Eight hundred and thirty first chapter unified army
When the prince ascended the throne, he came to the King of Chu and granted Xiang Yan the title of Grand Sima of the Chu State. He led the Shangzhu State and held the land east of the Yangtze River forever.
This was the price that Ning Chu had paid previously, and the land of Jiangdong had now become a complete fiefdom of the Xiang family.
However, in order to truly establish the foundation of the Xiang family in the Chu State, without enough clan branches, it is absolutely impossible for people from Jiangdong to enter the Chu State's court and public affairs. Looking at Qu Zhaojing and other families, whether they are within Shouchun or various
Large counties.
So is it!
"It should be soon. According to what the person sent by my brother said, they will stop in Chao County and then come to visit my father."
When Xiang Liang heard this, he also smiled slightly. Ji'er is now the third generation descendant of his Xiang family. Not surprisingly, he will also become the successor of the Xiang family's power in the Chu Dynasty in the future.
Moreover, judging from the documents passed down from his brother, his nephew was born to be a general, with natural supernatural powers. Although he is only about five years old now, his strength is comparable to that of an adult.
"Well, don't worry."
Hearing this, Xiang Yan smiled slightly. The Xiang family started from themselves and gradually grew stronger. Now they are running towards a wider world. Nothing can happen to the Chu country...
The Xiang clan is now bound to the Chu State, and both will be prosperous and harmed.
Although the Qin State is strong, within a few years, the Chu State will have no worries. As expected, the king is effective in coordinating the state affairs, and the Chu State's strength will greatly increase. This is what I want to see.
Half an hour later.
"I've met my father!"
"Father!"
"..."
In the shogunate's military tent, apart from Xiang Yan and Xiang Liang, who had been staying in the shogunate's military tent, there were suddenly a few more people. If you look closely, you can see that there are some similarities between the eyebrows of the people.
The two young men in luxurious brocade robes took a step forward, bowed their hands, and looked at their father. Next to them was a boy about four feet tall, with hair in a bun and handsome features.
He couldn't hide the heroic spirit that filled his body.
Wearing a brocade robe with the flame totem of the Chu Kingdom and fire cloud-patterned boots, he looked at his father and uncle next to him, moved his two small white hands, and came forward to bow.
"grandfather!"
The crisp words flowed quite clearly, and a pair of black and white eyes turned to look up at the old man wearing armor.
"Hahaha, you are finally here."
"No need to be polite."
Xiang Yan laughed loudly, the fish scales and silver armor on his body had not faded off. He took a step closer and looked at the children in front of him. Over the years, it was rare for the four sons to gather together like today.
Not to mention, Ji'er is here too, which makes Xiang Yan even more happy.
"Father, arrangements have been made in Xiangcheng. After meeting my father on this trip, my son will go to Shouchun, and my second brother will return to Xiangcheng."
"As for Ji'er, according to his father's previous words, he will stay at his grandfather's knees and listen to his teachings!"
Xiang Chao, Xiang Yan's eldest son, stood up slightly and looked at his father's appearance as before. Although he was a little older, he was more vigorous and vigorous. A few months ago, he took the throne and his father ascended the throne.
According to the old rules, I need to stay in Shouchun. Firstly, the king has granted me the title of Palace Secretary, and secondly, it is also a matter of the rules of the top big families in the Chu Kingdom.
It's a proton.
He has nothing to worry about. The Xiang family is loyal to the royal family of the Chu Kingdom. The only thing they worry about is Xiang Cheng in the land of Jiangdong and Ji'er by his side. As a military strategist, naturally he will not let Ji'er outgrow a woman's hands.
In addition, my father had already spoken, so I brought them together.
"That's fine."
"With your temperament, you are more than enough to write orders for the palace, so just stay with me."
Xiang Yan nodded, his eyes moved and fell on his grandson.
"My father has been in the military, how is Ji'er's enlightenment now?"
The sons are all grown up, and it is no longer their turn to continue to work. The eldest son and the second son are interested in civil affairs and spend most of their time in Xiangcheng. Now, the eldest son will stay in Shouchun next time. Due to emotions and reasons, he should withdraw his thoughts and focus on
It's somewhere else.
Looking at her grandson who was looking at her grandson curiously at this moment, Xiang Yan was in a very good mood.
"This... Jiangdong is not far from Songhai. Therefore, a year ago, my son invited a Confucian scholar to teach Ji'er etiquette."
"Three months later, the Confucian scholar was injured by Ji'er and had to leave. After that, Ji'er didn't like the meaning of poetry and books anymore, so he taught military strategists instead, and he felt much more at ease."
When this matter was mentioned, Xiang Chao looked a little unsightly.
According to his own wishes, the Xiang family is now powerful enough in the army. If they want to truly develop into a grand event like that of Qu Zhaojing and other families, they must be good at strategy, be included as Ling Yin, and take charge of the Chu Kingdom.
Great politics.
That is the real person who is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people.
As for the military general's position, his father's position as Grand Sima was still under Ling Yin's control, and he was under Ling Yin's control.
It's a pity... Ji'er didn't like clerical strategies, which gave Xiang Chao a headache. He had no choice but to learn literati. No matter what, there had to be someone who was good at it.
"Oh, I injured a Confucian scholar, how should I deal with it?"
Xiang Yan raised his eyebrows and glanced at his grandson in surprise. He had heard that this grandson was born with supernatural powers. He was really that powerful, but he was also a Confucian scholar from Songhai.
"My son has returned the gift with courtesy."
Xiang Chao handed it over.
The power of Confucianists in Jiangdong is not weak. Offending Confucianists is an unwise thing to do.
"Ji'er, do you still remember your grandfather?"
Xiang Yan nodded in response. There were many Confucian people in the court and the public of Chu State. Although they were rarely in high positions, if they really took action, they would be a great threat to the Xiang family who had a military background.
As she breathed, Xiang Yan became even more curious about her grandson.
From the time this grandson was born to now, I have seen him no more than five times, and all my knowledge of my grandson is through correspondence. Fortunately, the documents are all in paper, so I can write a lot of things at once.
"My grandson remembers."
Xiao Xiangji opened his big bright eyes and looked at his grandfather in front of him. He had memories in his mind. Every year when he was old, his father would take him to see his grandfather.
Twice, my uncle brought me here.
My grandfather was very kind to me.
"Why did you hit that Confucian scholar?"
Xiang Yan asked lightly.
Ji Shen was also thinking, could it be that the Confucian scholar felt that his grandson was not clear-headed and scolded him a few times? Or did he beat and scold him a few times?
Otherwise, you won't hit people for no reason.
"My grandson has already finished studying poetry and calligraphy, and that person still wants to teach me the Analects of Confucius. My grandson finds it boring."
Xiang Ji tilted his little head and thought for a while, that Confucian scholar should indeed be beaten, and what he taught was meaningless, so he waved his fist, but who knew that the Confucian scholar would vomit blood.
"You think poetry and books are boring?"
Xiang Yan's face moved slightly. This grandson didn't seem to like literary matters, which was... a bit of a pity.
"My grandson already knows many words and can also write his own surname and first name."
Facing his grandfather's gaze, Xiang Ji responded again.
"Then do you know the meaning of the poem?"
When studying poetry and calligraphy, just knowing the characters and being able to write names is not enough. Xiang Yan shook her head and smiled.
"I don't know."
Xiang Ji responded honestly.
“Don’t continue learning because it’s boring?”
Xiang Yan's voice became louder unconsciously. Many things in the world are boring, but you have to keep doing those boring things.
"My grandson wants to learn to sword!"
Xiang Ji thought for a while and gave his grandfather a response.
"Oh, how about learning to sword?"
Xiang Yan looked at Xiang Chao on the side.
"……fine."
Hearing this, Xiang Chao bowed and looked at his son again, recalling the process of his son's sword learning. Generally speaking, there was progress, but if you want to see the effects of learning swordsmanship, it won't take a short time.
"Since I like to learn swordsmanship, Xiang Liang, Ji'er will learn swordsmanship with you in the future."
Xiang Yan nodded. As long as one of the ways of civility and martial arts is achieved, he will be happy. Even if he doesn't like poetry and books, he will be a good general in the future.
Moreover, the Xiang family will have more children in the future, and it depends on their qualifications.
"Yes, father."
Xiang Liang beside him chuckled.
"Xiang Chao, how about recruiting troops from Jiangdong?"
Not long after chatting with his grandson, Xiang Yan changed the topic and settled on a more important topic. He walked around the military tent and looked at the map hanging not far away and the sand table lying flat.
Now that he is the Grand Sima of Chu State, it is time for him to carry out deeper rectification of the army.
"Father, we have recruited 20,000 troops, all of whom are sons of good families from Jiangdong."
Xiang Chao couldn't help but look solemn and looked at his father.
"Twenty thousand people are enough for the time being."
"Next, I will put those 20,000 people into the army, disperse them everywhere, unite and temper them, and organize them into a powerful army for future use. Xiang Liang, you and Long Ye will deal with this matter and draw up a document.