The new Lingling Northern Commander asked for help if he had something to do, it was not suitable to talk about it in the noisy Lexiang City.
The group returned to the city and entered the mansion. Lei Yuan and Xi Zhen entered a side hall and shut down everyone.
As his status gradually stabilized, more people served by Lei Yuan, and no longer the maid Adu was busy. At this time, a new servant named Yan Yu served tea. Tea was a taste of Lei Yuan's favorite. Without being roasted, the tea cakes were broken and brewed with hot water. In addition, a few orange petals were added, which made the smell quite light and pleasant.
Xi Zhen was not on the tea, and the two chatted for a few words, moistened their throats a little, and then turned to the topic.
"With Bo Yu's talent, it is difficult to serve as a lieutenant. Why should you be so nervous?"
The Xi family in Xiangyang is a large family with many Fangzhi, but in recent years he has served in office and has served many positions. Xi Zhen is one of the few warriors. Although he was young, he made contributions to the battle of Xuande Gong taking over Jingnan, so he was promoted to General Zhonglang. Most of his subordinates took Xi's private soldiers as the backbone.
In modern times, people are often used not only to select a certain person, but to the clan forces behind this person. For example, when Xi Zhen goes to Zhaoling, he will definitely bring his own clan managers and private military departments with his own clan. Xi Zhen's take office means that this force containing martial arts was ordered by Xuande Gong to fill the northern part of Lingling and begin to compete with the Eastern Wu in person.
Huang Gai, the prefect of Wuling, belonging to the Eastern Wu, has been dealing with difficulties these days. If Xi Zhen's subordinates were thirsty and wanted to make achievements, it was not that Lei Yuan looked down on Huang Gai, but the veterans did not regard their muscles and bones as their ability, and they also had to take good care of their health.
Thinking of this, Lei Yuan did not think that the position of Lingling Northern Quarter would challenge Xi Zhen at all.
"It's not that there is any difficulty." Xi Zhen hesitated for a moment and changed to a clearer statement: "The lord is a powerful lord who can personally lead the army. There are many powerful soldiers and generals under his command. If I cannot be competent, the lord can immediately send someone to replace him. By then, the old clans of Jingxiang will have no face. Therefore, this will be done in a straightforward way and will be foolproof!"
I see.
After Xi Zhen said this, Lei Yuan immediately understood.
When Liu Jing was promoted to the governor of Jingzhou, the army was controlled by the scholars of Jingxiang, such as Cai Mao, Huang Zu and others, who were all powerful factions of Yun Yunwu. However, after the Battle of Chibi, the Jingxiang gentry was divided into pieces, and the military forces they had led had almost no ten left.
At present, the military power of the left general and the governor of Jingzhou was mainly led by Guan, Zhang, Zhao and other Yuan. Although Kong Ming served as the military advisor General, he did not directly command the troops; Wei Yan and Fu Zu, the Yiyang people, rely on their relationship with Xuande Duke in Runan; as for Huang Zhong, who has been valued by Xuande Duke recently, was from an old soldier in the army, and was not the same as the high-sected party of Jingxiang.
In this way, Xi Zhen was the first Jingxiang scholar in General Zuo's mansion to truly take up a middle- and senior military position and hold real power. This may be a good start for the old Jingxiang tribe to re-enter the army, and Xi Zhen would never tolerate his own failure.
"So, what place can I help?" Lei Yuan put down the teacup and asked in a deep voice.
"There are three things that I want to continue," said Xi Zhen.
"Speaking."
"The first thing was that when Xu Zhi led the people of Haoyou in Huainan to Jingzhou, except for the Lei clan headquarters in Lujiang, the rest of the tribes were placed in Zhaoling. I think that Xu Zhi fought side by side with them in the past and would have a friendship. If possible, please Xu Zhi give me several letters to facilitate my contacts with Haoyou in Huainan."
Lei Yuan was stunned and laughed.
The Huainan Haoyou Alliance, which fought against the Cao army in Mount Yushan, was led by the Lei family in Lujiang. The Chen family and Mei family were auxiliary members, including dozens of local clans. After arriving in Jingzhou, the entire alliance was divided into two according to the discussion between Xuande Gong and Lei Yuan. Except for the Lei family headquarters in Lujiang, the rest of the Haoyou people continued to go south and headed straight to Zhaoling.
In order to avoid suspicion, since he arrived in Lexiang, Lei Yuan never mentioned Zhaoling affairs and focused on managing his own power. But his relationship with the wealthy families in Huainan is still there. Even if he doesn't mention it, those who are interested will always remember it. Sure enough, Xi Zhen went to Zhaoling to take office at this time and came to ask for help.
Since he is in Jingzhou, he has to slowly expand his influence, not to mention that this is for official business, so there is nothing to avoid. Lei Yuan nodded and said, "This is a small matter, Bo Yu can rest assured."
Xi Zhen was excited and said, "The second thing is that the number of Xi's troops in Xiangyang is still insufficient, and it is probably difficult to intimidate the Eastern Wu forces north of Zhaoling. If this is allowed, I plan to recruit hundreds of soldiers from various barbarians and commanders here."
"This" Lei Yuan pondered slightly.
"Continue it, is there any inconvenience?"
"It's not inconvenient." Lei Yuan said: "I have recently recruited a lot of barbarian slaves to serve as coolies in farms in various places. I originally planned to draw elite troops from them to supplement my own troops, but these people are really rough and unrestrained, so I extinguished this idea. These people are usually placed in the Han army, like bad horses; if they use them to fight, they will rush forward if they win, and if they lose, they will rush to escape. If you are in a hurry to go to Zhaoling, if these people join each other on the way, it will probably not be easy to deal with. At that time, not only will they not be enough to become a basis for force, but they will become a disaster."
Xi Zhen was stunned: "This is a problem, but alas, my own organization is indeed insufficient, what if I do?"
“I have a plan.”
"Continue it, tell me quickly."
"The recruitment of troops is still the same. I suggest that you can contact Shamoke directly. Recently, he has been fighting in Wuling, and he has been a little familiar with him one after another, but these people have their own strength, which makes Shamoke feel that he is too big. If you go to find him, just say that you want to recruit Wuling Shuman as soldiers, and he will definitely agree to you. After recruiting, set up a camp in Lexiang for training. Compared with Shengman, these Mahjong know a little about the rules, and it is estimated that the training will be effective in one or two months. When those orders are prohibited, then head south to Zhaoling."
"I have no contact with Nashamokosu. Can Xuzhi introduce it to me?"
"Today I made a deposit with Shamoko. I originally had an appointment for a dinner party, so Bo Yu could attend it together. Shamoko loved the man-family system and was recently addicted to the luxurious and gorgeous ceremonial war. Bo Yu might as well prepare for it."
For a large clan like the Xi family in Xiangyang, this is very easy to deal with. Xi Zhen immediately responded and asked again: "The barbarian soldiers have been trained successfully, which will happen several months later. How can we solve the problem of insufficient troops in front of us?"
Lei Yuan immediately said, "To be honest, although I set up the Lexiang Market here, there is no caravan available in my family, which is not unfair. If Bo Yu is in charge, I will organize a caravan to go to Zhaoling with Bo Yu. The caravan can have more guards, so it will be used as the Xi tribe. When the caravan returns, hundreds of barbarian soldiers think they have been trained and replaced just in time. What do you think?"
To a certain extent, the situation faced by the Lei family and Xi family in Lujiang is quite complementary. The Lei family has the status of controlling the Jingman, an official endorsement mutual market, and a strong enough military force to support it; but they are outsiders from Jingzhou, without connections, and lack of understanding of the entire Jingzhou. The Xi family in Xiangyang is the opposite, with deep roots in Jingzhou, with family friendships and marriages all over the prefectures and counties. The Lei family in Lujiang has all, and the Lei family in Lujiang is now the one in Xi family.
The suggestions put forward by Lei Yuan can further bind the interests of both parties. Xi Zhen can confirm that if this operation goes smoothly, large-scale cooperation will be ahead.
Xi Zhen raised the teacup and signaled to Lei Yuan: "It's settled."
"Since the first one, the second one has been decided." Lei Yuan asked, "Where is the third one?"
"The third thing" Xi Zhen laughed, but his expression was faintly shy.
Since the first two things have been decided, Xi Zhen is actually sure to go to Zhaoling to take office. This third thing was specially proposed by his brother Xi Zhen, and will further strengthen the relationship between the two families based on the previous two things.
He lowered his voice slightly: "Suanzhi, have you ever considered marrying the Xi family in Xiangyang?"
"Marriage?"
Lei Yuan subconsciously thought: Could it be that the Xi family in Xiangyang has fallen in love with him and plans to marry a daughter?
This is not impossible.
In this chaotic world, everyone is in danger of peace. The value of marriage lies in the continuation of family and blood. Every person in a marriage is a fish that is thrown into a dry pond by fate. He can only support each other and must help each other. As for whether the husband and wife are in love, it has to take a chance.
But Lei Yuan still has a little bit of expectations. It is precisely because he saw too much coldness and hideousness in this chaotic world that he particularly hopes for beauty and even fantasizes about getting some gifts from heaven from his marriage. So, maybe he shouldn't be so anxious?
He picked up the teacup, sipped in a small gulp, and slowly added water: "Who is marrying whom? Boyu, I am mourning, I am afraid I am not suitable to participate in this matter."
Xi Zhen smiled and said, "It would be great if my daughter could marry Xuzhi. Unfortunately, Xuzhi's marriage is not our turn to arrange it."
"So" Xi Zhen patted his chest: "How do Xu Zhi thinks about me?"
"What?"
Xi Zhen put on a robe and bowed slightly to Lei Yuan: "I heard that Xu Zhi has a half-sister who has not yet been married. When the filial piety period expires, I will marry her. How about it?"
Lei Yuan pondered for a moment.
From the perspective of clan marriage, the two clans do have the power to benefit both parties. From the personal perspective of both marriages? Xi Zhen can be called Jingchu Jade, regardless of family background, appearance, talent, or personality, and can be seen by Lei Yuan. Since he is a marriage between two clans with a similar status, he is not worried that he will treat his own girl harshly. As for his half-sister, Lei Yuan thought about it. Except for his name Rong Ji, who is still pretty and a little timid, he can't even remember other specific situations.
The fate of this strange relative was decided at this moment. Lei Yuan felt a little absurd. But naturally he would not say anything stupid that needed his own sister to decide. Since ancient times, marriage matters must be done by parents and matchmakers. Since Lei Xu has passed away, Lei Yuan's elder brother is like his father and can arrange it instead. If he insists on saying something else, it is equivalent to refusing to write a word.
Lei Yuan thought for a while and said slowly: "I thought Bo Yu's proposal was very good. However, the marriage between the two families is a big deal. I am also in mourning, so there is no need to worry. The relevant people can understand it in their hearts. When the time comes, they will do it according to etiquette."
Chapter completed!