However, it was said that Deng Ai led 20,000 troops, carrying the general trend of swallowing mountains and rivers in Guanzhong, and the defenders of various counties and counties where the army went fell in the wind. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Deng Ai recruited and surrendered all the way and defeated the entire Liaodong, and the number of soldiers and horses under his command has reached 50,000.

Haejeongseong is the southernmost county seat of Lelang County, located in the middle of the Korean Peninsula, adjacent to the sea.

Deng Ai was dressed in black armor, standing on a reef, looking at the sea to the south, only to see the wind howling, the waves rolling, the scene was terrifying.

"General, all the six counties in the eastern part of Youzhou have been subdued, when will I wait for the division to return to the court?"

It can be said that the reason why Deng Ai was so easy this time was that he fought all the way to Lelang County is inseparable from Chen Xu's current popularity.

Although there are many alien rebels in the eastern counties of Youzhou, these alien races also belong to the imperial court in name.

Even when Yuan Shao occupied Youzhou, the aliens in Youzhou were also very supportive, and later the Wuhuan people helped Yuan Shang, so that Zhuge Liang led his troops to Liaodong and killed more than 100,000 prisoners.

After this battle, the largest alien force in Youzhou began to slump from then on.

The remaining scattered alien races, afraid of Chen Xu's powerful soldiers, naturally did not dare to stop Deng Ai, but instead sent warriors from the clan to help, deliberately currying favor.

Deng Ai heard Zhao Huang's words and said leisurely: "I heard that the land in Liaodong is barren, and the mountains and rivers are poor, and I have always believed it to be true. ”

"But when I came here, I found that the land here is so fertile, the products are so abundant, and the development potential is so huge."

Speaking of this, Deng Ai paused, and his voice suddenly raised and said: "But it is such a large piece of fertile land, but few Han people come here to cultivate, and the imperial court's control of this place is also in name only." ”

"Today, we led our troops to fight here, and this place has nominally belonged to the Great Han, but once we withdraw our troops, won't such a fertile land belong to a foreign race?"

Deng Ai's eyes flashed brightly.

Liaodong included the three northeastern provinces of later generations, as well as a part of the Korean territory, and if properly developed, the land here was definitely not barren.

It must be known that the fertility of the black soil in the Northeast in later generations is well known to everyone.

However, there are several major problems in front of us, the first is the lack of population, which leads to the slow development of Liaodong, and many places are deserted.

The deserted people sometimes mistakenly think that Liaodong is a barren and desolate place.

The second factor is that the winters here are so cold that it is difficult for the locals to endure the bitter cold of the winter.

Moreover, the grain growth cycle in Liaodong is long, and many of them are ripe once a year, so if you do not overcome these difficulties, it is not easy to gain a foothold in Liaodong.

It's just that Deng Ai is not only a military general, but also has a lot of research on the way to govern the country, and he has an ambition in his heart.

When Tang Chen heard this, he said with some disdain: "Compared with the rich Central Plains, Liaodong, which is located in the bitter cold land, is nothing?" ”

Although Zhao Huang didn't speak, he also nodded slightly, looking more approving.

In fact, this is also the common thinking of many Han people in the Central Plains, and they do not attach importance to the bitter cold land on the border.

In fact, the population of the late Eastern Han Dynasty was not large, and with the vast land of the Central Plains, as long as the land was not very powerful and the taxes were not too heavy, the people's lives were basically not too stressful.

Of course, this involves a lot of social problems, which cannot be solved in a few words, nor can Chen Xu, a traverser, easily change.

In short, there is only expansion when there is demand, and with the current population base of Dahan, there is not much demand for land at all, so naturally there is no desire to expand.

Therefore, it is reasonable that the Han people do not attach much importance to these areas located in the border area.

But Deng Ai's thinking is different from everyone's, and it is also different from the thinking of many Han people, maybe only Chen Xu can understand Deng Ai's thinking.

Deng Ai shook his head and said: "The general's words are wrong, if Liaodong can be governed properly, it can not only become a front line against the alien races in the north, but also a big granary." ”

When Zhao Huang and Tang Chen heard this, although they didn't refute it, they were a little disappreciative in their hearts.

Wanting to make the barren Liaodong a granary is tantamount to a fool's dream, and the alien forces here are intricate, and it is nothing for the army to stay here for a short time.

However, once the stay is too long, it will inevitably affect the interests of the local alien forces, and war will definitely break out at that time.

After all, one of the reasons why Deng Ai hit Lelang County so easily was that the local alien leaders thought that this Han army would definitely not stay here for too long as before.

At this time, there is no benefit at all in fighting to the death with Deng Ai, as long as they endure for a while, and when Deng Ai leads the troops to retreat, this land is still under their own control.

Zhao Huang and Tang Chen, although they don't have the talent of earth-shattering ghosts and gods, they also have rich experience, and they have been messing around outside the country for many years, and they know the minds of foreign races very well.

Deng Ai seemed to see what the two of them were thinking, and said with a smile: "There are no powerful alien races in Liaodong, although there are many types and intricate forces, they are not taken into my eyes. ”

"I decided to stop the army in Liaodong first, completely eliminate the hostile alien forces in the territory, and turn the entire Liaodong into a real Han territory."

Zhao Huang and Tang Chen were shocked when they heard this, and hurriedly said: "General Zhang Liao only let us recover Liaodong, but he didn't say that he wanted us to stay here. ”

Deng Ai said: "The general is outside, naturally he should act cheaply, I will write to the lord on this matter, and I will wait for Hugh to say it again." ”

After speaking, Deng Ai no longer paid attention to the two, and returned to the barracks, eating and living with the soldiers.

Deng Ai was extremely strict in governing the army, and because of his poor background, he never put on a general stand in front of ordinary soldiers, and often mixed with the soldiers.

Therefore, although Deng Ai has just won the crown, he has a high prestige in the army and is deeply supported by the soldiers.

Zhao Huang and Tang Chen glanced at each other, and they both saw a look of worry in each other's eyes.

Zhuo County, the county guard.

Zhang Liao looked at the report about Deng Ai, his face couldn't help but turn pale, and he said angrily: "This son deliberately led the troops to stop in Liaodong, could it be that he wanted to cut the land and become the king?" ”

"I originally thought he was just young and vigorous, but he didn't want to be a wolf with real ambitions, so he went to the lord of the book, and then personally led the troops to ask for it!"

Zhang Liao has now regretted it, he underestimated Deng Ai's boldness, and also underestimated Deng Ai's ability.

Zhang Liao originally just wanted to test Deng Ai, but he never thought that Deng Ai had already taken root in Liaodong in just half a year.

Deng Ai used the means of razing to defeat razing, through the means of division, co-optation, and assassination, and even formed a bloody alliance with the local foreign leaders, forming brothers, and setting off a bloody storm in Liaodong.

Many alien races who were interested in self-reliance were slaughtered by Deng Ai mercilessly, and he united with various alien tribes, and there were 80,000 soldiers and horses under his command.

Deng Ai was very generous to those aliens who surrendered, not only subsidizing them with food, grass and weapons, but also taking the initiative to send people to teach these people to farm, and he was close to these people like brothers, and he did not treat them as aliens at all.

Deng Ai used the means of grace and power, and in only half a year, he had already become the uncrowned king of Liaodong, making the nearby foreign races compete to cling to each other.

Samhan and Goguryeo felt threatened, and jointly raised 50,000 troops to attack, leaving no piece of armor killed by Deng Ai.

After this battle, Deng Ai's prestige in Liaodong became more and more grand.

However, it was said that after Chen Xu sent people to recover Guanzhong, Xu Xian had already said that Xu Shu would surrender, and then took the entire Jingzhou.

Chen Xu canonized Xu Xian as the assassin of Jingzhou, and ordered Xu Shu and Xu Huang to assist, but as for Liu Chan and the rest of Liu Bei's family, they were sent to Chang'an City.

After taking Jingzhou, Chen Zheng left some soldiers and horses behind and returned to Yizhou.

At the same time, Youzhou had been pacified, and Chen Xu appointed Zhang Liao as the assassin of Youzhou, to control the affairs of Youzhou, and to prevent Yuan Tan from raising troops to attack Youzhou.

Not only that, Chen Xu was also in Taixue, and transferred many students from the reserve to Youzhou and Jingzhou to work.

It only took half a year to pacify Youzhou, Jingzhou, and Guanzhong, and the entire Han Dynasty fell into peace again, and Chen Xu also began to recuperate.

At this moment, Chen Xu suddenly received a document from Zhang Liao, claiming that Deng Ai intended to rebel, and Zhang Liao asked to bring troops to suppress it.

Chen Xu was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly convened the military affairs under his command.

When everyone learned that Deng Ai had left his army in Liaodong without receiving an order, and had made drastic moves, they were all filled with righteous indignation.

Many generals even took the initiative to ask for war and asked to go to Youzhou to crusade against Deng Ai.

Chen Xu also felt a little dizzy at this time, and in addition to worrying, he also felt a deep anger and loss.

Deng Aike is a talent raised by Chen Xu, he has high hopes for Deng Ai and Chen Xu, and spares no effort to cultivate it carefully.

Compared with the one in history, before meeting Sima Yi, he was all depressed Deng Ai, and Deng Ai in this time and space doesn't know how much suffering is missing.

If you are betrayed by your cronies who have single-handedly pulled up, the blow is absolutely huge.

Zhao Yun was also pale, stepped forward and knelt on the ground and said: "Lord, the last general will invite 30,000 soldiers and rush to Liaodong in person, if Deng Aiguo really has two hearts, a certain general will definitely personally cut off his head and dedicate it to the lord!" ”

Deng Ai was the first to follow Zhao Yun's side, and he learned a lot from Zhao Yun, and he can be regarded as half of Zhao Yun's disciple.

If Deng Ai really had two hearts, Zhao Yun would also feel ashamed.

In addition to being angry and disappointed, Chen Xu remembered that Deng Ai was framed by Zhong Hui in history, so that his head was in a different place, but his heart moved slightly.

Although Deng Ai in history is talented, he is very lacking in this aspect of life.

In fact, Deng Ai did not have the heart of rebellion at the beginning, but everything he did had to arouse the suspicion of those in power.

If Deng Ai is described in easy-to-understand terms, it is that he can do things but not be a person.

After pondering for a long time, although Chen Xu felt that with Zhang Liao's measurements, he would not frame Deng Ai for rebellion, but he also felt that there was some hidden secret.

And he didn't want to believe that the talents he cultivated in the future would eventually rebel against him.

The most important thing is that according to Deng Ai's intelligence, he will not be unable to see the situation in the world clearly, even if he really divides Liaodong, how can he compete with Chen Xu?

"There may be hidden secrets in this matter, and we will deal with it after it is investigated."

Chen Xu finally left this sentence and then left, but this statement was not approved by everyone.

Acting without a military order, and the troops in Liaodong did not listen to the order, these two points have already committed a taboo, even if Deng Ai is labeled a rebel, he does not think it is too much.

Just when Chen Xu was a little hesitant about Deng Ai's matter, a letter suddenly came from Liaodong.

There are two letters, the first is Deng Ai's handwritten letter, and the second is a secret letter sent by Zhao Huang, the two letters are not sent from one channel, but they arrived in Chang'an almost at the same time.

Chen Xu opened Deng Ai's letter first, only to see that the letter wrote: "The last general did not get the lord's order, and stationed troops in Liaodong without authorization, it is really a crime that deserves death, but there is a hidden secret, and I hope the lord will listen to it." ”

"Although the land of Liaodong is nominally under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, the Han people here are scarce, and the foreign forces are complicated, and they have not been controlled by the government for a long time."

"If the land here is barren, the last general will not spend time, but according to the last general's exploration, the terrain here is open, the land is fertile, and the products are abundant, if it is properly cultivated, it will definitely benefit the descendants of the Han Dynasty for thousands of years."

In the letter, Deng Ai explained why he stayed in Liaodong and praised the fertility of the land in Liaodong.

Not only that, Deng Ai also described in great detail his strategy for the development of Liaodong, that is, to integrate the alien races close to the Han people, exterminate the ambitious alien races, and integrate all the forces in Liaodong.

When the internal forces were integrated, they began to move the people, dig ditches, level the land, and plunder the population as slaves.

Then he taught the aliens how to cultivate, lightly punished the meager endowments, and taught the aliens to learn Chinese, so that they were slowly assimilated.

In this way, after thirty or fifty years, the alien races in Liaodong will initially integrate into the Han nationality, as long as the Han people can not discriminate against these people and maintain their strength, the people of Liaodong will be Han people within a hundred years.

Deng Ai's letter contains political, military, cultural, and people's livelihood aspects, many of which are strategies formulated by Deng Ai after on-the-spot investigation.

According to Deng Ai's plan, as long as it can be developed like this for a hundred years, it can not only truly become the territory of the Han Dynasty but also become a rich granary.

It can also plunder the foreign country through military warfare, and at the same time nourish the war with war, it constantly weakens the strength of the alien race and stabilizes the border fortress.

Chen Xu could also read between the lines that Deng Ai had put a lot of effort into this, and then he was silent for a long time.

"Hey!"

Putting down Deng Ai's letter, Chen Xu opened Zhao Huang's letter again.

The letter wrote: "Ai led the troops to camp in Liaodong for half a year, breaking the alien races, collecting the displaced people, integrating the forces of all parties, and wantonly reclaiming the land......"

"Where Ai is, the wilderness is opened, the army and the people are abundant, and the aliens and the people return to their hearts, if this goes on for a long time, the people of Liaodong will only know the name of Deng Ai."