Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 236
The 16th year of Jian'an was an uneasy year. This year Liu was invited to enter Shu, and this year Cao Cao defeated the Kansai coalition forces.

The historical battle of Xichuan was not easy for Liu Bei, and the level of danger was even comparable to that of Cao Cao in Guandu. If Liu Zhang had a little political foresight and did not use so frequent tricks, Liu Bei might be defeated in Shu.

Lan Tian said that there is not much time, because Liu Bei and Liu Zhang have not much time to break up, and there is probably less than a year left.

If the time to collect Xichuan can be shortened as much as possible, it will have a positive impact on the collection of Hanzhong and Yizhou in the future.

After Liu Bei entered Shu, Liu Zhang added more than [-] troops to him. After parting from Fucheng, he went north to Jiameng Pass. Although he had no real plan to attack Zhang Lu, he did a lot of superficial efforts to make small troubles.

Although Liu Zhang has a cowardly personality, he is still the governor of a state. He is not completely at ease with Liu Bei, who is of the same clan. In addition to bringing tens of thousands of soldiers with him during the meeting, he sent Yang Huai and Gao Pei as supervisors after gifting Liu Bei with troops and horses. , In fact, it is secretly monitoring Liu Bei's actions.

Liu Bei used the pretext of conquering Zhang Lu at Jiameng Pass, but he was actually digesting the tens of thousands of soldiers sent by Liu Zhang.

"Sun Tzu's Art of War" says: The first is the Tao, the second is the sky, the third is the earth, the fourth is the general, and the fifth is the law.The Taoist makes the people agree with the superior, so they can die with them and live with them without fear of danger.

The Tao is the righteousness, that is, the teacher is famous.

Liu Bei is also waiting, which is the objective reason for him to refuse Pang Tong to capture Liu Zhang at the Fucheng banquet.

Lantian stayed in Jingzhou, in addition to guarding the rear area for Liu Bei, another important reason was to raise food, recruit soldiers, and build weapons and armor for him.

The south suffered from a severe drought. Although there are many rivers in Jingnan, the water level of the rivers dropped rapidly because the rainfall was mainly concentrated in July and August.

The agronomy disciples of Quanling Academy have basically spread all over Jingnan counties, but the coverage density is different. In addition to using the original water diversion irrigation technology, they also asked all villages to build water storage ponds at the request of Lantian. , in case the farmers get water in times of drought.

Looking at the farmers carrying water for irrigation, Lan Tian said meaningfully: "After the military workshops have been rolled out in the past few years, the grain storage in granaries in various places is not enough. I hope that the counties and counties will not be affected by the drought."

"There is still some surplus food in Jiaozhou, and the consumption of thousands of Wuxi barbarians can't eat up Mr. Jingnan." Gao Shun comforted.

Lan Tian shook his head and said, "Of course Chief Sha's brutal soldiers are nothing to worry about. I am preparing military rations for my brother-in-law."

Gao Shun asked puzzledly: "Liu Shijun was invited to Sichuan, and Liu Zhang will supply the military supplies. Why do you need Jingzhou to send food?"

"The army and people in the middle of Shu have thought about it for a long time. Sooner or later, my brother-in-law will raise troops to seize Xichuan. At that time, the food will be exhausted." Lan Tian replied seriously.

"When is the master expected to raise his troops?" Gao Shun asked again.

Lan Tian: "Around this time next year."

Gao Shun has no doubts about Lan Tian's prophecy, because Lan Tian has not miscalculated once since he realized it.

Gao Shun saw that Lan Tian was pinching his middle finger with his right hand, as if he was spying on the secret.

"These days I am patrolling around with my husband. Most of the official warehouses in Jingnan have half-stored grain. There is no need for such a high requirement."

Lan Tian shook his head and said: "Prepare umbrellas on sunny days, and plan ahead. I asked farmers to build reservoirs at first, but many people questioned that the fields are right by the river. It's useless to work hard. Boping, look at it now." Did it work?"

Gao Shun nodded affirmatively: "These people don't know what you are capable of, sir. If you suffer a loss, you will know that you are good. Look at how obedient those people in Dengjiazhuang are."

"The old villagers brought by Xinye are different. Now that I have too many things to do, I can't go to the countryside one by one. Boping can't bring all the farmers to train. Our energy can't keep up." Lan Tian sighed.

"Mr. once said to me that 'greater ability comes with greater responsibility'. Now you don't only care about people not going hungry, but fortunately you opened Quanling School, and Mr. Jingnan's farming methods and new seeds have benefited the whole of Jingnan." Gao Shun Said.

"Currently, the grain in the official warehouses in Jingnan is only enough for [-] soldiers a year. I feel it's still a little short. I don't know how much we can harvest from the drought this year." Lan Tian frowned.

"Where are the 4 soldiers? Excluding the regular garrisons in various counties and counties, there are [-] soldiers in the formation, [-] generals in the navy, [-] barbarians in Wuxi in Jiaozhou, and only [-] soldiers in southern Jing. The general's [-] soldiers, Jingzhou's total force is only [-]." Gao Shun looked puzzled.

Lan Tian smiled and said: "Boping is very precious to our family. My so-called [-] soldiers do not mean now. My brother-in-law will fight against Liu Zhang next year. Jingzhou must send troops to reinforce. I plan to recruit another [-] warriors in Jingnan." .”

"I finally understand the recruiting last year, why did you control the number of soldiers, so you waited until now to recruit soldiers?
But it is also the same reason, if Liu Shijun brought too many troops into Sichuan, Liu Zhang should have been suspicious long ago. "Gao Shun suddenly realized.

Lan Tian raised his fingers and shook, "I don't want to recruit soldiers now, I have to wait until next summer when the seeds are harvested, and you can send people to mobilize everywhere in advance."

"Ah? It's October now. If we wait until next summer to harvest and sow the seeds, wouldn't it be after August? It will be too late to send them to the training camp of the Jiangwu Hall by then." Gao Shun asked in surprise.

Lan Tian explained: "There is no way to do this, but the three-month recruit training period can be suppressed to be completed within one month, and the rest can be practiced slowly on the battlefield.

If we recruit these [-] farmers into the army to eat food directly, we will not only consume a lot of stored food, but also produce a lot less food.

"Sir, you really plan carefully." Gao Shun opened his eyes wide.

Lan Tian said with a smile: "Is the housewife in Boping's family in charge of daily expenses? I really don't know how expensive the family is."

When Gao Shun was mentioned as a housewife by Lan Tian, ​​his always serious face turned hot instantly. When he and Gan Ning were stationed in Linwu County, Guiyang, Lu Lingqi came forward to marry Zhang Luo to them.

"I don't see you bringing Gao Ling out to play with Yuan'er and Ji'er." Lan Tian pretended to complain.

Gao Shun scratched his head and said, "Ling'er is still young, and his status is very different, how dare he play with the two young masters."

"Aren't you young? I remember he was a few months older than Ji'er, what is his status as a child?" Lan Tian frowned.

"The two young masters are very human. I am different from Mr. and Miss as a master and servant. Ling'er grows up and naturally follows the two young masters," Gao Shun said sincerely.

Gao Shun was not only very strict with himself, but also with his family and sons. Lan Tian hardly ever saw him show up with his family. After Gao Ling was born, Gao Yuan made a slip of the tongue, so Lan Tian and Lu Lingqi brought some gifts to the door.

Knowing that Lao Gao accepted death, Lan Tian shook his head and stopped trying to persuade him, then changed the subject and said, "Let's go to the medical school while it's still early in the city."

(End of this chapter)