On October 17, the situation in Anping had generally stabilized.
The remaining soldiers and horses of Liang Fuzhen went south again and defeated the Wuhuan cavalry of the Beggar Army. At one time, they were less than a hundred miles away from Xindu. When they saw the Jin army's infantry and cavalry waiting in full formation, they finally had no choice but to retreat.
After the evacuation, nearly a thousand people even deserted and went south to join Shao Xun and reunite with their families.
The remaining five thousand people were intercepted by Su Qiu and forced to retreat to the Hejian Kingdom and rely on the prefect Liu Zheng.
In order to add sand to Shi Le, Linghu Ni was appointed as the prefect of Zhangwu by the Liu Han court, and Hu Yanmo was appointed as the prefect of Gaoyang, and each led troops to garrison there.
Boling and Zhao counties are in the area where the forces of both sides are intertwined.
Really speaking, the only two counties that Shi Le could fully control were Changshan and Zhongshan. In other places, there was either territory lost to the Jin army or undercurrents surging, making it impossible to exert full power.
On the same day, Shao Xun led his troops to leave Anping and return to Yecheng.
The battle was basically over, but not completely over, because Youlun, the prefect of Zhao County, was eager to go back and compete with Shi Le for territory.
Su Qiu, the general of Lukou Town, also raided the Hu and Han population in Boling, occupied cultivated land and pasture, and expanded his own strength.
The Bolingcui family is discussing the matter of reforming.
The Boling Kingdom was a fiefdom of Wang Jun. The Cui family wanted the position of Boling Prime Minister (internal history), but it involved the jurisdiction of the military town, which was more complicated.
Shao Xun appointed Zhonglang Liu An to lead thousands of field troops to sit in Anping to negotiate with the Cui family and be responsible for responding to them.
After doing all this, he set off and left.
On the way back, fine snowflakes actually fell, which made people feel quite emotional.
It was late spring when we arrived and early winter when we left. Half a year flew by in a flash, time was like running water.
Shao Xun sat in the spacious carriage, summoning one or two staff from time to time to talk with the general. He was busy until after lunch, when he took some time off.
Mrs. Liu's expression was a little hesitant.
She heard everything Shao Xun talked about with the generals, but because of this, she felt very confused.
The elder brother, uncle and others thought they had a plan, raised the price, and were extremely greedy. As a result, they missed the opportunity, which made Mr. Chen very angry.
From what she heard on the sidelines, "I have lived in filth for a long time, and I am as stupid as a pig" was Chen Gong's comment to his brother and others.
"Put down the Shangdang and throw them into exile" was the opinion given by Chen Gong out of anger.
This made her very sad, angry, and vaguely aggrieved.
She felt that she had changed and became less happy.
Before she got married, in addition to learning articles from Jin people, she also rode horses and did archery.
After marrying Shi Le, she helped him stabilize the rear and dared to draw his sword to kill people at critical moments.
But after being captured by Shao Xun, she was more often like an angry little daughter-in-law, her instincts suppressed. In front of this man, she could never get angry, even a little scared and even...
But when she was around Shi Le, she spoke and acted very naturally. When Shi Le was wrong, she pointed out directly, often without mercy, and Shi Le was not very angry.
Why is this happening?
She thought about it for a long time, and finally came to a terrible conclusion: Shi Le relied on her family's power to achieve his goals, so he was very polite and respectful to her, always paying attention to her thoughts and caring about her mood, and often praising her family's soldiers and horses in his words.
How majestic, how brave the warriors are, how well the family business is managed.
Her family knows her own affairs, and she is an ambitious woman. Of course she will be very happy when she hears these words, and she will also be more willing to help her husband and work together for a great cause.
Shi Le married her because he valued the power of her family, and she married Shi Le for a higher status and greater glory. The interests of both parties were closely linked, and they respected each other as guests in life. It was a match made in heaven.
But Shao Xun is different.
He was very rude to her. He liked her family's power, but he didn't think highly of her. His words were often contemptuous, such as the words he said today.
But he seemed to admire her appearance and figure very much. After handling official duties for a period of time, he would drink tea while admiring her figure from the side and back during the break. He would occasionally touch her and touch her, and his eyes would be all about her appearance.
of exclamation.
This made her very unhappy, but as time passed, a little joy gradually grew in her heart.
This kind of secret joy is deeply hidden, but it does exist, and it continues to take root and sprout, and it has grown a lot in two months.
She is also a woman and is not always rational. She also likes men to praise her appearance and realizes that in addition to her family status, her own conditions are also very good...
"Ye Na, how do you think I should capture Shangdang?" Shao Xun asked, holding a map in the rickety carriage.
Mrs. Liu came to her senses and said casually: "Let's take all of Hebei first and then think about these things."
"This is true knowledge and insight." Shao Xun praised: "If you are a commander, you must be a good player, not just a person who talks on paper."
Mrs. Liu turned her head and looked out the window.
"So, how to defeat Shile and capture all of Hebei?" Shao Xun looked at the map intently, scratching his fingers back and forth, as if he asked unintentionally.
Mrs. Liu turned her head and looked at Shao Xun, looking a little embarrassed.
Shao Xun didn't even raise his head, but he quickly caught her expression from the corner of his eye, secretly saying there was progress!
If you had asked this question in the past, he would have been greeted with sneers, contempt, anger, and a look that would rather die than surrender, and would not pay any attention to you.
Now it's just embarrassing and interesting.
"Ah! I almost forgot." Shao Xun thrust the map with a drawing of Shi Le's camp into Liu's hand and hurriedly got off the carriage.
Mrs. Liu took it stupidly.
The map was on her lap, held upside down, but she was too lazy to adjust it.
A thick black arrow came down from the top and penetrated into Changshan, where Shi Le was stationed.
Ms. Liu's eyes were a little dazed and her mood was a little confused.
Can Shi Le still live? She doesn't know.
The footsteps gradually came closer.
Mrs. Liu came back to her senses and found that the thick arrow was a bit ferocious. It seemed that it was not only thrust into Changshan, but also...
She subconsciously closed her thighs together and threw the map on the floor of the carriage, her pretty face flushed.
The car curtain was opened, cold wind blew in, and Mrs. Liu felt a little feverish on her face.
Shao Xun was holding a white fox fur in his hand. As soon as he sat down, he put it on Mrs. Liu and said, "It's such a cold day, so don't freeze it."
Mrs. Liu shuddered.
Shao Xun sat down next to her, picked up another map, looked at the mountains and rivers of Shangdang, and studied it intently.
"When dealing with the Party, we still need to take action slowly." Liu suddenly said, "Although my brother is greedy, he will keep a low profile and do something small. Liu Cong and Liu Yao will not do anything to him. There will be opportunities in the future."
"Wonderful!" Shao Xun put his arm around her waist and said with a smile: "Shangdang is no better than other places. If your brother can make great contributions, why should I begrudge the official title? In the future, the Liu family will definitely become a prominent family, and future generations will enjoy it.
Wealth."
"Don't be like this..." Ms. Liu gently broke away from Shao Xun's embrace and turned to look out the window.
Outside the car are white snowflakes, and inside the car are red ears, which contrast perfectly.
Mrs. Liu subconsciously pinched the soft fox fur with her hands, her eyes confused.
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In the wind and snow, Yecheng is close before our eyes.
After entering the Yingchun Gate, the motorcade crossed the entire street, then turned into the Tongjue Garden and stopped in front of the Ice Well Terrace.
After going on stage in the snow, I saw Lu Zhi saluting in the corridor from a distance.
"Zidao." Shao Xun walked forward happily.
"Ming Gong." Lu Zhi stepped into the snow, his face beaming with joy.
His son became the governor of Anping, and most of his anger was relieved.
Chen Gong personally invited him here again, and he was completely relieved.
The situation in Hebei is still inseparable from Lu Zhi. Whether it is to appease the wealthy families in Hebei or to contact Liu Kun in Jinyang, his role cannot be replaced by others.
It would be great if Mr. Chen could understand this.
"Mr. Sir." Le Lanji, supported by her maid, leaned against the door and looked at each other.
Shao Xun hurriedly walked over, supported Lan Ji, and blamed himself: "It's my fault for letting you carry me around. When my son is born, he will definitely scold me."
"Who said it was a boy?" Leshi pursed her lips and smiled.
"Mr. Lang." The Guanqiu family and the Yin family all stepped forward to salute.
"Are you here too?" Shao Xun was a little surprised.
"Madam has sent us to serve you." Mrs. Guanqiu lowered his head and said.
Shao Xun understood.
Lan Ji is pregnant and is inconvenient to serve.
It was inconvenient for Yu Wenjun to come to Yecheng, so he sent two concubines. As for why they were Guanqiu and Yin, instead of Xun and Xiaoyu, there must be some explanation, but he was too lazy to think about it.
"It's windy outside, please go back to your room and rest first. Zidao and I have some serious business to discuss." After saying that, Shao Xun and Lu Zhi entered a side hall to discuss matters in Hebei.
Mrs. Liu hesitated for a moment, then finally decided to follow Shao Xun's words and entered the spacious bedroom.
Le Lanji glanced at her curiously, exchanged only a few words, and then sat with Guanqiu and Yin, chatting about her novel feelings about Ye City.
Liu Ye, the former mistress of Yecheng, sat alone in the corner, listening to their conversation.
"Xuanzhu, I heard that your brother is coming to Yecheng to buy property? There is a very good piece of land in the East City that can be used to build a shop." Leshi said.
"My brother is still in Xuchang, but he has sent people here. He made a lot of money from his business last year. My brother said that Ye is a famous city in Hebei and we should make arrangements as soon as possible." said Guanqiu.
Her family is in the south of the Yangtze River, but some people have moved north, including her brother Guanqiu Lu.
As the home of concubines, the Guanqiu family established a trade route between Jiangdong, Chenjun, and Xuchang, selling all kinds of goods. Last year, they made more than 10,000 yuan and more than 20,000 pieces of silk.
The three points obtained were one for the Guanqiu family, one for Chen Gong, and one for the Pingdong shogunate.
"Qiniang, your brother has made a meritorious service this time. He has captured several Xiongnu junior high schools." Leshi added: "He is currently stationed in Fangtou. Didn't he want to come to Yecheng to buy a house? It will be difficult to do so if it is too late. .”
Mrs. Yin blushed and murmured: "We have sent people to Qili. We plan to buy a piece of land and build a new house after clearing the ruins."
Yin Xi, the elder brother of the Yin family, joined the army with his own troops and served as deputy governor of the Shengsheng Army. He was originally stationed in Beicheng, Heyang, but was now transferred to Fangtou.
After Chen Gong captured Yecheng, there was a rumor in Henan that he wanted to build a domineering mansion in Yecheng.
Everyone is definitely opposed to it, but despite their opposition, some people might as well take the lead in private and buy houses and properties in the Yecheng enclosure. Anyway, half of the city is in ruins, and the land price is almost free. It is very cheap. If you can get it first, , not only does it cost less, but the location can be chosen at will.
The family members of Shao Xun’s wife and concubines are the most positive.
Their interests are more closely tied and they are more likely to follow him.
The Henan gentry did have a consensus and agreed on some things, but in other places they were not monolithic.
This is just like the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty. They had surprisingly unanimous opinions on some things, as if they were one person and one thought. But in other aspects, they also had differences and struggles due to geography, teachers and students, and even various other grievances.
This is the true face of a group. Consensus exists and differences also exist. It is not simply black and white.
Mrs. Liu listened and watched silently.
This is her and Shi Le's sleeping quarters.
The bed, bookcases, coffee table, wardrobe, etc. in the house were all hand-selected and decorated by her, and she spent a lot of thought on them.
But she, the former mistress, could only sit alone in the corner at this moment, like a guest, carefully watching Shao Xun's concubines occupy these things as a matter of course.
Especially that bed, she had been sleeping on it since she and Shi Le got married, but now that these women were sleeping on it, she felt a little sour in her heart - even if she slept on this bed with Shao Xun, she would not sleep on it. Make her feel so uncomfortable.
Thinking of this, I felt horrified.
This new thought made her feel a little embarrassed.
At this moment, a maid came in a hurry, saying "We have a visitor" and invited Mr. Le to come to the main hall.
Le Lanji hummed, stood up slowly, and walked out the door with the help of her maid.
She knew that Lang Jun wanted her help again.
But she is willing.
When Lang Jun took her back to Nanyang, watched her laughing in the apricot blossom forest, and cuddled with her in front of the boudoir of her girlhood, she was willing to do anything.
She is willing to give birth to a child for him, and to recruit old people from the Chengdu palace for him.
(There is another chapter tonight. It’s the last day, don’t waste your tickets.)
Chapter completed!