Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 281 Give Young People More Opportunities

Although Fazheng has just reached the crown, he is an out-and-out boy, but his eyes are extremely clear and confident. Even though he maintains a certain degree of humility, he speaks loudly, "Zhang Lu is an incompetent man, although he is based in Hanzhong, he doesn't think about making progress. He thought that as long as he guarded the dangerous places, he could become king in Hanzhong. How can there be such a cheap thing in this world. The lord only needs to gather the army to Sanguan and Xiegu, and Zhang Lu must mobilize the army to guard these two passes. As far as I know, in addition to these two main roads, there is also a Ziwu trail in Nanshan, which can go straight to Nanzheng. Although the mountain road is very steep and difficult for vehicles and horses, it is still possible for infantry to walk across it, my lord. Zhi Pianshi suddenly appeared in Nanzheng through the Meridian Trail, and at that time Nanzheng was empty of troops, if there were Hanzhong gentry to respond, Nanzheng could turn back and Hanzhong would be settled!"

Luo Zheng said in a deep voice: "Xiaozhi is sure to convince the Hanzhong gentry?"

Fazheng said loudly: "It's up to people, let's try it in Hanzhong before making a vow!"

Luo Zheng pondered for a while, then looked at Jia Xu and Xun Yu.

Jia Xu said: "If you can go to Hanzhong without bloodshed, it will be the best!"

Xun Yu also nodded. Hanzhong is only a county, no more than the land of Sili, with thousands of miles of battle lines. Even if Luo Zheng is defeated, he will not be able to defend it for the time being. It is even more important for Liangzhou's internal affairs that have just improved. huge burden.Hanzhong is not the case. Not only is the terrain dangerous, but it can be the southwest gateway of Guanzhong, and there is plenty of money and food, so it will not be a burden on the internal affairs under Luo Zheng's rule.

If you can go to Hanzhong without bloodshed, this is naturally a very beneficial thing.

Seeing that both Jia Xu and Xun Yu nodded, Luo Zheng immediately said decisively: "Okay, Xiaozhi can go to Hanzhong for a try."

"I obey!"

Fazheng hurriedly surrendered, although he tried his best to conceal it, he was still a little excited.

Luo Zheng and Jia Xu looked at each other, showing a hint of a smile tacitly, but quickly restrained.

The biggest difference between young people and old fried dough sticks is that young people are full of passion and eager to make contributions.

Because he is young, he longs for fame and cherishes the hard-won opportunities most.

For young people, fame and ability alone are not enough. If they want to make meritorious service, they must have a chance.

But it is this opportunity to show their abilities and stand out, which is elusive for young people.

At a young age, it is simply impossible to want to be in a high position in the officialdom. Not every prince is like Luo Zheng and Cao Cao, who can do meritorious deeds and is willing to give young people a chance.

It is a great honor for Fazheng to be a white man, and it is a great honor to be able to serve as the military adviser Jia Xu's deputy just after he became an official.

Now that the suggestions put forward have been adopted again, and I have the opportunity to show my talents, how can I not be excited.

As for Luo Zheng, it is purely another mentality.

Even if he couldn't go to Hanzhong without bloodshed, he would give Fazheng a chance to perform.

As the lord, he is not afraid that his subordinates do not have the heart for fame, but he is afraid that his subordinates do not have passion.

As long as you have the heart of fame and fame, it shows that Fazheng really wants to do this, at least the starting point is right. For a wise monarch, how to fully utilize his intelligence and talents is the most important thing .

This is also an important ability that one must possess as a lord, knowing people and doing good.

Even if the algorithm is due to lack of experience, the final result is unsatisfactory, Luo Zheng will also give him the opportunity to let go, as in the process, Fazheng will grow, and he has no loss.

Two days later, the travel-stained Xu Huang finally arrived in Chang'an with eight thousand Hedong troops.

Since the beginning of summer, Guanzhong soldiers and horses have been mobilized frequently.

Now that Liangzhou is on the right track, there is no need to keep a large number of troops stationed. The strategic focus under Luo Zheng's rule has shifted to Guanzhong. After capturing Guanzhong, the tens of thousands of troops under his command are also gradually reorganizing.

The geographical location of Hedong is very important. Only by letting Gao Shun guard it can Luo Zheng sleep peacefully.

Hangu is still in the hands of Li Jue, and Hongnong has become an undefended sheepfold. Gao Shun was highly respected before, and Luo Zheng is no stranger to Xu Huang, an unknown person, so he barely let Xu Huang's Eight Thousand East River The soldiers temporarily guarded Hongnong.

However, Xu Huang was a general after all, and Luo Zheng felt a little uneasy when he asked Hedong soldiers to guard Hongnong.

It has nothing to do with trust or not. He has never even seen Xu Huang's face, so he entrusts him with the heavy responsibility of guarding the gate of Guanzhong. No matter how wise the monarch is, he will not take this risk.

Luo Zheng found an opportunity to transfer Xu Huang and his [-] Hedong soldiers to Chang'an.

Zhang Liao is both wise and courageous. As early as when Lu Bu was under his command, he had seen through Luo Zheng and Jia Xu's treacherous schemes. After joining Luo Zheng's account, whether he quelled the three counties of Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang, or led the army to surprise Anyi before, he has shown great strength. The military talent, the talent of a general who stands alone, if such a person is not reused, it can only show that Luo Zheng has no eyes.

Xun Yu's proposal to let Zhang Liao guard Hongnong is indeed a good idea.

With Zhang Liao sitting in Hongnong, Luo Zheng is also relieved.

"Akira, see my lord!"

At the east gate of Chang'an, Luo Zheng greeted him personally at the gate of the city with a group of confidantes, civil and military.

Xu Huang got off his horse a long time ago, led the horse on foot, and arrived at the city in time. When Luo Zheng brought Jia Xu and others with a smile to meet him, he hesitated for a moment, then bowed down on the ground, and met him as a courtier .

Although this kind of grand gift is too troublesome, Luo Zheng doesn't care much, and he can avoid it if he can.

But when Xu Huang saw Luo Zheng for the first time, he naturally had to follow the etiquette to show sincerity.

"Gongming please get up!"

Luo Zheng strode forward and helped Xu Huang himself.

"Thank you my lord!"

Xu Huang stood up and stood on one side, feeling somewhat emotional.

"Come, come, let me introduce you to Gongming first!"

Luo Zheng pulled Xu Huang, and first pointed to Xun Yu beside him, "This Xun Yu, Xun Wenruo, has been added to the post of Chief History of the General's Mansion, responsible for all government affairs under the general's rule, and is also a consultant for military and political affairs. He is my right-hand man! "

Xu Huang cupped his hands, "I've seen Master Changshi!"

Xun Yu returned a salute and said a few words of praise.

Luo Zheng also pointed to Jia Xu, "This Jia Xu, Jia Wenhe, from Liangzhou, is now a military adviser in Zhizhong, serving as my military adviser. Like Wen Ruo, he is the right-hand man of the general. He has many tricks, but he is not very good. kind."

"Ha ha……"

Xu Chu and Yan Xing couldn't help laughing out loud, Xun Yu, Cheng Ying and others were also smiling.

"Meet the military division!"

Xu Huang felt a little strange, and quickly saluted Jia Xu.

Jia Xu shook her head with a wry smile, and returned a salute, my lord's joke is too big.

Luo Zheng introduced Cheng Ying, Xu Chu, Yan Xing, Wang Fang, etc. one by one, and Xu Huang greeted them one by one.

It was the first time I came to Chang'an, and I was somewhat surprised to be treated so courteously, but also somewhat inexplicably warm.

I am just an unknown person, and I can give such a courtesy to a general who met for the first time. In any case, Luo Zheng, the lord, is impeccable, and he didn't treat him a little bit because he was a general.

Besides, although Xu Huang came to Chang'an for the first time, he already knew a lot about some things in the Xiliang Army.

The Xiliang soldiers were treated very well indeed, which made the Hedong soldiers envious and envious.

These days, it is simply a miracle that soldiers can still eat meat.

Although there is only one meal a day, and the amount is not much, it is enough to show that the Xiliang Army is treated well.

You must know that many princes lack food in their armies, and it is already a great extravagant hope for soldiers to have enough food.When Xu Huang led troops under Yang Feng, it was common for soldiers in the army to be hungry.

It is unbelievable that Luo Zheng's army can not only eat enough, but also eat meat.

Xu Huang knows that Luo Zheng has slaughtered Xiutu Gehu and Babaili Qiangyuan successively, and the cattle and sheep he robbed are worth millions, but if they can be taken out so that ordinary soldiers can eat meat, this is enough to explain the problem .

The salaries Xiliang soldiers gave to the soldiers, the importance they paid to the wounded soldiers, etc., were all the envy of the Hedong soldiers.

In particular, if the wounded soldiers who can be treated are not treated in time, causing the wounded soldiers to deteriorate, become disabled, or even die.

Such military regulations made it difficult for the soldiers in Hedong to accept, but also felt that the soldiers in Xiliang were really lucky.

It's worth dying for such a lord.

In the eyes of those princes who are used to being superior, the army is just a tool in their hands.

No matter how benevolent the princes are, if they can fill the stomachs of the soldiers, it is already very good.

Luo Zheng's ability to treat his soldiers so kindly is the main reason why Xu Huang made up his mind to completely rely on Luo Zheng.

Xu Huang was born in a poor family and has served in the army for more than ten years. He knows the cruelty of war and the difficulties of soldiers.

If there is no other way out, who would want to fight for their lives as a soldier with their heads up, and most of the time, even if they come out to serve as a soldier, they will often be hungry and cannot eat enough, and it is difficult to support a family.

Although Luo Zheng has a fierce reputation, perhaps his hands are covered with blood, but at least he is very sympathetic to his own department.

This alone is enough for Xu Huang.

Only Luo Zheng, who can treat the common people well and treat his subordinates well, is worthy of Xu Huang's life. It's not a problem to kill too many people, as long as it's not a common man; it's okay to have a bad reputation, as long as it doesn't harm the common people. .

Xu Huang was born from a grassroots background, and he has never had a good impression of the noble family, let alone Luo Zheng's reputation.

More importantly, as soon as I surrendered, I didn't even see Luo Zheng's face, and I was able to guard Hongnong for several months.

This alone can explain a lot of problems.

Xu Huang compared his heart with his heart, and felt that if it was someone else, let alone a surrendered general who had never seen him lead eight thousand surrendered troops to guard such an important place as Hongnong, he would be relieved immediately. military power.

Luo Zheng can be so large, Xu Huang has no reason not to be grateful.

Although he was still transferred to Chang'an, it didn't matter anymore.

Thinking about the nourishing life of the eight thousand Hedong soldiers under his command in the past few months, Xu Huang felt that Luo Zheng's occupation of Hedong was not only not a bad thing for the Hedong soldiers and the people, but a great good thing.

At least the [-] soldiers under his command no longer need to be hungry, and they can still eat meat like the Xiliang Army.

He can still receive the military salary on time every month, although all of it is converted into food distribution, but these days, food is more expensive than gold, and the amount is quite a lot, no one will dislike it, two stones of food per month is more than enough to support the family.

And Xu Huang also heard that Luo Zheng is not allowed to rule people hungry.

If the local government cannot properly accommodate the people, they will be punished severely if there is no special reason.

Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, the unwritten rule that the interests of the gentry are higher than the interests of the common people has long been formed.

Although bureaucrats and bureaucrats would never admit it, it is a fact.

Luo Zheng's policy and philosophy that the common people's interests are above all else will undoubtedly offend the gentry, but it has won the support of all those who came from poor backgrounds. Xu Huangzi is also one of them. more thoroughly.

The eight thousand soldiers from the east of the river did not enter the city, so they temporarily set up camp outside the city to rest.

Luo Zheng returned to the official residence with a group of civil and military personnel, and immediately hosted a banquet for Xu Huang.

Chang'an now only has more than [-] soldiers and horses, except for the [-] cavalry stationed in the camp outside the city, there are only [-] infantry in the city.

The [-] garrison soldiers are in the east of the river, and the remaining soldiers and horses are also divided into various places. Before Guanzhong is completely stabilized, the tens of thousands of troops under Luo Zheng's command cannot move. Otherwise, there will be chaos in many places .

Only when the people live in peace and the government restores order can the army leave.

The tens of thousands of soldiers in Chang'an City have been reorganized, but they are of no use for the time being.

Luo Zheng doesn't want these soldiers to be idle. If you want to eat enough, you can use labor to exchange it.

Tens of thousands of soldiers were sent to build bridges and pave roads, dig canals, and reclaim wasteland. Anyway, these energetic young men cannot be idle, otherwise there will be problems after a long time, and Luo Zheng will naturally not allow such things to happen.

When the banquet was over, Xun Yu, Cheng Ying and others dispersed one after another.

Luo Zheng only left Jia Xu and Xu Huang, and came to the side hall.

Xu Huang was surprised. He didn't know what else Luo Zheng was doing, but it was not easy to ask.

Although it is a tasteless low-alcohol wine, it is still slightly smoky after drinking too much.

Luo Zheng rubbed his brows for a while before asking Xu Huang, "Although this general has pacified Guanzhong, Hangu Pass is occupied by Li Jue. There is an undefended sheepfold in Guanzhong, and he will face Li Jue's Xiliang at any time. The looting and harassment of the rebel army. The general did not want to start a full-scale war with Li Jue. After discussing with Wenhe, he decided to build another grand pass in Hangu Pass, thinking that the eastern gateway of Guanzhong. I have a better understanding of the actual situation of Hongnong, so how can I know where to close it?"

Xu Huang pondered for a while, and said: "If another Guancheng is built, Huayin will be the top!"

"Hua Yin?"

As soon as Luo Zheng's face moved, he got up and came to the large military topographic map in front of the screen.

Xu Huang also got up and followed, pointing to Hua on the military topographic map: "Please look, my lord, Huayin is bordered by the river in the north, and Huashan is in the south. There is a mountain road from Huayin to Dongshili, which is several miles wide. The north is the river, and the south is the cliff. If a grand pass is built here, it will be the throat of the four towns. Whether you go to the pass from the southeast of the river or go out from the front of the Sili, this place is a must pass. Replace Hangu Pass as the east gate of Guanzhong!"

(End of this chapter)