Both Gongsun Sheng and Xi Jian believed that the Xiongnu-Han Kingdom was originally full of internal conflicts, but the original father and son Liu Yuan and Liu Cong were extremely prestigious. Even if Liu Cong killed his brother and usurped the throne, he could still subdue many Xiongnu. noble.
Now Liu Can took advantage of the chaos and seized the throne of emperor first, but he did not have the power to completely make many powerful people obey.
The reason why there was no internal fighting was simply because the Han army had just occupied Luoyang.
One hundred thousand Han troops stared at Guanzhong with eager eyes, so that they did not dare to move against each other.
"Your Majesty, I have heard that Liu Can is young, but he has disliked famous teachings since he was a child. He has not learned calligraphy and etiquette, and only knows how to behave. For such a person, as long as the pressure of the army is slightly reduced, he will definitely be able to expose his true nature. It is ridiculous. The country of fornication can be expected!"
Gongsun Sheng's inquiries into the Huns' intelligence have recently pointed out that the new leader of the Huns, Liu Can, does not have the qualifications to be a promising king.
"The Hulu are originally barbarians and beasts. If they are frightened by a strong enemy, they must gather their strength to defend each other. Your Majesty, it is better to stop the troops and return eastward. You only need to recuperate and recuperate, and the Huru will definitely start civil strife!" Xi Jian also said.
After hearing this, Liu Yu did not answer immediately, but slowly began to think about it.
As the gateway to Guanzhong, Tongguan is indeed easy to defend but difficult to attack. The troops he sent to investigate from Luoyang all received the same message.
But if we march upstream from the Yellow River into Guanzhong, today's navy boats are far from enough.
Liu Yu didn't know whether the Huns had the power to counterattack by water in Guanzhong.
"Since your Majesty came to power, he has fought almost every day. Although he has fought consecutive battles, the soldiers have families and cannot be reunited for a few months in a year. If they can rest for a while, it will only make the soldiers more dedicated. Use your life!" Xi Jian said immediately.
"Yes, Your Majesty, although the Hulu have occupied Guanzhong, it is no longer a concern. The Jin Dynasty in Jiangdong has been watching from the sidelines. If we don't accumulate strength in advance, when the Hulu are in civil strife, the Jin Dynasty may be attacked from both sides. We must seize Guanzhong." Gongsun Sheng immediately advised.
"If this Jin Dynasty can return to Chang'an, it will be much more threatening than the Hulu!"
When Liu Yu heard this, he basically agreed with the idea.
"Okay, since Guanzhong cannot be taken quickly, let's withdraw our troops and return eastward first!"
However, it is easy to withdraw the troops, but how to deal with Luoyang after the withdrawal requires careful planning.
"Tongguan is in the hands of the Hulu, so there are few passes west of Luoyang that can be defended. If you want to defend Luoyang for a long time, you must first build a pass here to correspond to Tongguan!"
As Gongsun Sheng spoke, he pointed out two places on the map with his hand.
On the road from Luoyang to Chang'an, Tongguan has the best geographical location. It not only has the Yellow River in the north, but also has mountains and rivers in the south. As long as Tongguan is defended, no large army can pass through.
The two places Gongsun Sheng pointed to were in more open locations, and the cities that needed to be built were ultimately difficult to compare with Tongguan.
"It will probably take a year or two to build a city here and block the road out of Guandong!" Liu Yu said with a frown.
The defense facilities of this large-scale project may only take one or two years at the fastest. If they were more massive and sophisticated, it would be normal for them to take ten or eight years to build.
Liu Yu felt that he did not have so much time and material resources to do this.
However, Gongsun Sheng didn't find it difficult at all.
"Your Majesty, there are several docks here. There is no need to build more cities. We only need to build some side walls to connect these docks!"
After Gongsun Sheng said that, he took out another more detailed map.
Liu Yu saw that on this map, from the banks of the Yellow River to the Gushui and Luoshui areas in the south, there were many small Wubao towns densely packed together.
"So many forts?" Liu Yu couldn't help but be a little surprised.
"Your Majesty, these were built here by the Jin Dynasty back then. Although many of them are dilapidated, with a little repair, they can be enough to control one side." Gongsun Sheng said confidently.
Liu Yu nodded. If this was the case, it would be much easier to build a series of defenses in the west of Luoyang.
There is no need for natural dangers like Tongguan, as long as the Huns are prevented from rushing to Luoyang, then the role of mutual watching can be achieved.
Anyway, now the Han army's combat power has firmly surpassed that of the Xiongnu Zahu, and with the advantage of the city, there is no problem.
"Although Luoyang is only on the defensive, it is the most important thing in the world after all. How many troops and horses are suitable to leave?" Liu Yu asked again.
Xi Jian was obviously prepared for this.
"Your Majesty, too many people have fled inside and outside Luoyang. Almost ten houses are empty. Although there are tens of thousands of hectares of fertile land outside the city, no one is cultivating it. It is the most suitable place to house military soldiers!"
"Only 20,000 people are needed, and one more person can command and appease the powerful people, which is enough to defend Luoyang!"
After hearing what Xi Jian said, Liu Yu was also quite satisfied.
Twenty thousand people can basically defend the Wubao city outside Luoyang.
When the Huns really attacked the outskirts, the Han army on the north bank of the Yellow River and the Han army in Yanzhou had enough time to come to support.
"Henan is full of powerful and famous families, so we must choose a suitable person." Liu Yu said.
Even though Sizhou and Henan County are already in ruins, the remaining powerful people are all powerful and famous families.
For these large and frightened people, there must be a suitable person.
"Your Majesty, I think there is someone who can control Luoyang!" Gongsun Sheng said.
"who?"
"Liu Yan, the governor of Bingzhou!" Gongsun Sheng said.
After hearing such a name, Liu was slightly stunned at first, but then he felt that it was really suitable.
Since Jinyang became impoverished, Liu Yan and others have surrendered. Because this was not his intention, Liu Kun is still cultivating his nature in his hometown in Zhongshan County.
The head of the Liu family in Zhongshan is almost Liu Yan.
However, Liu Yan's ability is really lacking.
In particular, Jinyang was surrounded by enemies ready to move on three sides. Even with the help of people who moved back to Bingzhou to beg for work, Liu Yan still did not expand in Bingzhou.
Among them, Tuoba Xianbei and Tiefu Xiongnu fought with each other, which prevented Liu Yan from being attacked from the north and south.
"Liu Yan is courageous, but he is not able to use his full strength. The Pingyang barbarians occupy the geographical location and are not good at fighting. They are not good enough to look for opportunities and make decisions later." Gongsun Sheng first humiliated Liu Yan unceremoniously.
With the help of the Han army, Liu Yan returned to Bingzhou as Marquis of Jinyang. He first led his army to attack south but failed. Not only did he lose troops and generals, but he also severely damaged many powerful people who responded, and his prestige in Bingzhou was greatly reduced.
In addition, Liu Can, the Xiongnu chief dan, almost mobilized Pingyang's army to seize power in Guanzhong, but Liu Yan, who was close at hand, failed to seize the opportunity.
Now, Liu Yao, the number one general of the Huns and Han Kingdom, is personally in charge of Pingyang. I'm afraid Liu Yan's life will be even more difficult.
"Liu Yan comes from a famous family and has interacted with people from Henan for many generations. It is most suitable for him to lead various families to stop the barbarians!"
Gongsun Sheng finally said.
Liu Xiang was born in the Liu family of Zhongshan. His family was not Liu Bei's straw sandal sales family, but a wealthy family with many senior officials.
Especially since Liu Yan's great-grandfather, Liu Mai, served as the Prime Minister of Cao Wei and Sima Zhao, he joined the army. It can be said that he was one of the many helpers of Sima's usurpation of the throne.
At the same time, a group of wealthy noble families also used this to have a closer relationship.
In addition, Liu Yan's grandfather, father, and uncle were all high-ranking officials, so it was most appropriate to use this kind of noble-born 'leading party' to control the powerful gentry in Henan.
"Liu Qian comes from a wealthy family. If he associates with the nobles of Henan, wouldn't he threaten the barbarians even more?" said Zhao Kun, who had been listening quietly.
As his closest confidant, Liu Yu has always tried to make Zhao Kun improve quickly.
"Most of the Liu family in Zhongshan are in Hebei. How dare Liu Yan make any changes?"
"Moreover, the sergeants who stayed in Luoyang are all loyal soldiers. They followed Liu Yan to join the Jin Dynasty and could only serve as slaves and recruit soldiers. How can it be cost-effective?"
Liu Yu couldn't help but said.
A few days later, Liu Yu ordered Liu Yan, the governor of Bingzhou in the Han Dynasty, to be the governor of Sizhou, the general of Zhenxi, and the military commander of Si, Yong, Liang, Yi, and Qin to garrison Luoyang.
Zu Ti, the general who conquered the west, led the governor of Bingzhou, the governor of Bingzhou's military, and the general of Zhonglang who protected the Xiongnu.
Liu Yu, after leaving 20,000 people behind, led his army back east along the river.
However, the Yingchuan Han army led by Liu Xun and Ran Liang still temporarily garrisoned the Taigu Pass to prevent the Jingzhou Jin army from making rash actions.
When leaving Luoyang, Liu Yu ordered the people inside and outside Luoyang to decide whether to stay or leave on their own.
Those who are willing to move to Hebei will be provided with food and shelter along the way until they reach the new capital Yecheng. After arriving at Yecheng, additional land will be distributed and grain and agricultural tools will be loaned.
And if they are unwilling to move to Hebei, those who stay in Henan and Xingyang counties must be organized into the order of Fu soldiers. Each family must have a man as a Fu soldier as a supplementary force to guard Henan and Xingyang counties in the future.
Ever since King Sima Lun of Zhao usurped the throne and the war broke out, the Central Plains had been in constant melee for fifteen years.
Liu Yu originally thought that these people who had experienced war for a long time would definitely be willing to go to Jizhou, Hebei, further back.
After all, there is basically no shortage of cultivated land in the world at this time, and going to Hebei can further protect you from the threat of the Huns in Guanzhong.
But the result deviated seriously from Liu Yu's idea.
Since the Han army occupied Luoyang, few of the people who came to serve were willing to leave Henan and go to Jizhou.
This surprised Liu Yu, because if they stayed in the two counties of Henan, they would become the "soldier households" that they despised in the past, which was not very honorable.
Liu Yu then asked some people and elders who insisted on staying in Henan.
Faced with Liu Yu's inquiry, these people almost all answered in unison.
"The tombs of the villain's family are all here. How dare you abandon your ancestors and flee elsewhere? Now that the king's army has repeatedly defeated the barbarians, we all know that the world is safe, not far away!"
"I am willing to serve His Majesty with strength and to seek a prosperous future for my descendants!"
"There's nothing to fear about death, and there's nothing to fear about barbarians. In that case, what's the point of being a soldier?"
After hearing these words, Liu Yu was immediately moved.
This feeling was even stronger than when I first entered Luoyang City.
Because of his appearance, these Han people who were supposed to die or flee all survived well.
Not only that, they also had to be confident that they would be able to defeat the Huns in the future, and even be willing to become soldiers, because they already believed that by virtue of military merit, they could leave a wealth and glory for themselves and their descendants.
"With these people, even if we don't build the Wubao wall, Luoyang will not be lost!" Liu Yu looked back at the Luoyang city that was gradually moving away.
"Wu Zi said in those days that virtue is not dangerous. It should be similar to today!" Gongsun Sheng also said with some emotion.
"It does make sense that virtue should not be in danger, but this virtue is not the virtue of a corrupt scholar, but the martial virtue of a strong man who rises up!"
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Nanyang.
In the Shihu Military Camp at the southern foot of Mount Lu.
Although they are in a remote mountain, there is no shortage of all kinds of fun things among the Shihu Jie army recently.
There are even many silk and bamboo prostitutes who are currently pleasing everyone in Shihu's camp.
Wang Zhang, who was sitting in the upper seat, was already drinking happily and was a little drunk.
Ever since Shi Hu expressed his willingness to return to Guanzhong with him, Wang Zhang had relaxed his guard.
In fact, today I was invited to come to drink and have fun.
Wang Zhang was gradually getting drunk.
At this time, Shi Hu also approached Wang Zhang and said.
"Uncle, what do you think of these female actors?" Shi Hu asked.
"Haha, very good!" Wang Zhang said, licking his tongue.
He saw that several female actresses were covered in thin skin and tender meat, which not only reminded him of the 'spicy meat' he had eaten before.
"My nephew will send all these women to his uncle's camp after his death!" Shi Hu said.
"Hahaha, then I'm not polite!" Wang Zhang said and drank it all in one gulp.
At this time, everyone knew that the banquet was about to end, and even the soldiers who had been closely guarding Wang Zhang had relaxed their vigilance.
During the entire half-day banquet, if Shi Hu wanted to harm Wang Zhang, he would have made a move long ago, and he would not have taken action now when it was over.
In fact, how did they know that Shi Hu had been waiting for this opportunity!
Although Shi Hu prided himself on being brave, he was very afraid of Wang Zhang, who was quite similar to his brother, at least because of his bravery.
In order to ensure nothing goes wrong, I deliberately waited until this moment before preparing to take action.
The two people who were sitting opposite each other now left the table and stood up.
Wang Zhang was going to go out, while Shi Hu was walking with him to see him off.
Just when he was about to step out of the curtain, Shi Hu suddenly drew his knife and slashed at the back of Wang Zhang's head.
It happened so suddenly that Wang Zhang didn't even notice it.
However, one of Wang Zhang's soldiers roared and jumped up to block it with his body.
But it was still a step too late. Although Shi Hu's sword was affected, it hit Wang Zhang's shoulder.
"ah!"
Wang Zhang roared loudly, almost like the roar of a bull, which resounded throughout the surrounding area.
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