A Clash of Gods Chapter 1301: Return to the old land
Huaishui has been an Yihe River since ancient times, and there are few flooding disasters. The Huaihe River flows smoothly and goes out of the cloud ladder. It has played an inestimable role in irrigation on both sides of the river. In the warehouse, those who have Huai water can wait if they have mastered the world's granary.
The Northern Han Dynasty and the Southern Chu established nations one after another, and it is naturally impossible to let go of this fat paste. The two sides kept fighting in order to take this area, and because of this, the original good grain warehouse has changed. People are unable to produce because they have become charcoal, but the two sides of the Huai River have become the most misery in the world.
A few years ago, the two countries fought a protracted Qinhuai war, which caused huge consumption of the national power of both sides, and they were unable to continue the offensive against each other. Therefore, the two sides reached an agreement, temporarily resting their troops, Huai Shui It is the boundary between the two countries.
The Qinhuai War caused severe damage to the two sides of the strait. During the war, the people of both countries fled their homes and were displaced. When the war ended, under the arrangement of the government, the people who were dispersed were returning home.
The hometown of a scorched earth needs to be rebuilt. Naturally, it is not a matter of day and night, but when the people finally settled down again, the dark clouds of the war swept over again, and soon the Qinhuai Army began to cross the Huai River and went north to the Han. As a reminder, when the people found out that the Qinhuai Army had fought, the first reaction was to drag the family to flee again.
At that time, the scene of the Qinhuai War still did not dissipate from the minds of the people. At that time, many people cared for their hometown and were reluctant to leave. There were also some old people who were old and unable to toss. They stayed in their hometown. The result was that the villages were all razed to the ground. Although the Han army looted and killed when they came over, there were also a lot of gangsters and bandits who took advantage of the opportunity.
So this time when the Qinhuai Army expedition northward, the people on the Huai Shui shore immediately withdrew to the rear to avoid further disaster.
In fact, after the Dongqi naval control of Huai Shui, the people left on both sides of the straits are very few, and there is no need to mobilize the government.
The little emperor did not let the people fall, and sent many officials to arrange refugee shelters in hundreds of miles south of Huaishui, and set up countless tents to accommodate refugees who fled from the front. In addition, it has specially adjusted the defensive guards to maintain order. Compared with the chaotic situation during the previous Qinhuai War, this time it was orderly.
Huize City is only a hundred miles away from Huai Shui. The previous Qinhuai War had become a shelter for refugees. For this reason, it was once overcrowded. After the war, the people returned to their hometowns, and Huize City will become a Unimportant small county seat.
But now this small county is once again an important place.
After the Qinhuai Army went north, in order to ensure the frontline grain and grass, the grain transport team has been endless. The Humen Yamen led by Dou Kui became the most stressful Yamen during the war, collecting food everywhere, lest there will be insufficient supply of grain and grass ahead .
Dou Kui knew very clearly that although he had turned to Qi Ning to keep his net worth, he had to do something to make the Dou family truly valued by the emperor.
Northern Expedition is the most important thing for the little emperor. As long as he leads the government department to fully support the little emperor’s northern expedition and demonstrate his talents during this period, he will surely be entrusted with a heavy responsibility in the future.
Dou Ku turned his face with the Qi family and turned to the Huainan king. Although his character was not good, he still had some talents. At least after the Qinhuai regiment went north, he was able to raise food in an orderly manner, and he was never there. There was a problem with logistics.
It was just that after the Dongqi water master cut off the Huai Shui, the grain road that was sent to the front line was cut off, and Huize City became a place to hoard grain.
Huize City is a hundred miles away from Huai Shui, and there are soldiers and horses stationed here by the Qinhuai Army. The city defense is strong. Naturally, the Dongqi naval forces have no chance to go deep into Baize to grab food, but Once the Huai water is opened and the grain road is reopened, the Huize City can quickly transport the grain and grass to the front.
In Huize City, five or six large grain silos were built to rush to build grain storage, and the gates were tightly guarded. The civilians could not enter the city at all. As a grain depot, ordinary people could not even approach the city.
The soldiers and horses of the Qinhuai Legion are guarding the Huize granary, so the general guarding is also Han Yu, who is transferred from the Qinhuai Legion. In addition, Mo Wenhui, the right servant of the Hube, is also sitting in the city.
When Qi Ning and Xuan Yuanbo came to Huize City, it was already dusk.
When the two entered the city, they were repeatedly questioned by the defending soldiers and they still didn't enter the city. After sending someone to report, Han Yu sent someone to come to the city.
When Qi Ning was sent to Dong Qi, the defense zone that he passed was under the jurisdiction of Han Yu. Han Yu was familiar with several of his subordinates, Zing Ning. This time he defended Huize City, and Han Yu also took a few of his hands. Bringing them together, he sent people to come and recognized Qi Ning immediately. Naturally, in surprise, he hurried into the city.
Although Qi Ning was initially blocked out of the city, instead of getting angry because of it, he was gratified. These granaries are heavy, of course, the stricter the better.
At that time, he slaughtered Huize City to capture Xiao Yishui, and fled from Huize City. After nearly two years, he returned to his hometown, but he was quite emotional.
Leaving Huize City, he was just a little beggar who could not survive, but when he came back today, he was already the protector of the Great Chu Empire.
Mobei, the right servant of Hube, is currently the highest official in Huize City. He lives in the government office in Huize County. Han Yu lives in another house beside the government office, but Qi Ning was taken directly to the government office in the county. Previously, both Han Yu and Mo Wenhui were already waiting outside the main entrance. Han Yu saw Qi Ning and hurried forward, bowing and saying, "Han Yu, see Guo Gong!" Has already kneeled down, so Mo Wenhui Get down on your knees and go to worship.
Qing Ning raised his hand and said, "Get up and talk!" When the two of them got up, they walked inwards, and Han Yu and Mo Wenhui hurriedly followed.
In the hall, Mo Wenhui invited Qi Ning and Xuan Yuan to sit down, and Qi Ning did not hide, and introduced to the two of them: "This is the giant gate captain of Shenhou Mansion!"
Shenhou House does not interact with the officialdom, nor does it have any involvement with the military. Although the two sides don’t know each other, the Shendou House Big Dipper Seven Star is well-known. At this time, it is known that this person is the Giant Gate School of Shenhou House Wei, Han Yu and Mo Wenhui were all a little surprised. They got up and saluted, and Xuanyuan Po also got up and saluted, not much to say.
Just before sitting down, Han Yu and Mo Wenhui looked at each other. The two looked weird. Qi Ning looked at them and asked, "How is the situation over Huai Shui?"
Han Yu is about to get up, and Qi Ning shakes his head: "For a few of us, don't be restrained, sit down and talk."
"Guogong, after the defeat of the Donghai Marine Division, Huai Shui was completely in the hands of the Dongqi Marines of Shen Tuluo." Han Yu looked dignified: "The Dongqi Marines have four large warships and thirteen. Small warships, in addition to dozens of civilian ships converted to military. It is estimated that the current strength of the East China Sea Division should be four or five thousand people, not many people, but these people are elite sailors who have been trained by Shen Tulu for many years. What shouldn’t be said, these sailors are on the water, saying that they are too exaggerated when they are one, but they are absolutely not false when they are one enemy.”
"The people of Dong Qi rely on the navy, and it is a matter of course that such an elite sailor is there." Qi Ning is also amazed.
Han Yudao said: "The East Sea Marine Division was ambushed by them at that time, and it was almost overwhelmed by the whole army. When Shen Tuluo used troops strangely, when General Di led a surprise attack on Linzi, Shen Tuluo certainly expected that the East Sea Marine Division would definitely block the harbour, so he voluntarily evacuated. At the dock, Governor Xin led the sailor to control the dock, and found a lot of grain and grass equipment in the navy camp, just thinking that Shen Tu Luo Cang Huang could not take it away, and naturally these materials could not be left to Shen Tu Luo. On board, who knows that Shen Tuluo suddenly launched an attack at that time..."
Qining sneered: "Those grains and grass are bait left by Shen Tuluo."
"It is indeed true." Han Yu sighed: "The Great Governor Xin broke through with a small number of warships, and most of the warships suffered heavy losses. Hearing that Great Governor Xin asked the court for guilt, although the court fined him for resignation, but It’s up to him to command the sailors for their crimes."
Qining naturally understands that although Xinci is not as good as Shen Tuluo, no one can replace Xinci’s position in the Chu Kingdom and the generals of the navy. Although Xinci defeated the North in one battle, the little emperor clearly hoped that Xinci Can be shameful and brave.
"Guogong, Xiaguan is now most concerned about whether the grain and grass of the Qinhuai Legion can withstand it." Mowen, the right servant of the Hube sighed: "General Di led a 20,000 horse and horse raid to Linzi in East Qi and Linzi Grain Depot There is enough, but you don’t have to worry about the situation there. However, General Yue Da’s seventy or eighty thousand soldiers and nearly 10,000 war horses consume a small amount every day. This grain and grass cannot be delivered. Once the army is short of food, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Han Yu nodded and said, "Guogong, Huai Shui is blocked, and the logistics of heavy grain and grass cannot be transported through Huai Shui at all. Shen Tuluo divides the navy into three, and one swims over the East China Sea to guard against the East China Sea Marine Division. Going back and forth, the remaining two are wandering on the Huai Shui day and night, but anyone who is close to the Huai Shui, regardless of the blue and white, shoot immediately."
Qing Ning slightly nodded: "Without the exception of Shen Tuluo, the grain road is difficult to pass." After a slight pause, he said: "Yes, can there be news from Prince Qi Dong Shao of Eastern Qi?"
"Everyone knows that Duan Shao is not dead, but where he is now, there are divergent opinions." Han Yu said: "Some people say that he is currently near Linzi and are plotting to gather remnants to retake Linzi~IndoMTL.com~ Some people say he is here Master Dong Qi, with Shen Tuluo, and some people said that he ran to Puyang and stayed in Puyang City with Linghu Xu." Shaking his head said: "There are also rumors that Duan Shao has secretly traveled to Luoyang and wants to join the Northern Hans Peace talks, ready to join forces against me."
Qining thought that the possibility of the first rumor was minimal. Qi’s main force was in Puyang, and the country was empty. Even if Duan Shao wanted to regroup the soldiers and horses, there would be no soldiers available, and the 20,000-strong army of Chu controlled Linzi. Naturally, it is impossible to see Duan Shao regrouping soldiers and horses. Instead, Duan Shao secretly went to Luoyang, which is not impossible.
"There is one more thing, humble general... Humble general...!" Han Yu suddenly swallowed, with a strange look. He glanced at Xuanyuan, but he dare not say it.
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