"Hahaha..." After Xu Yi left, Xu Zongwen's hearty laughter came from the general's mansion.
He already knew the news that the Anqin Army had conquered Xicheng after reading the military newspaper, but this was expected. What really made him happy was Xu Yi, the Minister of Civil Affairs under Fu Pi.
Xu Zongwen said to Zhang Si: "This Xu Yi is really interesting. He was still giving money to people after he was sold. Now it's better. We have an extra 100,000 stones of food and grass, and now we have two more months of military rations."
Zhang Si also smiled and echoed: "It was all because of my lord's wisdom that I was able to bluff Xu Yi. Moreover, we not only gained an additional 100,000 stones of military rations, but also gained 15 additional cities."
"Yes! With Pingyang, we are one step closer to Jinyang, but we can no longer send troops to attack Bingzhou." Xu Zongwen knew that the current Jin army was attacking everywhere on the surface, disrupting the world and attracting the attention of other countries. They are all concentrated in the Jin Dynasty. We must not be greedy for small things and lose the big at this critical moment!
Today's Jin army is stretched thin. After capturing the enemy's city, it not only consumes soldiers but also sends sergeants to defend it. Once all countries join forces, it is difficult to say what the situation of the Jin Dynasty will be.
As for agreeing to form an alliance with Qin to retreat the Yan army, Xu Zongwen is doing it. Zhu Xu's army besieging Yecheng will definitely attract the Yan army to go south. In this way, the Yan army's front line to attack Bingzhou will inevitably be affected. As long as the Yan army's offensive Slow down a little, and the Qin army can hold out for a while longer.
The best result is of course that both the Yan and Qin armies will be defeated. In this way, Zhu Xu's army can take advantage of the situation and go north, take advantage of his illness to kill him, capture Yecheng, and even conquer Zhongshan!
Murong Chui was the only one among the countries that Xu Zongwen feared the most, and Yan State was undoubtedly becoming stronger under the leadership of Murong Chui. This was naturally what Xu Zongwen wanted to see the least.
"Send someone to contact Xi Hui and Xu Wen and ask them to pay close attention to the Yan army in the direction of Yecheng. If there is any change, they can report it!"
"promise!"
Xu Zongwen vaguely felt that this time Murong Chui would not just send troops to rescue Yecheng, but maybe Murong Chui would have a backup plan!
"Report!" The sergeant outside the mansion came in holding a military newspaper and arched it toward Xu Zongwen, then handed the military newspaper over his head with both hands.
Zhang Si quickly took the general's newspaper and handed it to Xu Zongwen. Xu Zongwen opened the military newspaper thoughtfully. It was not until the general's newspaper was closed that he raised his head and laughed: "Great! Duke Huan also gave us one hundred thousand stones of grain and grass. It's really great." What an unexpected surprise!”
"Jiangzhou is thousands of miles away, so this batch of grain and grass was shipped a month ago!" Zhang Si calculated the itinerary and analyzed with his fingers.
Xu Zongwen said softly: "Yes, our army had just experienced the Battle of Shangyong at that time, and it was also when Guo Zijin went south to Jingxiang. I didn't expect that Duke Huan would provide 100,000 rations to support our army for the Northern Expedition. This was a great favor, no. It’s easy to pay back!”
Little did they know that Huan Yi was simply supporting Xu Zongwen by transporting the 100,000 rations to the Xiaoqi Army, with no expectation of reward.
"Inform Mr. Auxiliary Machine of this good news immediately. He is worried about the logistics of food and grass!" Xu Zongwen pulled out a military report from Shangyong Zhanggui requesting for the allocation of 30,000 shi of food and grass from a large pile of documents.
"promise!"
Xu Zongwen picked up the teacup and sipped the tea leisurely, thinking to himself and saying slowly: "I wonder how the Jingzhou side is going to attack Yizhou? If we can capture Yizhou in one go, then the Northern Expedition will be half successful. From now on, the main task of the Han people will be The only opponents left are the Xianbei clan."
Putting down the tea cup, Xu Zongwen glanced at the military report urging food supplies. His eyes suddenly became cloudy, and he didn't know what he was thinking about.
Shangyong is not short of food. The one who really needs military food is Zhuge Kan in Xincheng. When the Xiaoqi Army went south to quell Sun En's rebellion, the Suzaku Battalion lost more than half of its troops and was almost crippled. This is why Zhuge Kan had to go to Luoyang before taking office in Xincheng. , he went to Pei Qing to mobilize men and horses to replenish the Suzaku Camp!
Xincheng was short of food, and the newly formed Zhuque Battalion consumed a lot of money. Shortly after Zhang Gui took over Shangyong, he sent 5,000 shi of food and grass to Xincheng. Unfortunately, it was a drop in the bucket. Zhuge Kan not only had to train the new Zhuque Battalion, but also raise military rations to attack Wuguan. !
Xincheng was short of food, and Tianluo in Hedong and Zheng Lue in Hongnong were not rich either. Pei Qing's residence was already filled with military intelligence reports from various places urging food and grass.
The Xiaoqi Army has up to 3,000 hectares of farmland near Luoyang and even in Sizhou, mostly around Luoyang. Calculated based on the yield per mu, there are a total of 500,000 shi in the Luoyang treasury and the surrounding granaries!
However, war consumes the most food and grass. In addition, each battalion of the Xiaoqi Army spends a lot of money every month. The actual food and grass in the hands of the Xiaoqi Army should be about 350,000 shi.
Pei Qing not only has to coordinate the logistics of the various armies, but also ensure that there is no trouble in Sizhou itself. At the same time, he is responsible for the affairs of the Sizhou governor's office and the general's shogunate in Zhengbei. He is really the leader of the two. If he had been replaced by others, he would probably Jiuhui is at a loss!
Therefore, the hundred thousand stones of food and grass sent by Huan Yi at this time were just in time to solve the urgent need of the Xiaoqi Army!
At the Luoqushui Pier outside the ancient Jinyang Gate in Luoyang, a huge stern ship is docked. A black flag is flying high on the top of the ship, and there is a huge red "Jin" in the middle.
At this time, in the drizzle, dozens of generals with bright armor rushed out from the south city gate. The leader was a man with black gold armor and a black war robe. He had a slender figure, long temples, and eyes like arrows!
When they came to the big ship, everyone got off their horses. There was already a young cavalry captain waiting on the shore. He stepped forward and bowed and saluted: "Please don't get on the ship."
Pei Qing nodded slightly, flung off the sleeves of his robe, and stepped onto the wide steps with his head held high. Everyone followed him, and the sound of armor and footsteps was extremely harsh, which further highlighted the majesty and might of the generals of the Cavalry Army.
"Wang Jian, the prefect of Yuzhang, has met General Pingxi." General Duzhi Zhonglang and Wang Jian, the prefect of Yuzhang, got off the boat to greet Pei Qing.
In the sixth year of Taihe (AD 371), Zhang Hao and Wang Jian led their troops to rescue Yuan Jin. The battle was unfavorable and they were defeated by Ma Huanwen, the Great Sima of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Huan Yi, who was General Jianwei and Governor of Liyang at that time, captured Wang Jian alive. After that, Wang Jian surrendered to Huan Yi. After the first Taiyuan Northern Expedition, Huan Yi recommended him as the prefect of Yuzhang before taking office in Jiangzhou, and the imperial court named him Duzhi Zhonglang General.
The so-called Duzhi Zhonglang General is no different from the Diannong Zhonglang General established by Cao Cao, that is, with a different name, he still does farming.
Hearing that the Xiaoqi Army had harvested 500,000 shi of grain in Sizhou's field, Wang Jianmao volunteered to escort the grain and grass to Luoyang. Not only did he want to have a good relationship with Xu Zongwen, a powerful official of the dynasty, but he also wanted to learn from the Xiaoqi Army's field. method.
I heard that the plows used by the Xiaoqi Army to farm up and down are different. They are called curved shaft plows. They are easier to use than ordinary plows and can save labor. They don’t even need oxen and horses, and can even be pushed easily by people!
The Qiaoqi Army's farming is different from other places. The people rush to help the sergeants plow the fields. During the autumn harvest, those whose families have less fields and a larger population can still get 10% of the grain!
Coupled with the land equalization order issued by the Sizhou Governor's Office, all the people in the jurisdiction have enough land to support themselves. The army and the people are unified, and farming can get twice the result with half the effort. This is something that other states and counties dare not even think of.
Of course, after all, Sizhou was brought back by the Qiaoqi Army with swords and shots. The late emperor turned a blind eye to the Qiaoqi Army's actions. What's more, Xu Zongwen also proposed that the nobles take the lead in moving back to their original place and restoring their homeland. With this, What does it mean compared to the field policy?
"Thank you, Prince Fu, for traveling thousands of miles to deliver food to our army!" Pei Qing stretched out his hand behind him, and dozens of sergeants immediately rushed forward carrying wine and meat, "Brothers from Jiangzhou, thank you for your hard work! I On behalf of the entire Knight Cavalry Army, as well as our General, thank you! These wines and meats are just a token of respect. Please take a good rest in Luoyang for a few days to relieve your fatigue, and I will give you a heavy gift later!"
Before he finished speaking, another group of sergeants came forward with money and silk in their hands. This move immediately attracted the attention of the Jiangzhou sergeants.
All the soldiers in Jiangzhou looked at Wang Jian in unison, and this move made Pei Qing have to pay attention to Wang Jian.
This person's prestige in the military is not low!
"Just follow General Pingxi's arrangements."
As soon as these words came out, the Jiangzhou Army cheered and immediately disembarked from the boat and left with the Xiaoqi Army...
"Prince Wang has worked really hard this time. My lord has prepared a small gift for Mr. Wang. Please, Mr. Fu." Pei Qing ordered people to carry grain and grass while giving Wang Jian fifty gold. Luoyang's treasury is not short of money. The stock of the granary is not enough, and even those with money can't buy grain near Sizhou. If the price of grain continues to rise like this, there will be trouble!
Wang Jian accepted it calmly. He had already done the surrender, so what was the point of accepting bribes?
"Thank you for your kindness, General!"
After the incident, Wang Jian asked to see Xu Zongwen. Naturally, Pei Qing could not refuse and agreed to introduce him to him.
