In the early morning, Shao Shude was woken up by someone around him.
Hmm, it seems like I haven’t slept on a bed for a long time. Marching and fighting is hard. Even the military leader has to sleep in a large camp. In addition to the tall and powerful soldiers, there are only fierce warriors around. After a year and a half, you can see
Even a sow feels beautiful, and even a shabby bed feels comfortable. Is this how people live?
"General, I'm going to Xiazhou today, so please leave early. To meet Commander Jie, a meeting gift is indispensable. I heard that Marshal Zhuge was from a humble background, and I'm afraid he won't like his calligraphy and painting, so why not give him some war horses?
Gold and silverware. The generals around the commander can also make friends..." Zhao Yu gently removed the rough hand that was pressing on his chest and said softly: "The general is the governor, and the commander-in-chief's seal is still needed to sue the general.
At this time, it is appropriate to wear official robes and pay an audience. Lu and Li have been following the general for a long time, and they are all looking forward to the official status. The general may wish to ask for it back, and don't let the generals' hearts fall."
"Well, Yu Niang is really a good wife." Shao Shude stood up and got dressed under Zhao's service. Wearing the governor's robe to see the Commander-in-Chief, to be honest, he was really not used to it. Considering that it would take more than two days on the road, in case something happened
What should I do if my official robe is stained or torn? Even if I encounter an enemy, it will be very troublesome.
"There are several gold and silverwares in the state government office. The gold capricorn-patterned cup looks good to me. It should be from the middle of Sichuan. Zhuge Shuang is not young, so he must be very fond of food utensils made of gold. It has the blessing of longevity. There are also
A gilt silver cage is also good. Rich people use it to store tea cakes. Zhuge Shuang became the commander-in-chief, so naturally there were people around him to teach him these things. It was just right for the general to give it to him. When the supervisor was there, he gave him the silver gilt beam jar. General
Being friendly to him, the gift is just a token of appreciation. This jar is of moderate value and just right." Zhao Yu said while helping Shao Shude adjust his official robe.
Shao Shude had vaguely seen those gold and silver utensils yesterday, but he didn't pay much attention to them. He casually asked, "How does Yu Niang understand these utensils?"
Zhao Yu pursed her lips and smiled without saying a word, and then took a cautious glance at Shao Shude. Seeing that he didn't look angry, he continued: "I don't understand war horses, bows and swords. You can choose your own general."
"Okay." After putting on his clothes, Shao Shude felt uncomfortable all over and sighed: "These clothes are really hard to put on."
“I’m already looking for someone to make the robe and robe, but unfortunately I haven’t found a craftsman to make the ceremonial knife.”
"That's all, you don't need to be so particular." Shao Shude waved his hands and said, preparing to go to the kitchen for breakfast. Before going out, he seemed to have thought of something, turned around, hugged Zhao Yu in his arms, and said: "From now on, you can tell me what to say in front of someone.
How can I put it this way, I am from a humble background, but I am not narrow-minded."
After breakfast, Zhu Shuzong had been waiting in the courtyard for a long time.
"Let's go." Shao Shude called to all the soldiers. He went to Xiazhou to pay homage to Zhuge Shuang first, and then to see Qiu Weidao. Asking for money and food and suing him were the first priority, and getting to know the generals of Xiazhou was the second. If possible, then
I'm observing Tuoba Sigong, but I don't know if he will come.
On August 15th, the group hurriedly and slowly arrived at Shuofang County, which is also Xiazhou City, on the mid-autumn day.
Xiazhou is the Tongwan City built by Helian Bobo. It is said that more than 100,000 people were mobilized to build it. "Steamed earth was used to build the city. If you dig in even an inch, the author will be killed." Therefore, it is very strong. In the later Tang Dynasty, An Congjin led an army to besiege Xiazhou.
Because the city was high and the pond was deep, the use of ladders and siege engines had almost no effect, so tunnels were dug instead. The result was that it was "as hard as iron and stone and could not be penetrated with a shovel." Song Bai, a native of the Song Dynasty, also said, "The soil of its city is white and solid.
There are nine battlements, which are so steep that they cannot be conquered by human forces."
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Song Dynasty, the imperial edict was ordered to destroy Xiazhou City (Zhao Er was addicted to demolishing the city), but in later generations, the Xiazhou Bell Tower was still ten feet high, the city wall was three-story, and the foundation was still there. It can be seen that the construction quality of this strong city was very high.
The height is unparalleled in the northwest region, so it is almost a matter of course that it serves as the administrative seat of Xia Sui Town.
Shao Shude also saw the legendary Tongwan City for the first time. Before entering the city, he quickly circled around and estimated that the city's circumference is about ten miles, which is much larger than Suizhou City, which is only more than four miles. The city faces Wuding to the south.
To the north of the river is Wushui (a tributary of the Wuding River). A large amount of farmland has been opened nearby that is conducive to irrigation. Many cattle, sheep and horses are grazed there, and there are even acres of orchards. The agricultural output is relatively abundant.
During the Kaiyuan period of this dynasty, Xiazhou’s tributes were mainly horn bows, felts, crisps, and frost-resistant mustard, and the taxes collected were hemp and cloth. It can be seen that it is indeed a place where farming and animal husbandry meet, and it is suitable for farming and animal husbandry.
Shao Shude could hardly conceal his desire for this city. Only with Xiazhou can heroes be put to use!
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In the Jiedushi Yamen, Zhuge Shuang personally took Shao Shude's arm, pulled him to sit next to him, and faced the generals in the hall and said: "This is Shao Shude, the governor of Suizhou. In the battle of Beifanzhi County in the last year, he led
He defeated Li Keyong's general Cheng Huaixin with his troops. There are thousands of tigers and warriors in Tielin under his tent, all of whom are elites who are accustomed to fighting. With Shu De here, the four states of Xia Sui will have nothing to worry about."
“Congratulations to the commander-in-chief for winning a tiger general.” Everyone said at once.
Shao Shude took advantage of the opportunity and glanced around the hall, only to see more than ten generals and the same number of civilian assistants, who should be the inner circle of Xia Sui Town. Zhuge Shuang introduced him one by one, who had followed him from Ruzhou,
Among the old people from Luoyang, which ones are generals of the Xia Suiya (Ya) Army and which ones are officials of the shogunate.
Shao Shude tried his best to remember it in his mind, and he had a rough idea. Pei Shang from Yinzhou didn't come, and Tuoba Sigong from Youzhou didn't come either. The military envoy in the Yamen army he most wanted to get to know didn't come because he was far away.
The Lieutenant Army is a very special force in Xia Sui Town. There are more than 5,000 people and more than 3,000 cavalry. It is a large-scale field cavalry group that cannot be ignored in the northwest region. It is stationed in Yuzhou in the northern border of Youzhou.
Dole City is not far from Fengzhou.
These two people didn't come. Shao Shude was a little disappointed, but he still cheered up and got to know many of his confidants who came from Henan with Zhuge Shuang. We are all outsiders. You are from Dongdu and I am from Fengzhou. If you want to be here,
The Four Prefectures of Xia Sui have a firm foothold, and it is the proper intention to help each other.
Zhuge Shuang has brought a total of three thousand soldiers left behind in Luoyang! Among Shao Shude's priorities for recruiting, this group of people has the highest priority, followed by the generals of the Yamen Army.
"Today all the generals have gathered together, I am also very happy. When I was young in the past, how could I have thought of today?" Zhuge Shuang raised his wine glass and said with a smile: "As I get older, I don't think about many things anymore. I just want to be rich and noble for the rest of my life.
All generals, drink this cup to the full!”
Everyone raised their glasses and drank.
"My commander was in the town for a short period of time, so he didn't have time to do some things. This is my mistake." After drinking for three rounds, Zhuge Shuang put down the golden bottle, glanced at the generals, and said: "The country is in Fangzhen, and the yamen army
, the foreign army, the branch army, and the county army have their own styles. In order to make the generals think hard, I intend to make some adjustments."
Hearing Zhuge Shuang calling himself "the commander in chief", Shao Shude suddenly became energetic. Is he going to take action on the existing military system in Xia Sui Town? In order to better arrange his own people?
"In the four prefectures of Xia and Sui, in addition to the Dangxiang and Fan tribes, there are currently more than 20,000 strong troops." Zhuge Shuang said: "I am determined to place 3,000 personal troops in the yamen army. Zhongfang, you are in charge of this army and both
Du Ya Ya, don’t let me down.”
"I will thank the commander for his cultivation." Zhuge Zhongfang stood up and responded, looking excited.
Shao Shude already knew that Zhuge Zhongfang was the son of Zhuge Shuang. Since the conversation at that time was about military matters, he called himself "the last general". Most of the three thousand people he led were the sergeants brought by the two men from Luoyang.
"Place another two compartments on the left and right, with an army of three thousand each. Hou Hui, you appoint the military envoy to the left and right compartments, and the Marquis of Yu on the horse and foot; Zhou Rong, you appoint the military envoy to the left compartment and the Marquis of Yu on the left compartment, and order
Hu Jing, you will be appointed as the envoy of soldiers and horses in the right wing and also the Marquis of Yu in the right wing; Li Shoucheng, you will be appointed as the envoy of the capital coach and the superintendent of the Yamen."
Hou Hui, Zhou Rong, Linghu Jing, and Li Shoucheng stood up one after another to accept their orders. Hou Hui and Li Shoucheng spoke with Henan accents, and they should be Zhuge Shuang's old subordinates. Zhou Rong and Linghu Jing were probably former tooth generals of Xia Sui Town.
.Zhuge Shuang made such adjustments and did not use the most sensitive military power. To be honest, he was quite conservative, perhaps because he was afraid of causing chaos.
Although the yamen army of nine thousand people is not as large as the tens of thousands in Hedong, it is still quite powerful. It will not be a problem to guard Xiazhou and intimidate all parties.
"Foreign Army Town..." Zhuge Shuang rubbed the wine bottle in his hand and said: "The Jinglue Army is still in charge of Yang Yue, who is also the Deputy Envoy of Jiedu, with an army of five thousand, and everything within the army such as Yu Hou, scattered generals, and assistant officers remains the same.
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Yang Yue did not come to Yuduole City, but Zhuge Shuang obviously did not intend to touch him, and did not dare to touch him for fear of something happening. The title of deputy envoy of Jiedu is standard for the chief officer of the foreign military town, but it is actually useless.
If you use it, you can only get one more salary.
"Setting up another Tielin Army." At this point, Zhuge Shuang glanced at Shao Shude, ignoring the surprised looks of others, and said: "Shao Shude is the envoy of Tielin Army and also the deputy envoy of Jiedu.
One envoy, one deputy envoy, one Duyuhou, one Youyi envoy, eight casual generals, one Kongmu officer, one magistrate, important officers, accompanying officers, Yamen officers, and several general managers. 1
When you meet, please report the name list and I will print it out and send it to you."
“Thank you, Commander-in-Chief, for your cultivation!” Shao Shude stood up, knelt on one knee, and said loudly.
Of the 9,000-strong yamen army, what Zhuge Shuang can really control is actually the 3,000 pro-army troops. After all, he has only been in town for a short time and has not yet established prestige. The foreign army now has 9,000 people, and Yang Yue, who is in charge of the army, is very senior.
Old, most of them are not very handsome, and the addition of the Tielin Army should also have checks and balances.
This total of 18,000 people is the legendary "internal and external armies", which is the core armed force of a feudal town. Like the previous Hedong Town, the Kelan Army was the foreign army, and the Jinyang army was the Yamen Army. In addition, there were
There are so many soldiers in Zhizhou and county towns, and the people are miserable.
"Zhizhou soldiers..." Zhuge Shuang continued to appoint: "The Xiazhou town army has an army of two thousand, and the commander is also in charge; the Yinzhou army has an army of 1,500, and is led by Pei Shang, the general of Yinzhou Pass and Yuhebao town;
Suizhou's army numbered 1,500, Shao Shude led it, and also served as Suizhou town's envoy to contain troops and horses. There are not many soldiers in the county and town, but now they are all dismissed."
Zhizhou soldiers are the own troops of each state in the feudal town. They are generally led by the governor and are supported by the local finance. The shogunate does not provide money and food. The full name of the governor of the Guochao is "the governor of a certain state in a certain state".
The highest officer of the state army. In some states, in addition to the regular state soldiers, they also organize militia groups, which are led by regiment training envoys. Sometimes the governor will also serve as regiment training envoy, defense envoy, suppression envoy, guarding envoy and other miscellaneous titles.
There is no customization, it all depends on the local situation.
Shao Shude is the governor of Suizhou, and the 1,500 town troops in Suizhou are under his command and supported by the state's finance. The 4,000 Tielin troops are outside the town army and cannot be supported by Suizhou. They must be supported by the shogunate. As for the specifics
The proportion depends entirely on the actual situation, and there is no certain rule. For example, the Jinglue Army is stationed near the desolate Yuduole City. Almost 80% of the expenses are provided by the shogunate, and the other 20% is filled by tribute from the party tribes they control.
By the way, the system of Youzhou is very different, because this is a place where Dangxiang is the main body. The governor of Youzhou is Tuoba Sigong. Although he is self-proclaimed, the court has actually acquiesced. At the same time, he also serves as the Dangxiang soldier of Youzhou.
Horse envoy. The shogunate doesn't care how many troops he has under his command. They won't give him a dime anyway. Sometimes they are short of money and ask you to pay a little tribute. If there is a war, they have to send troops. After all, you are a court official.
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After the appointment, Shao Shude calculated that there were 9,000 yamen troops, 9,000 foreign troops, and 5,000 state troops, a total of 23,000 people, thousands more than when Zhuge Shuang took office. The cost must be very tight. Yes,
The armies are competing for limited resources, so you have to hurry up, otherwise you will really have to send donations to the Dangxiang tribe in Suizhou.
