Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

The Metuo Lake Alliance was very successful.

The most important thing is hard power. The Fan Han has nearly [-] soldiers and horses, which is full of oppression.In advance, the Jurchens were divided and disintegrated through political means. The strategy and tactics were appropriate, and then a surprise attack was launched, which stunned the natives and laid the foundation for everything.

In addition to hard power, soft power is also very important.

In many cases, the Central Plains imperial court just didn't pay attention to soft power and influence, and always had a superior attitude.Actually, what can you do if you save some face?It can save a lot of money, a lot of sacrifices, and a lot of trouble.

Most of the clan leaders left on the second day, gave way to Meizhou City, and all retreated outside the side wall.Shao Shude kept his promise and asked them to leave with the looted goods, and each leader also rewarded an additional batch of goods—all of which were very affordable daily necessities.

Wanyan Wushi was detained for an extra day.Shao Shude invited them to drink tea and watch the imperial army perform martial arts.

This is as it should be.

Thirty to forty thousand soldiers of the Forbidden Army acted as actors.On the bank of Meituo Lake, there are bursts of killing sounds, and the heroism is soaring.It seems that as long as they are willing, all invading enemies will be cut down.

It was not the first time to see Wanyanxiu, but Wu Yanyi, Puchanikan and others saw it with bright eyes.A real man should command such a powerful army, sweep the world, hold the enemy's ruler to question him, and capture his beautiful woman for molestation.

It was also at this time that they deeply realized that although the Jurchen tribes were brave, they were still far behind in other aspects.Tactics, weapons and equipment, skill level, military discipline, etc. are all behind.

Their only chance of winning is to wait for the army of the Central Plains to degenerate greatly in all aspects, and then they may be able to defeat them with blood and courage.

After going through such "ideological education", Wanyan's five clans were even more "convinced". Shao Shude gave them each a hundred catties of tea and three hundred pieces of brocade before letting them go back.

On the ninth day of October, taking advantage of the cessation of rain and snow, Shao Shude, under the protection of Yin Anzhi, rode his horse northward, crossed the side wall, and arrived at the north bank of the Songhua River in the south of Tongjiang, where he wandered for half a day.

No trace of civilization.

The dense virgin forest extends from the plain to the mountains.If you want to develop this area, felling trees is the first priority.The natives have no such ability, and the productivity level is too low. Even if they are given a good Sanjiang Plain, the development process will be extremely slow, which makes him feel a little relieved.

I wanted to continue northward, but the heavy snow suddenly came, so I had to give up in melancholy.

He knew that this was the northernmost area he could reach in his life.

Time also, life also.For a semi-modern and semi-ancient person who is very obsessed with the territory of later generations, some opportunities are missed if missed.

He invited Zhang Suqing, who was shivering with cold, into the big tent, and personally lit a fire for him to keep him warm, and ordered him to compose "The Emperor Xia is on That Water"—that water, that is, the Songhua River.

After finishing the painting, he put it away carefully, and took a last look at the snowy scenery of the northern country covered by thousands of miles of ice, then went south without looking back, and returned to Longquan Mansion on October [-]th.

******
In fact, a group of soldiers and horses from various ministries have already withdrawn.

Anton's soldiers were the first to leave, returning home in August.

The government soldiers of Shen, Xia, and Xianzhou also returned home after suppressing the Bohai people's rebellion in September.

At the end of September and the beginning of October, Shao Chengjie led the Weisheng Army to continuously suppress the rebellion in Nanhai Mansion, Longyuan Mansion, and Yalu Mansion. Korean people.

To be honest, even if there are various dissatisfaction with this son, but thinking about it carefully, there are still many advantages.

At least he is very brave in battle, he is very appetizing to warriors, and he is also familiar with military affairs.

From how much supplies need to be consumed, how much will be lost on the road, how to distribute and other logistical chores, to boosting the morale of the army, discovering the enemy's weaknesses, making tactical plans, etc., they are very proficient.

Even if he can't be called a famous general, he is still a good general. He fights battles neatly and swiftly. So far, he wins more and loses less. If he uses troops more calmly, the winning rate can be improved, but the progress of the war may be slowed down.

This is his character, which determines this style of play, and Shao Shude also recognizes it.

Daxia's family background is strong, as fast as Chengjie, and the court can afford to lose with a style of play that separates victory from defeat.

And this will be the early days of the founding of the country. There are many famous ministers and good generals with rich experience. The battlefield reading ability and subjective initiative of middle and lower-level officers are very high. In fact, it is still very suitable for his tactics.

If it is after a hundred years of peace, that is another matter.

After the end of the alliance, the Tiande army returned directly to the Central Plains.

Shao Shude made a special inspection to make sure that everyone was wearing woolen coats, sheep fur coats, fur hats, and pig ointment on their faces, and the cold protection measures were in place.

On the 2th, the Youguo Army also left.Shao Shude incorporated the newly acquired [-] young women into the Ministry, and selected some elite soldiers from the Bohai Sea to expand the number to [-] and return to Beiping Mansion.

Although it snowed in October, but based on the experience of these years, it is not too big, and the road is barely passable, just to take precautions against the cold.If Li Shimin retreated from Liaodong without the slightest preparation, once his clothes were wet by heavy snow, not one or two would freeze to death.

The other ministries withdrew one after another, but the Tielin Army and Yin'anzhi could not leave because another rebellion broke out in the Shangjing area. Fu Cunshen took thousands of people and set off in the snow, and did not return until the end of October.

Bohai people already have a superficial sense of ethnicity, and the security war is estimated to continue for a long time.What's more, Shao Shude still wants to attack the various Mohe tribes and organize households to Qimin, which is bound to cause turmoil again, and it will be difficult for Liaodong Road to stabilize in a short time.

On October [-]th, Shao Shude brought wine and meat to the Tielin Army camp in Beiyuan, Shangjing, and drove the entire army.He also ordered the battalions to select some prestigious and brave soldiers, a total of dozens of them, and personally hosted a banquet for them.

"It's the New Year's Eve at Longquan Mansion this year, and I know there may be complaints from the sons and daughters." Shao Shude raised his wine glass and said, "Drink this glass full first."

Everyone raised their glasses and drank together.

If Shao Shude said what he said just now, if he were to say it personally, he might have to face the ridicule and complaints of the soldiers.But the prestige of a loving father is too high, everyone still has to show some face, even if they are unhappy, it is not easy to show it.

"Actually, it's nothing to serve as a soldier." A veteran over [-] years old said, "Back then, when we were guarding Shannan and Helong, we stayed there for two years. Didn't we all celebrate the New Year on the spot?"

Upon hearing this, Shao Shude knew that it was an old man, so he immediately got up, went to him and toasted a glass of wine, saying: "I have today, it all depends on you."

The emperor toasted the toast. The veteran was a little excited and spilled the wine in his hand. He quickly picked it up and drank it all, saying, "Saint, don't worry. Anyone in the camp who dares to complain, I will take care of him. Why are you so hypocritical? Let's Kansai Haojilang never complained of suffering or tiredness, all those with crooked mouths are from Henan, right?"

The Henan people were not happy, and stood up seven or eight at a time, and said with a straight neck: "We rarely travel far. Back then, the King of Liang also fought at the door of his house, but so what? Expedition to the Bohai Sea, isn't it still here? The sage, don't worry. , the camp can’t make a fuss. Whoever dares to make a fuss can climb over me.”

Shao Shude laughed loudly, raised his wine glass again, and said, "Henan warriors endured hardships and respected military orders. I know this well. Come, drink this cup to the brim."

People from Henan poured their wine all at once and drank it all in one gulp.

Shao Shude waved them to sit down.

When there is chaos in the army, there are usually stabbing organizations.And these thorns are basically the most capable fighters in each battalion, and at the same time they have a lot of friends. Shao Shude invited them here, and when they are calmed down, the army will be stable.

"I have not been in the Tielin army for a short time." A warrior with a Hedong accent said: "But there is only one sentence. In the past, the king of Jin was begging for Youzhou, and it was snowing all over the sky in the first month. I will leave as soon as I say it. Confused. Helianduo led [-] cavalry to attack Yunzhou. We defeated them and drove them into the grassland for hundreds of miles. Hedong warriors have a steelyard in their hearts, and they are willing to die for His Majesty. If anyone dares to complain, I will slap him, and he will have all his yellow teeth knocked out."

Shao Shude laughed again, and offered him another glass of wine.

"His Majesty……"

"His Majesty……"

Then several people stood up and scrambled to pledge their allegiance.

"Everyone sit down." Shao Shude lowered his hands, telling everyone to sit down and eat meat and fish soup.

He knew that when warriors gather together, they don't want to be looked down upon by others, and they are easy to roll up.But this kind of chicken blood can't last, and I still have some grudges in my heart, and I have to give corresponding material rewards next.

So, he said: "It's snowing all over the sky in winter, and it's not a solution for the sons to lie on the kang all day long. How about this, I want the whole army to have a big day every ten days, and by the way, there will be a martial arts competition. Warriors from all battalions can participate. The first ten battalions The top ten names and commanders will all be rewarded with money and silk. If the top ten in the entire army, besides money and silk, there will also be rewards of Beizhu, gold and silverware, and mink skins. The top three will also be rewarded with a beautiful woman from the Bohai family. name."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere suddenly became heated.Everyone here, who doesn't have two unique skills?Warriors are the most aggressive and eager to win. Wouldn't it be fun to put their deadly enemies under their bodies and win money, goods and even women?

Your Majesty really understands the hearts of us warriors!
Seeing this, Shao Shude stroked his beard lightly, feeling proud.

It's done, and the army is at peace.

******
It will be held on the first day of November.

Before dawn, civil and military officials were waiting outside the Tai Chi Hall.

Because it was the Shuowang Dachaohui, officials from Liaodong Road also came.

Zhongshu's servant Chen Cheng beckoned, Zhang Quanyi trotted up, leaned forward, bowed and saluted, and said in a flattering tone: "What's your order, Master?"

"You grow rye in Canzhou, what is the yield per mu?" Chen Cheng asked.

"The income per mu is seven or eight dollars." Zhang Quanyi replied.

"If rye is widely planted in Liaodong, the harvest per mu may be as high as a dendrobium?"

"It should be possible." Zhang Quanyi said.

"Then I'm relieved." Chen Cheng said.

"Teacher, why bother? Isn't it enough to grow rice? It's not a problem to harvest two dendrobium per mu." Zhang Quanyi said.

"I'm afraid that Liaodong will suddenly become cold and we won't be able to grow rice," Chen Cheng said.

Zhang Quanyi suddenly realized, and praised: "The teacher is the teacher, and I admire him for his foresight."

Zhang Quanyi's flattering voice was a bit loud, causing other people to look back.

Chen Cheng coughed and said in a low voice: "The saint lives in the side hall, pay attention to his manners."

Zhang Quanyi looked to the left subconsciously, and was startled when he saw that the lights in the side hall had been turned on.

Last night, Shao Shude discussed with Chen Cheng and Zhao Guangfeng about setting up Jiangxi Road and Lingnan West Road, and it ended very late, so he stayed in the Zhaixing Pavilion on the left side of Taiji Hall.

The room was as warm as spring, and he didn't want to get up for a while.

The power of the fire pit is still very strong, he likes to sleep naked now, and so does the woman who spends the night with him.

Chu woke up early.The saint hugged her from behind, feeling the intimate contact between the skin.

Gradually, Chu's slender and white neck stretched forward vigorously, and his whole body arched like a shrimp. There was a trace of discomfort between his brows, and then they stretched out in an instant, and his eyes seemed to be dripping with charm.

The brocade quilt undulated slightly, and rapid breathing sounds staggered.

"Maybe we can try growing rye in Lizhou." On the square in front of the Tai Chi Hall, Chen Cheng stomped his feet, exhaled hot steam, and continued: "Lizhou is mountainous and cold, and some places are inconvenient to water. Grow rye."

Zhang Quanyi also felt a little cold. Even though he was wearing a fox fur coat and a green mouse fur hat, the cold wind that came on his face still made him feel very uncomfortable. He wished that the saint would be promoted to the throne, so that everyone could enter the Tai Chi Hall to warm up , but the time has not yet come.

"Couldn't Lizhou be the Mansion of Theorem?" Zhang Quanyi was afraid of being seen by the sage, and he didn't dare to stomp his feet to keep warm, so he could only bear the biting cold and asked.

"Exactly." Chen Cheng explained.

Yesterday, the sage issued a virtue message: Ning, Mei, Mu, Chang, Hua, Yi, Jian, Ding, and Pan nine prefectures under the jurisdiction of Anyuan, Suibin, and Tingli were divided into two prefectures, namely Mei and Li, and belonged to Liaodong Road.

Meizhou has jurisdiction over the four counties of Meetuo, Mahe, Muhua and Chongping, and governs Meetuo.

Among them, Meituo County is in Spassk, Russia today, Mahe County is in Dalinerechensk, Muhua County is in Khorolisky, and Chongping County is in Kirovsky.

Lizhou governs the seven counties of Shuangcheng, Dongning, Shuibin, Tingli, Mumei, Yancheng, and Nengli, and governs Shuangcheng.

Among them, the three counties of Shuangcheng (formerly Huazhou, now Ussuriysk), Dongning (formerly Jianzhou, now Dongning), and Shuibin (formerly Yizhou, now Vladivostok) were counties of the former Shibin Prefecture.

Theorem's prefecture Dingzhou has five counties under the jurisdiction of Theorem, Pingqiu, Yancheng, Mumei, and Anyi, most of which are in the Suchang River Basin, and now they are merged into Theorem (Guerrilla City), Mumei (Nakhodka), Yancheng (Originsky) ) three counties.

Panzhou used to govern the four counties of Shenshui, Anding, Baoshan and Nengli, but now it is merged into one county of Nengli (Shkotovsky).

The eleven counties of these two prefectures are all closely controlled areas in the east and north of the Bohai Sea, and they are relatively rich. They will be the important towns of Liaodong Road in the future.

The establishment of them can be regarded as clearly telling the Jurchen tribes that the Great Xia court will not abandon these areas easily.

"I see." Zhang Quanyi nodded and said.

Immediately, his heart became hot, the saint was still in Longquan mansion, if he went to the newly established Lizhou for a while despite the severe cold, and then wrote a memorial there, wouldn't it be easy to win the holy family?In this way, the position of governor seems not so far away.

Zhang Quanyi suddenly felt dry and hot all over, and his chest was high-spirited.

"Masters." Pu Gu Cheng'en left the Zhaixing Pavilion, walked to another side hall, waved his hand, and said: "It's freezing cold, masters, come in and have a cup of hot tea to warm up."

Chen Cheng, Zhao Guangfeng and others stepped forward.

Zhang Quanyi felt lost.

Pugu Cheng'en looked at him and said with a smile, "Zhang Caosi can also come in for a rest."

Zhang Quanyi smiled like a flower, and hurriedly followed.

Inside the Zhaixing Pavilion, Shao Shude grasped with both hands so hard that his knuckles turned white, and locked Chu tightly in his arms.

"It's time to go up." After a while, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Mrs. Chu turned around, hugged his neck tightly, and said in a tired voice, "What's the matter today... I'm pregnant again."

"I'm fighting outside, it's cold and depressing, I miss you every night." Shao Shude said with a smile, "I'll get pregnant as soon as I get pregnant, are you afraid that I won't be able to support you?"

Mrs. Chu chuckled and said, "The concubine is Shao's wife, and she only bears children for His Majesty."

"If you have nothing to do all winter, your wish will come true." Shao Shude stood up with a smile, and the palace people immediately came in with washbasins, towels, and hot water to scrub his body and change his dragon robe.

"By the way, you're tired today, so you can rest in the Zhaixing Pavilion and don't go out." Shao Shude ordered again.

"The concubine obeys the order." Mrs. Chu responded with a blank look at him.

There was a whistling wind outside the window, and occasionally there was the movement of snowflakes hitting the window lattice.

Somehow, Shao Shude's thoughts suddenly flew to Beiping Mansion, not knowing what was going on there.