Yi Song

Chapter 208: Learn from traitors

"First, strengthen the military garrison, and second, build roads. I asked about it, and it turns out that Duke Fan Wenzheng had built several roads before, but later he just patched them up.

There is an unwritten rule that states that roads must not be built in border states and counties in Shaanxi, which are places of hundreds of battles. Once they are built, it will be more convenient for Xixia troops to plunder border states and counties. I don’t know who passed down the rules, but it seems to be from Sima Guang’s group of moral gentlemen.

Nowadays, the transportation of grain and wages to the border relies entirely on the roads built by Fan Wenzhenggong, as well as the straight road built by the former Qin Dynasty that leads directly to Jiuyuan, the Chi Road that leads to Xizhou in the west, and the straight road that leads to Shuofang Lingwu built by the Han and Tang Dynasties. Avenue. "

"Straight bitches. These bastards, when they encounter difficulties, they just bury their heads in the sand, and end up with their butts exposed.

Ignore these broken rules, build roads, build roads for me! Next, the Western Army will eliminate the weak and retain the strong. I plan to follow the rules of the middle base army and convert the laid-off sergeants into infrastructure troops to build roads specifically for me. Build such a road! "

Liu Guozhang took out a blueprint and handed it to King Murong Ye.

After he took it and looked at it carefully, he was very surprised.

"What kind of road is this? Why are there two long tracks paved on the ground?"

"Track road. The foundation is solid, and two long rails are laid on the ground, with equal widths, and cross sleepers are laid at equal distances below. The cars are specially made, and the wheels are stuck on the long rails. They are pulled by ox horses, which can save half the effort."

"Is it true or false? It's not just your imagination, Erlang!"

This is not possible, transportation efficiency must be improved. Orbital roads are the only way to improve efficiency. First, three main roads will be built, leading directly to three distribution transfer stations. The main blood vessels are opened, and then the fine blood vessels are laid down, so that food and salary can be supplied quickly and smoothly to every soldier and horse. "

"Um, am I just guessing? This is the wisdom passed down from our ancestors, I'm just improving it!"

It can be used as a supplement to leftovers. For example, if you have spare capacity, you can plant various trees on the spot, dig ponds, and then raise chickens, ducks, fish, pigs and sheep to improve the food of each department. "

After asking local farmers, I found out that it was built during the Pre-Qin Dynasty. According to the old legend, this was a grain transport road built by the former Qin Dynasty when it went south to attack Chu. It was also a double line that could travel back and forth at the same time. It was later abandoned and picked up by local farmers for use. Those vehicles were also copied according to the templates passed down from ancestors.

"As for the military camps, we won't make any major considerations for the time being. The land in the border states and counties in the northwest is arid and barren, and the military camps cannot produce much food. It will also seriously drag down the combat effectiveness of the armies. It is not cost-effective.

"Well, that's exactly what it should be."

"There is also the mechanism of the Operations Department, which is overstaffed, inefficient, and wasteful. To be honest, Erlang, it cannot support your ambitions."

"You are ignorant! We have a survey team that is surveying mineral resources in Nanyang, Dengzhou and other places. We found a section of track road in the mountainous area there. The long track is paved with wooden strips and there are several vehicles in use.

The operating mode must also be improved. Crossroads, intersections, signal stations, and dispatch stations must all be established. "

The track road I designed and planned is definitely better than that of the former Qin Dynasty. Today's long rails also use anti-corrosion treated wooden strips. When it is smelted, it will be replaced by iron. There are also vehicles, which need to be improved.

Liu Guozhang said in a profound voice: "The most important thing for transporting grain by land is efficiency. The northwest border states and counties have rugged mountain roads. When the grain is transported up, people eat it and horses chew it. If ten stones are transported to the destination, I am afraid there are only a few buckets left. .

"Okay, I'll focus on following up on this matter."

"If you still have any difficulties, please continue."

"How to change it? This is the ancestral law that protects the inside and the outside. Who dares to change it?"

"Ancestor, which ancestor? Why didn't I know?"

"Then change it!"

"Return the methods of the ancestors! Since the Chongning Year, how many of the methods of the ancestors have been left in the court. So we must learn from the treacherous ministers such as Cai Jing, Zhu Meng, Tong Guan and Yang Jian."

"Learn from them?" King Murong Ye was shocked.

"Do you think it's easy to be a treacherous minister? It's not easy! Which one is not a human being? Which one is not deep-minded and clever?" King Murong Ye thought for a while and couldn't help but shook his head, "It is true that many upright and famous ministers have been betrayed by them. They fought badly and left. What should we learn from them?"

"Hiding the superiors and bullying the subordinates is one of their methods of amassing money under their power. We don't bully the subordinates, and learn the methods they use to conceal the superiors. We say one thing and do another. We continue to wear the skin of the ancestral method of the Transshipment Department, and the actual operation is completely different. set.

Yufeng Bank, Jieshunshe, and Fufeng Bank have so much experience that we can definitely learn from. "

King Murong Ye leaned forward and asked, "To promote industry and commerce, set up a wide range of vertebrae?"

"Jieshun Society opened a branch in Jingzhao Mansion at the end of last year, and Meihuilai Hotel and Yuelai Inn also came to explore the road early. Xianxi Bank was established in Jingzhao Mansion in March, and Tongsheng Bank will be established there soon. Economy Problems should be solved by economic means as much as possible.

We want to revitalize the northwest economy. Greatly develop water conservancy and resume farming; build factories and strengthen industry; pave roads and build bridges to facilitate trade. As long as we have enough food and money, and all the troops and armor, we can take care of Xixia.

In the pre-Qin and Han dynasties, the First Emperor and Emperor Gaozu fought for hegemony over the world based on this place. Now we can't even defeat the Xixia Kingdom, which is in a corner. Are our ancestors too powerful, or are we too incompetent?

In short, the actual operations are carried out according to our rules and ideas, and the economic strength is improved, which brings many benefits. "

Of course, there are many benefits. In addition to effectively supporting the Western Army in combat, it can also weaken Xixia's strength through economic means. More importantly, if the economic system that operates behind the scenes is perfected and takes root, the northwest economy can be controlled by itself.

King Murong Ye knew it well and nodded, "I understand. By the way, Erlang, I saw Liu Luchuan (Liu Zhongwu), Liu Baoda (Liu Fa), the Zhong brothers, Liu Baoxin (Liu Yanqing), Yang Mozhou (Yang Weizhong), Li Huangshi (Li Zhongjie), as well as Yao Gu, Zhe Yanzhi, Xin Shuxian, Feng Guan, Guo Zude and other generals were summoned back to Pingliang City. Is there going to be a big fight?

Let me explain first that our current financial situation cannot support high-intensity and large-scale war. As you often say, you can start a war, but how it ends is not up to you.

If the fight is going to be really big and we can't close it down, I won't be able to pay for it even if I try to sell it. When the time comes, don't blame me. "

"Don't worry, there won't be a big fight. We'll just adjust our strategic deployment and then start small, local wars to get a feel for the situation in the name of military training."

"Erlang, you want to control the scale of the war. What if you get angry with the Hexi family on the opposite side and expand the war wantonly?"

"It is possible. I have also thought about it and have taken preventive measures. But it is unlikely. According to the intelligence we collected, the economic situation in Xixia has not been good in the past few years. It has not been the same since the defeat of Pingxia City during the Yuanfu period. recover from.

Tong Guan had been in the northwest for more than ten years, but he still did some practical things. He launched many local wars, which greatly restricted and consumed the strength of the Xixia Kingdom.

Even if Li Qianshun wants to be willful, his strength does not allow him to be willful. "

"Erlang, just be aware of what's going on."

"By the way, let me tell you, I will ask you to transfer the old master Zong Zezong, the magistrate of Dengzhou, to Shaanxi."

"Old Master Zong? He is an old-fashioned man who can't tolerate even a grain of sand in his eyes. Why did you invite him here? Are you looking for trouble?"

"Invite him to correct military discipline. Zongze is pedantic and old-fashioned. He is an upright and lonely minister who doesn't buy it. Everyone knows it. Invite such a great god and supervise Tan Zhen, and the officials will sleep well." some."

"That's 300,000 Western troops. Shaanxi transfer envoy Lao Zhang has a close relationship with you. He wants to take some measures to comfort the king."

"You also know that Mr. Zong can't tolerate even a grain of sand in his eyes, so you have packed up your mess to avoid being caught by him."

"I got it. It's good that Mr. Zong is here. There are some rat bugs in the Transshipment Department, which are closely related to the princes in the court and Shaanxi Province. It's difficult to get rid of them. It's just right for Mr. Zong to take care of them."

In Qingliang Temple in Pingliang City, Zhongshi Dao, Zhongshizhong, Liu Zhongwu and Liu Fa gathered together.

"Duan Ru, what do you mean by Commander Jieh summoning us again?" Liu Zhongwu couldn't help but ask.

"Could it be that the Commander-in-Chief couldn't help it and wanted to raise an army to fight?" Liu Fa asked urgently from the side.

(End of this chapter)