Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 911

Lingzhou went straight north, running along the Yellow River to Shuofang County, and then to Wuyuan County, but now these places belong to the settlements of the Southern Huns.

In the 21st year of Jian'an, Cao Cao detained Huchuquan, the last Shanyu of the Southern Huns, and sent King Youxian to Bei Jianguo. The Southern Huns were then broken up into five tribes. Many tribes in the five tribes were angry with Wei Guo and dared not speak out.

In recent years, the Wei State and the Xiongnu seem to be on the surface of the river, but due to the gradual rise of Liu Bei's power, the Huns also have the idea of ​​​​restoring the country again. If Zhang He travels along the Yellow River, it is very easy to break into the Huns' settlements. no one knows.

Due to his cautious character, Zhang Yun chose the southern route, that is, he turned at Lingzhou and went eastward, traveled hundreds of miles to Sheyan for supplies, and finally entered the customs from Shangjun of Bingzhou.

At this time, the water and grass on both sides of the Yellow River were luxuriant, and the grasslands were not deserted due to soil erosion. However, due to the existence of the Gobi caused by extreme grazing, Zhang Xi’s route was [-] miles. There were few grasslands and more Gobi along the way, and there were almost no nomadic Huns. .

In winter, it was cold and windy outside the Great Wall, and the physical exertion was greater than usual. The food that Zhang Yun looted in Lingzhou ran out of food after two or three days after leaving the city. Fortunately, there were dozens of war horses with him. Butchered, and the rider who lost the horse can only get a piece of meat, and then fend for himself outside the barren fortress.

Of the more than [-] riders who fled with Zhang Yun, only [-] riders remained in Shangjun, and without exception, they were Zhang He's personal soldiers. Whether it was to kill horses and eat meat, or to keep secrets, the rest were left forever Beyond the Great Wall.

When Zhang He fled, he killed horses and ate meat, but Huang Zhong was very concerned about the captured horses. Many of the horses under Cao Zhen in Yongliang came from the Qilian Mountain Racecourse, and they were stronger and more vigorous than the horses of the Han army.

Huang Zhong stayed in Lingzhou and Fuping for a few days. Seeing that Zhang Yun was gone forever, he took the captured horses back to Gaoping (Guyuan).

It is already the end of the year when Anding was successfully recovered, but there are thousands of miles of land from Gaoping to Wuwei, half of which is not accessible by water, and a large number of peasants need to be recruited to transfer food. Zhao Yun was unable to enter again.

After the two discussed, they decided to supervise the construction of grain transport ships in Gaoping, clean up and stabilize the law and order in all counties, and help the people in various places resume production. They also sent people to Chang'an to report success and ask for instructions.

In the second year of Zhangwu of Han Dynasty and the fifth year of Wei Huangchu (224), An Ding's messenger arrived in Chang'an in the first month.

Liu Bei was in a good mood after receiving Zhao Yunjie's news, and immediately summoned Fazheng and Pang Tong to share his joy.

Seeing that the two were reading the memorial with relish, Liu Bei joked with a smile: "Zilong and General Huang repelled Zhang He, and completely drove Cao Jun out of the Guanzhong area. Zilong is already building grain transportation ships, and he is planning to enter Wuwei next summer. Don't be arrogant." She has a good temperament and it seems Erqing's bet is unpredictable."

Before Zhao Yun's victory report came back, Zhang Fei and Ma Chao's victory report arrived a few days earlier. The mountain path that detours around the West Qinling Mountains reaches the bank of the Yellow River.

Within half a month, the West Road army won seven games in a row, and all seven counties in Jincheng County were leveled. Zhang Fei rested in Lingju County for a whole day. Abandon the plan to continue to march.

When Zhang Fei wrote the memorandum, it had already snowed heavily in Lingju for ten days, and the hundred-mile narrow valley leading to Wuwei was almost filled with snow, and they could only wait for the spring to melt.

"If it weren't for the heavy snow in Lingju, the three generals and General Ma would have already walked out of the mountains, and they might have arrived at Guzang (now Wuwei) before Cao Zhen. It's really a trick of luck." Pang Tong shook his head slightly.

Fazheng responded with a smile: "Shiyuan is too optimistic. According to Zilong's last intelligence, Cao Zhen sent his general Guo Huai back to defend Wuwei before we sent troops. Yide and the others may not be able to take advantage of the loopholes. Guo Huai also belongs to the Wei State. Famous general, if he sends troops to guard the valley exit, how will the West Route Army respond?"

"Isn't Deng Shizai going? His ability to find the way is excellent." Pang Tong was still struggling.

"No matter how hard it is to stop Blizzard, it's Zhao and Huang who are fighting steadily. Maybe they will be the first to send troops next year. Shi Yuan's three-month salary, I will probably get [-]% of it." Fazheng stroked his beard and smiled.

"Not necessarily." Pang Tong categorically denied, and continued to add with a frown: "Although the terrain from Gaoping to Wuwei is relatively flat, the marching distance is too far. I don't know how much food will be needed after this battle, and more than 20 civilians will be recruited." Now, the situation in Guanzhong has just improved, and the livelihood of the people in Anding and Beidi counties is declining. Where can we recruit so many people? I still think Yide and Mengqi will be safer, at least the transportation distance will be [-]% less.”

"Shiyuan doesn't know that there is heavy snow all year round in the north of Lingju, and the snow in the valley will not melt until late spring and early summer, but at that time it is easy to cause landslides and flash floods. It is luck to pass smoothly." Fazheng shook his head lightly.

"It turns out." Pang Tong suddenly realized, and thought that Xiaozhi cheated me of my salary?Bully me Xiangyang people do not understand the climate of Liangzhou?I also blame myself for not asking Jiang Wei more.

"Xiao Zhi has the chance to win, Shi Yuan, you have to live frugally." Liu Bei finished joking with a smile, then turned to ask Fa Zheng seriously: "Since the mountain road on the western route is so dangerous, I will not let Yi De take the risk again, but Shi Yuan's worries are not unreasonable, where are we going to recruit so many civilian husbands? The people of Sanfu can't stand the trouble."

With a calm demeanor, Fazheng bowed his hands and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, if you don't have enough people, you can recruit less. The Yinpan and Linjing people recruited by Zilong are enough."

"Enough? Is Xiaozhi a joke? That's only 2 people, and the expedition to Wuwei will cost at least 20." Liu Bei was very surprised.

Pang Tong seemed to think of something, he frowned and guessed: "Many people in Yongliang have livestock, so Xiaozhi wants to use animals instead of manpower? But the people in the two places have been exploited by Cao Zhen, and the herdsmen have very few livestock. many effects."

After hearing this, Fazheng said solemnly: "The entire Yongliang strategy is integrated. The expedition to Wuwei cannot rely solely on Zhao Huang's soldiers and horses. The troops on the western front must also cooperate with each other."

"Xiaozhi, you've confused me." Liu Bei looked bewildered.

"Your Majesty, please move to the White Tiger Pavilion, and I will explain to you from the physical sand table." Fazheng asked for instructions with his hands clasped.

"Then let's go." Liu Bei waved to Pang Tong.

Baihu Pavilion is on the right side of Weiyang Palace. Liu Bei was born in the army and loved the sand table. After he ascended the throne, he had no chance to lead the army, so he asked people to make a sand table in this pavilion according to the thirteen states of the world. This is the place he often goes to, seeing the vivid mountains and rivers, Liu Bei felt that he already owned the whole world.

After a while, the three monarchs and ministers came to Baihu Pavilion, in front of the sand table in Liangzhou.

Fazheng pointed to the location of Jincheng with a small stick and said in detail: "The land around Jincheng County is fertile, and Deng Shizai happens to be there. It is completely possible to plant corn here, and then use the Yellow River waterway to travel across the mountains to this open place, and Zilong The confluence of the Eastern Front armies, almost no manpower is needed in the first half."

"The first half of the journey is easy to do by water. The key is the second half. Although most of the north of the Yellow River is grassland, how can we transport grain for the six or seven hundred miles? Just rely on Zilong to recruit the 2 people?" Liu Bei asked eagerly. .

Fazheng smiled and said, "Since it is a vast grassland, why not move herdsmen from all over there?"

"Moving herdsmen?" Liu Bei still didn't understand.

"Does Xiao Zhi mean to drive the sheep west? Mutton is the food of the soldiers?" Pang Tong was the first to react.

"Of course." Fazheng stroked his beard and nodded.

(End of this chapter)