Han Shizu

Chapter 1229 The northernmost point of the Han Dynasty
There is no doubt that Fengzhou is the northernmost city of the Han Dynasty and the station of the Tiande Army.The Tiande Army is a military trumpet with historical background. It can be traced back to more than 200 years ago. It was an important military institution in northern Xinjiang during the Middle Tang Dynasty and the cornerstone of maintaining regional stability.

Of course, with the gradual decline of the Tang Dynasty, such an overly remote border area is basically in a state of being forgotten, until it is abandoned.Later, it was captured by Yelu Abaoji, Taizu of the Liao Dynasty. In order to strengthen control, the whole moved eastward, and the Tiande Army subordinate to the Central Plains was reduced to history.

Until Emperor Liu's Northern Expedition, Li Wanchao went west and seized the old land in one fell swoop. After five years of operation, he was renamed Tiande Army, not only to commemorate the predecessors, but also to inspire future generations.

After the power of the Liao Kingdom shrunk, the Tiande Army of the Liao Kingdom did not withdraw and was renamed the Yingtian Army. Between the mountains in the front, there was a cloud inner city, which was the station of the Liao Yingtian Army. People, closely monitoring the situation and movements of the Han army in Fengsheng area.

The Han's garrison in Fengzhou maintained a number of [-] cavalry in the early years. Later, it was seen that the Liao Kingdom was relatively peaceful. After adjusting the defense, it was gradually reduced to the current [-] soldiers.Of course, even though there were only two thousand soldiers, in order to maintain this frontier army here, the money and food that the court had to spend was doubled.

Fengzhou City, on the north bank of the river, was also rebuilt on the old site. Although it has been ten years, the development is not good at all. The small city built of loess is only two or three miles long. "Tuchengzi", compared with other cities in the Han Dynasty, can only be regarded as a habitat.But when the camp arrived, there were so many people, this small frontier town was even more "cramped".

Since its reconstruction, Toyosu Castle has probably never been as lively as it is now, surrounded by noise.When camping, the first thing to do is to set up the camp and accompany the soldiers, and they are more active in this regard.

In the imperial camp, a team of guards were hard at work dismantling tents and other things from the carriages. There were similar scenes around them, a scene full of enthusiasm.

"Finally arrived at Zhoucheng, this time, we can rest for a while!" one of the guards yelled.

"With this weather, how can we continue walking!" Another person pointed to the slightly dim sky above his head.

"Don't let it rain, or you'll have to suffer!"

"I'm most afraid of rain and snow!"

"The wind in the north is really bitter. It's only early winter, and when you shave your face, it's like a knife!"

"I was on duty at Yanshan Road. I thought it was cold enough, but I always thought it would be even worse here!"

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They have also suffered a lot along the way. Many people are discussing how Li Wanchao, Marquis of Jiuyuan, went west so smoothly and regained the land of Shengfeng.Of course, the difference in climate is still obvious.

"Shut up!" Amidst the discussion, the leading captain seemed annoyed by what he heard, and glared at the guards under him: "If you want to be like those who were punished, you will also be tied up and walking?"

As soon as the captain spoke, he shut up in an instant. It wasn't that the captain was powerful, but that the "role model" was ahead and was eye-catching enough.Those who were punished a few days ago, some frail ones fell down from the cold, and it is said that one died.

These people belonged to Ouchi guards, and they were extremely talented in all aspects, but none of them wanted to experience it.Among them, there were some who had special backgrounds, but they were unusual among the already special group of Ouchi guards.

"See General!" Yang Yanzhao walked over with two guards, as if they were patrolling, and the guards immediately put down their things and saluted.

Yang Yanzhao has a loose job as a guerrilla general. He also performed outstandingly in the hunting party before, and was rewarded by Emperor Liu. Now he is on duty in the imperial camp.Even though he was young, he knew that he had a good background and was a celebrity in front of the emperor with a bright future. These big inner guards did not dare to be rude.

Yang Yanzhao didn't talk nonsense, and directly ordered: "Your team, put down your business for now and go to the supply camp to get five carts of charcoal!"

"Yes!" Without any doubt, the captain immediately responded.

Regarding their reaction, Yang Yanzhao couldn't help but sigh in his heart, the quality of the Great Inner Guards is indeed high, no wonder there are rumors that the most elite soldiers of the Great Han are in the Great Inner Army.

After giving the order, Yang Yanzhao turned around and left, and had to arrange and coordinate drinking water.As an officer of the imperial camp, he is not just a guard on guard, he has a lot of miscellaneous things.In comparison, just leading the army to fight and fight is the simplest and most joyful thing.

When the camp was carrying out the resettlement project, Emperor Liu was conducting his first inspection of Fengzhou. He had already learned about the situation of the Tiande Army, and the Tiande Army envoy had also received him.Although they pay more attention to the military, they are also interested in this border state.

"Feng Guang, governor of Fengzhou, welcome to the holy car!" Feng Guang, a more than 40-year-old governor of Fengzhou, bowed in front of Luanjia with a few staff members in front of the pitiful Tucheng wall.

"Pingshen!" Emperor Liu's calm voice came through Luanjia.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Hearing the familiar voice that seemed to float from nine heavens, the governor breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly thanked him.

Feng Guang had met the emperor, and he was one of the magistrates and county magistrates summoned by Emperor Liu himself, and he was awarded the post of governor of Fengzhou, and he had been doing it for several years.

In the current official system of the Han Dynasty, the difference between knowing the state and the governor lies in the different ways of appointing officials. Knowing a certain state and knowing a certain county are assigned by the central court, and the authority to know a certain state and county is basically assigned by the court officials. , Belonging to the "direct line" of the imperial court.

As for governors and county magistrates, in addition to the dispatch of court officials, the rest of the officials were promoted, including officials appointed by local festivals, observation, and defense when the feudal towns still existed in the past.

Zhizhou and county magistrates are actually a system of employing officials. They are just a means for Emperor Liu to strengthen the centralization of power and strengthen the imperial court's control over the localities. After more than ten years of achieving this goal, they have gradually become synonymous with official positions.

Moreover, it caused certain negative effects, for example, there is a chain of contempt among local officials, the prefect despises the governor, and the magistrate despises the county magistrate. Many people still have the right to perform in secret.

Regarding these phenomena, Emperor Liu was aware of these phenomena, and he already intended to further rectify them, so that the powers and positions of the prefects and governors would be unified, and the confusion in the official system would continue to be reduced.

As for Feng Guang, governor of Fengzhou, he belongs to the rise of "the despised".The curtain was lifted, and Emperor Liu, wrapped in a thick velvet robe, walked out of the car with Yan Tuo's support.

The ground beneath his feet was cold and hard.Emperor Liu looked at Fengzhou City, and then observed Feng Guang and other Fengzhou officials who greeted him. It can be described as desolate and desolate.

His eyes fell on Feng Guang, who was bowing his head and bowed his head. He was wearing an old official robe, bulging, stuffed with cotton wool or something else to keep him warm.Seeing his image, Emperor Liu felt good about him. His first impression was that he was an upright official.

"Feng Guang, I remember you!" After scanning the city walls and officials for a few times, Emperor Liu finally sighed: "It is said that the frontier is bitter and cold, but today I have a glimpse of its appearance. If I didn't see it with my own eyes, I might imagine it. This is the image of the fifth-rank governor. The soldiers guarding the northern border have worked hard, and you officials who are loyal to the pastor are not easy either!"

Standing in the cold wind, Feng Guang's eyes turned red when he heard Emperor Liu's words, and he cupped his hands and bowed again: "Your Majesty's words, I have nothing else to think about, this life is enough!"

From Feng Guang's choked up tone, Emperor Liu could feel the bitterness and suffering of his tenure in Fengzhou.Looking up at the word "Fengzhou" covered with wind and frost on the city gate, Emperor Liu sighed and said, "Take me into the city to have a look!"

"I've lost my composure!" Feng Guang wiped his eyes and apologized.

"That's it!"

Feng Guang said again: "Fengzhou is simple and simple, where you neglect the holy driver, you still pray for forgiveness!"

"The land of Fengzhou is the land of the great Han, and the people of Fengzhou are my people!" Emperor Liu said firmly, facing the crude city.

(End of this chapter)