Chapter 2885 The famous Prime Minister Sun Zhen Guanzhong
Liu Muzhi nodded and said: "I understand what you mean. You are saying that since the Qin Dynasty, martial arts have been rampant in Guanzhong. However, since the Eastern Han Dynasty, the center of the world and the benefits of the merit system are not in Guanzhong, so Guanzhong
The people in Guanzhong may not seem as powerful as before, but if you practice ancient methods in Guanzhong, you will also turn the people in Guanzhong into a powerful force that made the world fearful during the Qin Dynasty and the Han Dynasty. Is this what I mean?"
Liu Yu said with a smile: "In fact, the Qin people are ferocious. Another point that the world has ignored is that during the Qin and Han Dynasties, the rise and fall of Guanzhong's class was very obvious. In other words, thanks to the military merit system, slaves could also get ahead.
, you are a smart person and should understand what I am referring to."
Liu Muzhi also laughed: "You are right. Ever since Uncle Qin came out of seclusion, he has been fighting non-stop with the Qiang and Di. While he has been bleeding and dying, and even several generations of ancestors have died on the battlefield,
It also conquered a large number of Qiang and Di tribes. It can be said that the old Qin people have the blood of these barbarians to some extent, so they are indispensable for being strong and warlike in their hearts. They either conquer others, or they are conquered and enslaved by others. Qin
He was originally an aristocrat of the Shang Dynasty. After the Zhou Dynasty destroyed the Shang Dynasty, his entire family was enslaved for hundreds of years. He was well aware of the humiliation of being slaughtered and enslaved by others, so he was cruel and merciless to the foreigners he conquered."
"Shang Yang's reform was not so much a fundamental change in the national system as it was a suppression of the rights and interests of the clan and old aristocrats, giving those former slaves a chance to make a comeback. After the reform, the Qin State became stronger and stronger.
Not only could they leave Hangu in the east and compete with the Guandong kingdoms in the Central Plains, but they could also expand westward, destroying hundreds of countries and expanding their territory thousands of miles away. In the process, a large number of Qiang and Di people joined the Qin State, which also ensured that these people made great contributions.
The need to be freed from slavery and become a guest.”
Liu Yu said seriously: "Yes, the establishment of our Beifu Army actually relied on a large number of northern immigrants who went south. They had no roots in the south of the Yangtze River and no land. They either entered the manor of aristocratic families and became tenants of the village for generations, or
Joining the army to serve the country and risking one's life for wealth. The world only saw that the Qin Dynasty's reforms gave people opportunities, but did not think carefully about it. Firstly, they had a large number of Qianghu and even prisoners from the Six Kingdoms as supplements for the bottom. Secondly, they had military merits.
The title serves as a stimulus and an opportunity for these low-level people to rise to the top. If we pacify Guanzhong in the future, these are all natural advantages."
Liu Muzhi softly said "Oh": "But the Qin Dynasty and the Western Han Dynasty both used Xianyang and Chang'an in Guanzhong as their capitals. Only on this basis can the northern and southern armies near Chang'an be guaranteed, and this will exempt the sons of good families in Guanzhong."
The whole family's tax is conditioned on it, which is equivalent to the national tax to supply the Guanzhong area. Even if you pacify Guanzhong, there is no such condition. Furthermore, the current situation is very different from that of the past. You also said before that you must
To fight the Hulu on the plains, if the mobility is not inferior to that of the Northern Wei Dynasty, a large number of cavalry troops will be needed. Even if Guanzhong has a tradition of martial generals, it is not a grassland after all. Where do these war horses come from? "
Liu Yu laughed: "Let's talk about the issue of war horses first. Although there are not too many grasslands in Guanzhong, there are also large horse farms like Shanglinyuan. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, they could raise more than 100,000 horses, far more than in the south. In addition,
In addition, there are many small and medium-sized grasslands scattered throughout Guanzhong. The Qiang and Hu tribes who later moved into Guanzhong did not engage in production or farming. How could they live without these grasslands? Even in the Guanzhong area, there are 200,000 to 300,000 people.
Horses are no problem, they are enough for the army."
"What's more, pacifying Guanzhong is only the first step. The next thing to do is to continue to the west, pacify Ganliang, and recover the Hexi and Hehuang areas. These places are vast and sparsely populated, with vast grasslands. Since ancient times, they have been the home of the Yuezhi and even the right wing of the Xiongnu.
The headquarters is located in the current Western Qin, Nanliang, Beiliang, and Xiliang. According to these places, each has more than 100,000 cavalry, and the number of horses will only be several times that. In the north of Guanzhong, there is Hu Xia in Lingbiao.
They occupied the Hetao, with more than 100,000 cavalry and hundreds of thousands of horses, which frightened even the later Qin Dynasty. These small countries are not difficult to deal with. If they take over their land and pasture, there will be a large number of horses available. When the time comes, Guanzhong will send troops.
Ganliangling has launched its troops, and within a few years, we will be able to train more than 100,000 cavalry troops, which together with our elite cavalry troops will be enough to sweep across Hebei."
Liu Muzhi's brows widened and he said with a smile: "I see, your thoughts are really far-reaching. I have never been to Guanzhong, and I definitely don't know as much about it as you do. If I can go by what you said, then
Naturally, it is the best. However, if you want cavalry, war horses alone are not enough. Whether they are people from Guanzhong or those Hu people from the Hulu country who have been recruited and submitted, will they really obey your orders and be used by us?"
Liu Yu smiled and waved his hand: "This is why I have to suppress evil. By the way, let me explain your first question."
Liu Muzhi's eyes lit up: "I would like to hear the details."
Liu Yu said seriously: "Wang Zhen'e's identity is very special. I used him not only because of his talents, but also because of his background. Even though he has no foundation in Jiangnan, he is Wang Meng's after all.
Sun Tzu, in the eyes of northerners, especially Guanzhong people, Wang Meng is like a reincarnated parent or a sage descended from heaven. Not only the Han people, but also the Hu tribes all respect him very much. I have been to Guanzhong and Chang'an, and I have seen it with my own eyes.
I have seen many Qiang, Di people, and even Xianbei people worshiping Wang Meng at home. When Chang'an was in the most critical situation, they did not even count on Fu Jian, the living king, but hoped that Wang Meng would appear and bless him.
They get through it."
"It is precisely for this reason that after Wang Zhene was destroyed by the former Qin Dynasty, he traveled all the way, but people kept helping him and saving him. You know, a teenage boy had to survive in such terrible troubled times, or
How difficult it is not to be taken into slavery, but Wang Zhene can do it. Later I asked him, he kept revealing his identity along the way and was able to get help from many people, which shows Wang Meng's kindness back then.
The reputation of Huizheng and the pacification of the north still protects his grandson. Otherwise, there would be no chance for us to see Wang Zhenxie."
Liu Muzhi's brows gradually wrinkled: "So, you intend to use Wang Meng's local influence for a long time, and rely on Wang Zhene, his grandson, to raise a banner in Guanzhong and attract Hu tribes and Han powerful people to defect to him.
, to form the cavalry force you want?”
Liu Yu nodded: "People in Guanzhong generally have a natural affinity for their own people and are resistant to outsiders. When Huan Wen entered Guanzhong, he also needed the support of local elders. In my opinion, there is no more suitable way to suppress evil.
The choice has been made.”
Liu Muzhi sighed: "But what if he becomes independent? Aren't you afraid of making a wedding dress for others?"