Chapter 460 Intelligence
Jinguyuan has become a command center.
In the past two months, more and more people have come in and out of the house, and their status has become higher and higher.
The Zhongwu Army has slowly grown to more than 4,000 people. The extra people are the sons and tribes of the powerful counties and counties in Henan, and they are scattered into various teams and trained intensively.
Six thousand people from the Silver Spear Right Battalion are also stationed near Jingu Garden and practice regularly.
Ten days ago, five thousand Xuchang soldiers arrived.
Five days ago, five thousand garrison troops arrived.
Three days ago, the Zhongwu Army, led by Shao Shen, left Jinguyuan and returned to Yiyang to continue training.
At this point, the troops still remaining in Jinguyuan have dropped to 16,000. When they are dispatched will be the moment when this war will truly come to an end.
But at least so far, Shao Xun seems to have no intention of making a big move.
Perhaps it was because the places where the Four Battles were fought were divided and guarded, and there were not enough troops.
Perhaps the enemy has not been fully mobilized and the time is not ripe.
Maybe he has an ulterior motive.
In short, he was lying leisurely in the bamboo forest of Jingu Garden, practicing martial arts, reading, handling official duties, and micro-managing the front line.
Occasionally, he will also meet with outsiders.
"The newly resettled people will be given thirty acres of land per family and at least one horse for me." Shao Xun drew a few squares on the ground with tree branches to represent the fields and said: "The people only need Part of the land needs to be planted with leguminous grass, and it is more than enough to raise a horse. I don’t care about the rest, and I don’t ask them to collect taxes.”
After drawing the square, Shao Xun started again. A horse is drawn inside.
Well, it’s not so much a horse as it is a cartoon version of a donkey. Moreover, when he was drawing the horse, he was still thinking about raising cattle, so he subconsciously drew two horns on the horse's head.
A "Puff" sound came from the opposite side.
The green skirt dragged on the ground, shaking slightly with the owner's laughter.
There are some beautiful flowers embroidered on the lower edge of the skirt, which is particularly attractive.
Shao Xun put down the branch and smiled awkwardly.
He also noticed that Wang Huifeng's clothes seemed to have changed.
When I saw her before, she was always dressed in plain clothes without any decorations.
When we came to meet this time, her dress was much more "vivid".
What does this mean? Shao Xun was thoughtful and enlightened.
But he pretended not to see it. After laughing, his face showed a look of relief and said: "Actually, one acre of land on the grassland cannot raise many livestock, but in Henan, which is surrounded by fertile soil, one acre of land can raise a lot of livestock. Plant leguminous pastures and take care of them carefully, and the hay harvest every year is several times that of the grassland. Even if they use ten acres of land to grow grass, it is enough to raise two horses. Now they only need one, and the rest can be used for more. Raise a cow and a few sheep. In this way, people's lives will not be too tight, but will also be improved."
Actually, there is a flaw in his statement.
There is really no big problem with normal execution, but what if the horse dies? What to do?
Theoretically, this is a horse fostered by the government in a common people's home. The ownership belongs to the government. Should I pay compensation if it dies?
There will definitely be compensation. Well, this is no small burden, and there is no insurance these days.
Of course, if you ignore the blood and tears of individual families and focus on the overall situation, this policy can indeed be implemented. After all, the vast majority of horses will not die of illness, and most families will still benefit from it.
In the Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, with the encouragement of the government, many households raised horses. The former was tax-free, and the latter was purchased by the government at a high price. Both of them raised huge herds of horses in the Central Plains.
Especially in the Tang Dynasty, there was a post station every thirty miles, and the density was higher than that since the Han and Jin Dynasties, requiring a large number of horses.
The country also maintains about 160,000 cavalry or mounted infantry, which is also the largest number among all dynasties.
The grassland tribes would be ashamed to see the seven to eight million horses they owned at their peak.
Actually, it all depends on policy and execution.
People in the Northern Song Dynasty could not keep horses because the government did not treat the people as human beings. The people in the Northern Song Dynasty were much poorer than those in the Han and Tang Dynasties. After all, the price of salt was more than ten times that in the Tang Dynasty, and taxes Negatives continue to increase on the basis of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
"Ma Zheng's matter is not that simple, isn't it." Wang Huifeng thought for a while and asked.
"It's not that simple, so you have to help me." Shao Xun said sincerely: "After I have horses, I can wipe out the Huns and restore peace to the world. After the war subsides, the people will be happy and their homes will be peaceful." There is enough food, the elderly are supported, and the children are strong. This is enough for my wish.”
Wang Huifeng was a little lost in thought.
"I want to fight, and I don't have enough energy to take care of the rear." Shao Xun observed his words and continued: "If you don't help me, the big thing will be over."
Wang Huifeng did not answer. He just asked: "How can a concubine, a woman, be able to take on such a big thing."
"If you can't take it, what will those people who are just eating corpses say?" Shao Xun looked into Wang Huifeng's eyes and said, Said: "For many years, I have never seen any woman as smart as you."
Wang Huifeng looked away from him and changed the subject: "My father sent me here because he wanted to Tell me some news about Bingzhou."
After that, she took out a stack of papers, looked at the top one, and said: "For several months, the situation in Guanzhong and Bingzhou has been here."
"Really?" Shao Xun said happily.
Wang Huifeng nodded, then took out the piece of paper and was about to hand it over.
Shao Xun didn't seem to notice her movements. His eyes were completely attracted by the piece of paper. He frowned, stood up and sat next to Wang Huifeng. He naturally took the paper and started reading. .
Wang Huifeng stiffened and was about to move to the other side of the stone bench when he heard Shao Xun ask: "How did you get the inside story about the Battle of Huangbaicheng? Is this really the case?"
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Wang Huifeng calmed down, stopped, turned and looked over, and said: "They are all mentioned in the letters between my father and his friends, students, and old officials. I have confirmed each other and extracted them. Whatever I can write here will be fine. ”
Wang Yan’s disciples, old officials and good friends are all over the world, and there are many letters exchanged.
Wang Huifeng extracted pieces of useful information from his father's letters and then confirmed each other. Information that can be cross-confirmed is listed separately as reliable information.
Those that are somewhat inconsistent with each other are listed separately. She then combined various information to make her own guesses, and wrote the results of her guesses aside.
This intelligence refining ability is really strong, and the intelligence sources are also very powerful. A lot of inside information cannot be collected by sending caravans or opening shops because the level is not enough.
Lao Deng is really powerful, famous enough, and has a strong ability to obtain information.
“That’s it.” Shao Xun nodded and continued to look.
Wang Huifeng calmed down and handed him another piece of paper after seeing him finish reading.
“The calligraphy is really good.” Shao Xun praised: “If you have time, can you teach me how to practice calligraphy?”
"I'm not good at regular script." Wang Huifeng shook his head.
Not good at it? not necessarily. It's just a subconscious way to avoid suspicion.
"Oh." Shao Xun nodded disappointedly.
Wang Huifeng felt complicated when he saw his expression, and was a little conflicted for a moment.
"Do you think the Huns and Xianbei are fighting again?" Shao Xun suddenly asked.
Wang Huifeng woke up suddenly. After regaining his composure, he explained: "Liu Cong withdrew more than 10,000 troops from Guanzhong, recruited 30,000 troops from Hedong and Pingyang, and also recruited from Hexi (Hetao Grassland). He defeated more than 40,000 Hu cavalry, but did not send troops to Hanoi and Hebei. He obviously went to Jinyang. In fact, it was early July when I wrote this article. My father had an old correspondence with the Hongnong family. It has been confirmed that Liu Cong went north to Xihe."
Awesome, awesome! Shao Xun couldn't help but admire him.
At the same time, he also thought, did his staff also exchange letters with relatives, friends, and students from other parties to reveal internal information? Almost inevitable, right?
The relationship between aristocratic families is complicated. They have been married to each other for several generations, and there is no need to deliberately disclose it to relatives, friends, disciples, former officials, and officials. When writing a letter, an unconscious sentence will often be interpreted by someone who is interested, and you will get Useful information.
This is what Wang Huifeng did.
Wang Yan is a famous person in the world, and his source of information is unparalleled by others. But Lao Deng actually guarded against me and didn't tell me a lot of information.
Thinking of this, he glanced at Wang Huifeng, not realizing that Wang Huifeng was also looking at him...
Shao Xun continued to look at the information as if he was unaware, and said: "No wonder Liu Han has been The army has not been sent south, and it turns out that they have a lot of problems. It seems that the time is ripe to send troops."
Wang Huifeng was in a confused mood when he heard the word "send troops". Startled, he subconsciously said: "Isn't it a bit risky?"
"How can there be no risk in fighting?" Shao Xun shook his head and said: "Moreover, all the troops from the camps gathered together, and everyone was eating the horse's chew, but It's not a small amount. Every day, thousands of grains and grass are consumed, which is very expensive."
"Furthermore, in order to bring peace to the world and make the people live and work in peace and contentment, why should I risk my life? "
"You can help me, which has greatly increased my chances of winning. When the people of the world heard about it, they also wanted to praise your virtuous name. "
Wang Huifeng was silent.
In the past, she liked to talk to Shao Xun about how the people's lives were going after the world was at peace, but today she was a little silent.
Shao Xun looked up at the sky and said in surprise: "Unknowingly, it's already the You hour."
After saying that, he looked at Wang Huifeng and said with a smile: "You have worked hard today. I will go to the garden to pick some vegetables and make you a delicious treat."
Wang Huifeng suddenly raised his head and said : "There is no need for this, I will leave now. If Ming Gong has any questions, you can send someone to Luoyang to deliver a message, and I will answer it."
"That's fine." Shao Xun forced a smile. , said: "It's just a bit regretful. I only have a few thousand soldiers. After the expedition, if I encounter Shi Le's tens of thousands of cavalry, and the whole army is wiped out if I make a mistake, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to repay you."
"Concubine. There is no need to repay. "Wang Huifeng shook his head first, then looked at Shao Xun and said seriously: "Ming Gong has a heavy responsibility and should not fight in person anymore."
"The right battalion of the Silver Spear is not as good as the left. Camp. Their skills are good, but they lack experience in battle. I have to take them personally to boost their morale, and then I can hand them over to others. "Shao Xun said, "Furthermore, for the sake of the great cause of the world and the peace of the people, The soldiers are all fighting hard, how can I sit at the back? If I kill one more thief, I can quickly clean up the world and restore the world to what it should be."
Wang Huifeng was speechless.
Shao Xun looked at her face and asked quietly: "Do you still remember the social day poem I wrote?"
"Welcome to each other with good wine, and every village celebrates a happy new year. "Wang Huifeng thought softly: "Will there be such a day?" "There will be." Shao Xun affirmed: "You have to help me see that day."
Wang Huifeng lowered his head.
"By the way, I heard that you are familiar with the geographical records. You might as well explain to me in detail whether it is better to build the city at Fangtou or Liyang." Shao Xun seemed to suddenly remember this matter and said.
Wang Huifeng hesitated to speak.
In fact, through previous conversations and reading some official correspondence from the Xuchang shogunate, she knew very well where Chen Gong would build the city.
However, she seems to prefer not to know.
She was even more frightened. She felt that she had stepped on the edge of the swamp. If she took another step forward, she would slowly sink in and be swallowed up unconsciously.
"It's an urgent matter." Shao Xun said with a serious face: "Eat first, and explain it to me after dinner."
Wang Huifeng was silent for a long time and responded softly: "Yes."
The sun was setting in the west, and the red sunset reflected on her face, which was very moving.
"Fangtou is across the river from Puyang, and is less than 200 miles away from Yecheng. If we build a city here, there will be great potential." Shao Xun's voice was still coming one after another: "But Liyang It's also very important, I really can't decide..."
Listening to Shao Xun's clumsy words, Wang Huifeng suddenly wanted to laugh for some reason.
However, her steps became much lighter, as if a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders.
Of course we have to build a city in Fangtou, what else can we say?
(End of this chapter)