The revival of Shu Han

Chapter 211 A Feast for Crows ([-])
孙皓登基后，东吴政府以前各种懒散迟钝、执行不力的怪象得到了有力的纠正。266年的6月下旬孙皓做出支援西陵的决断后。7月5日，右将军诸葛靓就带着5000人的援军顺利出发了。

On the other hand, although Lu Kang had foreseen that he would intercept and kill the opponent's intelligence personnel.But what kind of organization is Jin Zou Cao?This is the most powerful intelligence agency of this era, created by Xi Zhicai, perfected by Guo Jia, and completed by Jia Xu.Moreover, Sun Hao has only been on the throne for more than a year, and the transformation of Soochow has just begun.In Soochow, where there are many aristocratic families, the country's rule is still not detailed enough.Therefore, when the Bu family's family was still struggling to make a detour in the Daba Mountains, the intelligence personnel of Jin Zuo Cao sent the real information of Xiling City to the desk of Runan King Sima Liang in mid-July.

"Everyone, this is the situation in Xiling City ten days ago. It seems that these Wu dogs have given up the idea of ​​​​taking Xiling quickly. They have also made preparations for our army to go south."

"Your Majesty, this is really not a good thing. The last general wants to hurry up and organize the army to go south!"

"Otherwise, Xuanwu, don't worry. Your Majesty, the meaning of the last general is that you can sit back and watch Wu Gou and Xiling Bu's family fight for a while longer. Your Majesty needs to know that it is already July and the rainy season has come. At this time, troops are dispatched, and mosquitoes are raging. , The army gathers together, and the disease often occurs. If there is a plague in the army, then we... Moreover, this season, as long as there is a little more rain, the Han River will start to rise again, so we will send troops at this time..."

Wang Hun didn't say the rest, but everyone understood: 50 years ago, Guan Yu flooded the Seventh Army with the help of the surge of the Han River, and the power shook China.

"Xuan Chong's words are really serious words. I still want to wait. Well, Xuan Chong, you have been stationed in Jingzhou for a long time. When will the rainy season in Jingzhou usually end?"

"Generally, September is about the same. The longest will not exceed October. Even if there is rain after that, the amount of rainfall will not be enough to cause a significant change in the water level of the Han River."

"Good, everyone, do you have any other opinions?"

"Uh, Your Majesty. According to Jinzuo Cao's report, the Jingzhou Army from Soochow has come out in force, with a number of no less than [-]. And our Jingzhou Army has only about this number. But we can't come out in full force." Right? Among other things, the three counties of Weixing, Shangyong, and Xincheng must maintain a certain number of troops to guard against the sneak attack of West Shu Hanzhong County, so..."

"Well, Ji Sheng (Liu Fu) is right. It just so happens that we also need to report the new strategy to Luoyang. Then please ask Ji Sheng to go there in person. It is both a report and a request for help."

"The next official takes orders and returns with reinforcements."

Soon, Liu Fu came to Luoyang with Sima Liang's request.

As far as His Majesty the Great Jin Emperor is concerned, Fifth Uncle, it is no problem for you to delay the dispatch of troops.I also don't want to receive a Bu family with intact strength.Moreover, it is July at this time, and there is no autumn harvest yet.It is the time when a country has the least amount of money and food in stock.And in September, the autumn harvest is almost over, which happens to be the time when a country is the richest.Therefore, there is absolutely no problem in delaying the dispatch of troops for two months.

But you call for reinforcements?This really bothers me a bit.

The Sima family lost nearly 16 troops at one time in the mountains of Bashu three years ago.This kind of loss, even the mighty Central Plains country, was hurt. In just three years, the Jin country did not feel relieved.

Now, the total strength of the Jin State is about 45.Among them, the Luoyang Central Army recovered to 15, the Northwest Theater 11, the Jingzhou Theater 5000, the Yangzhou Theater 2, the Qingxu Theater was wiped out, only 5 people, and the Youbin Theater was also significantly weakened, with a total of only [-]. people.In addition, there are [-] to [-] people in all counties, such as soldiers and other security forces.

Of course, this is only the force controlled by the central government of Jin.Since the Sima family enshrined kings and dukes, the various princes and county kings of the Jin Kingdom actually had different numbers of kingdom troops. The combined army of more than 30 princes should not be less than [-].

But these are not the crux of the matter.The crux of the problem is that this time is July, which is the poorest time for a country.The soldiers and horses have not moved, the food and grass go first.It is not impossible to dispatch the Chinese army, but what about the money?What about food?You must know that the population of the Jin government itself is only about 400 million, and almost every ten farmers support one soldier.This ratio is approaching the limit of productivity in this era.

"Hey, the general situation is like this. Jingzhou wants reinforcements. But the imperial court..."

Your father has already told you, rest and recuperate!Rest and rest!But what about you?I just want to make a big military achievement when I'm in the top position!You are now the emperor!Not a power minister who urgently needs military exploits to usurp the throne!It is necessary to make it so urgent!
"Shang Shuling, can't the imperial court get any money and food? Why do I remember that the imperial court has made a lot of profits from random household tax checks this year. Among other things, my family has released more than 1 serfs because of this. Woolen cloth……"

"Hehehe, thank you Linjin Marquis for being loyal to the country and understanding righteousness. As for the money and food, although it is July at this time, it is when the treasury is emptiest. But I really have to grit my teeth and take a few million stones of grain and Hundreds of millions of dollars are still available. But don’t you read the residence newspaper, Marquis Linjin? In May and June this year, the entire territory of Youzhou, Jizhou, Qingzhou and a part of Bingzhou were hit by locusts. More than 100 counties had no harvest , More than [-] affected people are waiting for food. The Xianbei in the north and the Xiongnu in Bingzhou are also ready to move because of the drought in the pastures and a large number of livestock starving to death. Wei Boyu, the governor of Youzhou, has written many times to express his urgency. He said that he would not send out a large amount of food to transport north Disaster relief, I'm afraid there will be unbearable things. Cough cough, Marquis Lin Jin, you say, at this time, I, who is a minister, should pay attention to which side first?"

"Huh! Your Majesty. I think that the Taiwei (Sima Wang) should be asked to transfer the grain from Guanzhong! In the past two or three years, a large amount of grain from Guanzhong has flowed into Xishu. The surplus grain was confiscated to Luoyang!"

"Hahahaha~~~ Marquis Linjin, I, Jia Chong, don't agree with what you said just now. In the past year, Jinzuo Cao sent a large number of secret spies to Guanzhong to investigate the problem of grain outflow and illegal salt in our country. The result? Nearly 1000 people died before and after. Why did this happen? Didn’t the entire family in Guanzhong participate in it? At this time, they are forced to transport all the surplus grain to Luoyang? Do you want to hand over the land of Yongliang to Guan Zifeng? "

"This, this, these aristocratic families have families but no country, they really deserve to die! Du Yuankai is in Chang'an, why doesn't he do something?"

"Hmph, Du Yuankai? The Du family is a big family in Guanzhong, what can he do? Didn't you hear what Du Yuankai said? After eating the Zigong salt sent from Xishu, his illness is starting to improve. Can you count on him ?Hey, next year’s new round of household tax inspections, we at Shangshutai are going to focus on Guanzhong. But that’s next year’s event.”

It can be said that Pei Xiu and Jia Chong really didn't mean to argue with Yang Jun.

In the central government of all dynasties, the core circle of power has inevitably experienced a trend of regionalization.For example, in the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty, people from the south of the Yangtze River dominated most of the time.As for Sima Jin, at least before going south, people from Henan and Shanxi were the mainstream.

The Yongliang of this era is mainly in Shaanxi and Gansu in later generations. The aristocratic families in these two places are really not popular in the central government of Jin.Just as Yizhou people were dissatisfied with the Shuhan government, in fact, the Yongliang family didn't like the Luoyang court too much.

And Yong Liang is facing the front line of Shu Han.Over the years, due to frequent wars between the two countries, the overall social environment in Yongliang has been unstable—agricultural production requires a long cycle, so how can you produce with peace of mind after frequent wars?And due to frequent wars, the people in Yongliang area are tough. Although the aristocratic families here are not powerful and have a limited number of private soldiers, their combat effectiveness is actually extremely amazing.

Therefore, whether it is Cao Wei or Sima Jin.The rule of these two regions is mainly based on Huairou and appeasement.The urging is too urgent, when the Shu Han next Northern Expedition, we will all respond together!

This is also why in the past two years there has been a large outflow of food from Yongliang, and the flood of private salt has led to a precipitous drop in the national salt tax.Under such an exaggerated situation, one of the important reasons why the central government of the Jin Dynasty has always been unwilling to carry out real rectification.

"Okay, okay! Shangshuling, General Cheqi, and Marquis Linjin are also doing it for the country! I don't want to hear you arguing there now. What I want to hear is how to do it without the country spending a lot of money and food. , Send a powerful reinforcement to Uncle Fifth!"

"The minister is incompetent, please punish him!"

Seeing these two bastards who rely on the old to sell the old, Sima Yan was really angry: How could his father manage these two scumbags so easily before?Hey, my old father-in-law is also useless, I can't think of a way out!How can you help me weaken the power of these two old guys?
Suddenly, a heavenly voice sounded: "Your Majesty! I have a way to solve your majesty's urgent needs!"

(End of this chapter)