Chapter 710: Maximum Pressure
Another Spring Festival, Cao Yi and Fengpi returned from visiting friends again.
When he arrived outside Shangshanfang, Cao Ni turned his head again and looked at Jishanfang opposite.
It is a pity that the square wall has been built and the view is blocked. Fortunately, there are so many people visiting relatives and friends these days, there is no curfew, and the gate of the old house is open - to be honest, Bianliang doesn't even have a city wall, so the curfew is of little significance, and I don't care much about it on weekdays.
After a year, there are several more residents in Jishanfang, such as the house given to Pei Kang’s son after his death, such as the house given to Lu Zhi, and the house given to Liang Fen. Wait, there are people living here.
In Shangshanfang, in addition to Cao Yi, Su Shuyan, and Wang Xuan, there are also other houses such as Yu Liang, Yu Zhi, and Pan Tao.
Among them, Yu Liang's and Pan Tao's houses were rewarded by the government after they were built, while Yu's house was built by recruiting refugees after purchasing the land.
Of course there are more than just these few in Bianliang.
In fact, the land grant process has been accelerated this year, and now more than a hundred officials have moved into various buildings in Bianliang.
In addition to them, there are also some senior craftsmen, wealthy businessmen, local famous wealthy families, military men with great military exploits, and educated people who can move in - or buy land and build houses by themselves, or government officials Granted upon completion.
A market appeared in the city and in the east of the city, selling various goods.
One even appeared in the sensual place.
This city is gathering popularity little by little and becoming more like a political center.
"I heard that you are going to Dongping and Gaoping with your family after the new year?" After entering Cao's house, the two went straight to the study again, and Cao Yi asked.
"Sacrifice wine, running errands is normal." Fengpi said: "There are 9,600 soldiers in Dongping and Gaoping counties. This time, 6,000 people should be dispatched to the expedition. After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month Just go and check the soldiers and equipment, don't let others fool you."
"Where are the soldiers from Chen Liu, Puyang, and Luonan?" Cao Yi asked.
“There are other people over there to check.” Fengpi said.
"This is going to be a big campaign." Cao Yi sighed: "When I was in Guanggu, I heard that Shao Xun had many generals, but I didn't expect it to be so widespread. To fight against the world with one corner, alas. "
" Mr. Cao's family is here, and his mansion is also magnificent. He bought more than a hundred hectares of land in Jiyin this year. This day has made many people envious. "Peng Pi said: "Why are you sighing. ?”
“Yes.” Cao Yi laughed, seemingly cheerful.
He is indeed having a great time this year.
As a military officer, I assisted in the construction of Bianliang. Several of my suggestions were accepted, and I felt happy - people need to be recognized.
The land purchase has also been settled.
Someone in Jiyin was dissatisfied with Liang Gong, so he took his servants Qianyu and his family to the south of the Yangtze River and sold the land at a low price. Cao Yi acted quickly and offered a high price. He grabbed more than a hundred hectares, so he sent his eldest son, along with many servants and retainers in the mansion, to Jiyin to manage the manor.
During the Zhengdan court meeting, he said some beautiful words, and Liang Gong rewarded him with a pair of white jade.
This life is certainly not as pleasant as being a prince in Guanggu, but it is not too bad. As long as the Liang Kingdom is immortal, he can continue to live freely.
After the two drank a pot of tea, the topic of conversation was almost finished, and they stood up to leave.
Cao Yi sent him to the door. He hesitated again and again, and couldn't help but warned: "You will be good at doing things in the future. I have no future. I have reached the top of my career as a military officer. You are different. Mr. Liang has great momentum." It's good, don't think about it."
Feng Pi was moved, bowed deeply, and turned around to leave.
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On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, every family is happy.
Liang Fen looked at the empty new house and remained silent.
The eldest son died in a melee between kings in his early years, leaving no heirs.
The second son passed away due to illness last year. Fortunately, he left behind a son, but he was still young.
Sometimes Liang Fen couldn't help but ask herself, what evil did she do in her life to end up like this?
His wife Huangfu was hit by the death of her son and was not in good health. She was bedridden from time to time. In my daze, I missed my daughter several times, who was the couple's only living child.
After Liang Fen settled his wife, he was about to drink to numb himself when he saw brothers Fu Chang and Fu Xuan visiting with several Guanxi scholars in Beijing.
Fu Chang is now Junyi Ling, one of the two major county magistrates of Bianliang.
Fu Xuanze was offering wine in the East Pavilion of the General’s Mansion.
In addition to the two brothers, there is also Wei Fu of Jingzhao Weishi, who was originally in Nanyang and is now working as a lieutenant in the General's Palace.
After the Xi Qun of the Xi family was pacified, after Xi Guang was promoted to Luxun of Han Dynasty, he was now Cao Youcheng, the fifth soldier of the Liang Kingdom.
Huangfuchang of the Anding Huangfu clan, Wanling, son of Huangfuzhong, the former governor of Qinzhou, is now Cao Zuocheng, a Zuomin of the Liang Kingdom.
Liang Zong, former Jing Zhaoyin, governor of Yongzhou and a member of the Liang clan, fled from Guanzhong and had no official position.
Liang Ji, the son of Liang Wei, the former Northern Governor, whose father died in the battle in Guanzhong, fled to Guandong himself and had no official position.
After the seven people arrived, they greeted each other and it was very lively for a while.
Liang Fen led them to the study to sit down. "Do you know, sir, that there will be a large army gathering at Wuguan after the spring begins? I heard that Luonan Mansion soldiers will also send out ten guards and three thousand people to accompany them." Among the people here, except Liang Fen, there is only Liang Zong who has no official position. The most senior one, he was also the first to speak.
“More than 20,000 people may be dispatched there.” Liang Fen nodded first and then said: “Thousands of people will be recruited from Luonan counties, Xiangcheng, Yingchuan and other places. Zhuang, Nanyang will dispatch 5,000 soldiers and horses of wealthy families, and another 5,000 men. If nothing else happens, Nanyang will also recruit 3,000 people, with Le Kai and Le Hongxu as commanders, and Long Xiang will supervise Chang Can and others. Nanyang Lieutenant Yuan Xi followed suit, and the army entered from Wuguan Pass and headed straight for Lantian Pass."
Seeing Liang Fen's affirmation, everyone looked excited.
“Finally we’ve hit the key.” Huangfuchang sighed.
"If you don't go, King Nanyang will be gone." Xi Qun said.
"If King Nanyang dies, he will die and it will not affect the overall situation." Huangfuchang replied unceremoniously.
To be honest, he doesn't have any good impression of the Sima family now, and he even hates it. He really hopes to see the end of the Jin Dynasty.
"Is this the main attack? Is it a feint attack?" Wei Fu interjected.
Liang Fen glanced at him and said: "As far as I know, there are no feint attacks, they are all main attacks. Wherever there is a breakthrough along the way, we will immediately increase the number of troops and attack along that side."
"Liang Gong is so heroic?" Wei Fu asked in surprise.
"Henan and Hebei are in hand. As long as Mr. Liang doesn't make any mistakes, how can we lose?" Liang Ji said from the side.
When everyone heard it, they all felt it made sense.
In fact, Liang Gong may be defeated on some battlefields now, but it is really difficult to lose overall, unless there is an internal problem, such as a large-scale rebellion, or a sudden purge, which makes people panic. Morale is low.
With how cautious he is now, it is difficult to expect big trouble inside.
A big purge is unlikely, there is no reason - or is it not time yet?
"Everyone, Nanyang will definitely recruit a large number of refugees from Guanxi to fight. The Wubao commanders may not be happy. If you know someone, you can give more persuasion." Liang Fen said: "If we can attack Guanzhong, , we can open up the situation. Otherwise, it will be very difficult for the lonely ghosts who have lost their ancestral land, even if I give more advice."
As soon as Liang Fen said this, the group of people stopped arguing. .
They now have a unified goal, which is to help Liang Gong's army invade Guanzhong and strive for the collective interests of the Xizhou scholars.
As for how to break in, you have to think about it carefully.
It was easy to convince the master of Guanxiwu Castle in Nanyang and let them fight hard.
The more difficult ones include sneaking into Guanzhong, contacting old connections, and launching a rebellion.
In short, there are still many ways, it depends on whether you can do it.
“This is what my family is like...” Liang Fen choked up after saying the previous sentence, and only said: “Now I have nothing to ask for, I just hope that my family will be well, the country party will have a bright future, and the world will be peaceful. Yuan An lives and works happily. Liang Gong's power is like the rising sun. Don't think too much about things when you are ready to do things. "
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In the late twelfth lunar month, Yang Quan returned to Mount Tai from Bianliang. At the end of the first year, I returned to Bianliang from Mount Tai.
He has received exact orders: as General Wuya, he will lead three thousand Yang family troops and five thousand soldiers from the five counties of Taishan, Lu, Qi, Jinan, and Jibei, for a total of eight thousand people. Hanoi, attack Zhi Pass.
If nothing unexpected happens, the leader of this journey is Hou Feihu, the warlord of the Black River Army, and there may also be some local soldiers from Heyang, Hanoi, and Jijun, and Liu Quan, the general of Heqing Town, totaling about 20,000 infantry and cavalry. .
For the Yang family, this is another opportunity to gain military exploits.
In the previous rebellion in Hebei, Yang Dan took the Qinghe troops he had trained with overwhelming force. He first calmly quelled the local small-scale rebellion, then killed the remaining soldiers of Zhang Jack's tribe, and then went north to attack Liu Kun, winning consecutive battles - and finally due to military discipline Too bad, the merits and demerits are equal, but Liang Gong gave Yang Dan a Bianliang mansion.
Yang Quan, as one of the more outstanding generals among the younger generation of the Yang family, rose to prominence in the Battle of Laiwu Valley, and now he was ordered to attack Zhi Pass. While he was full of ambition, he was also a little worried.
The Yang family had Yang Jianzhi (Wei Wei) in the dynasty, Yang Chen (You Sima) in the shogunate, Yang Man (Shizhong) in Liang State, and one level below, Yang Kai (She) People), Yang Jian (prefect), Wu Youyang Dan (prefect) and Yang Quan (general Wu Ya), and there are more other children at the county level...
Honestly, if Liang Gong Without giving orders, the Yang family would not take the initiative to ask for help.
But there is no other way, this time I have clicked, I have to go.
The so-called Yang Family Army has been slowly developed over the past ten years. A lot of equipment has been seized in previous wars, and the armaments are getting better and better. Maybe Liang Gong is doing it for the purpose of consumption?
In this regard, Yang Quan should not make rash guesses, let alone speak nonsense.
Now the official structure of Bianliang is becoming clearer and clearer. Several big noble families in Henan cannot talk to each other at all, and it is very possible to do evil things secretly. It is necessary to be cautious in words and deeds.
After arriving in Beijing, Yang Quan visited a few friends. After getting to know them a little bit, he was a little surprised.
Next year’s war will be quite big!
Wuguan, Hongnong, Zhiguan, Shexian, Tianchang Town, and Danzhuling may be full-scale wars. Liang Gong will lead the elite to supervise the war. Once a gap is opened, he will rush in quickly without hesitation. .
Yang Quan didn’t know if the Huns could withstand it.
Although they have an advantageous location, fighting in so many directions at the same time is very stressful. If there is a real fight, reinforcements will be needed here and troops will be added there. The tension is tight everywhere and no mistakes can be made.
But is it really possible to avoid making mistakes on the battlefield?
Okay, maybe you can avoid making mistakes for a short time, but what if you play for a long time? People have their limits, and something might go wrong somewhere.
Yang Quan has a lot more confidence in this war. Perhaps, there really is a chance to attack Pingyang.
(End of chapter)