Chapter 168: The whole city panics, and the cavalry is formed
The destruction of Yunzhou did not immediately spread to the states, only the imperial court knew about it.
In the era of relatively closed news, unless you keep an eye on it, there will be a long delay in the news.
Fang Yuan and others in Liaozhou also did not investigate, just like the development of Liaozhou in full swing, and the rapid development of Liaozhou's infrastructure.
These days, Du He, Qin Huaiyu and others have escorted back the grain from Langzhou, and returned to Chang'an City with the eldest grandson.
Regarding the mastermind behind the Yellow River embankment, they only had clues and did not catch the murderer, but assured Fang Yuan that they would not stop there.
Also in these days, Fang Yuan also launched a lot of policies to benefit the people, mainly to care for the refugees who moved into Liaozhou City.
One of them is the problem of housing, which can be purchased from a bank loan with ultra-low interest.
This is very convenient for refugees who are unable to cultivate and are too lazy to cultivate.
So when the policy was introduced, the number of applicants was three thousand.
At the beginning of the design of the community, it was to accommodate about 1,000 people.
The two communities are only about 2,000 people.
Applicants are instantly covered.
This made the families of the development community very excited.
Then ask for land from Fangyuan, and prepare to develop the next community house again.
However, Fang Yuan did not immediately agree, and asked them to apply only after the completion of the construction.
Everything was going in a good direction, but soon Liaozhou received a battle report from Chang'an City.
For a time, the officials of the Assassin's Mansion were shaken, and the shock of the news far exceeded that of the recent disaster relief.
"Zhou Zun, they won't come to our Liaozhou, right?"
Zhang San said in a trembling voice.
The news shocked him.
A cavalry of about 1,000 broke through Yunzhou and entered Hedong Road.
A thousand Eastern Turkic cavalry, this is more terrible than an absolute natural disaster for the people of several states in Hedong Province.
"You spread the word to all the families in the city, but warn them not to leak it out."
"Ask them to use their connections to keep an eye on this cavalry, and this officer must know the movements of this cavalry!"
Fang Yuan's heart was also extremely shocked, and he said in a deep voice.
It's terrible, a thousand Eastern Turkic cavalry entering the east of the river is simply like entering a no-man's land.
The forces of the two governors of Hedong Province were transferred to the battlefield, and there were no troops in Hedong Province that could stop such a terrible cavalry.
If the imperial court did not send troops to resist them, it would be a hellish disaster for the entire Hedong Province, worse than the flood in Henan Province.
"Yes!"
Zhang San should be immediately.
After he left, Fang Yuan issued a ban on the Assassin's Mansion.
The news is so terrifying that it will make the people uneasy and cause turmoil.
There are too many newcomers in one city and four counties in Liaozhou now, and they can't withstand the sprint of this news.
Not long after, Du Miaoyan hurried over.
"Fang Yuan, have you received the message?"
Du Miaoyan's face was shocked with something that could not be concealed.
"Roger."
Fang Yuan nodded solemnly.
The look is also very solemn.
He feared that the Eastern Turkic cavalry would reach Liaozhou.
The cavalry is too flexible, and it is the strongest class in this era.
In addition, the Eastern Turks will not restrict their territory because of grain and grass, and there are "two-legged sheep" wherever they kill.
"My dad wants me to go back."
Du Miaoyan sighed.
Du Ruhui's letter urged her to leave.
Although Liaozhou is far away from Yunzhou, this river is not safe.
"It should."
"You'll leave later!"
Fang Yuan nodded thoughtfully.
and Zhao Zixuan's mother and daughter are also going to be sent away.
"No, I'm going to stay!"
Du Miaoyan shook his head and said firmly.
"Go back, leave the danger!"
Fang Yuan is the color road.
"I don't!"
"I'm going to stay with my companion!"
Du Miaoyan said firmly.
His face was slightly red, but his tone was very firm.
"Thank you!"
Fang Yuan opened his mouth, but seeing Du Miaoyan's expression, he didn't persuade anymore.
"Governor, there is a refugee who asks to see you, saying that he has something important to see you."
At this time, a state official guarding the gate came and reported respectfully.
Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan glanced at each other, thinking that it couldn't be that the news had leaked.
Without hesitation, Fang Yuan asked the state officials to invite people in.
Not long after, an elegant-looking middle-aged man came in.
Although he seemed ordinary, Fang Yuan felt that he was angry.
"Grass people Xu Shihui [kuài], meet Lord Thorn Shi!"
Xu Shihui respectfully bowed.
"Excuse me!"
"Do you have something important to look for?"
Fang Yuan bowed his head and looked at Xu Shihui with a little nervousness.
He feared that Xu Shi would know about the Eastern Turkic invasion.
If one refugee knows, soon the rest of the population will know.
"Makes Lord Thorn Shi laugh."
"The grass people were forced to find a reason to meet the governor."
Xu Shihui sneered.
After entering the city for many days, he had been looking for an opportunity to see Fang Yuan.
But although the door of the Thorn History Mansion was open, it didn't mean that everyone could see Fang Yuan.
Today was the fifth time he had come to see Fang Yuan, and finally a guard was willing to give him a briefing.
"Huh?"
Fang Yuan's brows furrowed slightly.
glanced at Du Miaoyan on the side.
It turned out that he didn't know about the Eastern Turks' invasion of Hedong Province.
"The grass people think they have some knowledge, and they want to work under Master Shi."
Xu Shihui tidied up his clothes and saluted Fang Yuan respectfully again.
Fang Yuan frowned slightly, he couldn't be fooled by Xu Shihui's self-recommendation.
Xu Shihui did not speak, and maintained the movement of bending down ninety degrees to salute, motionless.
But in fact, Xu Shihui was also very panicked in his heart, unsure if Fang Yuan was willing to give him a chance.
After all, he has no reputation, and the reputation of his ancestors is embarrassed to say it, plus there is no shortage of talents in Liaozhou now.
"Since you think you have some knowledge, then this official will test you, how about it?"
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and said.
Now that everyone has seen it, give him a chance.
It just so happened that the Eastern Turkic Thousand Cavalry needed to find someone to discuss when they entered Hedong Road, so just ask him.
"Please ask Lord Assassin Shi to ask the question!"
Xu Shihui immediately said loudly.
There was an unconcealable excitement in his tone.
If you are willing to test yourself, you are willing to give yourself a chance.
is a good assassin, he is really an enlightened and good official, and he has met the right person.
"Now the imperial court is at war with the Eastern Turks."
"If at this time, a thousand cavalry of the Eastern Turks broke through Yunzhou and entered Hedong Road, what do you think Liaozhou should do?"
Fang Yuan said indifferently.
Du Miaoyan looked at Fang Yuan in surprise, but did not speak.
It's just that he didn't expect Fang Yuan to test the other party with such an important and difficult matter.
"If something like this happens, it will definitely be a heavy blow to Hedong Province."
"And for us in Liaozhou, it is also a very terrible turmoil."
"In addition to the grass people, Liaozhou should form cavalry to counterattack at any time."
"Mobilize thousands more to defend the city."
Xu Shihui's expression suddenly became serious, and after thinking about it, he said in a deep voice.
"As you say, more people will know about the Eastern Turks' invasion of Hedong."
"Now there are more than 20,000 new people in Liaozhou, and everyone must panic when the news spreads, Liaozhou is in chaos, and the Eastern Turkic cavalry has not yet been killed, and Liaozhou is in chaos."
Fang Yuan said with some disappointment.
It's not a talent, it's a pity, it's a waste of your time.
"No, no."
"The grass people think that the spread of the news is more conducive to the unity of Liaozhou!"
Xu Shihui shook his head and said firmly.
"What's the point?"
Fang Yuan asked with a slight frown.
Du Miaoyan on the side was also very curious.
"When the news spreads, the people are panicked for sure."
"But after the panic, they must want to get the protection of the state and county!"
"Because they dare not go out of the city, because those are cavalry, because those beasts eat people!"
"If the state and county publicize it well, and form cavalry in advance to travel around one city and four counties to show the strength of Liaozhou, the grass people think that Liaozhou will not be in chaos, and it will even make the new and the old more united!"
Xu Shihui said slowly.
Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan both had contemplative expressions.
According to Xu Shihui, even if the news spreads, Liaozhou will not be chaotic.
Not only will it not be chaotic, but it will become more united, and it will even be able to resist the thousand horsemen of the Eastern Turks.
"Xu Shihui, you have a good analysis!"
"This official has now appointed you as the deputy commander in wartime, responsible for coordinating propaganda and resisting the Eastern Turkic Thousand Cavalry!"
Fang Yuan immediately made a decision and decided that Xu Shihui was a talent.
The person who can come up with a different plan from himself in such a short period of time, and still feels feasible, is a talent.
"Thank you, Lord Thorn Shi!"
Xu Shihui was immediately overjoyed and saluted Fang Yuan excitedly.
But halfway through the salute, his face suddenly changed greatly, and he said in a trembling voice: "Lord Assassin Shi, it can't be that there are really Eastern Turkic cavalry entering Hedong Road, right?" ”
"Are you scared?"
Fang Yuan didn't answer, and smiled.
"Don't be afraid!"
"This is the grass people's chance!"
Xu Shihui took a deep breath, shook his head, and said.
This is his rare opportunity, and it is his chance to show Fang Yuan.
Only when you have the opportunity to perform can people know their abilities and gain trust.
This is the opportunity that God has given him!
"You go back, and come up with a plan for this official tomorrow!"
Fang Yuan nodded solemnly and said in a deep voice.
Time is pressing, and no one knows if the Eastern Turks will kill them, and when they will do so.
It is necessary to lay out and prepare as soon as possible in order to be trampled on by the Eastern Turks.
"That. Can you arrange a place for the grass people? The grass people are a family of four. ”
Xu Shihui suddenly said with a sad face.
After he and his family entered the city, they did not go into the factory to eat and live like everyone else.
Instead, he took his wife and children to sleep on the streets, looking for an opportunity to meet Fang Yuan and see if Fang Yuan was willing to give him a chance.
"Then let's go to the backyard of the Thorn Mansion first."
"There is free food in the backyard, and your monthly salary is tentatively set at thirty yuan, and it will be changed later depending on your performance."
Fang Yuan looked at Xu Shihui in a little surprise.
But seeing his embarrassed appearance, he didn't ask in depth.
As long as it is really a talent, food, housing and monthly income are not a problem.
"Thank you, Lord Thorn Shi!"
Xu Shihui saluted excitedly and thanked Fang Yuan.
Such treatment is rare to see the master!
"Don't be in a hurry, thank you."
"If you don't have real talent and real learning in the later stage, the official will drive you away."
Fang Yuan said with a smile.
"Don't worry!"
"The grass people will not disappoint you!"
Xu Shihui also smiled and said.
He could see that Fang Yuan was joking with him.
Majestic when it should be majestic, joking when it can be joking, where can you find such a master?
"Go ahead and arrange for your wife and children to move in."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
"Yes!"
"Lord Thorn Shi, the grass people suddenly have a guess."
"The Eastern Turkic Thousand Cavalry entered Hedong, and it is very likely that they will rush to our Liaozhou to kill!"
Xu Shihui should be immediately.
But he was about to turn away and stay.
"Why?"
Fang Yuan suddenly frowned.
The Eastern Turks entered Hedong and Liaozhou were two very different concepts.
Liaozhou is small, and the city is also small, so it is difficult to resist the impact of the Eastern Turkic iron cavalry.
"Nearly 50,000 refugees gathered outside Liaozhou City a few days ago."
"The Eastern Turkic cavalry should also know the news when they entered Hedong Road, and they will definitely not miss such a good opportunity to kill these unarmed refugees."
"Now that our Liaozhou has accepted this batch of refugees, the Eastern Turkic cavalry may not know the news yet, and they may still be killed here."
Xu Shihui said with a solemn expression.
"You're right!"
Fang Yuan's heart was a little heavier.
Xu Shihui's guess is very likely.
Siege of a city will more or less consume time and manpower.
And there are so many refugees at the gate of Liaozhou City, just trample on it directly, why not.
And because of the time difference and poor information, it is very likely that the Eastern Turkic cavalry will come here.
A thousand riders. It was still the terrifying Eastern Turkic cavalry, and Fang Yuan's heart sank to the bottom in an instant.
"Please also ask Lord Assassin Shi to immediately form a cavalry!"
Xu Shihui took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
He then left to join his wife and children.
"Fang Yuan, do you have any arrangements?"
Du Miaoyan said with a solemn expression.
After Xu Shihui's analysis, she also felt that Liaozhou was likely to be raided by the Eastern Turk Thousand Cavalry.
"Find the Li family sisters and brothers, and let them train cavalry urgently!"
Fang Yuan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
The last time he captured the bandits, Li Danqiu mentioned that he wanted to train cavalry.
But because of the limited number of war horses, and considering that they would be stared at, there was no follow-up.
Now that Hedong Road is in trouble, the imperial court has asked the states to pay attention to safety, defend themselves, and always contact Chang'an City.
At this time, the cavalry was formed to defend itself, and no one dared to say anything.
"So what do I need to do?"
Du Miaoyan asked again.
She wanted to help Fang Yuan lighten her burden.
"Yes!"
"Horseshoe!"
Fang Yuan's brows furrowed slightly, and then his eyes lit up.
He suddenly remembered that horses in this era did not have horseshoes.
Horses without horseshoes were not as powerful on the battlefield as the Eastern Turks.
And because there is no protection, the horse's hooves are easily injured and therefore easily lost.
"What is a horseshoe?"
Du Miaoyan thought about it and didn't understand it very well.
"In this way, I will draw a picture for you, and you will go to the steel factory and ask the craftsmen to build it overnight."
Fang Yuan said with a little excitement.
found drawings to draw and write, and informed Du Miaoyan of his role.
"This, that's a genius idea."
"Fang Yuan, your horseshoe can greatly improve the strength of the cavalry, and it will change the battle situation of the Tang cavalry!"
Du Miaoyan's knowledge was profound, and after listening to Fang Yuan's explanation, he was immediately shocked.
Not only can it increase its combat power, but it can also reduce the loss of war horses, Fang Yuan's idea is really powerful.
"This is a very important matter, so I'll leave it to you."
"You can bring all the eighty horses in my hands and install the horseshoe, and I will continue to look for horses."
Fang Yuan smiled and said solemnly.
Eighty horses is too little, so gather as many as you can from the rest of the city and try to get as many as a thousand.
"Good!"
"I'll also bring thirty horses from the Royal Merchant House!"
Du Miaoyan said in a deep voice.
Immediately leave with Fang Yuan's intentions.
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, and immediately asked people to invite Li Danqiu's sister and brother.
"Really?"
"I'm going to be the commander!"
After Li Danqiu listened, his eyes lit up instantly.
"Sister, aren't you afraid at all?"
Li Siwen said speechlessly.
He had just finished listening to what Fang Yuan had said, and he was quite shocked.
But his sister was so excited, he was immediately speechless.
The Eastern Turk Thousand Cavalry is a cavalry, not an infantry, or an Eastern Turkic cavalry that the Tang Dynasty soldiers fear.
"What's there to be afraid of?"
"Alien invasion, everyone can be punished!"
"If you're afraid to hurry up, don't tell anyone that it's my brother."
Li Danqiu snorted, and justice was awe-inspiring.
It's just that Li Siwen, who knows her deeply, knows that Li Danqiu just wants to fight.
Because his father Li Ji did not allow them to go to the battlefield, Li Danqiu was obsessed with war.
"Then you can start training cavalry tomorrow!"
"Now I will provide you with more than a hundred horses and men, and then I will provide you with some of them every day, and you can train anywhere in the city, and it is better for more people to know."
Although Fang Yuan also felt that what Li Danqiu said was false.
But this pair of sisters and brothers undoubtedly learned some of Li Ji's skills and knew how to train and lead soldiers.
The last time they exterminated the bandits, if it weren't for the fact that their siblings had trained state officials and security guards, they might not have been able to win so easily.
"I'm going to be the commander!"
Li Danqiu stared at Fang Yuan and emphasized again.
"Okay, but you have to train the cavalry first!"
Fang Yuan thought about it and did not refuse Li Danqiu's request.
Looking at the one city and four counties in Liaozhou, there should be no one who can lead troops to fight without her.
"Don't worry!"
"I'll build you the strongest cavalry!"
Li Danqiu laughed proudly.
She pulled Li Siwen and strode towards the door.
The whole person seems to be the mighty man who has become a handsome.
Fang Yuan looked at her back and smiled, and soon became solemn again.
That night, Fang Yuan, who was rarely idle, personally went to the steel factory to supervise Du Miaoyan.
When I saw that the horseshoe was completely suitable for the war horse, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.
On this night, most of the people in one city and four counties in Liaozhou slept soundly, while the families who had already been informed were panicked.
If it weren't for the fact that he didn't know where the Eastern Turkic cavalry was now, maybe the family would have moved out of Liaozhou overnight and left Hedong Road.
Early the next morning, Xu Shihui, who had already moved into the backyard of the Thorn Mansion, wrote a strategy and handed it to Fang Yuan.
After reading Xu Shihui's strategy, Fang Yuan's nervous heart relaxed a little again, and he felt that Xu Shihui was a talent.
"This officer will keep an eye on the dynamics of the Eastern Turkic cavalry."
"Then let Zhang San and Yang Sine buy all the horses in one city and four counties."
"You are contacting Li Danqiu's sister and brother to train cavalry in the place where you think you want to be strong."
Fang Yuan accepted the strategy and asked people to bring it to Zhang San and them to watch.
Time is tight, and planning needs to start immediately to avoid the Eastern Turkic cavalry.
"Yes!"
Xu Shihui bowed.
Contact Li Danqiu's sisters and brothers immediately.
On the same day, the people of Liaozhou City saw the mighty cavalry appear in Liaozhou City.
The horseshoe-mounted horses galloped on the concrete road, making a loud clattering sound.
The people, who were originally unsteady because of the sudden increase in the number of refugees, felt inexplicably relieved in their hearts.
The same is true for those refugees who have migrated in, and they are also at peace and no longer worry about being bullied by their original inhabitants.
When Fang Yuan heard this feedback, his mood was once again relaxed.
However, the good times did not last long, and only the next day came, terrible news came.
"The Eastern Turkic Thousand Cavalry entered the territory of Ulzhou, broke through the two counties of Ulzhou, and more than 3,000 people were slaughtered!"
"The Eastern Turkic Thousand Cavalry entered the territory of Shuozhou, broke a county in Shuozhou, and more than 1,000 people were slaughtered!"
"The Eastern Turks slaughtered thousands of horsemen into the territory of Hengzhou, broke the main city of Hengzhou, and more than 4,000 people were slaughtered!"
These news were entrusted by Fang Yuan to be passed on to everyone in secret, and they were not exposed to the people of Liaozhou.
But on the third day, the news could no longer be hidden, and the people of Liaozhou knew about it, and the people of the whole state fell into panic.
Everyone was terrified and wanted to abandon the city and flee!
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(End of chapter)