In this era, without people there is no food, and without food there is no way to fight.
If occupying Guanzhong also requires Yizhou to supply food and grass, then this place will be too useless.
Just the transportation process will cause 23/10 losses, so no amount of grain produced in Yizhou will be enough to fill the gap.
"Relocating people is of great importance, and I'm afraid it won't be completed in a short time..."
Liu Zhang had no objection to Xun You's strategy, but he was also troubled by this matter.
There is a big difference between the spontaneous migration of people and the forced migration of monarchs, and both will cause casualties.
"My lord, you can recall the aboriginal people in Guanzhong first, and then move the population after the situation is basically stable."
At present, the three counties in Guanzhong do not even have ten thousand people, and they cannot even supply the tens of thousands of troops stationed in Chang'an.
If there is not enough population, the spring plowing next spring will be delayed, and the recovery of the entire Guanzhong will be put on hold for another year.
In normal times, a year is nothing.
But as the world is full of disputes and princes vying for power, every day is extremely important.
"Gongda, a large part of the nearly one million people in Guanzhong moved into Hanzhong, and another three to four hundred thousand fled into Hongnong County and Nanyang County respectively."
"Are you trying to find a way to 'get' these people back?"
Liu Zhang's eyes were deep and he deliberately emphasized his words carefully.
They say they want it, but actually they are robbing it.
Almost all those who fled into Hanzhong were aborigines from the Guanzhong area, hoping to return to their homeland one day.
At that time, Liu Zhang was at the height of his power, and most of the people felt that Liu Zhang would be the final winner, so they chose Hanzhong to make their home temporarily.
The migration part is relatively easy, but these people can't make enough money for a land as big as Yongliang.
The refugees who fled into Hongnong County, Henan Yinfang County and Nanyang County were almost the same people who were forcibly moved to Luoyang by Dong Zhuo.
He did not come to Guanzhong voluntarily, but he experienced the oppression of Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, and Guo Si in turns.
After experiencing half a million yuan for a handful of grain and all kinds of cruel treatment, the word "Guanzhong" became their nightmare.
These people have just escaped from the dire straits of Guanzhong, who would be willing to take the initiative to come?
Even under Liu Zhang it was not that attractive.
In front of ordinary people, all the princes in the world are the same, selfish!
For the sake of selfishness, he hardly cares about the life and death of the people.
"Lord, we really can't use any more troops at the moment!"
Xun You was startled by Liu Zhang's idea and quickly tried to dissuade him.
"All expenses in the entire Yongliang region depend on supply from Yizhou, and it is completely beyond the means to make ends meet!"
"It's true that Yizhou has a bumper harvest this year, but it takes more than a few thousand miles to transport it from the Chengdu Plain to Chang'an."
“After millions of stones of grain have been transported here, there is not much left!”
Population is the basis for hegemony in troubled times. If you don’t even have people, what qualifications do you have to fight for hegemony?
No matter how foolish a monarch is, he will never give away his people.
There is Liu Biao in Nanyang and Cao Cao in Hongnong. Neither of them are good friends!
The reason why Liu Zhang restrained his troops on the front line of Chang'an was also to prevent further conflicts with the two men.
As soon as the war breaks out, the Yizhou army will immediately run out of food and there will be no possibility of victory.
"Hey! Is this the disadvantage of expanding too fast?"
Liu Zhang sat on the main seat of Weiyang Palace and suddenly felt powerless. Today's Guanzhong is really worthless.
It’s tasteless to eat, it’s a pity to throw it away!
If we develop in Liangzhou for two or three years and then gradually encroach on Guanzhong, there won't be as big a drawback as it is now.
Xun You was also very helpless about this. This is the fact.
"Lord, it's almost effortless to get to Guanzhong."
"Next, just take your time. It can take as little as three years, or as many as five years, and Guanzhong will definitely be completely new!"
Liu Zhang's eyes kept twitching. Just now he thought that if he didn't delay for one day, he would be delayed for five years!
But thinking about it carefully, it seems that the current predicament cannot be solved in a hurry.
"Gongda, is it possible that I want to establish a principality in Chang'an City, which has less than ten thousand people?"
Thinking of Cao Cao in history, how spectacular it was to establish the Wei State in Yecheng, a city with a population of one million?
If you think about yourself again, I'm afraid you will become the laughing stock of history!
Currently, there are not even a few palace maids to be found in Chang'an City. Even if he takes the position of Qin Gong, he will die of frustration!
Just then, a soldier ran in.
"Reporting to my lord, Deng Zhi has returned from Xuchang and is seeking an audience outside!"
"Let him in!"
Liu Zhang's eyes lit up, and a glimmer of hope arose in his heart.
Maybe Deng Bomiao will bring him some good news!
Not long after, Deng Zhi slowly walked in from outside.
Just like Liu Zhang and Xun You's reaction, Deng Zhi was obviously stunned for a moment when he first stepped into Weiyang Palace.
It’s so uncomfortable!
However, Deng Zhi was very adaptable and recovered in an instant. He walked straight to Liu Zhang and bowed to him.
"Your Majesty, Deng Zhi, pays homage to... Duke Qin!"
"ah?"
Liu Zhang was completely stunned by the shout of Qin Gong and did not understand what was going on.
Xun You reacted quickly and immediately congratulated Liu Zhang with a smile.
"Congratulations, my lord, on your promotion to Duke Qin!"
Liu Zhang suddenly realized that Deng Zhi's trip must have been worthwhile.
"Bo Miao, please get up quickly!"
"Thank you Duke Qin!"
After Deng Zhi stood up, he told Liu Zhang everything that happened at the Xuchang court meeting, and even reported the information he had gathered during this period to Liu Zhang word for word.
Liu Zhang and Xun You were shocked and delighted because the news brought by Deng Zhi was too much.
Especially when Deng Zhi talked about Xun Yu openly confronting Cao Cao in the court, Xun You's eyes were full of worry.
Liu Zhang was naturally not surprised by this result.
After all, Xun Yu's death in history is inseparable from Cao Cao's declaration of justice.
The current Cao Cao has not yet destroyed Yuan Shao, and is far from reaching its peak period.
Therefore, in response to Xun Yu's sudden attack, he could only swallow his anger.
However, once the seeds of resentment are planted, they will inevitably grow stronger and one day they will explode violently.
"Hey, my uncle's character is like this. He never wants to break the rules..."
Xun You looked gloomy, as if he had already seen Xun Yu's ending.
"Gongda, why don't you write a letter and ask Wen Ruo to come to Chang'an!"
"With the help of your uncle and nephew, the Han Dynasty can be revived as soon as possible!"
Liu Zhang's words were sincere and he definitely invited him sincerely.
In fact, when Liu Zhang met Xun Yu by chance in Luoyang for the first time, he had his thoughts in mind.
But at that time, Liu Zhang had no foundation and no intention of developing in the Central Plains. He really couldn't say anything to recruit Xun Yu.
It's different now. One of the three-thirds of the world has been promoted to Duke of Qin and established a principality. He is already dominating the northwest!
Of all the forces in the world, it can be said that Liu Zhang has the greatest chance of unifying the world.
Moreover, Liu Zhang himself was a member of the Han clan, so he took the initiative both in terms of strength and name.
At this time, geography can no longer be the key to restricting talents.
Everyone knows that it is only a matter of time before Liu Zhang points his troops at Yingchuan!