Fusheng in the late Tang Dynasty Chapter 54: Expression of thanks (the saved manuscript was destroyed in ashes, updated 1 for the generous sponsorship of book friend Xu Yu)
Chapter 54: Expression of thanks (the saved manuscript was destroyed in ashes, updated 1 for the generous sponsorship of book friend Xu Yu)
On October 20th, the first snow of this winter fell in Jinyang.
Hedong has been fighting for more than a year. In this cold winter, the life of the common people should be difficult. However, for the sergeants in Fucheng, winter clothes have been distributed and they have also received a lot of rewards. They are all beaming, forming a sharp contrast.
Li Kan's life has become increasingly difficult recently. After Li Guochang and his son repelled thousands of troops from Youzhou Town in Yuzhou, they did not dare to fight. Considering the current situation of the army, they had to transfer their troops south again to attack Daizhou.
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There are tens of thousands of officers and soldiers on the Daibei front line, and it is indeed impossible to gnaw. But this does not mean that there is no chance. At least, we can bypass the stations of the Hedong army that passively defend or even deliberately condone them, go deep into Xin and Dai Township, and plunder
Withdraw immediately.
The robbery was very successful, but how can I put it, the Datong Army has just become like this, becoming an out-and-out grassroots bandit army, which is incomparable to the momentum that aimed to sweep the entire Hedong when the uprising began. If Huang Chao hadn't
Entering Chang'an, Li and his son will have no chance.
However, although it is difficult for grass bandits to succeed, the harm they do to the people is real. Shao Shude was very sentimental about this, but there was nothing he could do. So, with this compassionate mind, he sneaked to He's Mansion after dark.
Before entering the house, I reflected on myself. I had originally said that I would not humiliate He Gongya's family, but when I saw Zhao's beauty, the words I had said flew into the air. Take this as a warning and you won't do it again!
Mrs. Zhao was still sitting there meekly, reading an unknown book. Shao Shude talked to her for a while and was about to practice his 108 Japanese moves when he heard someone hurriedly come from outside.
"General!" It was Li Yanling's voice. What was this guy doing here at this time? Could there be changes outside?
"General, a report has been sent to the memorial hall." Li Yanling waited outside the door for a moment. After being summoned by Shao Shude, he walked in and said with excitement: "The saint has sealed a number of camps to encourage the soldiers to fight.
The generals and generals are also among them, and they can be awarded the title of Suizhou governor. The petition, official robe, and seal have been sent to the commander's house together with the petition, and they can be collected tomorrow."
"Now, the last general can call the general 'envoy'." Li Yanling said with a smile. The brothers have been wandering for more than a year, and it is indeed gratifying to see that they finally have a place to stay.
"What should I do?" Although he had been mentally prepared for a long time, Shao Shude was still very excited after hearing the news. He suddenly stood up from the bed and asked.
"Uh... stuff money?" Li Yanling was also confused.
"General, the most important thing to do now is to write a letter of thanks." As expected of someone from an official family, Zhao hit the nail on the head with his words.
"Yes, yes, write a thank you note. Where is Mr. Chen?" Shao Shude asked anxiously.
"I haven't returned to Lanzhou yet," Li Yanling replied.
"This...how can I not be around at this time? Alas."
Mrs. Zhao calmly walked to the desk. This was originally He Gongya's study room, with all pens, inks, paper and inkstones. Ms. Zhao gently rubbed the ink, and after a long time, she spread out a piece of paper and began to write.
Shao Shude was a little surprised. He took a closer look and saw: "On the 20th of this month, I have to go to the memorial hall to report that I have been appointed as the governor of the imperial court in accordance with the decree of a certain month. After nine days of fertile land and a journey of thousands of miles, I came to Yao's level to show my kindness.
Shining brightly in Ruan Lane, carrying a heavy mountain, how can I rest next to the valley... The ministers are relatively poor, and their service is very small. They should train soldiers as their duty, kill the invaders for a period of time, and repay the power of the saints with their rough armor and military swords.
Reward. I am restricted to the feudal town, and will not be praised by the Heavenly Court. I will not be grateful and fearful. I would like to express my gratitude to you for hearing this. I would like to report it."
"Madam is so talented, she really makes Shao extremely ashamed." Li Yanling went out at some point, and Shao Shude hugged Zhao from behind and praised.
"The general's formation kills the enemy generals and defeats them repeatedly. How can I be compared to my concubine?" Zhao's body was a little tense.
This woman was trying to please him and show her own value, and Shao Shude knew it very well.
"I don't know my wife's maiden name yet."
"My name is Jade."
"Where does this name come from?"
"My mother-in-law once got a piece of jade. She sent a craftsman to polish it and make it into a pendant. She gave it to my concubine, hence the name."
"Can I have a look at this jade?"
Mrs. Zhao's face turned red to her ears and she said nothing.
Shao Shude stretched out his hand, touched a stick of incense, and then took out a pendant and praised: "It's a beautiful jade, as smooth as gelatin." Mrs. Zhao's face turned redder, and her breathing was a little disordered.
"This is General He's study? General He has been writing official letters on this case all year round?"
Zhao didn't answer, but her body trembled even more.
Shao Shude also felt that his breathing was a little heavy. He exerted force suddenly, and Zhao fell on the desk. He only heard the sound of cracking silk. Here, 2,800 words can be omitted.
After a long time, Ms. Zhao, whose body was weak, gently fell to the ground. Shao Shude picked up the thank you form on the table and sighed: "It's stained by saliva, please rewrite it." Ms. Zhao's eyes were blurred, and she didn't know if she heard it.
After walking out of the study refreshed, Shao Shude summoned his general Xu Hao and stayed in the military camp tonight. The process of making this decision was very difficult. In the cold winter, he slept in He Mansion with a beautiful and sweet-smelling girl in his arms.
Isn’t it wonderful? In the end, I ended up getting along with a group of bad guys in the military camp. Needless to say, the gap was huge. However, the current situation was chaotic. The army was his lifeblood and the guarantee of his wealth and life. Shao Shude could still understand what was important and what was important.
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After spending a night in the military camp, Shao Shude went to the commander's residence on the second day and received the official robes, seals, flags, personal declarations and other things sent by the court. During this period, he met Li Kan. The commander was very haggard now.
Youzhou Town tried hard and then retreated. The Datong rebels were short of money and food, and they went south to plunder from Daizhou. The imperial court became more and more dissatisfied with him.
He had the heart to march north, but he had already completely broken up with the Jinyang generals and was worried that once the military power was handed over to them, chaos would break out on the spot. Su Hongzhen, He Gongya learned from the past, Zhang Kai, Guo Fei and others
I'm afraid I won't wait and see again. But if we don't march north, we will die sooner or later. The difference between waiting for death and seeking death is really a dilemma.
Li Kan was also surprised that Shao Shude obtained the resignation of Suizhou governor. He originally wanted him to be the general of Shiling Town, replace Kang Chuangui's position, and help him guard the north gate of Jinyang, but Shao went his own way.
He ran to Suizhou. Isn't this a case of being unruly? Li Kan was very disappointed with Shao Shude.
It is hard for General Shao to understand Marshal Li's mood, and he doesn't want to understand it. His thoughts have already flown to Suizhou. Since he has great ambitions, managing his own territory is more important.
The snow on the streets of Jinyang is gradually getting thicker. There is nothing you can do about this powerful city in the north. Zhang Kai and Guo Fei are complacent, but this piece of fat in Hedong will not fall into your hands after all. Let's go.
Just wait and see, when I go to Xia Sui to show my ambitions, I will have my own teachings in the future.
On October 25th, Chen Cheng returned from Lanzhou, and Shao Shude quickly invited him to He Mansion for tea.
"Congratulations to your Majesty." Chen Cheng said with a smile: "Suizhou was originally a Shangjun. It's a pity that the current household registration is not large, otherwise your Majesty would be able to wear purple clothes."
"Haha, it doesn't matter." Shao Shude said with a smile: "It's just a false name, I don't care much about it. I will have to rely on you for the affairs of the state from now on. Mr. Chen is very talented and wants to help me."
This was a public appointment, and Chen Cheng was also excited. After more than ten years, just when he was frustrated and ready to return to his hometown, he unexpectedly encountered such an opportunity.
"As for your fate, Chen will not hesitate to go through fire and water." Chen Cheng stood up and thanked him.
"There is something happening now, and I have to do it before I can rest assured."
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"Tomorrow I will send five hundred people from the transport camp. Don't worry, they are all Heyang soldiers. They will be led by Shao's general Xu Hao to escort some things and... people back to Suizhou. After arriving at Longquan County (Suizhou Lisuo),
Could you please Mr. Chen to make arrangements with the local government and clean up the Xiazhou Yamen to make it easier for people to live in it?" Shao Shude said.
"Escort who?"
"I love my concubine Zhao Yu and my adopted daughter Shao Guoer."
Ms. Zhao, who was making tea nearby, trembled when she heard this, and her mood was obviously ups and downs.
"Since you are a member of your family, how dare Chen not be careful!" Chen Cheng said solemnly. It seems that the He Zhao family has some tricks. The wife of the guilty general has climbed onto a high branch again and even persuaded the general to accept Mr. He.
As an adopted daughter, Ya's daughter must be careful in the future, otherwise all her great achievements will be in vain if the wind blows from her pillow.
I originally planned to advise the lord to marry the daughter of the Zhe family as soon as possible, but now it seems that the time is not right, so let's look for another opportunity. Since we have Suizhou, the lord has great ambitions, and with the help of the Zhe family in Linzhou, we will get twice the result with half the effort. But we need to be careful in doing it.
, but we can’t let this Zhao family be jealous. Alas, it’s so difficult to do something.
After eating tea, Chen Cheng left in a hurry. Shao Shude looked at the heavy snow outside. He wanted to spend the night in the military camp, but his legs and feet were rooted and he couldn't step out. The dignified and majestic feeling in Zhao's body always gave him a strong feeling.
The desire to destroy and ravage. Alas, this will not happen next time.