At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty

Over the years, the Beiting Duhu Mansion has received batch after batch of immigrants, and Zhuge Liang has expanded the scale of the farmland, gradually becoming self-sufficient and able to provide enough consumption for the city.

So Zhuge Liang focused on buying livestock such as cattle and sheep to provide meat, and the others no longer needed to be purchased from the four counties of Hexi.

It is said that the prefects of the four counties in Hexi were not very happy about this, and felt that their fiscal revenue had decreased.

Zhao Yun has also visited the cities. These cities are not large in scale. According to the standards of the mainland, they are not even as good as the county towns, but they are clean and tidy, well organized, and the cities are quite high, so their defenses should be sufficient.

This fully shows that the development of Beiting Protectorate's Mansion under Zhuge Liang's plan is very good.

Living along the road, all the population is under control, the transportation is convenient, and there is no need to worry about not being able to respond to something.

In order to better respond, Zhuge Liang also set up multiple beacon towers in each city, using beacon smoke during the day and beacon fire at night. Once in danger, the beacon fire can be used to send messages immediately.

Then Zhuge Liang can quickly know what happened.

So after Zhang Fei left, Zhao Yun and Zhuge Liang had a conversation alone.

"I heard that you used to be a member of His Majesty's cabinet, but was released from the cabinet by His Majesty to serve as the protector at the Beiting Protectorate Mansion, is that true?"

"Exactly."

Zhuge Liang replied respectfully.

"You did a good job. I walked along the road and saw that you built a city along the Beiting Dachi Road and the oasis. There are businesses in the city, and farmland outside the city. The farmland outside the city supports the merchants in the city. Do business along the way. Business travel, official business, your idea is very good."

Zhao Yun nodded approvingly: "Your Majesty released you at the beginning because he had deep expectations for you. The Beiting Protectorate Mansion is poor and empty, and the attitude of the Western Regions who were exterminated is not clear about the court. Can you build It’s really not easy to get to where it is today.”

"Except for the princes and nobles of the countries in the Western Regions, the common people of the Western Regions want the same as the people of the Central Plains. They just want food and clothing. As long as food and clothing can be guaranteed, they will not cause trouble, and they will not care whether the country is destroyed or not."

Zhuge Liang's statement made Zhao Yun a little strange.

"How do you say this? How can someone not care about the country's collapse?"

"After I arrived at Beiting Duhu Mansion, I found that the people of the Western Regions were the same as the people of the Central Plains. They lived in poverty, and what they asked for was food and clothing, but they were only food and clothing, and the Western Regions could not give them.

After Wei returned to the Western Regions, the countries in the Western Regions once got rich by relying on the tax revenue from the trade routes along the way, and they made a lot of purchases in Luoyang City to show their financial power. However, despite their wealth, the lives of the people in the country have never been better.

I have had some conversations with them, and learned that they don't care what country they are from, and some people don't even know which country they are from. I am deeply touched. The country does not know the people, and the people do not know the country. If they are full, they are willing to pay taxes to anyone. "

Zhao Yun was stunned for a moment, then nodded, nodded with deep feeling.

"The country doesn't know that there are people, and the people don't know that there is a country. Isn't it the same at the end of the former Han Dynasty? The collapse of the Western Regions is not injustice. Now I know the reason why the Supreme Emperor dared to expand thousands of miles."

Zhao Yun patted Zhuge Liang on the shoulder.

"No wonder His Majesty values ​​you so much, Kong Ming, you have done a good job, you will definitely be able to return to Luoyang in the future, enter the South Study Room, and use your talents to govern the entire Wei State, a mere Beiting with a population of less than 50 The Protectorate, you can't fully display your talent."

"Being an official will benefit one party. This is what the Supreme Emperor has taught me. I just do my own duty. It is worthy of the Supreme Emperor's trust in this subordinate."

"Why should you be humble?"

Zhao Yun sighed, thinking of what he had seen and heard in Luoyang City over the years, and shook his head: "If every official can remember what you remember, why does the Supreme Emperor have to speak loudly to the officials?" What about killing people? But Kong Ming, there are too few people like you after all.

Kong Ming, when you return to Luoyang, you must also keep in mind the mistakes made by the previous officials, and do not repeat the same mistakes. I know that some things are inevitable, but I hope you will never forget what you insist on now. "

Zhuge Liang lowered his head.

"I will remember it next."

"That's good, good, don't mention these."

Zhao Yun smiled, and said: "Since Yide trusts you so much, I will leave all the logistics to the army this time. You will be the logistics manager and deliver food and fodder for our army without any mistakes. Do you think you can do it?"

Zhuge Liang raised his head and looked at Zhao Yun in surprise.

"I am not an official of the Ministry of War..."

"I am General Zhengxi. During the war, all the three prefectures of the Western Regions listened to my orders. Whatever I said, I did. This is the talisman given to me by His Majesty. Look, there is nothing wrong with it."

Zhao Yun showed the talisman given to him by Emperor Guo Jin to deal with the Kangju war with full authority.

Zhuge Liang looked at it, pursed his lips, hesitated a little, then nodded.

"General, whenever there is a need, I will do my best!"

"it is good."

Zhao Yun patted Zhuge Liang's shoulder tenderly.

He is much gentler than Zhang Fei.

Chapter 1465 One thousand three hundred and seventy five Guan Yu's spiritual world is very colorful

In April of the first year of Xingyuan, Zhao Yun led [-] guard cavalry and [-] Beiting cavalry to arrive at Zhenxi Duhufu's administrative office, which was also the former capital of Dawan Kingdom, Zhenxi City.

Zhenxi City was originally called Guishan City. In the 11th year of Yande, Emperor Guo Peng ordered the name of Guishan City to be changed to Zhenxi City, which means Yongzhen West Frontier.

After that, it became the residence of Cao Ang, the governor of the Zhenxi Protectorate, and Cao Xiu, the commander of the Zhenxi Protectorate.

A few days after Zhao Yun arrived in Zhenxi City, Guan Yu also arrived in Zhenxi City on time, and met with the main force led by Zhao Yun. All the troops for this western expedition have arrived, and the military meeting can be held.

Guan Yu arrived at Zhenxi City with 55 Annan iron cavalry at lightning speed. He was extremely fast and majestic.

In the past few years, after guarding Annan Dufu Mansion and killing a group of people with unruly intentions, he has nothing to do. Apart from training the army, he is training the army, resting by himself, or doing routine patrols. It's no big deal.

But unlike Zhang Fei, Guan Yu could endure loneliness.

He has a hobby of reading, and when he has nothing to do, he likes to drink a cup of tea given to him by Guo Peng and read while leaning on the recliner given to him by Guo Peng. Others don't know it, and they think this is a good old man. old man.

After reading "Spring and Autumn", I started to read "Book of Songs", as if I regarded myself as an old scholar.

After paper became popular, Guan Yu liked to write on paper very much. At first, he copied some words and sentences he liked, and later he began to write articles by himself. At first, he just wrote some things he thought of randomly, and then he inexplicably came up with the idea of ​​writing military books.

At the end of last year, Guan Yu heard about movable type printing and the Royal Publishing Department, and learned that someone could gain fame and fortune by writing books and distribute their works to the world, so he immediately became interested and decided to write a military book.

This is very suitable for my major, and when I put it in the lecture hall for the students to learn, I can not only leave a long history because of my military exploits, but also be remembered forever by the students because of my art of war.

This made Guan Yu look forward to it, so Guan Yu began to prepare to write a military book.

But I have a lot of thoughts in my heart, but I don't know how to express them when I fall to the end of the pen, just like a ball of wool can't find the end of the thread.

He has no formal education and relies on his own learning, literacy, reading, and writing, but the ability to express himself through words still needs to be learned.

Guan Yu overestimated himself a bit, so he created a strong record of trying to write six words in seven days.

After experiencing this tragic battle, Guan Yu recognized the limits of his abilities, and temporarily put his ambitions on hold because of his endless headaches.

He suddenly realized that on the battlefield of culture, he might not be much better than the Yellow Turban Rebels.

But he did not give up, but looked everywhere for old scholars who could write articles, hoping to learn how to use words to form sentences, and then write articles.

In addition to writing books, he also likes to go to the military camp to educate recruits in literacy and teach them literacy himself.

Writing is not good, but reading is still possible.

Guan Yu likes to get along with low-level soldiers as a teacher. He takes off his military uniform and wears Confucian uniforms, and teaches soldiers to read with a book. It makes him feel like a cultural person, which makes him feel satisfied. harmony.

So Guan Yu's daily life is not so boring, his spiritual world is very colorful, much better than Zhang Fei.

But as soon as the war broke out, he would put on his clothes and go into battle in exchange for his former majesty.

When the 30 army set off, Guan Yu rushed to the front, still as powerful as [-] years ago.

After the army arrived in Zhenxi City, Guan Yu didn't even have time to see his son, so he immediately went to see Zhao Yun.

"Zilong, long time no see."

"Yun Chang, it's been a long time."

Zhao Yun and Guan Yu met, and the old man was reunited, which was very embarrassing.

Once upon a time, they fought together in northern Xinjiang, experienced life and death, spanned 30 years, and fought side by side again. How could they not be moved?

Guan Yu also met Zhang Fei, who hadn't seen each other for a while, and after a few words, Zhao Yun held a formal combat meeting. All the relevant people were available, and they all joined the military discussion.

Head coach Zhao Yun, deputy generals Cao Chun and Li Dian, veteran generals such as Cao Xiu, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, as well as new juniors such as Cao Zhen and Guan Ping.

Guan Yu saw his eldest son Guan Ping at the military meeting, smiling and nodding towards Guan Ping with a look of approval on his face. Guan Ping was pleasantly surprised, but due to the occasion, he could not get close to his father.

Over there, Zhao Yun has already started discussing the matter of marching.

Cao Ang, as the person who knows the local conditions best, told Zhao Yun all the local conditions.

"As far as we know, there is no fixed royal city in Kangju Kingdom. King Kangju lives in one place in summer and moves to another place in winter. There are five little kings under him, called the Five Kings of Kangju, who all obey his orders. , follow it to fight.

The current King Kangju is not the original King Kangju. The original King Kangju was killed by the rebels in the country after he lost the battle. The current King Kangju is the one who defeated other opponents later, and his strength is relatively strong. Not the weak.

Kangju Kingdom is good at using cavalry. The scale of cavalry is relatively large, and there are many livestock such as cattle, sheep and horses. It is relatively rich. It was once a vassal of Guishuang Kingdom. Also helpless. "

Cao Ang is obviously a qualified guardian of Zhenxi, and he has a clear understanding of the political and military situation in Central Asia, which provides a good reference for Zhao Yun.

"I remember that the civil strife in Guishuang was a matter of nine or ten years in Yande. Is it over now?"

Zhao Yun asked.

"It's not over yet. According to reports from our spies, this time Guishuang's civil war between the north and the south was quite fierce. There is no other way."

Cao Ang replied.

Zhao Yun nodded.

"It seems that the Guishuang Kingdom is powerless in this battle, what about the Anxi Kingdom?"

Cao Ang smiled.

"Anxi and Lomo seem to be in dispute again. According to reports from our spies, the two countries are fighting at the border. If we fight with Kangju, Anxi will naturally be powerless to intervene."

"Oh? In this way, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to send troops to attack Kangju country at this time?"

Zhao Yun was rather surprised: "Neither the Anxi Kingdom nor the Guishuang Kingdom can intervene. If our army makes a quick decision, we can pacify Kangju in one fell swoop, creating an established fact that makes these two countries want to interfere, but they are powerless."

"exactly."

Cao Ang said with a smile: "Your Majesty's choice of timing makes me think it's quite ingenious. When using troops at this time, Kang Ju has no reinforcements outside, so he can only fight alone, and his soldiers and horses do not have the three treasures of cavalry. The equipment is far inferior to our army. The army is bound to be like a broken bamboo."

Zhao Yun was very happy.

"Such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if I can't win, and ask King Kangju to plead guilty to His Majesty outside Luoyang City, it will be a waste of His Majesty's trust in me!"

Zhao Yun stood up and slapped the table.

"My lords, this opportunity to use troops is once in a thousand years. At this critical moment, we will work together to pacify Kangju country in one fell swoop, capture King Kangju alive, and dedicate it to Your Majesty!"

"Capture King Kangju alive!"

All the generals shouted together.

Afterwards, Zhao Yun began to assign tasks.

"In this battle, use Zhang Fei, who has experience fighting against Kangju's army, as the vanguard, and Cao Chun as the deputy vanguard. You and the two of you will lead the five thousand troops first, to explore the way and find the main force of Kangju's army.

Small groups of troops can be annihilated, but when encountering a large group of main forces, they must not be willing to fight. They must immediately retreat and join the main forces. They must never fight with them, do you understand? "

Zhao Yun took out his troop transfer token and handed it to Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei was overjoyed.

"I see!"

As soon as Zhang Fei received the token, Zhang Fei ran out quickly. Cao Chun was taken aback, and immediately followed him.

Zhao Yun was depressed for a while, and continued to assign tasks. After the assignment was completed, Zhao Yun ordered to prepare for the march immediately. The soldiers were extremely fast, and the Kangju people could not give enough time to react.

In the Western Regions, there are many merchants and many eyes and ears. The news of the Wei army's large-scale march must have been known to these merchants. They may be rushing back to their own country to send back the specific news, so that their country can do more. Prepare.

So at this time, we must seize the time even more, and we must not slack off in the slightest.

Zhao Yun's judgment was correct. The news that the Wei army had arrived at the Zhenxi Protectorate in a large scale could not be hidden from the Central Asian countries and many factions. Tens of thousands.

The formidable fighting power of the Wei army was fully reflected in the record of destroying the Dawan Kingdom and repelling the Kangju army back then. The countries in Central Asia were frightened, fearing the Wei Army and the Wei State.

In the next few years, the Wei army did not conduct any major military operations, and occasionally some small operations were not aimed at the Central Asian countries, and there was no tendency to destroy the country.

But this wave seems to be inclined to war. Otherwise, what is the purpose of tens of thousands of Wei troops marching to Zhenxi Duhufu to gather?

Some well-informed people tried to find familiar Han merchants to understand the situation, but Han merchants also expressed that they were not clear about the situation and why the army came here.

But the merchants were the most well-informed and had the most sensitive sense of smell. They instinctively felt that a war was about to happen, so they all returned to the Zhenxi Protector's Mansion and stopped going out.

The mountains and rains are about to come, and the wind is all over the building, and the smell of war permeates the sky over Central Asia, which cannot be dissipated for a long time.

Emperor Guishuang soon learned of the news. It was the beginning of May in the first year of Xingyuan.