Prime Minister take care

Chapter 352 Half-hearted
Like Yizhou and Yongzhou, Liangzhou is a relatively closed area surrounded by mountains.

Although it is closed, it also creates military advantages. As long as a few dangerous passes and passages are guarded, the attack of hostile forces can be blocked.

Comparing the three states, Yongzhou is densely populated, followed by Yizhou. Although Liangzhou has a large area, it has a sparse population.

Most of the cities are scattered like pearls, controlled by various military leaders.In addition, in addition to the millions of Dazhou people registered by the Liangzhou government, there are also many barbarians and even barbarians from the Hehuang grassland scattered around.

Liangzhou's terrain is long and narrow in the middle and vast at both ends.The end point of the west end is the Tianxia Jueguan Yang Jueguan, which connects the wilderness and Liangzhou, and also blocks the tide of barbarian beasts from entering the hinterland of Liangzhou.In addition, although Fuyu Mountain can lead to the wilderness, it is controlled by Moji Sect. The boundary there has been established, and there are no traces of wild beasts, let alone pedestrians.

The area controlled by Zhu Zi is the narrow and long river valley in the middle.The terrain in this section is relatively flat and can be cultivated and grazed. A large number of people, barbarians and barbarians in Liangzhou have gathered.Zhu Zi controls the largest grain producing area, the most cities and trade channels in Liangzhou. More than ten thousand of his most elite Xiliang cavalry are stationed near Wuwei, the capital of Liangzhou.

The eastern region of Liangzhou is not as mountainous and barren as the western region.In fact, the vast majority of military leaders in Liangzhou are gathered in the Eastern Region, each with its own division of forces, and the situation is very complicated.

Among them, the most prosperous Chengji County was in the hands of the Qin family.Qin Yuan originally had eight thousand Xiliang cavalry under his command, which could be supported by Chengji County alone.

Unlike the western section of Liangzhou, there is only one hole and three main passages to the outside.The northwest passage can lead to Hehuang, the Guoting in the east can lead to Yongzhou, and the Long Road connecting Chengji County can lead to Wuping County in Yizhou.

Qin Yuan stood in the garden of the mansion, looking at the clear sky, with a little loss on his face.

Qin Yuan's family education is extremely strict, and he used almost the method of training soldiers in the army for his sons.such a pity!Even though Qin Yuan is a strict father, Qin Feng and others are not dutiful sons.

Qin Yuan couldn't help sighing, thinking of this incident, he always felt an unknown fire in his heart.Back then, Qin Feng swore in front of him that he not only abducted three thousand Xiliang cavalry, but also abducted his two sons.

Because of this incident, Qin Yuan has been suspected by Zhu Zi.Of course, as long as he is a normal monarch, it is impossible not to be suspicious.In fact, Zhu Zi was surprisingly generous.

Zhu Zi is hot on the outside and cold on the inside, and he no longer trusts Qin Yuan as much as before.

Although Qin Yuan was left out in the cold, he couldn't blame Zhu Zi, nor his three sons. In the end, all his resentment was directed at Yang Xian.

But Yang Xian is like brown candy, no matter what kind of cold face Qin Yuan shows, he can stick to it in the end.

Even if Qin Yuan wanted to sever the relationship, he couldn't.

The three thousand Xiliang cavalry that Yang Xian abducted were usually stationed in Wuping County, not far from Chengji County.Although the three thousand Xiliang cavalry were named Yang and belonged to the Shu Kingdom, they were all from Liangzhou. Their parents, brothers, and friends were all in Chengji County. They usually visited each other, visited relatives, and brought some food to their friends. How can Qin Yuan stop rare goods?
The influence of Shu on Liangzhou is increasing day by day, and what worries Qin Yuan even more is the current situation of Liangzhou.

The Liangzhou Army captured the Demon City, opened up the wilderness, and learned how to divide and channel the tide of barbarian beasts. There has been no sound of war outside Yangjue Pass for a long time.

The barbarian tide in the past was related to the safety of Liangzhou and even the whole world. It could also bring together all the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty and even the barbarians and Yi people in Liangzhou with one heart.

Because they know that if the Yang Jue Pass is broken, then they will become food in the mouths of the hungry beasts.

But now, the common threat to everyone is gone. Coupled with the existence of the military system, the internal conflicts are more tense than before.

The Liangzhou army occupied the magic city and opened up the wilderness.In the past few years, the impression of the barren land and the rampant wild beasts described in ancient books has already changed.

In fact, in the past, the Demon Realm controlled by the Demon Clan and the area passed by the barbarian tide was only a small part of the Wilderness Realm. There were many races around it, and the Kuafu Clan was one of them.

Some of these races are branches of barbarians and monsters, some are demons, some are barbarians, and there are also some strange races that do not look like humans.

They have been isolated from the world for a long time and have a unique culture. They have tamed wild beasts and established cities to live in. The production areas have many special products that are not available in the Great Zhou Dynasty.These special products include daily necessities, military supplies and materials urgently needed by monks, as well as many strange items whose uses the Liangzhou army cannot figure out.

In the past few years, the Liangzhou Army has made several large-scale outings, hunting wild beasts, obtaining furs and materials needed by the monks, and also trying to trade with these races, and has achieved some gains.

Nowadays, the three kingdoms of Shu, Wu and Chu have opened up sea areas, and the Liangzhou army has opened up wilderness areas. The specialties with obvious regional colors they obtained are popular in the Central Plains and even beyond the Great Wall.In a few years, the income from commerce and trade will become a part of Liangzhou that cannot be ignored.

However, this is only superficial prosperity after all, but the deep internal crisis has always been hidden.

A few days ago, Zhu Zi agreed to Huan Wu's request for mutual customs clearance. A large number of merchants from the Central Plains entered Liangzhou, and many of Liang Jun's detectives took advantage of the situation to enter Liangzhou, some to spy on intelligence, and others to try to communicate with Liangzhou. Those military leaders communicated secretly.

Many small military leaders within the Liangzhou Army are half-hearted. They have contacts with Huan Wu and Yang Xian. They are basically just outsiders, but they have to be on guard.

"Master, please use some refreshments!"

Qin Yuan's old servant approached Qin Yuan carrying a tray with three small plates and a cup of hot tea.

Qin Yuan nodded, took a look, and found that in addition to daily pastries, the three small plates also contained a plate of granular golden items.

Qin Yuan picked it up and took a look. It had scales on the outside and was crystal clear in the sun. It looked very beautiful.

"what is this?"

"This is the cane sugar produced in Shu that Mr. Lie and Mr. Tie brought to the general when they came back last time. It is now very popular in the county. Many children, adults and even sergeants in the army like cane sugar. Mr. Tie also said that he The cane sugar we brought here is of high quality and cannot be purchased even in the county."

Originally hearing that this thing was from the Shu Kingdom, Qin Yuan's face darkened.But this was Qin Lie and Qin Tie's wish after all, so he still took one and tasted it.

The taste is good, with a mellow feeling, not like ordinary caramel.There is no shortage of salt in Liangzhou, but there is a shortage of sugar.This kind of candy is not like seasoning, it can even be regarded as a snack.

"My lord, there has been a situation at the border recently, and there have been frequent movements on the Shu side."

The soldiers from the mansion hurried over and reported the news to Qin Yuan.

"If Yang Xian doesn't have any unusual behavior, then he is not Yang Xian."

Qin Yuan was chewing candy, but he looked like it was no big deal.

"But a Shu army has just passed through the pass under the leadership of Mr. Tie."

Qin Yuan stopped chewing the candy and opened his eyes. Anger rushed onto Guo Zi's face, and his beard trembled.

"What did you say? How many people are there in this Shu army?"

"Six hundred!"

"These traitors!"

(End of this chapter)