"Lian Zhang Yan, break the Huns, do not go north, the west is important."

Li Ru's development strategy is concise and to the point.

The most knowledgeable and subtle of this is "not going north".

What is the extent of this non-northward expansion? To the north, that is the county governance of Taiyuan County - Jinyang, so does Jinyang occupy it?

Maybe Li Ru's refusal to go north and focus on the west is that he doesn't want Tong Yuanbu to be too far away from the political center - Chang'an, after all, controlling the Chang'an court is the only way to control the world in the name.

Tong Yuan is not very interested in the current Chang'an. His idea may have been to fatten the sheep and wait for them to be slaughtered later. Therefore, he thought that the west was the most important and that it was the Xiongnu in the west......

Although he had an idea, he wanted to see if Sun Zi could take on this important task, so he asked: "For the Xiongnu royal court and the Montenegrin army, stabilize one faction and attack the other, how does Yanlong think he chooses?" ”

Sun Zi is very disgusted with both, but judging from Dong Bai and Tong Yuan, there will definitely be such a choice.

He thought to himself that since he had made friends with the old royal court of the Xiongnu before, he wanted to unite with the old royal court and choose to develop eastward. But as soon as he was about to speak, he thought that if this was the case, there would be no change and adjustment at all, so why should he ask such an inquiry and prepare for a special task?

It seems that on the contrary, he said calmly: "The general has incorporated the Huchuquan Department, and I heard that Huchuquan is willing to fight for my Han in all directions, and I think that the position of this Xiongnu Shan Yu will belong to him." Sooner or later, the old royal court will come to find trouble, and only my Han has ever made the vassals give in, and those who have not been attached will still threaten their status. ”

Tong Yuan listened to Sun Zi's words and felt that it was very much in line with his thoughts.

Sun Zi observed his words and knew that the direction he said was correct, and continued: "Zhang Yan of the Black Mountain Army has been canonized by the imperial court as a general of the Ping Yan Zhonglang. In recent days, he has cooperated with the imperial court to prevent local chaos and the southern invasion of the Hu people. ”

Tong Yuan said with a smile: "Sun Yanlong is really a great talent, and he deserves to be a famous person in Taiyuan and even in Bingzhou. I have something to ask Yanlong for. Dare to ask what is the situation of the various clans in Taiyuan? ”

Sun Zi had a serious face, and said solemnly: "In addition to the general's enemy Wang Yun and the Wang family of Qi County, there are also the Jinyang Wang family, the Yangqu Guo family and the Jinyang Linghu family. Among them, the Jinyang Wang clan and the Qixian Wang clan are the actual controllers of Jinyang and the surrounding areas. ”

"The real power of the Jinyang Wang family is Wang Rou and Wang Ze brothers. Brother Wang Rou, the word Uncle You, once served as the general of the Huns, and now he is old and is in charge of the family. The younger brother Wang Ze, whose name is Ji Dao, is the former acting county taishou and has a close relationship with Liu Yu. ”

Well, I'm really worried about what's coming.

"And this Yangqu Guo family, the head of the Guo family, is currently the Taishou of Yanmen, Yanmen and Daijun are connected, and Wuhuan controls a large area of land. His late father Guo Quan was the Great Si Nong, and his uncle Guo Zun was the Assassin of Yanzhou in the Eastern Han Dynasty and the doctor of Guanglu. The Guo family, the Linghu family and the Wang family in Qi County have a very close relationship. ”

Tong Yuan now knows the reason why he can't go north.

"What is the relationship between the Jinyang Wang family and the Qi County Wang family?" When Tong Yuan said this, he felt that something was not quite right, and added: "I avenge the family, if I want to find out the enemy, I will definitely not be held accountable beyond the three generations, shouldn't the two of them?" ”

A hint of surprise flashed in Sun Zi's eyes, and he hesitated slightly: "I really haven't heard that these two families have a relationship of less than three generations, and I have to ask them directly to find out about the origin." ”

"However, I remember that the ancestors of the Wang family in Qi County were Wang Ba and Wang Yin in the early Eastern Han Dynasty. Famous for more than 100 years. The Jinyang royal family has always been famous. It wasn't until Wang Rou and Wang Ze brothers worshiped Guo Tai, a famous scholar in Jinyang, that they were gradually promoted from a humble family to a prestigious family. ”

It's complicated, but it means that the Jinyang royal family is not necessarily an enemy. Because, the old scholar family in Taiyuan County is the Wang family of Qi County and the Guo family of Yangqu, while the Sun family of Zhongdu and the Wang family of Jinyang can be regarded as rising from the cold door.

However, Wang Yun was particularly concerned about the young talents in Bingzhou before, and in the Han Dynasty, which attached great importance to morality, it is estimated that none of these scholars would fall into the trap of Wang Yun and their Qi County.

Historically, it was indeed the Yangqu Guo family that got closer to the Wang family in Qi County. Guo Huai, who is now six years old, will marry Wang Yun's nephew, Wang Ling's sister, and after Wang Ling raised troops against Sima Yi, he staged a big drama.

And the Jinyang Wang family has some subtleties. The son of Wang Ze, the son of Wang Ze, Wang Chang and Wang Ling of the same county are very famous in the state and county, Wang Ling is a little older (the family reputation at that time is also more prosperous), Wang Chang treats Wang Ling as a brother.

Later, the Jinyang Wang family and the Qi County Wang family gradually formed a competitive situation, and Wang Chang also became one of the key figures in the competition between Cao Shuang and Sima Yi.

Wang Chang's son, Wang Hun, was the main general of the extermination of Wu, with a high position and strong military ability. However, in the battle to destroy Wu, he had a fierce conflict with Wang Jun, who went down the river to break Jinling.

In addition, Wang Chang's nephew Wang Shen is also a famous figure in history, he is famous for being trusted by Cao Chao, but he reported Cao Chao's raising troops to Sima Zhao.

Tong Yuan came to this era and has entered his identity and situation, I wonder if he can learn Cao Wei's path as he expects, but not repeat the mistakes of the past?

He still returned to the topic and said: "In the short term, the situation in Taiyuan County may still be divided. However, the livelihood of the people and the organization of production cannot be stopped. ”

Sun Zi listened to his words, and a look of surprise flashed on his face.

Before, the Wang family of Qixian County and other local scholars wanted to take advantage of natural disasters and man-made disasters to buy the good land in the hands of small farmers; All kinds of warlords also want to seize territory and ask the court for officials. This man turned out to be ......

Tong Yuan didn't seem to notice, and continued: "I plan to appoint the county commander and a group of subordinates in Taiyuan County, and the position includes arranging for the Jinyang side and the Montenegrin Army in the east. ”

"Huh? What does the lord mean? At this moment, Sun Zi's mind didn't have time to think much, after all, surprise had filled his brain.

"This is just an idea, although it is a bit rushed, but the people's livelihood can't wait. If you wait until the messenger travels to and from Chang'an, and the imperial court appoints the governor of the state, the assassin history, the Taishou, and the county minister, I am afraid that everything will be wrong. ”

"Mr. Yanlong, there is an important matter, you can prepare here. That is, I set off to Jinyang, Yangqu and other places to contact the various noble clans, hoping that these families can appease the people, start trade with me, pay a percent harvest, and provide corresponding information. ”

Sun Zi replied: "Yanlong knows, and he will not disgrace his mission." ”

After Sun Zi set off, Tong Yuan summoned Xu Rong, Wei Qi, Zhang Lu, Hu Lang'er, Huang Yu, Geng Qing, Xu Huang, Jia Kui, Pei Hui and others who were nearby.

Everyone first discussed the arrangements of the Hun Huchuquan Department, then the arrangements of the Dreadnought Army and the Juntun, and finally the planning for the development of Taiyuan County.

It is easier to say that the matter of the Huchuquan Department has arranged for Hedong County and Weiyang Junfu to absorb talents as county and township officials, and follow-up affairs have follow-up arrangements such as Taishou Wangyi and County Chengwei.

Although the original structure of the Xiongnu people was not changed, those who did not participate in the dreadnought army should be engaged in production and management in principle, and should carry out grazing, farming, handicrafts, etc. according to the plan.

Militarily, the main force of the Dreadnought Army did not penetrate deep into Taiyuan County, at least a considerable number of troops were stationed in Hedong County. One is to keep an eye on them. Second, it is not to put too much pressure on all parties in Taiyuan.

Wei Qi frowned and said: "For the Hu people, we really have to be vigilant, but our army has just entered Taiyuan, but it has not shown its strength, I am afraid it is not conducive to deterring the small group." ”

Tong Yuan said: "There is indeed this problem, so our army needs to maintain good relations with the Black Mountain Army and Jinyang." ”

Zhang Lu also added: "Oh, considering that our army has a good relationship with the old Xiongnu royal court, the risk is indeed much lower." Even if our army is faced with an attack, it is only one of the three parties at most, and if the situation changes, it will have time to send the Dreadnought Army, the Tuntian Army, and the Huchuquan Division. ”

Wei Qi still pointed out the loopholes, "The art of war cloud 'one blow, then decline, three and exhaustion'." The dreadnought army is determined to restore the annexation of the state and gather the aspiring people from all over the world, and it has just entered the annexation state, and it must not be slack. ”

Tong Yuan said: "What Mr. Bo said is very true, I have never forgotten it. Some, after the initial victory, became complacent, and the result was quickly declined; Some, after achieving some results, have lost their way and turned away from the right path; There are also people who have almost achieved the world, but are unable to go further, and finally have their achievements stolen by others. ”

In the end, even Xu Huang was a little puzzled, and he didn't know who he was referring to. Only Wei Qi and Jia Kui seemed to know something.

It's just that it is estimated that everyone thinks of different characters, but no one can definitely know that one of the people he is talking about is the person who is now serving as the assassin of Yanzhou.

"It's just the beginning, and we need to work together. Although the dreadnoughts will temporarily retreat next, the enemy behind them is relatively strong. Don't hide it from everyone, our opponent behind us is the old royal court of the Xiongnu, who not only occupies a large area of Han land, but also does not obey the orders of the imperial court, and has long been no longer a subsidiary of the Han Dynasty. ”

"However, production is the foundation, and without sufficient food, equipment, and supplies, we will not be able to support a group of elite troops; If the people are not doing well, the Dreadnought Army and the New Army will not be able to concentrate on construction, training, and combat. ”

"What's more, the original intention of our army is to enable the border army and the border people to get the results they deserve. If the people's livelihood is done well, there is a great righteousness, and all parts of the state will be popular with the people. Just like this time, Haoqiang and Hermes-Epitek from all over the country have responded, and our army will progress so smoothly. ”

Everyone thought and comprehended a little, and among them, a look of relief flashed in Wei Qi's eyes. People's livelihood and military, he himself definitely likes and is good at the former, while Tong Yuan is better at the latter.

But what is the same is that both of them expect the dreadnought army and the new army from the people, and they fight for their stability and development.