"Husband, the Prime Minister of Bohai has left?" Zhe Fang Ai came out of the back house and asked.
"I went to Chang'an to see the saint." Shao Shude said: "Are you satisfied with this house? I spent a lot of money on it."
Zhe Fangxiao smiled and turned behind Shao Shude, rubbed his shoulders and said: "When I got married more than ten years ago, I never thought that today would happen. My husband is truly the first-class hero in this world."
The madam's flattery made Shao Shude elated.
"Madam, you should know that I want to move all the emperor's officials to Luoyang." Shao Shude picked up the tea bowl, took a sip, put it down gently, and said: "After the emperor moves eastward, Chengjie can stay in Xijing, Jing Zhaoyin. This is my original intention.
strategy. When I met with Wu Zhidu today, I had a new idea."
Zhe Fang paused and didn't ask.
"Madam, do you think it would be better for Chengjie to stay in Chang'an or go to Liaodong?" Shao Shude asked.
"Husband, you can make up your own mind." Zhe Fang Ai continued to massage.
Shao Shude nodded and said: "I understand. Chengjie should continue to stay in Xijing. Li Maozhen has pacified Dongchuan, and he should be ready to enter Hanzhong later. Zhuge Zhongfang can be regarded as his first training.
Regarding the matter in Liaodong, I plan to let Siwu pass."
After all, Liaodong is across the sea from the Central Plains. Shao Shude is worried about letting any general pass there. The best way is to let his own son take command, even if it is only in name, he must let the soldiers know who the commander is. Then
It is also necessary to arrange a deputy for Siwu, preferably someone with some political savvy.
He had actually decided on this matter a long time ago, and the reason why he said it again in front of his wife was out of respect.
"Siwu will be seventeen next year. After getting married, he can go out to practice. The sons of the Shao family will all grow up." Zhe Fang Ai said with a smile.
"Indeed." Shao Shude sighed and said, "I've been trembling with fear in this family. I've been doing it alone until now, and now I can finally feel more relaxed."
"In the land of Liaodong, you can't rely on fighting and killing. You have to have someone to help manage it." Zhe Fang Ai added.
"With this knowledge, Madam, she is better than many martial artists." Shao Shude praised: "Li Keyong only understood this truth in recent years."
The hometown of the Andong Protectorate really needs a team of civil servants, some of whom are transferred from the Central Plains, and some of whom are recruited from the local people to participate in politics to form a community of interests. This way we can gain a better foothold.
He prefers Du Guangyi to be the prefect of Andong. Yes, Anton was originally the Protectorate, with an administrative level equivalent to the level of a vassal town, but now he plans to downgrade it to a government, which will be called Andong. In the future, he will control more territory.
, and then slowly split into several states.
Du Guangyi first worked for himself as a secretary, and later went out to work as a supervisor. He worked hard and achieved great results. He managed the local area with talents, so his father Du Rang could think of a solution.
This is actually a reward. Because Shao Shude heard that Du Rangneng, the governor of Hexi Province, was ill. He was fifty-eight years old this year and was already in his twilight years. He would die if he was not careful.
Du Rangneng did a good job in Hexi. Especially the promotion of education and the establishment of households and people were his specialties. What is lacking in Helong is the kind of talent that can turn barbarians into summer. Du Rangneng has been in these years
If your work is qualified and can even be called excellent, there is no problem in rewarding it.
By the way, the governor of Andong is an internal position in the Xia Army, so it should be concealed from the outside world, so as not to arouse suspicion and fear in the Bohai Kingdom.
As for the military general, Shao Shude actually already has a candidate, who will be assigned to the German military envoy Fu Cunxian.
He led the German army of 10,000 infantry, plus 11,000 Longwu troops, forming the main force of the Andong camp.
In addition, the cavalry of Longxiang, Pengri, and Gongchen armies were also strengthened. In this way, the Andong camp would have about 20,000 infantry and 2,500 cavalry, which was completely enough.
From now on, the Bohai Kingdom will send war horses over every year. At that time, you can build new cavalry, let the infantry learn how to ride, or change them to mounted infantry. It doesn't matter.
Wu Zhengdu had a good calculation and wanted the Xia army to take advantage of the fire for them. I sent a large number of infantry to stabilize the position first, expand the territory, establish government offices, organize households and people, and develop production.
Over time, he took root in Liaodong and couldn't drive him away even if he wanted to. Learn how to write the four words "to seek skin from a tiger".
After leaving the mansion, Shao Shude summoned Yin'anzhi's soldiers to go hunting in the Forbidden Garden. Here, Wu Zhengdu and Gao Yuangu had returned to Changshou Temple, and both of them were very excited.
In Liaodong, when the Khitan plundered the country, the local people had long lost confidence in the Bohai Kingdom. I don't know how many people wanted to defect to the Khitan. When the Xia people came, the Khitan was shocked and must have mobilized heavy troops to encircle and suppress the Bohai Kingdom.
The pressure.
"The man who has matured to seek the country is none other than Wu Xiang." Gao Yuangu complimented: "Let the Khitan fight with the Xia soldiers. We can rest and recuperate, accumulate strength, and then demand justice from the Khitan."
Wu Zhidu also had a smile on his face and said: "There is no other way but to take this dangerous move. I also want to continue the Bohai Kingdom. The Khitan is fierce, and the Xia soldiers also need to ask for more, let them fight first. If
Both sides will suffer losses in this fight, and if something happens again in the Central Plains, it will be God’s favor for our Bohai 200-year-old foundation.”
Everyone laughed after hearing this and came forward to offer tea one after another.
Wu Zhengdu was in a good mood and said with a smile: "I brought you here not just for traveling. I see that Luoyang has also built a new Imperial College. When things are done here, you can go to Luoyang to study. The Tang Dynasty has always been here
If you don't embarrass me and other foreign students, there will be no problem. After I finish my studies, I will strive to become a high school scholar. With my fame and fame, I can find a real job for you and others after I return to Beijing."
"Thank you so much, Prime Minister, for your cultivation." Everyone responded with joy.
"Don't be outdone by the Silla people." Wu Zhidu warned again.
******
It is true that many Silla people came to Luoyang, but they came not for studying, but for shipbuilding.
The leader was Cui Xuan, the sales envoy of the Tang Dynasty.
He finally found Shao Shude in the forest of Forbidden Garden.
At that time, Shao Shude was leading Yin Anzhi and the palace guards to practice with each other. As the two armies faced each other, drums were beating and the sound of killing was loud.
General Chen Zhang, who was promoted from the Guangsheng Army to Yin'anzhi, was extremely brave. He galloped into the battle several times, captured two people alive and returned, beating Murong Fu's palace guards to shame.
"Chen Yaksha is mighty!" Seeing Chen Zhang's bravery, Yin Anzhi's soldiers shouted one after another with great joy.
Shao Shude happily rewarded him with ten pieces of silk. When he saw Cui Xuan, he smiled and asked, "How is this soldier?"
Only then did Cui Xuan come to his senses and said with emotion: "In the past, Zhang Baogao served as a general in the Wuning Army and was known as a very brave man. After returning to China, he trained as a sergeant and selected more than ten thousand brave men. He was extremely brave. He traveled across several states and captured pirates.
Kill them all. Your Highness's soldiers should be more powerful than Zhang Baogao's troops, and they are the strongest soldiers in the world."
"Zhang Baogao is also full of passion, so how can he kill him?" Shao Shude said, "I asked you to recruit troops. What, you already have an idea?"
"Back to Your Highness, I have recruited three thousand soldiers from the three states of Denglaimi. There is also a Silla man named Zhao Zonghui who lives in Haizhou and has gathered two thousand strong men to fight for Your Highness." Cui Xuan said.
"Zhao Zonghui is also from Silla?" Shao Shude asked.
"Exactly." Cui Xuan replied: "There are many Silla expatriates on Yuzhou Island, and Zhao Zonghui is one of them who is brave. His ancestors - his ancestors were pirates. However, they have changed their evil ways and returned to the right way. Most of the young people recruited are fishermen.
, dare to fight and fight hard.”
Fishermen? I’m afraid not all of them are descendants of pirates!
Shao Shude was too lazy to go through the old accounts of eighteen generations of these people's ancestors, it was meaningless.
"Since Zhao Zonghui was able to recruit troops, he incorporated them into the Pinghai Navy and drilled them rigorously." Just after Shao Shude finished speaking, he suddenly realized that Cui Xuan was not his official, and said again: "Silla was in chaos, would you like to join the army?
Tang is an official?"
It was expected that Cui Xuan would agree, but he hesitated for a while and gritted his teeth and said: "Fei Xuan is unwilling to serve your highness. In fact, I can play a greater role after returning to Silla. Your highness is wise and powerful, so you should know the key."
"
Shao Shude pondered for a while and then said with a smile: "As long as you have the heart, it's up to you. I will leave the five thousand troops to others. You can find some Silla expatriates who are proficient in Mandarin to act as translators."
.”
The Ping Navy is a new force that is about to be established, with a tentative number of 10,000 personnel.
It can be seen from the name that this unit is closely related to the sea - Pinghai means to pacify the sea territory.
The 10,000 people in the Ping Navy are not all combatants. In fact, there will be a large number of sailors.
Although the navy is not a thing of the past two years, it is always right to prepare for a rainy day. Once the scale of the fleet gradually expands in the future, they will have a place to play.
The Ping Navy will play a huge role in attacking enemy ships, transporting grain and supplies, and even landing operations.
"Have all the craftsmen been recruited?" Shao Shude asked again.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, the wood has been collected in Penglai Town and the first ship has been trial-produced." Cui Xuan replied: "In addition, the construction of the fishing boat ordered by His Highness will be carried out at the same time and will not be delayed."
"It would be a pity if you don't come and become an official in the Tang Dynasty." Shao Shude said regretfully, "That's all, Lehefang will reward you with a mansion. Come and live here when you have time."
The first square on the second street east of Dingdingmen is Lehefang. Among them is an old house, which was half destroyed by the war. It has been repaired. Shao Shude casually rewarded it to Cui Xuan.
This house is actually quite good. It was the residence of Xue Ju, a lieutenant in Luoyang County, Luozhou, who was appointed by Chao Sanlangxing. He died in Luoyang in the first year of Tiaolu and was given posthumously to Sima Xingzhou.
Nowadays, every time a house is built or repaired in various houses in Luoyang, it will be reported to Shao Shude as soon as possible, with the specific location, size and origin, so that he can reward the meritorious ministers.
Yes, the origin of the house is also important. Even if you knock it down and build a new one, some people will still not want it because something happened in the past.
The palace that Shao Shude gave to his eldest son, Shao Chengjie, was almost "rejected" by Zhe Fang Ai, because this so-called "Prince Yong's Residence" was actually the place where Prince Zhanghuai of Emperor Gaozong lived before he was promoted to the throne. The omen was not very good.
"Thank you for the reward, Your Highness." Cui Xuan said happily.
Houses in Luoyang are not something that can be bought with money. The houses in various houses are not sold at all. So far, all the money has been released in the form of rewards.
"You have been to the sea many times. Are there any islands off the coast of Ping, Ji, and Youzhou? It is best if there is water." Shao Shude asked.
Cui Xuan recalled it carefully and said, "I haven't seen it before."
Shao Shude was a little disappointed and waved his hand and asked him to leave. If there is a suitable island, then the "Marine Corps" can definitely occupy it and use it as a transit base for supplies and soldiers.
His army is all landlubbers. Once they go to sea in a boat, they will probably vomit bile. It would be great if there was an island offshore where they could rest.
If not, forget it. He will think of another way. Of course, he will also send people to investigate to avoid missing anything. If that doesn't work, he will find a weakly defended port and take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness to capture it with a surprise attack.