While Yang Anxuan's letter to Wang Zhene was still on the way, King Liang and Taichang Sima Zhenzhi returned to Jiankang City. Reciting Yonggong's gratitude, saying farewell to the Taifu, going to the palace with swords and shoes, not entering the court, paying homage without name, fake yellow ax, Yu Bao's encouragement, Banjian, Jiazhan and other rewards, and then presented Yonggong Yang Anxuan's memorial.
Everyone knew that Yang Anxuan would not come to Jiankang, so it was appropriate to express gratitude and politely express the relevant rewards. When Sima Dewen finished reading Yang Anxuan's memorial, he raised his eyebrows with joy and said loudly: "Yong Gong reported that Jingzhou is located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, which can not only defend the imperial court but also stabilize the rear. The position of governor should be held by the clan and important ministers. Liu Yi both After the death, the position of Jingzhou Governor remained vacant for a while. Yong Gongbao reported that Sima Xiu, the Liangzhou Governor, was transferred to the post of Jingzhou Governor."
Glancing at Liu Yu with a solemn expression, Sima Dewen said with a smile: "Sima Xiuzhi is a member of the royal family. He is loyal to the country, hospitable to others, and knowledgeable. Liangzhou also sent troops to fight this time to annihilate the Qin State. Sima Xiuzhi is here Liangzhou's rear area organized and transported heavy supplies of food and fodder to support the army, and his contribution is not small. He should indeed be rewarded. I think Yonggong's proposal is very appropriate."
Dong Huaidao, the Minister of the Fifth Army, said: "The imperial court intends to regain Yizhou. Jingzhou really needs important ministers to be in charge. I second the request of Yong Gong."
Many people agreed. Now that Duke Yong and Duke Song are competing for supremacy in the court, naturally some people are betting on Yang Anxuan. Liu Yu kept those people who echoed in his heart, and these people will never be used in the future.
This is Yang Anxuan's first memorial after he became Yonggong. Although Liu Yu did not want Jingzhou to fall into the hands of Sima Xiu, he would not go against the wishes of King Langya and Yonggong this time, otherwise he would appear aggressive and Yang Anxuan would definitely do so in the future. With everything in mind, King Langya will take the opportunity to consolidate his imperial power with the help of Yang Anxuan.
In a blink of an eye, Liu Yu had a countermeasure and went out to report: "Your Majesty, the ministers who were reported by Yonggong also agree. Jingzhou is an important place, and it does need the clan or important ministers to guard it. However, the Huan family first caused trouble in Jingzhou, and then Liu Yi did not Your Majesty, I have become the source of chaos."
"The reason is simply that the territory of Jingzhou is too large. I think that Xiangzhou should be restored according to the system of Yongjia. It is divided into Changsha, Hengyang, Xiangdong, Shaoling, Lingling, Yingyang, Guiyang, Shixing, Shi'an, Linhe and other ten counties were reestablished in Xiangzhou. Zhang Shao, who joined the army in Taiwei Mansion, is from a well-known family, has extraordinary talents and is loyal to the king. He can be appointed as the governor of Xiangzhou." Liu Yu said firmly.
In the first year of Yongjia in the Western Jin Dynasty, the eight counties of Changsha, Hengyang, Shaoling, Lingling, Yingyang, Xiangdong, Jianchang and Guiyang were divided into Jingzhou and Jiangzhou. They were called Xiangzhou and were governed in Linxiang City. In the fourth year of Xianhe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, It was merged into Jingzhou and administered 22 counties; later overseas Chinese settled in Yongzhou and separated Xiangyang County.
Liu Yu brought up the old story again and separated Xiangzhou from Jingzhou to weaken Jingzhou's strength. The remaining ten counties alone were not enough to cause trouble.
Sima Dewen looked to the left and right, and the ministers who were attached to Liu Yu naturally echoed, while the others remained silent. Sima Dewen sighed helplessly. It seemed that Jingzhou's separation from Xiangzhou was a foregone conclusion, but it was always a good thing that Jingzhou could be controlled by Sima Xiu.
"Just follow what the Taiwei said," Sima Dewen backed down.
Liu Yu continued: "When Sima Xiu moved to Jingzhou, the position of governor of Liangzhou became vacant, and I recommended Suo Miao, the auxiliary general, to take over. General Suo was born in the Suo family in Dunhuang. He lived in Hanzhong in his early years and was very familiar with the situation in Liangzhou. Lu Xun made military exploits when he attacked Jiankang, and I thought he should be rewarded."
Suo Miao was Liu Yu's favorite general, and he later put down the Huanxuan Rebellion, conquered Southern Yan in the north, and fought against Lu Xun. The Xianbei heavy cavalry he led was even more powerful for the Beifu army and won Liu Yu's trust.
Sima Dewen nodded helplessly, Suo Miao took over as the governor of Liangzhou, and let Yang Anxuan have a headache, Gu couldn't control it.
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In Chang'an, Wang Zhene received a letter from Yang Anxuan.
In the letter, Yang Anxuan proposed several ways to govern Beiyong Prefecture. In addition to Confucianism and Buddhism entering Chang'an, Yang Anxuan asked Wang Zhene to implement the end of the land. Bei Yong Prefecture was a newly acquired land. The people should be re-registered and naturalized, and the land should be distributed. They could not just rely on asking for bribes. Come to suppress the noble families of the former Qin Dynasty.
Seeing this, Wang Zhene sat up straight. The lord knew that he was taking the opportunity to suppress the family, but he was also beating himself up for asking for bribes and indulging his brothers. It seems that he will be more restrained in the future. He will call the brothers tomorrow and give them some instructions. Sentence, don’t act arbitrarily anymore.
Wang Zhen'e has many brothers, and there are eight of them in Chang'an, including his elder brother Wang Ji, younger brothers Wang Hong, Wang Zun, Wang Yuan, and his brother Wang Kang who originally lived in Tongguan. Wang Zhen'e came with his family after occupying Tongguan. In addition to his brothers, there are also three sons of his uncle Wang Yao, Wang Zhao, Wang Lang and Wang Hong.
After Wang Zhen'e was appointed as the governor of Beiyong Province, he was determined to repay his grudges and revenge. Those who had a rift with the Wang family were retaliated against.
Recalling that when he escaped from Chang'an, he stayed at Li Fang's house in Mianchi. Li Fang was very kind to him. Wang Zhene said at that time that if he could get the title of marquis, he would be very grateful. Li Fang laughed and said that he only wanted the magistrate of this county. After receiving the decree from the imperial court to make him a marquis, Wang Zhen'e sent people to Mianchi to look for Li Fang and return to his previous words. Mianchi is not in Hongnong County of Sizhou, but Li Fang can choose any place in Beiyongzhou as his order.
At that time, the Wang family's former residence was still there. Wang Zhen'e bought it back with ten taels of gold and renovated it, trying his best to restore its original appearance. After the work was completed, Wang Zhene drank and had fun with his brothers in the Menlu Hall, laughing and laughing just like before.
Wang Ji said with emotion: "Zhen evil led the army to annihilate Yao Qin, made a meritorious service and made a marquis, and took control of Beiyongzhou. The Wang family relied on it to rejuvenate. All brothers should pay tribute to Zhen evil."
Everyone toasted to each other. During this period, the brothers of the Wang family were in Chang'an these days. Treasures and beauties were brought to their doorsteps, begging them to do things and open up their joints.
When I left Chang'an in despair, I never imagined that I would be as prosperous as I am today. Everyone in the Wang family was very grateful to this brother. As long as Wang Zhene is in Beiyongzhou for a day, they can walk sideways for a day.
In the letter, Yang Anxuan hinted that Wang Zhene should give some of his property to the tribal leaders, appease and win over the tribes in and around Beiyongzhou, and exchange corn, cloth, tea and other items with these tribes for war horses, cattle and sheep, etc. When Wang Zhene exchanges, he might as well give two more points of profit, so that the people in the tribe will have a sense of belonging to the Jin State.
It is difficult to part with good wealth, and Wang Zhen is disgusted and reluctant to part with it, but he knows that if he does not act as ordered, he may lose his affection in the heart of his lord.
Looking down, Yang Anxuan also proposed to recruit people to build water conservancy projects, repair roads, build dikes and enclose fertile fields, so that the people of Beiyongzhou could have food to eat, make money, read books, and worship Buddha. Through these naturalization policies, it was expected that the land of the original Hou Qin would be integrated into the rule within three years.
Wang Zhene slapped the case and praised: "My lord's views are superior to others, far better than stupidity."
At the end of the letter, Yang Anxuan wrote: "Your Majesty has the talent to manage the world. He has the strategy of the time and the conduct of Nanshan to become a famous minister for a lifetime. You also have the talents of a king and assistant to suppress evil. If you are not under your Majesty, you should not be Obstructed by the small gain of blindness. Lingzu and King Fu Tian get along well with each other as kings and ministers. Foolishly hopes that he can suppress evil as if he were a buttock. The king will not rebel against Yang, and wealth and honor should be shared."
Wang Zhene stood up and straightened his clothes, cupped his hands in the direction of Xiangyang and said, "My lord knows you are stupid, and you should repay your stupidity with death."
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In Xiangyang, the original governor's office was changed into the Yonggong Mansion, and the official offices were expanded to both sides, making the scale even larger.
In the inner hall, Yang Anxuan met with General Long Xiang Mao Xiuzhi. Mao Xiuzhi had known Yang Anxuan for a long time, but had never met him. He saw that Yang Anxuan had a strong face and a tall posture. He looked to be about the same age as himself, having just passed his thirties.
After greeting each other, Yang Anxuan looked at Mao Xiuzhi and remembered the "Mao's Mutton Soup" he had drunk in Henan in his previous life. General Mao's achievements were unknown, but it was this bowl of mutton soup that was truly praised after more than a thousand years. "Food is the first priority for the people".
Mao Xiuzhi didn't know that Yang Anxuan was hungry for sheep soup, so he cupped his hands and said, "Yong Gong sent people to summon me. I came all the way. I am willing to lead my army to destroy Qiao Zong and avenge my father, uncle and clan members."
Speaking of which, Mao Xiuzhi has a closer relationship with Liu Yu than Yang Anxuan, but when the matter involves avenging his father and uncle, Mao Xiuzhi will definitely choose the side that can help him avenge himself.
Yang Anxuan asked Mao Xiuzhi to sit down and said directly: "It is convenient to seize Yizhou by water, but the navy has to enter the Yangtze River from the Han River and pass through Jiangling, which will inevitably alarm the imperial troops. Therefore, Jingzhi can only go to Bajun Jiangzhou by land." There are 8,000 soldiers and horses in Jiangzhou. Yu sent a letter to Zhongdu, asking him to go and ask for 4,000 soldiers and horses. Half a month ago, Yu had ordered Brazil and Badong counties to dispatch 1,500 troops each to Jiangzhou. In the state capital, there will be 7,000 soldiers and horses available for Jingzhi."
Mao Xiuzhi was secretly worried. Although Yang Anxuan supervised Liangzhou's military, how could he mobilize troops without going through Liangzhou's governor Sima Xiuzhi? It seemed that Liangzhou was actually firmly controlled by Yang Anxuan, and Sima's governor was just an empty shell.
However, if 7,000 soldiers and horses are to attack Chengdu, they may not be able to do it. Mao Xiuzhi knows that Liu Yu has left 20,000 soldiers and horses in Jiangling City, and he can at least dispatch 14,000 soldiers and horses to capture Yizhou. If the two armies encounter each other, he will How to win.
"Yuhui ordered Zhongdu to supply the necessary military supplies. As for how to attack Qiaoshu, Jingzhi is fully responsible for it, and he can do it as he pleases." Yang Anxuan said: "The imperial troops also intend to capture Yizhou, so it is best for Jingzhi to do it secretly To act, we can take advantage of the Qiao Shu soldiers and horses being restrained by the imperial soldiers and horses and seize Chengdu."
Mao Xiuzhi's eyes lit up as he spoke. He was familiar with the terrain of Yizhou and could almost deduce several routes for the imperial troops to march. As Yang Anxuan said, he had every chance of taking advantage of Qiaoshu's main troops to resist the imperial troops. A partial force appeared directly in front of Chengdu Mansion, seeking revenge.
Thinking of this, Mao Xiuzhi stood up and saluted and said: "Thank you very much, Duke Yong, for making it possible. I will capture Yizhou for Duke Yong."
When Mao Xiuzhi entered Liangzhou via Shangyong County and headed to Bajun Jiangzhou, Liu Yu's secret letter to Tan Daoji was also sent to Jiangling City. At this time, Tan Daoji had loaded the baggage, grain and grass onto the ship and was waiting for Liu Yu's order to arrive.
In the secret letter, Liu Yu informed Tan Daoji and asked him to divide the army into three groups: Tan Daoji led 7,000 soldiers and horses from Waishui to the north, crossed Pingmo, took Dabu, and captured Chengdu, which was the route taken by Mao Xiuzhi when Liu Jing announced the expedition to Shu. Zang Xi led 3,000 naval troops up Zhongshui Shangjiang River and captured Niucheng City; Tan only led 5,000 soldiers and horses from Inner Water to Guanghan County, joined the county army led by Xie Xuan, the prefect of Guanghan, and marched westward to Tan, the prefect of Zitong County. He Zhi met in Fu County, joined forces to capture Mianzhu, and then went south to attack Chengdu. The remaining five thousand soldiers and horses, led by Shen Linzhi, stayed in Jiangling to transport grain, grass and baggage to prevent changes.
Liu Yu did not designate which route would be the main force and divide the advance into three routes. However, it can be seen from the arrangement of troops that Liu Yu preferred the troops of Tan Daoji.
"The way to use military force is to make false claims and true facts," Tan Daoji said: "There is a secret operation from the Shu Kingdom in Jiangling City. They spread the word that the army is preparing to attack Chengdu through Zhongshui, and induce the Shu army to garrison the Niujiang line and seize Chengdu Prefecture."
In the letter, Liu Yu told everyone that the imperial court would order Sima Xiuzhi to be the governor of Jingzhou and Suo Miao to take over as the governor of Liangzhou. He had ordered Suo Miao to go to Nanzheng at the same time, and Suo Miao would lead Liangzhou soldiers and horses south to support him.
On July 16, hundreds of battleships from Jiangling sailed up the river and headed straight for Jiangzhou City. Whether you are taking the outer water, inner water or middle water, you must pass through Jiangzhou City.
Jiangling Qiao Shu's detailed work sent the news of the Jin army's invasion to Chengdu. Qiao Zong convened all ministers to discuss countermeasures. There were only these three routes to attack Chengdu. Qiao Zong felt that none of them could be ignored, and of course they had to be given more emphasis.
Detailed analysis revealed that the main force of the Jin army would attack Niucheng City from the inner water. Niucheng City was garrisoned by auxiliary general Qiao Daofu and led 10,000 soldiers and horses; Shangshu servant She Qiaoxu led 10,000 soldiers and horses to guard Pingmo City on the east side of the Minjiang River. General Pingnan Qiao Xiao Gou was stationed at Dabi City on the northwest bank to strangle the north route of the Minjiang River; General Longxiang Qiaofu led 6,000 troops to guard Mianzhu Pass to prevent the Jin army from going south.
Qiao Zong stood up from the throne and came among the ministers. He raised his voice and said: "The Jin thieves have invaded the territory many times. They are determined to destroy us. The land of Shu is dangerous. As long as the princes take advantage of the danger and defend it, the Jin army will definitely fail." If we retreat, then I will be the imperial charioteer to fight in person, pursue the enemy and defeat them, seize Jingzhou, conquer the world, and share the glory with all the lords."
Above the main hall, the promise was made with a bang.
Some people died, but not completely...
