Han counter current

And Chen Feng, in fact, is not much better than them, but, more often, Chen Feng turned his ruthless means and ruthlessness to other races.

He has reserved more kindness for the people under his rule and for the children of the Han nationality who are of the same origin as him.For example, in the autumn before us, it was the harvest time for the Hu people, so he was going to plunder.

If others think that Chen Feng is such a cruel and plundering person, it can only be said that he has really misunderstood this northern power.The purpose of removing looting is not to make up for the loss of the northern people this year.

As long as the plundering army can bring back enough loot and livestock and enough slaves, the impact of locust plagues and floods in Hebei will be minimized.

In fact, this method is the most direct, simplest, and most effective way to restore the economy. Cao Cao also agrees with this method in his heart. It can not only train troops, but also obtain wealth, and the time is the shortest.

Think back then, why did he massacre Xuzhou three times, was it really for revenge?If it wasn't for Xuzhou being too rich, if it wasn't for Tao Qian's existence to be a threat, if it wasn't for Cao Cao's lack of money and elite soldiers, how could he do such a thing that both people and gods outraged.

To be honest, Cao Cao is actually more ruthless than Chen Feng. At least, Chen Feng has not been willing to use such brutal methods on his compatriots so far.

He would rather send his subordinates to the north and let his soldiers enter the grasslands and endless deserts to plunder and train troops, rather than his tiger and wolf soldiers to harm the Han people in the south.

"Battle on the grassland is all about mobility and speed. If we continue to implement such a strategy in the territory of the Han Dynasty or the Central Plains, our army will be overwhelmed by the heavy logistics first.

Carrying a small amount of luggage and sending cavalry into the grassland to plunder is in line with our army's current interests.Cao Cao, I won't let you wait too long, don't be too anxious. "

In the living room, Chen Feng was talking to himself alone. The northward and westward troops had already set off, and wars had already broken out in some places. It would not be long before the herds of cattle, sheep and horses would be transported back. Chen Feng was waiting, Wait for your strength and vitality to slowly recover.

Just as Chen Feng expected, going out to plunder is indeed the fastest way to restore one's own strength. The two giants, Meng Zhan and Zhang Xiu, have already entered the Mobei Grassland and are currently hunting.

There are more than 6000 Qingzhou and Jizhou elites in each of these two armies. Chen Feng wants to use this kind of battle to integrate soldiers from different regional factions under his command, and at the same time, to enhance their sense of identity with him.

Half of the army led by Ma Chao and Yan Cheng were recruits from the Yongliang camp. Such veterans leading the recruits to fight against foreign races can best enhance the combat effectiveness of the army, and also allow Chen Feng to train his subordinates. Inputs are minimized.

More than 30 days later, Chen Feng was urging the slaves to build a port in the sea area of ​​Qingzhou. With such a huge natural advantage along the coast of Qingzhou, Chen Feng naturally wanted to use it to the extreme.

Encouraging trade is the quickest way to restore Qingzhou's economy. Merchant ships traveling north and south need a dock for trading or docking. Qingzhou has natural advantages. If it can be used, it will definitely bring great wealth to the local area.

"How is the fishing fleet getting ready?"

"Reporting to my lord, according to your instructions, enough fishing boats have been dispatched from Youzhou, and they can go fishing in the sea only after the weather is cold.

This time, it was the navy officers and soldiers from Youzhou and Liaodong who led the team, and [-] experienced fishermen participated in it. Qingzhou also recruited a large number of fishermen and sailors. "

Lu Xun respectfully reported that he had completed all the tasks assigned to him by Chen Feng. He was fully responsible for the construction of the pier. At the same time, he was also responsible for the fishing tasks in autumn and winter.

"Well, Bo Yan, you have performed very well these years. To be honest, I have worked hard on you. Now is the critical moment to restore Qingzhou's economy, and the burden on you is very heavy.

If it works well this winter, the coastal area of ​​Qingzhou will surely return to its previous level.You know the strategic location of Qingzhou better than I do.

Adjacent to Xuzhou and Yanzhou, Xiahou Dun, Cao Zhang and other generals are watching in the south. If Cao Jun goes crazy, it may cause a lot of damage to Qingzhou.

This point, you have to keep in mind that you must not relax your defenses against the enemy.Of course, there is no need to keep guarding against it. If the situation is right, it may only take half a year to resolve this situation. "

"Half a year?"

Hearing what Chen Feng said, Lu Xun had a question in his heart.It seems difficult to resolve the crisis within half a year. After all, Cao Zhang and Xiahou Dun are stationed in Yuzhou and Xuzhou. Unless Cao Cao transfers them away, the threat from the south will always exist.

Of course, another possibility is to gather a large number of troops from Jizhou, Qingzhou, and Bingzhou, and then attack Yanzhou and Xuzhou at the same time with lightning speed.

In this way, as long as the two enemy troops of Cao Zhang and Xiahou Dun can be defeated in time, the threat from Yanzhou and Xuzhou will no longer exist.Even, if you are lucky, you might be able to win these two sites.

Lu Xun thought so in his heart, but he didn't dare to confirm it.After all, to win Yanzhou and Xuzhou, it is not a small-scale military operation, and even requires Chen Feng to use all the forces in Hebei.

As for such a huge plan, Lu Xun is not yet qualified to participate, and he dare not ask.Even if Chen Feng already had some hints, he could only guess in his heart.

Looking at the sea, Chen Feng's face was calm, but his deep eyes betrayed his inner activities.Lu Xun next to him could feel that his lord was planning some kind of plan, maybe this plan was related to the unification of the world.

In mid-October, a large amount of spoils of war had already been transported back to Hetao from the Mobei Grassland. Since the Hetao camp had recruited another [-] soldiers, it would not be a problem for the recruits to take over the spoils and take care of the prisoners.

The trophies of Ma Chao and Yan Cheng's soldiers and horses were also transported directly back to the Yongliang camp, and then some were transferred to Chang'an.In this autumn, under Chen Feng's rule, he can get some feedback from the outside world.

However, this is only the first step. With the increase of trophies and the tense battle ahead, more and more recruits embarked on the journey. It seems that Chen Feng is determined to recover his strength in the shortest possible time.

The seemingly peaceful Han territory is actually brewing a new storm. Before this storm comes, the princes from all over the country have to find ways to strengthen their own strength.

Chapter 704

When the cold winter came, Hebei was the first to feel the cold.The climate during the Little Ice Age was so abnormal. Now, winter is getting colder every year.

If it were normal, most of the people in Hebei would have to stay at home and enjoy the fire.It's just that they changed their masters this year, and Chen Feng is in charge of the whole of Hebei, so even in the cold winter, these ordinary people still have things to do.

The port and wharf in the coastal area of ​​Qingzhou is half done. The seagoing ships transferred from the Youzhou and Liaodong waters have been able to enter and leave the port and work normally, and the fishing boats have already gone to sea to work.

Near the port, there are a lot of sheds and residential areas. During the day, the pier is bustling with people coming and going. At the same time, the returning fishing boats can bring back a large amount of sea fish.

Then, there will be slaves and hired people to process these seafood.This kind of emotion is similar to when Chen Feng just took over Liaoxi and called on the people of Liaoxi to be self-reliant.

Although Qingzhou suffered a lot of wars, the background is there after all. After resettlement, a large number of refugees returned to their hometowns, and a large number of slaves were transferred to the seaside to do the most basic work.

At the same time, the fleet that came from the south to do business also chose to stop near the waters of Qingzhou, or bring back a large amount of goods and special products from here.

With the passage of time, the wounds caused by the war are slowly being repaired, and the lives of the people in Qingzhou have more hope, and the days are getting more and more prosperous.

In the north, near the grasslands, a large amount of spoils were transported from the north. Although it was snowing deep in the grasslands, it couldn't stop these spoils from being transported to Hetao and other places.

Gradually, the strength under Chen Feng's rule continued to recover, the combat effectiveness of the army continued to increase, and the quality of life of the people continued to improve.

However, the method Chen Feng adopted to restore his own strength was very bloody.Those spoils of war were transported from the depths of the grassland and snatched from alien tribes.

Not to mention how many people the Beifu army will kill in Mobei, just taking back these trophies will make it difficult for the tribes in Mobei to survive this cold winter. Many lives were lost.

If he had the choice, Chen Feng didn't want to use such violent and bloody methods, but he had no choice.Cao Cao's background is not comparable to him. If this method is not used, maybe within a year or two, he will be thrown away by Cao Cao again.

However, after Jizhou and Qingzhou were destroyed by Cao Jun, they could not provide much support to Chen Feng in a short period of time.Of course, Chen Feng can recruit troops from these places, but generally speaking, as long as he can afford the logistics support, there are more people on the grassland who are willing to work for him.

This is also the key to the strategy that Cao Cao and Guo Jia adopted in Jizhou and Qingzhou. Even if Chen Feng got Hebei, it was just a burden. Much support.

"No matter how cold the north wind is, it can't stop our army's journey to obtain the spoils. I have passed an order to the commander in front. I allow them to use all means, as long as they can bring back the slaves and the spoils.

I will credit whoever performs well.When you go outside the Great Wall, don't bring up difficulties with me, let alone talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality. What I want are spoils of war and the restoration of strength. "

During these days, Chen Feng seldom showed a smiling face. Even when the good news came from Mobei, he only nodded slightly.Last year's battle had too much impact on him, and the series of wars and accidents had molded his temperament into a colder one.

In previous years, in such a cold season, Chen Feng would have stayed in Hetao, with his wife and children, and with his family.

But now, he has lost the mood.The economies of Jizhou and Qingzhou have not yet fully recovered, so he has been staying here to take command. For his own hegemony, he is now conscientious.

There are probably not many who can really understand his inner thoughts.Li Ru died of illness, Jia Xu stayed in Chang'an, and Gongsun Xu was sent to the land of Xiqiang.In addition, the other generals and advisers around Chen Feng are still unable to guess his true thoughts.

Time flew by, and it was spring again in a blink of an eye.The snow in the north also gradually melted, and the troops Chen Feng sent to fight on the grasslands and the Western Regions also gradually sent back news.

"Order them that there is no need to start a war anymore. All the ministries will retreat alternately and return to the Mobei grassland and Hetao to rest. In addition, spring is coming, and it is time to graze on the grassland."

Spring is the season for Hu people to graze and breed, and it is also the season for Han people to cultivate land.The plan for a year lies in spring, and every ambitious prince must gradually promote his hegemony.