Chapter 196 Army Sima Ma Teng

Liu Ye chuckled: "It seems that the governor is very dissatisfied with us for sheltering refugees from entering the country."

Fu Xie shook his head: "The key to guarding a state and a county is to protect the environment and keep the people safe. The relocation of the people was not forced by me. How can the governor blame it?"

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

Liu Ye was taken aback for a moment, Geng Bi's new official took office three times, and personally issued a warning to them, obviously he didn't want to see Tianshui County continue to accept immigrants.

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Liu Ye analyzed: "I'm afraid Governor Geng is not simply trying to curb the flow of refugees into Tianshui County, but to use us as an example to establish authority."

"What does the general mean?"

Liu Ye said with a smile: "The newly influx of refugees does not need to be registered, and they can build a manor in your name and take the refugees into it."

The annexation of land in the Han Dynasty can be said to be very serious. Xiao He, a virtuous minister under Gaozu, was a big landlord. Later, the suzerain supervisory system in the Northern Wei Dynasty concealed a large number of people and did not report them. In fact, it has already begun to appear since the Han Dynasty. Many The aristocratic family hid the people in the Wubao, so that the less tax paid could go into their own pockets.

Fu Xie understood, and couldn't help laughing: "The county guard has a clever plan, so I will do it."

The registered population of Tianshui County remained at about 170,000 on the surface. In fact, a small group of people moved into Tianshui County with their families every day, but Liu Ye didn't report it.

However, the newly appointed governor did not seem to give up. Not long after the new year, he issued an order to summon the prefects of the six counties to Wuwei County to report on his duties. Liu Ye almost handed over the work at hand to Fu Xie and set off for Wuwei County with his entourage.

Guzang City, the seat of Wuwei County, was established by the Huns. Later Hussar General Huo Qubing led an army to attack and captured the Hexi Corridor. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty named this place Wuwei County in recognition of Huo Qubing’s contribution.

A cavalry troop of 500 men galloped on the official road, and the tall and vicissitudes of the walls of Guzang City gradually appeared in front of them as the distance approached.

"General Lang, this Inspector Geng is quite ambitious, and he recruited so many new recruits."

Looking at the newly built military camp outside the city, Zhang Ja couldn't help sighing.

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 changed to 6,000.

It seems that from the bright side, Wuwei County is not a military force. Even Liu Ye, the county guard, has recruited a full 10,000 troops, and the governor can't even recruit 6,000 people?

But it can't be counted like this. You must know that the twelve counties of the Liangzhou Governor's Department have a total of 110,000 households and a population of less than 500,000.

Among them, Tianshui County, where Liu Ye lives, is the largest county in Liangzhou, with a population of 130,000. In addition, 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 immediately prohibited from accepting immigrants. Otherwise, wouldn't Tianshui County become half of Liangzhou?

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

The population of Wuwei County is less than 40,000, but the Inspector Geng has trained a total of 6,000 soldiers and horses, and it must be known that spring plowing will soon be approaching. Under such circumstances, a large number of strong laborers will be pulled out of the farmland, which will definitely affect this year's harvest. harvest.

This Inspector Geng seems to have big plans.

However, the newly recruited 3,000 recruits have very limited combat power. To form combat power, they must go through at least three months of training. Recruits quickly formed an army.

Thinking of this, Liu Ye suddenly realized, could it be this Governor Geng?

And at this time, more than a hundred riders galloped out from Guzang City, they must have come to meet Liu Ye and others.

Liu Ye looked intently, only to see that the visitor was tall and broad, with a majestic face, but there was something strange about the face, as if he was not a pure-bred Han Chinese.

"The last general met General Liu Lang, and the governor sent someone to welcome him into the city."

Liu Ye nodded, stepped forward immediately, and said with a smile, "I don't know your honorable name?"

The big man said respectfully: "General Lang loves you. The last general, Ma Teng, is currently serving as Sima in the Wuwei County Army."

Liu Ye was taken aback. It turned out that this guy was Ma Teng, the father of Xiliang warrior Ma Chao. He never expected to see him here today.

"Haha, it turns out that your Excellency is Ma Shoucheng. It's a pleasure to meet you." Liu Ye's attitude suddenly became friendly.

Ma Teng was indeed a little uncomfortable, and whispered: "The general also knows about Ma Teng?"

"Shoucheng is the successor of General Fubo. There are rumors in Liangzhou that Shoucheng is a general. I heard about Shoucheng a long time ago. I am very happy to see him today."

Liu Ye grabbed Ma Teng's hand affectionately. This was a very intimate behavior in the Han Dynasty. After Liu Guan and Zhang became sworn brothers, they had to sleep on the same bed.

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

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

"Exactly."

"If you don't give up, after the meeting with the governor, how about paying a visit to Shoucheng's mansion?"

Ma Teng was terrified: "How can the last general's humble house attract the general's patronage?"

Liu Ye laughed loudly: "That's the deal, haha."

After all, Liu Ye walked towards Guzang City under the guidance of Ma Teng, and Zhang Jaw following behind was a little strange. It is understandable that the general cherishes talents, but why did he have to go to someone's house?

Of course Zhang Jaw didn't know that there was a future fierce general in Ma Teng's mansion, who was still on the original historical track and defeated him in twenty rounds.

The population of Wuwei County is less than 40,000, and the population of Guzang City is even less than 10,000. The scale is not much different from Licheng where Liu Ye started his army. Therefore, the facilities in the city are relatively simple, and it took only a few turns to reach the Sheriff's Mansion.

Ma Teng stopped, turned to Liu Ye and said, "The last general has been sent here. The governor and all the county guards are waiting for the general in the city."

Liu Ye nodded, and after bidding farewell to Ma Teng, only three or two followers, including Zhang Jaw, strode into the mansion behind him.

"The Governor of Tianshui County, General Liu Ye of Anxi Zhonglang is here!"

The guards in the mansion reported immediately, and many sheriffs and Geng Bi who were talking could not help but look towards the entrance.

It was seen that the person who came was fully clothed, his face was sharp and angular, although he was young, he had a majestic aura, and there was a general behind him who was also of extraordinary aura.