History of Women in the Wei Dynasty

Chapter 168 Wei Yin's Idea

Thus, the twenty-two students of Xunyi Academy each found their close friends, explained the method they had just discussed in detail, and instructed their friends to spread the method further.

Wei Yao took this matter very seriously, because it was the first time since her rebirth that she had attempted to alter a historical event at the military level.

After obtaining Erzhu Rong's consent, she asked Erzhu Maiti to go to Chiyang Lane to inform her mother about the matter and mention the ranch archer incident. She then asked Erzhu Maiti to tell her mother to go to the prefectural government as soon as possible to inform her father about the matter as well.

Wei Yao then took Erzhu Rong to find Yuan Jingrong, and before Xi Jiao could, she took the initiative to ask Yuan Heng for help for the first time.

Yuan Heng reluctantly agreed, then turned and strode away from the school, heading straight for his younger cousin Yuan Yu. Yuan Yu dealt with jailers and city gate guards all day long, so he was the fastest at spreading news.

When Erzhu returned to Cui Academy, the sun had already set behind the wall. He told the young master and Wei Yao, "Master Zhao went into the governor's mansion. Military Advisor Huli didn't let me go in with him. I waited outside the mansion for almost half an hour, but Master Zhao didn't come out. I was afraid the academy would close, so I had to come back first."

In reality, there were dozens of people arguing outside the government office, and they were almost fighting with the government soldiers. He watched the commotion for half an hour.

Wei Yao bowed and said, "Thank you for your hard work, teacher."

"No, no, no!" Erzhu Maiti hurriedly returned the greeting.

Meanwhile, in the governor's mansion, when Zhao Zhi arrived at the backyard, Chief Clerk Gou had just brought Wei Yin over. The four of them sat around in the pavilion, while Yuan Zhi's cousin Yuan Yu was pounding and brewing tea, listening to and learning about matters.

Yuan Zhixian asked, "The gatekeeper who brought the news said that General Zhao came here because of the Gaoche people's rebellion?"

"Yes." Zhao Zhi relayed what her daughter had asked Erzhu to tell her. Seeing that the two officials were both calm, she wondered if they already knew something from somewhere. With her husband around, she didn't bother to think about it and coughed lightly.

Wei Yin immediately understood and explained to his wife, "The governor's other cousin is at Cui Academy, so the governor must know about this."

Yuan Zhi: "Ang".

Both sides responded, and Clerk Gou quickly praised, "I heard that this idea came from Miss Wei Yao. I hope that all young people can be like the students of Cui Academy, who are concerned about the country as if it were their own home, and dare to speak and act."

Wei Yin explained to his wife again: "The registrar means that the students' idea is good, but it is not needed for the time being. Spreading it now will only cause suspicion and panic in the city."

Yuanzhi......

"hold head high."

Chief Clerk Gou sighed with worry and changed the subject: "General Zhao is no outsider. To be honest, the garrison commander of Wuchuan Town has sent three letters in a row, wanting to borrow you as the garrison commander to help him quell the Gaoche rebels in Wuchuan."

Yuan Zhi waved his hand and said, "General, rest assured, I have already refused. The Gaoche people live scattered, and finding out which ones are the traitors is just as difficult as finding those Luoyang bandits in Pingcheng."

Wei Yin took the tea that Yuan Yu handed him, sipped it, and said nothing more.

Zhao Zhi disagreed: "I think finding the bandits in Luoyang will be difficult. Finding the grasslands where the Gaoche people often gather is similar to finding the Rouran people in the mountains. As long as we are familiar with their living habits, we can catch them one by one. The key is to fight! The pastures and water fields that the Gaoche people are familiar with are natural traps for newly arrived government troops. If we find the Gaoche people but can't defeat them, it will only embolden the rebel forces!"

Chief Clerk Gou agreed: "If the imperial army suffers repeated defeats, the Gaoche people who are currently observing the situation will also join the rebellious Yuanhe tribe."

He then suggested, “There are many veterans in the prefectural and county offices who have fought against the Rouran. We can borrow them to defend the southern garrison of Wuchuan and Rouxuan towns.”

Strengthening the southern garrison of the two towns can slightly alleviate the defensive pressure on the northern border of Hengzhou.

Zhao Zhi: "It depends on who the court sends to oversee military affairs. If the general is not up to the task, the governor's reinforcements to the two towns may not return."

Wei Yin nodded beside him, making it unclear whether he thought the tea was delicious or agreed with his wife. Yuan Zhi: "General, do you mean... that the court might choose one of the meritorious officials from the southern campaign to oversee the northern military operations?"

"Yes, that's exactly what I'm worried about. Fighting the Xiao Qi people and fighting the Gao Che people are two... two... cough."

Wei Yin: "Extreme."

Zhao Zhi continued, "The people of Xiao Qi are skilled at defending cities, while the Gao Che are skilled at guerrilla warfare. If the general they send is also a... a..."

Wei Yin: "Stubborn and self-willed."

Zhao Zhi: "Stubborn and self-willed, ignoring the actual conditions of the six towns..."

Yu Yin: "Defense."

Zhao Zhi: "Fighting the Gaoche people using the same methods you used to attack Xiao Qi will only result in a crushing defeat!"

Wei Yin handed his wife the teacup in front of her. Zhao Zhi took a big gulp, frowned, swallowed it with difficulty, and placed the bowl on her husband's table.

Yuan Zhi pondered Zhao Zhi's analysis, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was likely to happen. If that were the case, the Six Garrisons would inevitably be in chaos, the people in the north of Hengzhou would surely suffer, and all his previous achievements as governor would be wasted.

"Sigh!" he said angrily, slamming his fist on the table, causing bowls to fly and tea to spill.

Yuan Yu quickly came to clean up, and Clerk Gou gestured for him to come over, fearing that the broken porcelain might hurt the child.

Across from her, Zhao Zhi saw her husband looking down at the bowl, so she asked softly, "Does my husband have any good ideas?"

Wei Yin: "Time is too tight. News of the Gaoche rebellion is coming and going. At most, the General of the Northern Expedition sent by the court will arrive in half a month."

Yuan Yu could only understand the surface meaning of these words. Wei Yin, being a teacher, was best able to perceive the child's confusion, so he explained in a way that the child could understand: "Once the General of the North arrives, the power to mobilize troops in the northern prefectures and towns will be decided by that general."

Wei Yin said to his wife again, "The students of Cui Academy have suggested that we try a different approach in Rouxuan Town."

He patiently turned his head and first explained to Yuan Yu that "Wuchuan Town is too vast," before continuing to tell his wife, "We need to approach this from two angles. As you said, we need to find a military general who is good at dealing with the Rouran. Once we find the Gaoche rebels, we should kill them first!"

"On the other hand, a proclamation was issued in Rouxuan Town that the Gaoche people who surrendered to the court could either farm in Rouxuan or serve as soldiers in Hengzhou. If they harbored rebellious intentions, they would be sentenced to death if they surrendered again later."

Clerk Gou said with doubt, "They all have horses. What if they get scared and run away... run away? Yes, run away! Hahaha!"

Seeing the governor's resentment, he quickly explained to his superior, "It's best if they run away. Who cares where they run to? First, we need to eliminate the Gaoche rebels in Rouxuan Town. Then our northern border defense will be half safe!"

Yuan Zhi suddenly realized: "So, the idea of ​​tilling the land for military service and coming to Hengzhou to serve as soldiers was just a lie to fool those idiots?"

Wei Yin: "Yes. The rebels have only just gained power and will certainly be arrogant in the short term. How could they be persuaded to submit with just a few words? They don't need to fight to the death in Rouxuan Town; they can simply go to Wuchuan or Huaihuang."

The registrar, Gou, was extremely excited: "In this way, even if the General of the North, sent by the court, suffers a defeat, the governor has already rendered meritorious service in resisting the Gaoche rebels. No matter how the court blames him, it won't be the governor's fault! However, to be able to kill so many that the Gaoche people are terrified..."

Zhao Zhi clasped her hands in a fist and said, "The governor has helped me several times. Now that the governor is in trouble, how can I not help him?"

(End of this chapter)