Sima Yi putting small shoes on the Southern Conquest Army, with overqualified talents and poor use. However, in fact, Sima Yi also thought carefully. Among the entire army, I am afraid that only the Conquering Southern Army is the most suitable for this task.

After the army entered the Jiashi Mountains, the advantage of the cavalry was completely lost. Many areas were inaccessible to horses, and the cavalry was not as effective as the infantry.

Therefore, when the Southern Army was withdrawn to escort grain and grass, Sima Yi valued the cavalry of the Southern Army most. From Yiyang to Jiashi, most of the area was plains, and the plains were the most ideal stage for the cavalry. If Wu Jun tried

If they wanted to set up an ambush on this road, they would probably be disappointed. The cavalry line of defense alone was like a nightmare for the Wu soldiers.

When marching during the day, Cao Liang deliberately placed the Xiaoqi battalion on both sides of the team, moving slowly along with the convoy transporting food. If the convoy was besieged by the enemy, the Xiaoqi battalion would attack decisively and kill everyone.

Invading enemy.

The strong mobility of the Cavalry Battalion ensures that they have speed and strength when fighting. No matter which direction the enemy attacks from, the cavalry can meet the enemy in the shortest time, and there will never be a chance for the enemy to get close to the food and grass.

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The reason why Wu Jun wanted to sneak attack on the grain transport convoy was obviously not to kill or injure the team escorting the grain and fodder, but to destroy Wei Jun's grain trucks. However, with the Xiaoqi Battalion present, Wu Jun's attempt was naturally impossible.

The King of the Plains is by no means a wasted name.

Zhuge Ke would definitely not do it to waste troops and horses in vain, so the Wu army, which lacks mobility, is very unlikely to choose to attack the Wei army's food road in the plain area. The location they choose will undoubtedly be at Wuqiangkou

This section of the road leads to Jia Shi.

On this section of the mountain road, the advantage of the Xiaoqi Battalion no longer exists. It is impossible for the cavalry to fight on the narrow and steep road, and it is extremely difficult for the heavy grain trucks to pass, and the speed of travel will be greatly reduced.

This section of road does not seem to be long, but if the grain truck needs to pass through, it will take at least more than a day.

So after entering Wuqiang Pass, Cao Liang was even more alert. Originally in the plain area, the Wei army had already set up sentries widely to check people coming and going and prevent any information about the grain transport army from being leaked. When they actually arrived at Wuqiang

After the attack, the Wu army probably knew nothing about the whereabouts of the Wei army. In a hurry, it would be difficult for them to mobilize their troops to go around and ambush the Wei army.

After the last day of march, the first grain transportation mission of the Conquering South Army ended at dusk. They successfully arrived at the Wei Army camp stationed at Jia Shikou. After the delivery was completed, they successfully completed the task of escorting grain and grass.

This mission seemed simple. The whole process was calm and uneventful. There was no attack from the Wu army and the mission was successfully completed. However, in fact, it was the result of countless hardships paid by Cao Liang and others. There was no prior

With a lot of careful and careful preparation, this task may not become so simple.

According to the needs of the frontline army, the food and grass transported by the Southern Conquest Army at one time can basically meet the needs of the army for half a month. Therefore, the Southern Conquest Army must send out at least two missions and escort food and grass twice every month.

So after a short rest of three or five days, the Conquering Southern Army set off again to Yiyang to escort grain and grass.
Chapter completed!