Three Kingdoms

The area near Anyi in Hedong was also an important defense location for the Qin State during the Warring States Period, because this area is like the long and narrow ancient Hangu Pass between Chang'an and Luoyang. Holding it in your hand is equivalent to gaining access to the Yuncheng Basin The area bypasses Tongguan and attacks Xianyang.

This is the northern line of the attack on Guanzhong, and it is also a relatively large and gentle area at the zigzag corner of the Yellow River. The abundant irrigation of the river also brings enough grain and grass production to this area, which can be used to supply the garrison.

This area is actually the area from Anyi to Yongan. In fact, half of the Linfen Basin is controlled by Fei Qian, half is controlled by the Wei family in Hedong, and the Yuncheng Basin near Anyi, Hedong County.

After Anyi and heading east, there is a long and narrow area formed by the Zhongtiao Mountains and the Wangwu Mountains. It has high mountains, deep valleys, dense forests, and noisy apes, but it does not have a large population.

During the Warring States Period, Wei Wenhou once sent Wu Qi as a general to cross the river along this area and conquer Linjin and Yuanli in succession to the west. He also went to Luoyin the following year. The Qin State that was directly forced could only attack Chongquan City on the west bank of Luoshui Building fortifications, and then suing for peace while sending diplomatic envoys to publicize the threat of Marquis Wei Wen, finally stopped the Wei army and gave them a chance to breathe.

Later, the Qin State never forgot this period of history. As the saying goes, if you are not afraid of thieves, you are afraid of thieves. After years of worrying about it, the Qin State finally took advantage of the opportunity when the Wei State turned from prosperity to decline after the death of Wei Wenhou, and sent troops to capture the Linfen area of ​​Yuncheng. Later, they attacked the State of Zhao and captured the Shangdang area. In the end, the route of the Shandong states to attack Guanzhong from the north was blocked by the Qin state, completely closing the door to attack Guanzhong from the north. From then on, if the Shandong states wanted to attack Guanzhong, they could only I can now take the Weihan Passage and Wuguan Passage.

After passing this long and narrow area, continue eastward through the Taihang Mountains and enter the Jizhou area, then turn around and head north to reach Shangdang Highlands, and turn south to cross the river to reach Luoyang.

Fei Qian walked along the valley. Although there was not much arable land for farming in this area, and not many large villages settled here, he could still occasionally see the faint figures of some mountain hunters in the mountains and forests. Perhaps it was because life here was relatively difficult, or maybe Fei Qian's reputation had spread here. Some hunters even came forward to join the army during the march. Fei Qian naturally agreed and allowed them to join the ranks of archers first.

In addition, this is also the most convenient road for Shangdang, Hanoi and other places to trade with Hedong, so there are many traders coming and going. However, when Feiqian's army is marching, these traders are hiding on the side of the road in awe, watching clearly. After raising Fei Qian's banner, many caravan leaders came forward to offer some food, grass and cloth...

Most of these caravans rely on Fei Qian's business in the North, so naturally they all recognize Fei Qian's very distinctive flag...

Some of the additional effects of the victory over Xianbei are now being reflected. When Fei Qian led his army along the way, some rural heroes who had closed the gates of Wubao Village tightly, trembling with fear, found out that it was Fei Qian who was protecting the Hungarian Zhonglang. When the generals move their troops, most of them will bring some food, grass, wine and meat to the army.

In addition, the spontaneous actions of these traders on this road also promoted the morale of Fei Qian's soldiers. They all walked with their heads high and their chests high, without squinting...

Although being a soldier means receiving military pay, if you can be respected by the people, then naturally no one will be unhappy.

The Northland has been suffering for a long time. Although Fei Qian has only won a battle with Xianbei, it seems to give these people who are seeking a life in the Northland a glimmer of hope, so it is reasonable to be respected and welcomed. .

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Xi Zhicai lay spread out in the carriage, holding a wine gourd and drinking sip after sip.

For him, Cao Cao is still a good lord, he can listen to what he says, and he is willing to listen. The most important thing is that although Cao Cao is also a family of eunuchs after eunuchs, but perhaps because of his status, he does not have much attention to him. Xi Zhicai's identity has a great sense of rejection, but he basically holds the same attitude of equal treatment as Wei Qi, which is extremely rare.

You know, the vast majority of the gentry today are just like Wei Qian, frowning when they see the mud-legged person.

But this area of ​​​​East County is indeed not very good.

Chariot and Cavalry General Yuan Shao is now mainly focused on the newly acquired Jizhou Mu, gathering the Hebei nobles, and winning over the Jizhou Haoyou. Therefore, he does not care about the Dongjun area in the south, but he does not want to let it go completely. Well, after all, Dongjun is the southern tentacle of Jizhou. If Dongjun falls into the hands of other people, it will inevitably be much more difficult when the cavalry general Yuan Shao completes the integration of Hebei and then wants to turn around and go south.

Therefore, Mr. Cao was given a chance.

Maybe it's also an opportunity to play Zhicai.

Duke Cao’s wish to conquer the West is probably...well...

It is unlikely that he will have it. Even if he does get this title, it is probably not worthy of the name.

It is possible that General Zhengdong...

As for Cao Gong's current title of General Fenwu, hehe, hehe, let's not mention it.

If it weren't for the cavalry general Yuan Shao who ordered Cao Gong to march south to Dongjun this time, this Fenwu general would not be as good as the city gate captain of Yecheng...

While Xi Zhicai was drinking, he was thinking endlessly. His thoughts jumped and changed very quickly. This was also a habit of his. Whenever he was thinking about something, he often needed to drink some wine. It seemed that if he didn't drink, his brain would become dull. Same.

This time, under the command of Duke Cao, he went to the northern part of Bingzhou to make contact with the general who protects the Hung. Xi Zhicai did not feel much pressure. They were all disciples of the same master. The relationship between the disciples was generally not one of falling out. You can fall out with each other. If you think about Dong Zhuo not recognizing Yuan Wei, he was basically sprayed all over by the Shandong nobles. Moreover, there were not many serious conflicts between Cao Gong and Fei Zhonglang...

Aha, if Cao Gong can also get the title of Zhonglang General, then a master's third middle man will have a good reputation...

Haha, of course, forget about the miscellaneous generals like General Fenwu.

Next, Duke Cao’s main direction is to the east...

And Fei Zhonglang...

Xi Zhicai propped his body up a little and leaned on the carriage board. The cynical smile on his face faded slightly and became a little serious.

This Feizhonglang is indeed not simple. If he were in his position, he might not be able to open up such a large area in just one or two years...

Merchants cannot afford to go early if they are not profitable, but trade is the standard for whether a region is prosperous. Looking at the caravans traveling on this road, you can imagine how prosperous Pingyang in the North is.

An abandoned city is now almost becoming the most important business node in the North. Xi Zhicai also admires this transformation. After all, he is good at planning strategies, but if he is asked to engage in economic creation, this... …Um……

It's natural that everyone has their own expertise, but people like Fei Qian Fei Zhonglang seem to be good at literature, have no problem fighting, and can manage people's livelihood and engage in commerce. This... um...

Xi Zhicai subconsciously lifted up the wine gourd and took a sip. Before he could swallow the wine slowly, he heard soldiers reporting from outside the carriage. He encountered a team of scouts guarding the Hungarian Zhonglang General in front, asking for instructions. Do you want to identify yourself?

"Pfft!" Xi Zhicai couldn't swallow a sip of wine and squirted out all the wine. He said Fei Zhonglang, and Fei Zhonglang arrived. What is this situation?