"He Shouchun is connected to Ruying's advantage in the south, and to the east is the wealth of Sanwu. It is connected to Liang and Song Dynasties in the north, and the plain road is only seven hundred;
Fei Zhigu and Longquan's Pipi have thousands of hectares of fertile farmland; Shuliu's tribute will benefit all barbarians and Yue."
Uncle Cong closed the book "On Zhenghuai" written by Fu Tao, walked out of the camp, and climbed a mountain in the north surrounded by his own soldiers.
This mountain is called Bagong Mountain, located five miles northeast of Shouzhou, north of Feishui River, south of Huai River, and facing Shouzhou City across Feishui River.
A few miles northeast of Bagong Mountain, there is Zijin Mountain, which echoes Bagong Mountain.
Twenty-five miles northwest of Shouzhou there is Xia Shi Mountain. "The Huaihe River is a dangerous place, and it has been guarding important areas since ancient times." There are two Xia Shi Mountains built on the mountain, which not only serve as a barrier to Shouzhou, but also control the Huaihe River.
These three mountains are the northern barrier of Shouzhou. If the enemy army moves from the north to the south, these mountains must be captured first, as they are key areas for military strategists.
Shi Shucong looked at the trackers struggling to move forward on both sides of the Huai River, motionless, and seemed to be fascinated.
The trackers pulled the boat, which was loaded with grain, grass, equipment, and had a deep draft.
On the south bank of the Huai River, some cavalry were walking with their horses. They were the vanguard troops coming from Suzhou. As for the main force of the Chinese army, they were still at the mouth of the vortex.
Wukou, where the Wound River enters the Huaihe River, is located east of Shouzhou and is a waterway transportation hub.
In addition, there is Yingkou, where Yingshui River enters Huaihe River, which is also a transportation hub.
But whether it is Wukou or Yingkou, they are inseparable from Shouzhou due to their geographical location.
During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, supplies from the north arrived in Shouzhou via this route, then along the Fei River to Hefei, and then via the Chaofei Canal and Ruxu River to the Yangtze River. In turn, supplies from the south of the Yangtze River could also be transported upstream through this river to the Central Plains.
The north-south transportation artery of the country was the Huai-Bian Canal, the so-called east line, so the middle line of Shouzhou declined. However, after the difficulties, wars broke out repeatedly in the Central Plains and the Bian River was often blocked, so the imperial court reopened the road.
Chaofei Canal and Caishui/Yingshui lead from the central line to Bianzhou, so that when the Huai-Bian line is blocked, materials can still be transported through the Huai-Ying line, which is a backup channel.
The importance of Shouzhou is evident.
It, together with the western barrier of Huainan composed of Haozhou, and the eastern barrier of Huainan composed of Sizhou and Chuzhou, rely on each other and use the natural conditions of dense water network to transport materials and soldiers.
Xiaoqunchuan is all connected to the Huai River to reach the sea, but the Wu, Ying, Bian, and Si rivers are particularly critical."
From Xuzhen to Shouzhou, of course the most convenient way is by water!
After Shishu Cong received the order in Bianzhou, he went to Xusu at night and saw the troops he was to lead, a Yamen army totaling 18,000 infantry and cavalry.
In addition, more than 20,000 soldiers and villagers from seven prefectures and counties in Ying, Su, Si, Hao, Shou, and Chu states gathered in Sikou, Qingkou, Wokou, Yingkou and other places, and then took boats to the west.
Enter, or go west on foot, especially Chuzhou, which has a prosperous household registration, because it is likely to be given to Yang Xingmi, so the manpower is recruited aggressively, and the punishment is the most severe.
Along the way, almost 40,000 troops marched along the Huaixi River, planning to station themselves at Yingkou, under the command of Shi Shucong.
In addition, Shi Shucong's old superior Pang Shigu came out again.
He led the only 10,000 Bian army yamen soldiers he could mobilize, plus 2,000 people in the hall, a thousand cavalrymen from the captured army, as well as more than 16,000 Bian, Song, Hua, and Bozhou county soldiers, and Tutuan villagers, totaling
The army of less than 30,000 troops left Bianzhou and headed south by boat along the Caishui River. Then they turned overland and headed for Caizhou.
If we include Ding Hui, Pang Shigu, Zhang Quanyi's soldiers and horses, the Liang people's miscellaneous troops in the Huaixi area may add up to close to 120,000 people, and it will be another massive battle.
Caizhou, Zhu Quanzhong really can't afford to lose! This is a hornet's nest.
Considering the tense deployment of the Bian army, Bianzhou is extremely empty. Is Lao Zhu taking a big gamble? He doesn't want any of his family anymore?
"For those who founded their country in the southeast, Shouzhou was always an important town. I don't know what Yang Xingmi was doing. Could he be coveting Shouzhou?" Shishu Cong shook his head and buried this thought deep in his heart.
Regarding the news just received, Yang Xingmi is still fighting on both sides. An Renyi and other generals are competing with Qian Liu for Chang and Run, and Qu Zhang is still entangled with Du Hong and Feng Jingzhang. Jiangxi Zhong Chuan is frightened and sends an envoy to Bianzhou
, requested a secret alliance. As expected, it was rejected.
I wonder if Zhong Chuan will send someone to Ezhou or even Guanzhong to ask Shao Shude for help.
Du Hong from Ezhou seems to be more and more likely to turn to Shao Shude, but this year he actually didn't submit an offer. He sent an envoy to inquire, but was rejected. This thief will definitely want you to look good in the future!
Jiang Congxu, the governor of Shouzhou, hurried up to Bagong Mountain to meet his uncle Cong.
Uncle Cong glanced at him indifferently and said: "Don't worry, Sir Jiang. This western expedition has a huge military force. I heard that the Shao thieves went south to Xiangyang and may have reached Caizhou by now. Wait for me to cut off their return.
It's a matter of one fell swoop."
Jiang Congxu hesitated a little and said: "It's no problem to command the army from our capital. Now we have raised a group of hard-working troops, and I hope you will accept it."
Uncle Cong's face had a smile on his face and he said: "Jiang's family has done a great job in suppressing Shouzhou. I looked at Shaopi and found that there are thousands of hectares of fertile land. In the future, the army may rely on it for military campaigns."
Shouzhou is located in the Huanghuai Plain and has the advantage of Shaopi.
During the Warring States Period, Sun Shuao built Shaopei in Anfeng County, Shouzhou. During the Kaihuang period of the Sui Dynasty, Zhao Gui, the governor of Shouzhou, expanded Shaopei and irrigated more than 5,000 hectares of farmland. During the Shangyuan period of Emperor Suzong of the Guo Dynasty, Shaopei was further developed and irrigated.
There are ten thousand hectares of land, named "Anfeng Pond".
In other words, the five counties of Shouzhou and the Shaopi Water Conservancy Project in Anfeng County alone irrigated tens of thousands of hectares of farmland, and once became an important source of military supplies for armies near and far: "The ten towns of Huai and Guangling all relied on this, and the battlefield was fertile.
There is no need to worry about transferring."
In fact, Anfeng County not only has one Shapi Project, but also Yongle Canal, etc. Shouchun County of Shouzhou also has fertile fields irrigated by the Huaihe River, and Huoqiu County to the west also has two Pitangs. Shouzhou once became the "Huainan"
"The foundation of land tax" is not without reason.
Shouzhou is also rich in tea, and Huoshan Huangya is a famous tea. There is a tribute tea garden opened by the imperial court. During the Jianzhong period, Wu Shaocheng in Huaixi was impeached. Among the crimes listed by Dezong against him was "the Shouzhou tea garden, plundering at will".
One piece.
The Shouzhou Kiln was one of the six famous kilns in the country. It also had developed water and land transportation, prosperous business travel, and numerous boats. It was indeed a very prosperous place.
Those who live long and live in spring are the capitals of ancient times, and this is not an empty lie.
Jiang Congxu glanced at the cavalry column marching on the bank of the Huaishui River. He was a little awed and said: "The Dutou army is so majestic! I would like to wish Dutou victory and success."
"I'm borrowing your good words." Shishu Cong said with a smile.
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Shao Shude came to Shenzhou surrounded by his own soldiers.
Wu Yu, the governor of Anzhou under Du Hong's rule, and Chen Su, the newly appointed governor of Guangzhou, came to see him.
"Hao, Bo, Xu, Si, Bian, and Songzhou thieves robbed Jiangxi, Huainan, Xuan, Run and other roads; Xu, Cai, Shen, and Guangzhou thieves repeatedly robbed Jingxiang, Eyue and other roads and robbed goods.
Returning to the north to sell goods, going back and forth in a cycle, and starting over again." Shao Shude stood outside a village and said to himself.
Wu Yu was puzzled, but Chen Su was educated, so he immediately answered: "Lying on the Huaijie River, a place of war, as a county guard, there are few civil servants. There are soldiers in villages and villages, and they openly commit thieves.
Ten families and nine relatives, where the Jianghuai River lies, Yi dare not ask about it."
Shao Shude laughed, pointed at the people in the village who were wielding swords and bows, and said: "I didn't believe it before, but now I believe it. Every family has soldiers, and they are ruthless and martial, and there are no lies."
What they were talking about was actually the "investigation report" of the Yizong Dynasty. From Biansong Prefecture to Haosi, there were too many thieves, plundering goods, traveling across prefectures and counties, and even traveling as far as the south of the Yangtze River to plunder.
Returning to Henan, the imperial court summoned Xuanwu, Eyue, Huainan and other towns to jointly send troops to conquer the bandits, but they were still unable to eradicate them.
Nine out of ten households are either thieves or are related to thieves. Can you finish the extermination? The people in Huaixi are martial in nature, state and county officials rarely have civilian officials, and every household among the people has soldiers hidden in them, and the officials and soldiers are not willing to do so.
It's not worth fighting these desperadoes.
The peace between Yuan Dynasty and Cai was not complete. The Huaixi Jiedu envoys who resisted the imperial court were finished, but the Cai thieves were not.
When Pang Xun launched an uprising in Xuzhou, "all the bandits from Guangcai and Cai came back with their own strength." It was simply outrageous. Wherever someone rebelled, Cai's people would rush over and join the gang.
During the Huichang period, Du Mu, who served as the governor of Huangzhou, once said that the martial arts style in Huangzhou was better than the literary style. "Huangzhou is close to Cai, and martial arts are produced in the government." Almost all local officials are martial artists. And Huangzhou is just a neighbor of Huaixi, and they are all like this.
, what do the real Huaixi states look like?
After Yuanhe, the most professional group of warriors in the Tang Dynasty should be the western states of Henan, including Bian, Song, Chen, Xu, Ru, Cai, Shen, and Guang. Liu Zhen of Zhaoyi, Dingqiupu
The uprising, the Pangxun Rebellion, Helong's resistance to Tibet, Xichuan's resistance to Nanzhao, etc., and the extraordinary achievements of hundreds of people to conquer Lingnan, even the reputation spread to Jiaozhi. The rebel army heard that the "Yellow Head Army" crossed the sea to Jiaozhou, and directly seized Annan.
They were all released.
They traveled all over the world, either as officers and soldiers or as thieves. This was their career ideal.
"Your Majesty, this is..." Wu Yu was a little confused and asked subconsciously.
"I want to recruit troops." Shao Shude said.
"Why are we recruiting troops when we don't have enough food and grass?" Wu Yu was even more puzzled.
"Ding Hui, Yang Shihou and Zhang Quanyi have 40,000 people." Shao Shude's face straightened and he said: "If you can't shrink back, how can you defeat the enemy? The matter of food and grass will have to fall on Wu Shijun. If it doesn't work, I will just
If you can lead your 'group of thieves', you can find a way by yourself. The people in the six counties of Anzhou do not have much food and grass, but don't tell me that there is no food! You should know whose hands the food is."
Shao Shude did not want to treat local tycoons in this way.
But according to the news fed back from the front line, Liang Jun adopted a defensive strategy, which was very annoying.
In addition, Zhu Quanzhong must have attached great importance to Caizhou and may send reinforcements south at any time. If the victory cannot be achieved quickly, it may be a replica of last year's Battle of Heqing.
The more Shao Shude thought about it, the more angry he became, and he was about to "press the remote control". Gao Renhou from Heyang mobilized, regardless of casualties, making Zhu Quanzhong feel like dying and faced enemies on both sides.
Wu Yu's face turned pale and she didn't know how to respond.
At this time, Zheng Yong, the tenth general of the army, came over and reported: "The Yi Congjun has marched all the way north and has arrived near Caizhou."
"Are you sure?" Shao Shude asked.
After saying that, he shook his head and said: "Well, no one can say for sure on this matter. I have made it clear to Wu Zangjie, accept it as soon as it's good, don't be wary. Let Niu Li get closer to him and support each other."