Chapter 4 Section 3 Family Background

In Guangrao City, Qingzhou Don't Drive Official Office, Xu Shu and Liu Bei sat face to face around a small square table. Liu Zhou intervened and stood behind Xu Shu, and squeezed his eyebrows with Liu Hun who was standing behind Liu Bei. The right army division was frustrated, Tian Chou, the military governor of Qingzhou, and Bo Jianyong, the head of the Don't Drive Agency, sat on both sides of Liu Bei.

Liu Bei raised his eyes and looked Xu Shu up and down carefully, and Xu Shu did not avoid meeting Liu Bei's gaze, his body was straight. After a long time, Liu Bei nodded with satisfaction and withdrew his gaze.

"Yuan Zhi can come to me, I am very relieved." Liu Bei picked up the hot tea and raised his hand to signal Xu Shu to drink it together: "Since Zitai (Tian Chou) was in charge of Qingzhou military affairs, I often feel that there is a lack of a counselor around me, and Yuan Zhi came just right, can you give in to join the army and help me with military affairs?"

Along the way, Xu Shu had already made plans, and as soon as Liu Bei's voice fell, he immediately said: "Ming Gong ordered, you dare not respect!" ”

Liu Bei was overjoyed, jumped up, grabbed Xu Shu's hand, and shook it again and again: "Since Yuan Zhi is willing to belong to me, I am very pleased, Xianhe (Jian Yong), immediately write an order and issue it to Quanzhou." ”

Infected with Liu Bei's joyful mood, Fu Zhu, Tian Chou, and Jian Yong stepped forward one after another to welcome Xu Shu to join.

In the Three Kingdoms era, if the top ten military divisions were discharged, Xu Shu would definitely be counted as one. As he gets older, there is such a new talent joining, just in time to catch up with the disconnection of talents, how can everyone not like it?

When the hustle and bustle calmed down, Xu Shu bowed his hand slightly, changed his title, and said: "Lord, there are three things that are unclear, and I hope that the lord will solve his doubts." The concubine was born in a poor family and his reputation is not good, why is the lord willing to rescue him, and he has to entrust the heavy responsibility to me. This is one of them. ”

Liu Bei smiled faintly and replied: "The name of Yuan Zhi is smart, and I heard Changwen (Chen Qun) and Xun Yu say it early." Since I governed Qingzhou, I often hate the lack of talents. A few rotten Confucians, a few poems, and a few good articles, they thought they were talented in the world. If you don't understand mathematics and finance, you want to govern the world, but I look down on them. My subordinates are all practical people, and these people are the best people in the world. ”

Breaking his fingers, Liu Bei counted the talents under his subordinates: "Zizheng (frustrated), Fu Hao (Tian Feng) is good at planning, and I entrust him with the position of military advisor; Changwen (Chen Qun) and Zini (Guoyuan) are good at internal affairs, and I entrust them with the governance of counties; Zizheng is meticulous in his work, organizing troops, logistics and supplies, and he can hand them over. As for the unified army and the talent of the generals, there are countless competent people under me. Yuan Zhi is smart but not pedantic, it is the talent I like, if I am willing to take the position of joining the army, I Liu Bei will no longer lack manpower. Ho Ho ......"

After Liu Bei finished speaking, he raised his head and smiled, looking very happy.

Xu Shu arched his hand again and said, "Shu is reckless and impulsive, and, as far as I know, the military system of Xuande is different from others. Shu is still unclear about ordinary military affairs, how can he be qualified to join the army. The lord is so relieved that he is delegated, and he is puzzled. ”

Liu Bei nodded appreciatively: "Smart but not pedantic, coupled with the courage to examine himself and be sober, he is a good candidate to join the army." If you don't know military affairs, why is it difficult? I, Liu Bei, were not born to understand military affairs, and when I turned around, I asked someone to send a military book, and Yuan Zhi read it, and it was enough. This book of war, which I wrote in the past five years, cataloged the military system of Izumo in Qingzhou, and I hope that Yuan will be corrected. ”

In the Han Dynasty, there was no printing workshop, and most of the books were copied by the children of the family. In particular, the military books and war strategies are closely guarded by various dynasties and generations. In addition to the royal collection, only generations of ministers and generals have been secretly treasured. The books published in Izumo in Qingzhou in recent years have been under strict military control, and very few have been circulated in other places. Xu Shu had never been exposed to military books, but with Xu Shu's learning ability, this book, which was only taught at the Senior Military Academy, would come into his hands, and in a few months, he would understand the Qingzhou military system.

Putting down this topic, Xu Shu asked abruptly: "What does the lord think about the world's major events?" ”

Liu Bei smiled indifferently and asked, "What does Yuan Zhi think of the city of Guanghuan?" ”

"Shu is deeply shocked," Xu Shu replied succinctly: "The method of building a city is so exquisite? Layered on top of each other, majestic and magnificent. The outer city wall is 7 zhang (15 meters) high, and there are two stacks of castles on the city. The first layer of the city wall is already high enough, and the walls of the city of the second stack of the city tower on the first layer of the wall, even if the enemy army climbs up and captures the first layer of the wall, the second layer of the city can still fight the few enemy troops who climb up. The city was built on the Qing River, and the groundwater level was very shallow, so it was impossible for the enemy to dig tunnels to attack. On the contrary, reinforcements can go against the river and attack the besieging soldiers, so strong that it is ten times more difficult to take down. ”

The first one of the frustrations added: "Not only that, but outside the city, the outer eight townships have their own wonderful uses, and the kilns of the two townships on the west side can be converted into barracks at any time in the event of a war." The north two townships are the granary of our army, and the enemy wants to besiege Guanghuan, and it is impossible not to take the north two townships, but to attack the north two townships, it is necessary to guard against the front and rear attacks of the defenders of Guanghuan City and Le'an.

In the event of a war, our reinforcements can go up against the Qingshui River and the Zihe River and strike at the enemy along the river. Dongliangxiang is the war horse and breeding base of our army, and the east side is close to the sea, which can support our army in battle at any time.

This outside Baxiang is my wide circle screen protection, as long as the eight towns are complete, capture my wide winding, ten times the enemy army is enough? ”

Xu Shu squinted his eyes and asked word by word: "Guanghuan is strong, but Gong Zhoumu has gone, how can the lord deal with himself?" ”

When the Qingzhou officials heard this, they smiled slightly. Liu Bei tapped his fingers on the table, and in a beeping voice, he replied expressionlessly: "This place is the place where Gongzhou Mu thanked me for my contribution to rescuing Qingzhou and allocated it to me to raise soldiers. The people of the eight townships and the city are all my prisoners of war and retired soldiers, and of course, some of the villagers who have joined me. This place is my property, the title deed is in my hands, and it is in the territory of Qi County. ”

Xu Shu suddenly said happily: "The foothold is stable, the foundation is strong, and we can defend it when we retreat." What does the lord think about the general trend of the world? ”

Liu Bei glanced at Xu Shu quickly, and replied: "Since being ordered by Gong Envoy Jun to act in Qingzhou, he has been practicing military exercises and retreating, and he wants to make the war in Qingzhou rest, advance, and make the world peaceful, and my Han foundation is stable, and the people live and work in peace and contentment." If the Holy God calls, I should sweep away the world's troubles for the Han Dynasty. ”

Xu Shu said tentatively: "The politics of the Han Dynasty has been eroded for a long time. What Shu values is the talent of Xuande Gong to govern Qingzhou, if the world is as rich and happy as the people of Qingzhou, my Han may have new hope. As a member of the Han family, doesn't Xuande want to spread the politics of Qingzhou to people all over the world? ”

Fu Zhi coldly interrupted Xu Shu's words: "Yuan Zhi, you are too impulsive. This third question you have designed many aspects, I will make the decision for the lord, and we will stop here. ”

Tian Chou hurriedly said: "The major events in the world are all from the will of the imperial court, and the head of my family is a member of the Han family, so he should consider the imperial court. Yuanzhi, this matter is over. ”

Xu Shugong bowed to Fu and Tian: "Be taught." ”

Turning around, Xu Shu saluted Liu Bei again: "Xuande Gong is not reckless, I am willing to obey Xuande Gong's call." ”

Liu Bei raised his head and smiled, stood up, took Xu Shu's hand, shook it again and again, and said: "Yuan Zhiken is willing to help me, in this way, I will feel at ease in the affairs of the army, ho ......ho ho

Everyone stood up one after another, greeted Xu Shu again, and talked and laughed. Although the position of joining the army is not big, it is the lord's personal companion. Tian Chou, who joined the army in the last term, is now the governor of Qingzhou and the head of the military generals, and is fully responsible for the defense of Qingzhou. Such an official position, even if it is two military advisors, dare not underestimate.

At this moment, Tian Chou frowned and scolded outside the door: "Who is making noise outside the door?" ”

Inside the house, there was a sudden silence. The door rang, and a guard came in and saluted: "Military emergency, we are discussing whether it should be presented to your lord at this time." ”

"Is it the Plains Emergency?" Liu Bei smiled and asked, "The children have won the battle, okay." ”

The guard shook his head and resumed: "Qiqi City Lord, it is Luoyang and Taishan who are in urgent return. ”

"Tarzan urgent? Well, Bao Xin, the cavalry captain, was sent by the general He Jin to recruit troops in Mount Tai. Taishan's military situation, but Bao Xin was attacked by bandits, and asked us to send troops to help, so I am not in a hurry. Luoyang? What military situation will Luoyang have? Liu Bei shook his head, pondered for a moment, and was shocked. shouted one after another: "Spread quickly, pass quickly." ”

Sure enough, this secret letter from Qingzhou Trading Company reported a bad news: "Emperor Ling died, and the captain of the military academy Jian Shuo did not mourn, and he summoned the general He Jin to enter the palace to receive the emperor's will." He Jin hurriedly entered the palace, and as soon as he arrived at the palace gate, he was meeting Sima Panyin in Jian Shuo's army. He Jin and Pan Yin are old friends, and Pan Yin raised his hand to suggest that He Jin would enter the palace. He Jin hurriedly retreated home, and Pan Yin then followed and reported to the general: "The imperial car has collapsed, Jian Shuo wants to kill the general, and welcome the prince as the emperor!" At present, He Jin is leading troops to settle in the Hundred County Mansion. ”

During the Han Dynasty, all counties and states had official residences in Beijing, which was equivalent to the current office in Beijing. The general residence of the capital division is called the Hundred Counties Residence. He Jin was stationed in the Hundred Counties Mansion, and the bloody battle between his relatives and the eunuchs officially kicked off. As a result of this battle, the snipe and the clam competed and the fish gained. The princes with heavy armies entered Beijing and seized the supreme power.

Casually handing the emergency report to Fu Zhi for circulation, Liu Bei said slowly: "It seems that our strategy is going to be adjusted. ”

After reading the urgent report, he handed it to Tian Chou, and shouted at the guard, "Bring the map." ”

In the dull atmosphere, everyone circulated the Luoyang Emergency News one by one. The guards put the map on the table, and Tian Chou, who first read the urgent report, had already gathered around the map with Liu Bei, pondering.

"Can you recall Lord Tian of the Left Army?" Jian Yong approached Liu Bei's side and suggested.

Frustrated and categorically vetoed: "No, Fu Hao only replaced me to Izumo as a phase, and it was suddenly recalled, which is inappropriate." Besides, at this moment, there is a need for stable Izumo. ”

Liu Bei tapped on the location of the stone on the map, pondering. Tian Chou hurriedly added: "Yes, Jieshi is the only land passage connecting Qingzhou and Izumo, and at this moment, we must try to protect Jieshi. ”

Fu Zhu suggested: "Let Jieshi City Shou Boerjin replace Zhang He." ”

"It's not proper, the southern tribe of the bull still needs to be led by Boljin, at this moment, what we need is to strengthen the Jieshi guards, and after transferring Zhang He to Jieshi, Boljin can't leave." Liu Bei glanced at the few people around him, gritted his teeth, and made up his mind: "Hun'er, you have studied in the military academy for five years, and you have learned the way of governing the country from Mr. You'an (Guan Ning). Now, the war in the border of the three Koreas has basically subsided, you go and show me the art of governing the country. Also, next year, you will have 6 more legions ready for me, ready to listen to my call at any time. ”

Liu Hun stood upright and saluted: "I will live up to my father-in-law's expectations." ”

Fu Zhu frowned slightly, but did not speak. Xu Shu happened to observe this detail, but he was new to the city and it was inconvenient to participate, so he had to remain silent.

Liu Bei pointed at Liu Zhou again and ordered: "You go, go to the White Wolf Stone Fort, replace your third uncle Yide, tell your third uncle, the Central Plains can be fought, and let him quickly bring back the Seventh Legion of Qingzhou." ”

Tian Chou asked: "Does Le Wenqian also want to be transferred back?" ”

Frustrated and sighed: "It's really not the time, if we have two more years to build the Taishan Iron Mine, Taishan County will be firmly in our hands, and now we leave Taishan, we will only have a cheap successor." ”

"Then don't leave", Liu Bei looked at the map and replied resolutely: "In the past five years, we have reciprocated with Taishan County and supported Taishan a lot of money and food. Mount Tai, the only mountainous area on the Qingzhou Plain, condescendingly overlooks the land of Qingzhou, and must not be allowed to fall into the hands of bandits.

Zitai, quickly give an order, recover (Guan) Yun Chang's Eighth Legion, and order Yun Chang to use the strength of the 9th and 10th Army Corps to exterminate the plain bandits. Ask Yun Chang, after more than a month, why hasn't the battle ended. ”

Tian Chou replied: "I think it's almost over." After a five-year siege, the Plains Yellow Turbans were no longer combat-powered. For many years, their soldiers had to build canals and roads for us in private every winter, selling their labor in exchange for food, and surviving their lives. As soon as our army arrived, there were many defectors. Yun Chang has no news at this time, it may be that he is reorganizing the yellow scarf, I think he can transfer back 2 legions from Yun Chang. ”

Frustrated and asked, "Does the lord want Mount Tai?" That, transfer back a legion from the cloud chief, it's enough."

Liu Bei smiled: "Those who know me, Zi Taiye." ”

Frustrated with his hand stroking his beard, he smiled hehehe: "In the past five years, there has been no edict from the imperial court, although we have sent troops to Mount Tai to suppress bandits, but Mount Tai has never interfered in government affairs. Now, with the letter of Captain Bao Xin asking for help, the Lord can wave his army straight into Mount Tai. Hey, at the end of this year, the first batch of students from Qingzhou University just graduated, so let them go to Taishan County to exercise. ”

Xu Shu was full of questions, and just interjected: "Lord, how many troops do you have in Qingzhou?" How is the combat power? Why do you have to draw troops from the plains when you fight together? ”

Liu Bei smiled and explained: "Yuan Zhi, it took you a month to walk from the plains to Guanghuan, and the officials along the way have already observed." ”

Xu Shu replied: "Yes, I saw along the way that the people of Qingzhou were in groups of three or five, and between walking, they all secretly lined up. At this moment, it is April summer, the farming season, if Qingzhou is not enough troops, it is better to recruit farmers in the countryside. I believe that these farmers are good soldiers as long as they are given weapons. Why rush to withdraw troops from the battlefield? ”

Tian Chou hurriedly explained: "Yuan Zhi, you don't know, in Qingzhou, joining the army as a soldier is an honor and a profession. The families of the soldiers should enjoy tax reductions, and the lord will only take 30% of the money obtained in the battlefield, and the rest of the spoils of war will go to the soldiers themselves. This kind of honor, we will not give to civilians easily. Civilians need to train from an early age, learn culture, and consciously pay taxes. Then, compete with the sons of the meritorious people for the position of soldiers.

Once a civilian becomes a soldier, he can obtain the status of a meritorious citizen after retiring, and can become a professional mercenary to protect the caravan; You can also enter the Township Guard, which is responsible for local security. You can also enter the civic school, learn knowledge, and after graduation, you will be elected by the local village elders to become local officials. In addition, when a soldier retires, he can receive a retirement pension from the retired servicemen's association, and he can also buy his own land to cultivate and open a business. Therefore, the enlistment of civilians in the military is a major event that affects the finances, and it must not be done as a last resort."

Xu Shu then asked: "Does the lord want to take a legion to Mount Tai to suppress bandits?" How many people are in a legion? How many legions are there in Qingzhou? ”

Liu Bei nodded: "Okay, since Yuan Zhi has taken over the post of joining the army, the sooner you understand the military affairs, the better, Zitai, you come and explain to Yuan Zhi, and I will study and study it with the military advisor." ”

Immediately, Liu Bei and Fu Zhu gestured to the map and muttered in a low voice. Jian Yong was beside him, recording with a pen.

Tian Chou pointed at Liu Hun and Liu Zhou, and said, "You two, go and pack your bags, say goodbye to the master mother, and wait for my order." ”

After speaking, he stretched out his hand to pull Xu Shu, walked to the side, and whispered, "Let's go, let's talk to the side." ”

"Qingzhou, a total of 11 legions, among them, the strongest combat power is the Guards Corps and Qingzhou First and Second Swift Regiment, at present, the first and second Swift Gallop Corps is stationed in Pingyin City, Taishan County, with Lejin Le Wenqian under the command, responsible for tightening the pockets of Taishan bandits.

The 3rd and 4th Army Corps was slightly weaker in combat and was currently stationed in Langxi Dongwu under the command of Guan Hai Guan Bingyuan. Responsible for preventing the East China Sea pirates from entering Qingzhou to cause chaos. However, although the combat strength of the Third and Fourth Legions is weak, the first and second Swift Regiments with the strongest combat power were trained by Guan Bingyuan, so the Third and Fourth Legions have been fighting against the East China Sea pirates in Langxie for more than three years, and their combat power should not be underestimated.

The Fifth Regiment was an artillery regiment, equipped with 100 Thunderbolt cannons and 200 three-bow bed crossbows, which belonged to the siege corps. One stone cannon for every ten people and one crossbow for every five people. There are another 1,500 support staff.

The Sixth Legion is an auxiliary legion, which we call the Engineer Corps, which is mainly responsible for the maintenance and repair of combat equipment and battlefield medical care.

The 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th regiments were newly formed regiments with less than three years of training. Today, the Seventh Army is training in the White Wolf and is commanded by General Zhang Fei and Zhang Yide. The 8th, 9th, and 10th Army Corps accompanied General Guan Yu and Guan Yunchang to the plains.

The 2,000-strong Guards Regiment is the Lord's Guard, currently commanded by General Tai Shici, and is stationed in Guanghuan.

As for the general corps staffing, each corps has a total of 3,500 men, divided into 1,000 spearmen, 1,000 glaring soldiers, 1,000 archers, and about 500 lieutenants, men, drummers, buglers, and so on.

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Tian Chou's explanation was soon interrupted by Liu Bei's voice: "Zitai, Yuan Zhi, we have decided to discuss, you two will take a look and see if there is anything to add." ”

Gathered around the map, Liu Bei pointed and ordered: "I have decided that the Eighth Army will return to defend Guanghuan." In addition, the 1st and 2nd teams of Le'an Gongmin have experienced the Battle of Bochang, and they are experienced soldiers, and now they are rewarded for their merits and deeds, and they have been upgraded to the 11th and 12th Army Corps of Qingzhou.

The Linzi garrison (Gong Jingjiading), after several wars, is also considered a veteran, and was promoted to the 13th, 14th, and 15th regiments of Qingzhou, with 200,000 acres of land in Donglai and 300,000 acres of white wolf land in western Liaoning, and exchanged 12,000 Linzi defenders for the descendants of Gong Zhijun.

Order: After the fighting on the plains subsided, the Yellow Turban soldiers were selected to form the 16th and 17th Army Corps in Qingzhou, and immediately began training.

Order: The 13th, 14th, and 15th Army Corps (Linzi Defenders) in Qingzhou immediately began to reorganize, and a month later, they went to Mount Tai with the Guards Regiment and the Fifth Army to suppress bandits.

Order: Recruit 3,000 cavalry of the Pegasus tribe, the 5th and 6th Legions of Izumo, and quickly reinforce the defenders of Heiyin Lejin.

Order: Samhan sent an additional 3,500 defenders to reinforce Jieshi with Zhang He. ”

Tian Chou looked down at the map and asked, "My lord, I originally promised that the Plains Yellow Turban would be organized into 4 legions, but now I only give them two legions, I'm afraid it's not appropriate." ”

Xu Shu also hurriedly echoed and said: "The Qingxu Yellow Turban is the most powerful Yellow Turban in the world, and the Qingzhou soldiers are famous far and wide. The Qingxu Yellow Turbans are in Taishan and Pingyuan counties, and after several battles, those who survived were brave people, leaving only 7,000 people, and I am afraid that they will rebel again in the future. ”

Liu Bei sneered and said: "Although the Qingxu Yellow Turban is known as one million, but in the past few years, we have continuously reduced their activity area, and in my opinion, 150,000 soldiers are not bad." According to our selection criteria, it is not easy for Pingyuan County to pick out 10,000 soldiers. Taishan County picks another 20,000, which has reached the ratio of one out of five, which is high enough. Besides, if we expand our army too much, we can't afford it financially. Tell Yu Poison that we can keep four legions for him, but we will feed two legions, and the other two legions, he himself will be responsible for paying salaries and issuing armor and weapons. ”

Tian Chou nodded and agreed: "It's okay, although the Plains Yellow Turban is used for combat power, but it is a plundering nature, compressing his manpower, and letting these people work as farmers, next year, Pingyuan County will be another granary for us." ”

Xu Shu took the initiative to ask: "My lord, when I first came here, I am different in military affairs, and I am willing to work with Zitai to train the army of the plains." Through this training, I can get acquainted with Qingzhou's military affairs. ”

Liu Bei nodded in appreciation: "Okay, through your own hands, you can train the team once, see the big from the small, and you will definitely know the Qingzhou military system well." Yuan Zhi, I look forward to you being my right-hand man. ”

Raising his head and looking at the generals, Liu Bei said loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, we once defeated the main force of 200,000 Qingxu Yellow Turbans with two legions, plus 2,000 people on the wolf horse. Now, with the strength of five legions, I am pressing to Mount Tai, and our army will win this battle. Tell the soldiers, follow me and get your own merits. ”

In May of the sixth year of Zhongping, the Empress Dowager He sent someone to summon the general He into the palace. He Jin asked about the situation in detail before he dared to enter. It turned out that the eldest son of Emperor Ling argued, why the Queen Mother was born, frivolous and unceremonious, Emperor Ling intended to give up his heirs, and he was afraid that the Empress Dowager He and his brother He Jin would have complaints. Jian Shuo, the captain of the military academy, was a close confidant of Emperor Ling, and he had already seen through his intentions, and Emperor Ling couldn't afford to be sick, so he knew that it was difficult to declare his fate, so he had no choice but to discuss with Jian Shuo and ask him to support his second son.

After the death of Emperor Ling, Jian Shuo wanted to kill He Jin first, and then set up the emperor's second son Xie, but he was exposed by Pan Yin, and he couldn't make a conspiracy, so he had to obey the orders of the Empress Dowager He, and the emperor's eldest son argued as the heir. He Jin asked the reason, boldly entered the palace, and was enthroned by the emperor, respecting Empress He as the queen mother.

At that time, Liu Wei was only 14 years old and could not be pro-government, so the Empress Dowager He came to the court, granted amnesty to the world, and changed the name of the year to Guangxi. From the collapse of Emperor Ling to the accession of Liu Wei to the throne, for 20 days, Emperor Ling has not mourned. The coffin stopped in the palace, the stench overflowed in the summer, and the people of Luoyang passed by the palace and covered their noses. It's a pity, he searched countless Spirit Emperors during his lifetime, and he was treated like this after his death......

At the same time, the Qingzhou army completed its training, and under the personal leadership of Liu Bei, it responded to the call for help from Bao Xin, the commander of the cavalry, and entered Mount Tai to suppress bandits. The accompanying generals Tai Shici, Zhang Fei, Guan Hai, Ye Tian, the chief of the guard, and Li Wei, the chief of the guard, each unified a corps and entered Taishan County with an unprecedentedly powerful lineup in Qingzhou.