Chapter 527: Very good at playing (Additional update for the alliance leader, the rural idiot)
In the afternoon, Shao Xun went to the Xiangshe and took a nap.
Unfortunately, the bed is new, not an antique from Cao Wei's time. And there is something missing on the bed...
"Is there anything in this city..." Shao Xun asked when Cai Cheng woke him up.
Cai Cheng immediately understood that it had been three months since the expedition, and Chen Gong wanted to relax.
"I will go and fetch some of the family members of the criminal officials." Cai Cheng said.
"That's it. I don't like it because of the vulgarity." Shao Xun stood up and put on his clothes and said: "Shi Le's concubine rewards meritorious officers and soldiers. If someone among the demoted officials has made great contributions, they can also be rewarded. "
Cai Cheng agreed, and after a moment of silence, he suddenly said: "Shi Le's wife, Mrs. Liu, is on Bingjing Terrace. If she is captured, she will be sent to Ming Gong's house."
" Mrs. Liu. What's the origin?" Shao Xun asked.
“The daughter of the Jie people chieftain.”
Upon hearing this, Shao Xun lost half of his interest and said: "Reward the meritorious ministers."
Cai Cheng responded again, and then said: "I heard that Liu often made suggestions for Shi Le, as if he was an internal minister. , holds many secrets of Shi Le, Ming Gong may give it a good trial."
Shao Xun was still not interested, so he quickly put on his clothes and asked casually: "That's all?"
"Mr. Liu has a very strong temper, and I'm afraid she won't give in easily." Cai Cheng added.
Shao Xun stopped what he was doing and said "Huh".
What Cai Cheng said before is bullshit to him. It can only make him interested, but not that much.
But his "fierce temper" and "unwilling to give in" scratched his itch, and his interest suddenly increased.
"If you can capture Liu, don't reward him yet." Shao Xun ordered.
“Yes.” Cai Cheng responded with secret joy in his heart.
The two of them walked in tandem, passed through the small door, and went straight into the Tingshi Pavilion.
Zhang Bin was still sitting inside, reading a book. When he saw Shao Xun coming, he stood up and saluted.
"Meng Sun, please sit down." Shao Xun also sat down and began to review the official letter.
After a while, Yu Chen led some people over.
"The criminal general (official) Taobao (Zhixiong/Cheng Xia/Xu Guang...) pays homage to Mr. Chen." There was a big circle of more than a dozen people, who all knelt on the ground.
“Everyone, get up.” Shao Xun held up his hands.
Under the leadership of the soldiers, everyone knelt down not far away.
"General Tao also made meritorious deeds when the city was broken." Shao Xun looked at Taobao and asked with a smile: "Are you willing to continue to make new achievements now?"
"Yes." Taobao bowed again and said loudly.
Shao Xun smiled happily.
Unlike Zhang Bin, Taobao was very straightforward and said directly that I had surrendered and wanted to improve.
"There is something I can do now. If I can accomplish it, I can still serve as the prefect." Shao Xun said.
"Please give me the order, even if I go through fire and water, I will not dare to resign." Tao Bao raised his head, his face resolute.
Shao Xun glanced at Zhang Bin with his peripheral vision. Seeing that he had put down his book, he withdrew his gaze and said to Tao Bao: "You still have five thousand county soldiers under your command. Today's attack Return the weapons, and you will still be in charge of entering the Tongjue Garden and attacking Santai. I don’t care what means you use, whether it is a forceful attack or persuasion to surrender, we must conquer it as soon as possible.”
There is just such an enemy stronghold in Yecheng. , it would be really ugly if you don’t take it down.
The garrison army has been attacking for several days and has made little progress.
In order to avoid casualties, it is better to let the soldiers do the work. It is good for our own people to fight our own people.
Taobao was stunned for a moment, then quickly responded and said: "As ordered."
"General Zhi also led a thousand surrender troops to work together to attack. Cheng Canjun can supervise the food and grass management. "Shao Xun named Zhi Xiong and Cheng Xia again.
"Yes." The two agreed, not knowing whether they were willing or not.
But Shao Xun is too lazy to care what they think. After the matter is done, he still wants to turn back?
Tao Bao, Zhi Xiong, and Cheng Xia led the troops to attack Santai. Everyone had a share, and Shi Le's wife was the one who was beaten. No matter whether the Liu family was dead or alive, there would be something to show for it. The three of them couldn't escape - even if they were big Hu doesn't mind, they also have to consider other people's opinions.
Some things, after taking the first step, you are destined to be unable to look back.
"General Liu." Shao Xun looked at Weiyuan General Liu Da again and said, "I captured more than a thousand cavalry a few days ago. Go and persuade them. If you can serve me, you will be a righteous man. "How about serving as deputy governor of the army?"
"Thank you Chen Gong for your cultivation." Liu Da was overjoyed.
There were about 1,500 captured cavalry, half of them were Jie people, and the rest were mostly miscellaneous people.
According to the promise he made in advance, he absolutely cannot harm them, but Shao Xun is reluctant to let him go.
Cavalry is not just about horses, it also needs people.
Moreover, riding skills cannot be mastered in a year or two. It requires long-term training. And this kind of training means the loss of horses, just like a sharpshooter needs to feed bullets.
This is the cost.
If there is something ready-made, of course they will use it, although they do not have the loyalty to practice it. But when weighed carefully, the cost is still much lower and the level is sufficient.
The Xiongnu had various traditional festivals, such as sheep riding competitions for children when they were young, hunting competitions for adults in autumn and winter, etc. These social traditions all mentioned two points in a subtle way: riding and archery.
It is precisely these two things that cannot be practiced within a few years. Recruiting a bunch of idiots would cost too much training.
The Silver Spear Army likes to use newcomers to practice archery from scratch. Shao Xun is very aware of how much it costs.
It is enough to have the Silver Spear Army and the Black Gun Army. It is better to use ready-made units for other units.
"After rectifying the situation, you can take the time to persuade your sister." Shao Xun said again: "I wish that all Yi and Xia will be safe. As long as you don't make trouble, be obedient, and work for me, you can be safe. Nothing. People who have made meritorious service can also be officials, do you understand?"
"I understand," Liu Da said repeatedly.
Zhang Bin raised his eyelids and glanced at Shao Xun.
At this moment, his impression of this person became a little richer: rational, sober, and a little cunning. Moreover, his Machiavellian style is different.
Everything is laid out on the table. I tell you clearly what I am going to do. Do you listen?
If you don't listen, you probably won't get any good results, not to mention the future, not even now.
If you listen, then you will go all the way to the dark side. It will be difficult to struggle. No matter how reluctant you are, you have to serve him.
However, he is not harsh in his treatment of others. On the contrary, he has clear rewards and punishments. If you listen to him, you are likely to be rich.
Zhang Bin added one more thing in his mind: he is good at using the great power to overwhelm others, he is broad-minded and has no sectarian views.
"Shangdang's side..." Shao Xun tapped his index finger on the table and said, "You can send someone to contact us secretly. This matter is very important and must be done carefully. If there are any conditions, you can come out and listen. ”
This was said to Liu Da. He had no fault for it, although he didn’t know whether he was sincere or forced by the situation.
"How can I ask you to do something without a reward?" Shao Xun turned to look at Cai Cheng and ordered: "Qi Li will clean up there. I heard that Xiahou Miaocai's Protector General's Mansion is still intact. But he sent people to renovate it and gave it to General Liu after it was completed. Well, how can he be homeless if he has a new home? Then he sent people to Guangchengze to find some things from Princess Xiangcheng and give them to him as well. General Liu.”
“No.” Cai Cheng agreed.
When Liu Da heard this, he was a little moved.
His home is in Jiyang. It is not big and the decoration is very ordinary. After all, they have only occupied Yecheng for a few years. Their family is not rich and they do not have the background of the old aristocrats in Luoyang.
As for Princess Xiangcheng, even he knows this character. Emperor Wu's favorite daughter had a dowry ten times that of other princesses, and lived a luxurious and elegant life. Even a noble family member like Wang Dun was so shocked that he made a joke.
Can the things in her house be bad?
He gave it to the official, the house, and the expenses before he had done anything. Liu Da was convinced by his magnanimity and magnanimity. He was much better than that stingy guy Shi Le.
“It’s hard to repay Mr. Ming’s great kindness even if his body is broken into pieces.” Liu Da squeezed out a few tears and cried.
"What are you talking about being shattered to pieces? Don't say such unlucky words in the future." Shao Xun waved his hand and said: "I still want to share the wealth and honor with you. I will accomplish great things in the future, and let today's events accompany the wine." , isn't it beautiful?"
Liu Da wiped his tears and said: "I am willing to die for Ming Gong."
Shao Xun laughed and said: "Go and rectify the troops. If it doesn’t work, I won’t ask you to drink.”
Liu Da quickly stood up and left, full of energy—at least that’s how it seemed on the surface.
Zhang Bin glanced at Shao Xun again.
Liu Da was lucky enough to become the horse bone that the rich man bought.
Moreover, he is the son of the chieftain of the Shangdang Jie people. His father is still alive, and he and Liu Yena's father and brother each lead a Jie tribe. After the death of the old commander, the tribe was divided into three, and the three brothers were given command.
Zhang Bin is a smart man, and he can see Shao Xun's far-reaching intentions at a glance. At the same time, he sighed, Mr. Chen will not come to Hebei anymore.
He obviously wanted to conquer Bingzhou from Henan and attack Shangdang from Taihangxing and Baixing.
Shangdang is so important that it can be called the southern gateway to Bingzhou.
The mountains are continuous, and there are only two tunnels that can go deep into the interior.
This road is not easy to walk. It is so difficult and dangerous that it is difficult to accommodate square tracks. It is too easy to defend.
If Xiaguan City is repaired and the defenses are improved, it will be even more difficult to attack Shangdang from Henan. I don’t know how many lives will be needed to enter, and how much food will be spent.
This is a competition with Shi Le and Liu Cong for the Shangdang Zhuhu.
Thinking of this, Zhang Bin couldn't help but look at Shao Xun again.
I really can’t give this man a chance, he is too good at seizing these opportunities.
When you find a crack, dig in, going deeper and deeper. There are quite a lot of tricks, and you are very good at playing them. In the end, you will roll your eyes.
This time, Da Hu lost more than just Yecheng’s army.
Liu Congruo is still gathering his troops slowly, who knows what Hebei will become.
After Shao Xun and Liu Da finished talking, they talked to several other people one by one, comforted them, and then asked them to leave.
After seeing their backs disappear, Shao Xun called Cai Cheng again and asked, "Is Tian Hui's nephew still in the house?"
"In Chen County." Cai Cheng replied.
Tian Hui's nephew Tian Gui is a servant in the palace. Tian Hui recruited him into the palace before his death, so he did it casually.
Tian Hui is an old acquaintance of Shao Xun.
When the Xuchang arsenal was robbed, Tian Hui, the governor of Xuchang and the chief secretary of Fan Yang Wang Sima Hui, ran away directly.
This man has been following Sima Gui to suppress the rebellion in Hebei. After Sima Hui died, there was no news about him.
I heard again that he actually became a beggar commander. Later, he was attacked and killed by Shi Le, and his tribe surrendered.
"Let Mrs. Lu write a letter and give it to Tian Gui to take with her to Hebei." Shao Xun ordered: "Send another beggar commanders Chen Wu, Chen Chuan, and Wang Ping to come to Yecheng, even if I can't come. , I also want to send my trusted nephew here. Youwei General Li Yun also asks him to send people here."
These people were all beggars and were summoned to Henan by Sima Yue.
Historically, after their failure, some people sneaked back to Guangzong and continued to work as beggars. This shows that they have considerable connections in the local area and the network of connections is still there.
The next step is to unite Guangzong’s beggar army.
This power must be used well, it is crucial to stabilizing Hebei.
“Please help Mr. Yu come with me and give you more compliments about this matter.” Shao Xun looked at Yu Chen again and said.
"Okay." Yu Chen responded calmly.
The son-in-law has handed over the responsibility, and he will be in charge of Hebei. He will be responsible for all major and minor matters such as admonishing farmers and mulberry farmers, winning over scholars, rectifying the surrender of troops, and appointing and dismissing officials.
Zhang Bin turned to look out the window.
The Prime Minister's Mansion, where Cao Mengde once managed, seems to have another person with similar interests and equally talented and strategic people.
Da Hu may not be able to stand in Hebei.
(End of this chapter)