In Liaoyang in autumn, the temperature is already very low, especially after an autumn rain, which adds to the chill. The air is also vaguely filled with the smell of rotting dead branches and leaves. In the dusk, this cold and depressing scene is the war zone.
Give the most realistic portrayal of Liaoyang.
The climate in Liaoyang is rainy, especially heavy rains. Fortunately, the season with the most rainfall has passed. Otherwise, it would have been even more difficult for the Han soldiers who came here on the expedition, especially those from the Central Plains and the northwest region.
Since the eastward march into Liaodong, in addition to battle casualties, a large number of diseases have also occurred among the Han army. The acclimatization is a problem that the army has to face in all previous battles. The soldiers are not only fighting against the enemy;
It is also fighting against the natural environment and climate.
Thanks to Dahan's perfect and thoughtful logistical support, the disease control was quite good. Military doctors and medicines were fully prepared, and some doctors were even transferred from the Imperial Hospital to provide support.
Liaodong can also be regarded as a relatively mature civilized area, not a barbaric land, and the natural conditions are not so bad that it is insurmountable.
However, real problems exist after all and need to be solved. It is precisely because of these difficulties and risks that the whole camp could so easily reach a consensus and jointly request for reorganization and rest.
There were many things that Emperor Liu and his ministers far behind could not have the most intuitive and profound understanding through memorials and imagination.
Fortunately, Emperor Liu gave him face and agreed to the camp request, which gave the soldiers of the Liaodong army a chance to rest and recuperate, and also gave the people of Liaodong who had been devastated by the war a chance to breathe.
Otherwise, if we ignore it, advance impatiently, continue to pursue the Liao army, and go deep into the Northeast, even if we can successfully defeat the remnant enemy and gain victory, the price will not be small, and the soldiers will probably suffer terribly. It is better to leave the courage behind
When chasing down bandits, you also need to look at the specific circumstances.
The strategy for regulating Liaodong that Prince Liu Yang had previously reported to Emperor Liu was gradually implemented after receiving the approval. Of course, due to the short time, the effect was not yet obvious. What really entered the implementation stage was only the relief for the people in Liaodong. As for the relief of the people in Liaodong.
In addition, the time is still very short, many matters are difficult to arrange, and there are no conditions for implementation.
It was less than 20 days before Liaoyang was recaptured. In fact, the Han army had only achieved military occupation of the entire Liaodong, and it was limited to some towns. The political solicitation and appeasement had yet to be followed up.
Throughout Liaodong, except for those towns controlled by the Han army, the rest of the grassroots organizations were in a state of complete anarchy. The Han-Liao War completely destroyed the original grassroots rule of the Liao Kingdom.
The old ruling order has collapsed, and the new ruling order has not yet been reestablished. Liaodong is in this chaotic stage. For the remaining Hu and Han people in Liaodong, this situation is like being stepped on several levels of hell.
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Although the direct devastation of the war has come to an end, the unforgettable disasters caused by it are still continuing. Famine is everywhere, epidemics are prevalent, and bandits are raging. The survival crisis has reached the most serious stage, and everyone can only struggle to support themselves.
Suffering, living, without any hope.
If there are no strong and effective measures, then it is certain that what the Han Dynasty will get in the end is just ruins. Liu Yang and Zhao Kuangyin saw this and knew deeply that something must be done and corrected.
Therefore, during this period, Liu Yang, the commander-in-chief of the army, put down military affairs and devoted all his energy to governing Liaodong.
After so many years, Liu Yang is experienced in dealing with the aftermath, and this time it is just a practical operation. Although it is a mess, it is not overwhelming. The situation has reached this level, and there is nothing more to worry about. Qian Among all the clues, there is always a clue, and Liu Yang clearly grasped the key and saved the people.
For the people of Liaodong who are waiting for food, nothing is more tempting than a bite to eat. To survive, this is only the most basic need, but as long as it is met, it can have miraculous effects.
And Liu Yang had the ability to implement it, and the Han army had food. In troubled times, this was the biggest capital. In fact, Liu Yang had already been working on it since he conquered Liaoyang. In the name of the Generalissimo of the Northern Expedition, he sent people Advertisements were made to the people of all ethnic groups in Liaodong to express the imperial court's attitude of appeasement and relief policies, and large porridge farms were built in Liaoyang and Shenzhou to provide relief to the hungry people.
At the same time, Zhao Kuangyin adjusted the army's defense and sent troops to go to the countryside to wipe out the bandits who were active among the people, at least to eliminate these unstable factors that directly undermined public security.
For the people of Liaodong, the Liao Kingdom was already extremely disappointed because of its previous aggressive military campaigns, massive recruitment of military service, and plundering people's wealth and livestock. But they also had no favorable impressions of the Han army, even though the Han army was in the grand name of regaining old rivers and mountains. , but after all, they belong to the invaders and are the culprits who brought them these disasters.
Therefore, it is impossible to simply and easily win people's hearts through relief. Of course, Liu Yang is not that simple. What he wants is to try his best to restore order, save more people in Liaodong, and also help many people in Liaodong. Retain a bit of vitality. The Han Dynasty wants to reestablish its rule over Liaodong. In the final analysis, the people who rule are still the people of all ethnic groups living on this land. The focus is also on the future.
Due to a lack of trust, the Han army's relief missions did not have much effect at first. The situation of hungry people flocking in after the order was given did not happen. Even around the cities, it did not cause much repercussions.
Later, Liu Yang simply took the initiative and asked Zhao Kuangyin to send cavalry to the countryside to drive out the hungry people in Liaodong and go to Liaoyang and Shenzhou for food. After more than half a month, the situation of the Han army's food relief was confirmed, and the news spread Turned it on, it had an effect.
For the people of Liaodong who were on the verge of starvation, seeing hope gave them the motivation to chase. After all, the desire for life is human instinct. Even if the Han army is like tigers and wolves, even if the Liaoshen city is like a dragon pool and a tiger's den, Bringing the old and supporting the young, they gather together to beg for food.
The food provided for relief is basically divided from military rations, and the amount of relief is strictly controlled. It is impossible to eat enough. In any case, the hundreds of thousands of troops raised in Liaodong will always be placed in the first place. One person.
And disaster relief is not a temporary thing. It is a long-term work that needs to last half a year or even a year, at least until Liaodong is reclaimed and cultivated and produces output. After the devastation of the war, how many people are left in Liaodong?
Not sure, but even if there are only 200,000 people left, raising them for a year and a half will still be a big pressure on the imperial court's transshipment supply.
Therefore, Liu Yang had no choice but to be careful. By August 27, the number of refugees gathered in Liaoyang and Shenzhou had reached more than 40,000. There were so many mouths to feed out of thin air, and it was not the end.
There are still a large number of people in need of relief in the mountains and wilderness.
In order to prepare for war, Yelv Xiezhen squeezed Liaodong too hard. He simply scraped three feet of the ground and drained the lake to catch fish. The consequences were naturally borne by the Han Dynasty and must be borne. Perhaps, this is also Yelu Xiezhen's.
It is one of the strategies to defend against the enemy. Even if Liaodong is lost, it will still be in ruins. Any trouble or obstacle that can be caused to the Han army may strengthen the defense of the Liao army.
Therefore, in Liaoyang at the end of August, there was a clear contrast between the inside and outside. There was order inside the city, but there was a cry of mourning outside the city. Along both sides of the Dongliang River, a large number of simple thatched wooden houses were built. These were the habitats of the people begging for food. They were in a mess.
Although there are many people, there is not much life.
The hungry people took a bowl of hot porridge from the hands of the soldiers and officials who were providing relief, holding it in both hands, with a look of joy and emotion on their embarrassed faces, which was almost impossible.
Looking around, there is only depression and silence. Of course, every time the porridge is served, there will still be some waves...