Chapter 187 The Big Man (monthly ticket plus 2 updates)
Before the angel arrived, no less than three people had already tipped off Shao Xun in advance.
“Now you can call Lang Jun ‘junhou’.” In the military camp outside Handan City, Lu Zhi smiled and saluted.
Junhou is a respectful title given to princes or distinguished people in the Han Dynasty, and was adopted by the Wei and Jin Dynasties.
For example, Cao Pi once said: "Recently, Uncle Hui of Nanyang Zong said that the king had a beautiful concubine in the past. He was surprised when he heard it, and he laughed and laughed."
It can be seen.
"Why is this so?" Shao Xun quickly grabbed Lu Zhi, returned the salute solemnly, and said: "All state affairs are entrusted to you."
"No." Lu Zhi responded respectfully.
He knew that "state affairs" did not only refer to the 1,400 food towns.
Luyang has a county magistrate, that is, the county magistrate and the marquis coexist.
Just like the kingdom is likely to have a prefect, that is, the prefect and the internal history of the kingdom (the prime minister of the kingdom) coexist.
The country has a dynasty system, and those who are ennobled can only get one-third of the rent and tax of the town.
Shao Xun was granted the title of Marquis of Luyang County and granted food to 1,400 households. As a Hou Prime Minister, Lu Zhi could only manage those 1,400 households and could only take one-third of the rent - —In the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it became one-ninth.
The internal history of the kingdom, the princes and ministers theoretically have the task of supervising the princes and princes, because they are court officials and have nothing to do with the princes and princes.
But that’s not actually the case.
Judging from the current situation, internal historians and princes are gradually becoming private persons. This is the result of dignitaries usurping the power of the court.
Local governors often cannot defeat the internal history of the kingdom.
The county magistrate is basically unable to defeat the princes and ministers.
Lu Zhi's mission is to find a way to get the Luyang County Magistrate, force him to submit, and slowly annex the entire Luyang County and turn it into a private domain.
This task is not difficult. He has already thought of a plan. It will definitely disgust the county magistrate so much that he will have to give in in the end.
Shao Xun is very ambitious. He now owns almost half of the county, if Liang and Luyang counties, Zhumang and Wubao are included. Moreover, most of the people in this county were brought in by him personally. In terms of the collection and use of resources, the efficiency is extremely high, even far beyond one county and close to two counties.
In some dynasties, only twenty households could support one full-time professional soldier.
In some dynasties, five households could raise one, and their combat effectiveness was quite good.
The difference is that the former does not necessarily collect much rent, while the latter collects most of the remaining resources and invests them in military construction.
I, my lord, are also about to gain momentum.
Shao Xun and Lu Zhi looked at each other with satisfaction, then smiled at each other, all without saying anything.
On the first day of September, Taifu's military order was issued, and within ten days, all county soldiers, Yamen troops and tribes were to leave Handan and return to their respective stations.
Of course Shao Xun had to wait until the last day.
At the end of August, he had selected 500 Yamen troops and 1,000 men to escort a batch of levied property and equipment to Liang County - especially the equipment, he did not give it to anyone. More and more private soldiers are being raised, and training losses are great. For example, the stock of bow strings is almost used up and needs to be replenished urgently.
The second batch of nearly a hundred craftsmen collected in Hebei were sent back together.
Now that there are still ten days left, he will naturally not let it go. If he doesn't take the opportunity to get more things, will he be worthy of this expedition? Anyway, Hebei has a reputation of being rich, and I am here to help you and the people of Henan become equally rich and poor.
On the Double Ninth Festival, an angel came to Handan and read out the order of becoming a marquis on the spot. Everyone congratulated him.
Shao Xun took the opportunity to inquire about it, and Gou Xi was granted the title of Marquis of Dongping County, General of the Fu Army, and Commander-in-Chief of the Qingyan Army.
Gou Xi won a state in the first battle, but I only won a county. Sima Yue trusted Gou Xi so much?
Haha, it doesn’t matter. Sima Yue's trust can never last long, and he and Gou Xi will definitely fall out.
It was a feast for the whole Japanese army, and they had a good meal of wine and meat.
On the tenth day of September, after collecting the last batch of money and food, the army left Handan and returned to the court.
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In the mountains and fields of Bingzhou, Liu Yuan put down his riding bow with some regret.
This is the same horn bow used by Shao Xun. It is a male and female pair. I gave one as a gift and kept one for myself. Today someone came and mentioned the war in Hebei. Liu Yuan thought a lot.
The man with the bow is getting ready.
"Heroes from all over the world came to see each other, and I was overjoyed." He calmed down and looked at Liu Xuan and others.
The system of the Han Dynasty at this time was a bit "against the trend".
The country is headed by the prime minister, the imperial censor, and the Taiwei. These are the three princes of the Han Dynasty, which is very different from the Wei and Jin Dynasty's system of fashionable desks holding the core power.
The prime minister of the Han Dynasty was Liu Xuan, the king of Youxian, and the Taiwei was Liu Hong, the king of Zuo Yulu. The imperial official was originally given to Liu Yuan's former teacher Cui You, but he "resolutely refused" and was later given to Hu Yan, a nobleman of the Xiongnu. Yi (Liu Yuan's father-in-law).
"Your Majesty, Le has made great achievements as soon as he comes, and maybe he can be made king." Prime Minister Liu Xuan replied.
In fact, we have already discussed it in private, and this meeting is just a formality.
After hearing this, Shi Le burst into tears of gratitude and knelt down directly, saying: "The King of Han rewards you so generously, I would rather die in return!"
At the same time, he secretly thought that the Han Dynasty is generous. .
Liu Yuanhai has not yet proclaimed himself emperor, he is just the "King of Han", but he is willing to make me king. Why?
Of course, it's not like he didn't make contributions.
Not to mention the hundreds of cavalry brought from Hebei. When passing through Shangdang, they used the old connections they had made with their grandfather Ye Yiyu and father Zhou Huozhu to win over Zhang Du and Feng Du. Motu and others came to surrender - the leader of a department, commonly known as "the leader of the department".
This is the shadow of my father and ancestors.
It’s like the so-called poor families in the Central Plains. Some children from poor families are too poor to eat, but they may know big people and have old relationships that have survived from the era of their fathers and ancestors. This is something that many powerful people from the wealthy side are extremely envious of. .
"Then I will grant you the title of General Fu Han and King Ping Jin." Liu Yuan said happily: "The governor can be a close relative of the King of Han, and the governor of the Motu Department should be the leader."
"I thank you, your Majesty. "Long En." Shi Le, Zhang Du, and Feng Motu shouted in unison.
Two princes and one governor are indeed generous.
"Director Zhang and Feng Motu, your two tribes must be under the control of King Jin. There must be no mistakes." Liu Yuan looked at the two of them and said again.
"I obey." The two agreed.
Shi Le was overjoyed.
He had only persuaded the two of them to submit to the Han Dynasty, but he was not their superior, he was just a fellow traveler. Now according to the decree of the King of Han, hundreds of old brothers should be the backbone to control these thousands of Jie people.
"Wuhuan Zhang Fulidu has two thousand troops, and they are walled in Leping. They can't attack him alone." Liu Yuan said to Shi Le again: "If you can persuade him to surrender, the troops will also be under your command. ."
"I obey the order." Shi Le agreed with confidence.
Being beaten like a lost dog by Gou Xi in Hebei, he defected to the King of Han in panic, but his fortune turned around? With thousands of troops gathered in one fell swoop, including a considerable number of cavalry, the trip was worth it.
Of course, for Liu Yuan, he had nothing to lose.
Zhang Du and Feng Motu had been in Shangdang before, but they belonged to the Hu tribe in Jin Dynasty and had nothing to do with him. They were able to come, partly because of the oppression of Jin officials, and partly because of the growing momentum of Han, but Shi Le's contribution cannot be ignored.
Wuhuan Zhang Fulidu was even more unwilling to surrender to the Han. If Shi Le could persuade him to surrender, that would be his ability.
This is the case in the Han Dynasty, where high-ranking officials and dignitaries live, and those who are capable live there.
Whoever can attract soldiers and horses can be an official or a high official.
If Shao Xun can bring his troops and horses to surrender, what if he is given the title of "Assistant King of Han" or "Loyal King of Han"?
“Get up.” Liu Yuan said, holding his hands up.
Shi Le and others stood up quickly, respectfully.
Liu Yuan stepped forward and wandered among the river valleys filled with fallen leaves.
In the distance are the rolling mountains, echoing the distant and desolate pastoral songs.
He sighed. After all, this country is still dominated by the Huns, who are barbaric, ignorant, and cruel.
He once thought about changing.
The Huns attacked Qiao Xi in Xihe County and ordered Jia Hun to stop.
Jia Hun was unwilling to surrender and cursed: "I am the guard of Jin and I can't save them all. How can I survive and serve the bandits? How can I show my face and live in this world!"
Xi Da Angry, he will kill him.
General Xi Yin Song advised him not to kill anyone, but he could slowly work it out. In the past, the Han Dynasty conquered all directions and captured many Jin officials. Some people were unwilling to surrender at first, but after being imprisoned for a long time, some people would change their minds.
Talent is rare.
If Xi refuses to listen, he will eventually be killed. He also saw that Hun's wife, Zongshi, was beautiful and wanted to accept her. Zongshi scolded her angrily and then killed her.
Thinking of this, Liu Yuan sighed.
He recalled Qiao Xi at that time, deprived him of military power, demoted him to the fourth rank, and buried Jia Hun and his wife.
But there is more than one Qiao Xi in the Han Dynasty?
There are some things that he cannot disobey everyone.
I can only sigh.
Shi Le stood behind Taiwei Liu Hong, Prime Minister Liu Xuan, Imperial Censor Hu Yanyi, Da Honglu Fan Long, Taichang Zhu Ji, Huang Menlang Chen Yuanda, Cui Yizhi, Jianwu General Liu Yao and others , followed silently, but did not know what the king of Han was sighing for.
"Shi Qing." Liu Yuan suddenly turned his head and looked at Shi Le.
Everyone immediately stepped aside, and Shi Le stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty."
"You come from Hebei, do you know the inside story of the place?" Liu Yuan asked.
"Go back to your Majesty." Shi Le said calmly: "Hebei has been very empty after several wars. Most of the people who suppressed the rebels were foreign soldiers. However, the foreign soldiers must return, and now is the opportunity."
“Hmm.” Liu Yuan was a little moved.
The Han Dynasty will eventually expand its territory, but the ministers have different opinions on the direction of the next expansion.
Some people advocate attacking Jinyang.
Someone wants to conquer Guanzhong.
Someone wants to enter Hebei.
There are still people who are urging them to go south to Luoyang to test whether Jin still has the ability to defend the capital.
Liu Yuan thought about it over and over, but still couldn't make up his mind.
There are mountains and rivers in the east of the river, which are easy to defend and difficult to attack, and they can attack everywhere. It is really difficult to make a sudden decision on which direction to choose.
“It’s impossible to be too big!” Taiwei Liu Hong said anxiously.
Liu Yuan glanced at him.
Liu Hong quickly changed his words: "Your Majesty, you can't. Hebei is an important town, how can the Jin court just sit back and watch? It's better to take all the land of Bingzhou first, and then talk about other things."
Liu Yuan nodded slightly.
Yes, the ground between our elbows and armpits has not been cleared, so how can we attack the outside world?
This place refers to Pingyang, Hedong and other counties, not Jinyang.
Liu Kun, the governor of Bingzhou, did not have many soldiers at all and was unable to contain the Han army. But if you take the initiative to attack Jinyang, he may recruit Tuoba Xianbei to help.
Xianbei is ferocious and powerful in battle. Han has already suffered losses, so it is not appropriate to move Jinyang for the time being.
Liu Kun would not take the initiative to beat him anyway, as long as everyone is in peace.
Shi Le silently observed from the sidelines and carefully analyzed the conversation between the Han monarchs and ministers. In an instant, he seemed to realize something, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, there are many wine bags and rice bags in the Jin Dynasty court, why should you be afraid?"
" Oh?" Liu Yuan looked at him with some humor and said: "In the battles of Dongwuyang and Yangping, Qing and Jisang were defeated. In the battle of Feixiang, Caiguan General Shao Xun captured and killed more than ten thousand people. Zhubei. The Jin Dynasty court is obviously not full of wine bags and rice bags, right?"
Shi Le smiled when he heard this and said: "Gou Xi and Shao Xun have always been despised by the scholars. I don't expect Sima Yue and Wang Yan to be tolerated today. The two of them may have already joined forces, and Hebei is a vast expanse of land that can be driven by the Han cavalry. I am incompetent and would like to lead my troops eastward to Taihang to capture the counties of Hebei for the imperial court."
< br>Liu Yuan thought for a while, nodded in agreement and said, "Yes."
It was Jiehu soldiers anyway, so death would not be a pity.
If Shi Le is willing to take them to Hebei, then go.
"I accept the decree." Shi Le suppressed the excitement in his heart and responded.
He was like a gambler who lost all his money. Unexpectedly, only half a month later, a windfall would come from the sky and his pocket would be rich again.
Just in time to take a gamble again!
"Shi Qing's capture of Hebei can help the court contain the Jin's military strength." Liu Yuan looked at the ministers and said: "You must not neglect your affairs. You should quickly accumulate money, food and equipment. Next year, I will personally conquer Pingyang. .”
"I obey the decree." All ministers accepted the decree in unison.
Liu Yuan scanned everyone's faces one by one.
The country is a new country, with many vacant posts and officials unable to get them together.
For several years he has been courting virtuous corporals, but only a few responded. If the two counties of Pingyang and Hedong can be taken down, the momentum will be greater, or more people will vote.
"Fan Qing." Liu Yuan said again.
"You can go to the Central Plains again." After saying that, Liu Yuan walked up to him and whispered in a low voice.
(End of this chapter)