But now, it has an absolute advantage and is overwhelming the Wei army and the Wu army.
After the ministers paid their respects, some civil and military officials immediately proposed to send troops to unify the world. This was the common wish of all civil and military officials. Six months ago, Liu Zhang had made it clear that he would never talk about proclaiming himself emperor until he unified the world.
If Liu Zhang does not proclaim himself emperor, officials and generals like them will not be granted titles.
Liu Zhang's original words were sworn by the sword. No one dared to doubt it, and no one dared to talk about proclaiming emperor before unifying the world. However, this did not mean that they did not desire Liu Zhang to proclaim himself emperor in order to achieve their status as the founding father of the country.
Now the ministers and generals of the Sichuan Army are working hard to prepare the Sichuan Army to dominate the world and instill the last huge force. Driven by the enthusiasm of these officials and generals, farming and commerce, craftsmanship creation, workshop production, and military training are all in an orderly manner.
Active scene.
Everyone in the area under the jurisdiction of the Sichuan Army is preparing for the Sichuan Army to dominate the world.
The victory in the Battle of Xiahetao greatly inspired everyone's hearts, because it was not a simple victory, and it was very different from what they expected before the Sichuan army set off.
They expected that the Sichuan army would win, but they did not expect that the victory would be so complete.
This battle not only won the two planned targets of Xiahetao and Bingzhou, but also the coup in Yecheng, which caused the core civil and military personnel of Cao's army to come to surrender. This was inspiring enough. The 100,000 Di army in the north turned out to be the Sichuan army.
of military strength.
As a result, not only was there no sharp sword hanging over the Sichuan Army's head, but it was hanging over the Wei Army's head. This reversal of the situation has completely established the Sichuan Army's unification. As expected, the Sichuan Army's unification is a certainty.
Before a big event succeeds, people tend to become more eager. This is the case with the Sichuan Army's civil and military affairs now. At this moment, they are already eager for the Sichuan Army's iron hooves to enter Hebei and flatten Jiangdong.
So when Fu Shou sat on the throne and Liu Zhang sat beside him, all the ministers asked for orders.
Of course Liu Zhang would not agree to launching a unification war immediately.
The Sichuan Army now has the strength to launch a war of reunification, regardless of military strength, morale, combat power, or logistical supplies. Under an all-out attack, barriers such as Huguan, the Great Wall, and the Yangtze River cannot stop the Sichuan Army.
However, if we launch an attack now, there will be no full-scale attack by new units. Soldier casualties will be heavy, and the food stocks will not be enough to support a full-scale attack. Tax increases and donations from businessmen will definitely be needed.
Even if the people and businessmen have no complaints, it is still a crippling thing.
What's more, the most critical thing, Liu Zhang felt that before the unification war, there were still some things that had not been done. If they were not done in advance, there would be more things to do when unifying the world, and the things that were not taken into consideration at that time may leave hidden dangers for generations.
Liu Zhang rejected the proposal of the ministers. Although the ministers were unwilling to accept it, they did not say anything. After all, Liu Zhang and Huang Yueying had revealed half a year ago that the unification war would be a year and a half later, which is one year from now.
They only became fanatical because of the unexpected gains from the Battle of Xia Loop. Except for a little restlessness in their hearts that their urgent thoughts were suppressed, there was nothing else. Anyway, it was only one year.
"Xuan Xunyu, Xun You, Cheng Yu, Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Zhang Jia, Tian Yu, Xia Houyuan, Li Dian... enter the palace." The eunuch called loudly, and Xun Yu, Xun You and others who were waiting outside the palace entered in order.
The civil and military officers of Cao's army looked at the solemn civil and military officers of the Sichuan army on both sides, as well as Fushou Liu Zhang, who was sitting at the top. They seemed to recall that before the Battle of Guanzhong, even though the palace was a little dilapidated, Cao's army also had this lineup.
At that time, Liu Xie was sitting at the top, and Cao Cao was sitting in Liu Zhang's position. Cao Cao's army was standing on both sides in the most prosperous civil and military affairs. Cao Cao even once wrote poems across the river.
However, time has passed and Cao's army has completely declined. Xun Yu, Zhang Liao and others never imagined that one day they would surrender to the Sichuan army. When the Sichuan army took over the world, they thought they could only die in battle.
"Xun Yu (Zhang Liao...) met the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother was a thousand years old; met the King of Shu, and the King of Shu was a thousand years old."
"Everyone is safe." Fu Shou made a standing gesture to the civil and military officers of Cao's army, and said slowly: "I heard from His Highness the King of Shu that the King of Wei, Cao Cao, has abandoned the dark side and surrendered to the bright side, and is willing to return to the imperial court. This move to prosper the country has been ruined.
A group of Xiaoxiao obstructed the plan, and the king of Wei also fell into the trap of the thieves.
The actions of the rebels in Yecheng are inconsistent with the laws of heaven and the people. They hurt the Han Dynasty and harm the country. The King of Shu will lead our Han officials and troops to eliminate them and save the King of Wei.
The fact that all of you have come to vote shows that you are all just like the King of Wei. You are loyal men who abandoned the secrets and turned to the Ming Dynasty. You should be conferred a title. Your Highness, King of Shu, please come and read out the decree of this palace."
Xun Yu, Zhang Liao and others were slightly surprised. The current Fu Shou was completely different from the image of the weak woman Fu Shou used to be in Cao's army. Sitting in the upper position, she looked graceful and luxurious, without any constraint. She was no different from the real Queen Mother Regent.
If Xun Yu, Zhang Liao and others had not known for sure that Liu Zhang was in charge of the Sichuan Army, at first glance, they would have thought that Fu Shou really had the final say on the Sichuan Army.
Fu Shou finished what he said, and it seemed that he was speaking completely from his heart, without any intention of coercion, especially the last sentence: "His Royal Highness, King of Shu, please read out my decree."
Even if he knew that what Liu Zhang read out was his own, maybe Fu Shou didn't know what "his" will was at all, but Liu Xie would never have dared to say this to Cao Cao before.
This is a completely different look and feel than when Cao Jun held Liu Xie hostage before. There was no feeling of being held hostage at all.
Since the last time Fu Shou was born prematurely, Xun Yu, Xun You and others had vaguely heard the discussion. Now that they saw Fu Shou, they had confirmed in their hearts, "It is indeed so."
However, they still knew Fu Shou, and they could not help but be surprised at Liu Zhang's ability to make Fu Shou willingly become a puppet.
In the past, Dong Zhuo was intimidating and coercing, and Cao Cao was soft-spoken, but now Liu Zhang can actually make Fu Shou willing.
It seems that holding the emperor hostage also requires skill. Comparing the three, we can make a judgment.
"Yes." Liu Zhang saluted Fu Shou, turned around and said to Cao Jun Wenwu: "Wen Ruo, Wen Yuan, and others, you are new to the Sichuan Army. You should have a good rest and get familiar with the Sichuan Army. I am now acting as the Queen Mother.
If you are conferred an official position, I am afraid that you will have to take office immediately and work hard, are you willing?"
Liu Zhang looked at the civil and military officers of Cao's army. Xun Yu, Zhang Liao and others looked at each other in disbelief. He originally thought that they would be left out in the cold, and then inspected them one by one, and then appointed them to official positions after showing their loyalty. Unexpectedly, he returned to Chang'an just now.
The next day, Liu Zhang was going to confer the title, which was really unexpected.
"We sincerely abide by the will of Queen Mother Shu, King of Shu." Xun Yu, Zhang Liao and others bowed down together.
"Okay." Liu Zhang took out an edict and took a look at it. He did not read it and hung the edict to his waist. He said directly: "Nanyang, west of Yuzhou, and the land of Heluo, were originally prosperous places. Due to the war, they gradually became desolate.
, although it is now attached to the imperial court, the people's livelihood has not been restored, and there is an urgent need for capable ministers and officials to govern.
The Empress Dowager heard that Xun Yu, Xun Wenruo, Cheng Yu and Cheng Zhongde were both good scholars in governing the world, and now she canonizes Cheng Yu as the shepherd of Yuzhou and also the governor of Nanyang, and canonizes Xun Yu as the Yin of Henan to preside over the reconstruction of the Heluo land."
Xun Yu and Cheng Yu both listened to the edict in disbelief and almost forgot to bow down. They only thought that Liu Zhang would entrust an insignificant official position. Even if the official position was high, it would be restricted. However, they never expected that
As soon as he comes out, he is an important member of the party and a key point.
Xun Yu raised his head and said: "Your Highness, King of Shu, the land of Heluo is connected to the front line of Hulao Pass in the east and to Xiahetao and Bingzhou in the north. Both places are important front lines of the Sichuan Army and are the throat of the logistics supply road. My subordinates..."
"Yes, Yuzhou also covers the Yingshui front line." Cheng Yu followed.
"Because of this, we need two great talents. Do you think they are not capable enough?" Liu Zhang asked, whether it was the evaluation of later generations or Liu Zhang's understanding of this era.
People like Xun Yu and Cheng Yu are loyal as long as they surrender, and the more important they are, the sooner they will come back to their heart. Suspicion will only alienate them, and in the end, two talents will be wasted.
"I would like to thank the Queen Mother and the King of Shu." Xun Yu and Cheng Yu bowed deeply.
Liu Zhang nodded slightly and continued: "Su Wen had five good generals under Duke Cao's command, all of whom were both civil and military generals. Unfortunately, Le Jin died on the banks of the Han River. However, three generals, Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, and Zhang Jia, surrendered, which really made the Queen Mother and this king happy.
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Now that the northern grasslands have just surrendered, I canonize Zhe Lanying as the city of Meiji, perform royal duties, and govern the northern grasslands. However, although Zhe Lanying alone can control the army, he may not be able to truly control the grasslands.
Zhe Lanying had a hundred thousand troops under his command, including 20,000 Di troops, 30,000 Xianbei troops, and 50,000 Han troops. The 20,000 Di troops were personally controlled by Zhe Lanying, and the Xianbei troops were commanded by General Wang Yue.
There are 50,000 Han troops left, and I plan to divide them into three branches. The middle army will be 20,000 men, led by Zhang Liao and stationed at Yanmen Pass. The left army will be garrisoned in the fields. The left army will be 15,000 men, led by Xu Huang, and will be temporarily stationed in the upper valley. The right army will be 10,000 men.
Five thousand people, led by Zhang Jia, are also stationed in Shanggu. They will be allocated after Youzhou is pacified."
Liu Zhang has already discussed with Huang Yueying that the army must not remain on the grassland. In this regard, Huang Yueying and Liu Zhang have already designated a method for managing the grassland, which is to separate the military and civilians.
Men are of course required for grassland grazing, but in the future, only cattle and sheep are allowed to be grazed on the grassland, and horses are not allowed to be grazed. Horses used by herdsmen for riding are allocated by the Han army base, and only during the grazing season.
The so-called Han army bases are the garrison sites selected by the Han army along the grasslands and near the Great Wall in areas with rich water and grass. These garrison sites have many functions. First of all, they allow the army to control the grasslands, and only in these places can a large number of horses be concentrated.
The generals and management civil servants in the Han military bases did not distinguish between Han and foreigners, but they were replaced in turn, just like the Western Regions and other places. These places also managed market transactions, including salt and ironware.
The army at the base is also a compulsory military system for grassland herdsmen.
And he is also responsible for rescuing grassland disaster areas during grassland disasters.