Chapter 2470 Forming the Rattan Armor Army
This was the first time Wu Tu Gu came to Yizhou County. At first, what he saw was no different from what he saw in Yongchang County. However, after entering the cities along the way, he felt what prosperity was.
In the prefect's house, Wu Tu Gu came with Meng Huo. Wu Tu Gu could not understand the Chinese language, so he was able to explain on the side.
"Wutugu, this person is the King of Jin." Meng Huo said in a low voice.
Wu Tu Gu hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted. This salute was taught to him by Meng Huo.
"I am very pleased that Wu Tu Gu can take refuge in me." Lu Bu said with a smile. He was also a little frightened by Wu Tu Gu's figure. With a height of more than nine feet, he is definitely one of the tallest among the Han people. It's similar to him, but Wutu Gu is actually a head taller than him.
After appeasing Wu Tu Gu, Lu Bu proposed to go to the Teng Jia Army to take a look. There were more than 9,000 Teng Jia soldiers who followed Wu Tu Gu, and now more than 9,000 people are stationed outside the city.
Lu Bu did not refuse the arrival of so many vine armor soldiers.
"Wutugu, I would like to ask you if you would like to serve as a general under my command?" Lu Bu asked.
Wu Tu Gu agreed without hesitation. On the way, Meng Huo told him the many benefits of becoming a general in the army.
Seeing that Lu Bu valued him so much, Wutu Gu was quite useful. The same was true for Tuan and Xi Ni. Being able to become a general in the Han army was definitely the most worthy of showing off.
After entering the vine armor army and watching for a while, Lu Bu nodded secretly. These vine armors were indeed as light as expected. The most important thing is that the protection brought by the vine armor is unmatched by ordinary armors. When equipped in the army, After that, it will definitely play a greater role.
But after getting to know more about the vine armor, Lu Bu's idea of equipping more soldiers with vine armor came to nothing. Judging from the vines in the barbarian tribe where Wu Tu Gu is located, the number of vine armors compiled each year can only be used by a thousand vine armor soldiers.
However, if these vine armors are used properly, they can play a huge role on the battlefield. After the vine armor soldiers encounter fire, it is not a small problem. However, if they are carefully prepared or during a head-on battle between the two armies, after the vine armor soldiers appear, it will be a big problem. There won't be much of a problem.
But all soldiers will have weaknesses, it depends on how these soldiers are used in the hands of the general.
"Wutugu, I plan to form a Tengjia Army with three thousand people. You will be the chief general of the army, but among the lieutenants, they must be the generals sent by the king. The remaining deputy will be appointed by you. Yes." Lu Bu said.
After Meng Huo explained, Wu Tu Gu hesitated slightly, but still agreed. Wu Tu Gu naturally knew how powerful the Teng Jia soldiers were on the battlefield. What he didn't expect was that Lu Bu would not let all the Teng Jia soldiers. Soldier Jia entered the army and only selected 3,000 people.
Seemingly seeing Wu Tu Gu's doubts, Lu Bu said: "There are three thousand people in this king's tent, but all the generals in each department are outstanding figures in the army. The remaining vine armor soldiers can just return to the tribe. , they will be able to replenish the vine armor soldiers into the army when they are damaged in the future."
Wu Tu Gu understood, but he was still a little reluctant to let these vine armor soldiers return to the tribe.
"The selection of 3,000 people to become vine armor soldiers is also conducted through competitions. The army is a place for the strong, and those who can stay are the most elite among the vine armor soldiers." Lu Bu said slowly.
Wu Tu Gu has no reason to refuse such selection conditions, and such a selection can avoid causing dissatisfaction among the Tengjia soldiers. After all, many people are willing to stay in the army after knowing the treatment of the Chang'an Army.
They also want to follow their leader in the battlefield.
Seeing that Wu Tu Gu spoke different Chinese languages, Lu Bu said: "In the future, we must learn more Han Chinese languages in the army, otherwise, there will be some problems when communicating with other generals."
"However, I am responsible for equipping the soldiers under my king's account with weapons. After the vine armor soldiers have vine armor, they do not need armor and shields. Even if I buy these things from the tribe, the tribe needs them.
If you want something, please inform me after you think about it, but the vine armor in the tribe is not allowed to fall into the hands of others." Lu Bu said.
Wutu Gu hastily agreed. There are five hundred rattan armor soldiers in the tribe. These rattan armor soldiers are to protect the tribe. Even after the officials from Yongchang County arrive, many people in the tribe will stay and be responsible for making rattan armor.
"In the future, I will pay for the rattan armor in the tribe." Lu Bu added.
After Lu Bu left, Wutu Gu, Tu'an, and Xi Ni were still quite excited. The barbarian tribes had transactions with the Han people in the past, but the Han people were extremely cunning when dealing with the barbarian tribes and deliberately raised the price. But from Lu Bu's
They felt a different aura on their bodies, allowing them to directly choose what they needed.
If there are enough vines in the tribe to weave armor, the tribesmen can maintain their lives without leaving the tribe, but such vines are in the minority after all.
Meng Huo was a little envious of Wu Tu Gu. Being able to trade with the King of Jin, with the courage of the King of Jin, he would definitely not treat Wu Tu Gu's tribe badly.
In fact, Lu Bu would spend money to buy these rattan armors and directly replace them with what the barbarian tribe needed, which surprised Wu Tu Gu.
Not long after Lu Bu left, the official in charge of the matter came over with a set of rattan armor. The price Lu Bu gave was three thousand yuan. This price was not considered high, but for the barbarian tribe, it was definitely a huge profit.
After all, they had contact with the Han people and naturally understood what three thousand coins meant.
That night, Lu Bu held a banquet in the prefect's palace and invited the generals in the army, Wu Tu Gu, Meng Huo, King Duosi, King Mulu, and the cave master, all of whom were among them. These people represented barbarians, and their tribes would be in the future.
They will gradually become the people under Lu Bu's rule. Regarding the current treatment received by the barbarian tribes, the leaders of these tribes are impeccable. If the same thing is done to other Han officials, the barbarian tribes will definitely not get these things.
The fact that Lu Bu was able to invite them to the banquet showed that Lu Bu valued them.
Selecting barbarian soldiers to join the army is easier than selecting Han soldiers. The leader of their tribe only needs to explain it after returning to get the tribe's people to be enthusiastic.
At the banquet, Lu Bu introduced the generals in the army to the barbarian leader.
Three days later, the selection of the Tengjia soldiers was completed. Four thousand of the Tengjia soldiers went to Chengdu City. The remaining thousand people went to Chengdu City to collect the items sold by Tengjia to Lu Bu. Xi Ni was sent to Wutugu.
Chapter completed!