The carriage slowly passed through the imperial road inside Jianchun Gate.
Shao Xun opened the curtains and looked outside.
The tall Taicang was the most eye-catching. But he knew that it was empty inside, just like his boss Ma Chi.
Shi Chong's old house is still there, and has changed hands and owners, but now no one cares about it, and the grass is knee-high, just like the imperial court.
Prince Wu's Mansion is old and mottled, no longer as glorious as it used to be. It looks a bit like a candle in the wind. It resembles both the Sima clan and the aristocratic families within the ten counties of the Liang Kingdom.
The streets are filled with soldiers from the left camp of Silver Spear, majestic and high-spirited.
They exude a strong vitality, are full of energy, and look out in all directions. This is a group that not only does not lose its own interests under the changes of the times, but also grabs shares from others.
How do the private soldiers of aristocratic families compare with them? Their treatment and status are far behind.
How does Dudu Shibing compare with them? It's still far behind.
Even the original Luoyang Chinese Army couldn't compare with them, because the treatment was still worse, not to mention that not all Luoyang Chinese Army recruited soldiers.
Shao Xun had been persevering for many years and finally allowed the wealthy family to cut some meat and increase the distribution ratio of soldiers.
This is his true base.
After arriving at Shao Mansion, Shao Xun got out of the car.
Wang Que'er, the governor of the Silver Spear Left Camp, came to pay his respects in person.
Shao Xun hit his shoulder and said with a smile: "Much stronger than before."
After saying that, he looked at Wang Queer's face again and said, "You are more mature and steady."
Wang Queer smiled shyly.
He was followed by dozens of soldiers. Seeing the governor's appearance, they all lowered their heads.
Governor Wang didn't talk much, and his tone of voice was not serious, but the decisions he made were irreversible. During the retreat from Hanoi, he personally ordered the execution of several retreating military schools, and no one could plead for mercy.
But in front of Mr. Chen, he was as shy as a young man.
Shao Xun also noticed the soldiers behind Wang Queer.
Yes, the children I once took care of have grown up.
He has a wife and children, close confidants, and his own small group. He does not recognize any of his relatives on the battlefield, and his command is firm, establishing his own prestige and forging his own friendship.
When master and apprentice meet, they can still appreciate everything that happened back then, and the relationship has not deteriorated, which is good.
"Let's go inside and talk. We are all our own today." Shao Xun patted him on the shoulder and said.
The group then entered Shao Mansion.
After lunch, Jin Zheng and others, who had been resting in Chen County some time ago, also came.
In the evening, Zhang Shuo and Sun He from the Silver Spear Army, Xu Yu and Jiang Ke from the Mule Army, Hou Feihu from the Black Army and others all arrived.
Shao Xun asked people to set up a grill in the backyard, and while they were grilling meat, they sat on the ground and talked.
"It's been fourteen years since the second year of Yongning (302)." Shao Xun took the barbecue from Jin Zheng and said, "I can still remember what happened back then. Jin Zheng, your stomach was like a bottomless pit. How can you eat it?"
I can’t even get enough to eat.”
As soon as this was said, everyone laughed.
Jin Zheng was very proud, as if being able to eat was something worth boasting about.
"It's a pity that Mao Er is not here. He was the one who cried the most back then."
"Mao Er doesn't remember my old brother. I met him when I went north to Youzhou a while ago. He was riding in an ox cart, wearing wooden clogs, and was covered with incense. He is not from the same family as our smelly soldier."
"Zheng Long and Wang Hui don't know how to pretend. They even drink together when they have free time."
"Wang Hui is not very good either. At the beginning of the year, I went to Wancheng to see him from Chang'an. His second wife was from the Fan family in Shunyang. There were several children of the Fan family at the dinner party, and they actually made fun of me. That bitch Wang Hui didn't try to dissuade him.
I left in anger."
"Really or not?"
"Of course it's true. If someone makes trouble in Nanyang in the future, he will be the first to be betrayed."
"I have studied a lot and married a scholar. I think I am also a scholar, haha. Sun Dayan, how about my son marrying your daughter in the future?"
"Your son is too weak to do it."
Everyone laughed again.
Is it really that easy to change social atmosphere? In fact, it is difficult.
The first two batches of students (people from Donghai and Taiyuan) led by Shao Xun now all have families and have high status, but have they integrated into the social circle dominated by scholars? Not necessarily.
Even for a fierce man like Liu Yu, after he became emperor, some people still laughed at his humble background.
Once the Huan family enters the profession of serving as a soldier, their reputation will immediately deteriorate.
Yes, you have a high position and great wealth. As a scholar, I have to rely on you, please you, and even marry my daughter to you, but this does not prevent me from secretly despising your poor background.
"Okay, just say a few words." Shao Xun waved his hand and said.
Everyone fell silent.
"What a big deal, you talk about it everywhere like a woman." Shao Xun glanced around and scolded with a smile: "Civil and martial arts are different, there are some things that can't be helped."
"Master Shao, when will there be a solution?" Jin Zheng asked, taking advantage of his drinking power.
"Take your time, don't be in a hurry." Shao Xun picked up the wine glass and said, "Drink this glass to the full."
Everyone picked up their wine glasses and drank them all in one gulp, and the atmosphere became lively again.
The people present were all warriors, but except for a few rough guys whose minds were full of muscles, most of them still had some ideas. After all, Shao Xun taught them how to read more than ten years ago.
"Jin San, you just asked when there will be a solution. This is a good question." Shao Xun put down his wine glass and said: "When will I be able to raise money and food without relying on scholars, manage counties and counties without relying on scholars, and do not rely on scholars to serve me?"
Promote your reputation and you can defeat two million people with 20,000 people. Then Master Shao can do whatever he wants, even directly abolishing the Taiwan Pavilion, bypassing the prime minister, and controlling the staff, the palace, and the five soldiers.
, Tiancao, Duzhi, Zuomin, etc. are all not a problem."
"That's too difficult..." Even a fierce warrior like Jin Zheng knew that this was unrealistic, but he couldn't help but said: "If it doesn't work, let's all move to Liang State and clean up Chen Liu and Runan."
Fan. Then place all your own people in various positions in Liang Guo, and be out of sight but out of mind."
"Child's spirit." Shao Xun laughed and cursed again, and said: "Take your time, don't rush."
"Master Shao, Jin Zheng is actually right." Zhang Shuo, the commander of the Silver Spear Battalion, said: "In the ten counties of the Liang Kingdom, the household registrations have been compiled into seventy-seven or eighty-eight. As long as there are officials who are proficient in literature and familiar with the people's customs, they can directly recruit
There is no need for scholars to impose taxes on Ding. Chen Liu and Runan are in some trouble. Just spend some time and grind slowly."
"There are more than ten counties in the world." Shao Xun shook his head and said: "That's all, we can discuss this later. In two days, Master Shao will enter the palace, and you will be ready. Zuoying is in Beijing, help me stabilize Luoyang, and Zhongying
, the right battalion is in Chenliu and Chenjun, and the Heiji army is in Heyang, all watching the trouble in some places."
"yes."
"Drink." Shao Xun raised his glass again.
After some testing today, he once again confirmed that the Silver Spear he had created and that the Hei Zhen Second Army was following him, that was enough.
Over the years of traveling here and there, there were not many opportunities to meet so many key students at one time. As time passed, he wanted to get to know the current thinking of his students.
From what I saw today, it was okay.
Changing social trends does not happen overnight.
Historically, it was the three hundred years of melee between the Northern and Southern Dynasties that completely deprived the gentry of their economic foundation, destroyed their pride, changed the social form, ethos, and thinking of the entire country, and gradually found a new path - you
If a person from the Tang Dynasty were to see everything about the Han Dynasty, he would feel a little strange, and vice versa.
The students Shao Xun relies on to help are still not accepted by "mainstream society".
Everything has advantages and disadvantages.
At this critical moment, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
What he wants to do now, he needs others' approval - at least no objection.
If the core army recognizes him for doing this, then the miscellaneous troops will feel more at ease.
If the big aristocratic family recognized him for doing this, other small and medium-sized aristocratic families would not be able to make much waves.
The military, bureaucracy, and finance complement each other and are indispensable.
Now that he is sure that the core military officers support him, the nobles still need to spend some effort.
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"Lieutenant, do you want me to make a fool of myself?" After the banquet, the students dispersed, and Shao Xun received Wang Yan in the study again.
"Taibai, you can't just not participate in a single conversation, right?" Wang Yan said helplessly: "I have prepared some exquisite principles for you, which will definitely make you shine and become famous all over the world."
"Inappropriate." Shao Xun waved his hand.
Lao Deng was helping him organize a talk party, using his reputation to invite "famous people" from various states to attend the meeting. Then he used his status as the host to formulate topics and give cheat sheets in private to help Shao Xun become famous in metaphysics.
This is how scholars gather together, and it is also the best way to gain recognition from their circle. Even someone as powerful as Liu Yu has to talk nonsense with scholars, and when someone catches his language and confronts him with flaws in his logic, he has no choice but to laugh at himself.
Of course, fortunately this is the north. If Shao Xun refused to participate, it would not be a big problem.
"That's alright." Seeing Shao Xun's resolute attitude, Wang Yan could only give up and said: "However, I can't refuse next time. Some things have to be experienced once. Well, in fact, you can't make a fool of yourself. Come to my house when you have time.
, Hui Feng is good at this..."
Shao Xun glanced at Lao Deng in surprise.
This is someone who does great things!
Wang Yan was a little embarrassed by what he saw. He coughed and said: "The ceremony is scheduled for three days later. All the civil and military ministers will be there to play the music of the ceremony. The emperor will come to the throne to confer the title. Don't make too much noise..."
"How many people did Zhao Wanglun bring into the palace in the past?" Shao Xun asked.
"Five thousand people."
"After the Battle of Xin'an, many units of the Forbidden Army were damaged. Yesterday I asked them to station outside the city." Shao Xun said: "The duty in the palace will be taken care of by Wang Queer, the governor of the Silver Spear Left Battalion. Tomorrow at the latest
, six thousand soldiers will march in from the end of the gate to protect the emperor. I can simply follow with a light carriage, it is really not good to make too much noise."
Wang Yan was stunned.
His old wife Guo once joked that in terms of shamelessness, Shao Xun and he were equals.
You have sent 6,000 soldiers to protect the palace city, but you are still "lightly charioted and simple"?
Wang Yan didn't say anything, and Shao Xun didn't take it seriously. He asked again: "How is the material discussion in Beijing going?"
"Actually, it's nothing." Wang Yan said: "What you should know was known a year ago. What you shouldn't know was also heard after the year. After these few months, no one should object anymore. After all, there are lessons learned from the past."
The "lessons from the past" mentioned by Wang Yan refer to Jiao Qiu, Li Shu, Xu Xia and others, and perhaps the recent Heshi of Runan.
The only families that were exterminated by Shao Xun in the past ten years were the He family of Chenjun (including the Langling branch of Runan) and the He family of Runan.
In the former case, he was granted the title of Duke of the county for the first time, taking advantage of the local leader He family to establish his authority.
The latter means that he wants to ascend to the throne of the country and use the emperor's relatives and relatives to establish his authority.
Each time was a critical time point, and each time there was a legitimate reason on the surface. It seemed to be in compliance with the rules and would not cause a strong backlash, but it also served as a warning.
He believed that what Wang Yan said was true, and no fool would charge for the Emperor again.
In fact, this is also the reason why powerful officials in history did not succeed in usurping the throne in one step. They kept spreading rumors, constantly testing, luring the snake out of its hole, cleaning up the thorns, and finally nothing happened when they reached the Zen position, and things fell into place.
"In that case, the canonization ceremony will be held in three days." Shao Xun said: "I can't wait any longer. After the canonization is completed, I will return to Bianliang. Please take care of me here in Luoyang."
Chapter completed!