Chapter 2921 Defense Map
But there are also disadvantages to this, that is, whenever the army goes out for war, adult men have to join the various guards to fight everywhere. The old, weak, women and children who are left behind will inevitably be short of manpower.
Normally it's better, but at critical times like spring plowing and autumn harvest, when there's no time to delay, and hiring people can't afford that much money, it's inevitable that the impact will be huge.
The plan for the year lies in spring. If the seeds cannot be planted at the right time, it may affect the harvest of the year.
Fang Jun arrived at the village early in the morning, had a sip of tea, then rode on horseback wearing a bamboo hat, leading his troops around the mountains and plains. From time to time, he got off his horse and chatted with old farmers and men in the fields to get to know the farmers. various difficulties.
When he returned to Zhuangzi, he said to Lu Cheng, the farm manager: "Pass this message to all the farmers in Zhuangzi. During the spring plowing this year, the livestock and farm tools in the Zhuangzi can be freely used by each household. Those who have difficulty in farming at home can Farmers can apply in advance, and after the fields in Zhuangzi are cultivated, they will be helped to cultivate for free. ”
Generally speaking, the more people in the family, the more land will be contracted, and the more men will go with the army this time.
All the men went out with the army, and it was difficult for the remaining old, weak, women and children to complete the spring plowing on time. Once the farming season was delayed, the harvest of the year was likely to be delayed. There would be no harvest in the autumn, and the whole family was going to drink from the northwest wind?
His Majesty Li Er was so obsessed with conquering Goguryeo that he was so happy that he even ignored the most critical agricultural reclamation. He would rather delay the spring plowing in Guanzhong than to destroy Goguryeo and establish a great cause...
As a minister, there is no point in persuading me to do this. I can only try my best to minimize all kinds of losses, and then pray that this year will be a year of good weather and wait for a good harvest after autumn. Otherwise, once there is a severe drought or flood, Guanzhong will be short of manpower, which will most likely lead to serious famine.
Fang Jun took off his coir raincoat and bamboo hat, washed his hands, sat down in the lobby, took a sip of hot tea, and asked, "Are the corn seeds ready?"
Lu Cheng replied: "Don't worry, Erlang. How dare I delay such a big event?"
In the cellar of the farm, baskets of corn seeds have been prepared for a long time. After careful selection, they are divided into three, six or nine grades, and the best ones are still kept in the farm for planting. This is to prepare for future cultivation. It is necessary to use the strongest and fullest seeds, and cross-breed them from generation to generation, so that we can finally get the corn that is most suitable for the growth of Chinese soil. It is cold and drought-resistant and has higher yields.
Cultivating crops from generation to generation is a long-term and systematic project that cannot be accomplished overnight and requires a lot of time and patience.
Once the cultivation is finally successful, there will be another high-yielding food in China, which can feed how many people.
Sweet potatoes, peanuts and other crops can also be used as supplements.
If the Zhenguan era could last for fifty years, Fang Jun even boldly speculated that the population of China might exceed 100 million for the first time without waiting for the Song Dynasty.
With the application of firearms and a large enough population base, the Tang Dynasty will be unparalleled in both military and economic aspects. Even if it encounters a foolish emperor, as long as it does not internally divide and kill each other, it can delay its demise for a hundred years. .
When he went to inspect the fields in the morning, a hunter gave him a dried muntjac leg. Fang Jun was planning to ask Lu Cheng to ask the kitchen to stew it with radishes grown in the greenhouse. It was fragrant and had no heat, and was served with A pot of rice wine is simply delicious.
But he didn't expect a chamberlain to rush to the farm, saying that His Majesty summoned the Duke of Yue to the palace to discuss important matters...
Fang Jun didn't dare to delay, so he quickly got up and put on his raincoat, put on his bamboo hat when he went out, and rode down from Lishan Mountain with a group of soldiers, heading straight for Chang'an.
Nowadays, whenever he goes out, there are many soldiers around him. Even in Chang'an City, he does not dare to let down his guard, even if he is impeached by the censor and "shows off". He was already familiar with Changsun Wuji's methods. This man was unscrupulous and had no bottom line. If he succeeded, he would be wronged.
When they arrived in front of Chengtian Gate, there were already servants waiting here. When they saw Fang Jun dismounting, they quickly led him to the imperial study room of Shenlong Palace.
Outside the door of the royal study, Fang Jun took off his raincoat, took off his bamboo hat and handed it to the chamberlain. He straightened his clothes before stepping in.
In the Imperial Study Room, His Majesty Li Er stood by the wall with his hands folded, looking at the map of Goguryeo on the wall. Changsun Wuji, Li Ji, and Xiao Yu were kneeling on one side.
Fang Jun entered the palace, bowed his head to the ground, and saluted: "I have been ordered to come here to see Your Majesty."
His Majesty Li Er looked back at him, hummed, and said: "I love you, come and see how this works."
After saying that, he turned around again and faced the map on the wall.
Fang Jun straightened up, walked a few steps forward and stood behind His Majesty Li Er, looking up.
I don’t know when there was another map on the wall between them. It was hanging on top of the original huge map of Goguryeo near the river. The lines on the map were rough. If you look closely, it looked like some local terrain, marked with Some numbers and names.
His Majesty Li Er said: "This is the latest city defense layout map sent from Pyongyang City. In order to cope with the attack of the Tang Dynasty, Yeon Gaesumun held a royal meeting a few days ago and agreed on the defense policy against the Tang Dynasty. In addition to the clichés of gradually retreating and clearing the country, we also mobilized elite troops from all over the country to station on the north bank of the Xishui River, intending to defend Pyongyang City to the death. "
Fang Jun was shocked.
Since he took charge of the Ministry of War, he has tried his best to develop the espionage business of the Tang Dynasty. Because he knew that the Tang Dynasty would definitely fight with Goguryeo, and that the prospect of this battle would be less victory and more defeat, he had arranged countless spies to pass through Goguryeo and lurk early. , win over, bribe, and use any means necessary to obtain information about Goguryeo.
However, because Goguryeo is now a treacherous person, King Gobo is just a puppet, and the entire center is under the control of Yeon Gaesomun. All major affairs of the country are decided by Yeongaesomun without consulting anyone, so maybe the news There are very few channels.
If it is according to what His Majesty Li Er said, Yeon Gaesomun has just held a royal meeting to specify the defense strategy of Pyongyang City, and now he appears in this royal study... How was this garrison map obtained?
Fang Jun pondered for a while and felt the need to raise doubts: "Your Majesty, I am aware that I dare to ask the channel through which this map was obtained. Is it credible? It is not because I am meddlesome. In fact, this kind of garrison strategy must be a highly confidential secret of Goguryeo. , the participant could be Yeon Gaesoo-moon Otherwise, if it is leaked and the Tang Dynasty learns about it, we will be able to set up defenses against it. How could it be spread so easily? What if it was done deliberately by Yuan Gaisuwen, and it was actually to lure the Tang Dynasty into being fooled? Carelessly.”
His suspicions were justified.
He launched countless military operations to enter Goguryeo, bribed and wooed the ministers of the court, but failed to obtain such confidential information. But now he appears openly in front of His Majesty Li Er. How can people not doubt whether it is true or false?
If Yeon Gaesomun sets up this plan, when the Tang army reaches Pyongyang City and wants to rely on such a defense plan to launch a general offensive, they may fall into Yeongaesomun's trap and lose all their troops.
However, when he finished speaking, he found that His Majesty Li Er looked a little strange...
What's going on?
Fang Jun was at a loss and didn't understand. He turned back to look at the other three people, only to find that Changsun Wuji had a gloomy face that was almost dripping with water. His eyelids were drooped and he didn't even look at him.
Old God Li Ji remained silent, and his usual silence was golden.
Only Xiao Yu smiled bitterly and said: "Erlang doesn't know something. This defense plan for Pyongyang City was sent back by the eldest son of the eldest son of the family from Goguryeo..."
Fang Jun was stunned for a moment.
Changsun Huan?
This guy actually got into the center of Goguryeo?
Judging from the confidentiality level of this defense map, it is absolutely impossible for anyone other than Yeon Gae So-moon's confidant to know the details, let alone draw it and send people to Chang'an.
This Changsun Huan actually lurked so deeply in Goguryeo...
Fang Jun thought for a while, bowed to His Majesty Li Er and said: "Your Majesty clearly knows that it is not the heart of a humble minister to judge the heart of a gentleman. The eldest Sun Huan is your Majesty's son-in-law. It is also a traitor to the country. Now he is in exile and refuses to use it. It can be said that the body is immersed in the Dharma. Disloyal and unfilial. How can we trust such a disloyal and unfilial person? Not to mention that the Eastern Expedition is a major event for the country and we cannot bear the slightest risk. Please be careful and do not trust his words."
His words were not directed at Changsun Huan, they were actually spoken out of his feelings. Just imagine, a traitor who conspired to usurp the country has to live in exile without a home to return to. How credible is his words?
(End of chapter)