Chapter Fourteen: Soldiers Arrive at Fort Jiashiwu
Count the population and measure the fields! This blockbuster news shocked everyone. Everyone had a vague feeling that Yunfeng was beginning to feel restless after dormant for a year and was preparing to make some big moves.
Except for Yang Ming and Jin Yuehua, whose expressions were expressionless, the other officials looked at each other. After a long while, Yin Jiancai, the leader of the officials, asked weakly: "I dare to ask the envoy, what is the so-called
What does it include statewide?"
Yunfeng smiled slightly: "Of course it's all the people and land in Liangzhou." Then he said in a serious tone: "Including the thirteen Wubao, there must be no exceptions!"
According to Yunfeng's estimation, the thirteen Jiawu Forts in Liangzhou have illegally occupied nearly 200,000 hectares of fertile land, and have a population of more than 200,000 people with non-native surnames. They have also built an armed force mainly composed of people with the same surname to fight against the government, in order to create an immediate situation.
Facts. Although Zhang Gui, Zhang Shi and his son were unwilling to do so, considering various factors, they had no choice but to adopt the acquiescence attitude.
The reason why it is said to be illegal is that these thirteen Wubao are not classified as gentry. According to the land occupation order issued by Emperor Wu of Jin Sima Yan, only gentry landowners have the right to occupy Tianyinke.
The Jin Dynasty was the most decadent Han feudal dynasty in Chinese history. This was determined by the process of seizing power. The Sima family did not rely on bows and horses to conquer the world, but launched a palace coup with the support of the gentry and landlords.
He conquered the country of Cao Wei and euphemistically called it abdication.
Therefore, he had to safeguard the interests of the clan landlords. Under such objective conditions, Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty, Sima Yan, promulgated the Yinke system of occupying land in the first year of Taikang (280) after Ping Wu.
The nature of the regulations on the privileges of bureaucratic gentry in occupying land, being guests, and shady relatives in the land occupation system is not to limit the privileges of bureaucratic gentry, but to confirm and protect the fait accompli that they have occupied a large amount of land and population.
Of course, the land occupation system must be abolished, but for Yunfeng, it still has certain benefits and value. It is a legal weapon to destroy the Thirteen Wubao. After all, he is still a minister of the Jin Dynasty in name.
It is his duty to comply with national laws! In this way, Yunfeng Division will be known as a righteous division, cracking down on illegal armed forces within the territory, the land illegally occupied by Wubao will be confiscated, and the illegally occupied population will be registered in the state capital.
What Yunfeng needs to do is to use military force to eradicate Wubao, free up a large number of land-based people to expand tax sources, and eliminate unrest in the rear. In addition, taking advantage of large households and plundering wealth is also an important purpose for him.
Dou Tao cupped his hands and said: "I dare to ask the envoy, what will happen if Wubao disobeys the order?"
"Hmph!" Yunfeng snorted coldly: "Send troops to suppress it!"
The officials may have guessed this result, but when Yunfeng said it himself, their expressions still changed slightly. They are not fools. After more than ten years of being officials, who is not a human being? Everyone knows that Wubao must
They will unite to resist Yunfeng's decree.
Counting the population and measuring the land are just a pretense. Yunfeng is a drunkard who doesn't care about drinking. Everyone has already known his purpose.
In fact, officials don't have a good impression of the existence of Wubao. Firstly, the annual tax loss is indeed a large amount. Secondly, Wubao is also an unstable factor in the local area. When something is wrong, they can just hide in Wubao.
The government has nothing to do with them. It is just that they are somewhat worried about Yunfeng's upcoming military action.
Dou Tao continued to ask: "Wubao is scattered in various places to the west of Guzang. It may take a long time to send out troops one by one, which will inevitably waste people and money. Moreover, these thirteen families are in-laws with each other. One will be prosperous and one will be damaged. Attacking one of them will
One or several, other families will definitely come to help. There is another point, I wonder if your Majesty has considered it. If Wubao simply raises troops to rebel, what should we do if we attack the county? "
Yun Feng said sternly: "Mr. Dou has indeed hit the point, but please rest assured that I have a careful plan to end the war within half a year, and will never let any city fall. At the same time, I am also sure to use
The losses of the people are minimized.”
The most critical reason why Yunfeng chose to take action at this time was that the wheat had just been harvested and the field was completely empty, so he was not afraid of being affected by the war. As for some other crops, it was really impossible to rush to plant them if they were destroyed by the war, but it was really not possible.
Just compensate the farmers for their losses. Besides, Thirteen Wubao had just collected grain, and Yunfeng was staring eagerly at their granaries!
From Dou Tao's point of view, both the Di tribe and the Zhao state were defeated by Yunfeng, so what was a mere Wubao? What he was worried about was just disturbing the people. Seeing that Yunfeng had a plan in mind, he couldn't help but feel relieved.
, saluted and said: "Since the envoy has considered everything, I wish you a successful battle and completely eliminate the hidden dangers in Liangzhou."
Yunfeng responded with a salute: "I would like to thank Mr. Dou for his kind words." Then he asked the others: "Young Masters, do you have any other opinions? But please speak out."
All the officials looked at each other and said in unison: "I wish you the best to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop!"
Yunfeng nodded, then looked at Yin Jian and said, "Please also ask Mr. Yin to send tax collectors to Thirteen Wubao." Yin Jian is in charge of Bo Cao, who is in charge of money and food.
Yin Jian saluted and said: "I accept your order!"
After the meeting, Yunfeng immediately got busy and issued a series of military orders.
First of all, the counties are required to strengthen the city defense and inspect the city defense materials. Sufficient manpower must be left on the city no matter day or night. They also emphasize one point. When a convoy enters the city, the city gate must be closed tightly until the inspection is correct.
Let him go, this is based on his experience in capturing Jiaohe City. Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst!
Secondly, personal guards were sent to hide around various forts. Once there were military mobilizations of more than a thousand people, they immediately reported Guzang as flying slaves, notified the counties that might be attacked, and organized the people to go to the city to escape.
Third, based on the geographical distribution characteristics of the Thirteen Jiawubao, Yunfeng's 35,000 troops were divided into seven teams, each with 5,000 people, stationed at seven nodes, and each team was allocated fifty personal guards.
For reconnaissance of the enemy, it can be guaranteed that once the Wubao rebels attack the county, reinforcements can be sent to any city within twelve hours.
As for which family to attack first, Yunfeng had already made a plan. It was the Jia's Wubao that he and Zhang Lingyun passed through on their way from Cheshi to Guobanshi. It was also the most powerful family among the thirteen.
As Yunfeng's order was issued, seven well-prepared armies rushed towards the predetermined position. Yunfeng personally led 20,000 cavalry and 10,000 infantry, equipped with thirty crossbows and trebuchet accessories.
The kerosene bombs and other siege equipment moved towards Jia's Wubao in Zhangye at a speed of fifty miles per day.
About ten days later, Yunfeng received a report from Kuai Ma. All the tax collectors they sent were expelled one by one. Some were beaten away with sticks without saying a word, while others hesitated for a few days and exchanged news with other families.
, and then drove the tax collector out of the house.
Chapter completed!