Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Under the city of Hefei.

Flags are flying everywhere.

Zhuge Qiao led 100,000 soldiers and civilians to besiege Hefei.

Among these 100,000 soldiers and civilians, only more than 20,000 can truly be called soldiers.

The rest are basically settlers.

Among these farmers there were the elderly, the weak, women and children.

Different from the previous conscription of corvée which was a way to get something for nothing, the people Zhuge Qiao conscripted to settle down in the fields this time were motivated by profit.

In short: it costs more!
Under Zhuge Qiao's strong leadership, this group of farmers each performed their duties and formed a large-scale logistics force.

It is winter now, and there is not much work to do in the fields.

Recruiting people to settle in the military farms will not have much impact on the military farms.

As far as the farmers are concerned, their fighting capacity will not be stronger than that of Zhang Jue's Yellow Turbans in the past.

Most of the Yellow Turbans were poor people who could not survive and had to fight with swords in order to survive.

The farmers did not have this kind of "risking their lives" awareness.

however.

Although the farmers cannot risk their lives, they can be driven by profit.

With the soldiers fighting ahead, the farmers only need to serve as auxiliary soldiers dutifully.

If you serve as an auxiliary soldier well, you will get money, food, silk and cloth.

Those with outstanding performance can be given priority to enter the workshop.

Thanks to Zhuge Rong's efforts, the workshop in Jiangdong became an enviable job.

You don't have to work as a servant for a wealthy family, nor do you have to give up your own land.

During the busy farming season, workshops will suspend production and give priority to farming.

Workers who do not have land can help those who have land with farm work for a fee; those who finish the work first will help the remaining workers.

Workers and farmers are integrated, and after completing farm work as soon as possible, they return to the workshop to produce.

Zhuge Rong was targeted by the aristocratic families in Jiangdong because he broke the rules of the aristocratic families in Jiangdong.

We are employing tenant farmers and servants, how can you integrate workers and farmers?
You, Zhuge Rong, have become a great good man, and we are all great bad men?
Especially those noble families who valued reputation were even more disgusted with Zhuge Rong.

Zhuge Rong's workshop was like tearing off the fig leaf of the aristocratic families and denounced their exploitation as nothing more than a waste of money.

Although Zhuge Rong's workshop was wiped out by Zhu Ran, the ideas that Zhuge Rong promoted in Jiangdong did not disappear.

The eyes of the masses are sharp, and they can clearly distinguish who is good and who is evil.

Zhuge Qiao is Zhuge Rong's elder brother.

At the same time, he is the real person in charge behind Zhuge Rong Workshop.

Zhuge Qiao just released this news intentionally, which was enough to drive the farmers crazy.

Who really wants to be a tenant farmer or servant of a wealthy family?

Who doesn’t want to live a good life!

In this era, the only person who can make the farmers eager to serve is Zhuge Qiao!

While others forced civilians to do unpaid labor, Zhuge Qiao directly "added money"!
Zhuge Qiao, who was influenced by the red faith, had to integrate into the times due to the limitations of the times, but he still tried to change this era.

The active assistance of the farmers also gave Zhuge Qiao a deeper understanding of the saying "The people are water, the king is the boat, water can carry the boat, but it can also capsize it."

"Everyone, you are all soldiers, your morale cannot be lower than that of the people who are farming."

Zhuge Qiao asked Zhang Yi to report the performance of the farmers to all the generals.

All the generals were horrified.

Among these people, there were former generals from Jingzhou, brave generals from Jiangdong newly recruited by Zhuge Qiao, and surrendered generals who had served Sun Quan in the past.

however.

This was the first time that the generals saw the military and civilians working together.

In the past, the civilians who were conscripted had hatred for the military generals deep in their bones, but they dared not speak out due to the disparity in military strength.

"General, I don't understand why these farmers, even the elderly, the weak, women and children, would come to help!" The surrendered general Zhang Zheng couldn't help but step out and ask.

This was also the doubt in the minds of most of the soldiers present.

Zhuge Qiao looked at Zhang Zheng and said slowly, "Zhang Zheng, if I ask you to be the first to climb the mountain, but I don't want to give you thick armor, are you willing to go?"

Zhang Zheng's face turned pale instantly, and he asked in horror: "General, are you going to kill me?"

Zhuge Qiao chuckled: "Why do you think I want to kill you? I let you go first because I appreciate you. This is all for the Han Dynasty!"

Zhang Zheng was at a loss.

Zhuge Qiao waved his hand, and his personal guard brought a set of armor: "If I give this set of armor to you, would you be willing to go first?"

Zhang Zheng was stunned for a moment, took a deep breath, and his eyes instantly turned red: "If you have this set of armor, I am willing to be the first to climb for you!"

Zhuge Qiao waved his hand, and his personal guards left with the armor. Zhang Zheng opened his mouth, and there was more regret in his eyes.

"Now, do you understand?" Zhuge Qiao gently waved the feather fan and looked at Zhang Zheng again.

Zhang Zheng was filled with shame: "I admire your advice, General."

Zhuge Qiao did not preach the truth to this group of fighting knights, but simply explained the reasons to them in the simplest way.

After seeing that the generals had come to understand one after another, Zhuge Qiao said, "A true soldier will not oppress the people."

"A soldier who would not destroy his house even if he died of cold, or plunder even if he died of starvation, is a true Han soldier."

"Instead of letting the people treat you as bandits when they see you."

"I won't ask you any more questions about what you thought in the past, and I won't ask you any more questions about what you will think in the future."

"But if anyone among you truly realizes the truth, even if you die in battle, your names will be remembered in history."

"It doesn't matter if you can't understand it. Remember my military rules. You will be remembered because of me."

Soldiers, don’t oppress the people?

Freeze to death but don’t collapse the house, starve to death but don’t plunder?
Many generals were shocked and couldn't understand.

How could a general “freeze to death without destroying the house, starve to death without plundering”?
The soldiers are freezing to death and starving to death, there will definitely be a mutiny!
Zhuge Qiao didn't want to talk too much to the generals.

A change in thinking cannot be achieved overnight.

The most effective way at present is to use military regulations to restrain, and to use absolute authority and the myth of invincibility to form "Zhuge Qiao's famous sayings."

No matter whether the generals believe it or understand it, as long as Zhuge Qiao is not defeated, everything Zhuge Qiao says is the truth!

Sometimes, simple and straightforward ideas are more effective than long-winded speeches.

Hefei City Tower.

Man Chong dragged his old body back and forth on the city wall.

The intensity of the war made Man Chong more worried.

The old city of Hefei has been occupied by Zhuge Qiao, and the moat of the new city of Hefei has basically been filled with earth.

Zhuge Qiao's offensive is far superior to Sun Quan's offensive in the past!

"Zhuge Qiao has become more skilled in commanding large armies."

"With 100,000 people dispatched, there was no sign of chaos."

"The deployment of auxiliary troops and combat troops is even more orderly."

"The young man who suddenly appeared eight years ago has now become a big shot."

Man Chong felt emotional and even more fearful.

Eight years ago, during the Battle of Xiangfan, Zhuge Qiao had already become famous, and even Cao Cao praised him highly.

During these eight years, all of the Han Dynasty's major wars were related to Zhuge Qiao.

There are many unpolished jades in this world, but those that can be carved into beautiful jades are extremely rare.

After eight years of polishing, Zhuge Qiao turned from a rough jade into a beautiful jade. Especially the battle to defeat Lu Xun made Zhuge Qiao famous all over the world, and his reputation was no less than that of Guan Yu in the past!
While Man Chong was stationed in Hefei, Sima Yi was still stationed in Shouchun, and he even mobilized troops from Yanyu to deploy heavy troops in the direction of Huainan.

This is not only a cautious use of troops, but also a fear and respect for Zhuge Qiao!

Feelings are feelings.

Man Chong did not forget to dispatch troops to defend the city.

The moat was filled, and the next step was the real siege.

Shouchun.

The scouts sent by Sima Yi to Yingchuan reported back the battle situation in Yingchuan.

Even if he no longer believed that Liu Bei had been resurrected, Sima Yi had to face the facts before him.

"The emperor faked his own death, which has never happened before."

"No wonder Zhuge Qiao launched the war to destroy Wu after Liu Bei's death, as if he didn't care about Liu Bei's life or death at all."

"From Liu Bei's fake death to Zhuge Qiao's destruction of Wu, and then to Zhuge Qiao's taking charge of Jianye, everything was linked together. This was a plan that was laid out a year ago."

"No, that's not right."

"We also have to add Zhuge Qiao's plan to lure Lu Xun to death."

"I was careless!"

Sima Yi slapped the table.

After Cao Pi moved the capital, Zhuge Qiao made plans for two years. He first lured Lu Xun to his death, then persuaded Liu Bei to fake his death, and then led his troops to destroy Eastern Wu and gathered troops in Chaohu.

All these signs combined made Sima Yi see Zhuge Qiao's ambition: Zhuge Qiao was not satisfied with staying on the south bank of the Yangtze River!
Zhuge Qiao, you must seize all the land south of the Yellow River!
Wen Qin asked, "General, how about I lead the troops to rescue Yingchuan?"

Sima Yi shook his head: "It's too late!"

"Zhuge Qiao not only attacked Hefei, but also sent a detachment to attack Xinyang and Xiyang."

"If I divide my troops, Hefei will not be able to be defended!"

"Zhuge Qiao launched the attack at this time because he didn't want me to split my troops. He wanted to keep my army in the Huainan area!"

Wen Qin was shocked and said, "If this is the case, then we can't defend Yingchuan. If Yingchuan is lost, Liu Bei can march into Chenliu!"

Sima Yi took a deep breath and said, "Don't panic! Fortunately, I was cautious and let Jiang Ji stay in Chenliu."

"Jiang Ji is good at military affairs. If he sees any changes in Yingchuan, he will definitely ask Your Majesty for help overnight."

"Liu Bei transferred all the troops in Luoyang to Yingchuan. Luoyang is just a fighedral force. Zhang He doesn't need to stay in Hulao Pass anymore."

"It won't be easy for Zhuge Qiao to win!"

"Pass my order, the three armies will march to Hefei!"

"Since Zhuge Qiao wants to use his small army to hold me back in Hefei, I will fight him to the death in Hefei!"

Since the main force of the Han army appeared in Yingchuan, Zhuge Qiao must be a member of the detachment.

Since it was just a small army, why would Sima Yi be afraid?
Just as Sima Yi expected.

Jiang Ji of Chenliu saw the strange situation in the battle of Yingchuan. After sending scouts to learn that Liu Bei had resurrected, he was also shocked and hurriedly sent his son Jiang Xiu to Yecheng to ask Cao Rui for help.

Jiang Xiu did not dare to hesitate and arrived at Yecheng after riding two exhausted horses.

"Your Majesty, urgent news from Yingchuan."

"Liu Bei has returned from the dead and is now leading an army of 100,000 to attack Yingchuan."

"Xiangcheng and Xuchang are completely surrounded, and I don't know the details."

The urgent news brought by Jiang Xiu hit Cao Rui's head like a thunderbolt: "Liu Bei is resurrected? Ridiculous! How can Liu Bei be resurrected? Can a person who has been dead for more than a year still live?"

Jiang Xiu said: "Your Majesty, regardless of whether Liu Bei lives or dies, the 100,000 Han soldiers in Yingchuan are real!"

Cao Rui frowned: "Where is Sima Yi?"

Jiang Xiu said: "The general of the Fujun Army is still in Shouchun."

Cao Rui wondered, "If there really were 100,000 Han soldiers in Yingchuan, why wouldn't Sima Yi send troops to rescue them?"

Jiang Xiu said: "My father guessed that Zhuge Qiao must have used some tricks in Huainan to make the general dare not easily divide the troops."

"So my father ordered me to come to Yecheng overnight to ask Your Majesty to send troops to rescue Yingchuan."

"My father speculates that Liu Bei is using a trick to deceive us and use his fake death to confuse us into misjudging the situation. He will seize Yingchuan and march into Chenliu while we are hesitant."

"If Yingchuan is lost, Yanzhou, which is short of troops, will not be able to stop Liu Bei at all!"

"If Yanzhou is lost, the troops deployed by General Fujun in Yuzhou will have to withdraw to Xuzhou!"

Cao Rui looked solemn.

Cao Rui in Yecheng was almost unprepared for Liu Bei's expedition.

Even if we send troops to rescue, it will take a lot of time.

Whether it is the preparation of food and fodder or the reorganization of the army, it cannot be done in a day or two.

ponder for a moment.

Cao Rui ordered: "Quickly pass on my order to transfer Zhang He from Hulao Pass to Chenliu to help Jiang Ji defend the city."

Jiang Xiu asked in confusion: "Your Majesty, can't we let Zhang He go directly to rescue Yingchuan?"

Cao Rui shook his head and said, "If there really is an army of 100,000 in Yingchuan, it would be useless for Zhang He to go there. Hold Chenliu until my army crosses the river."

Although he had doubts, Cao Rui did not dare to gamble.

Just as Jiang Xiu said, "Regardless of whether Liu Bei lived or died, the fact that there were 100,000 Han soldiers in Yingchuan was real."

An army of one hundred thousand strong, it can almost be said that all of Liu Bei's mobile forces have been deployed in full force.

This is going to be a decisive battle!
Immediately.

Cao Rui summoned Cao Zhen and Chen Qun.

The two were also shocked to hear the news that Liu Bei had been resurrected.

Cao Zhen made a prompt decision: "Your Majesty, I will immediately organize the army to cross the river. Yanzhou must not be lost!"

Chen Qun was puzzled: "Your Majesty, Liu Bei's main force is in Yingchuan, and Zhuge Qiao is a detachment in Chaohu. Why didn't Zhongda go to rescue Yingchuan? This is incredible."

Cao Rui said: "I also have this doubt. Jiang Ji guessed that Zhuge Qiao used some tricks in Huainan, and Sima Yi did not dare to divide his troops easily."

"No matter what the reason is, I can no longer rely solely on Sima Yi."

"If Yanzhou is lost, the land south of the Yellow River will no longer belong to me."

Chen Qun said again: "Your Majesty should lead the army in person."

Cao Zhen objected, "Your Majesty is a person of a thousand gold. How can you go to the front line in person? If there is a mistake, wouldn't it damage the foundation of the Wei Dynasty?"

Chen Qun asked, "General, have you ever thought about the impact of Liu Bei's resurrection on the people of Yan, Yu and Xu?"

"Liu Bei was once the governor of Yuzhou and Xuzhou. I wonder how many people in the two states are loyal to Liu Bei."

"If someone uses Liu Bei's resurrection as an excuse to spread the idea of ​​destiny, how many people in Henan and Xu would be persuaded?"

"This." Cao Zhen was surprised and asked, "Liu Bei has been away from Yuzhou and Xuzhou for decades. How could the people still be loyal to him?"

Chen Qun sighed, "Governing the army is different from governing the people."

"Now that the world is divided into two, as long as there are people who are dissatisfied with the Wei Dynasty, they will definitely turn to Liu Bei to seek opportunities for advancement."

"Right now is their best chance!"

"After Liu Bei gained Yuzhou and Xuzhou, he needed someone to govern them, and those who responded to Liu Bei's request would certainly be valued by him."

"Don't think that these people are absolutely loyal to the Wei Dynasty!"

Cao Rui understood Chen Qun's intention and said, "I understand!"

"Cao Zhen, you must quickly organize your troops. I will personally lead the army across the river in three days!"

"The emperor leads the army in person!"

"Don't worry about me. I have been with the army since I was young. I know the dangers of marching and I will not act on impulse." (End of this chapter)