Royal Road

The fire in July, summer is over, but the weather has not turned cooler. The cicadas in the courtyard are one after another, making people distracted by the noise. It's so scorching, it's reasonable to try every means to cool off. However, the soldier's room in front of me, not to mention the door, even the windows were closed and airtight, it seemed that the people in the room didn't care about the annoying heat at all.

"In these two months, can you rest well?" Zhang Bin asked casually.

Sitting across from Zhang Bin was a plain-faced man who seemed to be of some Huren descent. Hearing the inquiries from this leading figure in the governor’s mansion, he did not look flattered, and said lazily, “I’m tired of my muscles and bones. It’s better to be comfortable in Pingyang.”

"Among the people, Shuming is the only one who feels this way, right?" Zhang Bin couldn't help but laugh.

The man in front of him, named Shen Da, with the word Shuming, was born in a poor state. Because my mother is a Hu Ji, she was born with a Hu Xiang. If it is usual, this kind of background and appearance will not be an official in any case. However, by mistake, he became the leading officer of the Xinling Tribe.

It was this person who used the pseudonym Zhi Mingfa before and sneaked into Binh Duong as a monk. The poisonous killing of Liu Yuan and the instigation of Liu He caused the Huns to lose their two state masters and cause a great chaos, and they had to move their capitals to avoid them! But now, he is no longer the appearance of a monk. He wears a hair cover and has a short beard. He looks more like a tired army man. How can he have the brave appearance of establishing an immortal merit?

Hearing Zhang Bin's words, Shen Da sat up straight: "Join the army and call me to come, don't you talk about these trivial matters? I don't know when I will leave this time?"

Zhang Bin raised his eyebrows and asked, "Shu Ming thought, where are we going this time?"

"Youzhou!" Shen Da answered very simply.

The Xiongnu had moved their capital to Chang'an, and this move gave Sizhou a prerequisite for stable development. But the enemies are still countless. The chaos in Yuzhou and Yanzhou continues, and Youzhou is even more entrenched, threatening the safety of Bingzhou and Jizhou. If you want to continue to expand the living space, you can only eliminate the powerful enemy on the side of the ring.

And these forces can't be easily defeated. The easiest way is to use time! This is what Shen Da is good at. After completing the hidden mission of the pseudo-Han, after returning to Bingzhou, he did not lay down his homework. He had already collected a lot of reports on the enemy, and he knew the situation in the surrounding states.

Youzhou is different from other states and counties. Originally, when Wang Jun was still there, he was able to unify the ministries and firmly hold the two states of You and Ping firmly in his hands. But now, Wang Jun is dead, and this huge territory lacks a powerful master, so waves will surely arise again. At this time, if you cut it horizontally, I'm afraid it will be as good as the Pseudo-Han civil strife.

Faced with those deep eyes that suddenly lit up, Zhang Bin smiled slightly: "Youzhou is indeed Xinling's next goal, but sending you to it is really overkill. The place you are going this time is not counted as being away from Youzhou. far……"

Hearing this, Shen Da thought for a moment, and suddenly said, "Could it be that it is Pingzhou?"

Zhang Bin high-five: "Shu Mingguo is a great deal!"

Shen Dake ignored Zhang Bin's praise, and at this moment, he only felt that a cavity of blood was hot. Pingzhou! This is more interesting than expected!

Pingzhou was originally under Wang Jun's jurisdiction. At this time, it was Wang Jun's uncle Cui Yan who served as the governor of the state and the captain of Dongyi. This son was born in the Cui clan of Qinghe, and his talents and courage are extraordinary. After Wang Jun died, Youzhou fell into Duan Wuwuchen's hands. How could he be willing? Therefore, to provoke the two treacherous attacks and destroy the You-Ping alliance is more powerful than simply disturbing Duanbu Xianbei's interior.

Seeing Shen Da's appearance of great enlightenment, Zhang Bin put a smile on his face, and solemnly said: "You and Ping are two states, Xianbei is in great power. Wang Jun also relied on to win over various ministries and use their elite soldiers. Now the Duan clan has emerged as a new force. How can the rest of the other parts be willing? Once the chaos arises, an ambitious person like Cui Yan will inevitably pick up chestnuts from the fire. Why not worry about the chaos? Tuoba Lu, the official Tuoba Lu, died of illness, and Tuoba Yilu took the opportunity The three tribes of Tong and Tuoba are already established. If the two states go to war, how can he remain indifferent?"

In a few words, Zhang Bin gave out his strategic vision. So many forces are fighting, but it's a big game. If it is used well, Duan is afraid that he will not be able to take it for several years. Will the hidden dangers of Binzhou be solved?

However, Shen Da did not nod immediately, but asked: "If this is the case, where do you want to form an alliance?"

It's just chaos, but it's not enough. In addition to the Tuoba Department, they are also looking for new allies. Only in this way can we make full use of the benefits brought by the chaos. But who to choose is a question. Is it colluding with Cui Yan to suppress the three Xianbei? Or split the segment and use one of them? Different directions determine different methods. How could Shen Da neglect?

"Optional Murong." Zhang Bin replied.

Shen Da frowned: "The Murong family and the Duan family have been intermarried over the past dynasties, and they have a close relationship, so it's not easy to provoke them."

Murong Xianbei's chieftain has to marry Duan women as his wives from generation to generation, and the relationship between the two is indeed strong. Choosing them is not like a good idea.

Zhang Bin yelled: "The Murong Department had an antagonism with the Yuwen Department. In addition, when Murong Xian was named as Xianbei Dadan Yu last year, his heart is clear. Can a district girl stop his ambitions? Besides, there is food in Liaodong."

When Shen Da heard it, he suddenly realized. Regardless of the bitter cold of Liaodong, the Murong Department actually had a lot of food. As early as the second year of Yongning, floods occurred in the four states of Henan, Yan, Xu, and Ji, and Youzhou was also greatly affected. Murongxian opened warehouses to help the people of Youzhou tide over the difficulties. Such a handwriting can't be done by people short of food. And passing through Liaodong country is Goguryeo. Jizhou Shipping has just purchased grain and grass from there, and the quantity is very large.

If calculated by distance, mastering the Liaodong grain road is even better than transporting grain from the south. After all, Jieshi is closer to Jizhou New Port, and it is not coerced by Yangzhou. Once the Murong Department is prompted to attack Cui Yan and control Pingzhou, there will be an extra food path!

"Subordinates understand." Shen Da responded with an eager smile.

The task this time is much more complicated than it was in Pingyang. But he has studied vertical and horizontal techniques since he was a child, and what he longs for is to show his skills in troubled times! How dangerous was the situation facing Su, Qin and Zhang Yi in the six countries? Behind him, there is the hidden government office of Xinling. There is no shortage of manpower, material resources and financial resources, and there are also think tanks like Zhang Bin on his side. Turning the clouds with your hand, wouldn't it be fun!

Seeing that Shen Da didn't retreat in the slightest, Zhang Bin also relieved his heart, and gave him a little warning before letting him go back. Such a big event must be carefully prepared. New identities, new subordinates, new plans, why don't you make careful arrangements?

After the people left, Zhang Bin took out another map and looked at it. Taking advantage of the great chaos in Yuzhou before, they sent troops to attack Caoyi in Qingzhou, and they had already occupied a small part of the territory. Not surprisingly, Donglai can be won next year. After opening up the ports near Liaodong Kingdom, the bays along the Jizhou coast will occupy three ports. He was born in Zhao County and was not familiar with maritime affairs. However, the importance of shipping can not be underestimated.

After the lord obeyed the new emperor, the relationship between Binzhou and Yangzhou became closer. Langya Wang Sima Rui also wrote a letter in his own hand, stating that the river canal can be opened up and river transportation can be restarted. Inland water transportation is safer and more convenient than sea transportation. This alone can save countless money and food in Binzhou.

However, this kind of gesture did not make them take it lightly. Yangzhou, the north-south thoroughfare, is ultimately in the hands of Sima Rui. Once the two sides turn their faces, the lifeblood will fall into the hands of the enemy. This is not a long-term solution.

Therefore, Liaodong has become the next target that must be captured. Not only can it solve the crisis in Youzhou, but it can also provide multiple buffering places for Binzhou. Both Sizhou and Jizhou are important grain producing areas in the North. As long as it takes a few years to manage carefully, why worry about Ding Liangtian?

There were many thoughts in his chest, Zhang Bin couldn't help getting up, and wanted to talk to the lord in detail. But as soon as he took a step, he stopped in embarrassment. Today, the lord is afraid that he is not in the governor's mansion.

Shaking his head, Zhang Bin sat back. No one is perfect. Compared to talents, what's the slightest trouble?

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To the west of the city, a mansion has just been repaired. It is remote and there are no high gates nearby. In addition, the national funeral has not passed, the big banquet and small banquet should stop. As a result, the new mansion was completed, there were no guests, and the courtyard seemed a bit deserted.

However, if someone sees two people walking in the courtyard, they will bluff.

"Fortunately, the house is not big. No matter how big it is, the servants in your yard are not enough." Liang Feng walked through the empty courtyard, shaking his head and chuckles.

Although he had prepared a mansion for Yi Yan a long time ago. However, in the past few months, there have been frequent wars, and they have caught up with the death of the emperor and supported the new emperor. How can there be time to move? Now that it's hard to move, Liang Feng will naturally come over and take a look. Anyway, it’s unwilling to be away from Huai'en Temple, and there are not many people paying attention to it.

"The servants are enough. If there are too many, the lord will have inconvenience." Yi Yan followed closely behind Liang Feng and replied softly.

Liang Feng's teeth are sore. What is his inconvenience? Is this looking forward to living here every day? However, he didn't pay attention to this level of sultry, and he turned the subject directly: "Those guards, but veterans?"

Many of the nursing homes in the hospital have disabilities. However, these horrible wastes from others, in Liang Feng's eyes, bear a distinctive military mark. I'm afraid they were all maimed soldiers on the battlefield who were recruited by Yi Yan.

"Well, some people don't want to go home. I arranged things for them." Yi Yan explained.

The wounded soldiers who have retired from the army basically take two paths. Minor injuries and disability that do not affect work can be sent to counties to maintain law and order and train troops. Most of the severely injured and disabled are given compensation to the land and let them go home. However, not everyone can adapt to the retirement life, especially the life and death of Yiyan's relatives. After entering the general's mansion, he could still follow the coach at any rate. And as Yi Yan's job title gets higher and higher, not everyone can despise them. It's a good way out.

Liang Feng nodded: "It's all pro-accompaniment, so it's good."

Just about to step across the porch, Yi Yan suddenly stretched out his hand: "Master, please here."

This mansion was bought by him. Could there be other ways? Liang Feng raised his eyebrows, but did not refuse, turned the side door shaded by the shade of the trees, and stepped into another courtyard.

Seeing the situation in the courtyard clearly, Liang Feng's eyes lit up: "You arranged this? Not bad!"

I saw a small pergola by the pond full of lotus. The shed is nothing, the strange thing is that it is covered with vines, and most of them are hanging fruit. The bunches of plump grapes make people move their index fingers just by looking at them. This year the grapes have just arrived from the Western Regions, and the prices of improved varieties are not cheap.

"My lord loves it, I found it specially. The lotus root in the pond can be eaten in a few days, and the stew is just right." Yi Yan is used to eating the small chefs of the Liang Palace, and naturally knows Liang Feng's preferences.

"Others are admiring flowers and scenery, so you are thinking about eating, it is really burning the piano to cook the crane..." Halfway through, Liang Feng couldn't help but smiled, "It's better to pick the lotus plant first, the raw taste is not bad."

Compared to the group of scholars who want to write poems when they see the beautiful scenery, to be honest, Yi Yan's temperament is more appetizing for him. It doesn't matter if the person pretends to be elegant, but the queen can do whatever he wants.

Not surprisingly, Yi Yan led people to the shed. There was already a cool couch in it, and there was also a chess table. I don’t know if I have prepared it in advance, but the cicadas cannot be heard in the courtyard, only the green vines make people forget the vulgarity.

"It would be better to have a rocking chair." Liang Feng leaned on the couch innocently and sighed.

In the past few months, he has also been busy with his feet on the ground. It's hard to steal a day of leisure, but it really can't be refreshed. At this moment, the advantages of this small mansion are also revealed. There are few and clean people, let alone servants, there is not even a maid outside the courtyard, plus the doorway sheltered by greenery, it is simply a peaceful heaven.

Yi Yan sat beside him casually: "As long as the lord likes it, you can arrange it as you like."

The two were so close, the breath seemed to be blowing in the ears.

"Oh? Think of this mansion as another house?" The other house, but Cangjiao's place. This is a full laugh.

"As long as the lord doesn't forget the people in the house." Yi Yan also laughed, and the laughter gradually fell into his lips.

The wind passed the trellis, the green leaves swayed, and the fruity fragrance was tangy.