Chapter 404 Instructions
In late May, another group of ship materials and craftsmen went north from Guangling, passed Kaocheng, and then headed to Mengjin.
Almost with them, the left battalion of the Silver Spear Army arrived at Kaocheng. After a short rest, they were ready to go to Mengjin.
Sima Pi, the general of the town army, had just returned from hunting and was going to see his mother. When he saw such a large group of sergeants inside and outside the city gate, he suddenly felt worried.
"Are these people really soldiers? How come they are the same as bandits?" When entering the city, Sima Pi quietly asked the right commander Shi Zhao Mu.
Zhao Mu took a look and realized that these sergeants called Silver Spear Zuoying did look a bit like thieves, but not entirely, because they had discipline that was incomparable to thieves.
Even when he was resting outside the city gate, he was still meticulous and organized. What can and cannot be done are strictly regulated and orderly.
Zhao Mu heard that when Silver Spear Zuoying went out to plunder, it was not a large-scale plunder, but an organized plunder. He said more politely: send donations.
Most of the time, they forced the other side to collect taxes and then sent them to the camp.
Chen Gong Shaoxun felt that this method of robbery was good for everyone.
They don't disturb the people, they only collect money, and they can pass on some of the hatred. There is no better way than this.
Zhao Mu felt that such an army could not be called bandits. At most, the soldiers were more ferocious and not docile enough.
Yes, soldiers are also divided into three, six or nine levels, which are different.
Some soldiers are particularly docile. You can treat them as slaves without giving them any money or food rewards.
Some soldiers are more fierce and should not be overly humiliated.
The most important thing is to grasp the degree.
An army like the Silver Spear Army cannot be commanded by others. Its personal imprint is too distinct. Perhaps, in the future, it can only be passed down between Mr. Chen and his designated heirs, and it will be difficult for outsiders to interfere.
"Stop." A group of soldiers shouted from a distance as a horse was placed at the gate of the city.
"Presumptuous." The coachman said angrily: "This is the general driving the army——"
Before he finished speaking, the coachman was pulled off his horse.
Two other soldiers came forward, opened the curtain and took a look.
Sima Pi and Zhao Mu were sitting inside, their expressions ugly.
The soldiers lowered the curtain of the carriage, waved their hands and said: "Let them go."
The soldiers moved away from the horse and watched from a distance.
“Arrogant and powerful general!” Sima Pi cursed.
After cursing, he looked around guiltily to make sure no one heard him, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.
"More fierce than Zhang Fang back then." Zhao Mu sighed.
Sima Pi pursed his lips and remained silent.
Since the Chinese New Year, he seems to have everything under control again. But later he discovered that this was just an illusion. Many important matters were sent to Xuchang or Chen County by the shogunate, and they could only be implemented after receiving the nod from the Military Chief Chen Gong.
All he can decide are some trivial matters.
Zhao Mu knew what Sima Pi was thinking without even looking at him.
But in this current situation, he couldn't think of any good solution. He could only comfort him and wait slowly.
If it doesn’t work out, just go back to Donghai Kingdom. After all, there are four counties in the country. If you can run a good business, it may not be bad.
"Your Majesty is seventeen this year. The most important thing is to marry the Wang family's daughter." Zhao Mu said.
Sima Pi nodded slowly.
"The Wang family is a wealthy family in the East China Sea." Zhao Mu analyzed: "After marrying a daughter of the Wang family, you can gain the support of the Wang family, and the four counties of the East China Sea will have a firm foothold. This is a retreat, do not ignore it."< br>
"Mi Zihui is the internal history of the East China Sea. Do you want to——" Sima Pi asked.
Zhao Mu shook his head and said: "The Mi family has developed rapidly in the past few years. Although it is not as good as the Wang family, it is already the second person under the Wang family. Mi Zi is extremely loyal to the late king, loves his house as much as he loves his family, and will not treat the king very well. Bad. With him here, we can balance the Wang family. The king must remember that it is not a good thing for one family to be dominant."
Sima Pi said yes, and then asked: "Then Yanzhou looks at it like this? Shao Xun holds the power, and even the concubine is under his control-"
"Your Majesty!" Zhao Mu said seriously: "There are some things that I didn't hear, and the king never said anything about it. The sages have already said this, so remember it.”
Sima Pi's face turned pale.
If the lid is really lifted, Shao Xun will be in a very embarrassed state, his mother will be discredited, and his fate will be even worse. Shao Xun was so angry that even if he didn't say anything, he wouldn't be able to bear it if someone lucky enough to join him tried to figure out his intentions and took action.
When the car drove outside the house, they saw a large group of sergeants again. This time they were Shao Xun's personal soldiers. After seeing Sima Pi from a distance, they didn't even send anyone inside to inform them and asked them to leave.
Sima Pi and Zhao Mu looked at each other, cupped their hands, and left.
Coming, whether you can see it or not is one thing, coming or not is another matter.
This is not for the concubine and Shao Xun, but for outsiders.
The country is based on filial piety, so the scene must be adequate.
"Mr. Chen can't stay for a few more days and will leave soon." On the way back, Zhao Mu said: "The imperial court has sent people to sail to the Mengjin River to worship the river god and transport bricks. . The Xiongnu are not blind, they will definitely find out, and a battle will inevitably happen. Your Majesty, just wait patiently."
Sima Pi nodded slightly.
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With a loud cry, Shao Xun's third son fell to the ground.
Concubine Pei turned her head.
Sima Maoyao, who came to visit her, understood, took the child from the hand of the maid, and placed it next to Concubine Pei's pillow.
Concubine Pei reached out her hand and carefully touched the baby she had given birth to in ten months of pregnancy, her eyes filled with tears unknowingly.
She suddenly found that there seemed to be a trace of concern in her heart, a concern that was connected by blood and could never be cut off.
She used to laugh at Xun Niang for calling her "Jiao'er", but now she found that she also instinctively wanted to give this child a better future, so that he could be carefree and prosperous for a lifetime.
The man who did the evil is still wandering outside. After a while, a maid came out to report, and hearty laughter suddenly sounded, getting louder and louder. Concubine Pei smiled as she listened.
Finally I still have some conscience.
Finally, I didn’t let her offend anyone.
Sima Maoyao also looked at his son absentmindedly, his eyes unfocused, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
"Are you still going to Yang Xianrong's place?" Concubine Pei suddenly asked.
Sima Mao suddenly woke up and nodded.
"Mr. Chen will go to Guangcheng Palace after the new year, will you be there too, right?"
Sima Mao nodded hesitantly.
Concubine Pei closed her eyes and stopped talking.
Sima Mao was a little restless.
"Do you like children?" Concubine Pei asked softly.
Sima Mao's face showed no expression, but the subtle movements of her body still betrayed her heart.
She has lived in Guangchengze all year round and has not interacted with the Wang family for a long time, except when the whole family worships their ancestors.
She is now alone, with no family, no children, and only one sister she can talk to: Yang Xianrong.
"I'll help you." Concubine Pei said.
Sima Maoyuan seemed to have heard something terrible, and his breathing suddenly became rapid.
She bit her lip and said nothing.
In fact, she took the opportunity to meet Mr. Chen several times, but he treated him politely and didn't even think of taking advantage of her.
"How...help?" Sima Maoyao asked with difficulty.
"You don't have to worry about it." Concubine Pei opened her eyes, looked at the child tenderly, and said, "In the future, come here less and run more to Guangcheng Palace."
Sima Xiu Bao stretched out his hands, covered his face, and said nothing for a long time.
Outside, Shao Xun stood for a while and then went to the front yard.
Cai Cheng came in a hurry and reported: "The emperor has sent troops to attack Xin'an."
"Is the emperor crazy?" Shao Xun said in surprise: "There are only 20,000 to 30,000 imperial troops, how can we fight?"
"The emperor has recruited some more people, there should be 50,000 people." Cai Cheng said.
"Fishing in dry lakes." Shao Xun sneered: "What kind of battle can these newcomers fight? Who is the leader?"
"Xun Song, the Central Protector."
"A man who has never commanded an army can actually drive 50,000 people to attack." Shao Xun didn't know how to evaluate it, so he asked again: "Is there any new news from Meng Jin?"
"Shao Xun The governor has not reported." Cai Cheng replied.
"Shao Du" is Shao Fan, the assassination superintendent of the shogunate. He didn't report it, so there was no new news.
The city is already being built on the south bank of Mengjin, and sacrifices to the river god are still being made above Hezhu, and earth, wood, bricks and stones are being hoarded.
“The matter has come to this, there is nothing more to say.” Shao Xun said: “Send an order to the shogunate to recruit 5,000 soldiers from Xuchang, 3,000 troops from Luyang, 1,500 troops from Kaocheng, 1,500 troops from Yingyang, Langling and Ningping garrison troops each have five hundred, and Xiangcheng, Yingchuan, and Chenjun Dingzhuang each have one thousand troops, totaling 14,000 people. They will march to Mangshan in Keqi and set up camp."
"Give them more. Wang Taiwei wrote to ask for some swords, guns, swords, halberds, armor, bowstrings, arrows and crossbows, and an additional 300,000 hu of military rations."
"Promise."
"The Yi Congjun can set off first and head to Mangshan via Chenggao." Shao Xun then ordered: "Here in Xuchang - how is Mr. Cao's health?"
Cao Fu fell ill a while ago and was bedridden for many days. Shao Xun was worried about his physical condition and whether he could support the important task of staying behind.
“I have recovered, but I don’t seem to have much energy and I am still sick.” Cai Cheng replied.
"When the shogunate was established, Cao Yin was appointed as a lieutenant in the shogunate and also as the prefect of Jiyang." Shao Xun said.
Cao Yin is the grandson of Cao Fu. He is currently serving as a wine minister in the East Pavilion of the Yanzhou shogunate. After becoming the prefect, his power becomes even greater.
There is no doubt that this is a gesture of goodwill to Uncle Cao, and it can even be said to be a reward.
Shao Xun still wanted Cao Fu to be left behind for a time, because he found that the old man had a clear mind and rich experience. At critical moments, he remained calm in times of crisis and knew what to do and what not to do.
As for the Yanzhou shogunate, he was reassured by the presence of Zuo Chang Shi Pan Tao, Zuo Sima Pei Shao, and Zhonglang Pei Miao.
To be more precise, he was relieved about Concubine Pei.
If a woman is willing to follow you and bear children for you without any explanation, what else is there to worry about?
"Let He Lun, Liu Qia, Tang Jian, and Man Heng come to the city at night to test the city. I have something to say to them."
"Promise."
"Over there in Qingzhou——" Shao Xun said again: "The sheep are used as supervisors of the Xuchang shogunate to inspect Mount Tai, Lu State, and Jibei."
Taishan (Yanzhou), Lu State (Yuzhou) The two counties have been controlled by the Yang family for several years. Their power is deep-rooted and they are as organized as iron barrels.
Shao Xun is not very satisfied with this, but the Yang family can help you withstand one direction, so just have fun and don't think too much.
This time, don’t you have to rely on others?
"Invite Lu Yuzhou to come again, and I will wait for him in Kaocheng." Shao Xun gave the final instruction.
Cai Cheng wrote them down one by one, and then sent someone to pass on the order.
(End of this chapter)