It was already the end of March when the army returned to Jicheng.
Duan Mobo took his family, totaling about 3,000 people, and 20,000 people to the Gaoliang River area southeast of Jicheng, and rested here.
He did not rest here much, and then selected two thousand cavalry to join the troops of other leaders of the Duan tribe and went straight into Shanggu and Guangning to pursue Su Shuyan.
The Xianbei cavalry totaled ten thousand people, with Duan Pixi as the commander and Duan Wenyang as his deputy. In Peiping, after the Yan State had supplied supplies and raised the horses to be fat and strong, they set off in large numbers.
There are few back-and-forth fights between grassland tribes. They are usually short, fierce battles, with the victory or defeat decided. Especially in the spring, neither side can afford to delay.
Shao Xun waited patiently in Jicheng, checking and filling in the gaps to see what unfinished business there was.
There are more and more staff gathered here, but most of them are from Hebei.
Most of them are not very capable, but just like many companies in later generations like to hire employees with their own resources, Shao Xun would rather keep them in vain than use these people with varying levels of skills.
If you use it, the local wealthy people will feel at ease and can share the benefits, so they are determined to support you no matter what you do.
"The clothes and palace utensils have been loaded and sent to Yecheng." Liu Anzhi, the master of the chariot and riding team, reported softly: "The construction of the palace has begun at Junyi, do you want to send it there?"
"Yu Yuangui has already started construction?" Shao Xun said, "It's very fast."
"The 20,000 enemy soldiers captured last year, together with their families, were all distributed with military rites. Yuan Gui didn't want to raise them in vain, so he built a palace first," Liu Anzhi replied.
The prisoners he mentioned were actually very unfair and unfair. Many of them were temporarily recruited by Shi Le and Liu Yao, and the most served as soldiers for only a few days before being captured.
According to normal circumstances, these people were released as soon as they were released. For example, during the attack on Yecheng the year before last, the captured Shile soldiers were basically released and returned home, but this year they were not. Instead, they were sent to Junyi together with their families to build palaces and cities.
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"Let's ship it over. Wang Jun has indeed long wanted to become emperor. All the carriages, clothing, and utensils are almost ready. It would be a pity to destroy them..." Shao Xun said shamelessly.
"As commanded."
After Liu Anzhi left, Yan Guoguo Shi Maobang, who took office in February, came to see him.
"There is a drought this spring. It is a warning from heaven and it is time to forgive the prisoners." Mao Bang said.
"Good." Shao Xun nodded in agreement: "Counties in Yan State, please accept the fee. Don't send pigs and sheep to the government. In the last ten and a half days, eat some vegetables."
"As commanded."
"How is it? Is Yan Domestic History competent?" Shao Xun asked, looking at the students he had taught for many years.
Mao Bang was originally a lieutenant in the chariot shogunate. He has now resigned and assumed the post of Yan Domestic History, with jurisdiction over these ten counties.
"Without Yuan Qinggong, it would be difficult to be competent," Mao Bang replied.
Shao Xun was a little surprised.
What surprised him was not that Mao Bang said that he could not be a good official in Yan's domestic history, because this was inevitable. You are a civil servant with a mud-legged military background. How can you be like a fish in water in the powerful Yan country? There is no need for open confrontation.
A little stumbling block in the dark can make you miserable.
He was surprised that Mao Bang was so honest and admitted that he relied on Liu Han's support and introduced many people to him to continue his work.
"I heard that Liu Yuanqing taught you a lot of knowledge?" Shao Xun asked.
Mao Bang was startled and said: "I'm just a little confused about my knowledge, so I'm asking for advice. Master Shao, I..."
"Ha. There are specialties in the arts, and Master Shao's knowledge is mostly in military affairs. It's not a bad thing that you are eager to learn. Don't worry. It's just that you need to control your temper." Shao Xun comforted.
"I will obey Master Shao's words."
Shao Xun waved his hand and told Mao Bang to step back.
A moment later, Yang Yu, who had been appointed as the Superintendent of the General's Office, reported: "Farming is all about plowing cattle. This spring is turbulent, and people are struggling to eat. They intend to sell calves. It is suitable to buy them for training and to help farmers."
"Shi Lun is so thoughtful. I didn't even think of this." Shao Xun praised: "Today, I ordered all the counties and cities to buy calves and discipline them. The price can be as much as the amount of grain in Jicheng's warehouse."
"There are still 600,000 grains and beans in the warehouse."
"That's enough." Shao Xun heard this and said, "Shi Lunguo is a talented official. He will serve as the Superintendent of the Record Office for a few years and become familiar with the affairs of the shogunate. He will still be of great use in the future."
"Thank you Minggong for your cultivation."
After Yang Yu left, Pei Xian, the internal historian of Fan Yang who took office in February - King Fan Yang was the Sima Li who was still a wealthy man in Guangchengze - came to report: "Wang Jun is corrupt and violent, and the people in the eight counties of Fan Yang are very poor.
, there is a lot of arrears. Last year, we were transporting military rations, and now we are building a fortress. The labor is extremely hard, and it is also a hindrance to the farmland, so please forgive me for the arrears."
Shao Xun looked at Pei Xian.
After Wang Jun was overthrown, Zaosong and Zhu Shuojin donated a lot of property and became wealthy men. However, Xun Chuo and Pei Xian had no money left and only had books, so they were very honest.
How to evaluate Pei Xian?
From a military point of view, he is trash. He abandoned the army and ran away, killing countless people. At one point, Shao Xun was so angry that he cursed his mother and wished he could kill this thief.
However, Pei Xian was unwilling to surrender to Sima Rui's regime and ran around with a firm attitude. He was also an honest official, although his ability to govern the local area was not very good.
People are complicated, and Shao Xun doesn't know how to evaluate this person.
In short, being a general is nothing but a piece of shit, and being a local official is not a success, but his moral level is very high, and he is considered a virtuous but incompetent person.
Shao Xun originally did not want to use him as Fan Yang's internal history, but Lu Zhi strongly recommended him, so he followed his advice.
Today, Pei Xian asked Pei to avoid accumulating money and food. In fact, he was entrusted by the Fanyang wealthy family. Shao Xun knew this very well.
"As requested by you." He said: "As Fan Yang's internal history, you cherish the people's strength, but some things have to be done. The two towns of Lulong and Yuyi are very important, and the people must be recruited in place without any mistakes.
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"As ordered." Pei Xian cupped his hands and responded.
After Pei Xian left, Xun Chuo, Liu Han, You Tong and others came one after another to report on the affairs of the state one by one.
I was busy like this for several days, until mid-April, good news came from the north: Duanbu Xianbei troops divided into three groups, defeated Wuhuan, beheaded more than 3,000 people, and Su Shuyan led his two sons to surrender.
Only one day later, Liu Ying returned to Jicheng and reported to Murong Xin that he had donated a hundred horses and hoped that the alliance would go well.
At this point, Shao Xun finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He knew that there were actually a lot of things going on in Youzhou. If possible, it would be best to stay for another year to stabilize the situation. But he couldn't wait any longer. The soldiers had been out for a long time and couldn't wait any longer - two years into the expedition. , the child is one year old, such bloody things may not happen.
On April 17, Shao Xun named Su Shuyan's two sons: Su Zhongyi and Su Zhongshun.
With Su Zhongyi as the general in charge of Huaihuang, there were more than 16,000 soldiers.
With Su Zhongshun as the general of Beikou Town, there were 12,000 troops - Beikou, later Gubeikou, located in the northeast of Miyun District.
Su Shuyan took his family, servants, confidants, and military guards, totaling more than 5,000 people, to follow Shao Xun southward.
Going south together, there were more than 4,000 Jie people, mainly Zhiyou and others, with a population of 25,000, including even small clans and small tribes that sneaked over from Daijun - Tuoba was in turmoil, and many people Afraid of being liquidated, they voted with their feet, and the appeasement continued.
So from the 25,000 people, another 15,000 people were divided and moved to Wuzhuang and Xuwu, and built a military city of Jingsai to support him as the general of Jingsai.
I finally finished eating a pot of Youzhou’s raw rice.
But this is not the end, it is just the beginning. In the near future, there will probably be a lot of shit happening in Youzhou, and it is time to consider arranging a trustworthy person to guard this place.
The choice must be carefully considered.
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Before leaving, there is one last big thing to do!
Shao Xun ordered someone to take stock of Wang Jun's inheritance, and was blinded by the result.
He fell silent.
A state's wealth can be exchanged for how much food in Henan, and Junyi City can even be built better. After all, this will be the place where Emperor Jin lived and worked before he ascended to the throne.
Shao Xun took his eyes away from the gleaming treasures with difficulty, cleared his throat, and pretended to say: "I will never go back on my promises to others. This money -"
Ms. Cui was also here. She had just finished taking a bath and seemed a little weak. She just heard a scream of "ah" and accidentally fell into Shao Xun's arms.
Her face suddenly turned red, and she stood up in a hurry, but she made a mistake in the rush. She stepped on the hem of her skirt and fell down again. Her smooth shoulders were exposed, and the clothes on her chest were crooked. Most of her white snow was exposed, trembling. .
Mrs. Cui was so embarrassed that she covered her face and seemed about to cry.
Little green tea, fuck!
Shao Xun cursed secretly and was not polite. He covered it with his big rough hands and started rubbing it wantonly.
"No, Ming Gong. Don't be like this." Mrs. Cui shed tears and choked: "Please, I want to get married."
While crying, I struggled. After struggling a few times, more clothes fell off and my posture became more attractive.
Mahler Gobi! Little Green Tea is very good at playing!
Shao Xun directly picked her up, skinned her like a little white sheep, and put her on Wang Jun's bed.
"Ming Gong, I really want to get married..." Ms. Cui was still struggling, kicking her legs as white as jade.
After a moment, with an unbearable hum, Ms. Cui suddenly straightened her instep and flexed her toes vigorously, trembling slightly.
After the long exhalation sound, Cui's legs relaxed slightly and quietly wrapped around Shao Xun's waist.
…
After a long time, Mrs. Cui nestled in Shao Xun's arms, her eyes swollen from crying.
Shao Xun had to say a lot of comforting words.
Cui definitely has an element of acting, but - this is her first time.
Shao Xun was very surprised by this.
After playing with so many women, this is still the first virgin wife.
"I can't marry anyone." Mrs. Cui looked at Shao Xun pitifully with tears in her eyes.
"Follow me from now on and become a wife in my house." Shao Xun said, "When you return to Qinghe, it may not be a good thing for your uncles and brothers to covet your money."
Ms. Cui hugged him tightly and cried: "This is the end of the matter. What do I need money for?"
Shao Xun said with a little embarrassment: "I'll keep it for you first."
Mrs. Cui buried her face in his arms and said softly: "Mr. Lang is a hero in the world and has great things to do. If a little money can help you achieve great things, feel free to use it. As long as - just remember how good I am."
"Of course I won't forget it." Shao Xun patted Cui's white flesh and said.
Cui's face turned red again, and there was a hint of joy in her eyes.
Nothing happened all night.
Before dawn the next day, Shao Xun quietly got up. After exercising in the courtyard for a while, he washed himself hastily, then got into the bed of Liu Ye, who was still sleeping soundly, and hugged her tightly to sleep.
Go back to sleep.
On April 20, the army marched south and arrived at Yecheng in early May.
He did not stop here. After picking up the woman and child, he went straight to Fangtou and crossed the river to Junyi in mid-May.
All officials from Yanzhou, big and small, were present to greet the state pastor.
After some socializing, Shao Xun temporarily moved into Liang Palace, which had just built several palaces.
Someone was waiting for him in Liang Palace.
This person was wearing pure blue silk clothes, with evil eyes. After his eyes passed over Liu Ye, he landed on Cui. He suddenly felt disgusted. For a moment, he was so aggrieved that his lungs were about to burst with anger.
Because there were outsiders present, Shao Xun had no choice but to fall at her feet.
Chapter completed!