Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 168 Northern Frontier Defense

"Why do you need to station troops in various ways? It is because Longshan is a land, the west is high and the east is low, and Guanzhong is in the east. Cao Wei attacked me, and when they attacked Longshan, they were all on the back. No matter whether it is marching or fighting, or food and grass supplies are at a disadvantage. The situation. Moreover, Longshan Mountain is steep, and it is almost impossible for large troops to cross Longshan Mountain, so they can only pass through Longdao."

Huang Quan was afraid that Liu Chan would not understand the topography of Longshan, so he deliberately added an explanation.

After a pause, Huang Quan said hesitantly: "I heard that there has been a saying in Longshan since ancient times that there is no summer in spring and autumn. If Cao Wei's army wants to attack Long, June to September is the best time to fight. But on weekdays Our army must not relax, and at the same time, our army can be stationed in Lueyang, can support the passes, and can also guard against smuggling teams."

Looking at the crude map, Liu Chan roughly understood Huang Quan's strategic thinking, which was similar to Kai Xiao's defense of Longyou in the late Western Han Dynasty. At the same time, he deployed a firefighting team in Lueyang to rescue the passes.

Liu Chan turned his head to look at Huang Quan, and asked curiously, "I don't know how to defend the enemy in Liangzhou, how does General Wei think?"

Huang Quan asked with a smile: "It's easy to guard against the enemy of Liangzhou! There are only two roads to the south of Liangzhou, one is along the chaoling road and the other is along the Taoshui River. There is Mawei Mountain in between the two roads. Fear. Restoration of Warrior County on Chadaoling Road, Taoshui stationed in Di Dao."

"The troops defending against Taoshui in Longxi County, and the soldiers in Fangchao and Lingdao in Yongshi County, Nan'an County. According to current calculations, the two counties of Longxi and Nan'an each stationed 5000 soldiers, Nan'an County Zhihuandao stationed 40,000 soldiers, and the four provinces of Longshan County all stationed four thousand soldiers ——Five thousand, [-] people stationed in Lueyang, Jixian, Shangyu and other places, about [-] people."

Huang Quan looked at Liu Chan with a smile, and said with a smile: "These 40,000 people are enough to defend the six counties of Longyou. Cao Wei's attack with less than [-] people can be refused! Cao Wei's massive attack with more than [-] people , Longyou can also survive until the rescue of the Han Chinese army."

Hearing this, Liu Chan couldn't help getting up and pacing, looking at the foot of the mountain with his hands behind his back.Feeling displeased, it is not easy to support [-] people with the current national strength of a big man, even if Longyou is digested, it will be very difficult to help provide food and grass.

A few days ago, I received the population statistics of the six counties of Longyou in Hanzhong. The six counties of Longyou have a total of more than 200,000 households and less than 200,000 people. , I am afraid that there will be a riot directly. No wonder Cao Wei had no more than [-] soldiers in Longyou before the war.

Liu Chan also thought about the 20,000 people in Hanzhong, and felt even more depressed. Although Hanzhong has a large population, it is not practical for Hanzhong to support 20,000 people alone, and it still needs to transport food thousands of miles from the middle of Sichuan.Coupled with the more distant Longyou...

Liu Chan couldn't help cursing inwardly, if he hadn't been farming in Chengdu to increase production, there would be no way to fight this battle.

With his hands behind his back, Liu Chan asked expressionlessly: "General Wei knows that Longyou is barren, and it is difficult to support more than [-] soldiers. How can we continue to support [-] soldiers now? The distance from central Shu to Longyou is thousands of miles away. Yao, the corvee and the food and grass spent on the way are countless."

Huang Quan couldn't see Liu Chan's expression, but he knew Liu Chan's troubles by listening to his words.

Huang Quan pondered for a long time, and said slowly: "Northern Xinjiang is related to the rejuvenation of our Han Dynasty. [-] soldiers defending the northern border is the limit, and the number cannot be reduced. Otherwise, Cao Wei will break through the danger of Qinling and Longshan, and Longyou will be in danger. , I hope His Majesty will know!"

How Liu Chan didn't know the importance of northern Xinjiang was not because the big man couldn't afford it, but because he hoped to save as much as possible to fill the treasury.

Huang Quan changed the subject and said: "However, I think that although the number of soldiers cannot be reduced, the population of Longyou can still be filled for military supplies."

"Huh? General Wei can tell you." Liu Chan asked curiously.

Huang Quan looked at Liu Chan's back and said in a deep voice: "Longyou's fatigue is caused by wars and underpopulation, it has nothing to do with the land of Longyou. Due to the Qiang chaos and Han Sui's disasters for hundreds of years, Longyou has been in war every year, and the people have no intention of farming. , the government neglected government affairs, no one repaired the water conservancy, and protected the people with peace of mind."

"This old minister has five strategies for His Majesty Ti to adopt. First, the army stationed in Longxi can not only protect the safety of Longyou, but also deter the restless hearts of Qiang and Hu and powerful. Let the county governments recruit refugees, repair water conservancy, and reclaim land. Food and grass for military funds."

Liu Chan nodded slightly. Longxi wanted to resume production and provide military funds, which was a must.

"Secondly, people from Qiang and Di were recruited, registered as households in Qimin, and moved to the county for farming; moved to the landless refugees in Shu to Longyou, and the government distributed farm tools and cattle, and exempted them from tax; sent prisoners in the middle of the country to live. Farming in Longyou, the government will share it with them, and according to the severity of the punishment, let them spend more time cultivating. These three can be used as household registration people to nourish Longyou household registration."

"Thirdly, the army stationed in Longyou, with [-] troops stationed in Longyou. There are important border areas and inland counties and counties. Therefore, military settlements can be established, and those who have been stationed here for a long time can cultivate and subsidize Longyou. military."

"Fourth, make friends with the Qiang people. Cao Wei's attitude towards Di and Qiang is too harsh. Cao Wei often checks and balances and alienates the Di and Qiang tribes, letting them attack each other and causing internal chaos. Unpopular."

"That's why I, the great man, can appease the Qiang people and exchange Shu brocade and money for a good leader, without seizing their land or people, and then allow the tribal leader to send troops to fight for my great man with official positions."

"Fifth, although our Northern Expedition army has more than [-] people, there are all old and weak. I rely on the elite soldiers of General Zhao in Guanzhong, otherwise it will be difficult to achieve! After this battle, I thought that our big man needs to screen out old men. Weak, hard-working soldiers. If the [-] soldiers in Longyou can be refined into soldiers, they can help our Han Dynasty in the Northern Expedition!"

Huang Quan listed the policies for governing Longzhou one by one, obviously prepared.

Hearing this, Liu Chan turned to look at Huang Quan, and jokingly said, "It seems that General Wei already knew that the task of guarding the northern frontier and sitting in Longyou fell on him. It's so good!"

Liu Chan pointed to the mountain road, motioned to go down the mountain, and said with a faint smile: "I will not hide the matter from Aiqing about Longyou. General Wei is the Minister of Tuogu left by the late emperor. Under the current situation, the Prime Minister needs to return to Chengdu to manage the affairs and lead the overall situation. , I think that only the king can take on the important task of guarding the northern border."

"Your words today can solve my confusion! My man is currently short of good horses, and I hope that the general is in Longyou, pay more attention to the matter of war horses, build a great man's iron cavalry, gallop the world, and revive the Han Dynasty."

Liu Chan folded a tree branch in his hands, played with it, and said: "Qing offered five strategies, and I thought it was quite good. As for the last one of them, the Prime Minister also wrote to me a few days ago, talking about this matter, and I almost met Qing. It’s the same. After Qing arrived in Longyou, he could talk with the prime minister about defense, garrisoning troops, and streamlining soldiers.”

"Longyou is the hope of my Great Han's Northern Expedition. General Wangwei pays attention to it!"

Huang Quan was not happy, but felt the pressure deeply, and replied: "No!"

(End of this chapter)