July is hot, summer is over, but the weather has not turned cold. Cicadas rang out in the courtyard one after another, making people upset. It's such a sweltering heat, it's time to try your best to cool off. However, in front of the military officer's room, not to mention the door, even the windows were closed, it seemed that the people in the room didn't care about the disturbing heat.
"Can you rest well these two months?" Zhang Bin asked casually.
Sitting across from Zhang Bin was a man with a flat face, who seemed to be of some Hu people's blood. He didn't look flattered when he heard the inquiries from one of the top figures in the governor's mansion, and said lazily, "My muscles and bones are tired, so it's better to be comfortable in Pingyang."
"Among the followers, you are the only one who feels this way, Shuming, right?" Zhang Bin couldn't help laughing.
The man in front of him, named Shen Da, courtesy name Shuming, came from a poor family in Bingzhou. Because his mother was a hu ji, he was born with a hu xiang. As usual, with such a background and appearance, it is impossible to be an official no matter what. However, by accident, he became the number one general in Xinling's army.
It was this person who used the pseudonym Zhimingfa before and sneaked into Pingyang as a monk. Poisoning Liu Yuan and smearing Liu He, the Huns lost their two rulers in a row, causing chaos, and they had to move the capital to avoid it! But now, he no longer looks like a monk. He wears a hair cap and has a short beard. He looks more like a tired army man.
Hearing Zhang Bin's words, Shen Da sat up straight: "I joined the army and called me to come, didn't I talk about these trivial matters? I don't know when I'm going to leave this time?"
Zhang Bin raised his eyebrows and asked, "Shuming, where do you think you're going this time?"
"Youzhou!" Shen Da answered very simply.
The Huns have moved their capital to Chang'an, and this move gave Sizhou a precondition for stable development. But the enemy is still numerous. The chaos in Yuzhou and Yanzhou continued, and Youzhou was even more entrenched, threatening the security of Bingzhou and Jizhou. If you want to continue to expand the living space, you can only destroy the strong enemies on the side of the ring.
And these forces cannot be easily defeated. The easiest way is to use it! This is Shen Da's forte. After completing the lurking mission of the pseudo-han, after returning to Bingzhou, he did not put down his homework. He had already collected a lot of battle reports on the enemy, and he knew the situation in the surrounding states.
Youzhou is different from other states and counties. Originally, when Wang Jun was still there, he was able to unify all the ministries and firmly hold Youzhou and Pingzhou in his hands. But now, Wang Jun's body has been destroyed by the dead, and this huge site lacks a powerful master, and it will definitely make waves again. At this time, if a knife is inserted horizontally, I am afraid that it will be able to achieve achievements no less than the civil strife of the pseudo-Chinese.
Facing those deep eyes that suddenly lit up, Zhang Bin smiled slightly: "Youzhou is indeed the next goal of Xinling, but it is really overkill to send you there. The place you are going to this time is not far from Youzhou. Far… "
Hearing this, Shen Da thought for a moment, then suddenly said: "Is it possible, is it Pingzhou?"
Zhang Bin high fives: "Shuming is really good!"
Shen Dake ignored Zhang Bin's compliments. At this moment, he only felt his blood heat up. Pingzhou! This is more fun than expected!
Pingzhou was originally under the jurisdiction of Wang Jun. At this time, he was the prefect of the prefecture and the captain of Dongyi, and it was Wang Jun's wife and brother-in-law Cui Yu. This son was born in the Cui family of Qinghe, and his talents and courage are all extraordinary. After Wang Junshen died, Youzhou fell into the hands of Duan Wuwuchen, how could he be reconciled? Therefore, provoking a traitorous attack between the two and destroying the alliance between You and Ping is more powerful than simply disturbing the interior of Duanbu Xianbei.
Seeing Shen Da's look of great realization, Zhang Bin put away the smile on his face and said solemnly: "You and Pingzhou, Xianbei are powerful. What Wang Jun relies on is also to win over all the ministries and use their elite troops. How can the rest of the ministries be reconciled to one party’s top officials? Once the chaos arises, an ambitious person like Cui Yu will inevitably take chestnuts out of the fire. The Tonghe Tuoba three divisions have already become powerful. If the two states go to war, how can he be indifferent?"
In a few words, Zhang Bin expressed the strategic idea. There are so many forces in the melee, but it is a big chess game. If it is used well, Mr. Duan is afraid that he will not be able to use it for several years, and the hidden dangers of Bingzhou will not be solved with ease
However, Shen Da did not immediately nod, but instead asked, "If so, who do you want to form an alliance with?"
Mere chaos is not enough. In addition to the Tuoba Department, they also have to find new allies. Only in this way can we take full advantage of the benefits brought about by the chaos. But who to choose is the question. Is it colluding with Cui Yu to suppress the three Xianbei? Or split the segment, whichever one is used? Different directions determine different means, how could Shen Da ignore it
"You can choose the Murong Clan." Zhang Bin replied.
Shen Da frowned: "The Murong Clan and the Duan Clan have intermarriaged in past dynasties, and they have a close relationship, so it's not easy to provoke them."
The leaders of Murong Xianbei have to marry Duan's women from generation to generation, and the relationship between the two is indeed strong. Picking them is not a good idea.
Zhang Bin snorted: "Murong's department has a grudge against Yuwen's department. In addition, Murong Kui named himself Xianbei Dadanyu last year, and his heart is very clear. Can a mere girl stop your ambition? Besides, Liaodong has food."
When Shen Da heard this, he suddenly realized. Despite the bitter cold in Liaodong, the Murong Ministry had quite a lot of food. As early as the second year of Yongning, floods occurred in the four prefectures of Henan, Yan, Xu, and Ji, and Youzhou was also greatly affected. This kind of handwriting is not something that people who are short of food can do. And through the Liaodong Kingdom, it is Goguryeo. Jizhou Sea Ship has just purchased grain and grass from there, and the quantity is very large.
In terms of distance, mastering the Liaodong grain route is even better than transporting grain from the south. After all, Jieshi is closer to Jizhou Xingang and is not held hostage by Yangzhou. Once the Murong Ministry is urged to attack Cui Yu and control Pingzhou, there will be an additional food route!
"My subordinates understand." Shen Da responded with eager smiles.
The task this time is even more complicated than when it was in Pingyang. But he has studied vertical and horizontal techniques since he was a child, and what he longs for is to show his skills in troubled times! When Su Qin and Zhang Yi crossed the six countries, how dangerous was the situation they faced? And behind him, there is the hidden government office of Xinling. There is no shortage of human, material and financial resources, and there is also a think tank like Zhang Bin on the side. Holding hands to turn the clouds, wouldn't it be fun!
Seeing that Shen Da didn't retreat in the slightest, Zhang Bin also felt relieved, and after a careful exhortation, he let him go back. Such a big event must be carefully prepared. A new identity, a new subordinate, a new plan, why not make careful arrangements
After the others left, Zhang Bin took out another map and looked at it. Before taking advantage of the chaos in Yuzhou, they sent troops to attack Caoyi in Qingzhou, and they already occupied a small half of the territory. Not surprisingly, Dongnae will be won next year. After opening the ports near Liaodong Kingdom, the bays along the coast of Jizhou account for three ports. He was born in Zhao County and was not familiar with maritime affairs. But no one can underestimate the importance of shipping.
After the lord obeyed the new emperor, the relationship between Bingzhou and Yangzhou became closer. The king of Langya, Sima Rui, also wrote a letter in his own hand, expressing that the canals could be opened up and the river transportation could be restarted. Inland water transportation is safer and more convenient than sea transportation. This alone can save Bingzhou countless money and grain.
But this kind of gesture did not make them take it lightly. Yangzhou, the north-south pass, is ultimately in the hands of Sima Rui. Once the two sides turn their faces, the lifeline will fall in the hands of the enemy. This is not a long-term solution.
Therefore, Liaodong has become the next target that must be captured. Not only can it solve the crisis in Youzhou, but it can also make Bingzhou more buffer places. Both Sizhou and Jizhou are important grain producing areas in the North. As long as it takes a few years to manage carefully, why worry about Ding Liangtian
There were a lot of thoughts in his chest, Zhang Bin couldn't help getting up, and wanted to talk to the lord in detail. However, as soon as he took a step, he froze in embarrassment. Today, the lord is afraid that he is not in the governor's mansion.
Shaking his head, Zhang Bin sat back to his original place. No one is perfect, what is this little hindrance compared to talent
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In the west of the city, a mansion has just been repaired. It is remote and there are no high gates nearby. In addition, the national mourning has not yet passed, and the banquet should be stopped. Therefore, the new house was completed, and there were no guests, but the courtyard seemed a little deserted.
However, if someone saw the two people walking in the courtyard, they would be shocked.
"It's a shame that the house is not big. No matter how big it is, there won't be enough servants in your courtyard." Liang Feng walked through the empty courtyard, shaking his head and chuckling.
Although he had already prepared a mansion for Yi Yan. However, there have been frequent wars in the past few months, and the emperor has died and a new emperor has been established. Is there time to move? Now that it has finally been moved, Liang Feng will naturally come over to take a look. Anyway, it is unwilling to be far away from Huai'en Temple, and not many people pay attention to it.
"The servants are enough. If there are too many, the lord will be inconvenienced." Yi Yan followed closely behind Liang Feng and replied softly.
Liang Feng's tooth root is sour. What's the inconvenience to him? Is this wishing to live here every day? However, this level of flirtation, he did not pay attention to it, and directly changed the subject: "Those guards, but veterans?"
Many of the nursing staff in the hospital are disabled. However, these terrifying crippled people seemed to others, but in Liang Feng's eyes, they had a distinct military imprint. I'm afraid they are all disabled soldiers on the battlefield, who were recruited by Yi Yan.
"Well, some people don't want to go home. I arranged things." Yi Yan explained.
The wounded soldiers who have retired from the army now basically take two paths. Those with minor injuries and disabilities that do not affect their work can be dispatched to prefectures and counties to maintain law and order and train troops. Most of the seriously injured and disabled are given pensions and acres of land and let them go home. However, not everyone can adapt to the retired life, especially Yiyan's personal accomplices. After entering the general's mansion, I can still follow the coach. And as Yi Yan's rank gets higher and higher, none of their servants can despise them. It's a good way out.
Liang Feng nodded: "It's all personal, so that's fine."
Just as he was about to walk across the porch, Yi Yan suddenly stretched out his hand: "My lord, this way please."
This mansion was bought by him, is there any other way? Liang Feng raised his eyebrows, but he didn't refuse. He turned the side door shaded by trees and stepped into another courtyard.
Seeing the situation in the courtyard clearly, Liang Feng's eyes lit up: "This is what you arranged? Not bad!"
I saw a small pergola standing beside the pond full of clear lotus. The shed is nothing, and the strange thing is that it is covered with vines, and most of them are hanging fruit. A bunch of plump grapes, just looking at it makes people move their index fingers. This year, the grapes just came from the Western Regions, and the price of good varieties is not cheap.
"My lord loves it, I found it specially. The lotus root in the pool can be eaten in a few days, and the stew is just right." Yi Yan is used to eating Liang's house chef, so he naturally knows Liang Feng's preferences.
"Others are admiring the flowers and the scenery, so you only want to eat them. It's really burning the piano and cooking the cranes..." Halfway through, Liang Feng couldn't help laughing.
Compared with the group of scholars who wrote poems when they saw the beautiful scenery, to be honest, it was Yi Yan's temperament that appealed to him more. It doesn't matter if you pretend to be elegant in front of people, and you can come as you like in the back.
Yi Yan was not surprised, and led people to the shed. There has long been a cool couch and a chess table. I don't know if it was prepared in advance, but the chirping of cicadas could not be heard in the courtyard.
"It would be better to have a rocking chair." Liang Feng leaned on the couch without any image and sighed.
In the past few months, he has also been busy with his feet not touching the ground. It's hard to steal a day's leisure, and I really can't lift my spirits. At this moment, the benefits of this small mansion are also revealed. The people are few and clean, not to mention the servants, there is not even a maid outside the courtyard, plus the doorway covered by the green shade, it is a tranquil paradise.
Yi Yan sat beside him casually: "As long as the lord likes it, you can arrange it according to your heart."
The two were so close that their breath seemed to blow in their ears.
"Oh? Do you think of this mansion as another house?" The other house is the place to hide Jiao. That's quite a joke.
"As long as the lord doesn't forget the people in the house." Yi Yan also laughed, and the laughter gradually faded and disappeared into his lips.
The wind blows through the pergola, the green leaves sway, and the fruity aroma is fragrant.