Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 656 Authoritarian
The Jiedu envoy of Shaanxi is Ren Yuji, and he is also an old man of Shao Shudeyuan.

This kind of core veteran subordinates are either in charge of the army or serve as local officials.

Ren Yuji's military talent is average, and he doesn't seem to have the qualifications of a famous general, but he is good at observing people's opinions, insight into people's hearts, and good tactics. Therefore, there is another place where he can play a big role, and that is to control the place for Shao Shude and stabilize people's hearts.

Li Fan has already entered the court, and Shao Shude rewarded him with an additional hundred horses, three thousand pieces of money, and ten thousand pieces of loaf. Sima, on the face of it, he has done well.

There are also two Jiedu deputy envoys in Shanxi Town, namely Sun Ba, the governor of Huazhou, and Huang Tao, the governor of Guozhou.

Sun Jinde, the eldest son of Sun Ba, was originally a regiment training envoy in Shanzhou, but now he has been appointed governor of Kuozhou, and his son is also recorded as magistrate of Longzhi County in Shanzhou.

Those who are kind to me must repay them.

Those who fight for me will be rich.

Shao Shude has never forgotten his old brother, which is also necessary to maintain team cohesion.

Ren Yuji had long learned that Shao Shude intends to go on tour to several subordinate towns under his jurisdiction to declare his authority, lest the soldiers and civilians in the towns only know about Jiedu envoys but not King Xia. is equal.Therefore, the first thing after taking office is to renovate the palace, and I work very hard.

There used to be Shancheng Palace in Shanzhou City, that is, the Hongnong Palace built by Dayechu in the Sui Dynasty. It was a bit dilapidated and wanted to be repaired, but Ren Yuji knew that Shao Shude didn't like living in the city, so he spent several months renovating another one. Palace——

Xiuling Palace is located on the Xiuling slope in Xisanli, Xiashi County. It was built in the third year of Xianqing and has a royal soup.

Xiaohangu Road passes through the foot of the mountain. To the north of the palace is Datong Temple, which was built during the Shengli period of Empress Wu.Emperor Xuanzong stayed here during his east tour. He was overjoyed because his young daughter was ill (yīn) and could speak, so he extended it and granted Datong Temple a temple.

Inside and outside the Xiuling Palace, the layout has already begun.

Shangyi Du's subordinates added six female historians, reaching as many as ten.

The sources of female history include the prostitutes of the chieftains of various tribes, as well as the daughters of Guanbei noble families such as the Zhe, Yang, Wang, and Han families.In addition, a group of daughters from the Qiu, Song, Li (Li Shao), Pei (Pei Tong) and Sun families who were close friends with Shao Shude were also selected.

Shao Shude felt uneasy about not being a woman from Kansai's basic background.

Du Shi is a fifth-rank Shangyi, directly leading ten female historians.In the future, there will be promotions to the positions of official six-rank division records, classic records, palm records, division music, Dian music, and palm music. There are also several female historians under each of these positions-of course, this is in the long run, and it is not necessary in the near future.

Shao Shude has not yet proclaimed himself emperor, and various institutions have begun to gradually break away from the shackles of feudal towns and transform into a central government.

The Xia Palace is under various officials, and will gradually evolve into court officials in the future.

Female officials like Du Shi will gradually evolve into palace officials in the future.

There are also eunuchs who have taken refuge here, such as Liu Jingxuan, who will evolve into servants in the future.

As for the concubine, Ruren, and concubine, they are naturally internal officials.

Zhu Quanzhong is still playing with the system of "the feudal town is the country". Shao Shude's system is essentially the same as his, but it is more formal, more dignified, and looks more bluffing.

This is also a kind of soft power. Others are grass-roots teams who are still struggling to find out. Your family looks the most formal and can fight well. People who are interested in fighting for wealth will naturally take a second look—— er, The premise is that he is not too loyal to the court.

Li Zhong led his own soldiers to defend inside and outside the palace.

He originally had 500 men under his command. A while ago, Shao Shude ordered Tielin, Wuwei, Tiande and the bodyguards to select 500 loyal and brave soldiers, and make up for the soldiers.

The surrounding mountains are garrisoned by the guards and the right wing infantry of the Iron Forest Army.The left wing of the Tielin Army and the Cavalry Army were stationed on the opposite side of Xiaohan Valley Road.

In the hot spring, Shao Shude got up after soaking enough, and sat on the Hu bed.

"All the officials in Shanzhou, have you heard the news?" Shao Shude beckoned, and Du Shi and Wei Shi approached and knelt down.

"The Baoyi army is resting in Xiao County, and the military envoy Wang Jianji has been ordered to come here at night." Chen reported.

"Zhen Guojun, Zhen Xu, is on his way."

"The governors of the four prefectures of Shanguo, Huashao, and Shaozhou have been circulated, and they will come soon. The chief officials of the prefectures and counties and the second officials will also accompany them."

"The rich families, wealthy merchants, and celebrities from all counties will also come to pay their respects."

"Okay, let them know who is the owner of this land." Shao Shude pinched Webster's face and said with satisfaction.

He remembered events before and after the founding of the People's Republic of China in later generations, which left a deep impression on him.

At that time, the local staff mobilized the masses to eradicate illiteracy. The first thing they did was to teach those people that they were Chinese.

It sounds unbelievable, but people with low education levels really don't know.

They don't know what the world is like, who rules everything, and they don't even know who the county magistrate and township magistrate are.

At this time, it will only be worse than the end of the Republic of China.

Before the Anshi Rebellion, the common people in Hebei only knew the two sages of Anshi, but not the sages of Chang'an, which is also a fact.

Shanxi Town has just been purged, and many officials have changed. It is urgent to strengthen people's hearts. We must not only know that there are Jiedu envoys and governors, but not that there is King Xia.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing. Dong Chang in eastern Zhejiang has built several shrines, and there are rumors among the people that he wants to become emperor." Chen continued to report.

"Don't worry about him." Shao Shude's heart moved slightly, this is not a bad thing.

There are always some stupid people in the world who feel that they are very powerful, and surrounded by a circle of people with ulterior motives who sing praises all day long, but in fact they are in an information cocoon and lack a clear understanding of the real world situation.

It would definitely be a good thing for Shao Shude if Dong Chang became emperor.

At that time, through the imperial court, he will seize the title of Dong Chang, deprive him of his concurrent positions, and at the same time appoint Qian Liu as the envoy of the two towns of eastern Zhejiang and western Zhejiang.

Under the general situation, most of Dong Chang's strength will soon collapse. After Qian Liu annexed the two Zhejiang provinces, his strength increased greatly, which can better contain Yang Xingmi.

This is an upright conspiracy without any shady means, just wait for Dong Chang to jump out and die.

"Okay." Shao Shude pinched Wei Shi's face again.

Mrs. Pei brought the robes, Mrs. Du and Mrs. Wei got up and put on the skirts, and the three of them worked together to put on the prince's robes for Shao Shude.

Ren Yuji was waiting in the front hall.

"Marshal." Ren Yuji stood up and saluted.

"Out of the town of Shanzhou, is there any change in the local area?" Shao Shude asked.

"Occasionally there was a small disturbance, but it has been put down." Ren Yuji replied: "The thief Wang Yin sent people to sneak back to Shanzhou to win over the old members of the Wang family, but they were all beheaded. Now the place is as stable as Mount Tai."

Wang Yin is Jiang Yin.After her mother was brought into the room by Wang Chongying, she changed her name to Wang Yin.When Shao Shude attacked the middle of the river, Wang Yin fled to Bianzhou and took refuge in Zhu Quanzhong.Zhu Quanzhong took Wang Chongrong as his uncle, and he hired many descendants of Wang's family. Wang Yin also got a post to help Zhu Quanzhong run around.

"What news did you get out of the torture? Has anyone contacted Wang Yao?" Shao Shude asked.

Shao Shude knew that the hearts of the people in Shanguo and Hezhong might not be on his side.Even Huazhou should not be safe.

In previous wars, these places have been confiscated many times and imposed heavy taxes. Tutuan villagers have also fought several times, and the losses are not small.They only have problems with themselves, and this is one of the reasons for this trip.

"No." Ren Yuji replied: "I'm afraid Wang Yin hasn't the guts to contact Wang Yao, and Wang Yao doesn't dare to make a mistake."

"That's good." Shao Shude nodded and said, "After the autumn sowing, the four prefectures will distribute [-] yuan to transfer grain, grass and equipment. This year, I will solve Luoyang in one fell swoop."

Seeing Ren Yuji's disbelief, Shao Shude smiled and said, "Banzhu City has been conquered by our army, and Gao Renhou moved to Mengzhou to attack Heyang Pass. When these strongholds are removed one by one, the situation in Luoyang will be clear."

In fact, Mengzhou has long been making equipment and is ready to attack Heyang Pass.

The Heyang Bridge is so wide that the Liang people have not been willing to burn it down.But once the war is urgent, they should still burn.

Of course, Shao Shude didn't care much about whether he could win Zhongcheng City.

The key to his solution to the Luoyang war situation is not here.

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On September 26, the autumn sowing has started one after another.

Shao Shude left Xiuling Palace and arrived at Zhaogongyuan.

More than [-] people from the left and right Tielin Army lined up here, and officials, generals, scholars, and merchants from the four states of Shaanxi gathered here to pay homage one by one.

Four thousand people from the left wing of the Baoyi Army also rushed back.

"Wan Sheng!" "Wan Sheng!"

Shouts came and went, and wherever the bright red figure went, the atmosphere became heated.

Wang Jiao also yelled a few times, looking excited.

He is already a lieutenant general.Thanks to the solution of Li Fan, his soldiers and horses were distributed, 1000 men supplemented the battle losses of the Heyang armies, 1000 men supplemented the battle losses of the Chishui, Wuxing, and Guzhen armies, and more than 1000 men were annexed by the Jiebin Ministry. After 1000 people were dispersed, they were incorporated into the left wing of the Baoyi Army.

1000 people can form a combat barracks and an auxiliary barracks.

Wang Jiao is superb in martial arts, dare to fight and fight hard, and has made some contributions in Heluo.The army envoy Wang Jianji joked with him that if he was his adopted son, he would be promoted to lieutenant general.Wang Jiao naturally refused, but in the end, Wang Jianji still promoted him to be a lieutenant general, in charge of a battalion of five hundred soldiers.

On the high platform in front, there are many flags and banners, and the canopy is like clouds.

Wang Jiao's eyes were fine, and he could clearly see that the big red figure had returned.

Wang Jianji, the military envoy who loves to joke, stood aside with a serious expression and respect.

Huang Tao, the deputy envoy of Jiedu and the governor of Guozhou who had met once, was also present, and he was talking something that could not be clearly heard from a distance.

"A man should be like this!" Wang Jiao was very envious.

King Xia and his concubine sat side by side, surrounded by female officials, civil and military generals lined up on the left and right, and there were officials, wealthy families, scholars, and wealthy merchants from various counties under the stage.King Xia and his wife said something, and everyone bowed down.

What majesty and power is this!
Gao Youqing stood behind Wang Jiao, tiptoed quietly, and looked forward with his head.

He is a young man from Huazhou City that Wang Jiao met when he escorted Huang Tao to Guozhou.

When I first joined the army, I foolishly took a saddle I didn't know where I got it, and when I saw a horse, I followed it quietly, wanting to put it on and ride it.

Now I am not so stupid, knowing that I still have to fight on the battlefield to make meritorious deeds.

At such a young age, he has already achieved a level of beheading.

When attacking Xin'an County, the bandit army came out of the city to harass, Gao Youqing refused to ride, one-on-one, even stabbed a Liang Jun cavalry soldier off his horse and killed him, he was also a god.

The sound of horseshoes sounded, and they rushed to the front of their formation, and said loudly: "King Xia has an order, the whole army will be slaughtered for three days, and the man will give two pieces of silk."

As if a flood had erupted, cheers spread from one battalion to another, and the sergeants hit the ground with their poles, looking delighted.

"Why don't you let King Xia be the son of heaven? We have a strong army and horses, so we're afraid." Gao Youqing muttered in a low voice, "It's fine as long as King Xia rewards me with a horse."

"King Xia's current ostentation is not much different from that of the Son of Heaven." Wang Jiao sighed.

A civil official next to him also felt the same way, shaking his head and saying: "If you don't see the grandeur of the emperor's residence, you will know that the emperor is respected. The emperor's residence is the Han Valley, the quail field and the Longshan Houdian clothing... Guidian and Cen are opposite the jade tower, and the pepper house is slim and even the golden house ..."

Wang Jiao seems to have realized something.The king of Xia shouted and embraced, and the guests from all over the country were dressed in clothes. When he came out, he would go out with gold and iron horses, behead generals and seize the city, and enter the house of jiaojiao and gold, slender and flattering.No one dares to doubt such a style, and I am afraid that he is only one step away from the emperor.

It's time to seize the opportunity.Destroy Zhu Liang, seal his wife and son, and fight here.

(End of this chapter)