Chapter 383 Fight again (2)
The waves surging, all of them entering the East China Sea, wolf smoke spread everywhere, and barbarians were everywhere.
Standing on the south bank, Liu Dong couldn't help but sigh. The river was full of Han territory, but it was a difference between clouds and mud. What did the people go?
When they landed on the shore and boarded the bus, civil and military officials who had been waiting for a long time accompanied the guards to protect the pride of heaven. In the future, they quickly rushed to the nearest county town.
The political and economic center of the Central Plains is in Xuchang. However, Liu Dong is always ready to turn back to the northern expedition, but he has no time to go to Xuchang. The existing strategy has completed the first step after several hardships. The soldiers and generals killed in various places are wandering around 100,000. Such casualties are shocking, and everyone who hears them sighs sadly.
This is the price that war should be, and it is also the necessary effort to achieve victory and peace. One battle will last forever, but the battle will not last for tens of thousands of bones?
Establishing a firm foothold on the north bank, the transmission and transportation of intelligence and supplies is the top priority. In this remote county on the south bank, the conditions are difficult but the best place to settle down. The longer the intelligence exchange, the less timely the reaction will be made, and the more the price the Han army pays will increase, which is absolutely not allowed.
Even though all the civil and military officials of the court hoped that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could return to Xuchang, the reality and Liu Dong's always pragmatic style determine that this was impossible.
The wounded soldiers were taken to nearby military camps for treatment. The soldiers and generals were seriously injured and were unable to continue fighting, so they retreated from the front line. If they had ordinary minor injuries, they would be kept in the generals in the city.
Rows of warships docked in the dock, watching the wounded almost fill all the space, even the 100,000 soldiers who died in battle were enough to be shocked by the scene in front of them.
Warriors are weapons, warriors are dangerous things, and what our ancestors said is true.
Along the way, officials reported to Liu Dong about the situation in the Central Plains and all parties. During the Northern Expedition, Yanzhou, Yuzhou, Sizhou, Qingzhou and Xuzhou vigorously mobilized troops and supplies, and even sent more labor to cooperate with the fort strategy on the north bank of the Yellow River. Large-scale manpower mobilization and frequent mobilizations were carried out. Even with the support of the entire country, the economy of the relevant regions was greatly reduced and consumed.
The people either join the army or serve the people. Hebei not only lacks the manpower required to build a fort, but also the transportation of materials must be maintained by the sharing of labor in the Central Plains. Hebei was once a prosperous place, but now after several wars and the population has withered, which is really touching.
The labor force at home cannot take into account the land for the sake of the country's war, and the elderly, weak, women and children can cultivate it. All prefectures, counties and townships distribute money and grain according to household registration. On the one hand, it is a reward for labor, and on the other hand, it is a compensation for these families so that they will not leave their hometowns and cannot afford to eat.
In the past, or in Jiangnan, there was no need for such care. However, the Wei family in the Central Plains was plundered and had to bear years of war. This foundation could not be compared with the areas that were in peace for a period of time. Under the rule of the Han Dynasty, the lives of the people improved, but they were also divided into regions.
It is only the most basic condition to be able to have food, work in the land, and shelter from the wind and rain. However, there are still many refugees in various places who are begging in the mountains or along the way. These people are unwilling to be registered by the court, or are used to using illegal means to obtain money. This situation still happens from time to time.
Especially the young and strong laborers at home were transferred away by the government, leaving behind the elderly, weak, women and children. The idleness or the people who have always been rampant in the village became more and more powerful. The power of the government was also recruited by the front line, and at the same time, they were responsible for more military and political miscellaneous things than before. Although they attached great importance to local public security, they could only take care of so many in the absence of manpower. The remaining ones were only inspected, and the range and effect of inspection were naturally not satisfactory.
The central plains' Ku Mansion was also in a tight situation, and there was a lot of noise in the court that there was a temporary quittal. Liu Dong also heard of it on the north bank, but for some reason, the accompanying officials were talking about everything, and this strategy for quitting was never mentioned.
"I heard recently that there are all resignations of quitting the army, why not mention it?" Liu Dongqi said in the carriage.
The civil servant was able to accompany the prince of the regent and report on matters of all sizes and sizes, but he shook his head and said, "I don't know where these remarks come from, but no one has mentioned the situation of Sumeru."
"Is that right?" Liu Dong was a little surprised. You should know that you dare to hide so arrogantly in front of him. Where did such courage come from? How can you confirm your opinion on the cession?
You should know that since the implementation of the fort strategy, the Han army has changed its active offensive to enter Hebei, but has changed to a passive momentum of rushing to camp and gradually consolidated its own defense and eroded the land of Hebei. Although such a dynamic is still garrisoning heavy troops, it is completely defensive. Although it is different from the concept of quitting, its situation is quite similar.
At this time, I had never expressed my opinion in front of others, but my ministers were very sure that this fact was a rumor, which made Liu Dong even more curious.
"The Hu people have the risk of food being exhausted. Your Highness is steadily. Just wait for the Hu people to finish food being exhausted. Your Highness will definitely win the army! How can you miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? All the great masters in the court all hold this intention, so please do not doubt yourself." The civil servant in the car said passionately and righteously.
Liu Dong smiled slightly when he heard this. It was not surprising that he had such insights. What was strange was why the small group of forces among the ministers who were quitting changed their attitude so resolutely. However, they did not rush to verify this matter at the moment, so they changed the topic and asked about the situation in various places and the military resources in the rear, etc.
Every time the fort is set up, all the surrounding land is included under the rule of the Han people. The Hu people attacked the fort, but they were trapped in the fort group. The situation was very unfavorable. There could be soldiers and catapults in the fortress. There were also the main force of the Han army's troops outside the fortress. In this situation, the Han army can attack or defend and take the initiative. Once they cooperate with the fortifications, the Hu cavalry may not be more arrogant and sharp.
This is the advantage of the Han people. They earn very little every day, but they have gained a lot over time. Moreover, the transportation of grain is more stable and safe, which is a magic pill for stabilizing the morale of the army.
The Hu people cannot sit idly by and there is a danger of insufficient food and grass. Therefore, the Hu people will definitely launch a counterattack in the near future, which is the main reason why Liu Dong cannot stop the army and maintain the territory.
Although the views of the ministers in the court were not fully understood, it was undoubtedly a crucial point to grasp the lack of food and grass for the Hu people, which was enough to infer subsequent strategies.
It was not long, and it was approaching the county town. There were civil and military personnel waiting outside the city for a long time, and the people even stood in the road, which was very festive. Liu Dong stepped out of the carriage and entered the city, but saw the imperial guards lined up left and right under the city gate, and the ministers supported an old man with a smile as if he was waiting for a long time.
"Father is above, my son is polite!" His figure suddenly trembled, and the warmth was in his heart. Liu Dong flew off the horse and came to the emperor of Han to salute, with tears in his eyes.
After a long battle and working hard on state affairs, Liu Chan's aging face was portrayed by wind and frost. He was no longer the person who was pampered and elegant. His temples were gray and his beards were much sparse, but his eyes were still bright and his waist was straight.
"I am very pleased that you can be your father's fault." Seeing that his beloved son became stronger and his temperament became more stable after some training, Liu Chan was very happy from the bottom of his heart. He was just an ordinary person in his later generations, and he was not a good guy in terms of talent, knowledge, and bravery. But he came to this era and gained his current status with the help of a vision far beyond the present.
There is luck, fate, and destiny in this, but Liu Chan is proud of this. If someone had the same fate as him, he might have done better than himself. If he had just arrived in an ordinary family, it would have been impossible to achieve great things. Liu Chan has never forgotten his weight until today.
Especially when I thought I was invincible in the past, my relatives and relatives around me would be affected by death. I feel regretful whenever I think of it. Unfortunately, he cannot always come back and die. He can only walk down step by step with caution and never forget his original aspirations. Even if he cannot fulfill his great ambitions in his heart, wouldn’t it be pleasant to have this son who is better than his ambition?!
Your Majesty met with Your Highness here, and nearly 40% of the civil and military officials in the court came. That night, a big banquet was held to welcome His Highness to the prince, and even celebrated the victory of the Han army in Hebei. At this time, Liu Dong also understood why the ministers quickly unified their thoughts. Let me ask Your Majesty here to support the prince to continue attacking, who would dare to contradict him?
Even if you have the courage to contradict, you still lack the reason for contradicting.
Victory is right in front of you. No matter what you say or what price you pay, the reason for continuing to fight is far more than the excuse of opposition!
Two days of gathering was fleeting. Emperor Liu Chan of Han returned to Xuchang to deal with the government affairs. Prince Liu Dong stayed along the Yellow River and waited for the opportunity. In just two days, the father and son talked about the world and discussed everything hotly, setting the tone for the development of the Han Dynasty in many aspects in the future. Unfortunately, Emperor Liu Chan of Han was eager to handle the affairs of the south and had to stay in Xuchang for a while, so he had to leave. Prince Liu Dong was also unable to concentrate on the war in the north. The father and son were separated for a long time, and it was a sigh of relief.
Hebei was very calm and had murderous intent. According to the spies, the Crown Prince of the Later Han Dynasty, Liu He went to Liu Yao's army to discuss secretly. In addition, the General of the Chariot and Cavalry Liu Cong led his troops south after defeating the Han army of Goguryeo. Most of the troops outside the border arrived in Hebei. The Hu people's military strength was far greater than before!
The storm was about to come and the wind filled the building. The moment of peace was filled with murderous intent, but Liu Dong put his hands on the city wall and thought about a solution to the countermeasures. The Central Plains troops were almost empty, and the southern military had already entered the two Huaihe Rivers, but the father emperor had the intention of using troops in the south. If the whole country's troops were all in his hands at this time, what would the father emperor do?
The waves surging, all of them entering the East China Sea, wolf smoke spread everywhere, and barbarians were everywhere.
Standing on the south bank, Liu Dong couldn't help but sigh. The river was full of Han territory, but it was a difference between clouds and mud. What did the people go?
When they landed on the shore and boarded the bus, civil and military officials who had been waiting for a long time accompanied the guards to protect the pride of heaven. In the future, they quickly rushed to the nearest county town.
The political and economic center of the Central Plains is in Xuchang. However, Liu Dong is always ready to turn back to the northern expedition, but he has no time to go to Xuchang. The existing strategy has completed the first step after several hardships. The soldiers and generals killed in various places are wandering around 100,000. Such casualties are shocking, and everyone who hears them sighs sadly.
This is the price that war should be, and it is also the necessary effort to achieve victory and peace. One battle will last forever, but the battle will not last for tens of thousands of bones?
Establishing a firm foothold on the north bank, the transmission and transportation of intelligence and supplies is the top priority. In this remote county on the south bank, the conditions are difficult but the best place to settle down. The longer the intelligence exchange, the less timely the reaction will be made, and the more the price the Han army pays will increase, which is absolutely not allowed.
Even though all the civil and military officials of the court hoped that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could return to Xuchang, the reality and Liu Dong's always pragmatic style determine that this was impossible.
The wounded soldiers were taken to nearby military camps for treatment. The soldiers and generals were seriously injured and were unable to continue fighting, so they retreated from the front line. If they had ordinary minor injuries, they would be kept in the generals in the city.
Rows of warships docked in the dock, watching the wounded almost fill all the space, even the 100,000 soldiers who died in battle were enough to be shocked by the scene in front of them.
Warriors are weapons, warriors are dangerous things, and what our ancestors said is true.
Along the way, officials reported to Liu Dong about the situation in the Central Plains and all parties. During the Northern Expedition, Yanzhou, Yuzhou, Sizhou, Qingzhou and Xuzhou vigorously mobilized troops and supplies, and even sent more labor to cooperate with the fort strategy on the north bank of the Yellow River. Large-scale manpower mobilization and frequent mobilizations were carried out. Even with the support of the entire country, the economy of the relevant regions was greatly reduced and consumed.
The people either join the army or serve the people. Hebei not only lacks the manpower required to build a fort, but also the transportation of materials must be maintained by the sharing of labor in the Central Plains. Hebei was once a prosperous place, but now after several wars and the population has withered, which is really touching.
The labor force at home cannot take into account the land for the sake of the country's war, and the elderly, weak, women and children can cultivate it. All prefectures, counties and townships distribute money and grain according to household registration. On the one hand, it is a reward for labor, and on the other hand, it is a compensation for these families so that they will not leave their hometowns and cannot afford to eat.
In the past, or in Jiangnan, there was no need for such care. However, the Wei family in the Central Plains was plundered and had to bear years of war. This foundation could not be compared with the areas that were in peace for a period of time. Under the rule of the Han Dynasty, the lives of the people improved, but they were also divided into regions.
It is only the most basic condition to be able to have food, work in the land, and shelter from the wind and rain. However, there are still many refugees in various places who are begging in the mountains or along the way. These people are unwilling to be registered by the court, or are used to using illegal means to obtain money. This situation still happens from time to time.
Especially the young and strong laborers at home were transferred away by the government, leaving behind the elderly, weak, women and children. The idleness or the people who have always been rampant in the village became more and more powerful. The power of the government was also recruited by the front line, and at the same time, they were responsible for more military and political miscellaneous things than before. Although they attached great importance to local public security, they could only take care of so many in the absence of manpower. The remaining ones were only inspected, and the range and effect of inspection were naturally not satisfactory.
"I am very pleased that you can be your father's fault." Seeing that his beloved son became stronger and his temperament became more stable after some training, Liu Chan was very happy from the bottom of his heart. He was just an ordinary person in his later generations, and he was not a good guy in terms of talent, knowledge, and bravery. But he came to this era and gained his current status with the help of a vision far beyond the present.
There is luck, fate, and destiny in this, but Liu Chan is proud of this. If someone had the same fate as him, he might have done better than himself. If he had just arrived in an ordinary family, it would have been impossible to achieve great things. Liu Chan has never forgotten his weight until today.
Especially when I thought I was invincible in the past, my relatives and relatives around me would be affected by death. I feel regretful whenever I think of it. Unfortunately, he cannot always come back and die. He can only walk down step by step with caution and never forget his original aspirations. Even if he cannot fulfill his great ambitions in his heart, wouldn’t it be pleasant to have this son who is better than his ambition?!
Your Majesty met with Your Highness here, and nearly 40% of the civil and military officials in the court came. That night, a big banquet was held to welcome His Highness to the prince, and even celebrated the victory of the Han army in Hebei. At this time, Liu Dong also understood why the ministers quickly unified their thoughts. Let me ask Your Majesty here to support the prince to continue attacking, who would dare to contradict him?
Even if you have the courage to contradict, you still lack the reason for contradicting.
Victory is right in front of you. No matter what you say or what price you pay, the reason for continuing to fight is far more than the excuse of opposition!
Two days of gathering was fleeting. Emperor Liu Chan of Han returned to Xuchang to deal with the government affairs. Prince Liu Dong stayed along the Yellow River and waited for the opportunity. In just two days, the father and son talked about the world and discussed everything hotly, setting the tone for the development of the Han Dynasty in many aspects in the future. Unfortunately, Emperor Liu Chan of Han was eager to handle the affairs of the south and had to stay in Xuchang for a while, so he had to leave. Prince Liu Dong was also unable to concentrate on the war in the north. The father and son were separated for a long time, and it was a sigh of relief.
Hebei was very calm and had murderous intent. According to the spies, the Crown Prince of the Later Han Dynasty, Liu He went to Liu Yao's army to discuss secretly. In addition, the General of the Chariot and Cavalry Liu Cong led his troops south after defeating the Han army of Goguryeo. Most of the troops outside the border arrived in Hebei. The Hu people's military strength was far greater than before!
Chapter completed!