Chapter 816 Border Defense
When the news of the war in the grassland reached Pingyang, it was already the tenth day of August. At that time, Shao Xun was in the countryside outside Pingyang City, harvesting for a family of yellow-headed soldiers who died in the battle. .
After hearing the news, soldiers were sent to various government offices on the spot to invite the main officials.
At dusk, officials who had long been accustomed to King Liang's style of doing things rushed there one after another.
Chen Yougen, the Central Protector, arrived first, and Wang Yan, the Left Army Commander, arrived last.
After arriving in the fields, Shao Xun greeted them and led everyone to a small river.
The sergeants wielded their sickles and chopped down large reeds on the river bank to prevent their view from being blocked.
Xue Yong, the leader of the Qinjun Building, led more than a hundred riders to ford the shallow water and go to the other side to guard.
Tong Qianjin personally led people to spread blankets on the ground, and then put down the futons one by one.
The palace attendants prepared tea and snacks.
At that time, the sun was setting and the evening breeze was blowing. Everyone was hungry after working and working all day, so they just sat down and took a rest.
After Yu Chen sat down, he looked around and suddenly smiled: "I have been serving the king for many years. Sometimes I discuss matters in the city, sometimes in the mountains and forests, sometimes in the villages, and now I discuss matters in the fields. "It's quite interesting."
"The birds are singing in the trees and the lotus is floating in the water. I feel relaxed and happy all the way." Wang Yan also said with a smile.
"The bamboo forest is deep and the millet and taro are newly ripe. I would like to lie down here drunk and keep company with the morning dew." Taibao Pan Tao said.
While the scholars and senior officials who were not engaged in farming were talking, Shao Xun had just put down his sickle, and then brushed off the wheat awns on his body. He really felt uncomfortable, so he went to the bamboo forest and changed into a robe before walking over. He sat down and said, "The grassland is full of interest. Prime Minister, you can follow me to Shengle."
"But I don't know what the scenery is like in Shengle?" Yu Chen asked.
Wang Yan's eyes fell on Yu Chen, thinking deeply in his heart.
In fact, he and Yu Chen fought openly and secretly, but they still had the same attitude on some things, such as trying to prevent King Liang from starting a war - as long as the Henan nobles kept their pockets tight, King Liang would not be able to fight for long, and he would be exhausted. Of course, we can't get enough food.
But, has Yu Chen changed his mind? Want to please King Liang so that his grandson can become the heir apparent?
No, Yu Chen’s status should not be that low. Let’s take another look.
"Henan is the old frontier of the Qin and Han Dynasties, where the Hu and Han Dynasties were mixed. People were born and raised here, grazing by the water, and farming near the water." Shao Xun said: "There are deep mountains and canyons, rushing rapids, lush vegetation, and animal dens. In the cave, six animals breed there. "
"There is a desert with yellow grass stretching to the sky, and sand and water flowing together. When the autumn is high and the air is crisp, you can gallop on your horse, hunt after the yellow sheep, and kill the proud ones. "Return." , green as dye, not only good wood for firewood, but also fun for shooting eagles and hunting tigers. White feathers, black feathers, mixed tendons, white glue, and deer leather are all needed by the army, and they are abundant there. "
"There are also salt ponds and racecourses that can be used for national purposes..."
Shao Xun said a lot, Wang Laodeng remained expressionless, Yu Chen looked tangled, Pei Miao and Pan Tao Others looked down.
"If we are not allowed to go here, the border defense will only be in Jinyang." Shao Xun looked at everyone's faces and said displeased.
As soon as these words came out, Pei Miao and others slowly raised their heads.
For them, this is the most practical thing.
If Luoyang is the capital in the future, how to build a border defense system?
Before the end of the Later Han Dynasty, Bingzhou was already in disarray. The Xiongnu royal courts were all located in Xihe County, Pingyang became an important border defense town, and Taiyuan was also plundered.
The capital of Daliang New Dynasty must be in Henan. This is determined by the nature of its origin and has nothing to do with anything else.
If Luoyang and Bianliang are the main and secondary capitals, then merging the states is extremely critical.
This place has beautiful mountains and rivers inside and outside, and also has the advantage of being in a high-rise building, with a big river in front of it, overlooking Luoyang. The bandit army set out from Jinyang and arrived in Luoyang in a short time. Then there would be no peace.
This has a vital stake in them and must be seriously considered.
“I wonder where the north of the king’s favor is?” Wang Yan asked, cupping his hands.
"Yinshan." Shao Xun said concisely and comprehensively.
In a broad sense, the Yinshan Mountains connect the Yanshan Mountains from western Inner Mongolia to Zhangjiakou in the east.
Yinshan Mountain in a narrow sense only refers to the continuous mountainous area north of Houtao (Bayannur area), also known as Gaoque, Langshan, and Daqingshan to the east.
The Yinshan Mountain that Shao Xun refers to is obviously the Yinshan Mountain in the broad sense, covering more than two thousand miles from west to east.
"Some military towns and fortresses may need to be built in the north and south of Yinshan Mountain." Shao Xun added: "Shengle will become the headquarters of the surrounding armies. In this way, Zhongxia will be safe."
Wang Yan was speechless.
A place that was lost during the Later Han Dynasty needs to be rebuilt? There are almost no Han Chinese in the area. By this dynasty, Bingzhou, except for Taiyuan, was almost surrounded by barbarians. Even in the rich Taiyuan County, barbarians could be seen everywhere. The Dagan City built by Liu Yuan was not far from Jinyang.
I will not talk about Youzhou. There are a lot of barbarians in Zhongshan, Changshan and other places in Jizhou, and they came long before Shi Le conquered Hebei. There are also many people with tall noses and deep eyes. Such as Zhai Shu and others.
This is much more difficult than restoring border defense during the Later Han Dynasty, and it is also more difficult than during the Cao Wei Dynasty. If the Liang King's temper was really allowed to regain the lost territory and rebuild the border defense, Wang Yan was worried that the Henan scholars would become trousers.
"Your Majesty, I think this is not the work of one generation. It may take decades to rest and recuperate, leaving it for future generations to be brave and emulate the Han Dynasty." Yu Chen said.
Shao Xun just wanted to laugh after hearing this.
Can the social environment today be the same as that of the Western Han Dynasty?
It is very unreliable to use one dynasty to set up another dynasty!
Even if Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty arrived decades later, he would not be able to replicate the great achievements of the past because the atmosphere of the times, the social environment, and the power of the king were different.
Just fucking fool people! He doesn't even know how many generations the Liang Dynasty he established can last. Tell me this?
I feel good about marching and fighting, and women are also comfortable playing. Now I want to do something, but why are there so many people chirping.
Of course, he also knew that Yu Chen was not really against him.
As the leader of the Ruying Shiren Alliance and a "relative" who has profoundly influenced the western half of Henan, he must also consider the emotions of his own base, and it is impossible for the king to have his own way in everything.
Even from the perspective of Scholars, you should limit the power of the monarch, otherwise many people will talk about it.
"Although last year and this year were not smooth, they were not bad. After two years of peaceful life, is there no savings in the country?" Shao Xun stood up and asked displeasedly: "Where did all the food go?"
Xun Chuo, the Minister of Duzhi, looked at Yu Chen and said: "Your Majesty, this year Pingyang will build a new Gaoliang Longxiang Mansion, and Taiyuan will add Jinci Temple and Langgu Longxiang Mansion. It will cost a lot."
Sorghum is located at the junction of Pingyang, Xiangling and Yang counties. It belongs to Pingyang County. The 1,200 soldiers were selected from the 20,000 men who accompanied Hanoi in the expedition, and the troops were from the Pingyang wealthy families who were liquidated. Banker.
Jin Temple is located near Jinyang. The source of the soldiers is the same as sorghum, and the tribes come from Bianliang servant households.
Langyu is located in Yangqu County. The soldiers come from the Xiaojie Army and the Zhongyi Army. The troops also come from the Bianliang service households - after repeated transfers, the Bianliang service households have been reduced by half, to less than five Thousands of people.
Xun Chuo mentioned these three things just to remind Shao Xun that it is expensive to arrange manpower.
The government troops established last year are still receiving financial and food subsidies this year. The newly established government troops this year cost a lot of money. Even next year, they will have to spend money on these soldiers and their tribes.
The soldiers you set up will certainly come in handy in the future, but don’t expect them to help you for at least two years. Not only can I not help you, but I still need your continued investment.
"Your Majesty." Sinong Qing Yin Xian said: "This year, Liu Quan's troops were transferred north to Xingxing, and a lot of money and food were spent. The DPRK is reconsidering the construction of Bianliang City——"
" I don’t agree with not repairing Bianliang.” Shao Xun immediately said: “Live in Pingyang and save money! Why repair Bianliang?”
"Your Majesty, there is a serious epidemic in our country. We have ordered the government to exempt money and food this year. It may not be appropriate to collect food and send donations again." Yu Zhi, the supervisor of the Shaofu, said.
Of course the plague will destroy agricultural production because people die, so freeing grain is a routine operation, which means less income. Of course, this will not establish a normal fiscal and taxation system, but for the wealthy families who occupy a large number of land and population, the production capacity has dropped, and the burden should indeed be reduced. Although they have had a certain amount of savings after two good years.
The regime established by Shao Xun has some characteristics of the early Southern and Northern Dynasties (not the middle and late Southern and Northern Dynasties): he is responsible for military and diplomacy, and the wealthy family is responsible for production. The two parties compete politically, but he is only the founder of the foundation. , his prestige and power are greater.
"Your Majesty, I think that no matter how difficult it is, we can't let go of the good opportunity." Shangshu ordered Pei Miao to scan his peers and said: "If the Qi family and his son are allowed to defeat Wang Feng, then they can subdue or even attack Helan Aitou. , but it will be difficult to fight."
"Jing Sheng does have real insights." Upon hearing this, Shao Xun immediately praised: "Do you really think that I will be reckless if I miss the opportunity? I don't know how hard it will be to clean up in the future. If the wealthy families in Henan are unwilling to provide food, I will launch an expedition from the 20 counties of Liang Kingdom.”
Having said this, he looked at Pei Miao and said, "Jingsheng, if I go to the emperor, please appoint a queen and a crown prince, okay?"
Pei Miao's heart tightened and he lowered his head. Dare not speak.
Yuchen’s eyelids drooped and he remained silent.
"That's all, pretend I didn't say it." Shao Xun looked at the crowd again and said, "It's not like we have to start the war now, we have to prepare first. Besides, if there is no food, there will always be silk, right? Maybe because Can I raise 200,000 pieces of silk?”
“Yes.” Prime Minister Yu Chen raised his head and said.
"Then make preparations as soon as possible and send them to Hebei. Let the three generals Changshan, Yijing, and Puyangshan select the best and prepare to assist Daijun and Guangning." Shao Xun said: "If you have the roots, you can go to Changshan in person to supervise."
"Yes." Chen Yougen immediately stood up and responded.
This is paying to hire Hu people to fight, and it seems to have returned to the old path of the Later Han Dynasty.
"That's it." Shao Xun waved his hand and said: "After harvesting the millet beans in September, we will distribute a batch to Jinyang. The Silver Spear, Black Silk, and Fubing units should change their defenses. After the autumn harvest, the Huangtou Army camps gathered in Pingyang, and then summoned six barbarians from the four counties of Hedong, Pingyang, Xihe, and Shangdang to hunt and train troops in the mountains for twenty days in preparation for the expedition. "
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