Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 368 What do you want
"What's the matter with you?" It was so hot in midsummer, Shao Shude actually inspected the farmland in Hengshan, Liu Jishu climbed the mountain out of breath, and finally came to Shao Shude.

Surrounded by a large group of soldiers, some Hengshan farmers were talking with Shao Shude in Dangxiang language, which directly stunned Liu Jishu.

Liu Jishu looked at the crowd around him in embarrassment.

"Then just wait." Shao Shude continued to walk up and down along the field ridge.

"How much was the harvest last year?"

"Six buckets."

"What are you planting?"

"The millet, wheat, and highland barley are all planted."

"This time on the northern tour, is there anyone from your family going out?"

"Back to Commander, so-and-so is going to fight."

"Can I receive a reward?"

"Six sheep were received."

Shao Shude nodded.In the past, the rewards were all issued through the leader, but now that the prestige is high, there are some things that can be done, such as directly rewarding the conscripted Fan soldiers before they are dismissed, and cash them on the spot, bypassing the leader.

After trying it once, I found that the leaders did not dare to make any changes, so it will become a rule in the future.

The information of the Tibetans is limited, and some people have never been out of the tribe in their entire lives, so they may not know who is the biggest in Shuofang Town.

Every time a soldier is recruited, a reward is issued. These sent back sergeants are all volunteer propagandists of Shao Shude.This is how prestige is built up bit by bit, until the leaders are powerless and unable to hold back the people below.

Winning over the upper echelons is quick, but not stable.

It is still necessary to grasp it with both hands. The upper level will be bound by kindness and in-laws, and then increase the prestige of the lower level, the effect will be the best.

Of course this requires a lot of meticulous, hard work on your part.Just a little bit, few people can endure this kind of hardship every time they go on a personal expedition.Another point is that it is even more difficult to visit the bottom floor at any time, and it is not safe.

Organize a large group of people to hunt in autumn, and the frequency is very high. Although it is a personal hobby, it can't stand it after a long time.

With that energy, wouldn’t it be nice to be a woman who returns home and enjoys the contributions of various ministries?

There is no way, power is the foundation of everything, and if you have this thing, you can't control many things.

It’s not impossible to lie down and enjoy, but don’t complain when one day the rebels attack you with swords and axes, that’s how the world is.

"How is the Ximen palace supervisor?" Shao Shude walked under the shade of the tree, and the soldiers were busy, laying out blankets, bringing in desks and seats, and began to make tea.

"The palace supervisor is worried about state affairs, so he can't sleep at night." Liu Jishu sat down cautiously, and replied.

"What kind of mind is he worrying about? Helong has been restored, and there is no trouble from foreign enemies; Guanzhong is peaceful, and there is no worry about elbows and armpits. Could it be that he is worried about the Guandong War?" Shao Shude laughed.

"The Kanto War is cloudy, and it is really worrying."

"Oh? What has Zhu Quanzhong, Li Kuangwei and others begging for Li Keyong to do with the court?"

"The treacherous prime minister, Zhang Jun, deceived the British lord, and wanted to deprive Li Ke of his titles, titles, and titles. This is the way to die."

"There are more than [-] Bian soldiers, [-] Yan soldiers, and [-] Zhao soldiers. Isn't it easy to destroy Li Keyong?"

"Why is the King of Lingwu playing with me?" Liu Jishu said with a wry smile, "The Ximen palace supervisor asserted that all the towns' hearts are not in harmony, and their energy cannot be used in one place. He also said that Daibei is steep and Guanshan is difficult to cross. In Xuanwu, Zhu Quanzhong, this crusade will return in vain."

For middle-ranking officials in the dynasty, reading military books is a compulsory course, and some of them are also very skilled in martial arts.Face-to-face duels in the Manna Change, the young eunuch defeated the many with the few, smashed the civil servants, and captured the emperor.They have a certain degree of military knowledge and foresight. They know that the siege of several towns seems to have a great chance of winning, but the result is unpredictable.

"The Ximen palace supervisor is a good soldier." Shao Shude laughed.

The soldiers brought up the boiled tea.

Liu Jishu glanced at it, and if he expected it to be right, it should be Yixing Yangxian Tea.

As the saying goes, "I heard that when the New Year enters the mountains, the pinworms startle the spring breeze; the emperor has not tasted Yangxian tea, and the herbs dare not bloom first."

Yangxian purple bamboo shoot tea is made before the flowers are in full bloom and dedicated to the emperor.

Yixing is still being contested by Sun Ru, Yang Xingmi, and Qian Liu. The tributes are cut off, and even the emperor can't drink Yangxian tea. How can the king of Lingwu get it?

Is it possible to get it on the market?
Thinking of this, Liu Jishu lowered his head humbly.

"The superior wants to convene Yanying to ask questions. Once this meeting is held, it is difficult to grasp how things will go." Liu Jishu continued.

"Can't the Ximen palace supervisor stop this matter? Yanying is right, although the middle officials cannot attend, there is no other way? Ximen palace supervisor is old in this way, so I don't need to teach him." Shao Shude picked up the tea bowl and slowly Take your time.

There was also a bowl in front of Liu Jishu, but he was not in the mood to drink tea right now, and said, "You Shence Lieutenant Luo Quanguan supports Xiang Zhang."

Shao Shude murmured when he heard the words.It is indeed impossible for the imperial court to hand over all the power to a middle official. Powerful people such as Tian Lingzi and Yang Fugong were favored by saints and became envoys of the Tenth Army and Twelve Guards of Shence, but the two positions with real power at the bottom were also Divided by two factions.

Eunuchs have consensus, but they also have differences, and they are not monolithic.

What's more, the new emperor has just been established, and towns all over the world have expressed their congratulations. Is it really a disadvantage to be a foreign general if you change someone at this time?Playing them like monkeys in this way, be careful that your head will fall first.

"What does Ximen palace supervisor want me to do?" Shao Shude put down his tea bowl and asked.

"Please ask the King of Lingwu County to come forward and try our best to prevent this matter." Liu Jishu said earnestly.

Today, only the generals of foreign vassals can deter those in the court who don't know what to do.

Shao Shude thought of another aspect.

If the imperial court issued an edict to deprive Li Keyong of his honorary title, with the temperament of his brother-in-law, once all the soldiers and horses are settled, they may have to call for punishment.

That's who he is.How could he be treated like this even though he had made great achievements in restoring Chang'an?

Although the Chao army had been on the decline in the past, and its combat power was not as good as before, Li Keyong's generals on behalf of the northern troops still fought to death repeatedly, and the casualties were not light.Most of the people who died were members of Shatuo's own clan!
He remembered that when Li Keyong was in his later years, he couldn't even make up five hundred Shatuo cavalry.Shed blood and performed meritorious deeds for Datang, but you actually want to deprive me of all honors?There is a high probability of committing a crime.

"You can't use arrogance, you have no rules and regulations, so it's really advisable to discuss it." Shao Shude said with a serious face.

Liu Jishu was dumbfounded.Is this a rejection?

"Liu Gongjian, please go back. I, a vassal, can't talk about major national affairs. Now the Zhezhu is on the throne, congratulations from all over the world. That's really good. I'm just a warrior, I only know how to fight and kill, and the state affairs are really difficult for me." Shao Shude said.

Liu Jishu was speechless.After a long while, Fang Cai asked: "What is the intention of the King of Lingwu Commandery going south?"

Along the way he traveled, there were warriors with knives and bows everywhere.Counting the flags, there are several troops, especially the famous Tielin Army in the northwest. What is this going to do?
Shao Shude glanced at him and said: "The situation in Yanzhou is not stable. Dr. Li has few soldiers and he is very worried. He invites me to lead the army south to protect the safety of the people in the two prefectures."

Liu Jishu was silent, and then he tried again: "Last month, the king of Lingwu County asked Weibei Township to be set up, but the court considered it impossible. Hao Zhenwei, the governor of the same state, was active up and down, and wanted to get the post of Jiedu Envoy of the Zhenguo Army. Luo Quanguan liked him very much. There are compliments..."

"Tonghua is also the gateway to Jingdong. Mr. Hao Shijun is also a frontier general, and he is veteran in the military. If he guards the gate of the country, the emperor must be at ease." Shao Shude said.

What's the use of Hao Zhenwei jumping up and down?The seven counties in Tongzhou seem to have a vast territory, but their population is not as large as that of the three counties in Huazhou. Once there is a fight, no one can do anything to anyone.

Yang Juan had already contacted Wang Bian and gave him reassurance.Tell him not to be afraid, King Lingwu is on your side.

With this promise, everyone can rest assured that Hao Zhenwei will not let Hao Zhenwei easily succeed.

Moreover, the Pro-Military Department of Zhenbei Duhu Mansion has selected [-] warriors from the [-] households of Yulin Palace, given them horses, armor, bows and knives, and then went south, falsely claiming that Wang Bian recruited them in the grassland to assist him in guarding the army. Yuhuazhou.

With these five hundred cavalry pawns, Wang Bian was even more stable.

Liu Jishu sighed.

The imperial court really couldn't afford to accept (reward) buy (gift) things from Lingwu County King, and the emperor was not willing either.

Can Jingyuan Town give it?cannot.

Can Tonghua give it?also can not.

This will be difficult!

If it can't be done, then it can't be done, Liu Jishu also figured it out, the King of Lingwu County is just sitting and watching the court making jokes.It's not good to go back and return to life, but there is no way, the situation is like this.

But he still has some worries in his heart.

Tens of thousands of troops stationed in Hengshan, it must not be that simple!Is this going to pick peaches after the situation in Hedong becomes clear?

Doesn't seem like much.

Anyway, Liu Jishu didn't believe at all that Shuofang's army went south at the invitation of Li Xiaochang, and must have other plans.

"Isn't it because you want to make a mistake with Li Keyong?" Liu Jishu was terrified, and looked at Shao Shude fearfully, but he couldn't see anything.

If they break the que together, or come from the east, how will the emperor relocate?When I enter Chang'an, will there be a big kill?

"Is Liu Gongjian still doing something?" Shao Shude asked, this is driving people away.

Liu Jishu didn't want to leave, but the soldiers all turned their eyes to him, making his back sweat, so he could only stand up and say goodbye: "Since that's the case, so-and-so will go back to report."

After all, he led his entourage down the mountain in a desperate manner.

"Let Yeli Jingchen come here."

"As ordered."

(End of this chapter)