On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month in the fourth year of Jianji (904), after Shao Shude spent several days in the harem, he held a meeting of the Shuowang Dynasty in Youzhou City. All the civil and military officials of the ninth rank and above in Beiping Prefecture attended.
After the meeting, Shao Shude gave a banquet and enjoyed it with all the officials.
After a toast, Shao Shude left the banquet and went to the backyard of the state government office. After a while, Chen Cheng, Ge Congzhou and Lu Siye arrived quietly.
"Which of the chiefs of the tribes are not here?" Shao Shude asked.
"Li Zongsheng from Shunzhou, Shi Deyi from Jizhou, Li Yanzhang from Tanzhou, Anduo from Pingzhou and more than ten people are coming. This is the list." Chen Cheng was prepared and immediately handed over a list.
Shao Shude glanced roughly and said, "Are these chiefs so arrogant?"
"It's not that arrogant." Chen Cheng smiled and said, "I still sent people to give gifts, but they didn't come." "They are all big tribes?" Shao Shude asked.
"They vary in size. The four people I just mentioned all have crowds of more than ten thousand people." Chen Cheng replied.
"I am getting impatient so quickly. These thieves think that I am the governor of Youzhou." Shao Shude snorted coldly. Chen Cheng said: "Perhaps the army has been stationed for a long time and made a lot of contributions, and they are dissatisfied."
With so many people and horses stationed in Youzhou, although grain and grass were transferred from the rear, the tribes were forced to frequently donate cattle and sheep, and they were definitely dissatisfied.
At first, people might be intimidated by the power of the army and pay tribute honestly, or come when called upon, but as time went by, they became tired.
"If these people who come here are asked to hand over their Dingkou, grazing land, and organize households into all the people, will they be willing to do so?" Shao Shude asked again. "Your Majesty already knows this in his mind. Why bother to ask the minister?" Chen Cheng said with a smile: "Of course.
He refused."
"Let them stay in Youzhou for a while first, and then tell them that I will choose a day to inspect their martial arts skills and give them rewards." Shao Shude ordered.
"I obey." Chen Cheng responded.
Those who come may not be willing to obediently hand over the tribe that has been inherited for decades or even more than a hundred years, and those who do not come will definitely not be willing to hand it over. At this time, you have to scare the monkeys, and you can persuade these long-time believers with words alone.
A powerful Tibetan chieftain?
"Wang He, Tuoba Jin, have you already sent out the troops? I gave them more than twenty days. If they delay any longer, don't do it." Shao Shude tapped his finger on the table and said, "Have you been able to handle the food and grass matters?
appropriate?"
"Your Majesty, we sent people out of the fortress ten days ago to transfer grain and grass to the Guangbian Army, Ximiyun garrison, and the ancient city of Yanle. The journey is long and short, but there should be no serious problems. The messenger accompanying the army will report once every two days. Everything is fine.
." Chen Cheng replied. "When transporting grain and grass, they need to pass through the tribal jurisdiction. Have they ever doubted it?" Shao Shude asked uneasily.
Various tribes in Youzhou are spread out in all directions, and whether they are passing troops or transporting food, they have to pass through their pastures. The current banner is to use troops against the Khitan and hoard food and grass in the areas behind the mountains for a large-scale attack after the beginning of spring. Regardless of this reason
No matter what, it's just a reason, and it's up to the ministries to believe it or not.
"Your Majesty, you may have doubts and fears, but there is no movement yet." Chen Cheng said.
Shao Shude nodded. In fact, he did not insist on intercepting them in the north, but it was just an extra layer of insurance. Judging from the current situation, there may be no need for Wang He and Tuoba Jin to go south to the three tribes.
But he always pursues safety in his actions. The greater the advantage, the more conservative he becomes. This is a style that is almost ingrained in his bones.
"My son Siwu has arrived in Pingzhou, and General Tu is stationed in Shunzhou." Shao Shude thought for a while and said: "We can release the Longxiang Army and the Dingnan Army. Ge Qing will immediately march eastward to Lu County to take charge of the overall situation.
"
"Yes." Ge Congzhou responded.
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In the white wind and snow, more than 50,000 horsemen left Youzhou in batches and headed eastward. Ge Congzhou and Zhu Zhen climbed to a high slope beside the road and overlooked the post road.
The soldiers of Longxiang Army are becoming more and more capable of strengthening their troops!
Once upon a time, this was an army that was despised and even maliciously consumed by many people. After several years of fighting in the north and south, it achieved great success, and the saints became more and more fond of using Long Xiang's army as a sharp knife to defeat the enemy, which shows that they attach great importance to it.
"Zhu Yuhou has trained such a good soldier!" Ge Congzhou suddenly sighed and said, "You have this ability, you can even step forward."
Qingyun is not a problem."
Zhu Zhen glanced at Ge Congzhou. He heard it, and the meaning of the words was still unfinished.
Years ago, he sent some old trusted men to the Crane Control Army to help clarify discipline and train the troops. Ge Congzhou must have known this, and this was a tactful warning.
In fact, Zhu Zhen also understood. In fact, in the past few days, he had found an opportunity to withdraw all the people because the military envoy Fan He didn't like it and drove them away.
King Zhao lost some points in front of the saint this time, and his future was cast into shadow. Zhu Zhen had planned to keep a distance from him. However, it was really hard to live without any connections.
"Actually, Marshal Ge is the one who manages the army rigorously and has good command." Zhu Zhen shook her head and said, "This warrior must go to battle often and win battles. Only in this way can he be tempered."
"Why should Zhu Yuhou be so modest?" Ge Congzhou said: "If the basics are not good, no matter how many battles are won, sooner or later the combat power will reach its peak, and we will have to go back to practice hard."
Zhu Zhen smiled and said nothing.
Seeing that he didn't answer directly, Ge Congzhou also sighed. They were all from the Liang King's tent, and they had their own incense and friendship. In Luoyang, the capital of the new dynasty, the saints did not discriminate against the generals of Guandong. In the past two or three years, they have been used very seriously.
The opportunity was here, and Ge Congzhou naturally hoped that Zhu Zhen would seize it so that he could be taken care of in the court in the future.
Zhu Zhen glanced at Ge Congzhou again, suddenly smiled and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this. Now we are about to launch an army to fight. Does Ge Congzhou have any strategy?"
"First locate the Fan tribe in Lu County and Sanhe, and then kill Yuyang with lightning speed. With the help of Li Siyi, General Tu will defeat the Fan bandits in Shunzhou. Then he will suppress the Tanzhou bandits and defeat them."
"Yi Ye. If King Zhao's side can deal with it effectively and the enemy can be defeated early, this battle will have achieved full success." Ge Congzhou said: "Actually, these are small battles, not worth mentioning."
Zhu Zhen nodded. The more powerful Youzhou army was defeated by them. These Fanhu, who did not even dare to openly confront the Jin army, were still out of their sight. Zhu Zhen felt that Ge Congzhou's thoughts had actually already
Flying somewhere else.
"Yesterday, Your Majesty called you and said that a Khitan deserter named Yelu Hua Ge would reveal secrets. The eight Khitan tribes may want to raid the Andong Mansion southward. However, the best soldiers of the Guide and Longwu armies are all in Youzhou. Can they resist it?"
Zhu Zhen asked.
When they crossed the sea from Liaodong to attack Youzhou, Guide, and Longwu armies selected 5,000 elite troops, and there were still more than 10,000 left to guard Andong Mansion. This was almost the main local armed force, but it was actually a bit weak. If the Khitan
Will they be able to resist sending a large army south? It's hard to say whether these elite soldiers will be able to rush back in time. Maybe they will have to send troops here to contain it, so that the Khitans will not dare to go south with all their strength.
But this year it is obvious that the Saint will still attack Hebei, and he is destined not to be distracted by Liao. How to fight the battle is completely unclear.
"Don't think too much about what you have." Ge Congzhou said: "Hurry up to the cooking department and free up your hands. What can't be done?"
"Yes." Zhu Zhen nodded and stopped talking.
The wind and snow continued. Longxiang and Dingnan's second army and 20,000 Tuan Tuan villagers trudged forward in the snow like a long dragon, and finally arrived at Lu County (today's east of Tongzhou District) on the 20th of the first lunar month.
And immediately sent an envoy to return to Youzhou.
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In Youzhou City, Shao Shude had just gasped and collapsed on Zhang Hui's backside when he received the military report from Ge Congzhou. He immediately moved to the front hall and summoned the prime ministers to discuss the matter.
The result of the discussion is that the time is ripe for action.
Shao Shude didn't take these nonsense seriously at all, and ordered on the spot: "Draw up a decree. Just write it according to the previously agreed meaning."
"According to the decree." Needless to say, this matter was naturally written by the chief penman and secretary-supervisor Lu Siye. After he finished grinding the ink, he wrote it with a single stroke and submitted it to Shao Shude.
"I am obedient to the heavens and people, and live in peace and quiet. I rely on the power of civil and military propaganda, the auspiciousness of the heaven and the earth, the good rain and the wind, and the simplicity of government. Although the four barbarians are under one rule, it is far different from the Zhenguan Dynasty; ten coins for millet is closer to the Kaiyuan Dynasty.
generation."
"The tribes within the jurisdiction of Pingping Prefecture in Youtanshunjiying are the most remote, have been in chaos for a long time, and are often involved in the style of barbarians. They rarely understand that the imperial court has ordered more than ten people to patrol. They do not care for the people, but only seek trouble for themselves. They harbor evil intentions.
Sex, secretly harboring a wolf heart."
"Shi Deyi of Jizhou has a very wide territory; Li Zongsheng of Shunzhou has many soldiers."
"Now I am sending out good generals and levying sharp troops. We will plan everything and ensure victory in all battles. We will attack Hebei and kill all the party members. We will see and hear everything, both far and near. Why bother citing the past and the present in order to clearly understand the interests and dangers, and only report the recent events?"
, talk about the future"
"If he wants to bring disaster to his family, then all the virtuous people, Lu Kuang, can serve as a warning; if he wants to bring good fortune to the whole body, then heirs and his kindness can serve as a guideline."
"Today, I have sent Ge Congzhou, the commander of the camp in Youzhou, to lead one hundred thousand horse and infantry soldiers, clean up the household registration, collect the armored soldiers, and at the same time declare orders to surrender and give strict command. I have set up two routes. It is best for you to choose. Those who obey the orders
Don't offend even the smallest detail. Anyone who disobeys orders will be punished by the whole clan. Give orders first and then act. There will be no pardon for any offenders."
"The rest of the inspections occasionally act in a coercive and coercive manner, but are always loyal and sincere. I am aware of all of them and do not care about your flaws. You should take care of yourself and do not worry about it. Do not listen to heresy. There are reasons for being a daughter-in-law. Announcement to Ding Ning
, Xian Ling knows."
Shao Shude read it carefully three times and sighed: "Secretary Lu's writing style is becoming more and more refined. It is very well written and all aspects have been taken into consideration. If I were one of these thieves, I would be very frightened at this time and I don't know what to do.
Is good."
Isn't that right? Originally, they were just playing petty, bargaining with the court, trying to preserve their original interests. They have been doing this for more than a hundred years without any problems, so why did they suddenly fall out?
Haha, this is the so-called path dependence. Let you rely on it, and I will like to flip the table and make you messy.
"Immediately announce the decree to all the states and see who dares to resist Master Wang." Shao Shude said. In fact, he was really worried that all these tribes would surrender. This was not in line with his original intention.
It's like a landmine. If you don't step on it, it won't explode, but it's always there, forcing you to be careful and always pay attention. Instead of doing this, it's better to sweep away this mine and be done with it. Besides, it's better to build new buildings below.
It will also help to demobilize the slaves and the warriors.
Eating more fish for one fish is his favorite thing.