After the first lunar month, the work pace of various ministries and yamen suddenly accelerated.
Mainly the defense changes of each unit and the preparation of logistics supplies.
Because there was a rebellion in central Shu, and even Shu soldiers were involved, Longxiang's army went south from the Longjian Prefectures to suppress it and would not be transferred back for the time being.
The Tianxiong Army, which had been on an expedition for a whole year, returned to Henan Prefecture to rest and recuperate.
After guarding Zhenzhou, the surprise generals of Beiping Prefecture returned to Shaanxi and Guoxi and rested in Heyang.
They were replaced by the three armies of Tielin, Wuwei, and Konghe.
The Tiande army was also transferred to Beiping Prefecture to prepare for the expedition.
The Baoning Army was transferred eastward to guard Cangzhou.
The Hengye army returned from Yingzhou and went south to guard Yuezhou.
After passing the inner road of the pass, 20,000 soldiers from Zhili Daozhou entered Hedong to garrison.
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After giving the order, the feathers flew at full speed, and the armies began to mobilize nervously, looking like a war was coming.
Shao Shude participated in the Spring Society Festival on the second day of February to have fun with the people and refresh his sense of presence.
"Your Majesty, are you going to conscript the people of Hebei this year?" Chen Cheng, wearing an ermine coat, stood out among the crowd.
"I'm afraid it's inevitable." Shao Shude stopped at the end of the village and looked thoughtfully at the people doing spring plowing.
There are still not enough cattle for farming.
During the Khitan campaign, we did get a lot of livestock, including at least 400,000 cattle. But unfortunately, they were basically beef cattle and were not of much use except for producing milk and making manure.
The calf can be trained slowly, but it takes time, and there is no way to do it slowly.
It is said that in addition to the cattle trained and bred by the private sector, Sinong Temple is also a large cattle provider.
They breed cattle in several directions: producing milk, producing meat, pulling carts, and cultivating land.
The latter two have very similar uses and are actually the same.
Just last year, they bred a type of cattle that was not very tall, but had a docile temperament, strong pulling power, and full endurance. It was the best seed for farming cattle. They are still continuing to breed it, and they are very close to success.
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Once successfully cultivated, the population will be slowly multiplied and then promoted nationwide - of course, this is a subtype of dry land cattle. If it is paddy fields in the south, buffalo will have to be cultivated.
In short, breeding is a systematic project. It requires long-term, patient investment, and a little bit of luck. Once successful, it will have a huge promotion effect on the social economy.
The progress of society is originally based on the accumulation of these bit by bit. There is no need to rush or hurry. What is most needed is long-term planning and sufficient patience. Once the investment is in place and the direction is correct, things will be very simple: make time
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"Greetings to Your Majesty." Everyone who was working in the fields fell down one after another when they saw Shao Shude wearing a dragon robe.
"Get up." Shao Shude held up his hands and said.
Everyone stood up one after another.
"Did you go on an expedition with the army last year?" Shao Shude asked from afar while standing by the ditch.
Some guards had already crossed the ditch and came to the field. They were holding some silk in their hands as a reward.
Shao Sheng never talks to anyone in vain when he goes out. He just spends money when he should, and everyone is happy.
After the field chefs accepted the reward, they were naturally very grateful.
The guards did not leave, but stood on the ridge of the field, looking at them as if unintentionally.
"Your Majesty, I went on an expedition and killed many Khitan thieves!" shouted a big man wearing earrings.
"Listening to the local accent is so friendly." Shao Shude said happily: "The brave men should be rewarded and given another ten cents of money."
Soon another guard passed by and delivered the Jianji Tongbao, which was newly minted last year, to this man. After delivering the money, he did not go back and just stood under the tree by the canal.
"It's a pleasure to follow His Majesty. Last year, we guarded the grain road and fought with the Khitan several times. We had to kill seven or eight people, right? In the end, we only identified five, which was unlucky. This time, we made up for the money." The big man accepted the money.
, but also did not forget to complain a few words.
Shao Shude laughed loudly and said: "Even the Tutuan countrymen are so brave and the Khitan is undefeated. Is there any justice?"
"Your Majesty, if you want to go to Bohai this year, you might take me with you?" the man asked again.
"You went on an expedition last year and delayed your farm work, but you can't go this year." Shao Shude smiled.
The big man stamped his feet twice in annoyance, then squatted on the ground, looking extremely uncomfortable.
Shao Shude smiled and looked at the soil that had been turned over. This land seemed to have been abandoned for a long time, and it would not be easy to reclaim it. There may be a lot of grass seeds left in the field, which will affect the harvest. But there will be gains in the long run.
Without growing any grain, the soil fertility has been restored very well and the harvest will not be bad.
Shao Shude walked a few steps and saw a young man and asked: "What is your name? Did you go on an expedition last year?"
"Your Majesty, Yelu Quanzhong, went on an expedition last year and made some gains. He killed a group of... Xi people," the young man replied.
"How magnificent!" Shao Shude remembered that this young man seemed to be one of Aunt Yulu's servants, and it was he who gave him his name.
So I asked a few more questions with great interest and learned that the young man was still actively studying and was preparing to take the Jinshi examination. I was even more impressed. I thought to myself that as long as he "entered the voting line", the higher and lower schools would have to admit him.
Make a typical propaganda and let the Khitan people see that within the framework of Daxia, you also have a way to get ahead, whether it is studying literature or practicing martial arts.
After walking through the village, Shao Shude called over several officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs: Supervisor Ye Lijingchen, Young Supervisor Zhao Zhi, Young Supervisor Zhang Yun, Fu Cheng He Yunlian, Fu Cheng Chu Zhongye, Yuhou Zhou Zhiyu, etc.
"This year's expedition to the Bohai Sea, the Ministry of Internal Affairs needs to organize a group of manpower to accompany the expedition." Shao Shude said: "The people from the Yingdao Department are responsible for selecting the site of the imperial village, the Yu Housi selects the young men, the Weaving Department inspects leather goods and medicinal materials, and the Shipping Department cannot be left behind.
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"Your Majesty, do you want the Shipping Department to explore the Sumo Water Channel?" Nori Nobuyoshi asked.
"No." Shao Shude explained: "After conquering Tokyo and Nanjing in the Bohai Sea, you and the Ministry of Works and the supervisors worked together to build the shipyard."
"Yes." Nori Susukaomi responded.
Recently, he also did some work and learned about the shipping history of Bohai Country.
In fact, the navigation skills of the Bohai Sea are not bad. They sailed south from Longyuanfu and Binfu in Tokyo many times, and sailed to Japan. The exchanges were very close. There are also many Bohai cultural relics in the Japanese Museum of later generations, both from the two countries.
Evidence of communication.
In addition to the official Bohai Sea, people in the Bohai Sea also have exchanges with Japan. On the good side, there are good stories of cultural, commercial, and religious exchanges, but on the other hand, the bad side is the nuisance of pirates.
The pirates are mainly the Black Water Mohe, a second-class ethnic group in the Bohai Sea. These people's seamanship skills are not bad. After all, they can go to Qingzhou to sell horses, which is definitely not bad. The difference between the ships is very big. The more powerful pirates sit on
Wooden boats, bad pirates ride in canoes - usually made of birch bark or animal skins, so crude that they can be capsized by a big wave.
The main starting points for merchants, monks, pirates and official missions are Tokyo (Hunchun and north) and Shubinfu (Vladivostok and Shuangchengzi area) on the Bohai Sea.
Nori Susukaomi thought for a moment and realized that the saint probably wanted to build a shipyard here.
In fact, it is a good choice. Especially Longyuan Prefecture, which is located in Tokyo, a country on the Bohai Sea. I heard that with a household registration of more than 100,000, it is a relatively wealthy place and can afford a large port.
After walking around for a while, Shao Shude returned to Linshuo Palace. Just after entering the Jiaotai Palace and having some fun, Shang Gong's Xie family came to report: All the Tu people from the north of Yunnan came to Beijing and were willing to surrender their land.
Shao Shude was overjoyed and asked: "Jie Shang Palace, what was the name of this place in the Han Dynasty?"
"Most of them are from Xuantu and Lelang counties." Xie answered.
"Let Zhongshu draw up a decree and establish Lezhou. This is the main state of the country, and they will discuss the specific counties." Shao Shude ordered.
Xie Shi responded softly.
The female historian brought a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and Xie wrote on the spot - what she wrote was a "Zhongshu", which did not have legal effect. She had to go around the Zhongshu to turn it into a real imperial edict.
In fact, the problem is not big. With Shao Shude's current prestige, this matter is a certainty and cannot be changed.
"Anything else? Report it together. While I'm still in the capital, I'll handle it as soon as possible." Shao Shude said, gently playing with the meat toy.
With sharp eyes, Jie Shi took a sneak peek and saw Yue Liduo lying on her side on the blanket, naked.
A white line went from top to bottom and disappeared into the crook of the leg, seemingly dry.
She suddenly felt sad.
She was really deceived when she became a palace official. She couldn't get married, and she didn't even dare to talk to a man. But she was also a woman, and her mature body under the gorgeous skirt also needed comforting. But in the end
, worse than a kidnapped Khitan woman.
"Your Majesty." Xie Shi calmed down and said, "Zhou Dewei, the governor of Jiangzhou, came to report that Yang Wu seems to have not given up and is preparing to attack Jiangxi again. Fuzhou is in danger, and Xinzhou Wei Zaichang brother is secretly involved.
Yi Zhi, and dissatisfied with Daxia, had close contacts with Yang Wu, and even connected with Qian Liu of Hangzhou. There were also Peng Gan, Lu Guangchou, Lu Guangmu, Tan Quanbo and others who were known as "Jiangyou Heroes", and they divided their respective prefectures and counties.
It has been more than twenty years. These people are called Zhong Kuangshi's subordinates, but in fact they are self-absorbed and their thoughts are unpredictable."
"What else did Zhou Dewei say?" Shao Shude raised his voice.
I'm usually a very clever person, but why couldn't I come up with an idea for a long time today?
Xie's heart trembled, and he quickly said: "General Zhou, please ask your majesty to grant him full authority to act expediently."
Shao Shude left the toy with his left hand and patted Yue Liduo's buttocks, asking her to move away. Then he spread out the map and examined it carefully.
Jiangxi is now full of local powerful factions. If there is an invasion from a foreign enemy, they may be able to unite briefly and fight against the outside world. If not, they may have to fight each other internally. Especially Wei Quanxi, who actually competed with Zhong Chuan.
Those who crossed the Jiangxi authority just failed. At this time, the evil intentions must not have died, or there may be something strange.
"Yue Liduo, you have been listening for a long time, do you have any insights?" Shao Shude asked.
Shao Shude asked this, so Yue Liduo naturally couldn't "pretend to be dead". She raised her delicate body, revealing her infinitely beautiful upper body, frowned and looked at the map, and said: "Can your Majesty trust Zhou Dewei?"
"We can't talk about trust." Shao Shude said: "But among the foreign generals, if there is anyone who is least likely to rebel, it is probably him."
"So you can trust Sergeant Zhou?" Yue Liduo asked again.
"Zhou Dewei is good at nurturing the army. His subordinates seem to have few objections to him." Shao Shude said: "I understand what you mean. In the final analysis, I still believe in Zhou Dewei or not."
Having said this, he pondered for a moment.
Zhou Dewei only has 8,000 men under his command. How confident is he to wipe out the entire Jiangxi province in one fell swoop? Is it possible?
If the operation is not done well and the battle is defeated, Jiangzhou may also be lost.
"I heard that Your Majesty divided the world's warriors into four categories: A, B, C and D, and he has a good opinion of the Jin soldiers." Yue Liduo said: "Since Zhou Dewei can win over the soldiers, let him do whatever he wants. Your Majesty has hidden most of his possessions.
In the world, what if Jiangzhou is lost?"
"What if Keran's army takes Jiangxi and rebels?" Shao Shude asked.
"Then conquer." A trace of murderous intent appeared on Yue Liduo's face, but paired with her slim body, it was quite comical.
"What a hero among women, with such a heavy gambling habit." Shao Shude said with a smile: "But you are right. I have more than half of the world, even if I misjudge the wrong person and lose the bet, it will not hurt. Then appoint Zhou Dewei as Jiang
The state defense envoy can act expediently."
"What else is there?" Shao Shude looked at Jie who was writing furiously and asked.
Yue Liduo was already in his arms, playing with her unconsciously.
"Yang Duan, the governor of Bozhou, has gathered tens of thousands of people to rebel. Gao Renhou, the Duke of Ba, has sent troops from Qiannan to prepare for the conquest," Xie said.
"What was the reason for Yang Duan's rebellion?" Shao Shude asked.
The native official of Bozhou was originally Luo, and he had been in charge of Bozhou since the reign of Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty.
In the fifth year of Dali (770), the Bozhou barbarians rebelled. The Tang court ordered Luo Rong, a military academy stationed in Mayang, to lead troops to conquer and put down the rebels. Luo Rong, a native of Yangqu County, Taiyuan Prefecture, was stationed in central Guizhou at that time.
Because of his meritorious service, the Tang court granted Luo Rong the title of Marquis of Bozhou, and held him in power for generations.
Luo Rong married the daughter of Li E, who was born in Li, Zhao County, and it has been passed down for four generations from the Daizong Dynasty to the Qianfu period of Xizong.
The fourth generation Marquis of Bozhou, Luo Taiwang, was incompetent. When Nanzhao invaded, he suffered repeated defeats. Later, Yang Duan, the leader of the Bozhou barbarians, led his army to rescue and defeated Nanzhao's troops. This coincided with the Luo family's internal discord and the struggle for power, which severely damaged their vitality.
So the Tang court appointed Luo Taiwang as the leader of the barbarians in Bozhou, and Yang Duan as the governor of Bozhou. The two men shared the power of Bozhou.
After Gao Renhou sent troops to conquer central Guizhou from Dongchuan, Yang Duan and Luo Taiwang both surrendered and still held their old posts.
"Your Majesty, Bozhou is the official state of the imperial court. The governor Zhao Guanwen wanted to transfer Yang Duan to be the governor of Fuzhou, but Yang Duan rebelled." Xie said.
"That's unreasonable!" Shao Shude snorted, clenching his fists tightly, feeling angry in his heart.
Yue Liduo also snorted, with a look of pain on his face.
"Deprive Yang Duan of all his posts and appoint Luo Taiwang as the governor of Bozhou, and order him to gather barbarian troops to join forces with the king's division to attack Yang Duan." Shao Shude ordered.
In later generations, the Bozhou Yang family claimed to be Han, and Shao Shude believed him. However, in the Tang Dynasty, he found that this identity was very suspicious.
Yang was clearly a native of the local area. Yang Duan's uncle was from Xixie and was a serious Zangke Man.
On the contrary, Luo's family background can be traced, and he came from a family in the Hedong Military Academy. During the reign of Emperor Daizong, the Bozhou barbarians rebelled, and the court even sent two generals, but they could not quell it. Later, Luo Rong was transferred there. He spent several years digging mountain roads, suppressing and pacifying them.
, finally defeated the enemy.
Luo Rong was capable, but his great-great-grandson Luo Taiwang was very poor. When Nanzhao invaded, he suffered repeated defeats and even abandoned the city and fled to his uncle's house in Luzhou for refuge. Finally, Yang Duan stepped forward and set up an ambush.
Defeating Nanzhao and accumulating huge prestige, it was natural for him to share Luo's authority.
This time Yang Duan rebelled, he was really confused. Did he think he was very powerful?
But he forgot that the Luo family ruled Bozhou for eight or ninety years. Even though he was forced to share power with Yang Duan more than twenty years ago, he was still the leader of Bozhou named by the Tang court.
This time, let him have a taste of being attacked from both inside and outside.
"What else is there?" Shao Shude asked again after making up his mind to deal with the Yang family in Bozhou.