Han Shizu

Chapter 647
Chengzhou, Tonggu County.

It is named after the confluence of Qingni and Xiabian waters into Feilong Canyon.Although located in the southwestern border, compared with the rampant military disasters in the Central Plains and Hebei, these prefectures and counties in the south of Longnan have been relatively stable on the whole.

No matter how violent the changes in the Central Plains are, the impact on the southwest is limited after all. The Tubo in the west has long been disintegrated, and even a few miscellaneous people will not be able to overcome the big waves.In the past 30 years, as far as the Longnan states were concerned, there were major turmoil only around the time when the Later Tang destroyed the former Shu and the later Shu was tackling key problems.

Of course, since the Han and Shu countries turned against each other and used troops repeatedly, the life of the people in the state was not easy.Due to the geographical situation, whether it is the Shu Kingdom or the Han Dynasty, it is inevitable to use the strength of the people for food on the spot and use their troops according to it.

Chengzhou has four distinct seasons, and the temperature is suitable for cold and warm. Therefore, Chengzhou in early winter is not considered cold.The water of the Qingni River passed through the mountains and hills in the territory day and night, and flowed through Tonggu City, which was no different from previous years.The biggest changes are the ever-changing Hanwang Banner at the top of the city and the Han army at the foot of Phoenix Mountain.

Fortunately, after the battle of Liangquan, the Shu army was defeated too quickly and retreated too quickly, and senior officials surrendered quickly. Serious military disasters.

After the surrender, the Han army only adjusted its defenses and sent troops to take over the cities, government offices, and warehouses, and did not disturb the people much because of military discipline.Even so, the people in Chengzhou couldn't help feeling uneasy, and the people in Tonggu City were even more uneasy. After all, they could see the Han army barracks at the foot of Fenghuang Mountain when they climbed to the top of the city.

However, although the war between Han and Shu has not stopped, the order of the prefectures and counties has been restored thanks to the efforts of the officials in charge and the might of the garrison, even though the hearts of the people are uncertain.

A few stage horses came galloping under the urging of their masters, and they seemed to be able to feel the flying frost dust amidst the sound of kicking.When approaching the city, the soldiers divided into two groups, turned southwest all the way, headed for the ferry, followed the post road, and went straight to Tonggu.

At the city gate, the captain of the garrison saw Laiqi, and his bored spirit was refreshed. Although he noticed the color of his clothes, he still performed his duties and asked, "Where did you come from?"

The post rider was carrying a capsule on his back, sweating profusely, and described being tired. When asked, he replied directly: "An urgent order from Guzhen, sent to the state government, let it go quickly!"

After confirming the post pass, they let it go, and the two postmen, under the guidance, rode their horses along the uneven streets of Tonggu to the state office.Guzhen is not too far from Tonggu, about seventy miles away, the postmen gallop all the way here.

In the prefectural office, the person in charge was Zhao Yu, a former judge of the Xiongwu Army. After receiving the urgent report and arranging the postmen, he immediately ordered his staff to be summoned.

Zhao Ting is a man in his thirties, white and fat.In the early years, he raised money to help the border, and was able to become an official. Later, he worked for Chengzhou. In the early Han Dynasty, he rebuilt a road and descended to Shu, and was later appointed as a judge.

Among the four prefectures of Qin and Feng, there are actually quite a few officials like Zhao Ting. After Shu took over the four prefectures, they did not cleanse the upper and lower officials, and retained a large number of people.

Therefore, after the Han army conquered Shu and won a great victory, they changed their banners and returned to Han again without any psychological pressure.Especially officials like Zhao Ting, even if they don't talk about the strength and weakness between Han and Shu, they focus on the situation of their native Central Plains, and they are closer to the big man.After all, the people of the country are hard to move, and they all want to return to their roots.

After the defeat of the Shu army in Fengzhou, Zhao Ting led his people behind closed doors and refused to accept, forcing Li Tinggui's plan to divide his troops and retreat to Cheng and Tier to fail, and finally had to lead the remnants of the army to retreat to Xingzhou.

For the Han army's sweep of Feng and Jie, and the whole city, Zhao Ting's chief officials have made great contributions.For this reason, all of them will be retained for the time being, and each will be recorded in his own position to maintain order for the great man.

Several staff members came to the hall one after another, and saw Zhao Ting buried his head, holding an official document in both hands, with a sad face and a bitter expression on his face.

"I don't know what the judge told me to wait for?" After seeing him for a while, the subordinate asked.

With a bitter smile, he gestured to the official document in his hand: "Guzhen sent a letter to the commander-in-chief to break Xingzhou, and the soldiers came to Xixian County. If he wanted to break the city, let Feng, Cheng, Jie, and Xing prefectures recruit 4000 civilians to go to the city. It will be used in the city for ten days. Cheng and Tier states need to recruit [-] people!"

Hearing this, everyone was startled, one of them got up, and his tone was a little irritable: "Since the Han and Shu battles, there have been three thousand civilians who have been conscripted to serve. After repeated battles, more than half of the casualties have been lost. Now the two states are still in trouble. Another 4000 people will be collected, this is to collect all the young and strong in the state, if it is implemented, the people will definitely resent!"

The two prefectures, Cheng and Tier, are small in size and small in population. The two prefectures combined have just over [-] households. After deducting the old, young, women and children, and the existing conscripts, there are not many people left. This is the reality. question.

"All the people are in a state of panic, exhausting the power of the people and persecuting them too much, I'm afraid that the people will be in chaos!" Another person said.

All the staff members couldn't help expressing bitterness, expressing concerns, and shouting.

Seeing this, Zhao Yu couldn't help being upset, and clapped the table vigorously, causing the noise to be silenced.Looking around, Zhao Yu's cheeks shook a few times, and then he said: "I called you here, not to discuss whether to recruit civilian husbands, but to listen to your complaints."

Waving the official document in his hand, he pressed it on the case, and said: "This is not an official document, but a military order. How can the military order allow me to question and repeat. We belong to the big man. There is an order ahead. How dare we violate it? These 4000 people The two states must be confiscated and sent to Xi County!"

Apparently, Zhao Ting is a person who can see clearly. He is very clear-headed and knows the pros and cons.

"Four thousand men can still be recruited, but the time limit is too short. From Tonggu to Xixian County, the distance is at least two hundred miles, and the distance from Jiezhou is even further. Within ten days, the recruiting is completed, and then sent to Under the city, it is too difficult!" After clarifying the situation, someone finally calmed down a little.

"Then don't just sit here and talk about it!" Zhao Ting took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Everyone, put down all the affairs in your hands, and take all the people to the towns and villages to smoke. Get the right age group together!"

With that said, Zhao Ting took out the administrative maps of Chengzhou and Jiezhou, pointed to each township, and determined the amount and responsible personnel.After a pause, he said again: "The decree has already been passed to Jiezhou. I will go there in person. Chengzhou Road is near, so I will leave it to you. You can send it to Xixian County in batches of thousands of people!"

"Yes!"

As the surrendered officials, the one with the most power, Zhao Ting also took care of the remaining rank states.On the Chengzhou side, he wasn't really worried. It was mainly in Jiezhou, which was about 150 miles away.

"What if the urging is too hasty and cause civil disorder?" The subordinate hesitated.

Upon hearing this, after a brief silence, Zhao Ting said coldly: "There are imperial troops stationed in both states! I will be in the camp, and I will meet the commander and ask for his assistance!"

In a word, the meaning is already obvious. In today's situation, it is not enough to rely on the authority of the government alone, but also rely on swords and soldiers, so that the people will obediently obey the conscript
Taking a deep breath, Zhao Xuan looked at the officials solemnly again, and said: "Everyone, I was a minister of the Central Plains, but I had no choice but to submit to Meng Shu. Fortunately, I have returned and been accepted by the court. You must perform well before you can win the title of the court." Trust. I don’t say anything else, even if it’s for your own future or for your family, you should do your best in this matter!”

"Yes!" Zhao Yu said so, and everyone became more vigilant.

As a matter of fact, Zhao Ting is good at punishment and can be regarded as a famous official, but no matter his character or conduct, he can't be regarded as a gentle gentleman.This is a qualified bureaucrat and landlord who cares more about his own future and official position than caring for the people.

Soon, the entire state government was mobilized, and all officials, guards, and state soldiers were sent out, and young and strong were conscripted from counties and towns.Zhao Yu first went to Longqi Barracks to visit Gao Huaide, and then rushed to Jiezhou to preside over the matter.

Because of a military order on the front line of Xixian County, the upper and lower prefectures of Chengjie became tense, the officials were exhausted, and the people suffered from it.After the order was issued, the people of the two prefectures suddenly complained.

Under the war situation, even if the Han army had strict military discipline and did not burn, kill or loot, it was inevitable to suffer.

(End of this chapter)