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Chapter 257 Join the Army
Twilight Quadruple.

Du Yu and Zhou Zhi were in high spirits.

"If you can't do something, you don't have to force it." Yang Zheng was still worried that Du Yu was too young and energetic.

He is a great god in history.

The problem is, he is a fledgling in this era.

If the army is defeated, it will not be good if it hurts the vigor.

Du Yu said with a Confucian armor, quite a bit of Confucianism, "General, please wait for the good news."

Yang Zheng nodded and said no more.

Three thousand cavalry gathered on the street.

Although they have gone through the war, everyone is full of energy.

In the twilight, there was a layer of cold light in each of the eyes, making the street in spring bursts of cold air.

The five hundred cavalry in the front row were all dressed in cold forging armor, and they were armored cavalry built by Yang Zheng.

People are like tigers, horses are like dragons.

The blue-black armor seemed to blend in with the twilight.

Like a silent human-shaped armored beast.

Murderous and evil spirits rolled in.

The common people hid in their homes, watching through the cracks of the door with fearful eyes.

Yang Zheng was riding on the back of a black feather, dressed in military uniform, his eyes met with the cavalry one by one, and he suddenly pulled out the ring-sword at his waist. , get back our ranch!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

The sound shook the whole city, and the air rushed to the sky.

The neighing of the war horse followed.

After experiencing the battle of breaking the Qiang, the soldiers became more capable.

The cavalry turned their horses' heads neatly and walked out of the city slowly.

The horse's hoof stepped on the bluestone ground, making a crisp sound.

In the dark night, he rushed out of the western capital city and headed west all the way.

Knives, like people, need sharpening. Perhaps Du Yu in this era can surpass the height of Du Yu in history.

Back in the mansion, a group of maids in front of the mansion held lanterns. Xia Houzhi, Chunniang, Jiang Alian, and Peng Qingchan came to welcome them with their three sons and one daughter.

"Father." The boss, Yang Yi, can already speak, and his little eyes are quite flexible.

The second child, Yang Wu, stared blankly at Yang Zheng with his eyes wide open.

The third child, Yang Hong, was still in his infancy.

The eldest daughter, Yang Zhen, was a little scared, probably disturbed by Yang Zheng's murderous aura.

"Husband." Xiahou Zhi bowed her knees, and the other three women also showed affection.

In an instant, most of the murderous aura on Yang Zheng dissipated.

After fighting for many years, I finally have a stable home in this troubled world...

It was dawn the next day.

Yang Zheng was awakened softly by the maid.

Xia Houzhi was sleeping soundly with a tired face.

Yang Zheng asked while getting dressed, "What's the matter?"

"Boss Peng knelt outside the mansion all night." The maid's face was a little rosy, and she didn't dare to look at Yang Zheng.

Yang Zheng was taken aback, and almost forgot about this.

Peng Hu and Chen Tai were flirting with each other, fortunately Chen Tai had no intention of going south, otherwise the inside would cooperate with the outside, and even if he didn't die, his skin would peel off.

Lu Shui and Hu Peng have always admired the Central Plains Dynasty, and historically had a good relationship with Sima Jin.

Peng Hu is a smart person, and he can understand his thoughts. At that time, his own situation was indeed not good, with internal and external troubles.

These years, if he stood in the wrong line, he was not the only one who died.

As the de facto son-in-law, Yang Zheng could understand him, but he couldn't accept this kind of betrayal.

I still had high hopes for him.

Just when he was about to dry him out again, Peng Qingchan came with her daughter Yang Zhen crying.

Without saying a word, she followed Yang Zheng wherever he went, adults and children suffered together.

It made Yang Zheng's head swell, "Okay, I'll go see him, so don't cry."

After all, he was the leader of a large tribe, so killing him like this would definitely not work, it would force Pengbu to become Juqubu, and the leaders of other tribes would also watch.

The danger is too great.

Moreover, Peng Hu finally obeyed Lu Zhi and Peng Qingchan's words, and returned to Xidu without going all the way to the dark.

Since Yang Zheng forgives those who wrote secret letters to Chen Tai and Guo Huai, he can naturally forgive him too.

Outside the mansion, Peng Hu looked haggard, his lips were chapped, and his eyes were dazed.

Kneeling all night feels uncomfortable.

Seeing Yang Zheng, he fell on the ground, "Peng Hu, the sinner, pays his respects to the general."

Why should I have known today?

People who are too smart will think too much, which is not necessarily a good thing.

Who knows who will have the last laugh these days?
"Why does Chief Peng do this?" Yang Zheng helped him up.

Peng Hu looked ashamed, "The sinner is confused for a while, the general..."

"The past is over, and I hope the leader will help me in the future." Yang Zheng showed a tolerant look of letting go of the past.

The past is indeed the past, but the future will definitely be another matter.

Tears glistened in Peng Hu's eyes, "General... treat me like this, I... can't repay you..."

"You and I are blood relatives, so there is no need to say more." Yang Zheng heard this, helped him into the mansion, and called Peng Qingchan.

Father and daughter meet and cry together.

Yang Zheng persuaded him nicely.

It is definitely impossible for Peng Hu to return to the tribe.

After much deliberation, Yang Zheng gave him the title of Military Counselor and Joined the Army, and promoted him to be the Sub-district Secretary, and also bought him a house in the city.

Peng Hu has a bright mind, and his suggestions are quite insightful, and his duty to join the army is appropriate.

The Sub-district Secretary said that it was idle, but it was not idle. He was in charge of sweeping the streets and repairing ditches in the western capital, and had five hundred yamen servants at his disposal.

Peng Qingchan was simple-minded, joined the army and belonged to Si Cheng, and also had a house, laughing through tears.

Peng Hu was relieved to be able to join the army with Lu Zhi, Du Yu, Zhang Te, Zhou Yu, and Jiang Faye.

After kneeling all night, Peng Hu became more and more tired, Yang Zheng arranged for a carriage to take him back to rest.

Yang Zheng wanted to be lazy and stay with his family.

It's just that business matters come one after another.

The Military Advisory Division, the Tuntian Division, and the Xuanyi Division are in the initial stage of creation. Internal personnel appointments and removals, rewards, punishments and incentives must not be sloppy, and must be carefully reviewed.

Lu Zhi devoted all his attention to farming, but he was too busy to touch the ground, so Yang Ji and Yang Xiao helped him.

Du Yu led his troops out to rob people and land.

Meng Guan was busy dealing with intelligence from all directions.

The civilian staff on hand is really stretched.

The government military system and the reduction of taxes and land can only wait for the spring plowing.

But being busy also shows that Xiping is thriving.

Yang Zheng let go of the work at hand and took Xia Houzhi to visit the families of the fallen soldiers and the disabled soldiers.

The Western Capital City is becoming more and more vibrant.

Due to its geographical reasons, it connects the three major plates of the Western Regions, Hexi, and Central Shu.

Merchants traveling from south to north can be seen everywhere.

From the clothes, you can easily see the differences between Hu people, Shu people, Qiang people, and Xianbei people.

Products on the market also began to increase.

The [-]% commercial tax set by Yang Zheng attracted many merchants.

According to the Wei system, commercial taxes are divided into tariffs, city taxes, tax assessments, toll taxes, fee taxes, mouth money and other miscellaneous taxes.

The local government has to pluck the wild goose.

Coupled with robbery by thieves and horse bandits, the risks for merchants can be imagined.

Compared with other places, Yang Zheng's [-]% commercial tax is a gift.

Therefore, business travelers who travel from south to north, from west to east, would rather choose to go to Hehuang.

Xidu has gradually become the Northwest commercial transfer center.

Women are very interested in shopping, and Xia Houzhi stops and stops, full of interest in everything.

The families of the fallen soldiers have a special house in the east of the city, where they are provided with money and food every month, and their children enter the youth camp.

The arrival of Yang Zheng and Xia Houzhi caused a small commotion.

Among the soldiers killed in battle, [-]% belonged to the Qianghu tribe.

In the past, he was just a slave, fighting for the leader of the tribe. After he died, not only did he not receive compensation, but if he had no males in his family, he would be robbed and humiliated by others.

But now, not only is he living a good life, but his status in Xiping is also rising steadily.

The Huqiang Mansion also issued a small copper plate with the word "brave" engraved on it to highlight the meritorious service of the fallen soldiers.

As long as the family members wear this small badge, even the government will be polite in the western capital.

Soldiers patrolling the streets would also salute with fists clasped.

"My family's three sons, one died in Linqiang, and the other died at the foot of Datong Mountain. They didn't embarrass my Huluo family. The two grandsons are in the Qingying. If the general has a military order, my third son will still fight for the general. Kill the enemy!" said the barbarian old man with jagged yellow teeth.

It aroused the sympathy of the surrounding elders.

"My family's eldest son never dishonored his reputation. During the Pingye Wudai Rebellion, he beheaded six of them and was raised as a senior. It's a pity that he failed to survive the destruction of Qiang City this time, but my second child has grown up."

"My family is also..."

Qianghu is tyrannical on the one hand, but straightforward on the other hand.

Not as much thought as the Han people.

Yang Zheng was kind to them, and they were devoted to Yang Zheng.

"Old man, don't worry, your two grandsons will become powerful in the future, and they will be my generals and my subordinates in the future. Our generation will shed blood and sweat, and the next generation will be able to live a good life." Yang Zheng was infected by their enthusiasm. .

Xia Houzhi was born in a top gentry family, and she was a little out of touch, not used to this kind of occasion, and didn't like to get too close to the common people, so she showed her face and returned to the carriage.

"You guys live well, I'm satisfied." Yang Zheng was still quite relieved.

Xiping is in the initial stage of creation, far away from the Central Plains, but has not been contaminated by Cao Wei's unhealthy tendencies.

The grassroots officials appointed by Lu Zhi have no background or family background, and they all do things honestly.

No one dared to reach out to the pension.

Jiu Camping also stared very closely.

For now, Xiping is fairly clear.

After distributing mutton and horse meat, the family members were even more grateful.

(End of this chapter)