freenovelworld Chapter 247 Land Reform
Chapter 247 Land Reform
While eating snacks to comfort her hungry stomach, Luo Li told Queen Song and Yongqing about her experiences and observations over the past three months.
Of course, they had to pick and choose what to tell, and they couldn't tell anything too dangerous or some secrets. Even so, Empress Song and Princess Yongqing were frightened, distressed, sad, and happy.
"Sister-in-law, you are so brave and amazing!" Princess Yongqing looked at Luo Li with admiration, her eyes twinkling with little stars, "If only I had a bit of your ability, I could help my brother, too."
Although she was drinking tea and eating snacks, Luo Li was tired after talking for so long. Besides, there was a seafood dinner waiting for her at home!
Looking at Empress Song and Princess Yongqing who were still not satisfied with what they had heard, she smiled slightly, stood up and said goodbye: "Mother, Yongqing, Tingting prepared a seafood feast, but I didn't have time to eat it when the emperor summoned me to the palace. The glutton in my stomach is about to rebel. I will come to the palace to visit mother when I have time next time.
Yongqing, since Concubine Li Xian does not restrict you from leaving the palace, I will flatter her and take you out of the palace to play more often in the future."
"Sister-in-law, you are so kind!" Princess Yongqing was so happy that she said, "Sister-in-law, you must keep your promise. I am looking forward to your fulfillment of your promise every day."
"This little...Princess, of course I keep my word. If there is a chance, I will take my mother out of the palace to have some fun for a few days."
Although Empress Song was touched by her daughter-in-law's filial piety, she knew that Yongqing could leave the palace, but she, the empress left by the previous emperor, would not have the chance to leave the palace because the current emperor would never allow it.
After Luo Li said goodbye, Queen Song warned her daughter: "Yongqing, don't get too close to Luo Ruixue and Li Jiaqi, be careful of being plotted against."
"Now that I know, mother, that the imperial sister-in-law is back, I won't be lonely anymore! The imperial sister-in-law will never plot against me." Yongqing agreed straightforwardly.
When Luo Li returned to the Qin Palace, Ruhua was also brought back by Zhao Zhi. When she saw the young lady, Ruhua hugged her with red eyes, then pushed her away, looked her up and down, and said in a choked voice: "Young lady, you have lost a lot of weight, and your skin has become darker and rougher. You must have suffered a lot, right? From now on, you are not allowed to go so far away."
"Okay! Ruhua, I knew you would nag me when I come back." Luo Li smiled and patted her arm.
"My wife asked me to take good care of you, but you..." Ruhua was a little angry, but more distressed, tears flowed down her face. "Miss, your biggest problem is that you refuse to listen."
"Okay, okay! Ruhua, can I still have the seafood dinner? I'm almost dying of greed these days."
Ruhua then burst into laughter and ordered that a seafood dinner be served to the young lady immediately.
While Luo Li was happily chewing on crabs and eating prawns...
In Chengdu Prefecture in Shu, Luo Ji, who was supposed to be in jail, was playing chess with Sima Qingyun.
"Lord Luo is one step ahead in chess. Sima is willing to admit defeat." Sima Qingyun threw the black piece in his hand away and admitted defeat.
Luo Ji stroked his beard and smiled happily: "Thank you very much. It is a great blessing in life to be able to play a few games with Mr. Sima every day."
Luo Wen'an, who was standing nearby watching the game, quickly helped to tidy up the chessboard and chess pieces, and moved the teapot and teacups over.
Sima Qingyun took two sips of tea, put down the teacup and said, "Lord Luo, the Northern Expedition is over, and the emperor should issue an order to send troops to quell the rebellion. The prince has ordered that the 5,000 Feiyun cavalry that intimidated the Dangxiang people remain stationed in Lanzhou.
We need to think it over carefully, and prepare countermeasures in advance if the imperial court sends troops to quell the rebellion."
Luo Ji stroked his beard and pondered for a moment before he slowly spoke: "The land of Sichuan is easy to defend but difficult to attack. As long as we hold the only fortress of Jianmen Pass leading into Sichuan, we will not be afraid even if the imperial court sends tens of thousands of troops.
Shu has 3,000 well-trained elite Feiyun cavalry, as well as more than 20,000 recruited soldiers and horses. Taking advantage of the rugged terrain, there should be no problem in defending Sichuan and Shu.
I am a scholar, I don't know anything about military affairs, and I know nothing about marching and fighting. I am only responsible for dispatching food and grass and ensuring the stability of the rear. As for how to fight, it depends on you, Mr. Sima. "
Sima Qingyun wanted to hear this. Luo Ji had been in a high position for a long time, and he was also the father-in-law of the prince. He was really afraid that Lord Luo, who did not understand military affairs, would rely on his status to make random orders and interfere in the march and battle.
Sima Qingyun's smile became more sincere: "Lord Luo, it is Sima's honor and blessing to be able to work with you. You and I have a clear division of labor but also a pleasant cooperation.
I will lead 3,000 Feiyun Cavalry and 13,000 reorganized Sichuan troops to the front to defend against the enemy, leaving 10,000 Sichuan troops to Lord Luo, and let the eldest son be in charge of command and ensure the land reform in the rear."
Luo Ji said cautiously: "The court will spare no effort in sending troops to suppress the rebellion. The 13,000 soldiers you brought are a little too few to fight the enemy. The disparity in military strength is too great. Leave 5,000 men to me, and you can bring another 5,000 soldiers."
Sima Qingyun smiled and waved the fan in his hand that he always kept in his hand in winter, except that the summer Xiangfei fan was replaced by a winter goose feather fan. He looked like Zhuge Kongming, who was so elegant that he could destroy the enemy's masts and oars while chatting and laughing with a feather fan and a long scarf.
"Lord Luo, Shu is a rugged place that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Even with 13,000 soldiers, Sima will definitely make the imperial army return empty-handed, you bastard.
As long as I hold Jianmen Pass in the front, the imperial army will not be able to fly in. On the contrary, the rear must be stable. Those noble families and local tyrants who resist land reform have been fighting desperately and raising troops to resist. Therefore, I must leave more troops for you.
Wen'an, the 10,000 regular troops are only elite troops used to put out fires. The militias and volunteers organized in various places are the main force to prevent the flames from burning. You must use them well. "
The fact that he was about to take charge of a department on his own made the calm Luo Wen'an a little excited. "Don't worry, Mr. Sima. I have never been lazy in organizing militias and volunteers in various places. Now, in various places in Sichuan and Shu, the poor people who have been given land are very excited and are very enthusiastic about signing up to join the army. Roughly speaking, the militias and volunteers in various places add up to a total of 100,000 people."
Luo Ji sighed with admiration: "Your Majesty the Prince of Qin's conspiracy is really brilliant. He wiped out the powerful landlords of the Sichuan and Shu aristocratic families, took over the land ownership, and rented it out to the poor people to farm. It is more ruthless and effective than the methods used by previous dynasties to prevent land annexation.
The poor people who got the land to cultivate accounted for more than 90%. It was a great idea to organize them to fight against the less than 10% of the wealthy families and powerful landlords. "
Sima Qingyun waved his feather fan and smiled mysteriously: "Lord Luo, today Sima will tell you a secret.
This brilliant plan for land reform was suggested to you by your daughter, Princess Qin."
"......!" Luo Ji was stunned with shock.
"Really?" Luo Wen'an was shocked and excited. "Such a smart and clever master of conspiracy is really my little sister?"
"Yes! It was the extremely intelligent Princess Qin who came up with the idea. She insisted that during the land reform, we must mobilize and organize the poor people to form a militia and volunteer army."
Sima Qingyun's eyes were full of respect and admiration. He had been deeply impressed by the Princess of Qin, who was both thoughtful and capable.
How could he know that Luo Li, a soul who was born and raised under the red flag, merely copied the land revolution policies and strategies of the great men during the War of Liberation, which she had roughly learned from books and movies. The great men had said that the masses were the foundation of the revolution.