Half a day later, outside Guangling City, the Beifu Army Jiangbei Camp was located.
Liu Yu stood on a watchtower, side by side with Liu Muzhi. His brows were furrowed, his elbows resting on the railing, but his eyes were looking towards the north.
Liu Muzhi didn't grab any food in his hand this time. He, who was always cheerful, became extremely serious. He sighed softly: "We should forget about the misdeeds of Liu Laozhi's subordinates in Wudi in the past. , leaving a psychological shadow on those people. The fact that this rumor spread so fast is also related to the lack of trust in the court among the new immigrants. "
Liu Yu sighed: "If a veteran like Chen Mufeng leads the team, and it is here in Guangling, the southernmost of the six counties, close to the river, it is also the safest place in the north of the Yangtze River, it will still make the villagers panic. If they go further north, If we go, there will be more conflicts and contradictions with the original military households, and the situation will only get worse. It seems that we still underestimated the difficulties in Jiangbei."
Liu Muzhi nodded: "That's why I want you to come here to take a look in person. There are some things that you can't tell just by looking at the official documents. Xiao Xie, Xiao Fu, they work very hard, and the fields and farm tools can also The distribution was completed on time, but it just lacks the solidity of walking around in person. After all, people's hearts cannot be grasped by writing documents in an official office."
Liu Yu nodded: "These words are equally useful to me. In the past few years, I have been guarding the commander's mansion every day, but I rarely go to the ordinary soldiers' camps to greet them like before. Maybe, I can also understand the people who have followed me. I may not know what the old brothers are thinking, but what the recruits want and what they want to do. Today’s inspection is also a warning to me.”
Liu Muzhi curled his lips: "I think that with the current situation in Jiangbei, it is not possible for us to imagine large-scale immigration and full-scale reclamation to provide sufficient manpower and food for the Northern Expedition. Even if you send tens of thousands more troops to go Defending the front line north of Pengcheng cannot dispel the concerns of the new immigrants. Moreover, as you just realized, the further north you go, the more serious the conflicts between the old and new residents will be. I have already had more than a hundred such conflicts here. Some even lost their lives."
Liu Yu frowned: "It's true that I thought too simply and too ideally at that time. I thought that as long as we had land and lured wealthy families with benefits, we could move the whole manor in Wudi. As long as we were exempted from tax for a few years, we would be able to move over." We started production quickly without taking into account these specific circumstances. However, the plan to immigrate to Jiangbei has been more than half implemented, and it is impossible to restore it to before. Do you have any good suggestions?"
Liu Muzhi sighed: "Now our energy must be mainly focused on the DPRK and China, and we must resolve the conflict with Xile as soon as possible. Only when the relationship between you is restored, and the Beifu Army and the upper levels of the Jingba Party unite, can we have the strength to resolve it." External matters. I suggest that he be partially involved in the Jiangbei immigration plan."
Liu Yu didn't speak, but his eyes were shining. Apparently, he had begun to calculate the gains and losses.
Liu Muzhi said sternly: "Of course, the initiative to immigrate to the north of the Yangtze River and station troops and store food must be controlled in your own hands, but it does not mean that it will not be given to Xi Le at all. In fact, even a gesture can temporarily ease the tension between you. There is a conflict between them. You might as well give him Guangling County in the south. Anyway, he mainly relies on immigrants from Jiangbei to make friends with high-ranking families, so let him make friends. If your purpose is the Northern Expedition, don't worry about this."
Liu Yu raised his head and looked at Liu Muzhi: "In this way, it is equivalent to handing over the entire Jiangbei rear to Xi Le. Once he finds an excuse to block the grain, grass, soldiers and horses going north, wouldn't it be a big deal? The reason why we want to capture all six counties is because we don’t want to repeat the mistakes of previous Northern Expeditions where our own people stabbed us in the back.”
Liu Muzhi sighed: "If I really want to stab you, it won't be just Guangling County? You also said that you can either knock down Liu Yi once and completely deny him a chance to come back, or you can only give up part of it temporarily. interests and cooperate with them. The person spreading rumors in Jiangbei this time should be Tao Yuanming. Of course, it may be Liu Yi, or they join forces, but the more this happens, the less we can force them together at this time. Tao Yuanming Now that he is no longer in Jiangbei, he has only sent his men and disciples to continue to incite people's hearts. I expect that he will have some private dealings with Liu Tingyun or other high-ranking families. We can't touch him now. We can only ease the relationship with Xi Le first. , otherwise, even if Liu Yi does not have Guangling County, even if he is transferred to another position, someone will cause trouble behind him."
Liu Yu nodded: "Your analysis makes sense. Let's do this. After I go back, I will have a good talk with Xi Le. If necessary, Jiangbei will be divided into two parts. Guangling and Xiapi will be regarded as South Xuzhou, while the one in the north will be divided into two parts. The four counties of Pengcheng, Donghai, Langya, and Linhuai are regarded as North Xuzhou. South Xuzhou is relatively safe and has fertile land. It is the place that the noble family wants, so it is given to Xile. The conditions in the four northern counties are difficult and dangerous. Da, just leave it to me to guard it. As long as we reach an agreement with Xile, I will personally go out to control Pengcheng. Within three years, I will definitely build up the four counties in the north."
Liu Muzhi smiled slightly: "If you go to Pengcheng, won't you be afraid that Nan Yan won't dare to come? Besides, it's too far away from the court. If something happens, how will you react?"
Liu Yu said seriously: "I will leave the affairs of the court to you. Today in Penghu Village, the words of those villagers also make me ashamed. We have made various plans for these military matters, and even want to lead the Southern Yan to invade south. Looking for an excuse for war has gone against my original intention. If the Northern Expedition comes at the expense of the happiness and lives of the people, what's the point?"
Liu Muzhi frowned: "However, such a big thing cannot be treated as a woman's kindness, as long as..."
Liu Yu waved his hand: "No, anyone's life and happiness are not a reason for us to sacrifice at will, even if it is for a noble purpose. This is not a war, and we cannot use the common people to lure the enemy. If Murong Chao really did it If he dies, then he will attack regardless of whether I am in Pengcheng or not, but at least I am in Pengcheng and can protect the people of Jiangbei from suffering. They were arranged by us to immigrate to Jiangbei, and we must protect their lives. .”
Liu Muzhi sighed: "You have already decided this way, then I will make arrangements. Everything will be decided after you and Xile have finished talking this time. Oh, by the way, I have some good news for you. Ah Shou and Dao Gui have already We successfully joined forces with Mao Xiuzhi to conquer Bajun and kill Yang Chengzu. The gate of Bashu is now open to us!"
