Liu Biao's friend Shen Jingxiang had 100,000 infantry and cavalry, the strength of several counties, and the full support of the two great families of Cai and Kuai. He originally wanted to take advantage of Zhu Kui's army to attack Dong Zhuo, seize Changsha, conquer Jiangxia, and unify the nine counties of Jingxiang.
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Changsha was taken and Sun Jian also killed it. However, what he didn't expect was that the small Jiangxia County, with several times the force, was defended by the opponent's strong generals and sharp weapons. They attacked it for two months, but in the end they fell short and lost all their troops.
And back.
This battle really disgraced Liu Biao. Not only did he lose soldiers and generals, but it also greatly increased the prestige of Wang Cheng. He killed six generals with a three-pointed and two-edged sword. What's even more detestable is that his own soldiers and horses didn't even climb the city wall of Jiangxia.
The last few times, Liu Biao, Cai Mao and the Kuai brothers were stunned by this.
Is the Jingzhou army too weak? Definitely not. According to official history, Liu Biao relied on these Jingxiang soldiers who started his career to dominate Jingzhou for twenty years. Liu Bei, the founder of the Shu Han Dynasty, conquered Zhuge Liang.
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In this way, relying on Jingxiang's soldiers as the main force, they easily entered Yizhou. Although Liu Zhang was incompetent, Zhang Ren and Leng Bao were not mediocre generals. From these two examples, it is clear that Jingzhou's soldiers are still very capable.
Powerful.
If we talk about the key to the victory of this battle, one of the most important points is that in Jiangxia City, the soldiers from top to bottom were united and focused on the outside world, with no intention of surrendering by chance. Especially after Wang Cheng killed six generals, the morale of the soldiers and civilians
At one time, they were all superior to the Jingxiang soldiers. Another factor that cannot be ignored is that the rich people in Jiangxia City greatly helped the soldiers defending the city. They did not hinder them, and even sent soldiers and late night snacks to treat them warmly.
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As for the rich people in Jiangxia City, a great contribution was made to Zhao Bancheng who happened to stay in Jiangxia to visit his daughter and grandson.
Not long ago, Zhao Ying'er successfully gave birth to a son, Zhu Kui's third son, named Yong, Zhu Yong.
After the news of the Jingzhou Army's crusade spread, the mood of the common people was actually very easy to appease. Compared with the common people, they were not very intelligent. If they were appeased a little and their emotions were stabilized, they would generally not cause trouble.
Just walking down the street.
The rich businessman is different. He will go back to stockpile grain, sell it at high prices, etc., which is a hindrance. What's more, because he has money, he naturally studies, and naturally has his own ideas and opinions. This makes it difficult to appease and control.
, leading to a serious decline in public security.
Therefore, since ancient times, those who instigated rebellion were mostly wealthy people. They acted as internal agents for the enemy and opened the city gates. The troublemakers were also wealthy people. It has never been heard of ordinary people mutinying at night and opening the city gates without any reason. They were not afraid of death.
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However, this phenomenon did not happen during the two months of the Jiangxia Defense War. People from all parties actively participated in the defense of the city. This is called unity of heart. To a large extent, the reason for unity of people is that Zhao Bancheng took an active role.
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He worked tirelessly and visited various wealthy households in the city. He successfully united with the owners of many rice shops and funded Wang Cheng and others to resist foreign enemies. He received a steady stream of medicines and food, which greatly inspired the soldiers who defended the city.
and confidence.
It should be said that these big businessmen, with their large numbers of people, only look at the word profit. Naturally, they relied on Zhao Bancheng's persuasion. Businessmen are different from aristocratic families. Aristocratic families give first priority to their clansmen and land, which are the foundation of family heirlooms.
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At that time, the size of the city was limited, and it was impossible for each household to have tens of thousands of acres within the city walls. Therefore, the clan fields were all outside the city, not inside. The land outside the city was enclosed for farming and forts were built. This formed the
If a wealthy family is powerful, the court will find it difficult to do anything about it.
The wealthy merchants in Zhao Bancheng's interactions are different. Most of them live by buying and selling, so they have less land. However, they build merchants and shops in prosperous places in the city and develop their family businesses. Therefore, these wealthy merchants do not have tenant farmers, but they have a variety of businesses.
The number of servants and servants is actually about the same. In addition, the wealthy businessmen and their property are all in the city. Now that the city is under siege, there is no way to escape. Naturally, this person's wealth and life are also at stake. With the victory of Jiang Xia's army,
Tie together in defeat...
If the city is broken and rebels rob it, they will be the most unlucky and the most afraid. Zhao Ci's rebellion a few years ago is the best lesson for us. Not long after, it is still vivid in our minds.
Although Zhu Kui had offended the interests of local powerful families to a certain extent when he first took charge of the Jiangxia Prefecture and had some of his fertile land expropriated by force, this did not include the merchants in the city.
Zhao Bancheng even revealed that Zhu Kui, who was once the leader, taught Wang Zhong how to set up Wang's Trading Company, and that he had a variety of business acumen when he was young. He came up with storytelling strategies for his Piaoxiang Tower in Moling County and gave them to Jiangdong Lu.
The family's fashion design, as well as various business methods such as wine making and salt production, are enough to show Zhu Kui's business acumen. How could a person with such a business acumen not pay attention to businessmen and the development of business in his own government?
This was a better governor than anyone else, and the best governor to merchants. Liu Biao would never be able to be so mercantile.
Zhao Bancheng even compared Zhu Kui to Tao Zhugong, who was famous for his political career and business during the Spring and Autumn Period.
Finally, Zhao Bancheng even mentioned some policies that Jiangxia County will introduce that are conducive to business development. Of course, these were all mentioned by Zhu Kui to Zhao Bancheng in his spare time.
After all, these businessmen are willing to believe and contribute. Naturally, Zhao Bancheng is the prefect Zhu Kuizhang's identity, and his credibility is much higher. This also makes these businessmen in Jiangxia City become interested in speculation.
In the end, regardless of self-interest and fear of rioters and looting after the city was broken, I still voted for Zhu Kui in the hope of a big return in the future. This was ultimately a good deal.
Therefore, in the past two months, half of the store clerks in Jiangxia City have been sent to the towers by these business owners. Perhaps these clerks cannot fight against the enemy with swords and guns, but before the war, they can do some hand-in-hand and provide logistical supplies.
They can carry stones, move logs, and deliver them to the top of the city. After the war, they can carry the wounded, organize weapons, etc. It is always within their capabilities and it is a good use.
This greatly reduced the pressure on Wang Cheng and other Jiangxia generals.
The Zhao family was a large trading house that had risen in Jiangdong in recent years with Zhu Kui. Naturally, they also purchased a new mansion in Jiangxia, allowing Zhao Bancheng to visit his daughter.
In the backyard, Zhao Bancheng was sitting on a rocking chair with a stone table next to him, drinking tea leisurely. Naturally, this rocking chair was also designed by Zhu Kui in the past. Zhao Bancheng was a man who easily accepted new things.
Naturally, the tables and chairs were replaced early, which gradually changed the habit of sitting on the knees as a family.
That Jiang Dong had been with Zhu Kui before, Deacon Li stood aside respectfully.
On the stone table, there are sandalwood and fragrant tobacco pipes curling up, mixed with the faint fragrance of tea under the boiling water.