There's going to be another war. Seeing the letter from Cui Ji, Liang Feng knew it was not good. Shangdang is the main road for the Huns and Han countries to advance eastward. Now that Liu Yuan has launched a large number of troops, how can he bypass it? However, what he never expected was that Sima Yue still didn't forget to kill Sima Ying first to ensure his own stability. The Sima clan are really masters of "in order to fight against foreigners, they must be at home first".
"How much food and forage are there for Shangdang?" Liang Feng raised his head and asked.
Duan Qin's face was not very good-looking: "It's only enough for spring ploughing, and I can't move the surplus grain."
In just half a year, Bingzhou has fought two major battles. Thanks to Pei Dun asking Sima Yue for a batch of grain, they could use the remaining grain to send troops to the Baibu to pacify Xinxing and Yanmen. But where will this food be used? The Shangdang has already donated a lot of food and grass to Jinyang and even Xinxing. At the same time, it has to take on the great responsibility of sheltering refugees. The food supply is really stretched.
That's true! Liang Feng thought for a moment, then said: "Go to Xinleping immediately, and let Wen Taizhen pay close attention to winter farming. In all likelihood, Leping will depend on Leping for harvesting next summer. Yanmen and Xinxing also need to reclaim more wasteland. livestock!"
Shangdang and Taiyuan will not be easy if the Xiongnu and Han kingdoms come to attack. On the contrary, the counties and states such as Leping and Xinxing are in the rear and can develop food production. It's true that business has not been doing well recently, and even the best-selling white porcelain and colored glaze in Liangfu have begun to be unsalable. There are too many wars in the north, who has the heart to spend money on it? I don't dare to make too much wine, it consumes food, and it is enough to exchange salt.
Duan Qin did not immediately nod his head, but said softly, "My lord, you can't quench your thirst from afar. If you don't have enough food and grass, you should ask for food from Luoyang!"
He was talking about Luoyang, not the imperial court. Liang Feng raised his eyebrows: "Bypassing Taifu?"
He was not slow to respond. Sima Yue is not in Luoyang now, and when Duan Qin speaks of Luoyang, he can only refer to the Son of Heaven. As soon as Sima Yue sent troops, he bypassed his grand master and asked for food directly from the emperor. Wouldn't he want to anger the other party
Duan Qin nodded slightly: "The emperor is smart, but the grand master is suspicious. As long as the rebellion between the king and the fake emperor in Chengdu is quelled, Luoyang is afraid that there will be another dark tide. Since the captain doesn't like the lord, why doesn't the lord find another way?"
This move is to test the emperor's reaction and determination, to test whether he intends to resist this important official who controls the government. And the Huns sent troops, it is the best opportunity! If there is no food, Luoyang will be in danger. And no matter how Sima Yue controls the government, the vassals below should not bypass Luoyang and go to Jingzhou to ask him for his life. As soon as the name is not right, the military affairs are urgent, and there is no room for delay. In this way, even if Sima Yue was not angry, he would not be able to pick out the obvious mistakes. And at this moment, is Liang Feng still afraid that Sima Yue will hold grudges
Looking at Duan Qin's glowing eyes, Liang Feng took a light breath. Betting on the little emperor is not the beginning of a power struggle. It is the "tradition" of the Wei and Jin Dynasties for over a hundred years to rely on the emperor to command the princes. And he does have conditions. Wasn't it the little emperor himself who recruited himself into Luoyang
Liang Feng didn't know that his confidants had changed. Since Zhang Bin said that day, the hope in Duan Qin's eyes could no longer be concealed. This is no longer a man's rant, but a lot of people's thoughts. And he, the lord who is expected by everyone and bears the heavy responsibility of unification, is really ready to take advantage of his power and win the Central Plains
After a long silence, Liang Feng nodded slowly: "I will write a letter to ask for food from the emperor."
Duan Qin had a happy face and bowed to the ground: "My lord will definitely be able to repel the Huns and save Luoyang!"
It's not just a matter of going to the party. Liang Feng's lips moved, and in the end he just said, "Recall Bo Yuan and others, and go back to defend the Shangdang."
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When he left Jinyang, the vegetation was still green, but now his eyes are full of yellow and bleak. However, Yi Yan did not touch the scene, and in his eyes, he could not see any winter scene, only one person remained.
"My lord has won the prize. The elimination of adversity went so smoothly. It was all thanks to General Yi's use of his troops." Zhang Bin replied with a smile when Liang Feng helped him up.
Today, the two heroes turned back to Jinyang, and Liang Feng went out to greet them in person. Zhang Bin was the mastermind, and he was newly attached, so Liang Feng naturally wanted to help him first. Hearing this, Liang Feng turned his head and looked at Yi Yan, who was kneeling on one knee.
I haven't seen him in March, the man seems to have grown taller, his body armor is thick, but he is not bloated at all. On the contrary, he has broad shoulders and long legs, Yuan Ting Yue Zhi, full of general demeanor. On his face, there is also a shallow scar, which runs across the left cheek from the nose, which is not conspicuous, and also adds a bit of chill to the handsome and sharp face. And those gray-blue eyes were locked on his body, as if to make up for a lack that he had not seen in a hundred days.
The eyes of the two inadvertently collided, and Liang Feng's heart trembled, and he immediately suppressed the inappropriateness. He smiled and stretched out his hand: "Bo Yuan has been working hard on this trip, is there any injury?"
His hand didn't touch Yi Yan's arm, he just made a virtual support. Yi Yan's blue eyes darkened, and he stood up: "It's just a little late, and everything will be fine in the end."
The questions and answers of the two sounded very normal, and the people around them didn't care. Liang Feng didn't want to show any clues in front of others, so he turned around and led everyone into the governor's mansion.
After sitting down at the banquet, Liang Fengcai said: "This time Liu Yuanhai declared himself emperor, and Luoyang was in trouble again. The Taifu led the army to conquer the king of Chengdu and the burden of defending the capital fell on the surrounding states and counties. Hongnong has built a large However, Shangdang is the main road to Luo, and the Huns will never give up. I'm afraid there will be another fierce battle."
Zhang Bin has heard about this, but he is not panicked: "I heard that the lord has taken in a lot of troops from other Xiongnu tribes these days, and Lishi will be empty. That's it."
What he said was also Liang Feng's plan all along. The impact of the locust plague in Xihe Kingdom will not subside in a short time. Rather than capture Xihe Kingdom, it is better to use it as a strategic buffer zone to separate its own territory from that of the Xiongnu. If you are fighting with the enemy, you can also do it in the vicinity of Xihe Kingdom, so as to avoid the suffering of the people under your jurisdiction.
For this goal, Guyuan County in Xihe was also taken. The road from Xiheguo to Shangdang was further blocked. As a result, most of the attacks on Shangdang would have to cross the Qin River and go straight to Gaodu. However, it was not enough to win the two kingdoms near Gaodu, and Huguan was also needed to secure the road to Luoyang. This difficulty is great.
"Yes, this battle is bound to be fought, and the Xiongnu must be beaten. Even if they want to attack Luoyang, they can't send troops from Shangdang." Liang Feng said.
Shangdang was his hometown, and the Liang Mansion was near Gaodu. You can't let that gang of robbers come and go when they want. If it can be done once and for all, of course, the best!
Zhang Bin agreed with this: "Why don't we borrow some more soldiers from the Tuoba Department! The main party soldiers have been recruited, and the Tuoba Department is supplemented, and the Xiongnu will be caught off guard!"
"I have gone to Luoyang to ask for grain from the emperor. At the same time, I report the matter of the White Ministry to the imperial court, and I should be able to get a title of Shanyu." Liang Feng also obeyed Zhang Bin's suggestion and expressed his merits in addition to begging for grain. , it shouldn't be difficult to get an empty title.
Zhang Bin didn't care about the latter sentence, but his eyes lit up: "The lord asked for food from the emperor?! This is a great plan!"
He didn't need anyone to remind him what was in the trick. This is a conspiracy! Not only can he provoke the relationship between the little emperor and Sima Yue, but also further gain the trust of the emperor. In the name of protecting Luoyang, he could solve the urgent needs of the party, so that Sima Yue could not be angry. Isn't that the perfect way!
Liang Feng smiled slightly: "This is Si Ruo's idea."
Zhang Bin smiled and bowed to Duan Qin: "Master Duan's plan!"
In the face of Zhang Bin's obvious compliment, Duan Qin also took advantage of it, and smiled back. The two have not really worked together yet, but they have developed some tacit understanding, and they have not developed a heart for each other. Liang Feng was happy to see this. If the counsellors are intrigued, it will be a big deal. At the beginning, Yuan Shao's court and Guo Tu were not in harmony, and they each served a young master. In the end, they got into trouble with the brothers and ruined the huge Yuan family's business. This kind of open and secret struggle is much more serious than the fire in the back house.
With a fixed mind in his heart, Liang Feng said again: "It's just that I invited the Tuoba Clan this time, how should I thank you?"
For Tuoba Xianbei, he was always vigilant. It can be used, but it must not be maintained. It is not appropriate to use gold and silver food for all rewards, and if it is replaced with iron ordnance, it is even more difficult to think about. Raising tigers is not something a smart person would do.
Zhang Bin smiled and said, "Don't worry, my lord, I have already figured out the countermeasures. The last time I sealed it, I can help him get a fief this time. The Tuoba tribe lives in Sanhepo, not far from Dai County. Seal them."
Dai County? Liang Feng raised his eyebrows, Daijun was not in Bingzhou, but in Youzhou. This is clearly to make Wang Jun and Tuoba fight. Will the Tuoba Clan refuse such a good site as Dai County? Will Wang Jun be willing to let go of the territory in his hands? There is also Duan Xianbei, who is attached to Wang Jun, and will make trouble if it is not good. Could it be that the two peaches killed the three scholars? !
"That's very good." Regarding Wang Jun, Liang Feng was not at all soft-hearted, and immediately nodded in response.
The general plan has taken shape, and the three discussed the political and military situation before turning to the Shangdang offensive and defensive. This only needs to briefly talk about the tactical concept and weak links. The specific tactics also depend on Yi Yan's arrangement.
Yi Yan didn't talk much all the time. He was listening to a few people discussing. However, after the general agreement was reached, he suddenly said, "Do you want to take Young Master Rong to Jinyang?"
This is not what the advisors would suggest, because those people know that Lucheng is very safe, and taking Liang Rong over in a hurry will shake the morale of the army. And Yiyan was not a strategist, he only cared about Liang Feng's feelings. Liang Rong is the only son that the lord protects in the palm of his hand. If he is placed in a war-torn place, wouldn't he have to worry about it again
These words were abrupt, but Liang Feng easily knew what the other party was thinking. His lips moved, and he said, "It's okay. With Bo Yuan here, Rong'er will be safe and sound."
This is more than a thousand compliments for any general. But Yi Yan felt that there was something else in these words, just like what he saw in the letter that day. Suppressing the throbbing in the bottom of his heart, he saluted the people in the seat and said, "The last general will live up to the trust of the lord."