Chapter 859 Day
Some people think Pingcheng is a pain, but some people think it is a good place, such as Duan Wenyang, the general of Lulong Town.
The area in Lulong Town has rolling hills. Although it can be used for grazing, there is really too little flat land.
The only bits are mostly located on both sides of the river valley, and are very small and not very big in total. They are often fought over by the clan leaders who are accustomed to farming and animal husbandry at the same time, and some people even die for it.
Not long ago, Yuan Chong, the governor of Youzhou, sent people to the army to inquire if he was willing to move the tribe to near Pingcheng.
He didn't even ask about official promotion. He only asked: Is there a lot of flat land?
After learning that there was a lot of flat land, he agreed to half of it.
After learning that General Ningyuan (from the fourth rank) could also be given and given the position of supervisor in the Shan Yu Shogunate, he fully agreed.
It was late September, and more than 17,000 people from the entire tribe arrived at Xuanhong Pond.
This pool is two miles east to west and four miles north to south. It is between Dongmugen Mountain and Pingcheng. It is actually the main road connecting the two places - it is located in the Xinzhouying area of Heitutai Township, due north of today's Datong and east-north of Fengzhen City. In the mid-Qing Dynasty, the lake disappeared due to land reclamation and sedimentation.
Duan Wenyang fell in love with this place at first sight.
The flat land is really vast and can be used to grow cold-resistant millet and millet. There are two or three rivers surrounding the giant marsh called Xuanhong Pond, with abundant water and grass and good grazing.
More than a hundred miles away due north of here, there is a larger lake Qifu Yuanchi (today's Huangqihai), more than fifty miles away, which is larger than Xuanhong Lake.
It's a pity that the place is occupied by the He Gu Department under Tuoba Yihuai's tent.
Duan Wenyang had fought with them and had some fighting prowess. Others were afraid, but he was not. As long as King Liang gives the order, he can rush to Qifu Yuanchi now and wash away the bones of He.
On September 28th, Duan Wenyang left his troops in Xuanhongchi and led more than a hundred of his followers to Pingcheng south to receive official seals and honor guards.
Before entering the city, he saw a crowd of people in front of a house.
There was a stone pillar in front of the door that tied a horse, and there seemed to be some words on it. Duan Wenyang got off his horse and took a look, and there were four words on it: "Qiu Bu Yu Yi".
What does it mean? I know all the words, but I don’t understand the meaning.
"Where is this?" He grabbed a person and asked in Jin dialect.
The man didn't understand.
Duan Wenyang switched to Xianbei again, and the other party finally understood and said: "Zhuge, the shogunate, is engaged in teaching private schools."
"Then do you know what these four words mean?" Duan Wenyang asked again.
The man looked at Duan Wenyang like a fool and said, "I don't even understand Jin dialect, and you still ask me?"
Duan Wenyang pushed him several steps away.
The man was furious, but when he saw Duan's majestic and majestic demeanor, he became afraid, cursed in a low voice, and ran away.
"Not as good as Liu Ling!" Duan Wenyang snorted coldly.
So far, only Jin Zheng and Liu Ling under King Liang's command have left a deep impression on him. They are indeed brave and very powerful.
"Qiu Buyu Yi..." Duan Wenyang looked at these four words carefully. At the end, he didn't realize anything. On the contrary, he didn't recognize the four words he originally knew, and he felt even more dizzy and irritable.
"'Qiu Bu Yu Yi' is an attitude." Someone said from the side.
Duan Wenyang looked back and asked: "Who are you?"
"Just a businessman." The man smiled and said: "Zhuge was engaged in Confucianism as a disadvantage when he was engaged in Confucianism. Since the beginning of the Cao Wei Dynasty, people have respected Lao Zhuang. Even in the country, naked clothes were regarded as the most noble thing..."
"Pfft!" Duan Wenyang couldn't hold it back and laughed so hard that his saliva squirted out.
What a harsh remark!
Although he admired the culture of the Central Plains, he could not understand the behavior of many scholars. He felt that they were a little too crazy and not like serious people.
The merchant waited for him to finish laughing, and then continued: "Zhuge is engaged in beauty and good conversation, but he mostly debates classics with others and has profound attainments. His words 'Qiu Bu Yu Yi' means that he does not want to join in the disgrace of some people."
There is a way in the world, but Qiu will not change it.
Zhuge Xian knew that metaphysics was very popular and was the "great way". He said that he had no objection, but he would not participate.
"What does this study teach?" Duan Wenyang asked.
"I heard the bishop's "Guoyu", "Gongyang" and "Guliang", and also studied "Lao" and "Yi"." The merchant replied.
When Duan Wenyang heard this, he was a little moved and asked: "Do you accept everyone?"
The merchant glanced at him and said: "You must be literate first. If you are not literate, you can go to school yourself."
"That's right." Duan Wenyang smiled.
A few of his children are literate, so maybe they can be sent here to learn.
I just don’t know whether they will accept it or not. I really can’t do it. If I give Zhuge Zhizhang 500 sheep, he won’t accept it if I don’t believe him.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but take a look at this small manor.
It seems that many nobles from Pingcheng have sent their children over.
He heard that Murong Xuan attached great importance to this in Liaodong, allowing scholars from the Central Plains to open schools to teach apprentices, and forcing tribal nobles to send their nephews to study. Even Murong Xin himself often attended, so the academic style flourished.
Pingcheng actually opened a teaching center! I just don’t know whether the nobles of the tribe took the initiative or were forced to send their children and nephews to study.
Huh? Duan Wenyang suddenly thought, am I not the so-called nobleman of the Pingcheng tribe? It seems that there is no problem in sending his nephew to study. Not only his family members will come to study, but also the children of several trusted clan leaders. King Liang's momentum is so good that you can't become an official in the Central Plains without studying, unless you plan to stay in a remote place herding sheep all your life.
Although Duan Wenyang is a martial artist, he also deeply understands this truth.
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On the first day of October, there was a strong wind.
Luonan Prefecture soldiers and Hedong Xiaba have evacuated, and there are fewer and fewer troops remaining in Pingcheng.
There were rumors in Pingcheng that the King of Liang wanted to withdraw his troops and return south in mid-October.
When the news comes out, some are worried and some are celebrating, but most people hold an indifferent attitude.
On this day, all the dignitaries of Pingcheng came to the stage for free, and the King of Liang entertained them.
"On the first day of October, in various places in the Central Plains, according to different customs, some people use millet as food to make 'millet rice'; some make 'mochi beans rice' to taste it because it is freshly cooked." Shao Xun pointed to the bowl in front of him. , said: "I have been in the north for more than half a year now, and I really miss the food in the Central Plains, so I organized this banquet to enjoy it with you."
After hearing this, the officials and dignitaries of the Dai Kingdom understood the reason for today's banquet--beans and rice are just a treat. It's just a dish. Without a reason, it's really shabby.
Mrs. Wang, who was sitting under Shao Xun, smiled when she heard this and said: "Some time ago, King Liang ate mutton sausage and praised it full of praise, calling it a 'beautiful thing from Xianbei'. Today I tasted this bean rice and was very satisfied with it." Delicious. But I don’t know how I will be able to eat this food next year if there is no beans in Pingcheng after the king leaves.”
After that, he glanced at Shao Xun.
Shao Xun avoided her eyes, looked at everyone, and said with a smile: "Pingcheng is rich in bamboo shoots, which can also be used for festivals. The Central Plains is vast and has different customs. On the first day of October, people in different places eat different things. Just use local materials.”
Mrs. Wang glanced at Shao Xun again, and was about to say something when Wang Chang, the prefect of Yunzhong, said quickly: "But I don't know what the name of this festival is?"
Shao Xun pondered for a moment and said: "It is said that in the Qin Dynasty, October was the first day of the year, and New Year's Day was the first day. At this time, the autumn grain was harvested, and the farming work was completed. The people who had been busy all year could take a rest and taste the new grain. During the Qin and Han Dynasties, this festival was no less lively than the Zhengdan Festival, but it was slightly less popular in the Wei and Jin Dynasties. However, it is also called the "October New Year Festival" and is commonly known as the "Autumn Festival". '."
After speaking, he clapped his hands.
After a while, the soldiers walked into the hall holding pieces of brocade robes.
This is a winter coat with a brocade surface and solid silk wadding (cotton) inside. It was made by the Shaofu and was delivered with the latest convoy transporting grain.
"Two pieces per person, whoever comes gets a share." Shao Xun said with a smile.
The soldiers began to distribute brocade clothes, and the nobles smiled happily and kept touching them.
This workmanship and fabric are very rare on the grassland and are worth a lot of money.
"Thank you, King Liang, for your gift." Under the leadership of Assistant Prime Minister Wei Xiong, the nobles stood up one after another and saluted to express their thanks.
"You are all important ministers of the country and have made outstanding contributions. You deserve to receive this reward. No need to be more polite." Shao Xun waved his hand and said.
Everyone sat back down happily and continued eating beans and rice.
Wang was in a complicated mood. She had just eaten two mouthfuls of beans and rice and felt something was wrong.
She stood there, her face turned pale slightly, and her brows gradually wrinkled.
The nauseating feeling came over her, and she forced herself to hold it back, clasping her hands tightly on the case.
"Xianbei is also the purest son of the imperial court. This festival may be a permanent one." Shao Xun put down his bowl, looked at everyone, and said with a smile.
"The king's words make sense." Wei Xiong also put down his bowl and chopsticks and said with a smile: "After a year of hard work, you can have a good rest. Why not call it 'Cold Clothes Festival' to commemorate the king's donation of clothes."
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"Okay!" As soon as Wei Xiong finished speaking, Su Zhongyi echoed: "In August, the Yinshan Mountains are harvesting, and September is also busy. October coincides with this festival. The Winter Clothes Festival is wonderful! If the king can come to Pingcheng every year to give The clothes are ready.”
Everyone laughed.
Amidst the commotion, Wang quietly left the table.
Shi Yiqian, who was sitting next to her, wanted to follow but was held back by Wang Chang.
Shi Yijian looked at Wang Chang in confusion. Wang Chang slowly shook his head and refused to let go.
Shao Xun looked at everyone's smiles and felt happy in his heart.
Festivals are an important part of culture, and the Xianbei people’s October New Year Festival is a good start.
Because the reward of cold clothes can also increase the legend of Shao in Pingcheng, which is even better.
Controlling the Tuoba Dai Kingdom requires more than just military victory. That is only a necessary condition, not a sufficient condition.
In fact, since he captured Pingcheng and basically ended his military operations, he has spent as much thought on it as he did during the war. It's just that many things have only just begun, and they still need time to develop, settle, and solidify. And this process cannot be interrupted, otherwise you have to start from scratch, which is even more troublesome.
Fortunately, in this era, the Hu people have a deep-seated worship of the Central Plains, and the halo of the Central Plains dynasty has not yet been broken by the Hu people's cavalry.
On the eve of the revolutionary development of cavalry technology and the explosive growth of the Hu people's military strength, Shao Xunsheng pulled back half of the Central Plains from falling into the abyss, thus preserving the superior face of the Central Plains dynasty. Then he can continue to use this face to Seek benefits.
Today's drama is just the first step in his plan.
While he was daydreaming, Huang Zheng, the military governor, came over and whispered: "Your Majesty, Mrs. Wang may be pregnant."
Shao Xun was shocked, but his expression remained unchanged and he continued to chat and laugh with Zhu Hu.
After a long time, he apologized, got up, changed his clothes and left.
(End of chapter)