Chapter 300 Yuan Shu, Zhang Miao form an alliance, and Yan Xiang has three strategies to fight the enemy!
"Master Bian, according to the current situation and data available to experts, the Little Ice Age in the late Han Dynasty did indeed lead to a reduction in crop yields and a shortening of cultivable time. This is the main reason why grain production cannot be significantly increased."
"What's more important is that this little ice age has just begun. If it develops normally into the Three Kingdoms period, the temperature may have dropped even lower than now."
"Therefore, our cold protection and heat preservation project must also be put on the agenda. From production, life, and even military and other fields, everything must be considered more comprehensively."
"Experts carefully studied and speculated on the temperature conditions this year based on plant production, people's clothing and other aspects, and found that some of our modern laws cannot be applied."
"But Mr. Ben, don't worry."
The Military Advisor Alliance quickly added: "The climate expert team is reviewing the videos of this year, comparing them with the characteristics of modern solar terms, and trying to find temperature change patterns that are suitable for the current environment."
"After all, although it was the Little Ice Age, it still had obvious characteristics of spring, summer, autumn and winter. It's just that the length of each season was different, but the process experienced can be used as a reference."
"Very good."
Liu Bian was ecstatic: "If we can summarize the moral integrity of the Little Ice Age, it will have more scientific and regular guiding significance for ordinary people in farming."
"That's right!"
The Military Advisor Alliance affirmed: "Not only in agriculture, but also in the military field in the future, it can also be used, and for modern times, it is also an important material for studying the Little Ice Age."
"You should know Hawking, right?"
"Of course I know."
"Hawking once predicted that the earth will enter an ice age again in 2032 and the world will become colder! Moreover, there is already some evidence that slowly verifies the correctness of this prediction."
"ah?"
Liu Bian was surprised: "Really?"
The Military Advisor Alliance said softly: "It is true, so this information is also a very precious information for modern society. On behalf of the meteorologist, I would like to thank Master Bian."
Liu Bian hurriedly said: "Don't, this is what I should do. If you need any help, just tell me and I will help you as much as I can."
"good."
There was joy in the voice of the Military Advisor Alliance: "There is one thing. The meteorologist has specially designed a form. Master Bian can give it to Zao Zhi and ask him to send someone to record it every day and submit it once a month."
"It is equivalent to conducting an experiment in the late Han Dynasty. Meteorologists can use the recorded content to infer the approximate temperature conditions and other information at that time."
"Can!"
Liu Bian did not hesitate: "Then let's get started."
Military Advisor Alliance: "ok."
At the moment, Liu Bian took out the paper on the side and began to draw a table based on the description of the Military Advisor Alliance.
Liu Bian is deeply honored and obliged to contribute to his motherland.
While drawing the table.
"Report—!"
Suddenly, a long report sounded outside the hall.
Liu Bian stopped writing and looked up.
But then, Zhu Tong pushed open the door and walked in. He bowed and raised his hands: "Your Majesty, Lu Shangshu is here."
Liu Bian put his pen aside: "Okay, let him come in."
Zhu Tong cupped his hands: "Here."
Immediately.
Bow and leave.
Not long after, Lu Su walked up to the palace, bowed and held his hands in his hands: "Your Majesty, Lu Su, see you."
Liu Bian waved his hand and motioned for him to take a seat: "Please stand up and take a seat."
Lu Su then stood up: "Here."
"That's right."
Liu Bian said as he took out a stack of information from the side of the dragon's eucalyptus: "According to Fengxiao's report, many refugees from Ruying and Guanzhong have poured into Nanyang this year."
"Most of these people live and eat in the fields, and they just build simple straw huts to live in. It's OK now, but winter will come in a few months, and under such conditions, they will definitely not be able to survive the winter."
"The imperial court must find a way to accommodate this group of people."
Speaking of this, Liu Bian handed a stack of information to Lu Su and said softly: "As early as two months ago, I sent people to build a brick factory, with the purpose of building houses for them to ensure that they can survive the winter.
"
"There is a new type of house structure inside, with wood as the frame, bricks filling the walls, and fire ducts inside to ensure the temperature in the house in winter."
In the winter of the Little Ice Age, not only ordinary people, but also princes and nobles might freeze to death, so this cold protection and warmth project would take many years.
It's just the south, the temperature is okay.
But the North...
We must consider the construction of houses with internal fire tunnels, otherwise a large number of people will die every winter, and no matter how good Liu Bian's other work is, it will be in vain.
"That's what I think about it."
Liu Bianyan conveyed the idea concisely and concisely: "Ten miles is a pavilion, and three to five villages will be set up in one pavilion. Each village is expected to have 500 households. The specific location is determined by you, so that it will be convenient for government management in the future."
Lu Su felt deeply that this was a major project that did not belong to land reclamation. After receiving the information, he took the lead and asked: "Your Majesty, is this part of the money still paid by the court as it was during land reclamation?"
"No."
During the land reclamation, Liu Bian destroyed the Kong family and obtained a large amount of money and food, so he could mobilize the enthusiasm of the people and let them join the army of land reclamation.
but......
That money has almost been spent now, and most of the tax revenue collected this year has been planned. Liu Bian cannot continue to be extravagant and wasteful:
"They all have money and food this year. This part of the money should be paid by the people themselves. The court can at best provide some additional subsidies, so that the material costs can be guaranteed."
The Military Advisor Alliance has already made calculations. Each family should have fifty acres of land, and those with a prosperous population will have more. Calculated based on the actual income of one stone and one dou per mu, there should be at least fifty-five stones of food per mu.
According to the monthly ration of one stone and five buckets per person, that is fifteen stone per year. However, if you enter Nanyang as a refugee, there will basically be no more than three people in a family. In this case, you need to save 45 stone of food, and you can have at least ten stone of food left.
Although ten shi of grain is not much, if the court subsidizes some more, it will be enough to build a small house that can be protected from cold and warm, with a bedroom in the back room and an outside room for entertaining guests and cooking.
"As for artificial..."
Liu Bian followed the deployment of the military advisor alliance and explained bit by bit: "The people can be mobilized to carry out simple tasks such as transportation and excavation to make up for the lack of manpower."
When the imperial court builds a house for them, these refugees will naturally go all out. After all, they may not be able to catch this kind of good thing once in their lives. How can they not be happy?
Lu Su seemed to have expected it, and clasped his hands: "I understand, Your Majesty, don't worry. Before winter comes, I will solve the winter problem of the refugees and live up to Your Majesty's trust."
"Oh right."
Liu Bian suddenly heard something, and quickly reminded: "The imperial court needs a group of talents for infrastructure construction, including building roads, building houses, digging canals, etc. You should pay more attention and try to train a group of talents for the imperial court."
"If the manpower is insufficient, we can call it from Xi Pu She. Those who perform outstandingly may become officials of the Shaofu in the future, or they may become officials of the great craftsmen."
Lu Su nodded and said, "Here."
"In that case, please retreat first. If you don't understand anything, you can come to the palace to find me at any time."
"Here."
*****
Yuzhou, Chenjun.
Outside Chenting.
Yuan Jun's camp.
Yuan Shu frowned and stared at the cowhide map, wondering what he was thinking about.
Beside him, counselor Yan Xiang had a gloomy face and said with a twist of his beard: "No matter what, I always feel that Cao Cao is not so easily fooled. The more he cooperates with us in increasing troops, the more it proves that he has seen through our strategy.
"
"Zi image."
Yuan Shu said impatiently: "Can you stop just making conjectures every time and come up with some evidence? This time we are acting jointly and temporarily modifying the strategy. The previous plans will be in vain."
"this......"
Yan Xiang really doesn't have any decent evidence.
The reason why he made such a judgment was based on his understanding of Cao Cao: "My subordinates indeed have no evidence, but the lord should know Cao Cao. He is suspicious by nature, and he is cunning and cunning."
"at this point!"
Yan Xiang said with great certainty: "When we attacked Lin County, we had already experienced it. He actually abandoned the county town and concentrated his main force on the Tang family's old residence. Has your lord ever seen this kind of use of troops before?"
"Zi image."
Yuan Shu still looked impatient: "I know what you said makes sense, but now that Zhang Miao is on the way to lead troops, is it possible that you can temporarily modify the strategy with just one word?"
"He made a long detour from Yuxian County before entering Chen County. He spent a full five days on the way and was careful all the way for fear of exposing any flaws."
"According to intelligence..."
Yuan Shu raised his finger and pointed outside the tent, and said in a ferocious voice: "Zhang Miao's army will arrive today. After a day's rest, they will launch an attack on Xinji. How do you want me to explain to Zhang Miao?"
"Don't forget!"
Yuan Shu's eyes widened with anger, he glared at the opponent fiercely, and said angrily: "It was you who suggested joining forces with Zhang Miao in the first place. Now that we have finally formed an alliance, you are playing tricks on your allies before the war begins?"
Yan Xiang hurriedly handed over his hand: "Lord, this subordinate is definitely not..."
Yuan Shu stared and interrupted directly: "What's the basis? What I want is not your conjecture, but the solid basis!"
"I......"
Yan Xiang sighed helplessly: "I didn't."
Yuan Shu scolded him coldly: "No, then just be honest and act according to the plan."
"But......"
"Nothing but!"
Before Yan Xiang could speak, Yuan Shu interrupted again: "When Zhang Miao comes, you can state your concerns again. If Zhang Miao agrees to return to Chenliu, I have no objection."
Yan Xiang nodded slowly: "I'm afraid this is the only solution for now."
Yuan Shu said coldly: "But don't have too much hope in this matter. Zhang Miao is not that easy to get along with."
Yan Xiang bowed his head: "If Zhang Miao doesn't agree, then we can only give it a try. Even if we fail, at least I, Yan Xiang, tried my best."
"Report—!"
At this moment, a long announcement came from outside the tent.
Yuan Shu turned his head and looked.
But when he saw his own scouts rushing in, he leaned over and handed over his arms: "My lord, Zhang Miao has arrived in front of the camp, less than a mile away."
"kindness."
Yuan Shu nodded: "I understand, go down."
The scout raised his hand and said, "Here."
Immediately.
Bow and leave.
Yuan Shu returned to the top, took off the hanging helmet, and said: "Let's go, let's go and greet him."
Yan Xiang nodded: "Here."
The two of them left the camp.
Wait a moment.
really.
After a while, Zhang Miao arrived with his troops.
Yuan Shu personally greeted him with a smile on his face: "Haha! Brother Meng Zhuo, I've been waiting for you for a long time. If we join forces this time, we will definitely be able to capture Yingchuan and destroy that Cao Ah Man!"
"Brother Highway!"
Zhang Miao cupped his hands and stepped forward quickly, with the same smile on his face: "The total number of our army is 80,000, so Cao A can't hide it from more than 10,000 people, how can he resist it?"
"What's more!"
Zhang Miao said proudly: "I still have General Dian Wei here."
After the battle at Yanling, Zhang Miao learned about Dian Wei's achievements.
Therefore, he desperately promoted Dian Wei to the rank of captain, and rewarded Dian Wei with a house with three entrances, ten gold horseshoes, and twenty slaves to serve his family.
Have to admit it.
Zhang Miao, one of the eight chefs, is indeed generous.
He has never been stingy with money and believes that as long as money can solve any problem, it is not a problem.
Although Dianwei disdained money and silk, he had an old mother and a child to support. They had been on the run for several years, causing them to be homeless. How could he not accept that he could finally have a family this time?
Yuan Shu took advantage of the situation and looked at the burly man behind Zhang Miao, and sighed secretly: "He is indeed a true hero. With such a powerful general, why worry about not being able to break through Xinji Xiaoxian County."
"Walk!"
Yuan Shu waved his hand and said loudly: "Let's record the accounts."
Zhang Miao waved his hand to make a petition: "Brother Qiu, please go first."
Yuan Shudan smiled: "You and I are allies. We have the same status. There is no distinction between superior and inferior. How about joining the account together?"
Zhang Miao cupped his hands and said, "In that case, it is better to obey my orders than to be respectful."
Immediately.
The two walked side by side and headed straight for the central army.
At the top of the tent, Zhang Miao and Yuan Shu sat side by side.
On the left and right sides, there are tigers and wolves in their respective camps. They all hold their heads high and their chests high, and it feels like they are competing against each other and secretly competing.
Yuan Shu waved his hand and said, "Zixiang, tell us our plan again."
Yan Xiang naturally knew that this was an opportunity given to him by Yuan Shu: "Here."
Immediately.
Yan Xiang walked to the cowhide map and said: "County Commander Zhang, we are conducting a joint operation this time. The purpose is to concentrate the advantages of both sides, maximize them, and strive to tear open the gap between Yingchuan and Yingchuan."
"According to the previous plan, you and I are now stationing a large number of suspected soldiers in Zhaoling and Fugou to lure Cao Cao's troops to Yanling and garrison in Yan County. The garrison in Xinji County should be less than two thousand now."
"but......"
Having said that, Yan Xiang immediately got to the point: "According to the latest intelligence, Cao Cao went to Yan County again, and Yan Ling mobilized 500 soldiers and horses. At the same time, he launched a field army in Yingchuan County to enter the two counties."
Zhang Miao nodded slowly, twisting his beard and smiling: "It seems that Cao Cao has indeed fallen into the trap. Today's Xinji County must be an empty city. Our 80,000 troops are secretly hidden here, and we will surely catch him off guard."
"Brother Meng Zhuo, don't worry."
Yuan Shu on the side interrupted and said softly: "Let's just wait until the words are finished."
Zhang Miao frowned slightly and suddenly felt something strange: "I wonder if Zi Xiang has anything else to say?"
Yan Xiang raised his hand and said, "That's right! Cao Cao has always been cunning and cunning, and he is very good at using troops. I think Commander Zhang also knows this very well. When he was at Sishui Pass, Cao Cao showed his amazing talent."
"In addition, when he was in Luoyang, he was ordered to intercept Lu Bu. He even set traps repeatedly to weaken Lu Bu's Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry in stages, and finally captured him alive at the foot of Mang Mountain."
"kindness."
Zhang Miao naturally did not deny Cao Cao's ability: "This Cao Ah Man is indeed good at using soldiers, but so what, isn't he still confused by our fake moves?"
Yan Xiang was not in a hurry to deny it, but instead said: "The Art of War goes like this: Use the real to make it unreal, and the imaginary to make it real. Show what you can't do when you can, and show when you don't use it."
"We understand this truth, and Cao Cao also understands it."
"We have repeatedly sent troops to Zhaoling to increase troops, while Cao Cao has repeatedly sent troops to Lin County to increase troops. The two sides are familiar with each other, but they have never been in contact with each other, and there has been no conflict at all."
"Let me ask Governor Zhang:"
Yan Xiang frowned and bowed deeply: "Do you think this is normal? Please note that we have repeatedly increased our troops, so the main force must have gathered here. According to common sense, Cao Cao should come to Lin County in person to command the battle."
"But......"
Yan Xiang's voice was slightly longer: "So far, there is no trace of Cao Cao in the news from our army. Even his generals Xiahou Dun, Xia Houyuan, and Cao Hong are nowhere to be seen."
Zhang Miao frowned: "Sir, what do you mean?"
Yan Xiang bowed his head and said: "My guess is that Cao Cao must have guessed the intention of our layout. Therefore, the real main force is not in Lin County, let alone Yanling, but in Xinji."
"Even if Cao Cao didn't guess the intention of our layout, he might also concentrate his main force on Xinji, and then rush for reinforcements when Lin County and Yanling can't hold on."
hiss-!
Zhang Miao couldn't help but gasped: "You mean...Cao Cao concentrated his main army in Xinji, and our current layout was just restrained by Cao Cao?"
"That's right!"
Yan Xiang said with absolute certainty: "It must be so."
Zhang Miao frowned, but he wasn't annoyed at all. Instead, he asked, "Do you have any basis for this?"
"this......"
Yan Xiang was embarrassed and shook his head: "There is no definite basis for this at the moment."
Zhang Miao suddenly understood and nodded: "In other words, this is just your guess, right?"
Yan Xiang did not deny: "That's right!"
Zhang Miao issued a soul-level rhetorical question: "Then what if you guessed wrong?"
"this......"
How could Yan Xiang dare to make a random decision, so he could only emphasize in a roundabout way: "Chief Zhang, Cao Cao is absolutely extraordinary. We must think of the worst in everything, otherwise we will never be able to enter Yingchuan."
Yuan Shu on the side also frowned slightly: "What Zi Xiang said makes sense, brother Meng Zhuo, we all know how powerful that thief Cao is, so we must not take it lightly."
Zhang Miao pondered for a moment and then asked tentatively: "According to Sir's wishes, what can we do now?"
Yan Xiang was so happy that he hurriedly handed over his hand: "I have three strategies to choose from: upper, middle and lower."
Zhang Miao nodded: "Let's talk and listen."
"The best idea."
Yan Xiang did not hesitate and said sonorously: "We should do the opposite at this moment. We should use Chenting as bait and launch attacks from Zhaoling and Fugou at the same time. We will definitely win in one battle and win on both sides."
flowering."
A flash of dissatisfaction flashed through Zhang Miao's heart: "Doesn't this mean that I have to lead the troops back the same way? This process will be delayed for several days, not to mention the Yingchuan field army rushing to help. If the trick is exposed, the gain will not be worth the loss."
"Sir."
Zhang Miao was extremely reluctant: "The risk of your best strategy is too high and it is really inappropriate. Moreover, if this happens, I, Lieutenant General Zhang Miao, will definitely feel resentful, which will not be conducive to the war."
"Besides!"
Then, Zhang Miao emphasized: "This is just your speculation. Once the judgment is wrong, we will not only miss the opportunity to fight, but also increase the arrogance of the Cao thieves and plummet the morale of the army. This plan cannot be done!"
"Don't worry."
Yan Xiang bowed his head and was already prepared: "I have a good strategy."
Zhang Miao twisted his beard: "Just say it bluntly."
"Sheriff."
Yan Xiang's attitude was respectful: "We can send a general to lead a strong force from each army to Lin County and Yanling to attack the city to test Cao Cao's reaction."
"If these two places are the main force of Cao's army, then the news will be sent back quickly and our army will immediately rush to Xinji. It will not be too late;"
"If these two places are not the main force of Cao's army, and the two armies continue to attack forcefully, we will send troops to support the attack. Although it will be a little slower, I think it won't be a big deal."
"I wonder what the governor thinks?"
"this......"
Zhang Miao took a deep breath and pondered for a long time.
Although this strategy does not work so quickly, it is sure to win. No matter what the test results are, they have countermeasures, which is indeed worthy of praise.
but......
Zhang Miao did not make up his mind easily, but continued to ask: "What about your next move?"
Yan Xiang leaned over and handed over his hand: "Send troops to attack Xinji to test the opponent's comprehensive strength. If it is the main force, immediately divide the troops into two and rush to the remaining Zhaoling and Fugou. Otherwise, concentrate the troops to attack forcefully."
Zhang Miao frowned and asked curiously: "How to test?"
Yan Xiang explained: "It's very simple! I'm waiting here. I already have five thousand troops and horses, twice as many as the enemy. I sent them to attack Xinji to test the reaction of Cao's thieves."
"If they are facing the battle normally, there is no fire and smoke, and they can respond with ease and ease, it proves that the main force of Cao's army must be stationed here. We should immediately divide our troops and start from the remaining two counties;"
"If it immediately becomes a fire, and it is exhausted and suffers heavy losses, it proves that there is no main force of Cao's army here, and we should concentrate our forces to attack as soon as possible."
hiss-!
Zhang Miao frowned when he heard this and glanced at Yan Xiang: "Sir, your three strategies of upper, middle and lower are not the opposite, right? Why do I feel that this is the best strategy?"
"No!"
Yan Xiang immediately denied it and said: "If we attack Xinji with five thousand tactics, we will definitely frighten the enemy. The Cao thieves are very good at using troops. If it is really an empty city, they will definitely react."
"It's really hard to guess how he will act at that time!"
"therefore......"
Yan Xiang leaned forward and raised his hand, saying loudly: "I believe that the best strategy is to win with one strike without alerting Cao Cao. Although the middle strategy also has the risk of alerting the enemy, based on my judgment, the success rate is extremely high."
"On the contrary, this is the last resort..."
Yan Xiang shook his head in embarrassment and said disdainfully: "Although it seems relatively stable, it is actually the most risky. Once the intention is exposed, it will definitely make the war in Yingchuan more complicated."
Yuan Shu turned his head and glanced at Zhang Miao: "I know Brother Meng Zhuo is worried, but I have to say that Zi Xiang's inference, apart from the lack of substantive evidence, is indeed reasonable."