As the leader of the Li Kingdom, Wu Xin lived directly in the City Lord's Mansion.
After the dinner, Wu Xin pondered over the handling of the southern station, staring at the sand table of the southern geography and mountains.
In Wuxin's mind, he wanted to build the south into a rear area, a base camp, and a major base.
The Southern Barbarians basically live by hunting and rarely produce crops. This has a lot to do with the characteristics of the barbarians themselves. Naturally, they are not suitable candidates to stay in the south. However, it will not work to move the Southern Barbarians to the north and the human race to the south.
In the eyes of the world at that time, was Liguo considered a human nation or a barbarian nation?
More importantly, the barbarians are not stupid. Li Guo transferred all the barbarian people to the front line to take charge of the war, while the human people stayed in the rear. Would the barbarians be willing? Wouldn't that force the barbarians to riot?
Because of this, Wu Xin had a headache.
As for geographical transformation, it would be much easier to transform the southern part of the country, where there are many mountains and forests, into farmland. Wu Xin had seen many such landforms as terraced fields, flush fields, polder fields, strip fields, etc. in his previous life, so it was not a fantastic idea.
"We can only try our best to move the southern tribes out of the mountains and forests and make them engage in farming. Then select the elite southern barbarians to join the army. The rest of the barbarians will be responsible for hunting, fruit planting, picking, etc., and they will also work part-time as guards, patrols, etc.!"
After thinking hard for a moment, Wu Xin came up with a rough idea and designated several areas suitable for agriculture throughout the sand table.
Naturally, Wu Xin does not need to personally handle specific matters. As long as a general policy is set, ministers will be responsible for the specific implementation of the rest.
"King, Marquis Mingxin wants to see you!"
While Wu Xin was trying to figure it out, the imperial guards came to report.
According to Di Mingdie's character, he originally didn't want to be an official. At most, he just followed the ancient barbarian emperors to do something, whether it was government affairs, military affairs, or people's livelihood, and he positioned himself as a auxiliary.
Unexpectedly, Dilong, the leader of the Ancient Barbarian Imperial Clan, actually planned to rebel, which forced Di Mingdie to come to the stage. Apart from her, there was no suitable candidate!
"My king, do you have any ideas about tomorrow's competition?"
Di Mingdie entered the house, and after being greeted by the greetings, he asked straight to the point.
This is quite in line with Wu Xin's character. He is more efficient when talking about things, so he smiled and said:
"See how many people participate in the competition, let each force jointly choose a city, and then draw lots!"
"Is it that simple?" Di Mingdie asked in confusion.
"It seems simple, but the difficult part is the follow-up, which is also the moment to witness the background, power, strength, ability, etc. of each force!"
Wu Xin nodded in response, and then continued: "In this way, we can also conquer several cities for our country and achieve success in one fell swoop!"
"My king is wise!" Di Mingdie opened her red lips and praised.
Wu Xin thought for a while and then ordered: "As for the judgment, let each force make its own recommendation. I only want the results!"
"King! Our large-scale march south will cost a lot of money. Should we just stop in Dongyang County and not continue the expedition?"
Seeing Di Mingdie nodding to indicate understanding, Yuchi Gong hesitated for a moment and couldn't help but ask.
It is worth mentioning that the commander-in-chief of the Southern Expedition Army was originally Di Long, but was later transferred to Di Mingdie. Therefore, Di Mingdie is now the highest commander in the Southern Expedition Army, second only to Wu Xin, unless Wu Xin personally
Come forward, otherwise Di Mingdie has the right to handle everything.
In addition, Wu Xin's personal expedition was not as easy as it appeared. It took countless time, energy, and terrifying logistical supplies to mobilize the three major town armies and three million regular troops.
Although Wu Xin had a storage ring and a fire control token, he was unable to carry the logistical provisions to support an army of millions.
Did you pay such a high price and come all the way to Dongyang County, Yongjia County for sightseeing and relaxation? Just stop in Dongyang County and let the southern barbarians and southern forces go on a conquest. It doesn't look like anything!
A typical loser!
"The south is not conducive to conquest. The Central Plains tactics will not work in the south, and the cost will be extremely high!"
Wu Xin responded without hesitation. This is a recognized fact and has been emphasized countless times. After a pause, he continued with a smile:
"How can our army be okay? Reclaiming fertile land and building official roads are the two top priorities!"
"..."
Yuchi Gong was speechless. They came south in such a grand manner, just to do some chores?
That's right, in the eyes of many generals, apart from military warfare, everything else is just chores!
Seeing Yuchi Gong's reaction, Wu Xin was secretly amused, and added: "Of course, Marquis Mingxin is mainly responsible for the conquest of the south. The three major town armies assisted Marquis Mingxin in suppressing powerful strongholds everywhere!"
"Yes! The final general will definitely assist Marquis Mingxin and complete the great cause of conquering the south as soon as possible!"
Yuchi Gong secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly agreed and promised, as if he was deeply afraid that Wu Xin would regret it.
"Remember one thing! Your main targets are powerful cities, fortresses, tribes, etc., and then instruct your ministers to attack the secondary forces. Do not divide your troops everywhere, especially in the poor mountains and rivers. Do not march, rather
miss!"
Wu Xin's face straightened and he warned solemnly.
Yuchi Gong and Di Mingdie nodded solemnly, they understood what Wu Xin meant.
Di Mingdie hesitated and reminded: "King, our country's approach is similar to that of previous dynasties. Is it feasible? Is it worth it?"
"Of course it is possible. As long as you surrender to our country, there will be no chance of rebellion. Of course, this is for the major forces. There is nothing that some individuals can do. Anyway, some individuals cannot make much waves!"
Wu Xin responded without hesitation, and warned more bluntly: "Our country's tactics are to capture the big ones and release the small ones, conquer all the powerful forces, and then let them conquer the small forces!"
It's not that Wu Xin is nagging, but most generals have this common problem, especially powerful generals who are in charge of elite troops.
Yuchi Gong and his Zhongwu Army are indeed stronger than most of the Southern Barbarians, and they can defeat any enemy force head-on. However, if they attack various forces, it will be difficult to win even if all the Zhongwu Army is killed!
"The king can control..."
Di Mingdie's heart trembled, and he blurted out in surprise and confusion, but stopped abruptly in the middle of the sentence.
The previous rebellion of the ancient barbarian emperor clan is the best example. King Li Wuxin seemed to know everything.
However, it is not possible to say that Wu Xin controlled Li Guo's ministers, because Di Mingdie felt that Wu Xin did not do anything to him.
"Is this what's special about the Kingdom of Heaven?! The Lord of the Kingdom of Heaven can control everything in the Kingdom of Heaven like a god?"
Di Mingdie could only attribute it to the special nature of the "Kingdom of Heaven", but it also made Wu Xin even more mysterious and majestic in Di Mingdie's heart!
Of course, Di Mingdie didn't have any second thoughts anyway, so it didn't matter.
Over the next few months…
Wuxin and Xinwuwei have always been in Dongyang County.
The three million soldiers he led spread like hundreds of rivers to various places centered on Dongyang County, leading local civilians to cultivate fields and build roads.
The three major town armies and the Ancient Barbarian Imperial Clan are attacking all southern strongholds at full speed. Basically, only strongholds of the size of big cities and above will be favored.
As for the power strongholds in big cities and below, the ancient barbarian emperors, the southern barbarian tribes and the southern forces went to persuade them to surrender or attack them.
When Li Guo focused its attention on the south, the north was in turmoil and war, and the five superpowers were devouring and expanding... (To be continued.)
