Zhang Yan chose to give in to life's hardships.
Liu Wei provided food and equipment, and the more than four hundred people who died were simply considered to be unlucky!
However, it's unlikely that Liu Wei will equip Zhang Yan's 1,300-plus cavalry with the same gear as the Imperial Guard.
It wasn't that Liu Wei was reluctant to part with it, but rather that Zhang Yan's cavalry couldn't afford it at the moment.
If we replace them all with the Imperial Guard's bright armor, swords, crossbows, and Ferghana horses.
Wearing such advanced equipment, these cavalrymen, if captured by the enemy, would become nothing more than transport captains.
Previously, Xue Rengui led his Xuanjia cavalry to fight against Lü Bu's army at Helishan in Zhangye.
Two thousand Xuanjia cavalrymen encountered the invincible Lü Bu and Gao Shun's Trapped Camp, and as a result, they lost one hundred Xuanjia cavalrymen.
According to intelligence from the Northwest Division of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Lü Bu left behind the equipment of these one hundred Xuanjia cavalrymen and personally trained them to form a cavalry force.
If Lü Bu were to lead his 100 Xuanjia cavalrymen to attack the three counties of Hexi or Juyan Lake, which were guarded by Di Qing, Di Qing would probably have no choice but to send Li Siye's 1,000 Mo Dao battalion to meet them.
Moreover, if Lü Bu were to launch another large-scale attack on Hexi, he would certainly have more than just these hundred Xuanjia-equipped cavalrymen; he would also have Gao Shun's Trapped Camp and Qiang cavalry.
In addition, Ding Yuan left Ma Teng with 10,000 men to confront Di Qing in the Shandan and Dichi areas.
Lu Bu could mobilize at least 20,000 to 30,000 troops.
Although Di Qing had Geng Chun and more than 30 ballistae, as well as the troops he had recruited and expanded at Juyan Lake, he was better suited for defending the city than for open field battles.
With this force of one hundred heavily armored cavalrymen, Lü Bu could then swagger around the territory of Zhangye.
Therefore, when Liu Wei was on his expedition to the Western Regions, he was aware of this situation and took control of the distribution of advanced equipment.
Zhang Yan's 1,300 troops are all remnants of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and their combat effectiveness is questionable. Giving them the equipment of the Imperial Guard would be a complete waste.
On the other hand, Zhang Yan and Zhang Baiqi submitted to him mainly because of the Mohist Grand Master's Token in their hands.
"Such equipment is fine, but you need men who can be like them, one hundred riders can break through three thousand men!"
"And then there were them, eighteen men who slaughtered three thousand Xiongnu!"
Seeing that Zhang Yan was interested in the equipment and wanted the same equipment and warhorses as the Imperial Guard, Liu Wei casually pointed to the Imperial Guard and the Seventeen Riders of Yanyun and said.
The Imperial Guard followed Liu Wei in slaughtering three thousand elite cavalrymen of the Cheshi Kingdom under the city of Loulan, and then blocked the siege of three thousand Southern Xiongnu cavalrymen outside the city of Guluo, and killed countless Xiongnu people at Hengshan Pass.
Not long ago, they broke through Yuan Shao's three battalions of cavalry from the capital and defeated Qu Yi's vanguard battalion.
Every match was a victory against overwhelming odds, requiring not only top-tier equipment but also exceptional individual combat skills.
After all, they were of similar combat strength to Pan Feng and Xing Daorong.
And the Eighteen Riders of Yanyun, needless to say, were eighteen Zhou Tais!
What!
One hundred broke through three thousand!
Eighteen men slaughtered three thousand!
As soon as Liu Wei finished speaking, Zhang Yan and Zhang Baiqi were so shocked that their jaws almost dropped.
How come the people under the Grand Master are so good at fighting? And who exactly is the Grand Master?
If his subordinates are so strong, then isn't he terrifyingly strong?
If we add the million-strong Black Mountain Army, wouldn't we be able to establish ourselves as kings? Why would we need to go to Youzhou to kill foreign tribes and make a name for ourselves?
Both were shocked and confused.
"However, the equipment I give you will definitely not be inferior to that of the Imperial Court's Northern Five Camps cavalry!"
Seeing the surprise and some resentment on their faces, Liu Wei slowly said.
If their equipment is better than that of the imperial cavalry, then that must be quite good!
Zhang Yan felt much better now.
"Master, when can we receive it?"
"Let's march towards Zhengding! Maybe we can find it along the way." Liu Wei chuckled.
"Really? We're not very educated, so please don't lie to us. How could we possibly find one on the street?"
But judging from Liu Wei's expression, Zhang Yan didn't think he was joking.
"In the western continent, there was an army of straw sandals. They crossed the desert and marched 3,200 miles. As they walked, they became fully equipped."
Liu Wei smiled mysteriously, "Believe me, once we reach the walls of Zhen Ding City, your cavalry will be completely transformed."
Zhang Yan and Zhang Baiqi looked at each other, having no choice but to believe.
Thus, the two armies joined forces and marched in a mighty procession toward the Nine Gates!
Before long, they arrived at the north bank of the Hutuo River. Night had fallen, and the whole family set up camp for the night.
Since Zhang Yan had 30,000 shi of grain, he immediately set up a pot and cooked a meal, and his men and horses had a hearty meal.
In an instant, wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys, and the firelight flickered.
......
Inside Liu Wei's tent, Wang Fangyi and Yan Da escorted a young man, dressed as a scholar, bound hand and foot, to Liu Wei.
"Your Highness, this is the magistrate of Wuji County. Seeing the rebel army attacking the city, instead of organizing troops to resist, he is preparing to open the gates to welcome the rebels!"
“We immediately seized his position as magistrate, organized the city's garrison to defend against the enemy, and drove the rebel army back.”
"I originally intended to kill this man with one blow, but just then, Commander Lu delivered the Prince's order to leave the city and meet us, and asked us to bring him to see the Prince!"
"Bring this man here now, Your Highness, please deal with him as you see fit!"
Wang Fangyi then shouted at the young scholar, "Kneel down!"
At the same time, he kicked him in the back of the knee, but Liu Wei stopped him: "Stop, get the knife!"
At this moment, Tian Kai was disheartened and closed his eyes, waiting to be beheaded.
He was captured by this group of people in Wuji County. At first, he thought they were with the bandit army.
Unexpectedly, they closed the city gates and exchanged fire with the rebel army, killing a hundred of them before retreating.
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