Xie Changyang never thought that his enemy would play such a beautiful trick under his nose, leaving himself and the tens of thousands of troops he led to stay outside Hanzhong City and wait for the surrender of the Taiping Army until the Lin family When the flaming beaded flag was flying over the city of Hanzhong, he realized that he had fallen into the delaying tactic played by the Lin family and the Taiping Army. However, it was too late when he realized it. With the help of the two divisions of the Lin family in Sanjiang, After joining, even if the Tiannan Army is stronger than the opponent, it will be a fantasy to easily take Hanzhong Fucheng.
Xie Changyang and Wen Na were not willing to give up after being teased by this, but the Lin family quickly took over the city defense when the two divisions in Hanzhong City had borrowed their own before they could react, and immediately prepared for battle, starting from the top of the city. It can be clearly seen from the arrangement of the army that the Lin family has completely controlled Hanzhong Fucheng. Not only have the original city defense facilities been strengthened, but long-range slingshots and heavy crossbows have also been installed on the top of the city. It is obvious that only the Lin family has this kind of strength. Equipped with these defensive weapons, although the Taiping Army was temporarily powerful, it took many years to accumulate such heavy weapons.
Seeing that Hanzhong Fucheng was doomed, but such a vast and fertile land allowed the Lin family to use their conspiracies and tricks. Their attack for thousands of miles ended up like this. Both Xie Changyang and Wen Na were unwilling to accept it, but they wanted to attack the city by force, but they couldn't. I don’t know how much it will cost, but with the 70,000 to 80,000 people in my hands, I’m afraid it’s very rare to get a bargain.
On March 8, 697 in the Chinese calendar, Xie Changyang led his army to retreat hundreds of miles. In order to counter the threat of the Lin family in Hanzhong, Xie Changyang built a city and established a government in Yongchuan Town, an important town a hundred miles away from Hanzhong Fucheng. He built a large amount of construction in Yongchuan, implemented the city building plan, and announced that In order to build a new government in Yongchuan that was as good as Hanzhong, Xie Changyang also recruited local gentry who were close to the Lang family and announced that a large area of southwestern land in the actual control area would be included in the jurisdiction of Yongchuan. In this way, the eighteen towns of Hanzhong were divided into Guoliu Town is under the management of Yongchuan, and in fact has formed a new force occupying the southwestern part of the Hanzhong Basin.
On March 18, 697 in the Continental Gregorian Calendar, the Northwest Army, which had withdrawn its troops to Jianmen Pass and the northern key point Sishui Ridge, suddenly notified the Linlang family in Hanzhong and Yongchuan that in view of the tense situation in the Hanzhong Basin, a civil war was about to break out. The Northwest Military and Government Jiedushi Office announced that the three towns of Xinglong, Hechang, and Tumen located in the eastern part of the Hanzhong Basin will be temporarily controlled and managed by the Northwest Army in Jianmenguan, and Shayuan Town in the north of the basin will be temporarily controlled by the Northwest Army stationed in Sishui Ridge. Take over the defense and management, and all decisions will be made after the situation in the Hanzhong Basin returns to stability.
The Northwest Military and Government Jiedushi Office did not actually know about this decision, but when Schenei, who was stationed in Xikang, learned that the Lang family was already at the top of Yongchuan Mountain, he felt that this was an opportunity. At this time, he did not care about much, as long as he could control an additional piece of territory. , the supply of troops and the sources of finance and taxation will be much sufficient. You must know which of the eighteen towns in Hanzhong Prefecture is not a fertile land with a population of more than 80,000. It is stronger than the towns where you are, Xikang and the northwest prefectures. Many times, even if you can control a town, it is still good.
When he received the letter from the house, Wu Feng was discussing with Xiao Tang and Su Qin the institutional reform of the three prefectures of Longdong, Lulong and Xikang. The names of these three prefectures were not justified, but at the moment And it is really controlled by the northwest. If it is not reformed, it seems to be somewhat out of touch with the management of the Northwest Administrative Office. If it is reformed, it seems difficult to explain to the central government of the empire, including Situ Yutang around him.
"Look, our affairs aren't over yet. This brat in the house is still causing trouble for me." Wu Feng smiled and shook the urgent letter in his hand, "This brat is really worried that the world will not be in chaos. The situation in Hanzhong There was already a tense situation, and he is still fanning the flames on both sides."
Taking the secret document, Xiao Tang glanced at it briefly and handed it to Su Qin next to him with a smile. Su Qin also laughed when he saw it, "This is a good thing. Aren't the Lin family and the Lang family just busy, so let them move around." It’s okay to stretch your muscles and have a good fight, at least it will stop them from thinking too much.”
"Yes, this house is really smart. Seeing the confrontation between the two powers in the basin, we can take advantage of the opportunity. Well, let's create such a temporary independent and impartial one. The four towns will become our periphery. Base, you must know that these four towns should not be underestimated. These are the most fertile and fertile lands in Kansai. The four towns must have a population of about 300,000, which is equivalent to half a small government. , and they are all high-yield grain areas with developed agriculture. I can’t say that they are of great benefit to us in the northwest, but at least they are of small help. At least we don’t have to worry about the food of the entire Xikang Prefecture.” Xiao Tang immediately picked up the conversation, he Analyzing problems has always been done from an economic and financial perspective first. Xikang’s agricultural land is barren and suitable for the growth of pasture. It has great potential for animal husbandry. However, food is insufficient and must be imported from other places. In the northwest, due to the geological soil, agriculture and water conservancy have been increased. After the development of the area, food can only be self-sufficient, and even as the population grows, part of it needs to be imported from the mainland of the empire. This has always been what Xiao Tang is most worried about. In recent years, food reserves have always been the top priority of the War Preparedness Department. , not only accumulated a large amount of funds, but also put huge pressure on transportation and warehousing. This not only solved Xikang's food problem at once, but also provided a buffer zone for Jianmenguan and Sishui Ridge where the Northwest Army was stationed. Of course, it was a good thing to kill two birds with one stone.
"Haha, sir, do you feel it's hard to explain to Miss Lin?" Su Qin asked with a smile, as if he had seen through his boss's secret.
"Hehe, it's nothing. When I asked, I just said it was Xiao Tang's own decision. I went to Northern Luzon for inspection. When I found out, it was already a done deal, so I had to accept it." Wu Feng scratched his head. Scalp, smiled awkwardly, and said grandly.
"Sir, it's not the behavior of a superior to pass the responsibility to your subordinates." Xiao Tang smiled and shook his head. How could such a boss actually pass the responsibility to his subordinates and pretend not to know.
"Hey, in a hurry, you don't have to worry about much. Xiao Tang, just take it for me once. But if the Lin family really comes to ask, it makes sense. At present, the Lang family has the upper hand in the basin, and their Lin family Are there people who are confident that they can control these marginal market towns? I don’t think so." Wu Feng shrugged and smiled, "I don’t think either of them has the thought to take care of us at this time. The Lin family is in Thinking about how to drive Xie Changyang out of Hanzhong, the Lang family is naturally thinking about how to establish a foothold in Yongchuan and wait for an attack, so we have to survive in this gap."
Just as he was talking, Wu Feng picked up another secret report and said, "Look, it's not that we are trying to attract other people's attention, they are also trying to take advantage of us. Diao Su's security department and the Qingyang Internal Affairs Bureau teamed up We captured a spy from the Lin family, but this guy is not here to spy on our military and internal affairs intelligence, but for the ideas of our Economic Development Agency."
"Economic Development Department?" Xiao Tang and Su Qin were both a little confused. This Economic Development Department is usually responsible for the development of industry, commerce and agriculture in the county, and the introduction of capital merchants. These things are all aboveboard and seem to be a bit like national secrets. There's no way to get involved. Could these guys have lost their minds and gone to the wrong place
"Well, that's right, don't look at me with that surprised look. I'm right, and they're not wrong either. It's the Science and Technology Development Department under the Economic Development Administration. Their eyes are not generally cunning." Wu Feng stood up and walked around Bu quite proudly and said: "It seems that the results of our Science and Technology Development Department have attracted the attention of interested people. Fortunately, I have taken precautions and specially arranged for Mo Lun and Diao Su to send people to keep an eye on them." , that guy wandered around outside several times, and finally sneaked in at night, and was caught by our people. "
Both Xiao Su and Xiao Su came to their senses, and Xiao Tang was even more nervous, "What is their purpose? Who sent them? How did they know that they were the research results of our Science and Technology Development Department?"
"Hmph, that guy refused to admit it at first. Later, Diao Su and the others tortured him before he confessed. He should have been sent by the Lin family. The purpose is not limited to any one, but we used it to improve the carriage. Latex leather or refined spring steel sheets should be their main goal. I think the success of our improved carriage has caused a sensation. Naturally, some people will think of this aspect. Now Qingyang Wei's Pentium Car Shop has fully adopted technological development With the new technology provided by the company, business is far more prosperous than before. The passenger shuttle bus can reach Selms in the western border of Panja in the west, and Robin City, the capital of Luzon, in the southwest. It can even reach major cities within the empire. , the north has reached the Beiling seaside, and freight chartered cars are rented out in large numbers. Especially among the porcelain merchants and kiln owners in Bonan, the supply exceeds demand. Now that the glass factory is put into large-scale production, I think it will stimulate this kind of improvement. The demand for carriages. Wei Dongchen made the right bet this time, and immediately placed an order for thousands of carriages. Now the major vehicle manufacturing houses in Jinzhou are working overtime to rush the work for the Wei family. Even the War Preparedness Department has queues to place orders. Without a number, if there is no law that stipulates that the military has priority in ordering, I am afraid that our War Readiness Administration will not know that the queue will be in the Year of the Monkey." Wu Feng has been since the Tongbai poison gas jointly developed by the Science and Technology Development Department and the War Readiness Administration was released in Longdong. After achieving great success in the war, his interest in the Science and Technology Development Department became even greater. Every time he returned to Qingyang, he would always take time to inspect the Science and Technology Development Department and put forward some specific requirements and suggestions. Among the people in the Science and Technology Development Department, he was the most popular. Their bosses are so proud of them because they value them so much, and their confidence increases even more when they do things that may seem unfair to outsiders.