The famous social and economic work of the Han Dynasty - "Salt and Iron Theory", has this comment on the phenomenon of concubinage: "In ancient times, a good couple, one man and one woman, formed a family. In later generations, a scholar and a concubine, a doctor
Second, the princes only have nine nieces. Now there are hundreds of princes, and ten ministers and officials. The middle ones serve as emperors, and the rich ones fill their houses. Therefore, the women may be neglected and resentful, and the men may be put to death without a match."
Generally speaking, it is said that in ancient times, the system of monogamy was followed. Taking concubines was actually a kind of welfare and privilege for the princes and nobles. The era when the concubine system prevailed in the world was a dark age when the world was declining and people's hearts were not ancient. Especially
It is common people who cannot find wives, but when dignitaries have many wives and concubines, it is easy to cause social conflicts.
No matter which era, this kind of public opinion cannot become the mainstream, and no one is willing to give up their privileges. But precisely because of such public opinion, the dignitaries of the Han Dynasty were more sneaky when taking concubines.
Concubine is basically carried out by buying and selling.
By the time of the Southern Song Dynasty and Ming Dynasty, when Neo-Confucianism was rampant, the system related to concubinage was clearly stipulated, and the status of concubines was equated to that of slaves.
Therefore, in the Han Dynasty, there was no ceremony for taking concubines, but Wang Yu's situation was obviously different. Since the founding of the army, he had subverted countless laws and policies. At the wedding, he also married Diao Chan as an equal wife.
.This time for his second marriage, he married Qimei with the same etiquette, and no one could say anything to him. Of course, the key point is that it didn't work even if he said it.
In fact, in troubled times, there is no soil for Taoist teachers to survive. Because of the war, men died in batches on the battlefield, causing a reverse imbalance in the ratio of men to women in society. Polygamy is a matter of course, and women always
You have to be dependent on a man to survive, so no one will make irresponsible remarks about it.
Of course, some people say that Wang Yu doesn't care. He is used to doing his own thing, so why would he let outsiders interfere in his personal life?
Since he accepted his concubine with the gift of marrying a wife, the ceremony was of course very grand. Military generals from all over the country put down their affairs and rushed back to Gaotang in a light carriage. Therefore, in a sense, this wedding was also a large-scale military event.
Discuss.
The generals each guard one side, and the journey is long. It is rare to return to Gaotang to report their duties. At this time when the war is approaching, it is of great significance to participate in such a military meeting, receive instructions from the Lord, and have face-to-face communication with colleagues.
Ordinary.
In addition to subordinates, several allies or potential allies in Qingzhou also received invitations. This wedding also has the function of identifying friends and foes, and even serves as an ultimatum.
The distance between the two allied armies in northern Xinjiang is too far, and there is no room for change in the relationship between the two sides. It doesn't matter whether people come or not. But Gongsun Zan still sent Shan Jing to Gaotang, and Liu Yi came on behalf of Gongsun Du.
It's not only to cheer up, but also to express one's position.
Not long after Gao Gan was newly attached, it was time to curry favor with Wang Yu, so of course he would not be left behind. He himself had to hand over territory to Xu Shu and had no time to spare, so he invited his subordinate Gaorou to visit.
Yuan Shu, on the other hand, admitted his illness as expected. He was obviously determined to become a wallflower, or what he thought was a fisherman.
Of course Lu Bu was coming. In addition to the allies, Lu Bu was also the protagonist. He wanted to marry his daughter, so he had to come. Not only did he come himself, he also sent Mrs. Yan over. The superficial reason was that,
Mrs. Yan missed her daughter very much and wanted to stay with her for a while, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that Lu Bu was also preparing for the next war.
Heroism is strong but love for children is short. After entrusting his wife and daughter to the safest place in Gaotang, Lu Bu can let go and fight.
What really surprised and surprised Wang Yu was that Zhang Yang was also here!
Needless to say, Hanoi’s significance to the struggle for the Central Plains. Zhang Yang’s visit was just a small weight in the balance of victory, but it was a very morale-boosting signal. It’s a pity that Guo Gong didn’t come, otherwise it couldn’t have been more perfect.
But no matter what, Zhang Yang's appearance also greatly weakened the impact of Yuan Shu's departure, which is good news.
In addition to various allies, various wealthy merchants and local forces around Qingzhou have also sent representatives. Especially in the Jianghuai area under Yuan Shao's jurisdiction, at least half of the local powerful forces who fought Wang Yu a year ago have sent envoys.
Those who came to congratulate did not send envoys directly, but most of them asked the people who came to bring gifts and greetings.
People's hearts are so divided, and the foolishness of Yuan Shu's betrayal can be seen.
With so many meanings, it is logical that Wang Yu ignored the seven newlyweds. The wedding ceremony was over and the banquet had just begun. Wang Yu, the groom's official, led a large group of people to the meeting hall and brought the seven beauties to the meeting hall.
My wife was left hanging there.
Fortunately, all the girls are also reasonable people. They already knew what kind of husband they married, and they also knew that there would be a war of unprecedented scale in the coming year. They were not dissatisfied. Instead, they each shouldered the responsibility of reception in their own way.
Guest Responsibilities.
Of course, not all the brides were not by Wang Yu's side. Lu Qiling and Diao Chan both participated in the military meeting, the former as a personal guard general and the latter as the chief officer of the Intelligence Department.
"The situation before the war cannot be said to be completely determined, but the general trend should not change. According to Jia's inference, the war should be fought successively on the Shangdang and Taiyuan front lines...Jiyin, Chenliu front lines...Liang,
The Pei front line...and even the Sui'an and Guangling front lines are unfolding. These four main battlefields will be referred to as Bing, Yan, Yu, and Huai respectively..."
In the center of the meeting hall is a huge sand table, with mountains, rivers, and city roads all clearly visible. The interlocking flags of various colors on the sand table indicate the forces that may participate in the war. The pre-war situation can be said to be clear at a glance.
The generals in Qingzhou were used to this, but the visiting guests were all amazed. There was little time left for them to marvel. As soon as everyone gathered around and stood still, Jia Xu pointed on the sand table and began to explain.
Unlike other wars in history, the upcoming war in the Central Plains is an offensive war. At least at the beginning of the war, there will be no saying about which side will defend and which side will attack. Both sides will use their own
We have made the most complete preparations for this war. The distinction between offense and defense only exists locally, not the overall situation.
Everyone present is a person who knows the military. Just by listening to Jia Xu's above explanation, they already have a certain concept of the future war. It is very disrespectful to attack with all-out attack on three sides. It is obvious that Qingzhou's strategy will be the Central Plains.
Yan and Yu battlefields are mainly offensive, while Bingzhou and Jianghuai battlefields are mainly defensive.
Zhang Yang and Gao Rou looked at each other with great surprise in their hearts. Yan, the enemy on the Yu battlefield was Cao Cao, who had the strongest overall strength. To open a breakthrough from Cao Cao, the hussar general's courage was beyond anyone's reach.
"The commander-in-chief of the Western Front is Xu Shu. Under his command are 30,000 Taishan Army, 15,000 Weijun Yulin, and 5,000 Weijun Thunder Army. A total of 50,000 horse and infantry troops! Xu Huang is the deputy commander, and Pan Zhang, Ma Zhong, and Guan
The generals Hai, Ji Ling, Li Le, and Huang Ze will assist them, as long as they can block the Xiliang army in Jinyang and to the east of Pingtao!"
"General, I understand!" The person who received the order was Xu Huang. Xu Shu was currently busy reorganizing the Black Mountain Army, and also organized manpower to go to Bingzhou to take over the territory. He was so busy that he had no time to spare, so Xu Huang could only do the work for him.
The original complete strength of Xu Huang's Taishan Army was 24,000 soldiers. After the Juyong Battle, the strength was reduced sharply to less than 20,000. Fortunately, there was a militia system in Qingzhou, and Xu Shu and Yu Jin were stationed in Wei County for a long time.
The local militia system is the most complete, so troops can be replenished very quickly.
A bigger source of recruits is the Montenegrin Army.
It can be said that it is the only remaining Yellow Turban that has survived since the first year of Zhongping. The Black Mountain Army has retained many veterans. These people have been fighting on the battlefield for many years and have become accustomed to fighting. After Wang Yu and Zhang Yan reached an agreement
, although some people chose to retire and stay with their old brothers in Xisan County, but more people still chose to fight for a world in the Qingzhou Army.
Just as Jia Xu advised that day, Zhang Ning's identity is of great significance to all Yellow Turbans. Wang Yu married Zhang Ning, and his influence in the Yellow Turban Army is greater than that of Zhang Yan. That's why there are so many veterans of the Black Mountain Army.
Came for refuge.
The Black Mountain Army did not have many brilliant achievements in history, but it was the joint efforts of Zhang Yan and Gongsun Zan that made Yuan Shao in history unable to spare his energy to go south, and could only watch Cao Cao expand his power until it was out of control.
Considering the poor equipment of the Montenegrin Army, the combat effectiveness of the core elite warriors in this army is still worth looking forward to. This time, the news brought back by Xu Huang also verified Wang Yu's conjecture. A total of 20,000 Montenegrin soldiers
The veterans are all elite soldiers who are very capable of fighting. With a little training, they can be directly added to the front-line combat troops.
The strength of the Western Front Army is much smaller than the 300,000 Xiliang Army, but since it is mainly on the defensive and considering the topography of Bingzhou, it is enough.
"The Yanzhou battlefield is the main battlefield. The lord personally goes into battle. There are a total of 3,000 bodyguard cavalry, 8,000 light cavalry, 20,000 Taishan army, 30,000 Yulin army, a total of more than 60,000 soldiers... The generals include the bodyguards.
The cavalry commander Lu Qiling, the deputy general Tai Shici, the gale cavalry commander Zhao Yun, the deputy generals Qin Feng and Fang Yue, the Yulin army commander Yu Jin, the Taishan army commander Guan Ping, the deputy general Hu Cai..."
There was a commotion in the crowd, not because of the huge number of troops, but because most people were amazed by the rapid expansion of the Qingzhou Cavalry Army. This is a pure cavalry force. The Xiliang Army's pure cavalry force is larger, but their cavalry
It's just people and horses, the equipment is almost negligible, and Qingzhou's bodyguard cavalry has expanded to 3,000!
Thinking of the scene of those invulnerable cavalry forming a dense array, charging on the battlefield like moving mountains, the blood of all the Qingzhou generals boiled with excitement, the Allied generals were shocked, Zhang Yang even broke out in a cold sweat, if he didn't
Following Lu Bu's persuasion, the first target of Qingzhou's terrifying cavalry must be Hanoi...
"Zhang Liao is the commander-in-chief of the Yuzhou battlefield. He has 15,000 Thunder Army as the main force, supplemented by 5,000 Yulin Army, with a total of 20,000 horses and infantry. The generals include Huang Zhong, the leader of the Thunder Army, and deputy generals Mu Wang, Li Bin, and Wang
Ze…”
There were fewer soldiers and horses along this route, but it was not originally a main battlefield. The main purpose was to protect the flanks of the main force to prevent Yuan Shu from betraying and making a sneak attack, or to clear the way for Jiangdong Army's light troops to move north.
If there were no such surprises, they would attack Cao Cao's relatively weak flank with lightning speed and quickly capture the city. Moreover, the initial target of this wing was not Cao Cao and Yuan Shu, but Guo Gong who was entrenched in Shanyang and Peiguo. The latter
The field combat ability is quite weak, but there are quite a few fortified cities in the territory. Therefore, the Thunder Army, which is best at attacking fortresses, must take action.
Needless to say, in the final Jianghuai battlefield, Zhang Jia was the chief general, with Pang Tong and Xu Sheng as his lieutenants. There were many defensive targets. In addition to the Jiangdong Army, there were also powerful local forces in Guangling headed by the Chen family and his son, as well as Yuan Shu. In terms of defense,
The two at the back are nothing to fear, but Jiangdong Army is a formidable enemy and should not be underestimated.
But now the Xuzhou Yulin Army has 30,000 troops. It is mainly composed of the Danyang warriors left by Tao Qian, the Xuzhou veterans, and the Hebei warriors under Zhang Jaw, and its strength is also extraordinary.
And those who are interested have also noticed that until the end, Jia Xu did not mention the navy.
It has long been known that Qingzhou has a navy that crosses the river, and its commander Zhou Cang is also famous in Heluo. The latest intelligence also shows that Qingzhou also has a large-scale navy at sea. Recently, it has been faintly heard, and it seems that
Wang Yu also discovered Gan Ning, a general who was very good at water warfare in Jingzhou...
With the existence of this naval force, Jiangdong Army may also have some scruples, making it difficult to cross the river with all its strength and engage in a decisive battle.
In addition, Jia Xu also did not mention the elusive Hidden Mist Army and its general Wei Yan. This group of troops is very good at ambush, and they must be hiding somewhere on the thousands of miles of front, always ready.
Deliver a fatal blow to the enemy?
Of course, many people noticed that Jia Xu never mentioned how the cooperation of several allied forces was needed.
It's okay for Zhang Yang and senior officials to say that the strength of these two sides is limited, and it doesn't matter whether they participate in the war or not. As long as they give up the territory in their hands calmly, it is enough. But Lu Bu is different. He still has thousands of tiger and wolf troops under his command.
I am even more brave and invincible. How could Qingzhou not want to make good use of such a force?
How strange!
Gao Rou and Zhang Yang are both smart people. They know that Wang Yu is letting them participate in the military meeting out of tolerance, but they will definitely not reveal the real secrets, so they don't ask more questions.
But both of them were secretly observing Lu Bu's expression. They found that the latter's expression was very ugly, and they were relieved. Obviously, Qingzhou's deployment was not even disclosed to Lu Bu, and it was not purely aimed at themselves. Of course.
, the two parties have already become friends with Qin and Jin. If you have anything to say, you can explain it slowly and clearly in private, and it will not cause any big problems. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)