Han Shizu

Chapter 115 Yingzhou
In northern Hebei, there are many rivers and well-developed water veins. As one of the main water veins, the Hutuo River has great military and economic value.In the original history, from the later Jin Dynasty, through the Han Dynasty, Zhou Dynasty, and Zhao Song Dynasty, there were too many wars between Khitan and China in this water basin.

The Hutuo River originates from Daidi, turns south, cuts through Taihang, and returns to Hebei.It is located in the hinterland of Hebei, but whenever there is a war, the Khitan cavalry can always drink the river.

Looking at the more than 20 years of the Song-Liao War before the Chanyuan Alliance, we can intuitively find that, except for the two Northern Expeditions, the Liao army basically fought in their own country.Even after the failure of the two Northern Expeditions, when the Liao army carried out "counter-offensive reckoning", they drove straight in and went straight to Jizhong.The enemy cavalry broke into the hinterland, as if entering an uninhabited land, and the Song army had no choice but to be beaten passively.

The three passes in Hebei (Waqiao Pass, Yijin Pass, and Yukou Pass) that were built are in name only. Compared with military defense and containment of the Liao army, they seem to play a greater role as a boundary pass to delineate the national border.Youyan lost to the enemy, without the barrier of Yanshan pass, the pressure on the northern frontier defense of the southern country can be imagined.

The Central Plains, which lost the barrier of Youyan, will be passive in the face of northern aggression. The war between Khitan and Jin has clearly demonstrated.However, even if the state of Jin was destroyed, the soldiers and civilians in Hebei, Central Plains still didn’t feel deeply enough. In the eyes of most people, the Khitan’s destruction of Jin was a crime of weakness caused by the emperor’s insensitivity and mediocre ministers in power, which was not a crime of war.

Without experiencing the humiliation that has remained unchanged for decades, the helplessness and bitterness of being pulled on the head by someone, bending the spine by the iron hoof of the Liao army, and being wantonly beaten and plundered.Before the humiliation and pain had pierced their hearts, the people of Central Plains and Hebei had not yet suffered from "Liaophobia", and could not imagine how heavy the words "Sixteen States of Yanyun" were.

But right now, in Yingzhou, Guo Rong seems to be aware of it.He seemed to understand why Liu Chengyou would be uncharacteristically, insist on going his own way, and even take a gamble at all costs.

He was ordered by Liu Chengyou to inspect the labor force in Yingzhou.Hearing is always better than seeing. Guo Rong is naturally a very strategic person. He patrolled along the lower reaches of the Hutuo River to the northeast. Looking at the flat plains along the way, Guo Rong frowned deeply.

According to He Fujin, this road is smooth and can go directly to the Baigou and Juma River areas, which are only a hundred miles away from Youzhou.The enemy went south to Yi, and I went north to south. After walking around in person, this is Guo Rong's deepest experience.

There are several beacon towers on the bank of the water, which were built by He Fujin himself after he took office. Due to insufficient material resources, weak manpower, and insufficient time, only four towers were built thirty miles to the north.I don't ask for anything else, but if there is an enemy cavalry attack, I can get a warning in time and respond early.

In front of a beacon tower at the northernmost point, on the bank of Zhuma, with the water rushing to the north, Guo Rong suddenly sighed: "This Hutuo River really lives up to its name, whistling and torrential, and the end is turbulent!"

The water of the Hutuo River under the sun is shimmering with sparkling light, and is extremely fast. The waves hit the beach like a beast, trying to devour people.Guo Rong's state of mind seemed to be affected by it, and there was some concern on his serious face.

He Fujin, the defense envoy of Yingzhou, was by his side at this time. The old general had gray hair and white beard, but he could still mount a horse and draw a bow. He was dressed in armor. He sat on the horse's back and held his sword straight.Hearing this, Guo Rong was emotional, and casually echoed: "This water is famous for its rapids!"

Frowning, Guo Rong's expression became more worried: "Yingzhou is like this, let alone Shenzhou. With the level of viciousness in front of the water, it's worrying!"

After the Hutuo River came out of the mountain, it flowed through Zhenzhou to the east, passed through Shenzhou, and had a diversion in the Raoyang area.Because of the turbulent nature of the river, and the fact that the soil along the way is sparse and prone to collapse, the downstream along the river is always blocked, and there are often floods, and Shenzhou is the most serious, which is notorious.Therefore, after the diversion, the water was still so turbulent near Hejian that Guo Rong was subconsciously worried about the situation in Shenzhou.

Obviously, He Fujin didn't feel much about these things. He glanced at Guo Rong and said, "The problem of water flow is a small problem, but the Hulu cavalry is a big problem!"

He couldn't help but glance at He Fujin. Although he didn't agree with what he said, Guo Rong didn't mean to argue.With today's national conditions, stability in the world is still a luxury, and there is no leisure to pay attention to floods, let alone governance.Besides, even if you have the heart, how can it be powerful?
Putting his mind away, Guo Rong pointed to the north and asked, "What's the situation with Renqiu?"

Ying and Mo prefectures both belong to the "Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun", and they were all under the jurisdiction of Nanjing Road of Liaoning during the period of the separation of Liao.Yingzhou is connected to Shenzhou in the west, Cangzhou in the east, and Mozhou in the north.As for Renqiu, the state capital of Mozhou, it is not too far from Hejian City, only about sixty miles away, it is a close neighbor, and there is no obstacle between the two cities.

He Fujin took office in Yingzhou and captured Hejian, but did not continue northward.At this time, when I heard about it, I said to Guo Rong: "After recapturing Hejian, there was a Liao general in Mozhou who led troops to the south to fight back for me. According to investigations, after the enemy drove the people south, there were still hundreds of Xi in Renqiu City. cavalry, going south from time to time to harass them, even though their fighting strength is not as good as that of the Khitan soldiers, they are not too troublesome!"

Pointing to the beacon towers at the side and rear: "In order to build these beacon towers, Yingzhou paid hundreds of casualties of soldiers, and even more civilian casualties!"

He Fujin spoke very calmly, but Guo Rong could hear the difficulty behind it, looked at the veteran, and solemnly saluted: "The old general has worked hard!"

"Why am I suffering? Can I suffer more than those dead and wounded soldiers and people who died?" The veteran said with a blow on his beard.

He Fujin's tone was a bit aggressive, and Guo Rong made fun of it, but he didn't take it seriously, and showed a smile along with him.Seeing He Fujin looking coldly to the north, he said softly, "Sooner or later, we will be able to take back Mozhou and Youyan!"

Hearing this, He Fu couldn't help laughing when he entered, sneered, and shook his head: "You youngsters, how can Youzhou be taken back so easily?"

Guo Rong still had a humble look and did not argue. There are some things that just relying on words is useless.But in my heart, I have a much higher opinion of He Fujin. It is too wasteful for such a veteran to only serve as a defensive envoy.

"Guodu Yuhou, the river has been inspected, and the city has been inspected. This place is too close to Renqiu, so it's not safe. Let's go back!" At this time, He Fujin suddenly said.

"I have old general Lao to accompany you!" Seeing this, Guo Rong still put on a low profile, and said to him: "Let's go back to Hejian now!"

Hejian City, formerly known as Wuyuan City, is located between two rivers.The city is a big city, but it is a pity that it is isolated on all sides, there is no danger to rely on, and it is not a place to defend.After He Fujin took office, most of the people were moved to Leshou County in the south for resettlement, and the refugees who were recruited later also did the same, and they led troops to garrison them to prevent them from being strangled.

Therefore, at this time, Hejian City, which Guo Rong was inspecting, was a little deserted.

Not long after Fang returned to the city, there was a wolf smoke in the north, and Hu Kou came to invade.Accompanied by the news that Yelu Ruan proclaimed himself emperor.

　Thanks to the blue wind blowing, the maple leaves fluttering like what year jop, book friend 20181107124212127 for the reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)