Royal Road - Chapter 307

[Chapter 306 | City]

When he sent troops to the party again, Liu Yao’s mood was completely different from the previous time.

If you say that the most difficult thing for Bingzhou soldiers and horses is to deal with, it is the strong walls and clear fields.

In the face of all the wolves and the enemy formations in Wubao, not to mention the Han troops and horses, even the Xianbei cavalry, who were far superior to them, were helpless.

When attacking, you will encounter thunderbolt chariots and arrow formations; when you lure the enemy out of the city, you are more likely to be lured into a dead end by the enemy.

When the cavalry was exhausted, and then encountered the battle formation as strong as a city, it was like a dog biting a hedgehog, and there was no place to speak.

This time, however, the situation was completely different.

The target they attacked was not the city!

Non-stop, Liu Yao led his division into Shangdang.

Martial law in Gaodu?

He didn’t pay attention to those cities at all, the endless, green wheat fields were the direction of the attack!

The waterwheels were burnt down, and the fields were trampled by the army.

This time, Liu Yao didn’t bring any fodder at all. The wheat in the field that had just sprouted ears was the best fodder for the horses.

Fifty thousand cavalry swept past, what kind of posture?

Even better than locusts!

However, this extremely quick and devastating attack stopped after crossing the Hyun clan.

Further ahead, it is the hometown of Changping, where Qin and Zhao fought against each other.

Almost overnight, Shangdang soldiers lined up in front of the formation, with a total of 30,000, and even quite a few cavalry.

As long as Liu Yao dared to bypass this barrier, he would definitely be chased and intercepted.

Looking at the moving heads behind the army formation, Liu Yao smiled.

It can be seen that even Bingzhou cannot tolerate the loss of grain and grass for one season.

Going forward is the hinterland of Shangdang.

More than 80% of Shangdang’s grain was produced during the period.

Now that Bingzhou and Sizhou are facing food shortages, how dare they let themselves in?

“Your Majesty, the enemy’s troops are insufficient, and there is more than one road to the eldest son and Tunliu? It’s better to bypass the barriers and go straight to the hinterland!” The general said.

Looking at the not-so-dense formation on the opposite side, Liu Yao narrowed his eyes: “No need! If you really want to stop our army, how come there are only 30,000 troops sent by Bingzhou? There must be an ambush set up to lure me into the bait. Attack this barrier. , it is a good policy to let it continue to increase its troops!”

There is less than half a month left before the summer harvest.

The best way is to take advantage of him to underestimate the enemy, lure the enemy into depth, and then defeat him in one fell swoop.

Just like how Zhang Dian and Pu Hong were defeated.

If it can’t be achieved, it will take half a month to organize the military and civilians in the rear to grab food.

However, these, for Liu Yao, are just a man’s arm!

He doesn’t need to take a detour at all, as long as he keeps attacking the defense line frontally, he can make the enemy do nothing.

How much food and forage will be consumed in the confrontation of the army?

Behind him is the Han Kingdom, and what is there in Bingzhou?

The broken Luoyang city?

More importantly, the wheat is not yet fully mature. When the wheat is ripe, it does not need manpower to destroy it. As long as a fire is needed, thousands of acres of fertile fields can be thrown into a sea of fire.

At that time, sending a few teams to bypass the defense line will still make the Shangdang troops fall short.

When the goal is not the city, he can make too many choices!

“Go on the order, keep an eye on Gaodu and Liangfu, and be optimistic about the future!” This is the only thing to worry about, Liu Yao sneered.

It’s not him who is in a hurry now.

The food shortage may seem like a trivial matter, but the hidden dangers will expand step by step, affecting the newly recovered Luoyang and even half of Sizhou.

Once they show their fatigue, the Shile Division in Yanzhou can immediately turn to Sizhou and regain the lost ground, and even Jizhou may experience shocks.

Liang Feng is still a woman’s benevolence. Can he support the refugees in this way?

Bingzhou is not Yongzhou or Sizhou. This barren land cannot support so many people.

Since they are going their own way, don’t blame them for putting a knife in the back!

Following the order, the Xiongnu army began to attack the newly established line of defense.

Although the number was slightly smaller, the Shangdang soldiers and horses still played their strengths in the defense, and for a time, the war came to a stalemate.

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General

, the food and grass in the city can’t hold it anymore!”

Sizhou, which is not far away, first fell into crisis.

Last year, Luoyang was besieged, so it was impossible to plough in winter, and the crops replanted in spring would not be harvested until autumn.

In the intervening months, we can only rely on Bingzhou to provide relief.

Any grain that wants to be transported from Bingzhou has to go through Shangdang.

Now that Shangdang has been aggressively attacked by the Huns, and they are too busy to take care of themselves, how can they still have the energy to take care of Sizhou?

At this time, the lost ground that Zu Ti regained made the food reserves even worse.

It could last until the summer harvest, but with the continuous influx of refugees, I am afraid that it will not be able to last for a few days!

What to do?

Zu Ti did not panic: “Go on, the troops and horses will retreat and stick to Luoyang. The refugees will be temporarily sheltered, and the food ration will be reduced. There are a lot of wild vegetables that

can be eaten in spring, and they should be able to last for a while.”

time, so what?

The puppets have no intention of withdrawing their troops. Once the Shangdang defense line is broken, the food reserves for a season will be completely over.

However, it is also the county with the longest rule in Bingzhou. If there is such a big gap, let alone Sizhou, whether there is enough food in Bingzhou is a problem.

There are too many people and there is no food, there is going to be a big mess!

The officials below looked terrified, but Zu Ti’s expression remained unchanged: “It’s only a few days, so you can always come up with a solution. The important thing is that Sizhou and Luoyang can’t be in chaos!

”

Today, half of Luoyang’s officials are from Bingzhou, and many are selected through the system.

The future of each of them is solidarity with Bingzhou.

He was even more aware of Liang Shijun’s methods.

Did the Prefect’s House really not notice the current situation?

Why did the order issued still let them retake the county and gather the refugees?

There must be some plan!

Thinking about it this way, the panic in my heart is a little less.

Everyone no longer hesitated, and began to care for the people.

Even if life is more difficult than before, Sizhou is a rare refuge nearby.

Yuzhou and Yanzhou are the culprits of the trouble, who will come to court death?

Just hold out until the summer harvest!

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“The current situation is just like the confrontation between Qin and Zhao in ancient times.” Liu He stood at the foot of the stairs and talked eloquently, “At the time, Qin defeated Shangdang and confronted Zhao State for three years in Changping, mobilizing hundreds of thousands of troops. In Guanzhong, Zhao lives in Handan. Qin’s food and forage have a long way to go to Shangdang, but Zhao can send food to the front line as long as they pass through the Xingdao. If they follow the old general Lian Po’s insistence, it is not impossible to use energy and power. Qin.”

After talking about the situation in Changping that year, Liu He changed his words: “However, today our Han state is located in Sizhou, occupying several counties in Hedong and Hongnong, and there is a thousand miles of fertile soil in Yongzhou, so there is no shortage of food. And Bingzhou is poor. , Jizhou Xinfu, the war in Sizhou has not yet subsided, once Shangdang loses, there will be a shortage of food. There are wars everywhere, and the Han state strictly prohibits the flow of food, salt, etc. into Bingzhou. As a result, Bingzhou is too busy, how can I stop me The foundation of Huanghan?”

These remarks made sense, and they also hit the key point of this duel.

The Han state now implements a two-ethnic division system, with the Hu people joining the army and fighting in all directions.

The Jin people who plundered were responsible for cultivating the fields.

In this way, the two are irrelevant, and there is no serious problem in dispatching troops during such a busy agricultural season.

But it was different in Bingzhou, where the vast majority of troops were stationed, and once the farming was busy with the enemy, the harvest would be delayed.

It can only get weaker and weaker, unable to support.

How can such a military structure last?

It is even said that as long as the Huns use their troops like this in the future, Bingzhou can be plunged into utter doom!

In the seat, Liu Yuan pressed his stomach with one hand and nodded, “That’s right. Yongming uses his troops cautiously, even if Bingzhou troops and horses use some tricks, he can’t stand him. As long as Shangdang’s wheat is cooked, it will be the decisive battle. Time. Send more troops in the direction of Lishi, and be sure to block Bingzhou troops and horses in the territory.”

Hearing Liu Yao’s name, Liu He’s face darkened.

If he conquers Shangdang this time, Liu Yao’s prestige will definitely grow.

When the capital is moved to Chang’an, how will he suppress this person?

Liu He was very fortunate that his feared younger brother Liu Cong died unexpectedly.

I don’t know how long Liu Yao will live.

Just a little distracted, Liu He hurriedly restrained his mind.

However, on the throne, Liu Yuan did not realize that this moment was inappropriate.

The hand that was on the abdomen was harder, and he frowned.

What happened the last few days?

Abdominal pain is better than a day, and even the imperial doctor can’t see the cause.

Did you eat something bad?

However, this matter cannot be made public.

At least wait until the party is over.

This war is related to the foundation of the Han Kingdom, it can only be won, not defeated…

Just when Liu Yuan was suppressing his abdominal pain, the city of Luoyang was boiling.

“General! The food team is here!”

Hearing what the messenger said, Zu Ti stood up abruptly: “Where did the food team come from? How much food is there?!”

“It came from Jizhou! The convoy stretches, and there are 500,000 stone at least!” The excited voice of the courier changed, and he shouted loudly.

Half a million stone!

How much food can Shangdang County produce today?

These 500,000 stones are enough to solve the urgent need!

However, the joy on Zu Ti’s face was only a flash, and he quickly calmed down: “I will personally go to the food team and inform the states and counties of the news, and I will say that the rescue food has arrived!

” The pretense created is still true.

But no matter what, the news has to get out!

Only by letting the Huns know, can the siege of Shangdang be resolved.

Isn’t it just to cut off the food supply?

If there are other sources of food, what use is this battle!

Just this food, is it true or false?

Where in the hinterland of the Central Plains is no chaos, where can we get so much food?

Not daring to neglect at all, Zu Ti set off to meet the food team.

The army had only driven ten miles before colliding with the food team head-on.

At a glance, it was almost impossible to count the carts dragged by cattle and horses.

The rut was deep in the dirt, and it was clear that the load on it was heavy.

Zu Ti’s breathing quickened, this posture really didn’t look like a fake!

Hearing that Ling Yin had come to greet him in person, the grain press officer soon came over and saluted: ” Xiaguan

is fortunate enough to not be disgraced, 500,000 stone of rice millet and 10,000 stone salt, all of them will be escorted back!”

, and salt!

Zu Ti hurriedly asked: “Where did the grain come from? Why is there still rice?”

Seeing that Shangguan had caught the point, the grain press officer smiled and said, “To tell the truth, the grain was shipped from Jiaoguang and Guangzhou. This is still the first batch, and there should be food and grass purchased by Goguryeo after that, enough for the army!”

Ah!

Zu Ti suddenly understood.

All this food is shipped by sea!

Jizhou is close to the sea, and the envoy also mentioned the matter of shipping before. Who would have thought that the channel will be opened so quickly!

The four borders are in chaos, but Jiaozhou and Guangzhou are located in remote areas and have never been affected by the war, not to mention a vassal state like Goguryeo.

As long as you have money, can you still buy food?

And once this sea route is open, no one can stop the food route of Bingzhou.

There is a respite period of one or two years, I am afraid that the doubled population can also support!

This battle is already won if you don’t fight it!

“As expected of the emperor! Hahaha, quickly spread the news to the counties and calm the hearts of the people!” Zu Ti shouted loudly, unable to hold his beard and laughing.

The chess game has been revealed, and it’s time to watch the comeback!

This is amazing good news, and Zu Ti deliberately created momentum, and the fact that the food team came, spread throughout Henan and Hanoi in an instant.

Naturally, it also fell into the ears of the Huns’ scouts.

“What did you say? The food team arrived in Luoyang? Where did you get the food?!” The medicine bowl slammed on the ground, and Liu Yuan suddenly stood up and shouted sharply.

“It is said, yes, it is Jizhou Shipping…” The scout replied tremblingly.

Shipping!

Liu Yuan felt dizzy.

The Huns were a race on horseback, and they were best at riding and shooting.

Even if it occupies the Yellow River, it does not exert the transportation capacity of this river.

How can you think of the sea thousands of miles away?

However, Jizhou is close to the sea, which is exactly the same.

That Liang Zixi is also the best at strange tricks and tricks. He took white porcelain, colored glaze, and silk brocade that were banned in the Han state to the south, and could he still not get food?

What is this war for?

Oops, the 50,000 elite soldiers led by Liu Yao…

Liu Yuan’s eyes widened suddenly, a sharp pain came from his abdomen, and his heart throbbed violently.

Unable to stand any longer, he screamed and fell to the ground.

“Royal Father!” “Your Majesty!”

In an instant, there was chaos inside and outside the bedroom.