After the first lunar month is the Spring Society Festival.
There is no spring plowing in many areas of Liang this year because winter wheat was sown after last year's autumn harvest. However, there are also places where it has not been implemented, or due to various reasons, the planting rhythm is different - spring millet, winter wheat, miscellaneous grains, the time span is as long as two years, and may not be
All the same.
Therefore, Shao Xun did not issue a convening order until February 15th.
During this period, he took his troops and gifts to inspect the Yinqianzhong camp and the three Longxiang mansions of Cangyuan, Bajiao and Chuitai.
He thought about it carefully and found that he was indeed too busy now and his time was scattered.
Last year's Zhengdan was in Youzhou.
The year before last, Zhengdan was in Yecheng.
I was in Xuchang on the first day of the year before last. Because of Cao Fu's death and some other miscellaneous matters, I only visited a few places at the grassroots level during the New Year.
His father saw every move he made, but he was always considerate of the fact that others were busy and did not say anything. This year, he took the opportunity to mention it and asked him to pay more attention.
There is no need to go to other places, it is best to take a look around Bianliang.
If you go around, people will gradually spread the word, and more people will know about it, which will increase your reputation and improve your prestige in the military.
On February 16, Shao Xun arrived in Cangyuan.
There is a city in Cangyuan, but it is in dilapidated condition. There is no money to repair it for a while, so we can only make do with it.
As the official office of Longxiang Mansion, there are more than ten officials, three hundred soldiers, and generals such as department governors here all year round.
After Shao Xun came here for a tour, he gave them some cloth as gifts, then refused their company, randomly selected the villages where the soldiers were located, and made a surprise visit.
Cangyuan belongs to Junyi County, not far from Fengqiu and Xiaohuang, the seat of Chenliu County. When Shao Xun suddenly rushed to a village on the north bank of Bian River (Linshui), the spring sowing had already been completed.
"What's wrong with the roof?" Shao Xun asked, looking at a house at the west end of the village.
"The house is too old, and there is a hole in the roof. It was repaired when I first came here last year, but it leaked again a while ago." Hu Guang, a soldier in the palace, said shyly.
After all, it is a house abandoned by others, and there are always problems of one kind or another.
Shao Xun glanced at him and asked, "A man from Luonan?"
"From Luyang County."
Luyang is a county under Jingzhou, but in the context of the Shaw military and political group, Luyang and Ye County both belong to the Luonan area.
"Have you ever beaten Xin'an?" Shao Xun asked again.
"I fought. Attacked Xin'an City twice, and fought with the thieves outside Baichaowu."
"After three battles, he's still alive. He's very lucky." Shao Xun said with a smile.
Last year, a large number of Dingzhuang were recruited from Luonan, Xiangcheng and other places to attack Xin'an together with Henan Dingzhuang, Fu soldiers and imperial troops.
Luonan Dingzhuang suffered heavy losses, and thousands of them stayed under Xin'an City. Among those who survived, the strong and brave ones were selected as government soldiers. Most of them were in Bajiaolongxiang Mansion, and a small number were scattered in Cangyuan and Chuitai.
"Are you all soldiers from Luonan?" Shao Xun asked, pointing to the dozen or so soldiers slowly surrounding them.
The soldiers pushed these people away to prevent them from getting too close.
"Ming Gong, I am from Liang County."
"I am also from Liang County."
"Ming Gong, I am from Yangzhai County and live next to Yushanwu."
"Ming Gong, I am from Yangcheng County. When you went hunting in the mountains, I met him from a distance."
"I am Mr. Ming from Wuyang County. I used to be the princess's banker. After the princess followed you, wuwu——"
Shao Xun didn't take it seriously and kept laughing.
Seeing that he didn't care, everyone laughed too.
I don’t know when, it seems to have been the year before last, that the news that Princess Xiangcheng was the aunt of Liang Gong gradually spread and became known to many people, especially in Wuyang County, where the princess once belonged to the feudal state, the most people knew about it.
"Is the spring sowing over?" Shao Xun asked after he finished laughing.
"it's over."
"Now that the spring planting is over, you still have to be busy with gardening affairs, right?" Shao Xun pointed to the roof being repaired and asked, "What are you busy with?"
"I took the time to level a vegetable patch, and I plan to let my family plant some fruits and vegetables." The person standing at the front replied as he was stared at by Shao Xun.
Shao Xun looked at another person.
"I have recruited an old man from Bingzhou to be the gardener, and I plan to grow vegetables and sell them to Junyi."
"After autumn and winter, the water channels are a little clogged and I plan to clean them up," the third person replied.
"I'm going to the grass market to see if there are any cattle for sale."
"The son is getting a bride."
…
Shao Xun listened with a smile until the last person finished speaking.
He pondered for a while and asked: "Is the new house good?"
"good."
"How's the field?"
"good."
"Do you know who owns the property you got?" Shao Xun asked what he wanted to ask at the right time.
At this time, no one could answer. Only a few people knew about it, and they asked in an uncertain tone: "I heard they are from the Yu family?"
"It belongs to the Yu family." Shao Xun nodded and said, "Some members of the Yu family migrated south, and the land they vacated was left to the brothers of the same clan. I will take it over and give it to you and others."
The expressions on everyone's faces suddenly changed.
They are all from the Jin Dynasty. Who doesn't know how powerful the wealthy families are?
Not to mention the gentry, they are such powerful and powerful people with no family background. They are no worse than the gentry in bullying others. After more than ten years of war, as long as the wealthy families who persisted in staying in the local area, their clans, household registrations, and properties all received huge benefits.
There are people who can expand and multiply their strength several times.
Why is this happening?
In fact, it’s not that complicated. In troubled times, those who value strength and stand alone will really not be able to survive if they don’t take refuge with the wealthy families. Even in rural areas where dozens or hundreds of households gather to protect themselves,
It cannot withstand the merger of wealthy families.
Under the great waves, some wealthy families crossed the river east of the Yangtze River, some wealthy families fell into ruin, and some wealthy families became more and more powerful. But no matter what the fate of the wealthy families, there were fewer and fewer yeoman farmers, and it was gradually difficult to find them.
This is the reality in the countryside, and the soldiers know this all too well.
"So you all should help each other. If one family is in trouble, each family will come to help. If you encounter a major problem that cannot be handled, report it to Longxiang Mansion immediately. If Longxiang Mansion still can't take care of it, I will take care of it myself and I will give you justice.
"Shao Xun said: "The soldiers of the government fought hard for me, and they must not be wronged."
Everyone was slightly worried just now, but now they felt happy to hear that Guild Liang had made the decision for them.
First one or two people took the lead, and after a while they all prostrated themselves on the ground and loudly said: "I am willing to die for the Ming Dynasty."
Shao Xun waved his hand, and the soldiers pulled the carriage over.
He lifted everyone up one by one and handed out rewards with his own hands: a piece of linen cloth and a piece of silk.
After everyone received the reward, they were naturally grateful.
Shao Xun watched all this quietly.
This year we will visit some areas, next year we will visit another area, and then we will visit another place later...
Over time, there are legends about him everywhere, and there are people who are grateful to him everywhere.
Fame and prestige are very important and can be realized at critical moments - some people asked soldiers to shoot him, but the soldiers didn't dare. In the end, they directly defected and followed him into Paris.
Once the prestige is high, even if a general wants to rebel, someone will inform him or even kidnap the general on the spot.
When he was in Liang County, he visited every year.
In the past two or three years, I have been busy with a lot of things, even staying in Hebei for a long time, and I have indeed been somewhat neglectful.
In comparison, Henan is the foundation.
Among Henan, the ten counties of the Liang Kingdom are the foundation among the foundations.
"I will wait for another ten days, and then you will bring your equipment and join me in the battle." Shao Xun looked at everyone and said, "A little land and house are enough? Those who have made meritorious deeds in the battle can save their money in exchange for an official position. I
If you can't use it, you can give it to your descendants or clan members in exchange. I will never break my promise. As long as you obey orders and dare to fight hard, good days are still ahead."
After hearing this, everyone was in high spirits and said in unison: "I am willing to die for the Ming Dynasty."
Is there such a good thing? Can you still be an official if you are illiterate?
Even if you just look like an official and don't care about things, you are still an official. When walking in the countryside, others have to respectfully call you "official". Are you afraid of being bullied?
Shao Xun had a panoramic view of everyone's expressions.
The honorary officer system has been delayed for a long time, and Wang Yan has never given a complete plan. Shao Xun will not give him too much time. It must be completed by the end of this year at the latest.
His favor to warriors can be divided into three steps.
The first step is to provide land, house, and troops, so that penniless warriors can serve as soldiers and become wealthy people.
The second step is to select some outstanding people to become officials of the Longxiang Mansion, and they are serious economic and political officials, which opens up space for their advancement.
This space is still relatively small at present. Only about one percent of the people in Longxiang Mansion have the opportunity, but it is enough to include the best talents among them.
The third step is to introduce a meritorious officer system, allowing ordinary soldiers to accumulate meritorious service in exchange for official status, just like later generations exchange points for items.
Three steps. After each step, you will wait for a few years, silently observing feedback and possible resistance in society. When these problems are solved - or even if they are not solved, but you feel that they are enough to cope with the impact - the next step will be implemented.
The honorary officer system is a revolutionary institutional change. Shao Xun will carefully evaluate it and decide the specific launch time based on the situation.
Over the past ten years, he has slowly established a relatively dynamic martial arts system.
The system is the most important.
Individuals alone are easy to be bribed, but the system cannot be bribed, because this is a collision between different interest groups.
After tasting the sweetness, the warriors will try their best to safeguard their own interests. Considering that they are still relatively weak and unable to compete with the nobles, they will definitely need the support or even the support of the supreme ruler, which is enough.
The local Wuxun Group and the Student Forbidden Army Group will be his two pillars.
In addition, there are gentry groups and barbarian groups.
The most important thing in this world is balance, and every group has its uses.
He doesn't have the idea that anyone must overwhelm anyone. If he does, it can only be a barbarian group.
And it's not because of their status as barbarians, but because they serve as local generals and are a country within a country. In the past, appeasement was done in order to gain a quick victory, but it will be gradually canceled in the future. The reduction of vassals will be a long-term trend in the future.
major events.
On February 26, after inspecting the three Longxiang mansions near Bianliang, Shao Xun returned to Liang Palace and began to issue recruitment orders.
The first order was sent to the Luoyang court - it sounds a bit strange, but the 20,000 forbidden troops who have been training for a year are about to be dispatched again to attack Wang Mi.
Chapter completed!