Luo Youdu was also dumbfounded by Zhao Jizha's shocking operation at first.
After thinking about it carefully, I noticed some clues.
The evaluation of Meng Chang in history is like that of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, who was bright at first and dim at the next.
When he succeeded to the throne, the situation was even worse than that of Guo Rong. Almost none of the arrogant soldiers left by his father looked down upon Meng Chang, the little emperor.
Meng Chang pretended to be a pig and ate a tiger. In just a few months, he killed the generals Li Renhan and Zhang Ye, forced Li Zhao to retire, and demoted him to a distant place. Then he understood the people's sentiments, enlightened his politics, and even imitated the Tang Dynasty and set up a letter in the court.
It is also a suggestion box to collect opinions from the people.
At that time, wars broke out in the Central Plains, and the Shu area was relatively peaceful. Countless talented people were displaced and people poured into the Shu area. Meng Chang seized this opportunity to persuade the farmers to forgive the punishment, established culture and education, diligently sought governance, and rested with the people, making the Shu area the center of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
Two famous paradises in the Tang Dynasty.
But as I said, no matter how wise it is in the early stage, it will be ridiculous in the middle and later stages.
Perhaps because the country was peaceful and the people were peaceful, and the surrounding environment was peaceful, Meng Chang's ambitions gradually eroded, causing the emperor and his ministers to indulge themselves extravagantly.
In order to consolidate his power, he expelled all the capable ministers of the previous dynasty and replaced them with a group of mediocre and incompetent people. Then he was arrogant and extravagant, doing everything luxurious, including agarwood buildings, coral windows, jasper doors, and walls.
The glazed and crocodile gauze tent, the sapphire pillow, and the ice quilt layered with quilts all sound very noble.
All the expenses for his concubines were paid from the treasury, which completely destroyed the treasury.
Because the scale of this Western Expedition was not large, Luo Youdu could not remember the details. He only remembered that the economy of the Shu Kingdom collapsed due to this battle. He could not even get out copper coins, so he began to collect iron tools from the people and cast them into coins.
The people within the territory have returned to the iron-free pre-Qin era and are miserable.
This battle was small in scale and did not last long, but the economy collapsed.
What does this mean?
It shows that Shu's economy was already riddled with holes, and Guo Rong's Western Expedition became the last straw that crushed Shu's economy.
Think about this period of history and think about it further.
This explains why Zhao Jizha wanted to farm and grow grain in front of the army.
It wasn't that he thought about it, or that he was stupid, but the rear area simply couldn't come up with enough food and pay to sustain the campaign, so they had to rely on themselves to find a way.
Luo Youdu said: "So I thought that Zhao Jizha had to stock up on food in front of the battle as a last resort. Of course..." When he said this, he suddenly smiled: "Don't ask me to explain why he brought beautiful prostitutes to the battle. I really can't find this.
There is no reason to excuse him."
Han Lingkun couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Now everything is explained clearly. Thank you, Inspector Luo, for clearing up my doubts."
Luo Youdu was about to speak when a few drops of rain fell on his face. He looked up at the sky and suddenly said, "No wonder it's so hot and muggy. Mosquitoes are gathering in the big tent. It's going to rain."
Han Lingkun felt a little regretful and said, "I'll take my leave first. Supervisor, Guohua, please go back too. This spring rain is most likely to make people sick."
He turned around and left, walking a hundred steps forward. Suddenly he thought about whether the grain and grass in the military camp had been protected from rain, especially the few warehouses of corn near the river.
The water level rises.
God knows how heavy the rain will be and how long it will last.
He had a steady temperament, so thinking of this, he turned around again.
Luo Youdu secretly regretted that he had wanted to chat more with Han Lingkun and get closer to each other again, but he didn't expect it to rain at this time.
However, the little spring rain mixed with the breeze did bring a little bit of coolness to the sultry night.
The heavy rain has not yet arrived, so Luo Youdu lets the drizzle hit his face, feeling a bit like his hometown.
There is no snow all year round in his hometown. When it comes to the rainy season, it is inevitable to get wet.
Because five minutes ago the sun was shining brightly, but five minutes later it was likely to rain heavily. After another five minutes, the sun came out again and the rain stopped. This could be repeated several times.
Commonly known as the sun peeing.
Suddenly seeing a figure in the corner of his eye, Luo Youdu said to Cao Bin solemnly: "If my calculation is correct, from Zhao Jizha's point of view, is it right for him to farm and grow grain in front of the battle?"
Cao Bin didn't know why, so he answered honestly: "Yes!"
Luo Youdu continued: "Then Han Jixun was wrong? His decision was also right. There was not enough food and grass in Weiwu City, so he built a camp on Chencang Road first to prevent us from cutting off the food route. Weiwu City was easy to defend but difficult to attack, so he was unwilling to defend it.
Bazhai, it is right to want to return to Mighty City! The two of them may not be considered outstanding people, but there are no mistakes in their decision-making! However, in our eyes, they are full of flaws, why? "
Cao Bin asked tentatively: "There is a discord between civil and military affairs?"
Luo Youdu nodded and said: "That's right. Zhao Jizha looked down on Han Jixun as a reckless man and didn't bother to be friends with him at all, not to mention that the rear economy was in ruins and he was arrogant and arrogant. Han Jixun was not willing to give in, and he probably thought that Zhao Jizha could only talk on paper.
, scolding him for not understanding military matters and commanding indiscriminately. The accumulation of stereotypes and conflicts has also given us a huge opportunity. If Zhao Jizha had explained the reason at the beginning, or Han Jixun had taken a step back, the situation would have been very different. Be careful not to,
To do things for others, the place must be broad and open to all rivers, and it must be able to accommodate people.”
As he spoke, he hammered Cao Bin on the chest and said: "Don't ruin national affairs because of personal conflicts... Get some rest early!"
Luo Youdu waved his hand and walked towards his tent.
It doesn’t matter whether you can do it or not, you can still say it.
Cao Bin bowed and said: "Bin has learned a lesson!"
In the darkness, Han Lingkun sighed guiltily and said: "Superintendent Luo's magnanimity is heart-breaking."
From then on, Han Lingkun became more and more respectful to Luo Youdu because of his admiration.
As time entered the rainy season, light rain continued.
Zhao Jizha and Han Jixun finally ushered in the most intense conflict.
Han Jixun, who was used to enjoying himself, could not stand the harsh environment brought by the rainy day. Thinking that Zhao Jizha was enjoying himself with his lovely wife and concubine in Weiwu City, while he had to suffer on the front line, his suppressed anger reached its peak and he ran to Weiwu City in person.
The city demanded that the troops withdraw and return to the city.
As Luo Youdu expected, Zhao Jizha looked down on Han Jixun at all and was unwilling to tell the economic situation of Shu. He was worried that Han Jixun would be lax and let Zhou Jun find out, and he was also worried that Han Jixun would turn against him if he knew the situation.
, never let go.
The two were at war with each other, and Zhao Jizha relied on the thousand guards given to him by Meng Chang to force Han Jixun to return to the stronghold.
The army was panicked.
The Zhou army, which had been holding back, took advantage of this moment to launch an actual attack.
Zhang Jianxiong, the fierce general of the Zhou army, took the lead and broke through the four strongholds of the Shu army in one breath.
The combat effectiveness of the soldiers on both sides was not at the same level, and their morale was even more different. The Shu army could not resist it at all.
Han Jixun could only lead the defeated soldiers to retreat while fighting, and sent people to Mighty City to request rescue.
What Han Jixun didn't expect was that the boastful Zhao Jizha ran away... leaving behind the mighty city and his lovely wife and concubine and headed straight for Chengdu.