As the wind mills spun at high speeds, the millstones spun rapidly. Bags of wheat were poured in and quickly turned into bags of wheat bran and flour. The efficiency was much faster than before.
The wheat bran could be eaten by the horses while the flour could be made into rations. This was also the reason why the logistics of transporting wheat was the majority.
"There is no need for human or animal labor. Moreover, it works day and night. The efficiency is several times higher than human labor. The wind mills are indeed magical."
"Transforming the power of heaven and earth for humans to use. The teachings of Mohism are actually so mysterious!"
"Mo Jiazi's magic continues!"
The generals and soldiers exclaimed. In a short period of time, Mo Jiazi became the most dazzling person among the generals of the Western Expedition.
From the Merton hat to the snow and skiing, Mo Jiazi created the fastest marching discipline on a snowy day. Now, with the wind mills, Mo Jiazi created too many miracles, shocking everyone one after another.
Hou Junji's expression changed again and again. In the end, he looked at Mo Jiazi with a forthright expression and said, "Good, as expected of Merton. Today, you have broadened the horizons of the Western Expedition. Mo Jiu created the wind mills and solved the problem of rations for one hundred thousand soldiers. This general will first record this merit for Mo Jiu. When we return victorious, we will also receive a reward from His Majesty."
The generals immediately agreed. In a short period of time, everyone congratulated Merton. The generals were harmonious.
"General Su, now that we have the wind mills, how long will it take to solve the problem of rations for one hundred thousand soldiers?" Hou Junji asked.
Su Dingfang replied with a serious expression, "Reporting to the general, it will take at most eight days to complete."
Hou Junji nodded and said, "Since all the generals are here, it will save this general an extra trip. I will give the order now. After eight days, the entire army will immediately set off for the Western Expedition."
"Yes! We will follow the general's order! "The generals accepted the order.
Hou Junji was the commander of the Western Expedition. With a single order, the entire Jade Gate Pass was like a giant millstone, spinning crazily. The soldiers of the various armies readied their horses and readied themselves for battle.
Eight days later, a majestic army stood proudly outside the Jade Gate Pass. Hou Junji stood on the walls and looked at this powerful force with pride. With this army, a mere Gao Chang was not worth mentioning.
Not to mention that he had chosen a time that Gao Chang would never have thought of, early spring!
That's right! It was the beginning of spring!
His eagerness to go to war wasn't just to make things difficult for Su Dingfang and Meton, nor was it just to catch Gao Chang off guard. He had an even more important consideration, and that was water.
The two thousand li Gobi Desert's greatest test for an army wasn't food, but water. Ever since Mo Jiazi had invented compressed rations, food was no longer a problem for the army. The rations that were easy to store and easy to carry were enough for the army to last two thousand li of the Gobi Desert, and even longer would not be a problem.
However, water wasn't enough. The army couldn't carry large amounts of water through the two thousand li of the Gobi Desert. The only way was to obtain water along the way.
However, the Gobi Desert lacked water the most. How could there be enough water to support an army of a hundred thousand? In the beginning of spring, this wasn't a problem. Wasn't all the snow on the ground made of water?
Back when he was on the Western Expedition to Tuyuhun, he was in charge of the army on the Southern Route. He also lacked water and grass, and the road was covered in ice and snow. Now, he was just doing it all over again.
Moreover, the situation they were facing now was much better than when they were on the Western Expedition to Tuyuhun. At that time, they not only lacked winter clothing, but also suffered from altitude sickness. Now, the Western Expedition had winter hats and cotton coats, and the road was even smoother. This was the main reason why he was so anxious to send out the army.
"Mo Jiazi, you think you're so proud of yourself, but you don't know how much you've helped the Old Man!" Hou Junji looked at the most conspicuous firearms supervisor among the army of a hundred thousand and couldn't help showing a hint of pride.
"General, it's time to go!" Lieutenant General Xin Yaoer reminded him behind his back.
Hou Junji nodded and said loudly, "Gao Chang was rude to the Tang dynasty, and even more so to His Majesty. Today, we're sending out the army to suppress him. We're seeking justice for the Tang dynasty, and even more for His Majesty."
"Seek justice!"
"Seek justice!"
A hundred thousand soldiers shouted in unison.
Hou Junji nodded with satisfaction and shouted, "The Tang dynasty will win this war!"
"The Tang dynasty will win this war!"
A hundred thousand soldiers shouted again.
"Let's go!" Hou Junji pulled out his long sword and shouted.
In an instant, a hundred thousand soldiers moved from a standstill and rushed to the west like a giant steel dragon.
Hou Junji was full of confidence at this moment. Most of these hundred thousand soldiers were elites who had participated in the Western Expedition to Tuyuhun. They could be said to have experienced hundreds of battles. He believed that after this war, he would definitely return with Ju Wentai's head, and become the second general after Li Jing to destroy a country. At that time, he would be successful and famous.
The hundred thousand soldiers moved in a grandiose manner and spread out for nearly ten miles. Along the way, the army moved quickly along the snow path that Xin Yaoer had opened. They could travel a hundred miles in a day. After three days of rapid march, the snow path opened by Xin Yaoer was finished. The army was once again in a difficult situation.
However, Hou Junji was not afraid at all. He waved his hand and three specially made vehicles appeared in front of the army.
Each of the three special carriages had a special iron horn at the front and required dozens of horses to pull them. Moreover, there were hundreds of soldiers pushing them from behind. With such a powerful push, even if the snow along the way was already frozen, it was still easily pushed to the sides.
After the three specially made vehicles passed by, the remaining snow was not even deep enough for the army to pass through.
"Moving in the Snow!"
The expressions of the generals changed. They did not expect Hou Junji to use the same move that Mo Jiazi had used before. However, this time, Hou Junji used the strengthened version and not Mo Jiazi's crude version.
The specially made carriages, powerful horses, and manpower, in addition to the fact that the snow path was not made of ice, were able to push through with great force.
"General is wise!" Xin Yaoer was the first to praise.
Hou Junji laughed and said proudly, "This general has used Mo Jiu's plan. I have embarrassed myself in front of everyone."
Meton cupped his hands and said, "General is too humble. Moving in the snow is the way of military formations. My Moving in the Snow can only push through the snow that has just fallen. However, General's Moving in the Snow can still push through the snow even after it has frozen. Its practicality has already surpassed this humble one's."
The specially made carriages, powerful horses, and manpower, in addition to the fact that the snow path was not made of ice, were able to push through with great force.
"General is wise!" Xin Yaoer was the first to praise.
Hou Junji laughed and said proudly, "This general has used Mo Jiu's plan. I have embarrassed myself in front of everyone."
Meton cupped his hands and said, "General is too humble. Moving in the Snow is the way of military formations. My Moving in the Snow can only push through the snow that has just fallen. However, General's Moving in the Snow can still push through the snow even after it has frozen. Its practicality has already surpassed this humble one's."
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