"What are you doing here?" In the scorching heat of midsummer, Shao Shude was inspecting farmland in the Hengshan Mountains. Liu Jishu was out of breath from climbing the mountain, and then he came to Shao Shude.
Surrounded by a large group of soldiers, some Hengshan farmers were talking to Shao Shude in Dangxiang dialect, which stunned Liu Jishu.
Liu Jishu looked at the crowd around him in embarrassment.
"Then you wait first." Shao Shude continued walking along the field ridge.
"How much was the harvest last year?"
"Six buckets."
"What are you planting?"
"Millet, wheat, and highland barley are all planted."
"Does anyone from your family go on this northern tour?"
"Go back to the commander-in-chief and I will go on an expedition."
"Can I receive a reward?"
"Received six sheep."
Shao Shude nodded. In the past, rewards were given through the leader, but now that the prestige is high, some things can be done. For example, before they are demobilized, rewards can be given directly to the Tibetan soldiers who have been recruited and cashed in on the spot, bypassing the leader.
layer.
After trying it once, I found that the leaders did not dare to make any changes, so it will become a rule from now on.
The Tibetan people have limited information. Some people have never been out of the tribe in their lives, so they may not know who is the biggest in Shuofang Town.
Every time a soldier was recruited and a reward was issued, these demobilized sergeants were Shao Shude's voluntary propagandists. This was how the prestige was built up bit by bit, until the leaders were powerless and could not control the people below them.
Winning over the upper echelons will bring quick results, but it will not be stable.
You still have to grasp it with both hands. The upper level can tie it up with kindness and marriage, and then increase the prestige among the lower level. This will have the best effect.
Of course, this requires you to do a lot of meticulous and hard work. If you just do it yourself, few people can endure the hardship. On the other hand, visiting the ground floor at any time is even more difficult, and it is not safe.
Organizing a large group of people to hunt in autumn is very frequent. Although it is a personal hobby, it is unbearable for a long time.
Wouldn't it be nice for a woman who has that energy to return home and enjoy the contributions of all parties?
There is no way, power is the basis of everything. If you have this thing, many things will be out of your control.
It's not impossible to lie back and enjoy yourself, but don't complain when one day the rebels attack you with axes, that's how the world is.
"How good is the Palace Supervisor of Ximen?" Shao Shude walked to the shade of the tree. The soldiers were busy, laying out blankets, bringing in desks and chairs, and starting to make tea.
"The palace supervisor is worried about state affairs and can't sleep at night." Liu Jishu sat down carefully and replied.
"What kind of worries does he have? Helong has been restored, and there is no danger from foreign enemies; Guanzhong is peaceful, and there are no worries. Is it possible that he is worried about the war in Guandong?" Shao Shude said with a smile.
"The war clouds in Guandong are thick, which is really worrying."
"Oh? What does Zhu Quanzhong, Li Kuangwei and others have to do with the imperial court when they seek Li Keyong?"
"The treacherous Prime Minister Zhang Jun deceived the British master and actually wanted to take away Li Keyong, who held various positions and was a noble and clan member. This is a way to die."
"There are more than 100,000 Bian soldiers, 100,000 Yan soldiers, and 100,000 Zhao soldiers. Isn't it easy to destroy Li Keyong?"
"Why is Prince Lingwu teasing me?" Liu Jishu said with a wry smile: "The Palace Superintendent of Ximen asserted that the towns were not aligned and their strength could not be used in one place. He also said that the north was steep and the mountain pass was difficult to cross. The danger of using it was to overcome it.
Under Xuanwu and Zhu Quanzhong, this crusade will definitely return in vain."
It is a compulsory course for the middle-ranking officials of the dynasty to read military literature, and some of them have extraordinary martial arts skills. During the Manna Incident, the young eunuchs defeated the many with less, defeated the civil servants, and captured the emperor. They have certain military knowledge and vision.
Yes, I know that by besieging several towns, the chances of winning seem to be high, but the outcome is unpredictable.
"Ximen Palace Supervisor knows his soldiers well," Shao Shude said with a smile.
The soldiers brought the boiled tea.
Liu Jishu took a quick look, and if he expected it to be right, it should be Yixing Yangxian Tea.
As the saying goes, "When we hear the New Year and enter the mountains, the stinging insects will stir up the spring breeze; the emperor has not tasted Yangxian tea, and the grass will not dare to bloom first."
Yangxian purple bamboo shoot tea was made before the flowers bloomed and presented to the emperor for enjoyment.
Yixing is still being fought over by Sun Ru, Yang Xingmi, and Qian Liu. The tributes are unmatched. Even the emperor cannot drink Yangxian tea. How can the Lingwu County Prince get it?
Is it possible that it is the result of a market horse?
Thinking of this, Liu Jishu lowered his head humbly.
"We planned to convene Yanying to ask questions. Once this meeting is held, it is difficult to predict where things will go," Liu Jishu continued.
"Can't the Palace Supervisor Ximen stop this? Yanying asked, right, even though the Zhongguan can't attend, there is nothing we can do about it? The Palace Supervisor Ximen is old at this, so he shouldn't need me to teach him." Shao Shude picked up the tea bowl and spoke slowly.
Enjoy slowly.
Liu Jishu also had a bowl in front of him, but he was not in the mood to drink tea now, so he added: "You Shence Lieutenant Luo Quanguan supports Prime Minister Zhang."
Shao Shude pondered after hearing the words. It is indeed impossible for the imperial court to hand over all the power to a middle-ranking official. People with great power such as Tian Lingzi and Yang Fugong won the favor of the saint and became the envoys of the Tenth Army and the Twelve Guards of Shence, but the following two
A position of real power is also shared by two factions.
Eunuchs have consensus, but they also have differences, and they are not monolithic.
Moreover, a new emperor has just been established, and towns all over the world have come to express their congratulations. Is it really disadvantageous to replace the emperor at this time like a sword of the general of the foreign vassal? If you treat them like monkeys, be careful that your head falls to the ground first.
"What does the Palace Supervisor Ximen want from me?" Shao Shude put down his tea bowl and asked.
"Please ask the King of Lingwu County to come forward and try to stop this matter." Liu Jishu said sincerely.
Nowadays, only the generals of foreign vassals can intimidate those in the court who do not know the importance of matters.
Shao Shude thought of another level.
If the imperial court issued an edict to deprive Li Keyong of his honorary title and position, given his sworn brother's temperament, once all the troops were settled, an army might be launched to hold him accountable.
He is such a person. He has obviously accomplished the great task of regaining Chang'an, but he still has to be treated like this. How can he swallow such a sigh of relief!
Although the Chao army was in decline in the past and its combat effectiveness was not as good as before, the Daibei soldiers and horses led by Li Keyong still fought to the death, with heavy casualties. Most of the dead were Shatuo people!
He remembered that in his later years, Li Keyong could not even gather the five hundred Shatuo cavalry. I had shed my blood and made meritorious service for the Tang Dynasty, and yet you wanted to deprive me of all honors? It was a high probability that I would commit a crime.
"Control your arrogance and lack of discipline. It's time to punish him." Shao Shude said with a straight face.
Liu Jishu was dumbfounded. Is this rejection?
"Please come back, Palace Supervisor Liu. I, as a vassal, cannot comment on national affairs. Today, Master Zhe has succeeded to the throne, and everyone from home and abroad congratulates him. Yuan Bi is a star, and he is an old man in planning for the country. He is a man on the left and a mink on the right. He is a talented man for a while. If they think it is good, That's really good. I'm just a martial artist, I only know how to fight and kill. It's really difficult for me to deal with national affairs." Shao Shude said.
Liu Jishu was speechless. After a long while, he asked: "What is the intention of the Lingwu County Wangtong army going south?"
Along the way, there were warriors carrying swords and bows everywhere. He counted the flags and saw that there were several troops, especially the famous Tielin Army in the northwest. What was he going to do?
Shao Shude glanced at him and said: "The situation in Yanzhou is not stable. Doctor Li has few soldiers and is very worried. He invited me to lead his army south to ensure the safety of the people in the two states."
Liu Jishu was silent, and then tried again: "The king of Lingwu County asked for the establishment of Weibei Town last month, but the court thought it was not possible. Hao Zhenwei, the governor of Tongzhou, was active and wanted to be appointed as the governor of the national army, and Luo Quanguan was very interested in him. There are praises..."
"Tonghua is the gateway to Jingdong. Hao Shijun is also a border general and is experienced in military affairs. With him guarding the country, the emperor will surely be able to sleep peacefully." Shao Shude said.
What's the point of Hao Zhenwei jumping up and down? The seven counties in Tongzhou may seem like a vast territory, but their population is not as large as the three counties in Huazhou. Once a fight breaks out, no one can do anything to anyone.
Yang Yao has contacted Wang Bian and given him reassurance. Tell him not to be afraid, the King of Lingwu County is on your side.
With this promise, we are determined and will definitely not let Hao Zhenwei succeed easily.
Moreover, the Pro-Army Department of the Zhenbei Protectorate has selected 500 warriors from the 3,000 households in Yulin Palace, given them war horses, armor, bows and knives, and then went south, falsely claiming that King Bian had recruited them in the grassland to assist them in defending Yuhuazhou.
With these five hundred cavalry, Wang Bian became more stable.
Liu Jishu sighed.
The imperial court really couldn't afford to collect (reward) buy (give) anything from Lingwu County Prince, and the emperor didn't want to either.
Can Jingyuan Town provide it? No.
Can Tonghua give it? No.
This is difficult to do!
If it can't be done, then it can't be done. Liu Jishu also figured out that Prince Lingwu was just sitting back and watching the court make fun of him. It was not a good idea to just go back and return, but there was nothing he could do about it. The situation was like this.
But he still had some worries in his heart.
With tens of thousands of troops stationed in Hengshan, it must not be that simple! Are you going to pick peaches after the situation in Hedong becomes clear?
It doesn't seem like it.
In any case, Liu Jishu did not believe that Shuofang's army went south at the invitation of Li Xiaochang, and there must be another agenda.
"You don't want to get into trouble with Li Keyong, do you?" Liu Jishu was horrified and glanced at Shao Shude fearfully, but he couldn't see anything.
Invading the palace together, or coming from the east, how will the emperor move? When he enters Chang'an, will there be a massacre?
"Is there anything else, Palace Supervisor Liu?" Shao Shude asked, this was to drive people away.
Liu Jishu didn't want to leave, but the soldiers all turned their attention to him, making him sweat on his vest, so he could only stand up and say goodbye: "In that case, I will go back to resume my life."
After that, he led his followers down the mountain in despair.