Chapter 617 Going North (Part 1)
When meeting various wealthy families in Gaoyang, Shao Xun met Lu Zhi.
Lao Lu is going back to Beijing to serve as Sikong.
Officials at the three-gong level cannot be accomplished by just issuing an edict.
It requires the presence of the ministers to play the music, and the emperor to come to the Xuan and personally confer the title to show solemnity.
Life needs a sense of ritual.
"If Duke Ming wants to be appointed as general, he must return to Beijing." Lu Zhi said with a smile.
After laughing, I felt a little regretful.
Sikong is actually not interesting. It is better to have a lower official position such as the governor of Jizhou or the governor of Youzhou. This is the truth. In such a world, how could it be practical to be a Sikong of the Jin Dynasty and to be a governor or governor of the new dynasty?
Moreover, what made him most uncomfortable was that Chen Gong did not let him record the affairs of the minister as Sikong, but Wang Yan did it as the Taiwei.
This is the difference, which means that in Chen Gong's mind, Wang Yan is more important and has a greater role than Lu Zhi.
"Can Zidao teach me anything about Hebei?" Shao Xun stood up and toasted Lu Zhi with a glass of wine.
Lu Zhi breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little better. After returning the toast, he said: "Hebei is exhausted after two consecutive years of fighting. Don't use weapons for the time being. Just calm down."
Shao Xun nodded, this is also his opinion.
High-intensity wars cause great damage to local areas, especially in places like Hebei that have become battlefields. The damage is even more severe. Apart from anything else, a large number of refugees appeared again in Hebei, which was almost rarely seen in the late Shile era.
This kind of refugee army is often led by local powerful people and even scholars, absorbing small groups of refugees along the way, and finally forming a large group, often numbering tens of thousands.
Shao Xun sent as many people as possible to gather them and moved them to the four counties of Puyang, Chenliu, Gaoping, and Dongping in Henan, where they became the Fubing Tribunal and consolidated the foundation of his own family.
The appearance of the refugee army is a warning.
Hebei had a bad harvest three years ago.
Last year in the battle at Yecheng, Shi Le was wiped out three feet from the ground.
This year, after repeated back-and-forth efforts in six or seven counties including Changshan and Zhongshan, Shao Xun arrived and the sky was three feet high.
It is indeed time to recuperate and recuperate. We often hear the words "calm down", which is so common that it even makes people tired, but it is a golden saying.
No conscription of troops, no requisition of grain, no looting, and no killing. If this state is maintained for two or three years, Hebei itself will be able to slowly recover.
“How long does Duke Ming want to stay in Youzhou?” Lu Zhi asked again.
"It won't be long. I'll go back after the New Year. I'm eager to become a general." Shao Xun joked.
Lu Zhi also smiled and said: "The general has to return to Beijing, but Yanzhou Mu doesn't have to, right?"
"No need." Shao Xun hummed and said: "Kaocheng The stalls are already being closed there, and I am also considering the candidates for the new shogunate these days. After the preliminary list is finalized, I will also take charge of Yanzhou Mu. "
Lu Zhi looked at Shao Xun with a complicated expression, and then. Have a glass of wine.
"Everyone in the world is looking at Duke Ming. The candidates for the shogunate must be carefully considered." Lu Zhi said, "Is the military commander Wang Yifu?"
Shao Xun nodded slightly.
Lu Zhi sighed secretly. He could understand it. After all, Wang Yan was famous in the world. Although some people had begun to criticize him recently and his reputation had declined, he was still very famous. He was the signature of a wealthy family and was indispensable.
In addition, someone in Yecheng quietly told him that Wang Yifu's eldest daughter Wang Jingfeng gave birth to a baby boy in the middle of last month (November). That old guy Wang Yan should know this now, and I'm afraid he will work even harder next time.
But understanding is understanding, and loss is inevitable.
Shao Xun stood up and poured Lu Zhi a glass of wine and asked: "Zidao, how many military commanders did Prime Minister Cao Mengde have in the past?"
Lu Zhi was stunned at first, and then understood. Come over.
In an instant, the grievances in my heart disappeared.
Ten years ago, Sima Ying was the crown prince and prime minister. At that time, Lu Zhi was the first person on the staff, and his position was to "participate in the affairs of the Prime Minister's Office." This position was regarded as Sima Ying's deputy, and there was only one person.
Below them, there are the Prime Minister Junmou Jijiu (Yang Zhun), the Prime Minister Sima (Wang Hun), the Prime Minister engaged in Zhonglang (Wang Cheng, Gu Rong, Cheng Kui, etc.)...
Before that, Sima Ying served as a general for two or three years. At that time, there was a position called "Chinese Military Advisor".
Unfortunately, it is not Lu Zhi, but Wang Yan and Wang Yifu.
Yes, even if the King of Chengdu was in charge of Yecheng and Wang Yan was an official in Luoyang (Shang Shu Zuopushe), the King of Chengdu would still have to ask Wang Yan to serve as military advisor. Although Lao Wang did not do anything, he was just a signboard, and the actual affairs were still Lu's. The ambition calls the shots.
With these past experiences, Lu Zhi thought that he would be overwhelmed by Wang Yan again this time, but he didn’t expect...
He calmed down and said: "Six people have been appointed to the task. "Zidao can be appointed as the military advisor of the general's office, and the prime minister's military advisor will be appointed as the prime minister's military advisor at the same time." Shao Xun said: "In the future, Liang will be appointed as military advisor." The establishment of the country - let’s talk about it.”
The Liang State currently has land (ten counties), a capital (Junyi), and a palace (Liang Palace) that is about to be built. There will also be a leadership team.
The highest official position below Liang Gong is Xiang Guo, which can also be called "Liang Guo Xiang".
Liang Xiang assisted Liang Gong in handling the affairs of the principality. When Liang Gong went on an expedition, Prime Minister Liang guarded the rear and took charge of military and political affairs. At the same time, he also opened his own government and had staff.
Under the Prime Minister, there are also court officials such as Yushi Dafu, Yushi Zhongcheng, Shangshu Ling, Shizhong, Huangmen Shilang, Weiwei, Dali, Taipu, Shaofu, Da Nong and so on.
In addition to court officials, there are also local officials such as prefects, county magistrates (chiefs), and generals from the front, rear, left, and right armies.
Looking at this configuration, you will know why Sima Chi was unwilling to give Shao Xun the title of Duke Liang.
"Chen Gong" and "Liang Gong" are both dukes, but the former is a county prince and the latter can be said to be a country prince. There is a huge difference.
After becoming Liang Gong, you can accept congratulations from officials, which is almost a replica of the vassal states in the Spring and Autumn Period.
Cao Mengde was so happy back then, and now Shao is feeling happy too.
Shao Xun mentioned Liang Guo and then stopped talking, but Lu Zhi was a little anxious.
How long has it been since then? Who cares about being an official of the Jin State, especially a court official!
After much thought, it turns out that the post of Military Secretary of the General's Mansion has real power and can manage other places outside the ten counties of Liang Kingdom. "Ming Gong!" Lu Zhi took a sip of wine, hesitated, and asked, "Do you have a candidate for Prime Minister Liang?"
Shao Xun glanced at him with a half-smile, He nodded and said: "General Yu Zimei, the captain of Sili, will be appointed as the right chief historian of the general's palace and concurrently as the prime minister."
The reason why he is the right chief historian and not the left chief historian is that the left is respected. The right is the deputy of the left and can do nothing. Yu Chen's main focus in the future will still be on the position of Prime Minister.
"Zimei has long been famous and is indeed worthy of being the prime minister of the country." Lu Zhi said sourly.
Shao Xun shook his head and laughed.
Lu Zhi knew that he had lost his composure, so he drank to cover it up and said, "Mr. Ming will return to Beijing as soon as possible to complete all matters."
"Okay!" Shao Xun nodded.
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After Liu Yena finished bathing, he got into the bed and nestled in Shao Xun's arms.
"Ye Na, next year you will be Mrs. Liu of the Liang Kingdom, are you happy?" Shao Xun asked with a smile while stroking his beautiful flesh.
"Yeah." Liu Yena felt the man's fascination with her body and narrowed her eyes comfortably.
"You used to be the wife of the Shangdang, right?" Shao Xun asked again.
"Don't mention those things." Liu Ye looked at Shao Xun with pleading eyes.
Looking at the woman's eyes, Shao Xun nodded.
Originally it was just to satisfy his dark and perverted desires, but now he found that the woman was only thinking about him, and he felt a little ashamed.
Furthermore, he is indeed a little obsessed with this woman now. There is no other reason. The body is flexible and strong.
Especially those long legs, which are so powerful that their waist is almost broken.
"Yu Yuanzhen (Yu Zheng) sent back the first letter from Shangdang. Your brother now wants to surrender to me, but he is afraid of Liu Yao and Zhao Gu, so he is half-hearted." Shao Xun stroked her gently, He slowly said: "In this battle in Hebei, the people sent by your brother to flee were the first to flee, and they were already hated by Liu Yaoji. It's really unimaginable that he still looks forward and backward."
"Huh?" Liu Ye said first. I couldn't help shouting, and then said in surprise: "Now that things have come to this, are we going to die with the Huns? If that doesn't work, how about... how about I go back to join the party?"
"No. "Shao Xun subconsciously refused.
Liu Yena buried his head in his arms and whispered: "You don't believe me."
"No." Shao Xun shook his head and said seriously: "I'm afraid you'll reply No. In the entire ten counties of Shangdang, no one is more important to me."
Liu Ye's body trembled and he said in a low voice. "
"Really."
Liu Ye's eyes were red, and he hugged Shao Xun tightly, twisting and turning.
Shi Le is in his forties and is not good at words, so he would not say such things to her.
Shao Xun was shocked.
Holy shit! Are you serious? I want to take a break today.
After finally being comforted, Shao Xun quickly changed the subject and said: "Let Liu Da go back. Although I have no money, if Liu Runzhong dares to start, I will send someone to respond. If it doesn't work, I will send someone to take over. , lurk down first, I will send some "expatriates" to come over, and he will be used by me."
"After the matter is completed, I will incorporate Shangdang County into the Liang Kingdom, and he will be the governor. If it's boring, I'll set up a school captain to help him."
"Who will be sent there?" Liu Ye asked curiously as he hugged Shao Xun who shrank back.
"Is the tribe in your hand reliable?" Shao Xun asked.
"They are my slaves, so of course they are reliable." Liu Ye said matter-of-factly: "Actually, many of them were my grandfather's subordinates when he was alive and have been with my family for several generations. Now. My family and children are all in my hands, why are they unreliable? Don’t they have retainers and retainers in the Central Plains? They are my retainers and retainers. "You choose some people and go back with Liu Da." Said: "In addition, there are still some Jie tribes in Youzhou who have not yet surrendered and have fled to Shanggu and Guangning. You can bring your tribe with you and follow me to recruit them."
"Well, I'll take the wizard priest with me."
"Select five hundred brave men from your tribe and give them to me." Shao Xun added: "I want to establish a new tribe. Support the cavalry army.”
“Isn’t it right to join the army?” Liu Ye asked.
"How can there be only one cavalry army?" Shao Xun said with a smile: "There must be at least two, otherwise, I'm afraid they won't fight hard."
"Okay."
Shao Xun felt happy, the meal was delicious.
Riding cannot be mastered in a year or two.
Maybe he can manage to ride a horse in a short time, but that can only be said to be a mounted infantry. To be able to perform complex movements on horseback with superb skills requires long-term training, and the cost is overwhelming.
So, since ancient times, even the Central Plains dynasties like to recruit Hu people as cavalry.
A bunch of Huns cavalry under Huo Qubing’s tent.
The Eastern Han Dynasty also liked to recruit Wuhuan and Xiongnu elites to join the Liyang camp as cavalry. In the later period, among the Youzhou Tuqidu, Liyang Camp and other cavalry teams, Xianbei people already accounted for the majority, followed by Wuhuan and Xiongnu, and there were very few Han people.
As for the Tang Dynasty, he remembered a poem called "The Rong Man", which mentioned that the cavalry of the Tang Army went to the Tubo side to capture the dead, and ended up capturing a Tang man who had a Tubo wife and children. He can speak Chinese, but the Tang army who captured him can only speak nonsense and cannot understand the words of this "Tubo man".
This person was eventually exiled to Wuyue as a Tubo - in the late Tang Dynasty, they all liked to exile the Tubo people to Wuyue, integrate the people into households, and accelerate the development of the local area.
Shao Xun also wanted to use ready-made ones, regardless of Hu Han.
Not only can it save huge financial expenditures, but it can also quickly form combat effectiveness and engage in continuous wars as quickly as possible.
If you want to practice by yourself, it can take as little as six or seven years, or as slowly as ten or eight years, and the day lily will be cold.
On the twelfth day of the ninth year of Yongjia in the Jin Dynasty (315), Shao Xun arrived at Jicheng under the protection of his pro-army and Heiji troops.
All of a sudden the bells chimed together, and the Youzhou elders went out of the city for several miles to greet them.
(End of this chapter)