Land has always been a symbol of a family's true wealth and confidence.
Money can come back again once it's gone, but the land is there and won't run away on its own.
Therefore, if there is enough land, there will be enough confidence to speak.
Since the rise of aristocratic families in the late Han Dynasty, land annexation has been a problem that the Northern and Southern dynasties have been unable to solve. The power of aristocratic families often means that the existence of the imperial court still requires the help of aristocratic families. Therefore, the imperial court not only has no ability to contain aristocratic families, but even
I have to watch helplessly as the family continues to acquire more land.
In the end, the aristocratic family continued to develop more smoothly in the Southern Dynasty, and the land and population that the court could really control were only a fraction of those in the north. Was the Southern Dynasty really so impoverished?
As someone who has experienced it, Li Xingchen is qualified to say that of course not.
Almost all the mountains, forests and fields have fallen into the hands of aristocratic families, and the people who work on the land are loyal to the aristocratic families and not to the imperial household registration. Therefore, Li Xinchen must be resolute and thorough in suppressing the aristocratic families.
Otherwise, what is the difference between these aristocratic families and the princes of the Spring and Autumn Period? The emperor is just a mascot.
Later generations often say that the word "feudal" was actually only used in the feudal system era, but in Li Xingchen's view, continuing to maintain the existence of aristocratic families is the same as the feudal system.
Isn’t this the same situation in the north?
These Wubao are centered on big families and monopolize the surrounding land. No matter which court is here, it is impossible to really have the strength to uproot the Wubao. Once the common interests of all Wubao are touched, then they will definitely unite.
Let's fight together and the imperial court won't even be able to find the army.
Now for the Han Dynasty, the biggest advantage is the powerful army that has no connection with these Wubao. With the help of the Han army, the Han can calmly carry out the southern policy. If anyone in these Wubao has the courage to resist, then
Several people who have been razed to the ground due to their own strength are the best examples.
However, the battle on the front line has not yet been completely concluded. Even if the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Commerce are gearing up, they dare not directly do anything to these big and small forts. Otherwise, it is not a big deal for these guys to rebel, but it is very likely.
It directly threatens the strategic arrangements of the frontline army and the transportation of grain and grass. After all, the grain and grass convoy still passes through their territory, right?
After the big men have completely pacified Hebei, it will be too late to turn around and have a good fight with these guys.
"The armored knight must be on guard." Bao Xing recited a sentence.
Li Xingchen's mind was still on the forts marked on the map, when he suddenly heard it and raised his eyebrows: "Just these six words?"
Bao Xing turned the note over and showed it to Li Xingchen: "That's right, Your Majesty, just these six words."
The expression on Li Xingchen's face was a bit solemn.
Since the Han Dynasty marched to the north, Yecheng has naturally entered a state of total martial law. There is no official news about the Han Dynasty's envoy Xu Shanxin. Although Li Xingchen knew that Yu Wenxian could not use the head of the enemy's envoy to sacrifice the flag.
, but this also means that the big man can no longer obtain anything through the official channel of Xu Shanxin.
Apparently Pei Ju's previous defection also made Yu Wenxian more vigilant, realizing that Xu Shanxin's existence would always be a threat to his unstable rear foundation.
Therefore, the only source of intelligence for the Han Dynasty now is White Robe.
As early as last year, Chen Yu had personally led people into Yecheng. It can be said that Yecheng is now the most brutal intelligence battle between the two sides, and it is also the place where the most powerful manpower is invested. Unless it is vital information, Chen Yu will generally not activate it.
Baipao has its own channels to pass it on, because every pass may mean there is a risk of exposure.
Yecheng is now under strict investigation. Once the white robe is exposed and the manpower is lost, it means that the subsequent resistance force will be hit.
But now that the white robe has come out with just six words, and the meaning is very clear, the importance of this piece of information is self-evident.
"Jia Qi." Li Xingchen chewed on these two words.
It is not a secret that Yu Wenxian is forming an armored cavalry, but as for what standards Yu Wenxian's armored cavalry is based on and what its actual combat strength is, Dahan actually does not have detailed information. This is naturally highly confidential, even if
Even within the Xianbei royal family, it may not be clear. Only a few people involved at this time know, and they are naturally trusted generals who Yu Wenxian can absolutely trust.
According to the current information, we only know that the person who presided over the formation of the Jiaqi Cavalry was Yu Wenxian’s second son Yu Wenzhi. Yu Wenzhi was just a young man in his twenties. Yu Wenxian did not use an experienced veteran in the army, but Yu Wenzhi
, its intention is obviously obvious, the loyalty of this armored knight should be above all else.
Of course, Yu Wenxian is definitely not the kind of person who simply favors nepotism. The high loyalty of the armored cavalry naturally also means that the combat power cannot be underestimated.
"Do the defenders of the two counties in front have armored cavalry formations?" Li Xingchen looked directly at Lu Guangda, who had already heard the news and rushed over.
Lu Quanda frowned: "Your Majesty, there should be some."
"Then it means that our forwards may have already fought against the enemy's armored cavalry." Li Xingchen murmured, "I hope that the Yulin cavalry can live up to my trust."
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Li Xingchen didn't completely lose his position, it was because Yu Linqi was now the forward.
The Yulin Cavalry is actually the Han Dynasty's special forces, but this special force is different from those of later generations. To be precise, it should be an experimental force. The composition of the Yulin Cavalry is very complex. There are units used in the early days to verify reconnaissance and special operations.
There are musket and artillery teams to install new firearms, as well as heavy armor, swordsmen, cavalry and newly formed armored cavalry.
Those who enter the Yulin Cavalry are all elites from all armies, and their task is naturally to test how effective the new equipment can be. Only after the Yulin Cavalry tests are correct, can they gradually start to work on a large scale
Equip the entire army.
That was the case with muskets in the beginning, and it is also the case with armored cavalry now.
The Yulin Cavalry has a hundred armored riders, and another hundred people are receiving training in Luoyang and other places. The tall horses from the northwest have extremely strong impact, and coupled with their tall bodies, they are naturally more suitable as carriers of armored riders.
Wearing heavy armor, with only one pair of eyes looking forward, the armored cavalry is like a moving fortress. During the Han army's military exercises, the armored cavalry was almost a nightmare for all armies.
And the armored cavalry was also Li Xingchen’s trump card to compete with the Northern Zhou armored cavalry.
This time Li Xingchen had anticipated that the Northern Zhou Jiaqi, as one of the few intimidating troops in Yu Wenxian's hands, might appear in the Jijun area, and even press southward to the Qinshui defense line, in order to block the Han army as much as possible.