Before Qin Xiao returned to Guangning, Bai Yulou and other officials had already discussed preparing a government office for Qin Xiao.
After the Long Rui Army stationed in Guangning City, Qin Xiao initially worked in the County Sheriff's Mansion, but after Yuwen Chengchao took on the responsibilities of the County Sheriff, Qin Xiao immediately vacated it and handed it over to Yuwen Chengchao, and the County Sheriff's Mansion was naturally led by
Come and live in Baiyu Tower.
Although Huo Mianzhi prepared a house for Qiuniang, Qin Xiao's government office had not yet been determined before Qin Xiao returned to Guangning City.
Originally, they found a relatively grand mansion in the city and transformed it into a general's mansion. However, after Qin Xiao came back, he saw that the mansion was too spacious and he really couldn't use such a big place, so he suggested finding another place. Everyone originally thought
The general's office should be more grand, but Qin Xiao persuaded everyone that if the general's office was too grand, it would make the people think that Long Ruijun was starting to be extravagant, which would be of no benefit.
Finally, at Qin Xiao's insistence, the General's Mansion was located in a large mansion near the Junwei Mansion. It was naturally much inferior to the previous mansion, but Qin Xiao was very satisfied with it and asked someone to simply renovate it, and it would be ready in a few days.
You can hang the door plaque of the General's Mansion.
Since Long Ruijun is stationed in western Liaoning and Qin Xiao is the leader of the army, this government office still needs to be established so that both the army and the people have a backbone.
Before the government office was renovated, the most important matters discussed recently were held in the Yuwen Cheng Dynasty's Prefecture.
These days, both the civil officials headed by Bai Yulou and the military generals headed by Yuwen Chengchao have a lot of things on their hands.
Bai Yulou presided over the implementation of the land equalization policy in western Liaoning. This matter is simple to say, but it is not easy to implement it in all counties and villages in western Liaoning. Fortunately, the county magistrates of all counties in western Liaoning are already in place, and they are all Yingcaotang
These people are naturally very clear about the content of the land equalization policy, so the implementation can be considered relatively smooth.
Originally, the biggest obstacle to the implementation of the land equalization policy was the gentry in western Liaoning. The so-called imperial power did not extend to the counties. If all the local gentry opposed the implementation of the land equalization policy, then no matter how perfect the decrees formulated above were, they would not be implemented.
Fortunately, after Qin Xiao took over western Liaoning, he quickly took back the land occupied by the Liaodong generals and returned it to the original owners. Although this measure was against Qin Xiao's original intention, after the implementation of this decree, the effect was better than expected.
The winning ones are even better. Compared with the land equalization policy implemented in western Liaoning, the wealthy gentry of the western Liaoning family hated their fields being occupied more. Therefore, in order to get back the land that once belonged to them, the gentry from top to bottom opposed the government's land equalization policy.
I would also like to support it as much as possible.
Yuwen Chengchao recruited two thousand Liaoxi troops, plus the four to five thousand soldiers and horses he brought over, and had to oversee the training of six to seven thousand soldiers and horses.
Although the Liaodong generals in the Western Liaoning Army were almost wiped out, for the sake of caution, Yuwen Chengchao still reorganized 7,000 soldiers and horses. He divided the Guangning soldiers and horses into seven teams, each team was led by a school captain.
The two thousand Liaoxi Army was divided into seven teams.
Although there are not many soldiers and horses, they are well organized and organized from top to bottom.
Lu Xiaolou and Jiang Xiaochun were both good at riding and shooting, so they had been transferred to Songyang Grassland to assist Gu Baiyi in training cavalry. Zhao Shengtai and Chen Zhitai both stayed under Yuwen Chengchao, and both of them had been awarded the title of "school master" by the imperial court.
He held the rank of general, so he led a team of soldiers and horses.
Zhao Shengtai was originally the general of the remnant Qingzhou Army, so it was naturally easy for him to lead a thousand-man team. When Zhao Shengtai, the second leader, fell into the trap and became a bandit, he had led a group of minions, and he still had the ability to lead people into battle.
In addition, Yu Wen Chengchao had no doubts about employing people. Many generals of the Guangning Army were promoted and appointed. Colonel Chu Hua was the leader of these Guangning generals. Yu Wen Chengchao regarded him very highly.
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When Qin Xiao left the pawn shop and returned to the Commandery's Mansion, it was already bright. He had a happy night. Although his physical strength had improved a lot, his sixth-level cultivation naturally did not hurt him. On the contrary, he felt refreshed and happy.
When he arrived at the county captain's mansion, he saw Yuwen Chengchao and summoned the county magistrates Huo Mianzhi and Song Shilian. As for the county governor Bai Yulou, he had been supporting the seizure of the farmland occupied by the family and the implementation of the land equalization policy. He was dealing with many things every day.
Qin Xiao didn't bother him.
Huo Mianzhi was very familiar with the situation in the Northeast and was well-planned. When discussing major issues, Qin Xiao also hoped to hear his opinions.
Song Shilian was originally ordered to assist Qin Xiao in purging the Liaodong Army. Unexpectedly, a fire broke out in the backyard. During this period, great changes occurred in Kyoto. Many officials from Dali Temple fled to the northeast to seek refuge. At this time, Song Shilian and Yunlu
Naturally, it would be difficult to return to Kyoto while waiting for others.
Song Shilian was cautious in making decisions. He was an official in the Ministry of Personnel and knew more about the officials in all states in the world. The generals in Liaodong also had files in the Ministry of Personnel. Song Shilian was also quite familiar with the situation there, so Qin Xiao also
Send someone to discuss it together.
When everyone arrived, Qin Xiao didn't talk nonsense and went straight to the point, telling everyone the information he saw from Tang Rong. Everyone was surprised when they heard that the Liaodong Navy suffered a huge defeat, but they all realized that this was a threat to Liaoxi.
It’s a great benefit and I’m all happy.
"As a result, the Liaodong Army's maritime trade routes have also been completely cut off." Yuwen Chengchao was quite excited and said with a smile: "They want to rely on Fucheng's financial resources to make a fortune, but now it seems that they are just talking nonsense."
Qin Xiao nodded slightly and said: "However, although cutting off their trade routes will be of great benefit to us, the pressure will also be unprecedented."
"What the general said is absolutely true." Huo Mianzhi said solemnly: "We have controlled the trade routes. In the future, if the northern tribes want to trade, they can only trade at the Black Mountain Trading Center. Our finances will be greatly protected. But this is also a tiger's mouth.
To seize food, we snatch the meat from the tiger's mouth. They have no meat to eat, which will only make them very angry. As the saying goes, destroying people's wealth is like killing their parents. The Liaodong Army has been a thorn in our flesh before.
Now he hates us even more."
"If they could endure it before, in the current situation, no matter whether they want it or not, they can no longer sit back and wait for death." Song Shilian stroked his beard and said seriously: "General, the strength of the Liaodong Navy is not strong. As far as I know, it can
There are very few warships used for combat. This time, three main warships were destroyed, and their combat power at sea is almost gone. Even if they still have a few ships, they are no longer able to go to sea to fight. They have lost everything at sea.
advantages, so we will only make plans on land next.”
Yuwen Chengchao sneered and said: "If we cannot regain the initiative on the sea, the only way to continue trade is to recapture Yuguan."
"Huangfu Yunzhao has stationed in Shunjin City, and there has been no big move in the past few days." Huo Mianzhi said slowly: "If Wang Xingchao already knows the news of the defeat of the Liaodong Navy, he will definitely order Huangfu Yunzhao to do something.
Action." His expression became solemn and he looked at Qin Xiao and said: "General, the storm is about to come now. Regardless of whether Wang Xingchao wants to fight or not, at the request of his generals, there will definitely be big moves in the near future."
Qin Xiao and Yuwen Chengchao looked at each other and said: "The Liaodong Army has 20,000 soldiers and horses, plus the local garrisons in the three counties, the number is currently less than 30,000. But if he really wants to fight, he will definitely not just pay attention to it.
If he ignores his head, he will definitely leave troops and horses behind to defend his base, so I have thought that if he really wants to send troops, the final number of troops invested will not exceed 20,000, or even less."
"The general is right." Huo Mianzhi nodded: "In fact, the Liaodong Army is unpopular in the four northeastern counties. Xuantu County has many mountains and few fertile fields, so that's fine. However, Liaodong County has countless fertile fields, most of which have been destroyed.
The generals of Liaodong occupied the area, so among the four counties, it was Liaodong County where they garrisoned troops that was the most dissatisfied with the Liaodong Army. In the past few years, Liaodong County had seen repeated civil uprisings, and Wang Xingchao always killed countless people. Although the civil unrest was quelled,
, but this also made the people of the aristocratic families in Liaodong County hate them even more." After a pause, he continued: "The Liaodong Army knows this better than anyone else, so they will never dare to go out in full force, otherwise there will definitely be someone behind them.
Change."
Song Shilian smiled lightly and said: "If the Liaodong Army starts to recruit troops now, even if it can recruit strong men by force, it will be nothing more than a group of rabble."
"If they are really like this, I would be happy to see it." Yuwen Chengchao said: "When the two armies are facing each other, the situation is changing rapidly. It not only requires the right time and place, but also harmony. If a group of rabble goes into battle, their morale is low, and they will be defeated in one blow.
On the contrary, it will affect the main battle. Wang Xingchao is a veteran who has been on the battlefield for a long time, and this should be very clear. If he really wants to fight us, he can only rely on the main force of Liaodong in his hands."
Huo Mianzhi looked at Qin Xiao and said: "General, there is actually another way to contain the Liaodong Army so that they cannot attack with all their strength."
"What does Huo Juncheng mean?"
"Last time, three merchant ships of the Liaodong Army were robbed. This time, the Liaodong Navy suffered a disastrous defeat. If nothing else happens, the pirates must be the same force." Huo Mianzhi said: "If you rob a few merchant ships, you can still say that they are pirates.
If Zhou Lie can be defeated miserably this time, then this force is more than just a pirate. Xianguan feels that that force seems to be intending to become an enemy of the Liaodong Army. In this case, can we win over them?
You can first send someone to investigate the origin of that power. If you can get in touch with them, it would be great."
Song Shilian frowned and said: "Mr. Huo, I'm worried that this matter will be a bit troublesome. Although the Liaodong Army is our enemy, in name, they are still frontier troops guarding the northeast and belong to the official army. That maritime power robs merchant ships
, although destroying the navy would be of great benefit to us, such behavior is enough to be regarded as a rebel bandit. If we get in touch with them, or even have a relationship with them, will it... be regarded as collusion between officials and bandits?
If so, the Liaodong Army can make a big fuss again."
Qin Xiao smiled and said: "Sir Song is very worried, but don't be hasty yet. Mr. Huo, please finish your words first."
"What I mean, since they are also enemies of the Liaodong Army, we have the opportunity to win over them secretly." Huo Mianzhi said: "If they appear in Changsheng Port, they will definitely put huge pressure on the Liaodong Army, and the Liaodong Army will also
Naturally, we are worried that they will attack Changsheng Port or even land. If this is the case, they will really be attacked from both sides. In this way, the Liaodong Army can only retain more troops and horses, and cannot send more troops to the western front. This pair
We are even more advantageous."
Qin Xiao sighed: "Mr. Huo, when you say this, I really feel a chill down my spine. You said that if the Liaodong Navy had not returned in defeat this time, when we really met the Liaodong Army, we would be on the battlefield.
While we were fighting, the Liaodong Navy sneak attacked our rear. Wouldn't that be a disaster? There is Ninghua Port on the west coast of Liaoning, but there is no warship to protect it. If the strength of the Liaodong Navy is not damaged, it can take advantage of us when we are not paying attention.
, sneak attack on Ninghua Port, landing from southwestern Liaoning...!" He glanced at everyone and frowned: "I suddenly felt that without a naval force to protect our sea areas, it would not be easy to gain a foothold in the Northeast.
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Several people looked at each other, all staring at Qin Xiao.
"Lord Song is worried that if we contact that maritime force, we will be regarded as colluding with officials and bandits." Qin Xiao said slowly: "But if we can persuade them to recruit them and surrender to the imperial court, then will we be serving the imperial court?"
Have you made a great contribution? The Montenegrin Army can recruit them, and the pirates can of course do the same. If they really surrender, transform them into a naval army...!" With a smile on his lips, he sighed: "That's really the best of both worlds.