Chapter 117: Arrangements before the Battle with Dong
Tian Ze also hesitated whether he should participate in the princes' campaign against Dong Zhuo.
After all, given his current situation, if he took part in the campaign against Dong Zhuo by the other princes, he would likely be plotted against and face considerable danger.
But after much thought, Tian Ze finally decided to get involved.
On the one hand, he did not want to miss this famous scene, but also feared that something unexpected would happen because of his influence. After all, Dong Zhuo was not weak, and if he failed to defeat Dong Zhuo because he had poached Guan Yu, it would be a lot of fun.
On the other hand, Tian Ze is still in hiding and is rarely exposed to the world, which does not cause too much fear.
Moreover, whether it is to enhance political reputation, expand influence or gain public support, these are what Tian Ze needs very much.
Although the princes had their own ulterior motives in their campaign against Dong Zhuo, they represented a kind of "justice".
This drama was directed by Yuan Shao, who made full use of the general situation and forced all the ambitious princes on board.
Those who went might not necessarily succeed, but those who did not go would lose the righteousness in a short period of time and lose the initiative to conduct reasonable conquests and external expansion.
Even though Tian Ze is now facing a situation where almost everyone in the world is his enemy, that is the actual situation, not the apparent one.
On the surface, Tian Zeke was still the governor of Youzhou appointed by the imperial court.
With the help of this campaign by the princes against Dong Zhuo, Tian Ze was able to thoroughly establish his own position and rightfully have a place in the world.
Just like the saying goes.
It is not enough if you are capable yourself, you must have others say that you are capable, and the person who says that you are capable must be capable.
The princes' attack on Dong was the fastest opportunity to make people all over the world think Tian Ze was a good person, which could reduce many troubles and hidden dangers in Tian Ze's subsequent development.
Tian Ze knew very well that the princes who responded to the call to fight against Dong Zhuo were all outstanding people who could go down in history, and none of them were simple. Moreover, this war would last for a long time, so he had to be well prepared before leaving.
He didn't want to be watching a show in front of Hulao Pass while his hometown was being robbed.
You know, when Hua Xiong provoked, Yuan Shao's Yan Liang and Wen Chou were not there. Yuan Shao's decision not to bring these two with him was definitely not just to let them recuperate in their hometown.
When Sun Jian was actively fighting on the front line, Yuan Shao was worried that Yuan Shu's power would grow stronger, so he sent his subordinate Zhou Ang to attack Yuzhou. At that time, Sun Jian had already been appointed as the governor of Yuzhou by Yuan Shu.
Even more miserable was Yuan Shao's staunch follower Wang Kuang, whose army was almost wiped out in the battle with Dong Zhuo. As the prefect of Henei, his territory in Henei was directly occupied by Zhang Yang. He returned to Yanzhou to recruit soldiers and wanted to make a comeback, but was taken advantage of by Cao Cao who had entered Yanzhou.
Therefore, discussing Dong Zhuo is also a "technical job". It is a disaster rather than a blessing for ordinary people to try their best to get involved.
Especially someone like Wang Kuang who was incompetent and chose the wrong boss. If he followed Yuan Shao, he would die without knowing how he died.
Someone as smart as Cao Cao would have found an excuse to run away and work on his own long ago.
On the surface, the various princes worked together to fight Dong Zhuo, but secretly, undercurrents were surging and they all wanted to establish their own territories.
Before this, Tianze had already redivided the territory under his jurisdiction. After all, Tianze's territory was now too vast, so new prefectures and counties had to be established, and it was redivided into Kyushu and 49 counties.
Originally, Sangju was established on the southern three islands of the four Japanese islands, Haeju was established on the northern island and the northern Sakhalin Island, and Goju was established on the entire Korean Peninsula.
Liaozhou was established in the former four Liaodong counties, Liaoxi county and part of the southern part of Goguryeo, and the areas of the former Youzhou except Liaodong and Liaoxi counties were designated as the new Youzhou.
Xingzhou was established in the central area of the Northeast Plain.
The eastern mountain range and a small part of the plains of the Northeast Plain established Gilju (formerly the northern part of Goguryeo, southern Buyeo and Sushin). The northern mountain range and a small part of the plains of the Northeast Plain established Anju (formerly the northern part of Buyeo).
Pingzhou (Daxianbei Mountain) was established in the western mountains of the Northeast Plain and a few plains.
Among them, the five states of Xing, Liao, Ji, An and Ping are basically divided with the Northeast Plain as the core.
The Northeast Plain was divided into five parts, with 60% of the core plain belonging to Xingzhou in the center. The remaining 40% was given to each of the four surrounding states, protecting the south, east, north, and west directions respectively.
Among the nine states, Sang and Hai are separated from the other seven states by the sea, each with a population of about 300,000 people, and they are focused on development. Because they are almost isolated from the outside world, the local armaments are relatively few, and there are no corresponding requirements and combat plans in the short term.
Gaozhou and Jizhou have abundant mineral resources and a population of more than 200,000 each. They mainly provide ironware, gold, silver and copper coins to Youzhou.
Anzhou in the north has a population of over 200,000. While developing, it is responsible for guarding against attacks from the Northern Dingling in the north. Although the possibility is small and there are mountains blocking the way, there is basically no need to worry.
Liaozhou is the most important base of Tianze, with a population of nearly 10 million, comparable to the two states in the Central Plains. It is responsible for the development of Youzhou, the development of Xingzhou and the protection of other states.
When Xingzhou is developed, most of the people will move there, and some will move to other states. After all, the people here live a rich life, and the birth rate has increased sharply, and it is almost unbearable.
Youzhou has a population of over two million, and reform and development are proceeding in full swing.
Xingzhou and Pingzhou had not yet been completely captured, and Zhang Liao was leading a large army to conduct a dragnet search and control.
In order to pacify the Northeast Plain as soon as possible, Tian Ze basically did not stay in Youzhou during the more than two months of precious time before the princes went to fight Dong Zhuo. He was always galloping on the Northeast Plain from the outside to the inside, expanding his "small map".
Because time was tight, Tian Ze rode his warhorse one after another at a gallop, almost without rest day and night, and even exhausted several horses to death.
Zhang Liao led his troops to drive away the Xianbei army and conduct reconnaissance and protection.
Fortunately, the explorable range of the "mini-map" has increased due to further development, and Tian Ze has his own cultivation and can support it.
But even so, only about half of the Northeast Plain has been explored, but it is enough for a short period of time.
The princes were about to attack Dong Zhuo, and Tian Ze had no time left.
Activating his talent engraved a "mini map" in Zhang Liao's mind. Although most of its functions were deleted, as the distance between the two increased, the spiritual energy consumed was still terrifying.
Tian Ze estimated that when he arrived near Yanzhou, the spiritual energy he consumed every day would probably be thousands, and he was so distressed that he almost gritted his teeth. Currently, his daily spiritual energy income was only over ten thousand, and he still had to use a lot.
This rate of consumption is unbearable even for his wealthy family. If it continues as normal, the development under his rule will be greatly hampered.
However, for the development of the Northeast Plain, it can be tolerated in a short period of time.
Before leaving, Tian Ze once again gathered Chen Gong, Cheng Yu, Guan Yu and others in Ji County and said: "This time, the campaign against Dong will probably take more than a year. We have already studied and clarified all the arrangements under our jurisdiction."
"This precious time of more than a year is extremely critical. Once the princes' campaign against Dong Zhuo is over, we will implement even greater reforms. By then, the resistance will be very great, and we may even be enemies all over the world."
"Therefore, you must be careful, especially pay attention to strengthening Youzhou's border defenses, do your best to cut off all contact with the outside world, prevent any information from leaking, and focus on development."
"When I return, it will be the time for us to conquer the world alone!" Tian Ze's eyes were full of passion and determination.
"Don't worry, my lord!" Chen Gong and others said solemnly.
(End of this chapter)
