The so-called upward and downward effect.

Rather than imposing restrictions on the circulation of coins, it is better to take advantage of the situation.

Let's start with the officials of the Ji State. In October, the officials and officials above 1,000 stones were all made of "four out of five baht" money cast in red copper, which was distributed in full. As soon as this money came out, it immediately swept the country of thistle. There are even Lou Sanghao businessmen who are willing to "exchange five for one", and exchange ordinary five baht money for four literary dollars in full.

They are all officials of the Ji Kingdom, how can the king favor one over the other. Officials below a thousand stones asked one after another. The two ministers said: It was a trial casting before, and there were not many of them. When it is given, officials below 1,000 stones may be available. The hundred officials returned with great joy. They are all looking forward to the arrival of the day.

Soon. The imperial court chose an auspicious day, and Bai'en Shi was the general of the chariot and cavalry. Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun were the left and right lieutenant generals, and Gongsun Zhan was the cavalry captain, leading the four-way army to suppress the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

The soldiers and horses did not move the grain and grass first. An army of 100,000 will go on an expedition, and it will not be overnight.

Several troops were dispatched, as the general He Jin said. Duliao general Zang Min, captured general Tian Yan, and the two battalions of Duliao and Yuyang, as well as the three counties of Wuhuan, the Southern Xiongnu, the knights of the twelve counties on the edge of the border and the prisoners of the Yellow Turbans in Jizhou. Huya General Xia Yu and Light Car General Dong Zhuo, Huya Battalion, Liyang Battalion, Yongying, Sanfu Recruiters, and Sanhe Knights were released from the Tiger Prison to exterminate the Yellow Turban in Yuzhou.

At the beginning of November, Zang Min, the general of Duliao, and Tian Yan, the captured general, both went to the north.

General Du Liao, silver seal green ribbon, rank 2,000 stone. Tunzha Wuyuan, together with Wuhuan Lieutenant, is called the second battalion. Most of the prisoners would be exiled to the territory of General Duliao. Capture the general, silver seal green ribbon, also rank 2,000 stones. Stationed in Yuyang, guarding the border stops.

"(The first year of Jianguang) Jiazi, the first Yuyang battalion soldiers." "There are thousands of soldiers."

The Han battalion is mostly a thousand people. When they set out on a joint expedition, most of them were Chinese troops or vanguards, and they were the backbone of the counterinsurgency. As for the three counties of Wuhuan, the Southern Xiongnu, the knights of the twelve counties on the edge of the border and the prisoners, they are the second-level local armed forces similar to the "county soldiers".

The person who commanded the troops of Wuhuan and Southern Xiongnu in the three counties was not a Hu person, but a lieutenant who protected Wuhuan and a general who made the Xiongnu. In other words, the entire system and structure of generals and officials came from the Han Dynasty.

Liao general Zang Min, capture general Tian Yan, Huya general Xia Yu, and called the "Three Heroes of the Northern Expedition". I have known Liu Bei since I was a teenager. After the great victory of Baitan, he accumulated merit and was awarded the general and the county marquis. It is the backbone of the imperial generals after Liangzhou Sanming.

As for the light car general Dong Zhuo......

Liu Bei went to Luoyang for 600 miles, and Fang knew that he was bribed by the regular servant. Dong Fatzi's eyes and wrists are all first-class.

Under this starry sky, the positive gain generated by Liu Bei, the "Three Heroes of the Northern Expedition", can definitely be ranked in the forefront. All three of them are veterans who can fight well. Nowadays, the Southern Xiongnu, the three counties of Wuhuan, and the 14 Xianbei departments are all bowing their heads to their ears. The external troubles are cut off, and only the internal worries remain. The situation is far better than the historical Yellow Turban Rebellion.

However, there are pros and cons. The Yellow Turban Thieves revolted two years in advance, although they were prepared in a hurry, however. The great sage and good teacher have an extra two years of life out of thin air.

The great virtuous and virtuous are to the Yellow Turban, comparable to the sandalwood acacia to the three Xianbei, and the Kebi can be compared to the eastern Xianbei.

When the great sage and good teacher were there, the Yellow Turban Army was devastating and invincible. However, Sect Leader Zhang died suddenly, and the Yellow Turban Army collapsed for thousands of miles. I said it before. There is no feudal system similar to the 400-year-old deep-rooted feudal system of the Han Dynasty, and the rapidly rising forces are inevitably a cult of personality. and constantly deify the worshippers. Once the deification is shattered, the entire organization will fall apart with it.

All in all. The two-year lifespan that the Great Sage and Good Master unexpectedly gained was enough to offset the gain brought by Liu Bei.

Because of the six counties as the country, the country of thistle, lies between the secluded Hebei. Jizhou is like a pot of boiling soup. Youzhou, on the other hand, is calm.

Tian Yan, the capture general who went to Yuyang, passed by Jiguo, how could he not post to meet him.

Liu Bei was met at the Jiwang Palace. There is also Liu Yu, the new minister of Ganling, sitting in the hall.

"I can't see it more, and the king is becoming more and more heroic." Tian Yan bowed to the ground.

"When I was a teenager, I was alone and the general who killed the enemy side by side, and it was a close friend. No need to see outside. Liu Bei stretched out his hand to help: "Please take a seat." ”

"Thank you, the king." The palace maid took the seat, and Tian Yan sat down. The military generals are on the right, and the civil servants are on the left. The two of them are both 2,000 stones, so they sit in a row.

"This is the new Minister of Ganling, Liu Bo'an." Liu Bei introduced the two.

"Liu Yu has seen the general."

"Tian Yan has seen the prime minister."

After the greetings, Liu Bei asked about business.

Tian Yan said: "This thief chaos is unusual. Eight of the thirteen states of the Han Dynasty: Qing, You, Xu, Hebei, Jing, Yang, Yan, and Yu, all have thieves and rebels. The scouts came to report, and the thieves attacked the city and defended the danger. It's even different. Instead of plundering and killing the people, the thieves did not set up for it. On the contrary, they opened the warehouse and put grain, and applied water extensively. The people of the city are grateful, and the thieves are multiply. ”

Liu Yu sighed: "This is a strategy to buy people's hearts. If the people have food and clothing, they will be saved by the water. How can you not move your family to be a thief. ”

"Where did the money, food, and water come from?" Liu Bei asked again.

"It is rumored that most of the Haoqiang Dock Fort outside the city has been looted. Money, grain, and medicinal materials come from the local Haoqiang. Tian Yan replied again.

Liu Bei frowned slightly: "The Yellow Turban Army plundered the Haoqiang and distributed the grain to the people? ”

"Exactly."

That's the difference. It is completely different from the yellow turban thieves in history who were like locusts crossing the border, whether they were powerful or tenants, they were all eaten up, and there was no grass left. They have a clearer purpose. As for the broad masses of people at the bottom, they have been overwhelmed by the powerful landlords who have been exploited and oppressed for many years. The hatred accumulated in the heart can also be imagined.

In other words, the Yellow Turbans did not only identify the objects of resistance. I also learned to follow the mass line. It's hellish difficulty.

Seeing that Liu Bei was silent, Tian Yan said surprisingly: "Nowadays, or the Yellow Turban Thieves have gathered millions of people. ”

"There are so many!" Liu Yu's face was full of horror.

"As the general expected. What about the Yellow Turban traitor? Liu Bei's face was calm.

"The last general expected that the midwinter was approaching, and snow was falling from the sky. The Yellow Turbans will not come out of hibernation. When the snowflake road opens in the coming year, they will attack from all sides, conquer the city, and strengthen themselves. In order to wait for the arrival of the imperial army, it will have the strength to fight. "Tian Yan is really a general.

Liu Bei shook his head: "According to Gu." At the beginning of spring next year, the yellow turban thieves may not come out of the nest. Only the elite will be sent out, garrisoning the fortified fortress and opening up each other's paths. The rest of the old and weak women and children lived in the rear, and they were in the tuntian. ”

"The elite front line is guarded, and the old and weak are in the rear." Tian Yan suddenly woke up: "The yellow turban thief wants to hold on for a long time!" ”

"Yes, yes." Liu Bei sighed softly: "Sect Leader Zhang still has time. ”

The extra two years of life. Let Sect Leader Zhang have plenty of leeway in terms of strategic choices. Not as urgent as it has ever been. The thirteen states of Dahan have accounted for eight of them. Farming and raising soldiers, and fighting a protracted war with the imperial court. The longer you hold out, the more favorable the situation will be for the Yellow Turbans.

Because the richest Kanto region gradually fell into the hands of the Yellow Turban Army. Your Majesty only has the remaining states and counties, how can you support the consumption of 100,000 troops.

Why two years. In less than a year, Luoyang will be in danger of food shortage.

Why?

Let's borrow the words of Liuhou: "Luoyang is a small field, and it is surrounded by enemies, so it is indeed not a place to use." ”