Fools

Volume IV: Enthronement, Chapter 56, Polemics

Ge Liang looked at Pang Tong in some surprise. Speaking of Zhuge Liang and Adouxiang: far inferior to Pang Tong. Therefore, Zhuge Liang's understanding of Adou is far inferior to Pang Tong.

Pang Tong smiled slightly: "Kong Ming." The prince intends to go north to the Central Plains! ”

"Shi Yuan. You say honestly. The prince has learned a lot from you over the years. Is it the prince you instigated? Zhuge Liang Zhengse said.

"My prince? You're looking too highly at me! I have the ability to do this, too! "Speaking of which. Pang Tong smiled helplessly: "The prince is young and old." He already had his own plans in mind. ”

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Adou followed Liu Bei in, hall. Liu Bei saw Adou coming. He said, "Heir." All the ministers have departed. Is there something wrong with you staying here? ”

"Father. Erchen thought that Wu was not the time yet.

Adou said.

"Yes. You are a disciple of Shiyuan. It should be similar to Shi Yuan. You want to go north to Yongzhou! Liu Bei said.

"Not bad. Guanzhong is fertile and wild. There are also Qin Sisai arch guards. Advance can be attacked, retreat can be defended! Adou said.

In the Adouna era. Guanzhong's grain output is far less than that of Jiangnan. However, in the Three Kingdoms era. Productivity is relatively low. Jiangnan has not yet been opened. In addition, due to climatic and ecological reasons, Guanzhong is heavy in grain production.

"Heir. Soldiers are things. It is about the survival of a country. Be careful. Liu Bei said. I took a picture and put it on the table. He beckoned to Dou: "Gong|." Really. Let me tell you slowly. ”

Dou looked at this posture. I'm going to take this opportunity to teach. So Adou stepped forward. Now on the table is the picture of the big man. It's just a sketch, though. A lot of the squares are not very accurate. However, some important state and county names are located in the same place.

"Heir. It's not that I don't want the Northern Expedition, but the difficulty of this Northern Expedition is too difficult to succeed! Liu Bei's finger drew a line between Hanzhong and Yongzhou. Then he continued: "Shu Road is difficult. You see, this road out of Shu is whether it is grain and grass or marching. It's all very difficult. And if you attack Yongzhou, you must capture Chang'an. to stop the army; On the other hand, after Jingzhou has the Xiangjiang River, it is a flat river. The danger can be guarded. On that day, your second uncle relied on 350,000 horses. He captured Xiangyang, so if he marched north from Jingzhou. It won't be too much effort to attack the capital. ”

Seeing Liu Bei's eyes, there was a sense of confidence. Adou felt a little helpless in his heart. Liu Bei thought it was good. It's also very well said. From Jingzhou to the north, the Xiangjiang River was crossed. It is indeed a flat river, and there is no danger to defend. As long as the army can cross the Xiang River. Without attacking Wancheng, it is very easy to attack the south or attack Xudu. Moreover, the prisons in the Central Plains are vast. Most of them are plains. Easy to attack. And when it comes to the ability to attack. Now the five tiger generals under Liu Bei are all among the best, especially Guan Yu and Ma Chaoruo on the plain. I'm afraid no one can take the lead.

However, one of the most important factors was overlooked in Liu Bei's plan. That's Jiangdong Sun Quan!

In fact, from beginning to end, Liu did not think that Sun Quan could hold Jingzhou. The Jiangdong naval army is very powerful, but the Jiangdong infantry is far inferior to the naval army. Except for those thousands of Danyang pawns. The other Jiangdong infantry were not strong in combat. Moreover, the ratio of Jiangdong's infantry army and navy army is also different from Shu. Take today's Jingzhou as an example. There are more than 50,000 horses under Lu Xun's command. And among them there were fifteen thousand sailors. There are more than 1,000 large and small warships. And Bashu only has a total of 8,000 sailors.

This is a strategy for conquering the city. The main force naturally relied on the infantry. The Jiangdong infantry was weak. And the number of people is not dominant. In Liu Bei's opinion. If you go all out to attack Jingzhou. It must be a hand-to-hand capture. So at this time, Liu Bei had not yet been soldiered. He has already begun to think about the future of retaking Jingzhou.

Adou also saw it. Liu Bei despised Sun Quan. This is the time of war. The most taboo thing is to underestimate the enemy. So Adou opened his mouth and said, "Father." Don't underestimate that Sun Quan. Now it is Lu Xun who is commanding the troops in Jiangdong. When I was in Jingzhou. Erchen fought against Na Lu Xun. This man is not an easy person to deal with. ”

"Lu Xun?" Liu Bei frowned. Then he said: "Isn't this Lu Xun just a scholar? Never been on the battlefield. Didn't do an inch. What a problem! ”

Listened to Liu Bei's words. Ah thought slightly. This Liu Bei and Guan are really brothers. Both of them said exactly the same thing.

And at this time. Liu Bei continued: "I have been operating in Jingzhou for many years. The people of Jingzhou are the people's desire for me. And this battle is a quick one. Take Jiangling while Sun Quan has not yet reversed. Then it was centered on Gangneung. Xu Tujing. ”

What Liu Bei said was exactly what he was referring to in history. That's the quick war. However, he did not meet Lu Xun who was guarding Yiling. Refused to fight.

Seeing that Liu Bei was unimpressed with Lu Xun. Adou's eyes rolled. Count on it. I saw Adou smile slightly. He said, "Emperor." That being the case. Do you dare to gamble with me on this map? ”

"Gambling fights? How to bet? "My father treats me as Lu Xun. You come to attack Jingzhou. I'll defend. How about we give it a try? Adou said with a smile.

At this time. Liu Bei also came to be interested. He said, "It's fresh!" That's fine. I'm going to talk to you about it today. ”

"Good. Then I'll do this Lu Xun. I don't know how many people my father can bring to attack Jingzhou. ”

"One hundred and fifty thousand!" Liu Bei.

"Then I will take 40,000 infantry. There were 10,000 sailors to defend Jingzhou. Adou said.

Liu Bei nodded: "That's appropriate." I estimate that Lu Xun only has 40,000 or 50,000 horses. ”

"Then dare to ask when the father is going to send troops?"

"Since it's a quick fix. Being a soldier is fast. Eight soldiers in Jingzhou this year! ”

Adou nodded. Then he said to the eunuch next to him: "Go and get the map of Jingzhou." Then I went to find dozens of pebbles. ”

The official immediately found a map and a pebble from Jingzhou. On the table. And Adou took the pebble. Said: "Father." This pebble represents 5,000 soldiers and horses. Adou finished. He took ten pebbles from the table. And Liu Bei took thirty grains.

Liu Bei grabbed the stone in his hand. It's all in Yong'an. Then he said, "I'm an August soldier." Down the river. It takes a month to reach Vinh An. ”

Adou grabbed two pebbles. put it in the Yangtze River and then said: "Then I will send 10,000 sailors into the Yangtze River to seal the Yangtze River waterway." Jing from Yong'an downwards

of the district. Any only. Not passable. I'm afraid that our navy in Sichuan is not the opponent of the Jiangdong navy! ”

Liu Bei smiled slightly, as if he had expected Adou to be like this. I saw Liu Bei slowly push the pebble forward. Then speak

I expected that you would send an army of sailors to block my waterway food. However, 150,000 horses can afford even land food. But if our army pushes forward. How do you stop me? ”

Adou flicked his pebble back. Then he said, "In that case." I will give you the west of the road. ”

Liu Bei took advantage of the situation and pushed the army to the side of the pavilion. But Adou immediately shook his hand and said, "Father! Hundreds of miles to the east of this Wushan are high mountains and mountains. It is difficult to deploy troops. If all the army of the father and emperor went to the pavilion. I just need to send the Jiangdong Navy in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Serve ashore to borrow food. The father's army collapsed without a fight! ”

Liu Bei looked at Adou and nodded, "Not bad." You're right. If it weren't for you. I really can't think of that yet. In this way, it is indeed impossible for all of my 150,000 troops to be brought to the pavilion. Otherwise, it will be cut off. It's dangerous. ”

Liu Bei frowned and thought for a while. I saw Liu Bei take out a few stones. put it on the road from Wushan to Tingjing, and then said: "I only need to arrange a joint venture for hundreds of miles on this line to protect the smooth flow of grain roads." And so it goes. In February next year, our army will still be able to reach the pavilion. ”

Adou was slightly stunned. Establish a 700-mile joint venture. Except that because of the shape that makes it difficult for the army to deploy. It also means to protect the grain road.

Then I saw Ah put a stone in the position of Yidao City. He said, "I will send Sun Heng to lead five thousand soldiers and horses." The town guards the road. And then. Dou placed the remaining stones on the east side of the pavilion. He continued: "His army has set up a camp in the pavilion. ”

Liu Bei took out two stones at random. also pushed to the position of Yi Dao: "Then I will order Wu Ban Chen Shi and the two to lead 10,000 troops." Attack the road. ”

"Father. The city wall of Yidao is solid. Grain and grass are filled. Sun Heng's military spirit at this time. Wu Ban and Chen Shi are afraid that it will be difficult for them to capture Yidao! ”

"Of course I know that. This pavilion and Yidao are located on the bank of the Yangtze River. Mutually angular momentum. I sent Wu Ban and Chen Shi over. It's just to restrain your reinforcements from Yidao and Jingnan. Liu Bei said. The stone was deduced to Adou|side. He said, "I'll leave the pavilion." Fight with you. ”

"Then I can't hold on, what can my father do to me?"

"......" Liu Bei was slightly stunned. If it's really according to what Adou said. The Jiangdong Army was strictly guarding the position and did not engage Liu Bei. In this way, Liu Bei's plan for a quick battle was also achieved. Moreover, Liu Bei's joint venture also dispersed Liu Bei's forces. The storming of the Soochow camp showed that the troops were somewhat insufficient. The loss outweighs the cost.

Then Adou spoke again: "If I am Lu Xun." You just need to hold on until June and July. It's hot then. The heat is pressing. My son of Sichuan came all the way from afar. It must be miserable! ”

Liu Bei thought for a moment. opened his mouth and said, "Gong|." You say yes. If it really drags on until the summer. It's hot. It's really demoralizing. But no. When the time comes, it is only necessary to set up the general in the deep mountains and dense forests. Beside the stream. The garrison rests. to escape the heat. Just wait until after autumn before attacking. ”

"Huh. Father. And so it goes. Our army will be annihilated! ”

"What do you mean by that?" Liu Bei asked.

"Father. There are pros and cons to these hundreds of miles of association. Look at this area. Explain the rugged mountain trails. Lush vegetation. And father, you just put the military camp in the deep mountains and dense forests. At that time, Lu Xun only needs a fire. These hundreds of joint ventures will inevitably turn to ashes! Dou said. Push the stone forward. continued: "When the time comes, Lu Xun will lead his troops along the river to pursue with victory. Our army is more than 100,000 people. There can be two or three Cheng An Hui Sichuan. It's already a blessing! Liu Bei gasped. Cold sweat oozes from above. Long. Liu Bei muttered, "Lu Xun shouldn't think about this!" ”

"Father. Soldiers are a major matter of the state. How can you judge by the word "should"! Since the sons can think of it. There are countless capable people in Jiangdong. How could you not have imagined this! ”

"This ......" Liu Bei hesitated. At this time. Bei's original confidence was severely shattered. Unexpectedly, a few days ago, I had been pondering the strategic policy for a long time. was unexpectedly broken by Adou's simple words. And it ended up being wiped out.

At this time, Adou next to him also showed Liu Bei's strange appearance. I didn't expect that the battle of Yiling that I talked about in the innermost part would be able to hit Liu Bei like this. Seeing Liu Bei hitting Adou, he was also a little unbearable. So Adou hurriedly comforted: "Actually, my father can attack Guanzhong. This level is fertile and wild. In the past, Gaozu also relied on Xiang Yu in the Central Plains with this pass. In the end, it will be the best in the world. ”

"Guanzhong? Ay...... It's hard to get the middle! Liu Bei sighed.

"What's the difficulty?" Adou spoke.

"Heir. If it is to attack Jingzhou. We can transport grain from the Yangtze River to Yong'an, but if we attack Yongzhou. But it is completely necessary to transport grain by land. The road to Shu is difficult. Chengdu's grain wants to be transported to Yongzhou. Thank God for the remaining five achievements out of ten! Even if I send out an army of 200,000 to attack Wei. At least 100,000 people are needed to transport grain! Liu Bei said.

"Father, hasn't this Hanzhong accumulated a lot of food over the years?"

"Not bad. The grain in Hanzhong was enough to support an army of 300,000 for a year. But the territory of this Yongzhou is vast. Plus if we attack Yongzhou. Cao will inevitably send a large army to help. This battle may last for three or five years. And the grain in Hanzhong is enough to last a year. A year later, my front-line soldiers will have no food! Liu Bei said.

What Liu Bei said was very reasonable. At this time, Adou also got up. Zhuge Liang came out of Qishan Mountain. In fact, there are not many people brought with you at any one time. And every time Zhuge Liang is planning to solve it quickly. Once the battle is unfavorable or stuck in glue. Immediately retreat. Only Zhuge Liang was the most, during the Northern Expedition. I was going to come to a long-lasting Tuntian in Weishui Nantuntian, but God fulfilled people's wishes. That time, Zhuge Liang fell ill and died in Wuzhangyuan.

At the beginning, Liu Bang once repaired the plank road and secretly crossed Chen Cang to seize Yongzhou. I think Liu Bang didn't seem to be worried about food at that time. But that's mainly because of Liu Bang's surprise attack. Guarding the chapter in the pass 'incompetent. Lost too quickly. Moreover, this Ming Xiu plank road is enough to use it once in the secret crossing of Chen Cang. The second time it didn't work. Cao will definitely guard against Liu's use of this move.

This is the case today. Whether it is Sima Yi or Cao Zhen. and even Yongzhou Thorn Shi Guo Huai. None of them are fuel-efficient lamps. Especially Sima Yi. It's very difficult to deal with. Predictably. Attacking Yongzhou will be a protracted battle. And if you want to fight a short-term battle. The only way to do this is to send a surprise soldier out of Meridian Valley. Capture Chang'an with lightning speed. If the length is lost. Cao Jun could only retreat to the Kanto region. But it's dangerous!

Adou took a slight breath. He said, "Father."

It is food that can fully supply our army. It's much easier to cut Wei. The problem of food. Children have a plan"

"Tell me about it." Liu Bei's eyes lit up.

"The child according to the notes of the craftsman god Lu Ban. Make a thing. One is a wooden cow. One is a flowing horse. It can solve the problem of inconvenience in transporting food. ”

“|？ There is such a strange thing. Where is this thing? Liu Bei asked curiously.

"It's on the Son's Mansion. Erchen immediately ordered someone to send it. ”

"No need. I'll go with you and have a look. Liu Bei said a little impatiently.

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The wooden ox and the horse said that it was a vehicle that transported things. But compared to the car of the one. The manufacturing process of wooden cattle and flowing horses is more complex.

The wooden cow and the horse make full use of the power mechanism. In it there are axles and things like that. When people push. The gears inside rotate with the axle. Use the principle of leverage to save power. When adding the design, the center of gravity bearing of the wooden horse was changed. The inertia of the wooden ox and horse will be greatly enhanced. So as to achieve the purpose of saving effort when moving forward.

In fact, this wooden ox and flowing horse are still used. If you want to walk on all four hooves like a real cow or horse. Hydraulics are required. This was during the Three Kingdoms period. It is simply impossible.

Liu Bei is also from a family. For things like carts, it's also handy. So Liu Bei personally tried the wooden ox and the horse. Sure enough, it's very labor-saving.

"Good! That's a great west! This artifact helps. The delivery of grain on the Shu Road can save at least half of the time! Liu Bei sighed softly. A hint of joy appeared on his face. Then. The joy on Liu Bei's face turned into sorrow again.

"Emperor. Is there anything wrong with this wooden ox flowing horse? Ah asked with a wistful mouth.

"This wooden ox and horse are not proper:. It's just that I remembered something else. ”

"What did my father remember?"

"Male|. If we occupy Yong

。 What should I do with this Liangzhou? ”

"It's not easy. Cao presumably won't arrange too many soldiers and horses in Liangzhou, we only need more than 10,000 people, and we should be able to sweep Liang

。 Adou replied.

"What should the people of the clan do?" Liu Bei then asked.

"General Ma Chao has a lot of prestige among the Qiang people. General Arima is here. Afraid that the Qiang people will not succeed? Adou said.

"What about the Western Regions?" "My Han Dynasty has always had the Western Regions Protectorate to manage the Western Regions. When we occupy Liangzhou, the capital of the Western Regions, it will naturally belong to us. The father only needs to send one person to serve as the chief historian of the Western Regions! ”

"Heir. You're thinking too one-dimensionally. The people of Liangzhou are brave and ruthless, and they are even more disobedient to my official position as a Han man. There have been constant rebellions over the years. If it is when we are fighting Cao. This Liangzhou people attacked us from behind. What should I do? So this sent troops to Yongzhou. There are many dangers! Liu Bei sighed softly.

At this time, Adou really admired Liu Bei, Liu Bei was able to become a prince. No accident. In Adou's impression. Liu Bei didn't have much talent. But look at it now. Liu Bei thinks about everything. At least I didn't think about the problem of Liangzhou so thoroughly.

The Liangzhou and domain in the Three Kingdoms era were not as desolate as they are now, in the Three Kingdoms era. The region of the Western Regions, which is now Xinjiang, is full of green trees. There are trees everywhere. It is very suitable for human life. Compared to the present. The Northwest can be regarded as a bitter cold.

But this Liangzhou people are temperamental. Don't like to obey discipline. Especially a mixed race of Han and Qiang. Even more so. In the Western Han Dynasty, the capital was Chang'an, and the control of Liangzhou was quite good. But by the time of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the capital was located in Luoyang. As a result, the central government's control over Liangzhou and the Western Regions became weaker and weaker. And because of this. Liangzhou rebelled continuously.

For Liangzhou and the Western Regions. The Eastern Han Dynasty did not always send troops to suppress it. This has also given rise to a number of heroes. For example, this class is far away. Ma Yuan Ma Fubo. made a name for itself in the Northwest.

By the end of the Han Dynasty. Liangzhou rebellions were more frequent. For example, this Han Sui participated in the rebellion of the Liangzhou tribe in the country. And Dong Zhuo also relied on counterinsurgency. Even if Cao Cao later occupied Liangzhou. The rebellion continues. Almost every year someone judges. The most recent one is the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an, Wu Wei, Yan Junye and Jiu Huang Huaxi, who acted in the four-person rebellion. So that Yang does not retreat to Chang'an. Thus ceding the domain of Liangzhou, west of Jincheng.

And Liu Bei is worried about Liangzhou. Especially the Qiang.

You must know that there are many people in the clan now. And according to Liu Bei's understanding. The Qiang king Cheriji had already accepted the title of Cao Wei's court. If Liu Bei attacks Yongzhou. At a critical time, these Qiang people gave Liu Bei a knife in the back. That's not comfortable. Meantime. This Liangzhou is also not managed. If Liangzhou is occupied. The counterinsurgency will contain a lot of Liu Bei's troops. And if it doesn't care about Liangzhou. Let it be. That won't work either. After all, this Liangzhou is the back garden of Yongzhou. There is no room for error.

For the people of Liangzhou. Adou doesn't have any good prescriptions for the time being. In a past life. For the Qing Dynasty. The Northwest is also a heart disease. Since the Qing soldiers entered the customs. The northwest is not at all. Like the rebellion of Wu San during the Kangxi period. Northwest has a part; Jungar rebellion. The Northwest also participated; Northwest rebellion during the Yongzheng period. Emperor Yongzhou wore a trouser belt to squeeze money from between his teeth to help Nian Yao quell the rebellion. During the Qianlong period. The size and Zhuo Lang's Qianlong were burnt out; And then more than 100 years. The Hui in the northwest rebel every year.

China's first ethnic integration was during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Before the Northern and Southern Dynasties. There are generally two main means by which the emperor governs ethnic minorities. The first is to suppress. The second is and. The so-called suppression. Naturally, it is to fight; And and. The main thing is to be close. Or to lure them to profit. However, both of these methods are palliative, not curative.

The Three Kingdoms era produced many talents. But after all, the people of the Three Kingdoms era still have the limitations of their times. So on the issue of dealing with ethnic minorities. Whether it is Cao Cao, Liu Bei or Sun Quan. or Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Sima Yi and others. Still can't jump out of the limitations of the Three Kingdoms era.

But Adou is different. Adou came from the Qing Dynasty in later generations. The Qing Dynasty was able to rule China as a minority for more than 200 years. Its ethnic policy was also relatively successful in ancient China. So when Adou calmed down and pondered slowly. It really made Adou think about something.

It is necessary to take it slow in tackling key problems. The plot that has been written before. The worm didn't want him to appear in "Adou". But it's not so easy to innovate. Do you have any good advice to tell the gluttonous worms. Give the gluttonous a little feeling.