Imperial Power Of Han Dynasty

Chapter 197: Sima Ma Teng

Liu Ye chuckled, "It seems that the governor is very dissatisfied with me waiting for the refugees to enter the country."

Fu Xie shook his head: "The key to protecting one state and one county in animal husbandry is to protect the environment and the people. The migration of people is not forced by us. How can the governor blame it?"

But he quickly thought of another question, and he couldn't help but frown: "Yuqing, although the number of refugees has been greatly reduced today, there are still small groups of refugees pouring into counties and counties. What should I do?"

Liu Ye was taken aback for a moment. Geng Bi, the new official, took office and personally issued a warning to them that he obviously did not want to see Tianshui County continue to accept immigrants.

but……

Liu Ye analyzed: "I am afraid that Geng Cishi is not purely trying to curb the flow of refugees into Tianshui County, but to use us to kill others and establish authority."

"What does the general mean?"

Liu Ye smiled and said: "The newly inflow refugees do not need to be registered in the register, but you can build a manor in your name and bring the refugees into it."

The land annexation in the Han Dynasty can be said to be very serious. At that time, Xiao He, the virtuous minister of Gaozu, was a big landlord. Later, the suzerain system of the Northern Wei Dynasty concealed a large number of people from reporting. The powerful family hides the people in the Wubao, so that the less taxes paid can enter their pockets.

Fu Xie understood that, he couldn't help but smiled and said, "The county guard's trick, and someone will do it."

The registered population of Tianshui County remains at around 170,000. In fact, small groups of people move their families into Tianshui County every day, but Liu Ye didn't report it.

However, the newly appointed governor did not seem to give up. Not long after the Lunar New Year, he issued an order to summon the prefects of the six counties to report to Wuwei County. Liu Ye almost handed over the work at hand to Fu Xie and led his relatives to go to Wuwei County.

The city of Wuwei County was located in Guzang City, which was established by the Huns that year. Later, Huo Qubing led his army to attack and seized the Hexi Corridor. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty named this place Wuwei County in honor of Huo Qubing’s merits.

A 500-man cavalry unit galloped on the official road, and the tall and vicissitudes of the city wall of Guzang city approached as the distance, slowly emerging in front of the eyes.

"General Lang, this Geng Cishi is quite ambitious. He recruited so many new recruits."

Zhang Jai looked at the newly built military camp outside the city and couldn't help but sigh.

Wuwei County originally had about 3,000 soldiers, but now a new military camp has been built outside the city, and the number of troops has become 6,000.

It seems that from the face of it, Wuwei County can't be regarded as a poor army. Even Liu Ye, the county guard, has recruited a full 10,000 troops. The governor can't even recruit 6,000 people?

But it can’t be calculated like that. You have to know that the entire Liangzhou Municipal Government’s twelve prefectures have 110,000 households and a population of less than 500,000.

Among them, Tianshui County where Liu Ye is located is the largest county in Liangzhou, with a population of 130,000, and the total number of refugees received these days has reached 170,000.

The population of Wuwei County is less than 40,000, and the population of Jincheng County and Beidi County is less than 20,000.

That's why Geng Bi ordered Tianshui County to be banned from accepting immigrants immediately. If this continues, wouldn't Tianshui County become half of Liangzhou?

The two prefectures of Yong and Liang are sparsely populated. To give the simplest example, Runan County, located in the hinterland of the Central Plains, has a population of 2.1 million, which is equivalent to four Liangzhou.

Wuwei County has a population of less than 40,000. This Geng Cishi has trained 6,000 soldiers and horses, and he must know that spring plowing is about to be approached. Under such circumstances, a large number of strong laborers will be pulled out of the farmland, which will definitely affect this year's harvest.

This Geng Cishi seems to have a big plan.

However, the combat power of the newly recruited three thousand recruits is really quite limited. To form combat power, they must go through at least three months of training. Otherwise, they will lead the recruits with veterans and go through a few **** battles with blood and fire. The recruits quickly formed into the army.

Thinking of this, Liu Ye suddenly realized that this Geng Cishi?

At this time, more than a hundred riders drove head-on from the city of Gu Zang, presumably to welcome Liu Ye and others.

Liu Ye looked intently and saw that the person who came was long and broad, with a majestic face, but the face was indeed a bit strange, as if he was not a purebred Han.

"The general will meet Liu Lang at the end, and the governor sent a special person to welcome Lang Jiang into the city."

Liu Ye nodded, and he moved forward and smiled: "I don't know your name?"

The man respectfully said: "The Lang will show his love, and the last general, Ma Teng, now lives in the post of Sima in Wuwei County."

Liu Ye was taken aback. It turned out that this guy was Ma Teng... The father of Xiliang's fierce general Ma Chao, he didn't expect to see him here today.

"Haha, it turns out that your Excellency is Ma Shoucheng, and I am lucky enough to meet." Liu Ye's attitude suddenly became affectionate.

Ma Teng is indeed a little uncomfortable, and whispered: "The general also knows Ma Teng is just a little bit?"

"After Shoucheng was General Fubo, Liangzhou rumored that Shoucheng had talents. He had heard about Shoucheng some time ago. I was very happy to see it today."

Liu Ye grabbed Ma Teng's hand affectionately. This was a very intimate act in the Han Dynasty. Back then, after Liu Guanzhang and the three were married, they all slept on the same bed.

Ma Teng was flattered and said: "The general is really too serious, how can Shoucheng dare to be?"

"Shoucheng's residence is in the county town, right?"

"Exactly."

"If you don't give up, how about going to Shoucheng Mansion after meeting with the governor?"

Ma Teng was frightened: "How can I win the generals' patronage?"

Liu Ye laughed loudly: "It's so decided, haha."

After all, Liu Ye walked towards Gu Zang City under the guidance of Ma Teng. Zhang Jaw who followed was a bit strange. It is understandable that the general cherishes talents, but why do he have to go to someone's house?

Of course Zhang Jai didn't know that there was a future fierce general in Ma Teng's mansion who defeated him in 20 rounds in the original historical trajectory.

Wuwei County has a population of less than 40,000, and the population of Guzang City is less than 10,000. The scale is not much different from that of the Licheng where Liu Ye raised troops. Therefore, the facilities in the city are relatively simple, and you can reach the prefecture within a few turns.

Ma Teng stopped and turned to Liu Ye and said, "The final general is here. The governor and the county guards are waiting for the general in the city."

Liu Ye nodded, and after bidding farewell to Ma Teng, there were only three or two entourages including Zhang Jai and strode into the mansion.

"Tianshui County Guard, Anxi Zhonglang will arrive, Liu Ye!"

The guard of the Fuzhong reported immediately, and many county guards and Geng Bi who were talking could not help but look towards the entrance.

I saw the person who came all over his body, his face was sharp and angular, although he was young, he had a majestic aura, and a general behind him was equally extraordinary.

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