The army stayed in Lanzhou City for two days, and Chen Wei did not come over either. The spies reported back, saying: "General, Chen Wei led an army of fifty thousand to retreat to Xicheng." Xicheng is located between Lanzhou and Maicheng. Although Xicheng has a small population, the terrain is dangerous and it has always been a battleground for soldiers and horses.
Cui Mo was happy when he heard it and said, "No matter how strong the defense in Longzhong is, can the defense of Lanzhou City be strong?" Lanzhou City took only one night and one morning to break through, let alone Maicheng.
Yun Qing glanced at Cui Mo coldly, and said: "The arrogant soldier will lose." No matter how brave the army is, if the leader is proud and complacent, he must be defeated.
When Cui Mo heard this, he dared not say anything again.
Yun Qing opened the map, pointed it out to everyone, and said: "Although Longzhong does not have a strong defense in Lanzhou, it has the title of'Gansu Throat and Lanzhou Gateway', and it cannot be taken lightly." Longzhong is also an important military base, and Chen Wei retreats. In Longzhong, the vision is very good.
Yu Cong asked, "General, when will we attack Xicheng?"
Yun Qing said, "It has been two days off, and we can set off tomorrow." Chen Wei cannot be given more time, and a quick decision must be made.
After everyone went out, Yun Qing was still studying the map. Yu Cong brought him a bowl of noodles and said, "General, you can eat something!"
Yun Qing took the noodles and finished the noodles in a few bites. After eating, I took Yu Cong to the front of the map, pointed at Xicheng with his finger, and then drew a line until he stopped at the location of Hocheng. Yun Qing asked: "In addition to Chen Wei's 50,000 soldiers and horses in Xicheng, Ji Xuan dispatched a total of 180,000 troops. If my guess is correct, Gaocheng’s current defense is very weak. After we captured Xicheng, Go straight to Pickaxe City."
Yu Cong naturally felt that this strategy was good, but Yun Qing's sudden change made him a little uncomfortable. Yu Cong asked: "General, haven't you always said that you want to fight steadily?"
Yun Qing said: "We have more help, but we don't have much help. Now the situation is very good, and we must make good use of it." Because of Sun Shaojian, he felt that there was no need to be steady. On the contrary, now must be a quick fight. Once he captured Pickaxe City and controlled the northwest in his palm, he would not be afraid of the imperial army coming to encircle and suppress him.
Yu Cong smiled and said, "General, the wife said this, right?" The general of his family couldn't say such a lucid thing at all.
Yun Qing nodded and said: "It was the lady who said it. I haven't understood it before, but now I understand the true meaning of this." Because they belong to the righteous side, they will receive support and help from Sun Shaojian and others. On the contrary, all the evil things that Ji Xuan has done will be rejected by everyone. Knowing the meaning of these words, Yun Qing had the confidence to decide on a quick battle.
As soon as he talked about Yuxi, Gao Song walked in from outside and said with a smile; "General, Mrs. has a letter." Every time the general receives a letter from his wife, he feels very good.
Yun Qing saw only one letter and said, "What about other people's letters?"
Gao Song said: "When Xu Huwei gave the letter to the messenger, he said that the letter is very important, so that they can hand it to the general as soon as possible." It is also Xu Wu's words, let the messenger deliver the letter day and night come over. "
Yuxi wrote a thicker letter this time than last time. As Yu Cong watched Yun Qing open the letter and took out a thick stack of paper, he couldn't help but mutter, "Why do you have so many words, Madam!"
After Yun Qing read it, he said to Gao Song, "Go and call Tan Tuo." Yuxi's letter is no longer the same as last time, it's all about the family's shortcomings.
Yu Cong's eyelids twitched. This letter is definitely not about housework. Yu Cong couldn't help asking: "General, what did Madam say in the letter?"
Yun Qing pulled out the last three pieces of paper, and handed the others to Yu Cong.
After reading it, Yu Cong looked up and said, "General, this tax is exempted. What can I provide to the army in the future?" In the letter, Yu Xi suggested that Yun Qing order the three-year tax exemption for the people in the northwest. This tax is gone, what will they eat and drink in the future! All the brethren follow in the war, isn't it just trying to live a good life!
Yun Qing felt that Yu Cong was really careless, and said, "Did you take it seriously? Madam is saying that all newly reclaimed wasteland is exempt from rent and tax for three years."
Yu Cong hurriedly lowered his head, then turned his head and looked at it seriously. After reading it, he breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Fortunately, I read it wrong." After saying this, Yu Cong said with a smile: "Madam is still thinking well. If the madam's idea is implemented, the people will definitely do it. Support us.” Now we are encouraging land reclamation, reducing agricultural taxes, and also exempting all the messy taxes. As long as you farm with peace of mind, you will have a stable life. Isn't the common people looking forward to a stable life
However, speaking of this, Yu Cong couldn't help being curious, and asked, "General, how can the madam know about taxes so clearly?" It seemed that no Madam didn't know.
Yun Qing said: "Madam not only knows the tax situation, but also the law." His wife is too easy to learn, and she is embarrassed by her big belly and chewing on books all day.
Before Yu Cong sighed, Gao Song said that Tan Tuo came over.
When Yun Qing saw Tan Tuo, he didn't show Yuxi's letter. Instead, he said: "Let the people open up wasteland, and all newly reclaimed wasteland will be exempt from rent and tax for three years. What do you think?"
Tan Tuo was overjoyed when he heard this, and gave a big gift to Yun Qing, saying: "General, this is a great thing for Huimin."
Yun Qing looked at Tan Tuo's expression of excitement, a little strange. Yuxi's idea is good, but it doesn't make Tan Tuo happy. Yun Qing didn't know that due to Ji Xuan's aggressive recruitment and rampage of horse thieves and bandits, a lot of land in the northwest was deserted, and the population was reduced by nearly 40%. Once the decree on reclaiming wasteland without taxation is promulgated, it will immediately win the hearts of the people. Tan Tuo is a literati, and no one knows the importance of winning the hearts of the people better than him.
Tan Tuo followed Yun Qing, but was also forced by the situation. However, since following the rebellion, I naturally hope that Yun Qing will get better and better. Once Yun Qing is well, he can be stable. I've been worried that Yun Qing is fighting fiercely before, but governance may not necessarily succeed. It now appears that he was worried for nothing. Since Yun Qing knows the importance of people's hearts, there is no need to worry about it in the future.
Tan Tuo said: "General, although this decree is very good, it has its shortcomings. Opening up wasteland is useless if there are no seeds." Without seeds, no matter how much wasteland is opened, it would be a waste of energy.
When Yun Qing heard the word decree, an indescribable feeling emerged in his heart. But soon he suppressed the situation and said, "Don't worry about this. When the spring starts, the government borrowed cattle and seeds for them. When the grain is harvested later, let them repay it with grain."
Tan Tuo nodded and said: "The general is very thoughtful." He said so, but he felt suspicious. With Yun Qing's temperament, it is impossible to think so comprehensively. Moreover, Yun Qing was too familiar with local government affairs.
Yun Qing said: "You must implement this as soon as possible. Before spring plowing is a good time to open up wasteland." Although it has become colder these two days, the weather will get warmer after the Lantern Festival. From the Lantern Festival to the spring plowing, there is still some time. This period of time is enough for them to open up a lot of wasteland.
Tan Tuo nodded and said: "Don't worry, general, I will go back and make preparations. This decree will be promulgated in two days at the latest."
Yun Qing nodded and said, "I will set off to attack Xicheng tomorrow, and I will leave Yuan Ying in Lanzhou City. If you have anything to do, you can find Yuan Ying."
Tan Tuo nodded and said, "Okay."
Yun Qing and Yu Cong were left in the room. Yu Cong asked, "General, do you really want to keep Yuan Ying?"
Yun Qing didn't look up, and asked, "If you think Yuan Ying's stay is inappropriate, you can stay for him. I won't have any objections."
When Yu Cong saw this, he dared to say something.
The result was beyond Yu Cong's expectation, and Yuan Ying did not have any dissatisfaction. Seeing Yu Cong comforted him, Yuan Ying smiled and said, "There must always be someone staying in Lanzhou City." Not him, but other generals.
Yu Cong patted Yuan Ying on the shoulder, and said, "Brother, loyal enough." Sacrificing himself and perfecting my buddies, I am worthy of being their good brothers.
Yuan Ying said: "You should also pay attention to safety. Then Chen Wei is not a good crop, you must be cautious." Chen Wei pays attention to stability in battle. It's a little tricky to deal with such a person.
Yu Cong smiled and said, "There is a general here, so don't worry."
The two had a long conversation, and Yu Cong went back to rest. Back in the yard, seeing the light in Yun Qing's room still on, Yu Cong asked Gao Song, "Why hasn't the general rested yet?"
Gao Song lowered his voice and said, "The general is replying to his wife. I don't know what the wife said in the letter, and the general's brows are almost knotted."
Yu Cong smiled and said, "Madam is the most considerate. She shouldn't cause problems for the general." Yuxi also gave everyone a good impression.
Yuxi didn't give Yun Qing a problem, but at the end of the letter she said that if Yun Qing wrote a few more words in reply, she would not write a letter to Yun Qing in the future. This threat is quite useful to Yun Qing. But the problem is that Yun Qing racked his brains and didn't know what to write. He felt that Yuxi certainly didn't like to read about wars. But apart from fighting, there is nothing else to say!
By midnight, Yun Qing hadn't slept yet. Gao Song walked in and said, "General, it's almost time to go to bed, too. I have to get up early tomorrow!"
Yun Qing thought for a while, and asked Gao Song, "How do you write your reply to your wife?" He really didn't know how to write it.
Gao Song was a little puzzled, and said, "General, this book is not an official document, so just say what you think!" After seeing the general writing for most of the day, he didn't write a letter. These letters make it more difficult than writing an official document. It seems very difficult.
Yun Qing said to himself: "What do you want to say?" Checking Yuxi's last family letter, Yun Qing now knows how to write.
If Yuxi knew what Yun Qing was thinking, he would definitely cry.
ps: Paste it first and fix it at night.
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