Chapter 214 Farewell
In recent days, news has spread in Beijing: Luyang Marquis Shaoxun plans to open the water moss in more than 30 areas of Jinguyuan and the fourth area of Shaoyuan to people for almost free. Grind the dough.
The news did not cause a particularly big sensation. It was just circulated in the market as a conversation piece after dinner.
The reason is also very simple. There are not many people growing wheat now, and there is not much demand for flour grinding.
Perhaps, only when it is really needed can this news reach the top of the "hot search list" again and be talked about.
On May 16, five thousand prisoners of the First Battalion of the Tuntian Army arrived outside Jingu Garden.
Weakly waving various farm tools, they were busy in the fields under the supervision of five hundred Yamen sergeants.
If you can listen to their voices, the words "hungry" and "tired" will definitely appear most frequently.
But they couldn't be lazy. The soldiers of the Yamen Army were like wolves and tigers, staring at them closely. Anyone who was slow would be whipped with a whip.
Don’t treat prisoners as human beings!
Everyone lamented together, following the general's rebellion and running all the way from Qingzhou to Luoyang, were they just working as slaves to farm the land?
But the way the world is, there is no one to blame.
When they were kidnapping young men, burning, killing and looting, did they care about what others thought? It is a lucky thing to have this kind of life of "food and accommodation included".
In Jingu Garden, a large group of scholars and men and women came today.
Shao Xun said that some "scenic spots" should be opened to the public, so they should be open to visitors, play and parties at will.
Wang Yan also came because Shao Xun was leaving.
"I have sent Chu Zhong to look at the land at the northern edge of Guangcheng Ze. We can build a large courtyard." Wang Yan was very interested. It seemed that the gift from Shao Xun was very suitable. His appetite.
Older scholars like the atmosphere of secluded forest and spring. Starting from this aspect, it is almost accurate.
"Yu Min and Yu Zi are about to become a servant." Wang Yan looked at Shao Xun with complicated eyes and said.
If this son had a better family background, wouldn’t the two losers in the family—obviously, this is what Lao Wang quoted Guo’s original words—marry out?
"Oh? That's a good thing!" Shao Xun was a little excited.
Although Shizhong is ranked below Jiuqing, it is an official position with real power. "Secrets and big plans are all involved, and Wen Han is also aware of the imperial edicts and orders."
In short, the servant has access to too many core secrets. Some of the edicts have not yet been written, but the servants have already participated in discussions and decisions. It would be very useful to reveal a little bit to Shao Xun at this time.
The Yu family is in trouble now.
Main Yuzhu worked in the Sima Yue shogunate, but he had the lowest official position and real power.
Among the two branches, Yu Min served as the Zongzheng of Yingchuan County. He was responsible for evaluating the children of scholars in the county and assigning grades to aristocratic families. He had a wide network of contacts and must have accumulated a lot of favors. Yingchuan is quite popular.
Yu Chen was the governor of Jijun and he did a good job in his tenure.
Shao Xun mentioned it several times in front of Wang Yan, and Lao Wang also admired him very much, because the governors north of the river often lost their troops and lost territory, but Yu Chen was as stable as Mount Tai. What is this if not a capable minister?
Alas, I really have the foresight to marry the Yu family, which will bring many benefits.
Before leaving, I went to Uncle Cao's house and asked this respected old minister to come forward and act as a matchmaker for him.
Uncle Cao always likes to support the underachievers, so he will definitely not refuse this kind of free favor.
As if he knew what Shao Xun was thinking, Wang Yan suddenly said: "The Shao family in Wei County has a good family tradition. How about you join a clan with them?"
"Join a clan? "
Wang Yan nodded and said: "In the past, the late Han Dynasty Taifu Yuan Wei and the Zhongchang Shi Yuan She joined the family, and it was said that they were beautiful - well, if you want to be with the Shao family of Wei County, there are many benefits. It is actually not difficult to join the clan. Shao Sizu met Lu Zhi when he was in Ye Mansion. It may be very convenient for him to make the connection. The Shao family in Wei County is not having a very good life now, and they should also want to make friends with you. If it doesn't work, I can also write a letter..."
"What do you want to do, Situ?" Shao Xun said in surprise.
"That's all, I didn't say anything." Wang Yan may have been impulsive and regretted it. He coughed, dropped the topic and said, "The imperial court wants to use troops in Hebei and Bingzhou, will you go? "
"Situ, you have to take a breather." Shao Xun said with a smile: "Our troops are tired from the long battle and need to rest."
" That's fine." Wang Yan nodded. nod.
The use of troops in Bingzhou and Hebei was actually led by Sima Yue. Soldiers from Yuzhou, Yanzhou, Bingzhou, the Forbidden Army, and soldiers from several counties were mobilized, totaling tens of thousands of people.
Maybe it will be a real fight, maybe it will just be a gesture, and it will not be a real attack.
Wang Yan was not very interested, but he still cooperated with Sima Yue where he should.
He is currently busy with Shao Xun's proposal to promote winter wheat in the counties of Sizhou.
Changing people's agricultural habits is not a simple matter. In fact, it requires a lot of complex and meticulous work, mainly at the county and county levels.
Fortunately, there is still time. I hope that more people will switch to winter wheat by then.
The Huns were too restless.
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Before leaving, Shao Xun paid a visit to Concubine Pei with a gift.
When heading to the study, he met Princess Lu of Fan Yang again. Shao Xun stopped and saluted.
Mr. Lu gave him a strange look, returned the greeting and left in a hurry. After arriving in the study, Concubine Pei made a pot of tea with her own hands.
Shao Xun took a look at it quietly and saw on the desk the bear celadon lamp he had given him. There was also lamp oil inside. It looked like it was used frequently, and he felt relieved immediately.
"When the gates of Luoyang City were closed, I was a little worried." Concubine Pei casually talked about what happened ten days ago, and bent down to pour a bowl of tea for Shao Xun.
The weather in mid-to-late May is already a bit hot.
Concubine Pei is wearing a two-crotch shirt and leaning over to pour tea, the beauty is vaguely visible.
Shao Xun even had the illusion that when he returned home after an expedition, his wife, dressed in loose home clothes, chatted and poured him tea and snacks.
"Luoyang has been in constant war this year, and next year it will be even more chaotic." Shao Xun withdrew his serious gaze and said, "Wang Situ has gone to Guangchengze to find land to build a separate courtyard. The princess is not as good as We also sent people to build the manor, Luoyang is still too dangerous."
"Will Luoyang City be destroyed?" Concubine Pei was a little surprised.
"It shouldn't happen now, but it's hard to say in the future." Shao Xun said: "If you feel that the other courtyards are quiet, you may be able to send people to Hedong..."
"I heard that the Huns attacked Pingyang, Hedong Second County, what's going on there now?" Concubine Pei was a little worried.
After Sima Yue left Zhenjuan City, the shogunate followed him. She and the prince lived in Luoyang, so it was indeed difficult to get news from all parties in a timely manner.
"There are no troops in the counties and they cannot stop the Xiongnu." Shao Xun said: "Pingyang and Hedong are rich and prosperous. After obtaining these two counties, the Xiongnu can use them as a base to attack Hongnong southward and then to Yiyang and Luoyang."< br>
When Concubine Pei heard that the Xiongnu might occupy Hedong County, she looked worried.
My natal family is there. When the Huns become the new masters of Hedong, how should we get along with them?
"Don't worry." Shao Xun saw her worries and said: "Liu Yuanhai has rules and regulations and will not mess around. He just asks for some money and food, and at most he sends a few of his descendants from distant branches to serve as officials. Being an official is not a big deal."
After saying that, he patted Concubine Pei's hand to express his comfort.
Concubine Pei subconsciously wanted to retract, but Shao Xun tightened her grip.
The study was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
The heartbeats of both of them were very violent, as if they could be transmitted through their arms.
"Concubine——" Concubine Pei used another force and withdrew her hand. After taking a deep breath, she said in a trembling voice: "You have created such a family business in Guangchengze. You must be in short supply, right? Concubine. But the letter asked me to recommend a few people to help the Huns. "
" Okay." Shao Xun also took back his hand.
There was no strong rejection, reprimand, or slap in the face. He could even feel that Concubine Pei didn't really use force when she tried to pull her hand away for the first time. He finally felt relieved.
The children of the Pei family are of course excellent and can counteract the influence of the Lu Zhi family.
If we fight back against the Huns in the future, we may still get some conveniences.
People who use them will have a demonstration effect, attracting more talents to join us, and their reputation will be greater. In short, there are many benefits.
"You have three forts in Yiyang. Isn't it dangerous?" Concubine Pei suddenly thought of this and asked nervously.
"It's not my Wubao, it's our Wubao." Shao Xun corrected.
Concubine Pei rolled her eyes at him. This man always took the topic in an ambiguous direction.
"However, you are right. Yunzhong Sanwu will become a front line in the future, and it will not be very safe. So I want you to go to Guangchengze to build a separate courtyard. Once there is chaos in Luoyang, there is still a "A place to stay." Shao Xun said: "Yesterday Wang Yan mentioned to me that Wang Yan also wants to find a place in Guangchengze. No one is a fool. In the next few months, there may be more and more people. The prince sent people south. If the princess goes there, it won’t be dazzling.”
Fei Pei didn’t say anything.
Shao Xun was a little anxious and said: "Pei Shiliu is smart and capable, he can do this well."
"I'm going, so what can I do..." Concubine Pei sighed and said softly.
This made it difficult for Shao Xun to answer. After all, he had just gone to the Yu family a few days ago, preparing to unite with them and show off their talents in the south.
In the end, he is still a scumbag. He seduces his elder sister-in-law, wants to marry a young beauty, and even has a concubine at home.
Concubine Pei noticed his startled look, calmed down her confused mood, and said, "Let's wait a few more months. When more people pass by, I will send Pei Shiliu south."
"Okay." Shao Xun breathed a sigh of relief.
Concubine Pei looked at his nervous expression, felt better, and gave him some more tea.
The sun was gradually setting in the west, and it was inconvenient for Shao Xun to stay long, so he stood up and left after drinking tea.
After leaving Taifu's Mansion, he did not stay. Under the protection of his own soldiers, he left Jinyang Gate and headed south to Liang County overnight.
This matter has come to an end, and his main focus will still be on military training, farming and other matters that lay a solid foundation.
If the foundation is not strong, the ground will shake.
If you are not good at the intricate work behind the scenes and cannot handle the trivial and complicated affairs behind the scenes, you will not have the opportunity to act awesome in front of the stage.
His current status was not obtained by opening Wushuang, but by farming.
(End of this chapter)