Xie Changyang never expected that his enemy would have played such a beautiful move under his nose, allowing himself and the tens of thousands of troops he led to stay outside Hanzhong City and were waiting for the surrender of the Taiping Army. It was not until the Lin family's flames and twelves were flying at the top of Hanzhong City that he realized that he had been caught in the delaying strategy of the Lin family and the Taiping Army playing together. However, at this time he realized that it was too late. With the addition of the two divisions of the Sanjiang Lin family, the Tiannan Army was stronger than the other party, and if he wanted to take down the Hanzhong City casually, it would become a flower in the mirror and the moon in the water.

Xie Changyang and Wenna were both teased by this and were unwilling to give up. However, the Lin family quickly took over the city defense when the two divisions in Hanzhong Prefecture City had borrowed their own side to react and immediately prepared for combat. From the arrangement of the army on the city, it can be clearly seen that the Lin family had completely controlled the city defense city. Not only did the original city defense facilities have been strengthened, but they also wanted to long-range stone castings and heavy crossbows also walked to the city. It was obvious that only the Lin family had this strength to equip these defensive weapons. Although the Taiping Army was powerful for a while, this heavy weapon had not been accumulated for many years.

Seeing that the Hanzhong Prefecture City was already in its destiny, but such a vast piece of fertile land allowed the Lin family to use conspiracies and tricks. Their own raids were so difficult to get such a fate. Both Xie Changyang and Wen Na were unwilling to accept it. However, they had to force the city to attack, but they didn't know how much the price they would have to pay. With the 70,000 or 80,000 people in their hands, they were afraid that they would get a bargain.

On March 8, 697, the mainland Gregorian calendar, Xie Changyang led a large army to retreat a hundred miles. In order to counter the threat from the Lin family in Hanzhong, Xie Changyang built a city in Yongchuan Town, an important town a hundred miles away from Hanzhong Prefecture City. He built a large city in Yongchuan and implemented a city building plan. He also announced that Yongchuan would build a new palace no less than Hanzhong. Xie Changyang also collected local gentry who was personally affiliated with the Lang family and announced that the large area of ​​land in the actual control area would be included in the jurisdiction of Yongchuan. In this way, the eighteen towns in Hanzhong were crossed out and six towns were managed by Yongchuan. In fact, a new force occupying the southwest part of the Hanzhong Basin had been formed.

On March 18, 697, the Northwest Army, which had retreated its troops to Jianmen Pass and the Sishui Mountains in the north, suddenly informed Lin Lang's families in Hanzhong and Yongchuan that in view of the tense situation in the Hanzhong Basin and the possibility of a civil war, the Northwest Military and Political Jiedushi announced that the three towns of Xinglong, Hechang and Tumen in the eastern part of the Hanzhong Basin were temporarily controlled and managed by the Northwest Army on Jianmen Pass. Shayuan Town, located in the northern part of the basin, was temporarily taken over by the Northwest Army in the Sishui Mountains, and the Northwest Army stationed in the Sishui Mountains, was temporarily taken over and managed. Everything was decided after the situation in the Hanzhong Basin has returned to stability.

The Northwest Military and Political Administration Commission did not know this decision, but when he was stationed in Xikang, he felt that this was an opportunity when he learned that the Lang family was already at the top of Yongchuan Mountain. At this time, he didn't care much. As long as he could control one more piece of land, the supply source of troops and financial and taxation would be much more abundant. You should know which of the eighteen towns in Hanzhong Prefecture is not a fertile land with a population of more than 80,000. It is many times stronger than the towns in Xikang and the Northwest Prefectures. Even if he could control a town, it would be better.

When Wufeng received the letter from the house that he had taken action first and then reported, he was discussing the system reform of the three prefectures of Longdong, Lu Long and Xikang in his study. The names of these prefectures are not justified, but they are actually controlled by the Northwest. If it were not for reform, it would seem to be a bit out of touch with the management of the Northwest Administrative Office. If it were reformed, it would be difficult to explain to the Central Committee of the Empire, including Situ Yutang, who was around him.

"Look, the matter here is not over yet. The bastard in the house is still causing trouble for me." Wu Feng smiled and shook his hand and expedited secret letter, "This bastard is really afraid that the world will not be in chaos. The situation in Hanzhong is already tense, and he is still cheering for both sides."

After taking the secret documents he had handed over, Xiao Tangluo smiled and handed them to Su Qin next to him. Su Qin also laughed at him, "This is a good thing. Isn't the Lin family and Lang family so idle that they can just let them exercise their muscles and fight a good battle, at least not to think about it."

"Yes, this house is really smart. Seeing the confrontation between the two strong men in the basin, there is an opportunity to take advantage of it. Then, let's build such a temporary independence and impartiality. The four towns will become our peripheral base. You must know that these four towns should not be underestimated. These are the most fertile and fertile land on the land of Guanxi. The four towns must have a population of about 300,000, which can be worth half a palace. Moreover, they are all high-yield grain areas with developed agriculture. They are not very beneficial to our northwest, but at least they are of a little help. At least we don't have to worry about the grain of the entire Xikang Prefecture." Xiao Tang immediately continued, and he analyzed the problems and looked at them from the perspective of economic and financial affairs.

The farmland is barren and suitable for grass growth. There is great potential for animal husbandry, but there is insufficient food and it must be imported from other places. Due to the geological soil in the northwest, after increasing the development of agriculture and water conservancy, the grain is only self-sufficiency. Even with the increase of population, it still needs to be imported from the mainland of the empire. This has always been the most worrying thing about Xiao Tang. In recent years, grain reserves have always been the top priority of the combat readiness agency work. Not only has a large amount of funds been accumulated, it also puts huge pressure on transportation and warehousing. This not only solves the grain problem in Xikang at once, but also gives the Jianmen Pass and Sishui Mountains where the Northwest Army is stationed. Of course, it is a good thing to kill two birds with one stone.

"Haha, do you think it's a bit difficult to explain to Miss Lin?" Su Qin seemed to have seen through his boss's secret and asked with a smile.

"Hehe, this is nothing. When I asked, I said that it was Xiao Tang's own decision. I went to Northern Luzon to inspect. When I knew it, I had already made a fortune, so I had to accept it. " Wufeng scratched his scalp, smiled awkwardly, and said in a big way.

"Sir, it is not the demeanor that a superior should have when he pushes the blame to his subordinates." Xiao Tang smiled and shook his head. How could such a boss actually push the responsibility to his subordinates and pretend that he didn't know.

"Hehe, in a hurry, I don't care much about it. Xiao Tang, you've been on my behalf once. But if the Lin family really comes to ask, it's reasonable. At present, the Lang family has the advantage in the basin. Does their Lin family have the confidence to control these market towns on the edge? I don't think so." Wu Feng shrugged and smiled, "I think both of them don't have the intention to take care of us at this time. The Lin family is thinking about how to drive Xie Changyang out of Hanzhong. The Lang family is naturally thinking about how to establish a foothold in Yongchuan and wait for the opportunity. We have to survive in this gap."

As he was speaking, Wufeng picked up a secret report casually, "Look, it's not that we are watching others' attention, and they are also trying to take advantage of us. Diaosu's security department and Qingyang Internal Affairs Office jointly arrested a spy from the Lin family, but this guy was not here to inquire about our military and internal affairs information, but his idea was the Economic Development Agency."

"Economic Development Agency?" Xiao Tang and Su Qin were both a little confused. The Economic Development Agency was usually responsible for the development of industry, commerce and agriculture in the county and the introduction of fund merchants. These things were open and upright, and seemed to have nothing to do with state secrets. Are these guys confused and going to the wrong place?

"Well, that's right, don't look at me with that kind of surprise. I'm right, they're not wrong. It's the Science and Technology Development Department under the Economic Development Department. Their vision is not ordinary toxic." Wu Feng stood up and walked with a proud look: "It seems that the achievements of our Science and Technology Development Department have attracted the attention of interested people. Fortunately, I have been preventing them and specially arranged to visit Molun and Diaosu. The guy was wandering outside several times, and finally sneaked in at night. He happened to be caught by our people."

Xiao Su and the others reacted a little, and Xiao Tang was even more nervous, "What is their purpose? Who sent it? How could they know it was the research result of our Science and Technology Development Department?"

"Hmph, that guy refused to admit it at first, but later he tried to kill and confessed that guy. It should have been sent by the Lin family. The purpose is not limited to any one. However, the latex skin or refined spring steel strips used to improve the carriage should be their main goal. I think the success of our improved carriage has caused a sensation. Naturally, someone will think of this aspect. Now the Pentium Car dealer in the Wei family in Qingyang has fully adopted the new technology provided by the Science and Technology Development Department. The business is booming, which is far better than before. Passenger buses can reach Selms in the west, and the capital of Luzon Robin City in the southwest. The empire can reach major cities directly. The north is already connected to the Beiling Seashore, and the chartered carriages are even more rented, especially in the supply of porcelain merchants and kiln owners in Bonan. Now, the glass factory is in short supply.
Chapter completed!