Of course, it is indeed a matter of joy that my son succeeded in practicing martial arts and defeated Chen Dao, the brave general in the world.
But it only made Liu Bei feel slightly relieved.
Because as a contemporary hero, his attention is still on the general trend of the world.
To be precise, it is the upcoming Battle of Hanzhong.
The land of Hanzhong is "fertile and fertile, and the tribute paid to it is comparable to that of Shu". It can be said that Hanzhong has developed agriculture and rich products since ancient times. When Emperor Gaozu occupied Hanzhong, he consolidated the foundation and achieved great success.
At the end of the Han Dynasty, Zhang Lu separatized Hanzhong, "and placed righteous rice and meat in the county in Yishe", and "the people were happy with it." In the 16th year of Jian'an, tens of thousands of people from Kansai moved into Hanzhong due to war, and it was even known as " The people of Hanchuan have a household income of 100,000 yuan and rich soil.”
It can be seen that with the fertile land in Hanzhong, it is not a problem to feed hundreds of thousands of people and stick to it. Even if more than 100,000 people in Guanxi were added in a short period of time, there would be no famine in Hanzhong.
However, last year, Zhang Lu surrendered to Cao Cao, allowing the world's powerful man to seize this fertile land. At the same time, Cao Cao was complacent and made a "foolish" decision.
Not only did he want to abandon the "fertile and beautiful" Hanzhong, he also ordered Zhang Ji and Yang Fu to move more than 60,000 households in Wudu, about 300,000 people, to Jingzhao and Fufeng via Qishan Road and Chencang Road. Tianshui.
Earlier, he ordered Du Xi to move more than 80,000 people in the western section of Hanzhong to Luoyang and Yecheng via Baoxie Road, a journey of more than 2,000 miles.
The total number of the above is almost 400,000 civilians, plus the tens of thousands of original Xiahou Yuan's defenders and Cao Cao's reinforcements, the total number of soldiers and civilians is about 500,000.
As for Cao's army's grain road, it ran from Hedong through Chang'an, and then through Baoxie Road to Hanzhong, a journey of 1,500 miles, and the entire Yongliang area only had hundreds of thousands of people.
You must know that in the feudal era, mobilizing 150,000 to 60,000 people would cause turmoil in the world and would be very laborious. Since Cao Cao moved his people within his own territory, he could not plunder the enemy's land to provide food for the enemy, so all kinds of logistical supplies could only be provided in full. Relying on one's own. Relocation takes a long time, and to a large extent, food and clothing are provided to the county magistrate. Therefore, within one's own territory and with the same number, the cost of relocating people exceeds the cost of the army's expedition. And Zhang Ji, Yang Fu, and Du Xisan The number of immigrants for whom there is data is approximately three to four hundred thousand, accounting for approximately one-tenth of Cao Wei's registered population.
Therefore, at this time, not only the pressure on Cao's army in Hanzhong increased sharply and was on the verge of collapse, but even the core areas of Cao Wei could not bear the corvee imposed by the relocation and the taxes levied due to the money and food expenses required for the relocation. Various rebellions broke out one after another in Luhun County of Hongnong County, Liang County of Yin County in Henan Province, and Jiaxian County of Yingchuan County.
It can be said that because of the relocation of the people, the people rebelled almost all the way. Just this year, there was a rebellion in Xuchang, Yingchuan, in collusion with Guan Yu. In addition, Luoyang and Yecheng, as the terminal points for the relocation, will definitely carry out large-scale construction and build houses and farmland.
You must know that Henan Yin, Yingchuan County, Nanyang County, and Ye County are all the core economic areas of Cao Wei. In these places, people are either rebelling or carrying out large-scale construction projects. It can be said that the country is on the verge of collapse.
Liu Bei, who stood out from many warlords in the late Han Dynasty, immediately realized the great opportunity to seize Hanzhong. He was already actively preparing. Once the army was assembled, he would lead the army north to Hanzhong to seize this fertile land and leave it behind. The population living in Hanzhong took advantage of the situation to occupy Shangyong, and connected with the Jingzhou Group downstream, directly threatening Cao Cao's hinterland.
Therefore, if Cao Cao can be severely damaged in the next Battle of Hanzhong, then since the Cao Wei Group will be in turmoil, Longzhong will be able to attack "the world has changed" inside, and he and his second brother Guan Yu can attack in two directions.
Compete with Cao Cao in the Central Plains to realize his ambition to help the Han Dynasty.
Thinking of this, Liu Bei couldn't help but draw his sword and roar.
However, he just walked out of the bedroom, looked up at the bright moon in the sky, and felt the slightest coolness, and then the blood in his heart slowly calmed down.
"Husband, it's late at night. It's time to rest. We will set off tomorrow." Mrs. Wu came over and gently put clothes on him.
Liu Bei smiled and said, "Madam, you have been busy all day. Please rest early."
The two of them walked to the inner room together, and Liu Bei said casually: "Since Adou entered Shu, thanks to Madam's care, he has achieved a little success now. I have to thank Madam."
Mrs. Wu smiled and said: "My father-in-law has a strong and tough character. Not only can he take good care of himself, but he also studies and practices martial arts and never lags behind. He is a good role model for me."
"Haha..." Liu Bei was overjoyed.
He just thanked Mrs. Wu casually, but he didn't expect that Mrs. Wu would have such a high opinion of Adou.
It seems that Adou is no longer the playful, innocent and indifferent attitude he used to have. He has indeed grown up.
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Early the next morning, Liu Bei dressed neatly and came to the military camp.
This was when the sun had risen from the boundary between heaven and earth in the distance. Liu Bei stood under the general platform and glanced at the sunlight in the distance. He felt a surge of pride. He turned around and faced Zhao Yun who was standing beside him and said: "The battle of Hanzhong, Zi
Long, what do you think our army’s chances of winning are?”
Zhao Yundao said: "Cao Cao was so proud that Hanzhong was shaken and the people of Yuzhou and Yanzhou fled. Our army of 10,000 is enough to defeat Cao's army of 100,000."
Liu Bei smiled and said: "That's what I thought. It's just that Cao Cao has 800,000 soldiers, and we only have 50,000."
Zhao Yundao said: "Eight hundred thousand soldiers cannot go into battle together. Let's fight separately. We will kill 100,000 of them in Hanzhong, and sweep away another 100,000 of them in Guanzhong."
Liu Bei patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "When it comes to the Northern Expedition and helping the Han Dynasty, Zilong's words are always what I like best. A tiger can eat ten fat cows, but not in one day."
The two laughed.
Liu Bei raised his head and held his sword, and stepped onto the general platform. At this time, tens of thousands of troops were already lined up neatly on the training field, with chess flags fluttering, high-cornered red cards, swords, axes, swords and halberds, and it was as dense as a forest.
There are few horses in Shu, and in the battle of Hanzhong, they hid in the mountains, so except for the white soldiers and some cavalry in Jingzhou, most of them were infantry.
Liu Bei glanced around and saw many familiar faces. Liu Bei's base was the Youyan man who had joined him in the uprising. More than twenty years later, even the worst of the soldiers from back then had been mixed up with other troops.
The position of Sima.
We all fought together in the north and south. Although we suffered repeated defeats, with Liu Bei as our leader, we never lost confidence. Now we have a basic base. We all believe that following Liu Bei, we will surely create a big scene.
"Set off!"
Liu Bei gave the order and the army slowly moved out.
The army was dispatched, covering the sky and the sun. Liu Bei pressed the bridle and walked slowly. At a glance, Liu Chan was already in place, riding on the "Treading Swallow" horse. He was fully clothed. Although he was only a twelve-year-old boy, he was full of energy and faintly.
It feels like a young tiger general.
Thinking of yesterday's promise to Liu Chan to accompany him on the expedition, Liu Bei felt warm in his heart.
He knew that although this battle in Hanzhong was difficult, there was a chance of victory. With Adou by his side, he was safe and sound, so he said: "Adou, the battle is dangerous, so you have to be careful."
Feng Zhou cupped his hands and said, "It is Zen's wish to go out with my father to wipe out the traitors in the country."
Liu Bei was greatly relieved and said: "Okay, then you can follow your uncle and join the army as a member of the white army. You can participate in the military meetings in the military tent in the future."
"No!" Feng Zhou bowed his hands and saluted.
That is to say, joining the military. Joining the army or joining the military. The name of this military staff is similar to that of the staff in later generations. As the saying goes, a staff without leadership will not speak loudly. Liu Bei gave Feng Zhou the position of joining the army, just to let him see the war.
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Seeing Feng Zhou riding to the white soldiers to report, Liu Bei smiled and said to Chen Dao: "Arrange two veterans to take him, don't let him be embarrassed and make a joke. Also, don't tell everyone about Adou's identity."
"No!" Chen Dao nodded in agreement.
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After the army left Jinguan City and came to the official road, Liu Bei ordered: "The army will march forward to Jiameng Pass."
"Got the order!"
The lieutenant general shouted loudly and waved the small flag in his hand several times. The flags and flags in the hands of the commanders were waved and changed continuously. Tens of thousands of military chariots rolled, horses rustled, and the rolling iron stream rushed towards Jiameng Pass.
In the evening, the army was stationed in Luo County. After handling the military affairs for the day, Liu Bei walked out of the Chinese army camp. Seeing Chen Dao beside him, he casually asked: "This is the first time Adou went on an expedition with the army. Did the army have any help along the way?"
Adding to the chaos? Have you ever stopped?"
Chen Dao heard this and replied with a smile: "My lord, you guessed wrong. Although Adou is young, he is a qualified soldier. He is currently serving in the army and sharing the same meal."
Liu Bei was startled, but then a smile appeared on his face and he said, "He's working tirelessly. Come on, let's go take a look."
Liu Bei strode out of the temporary Chinese army tent and arrived at the Bai soldiers' station.
This white soldier is very close to the Chinese army's tent. It is a military station compound. It used to be a place where the transport convoys were stationed. A wall was built around it. Three thousand white soldiers were stationed inside the wall, and the rest were stationed outside the door. At this time
Bonfires were lit everywhere, and the air was filled with the aroma of meat.
Liu Bei looked around and saw the soldiers sitting around the fire. There was a big rice pot on the fire. The slaughtered pig had been put into the pot. The large pieces of meat were rolling in the soup pot. The soldiers were laughing, chatting and chewing.
Eating the steamed buns and gnawing on the bones, it was delicious.
Liu Bei, dressed in casual clothes, had just walked around two bonfires when a figure suddenly appeared from the side of the thorn, grabbed him, and said softly: "Greetings to my lord, and to the guards."
Liu Bei took a closer look and recognized this person. It was Chen Geng, a veteran from Jingzhou who Chen Dao had arranged to take care of Feng Zhou. He asked casually: "Where is Adou?"
Chen Geng chuckled, pointed quietly not far away, and said in a playful voice: "Reporting to my lord, Liu Canjun is there, and his subordinates are not allowed to follow him. His subordinates felt that joining the army would bring joy to the people, so they only patrolled nearby and did not get close.
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Liu Bei looked over there and saw a blazing fire, reflecting a young and handsome face. He saw Feng Zhou, wearing an ordinary soldier's clothes, sitting on the ground with the soldiers, side by side, sticking a wooden stick into the cake.
Roasting on the fire, holding a big bone stick in his hand and taking a bite from time to time, chatting happily.
A tall veteran punched him on the shoulder and laughed loudly: "Boy, our white soldiers are the warriors carefully selected by the lord. We are all very strong. We can pull a three-stone bow and dance ten pounds."
Even three or five strong men can't get close to you with a spear. Look at your young age and lack of weapons. What can you do? How can you be Cao Cao's opponent?"
Feng Zhou smiled and said without caring, "Brother, your accent sounds like you are from Jingzhou, so we are from the same hometown."
"Haha, yes, I am also from Jingzhou, but although the military values fellowship, if you are weak, you will only be bullied."
"Of course I know this, but to be honest with you brother, although I am young, when it comes to personal martial arts, I have been taught by famous teachers. I am afraid that none of the white soldiers can be my opponent."