Chapter 357: East Capital Luoyang
ake it more stable so it doesn't explode.""Awesome! What next""The first option is to build upon our old friend, the 'Agency Dragon'. You could use it to create clouds and rain in the fields, as well...Jia Xu and Lü Cheng are known.
A renowned poisoner, he met a good end even in the Three Kingdoms.
It's not that Jia Xu has any problems, it's just that his vision and strategies are vicious, which is completely different from my senior brother.
My senior brother excels in internal affairs and grand strategy, while Jia Xu might be very skilled at weakening and ambushing military units.
"As for going to Luoyang, I agree with you." Lu Cheng pondered for a moment and said.
Dong Zhuo set fire to Luoyang, reducing it to ashes. It has not yet been rebuilt and is still in ruins. Cao Cao took the opportunity of Luoyang's devastation and moved the Han emperor to Xuchang.
and his own troops didn't need to be confined by human territory; they could even reside in the underground palaces of Luoyang and construct subterranean fortresses.
And although Luoyang was burned down, its resources were still abundant.
Therefore, Luoyang is the best choice.
"I believe that if Cao Cao had won the Battle of Guandu, his power would be immeasurable. We should go to Luoyang to prevent Cao Cao from completely controlling the Sili region." Jia Xu said.
Lü Cheng nodded, but he didn't go to Luoyang. The unresolved issue was the lack of a known origin for their forces.
How should he go to Luoyang What identity should he assume
Could Jia Xu possibly solve this
Lu Cheng asked.
"Cao Cao is the Chancellor, he leads Luoyang, so what reason do we have to station ourselves in Luoyang City"
Then Cao Cao was the Prime Minister, while I wasn't even a hair on his head.
"Lu General, your words are mistaken. When the Western Liang army was called to enter the capital to defend Luoyang that year, and General Hua Xiong did not respond in time, it doesn't mean he shouldn't have responded." Jia Xu stroked his beard.
Lu Cheng's eyes lit up. "So it seems, I really have a reputable teacher."
Being late doesn't mean not coming at all.
Recently, Li Jue retreated from Chang'an. The last remaining force of the Western Liang army will be withdrawing from Chang'an. If we allow this to happen, the Sili region will entirely fall into Cao Cao's hands. Generals could then go and seize it." Jia Xu added.
"Now, who controls Luoyang" Lu Cheng asked.
Jia Xu had just come from over there, so he naturally understood the situation.
"Now Cao Cao has nothing to do with him. Two years ago, when the Han Emperor fled to Luoyang, officials were scattered among the rubble, clothed in thorns, and unable to eat enough. Meanwhile, each prefecture and commandery had its own strong army. So it was that Liu Biao contributed funds, and Zhang Yang went to build a new palace. After a year, the small hall was completed. Zhang Yang thought it was his own achievement, so he renamed the palace as 'Yang'an Hall,' " Jia Xu said.
Lu Cheng listened and couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy. The Han Emperor had fallen to such depths. He knew what would happen next, Old Cao had told him everything.
As for the book, it's roughly accurate that Cao Cao took Emperor Xian to Xuchang on the pretext of Luoyang being in ruins. Basically, Zhang Yang was left in charge of Luoyang after that.
And Liu Biao only contributed a small amount, nowhere near enough to rebuild Luoyang.
Entering Luoyang under the guise of being a prostitute, taking it to rebuild, Liu Biao and Zhang Yang should have no objections. Even if they did, they wouldn't make a fuss over this amount of money and a Xiliang army.
"But this way, Cao Cao will definitely attack us in the future," Lu Cheng thought.
Now that Li Jue and Guo Si have withdrawn from Sishui, Cao Cao controls Chang'an and is preparing to fight Yuan Shao. After defeating him, he will certainly not allow any other troops to be stationed in Luoyang.
"In the near future, no. Xu Chang is hundreds of miles away from Luoyang. Even on horseback, it takes a day's travel. He is busy with matters at Guan Du and has no need for the ruins of Luoyang. Besides, the general's campaign is justified, and if he rebuilds Luoyang, he wouldn't be able to say anything. I estimate that many people would be happy to see us fight Cao Cao in Sili. This includes Emperor Xian." Jia Xu said slowly. "However, it's not good for the long term. Cao Cao has been turning a blind eye. If we rebuild Luoyang, he will inevitably issue an imperial edict to reclaim it, and there will surely be a war."
Lu Cheng and his group left Wuwei overnight.
This place of Xiliang is truly unsuitable for development right now. According to what I and Jia Xu have thought, it's best to go to Luoyang and take a look first.
Troops and horses surged forward, their speed incredibly fast.
A ghostly steed galloped through the village, startling a pathetic whimper from a listless dog.
While the common people shut their doors tight, no one dared to peek out.
Lu Cheng galloped on the battlefield.
He can indeed fly, but in battle, running really feels better.
Along the way, all I saw were dry wells and abandoned farmland. When three or two peasants saw the army horses, they quickly hid themselves for fear that if they were slow, they would be conscripted as forced labor.
The Sili region was originally the location of the capital, but now it has been abandoned to this state. This place has experienced a relocation of the capital, Luoyang being burned down, and years of war.
I can't handle it anymore.
"Chang'an and Luoyang should have been extremely wealthy, but it's a pity that a fire destroyed them. Furthermore, all the good materials from Luoyang were moved to Chang'an, now Cao Cao has taken advantage of the situation for free." Lu Cheng shook his head.
"That's not true, they were all squandered by Li Jue," Jia Xu knew this very well: "Li Jue even extorted disaster relief grain to raise military supplies. Otherwise, the people wouldn't be suffering to such an extent."
The deeper you go, the more shocking it becomes.
"Grand General Lü, our army is stationed in Luoyang City. Can we guarantee the supply of military rations Will there be enough resources to care for the people's livelihoods" Jia Xu asked.
Jia Xu was known for employing poisonous strategies against both his opponents and even his own people. However, during his time in Chang'an, he strongly urged the three factions to prioritize the well-being of the common people. Before the Battle of Red Cliffs, he also advised Cao Cao to focus on cultivating his forces and pacifying the populace.
I have to say, this doesn't really fit the character.
Lu Cheng pondered for a moment.
"At present, I am powerless. Our army mainly relies on spiritual energy, and both the spirit horses and soldiers need to consume a large amount of spiritual energy every day. The giant beasts even need to eat. I have to replenish it from condensing in Youtu Mountain."
Unless [The Herbal Garden] is built.
The Moon God vanished into the shadows, and Lu Cheng was also a learner. Using the operational model of Truthful Garden, using farming to support the military is an excellent method.
Plant a large number of the most basic 【Yinling Grass】, forming a spiritual energy tide within a certain domain. Then find a way to construct a pagoda and produce a large amount of 【Inferior Return Spirit Pill】
Perhaps we could consult a classic of agriculture from the era of the hundred schools of thought on the issue of yield
But all of that is useless. He lacks a place of spiritual resonance. In such an underworld location as Youdu Mountain, the Herbal Garden would likely become a Hundred Ghosts Garden, and its effects would be greatly diminished.
That's why Lu Cheng wanted to take down Féntǔ Lóuyáng.
Look for a Domain Card around here and build a Hundred Flowers Garden.
"Actually, the fertile lands surrounding Luoyang are still here. If people come back, our army will provide them with a year's worth of grain, and they can restore it to seventy percent of its former glory." Jia Xu shook his head, looking at the dilapidated villages and abandoned fields around him.
It has to be said, Jia Xu's vision was indeed unique. As it turned out, Cao Cao's reconstruction of Luoyang proved to be a highly profitable venture in the long run.
There are still a few years before the Battle of Red Cliffs. Why not save up this money for now
The Inspector General of Xiliang, Hua Xiong, has been summoned to Luoyang! The Inspector General of Xiliang, Hua Xiong, has been summoned to Luoyang!
Luoyang has been burned for over ten years.
Lu Cheng and his group sped past the ruins of Jinmen. He felt that even after so long, seeing the ruins still brought back a sense of charred smell.
The once-prosperous capital city was reduced to ashes in the fire, which is truly a pity.
The ostentatious army could only station outside the city, while the Imperial Guards' appearance was not something that these second-rate auxiliary soldiers could afford to provoke. They better stay as far away as possible!
What's up
Are you crazy
Defend Luoyang
What is this ruin defending
A life wasted!
"General Lü and General Hua, I'm afraid this is not suitable," Zhang Yang's deputy general said nervously, looking at Lü Cheng and Hua Xiong before him.
"What's inappropriate about this This is the imperial decree from back then, the Sili region should have been guarded by the Xiliang army! You won't allow it" Hua Xiong glared at his deputy.
The murderous aura emanating from Mobei and Xiliang immediately terrified them, causing them to tremble.
"Cao Cao was once a general of the Eighteen Routes Allied Forces. This edict, it's useless now!" The deputy general muttered to himself. "Dong Zhuo committed heinous crimes and is long gone. Even though Luoyang is in ruins now, at least our lord put out some money. We can't just give that away for nothing."
Lu Cheng went up and sang red face.
"General, speaking of the Eighteen Princes, you must know that when I slew Lü Bu back then, Lord Yuan Shao and the others deliberated, handing over the defense of Hulao Pass to me. General Hua Xiong should have been in charge of guarding the Sishui Pass. Remember, when the Eighteen Princes requested supplies, it was agreed upon, wasn't it"
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