Yanzhou, Luzicheng.
At this time, Liu Yu did not know that the seemingly peaceful Liaodong area would turn a crusade against Handong Pingzhou into a farce that ended in an anticlimax due to the mutual calculations of all parties.
In order to block the enemies of Liaodong as far as possible outside Hunmi, the northern gate, Liu Yu specially recalled Ran Long from Yanzhou.
This general, who was born in the beggar army, had led his army across the sea to Lelang County to repel the attack of the Goguryeo people more than a year ago, and he was very familiar with the mountains and rivers of Dongping Prefecture and the two counties.
In addition, in today's Yanzhou and Yuzhou areas, since Wang Mi's death, his brother Wang Zhang led the remnants to flee, and there has been a rare scene of peace amid many separatist regimes.
In addition, Chen Wu, Tian Zhen, Tian Lan and other recruited beggars have completed the construction of a large number of forts, so there is no need for Li Feng and Ran Long to garrison at the same time.
After returning to Luzicheng, Ran Long hurried home, changed his uniform, and came to see the emperor.
When Ran Long heard that Liu Yuan wanted him to lead a group of troops to Lelang County in Dongping Prefecture, he felt a little uneasy.
This is not because Ran Long is afraid of enemies such as Goguryeo in the Haidong area, but Liu Yu told him that the purpose of sending troops to Dongping Prefecture this time is to guard against enemies such as Goguryeo and Murong Xianbei. In order to coordinate the limited manpower and material resources of Dongping Prefecture, he specially promoted them. Ran Long was the general of Pingdong. During the holidays, he commanded Dongyi to conquer all military forces.
This position is already a standard general who controls one side. Although the official position of 'Commander of Dongyi's Conquest of Military Affairs' is temporary and not of a permanent nature like 'Commander of the Military of a Certain State', it has different powers and responsibilities. Are the same.
Compared with Ran Long, Zhang Tong, who served as the "commander of the military affairs in Dongping Prefecture", did not have the privilege of "fake festival". As a result, Ran Long was a head above Zhang Tong.
"Your Majesty, Ran Long's talent is shallow. Previously, Wang Mikou committed a crime against Yan Yu, and the last general was guilty of defeat. Fortunately, your majesty was kind and forgiving and did not punish him. Now he regards the last general as the general of Fang Zhen. Ran Long is really It’s because I’m scared and I’m too ashamed to bear it!”
Hearing Ran Long's words, Liu Yu was somewhat expected.
"Wang Mi is a cunning enemy who is difficult to control. It is difficult to prevent him from looting two states. What's more, the person who personally beheaded Wang Mi was none other than Ran Jun. He concealed his merits and was not rewarded. I will always remember it."
Most of the credit for killing Wang Mi was attributed to Liu Tunnei at that time, and the reward for Ran Long was the reward of land and silk.
"Furthermore, the reason why I want to send troops to Dongping Prefecture this time is because there is really no one more suitable than you."
Ran Long was slightly startled when he heard this. Today's Han army in Qingzhou may lack extraordinary generals who are good at fighting, but they can still find many of the mere barbarians in Dongping Prefecture.
"Because the soldiers sent to Lelang County in Dongping Prefecture this time are all newly surrendered Zahu barbarians from the Taihang area of Jizhou."
Liu Yu said immediately.
After hearing this, Ran Long already had some understanding in his heart.
Since Jiehu was defeated, many miscellaneous Hu bandits scattered east of the Taihang Mountains have also turned to the Qingzhou Han Kingdom. After all, if so many Taihang bandits want to follow Jiehu and retreat to the Xiangguo area, I am afraid that many of them will If you are going to be hungry, there are not enough reserves in Xiangguo.
After these miscellaneous barbarians defected to the Han Kingdom in Qingzhou, most of them were allocated land and then settled in Qinghe and Pingyuan County.
However, these bastards who were accustomed to being bandits in the Taihang Mountains did not have the ability or patience to farm with peace of mind. Even some of them complained bitterly and asked the governor of Jizhou to become the talons of the Han Dynasty. In that case, the soldiers in the field would not only be exempted from taxes, but they would also have slaves to work for them.
However, according to Liu Yu's regulations, not everyone can be a military soldier of the Qingzhou Han Kingdom. At least these barbarians who were originally bandits cannot be a soldier. They must be honest and good citizens for at least three years. Only with the minimum qualifications.
However, the number of these miscellaneous barbarians who surrendered in Jizhou was tens of thousands, and they were all physically strong people. In order to prevent unnecessary trouble, the newly settled Jizhou would become chaotic again.
Liu Yu then ordered that the miscellaneous barbarians be divided into three groups and take turns to guard Dongping Prefecture. In this way, he not only utilized the force of these miscellaneous barbarians, but also allowed them to capture the barbarians in Dongping Prefecture as slaves. The best of both worlds.
However, there was a problem that put Liu Yu in a bit of a dilemma.
Because these so-called miscellaneous Hu barbarians are all refugees in the Bingzhou area of Jizhou. Although there are not only Hu people but also many exiled Han people among them, most of them cannot speak smoothly with Liu Yu's generals.
That's right, it's the dialect problem that leads to poor communication.
Only then did Liu Yu understand a little bit why the soldiers in one area would support their own people. At the very least, they couldn't understand what the generals from other places were saying.
In this era, although Luoyang Yayin was popular among scholars, which was equivalent to "Mandarin" or "Putonghua" in later generations, the circle of scholars was too small after all.
For these bastards or civilians, they still speak their own dialects.
"When Ran Jun was in Jizhou, he had quite a lot of support from Jizhou and Bingzhou. Therefore, I think it is most appropriate for you to lead these miscellaneous soldiers and horses." Liu Yu said.
Apart from Wu Xin of Changshan County, who needs to stay in the Wei Army, Ran Long, who was born in the beggar army, seems to be the most suitable.
"Your Majesty is in such a special situation. Even if my body is broken into pieces, I will definitely live up to your kindness!"
Ran Long immediately said very moved.
He thought excitedly that he, a man from a humble background, was going to serve as General Fang Zhen. From a beggar army who was in constant panic to his current position as a general, it had only taken him three years.
Not only that, his son Ran Liang, who is only thirteen years old this year, is already a personal guard of the Han Suwei Central Army, and will have a bright future in the future.
Could it be said that starting from himself, Ran Long and Ran Liang, father and son, will create the glory of Neihuang Ran clan?
Although he is not a high-ranking scholar who has inherited classics, for Ran Long, if he can soon create the "Ran family general" of the Huang Ran family's military meritorious family, it will be a great achievement that can dazzle the lintel of the family.
"Although the army composed of these miscellaneous barbarians is accustomed to freedom, they must not neglect their control. These barbarians are afraid of power and have no morals. They must not raise a group of arrogant soldiers and fierce future soldiers." Liu Yu He ordered.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. There were many Wuhuan Zahu and others in the beggar army back then. I still have ways to restrain these people. I guarantee that when they go into battle, everyone will compete for the lead and do their duty when there is no war." Points." Ran Long immediately said confidently.
Liu Yu also nodded with relief, and then said.
"Okay, in that case, I will ask Yousi to prepare the seals and ribbons tomorrow, and then you can go to Pingyuan County as soon as possible to collect these troops and go to Donglai to cross the sea to Lelang County."
"According to my speculation, if Murong Xianbei and Goguryeo are to invade, they will probably have to go as soon as possible in late summer or early autumn to seize the north of Hunmi in Lelang County."
After Liu Yu finished speaking, he took out the detailed strategy for attacking Dongping Prefecture's defense that he had already prepared, and then handed it to Ran Long.
"If Xianbei and Goguryeo don't attack, then work with Zhang Tong to conquer and pacify the surrounding barbarians from the Haoqi and Nanwoju tribes. There are too many farm slaves in the country now."
After hearing Liu Yu's words, Ran Long immediately took the order.
If it comes to farming and buying property, those miscellaneous barbarians who came from Taihang bandits are definitely not good at it, but if it comes to robbing homes, killing people and setting fires, it is perfect.
As soon as Ran Long walked out, a waiter came in and announced that it was Gongsun Shengyou who wanted to see him.
As soon as Gongsun Sheng came in, he immediately said excitedly.
"Your Majesty, someone is coming from Saibei!"
"Saibei, what is Saibei?" Liu Yu was a little confused.
At this time, in the northern part of Saibei, there are no traces of the Huns from the past. They are all Xianbei tribes, or tribes known as Xianbei.
Among them, Tuoba Xianbei and Yuwen Xianbei are the strongest.
"Yuwen Xianbei." Gongsun Sheng said.
After he finished speaking, he took out a secret letter from his arms and presented it to Liu Yu.
"This is a secret letter from Sun Wei of Zhangwu County."
At this time, the guards of Zhangwu County in Jizhou were Sun Wei and Wang Zan. Both of them were remnants of Wang Jun, the governor of Youzhou. They could be regarded as slipping through the net in the Youzhou Rebellion. They went south to occupy Zhangwu County and joined Liu Yu. Against Youzhou Zaosong and Duanbu Xianbei in the north.
Liu Yu opened the letter and read it confidently.
It turned out that Sun Wei said in his heart that Wang Chang, another remnant of Wang Jun, fled north to Yuwen Xianbei outside the Great Wall after being defeated by Zaosong and Duanbu Xianbei.
Now Yuwen Mogui, the Shanyu of Yuwen Xianbei, has been persuaded by the fugitive general Wang Chang, and wants to send people to Qingzhou to unite with Han, and then send troops together to attack Zaosong and Duanbu Xianbei in Youzhou.
"This Yuwen Xianbei is quite powerful. If he is recruited to support the north, Your Majesty will definitely be able to capture Youzhou quickly!" Gongsun Sheng said from the side.
At this time, Liu Yu had already read the letter and was a little hesitant when he heard what Gongsun Sheng said.
"There was one thing that I hated very much back then. That was Wang Jun leading Duan Xianbei into the Central Plains and joining the melee among the kings, which caused the people to suffer. Every time I think about it, I feel resentful."
Liu Yu raised the letter in his hand and continued.
"Now, if I join forces with Yuwen Xianbei to attack Youzhou, how will it be different from what Wang Jun did before?"
Since the Eight Kings Rebellion at the end of the Western Jin Dynasty, the surrounding barbarians have become more and more powerful. In addition to passively absorbing a large number of fleeing scholars and refugees, there is another important reason. These barbarians have been conquered by all parties. They used them as reinforcements and went deep into the interior of the Central Plains to attack and plunder. A large number of manpower and material resources were plundered or destroyed by them, which increased the damage to the Central Plains.
However, after hearing Liu Yu's words, Gongsun Sheng immediately gave an answer.
"Your Majesty, now the Yuwen Ministry is getting stronger and stronger, but it has been repeatedly suppressed by Duan Xianbei and has an enmity with Murong Xianbei. Even if it wants to send troops south to attack Youzhou, it will definitely have to seize Duan Bu's pastures, Dingkou, etc. in the northwestern part of Liaoning. As for going deeper Youzhou, I guess they don’t have this plan yet.”
"After all, the northern part of Youzhou is surrounded by mountains. Once Yuwen Xianbei's soldiers and horses penetrate deeply, if Duanbu Xianbei or Murong Xianbei invade their home base, they will definitely not be able to return reinforcements in time."
When Liu Yu heard this, he felt slightly relieved.
Nowadays, Zaosong in Youzhou has not convinced everyone internally. The capital he relies on is more of Duan Xianbei's military support. If Duan Xianbei is attacked by Yuwen Xianbei, he will have no time to take care of Zaosong. If we send troops, we can easily occupy Youzhou.
Once Youzhou is occupied, the entire Youzhou, Jizhou, and Hebei areas will become a complete defense system. Even if they guard the northern borders of the two states, it will not increase the burden of troops too much, but they can gain Nearly twice the land and population.
"If Yuwen Xianbei attacks Duanbu Xianbei's area in western Liaoning, no matter how many people die, they will basically all be Duanbei Xianbei's Dingkou. In this way, when His Majesty takes over Youzhou, the defense in western Liaoning will be easier. There are so many."
Hearing Gongsun Sheng's words, Liu Yu was already moved.
"This letter says that someone from the Yuwen Department is already in Daijun, so let him come and see me as soon as possible!" Liu thought about it and said.
At this time, most of Daijun's territory was already occupied by Tuoba Xianbei. Yuwen Xianbei and Tuoba Xianbei had always been on good terms in marriage, so it was normal for their emissaries to come through Daijun.
When Gongsun Sheng saw this, he immediately went to arrange the matter.
The winding road from Daijun to Jibei County in Yanzhou usually takes nearly ten days, but Yuwen Xianbei's envoy came to see Liu Yu in only five days.
When several people from Yuwen Xianbei saw Liu Yu, both sides looked at each other.
Liu Yu knew that the envoy headed by Yuwen Xianbei was named Yuwen Xunniyan, and he was the eldest son of Yuwen Mogui, the Shanyu of Yuwen Xianbei. Using the eldest son as the envoy was enough to show Yuwen Mogui's sincerity.
As for the deputy envoy who followed Yuwen Xun Niyan, he was Wang Jun's old general Wang Chang who fled from Youzhou to Yuwen Xianbei. He himself was Wang Jun's nephew. In this way, he was Liu Yu's wife and uncle.
"Envoy of the Yuwen family, pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor of Han!"
After looking at it for a while, Yu Wenxun Niyan, as the envoy, quickly kowtowed and saluted, because he had noticed the unkind looks of the military officers and guards around the Han emperor.
When he saw the emperor, he didn't kneel down first and dared to look at the emperor. It was already considered disrespectful. If Liu Yu hadn't been surrounded by ordinary confidants from humble families, if he had been a famous scholar, he would have scolded Yu Wenxun Ni Yan for being vulgar and rude. .
When Yu Wenxun Niyan kowtowed, Liu Yu could clearly see the hairstyle on his head, which was obviously different from the Jizhou Zahu and others he had seen before.
Those Jizhou miscellaneous beards all have their hair tied up like Han people, or braided in various ways, but this Yuwenxun Niyan has no hair on both sides of his head, and only a few inches of hair on the top of his head remains.
