After Mi Zhi left, Shao Xun went to Xiang County to meet with Lu Zhi.
On the way, Cui Kuangfei, the prefect of Xiangcheng, reported that the bandit commander Li Hongyao, who respected the king as his lord, had fled from Runan into Wuyang County, Xiangcheng, and looted wantonly. Another bandit commander, Hou, escaped from his unit and went north from Ye County to spy on Kunming.
Yang, there seems to be an attempt to invade Xiangcheng.
Cui Kuang served successively as Wang Ying of Chengdu and Wang Lue of Gaomi. Later, he was summoned by Lu Zhi and became the prefect of Xiangcheng.
There are theoretically county soldiers in Xiangcheng, but they are actually part of the Silver Spear Army.
When Cui Kuang heard that the enemy was approaching, he urgently recruited thousands of men to defend the county.
Li Chong then led the Yamen army that had just returned south to Wuyang to quell the rebellion.
As for the road to Ye County, there are no soldiers blocking it now. Maybe we can only recruit soldiers from the government, but there is no other way.
In addition, the troops on Luyang's side are also very weak.
There were originally seven thousand people, but two thousand were transferred to Xiangcheng, another thousand to Yingyang, and two thousand who followed Shao Xun from the expedition but did not return. There were very few people left behind.
If the Nanyang thieves move north in large numbers, they will definitely not be able to hold on, and Luyang will inevitably fall.
At present, Lou Quan has been ordered by Li Chong to leave 500 men to guard the camp, and personally leads 1,500 field troops to go south to Luyang Pass to use the terrain to slightly hinder the enemy.
The four Silver Spear Army units being trained in Liang County - mostly recruits who have never been on the battlefield - serve as a reserve team, checking for leaks and filling in vacancies at any time.
On the 24th, Shao Xun ordered thousands of Yi soldiers to travel day and night to return to Xiangcheng, under the command of Li Zhong, to strengthen the defense of the old nest. Although the Chenjun branch base was opened, Guangchengze, Luonan, and Xiangcheng areas were in a short period of time.
The inside is more important and cannot be neglected.
"Have you experienced the hardships of the Four War Lands?" Lu Zhixiao, who had just returned from Ku County outside Xiangxian City, asked.
"Why should Zidao say sarcastic words?" Shao Xun said with a smile: "Today, there is only war in the south, not in the north."
"This is the reason why I asked the prince to rely on the imperial court." Lu Zhi said: "There is a king in the south who is making trouble. If the Xiongnu goes south from Hanoi, and another enemy army comes to kill from Xuzhou in the east, the prince will probably be in a hurry to resist.
Can’t you live any longer?”
"Pei Dun, Wang Long is not like this." Shao Xun said.
Lu Zhi nodded and said: "These are the benefits that a prince gets from being a loyal minister. This time, the prince has to be a loyal minister, but not a loyal minister of the emperor, but a person who is unparalleled in his loyalty to the world. In this way, there will be
People with knowledge will abandon their prejudices and come here in droves because they have no choice."
"Can't we go to Wu Di?" Shao Xun asked.
"There may be people who are crossing south, but there are also some who are staying in Zhongzhou." Lu Zhi said, "But where did you get the news? The Xie family is indeed leaving."
"I heard it when I visited Yuan Jingxuan." Shao Xun said: "Just leave, there is no need to stay in trouble. At this time, Chen County and even Yuzhou are focusing on stability. Don't push them back, otherwise I will be overwhelmed and worry about one thing and the other."
"If the Lord can think so, I feel relieved." Lu Zhi said with a smile.
If the Xie family opposes Shao Xun and takes action, they will eventually be defeated, but at this juncture, no energy can be wasted, and there is no need to go too far.
"Let's find a position for Yuan Jingxuan in the state." Shao Xun added: "It's just in time to bargain with the court and submit the list together. After I leave, I will have to rely on them to help me stabilize the Chenjun territory."
A private soldier of a wealthy family, Shao Xun both loves and hates him.
When they invest in you, they can be your support, help you stabilize local order, and even provide reserve troops.
But once they have different intentions, they can easily mess up your rear, or even change your rear.
Cao Mengde suffered this loss back then.
The army went out to fight, and suddenly, the nest was gone...
Among the three major noble families in Yangxia, the He family has been wiped out, the Xie family is about to move south, and only the Yuan family is left.
First win them over and use the Yuan family's local influence to consolidate the Chen County branch base.
There is the Wang family in Chen County.
The Wang family of Chenjun was originally from a poor family, but after years of development, it has gradually improved. Some powerful people have attached themselves to it, and it is not a problem to recruit more than a thousand soldiers.
In the past year, Lu Zhiye successively recruited two to three thousand county soldiers.
This is Chen Jun's entire strength.
To be honest, Shao Xun is still a little worried.
The acquisition of Yuzhou was too short, and there was no time to digest it. If someone invaded, they could only rely on the nobles and local powerful people to resist - no one had organized them before, but now they have been organized reluctantly, but I don't know what the effect will be.
Chen County relied on the county soldiers recruited by the Yuan family, Wang family and Lu Zhi.
The state of Lu relied on Yang Chen, its prime minister.
Pei State relies on the Liu family.
The Prime Minister of Qiao is Xia Houheng - this person is the son of Xia Houjun, the former Yuzhou Dazhongzheng, Anxi General, Bingzhou Governor, and the great-grandson of Xia Houyuan.
All kinds of things.
After sorting out Chen County, the next step is Liangguo, Xincai, Nanton and other places. Choose one of the three to focus on development, and take your time to develop the other two.
"I will try my best to deal with the Yuzhou matter." Lu Zhi sighed: "The princes still have to fight quickly and cannot be stuck in any one place for a long time. The noble families in Yuzhou listen to you now, but once you show your fatigue, what will their attitude be like?
, but it’s hard to say.”
"I understand." Shao Xun nodded, and then said: "If Guangling's grain transport reaches Liang State and Chen Liushi stops, you can organize manpower to carry it back. I'm afraid a large number of people will have to be resettled next."
"Where are they from?"
"Dunqiu."
"Le Hongfan can't hold on any longer?"
"I can't hold on any longer. I have allowed him to lead the army and people to retreat south." Shao Xun sighed: "It's beyond the reach of the whip. It's good that he can hold on for so long."
My father-in-law was still holding on to the two nails that were driven into Hebei at the beginning, but Lemo who was a little later could no longer withstand it.
One is because it arrived late and has a shallow foundation; the other is because Dunqiu County is already small and weak.
When Shile was besieged, Lemo resisted with all his strength.
After Shi Le relieved the siege, he decided to retreat, and Shao Xun had already agreed.
"A total of more than 10,000 households of soldiers and civilians are evacuating to the south via Puyang and Chenliu. Zidaoqian sent people to assist them." Shao Xun said, "After returning, they will be resettled in Nanton County. This place was destroyed by Li Hong and was vacant.
Many fields and houses are left to Zidao."
"It's just a matter of duty." Lu Zhi said.
His main job now is to argue with the wealthy families in various counties.
Nandun is a small county. It was established relatively late. It was split from Runan Kingdom. It governs Nandun, Ruyang, Pingyu and Shangcai counties. It governs Nandun. It is basically the part of the original Runan Kingdom east of Ru River.
——Eleven counties west of Ru River are still under the jurisdiction of Runan Kingdom.
There is only one prominent noble clan in this county: the Nanton Ying clan.
The Ying family is tepid in this dynasty. The current pillar of the family is named Ying Zhan, with the courtesy name Siyuan. He is the grandson of Ying Xu, the minister of Cao Wei. He once served in the shogunate of Sima Lun and Sima Ying, and was later invited by his uncle Liu Hong, the governor of Jingzhou.
, served as the commander-in-chief of Zhennan General, and is now the prefect of Nanping County, and also supervises the military affairs of Nanping, Wuling and Tianmen counties.
Ying Zhan had a cousin, Ying Shao, who was once the minister of Huangmen, and now he was promoted to Jian. Last year, when Sima Yue returned to Beijing, Ying Shao was among the group of people arrested in front of the emperor.
Quite a number of members of the Ying family, such as Buqu and Zhuangke, have gone south. Ying Zhan is even working under Wang Cheng and Shan Jian. This family must be disappointed with the north and is easier to deal with.
"I'll go right away." Shao Xun stopped, looked at the gray wilderness outside Xiang County, and said, "Yuzhou is our future, we can't ignore it."
"Don't worry, sir. Even if I risk my life, I will put Yuzhou in order." Lu Zhi said.
Shao Xun nodded.
He knew that Lu Zhi had many problems, the most prominent of which was the so-called "forming parties for personal gains."
Just like in a company in later generations, after there is an Indian, there will soon be a large group of Indians. Lu Zhi successively served as the governor of Xiangcheng and the governor of Yuzhou. He called on friends and attracted a lot of people, which has caused a stir in Henan.
The local nobles were slightly dissatisfied.
This time Shao Xun asked him to leave a position for Yuan Chong, which was a slight reminder. Lu Zhi should be able to understand the implication: everything should be done in moderation.
But Lu Zhi’s ability is unquestionable.
He provided Shao Xun with a clear strategic plan: to create a character that is both domineering and loyal, rely on the big tree of the imperial court, avoid fighting on multiple fronts as much as possible, and quietly consolidate the foundation.
He did two things in Yuzhou: first, making friends with the nobles and occasionally powerful powerful men; second, resettling the refugees, registering them as households, and developing production.
It should be said that so far, everything is on track, although Shao Xun will inevitably fall into the dilemma of fighting on two fronts.
Talents are rare, so make do with them.
On September 28, after a rapid march, Shao Xun arrived at Xiangcheng. Ding Zhuang and the auxiliary troops were disbanded on the spot, and he went back to reunite with his family and wait for the next call.
The Silver Spear Army was stationed in Xiangcheng and Liang County, and was given leave in batches.
As the situation has developed to this day, it is obvious that it has begun to become more intense, and it no longer allows you to develop leisurely.
Shao Xun even doubted whether he would have a peaceful life in the next one or two years. Maybe instead of going on war expeditions, the frequency of wars would be far higher than before.
On the same day, Li Chong returned from Ye County and reported his work: "Your Majesty, Li Hong suffered a defeat in Wuyang and retreated to Ye County. He led his troops to pursue and defeat him. He has returned to Nanyang."
"Has any been seized?"
"They only had a little food and grass, broken weapons, and captured more than 2,000 families of refugees."
"Send someone to Nanton and give it to Lu Zidao." Shao Xun said, "Are you in Ye County?"
"yes."
"Okay. Occupy the county seat, don't withdraw, block this road." Shao Xun ordered: "If I advance troops in the future, I will take this road."
Tang Jian has spread out the map on the table.
Wanye Corridor is the best road between Nanyang and Xiangcheng.
Liu Xiu fought here, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei also fought here. It can be said that it is a battleground for military strategists.
To the south of Ye County, there is the Fangcheng Pass. After passing this pass, you enter the flat Nanyang Basin.
"Is there any movement from Wang Ru?" he asked again.
"The king seems to be a little afraid after hearing about the majestic reputation of the king, and the servants are not sure whether he will go north." Li Chong replied.
"How is Nanyang now?"
"Wang Ru captured many cities, but he was at peace with the local nobles."
"The rickets of the gentry have happened again." Shao Xun sneered: "I'm afraid I spent money to eliminate the disaster. If Wang Ru wants to gain a foothold in Nanyang and Xiangyang, he doesn't want to fall out with the gentry, these people!"
The nobles can negotiate.
Ordinary people and less powerful powerful people are not qualified to negotiate.
Wang Ru's roots are still among the refugees from Guanxi. I heard that 50,000 families regard him as the leader of the alliance, so his strength is quite strong. And they are destined to be like locusts, sweeping away the basic order of Nanyang and Xiangyang.
"First stock up on food, grass and equipment, and prepare at least enough for 20,000 people to fight for three months." Shao Xun ordered: "If Wang Ru is provocative, he will not come out of the strong wall to waste his energy."
"As ordered." Li Zhong responded.
That night he went south and returned to Ye County.
Shao Xun returned to Liang County and waited for orders from the court.
Chapter completed!