The last three kingdoms

Chapter 603 Seeking the Four Counties of Hexi
Although the Shu Han has firmly established itself in Guanzhong, from the perspective of the situation, it is still under the attack of the East and West of the Jin State. Liangzhou to the west of Yongzhou, except Jincheng County is in the hands of the Shu Han, and Xiping County belongs to Qiang. In addition to people, the four Hexi counties in Liangzhou are still in the hands of Cao Wei, which somewhat makes Liu Yin's governor of Yongliang somewhat misnamed.

Guanzhong is now facing enemies on three sides. Needless to say, there are Xiongnu, Di, and Xianbei Hu tribes in the north. Among them, the Huns are the most powerful, known as the "Northern Hu". The area in the north is sometimes harassed and plundered from the south, posing a considerable threat to the Guanzhong area.This is also the main reason why Liu Yin has always placed an army near Chang'an. The main purpose is to guard against Beidihu.

Although the four counties in Hexi did not have as many troops as the Jin State (the total strength of the four counties is only about [-]), Liangzhou was not conquered, and Liu Yin always had a thorn in his throat. Others snore and sleep, and the relationship between Guanzhong and Liangzhou is roughly the same now.

In view of the current situation in Guanzhong, although Liu Yinchan was quite tempted to move the capital to Chang'an, he was also full of worries and could not make up his mind.Although Nanzhong is located in a remote place, in terms of safety alone, there is probably no place in the world that is safer than there. The post-lord Liu Chan is not the kind of king who is ambitious and enterprising. Where is the capital, the first consideration It is the safety of the capital, so the matter of moving the capital has been delayed.

After returning to Chang'an, Liu Yin's first consideration was the strategy of defending from the east to the north and refusing to advance from the west. When dealing with Sima Yan in the east, Liu Yin still insisted on sticking to the dangerous pass. For the time being, Liu Yin has nothing to do with the Qianghu forces in the north. A good way can only be to build an effective defense line in the three counties of Feng Yi, Beidi, and Anding north of Chang'an to prevent its southward trend, and at the same time transfer Hong's left army back to Chang'an to strengthen the defense near Chang'an Power, in case of need.

For the four Hexi counties in Liangzhou, Liu Yin was going to make a strong attack to completely solve this worry.

The Liangzhou Inspector Department of the Jin State was established in Guzang, Wuwei County. The current Liangzhou Inspector is Xu Wu, the son of the former Liangzhou Inspector Xu Miao. Paddy fields are rented by the poor, causing the warehouses to overflow.At the same time, change customs and rectify the administration of officials.To all the Hu Qiang Rong Enwei, all willing to pay tribute to Cao Wei.Therefore, the state border is quiet and the Western Regions are unimpeded.

But since Liu Yin captured Guanlong, the connection between Liangzhou and Luoyang was completely cut off, especially after Liu Yin captured Jincheng and Xiping, the four counties in Hexi were almost reduced to an isolated island state. Due to the lack of news, Sima Yan said in Luoyang After the emperor established the Jin Dynasty, Liangzhou still hung the flag of Cao Wei within a few months. They didn't even know that the world of Cao Wei had changed. Sima Yan's latest appointment was not delivered to the four counties in Hexi until very late. The change of flag was not completed until the spring of the second year of Taishi.

Now that Liu Yin has decided to capture the four counties of Xiliang, he has been formulating this plan since he entered Yanxing four years ago.

If we simply look at the comparison of military strength, it seems that there is no difficulty in taking Liangzhou. After all, the average strength of each of the four counties in Hexi is only 5000. The narrowest point is only a few miles away, and the widest point is two to three hundred miles. As for the length, it is about two thousand miles. If the 2 horses are distributed within the area of ​​​​two thousand miles, no one will think that this western expedition will be difficult. .

But Liu Yin is cautious. He knows that fighting is not a factor of military strength. The most difficult thing to conquer Liangzhou in the west is climate and geographical advantage. These two factors will be the key conditions that affect the westward march. Just imagine the army of the Shu Han Marching on the Gobi desert, the most difficult thing is not to encounter enemies, but to encounter strong winds, sandstorms, and droughts. Climate and geographical advantages will be the most important part of the success or failure of this Western Expedition.

It is Liu Yin's consistent strategy to make a decision before acting, and it is also Liu Yin's creed not to fight unprepared battles.For this reason, Liu Yin has already held several meetings to discuss the route and strategy of the march, and also had many exchanges with Deng Ai, and listened carefully to Deng Ai's opinions.Qianhong and Wang Qi, the old generals of Yongliang, also provided Liu Yin with many constructive suggestions and made suggestions for Liu Yin to improve his plan.

When Liu Yin was preparing to march into Liangzhou, Yao Yikang who was stationed in Huayin suddenly ran to Chang'an to see Liu Yin.

For this Western Expedition, Liu Yin will definitely mobilize Yao Yikang's Qiang cavalry. Even if not all of the 3 people are used, at least half of the Qiang cavalry will be used.Of course, Liu Yin didn't notify Yao Yikang before finishing the final preparations. Liu Yin was a little surprised when Yao Yikang suddenly ran over.

After all, Qiangqi is an independent army, not the six armies under Liu Yin's command. Even if Liu Yin plans to use troops, he must discuss it with Yao Yikang.

"Quick pass!" Liu Yin heard Yao Yikang's request to see the pass, and immediately ordered him to meet.

Yao Yikang walked like the wind and came up to the hall quickly, but he staggered, before Liu Yin could speak, Yao Yikang knelt down in front of Liu Yin, weeping and said: "Brother, you want to avenge my younger brother! "

Liu Yin was taken aback, and quickly helped Yao Yikang up, confused, and asked: "My dear brother, why do you want revenge?"

Yao Yikang's cry, although Liu Yin didn't understand it, but instinctively thought that he was angered by others, but the Qiang cavalry stationed in Huayin had no intersection with the local government and the surrounding Shu army. Cavalry is different from Liu Yin's own army, and the military discipline should be more free and loose, but they are guest soldiers, and the military regulations of the Shu army are not suitable for them, so Liu Yin just turned a blind eye to some things With one eye, even if Qiang Qi harassed the people in some places, as long as it was not too much, Liu Yin ordered him not to pursue it.

Thinking about being in Huayin, Yao Yikang was the only one who bullied others. When would it be others' turn to bully him? Now, as soon as he entered the door, he kept asking Liu Yin to avenge him, and cried so hard that he felt as uncomfortable as his own father who died , which made Liu Yin deeply inexplicable.

Yao Yikang cried so much that he couldn't speak a few times, but he was sobbing with a sad look on his face.

"Brother, don't be in a hurry, just speak slowly, Brother Yu will also decide for you on big matters." Liu Yin comforted.

Yao Yikang cried and said, "Brother...I...my father...he...he was killed..."

(End of this chapter)