When meeting various wealthy families in Gaoyang, Shao Xun met Lu Zhi.
Lao Lu is going back to Beijing to serve as Sikong.
The duties at the three-gong level cannot be accomplished by just issuing an edict.
It requires the presence of all the ministers, playing the music, and the emperor coming to the palace to confer the title in person to show his solemnity.
Life needs a sense of ritual.
"If Duke Ming wants to take up the post of general, he must return to Beijing." Lu Zhi said with a smile.
After laughing, I felt a little sad.
In fact, Sikong is not interesting. It is better to be appointed as the governor of Jizhou with a lower official position, or the governor of Youzhou. This is the truth. In such a world, how can a Sikong of the Jin Dynasty be the governor of the new dynasty, and the governor is really real?
Moreover, what made him most uncomfortable was that Chen Gong did not allow him to do the ministerial affairs as a Sikong, but Wang Yan did so as a 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 offered Lu Zhi 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. Please don't use weapons for the time being. Just keep it quiet."
Shao Xun nodded, this was also his opinion.
High-intensity wars have caused great damage to local areas, especially in places like Hebei that have become battlefields. Among other things, a large number of refugees have appeared in Hebei, which was rarely seen in the late Shile era.
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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 army, 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 in six or seven counties including Changshan and Zhongshan, Shao Xun came and the sky was three feet high.
It’s really time to recuperate and recuperate. We often hear the phrase “calm down the situation”, which can even be annoying, but it’s a golden saying.
No conscription of soldiers, no requisition of grain, no looting, and no killing. If this state is maintained for two or three years, Hebei will slowly recover.
"How long do you 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 agreed and said: "The stalls in Kaocheng are already being closed. These days, I am also considering the candidates for the new shogunate. After the preliminary list is finalized, I will also take charge of the Yanzhou Shepherd."
Lu Zhi looked at Shao Xun with a complicated expression and drank another 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 in his heart. 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 could not be used.
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 about it now, and I'm afraid he will work even harder next time.
But understanding is understanding, and loss is inevitable.
Shao Xun stood up, poured a glass of wine for Lu Zhi, and asked, "Zidao, how many military commanders were there in the palace of Prime Minister Cao Mengde in the past?"
Lu Zhi was stunned for a moment, and then understood.
In an instant, the grievances in my heart disappeared.
Ten years ago, Sima Ying was the emperor's younger brother and the prime minister. At that time, Lu Zhi was the first person on the staff, and his job 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.
Under him, there are the prime ministers who are planning to sacrifice wine (Yang Zhun), the prime ministers Sima (Wang Hun), the prime ministers who are engaged in the middle court (Wang Cheng, Gu Rong, Cheng Kui, etc.)...
Before that, Sima Ying served as a general for two or three years. At that time, he had 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.
Willing to be the master.
With these past experiences, Lu Zhi thought he would be beaten by Wang Yan again this time, but he didn't expect...
He composed himself and said: "Six people have served as military advisors. At the same time, the prime minister's military advisors were Hua Xin and Cheng Gongying."
"Zidao can be appointed as the Army Chief of the General's Mansion, and Sikong Chao will hold the post first." Shao Xun said, "In the future when the Liang Kingdom is established - let's talk about it."
The Liang State, which still exists on paper, has land (ten counties), a capital (Junyi), and a palace (Liang Palace) that is about to be built. Of course, it will also have a leadership team.
The highest official position below Liang Gong is Xiang Guo, which can also be called "Liang Guo Xiang".
Prime Minister Liang assisted Duke Liang in handling the affairs of the principality. When Duke Liang 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, Shangshuling, 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.
Just look at this configuration and you will know why Sima Chi was unwilling to grant Shao Xun the title of Duke Liang.
"Chen Gong" and "Liang Gong" are both dukes, but the former is a county duke, and the latter can be said to be a country duke. 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 must be 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 deliberation, it turns out that the post of the Military Department of the General's Office 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, "Does Mr. Liang have a candidate?"
Shao Xun glanced at him with a half-smile, nodded, and said: "General Yu Zimei, the captain of the Sili School, will be appointed as the Right Chief of the General's Office and concurrently as the Prime Minister."
The reason why he is the chief historian of the right instead of the chief of the left is that the left is respected, and 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: "Ming Gong should return to Beijing as soon as possible to complete all matters."
"Okay!" Shao Xun nodded.
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After Liu Ye's bath, he got into 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 suddenly felt a little ashamed.
Moreover, he was indeed a little obsessed with this woman for a while. The reason was for no other reason than his body was flexible and toned and strong.
Especially those long legs, so powerful that my waist was almost broken.
"Yu Yuanzhen (Yu Zhi) has 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 him gently and said slowly: "This is
During the 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 is really unimaginable that he still looked forward and backward."
"Ah?" Liu Yena couldn't help shouting at first, and then said in surprise: "Now that the matter has 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 Ye put 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 won't be able to come back. In the entire ten counties of Shangdang, in my mind, you are not as important as you alone."
Liu Ye's body trembled and he said in a muffled voice: "Really?"
"real."
Liu Ye's eyes were red, and he hugged Shao Xun tightly, twisting and turning.
Shi Le was in his forties and was not good at words, so he would not say such things to her.
Shao Xun was shocked.
Damn it! Are you serious? I want to take a rest 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 initiate, I will send someone to respond. If it is not possible, I will lurk first.
Just send some 'rogues' over there and he can use them for me."
"After the matter is completed, I will incorporate Shangdang County into the Liang Kingdom, and he will be the prefect. If he feels that it is not interesting, I will set up a school captain for him."
"Who will be sent over?" 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 I have all the family members and children.
, why is it unreliable? Don’t we have retainers in the Central Plains, Buqu? They are my retainers, Buqu.”
"You choose some people and go back with Liu Da." Shao Xun said: "In addition, there are still some Jie people tribes in Youzhou who have not yet surrendered and have fled to the valley. Guangning, you take your tribe with you and follow me to recruit them.
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"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 cavalry army."
"Didn't you join the army out of righteousness?" 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 work hard in the battle."
"good."
Shao Xun felt secretly happy, the meal was delicious.
Riding skills cannot be mastered in a year or two.
You may be able to barely ride a horse in a short period of 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 of this is overwhelming.
Therefore, since ancient times, even the Central Plains dynasties like to recruit barbarians as cavalry.
A bunch of Huns cavalry under Huo Qubing's tent.
The Eastern Han Dynasty also liked to recruit Wuhuan, and the Xiongnu elite entered the Liyang Camp to serve as cavalry. In the later period, among the Youzhou Tuqidu, Liyang Camp and other cavalry teams, the Xianbei people already accounted for the majority, followed by the Wuhuan, Xiongnu, and the Han people were pitifully small.
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 living people, and ended up capturing a Tang man. This man had a Tubo wife and children, and could speak Chinese, but the captured
However, his Tang army could only speak nonsense and could not understand the words of this "Tubo man".
This person was eventually exiled to Wuyue as a Tubo - in the late Tang Dynasty, everyone 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, before the day lily is cold.
On the twelfth day of the ninth year of Yongjia in the Jin Dynasty (315), Shao Xun arrived at Jicheng under the escort of his own army, the Heiyi Army.
All of a sudden, the bells chimed together, and the Youzhou elders came out of the city several miles away to greet him.
Chapter completed!