Chapter 17 The Way Back
The entertainment was almost over by the afternoon. Everyone went back to their homes, in high spirits.
Unexpectedly, Concubine Pei asked Shao Xun to wait in the main hall.
He did not hesitate and quickly came to the hall, only to see someone already sitting there.
That person was Pei Dun. He had just returned from the military camp. He was thoughtful. After seeing Shao Xun, he immediately came forward to salute.
Shao Xun returned the gift, even a little flattered.
It seems a bit incredible that a descendant of the Pei family would actually salute a young governor.
He didn't sit down, just stood there, intending to wait and see.
Concubine Pei came down to the main hall with shouts from front and back.
She glanced at her brother, and then set her eyes on Shao Xun.
This military man appeared in her eyes several times while patrolling near the entertainment venue today. Overall, he was quite diligent.
That’s it. When employing people, what you want is such capable and diligent people.
"Amei..." Pei Dun stood up and was about to speak, but was stopped by Concubine Pei's eyes.
"Uncle Shao had a great chat with Yu Wenjun and Liang Lanbi today. What did they talk about?" Concubine Pei sat down and asked.
Pei Dun was stunned and glanced at Shao Xun involuntarily. The corners of his mouth twitched, as if he wanted to laugh, but he didn't know what he was laughing about.
“Let’s talk about the overall situation.” Shao Xun replied.
It turns out that the two girls are named Yu Wenjun and Liang Lanbi.
Before, I only knew the family name, but this time I learned the name from the princess.
"What's the overall situation?" Concubine Pei asked.
"I heard that Jiangxia, Yangzhou, Shuzhong, and Longshang are all fighting endlessly. The counties and counties are demarcating territories to defend themselves, the governors are attacking each other, and the governors are ambitious. I wonder if this is true?" Shao Xun raised his head and looked at it. Concubine Pei asked.
Concubine Pei looked at his questioning expression, and for some reason she remembered the scene she saw in the afternoon.
Does a person who said he would "repay her with death" want to switch to the Liang family or the Yu family? He was slightly unhappy in his heart, and his good-looking eyebrows also wrinkled, and said: "So what?"
Shao Xun lowered his eyelids and said in a deep voice: "In that case, Luoyang is not good."
Concubine Pei looked at him and motioned to continue.
"There is chaos in Bingzhou, chaos in Jizhou, and chaos everywhere. Who will transfer money and food to Beijing?" Shao Xun asked: "I am afraid we cannot support so many soldiers and civilians just around Luoyang."
Actually, he didn't say a word.
Is there peace around Luoyang? On the contrary, it may be more dangerous than other places. Even though Luoyang City has a large amount of money, food, and military supplies stored in it, how long can it last without food?
Luoyang is a pit of fire, there is no doubt about it. It's just that there are still a lot of good products in this fire pit, and there are too many people who want to get chestnuts from the fire regardless of the danger.
"What do you think?" Concubine Pei didn't care about worrying about what happened in the afternoon. In fact, she knew it was meaningless. Her attention had been successfully drawn to the current situation.
Shao Xun's heart moved. He finally got closer to the Sima Yue political group. If he was an outsider in the past, he can probably be called "big brother" now - strictly speaking, he hasn't entered the inner circle yet, but he can already participate in some things, all thanks to Concubine Pei's support.
"There must be a way out." Shao Xunyan said briefly and concisely.
Pei Dun's thoughts moved, and his eyes gradually became a little warm.
"The way out..." Concubine Pei's hands subconsciously twisted together again.
Actually, isn’t the best way out to the East China Sea?
Not everyone is qualified to be a backup. Each state and county has its own local snakes and power structure. If an outsider suddenly comes over, they may not be able to open up and stabilize the situation in a short period of time, let alone fully mobilize resources to do big things.
Donghai Kingdom has been in business for many years and is definitely the most stable rear area of Sima Yue Group.
But then again, Donghai Kingdom only has seven counties, which is too small to support a big power.
The most important thing to do now is to make the retreat bigger and stronger, and think of ways to bring several counties around Donghai Kingdom and even the entire Xuzhou Metropolitan Area into our own sphere of influence, and then rely on Donghai Kingdom to spend more time with us. Take time and make great efforts to organize it and build it into a solid foundation.
Most of the middle and lower-level staff in Sikong Mansion are from Qing and Xuzhou. They have a strong urge to return to their hometown. Therefore, there are not many options for the so-called escape route. As far as the current situation is concerned, the Xuzhou Metropolitan Area under the command of Sima Zhu is the most suitable - of course, if the situation changes suddenly and the entire north cannot survive, then there will be another Something happened.
"Amei, Xuzhou..." Pei Dun wanted to speak again, but was glared at.
Concubine Pei stood up and walked slowly in the hall.
The furnishings in the main hall are very simple. Except for a few calligraphy, paintings and household items, there are no luxurious items.
Everything is neatly arranged and spotless, reflecting the unique preferences and habits of the hostess.
"Where do you think the best escape route is?" She walked up to Shao Xun and asked.
A sweet fragrance came from the tip of my nose.
What you can see is black hair on the temples. Under the clouded hair are eyes flashing with complex emotions, followed by a tall nose and a delicate mouth.
The chest is bulging and the waist is slender and endearing.
The hem of the skirt flutters slightly when walking, just like the swaying style.
"I'll give it a try. The princess will listen to it for now." Shao Xun looked away and said.
Concubine Pei hummed.
"Although Luoyang is surrounded by crises, it is still the only way to gain benefits." Shao Xun said. As he said, everyone knows that Luoyang is dangerous, but after all, there are only a few people who leave Luoyang. Most people still gather here, and some are even rushing to Luoyang, looking for opportunities.
The reason is simple. The appointment edict issued by the imperial court is still valid. If you want to be a governor, governor, governor, etc., you have to look for opportunities in Luoyang.
"Sikong's first priority is to seek additional enfeoffments." Shao Xun continued: "If Lanling, Xiapi, Pengcheng and other counties can be included in the enfeoffment and connected with the East China Sea, there will be great potential. "
"If you really can't do it, then settle for the next best thing and seek the position of Xuzhou governor."
Lanling used to belong to Donghai. More than ten years ago, the five counties of Donghai were analyzed. Lanling County.
Xiapi and Pengcheng are located in the south of the East China Sea. These three counties are all under Xuzhou.
With the three counties included in the feudal state, there will be more room for maneuver, and it is also a considerable territory. Once successfully digested, it will be enough to become the foundation of a business.
The governor of Xuzhou is a bit more troublesome, because it is a floating official. In theory, you are managing the place on behalf of the imperial court, which is a completely different concept from being a feudal state.
However, looking at the development of the current situation, the difference between the official and the vassal king is gradually narrowing, which can be regarded as a helpless alternative.
"Amei..." Pei Dun looked excited.
“Shut up!” Concubine Pei scolded without looking back. She looked at Shao Xun and asked, “How can I increase my title?”
“This requires a stand. Credit goes." Shao Xun said.
Concubine Pei did not speak.
She understood what Shao Xun meant. As my husband is doing now, he does nothing and helps whoever wins. Although there won't be much danger, don't even think about the benefits.
Shao Dubo actually said it very vaguely. You need "credit". Otherwise, no matter who is in charge of the government, why should you be given more titles?
But this matter——alas, it goes against what she has always thought.
She really feels that the current situation is too dangerous, and her husband does not have much capital, so it is too dangerous to get involved in this crisis in Luoyang.
But she doesn’t seem to have any good ideas.
My husband is determined to wallow in the quagmire of Luoyang. If he fails, she will not be able to escape. All we can do now is support silently.
Venting out her anger will only do bad things, completely ruining the small opportunity and harming herself. She still understands this truth.
"Shao Dubo's words make sense." Pei Dun praised. After saying this, he was afraid of being interrupted by his sister, so he said without breath: "After choosing, Xuzhou is the only one. The people are ready and easy to manage. My sister-in-law will be in charge in Luoyang, and my sister will be in Xiapi to supervise the country. I can also help in Pengcheng, and my future will be very safe."
Finished. , he nodded to Shao Xun again.
Although this warrior's appearance and demeanor are not in line with the aesthetics of scholars, and he doesn't think he is very good, his suggestions are all practical and feasible.
It is not appropriate for you to go anywhere at this time.
Bingzhou? Not to mention the refugee problem caused by the severe drought, it is a big problem just to say that the Xiongnu and other Hu tribes continue to encroach southward. Moreover, the current governor of Bingzhou is Sima Teng, who is inconvenient to move.
Yuzhou? There is already someone there, and it is really difficult to replace him. After all, it is a governorate area, and the governor and governor are Sima Hui.
Jizhou? The refugees from Bingzhou have invaded in large numbers, and it's a bit chaotic. Besides, that's Sima Ying's territory. How can I give it to you?
What about Guanzhong? That is the territory of the King of Hejian, and it will not be given to you.
Jingzhou has just been devastated by rebels, and is still fighting fiercely.
As for Jiangnan, its population and potential are relatively limited, so it will not be considered for the time being.
Youzhou is too far away and has no foundation.
After counting, Yanzhou, Qingzhou, and Xuzhou are more suitable. Considering the basics, it can only be Xuzhou.
The only difficulty now is how to operate this matter and implement it. This is a bit difficult.
Concubine Pei didn't express any opinion, turned around and sat down.
She thought of the women from aristocratic families she had met today.
As far as the news is concerned, it is shocking.
The world has changed, and the good days are passing away little by little. The concept of aristocratic families has suffered wave after wave of impact, and the inner heart, which was already extremely depressed, has become even more devastated.
She was also a little disappointed.
Isn’t it just that you want a place where you can live peacefully?
I don’t have any excessive demands or ambitions. I just want to settle down, continue to maintain my previous life, and live out my life.
Maybe it’s selfish. After all, people’s lives are worse, but people are different, right?
"Shao Dubo, 伱——very good. Go back first and lead the troops with your heart." Concubine Pei quickly adjusted her mood, showed a gentle smile, and said.
“No.” Shao Xun saluted, bowed and stepped back.
Concubine Pei lowered her head and her smile gradually disappeared.
She felt like she had changed.
In the past, perhaps I would not have paid any attention to such low-level officers, but now I am overly concerned.
She couldn't sort out her emotions. She seemed to be caught up in the turbulent current situation and was in a mess. Her qualities of pride, calmness and self-discipline were leaving her, and she became a little unlike herself.
A faint sigh sounded in the hall.
(End of this chapter)