The division of Huangyang Road and Beihui Road is somewhat different from the division of other roads. The division of other roads is basically divided by mountains and rivers, but there are too many rivers in the southwest and few mountains. After the Great Sui conquered the Shang Kingdom According to the map of the Shang Kingdom, the emperor of the Great Sui Dynasty divided it according to the number of counties, so there is no dangerous place from Huangyang Road to Beihui Road. Fortified city.
Luo Yao's purpose is very clear, now it seems that he wants to attack Chang'an City, so the cities, counties and counties along the way will be ignored, and the army of one million will let go of the speed and go to Jiangbei Road to kill in one go.
But Fang Jie is different, what he wants is not a city.
So if you want to embrace the world in the southwest of the Great Sui Dynasty, you must fight city by city. Liangcheng is a large city with a history of hundreds of years. It was the important town of the Shang Dynasty in the Shang Dynasty. In order to guard against the increasingly powerful Sui Dynasty, the Shang Dynasty deployed heavy troops in Liangcheng. It's a pity that the state of Shang has rotted to the root. Although deploying heavy troops in the north will make it difficult to dispatch, because the soldiers have been extremely disappointed with the court, no one is willing to fight to the death, so that when the Sui army went south, the north These important towns hardly caused any trouble to the Sui army.
However, the strategy of the Sui army at that time was to attract the main force of the merchant army to a decisive battle south of the Yangtze River with a large army, and then Luo Yao led his army to go around behind the merchant army and approach Yongzhou. When Yongzhou fell, two-thirds of the territory of the Shang Kingdom had not been conquered by the Sui army.
Immediately afterwards, the decisive battle on the bank of the Yangtze River ended with a great victory for the Sui army. Luo Yao invaded the capital again, and all parts of the Shang Kingdom surrendered one after another. Because the people were squeezed hard, there were many places where the Sui army arrived and the people killed the local officials. Tied and then opened the door to surrender.
Therefore, the people in the southwest have hatred for the Sui Dynasty, and they also have feelings for the Sui Dynasty.
Because too many people were killed by Luo Yao in Yongzhou City, the people near Yongzhou were mostly in awe of the Great Sui from the beginning to the end, rather than convinced. On the contrary, in those places that surrendered, the common people felt that after belonging to the Sui Dynasty, life was much better than before. After all, after the destruction of the Shang Dynasty, the then Emperor Sui issued many decrees that were beneficial to the people.
More than a hundred years have passed.
War seemed to be coming to the rich Southwest again.
This time is different from last time, last time it was a confrontation between countries, this time, it was Fang Xie who wanted to expand his division of power. If you want to subdue the four towns in the Southwest, you must show the strength that makes those people afraid. If you don't fight a few good battles or kill a few stubborn people, you won't be able to frighten those who have already cultivated their courage under Luo Yao's hands. Local officials.
Wherever the Sui army went, many Shang people opened their doors and surrendered, but Fang Jie led his troops south, so such things would not happen.
Before Fang Jie entered the army, he sent someone to send a personal letter to Zhong Xin, the governor of Beihui Road, telling Zhong Xin that if he was willing to announce that Beihui Road would be under the jurisdiction of the Black Banner Army from now on, and would donate enough money and food, then The Black Banner Army can go south without raising troops, and provide protection for Beihui Road. If Zhong Xin doesn't want to do this, that's fine too. The Black Banner Army will take over Beihui Road in a more direct way.
Zhong Xin's reply to Fang Jie's letter came quickly, and within twenty days, his cronies brought his handwritten letter to Dazhai in Zhuque Mountain.
The visitor claimed to be Niu Bang, and he was an effective staff member under Zhong Xin. Just looking at the name makes people think that he is an illiterate villager, but this person does not look like a cow, he looks very thin, about 1.7 meters tall, and can weigh a hundred catties Not bad at all. The clothes were loose and loose on him, as if they could be knocked down by a gust of wind.
Goat face and goatee, but the surname is Niu.
Sitting high in the handsome position, Fang Jie took out the letter and opened it to read, and found that the lines were very sincere, but Zhong Xin naturally would not give up Beihui Road so easily, after all, he is still a member of King Yong Luoyao. What Zhong Xin meant was that he was the governor of the Sui Dynasty and had the responsibility to protect the land and love the people, so he dared not easily welcome the Black Banner Army to take over Beihui Road. However, if the Black Banner Army lacks money, food and supplies, he is willing to discuss with the famous families in Beihui Road to raise a batch of food, grass and supplies to Huangyang Road.
Along with this letter, there was also a gift list handed to Fang Xie.
After reading the letter, Fang Jie unfolded the gift list and couldn't help smiling.
Governor Zhong Xinzhong was very generous, and he gave away twenty oriental pearls, five thousand taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, two authentic calligraphy and paintings from the previous dynasty, a four-foot-high red coral, and some gadgets. The total price was more than 70,000 taels of silver.
"It is said that the Southwest is rich and prosperous, just looking at this gift list can prove that this statement is true."
Fang Jie smiled, and handed the gift list to Wu Yidao: "Lord Zhong is willing to spend money to buy peace. But..."
Fang Jie glanced at Niu Hang, and his tone turned slightly cold: "Lord Zhong seems not to know what's going on... He said that he was a governor of the Sui Dynasty, and he had the responsibility to protect the land and love the people. Naturally, there is no need to say more about this. Do you need Master Zhong to remind me? My Black Banner Army was built by His Majesty himself, and I was ordered by His Majesty to lead the Black Banner Army to protect the southwest of the Sui Dynasty. I want to enter the North Hui Road. ...Could it be that Mr. Zhong sees me as a gangster? Is he planning to spend a lot of money to buy peace, or is it that he is a gangster!"
This cold drink startled Niu Bang, and he quickly bowed his head and said, "What the governor actually means is that Beihui Road is still relatively safe and stable, and there are no riots and thieves under the governor's rule. Of course, these money are not bought. It is safe, but it is the capital of the governor. The general led the army to work hard in the north. The governor specifically asked me to give him a lot of condolences. The governor means that since there are no thieves in Beihui Road, then the general does not have to …”
He glanced at Fang Jie's face, and said cautiously: "The governor said that the army went south and wasted money and food. The soldiers also worked hard, and the general worked even harder. Since Beihui Road is safe, there is no need for the general to go. Besides, these years The life of the people in the Southwest is also hard, and the Beihui Road has suffered a severe drought that has not happened in a century. Even if the general leads his army south, the loss outweighs the gain... "
"For the sake of the people of Beihui Road, as long as the general does not lead his troops south, the governor and the elders of the families of Beihui Road will naturally be grateful to him. If the general..."
"how?"
Fang Jie smiled and asked: "If I insist on going my own way, then it will be like offending Zhong Xin and those famous families in Beihui Dao?"
"no no!"
Zhong Xin hurriedly said: "The general means that if you don't bother, you won't bother. After all... the one who guarded Beihui Road at the beginning was King Yong Luoyao, right?"
Fang Jie's face turned cold when he heard these words, and he slapped Shuai's case: "Pull this rebellious minister and traitor to me, and beat him with fifty army sticks!"
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Niu Bang was so frightened that he trembled, and hurriedly begged for mercy: "General, calm down, general, please calm down! I only came here on the order of my governor, and general, please listen to my words clearly."
Fang Jie pointed at him and said slightly angrily: "The traitor Luo Yao established himself as king on Miaofeng Mountain in the south of the Yangtze River, and now he is leading his troops to the north to attack Chang'an. Such a rebellious person, you actually call him King Yong. It seems that you and you That governor is already Luo Yao's accomplice, since that's the case, what else do I have to say to you, come on!"
Fang Jie yelled, and four Xiao riding schools came in immediately.
"Please command the general!"
"Pull this man out and beat him to death!"
"Here."
Hearing Fang Xie's order, the four Xiao cavalry schools immediately rushed up like wolves, held down the bull, and couldn't help but punch a few times in the face first, the nose was broken and the eye sockets were bruised. The face of the guy like dead wood has gained a lot of fat, and it looks much more pleasing to the eye.
"Major General, please spare me!"
While struggling, Niu Bang begged: "The humble official is naturally an official of the Sui Dynasty. He is naturally loyal to the emperor and patriotic in his heart. Please forgive me for a momentary slip of the tongue. Luo Yao, that traitor, is punishable by everyone. How could the humble official be his accomplice. The humble official If you see him, you will definitely eat his flesh and drink his blood! Your Excellency Governor still has a lot to say about his lowly position, please forgive me, General."
Fang Jie waved his hand and said, "Then I'll listen to what Zhong Xin has to say."
Niu Gang rubbed his swollen face, and his voice was trembling: "What the governor means is that if the general doesn't lead the army to go south, it's not that the governor can't admit that Beihuidao is ruled by the general. Moreover, the governor and several elders of the family also said that if you agree, the general, the governor will raise a batch of money and food, and will donate according to this amount every year in the future, and there will never be less."
"oh?"
Fang Jie smiled and said: "It seems that the Governor is very confident in Beihui Dao under his rule. Is it true that there is no bandit in Beihui Dao? I have been ordered by the Holy Order to wipe out the rebels in the Southwest. I am sorry for your Majesty's trust if the bandits are not fair." , I have a heavy trust. If His Majesty asks about it in the future, I will be responsible."
"Back to the general, Beihui Road is very peaceful, there is not a single thief!"
Niu Bang hurriedly followed Fang Jie's words.
"Um."
Fang Jie nodded: "I am from a military background, I don't have that much thought, I like to speak directly, and I also like others to tell me the truth. Don't lie to me. If there is really no bandit in Beihui Road, I will But there is no need to lead the army to the south, and it will cost money and food to labor... "
"Don't worry, the general, what the humble officer said is the truth!"
Niu Bang bowed his head and said.
"In that case, let me ask you."
Fang Jie squinted his eyes and looked at Niu Bang and asked, "How much food are you willing to give to the army, the governor and the elders of those aristocratic families?"
"this… "
Niu Bang thought for a while and answered: "The low-ranking people are soft-spoken and dare not make their own opinions. Why don't the general ask me to go back and ask the governor what you mean, and then send the money, food and materials to the general? The governor said, He has admired the reputation of the great general for a long time, and he is willing to become friends with you."
"Ha ha."
Fang Jie smiled and said: "I am the person who would like to make friends the most... You go back and tell the Governor, since he is so sincere, I am not unreasonable. How about it, five hundred thousand shi, one million Two silver coins, 3,000 pieces of Sichuan brocade and satin each, 200,000 feathers and arrows, 30,000 sets of armor... I will ask someone to write a document for you to take back other things. It will take a step into the North Hui Road."
"The humble job has been written down!"
Niu Bang cursed in his heart that he was really dark, but he dared not show it on his face. It's not bad for him to go back after only being beaten up this trip, how dare he stay any longer.
After Niu Han retreated, Wu Yidao smiled and asked Fang Jie: "Why, do you really intend to talk to Zhong Xin?"
Fang Jie nodded and smiled, "Of course we have to talk, and we have to talk in a serious manner. I plan to let Sun Kaidao, who is on patrol in Qibei County, come back and let him preside over this matter. This person is very sensitive to money, let him treat it as a Talk about things that must be done, and the harder the talk, the better. If it is perfunctory, Zhong Xin may pay out money if he sees the flaw. Sun Kaidao is a man who cares about every detail, and he is a good negotiator. What I want is what Zhong Xin thinks I just wanted to extort his money this time, so I have to do it in a serious manner!"
"In addition, let the army step up preparations, and the money, food and materials sent by Zhong Xin can just be used as food for the army..."
Wu Yiyi laughed out loud, extraordinarily carefree.