Chapter 78 explanation (additional update to leader Heiyun Baiyu)
The attack on Shi Chao’s troops ended that night.
According to the information obtained, Shi Chao himself escaped, and his followers were only a few dozen horses, which was very embarrassing.
The Ye soldiers, who were divided into twelve groups, suffered heavy losses. More than half of them were captured and killed, and the rest were completely routed. As for whether they can return to Hebei, it depends on their luck.
Sima Yue announced the reward the next day, and each soldier who participated in the operation was given two pieces of silk - good guys, which made the already not very rich treasury even worse.
But the effect is also obvious.
Soldiers these days don’t have much money, even if they work as recruiters to eat food.
In the Tang Dynasty, which ushered in the era of large-scale military recruitment for the first time in history, an ordinary soldier's annual clothing, food, and money gifts were converted into money, which amounted to about twenty guan.
This does not include the rewards for regular competitions in the army, as well as the additional rewards given by superiors on a whim. It is almost like one person serving as a soldier, and the whole family is well fed.
The recruitment of soldiers in the Western Jin Dynasty was mostly concentrated in the Luoyang Central Army. It would be good if the daily money and food received could be a fraction of that of the Tang Dynasty.
Therefore, the effect of two bolts of silk is very strong, at least it boosts morale.
Compared with the Luoyang Chinese Army, the officers and soldiers of the Kingdom Army also received fruit rewards.
Tang Jian, who has been successfully promoted to the guest leader, led the villagers to pick thousands of fruits of various colors in the manor and sent them to the army.
The quantity is not much, just one for each person’s hand, it’s just that.
The sergeants were happy about this.
Shao Sima is so brave, unstoppable when charging, capable of defeating thousands of troops, and yet so approachable in private, it is right to follow him.
Shao Xun didn't have much energy to pay attention to what the soldiers thought, because he had already arrived at Jinyong City and looked around at this solid fortress.
“Why is it so empty?” he asked puzzledly.
Following him was Yu Liang, the shogunate's offering wine in the east pavilion. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Fortunately, I did some homework before coming here. The time Zhang Fang captured Sima Yi, most of the people were gone. Sima, You don’t think that the Western Soldiers will only capture Sima Yi, but won’t kidnap others?”
Shao Xun laughed dumbly, it’s really impossible.
After Zhang Fang "emptied" Jinyong City, the deposed Yang Xianrong lived in it briefly. Just yesterday, she was canonized as queen again and moved back to the palace, leaving this place empty.
Shao Xun is also pleased with Yu Liang's performance. At least he has done his homework in advance and is considered a thoughtful person.
No one is great at the beginning.
When Zhou Chu was wandering the streets in the countryside, he was known as the "three pests" together with the Nanshan tiger and the dragon under the long bridge. Later he killed the tiger and never came back. The fellow villagers thought that he and the tiger had died together, and they all celebrated. When Zhou Chu came back, he encountered this embarrassing scene of social death, and he suddenly realized, this is what I look like in the hearts of the villagers?
Shocked, he went to Lu Yun and asked him if he was too old to change his ways. Lu Yun tried to persuade him by saying, "The ancients value change in the morning and in the evening."
A little earlier, Lu Meng before the "look at him with admiration" was not the same as him after.
This is also the main reason why Shao Xun does not have a celebrity stamp collecting complex.
You think he is the kind of person in the history books who stabilized the country, but he may not be mature enough and has not learned so many things. When you meet him and talk for a few words, you will be disappointed. You think the history books are wrong. In fact, you are the one who is desperate for the sword. Isn’t it nonsense to think that this person has the ability when he is 40 or 50 years old when he is twenty?
"This city can be used as a long-term defense." Shao Xunzai carefully observed the city walls, guards, warehouses, wells, and buildings, and finally said.
Yu Liang was still a little worried and hesitated to speak.
Shao Xun glanced at him, smiled gently, and said nothing.
He is actually a little worried that history has been changed, and if he continues to follow the historical context, he may suffer a loss.
But the overall historical context should not have changed, right? Only small details have been changed.
For example, Sima Yue's Northern Expedition to Yecheng is difficult to change. His determination is already very firm. Even if the time of departure is different from that in history, he will eventually launch his army. It's just a matter of time.
So, what’s the ending?
Can we still firmly believe that the "history" that Sima Yue was the victor of the Eight Kings Rebellion is still correct?
Maybe. He shouldn't be able to change something so profound yet.
He analyzed it over and over again, and in the end he just touched the handle of the knife.
History will gradually become unreliable, but the knife in your hand will always be reliable.
"Since you are staying in Luoyang, ask Governor Mi for a job and help me recruit soldiers." After looking at Jin Yong City, Shao Xun pulled Yu Liang and said, "Wu Qian is with you, he knows how to Choosing someone is not difficult with his help.”
"Okay." Yu Liang nodded heavily.
He knew that Shao Xun took care of his face. After all, Wu Qian was still in charge of recruiting troops. He was just following along to learn and gain more knowledge and experience.
"Let's go." Shao Xun took one last look at Jin Yong City, then turned around and said: "The war is coming. It's okay to win. If you lose, it will be difficult to distinguish between ourselves and the enemy, so don't go to Cao Junsi There, follow me as much as possible."
"Okay." Yu Liang, who was once quite arrogant, nodded almost subconsciously and followed Shao Xun step by step, gradually walking away.
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On the eighth day of July, it was already the third day after the situation was settled.
In the afternoon of this day, the four-man team of the Royal Army came to Sikong Mansion and waited for the summons.
Different from the previous summons together, this time they entered separately.
Shao Xun observed silently.
When Mi Huang came out, he was neither sad nor happy, as if he had expected it.
He Lun and Wang Bing looked happy when they came out, as if Sima Yue had promised them something.
Shao Xun took a deep breath and stepped inside.
"See Sikong." After the ceremony, Shao Xun was stunned for a moment and found that the princess and the crown prince were sitting a little further away, so he saluted again: "See the princess (eldest son)."
"Sit down." Sima Yue said pleasantly. "No." Shao Xun knelt down and looked at Sima Yue.
This was the first time he saw his lord so polite.
This kind of politeness usually requires the person below to pay for it with his life.
Just as he cares for his soldiers, he also looks forward to them fighting to the death on the battlefield in the future.
This damn warmth of a superior person.
“I also know that many battalions cannot fight.” Sima Yue looked at Shao Xun, who was sitting upright, and said with a smile: “Today I saw the soldiers from Luoyang County, they were wearing middle clothes, wooden shoes and holding spears. They looked like the same soldiers. It's child's play. I am Lieutenant Sima, and I train the lower army all year round. I think he is much more powerful than the upper army. He Lun, I have already said that from tomorrow on, you will also train the upper army."
"No." Shao Xun responded in a deep voice.
What Sima Yue means is that the power to train troops in the superior army belongs to Shao Xun, and the power to command troops of course still belongs to He Lun - as for the power to mobilize troops, that is the power of the lieutenant.
Unconsciously, his influence within the Royal Army is growing.
But Shao Xun’s focus at this time is not on this matter.
He lowered his head slightly and secretly noticed Concubine Pei from the corner of his eye.
Concubine Pei did not move, sitting there like a sculpture.
"I also know that with your talents, you are more than enough to be a general of an army." Sima Yue continued: "In the battle of Daxiamen, you took the lead, were wounded twice, and could not kill the enemy. It can be said that These guys know that merit is the most important thing. Don’t worry, when the Northern Expedition is successful, the guys will be promoted, and the position of general will be yours sooner or later.” Shao Xun prostrated himself on the ground and said loudly.
There is finally some movement on the princess' side.
The prince was young and could not hold his breath. When he heard that he had been wounded twice, he was even more surprised.
"I heard from Mi Zihui about the matter in Luoyang. I have given him instructions face to face." Sima Yue waved his hand to signal his wife and children to be quiet. He only stared at Shao Xun. When he said "give instructions face to face", he even emphasized his tone. .
“No.” Shao Xun instinctively felt that there was something going on here, but at this time he could only accept it and ask again when he got back.
The room was silent for a moment.
Just when Shao Xun thought that Sima Yue was going to ask him to retreat, he suddenly heard his light voice: "Do you think Luoyang can be defended?"
Shao Xun secretly sighed, no If you're sure of it, why bother fighting this battle? But he said: "As long as all the troops work together, it will not be difficult to hold on."
"Okay." Sima Yue was obviously a little happy, and couldn't help but ask another question: "If you can't hold on, what will you do? "
"The servants broke out with the princess and the prince and rushed eastward to Xuzhou. "
Sima Yue felt relieved.
If there is anyone else in the tent who can break through with his wife and children, it can only be the man in front of him.
Unfortunately, he was too young, his family background was not good, and he was promoted too quickly, and he could not suppress the opposition from the shogunate.
A bunch of people in their 40s, 50s, or even 50s and 60s, with gray beards, who are still waiting for qualifications and opportunities. What will they think when they hear that a 17 or 18-year-old boy with a poor family background can still be promoted every year? ? How can the morale within the shogunate be maintained?
From the perspective of loving his talent, he couldn't even do this, because it would be putting Shao Xun on the fire.
But merit cannot go unrewarded. Perhaps, after the Northern Expedition is successful, we can consider placing him somewhere else to avoid the eye-catching Luoyang.
But this knife is really easy to use, and it seems to be more useful if it is kept with you. Sima Yue was confused for a while.
Should we take him to the northern expedition? Charge into the battle, kill the general and capture the flag, maybe let him do it?
But if he has made meritorious service, will he really be promoted?
Furthermore, I am not young anymore and I often feel unwell recently. I have only had this son for many years. He is not yet an adult. If he loses his son, what else can he do in this life? After all, an adopted son is different from his biological son.
After much thought, he rejected the idea.
The venue was silent again.
The prince seemed unable to sit still and twisted his body several times.
The princess sat there quietly, wringing her hands together, wondering what she was thinking.
Shao Xun lowered his head slightly and sat upright.
"Stay back and let's work hard. If you need anything, just ask Mi Zihui directly. If he can't make the decision, go to Wang Yifu with him and he will make arrangements." Sima Yue came back to his senses. After arriving, he waved his hand.
Shao Xun accepted his promise and stepped down.
Sima Yue looked out the window blankly.
It is noon and the sun is scorching brightly. I hope his great cause can shine in all directions like the scorching sun at noon.
On the ninth day of July, Sima Yue left Luoyang.
Sima Zhong, the first warrior of the Jin Dynasty, went on a personal expedition, accompanied by the restored prince Sima Tan, the kings of the clan, and hundreds of civil and military officials.
Gou Xi, who was highly trusted by Sima Yue, was appointed as the Lieutenant Commander of the Northern Army and was regarded as the supreme commander of the Forbidden Army.
Tens of thousands of people came out through the gates of Daxia, Guangmo and Jianchun, in a vast and endless stream.
After they left, Luoyang ushered in the era of Mihuang.
This troubled city is destined to never be peaceful.
The world of the Jin Dynasty will not be peaceful either.
(End of this chapter)