Royal road

There is going to be another war.Seeing Cui Ji's letter, Liang Feng knew something was wrong.Shangdang is the main route for the Xiongnu and the Han Kingdom to advance eastward. Now that Liu Yuan is sending troops on a large scale, how can he bypass this place?However, what he didn't expect was that Sima Yue didn't forget to kill Sima Ying first to ensure his stability.The Sima family is really a master of "to fight against the outside world, we must first settle down inside".

"How much food and grass do you have left in the Shangdang?" Liang Feng raised his head and asked.

Duan Qin's expression was not very good: "There is only enough for spring plowing, and there is no more food left."

In just half a year, Bingzhou fought two big battles.Thanks to Pei Dun asking Sima Yue for a batch of food and grass, they were able to use the remaining food to send troops to Baibu to pacify Xinxing and Yanmen.But where is this grain used?Shangdang has provided a lot of food and grass to Jinyang and even Xinxing, and at the same time, it has to shoulder the heavy responsibility of taking in refugees. The food supply is really stretched. If there is another battle, it may not be able to maintain the spring plowing next year!

Indeed!Liang Feng thought for a moment, then said: "Go to Leping immediately and ask Wen Taizhen to pay close attention to winter plowing. Next year's summer harvest will most likely depend on Leping. Yanmen and Xinxing also need to reclaim more wasteland. If they can't grow land, they should raise more livestock!"

When the Xiongnu Han Dynasty came to attack, Shangdang and Taiyuan would not be easy.On the contrary, counties such as Leping and Xinxing are in the rear and can develop food production.In fact, business has not been doing well recently, and even the best-selling white porcelain and colored glaze in the Liang Mansion have begun to slow down.There are too many wars in the Northland, who has the mind to spend money on it?I don't dare to make too much wine, it consumes food, and it is enough to exchange salt.

Duan Qin didn't nod immediately, but said softly: "My lord, far away water can't quench my thirst. There is not enough food and grass, so I should ask Luoyang for food!"

He was talking about Luoyang, not the imperial court.Liang Feng raised his eyebrows: "Bypass the Grand Tutor?"

His reaction is not slow.Sima Yue is not in Luoyang now, so the Luoyang mentioned by Duan Qin can only refer to the emperor.As soon as Sima Yue dispatched troops, he bypassed him, the grand tutor, and asked the emperor for food directly. Wouldn't he want to anger the other party?

Duan Qin nodded slightly: "The Son of Heaven is intelligent, but the Grand Tutor is suspicious. As soon as the rebellion between the King of Chengdu and the False Emperor is put down, Luoyang is afraid that there will be another dark tide. Since the Taiwei doesn't like the Lord, why don't the Lord find another way?"

This move is to test the emperor's reaction and determination, to test whether he intends to resist this important minister who controls the government.And the Huns sending troops is the best opportunity!If there is no food, Luoyang will be in danger.And no matter how much Sima Yue controlled the government, his subordinates should not bypass Luoyang and go to Jingzhou to ask him for orders.First, the name is not right and the words are not right, and the military is urgent, and there is no room for delay.In this way, even if Sima was more upset, he would not be able to pick out the mistakes and omissions on the surface.But at this moment, Liang Feng, is he still afraid that Sima Yue will hold grudges?

Looking at Duan Qin's burning eyes, Liang Feng took a light breath.Betting on the little emperor is not the start of a struggle for power.It is a "tradition" in the Wei and Jin Dynasties for hundreds of years to hold the emperor in order to command the princes.And he is indeed conditional.Wasn't it the little emperor himself who recruited himself to Luoyang?

Liang Feng didn't know that his confidantes had changed.Ever since Zhang Bin uttered the words of chasing the deer, Duan Qin could no longer conceal the hope in his eyes.This is no longer the wild words of one person, but the thoughts of many people.And he, the master who is expected by everyone and shoulders the important task of unification, is he really ready to seize power and aspire to the Central Plains?

After a long silence, Liang Feng nodded slowly: "I will write a letter right away to ask the emperor for food."

Duan Qin was overjoyed, and bowed to the ground: "My lord will be able to repel the Huns and save Luoyang!"

This is not a mere matter of the party.Liang Feng's lips moved, and in the end he just said: "Recall Boyuan and others, and go back to defend Shangdang."

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When I left Jinyang, the vegetation was still lush, but now it is full of withered yellow and bleak.However, Yiyan didn't touch the scenery, in his eyes, he couldn't see any winter scene, only one figure remained.

"Thank you, my lord. It's all because General Yi used his troops so well." Being supported by Liang Feng, Zhang Bin replied with a smile.

Today the two heroes returned to Jinyang, and Liang Feng went out to meet them in person.Zhang Bin is the mastermind, and he is newly attached, so Liang Feng will naturally come to help him first.Hearing this, Liang Feng turned his head and looked at Yiyan who was kneeling on one knee.

I haven't seen him in three months, but the man seems to have grown taller again. His body armor is thick, but he doesn't look bloated at all. On the contrary, he has broad shoulders and long legs. He is full of general demeanor.On his face, there is also a shallow scar, which runs from the wing of the nose to the left cheek, which is not conspicuous, and adds a bit of chill to that handsome and sharp face.And those gray-blue eyes were fixed on him, as if they wanted to make up for the shortcomings that he hadn't seen in a hundred days.

The eyes of the two collided inadvertently, Liang Feng's heart trembled suddenly, and he immediately suppressed the inappropriateness, and stretched out his hand with a smile: "Boyuan has been hard on this trip, is there any injury?"

His hand didn't touch Yiyan's arm, he just made a gesture of support.Yiyan's blue eyes dimmed, and he stood up: "It's just a little something, and nothing will happen in the end."

The question and answer between the two sounded very normal, and everyone around them didn't care.Liang Feng didn't want to show his clues in front of others, so he turned around and led everyone into the Governor's Mansion.

After sitting down at the banquet, Liang Feng said: "This time Liu Yuanhai proclaimed the emperor, and Luoyang suffered another military disaster. The Taifu led the army to conquer the King of Chengdu, and the burden of defending the capital fell on the surrounding states and counties. Hongnong has already built a large camp, but Shangdang is on the main road of Luo, and the Xiongnu will never let it go. I am afraid there will be another fierce battle."

Zhang Bin had already heard about this, and he was not panicked: "I heard that my lord has taken in a lot of troops from other tribes of the Huns these days, so Lishi must be empty. The Huns can't go directly along the Xihe Kingdom. That's it."

What he said was also Liang Feng's long-standing plan.The impact of the locust plague in Xihe Country will not subside in a short time.Instead of capturing the Xihe Kingdom, it is better to use it as a strategic buffer zone to separate your own territory from that of the Xiongnu.If you want to fight with the enemy, you can also do it near the Xihe Kingdom to avoid disasters for the people under your command.

For this purpose, Guyuan County in Xihe was also captured.The road from Xihe State to Shangdang was further blocked.In this way, most of the attack on Shangdang would have to cross the Qinhe River and go straight to Gaodu.However, it is not enough to win the Liangxing near Gaodu, Huguan must be captured to ensure the road to Luoyang.This difficulty is great.

"Yes, this battle must be fought, and the Xiongnu must be beaten. Even if they want to attack Luoyang, they definitely cannot send troops from the Shangdang." Liang Feng said.

Shangdang is his hometown, and Liang Mansion is near Gaodu.We can't let those robbers come and go whenever they want.If it can be done once and for all, of course it would be the best!

Zhang Bin took this very seriously: "Why don't you borrow some soldiers from the Tuoba tribe! The Shangdang soldiers are the main force, and the Tuoba tribe is the auxiliary. The Xiongnu will be caught off guard!"

"I have already sent a letter to Luoyang to ask the emperor for food. At the same time, I have reported the matter of the Baibu to the imperial court, and I should be able to get a Shanyu title." Liang Feng also followed Zhang Bin's suggestion, and he also showed his merits in addition to asking for food. , It shouldn't be difficult to get a short title.

Zhang Bin didn't care about the last sentence, but his eyes lit up: "My lord asked the emperor for food?! This plan is great!"

He didn't need anyone to remind him of what was in the trick.This is a conspiracy!Not only can it provoke the relationship between the little emperor and Sima Yue, but also further gain the trust of the emperor.In the name of protecting Luoyang, he can solve Shangdang's urgent needs, so that Sima can't get angry even more.Isn't it a wonderful way!

Liang Feng smiled slightly: "This is Si Ruo's idea."

Zhang Bin smiled and cupped his hands to Duan Qin: "Master Duan has a great plan!"

Faced with Zhang Bin's obvious compliment, Duan Qin was also very helpful, and returned the salute with a smile.The two hadn't really worked together yet, but they had developed some tacit understanding, and they didn't have any desire to compete with each other.Liang Feng was happy to see this.If the counselors fight each other, it will be a big headache.At the beginning, Yuan Shao's trial match and Guo Tu were at odds, and each served a young master. In the end, the brothers fought against each other, and the huge Yuan family business was ruined.This kind of open and secret struggle is much more serious than the fire in the back house.

Having made up his mind, Liang Feng said again: "It's just that I invited Tuoba this time, how can I repay you?"

He was always wary of Tuoba Xianbei.It can be used, but it must not be raised.It is not appropriate to use gold, silver, food and grass for all the rewards, and it is even more unthinkable to replace it with iron ordnance.Raising a tiger into trouble is definitely not something a smart person would do.

Zhang Bin smiled and said: "My lord, don't worry, I have already thought of a countermeasure. The last time I granted a fief, this time I can help him get a fief. The Tuoba tribe lives in Canhepo, not far from Daijun. Why don't you give up that piece of land?" Seal them."

Dai County?Liang Feng raised his eyebrows, Daijun is not in Bingzhou, but in Youzhou.This is clearly to make Wang Jun and Tuoba clan fight.Will the Tuoba family reject such a good site as Daijun?Will Wang Jun be willing to let go of the territory in his hands?There is also Duan Xianbei who is attached to Wang Jun, and if it is not good, he will make trouble.Isn't it just two peaches killing three soldiers? !

"That's very good." Liang Feng would not be soft on Wang Jun, and immediately nodded in response.

The rough plan took shape, and the three of them discussed the government and military situation before turning to Shangdang's offense and defense.This only needs to briefly talk about the tactical concept and weak links, and the specific tactics depend on Yiyan's arrangements.

Yiyan didn't talk much all the time, he was listening to some people's discussions, and when it was his turn, he only spoke briefly.But after a general agreement, he suddenly said: "Do you want to bring Mr. Rong to Jinyang?"

This was not what the counselors would suggest, because those people knew that Lucheng was very safe, and taking Liang Rong over in a hurry would only shake the morale of the army.And Yiyan is not a counselor, what he misses is only Liang Feng's feelings.Liang Rong is the only son protected by the lord, if he is placed in a place of war, wouldn't he have to worry about it?

The words were abrupt, but Liang Feng easily understood what the other party was thinking.His lips moved, before he said: "It's okay. With Bo Yuan around, Rong'er will be safe and sound."

These words are worth more than thousands of praises to any general.But Yiyan felt that there was something else in these words, just like the words in the letter he saw that day.Suppressing the throbbing in his heart, he bowed to the people seated: "The last general will live up to my lord's trust."