The terrain, altitude, including permanent population and geographical location of Wudu County are not suitable for development as a city-state.

The river valleys here are full of rainfall and lush forests. It is also the intersection of Liangzhou, Guanzhong and Shu. It can be said that the throat of Bashu and the key of Qinlong.

In this case, if the six counties under Wudu County are regarded as economic areas to develop, it would be purely a donkey to kick the head.

Liu Qi's strategy was to allocate this place as an "abandoned county", and then establish a fortress barracks here, build a "constructional corps" that can be stationed and guarded, and resettle the Qianshou and foreign races who moved south from Liangzhou and Guanzhong.

...

At this moment, Wu Yi lowered his head and thought, while Liu Qi was instilling his own ideas in him.

"In the seven counties in Jingnan, my brother Liu Pan and I integrated the Han people and Jingman people to specialize in military garrisons; and in Nanyang County and Chaisang, I have always been integrating the Shanyue I had subdued in the past to conduct military garrisons. This is what is called integrating troops into agriculture... The art of deciding the country is to strengthen the army and eat enough. The Qin people used to farm in an urgent way, and Xiaowu used to farm in the Western Regions. This is a good style of the previous generation. Although Liangzhou is barren and is located in the border area, there are also Qiang people who can use it."

Wu Yi touched his chin, thought seriously for a long time, and said, "But there is one disadvantage in this."

“What’s the disadvantage?”

"The people in Liangzhou are strong, especially the Qiang people who have been governed for a long time and have not returned. Even if they moved here, they are afraid that they will not be able to accept the guests."

Liu Qi was very satisfied with it.

Wu Yi’s ability to say this shows that he has indeed thought carefully and deserves praise.

Liu Qi reached out to greet Wu Yi and said, "Brother Wu, since I have already said that these six counties in Wudu will be the front line for us to guard the border in the southwest from now on. Since it is to guard the border, it is naturally not acceptable to anyone. People from Liangzhou must carefully identify those who are strong and loyal to stay for the support of the village. The rest... can be repatriated and are not allowed to enter the country."

“Repatriation?”

Wu Yi did not understand the profound meaning of this operation: "Wudu is already poor, and it is a good thing for someone to enter the country, so how can you refuse to accept it?"

"This is an abandoned county. What we want to build is a fortress, not a city. What do we need so many people to do? The Qiang people and us are both in their hearts. In the early stage of the gate, they will be restrained and prone to chaos. Moreover, things are precious because they are rare. The more you keep them out of the gate, the more they will want to go to Wudu."

Wu Yi said as if he had some understanding: "The last official understands it."

Liu Qi reached out and patted Wu Yi on the shoulder: "Wudu is done well. When you have the opportunity to pacify Guanzhong in the future, Ziyuan's achievements will be considered at the top of the list."

In fact, Liu Qi, the governor of Wudu County, thought for a long time before finally deciding to support Wu Yi to the throne.

Wu Yi had quite some military talents in history. During the Northern Expedition, he destroyed Fei Yao and Guo Huai and governed Hanzhong after Zhuge Liang's death.

Of course, a large part of the reason why he was able to govern Hanzhong was because he was a relative of the country at that time.

But from the perspective of the Shu Lord Liu Chan, he chose Wu Yi to guard Hanzhong among many countries, which shows that Wu Yi does have certain military talents. After all, Hanzhong is the gateway to Shu Han, and bears the military pressure of the entire Cao Wei in Guanzhong, which is not something that ordinary people can take on.

It is just right to leave Wu Yi in Hanzhong Kaiken Village and establish the "Wudu County Production and Construction Corps".

...

After the matter in Wudu County was handled, Liu Qi continued to lead his troops to Qishan.

Qishan is connected to Qinchuan in the east, along with the ancient Silk Road and the Wei River line, which is an important location connecting Wudu and Guanzhong.

Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition in history has been forcing the Qishan Mountains. One of the most important reasons is that he wants to build Qishan into a military supply point for Shu Han.

The speed of grain transport directly determines the progress of the war. The roads in Shu Han were too difficult to walk. However, as a stronghold, its military status was actually not important. However, since the straight line distance from Wudu to Shangji County near Qishan was only 100 miles, although the road was extended, it could allow military grain to arrive at the front line from the rear... but this transportation route was very difficult.

This time, Liu Qi planned to follow Zhuge Liang's first northern expedition and let Wei Yan, Xing Daorong and Huang Xu lead troops out of the Xiegu Road, pretending to attack Meicheng in the north, while he himself went to Qishan.

Compared with the pressure of Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition in history, Liu Qi believed that his current pressure was far less than that of Shu Han.

Although Dong Zhuo's Western Liang Army had very strong combat power, it was much worse than the Cao Wei regime in history.

At that time, the Cao Wei Group could dispatch soldiers, civilians, combat power, generals, talents, soldiers, food and equipment from all over the country. Under the command of a unified regime, the whole nation could forcefully suppress Shu Kingdom.

But Dong Zhuo's current overall strength is probably only concentrated in the eastern part of Guanzhong, and it is not considered a complete regime at all.

Moreover, he was worried about internal and external troubles, and the court officials were not convinced by him, and the people were afraid of him. At most, the troops were strong and they could not work together to fight against foreign enemies.

Moreover, since Dong Zhuo entered Beijing, the local powerful and armed forces in Liangzhou began to breed and spread. They colluded with the Qiang people, each strengthened their forces, and formed one independent legion after another.

Therefore, Liu Qi is facing a split Guanzhong, but unlike Kong Ming is facing a powerful national regime.

After the troops went to Qishan, Liu Qi summoned Yan Yan, Gan Ning, Lei Yu, Wu Bo and other surrendered generals to him.

"When I was in Hanzhong, I ordered the Dukes to recruit troops and train in Shu. Although the time is still short, I think it should have achieved some success. Now our army has already gone to Qishan, which is the time for you to make achievements... I want to take Ji County, the capital of Hanyang County, as a place to settle down, and then control the entire Hanyang County, and then break into Longxi... Now I have seized Ji County, I want to take you as the front. Can you please?"

After investigation, Ji County found that there were not many people stationed, and the number of soldiers in the county could not even match the number of bandits around.

The purpose of letting Yan Yan, Gan Ning and others lead troops to capture Ji County was purely to let their Shu soldiers practice their skills, and at the same time indirectly helping them accumulate some capital in the army.

Without saying a word, Yan Yan immediately took the order, turned around and went out to take out the commander's tent to order the troops, and the same was true for the other Shu generals.

Only Gan Ning was still there and letting others leave the tent, he just stayed there without moving.

Liu Qi could see that Gan Ning had something to say.

"What do Xingba thinks? Just say it." Liu Qi smiled.

Gan Ning cheered up and stepped forward and bowed, "Mr., we are sending troops this time, but in order to seize the counties in Longxi, we will cut off Dong Zhuo's rear, so that he can't take care of each other?"

Liu Qi nodded and said, "That's exactly that."

"That's it." Gan Ning hurried forward and offered a low suggestion: "The land of Liangzhou is vast and sparsely populated, and there are many bandits everywhere in Qiang. As far as the last officials know, since Dong Zhuo left, the soldiers of the counties and states did not have much power in Liangzhou. Instead, the powerful men of the counties and counties rely on recruiting Qiang people, gaining troops and having great power, has become a climate."

Liu Qi raised his eyebrows and said strangely: "What Xingba means..."

Gan Ning said seriously: "It is better to be more tangled with the powerful people in Liangzhou than to attack the cities of the Longxi counties and occupy their land. The Communist Party of China opposed Dong Zhuo and promised it to benefit, and to form a coalition force to harass Dong Zhuo's rear. Compared with occupying the counties, such behavior may be more terrifying to Dong Zhuo!"

Liu Qi looked at Gan Ning with great appreciation and kept looking at him.

Although Gan Ning looked a little more unruly, she still had a vision.

After all, he has been a county magistrate of Shishu County for 600, and his vision of things is indeed quite unique.

"However, although there are many powerful soldiers in Liangzhou, I think they may not be willing to obey our orders in the future? After all, Dong Zhuo also started his career in Xiliang, and there is still prestige and kindness here."

Gan Ning smiled, twisted the bell on her side, and made a sound of dinging bell.

"We use all the kindness and power, and use both the suppression and pacification. We are willing to join forces to attract them to strengthen the morale of the army. The unwilling officials are willing to be the front line and go to wipe out them, thinking it is a shock, but what do you think of the lord of the palace?"
Chapter completed!