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Chapter 487 A City Full of Malice
Standing on the highest point of the newly built Yubi City and looking down, the east side and the outside are all deep valleys, Wei Xiaokuan couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat.

The city was built on two adjacent high platforms, divided into two cities, the East and the West.The part connecting the two cities in the middle just blocks the gap between the high platforms, and people on the main road can only pass through the main road after passing through the city gate.

But the defenders of the two cities can support each other without worrying about being divided and surrounded.

What's even better is that the surroundings of the east and west high platforms are deep valleys, which prevents the enemy army from attacking the city from all sides using tactics of encirclement and encirclement.

In this way, the defenders can concentrate their forces to defend one side or even one place.

Under the principle of adapting measures to local conditions, Wei Xiaokuan came up with a more appropriate plan after discussing with many craftsmen who built the city for a long time.

The architectural layout of Yubi City is very different from the general city wall architectural layout.

Because of the tight construction schedule, when designing, its city walls were not built on all sides, but only where walls needed to be built.

Most of the north, east, and west of the city are close to the deep ditch, with cliffs as high as more than ten feet, and the Fen River passes by in the north. Wei Xiaokuan hopes to use the natural earth cliffs as "city walls" to block the enemy's attack.

The height is more than ten feet. To be honest, there are no aircraft, cannons and cranes in this era, and the siege army really has nothing to do.

The tongue-shaped platform protruding from the east side of the north is connected to the main body of the city. This is the biggest weak link in the terrain of Yubi City. The situation here is abrupt and needs to be defended.

Therefore, Wei Xiaokuan ordered people to build additional piers and city walls here. The piers were used to garrison troops for observation and early warning, and a large part of the defenders were arranged on the east side of the north.

The south of the city is connected to the main body of Emei Yuan, the terrain is flat and easy to enter and exit, so the earthworks are basically built here.Wei Xiaokuan ordered people to build a city wall and a horse face (an outstretched structure in the shape of a "convex" shape of the ancient city wall) on the south side of Yubi City.

There is also a flat platform on the west side of the south wall. When the wall passed the platform, it was deliberately folded to the north, and then connected to the gully in the west of the city, forming a complete and closed fortification.

Such a design can make Gao Huan's army on this platform suffer from blows from both south and west directions at the same time, and the layout is extremely ingenious.

Due to the terrain and defensive pressure, Yubi City only opened a gate on the south side, and there are no gates on the other three sides.

The power of Yubi City lies not in its construction, but in its utilization of terrain.This is a natural city, as long as it is built a little here, it can completely block the footsteps of Pingyang Gaohuan's army going south.

"Liu Yishou is really amazing."

Wei Xiaokuan sighed lightly, he is an arrogant person, he will not easily admit who is stronger than himself.But Liu Yishou can point out this place as the key point in writing a letter. I have to say that this ability is terrifying.

I'm afraid that Yubi City can stop Gao Huan, but it may not be able to stop Liu Yishou.

Although the day when the two armies will fight is far away, Wei Xiaokuan believes that Gao Huan may not be Liu Yishou's opponent, and that his group will confront Liu Yishou sooner or later.When that day comes, who will win?
Wei Xiaokuan thinks a lot, far away, even thinking carefully.

"General Wei, Mr. Su is here, and he has brought a large amount of grain and grass. The convoy transporting grain is already at the gate of the city."

A soldier reported behind Wei Xiaokuan.

"really?"

Wei Xiaokuan turned around and asked with surprise.

"The general will follow me, the convoy is at the gate of the city."

The smile on the soldier's face couldn't be stopped, everyone knew that there was a shortage of food in Guanzhong, and now Su Chuo brought a convoy to deliver the food, it was like sending charcoal in a timely manner.

When Wei Xiaokuan came to the south gate of the city, he saw a convoy transporting food that could not be seen at a glance.The number far exceeded his expectations.

He pulled Su Chuo aside, looked around and found that no one was paying attention here, Wei Xiaokuan asked in a low voice: "Mr. Su, is it really grain and grass in the car? Could it be earth and rocks?"

In order to stabilize the morale of the army, the old coin can naturally do such a thing.

A thief looks like a thief to everyone, Wei Xiaokuan finds it hard to believe that Su Chuo can conjure food, it is more likely to be a trick.

Didn’t Cao Cao also have the routine of “looking at plum blossoms to quench thirst”? Seeing this endless convoy, Wei Xiaokuan’s first reaction was that it was impossible.

"General Wei was joking. Our soldiers worked so hard to defend the city. Why did Su tease you? These grains and grasses were all borrowed from the rich clan in Hedong. If there was sand in them, then Su really wanted to go back and talk to those people. Make sense."

Su Chuo said with a smile, looking confident.

"That's good."

Wei Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, the one thing he was most worried about did not come true, gratifying to congratulate.But here comes the problem again, it hasn't been a day or two since those big clans in Hedong have been stubborn, is the other party really so obedient and Su Chuo just says what they say?

It's impossible to think about it!

"Mr. Su, the big clans like Pei, Wang, and Xue, why would they obediently hand over some food and grass?"

Wei Xiaokuan asked with a puzzled face.

He has always believed that human nature is evil, and there will be no pie in the sky.

"General Wei, when we fight Gao Huan, no matter who wins in the end, the remaining person will be more polite to the Hedong family after all, won't he?"

Su Chuo said with a smile, Wei Xiaokuan was convinced this time, and his heart was relieved.

The rich clans of Hedong sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. Whether it is Gao Huan's retreat or He Bayue's retreat, the side that stays must lower its stance and win the support of the local people.

The harder the fight between the two sides, the higher the conditions that the Hedong clan will be able to open at that time. This is a very simple and easy-to-understand reason.

The reason why they were unwilling to provide food and grass before was because there was no Yubi City at that time, and He Bayue and Gao Huan would undoubtedly lose in the battle for Hedong!

Those who are destined to fail are not qualified to ask for conditions!
If one side is clearly going to lose, then you must think about the consequences when supporting the loser. The winner will settle accounts after the fall!
May I ask, if a gambler knows that a bet on a certain side will definitely lose when he gambles, will the gambler still gamble?
This is a very simple puzzle, but only a wise man can see through it.

"Mr. Su is a great talent, I am far behind!"

Wei Xiaokuan bowed deeply to Su Chuo respectfully, and said sincerely.Things will definitely not be as simple as Su Chuo said, it should be this person's resourcefulness and eloquence that persuaded the Hedong family to join the game.

Su Chuo accepted the gift calmly, then held Wei Xiaokuan's hands and said, "If General Wei can't defend Yubi City, our life will be really hard. Now that the supplies of food and grass are in place, I ask General Wei to do his best." !"

"Mr. Su, rest assured, Wei will do his best to defend Yubi."

Wei Xiaokuan said firmly.

Although the city is not perfect yet.

Although the army under his command has not yet been heavily defended here.

Although I don't know what method Gao Huan will use to attack the city.

But he must guard the jade wall.

Because if you can't hold it, maybe Guanzhong can't hold it!
"Then Su will leave now. It is reported that Gao Huan has brought a large group of troops to Jinzhou. General Wei should be able to guess what Gao Huan is doing.

General, please perfect the city defense and don't stop for a moment.Gao Huan definitely didn't go after Er Zhurong. "

Su Chuo said solemnly.

Even he, a powerless counselor, understands this truth, so how could Wei Xiaokuan, who is guarding Yubi, not understand it.It's just that it's one thing to know clearly, but it's another thing to be able to hold on to it.

Wei Xiaokuan smiled wryly and said: "Mr. Su is very right, please be prepared in Guanzhong. As the saying goes, if you keep it for a long time, you will lose. You can't pin all your hopes on Yubi City. Mr. Su must persuade you when you return to Chang'an Your lord, be prepared to fight back."

He can only say this, once the war starts, Wei Xiaokuan will boost morale, so naturally He Bayue can rescue Yubi at any time.Otherwise, when the defenders were desperate, it would be rare for Kaesong to surrender.Wei Xiaokuan didn't dare to bet that this battle would really unite as one.

Once a person has no hope, he can do anything, so don't overestimate human nature.

After Su Chuo left, Wei Xiaokuan returned to the signing room to check the city defense map of Yubi City.He always felt as if he had overlooked something important, but he couldn't remember it for a while.

……

Dongzhai of Jiankang Palace is currently Xiao Huan's imperial study.Xiao Huan works here every day.Although it is for office work, in fact, it is just a casual look at what is happening inside and outside the court, and the life is very leisurely.

Xiao Huan has no ambitions, and he knows that his elbow can't twist his thigh.Liu Yishou respected him very much and did not restrict his personal freedom.At present Liang Guo is settled, Xiao Huan is too lazy to bother, and feels that the current life is still very good.

On this day, Liu Yishou finally returned to court with his army.

Qing Xu Dajie repelled the Wei army, captured more than ten thousand prisoners, and his luggage was immeasurable.This record is already good, or in other words, the current state of Liang really needs Liu Yishou to play well.

Liu Yishou didn't send troops to defeat Xu, Liang Jun kept confronting Wei Jun. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that if Liu Yishou didn't support Xiao Huan, it would be a matter of minutes for the Jiankang court to reshuffle from top to bottom.

Xiao Huan naturally understands the truth that many people understand.

In Dongzhai's study room, the idlers have been screened out, Xiao Huan and Liu Yishou are sitting opposite each other on both sides of the desk drinking tea.This kind of tea does not add ginger and other things, and it tastes light and sweet. It has become popular among the rich and powerful in Jiankang.

"Uncle's expedition this time, is everything going well?"

Xiao Huan asked cautiously.

Although Liu Yishou didn't have sword shoes to go to the palace, and he didn't tend to enter the court, but most of the time he moved his energy to support his body, and a person has a certain aura according to his status.If he didn't pretend to be deliberately, Xiao Huan's palpitations would be caused by his arrogance without anger.

"Your Majesty, you don't need to be polite. It is a matter of one's duty for a humble minister to contribute to the country. Now Yu Wentai is leading troops south to Yongjia County and other places to conquer the powerful chieftains and bring these places into the national territory. Liang Kingdom will definitely get better and better in the future, Please don't worry, Your Majesty."

Liu Yishou poured tea for Xiao Huan in a very comfortable way, and there was no gap between them.

Xiao Huan breathed a sigh of relief, sometimes I really have to admire Liu Yishou's self-cultivation.He originally expected that the other party would be domineering and domineering after gaining power, and drive the Xiao clan to extinction.However, the development of things seems to be different from what I expected.

Xiao Huan felt that he was far inferior to Liu Yishou in judging others by himself.

"Uncle is really working hard."

Xiao Huan said with emotion.

"It's very hard work."

Liu Yishou also sighed, looked at Xiao Huan and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, although I don't like to speculate on others with wicked thoughts, there are some things that I really have to say."

"Uncle, please tell me."

Xiao Huan sat up straight involuntarily.

"Your Majesty's uncles are noble princes. They returned to the fief in embarrassment. Even if they changed the location of the feudal clan, their strength was still there. They have always been dissatisfied and even more dissatisfied with His Majesty.

In the future, when the country is stable, it is imperative to cut down the feudal clan. At that time, His Majesty may really have the heart to promulgate the decree to cut down the feudal clan. "

Liu Yishou told Xiao Huan an obvious fact.

When Xiao Yan was assassinated, Liang Guofan was in civil strife.The reason why the disputes in various places can be calmed down quickly is that Liu Yishou's troops are strong and powerful, and their deterrence ability is excellent.On the other hand, it was Liu Yishou who took a gentle attitude and pardoned those rebellious feudal lords.

This move is similar to Pei Gong's Feng Yong Chi.

Even the vassal king who took the lead in the rebellion could be pardoned, so how could the others be determined to rebel all the way to the black?
At the beginning, many people thought that Liu Yishou was merciful, but the subsequent development told those people: They are all tender chickens playing politics, and they are not worthy of lifting Liu Yishou's shoes.

Let the country be stable first, and then use various methods to buy time with routines, use time to promote reform, and use the opportunity of reform to absorb more power.

In fact, Liu Yishou's thinking has always been very clear, but it's just that many people can't see it at all.

Keeping those vassal kings, Xiao Huan would feel anxious, worried that one day he would be cut to death by those uncles.Xiao Huan's "knowledge of current affairs" is not because he is honest, but because the current situation forces him to do so.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Xiao Huan frowned nervously and asked, "What countermeasure does uncle have?"

"When the first emperor was in power, he promulgated many policies to equalize the land, but now they all exist in name only. Aristocratic families occupy countless lands, and they are full of food, but they are unwilling to contribute to the country.

Weichen wants to launch a new "Zhanshan Ge", first not to equalize the land, but to distribute the mountains, forests and lakes, whether they are self-cultivated farmers or tenants, can enjoy it, and pay a small amount of money to the state every year or a small amount of corvee.

Then use this to implement a new military system to recruit brave men, train elite soldiers, and wait for the national treasury to fill up with the Northern Expedition, and then cut down the vassals. "

Liu Yishou took out a booklet from his arms, put it on the table, and bowed deeply to Xiao Huan.

"Northern Expedition? Must! Uncle absolutely must not go Northern Expedition! If the Northern Expedition fails, my uncles will rebel!"

Xiao Huan turned pale with fright, and said without choosing words.

……

After a long journey, Gao Huan came to Huguan City, and brought elite soldiers to Pingyang County non-stop. Starting from Pingyang, he came to the north bank of Fenshui River, and saw a gap in the other side of the river. A majestic and rustic city.

On this day, Gao Huan took Duan Shao and other cronies across the river to investigate secretly, and came to Yubi City, looking up at this "unattainable" city.

"The person who came up with the idea of ​​building a city here really deserves to be killed!"

After observing for a long time, Gao Huan choked out such a sentence, causing Duan Shao and others behind him to look at each other, not knowing what to say.

Duan Shao complained frantically in his heart. He had already advised Gao Huan to come to Yubi as quickly as possible. Before the city was repaired, he shot down with one blow, and there were no problems.

But Gao Huan had to wait for food, to train the army, and to be fully prepared.

The result is good, my side is ready, but the enemy has also built the city, this kind of thing, who is right and who is wrong?

"King Gao, this place is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is really difficult to deal with. It is better to build a city on the mound on the opposite bank of Fenshui River, and face it from a distance. In this way, you can store supplies in the city and build equipment, and you will not lose the wind for a long time."

Duan Shao suggested.

After hearing this, Gao Huan's eyes lit up, he nodded slightly and said, "This plan is very good, I will leave this matter to you."

He patted Duan Shao's shoulder vigorously and said.

　Whoever copies the description of the layout of Yubi City in the future, remember to order all of this book.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)