The northern scenery is covered with ice for thousands of miles, and there is another heavy snowfall.
Although winter is about to turn to spring, the wheel of time is about to enter AD 315.
However, the entire Central Plains is still in the cold winter.
Jizhou, Yecheng.
After repairing most of the palaces and buildings in the city, Liu Yu had moved almost most of the imperial offices to Yecheng.
Only some less important officials and family members remained in Luzi, waiting for spring to get warmer before slowly moving to Yecheng.
To the north of Ye City, on a magnificent pavilion nearly ten feet high, Liu Yu was discussing government affairs with his close ministers and generals while warming wine and enjoying the snow.
"It turns out that the bird's eye view from the Bronze Bird Tower is so majestic. No wonder Wei Wu could write heroic poems here!"
Liu Yu leaned on the railing and looked south, with almost half of Ye city in his sights.
This large-scale pavilion is the Tongque Pavilion built by Cao Cao.
In fact, if we are serious, it should be Tongque, Golden Tiger, and Bingjing Santai.
Of course, Tongque Terrace is definitely the most famous.
"Your Majesty's heroic demeanor is even better than that of Wei Wu at that time. Why not also compose a poem or two for future generations to recite!"
Qinghe Cui Yue said immediately from the side.
Since following Liu Yan's uncle and nephew to join Liu Yu, Cui Yue, as the leader of the younger generation of the Cui family in Qinghe, has received Liu Yu's respect.
Especially in the repair of Ye City, Cui Yue took a lot of credit.
"Winter."
"Snow White."
"hero."
Liu Yu silently recited these three words in his mouth. After hearing Cui Yue's words, a classic word for later generations immediately emerged in his mind.
However, most of the allusions there have not happened yet.
Even if Liu Yu plagiarized it, he would probably only leave everyone confused.
"Literary words are not my specialty. I'd better leave these things to someone to write in the future."
Liu Yu finally suppressed his inner impulse of plagiarism, and there was still no need to win in some things.
After hearing what Liu Yu said, some of the generals nearby also agreed.
At this time, the poetry sung by the people was still based on Han Yuefu as the basic model. Poetry was far from entering the great development of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Some ordinary scholars were good at writing parallel prose, but not everyone could compose poetry.
"Your Majesty said that very well!"
"That's right, what's the use of making good poems? You can't fight."
Zhao Kun and other old subordinates from Donglai County were all crude and all agreed.
However, unlike them, Wu Xin, as a member of the generals of the Chinese army, understands some truth.
"Although poetry cannot fight wars, it has other uses." Wu Xin said with a smile.
Zhao Kun's face was full of disbelief.
"What?"
Wu Xin chuckled, "If we massacre a city somewhere and kill more people, as long as your majesty can compose poetry and write one or two good poems that are compassionate and compassionate, I am afraid that killing and massacre of the city will not be a big deal."
After hearing what Wu Xin said, Zhao Kun curled his lips and said it dismissively.
"How is it possible that such a thing is possible? You just do it by killing people and massacring the city. How can you write a poem and make others blind?"
Zhao Kun's words were slightly rude, but Wu Xin didn't care much about this fool, and he still said slowly.
"Hey, this thing can't fool today's people, but it can fool many future generations."
Liu Yu felt very uncomfortable when he heard that these two rough and tough soldiers were discussing poetry.
"Okay, let's stop this matter, don't waste any more words." Liu Yu waved his hand.
"Let's talk about it carefully. After the spring begins, we will recruit all the armies to attack Luoyang!"
After hearing Liu Yu's words, everyone present restrained their original relaxed expressions and sat upright.
"Your Majesty, except for Xuzhou and Yuzhou, all the autumn taxes from last year have been transported to Yecheng and Cangyuan. As for the ships transporting grain, they are all ready in Chenliu County. As long as the army moves, thousands of sand ships can be Follow us immediately!"
Xi Jian, who is the General Director of Military Affairs, said first.
After hearing this, Liu Yu nodded.
The so-called 'before the soldiers and horses move, food and grass go first. '
After a year of saving last year, Liu Yu's food savings were fully prepared for the first time.
At the very least, the food and grass in Yecheng and Cangyuan are enough to support an army of 100,000 for a year.
"With these, I feel a little more relieved." Liu Yu spoke in approval again.
Three months ago, Zu Ti, the general of the Western Han Dynasty in Hanoi County, led tens of thousands of Han troops across the river to Xingyang County, preparing to attack Luoyang.
However, a blizzard began right after, and roads throughout Henan were difficult to travel. Let alone marching, even staying at the station required a series of supplies.
Therefore, the surprise attack on Luoyang in early winter, which was almost a success, had to be abandoned.
However, this did not have much impact on Liu Yu's plan.
Liu Yu had temporarily changed his plan and was planning to launch a large-scale movement to regain lost ground from the Huns in Luoyang after the beginning of spring, with all the Han army soldiers as backup.
"Your Majesty, the soldiers of Youzhou Prefecture are now ready and armed. They are ready to fight to the death with the Hulu upon your Majesty's command."
Sun Wei, the governor of Youzhou, also said loudly.
Then came a series of loud statements.
Liu Yu was very satisfied with the preparations of these people.
He has already planned that as important and even core areas for future development of power, he must ensure the safety of Yuzhou and Yanzhou.
The Huns cannot be allowed to come and leave whenever they want.
For example, this time Shi Hu and Wang Zhang's raid caused considerable losses to Chenliu County and Chen County.
"Luoyang is the throat of the Central Plains. As long as Luoyang is strangled, Luoyang will no longer be able to enter the Central Plains wantonly."
Liu Yu said loudly.
He was basically 70% sure about attacking Luoyang this time.
After all, he can now mobilize nearly 100,000 people, and the Huns garrison in Luoyang may not exceed 30,000.
Even if there are Hun reinforcements involved, it is difficult to exceed 100,000.
After all, the Huns' Guanzhong was not very peaceful, and it was impossible for them to use up all their troops.
"Don't worry, your majesty. This time, I will serve as the vanguard commander to attack the city for your majesty and clear the way to restore the old capital!"
The guard general Zhao Kun immediately showed his loyalty.
Liu Yu laughed at this.
"I have other uses for your wooden head!"
As a typical example of recklessness, Liu Yu was worried about letting Zhao Kun serve as the vanguard governor.
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Yangzhou, Jingkou.
Different from the snowfall in Yecheng in the north, a vague warmth has begun to appear in Jingkou at this time.
The snowflakes that fell a few days ago have basically melted and disappeared.
Another warm spring is about to begin.
In the crown prince's camp in Jingkou City, Sima Shao, the crown prince of the Jin Dynasty, was discussing secretly with the two masterminds, Diao Xie and Liu Wei.
"Two gentlemen, I just received news from Jiankang that Liu Yu in the north has already made plans to attack Luoyang."
Sima Shao looked slightly disappointed.
"Although His Majesty sent someone to signal him, Liu Jixing is determined to move Luoyang."
Diao Xie and Liu Wei were not surprised at all by this news.
In their opinion, this is completely normal.
Today's Qingzhou Han Kingdom is becoming more and more powerful.
In the current chaotic situation in the world, no matter what kind of actions he takes, it is not surprising.
Especially Luoyang.
For Sima Rui of Jiangdong, Luoyang City is just a symbol, a symbol of the dignity of the family and country. Even if it is not captured by him, it will not shake his position as emperor at all.
However, for Liu Yu of Qingzhou Han State, Luoyang was the key to taking over the hinterland of the Central Plains.
As long as Luoyang is controlled and the seven passes and eight passes are occupied, no matter how powerful the Huns are, they will not be able to bypass the city of Luoyang.
"Since Liu Yu wants to attack Luoyang, he has completely confirmed his idea of defying Shu." Diao Xie said, stroking his beard.
"If this is the case, His Highness should advise His Majesty to make plans early to avoid the possibility of Liu Yu suddenly getting angry and coming south."
Diao Xie's words have actually become a cliché.
If Sima, the Emperor of the Jin Dynasty, had had plans long ago, he would not be so passive now.
Liu Wei and Diao Xie immediately put forward a series of suggestions to Sima Shao.
The key is to speed up the determination of land and recruit recruits. Any deserters will be severely punished and the troops in hand will be enriched as soon as possible.
The other one is to extensively win over the surrounding powerful noble clans, and have a chance to retest their own strength.
There is also the opportunity to recruit any military force that can be used for oneself, whether it is soldiers or bandits, as long as they can join the Crown Prince's command, it will become a 'royal army'.
"Your Highness, the rebels Wang Zhang and Shi Hu have now led tens of thousands of troops south to Yiyang and other counties. They looted and killed horribly along the way. People in the whole north and south of the river are in panic." Liu Wei followed up and said.
"Your Highness can take this opportunity to ask Tao Kan to be the governor of Jiangzhou, and then order him to supervise the military."
"Tao Kan is loyal and modest, and has always been feared by Wang Dun. As long as Tao Kan can sit in Jiangzhou, Wang Dun in Jingzhou will not dare to act rashly."
"As for Jiehu in the north of the Yangtze River, he will definitely not be able to cross the river."
After hearing Liu Wei's suggestion, Sima Shao immediately felt that it was not simple.
It’s not that this strategy is not simple, it’s amazing, but it’s that it’s not simple to implement.
"Wang Han, the governor of Jiangzhou, has only been in office for a few months. If we take this opportunity to replace Wang Han with Tao Kan, Jiangdong will be safe!"
Although Sima Shao is young, he is still cautious about these matters.
"Jiangzhou is so important, how could Wang Dunyou easily obey orders and hand it over to Tao Kan?"
Although the Jiangdong Jin Dynasty established Sima Shao as emperor, those who contributed the most were those from high-ranking families.
However, after the crown prince of the Jin Dynasty recruited troops and occupied land in Jingkou, those nobles who crossed south had their own unreliable attributes.
Not to mention giving up such an important position in Jiangzhou, even the bricks and tiles along the river will not be given up.
"Your Highness, it all depends on people!" Diao Xie said anxiously.
"Well, in a short while, your majesties will submit a request to your majesty to appoint Tao Kan as the governor of Jiangzhou to ensure the safety of the country and the people."
Then, the two of them made anxious calculations again.
They were all thinking about how to guard against the madness in the country.
Just as the discussion between the three was in full swing, Zhan Shilang from the Crown Prince's Palace hurried in. .
"Come in!" Crown Prince Sima Shao tried his best to show off his hometown.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, it's not good!" This Zhan Shilang looked completely panicked.
"Why are you so alarmed?" Crown Prince Sima Shao asked with a frown.
"Your Highness, Wang Dun, the governor of Jingzhou, and more than 20 people have jointly submitted a letter to Your Majesty, and then listed more than 500 major and minor crimes against Your Majesty. They want Your Majesty to depose His Highness as the crown prince and seize the good people in the occupied Huainan and Jiangbei areas. All the land will be returned to those masters for exposure."
Upon hearing what Zhan Shilang said, Crown Prince Sima Shao, Liu Wei, and Diao Xie all looked worried.
"Five hundred crimes?!" Liu Wei couldn't help but secretly exclaimed.
Crown Prince Sima Shao had just come to Jingkou, how could he have time to commit so many crimes?
"Five hundred charges?!" Diao Xie snorted disdainfully. Regarding the plot with a face, this means that the martial arts school can stop him.
"Even if I do one thing a day, I still can't commit five hundred sins!" Crown Prince Sima Shao was also very dissatisfied.
"Your Highness, Wang Dun and others are now on the list. This means that they have reached a situation that they can no longer control regarding Jingkou Jiankang. They must get rid of those who hinder their sole control."
Liu Wei said seriously.
"Then this person is lonely!"
The young crown prince Sima Shao knew that this was the beginning of Wang Dun's declaration of war against him, but he was calm in his heart and showed no timidity at all.
His performance immediately impressed both Diao Xie and Liu Wei.
"Wang Dun is a master of power in Jingzhou. Not only does he not think of a way to recover through the Northern Expedition, but he slanders Gu in such a way. It is really abominable!"
Just listen to Sima Shao continue talking.
"If I can get rid of this evil spirit, I can definitely take control of the overall situation!"
"Your Highness, it is truly a blessing to the country to have such a heroic and resourceful Shen Duan!" Diao Xie praised.
Sima Shao had no intention of listening to these true or false compliments. He spoke directly to Diao Xie and Liu Wei.
"You two, Wang Dun's father will definitely not agree to Wang Dun's invitation. By then, I'm afraid Wang Dun will really raise his troops to rebel!"
"So, I would like to ask you two gentlemen to give me some advice so that I can withstand Wang Dun's rebel troops in the future!"
After hearing Sima Shao's request, Diao Xie and Liu Wei both looked at each other and immediately captured him.
"Your Highness, don't panic, I have a plan, which may prevent Wang Dun of Jingzhou from making another mistake!" Liu Wei said.
"What's the plan?"
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