Crown Prince Guo Jin was named General of the Western Expedition by Emperor Guo Peng and was the commander of the entire army.

Cao Ren, the general of the West, was appointed as the deputy commander of the entire army, and assisted Guo Jin in commanding troops to attack the Western Regions without officials.

Then, in early September, Guo Jin officially appeared in the army. On the third day of September, he climbed the platform in the Dunhuang County military camp and officially vowed to go on the expedition.

Crown Prince Guo Jin, for the first time in his life, replaced the emperor in commanding troops on the expedition as the crown prince and the general of the Western Expedition.

The excuse for this expedition was that the countries in the Western Regions did not abide by the emperor's orders, used bad means to fight against the emperor's inspection, and fooled the emperor like a child, which was very hateful.

Such a hateful and shameful country can only eliminate the wrath of Wei by using military siege.

The crown prince was in accordance with the emperor's edict and commanded the entire northwest army as the general of the Western Expedition, and attacked the Western Region countries that angered the Emperor of Wei, and asked for guilt, and vowed to let them know what was right and wrong!

This incident caused an uproar in the army, and generals and officers from all armies rushed over to see the true appearance of the crown prince.

No one expected that the emperor would send the crown prince to such a place, and would let the crown prince be the commander of the army.

This is the news that has been unprecedented.

Everyone couldn't help but doubt this.

The Crown Prince, will he really lead troops?

There has never been any news about the Crown Prince being able to command troops to fight before. Even if there is, it is Guo Peng's.

Guo Peng had personally marched to the grassland before, and the crown prince was still staying in the capital. Why did he have to lead his troops to fight this time?

The soldiers in the army were full of doubts and anxiety.

Then, Guo Jin took Cao Ren to hold a oath-taking ceremony and made a debut in the army.

He put on his helmet and armor, rode a magical war horse, and under the escort of the equally mighty Luoyang Imperial Guard, he established his original image in front of the army as a mighty war general.

The so-called son inherits the father's business. People nowadays will feel some sense of identity.

Let alone people at this moment, seeing Guo Jin appear as a military general, the army immediately felt expectation and recognition of him.

There is no way, who made him the son of His Majesty the Emperor?

Who made him the son of His Majesty the Emperor who was like a god of war who was victorious in every battle?

Of course, the son of the God of War is also the God of War.

He is so heroic, handsome and heroic that he must have learned the way to command troops by the emperor. He can definitely lead us to victory like His Majesty the Emperor.

Being the son of the God of War Emperor is so easy to gain expectations and prestige.

Just after a show of appearance, Guo Jin has initially established his image.

Next, Cao Ren only needs to make selfless contributions, let Guo Jin make various arrangements smoothly, and then let the army do as they do, and then win. In this way, for middle and lower-level officers and grassroots soldiers who do not know the truth, he is undoubtedly the successor of Guo Peng and the second-generation war god.

As for the main warriors...

It's not necessary, nor can it be done, and it doesn't matter.

It is enough to make the middle and lower-level officers and the big-headed soldiers believe it.

Many times, in the Wei army, senior officers did not play a decisive role. The vast number of middle and lower-level officers and grassroots soldiers played a decisive role.

So although Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Yan Liang, Gao Lan, Cao Chun, Xiahou Yuan and others who went on the expedition together did not know in advance, they could understand after a little thought that this must be the emperor's instructing Guo Jin to gilt.

But they were also confused, just as doubted as Cao Ren.

Guo Peng was in full swing in spring and autumn, and was very fierce and stayed in Luoyang all the time. Why did he let the crown prince come into contact with the army and cultivate prestige so early?

He wasn't worried that the crown prince would threaten his status if he gained prestige in the army?

The senior generals were a little confused about the emperor's actions.

Since ancient times, the emperor has avoided letting the crown prince take power, otherwise in the end will everyone listen to the crown prince or the emperor?

This is very difficult.

This is where they are not smart enough.

If they were smart enough, they would know that this was precisely the emperor's efforts to save their lives and let them spend their old age in peace.

Guo Peng affirmed their achievements in the years of war, and did not want them to die in a political storm, but hoped to save their lives as much as possible.

Otherwise, what is the first thing to do after an emperor with no military prestige or military foundation comes to power?

Or in order to allow such an emperor to ascend the throne successfully, what would the old emperor do before he died?

It is impossible for everyone to understand this kind of thing, but not everyone can understand it.

For example, Cao Ren, who first learned about this matter, kept thinking about it during this period, and even thought about it, and then was scared to decide that he would resign after this battle, otherwise who would know what he would face?

After Guo Jinshuai ordered the Wei army immediately began to act and immediately began to change from the "exercise" state to the siege state. The entire army entered real combat readiness and quickly held a military meeting.

With expectations for the crown prince and doubts about the emperor, everyone accepted the crown prince's "order".

Guo Jin and Cao Ren personally led the main force of 50,000 people. Generals Xiahou Yuan, Cao Chun and Gao Lan followed him and attacked the countries in Shanbei from Shanbei Road to teach them a lesson.

The countries of Shannan Road were led by General Guan Yu of Pingxi to fight. General Zhang Fei and Yan Liang followed him and attacked the countries of Shannan Road from Shannan Road to teach them a lesson.

The Wei army's arrangements for dispatching troops were completed with such simple regulations.

The task of collecting local civil servants and auxiliary soldiers to transport food and grass for the army was quickly distributed. The main responsibility was Dunhuang County, Jiuquan County and Zhangye County. The prefects of the three counties needed to raise 50,000 civil servants to go to the army to transport food and fodder.

Since there were roads, post stations, and their own food reserves along this battle, the army had the possibility of fighting to support the war, so the Wei army did not need too many grain transporters and auxiliary soldiers.

Moreover, there is also a military farming base of the Wei people near Qiancheng, which can also be used to replenish food.

The Wei army was full of cavalry and a double horse system, and they could transport some food rations on their own, such as big cakes, jerky meat, and water.

So under the current circumstances, the military supplies that Wei Jun can carry can last for about half a month. If you bring more people to fill your stomach, as long as you can replenish water along the way, it will not be a problem to support for one month.

Therefore, the soldiers are very fast. Guo Jin, following Cao Ren's suggestion, had already ordered the vanguards of the two armies to lead the cavalry to attack first.

"Zhang Fei, Xiahou Yuan, let you and the two of you lead the forwards to attack, catch the Western Regions off guard, let them know what the superior country is!"

"Abide by the order!"

Xiahou Yuan and Zhang Fei knelt on the ground and accepted Guo Jin's edict, which made Guo Jin feel the pleasure of issuing orders for the first time.

The Wei army began to act.

The northern route was led by Xiahou Yuan as the vanguard, leading 10,000 elite cavalry to attack, and the southern route army led by Zhang Fei as the vanguard, leading 5,000 cavalry to attack, Cao Ren and Guan Yu followed closely behind and launched a full-scale attack.

This attack is not just a lesson.

In name, it is a lesson, but this time it will be occupied and will not leave. The Western Regions will be turned into Wei territory, so there will be a lot of work to be done when sending officials, immigrants, etc.

However, the bureaucratic system of Wei State is actually familiar with such things and has no worries. If you conquer the local area here, you can send people to manage it and serve it one-stop.

Many people who want to be an official do not care where they are in the spots, are looking forward to these positions.

There is no problem with administration, and there is no problem with military.

The strength and sharpness of the Wei army are far from comparable to the armies of the Western Regions. Hundreds and thousands of troops are not enough for the Wei army to squeeze in one hand. Unless they all unite, there may be a little possibility.

But can they do it?

Can't do it.
Chapter completed!