There was a slight chill on the street in the early morning. Wang Zhiyan, escorted by Shao's soldiers, walked to the state government office.
For people in their sixties, when the morning breeze blows, their bodies will subconsciously stoop.
It is a custom in Hebei that no matter whether it is cold or hot, no matter whether you are a high official or a small official, you are either walking or riding a horse, and you are exposed to the scorching sun or frost and snow, and there is no shoulder carriage for you to sit on.
Shao Shude also rode a horse in Lingxia. Later, he was afraid of being assassinated, so he changed to a horse-drawn carriage.
This is the trend, just bear with it.
The city gates have been opened, and there are many people on the streets busy with their livelihoods. The autumn harvest has been completed, and it is the time of year when the economy gradually becomes more active.
The Mid-Autumn Festival has passed, and next comes the very important and grand festival of Double Ninth Festival. After that, there are festivals such as Qiushe, Xiayuan, Winter Solstice, December, and New Year's Eve, so that the people who have worked hard for a year can fully rest and have fun.
Wang Zhiyan observed carefully.
If the Xia soldiers had looted the city, it would be impossible for the city to recover now. This only shows that Shao Shude has stronger control over his troops and restrains them better. Another point is that his territory is very stable, and he has strong control over his troops.
Continuously produce food and wages.
But then again, the production of food and pay does not mean that military discipline is good. In ancient times, the troops during the founding of the country, especially the rebels, basically had no military pay. Even if there was a stable rear, it only guaranteed the food supply, and the military pay was huge.
In some cases, it still doesn't happen. At this time, you can't guarantee military discipline, and officers don't have the courage to restrain military discipline, so burning, killing, and looting become inevitable.
The Xia army had a stable rear and rewards were distributed steadily without interruption. Wang Zhiyan had already understood something.
After the city gate opened, the first batch of people to enter were the convoys transporting grain.
Wang Zhiyan stepped to the side of the road and observed carefully.
Judging by their attire, they must be Masters, there is no doubt about it.
Many people carry weapons, and the tip of the bow is held in each hand, but there is no string. This is not surprising. This is the case in Henan and Hebei. People sell mulberry trees that have been mature for ten years to make bow materials. They usually keep some for themselves and find others to make them.
A bow tip is kept as a spare. When the elm tree at home reaches its age, part of it will be sold, and the rest will be found to be made into a spear shaft, which can be practiced in the off-farm time.
There is no other way, your life is at stake. When you are called into battle from time to time, you must be able to master the basics of spear, sword, and archery, otherwise you will be the one who suffers when you go into battle.
The masters spoke with a strange accent. They were neither Hebei nor Henan.
Wang Zhiyan observed carefully for a long time, especially after noticing that some people were wearing Tang Dynasty costumes but still had earrings hanging on their ears. He suddenly realized that these were Confucius from Heyang.
Shao Shude has been immigrating from Helong to the east for many years. These must be the Tibetan people who have established their households.
The two prefectures and ten counties of Heyang have been stable for five years. How many people should there be now? Even if there are not as many as 600,000 people during the Tianbao period, as long as there are half of them, the ability to support the war will be very strong.
Five years, I heard it is still tax-free, so how much wealth, grain, beans, and livestock have been accumulated in five years? If this place is used as a logistics base for the war, it will be exploited for a long time. Regardless of human or material resources, there is no problem if you work hard for more than three years.
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No matter how long the street is, there is an end. Wang Zhiyan soon arrived at the state government office. His entourage was left outside while he himself went in to visit Shao Shude, the king of Xia.
"Since it used to be called Hanjiacang City, let's call the newly built palace Hanjiacang Palace." A loud voice sounded in the central hall: "Hanjia Palace should be cleaned up quickly. The equipment purchased does not need to be too luxurious, as long as it can be used. Hanjiacang Palace
We can’t stop at Jiacang City either. Please consider the site selection and leave enough farmland for me, right between Hanjia Palace and Cangcheng City. It’s best to connect it to a piece of land.”
Hanjiacang City is a granary located in the Imperial City of Luoyang, with waterways leading directly to the outside of the city. Because of the lessons of the Luocang Xingluocang at the end of the Sui Dynasty, the state built the granary into the city, and at the same time assumed the function of a transit granary, that is, the grain from all over Henan.
After being transported by waterway into Hanjiacang City, it was then transferred to Guanzhong, so the capacity is very huge.
"Your Majesty, the foundation of Cangcheng City is still there, and we are trying to repair a total of more than 400 grain cellars. It is best not to make any big changes." Feng Wei's voice also sounded at the right time, and he was heard to say: "Hanjiacang City and Dongcheng City
There is a forest in between, maybe dozens of acres, which can be used."
"Just this piece of land." Shao Shude said with a satisfied smile: "When the world is at peace and I am no longer fighting, I will live in Hanjia Hall, tending to the flowers, plants, melons and fruits, and see if I can come up with anything new."
Feng Wei laughed twice in amusement. Just forget what the superior said, just listen to it, don't take it seriously. Generally, those who are obsessed with the countryside are frustrated officials. Once they are given the opportunity, they will keep their things and return to Beijing, and they will never think about the countryside again.
"I understand this. Return to Luoyang as soon as possible. The construction of Ziwei Palace is the key point." Shao Shude ordered.
Chang'an, the western capital of the country, has three palaces: Daming, Taiji, and Xingqing; Luoyang, the eastern capital, has Ziwei and Shangyang palaces.
To build a city, you must have a concept. The concept of Luoyang Palace City is "Star Han" and "River Han".
In short, relying on the concept of celestial bodies, Ziwei Palace City is located in the high-rise area northwest of Luoyang, overlooking the whole city with its majestic appearance. The palace is compared to the "Tianji", so the name of the main palace city is "Ziwei". Ziwei Palace
The city is surrounded by small cities, including Jiacang City, which forms a defensive posture.
The Luoshui River that runs through the city looks like the Han Dynasty, that is, "the Luoshui River runs through the capital, and there is the image of the river Han Dynasty." On the main axis of the city, a bridge has been built across the Luoshui River to echo the bullfighting in "Erya"
The "Tianhan Tianjin" between the stars and Altair.
For this kind of important capital construction, you need to have planning, concepts, and ingenuity to integrate various functional buildings into the overall design concept of the city. It cannot be built casually.
Luoyang is the star and the celestial body concept. Shao Shude does not intend to make major changes. He will only make changes in subtle and invisible places according to his own preferences without destroying the overall style.
After Feng Wei left in a hurry, Wang Zhiyan, who had been waiting outside for a long time, was invited in.
His complexion was not very good and he looked a little pale.
He didn't believe that anyone in this world could unify the world. The chronic diseases of feudal separatism cannot be eliminated in one or two generations. Those who challenge first will be brutally counterattacked, and finally die together with the separatist forces or ideas, leaving no doubt for the rise of Allah.
Make a wedding dress.
But what did he see? An arrogant man? He began to build a palace in a serious manner. In just a few decades of life, can you really manage the world's princes? Or without creating a second person whose prestige can rival yours.
But despite the contempt, there is also some trembling.
He is also a scholar, and he always has some imaginative ideas about the world. He has an indescribable admiration for the first person to jump out and accept the backlash. But admiration is admiration. He has too many things on his shoulders, and he cannot do it for himself alone.
Live. If King Xia wants to unify the world, I have to resist unifying the world. This is a battle of interests and there is no room for concession.
"I have asked Wang Biezuo to wait for a long time." Shao Shude asked him to sit down, and then said: "How is Marshal Luo doing?"
"Very good." Wang Zhiyan looked at this warrior with bronze skin and a slightly tough temperament and said.
"Shuai Luo sent you here for something important," Shao Shude said with a smile.
"Your Highness, in the past, the Yamen general Li Gongquan caused a rebellion, and Luo Shuai was seriously ill, causing a stir at home and abroad. Therefore, Your Highness was asked to lead an army to help to strengthen his prestige." Wang Zhiyan said: "Now, Luo Shuai is gradually recovering from his illness, and his illness is gone. He is now wise and martial in the Yamen.
, the bandit army was greatly defeated. Countless people from Li Gong Quan’s tribe surrendered, and they fell in an instant.”
He talked a lot, Shao Shude sat there, listened carefully and did not express any opinions.
Wang Zhiyan glanced at him and said: "I can't let your highness go in vain. Luo Shuai has said that since your highness is the military envoy of the Xuanwu Army, he should be respectful to both Henan and Hebei. Now he is willing to give you three hundred treasures."
As a reward, I will give you 300,000 pieces of money, 500,000 bolts of silk, and 700,000 pieces of corn and wheat. After your Highness accepts the goods, you can withdraw your troops and return to Heyang. Isn't it wonderful that the two towns are neighbors?"
Shao Shude smiled, and the Hebei feudal town was still rich. Wang Rong gave money to Zhu Quanzhong and Li Keyong at the same time. Each gave him two hundred thousand yuan and two to three hundred thousand pieces of silk, more than once. This was a financial resource that was only available during the Tianbao period.
——Of course, in fact, it is almost the same. Hebei’s household registration is almost close to this level, but Henan is far behind. The Anshi Rebellion was the main battlefield, and there were many wars and serious population losses in the following hundred years, which has widened the gap in Hebei.
Specifically speaking of the goods, money and food promised by Luo Hongxin, the three hundred treasures were relatively insignificant. It was completely unclear what they were and how many they were. The treasures that Dong Chang presented to the court before and after Dong Chang were much more than this.
Money, silk, and food have increased a bit more than last time. Luo and his son must be very short of money now. They will be a little more comfortable after receiving this year's two taxes, but the promised money and food will definitely need to be paid in installments.
Of course, Shao Shude looked down upon these things. In his eyes, land and population were the real wealth.
"Retreat to Heyang?" Shao Shude paused and said: "As far as I know, the angel has left Beijing and headed for Mengzhou."
Wang Zhiyan subconsciously felt something was wrong and asked, "What does King Xia mean?"
"The imperial court has appointed Commander Meng Song Le as the envoy to the three cities of Heyang, Meng Huai to guard Jiedu, and other envoys for observation and disposal, and given the military title 'Tianxiong' to govern Mengzhou." At this point, Shao Shude glanced at Wang Zhiyan and said softly: "
Wang Biezuo, Prime Minister, and Wei are also the prefectures of Heyang Town."
Wang Zhiyan stood up suddenly, his face was ashen, and said: "Does this mean there is no more talk?"
"Why should you be angry when the king bids farewell?" Shao Shude also stood up and shook his head and said: "People in the Ming Dynasty don't speak secret words. You should know my ambition. The world has been divided for one hundred, fourteen and fifty years, and now every town is the same as the one in the country.
The country is almost the same as the Spring and Autumn Period. During the Yuanhe period, the people of Huaixi, Shen, Guang, and Cai did not know the emperor, the saint, or which country they were from. They did not know the king for decades, and they were like this. What's more, one hundred and fifty
What year is it? Hebei, I will definitely take it."
"Why are you doing this, Your Highness?" Wang Zhiyan was shocked by these words, and his mind was a little turbulent, but he still said: "It is just a change of dynasties, Your Highness will become the emperor of Luoyang and Chang'an, and Wei Bo will declare himself a minister, and the world will be happy, wouldn't it be wonderful?
?In the past, when the Han Dynasty was high and the world was high, there were still vassal states. Your Highness could not tolerate the vassal towns that split the earth?"
"If the people, warriors, and officials in the world were as honest and loyal as they were during the Han Dynasty, how could I not tolerate feudal towns?" Shao Shude said, "But it is absolutely impossible now."
Wang Zhiyan was silent. During the Han Dynasty, the court's various systems were more crude than now. The generals and ministers had greater power and more loopholes to exploit. Now, the soldiers and generals are separated, and the logistics are separated. The system seems to be stricter than during the Han Dynasty, but the rebellion
There are so many people. What Shao Shude said is correct. It is normal to have this worry.
However, the positions are different and there is nothing much to say.
"Your Highness wants to single-handedly challenge the 150-year-old rules? Aren't you afraid of backlash?" Wang Zhiyan said sternly: "Hebei has a strong household registration and a mountain of wealth, but people's hearts are not always stable. Once chaos breaks out, the Shaw family can really sit down.
To stabilize the country? Don’t you die in the second generation and make wedding clothes for others?”
Damn it, people are confused. Shao Shude cursed secretly, but couldn't find a reason to refute.
You can say that Henan has experienced wars for a long time and people are calm. But Hebei has been peaceful and peaceful for more than a hundred years. Are people really calm?
"What Wang Biezhuo wants to say is that the first initiative must be punished, and the prosperity of the palace will be blessed, right?" Shao Shude said.
"This statement is quite new." Wang Zhiyan saw that Shao Shude knew how powerful he was, and his face brightened slightly, and he said: "Your Highness is already forty years old, how many more years do you have left to fight? In this way, you will be enemies with all the warriors in the world, and you will have to fight against the 150-year-old formation.
It is unwise to use rules as an enemy. I know that Your Highness has great ambitions, and I am willing to go back to Weizhou to convince Luo Shuai. When His Highness raises his ambitions in the future, I would like to be the first to respond and declare my vassalage. How about that?"
"Wang Biezou should go back." Shao Shude suddenly laughed and said: "Guanxi has been operating for many years, and Luo Ru is also mine. Even if I am not good enough, I can still be the leader of the Western Wei Dynasty. In this case, why not challenge it?
If there is any backlash, I will continue to do so, even if I die, I will not hate it."
Wang Zhiyan was silent.
"Brother Shen!"
"Um!"
When Shen Changqing walks on the road and meets familiar people, he will say hello or nod to each other.
But no matter who it is.
There is no unnecessary expression on everyone's face, as if they are indifferent to everything.
Regarding this.
Shen Changqing has become accustomed to it.
Because this is the Demon Suppression Division, an organization that maintains the stability of the Qin Dynasty. Its main responsibility is to kill monsters and monsters. Of course, it also has some other side jobs.
It can be said.
Everyone in the Demon Suppression Division has a lot of blood on their hands.
When a person is used to seeing life and death, he will become indifferent to many things.
When he first came to this world, Shen Changqing was a little uncomfortable, but he got used to it over time.
The Demon-Suppressing Division is huge.
Those who can stay in the Demon Suppressing Division are all powerful masters, or those who have the potential to become masters.
Shen Changqing belongs to the latter.
Among them, the Demon Suppressor Division is divided into two professions, one is the Guardian Envoy and the other is the Demon Slayer.
Anyone who enters the Demon Slayer Department starts from the lowest level as a demon slayer.
Then he will be promoted step by step, and eventually he is expected to become a guardian envoy.
Shen Changqing's predecessor was a trainee demon slayer in the Demon Suppression Division, and he was also the lowest level among the demon slayers.
Possess the memory of the previous life.
He is also very familiar with the environment of the Demon Suppression Division.
It didn't take long for Shen Changqing to stop in front of a loft.
Different from other places in the Demon Suppression Division that are full of chills, the attic here seems to stand out from the crowd, showing a different kind of tranquility in the bloody Demon Suppression Division.
At this time, the attic door was open, and occasionally people came in and out.
Shen Changqing only hesitated for a moment before stepping in.
Enter the attic.
The environment changes in vain.
The fragrance of ink mixed with the faint smell of blood hit his face, causing him to frown instinctively, but then relaxed it quickly.
There is almost no way to cleanse away the smell of blood on everyone in the Zhenmo Division.
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