I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 106 Xu Miao: Ma Yong still has some skills
On May [-], a top-secret military report was placed on Wei Yan's desk.

Wei Yan looked up to the sky and laughed loudly: "Military advisor, look!"

Li Heng took it and took a look, he was overjoyed and said: "Send someone from Ji County quickly!"

"Why?"

"Pretend to gather troops and march westward."

Wei Yan understood immediately and acted in full.

"Just follow what the military advisor said!"

In late May, when Guo Huai began to increase his civilian power to build a city in the west of Chang'an, the progress of the Han army's city building also began to accelerate.

At this time, not only did the original Chencang County and Xincheng exist, but another city was also surrounded near them.

The Wei army also erected two cities thirty miles away to the east and began to station troops on a large scale.

At the same time, two walled cities were also surrounded outside Mei County, and a large number of craftsmen and civilians appeared there.

Dust rose across the vast plain, and the sounds of banging and shouting mingled together.

The once lush woods were flattened, leaving only bare tree stumps.

"Prime Minister, we have found out that the Wei army is now using a large number of Quyuan plows, and is also imitating ours in building fortified cities. Two have been built around Mei County."

Yang Yi said in a solemn tone.

Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "That's great!"

"Prime Minister, according to the scouts' inquiries, the Wei army is still increasing its troops, and young people are being recruited everywhere in Jingzhao, as well as other places."

"Mr. Wei, relax."

"I really can't rest assured. Our army has finally reached this point. The Wei army has moved so fast. I regret that I should have listened to Li Jian's plan. If I had taken advantage of Sima Yi's retreat and sent troops directly to Chang'an, the situation would have been more than that! "

"Master Wei!" Zhuge Liang's tone became serious, "Don't say any more! Remember to truthfully coordinate the troops and horses dispatched from Longyou!"

Yang Yi took a deep breath and did not dare to say more, but said: "There are currently [-] men recruited from Longyou, some of whom are Qiang people and have been incorporated into the army."

"Okay, where are the troops in Hanzhong?"

"The previous batch has all been mobilized."

"Where are the war horses?"

"Four thousand horses have been dispatched."

Zhuge Liang nodded and said: "Select the best from the army, match them with war horses, and train them!"

"Here!"

Zhuge Liang then said: "Send more troops to practice twenty miles west of Mei County. The momentum is huge, so that the Wei army can hear the voice of our army every day."

"Here!"

Yang Yi resigned.

Not long after, Fei Yi was announced.

"A few days ago, I received a letter from Ji'an. He is currently plotting against Liangzhou. This matter will probably be finalized in June, and the overall situation in Guanzhong has been initially decided. What do you think should be done about Ji'an next?"

"It's most appropriate to put it in his prison."

"But there will be no large-scale war in Guanzhong in the next few years." Zhuge Liang said, "Cao Wei has begun large-scale construction of walls. Our army's situation in Guanzhong has gradually stabilized. After a year of fighting, all the soldiers are exhausted. I want to cultivate my health for a few more years.”

Fei Yi wondered: "If our army cultivates their health and character, Wei's army will also cultivate their health and character. I'm afraid..."

Zhuge Liang said: "At the end of last year, Sun Quan received my letter, but until now, Sun Quan has not sent troops, and news came that the Lord of Wei sent an envoy to Jiankang."

"The Prime Minister's intention is that Sun Quan...is on good terms with the Lord of Wei?"

"We don't rule out this possibility. Even if we don't have a good relationship, if we continue to fight the Wei army in Chang'an, both sides will be seriously exhausted. In the end, the winner will only be Sun Quan."

Fei Yi immediately figured out that if the main forces of the two armies were to attack Guanzhong, Sun Quan would not only have the strength to take Hefei, but also the strength to march westward to Bashu.

You know, Lu Xun has always wanted to go westward.Sun Quan believed that he could protect himself by taking Hefei.

But Lu Xun believed that Soochow could conquer the world by taking Yizhou.

Therefore, no matter which aspect we analyze now, the war with the Wei army on the Chang'an front must stop.

As for why Zhuge Liang dared to let people go to the east of Mei County to conduct military exercises, the reason was very simple, because he knew that the Wei army did not dare to continue to attack people on the battlefield.

"According to the current situation, Sima Yi will definitely suggest that Lord Wei start from Liangzhou. The land between Liangzhou and Longyou is vast and sparsely populated, and the battle line is extremely long. Our army has just taken Longyou and the garrison is unstable. The Wei army will definitely attack suddenly. Force us to reinforce Longyou and spread out the Longyou battlefield to thin out Chang'an's troops."

"Then what should we do now?" When Fei Yi heard this, he immediately became nervous.

Now the morale of the whole army is slow.

Not only the whole army, but also Hanzhong and Chengdu were full of joy.

Especially in Chengdu, those who opposed the Northern Expedition were suddenly suppressed.

Li Yan, who was assigned, was shocked when he heard this.

Fei Yi didn't expect that Wei Jun could still resist in Liangzhou. Hearing what Zhuge Liang said, his palms even started to sweat.

Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Don't worry, Ji'an already has a plan, and the Liangzhou Qiang people are all interested in us."

“The Prime Minister’s intention is that we can also get Liangzhou?”

"Not necessarily. This matter is not urgent. The most important next step is to establish a firm foundation in Longyou."

Fei Yi thought for a while, returned to the previous topic, and said, "If Ji'an doesn't stay in Guanzhong, where should he be sent?"

Fei Yi really couldn't understand this question.

You know, Zhuge Liang will probably be stationed in Guanzhong next and sit here personally until Guanzhong is completely stabilized.

"I want him to go to Chengdu."

"Ji'an is a rare talent. Is it a waste to return to Chengdu?"

"Jian gave me some ideas."

Next, Zhuge Liang informed Fei Yi about what he had discussed with Li Heng that night.

"Prime Minister, I'm afraid this won't work!"

Fei Yi's expression immediately turned serious.

Inventorying fields in Yizhou?
Isn't this going to stir up a hornet's nest?
"I know not."

"Then the Prime Minister sent him back to Chengdu!" Fei Yi's perception of Li Heng immediately changed again. That guy was too courageous. He dared to do that kind of thing?

You know, most of the land in Yizhou is in the hands of powerful local families in Yizhou.

There are also some Jingzhou sects and Dongzhou sects, but they are a minority after all.

The powerful Yizhou families have been criticizing the Northern Expedition in recent years, but the Prime Minister suppressed them with force.

If Li Heng's plan is really followed, let alone problems on the front line, Yizhou will explode first.

Not advisable at all!
"Whether it can be implemented, I have to summon him back to discuss it in detail, and wait until he has finished handling the Longyou matter." Zhuge Liang warned, "Don't make any noise about this matter."

"Here."

On May 25, Xu Miao arrived in Jincheng County secretly and met Wang He, the prefect of Jincheng County.

"How is the situation in Longyou?"

Wang He said: "It has been detected that the Shu army dispatched several batches of troops from Tianshui to Pidao."

"What about between Bi Dao and Xiang Wu?"

"The Shu army in Bi Dao was so powerful that they crossed the river several times, but were counterattacked back."

Xu Miao praised: "Okay, Ma Yong is still quite capable."

(End of this chapter)