Since he is a general, he must be the one who leads the troops. If he has no troops to lead, wouldn’t he become a bare general?

When Cao Shuang heard this, he had a wry smile on his face. He didn't lack anything at the moment, but he only lacked a major general. He really couldn't give Cao Liang too many troops.

Cao Liang said generously: "The last general is willing to lead his troops there."

Xia Houxuan shook his head and said: "The Yueqi camp now only has more than 1,500 riders, and the five Xiongnu tribes are numerous and brave. How can you defeat them? At least bring more people and horses, just in case."

Now that Xia Houxuan had said so, Cao Shuang couldn't make excuses if he didn't express any more, so he had to say: "Okay, Ziming, you can order the troops yourself, and you can directly take charge of the troops you need."

The reason why Cao Liang dared to lead the troops of the Yue Cavalry Battalion to Bingzhou was not because he asked for help, but because Bingzhou itself had an army. As a Xiongnu Zhonglang general, how could he have no troops to mobilize? Therefore, after arriving in Bingzhou, Cao Liang was not too worried.

worry.

But since Cao Shuang said this, Cao Liang naturally wanted more, but when it came to the specific troops and horses, Cao Liang was a little worried. Of course he knew that Yongliang's troops and horses could not be moved. Now the entire Yongliang defense line was

He was so stretched that there were still extra men and horses for him to take away.

As for Cao Shuang's central army, Cao Liang didn't want to lead it. The central army was the emperor's guard, so it was naturally very arrogant. Cao Liang went to Bingzhou not only to put down the rebellion, he also had his own "ambition"

, while quelling the Xiongnu rebellion, he must cultivate an army loyal to himself, so that he will have the capital to confront the Sima family in the future.

Cao Liang's eyes rolled, and he came up with a plan, and said to Cao Shuang: "General Meng will not give up, can you hand over the five schools of the Northern Army to the commander of the general?"

"The Five Schools of the Northern Army?" Cao Shuang was stunned for a moment. The Five Schools of the Northern Army is the collective name of the Yueqi Battalion and the infantry, Tunqi, Changshui, and Shesheng battalions currently commanded by Cao Liang. Due to the establishment of the new fifth battalion,

, the five schools of the Northern Army have long since declined and have become useless. Even if Cao Shuang went out to fight, he did not consider recruiting the five schools of the Northern Army (Cao Liang's Yueqi Battalion is an exception). Cao Liang named him now to lead the Northern Army.

The five schools went out to fight, which really puzzled Cao Shuang.

"What kind of combat effectiveness can the fifth school of the Northern Army have? Ziming, are you sure you want to take it?"

Cao Liang said: "Yes, the general has considered it. Now the battalions in the army are tight and it is not appropriate to mobilize them for the time being. Only the five schools of the Northern Army have been idle for many years. This time to put down the Xiongnu rebellion, it is appropriate to use them."

Xia Houxuan kindly reminded: "Ziming, I know that your troop training ability is good, and the Yueqi Battalion performed exceptionally this time, but the other four battalions are far from the combat effectiveness of the Yueqi Battalion, and there is no time for you to retrain them.

, this counterinsurgency is a big deal and cannot be done carelessly."

Cao Liang smiled slightly and said: "Thank you, Brother Taichu, for your suggestion. I will inform the general. I have two more requests. I hope the general can grant them."

"But there's no harm in talking."

"Currently, none of the captains of the four battalions of infantry, cavalry, Changshui and Shesheng want to be used. We have asked the general to transfer them to other posts. The selection of captains of the fifth battalion will be arranged by the general." The fifth battalion of the Northern Army.

Most of the school's captains are idle. Except for Cao Liang, the other battalions are simply understaffed. These captains have not even been to the military camp a few times. How can we expect them to lead troops to fight?

You must know that although the fifth school of the Northern Army has declined, the fifth school lieutenant is a real fifth-grade officer, with a rank higher than two thousand dan. People who are not of prominent status generally do not take this position. If these four school lieutenants are really transferred

When they come under Cao Liang, they have to be capable or arrogant, but Cao Liang can't support them as their ancestors.

Therefore, although Cao Liang was named to lead the five schools of the Northern Army, he did not want any of the school captains. Only by arranging one of his confidants to be the school captain could Cao Liang truly feel relieved.

Cao Shuang nodded without hesitation. Of course he knew that these captains were just decorations. It would be a complete mess if they really wanted to go to war. So Cao Shuang immediately agreed to Cao Liang's first request.

Cao Liang added: "This is one, and the other is that the five schools of the Northern Army have been abandoned for many years, and the number of establishments varies. At the end of the day, the general requested that the establishment of each battalion be increased to 2,000 to meet the needs of counterinsurgency. As for the shortage of each battalion

, the generals will raise it themselves, and the imperial court only needs to provide armor, weapons, horses, and baggage."

The establishment of the five schools of the Northern Army has been in a state of reduction. Taking the Yueqi battalion previously commanded by Cao Liang as an example, the establishment was only 700 people, and less than half of them were on empty pay. The actual number was less than 500. The rest were

Among the various battalions, there is almost no big difference. Most of the cavalry battalions have a strength of 700 people, and most of the infantry battalions have a strength of 1,000 men. Leaving aside those who are free of charge, when the four battalions are put together, there are only two.

More than a thousand people.

These few soldiers and horses are naturally not enough for Cao Liang. Moreover, if Cao Liang really wants to command the five schools of the Northern Army, most of the current soldiers will have to be discarded without replacement.

Just like the previous Yueqi battalion, before Cao Liang became the captain, the entire Yueqi battalion seemed to be in ruins. However, after Cao Liang eliminated the ruffians and replaced them with fresh blood, the entire Yueqi battalion took on a completely new look.

With the experience of commanding the Yueqi Battalion, Cao Ying still has full confidence in how to reorganize the five schools of the Northern Army. It is not too difficult to restore the combat effectiveness of an army that is rotten to the core. Cao Liang really

What matters most is the organization of the fifth school of the Northern Army.

Now is not the time at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, when all the heroes in the world came together, and there were many princes. Whoever had money and food could raise an army. After the founding of Cao Wei, the control of the army was extremely strict. Anyone who raised an army privately would be

The major crime of conspiracy is to destroy the three clans. How dare Cao Liang risk the disapproval of the world?

The Yueqi battalion had a strength of 700 men, so Cao Liang could only recruit men and horses within this range, and no one could go beyond it. It was not until the Battle of Hanzhong that in order to cope with the war, the cavalry of Xiahou Ba's tribe was temporarily organized

After entering the Yueqi Camp, the number of people in the Yueqi Camp increased to 1,500.

However, it was just a temporary mix. Later, after receiving Cao Shuang's approval, these cavalry were truly integrated into the Yueqi battalion.

This time, Cao Liang spoke loudly. He immediately asked Cao Shuang for the establishment of 2,000 men per battalion. The five battalions added up would be a full 10,000 men.

Moreover, Cao Liang also played a trick, that is, he did not want the soldiers sent by Cao Shuang. He wanted to personally cultivate troops loyal to him. However, the supplies such as food, grass, baggage, armor and military equipment needed by the army had to be provided by the court.

Although Cao Liang was rich himself, this war was for the imperial court to quell rebellion, so there was no reason for him to pay out of his own pocket.
Chapter completed!