Chapter 88: Chapter Eighty-Eight: Jiangdong annexes Jiujiang County
Chapter 88 Chapter 88: Jiangdong annexes Jiujiang County
After leaving the "Four Haos of Shangshan", Fusu and the other two took a well-traveled path down the mountain. While admiring the scenery, they discussed the matter of recruiting Ying Yao.
"Sir, these 'Shangshan Sihao' are really weird. If they don't want to go out to help us, Da Qin, it would be better to just say it. Why do they bring out this Ying Yao to perfunctory." Meng Yi complained angrily.
"Meng Yi, you don't understand. This matter was definitely not a sudden idea of the 'Shangshan Sihao'. It was obviously planned by these four people a long time ago."
"Sir, why don't you understand? Why don't you tell me?"
"Don't say it, think about it yourself." Fusu glanced at Meng Yi, ignored Meng Yi's pleading eyes, did not explain anymore, but continued to pique Meng Yi's curiosity.
Meng Yi looked at Fusu resentfully, but Fusu ignored his curiosity and continued to remain silent.
The three of them walked down the mountain leisurely while admiring the scenery of Shangshan Mountain.
Before Fusu could reach the bottom of the mountain, he was blocked on the mountain road by two soldiers from Xianyang. The soldiers saluted Fusu and handed a letter to Fusu. Fusu immediately opened it and read it.
stand up.
It turned out that Peng Yue had already helped Wang Li and Ying Bu to recapture the entire Changsha County from Xiang Yu and Xiang Zhuang. The Jiangdong Xiang family was not willing to lose Changsha County like this. Taking advantage of the deaths of Hu Hai, Zhao Gao and others, Jiujiang
When the county was in chaos and had no owner, they sent 30,000 troops to attack Jiujiang County, and then relied on these 30,000 men to defend Jiujiang County and confront Zhang Han across the Huai River. This was like two primary school students fighting. The one who couldn't beat him was really angry.
However, I found a kindergarten kid to vent my hatred.
Zhang Han led his army to confront the Xiang family in the Huai River, which made Fusu a little confused. Both Hu Hai and Zhao Gao were dead. What was the significance of Zhang Han's confrontation? What was he still insisting on? Fusu was thinking while thinking.
He handed the letter in his hand to Meng Yi.
In a moment, Meng Yi finished reading the letter and handed the letter back to Fusu.
"Sir, Jiangdong has already taken action. How about we send a strong force to take back the remaining counties?"
"Meng Yi, although Hu Hai is dead, the counties under his rule are not so easy to accept. Due to Zhao Gao's misbehavior, the people under Hu Hai's rule are miserable and lack food and clothing. Bandits and grass bandits are even more rampant.
, Once we take back those counties at this time, will we care about these millions of hungry people or not? Should we suppress the bandits or not?"
"Sir, I also know that this is not the best time to regain Donghai County and other places, but it is really uncomfortable to watch Jiangdong take advantage of the situation and gain power." Meng Yi said unwillingly.
"With Jiangdong's strength, swallowing Jiujiang County at this time is like a hungry python swallowing a tortoise. In less than a year and a half, the money and food accumulated by Xiang's father and son in the past few years will be exhausted in Jiujiang County to appease the people.
Fighting the rebellion and suppressing the bandits was enough for the Xiang family and his son. In a year or two, I am afraid that Jiangdong will no longer be able to run Jiujiang County. How will the Xiang family and his son deal with Jiujiang County by then? Even if they have to give up Jiujiang County, the Xiang family will
I will try to collect some capital from the people of Jiujiang County, otherwise I will lose money. The only way for the Xiang family is to reach out to the people of Jiujiang County. Taxation and military recruitment are inevitable. Do you think the people of Jiujiang County will still obey?
Is it what the Xiang family wants? At that time, as long as our Daqin spends some money and food, we can take back Jiujiang County without any bloodshed. In the end, the Xiang family will probably just have to fetch water from a bamboo basket. I do hope that Jiangdong can annex a few more counties. I
I don’t believe that millions of hungry people can’t kill him and his son.”
"Young Master has a far-reaching plan, and I am convinced of it." Meng Yi looked at Fusu with admiration and said to Fusu sincerely.
"According to my order, Peng Yue took over the defense of Changsha County, commanded 80,000 troops to garrison Changsha County, and immediately reinforced the city defense of Changsha County. Wang Li and Yingbu immediately led the remaining 90,000 horses to Hexi to assist their unclesun in passing the scriptures.
Take the land west of the river; immediately blockade the east of the river and the counties formerly under Hu Hai's rule. Not a single grain of corn can flow into these two areas within two years. Violators will be punished for collaborating with the enemy."
"Promise, I will make arrangements immediately." Meng Yi accepted the order.
After a while, Meng Yi drafted an edict in accordance with Fusu's request and handed it to the Xunbing soldiers.
"Meng Yi, the most troublesome thing right now is how to recruit Ying Yao. How about you make another trip to Huaiyang Mountain for me?"
"My lord, this Ying Yao is no better than the 'Shangshan Four Hao'. He is very stubborn. With my clumsy tongue and clumsy mouth, I'm afraid I can't persuade this Ying Yao. Even if I leave, I'm afraid it will be in vain."
"Forget it, let's go back to Xianyang and make plans for this matter." Seeing Meng Yi's expression of embarrassment, Fusu said helplessly. It was obvious that Meng Yi was hit by the 'Shangshan Four Hao'.
The day after returning to Xianyang, Fusu raised the issue of recruiting Ying Yao at the court meeting.
Most of the ministers did not know about Ying Yao. Only Li Si and a few knowledgeable veterans knew about Ying Yao.
"Prime Minister, I believe you know this Ying Yao, please tell everyone about this person!" Fusu signaled to Li Si.
Li Si didn't hesitate and stood up from his chair. He turned around and told everyone about Ying Yao.
"The Ying family in Huaiyang is a descendant of Uncle Ying from the Zhou Dynasty. The younger generation of the Ying family is headed by Ying Yao. He is loyal, has a reputation as a virtuous person, and is proficient in the teachings of sages. Although this person has great talents, he is free and unruly by nature.
, Su Xin was unwilling to become an official, and the veteran thought that recruiting Ying Yao was not an easy task."
After hearing what Li Si said, the officials looked at each other in confusion. Even Fusu shook his head helplessly, obviously not having much confidence in recruiting Ying Yao.
Just when Fusu was at a loss what to do, Zhang Liang took the initiative to step forward.
Fusu noticed Zhang Liang standing in the train early in the morning, and then knew that Zhang Liang had returned from South Vietnam. Fusu was preparing to leave Zhang Liang alone after the court meeting was over, and wanted to hear his report on the situation in Guilin County in South Vietnam.
Unexpectedly, this guy actually took the initiative to stand up at this time.
"Master, I am willing to go to Huaiyang Mountain to recruit Ying Yao for you."
Zhang Liang looked at Fusu firmly and took over the matter of recruiting Ying Yao.
Hearing that Zhang Liang had taken over the recruitment of Ying Yao, all his colleagues looked at Zhang Liang with sympathy. They really couldn't figure out why Zhang Liang always had trouble with them. He went to South Vietnam with Wu Guang before, but was captured by the King of South Vietnam. Now he wants to
Go and recruit the stubborn Ying Yao.
"You are young and don't know the depth!" An old minister sadly lamented to several colleagues around him.
"Well, it seems that being captured was a big blow to him!" Another minister sighed helplessly and made this shocking assertion to Zhang Liang.
"Zhang Liang, I think this matter is not difficult. Otherwise, forget it and I will think of another way. What do you think?" Fusu persuaded him earnestly.
It is a good thing that he is willing to recruit Ying Yao for him, but recruitment cannot be done with enthusiasm. If Zhang Liang is hit again this time, he will really feel sorry for this iron-headed boy.
"Master, I think this matter is not difficult, so I would like to ask your permission to let me go to Huaiyang."
Seeing that Zhang Liang was determined, Fusu couldn't say anything else to avoid offending Zhang Liang's face, so he reluctantly agreed to Zhang Liang's suggestion and sent Zhang Liang to Huaiyang to recruit Ying Yao.
Two days later, Zhang Liang left Xianyang and headed for Huaiyang.