Chapter 5 Choice (2)
Lu Yao does not think that he has special military and political talents because of his identity as a time traveler. He is always willing to listen to his opinions. When his subordinates have conflicted opinions, he will hold a meeting and then make the final decision after being explained by each party. This is what is called "collecting ideas and arbitrary behavior".
The venue of this meeting was placed in a manor east of Juyang County, the capital of Shanggu County. Except for the few people stationed in the border passes, the rest of the people were all there. Dozens of people gathered together, and those who knew each other but did not know each other, took this opportunity to greet each other, and they were very excited.
Shanggu County was established by King Zhao of Yan during the Warring States Period. King Zhao of Yan sent the general Qin Kaibei to resist Donghu, but the enemy was more than a thousand miles away. He then included the fertile land between Yanshan and Bohai in the hands of the Central Plains regime. In order to effectively control this area, King Zhao of Yan built the Great Wall along Yanshan Mountain. After Qin destroyed the six kingdoms, he further improved and strengthened the Great Wall, and set up five counties in Shanggu, Yuyang, Liaodong, Liaoxi, and Youbeiping in the old land of Yan State.
Shanggu County has Yanshan Mountain to the north to block the desert; it connects Daixian and Guangning to the west, and is out by elite troops; it is dangerously dependent on the military capital Xing to the south to overlook the Central Plains; it is to guard the Yan State and Fan Yang's throat to the east. When Lu Yao gradually expanded his power to the entire Youzhou, Shanggu County became a hub for the gathering of troops and mobilization, and its importance was fully utilized.
However, Lu Yao placed the location of this meeting in Shanggu County, not simply for the sake of convenience of communication. He actually saw Shanggu in the middle of Dai County and Yan State. Discussing the location of Youzhou Governor's Office here will not make everyone feel that they have pre-set proposals.
The first issue that Lu Yao had never noticed before was where the governor's office of Youzhou was placed.
When Wang Jun was in charge of Youzhou, the shogunate was located in Ji County, Yan State, and was in the same place as the governor of Youzhou. Jicheng was located at the ridge of the world, leaning against mountains and carrying dangerous rivers and lakes, controlling the desert in the north, and suppressing the Yuting in the south. It was known as "giant and powerful". It was a place where tigers and dragons were scattered. Since Lu Yao had already taken office as the General of Pingbei and was in charge of the military affairs of Youzhou, he arranged to enter Jicheng in a intensive manner, preparing to take this as the center to bring the fertile land of the northern border into control.
However, when the wind was heard in Jicheng, different voices were heard among his subordinates. Many people thought that although Jicheng was good, it was the center of attention of the Xianbei tribes in the eastern part, Wang Pengzu's old subordinates and the local tribes in Youzhou. The forces of all parties were like the surging surging under the ice layer, and the situation was too complicated. Due to their own strength, the county army in the Yizhou army entered Youzhou, and its momentum was like a python swallowing an elephant. There were many people in Wang Jun's old subordinates. Therefore, it is not advisable to make a hurry in front of you, but should be cautious.
In addition, being in the same city as Zu Ti, the governor of Youzhou, is also a hidden danger. Although Zu Ti seems to be low-key at the moment, he ultimately represents the Luoyang court and may not be in the same heart and virtue as the soldiers of Dai County. If you take any measures, it is not easy to deal with it.
In comparison, it is much more beneficial to continue to take over the Dai Royal City.
Lu Yao first invaded Dai County. Because Dai County was deserted and had few military strongholds, it was set up at the old Dai Wangcheng ruins. This choice was later proved to be extremely correct. In terms of economy, the Luochuan Plain itself is an important military center, with soil suitable for farming and pastures, and the output is sufficient to be self-sufficient; on the west and south of Dai County, bordering Bingzhou and Jizhou under the imperial court, it has been actively resting and recuperating the roads and recovering the trade between the two places. It is expected that by next year, commercial tax will be one of the main sources of wealth. In terms of military, starting from Luochuan, there are trunk roads connected to the Bashang Grassland and the eastern plain of Youzhou, which is very convenient; once the situation is dangerous, the mountains around Dai area are overwhelming, the effect of Jincheng Tangchi can be achieved. Just guard the dangerous situation, which can be enough to compete with a hundred thousand army.
Those who supported this suggestion were mostly Lu Yao, the troops of the Jinyang Army whom Xiong Cong came forward and asked Duke Shi of Yue to release it. When they came to Daidi, the Dai County Army was reorganizing, and many of them were immediately appointed as officers, which was a very important force under the military office. Perhaps because they had a close relationship with Bingzhou and Daidi was close to Bingzhou, it was convenient for Jinyang to help each other. Therefore, when they heard that Lu Yao was interested in moving to Jicheng, several people suggested that it would be better to stay in Luochuan.
At today's meeting, they also argued the same way. The old subordinates of Jinyang followed Lu Yao for a long time, and they were more loyal and reliable, and their intimate relationship with Lu Yao was different from others. The civil and military officials of the country were unwilling to conflict with them easily, so after they finished speaking, no one refuted them.
Lu Yaoyuan didn't think much about this issue, but he just habitually prepared to follow his predecessor's example in Jicheng. However, it must be admitted that the military government stationed in Jicheng and Dai County each has its own advantages and disadvantages. The opinions of the former subordinates of the Jinyang Army were not nonsense. After hearing the statement, Lu Yao pondered and said nothing, secretly planning it repeatedly, and felt as if he was in the abyss and walking on thin ice, but it was really difficult to make a decision.
After a moment of quiet in the hall, Lu Yao looked up at everyone, without any hesitation on his face, but asked leisurely: "What do you think Deyuan Gong?"
At this moment, Wei Cao, the Marquis of Dingxiang, sat in the head of Lu Yao. His seat was higher than that of civil and military officials, showing that his status was particularly respected. Wei Cao was not the General of Pingbei, but his experience and insights were all highly valued by Lu Yao. Whenever there were major military and political affairs, he would often be asked to participate in the discussion. After hearing Lu Yao's inquiry, Wei Cao pondered: "It is more safe for our army to stay in Luochuan, and it is indeed a method of persistence."
As soon as these words were spoken, Shao Xu, who was sitting opposite Wei Cao, looked unconscious.
Wei Cao glanced at Shao Xu, ignored him, and said slowly: "However... please forgive me for being ignorant. Could it be that the general can have such a foundation? "
"Oh? How about what Deyuan Gong said to be persistent? So what if you don't do it...?" Lu Yao leaned forward slightly: "Please make it clear."
Wei Cao said: "The current situation is like the chaotic times in the late Han Dynasty. The heroes of the grass-roots emerged, and all said that they could be replaced, and the Great Jin Dynasty was as swaying as a strand. Fortunately, a general was a soldier and had a few dozen battles to stabilize the situation in the northern border."
Wei Cao looked around and said in a deep voice: "I have heard that when the general first followed Liu Yueshi, he fought with Liu Jing, the chief of the Huns, and thought it was a great enemy; later, he fought with Liu He, the champion general of the Huns, and also thought it was a great enemy; later, he fought with Liu He, the left wise king of the Huns, Ji Sang, the leader of the Hebei bandits, and Peng Zu, the king of Youzhou... These are all great enemies. I only saw the general bravely defeating the enemy and destroying the strong and tough. I really don't know when I had relied on the method of steadfastness. Now that the general is leading Youzhou, the giant Xianbei tribes are looking at the outside and the princes are rampant inside. Are these great enemies? Just as he always plucks up his courage and fights with him, how can he be lucky and retreating as a safe place?"
He turned to Lu Yao and bowed: "As you said just now, there is room for advancement and retreat in Luochuan, which is more stable than entering Jicheng. However, what the general wants is never safe, but is determined to be enterprising. In terms of northern borders, the county is only a corner; in terms of the world, Youzhou is only a corner. The general should always maintain the courage and spirit of challenging the strong enemy with a corner, and enter Jicheng as soon as possible to show his firm determination to cover Youzhou!"
"It is usually the habit of an old man like me." Wei Cao took a slow seat and smiled: "After the military mansion entered Jicheng, how to solve problems, deal with problems, and assist the general in establishing greater achievements is what you need to consider."
Wei Cao's words were loud and loud, which made Shao Xu nod slightly, and Xue Tong shouted loudly, which caused the ministers to whisper and stir.
Lu Yao stood up away from the table and greeted Wei Cao: "Duke Deyuan said very well, so there is no need to discuss this matter. So please ask Duke Shao to arrange the military mansion to enter Jicheng as soon as possible. As long as you respond to related matters, you must cooperate properly."
Since General Pingbei spoke, dozens of civil and military officials bowed down together, bowing and sternly honoring his orders.
Since the military office decided to set up a decision, no matter what the previous opinions were, everyone felt relieved. The second question followed and entered the agenda.
The second question is how to digest the troops stationed in Youzhou.
Lu Yao served as the military chief of Youzhou, and military issues were of the highest priority at any time. Before entering Youzhou, Dai County not only reached a tacit understanding with the Duan Xianbei, but also Shao Xu, Fang Qinzhi, Zhu Sheng and others selected capable candidates to serve as envoys to travel to and from all over the country, investigated the strength of the garrisons in various parts of Youzhou, and contacted the leading generals and generals. After the imperial edict was issued, the previous envoys immediately turned dark into light, and several other competent generals came forward to be responsible for the inclusion of the garrisons.
Lu Yao pointed to Chen Pei: "Qing Nian, let's talk about it."
"Yes." Chen Pei left the table and stood up and stood in the hall.
"Wang Pengzu's Youzhou army was mainly composed of Jin people from the three counties and states of Fanyang, Yan and Beiping, and Xianbei people from the eastern Xianbei races. At its peak, the total number exceeded 35,000. Although it suffered a lot in the Ruyuan War, Wang Pengzu tried his best to recruit exiles and recruited the subordinate tribes. Therefore, after we took over the military power of Youzhou, we actually counted more than 20,000 troops. Due to the help of Zao Senjun and Duan generals, Mai Zeming and others, the inventory process was still smooth."
Lu Yao's troops, except for the former Jinyang Army and the Qihuo Army recruited by Yecheng, and the Jisang bandits surrendered, were mostly strong men of the Hu Jin tribes who were incorporated in this year's continuous operations. Whether in the land of the country or in the grassland of the Bashang, Lu Yao always adapted, trained, reorganized the prisoners on a large scale, and then integrated them through continuous operations. As a result, many generals were familiar with this set of procedures.
Lu Yao also planned to use the same method to digest the troops left by Wang Pengzu: first eliminate the old and weak, take their elites, and disperse the brave and war-going soldiers and organized them into the command of the generals of Dai County; the eliminated weak soldiers did not need to be dismissed and returned to the farming industry, but were organized into military camps and military herds. These military farming troops can not only supplement the main force, but also enhance the agricultural and animal husbandry and economic capabilities controlled by the military government, and at the same time weaken the impact of the Youzhou governor on the local area.
However, when actually implemented in Youzhou, this work was far more difficult than expected, and caused even more troubles that had never been expected.
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