In fact, it cannot be blamed that Wei gave up Xihai County, and the root cause was still the political chaos in the middle and late Han Dynasty.

The former Han Dynasty once built a Great Wall, which stretched from Liaodong in the east to the west, encompassing the Hetao region.

Then it arcs northwest to include Xihai County.

Finally, it crossed the Gobi Desert and followed the Silk Road, or rather guarded the Silk Road, all the way to Loulan in the Western Regions.

When Feng Yong flipped through the information of the Hu people of the Former Han and Later Han dynasties, he was shocked by this record.

He couldn't imagine how the former Han Dynasty built this magnificent project, because this Great Wall was longer than the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty in later generations.

It's a pity that in the middle and late Han Dynasty, the country implemented strategic contraction, and the Hetao could be ceded to the Hu people, not to mention places like Xihai County.

As for the Wei State, it basically relied on the residual power of the Han Dynasty for hundreds of years, which barely maintained the status of the suzerainty of the Western Regions.

In the desert north of China, since the decline of the Xiongnu, the Xianbei people occupied the original territory of the Xiongnu.

After the Xianbei lord Tanshi Huai unified the desert, Xianbei was divided into three parts: eastern, central and western.

From Liaodong in the east to the Western Regions in the west, the Hu people in the north changed their Xianbei skin almost overnight.

Fortunately, that guy died early, coupled with the incompetence of his successor, Xianbei, who beat the big man to unspeakable misery, soon fell apart.

The first to split out was the Western Xianbei, which is now also called Hexi Xianbei.

A considerable part of Hexi Xianbei entered Liangzhou from Xihai County.

In fact, most of Xihai County belongs to the desert.

It's just that the former Han Dynasty was too awesome, and there was no too dangerous place in Yanze, so he built the Great Wall with rammed earth and sand and stones, and created artificial dangers on the flat land where there was no danger to defend.

From the current point of view, the strategic vision of the former Han is indeed stronger than that of the later Han.

Because the water source of Juyanze is weak water.

It starts in Zhangye, flows west through Jiuquan, then turns north, passes through the desert, and finally flows into Juyanze.

Not to mention that the water and grass around Juyanze are abundant and the products are abundant, and it is a rare grazing place.

Even in terms of military geography, it is also a strategic location.

Because from the desert into Juyanze, and then down the weak water to the south, you can easily enter Liangzhou.

On the contrary, if the Han Dynasty is based in Juyanze, it is based on the Great Wall of the Han Dynasty.

It can not only block the Hu people from going south, but also protect Liangzhou.

And it can also be blocked from the west of the desert to fight the Hu people.

One of the "four major discoveries" in the archaeological field in later generations, the Juyan Han Jane is the proof of the Han Dynasty's reclamation in Juyan.

"Last year, Liangzhou suffered a white disaster, and the Hu people who wanted to come to the desert in the north were afraid that it would be much worse than Liangzhou. They are in a hurry to go south to find a way to live! ”

Feng Tingshi frowned and said with a little irritability.

The climate of the Xiaoice Age is a natural disaster for the northern nomads.

It stands to reason that just after a winter, the beginning of spring is the time to prepare for the breeding of cattle, sheep and horses.

Otherwise, the opportunity will be missed, not enough livestock will be saved, and a group of people will starve to death in the next winter.

This is the same reason that the agricultural people missed the spring ploughing and waited to starve to death at the end of the year.

"If you are looking for a way to live, you will find a way to live, but what is the reason for going south to plunder?"

Guan Ji picked up a piece of meat, took a bite, suddenly felt a little sick to his stomach, put it in Feng Yong's bowl again, and then said softly:

"Whose family has a good life these days? The people of Liangzhou are now thinking of a way to survive, and if they come to loot again, can the people still have a way to live? ”

With the experience of the first child, Guan Ji is now in a calm mind, going out for a walk every day, exercising, and the rest is to let the concubine of the Feng family rub her legs.

Although the affairs in the army cannot be relaxed, the Liangzhou Thorn Mansion is now rich and has no money, and there is no food.

The rearmament of the new army can only be pushed back.

So I had to look at the military newspapers, and the sand table deduction was like this, but I didn't have to work too hard.

General Guan Da is now even speaking calmly, without a trace of fireworks.

Feng Tingshi put the meat that his fine gentleman had given him in his mouth, nodded and said:

"Yes! No one's life is easy, there was a big drought in the Central Plains last year......"

Zhang Xingyi snorted and spit out a bone:

"Shhhh Can Dahan be compared to the Central Plains? Last year, there was no rain in the hinterland of the Central Plains for more than half a year, and Cao Zhen dared to send troops from Guanzhong to Hanzhong and Longyou? ”

It can only be said that the foundation left by Cao Cao to his children and grandchildren is too thick.

If the Han had half of the national strength of Wei, after the Battle of Xiaoguan, and then took advantage of the situation to force Guanzhong, with the situation of Wei's domestic and foreign troubles at that time, it might not be able to fight a war of attrition with the Han.

Of course, Feng Yong is still very optimistic about the future comparison of national strength of the Han and Wei dynasties:

"It couldn't be compared before, and it may not be comparable in the future. Over the years, the Wei thieves have been defeated repeatedly, and no matter how thick the foundation is, it can't withstand such losses. ”

Just by seeing Sima Yi being forced to Tuntian in Guanzhong, he knew that Wei Guo was really hurting his vitality.

Seeing that the two of them were talking and going in the wrong direction, General Guan knocked on the table:

"Speaking of Xihai County! Liangzhou can't take care of it, and now you still think about Guanzhong? Guanzhong, that's what the prime minister has to worry about, you should worry about the front first! ”

Feng Yong glanced at Zhang Xingyi.

Zhang Xingyi responded angrily: "No money, no food!" ”

Then he picked up a piece of ribs, put it in his mouth, and bit it with a click, as if he didn't want to talk anymore.

Guan Ji knew that she was not to blame for this.

After all, with the current situation, being able to barely maintain the stability of Liangzhou has been the result of Zhang Xiaomei's careful calculation.

Guan Ji looked at Feng Tingshi again.

Feng Tingshi sighed, General Guan and Secretary Zhang were both masters who were only responsible for spending money.

Even Ah Mei, who sat next to her and didn't say anything, was a person who only knew how to burn money for research.

Sure enough, Li Mu is my confidant!

I think so, but I can't say that.

I only heard Feng Tingshi ask very humbly: "What do you think of Xijun?" ”

"The concubine means that if you want to do it once and for all, you can naturally send troops to Juyanze."

"It's just that this matter costs a lot of money and food, and with the current Liangzhou, I'm afraid I can't afford it."

Guan Ji still looked calm and indifferent, obviously having already considered the matter:

"However, from Juyanze to Liangzhou, you have to pass through the land of quicksand (that is, desert), and the concubine specially asked the bald Khotan Li and Liu Hun ......"

"In this case, the Hu people must be chasing the water, that is, they must follow the weak water."

"So as long as we can deploy our troops in the place where the weak water enters the quicksand, we can also stop most of the Hu people heading south."

Isn't that the same costly?

It's just a matter of spending more and spending less.

The point is that there is no money......

Zhang Xingyi puffed out his mouth and made a "bah" mouth shape, as if he wanted to spit out the bones in his mouth again.

Guan Ji raised her eyebrows, slapped her chopsticks, glared at her sharply, and then glanced at the pair of children sitting next to her.

The meaning is obvious: if you dare to vomit, you are not allowed to serve on the table, so as not to teach bad children!

Zhang Xingyi then covered her face with her sleeve very ladylikely, and quietly spit out the bones in her mouth.

Feng Yong subconsciously looked at the children next to him and found that they were sitting upright and eating hard.

Well, it's okay that I didn't follow their Aunt Zhang's bad look.

"Ahem, that, Siniang has something to say, right?"

Feng Tingshi made a round, originally thinking of giving Xiao Si a step down.

Who knew that Zhang Xingyi said unceremoniously:

"Didn't you think that it was possible that the Hu people from Xihai County might have come to join the Assassin's Mansion?"

As soon as these words came out, Feng Yong and Guan Ji glanced at each other, and they were both stunned.

"My brother-in-law's prestige in the Hu people of Liangzhou doesn't need me to say more. Coupled with the actions of the White Disaster Assassin Mansion last year, I don't know how many Hu people's hearts were received. ”

"I can't tell you that the Hu people from Xihai County, after hearing the news, also want to come over to try their luck?"

As Zhang Xingyi spoke, he picked up a piece of cranberry and quietly threw it into the worm bowl.

The worm didn't pay attention to it, and after taking a bite, he felt that something was wrong, so he wanted to spit it out.

"Don't vomit, eat!"

Zhang Xiaosi took out the appearance of an elder and reprimanded.

Ah Worm looked up at his aunt, and then at his mother, but he didn't dare to be picky, wrinkled his little face, closed his eyes and chewed a few times before swallowing.

Guan Ji didn't care about Zhang Xingyi's little action, she looked at Feng Yong thoughtfully:

"Siniang is very worried......"

The rebellion of the Hu people in Liangzhou lasted for more than 100 years, and most people heard that the Hu people in Xihai County had moved, and the first thing that came to mind was that the Hu people wanted to make trouble again.

Suddenly, a Feng Langjun appeared, and everyone didn't react for a while.

Feng Tingshi, who was regarded as a savior by many Hu people in Liangzhou, "tsk":

"Now the Hu people in Liangzhou can't eat enough, and the Hu people in the north come over again, where will the food come from?"

Guan Ji said with some concern:

"But if they really come to join the Assassin's Mansion, we will send someone to stop it, for fear that it will hinder Ah Lang's reputation."

So it's much easier to be a bad guy than to be a good guy.

Feng Tingshi also frowned.

The reputation that has been deliberately accumulated over the years is an important condition for governing Liangzhou.

Otherwise, after encountering the white plague, why are the Hu people still willing to cooperate obediently?

It's because Feng Langjun's signboard is well-known.

Because of the treatment of the Hu people in Longyou, the Hu people in Liangzhou are willing to believe that Feng Langjun is really thinking about them.

Smashing one's own signboard, although it can solve temporary worries, but the damage it brings is long-term and huge.

What's more, indoctrining the Hu people is politically correct.

Yidi came all the way to vote, this is the manifestation of indoctrination.

Feng Yong is now a bigwig, and his every move is eye-catching, he really wants to turn away the Hu people who came to take refuge, and he doesn't want his reputation.

"Speaking of which, it's still a matter of money and food."

Feng Yong said helplessly, "Then issue a debt!" ”

"Issuing bonds?"

Guan Ji and Zhang Xingyi were both stunned, not knowing why.

"Take the taxes of the last three years of the assassination as collateral and borrow from the people."

"Didn't you borrow it once before?"

Zhang Xingyi said with some concern, "It's only been less than three months, and you borrowed it again?" Besides, now is the time when food prices are at their highest, and those tyrants may not be willing to borrow. ”

"The last time I borrowed from the family, this time I borrowed from all the scholars in Liangzhou, and the interest rate was set at a high point, limited to three years."

When borrowing grain and money in December, Feng Yong made insider deals with the wealthy families of Liangzhou.

For example, the quota of the wool textile workshop, some of the internal personnel of the Liangzhou examination, the distribution of wool in Liangzhou, the allocation of wool and so on.

There is no way, the resources at the disposal of the family are too strong.

This is still in Liangzhou, and it is still under the condition that Feng Tingshi takes the initiative.

Did you really try it in the Central Plains?

From the local government to the imperial court, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is under the control of the family.

"Now is the time for green and yellow, who would want to borrow? And even if you can borrow it, I'm afraid it won't be too late when the news spreads. ”

Feng Tingshi gritted his teeth and sacrificed a big killing weapon: "Then sell the land!" ”

"Selling land? Where does Liangzhou come from to sell land now? The good land has been occupied by the family, and even if there are eight oxen and a plow, it will be too late to reclaim the wasteland......"

Feng Yong's eyes were cold, and he smiled: "I'm talking about selling the land of Xihai County." ”

People are forced out!

Lao Tzu has no money or food to mobilize the army, can't he still issue war bonds?

"Didn't you say that the water and grass over there in Juyanze were abundant and suitable for grazing? I decided, when the time comes, I will open a pasture over there, sell it by the mu, and collect 500 yuan and two stones of grain per mu. ”

Although I don't want the sheep cannibalism movement to come so early, but the situation is forced to do it, and I can't help it!

"Set a small goal first and sell him ten thousand hectares!"

One hectare is a hundred acres, even if only half of it is sold, it is enough to form an army to sweep Xihai County.

If you really want to sell them all, it is estimated that you will have enough money to repair the Great Wall.

As for the Hu people of Xihai County......

I'll give you the hell to die!

Who told you to disobey the king?

"But...... Xihai County is now under the jurisdiction of the Assassin Mansion......"

Zhang Xingyi looked at Feng Tingshi in a daze, Rao is very smart, and she can't keep up with her own Ah Lang's mind at all.

Is it okay to sell land that is not in your own hands to someone else?

"Yes, it is precisely because it is not under the jurisdiction of the Assassin Mansion that I have to borrow money to fight it!"

Feng Tingshi replied confidently, "Isn't it ours to fight?" ”

"When the time comes, you can divide the share of money and grain and build pastures there, right?"

The Wool Textile Association should also be on the agenda soon.

The pastures in Longyou are actually under the management of the government.

Now that there are private pastures, there is no way to distribute wool uniformly.

It can only be unified and coordinated in sales, lest each family maliciously sell at a lower price in order to sell more wool, and it will be cheaper for Wei and Wu at that time.

Of course, such a thing as malicious underselling is not possible now, but it is always necessary to prepare in advance.

When the time comes, let Li Mu, the female president, take the lead.

"Heavily in debt?"

Zhang Xingyi said suddenly.

"Nonsense! The debt is high because it has not been laid down, and if it is down, it is called benign development! ”

Feng Thorn Shi Zhenzhen said eloquently, "With the Liangzhou Thorn History Mansion, who would think that Xihai County can't be defeated?" ”

At most, it will be next year or the year after.

The so-called high debts tell the story of the last king of the Zhou Dynasty, King Zhou Yun.

At that time, the Qin state was already in the period of preparing to unify the world, and the king of Zhou Xun called on the six kingdoms to attack the Qin state together.

He also borrowed money from the rich landlords to form an army, and promised to pay off the principal and interest after the destruction of Qin.

The next thing can be imagined, the six countries are afraid and dare not come, and the little man of King Zhou is not enough for the Qin State to stuff his teeth.

When the Qin Dynasty failed, the borrowed money was used up again, and there was no way to repay the money, and the creditors came to collect the debts, so King Zhou had to flee to Gaotai.

That's a lot of debt.

Zhang Xiaosi compared the matter of King Zhou to the incident, which is simply an insult to Feng Tingshi.

She also felt a little embarrassed, thought about it seriously, and then said with some hesitation:

"It sounds feasible, but I don't know if it's too late to see the snow melt?"

Feng Yong actually has no bottom in his heart:

"That is, emergency, let's try it first, raise as much as you can, after all, you have to prepare for both."

One is to prevent the Hu people from going south to plunder, and the other is to prepare to receive the Hu people who have fled south.

"Since we have decided to sell the land, it is better to make the official debt, just like Ah ...... My brother-in-law said how much money could be raised. ”

"Okay." Feng Yong nodded and said to Ah Mei, "You take the people from the Manufacturing Bureau to get ready, and I will issue a new ticket then." ”

Ah Mei hurriedly responded.

After talking about the general direction, Feng Tingshi couldn't help but secretly beat the drum in his heart:

Damn, the treasury bonds issued by "Ah Mei, you see" in later generations can repay interest every year, and they don't think about repaying the principal at all, isn't it still the first in the world?

I'm going to make a small three-year local government debt and sell some off-plan properties...... No, it should be called on time, it doesn't matter, right?

By the way, the grassland of Xihai County, do I want a 50-year land use right? Or forty years?