Chengzhou, Tonggu County.

The confluence of two waters with green mud and lower identification is poured into the Feilong Canyon, hence the name. Although it is located in the southwest border, it has always been relatively stable compared to the wars and disasters in the Central Plains and Hebei, and these prefectures and counties in Longnan are generally stable.

No matter how drastic the changes in the Central Plains are, the impact on the southwest is limited after all, and Tibet in the west has long been falling apart, and it is difficult to turn over the big waves with a little miscellaneous beard. In the past 30 years, as far as the Longnan Prefectures are concerned, only before and after the Later Tang Dynasty destroyed the former Shu and the Later Shu attack, there was a great turmoil.

Of course, since the Han and Shu countries fought each other and used troops again and again, the life of the people in the state has not been easy. Because of the geographical topography, whether it is the Shu State or the Han Dynasty, according to the use of soldiers, it is inevitable to use the local grain and its people's strength.

Chengzhou has four distinct seasons, cold and warm suitable, therefore, Chengdu in early winter is not cold. The green mud river, reluctant to pass through the mountains and hills in the territory day and night, flows through Tonggu City, is no different from previous years. The biggest change is the changing Han King Banner at the head of the city and the Han army at the foot of Phoenix Mountain.

Fortunately, after the Battle of Liangquan, the Shu army was defeated too quickly, withdrew too quickly, and the officials of the Chengjie surrendered quickly, so the Chengjie and the state did not suffer from the heavy military disasters like Fengzhou.

After the surrender, the Han army only adjusted its defenses, sent troops to take over the city, government offices, and warehouses, and did not disturb the people much because of military discipline. Even so, the people in Chengzhou were inevitably worried, and the people in Tonggu City were even more uneasy, after all, they could see the Han army camp under Phoenix Mountain when they climbed to the top of the city.

However, although the war between Han and Shu still did not stop, the order of the prefecture and county, the efforts of the incumbent officials and the military might of the garrison, still recovered, even if the people's hearts were undecided.

A few stagecoaches, under the spur of their masters, galloped in, and in the sound of clattering kicks, it seemed that they could feel the splashing frost and dust. When approaching the city, the soldiers divided into two roads, all the way to the southwest, went to the direction of the ferry, followed the post road, and went straight to the same valley.

On this side of the city gate, the captain of the garrison saw that he was coming to ride, and his spirit was lifted, and although he noticed the color of his clothes, he still did his duty, and stepped forward to interrogate: "Where did you come from?" ”

The post rider was carrying a sealed bag, sweating profusely, describing his exhaustion, and when he heard the question, he replied directly: "Guzhen emergency order, send it to the state government, release it quickly!" ”

After confirming the post pass, they were released, and the two post guards, under the guidance of the guide, rode their horses along the potholed streets of Tonggu to the state office. Guzhen is not far from Tonggu, about seventy miles of footsteps, and the post guards are galloping all the way.

In the state office, the person in charge was Zhao Wei, who was the former judge of the Xiongwu Army, received an urgent report, and after arranging the post guards, he immediately ordered to summon his subordinates.

Zhao Wei is in his thirties, white and fat. In the early years, he was able to enter the office, and then engaged in Chengzhou, and at the beginning of the Han Dynasty, he rebuilt a Shu with He, and was later appointed as a judge.

Among the four states of Qin and Feng, there are actually many officials like Zhao Wei, and after Shu took possession of the four states, the upper and lower officials were not cleaned, and a large number of people were retained.

Therefore, after the Han army attacked Shu and won a big victory, it changed its banner and returned to the Han Dynasty again, without any psychological pressure. Especially officials like Zhao Wei, even if they don't talk about the strength and weakness of the situation between Han and Shu, they are closer to the Han Dynasty because of the situation in the Central Plains. After all, the people of the country are difficult to move to the land, and they all have the idea of returning to their roots.

After the defeat of the Shu army in Fengzhou, Zhao Wei led people to close the door, forcing Li Tingjue's plan to divide his troops to retreat to Chengcheng and Rank failed, and finally had to lead the remnants of the army to retreat to Xingzhou.

For the Han army swept the phoenix and the steps, the whole city went down, and Zhao Wei was the main cadre, it was a great achievement. Therefore, all of them were temporarily retained, and each of them was recorded to maintain order for the Han Dynasty.

Several subordinates went to the hall one after another, and saw Zhao Wei burying his head, holding an official document in both hands, contemplating sorrow and a bitter expression.

"I wonder what the judge called me for?" After seeing a salute, the subordinate asked.

With a bitter smile, he gestured to the official document in his hand: "Guzhen came to write to the commander of Xingzhou, and the soldiers came to Xixian County, and wanted to break the city, so that Feng, Cheng, Jie, and Xingzhou would recruit 10,000 people to listen to the city for ten days." Cheng and Dai two states, 4,000 people need to be recruited! ”

Hearing this, everyone was shocked, and one of them got up, his tone a little impatient: "Since the Han Shu Army, there have been 3,000 people who have been recruited to serve, and after repeated battles, more than half of the casualties have been lost. Now the two states are still unsettled, and another 4,000 people will be levied, this is to recruit all the young and strong people in the state, if it is implemented, the people will inevitably be resentful! ”

The two states together are just over 10,000 households, and there are not many people left after deducting the old and young women and children, and then the existing husbands, which is a practical problem.

"The people of the upper and lower levels are panicking, so exhausted the people's strength, and the persecution is too great, lest the soldiers and the people be in turmoil!" Another humane.

A cadre and subordinate can't help but say bitter water, talk about concerns, and shout.

Seeing this, Zhao Wei couldn't help but be upset, and slapped the case hard, and the noise was silent. After glancing around, Zhao Wei's cheeks shook a few times, and then he said: "I summoned you and others to come, not to discuss whether to levy people's husbands, but to listen to your grievances." ”

waved the official document in his hand, pressed it on the case, and said: "This is not an official document, but a military order, and the military order will not allow us to question and repeat it." We belong to the Han Dynasty, there is an order ahead, how dare we disobey it? These 4,000 people, in two states, must be requisitioned and sent to Xixian! ”

Obviously, Zhao Wei still sees it quite clearly, his brain is very clear, and he knows the pros and cons.

"Four thousand Ding Zhuang, it can still be drawn, but the deadline is too short. From Tonggu to Xixian, the distance is at least two hundred miles, and the Jiezhou side is even farther, within ten days, the conscription is completed, and then sent to the city, it is too difficult! "After laying out the situation, someone finally calmed down a little.

"Then don't sit here and talk about empty talk!" Zhao Wei took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Next, you will put down all the affairs in your hands, and take all the people to the towns and villages to draw dings, and within three days, you will definitely get together the number of people of appropriate age!" ”

As he spoke, Zhao Wei took out the administrative map of Cheng and Jie'er Prefectures, pointed to the townships and towns, and determined the amount and the responsible personnel. After a pause, he said: "The decree has been passed to the Jiezhou side, I will go in person, and the road to Chengzhou is near, so I will hand it over to you." Thousands of people can be sent to West County in batches! ”

"Yes!"

As the most powerful person among the surrendered officials, Zhao Wei also took care of staying in the state. On the Chengzhou side, he actually didn't worry too much, mainly in Jiezhou, where it was about one hundred and fifty miles away.

"If you rush too much, what if you cause civil unrest?" The subordinate hesitated.

Hearing this, Zhao Wei said coldly after a short silence: "There are forbidden troops stationed in both states!" I will go to the battalion, meet the commander, and ask for his help! ”

In a word, the meaning is already obvious, in today's situation, it is not enough to rely on the authority of the government, but also to rely on swords and soldiers, and the people will obediently obey the levy......

Taking a deep breath, Zhao Wei looked at the officials solemnly again, and said: "Everyone, I and the ministers of the Central Plains have no choice but to surrender to Meng Shu, and now we are fortunate to return and are accepted by the imperial court. You must show something to gain the trust of the imperial court. The official doesn't say anything else, even if it is for the sake of their own future and family, they should do their best in this matter! ”

"Yes!" As soon as Zhao Wei said this, everyone became more vigilant.

In fact, Zhao Wei is good at punishment and can be regarded as a cadre, but in terms of his personality and conduct, he is not a gentle gentleman. This is a qualified bureaucrat and landlord who cares more about his future and official position than about the people.

Soon, the entire state government was mobilized, and all officials, errand soldiers, and state soldiers were all dispatched from the county seats, towns, and towns. Zhao Wei first went to the Longqi military camp to visit Gao Huaide, and then rushed to Jiezhou to preside over his affairs.

Because of a military order on the front line of Xixian County, the whole state of Chengjie became nervous, the officials worked hard, and the people suffered. Under the requisition order, the people of the two states immediately complained.

Under the war situation, even if the Han army had strict military discipline and did not burn, kill and loot, it would inevitably suffer from it.