The army stayed in Lanzhou City for two days, and Chen Wei did not fight.

The spy returned and said, "General, Chen Wei retreated to Xicheng with an army of 50,000. "Xicheng is located between Lanzhou and Maicheng, although the population of Xicheng is not large, but the terrain is dangerous, and it has always been a place for soldiers and horses.

Cui Mo heard the joy and said, "No matter how strong the defense of Longzhong is, can it be as strong as the defense of Lanzhou City?" Lanzhou City was only broken by them in one night and one morning, let alone Mai City.

Yun Qing glanced at Cui Mo coldly and said, "The arrogant soldiers will be defeated." "No matter how brave the army is, if the leading generals are proud and complacent, they will definitely lose the battle.

When Cui Mo heard this, he didn't dare to say anything more.

Yunqing opened the map, pointed it out to everyone, and said: "Although Longzhong does not have Lanzhou's solid defense, it has the title of 'the throat of Gansu and the gateway of Lanzhou', and it should not be taken lightly. "Longzhong is also an important military base, Chen Wei retreated to Longzhong, and his vision was very good.

Yu Cong asked, "General, then when will we attack Xicheng?"

Yunqing said: "I have rested for two days, and I can leave tomorrow." "Chen Wei can't be given more time, he must make a quick decision.

After everyone walked out, Yunqing was still studying the map. Yu Cong brought him a bowl of noodles and said, "General, you can eat something!"

Yunqing took the noodles and ate the noodles in a few bites. After eating, he pulled Yu Cong to the front of the map, pointed to Xicheng with his finger, and then drew a line through it, until he stopped at the location of Pickaxe City. Yun Qing asked, "With Chen Wei's 50,000 soldiers and horses in Xicheng, Ji Xuan has dispatched a total of 180,000 men and horses. If I'm guessing correctly, Ho Castle's defense is weak right now. After we have conquered the western city, we will take the city of pickaxe. ”

Yu Cong naturally felt that this plan was good, but Yunqing's sudden change made him a little uncomfortable. Yu Cong asked, "General, didn't you always say that you want to fight steadily?"

Yunqing said: "There is much help for the righteous, but little help for the unjust." Now that the situation is good, we have to take advantage of it. Because of Sun Shaojian, he felt that there was no need to be steady. On the contrary, a quick solution must now be made. Once he captured Ho City and controlled the northwest in the palm of his hand, he was not afraid of the imperial army's army to encircle and suppress him.

Yu Cong said with a smile: "General, this is what Madame said, right?" The general of his family couldn't say such a crepe thing at all.

Yun Qing nodded and said, "Madame said it." I didn't understand it before, but now I understand the true meaning of this. "Because they belong to the righteous side, they will get the support and help of Sun Shaojian and others. On the contrary, all kinds of evil things that Ji Xuan did would be abandoned by everyone. also understood the meaning of these words, and Yunqing had the confidence to decide to fight quickly.

As soon as Yuxi was mentioned, Gao Song walked in from the outside and said with a smile, "General, Madame has sent a letter." "Every time the general receives a letter from his wife, he is in a good mood.

Yun Qing only saw one letter and said, "What about other people's letters?"

Gao Song said: "When the Xu guards handed the letter to the messenger, they said that this letter is very important, and let them hand it over to the general as soon as possible." It was also Xu Wu's words that let the messenger deliver the letter day and night. ”

Yuxi's letter this time is thicker than last time. Yu Cong watched Yun Qing open the letter and take out a thick stack of papers, and couldn't help muttering in his heart, why did Madam say so much!

After reading it, Yun Qing said to Gao Song: "Go and call Tan Tuo." "Yuxi's letter is no longer the same as last time, it is all about the family and the family.

Yu Cong's eyelids jumped, this letter is definitely not as good as talking about housework. Yu Cong couldn't help but ask, "General, what did Madame say in the letter?"

Yun Qing pulled out the last three pieces of paper, and handed the others to Yu Cong to read.

After reading it, Yu Cong raised his head and said: "General, this tax is exempted, what will you use to supply the army in the future?" Yuxi wrote in the letter, Jian Yì Yunqing ordered that the people of the northwest be exempted from tax service for three years. The taxes are gone, and they will eat and drink whatever they want in the future! All the brothers are fighting with each other in order to live a good life!

Yun Qing felt that Yu Cong was really not ordinary careless, and said, "Have you taken a serious look? Madame said that all newly reclaimed wasteland is exempt from rent and tax for three years. ”

Yu Cong hurriedly lowered his head, turned his head and looked at it seriously. After reading it, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's good that I read it wrong." After saying this, Yu Cong said with a smile: "It's still Mrs. who thinks about it thoroughly." If Madame's idea is implemented, the people will definitely support us. "Now we have encouraged land reclamation, reduced agricultural taxes, and exempted those messy taxes, so as long as you farm with peace of mind, you will have a stable life. Aren't the people just looking forward to a stable life!

However, speaking of this, Yu Cong couldn't help but be curious, and asked, "General, how can Madame be so clear about taxes?"

Yunqing said: "Madame is not only clear about the tax situation, but also very clear about the law. "His daughter-in-law is so studious, she has a big belly and holds books all day long, which makes him a little embarrassed.

Without waiting for Yu Cong to sigh, Gao Song said outside that Tan Tuo had come over.

When Yunqing saw Tan Tuo, he didn't show him Yuxi's letter. Instead, he said: "Let the people open up the wasteland, and all newly cultivated wasteland will be exempt from rent and tax for three years, what do you think?"

Tan Tuo was overjoyed when he heard this, and bowed to Yunqing, saying, "General, this is a great thing for the people. ”

Yun Qing looked at Tan Tuo's excited face, a little strange. Yuxi's idea is good, but it doesn't make Tan Tuo happy like this. Yunqing didn't know that in recent years, because of Ji Xuan's expropriation and rampant horse thieves and bandits, a lot of land in the northwest has been barren, and the population has decreased by nearly forty percent. And once the decree that no tax is collected on the reclamation of wasteland, it will immediately win the hearts and minds of the people. Tan Tuo is a man of letters, and there is no better understanding of the importance of winning the hearts and minds of the people.

Tan Tuo followed Yunqing, and was also forced by the shape shì. However, since he followed the rebellion, he naturally hoped that Yunqing would get better and better. Yunqing is well, and he can be stable. I have always been worried that Yunqing will fight a strong war, but it may not be possible to govern the place. Now it seems that he is worried in vain. Since Yunqing knows the importance of the people's hearts, there is no need to worry about it in the future.

Tan Tuo said: "General, although this decree is very good, it also has shortcomings. If you open up wasteland, it is in vain if there is no seed. "If there are no seeds, no matter how much wasteland is cultivated, it will be a waste of effort.

When Yunqing heard the word decree, an indescribable feeling surged in his heart. But soon he suppressed this and said: "This is not in a hurry, at the beginning of spring, the government borrowed ploughing cattle and seeds for them." When the grain is harvested, let them pay it back. ”

Tan Tuo nodded and said, "The general is very thoughtful. He said so, but he had doubts in his heart, with Yunqing's temperament, it was impossible to think so thoroughly. Moreover, Yunqing is also too familiar with local government affairs.

Yunqing said: "You have to do your best to implement this matter. Before spring ploughing, it is a good time to open up wasteland. "Although it has become cold in the past two days, the weather will be warmer when the Lantern Festival is over. From the Lantern Festival to spring ploughing, there is still a period of time. This was enough time for them to reclaim a lot of wasteland.

Tan Tuo nodded and said, "Don't worry, general, I'll go back and prepare." The decree will be issued in two days at the latest. ”

Yun Qing nodded and said, "I will go out tomorrow to attack Xicheng, and I will leave Yuan Ying in Lanzhou City." If you have anything, you can find Yuan Ying. ”

Tan Tuo nodded and said, "Okay." ”

There were only two people left in the room, Yun Qing and Yu Cong. Yu Cong opened his mouth and asked, "General, do you really want to leave Yuan Ying behind?"

Yun Qing didn't raise his head and asked, "If you think it's inappropriate for Yuan Ying to stay, you can stay for him." I wouldn't have an opinion. ”

Seeing this, Yu Cong dared to say anything.

The result was beyond Yu Cong's expectations, and Yuan Ying did not have any dissatisfaction. Seeing that Yu Cong was relieved to him, Yuan Ying instead smiled and said, "There must be someone left in Lanzhou City." "It's not him, it's other generals.

Yu Cong patted Yuan Ying on the shoulder and said, "Brother, it's righteous enough." "Sacrificing oneself to become a buddy is worthy of being their good brother.

Yuan Ying said: "You should also pay attention to safety. That Chen Wei is not a good stubble, and he must be cautious. "Chen Wei fights wars and pays attention to stability. Dealing with such people is a bit tricky.

Yu Cong said with a smile: "There is a general here, don't worry." ”

The two talked for a long time, and Yu Cong went back to rest. When he returned to the courtyard and saw that the lights in Yunqing's house were still on, Yu Cong asked Gao Song: "Why hasn't the general rested yet?"

Gao Song lowered his voice and said, "The general is replying to his wife." I don't know what Madame said in the letter, the general's brow is about to be knotted. ”

Yu Cong said with a smile: "Madam is the most considerate, and she shouldn't give the general a problem." "It's also Yuxi's impression that everyone has a good impression on.

Yuxi didn't give Yunqing a problem, but at the end of the letter, she said that if Yunqing replied with a few more words, she would not write a letter to Yunqing in the future. This threat is still quite useful to Yunqing. But the problem is that Yunqing racked his brains and didn't know what to write. Writing about wars, he felt that Yuxi definitely didn't like to watch it. But there's nothing else to say except for the war!

In the middle of the night, Yunqing hadn't slept yet. Gao Song walked in and said, "General, it's almost time, it's time to sleep." I'll have to get up early tomorrow and hurry!"

Yunqing thought for a while, asked Gao Song, and said, "How do you say to write a reply to Madame?" He really didn't know how to write it.

Gao Song was a little puzzled, and said: "General, this book is not an official document, you can say whatever you want!" Seeing that the general has not written a letter of family for most of the day, these family letters are more difficult than writing official documents. It seems to be tough.

Yun Qing said to himself: "What do you want to say?" Comparing the letter to the family that Yuxi wrote last time, Yun Qing knew how to write it at the moment.

If Yuxi knew what Yunqing was thinking, he would definitely cry.

ps: Paste it first, fix it at night. R1148