Many historians of later generations have infinitely exaggerated the significance of this battle. They believe that in this battle that determined the hegemony of the key zone at the junction of the Central and Western Continents, His Majesty the Emperor carefully planned and highlighted the extraordinary troops to defeat Luo Bei. People's dreams were completely shattered. From then on, they began to rise in the west of the Tanghe Empire, and their strength gradually grew, laying the foundation for dominating the continent.
I don’t think so. A war is just a war no matter how you say it. The rise of a political power is the result of years of development and accumulation, and it is by no means achieved overnight. They recognized the importance of this battle, but failed to see that Qingyang and even Jinzhou had already begun to embark on the road of rejuvenation under my rule. The economy grew rapidly, people of all ethnic groups were united and harmonious, people lived and worked in peace and contentment, social security was good, and mutual relations Compared with the surrounding areas where turbulent class conflicts are prominent, it has become a paradise for ordinary people's production and life. It is like a huge magnet, firmly attracting a large number of people to settle down, including many outstanding talents.
As my strength grows, there is no doubt that I will also obtain benefits that are in line with my strength. This cannot be stopped by anyone or any force. The Luobei people just happened to be buried in my honour. .
After the battle, I ordered Kamapov to immediately lead the infantry to escort more than 40,000 prisoners and go on the road overnight. After all, this was still in the hinterland of the Luobi people. I also sent a large number of scouts to keep abreast of changes in the surrounding situation, and the troops regrouped. Organize, maintain combat status, and cover the infantry to evacuate first. In fact, the Luobei people have been completely defeated in fighting spirit, and it is impossible to organize a counterattack. However, they can sail the boat with caution. I very much appreciate the caution of Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu.
On October 2, 693 in the Continental Calendar, I led a large army and escorted more than 40,000 Luobi prisoners and a large number of supplies and horses back to Qingyang. The people of the whole city fell into a carnival. Whether they were local residents or recent immigrants, they had already regarded Qingyang as their home. When they learned that the Luo and Pei army had invaded eastward again, they were still full of feelings for me. They gained confidence, but the clouds of war always lingered in people's hearts. However, the soldiers who returned triumphantly not only won a complete victory, but also brought back a large number of prisoners of the invading army. It was undoubtedly a great surprise for the people in the city (because a considerable number of immigrants came from areas oppressed by the Luobi, such as the Indians). Many people even helped the elderly and young to watch this grand event.
Xiao Tang also complied with public opinion and announced that in order to celebrate the victory over the Luobei people again, the government announced a three-day holiday and would arrange a variety of cultural and entertainment activities to celebrate this great victory. My prestige has reached its peak, and many people have regarded me as the incarnation of God. Many storytellers and bards have set me as the protagonist, and began to use me as a prototype to perform rap art in various teahouses and hotels, which attracted enthusiasm from the local people. sought after. Businessmen also began to import a large amount of wine from other places to cope with the upcoming consumption boom and avoid the embarrassment of the year before last.
While the whole city was immersed in carnival, although I was very happy, I still kept a clear head. On October 4th, the third day after returning to Qingyang, according to my request, military and political officials from Qingyang and Jinzhou gathered in the Qingyang City Guards Conference Room to hold a meeting between Qingyang and Jinzhou. Government-military-government joint meeting. Due to the great victory of our army, all unstable factors have naturally disappeared. Ling Tianfang and other government officials from Jinzhou also came to Qingyang to attend this important meeting.
I chaired the meeting, and Lumann first reported the results of the battle and our losses. In this battle, our cavalry lost a total of 3,675 people, of which 2,877 were heavy cavalry. The infantry lost 4,012 people, of which 3,214 were heavy infantry. A total of 7,687 people were lost, and about 8,000 were injured, of which about 3,000 were seriously injured. The enemy's 200,000-strong army was annihilated by our army, about 100,000 of them, including 47,833 prisoners, 868 war horses, several siege equipment, and some grain and grass supplies.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Tang and Ling Tianfang also made brief summary reports on the economic development and social order of Qingyang and Jinzhou respectively.
The total population of Qingyang Prefecture is close to the 900,000 mark. According to the current migration rate, it is estimated that it will exceed the one million mark before the end of the year. Agriculture, handicrafts, commerce, finance, and entertainment service industries all have good development momentum. Agriculture has achieved a bumper harvest, and the large influx of immigrants has greatly alleviated the situation of labor shortage, and the continuous immigration has increased the labor force. Supply and demand have reached a basic balance. Due to the adoption of tax reduction and exemption policies, fiscal revenue is still unable to make ends meet, but it is expected that there will be a fundamental improvement next year when some industries return to normal tax payment status.
Jinzhou's economy is developing rapidly, especially the logging industry, wood processing industry, furniture manufacturing, pharmaceutical industry, and arts and crafts production have all experienced substantial growth. Many businessmen and workshop owners have expanded their scale or opened new shops and workshops. The entire industry and commerce It presents a prosperous scene. Wanfeng Bank and Huichang Bank, the largest bank in the Jiangnan region, have applied to establish branches in Jinzhou, and the applications have been submitted to the Economic Development Administration. Fiscal revenue continues to grow rapidly and steadily, and tax revenue has exceeded twice that of the same period last year, which is impressive. The population has also increased to a certain extent. Although it cannot keep up with Qingyang, it has increased by tens of thousands in a few months. Many of them are Gaoyue people from other countries and regions in the Greater Hengduan Mountains. They have traveled across the mountains and ridges to Jinzhou. This The border policies are enough to make Gaoyue tribesmen from anywhere willing to risk being devoured by wild beasts. Agriculture has also achieved a bumper harvest, especially in the central, southern and western areas where there are more Gaoyue people. They have become basically self-sufficient in food. This has always been the dream of the Gaoyue people, and it has finally come true today. With the completion of the road from Jinzhou to Qingyang, an economic development belt was quickly formed on both sides of the road. Large amounts of timber and medicinal materials from the south and west of Jinzhou were constantly shipped out, while large quantities of grain, livestock, and leather products from Qingyang were shipped in. , connecting Qingyang and Jinzhou’s economy more closely.
Combat preparation work has also been done very well. Luhmann and Yamane also reported on the recruitment and training of reserve soldiers and the cultivation of military horse farms. Due to excellent publicity and a large increase in immigrants, the number of reserve personnel in Qingyang has exceeded 50,000, enough to form two new divisions. Moreover, the physical fitness of the reserve personnel is also quite good, their training enthusiasm is also very high, and they are all eager to Join the regular army and serve. The number of reservists in Jinzhou Prefecture has also increased significantly. It now has nearly 30,000 reservists, of which about 25,000 are Gaoyue people. According to my instructions, Lu Man also lent Shangen some training and management personnel, helping Golden State’s reservists strengthen training, and has also achieved quite significant results.
Molun also made a report on the current international and domestic situation. While I was leading the army to defeat the Luobi people, the situation in my two neighboring provinces continued to deteriorate. On September 18, the Guide rioting coalition forces once again ambushed the two regiments of security forces departing from Fucheng. The two regiments of security forces were completely wiped out. At present, most areas in Guide territory have been controlled by the rioting troops. There are less than two regiments of soldiers garrisoned in Fucheng. According to intelligence, Guide's rioting army will launch an attack on Guide's Fucheng in the near future; while Bonan's rioting army is even more rampant, except for Fucheng. In addition, other areas have been completely controlled by the rebels. Moreover, according to intelligence reports, some rioting troops have infiltrated into Longdong Prefecture in Kansai County. The situation in Longdong has begun to show signs of instability. Remote areas have begun to lose control, and the local area has been declared under martial law.
Since the Sisiluo Empire and the Kaman army stationed in Jiama City, the Principality of Jerok, have exerted huge military pressure on Taixuanfu in the north, Fielding, the defender of Taixuanfu, has received many letters asking for help from Guide and Bonan. , but still did not dare to rashly send troops south.
Hearing this, I couldn't help but ask: "What is the reaction of the central government of the empire?"
Molun immediately replied: "The central government of the empire is also very anxious, but currently we are resisting the invasion of the Luobi people. The army of Taixuan Palace is restrained by the Sisluo and Kaman people. The situation in other neighboring areas is unstable. The local The garrison had too much time to take care of itself, so how could it have the energy to take care of other important things? After your Excellency left, that is, on September 25, we also received a letter from the Imperial Ministry, asking us to withdraw some of our troops after repelling the attack of the Luobei people. Staff Guide and Bonang.”
I snorted coldly from my nose, "The last time I marched into Jinzhou to relieve the people from the fire and water, many people in the court attacked me for violating the court's ancestral rules. It seems that good people are not worthy of this, and we have just finished the war. , it’s better to have a good rest.”
After the main officials finished reporting, I picked up the hot tea cup and took a sip. "Everyone, I advise everyone to work together in this battle. Only by working together can we successfully defeat the invasion of the Luobi people and achieve such success." For this glorious victory, the soldiers on the front line have endured hardships and shed blood and sweat, and the soldiers, civilians and government officials in the rear have also worked hard day and night. I am here to express my deep gratitude on behalf of myself."
After a pause, everyone knew that this was a sign that I was going to start arranging the next stage of work. "But you must also see that the situation before us is still severe. The situation in Guide and Bonan has deteriorated, and corruption is imminent. Once the situation gets out of control, it is likely to affect Qingyang and Jinzhou, and the imperial court will never Sit back and do nothing; more than 40,000 Luobi prisoners of war also need to be dealt with urgently. I don’t want the Luobi people to be overly weakened. Maintaining the balance of power on the Tengger Prairie will also help our development. The emergence of a powerful nomadic nation, whether it is Luobi Neither the Bei people nor the Chidi people or the Mote people are in our long-term interests; although our economy has made great progress, it is still far behind the prefectures and counties in the Jiangnan region, and we need to continue to work hard."
"So, I hope that everyone here will guard against arrogance and impetuosity and keep a clear mind. In view of the current changes in the situation, I am announcing some personnel appointments and work arrangements. Molun, please immediately arrange for someone to contact the Luobei people. I believe that after this battle , is enough to dispel the ambitions of the Luobi people in the northwest region of the empire, and let them send a person of sufficient importance to negotiate with us about the ransom of prisoners of war and other matters. Pay attention to the scale during the negotiation, and neither damage our vested interests. , and do not weaken the other party too much, and make appropriate or even larger concessions when necessary."
Molun understood my words and nodded repeatedly.
"Xiao Tang, Su Minshun, economic development cannot be relaxed, but must be stepped up. Immigrants must pay attention to reasonable resettlement, try to resettle in remote areas, and at the same time provide good services. Infrastructure construction must increase efforts, especially the construction of farmland water conservancy facilities and agricultural scientific research Work must be strengthened, agriculture is the foundation of the country."
Xiao and Su also nodded in agreement with solemn expressions.
"Ling Tianfang, when you return to the Golden State, you must speed up the construction of roads to the south and west. In addition, you must still adopt policies to attract immigrants to develop the central and western regions of the Golden State. James's financial work is quite good. , is worth learning from, but we must pay attention to moderation and not be able to catch all the benefits. Also, I suggest that a medical school can be established in Jinzhou to train medical nursing staff. Professional doctors and nursing staff can not only serve ordinary people, but also Save many of our wounded soldiers on the battlefield." This is also the lesson I learned after this war.
Ling, Zhan, and Hua Zhongjing, director of the Jinzhou Culture, Education and Health Department, all nodded in agreement with my opinion.
"In addition, I ordered that the personnel lost in this battle be immediately replenished from the reserve personnel in Qingyang and Jinzhou, and the Qingyang Third Garrison Division was newly formed, with Kang Jianguo as the division commander and Yuchibin as the deputy division commander. , personnel are selected from Qingyang reserve soldiers, and training must start immediately. Yue Shan takes over as my captain of the Guards Regiment." I did not give Xiao Tang and Su Minshun a chance to speak, otherwise they would have to worry about my expansion of the army. I argued for a long time, the situation waits for no one, who knows which day the empire will let me pacify Guide and Bonan.