A Good Landlord in the Tang Dynasty: Emperor Yuan Cong

Chapter 327 Ben Ze is a Concubine
Under Baicheng.

With nothing to do, Wu Huaiyu chatted with his old subordinates while grilling.

"It's a pity that you can't drink alcohol. It's a pity that such good mutton is no worse than the Tan sheep in Yanzhou." Liu Erlian said while skewering the mutton with red willow branches.

There are red willow trees everywhere, cut off fresh branches, peel off the bark, and use it to wear mutton skewers, which is perfect, especially the white paste on the peeled red willow branches, and has a very unique effect of removing mutton. Roasted, with a wonderful willow smell.

"The mutton from Xiayin, the spiritual salt on the plug outside the Great Wall, is equally delicious."

Hou San, Zhao Xin, Chen Xing, Wu Junwei, and Xu Erganzi brothers, etc., at dusk in summer, the evening wind blows, which is cool.

It's a pity that this is wartime, otherwise a glass of cold ale would be refreshing.

"We really don't want to attack the city?"

Hou San looked at the three cities of Shuofang with longing in his eyes. He was transferred from Longyou by Huaiyu. Commander-in-Chief, but if he can conquer Shuofang City and destroy the beams, he will undoubtedly have more meritorious deeds and more rewards.

This is a battle to destroy the country, even if the Liang country is not worth mentioning.

Wu Junwei cut the sheep tail oil into pieces and said with a smile, "Although this fake beam is weak, it has been separated from one side for ten years anyway, and a dead camel is bigger than a horse. This time we come to attack, Liang Shi basically has no No matter how they resisted, the soldiers all retreated to defend the castles, especially the three cities of Shuofang, where more than [-] soldiers and horses defended the city.

Moreover, there are many young and strong people in the city, and it is said that there are also a lot of food, grass and equipment reserves.

If you really want to attack such a fortified city, not to mention one hundred and eighty thousand soldiers and horses, but thirty to fifty thousand elite is essential, and you need to have enough siege equipment.

When we came this time, we didn't plan to attack the fortifications at all. We didn't have siege equipment and didn't bring many craftsmen and civilians. What do we use to attack the city? "

If you dare to attack such a fortified city without preparation, it will not do much other than fill in the trenches and die.

Hou San has also been through the battlefield for a long time, so he knows it naturally, but he is still a little unwilling, "Do you think it can be like Nashanlu City, where the inside and the outside can also be combined, so that the inside should open the city gate, as long as they enter the city, the false beams will naturally be broken. .”

Chen Sheng laughed when he heard this. Of course, this kind of thinking is good, but how could Master Liang be unprepared? This is his last stronghold, and it is not comparable to the small town of Shanlu.

Wu Huaiyu was grilling mutton skewers on the charcoal fire, facing Baichengzi in front of him, he was very calm.

Everything is planned.

In the court, and in Lingwu, before departure, they planned to harass rather than attack the city and destroy the country. This operation has been very successful so far, even exceeding expectations.

Siege, why siege.

After they withdrew this time, Master Liang would not be able to survive this year.

The crops are destroyed and there is no harvest in autumn. How to survive the winter?

A large number of people have been relocated, which will further reduce Liang's war potential.

As long as Datang comes back a few more times, Liang Guo will collapse.

In the final analysis, war is still fought over comprehensive national strength, including soldiers, weapons, food and grass, mobilization, logistics, money and food, and people's hearts.

"Are the Turks really not coming this time?"

"who knows."

Although the Tang Dynasty predicted that the Turks would be overwhelmed this year, the snowstorm in winter and spring, the internal strife between Jieli Tuli Yusheshe's uncles and nephews, and the rebellion of the Tiele people in Mobei all left Jieli Khan with no energy to spare, and he did not dare to take care of himself in this year. Time took the initiative to send troops to rescue Liang Shidu.

Especially the surrender of Dai Beiyuan Junzhang, it can be said that Jieli's army was captured again.

Tang Jun attacked Shuofang at this time, and the timing was very good.

Of course, when making the plan, the possibility of the Turkic people insisting on intervening had already been considered, so this time the troops were dispatched without even thinking about destroying Liang.

The defense is the Turkic meddling.

As long as the Tang army only harassed and sabotaged, and did not fight the false bayonet, and had enough strength here, there would be no need to worry about the sudden attack of the Turks. If he dared to come, he would dare to beat him.

I'm afraid that when the Tang army is attacking the city, the casualties are heavy, and the Turks will come suddenly at a critical moment.

So this time it was just bloodletting Master Liang, and the real harvest would have to be done next time or even the next time.

Just like the summer wind in June, eating this fresh mutton, you don’t even need to marinate it, the fresh mutton is roasted directly, wrapped in sheep tail oil, sprinkled with salt, pepper, cumin powder, etc., you can eat spicy food And some more chilli noodles.

Baked golden, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, delicious.

If you can't drink alcohol, use milk tea instead of alcohol.

Wujia dark tea bricks boiled with fresh milk are also very good.

A group of confidants and old subordinates, plus two sets of private teams of state officials and government officials recruited along the way after leaving Beijing, are very comfortable.

Su Lie, Niu Jianwu, and Liu Lancheng, who came later, envied Wu Huaiyu's close relationship with everyone, but Mr. Duan, who came here specially today and provided Wu Huaiyu with a lot of fresh milk, meat and vegetables, became more determined in his mind.

He decided that Wu Huaiyu was worth making friends with, and there would be nothing wrong with entrusting his younger sister to Wu Huaiyu.

Mr. Duan has been very busy recently, war is his business field.

Tens of thousands of troops are operating in Shuofang, crossing the countryside every day, people, livestock, money and food, even furniture, land, etc. are all money. Mr. Duan is very skillful and has become the largest military merchant on the battlefield.

Countless open and private deals have been concluded with him, and the profits are huge.

Especially Duan Decao's Xiazhou Army, and Fan Xing's Yanzhou Army, one is his uncle's subordinates, and the other is his former uncle's old subordinates. These soldiers are much bolder than the Lingwu Army.

Many people in Shuofang were directly sold to Mr. Duan by them, especially the Shanhu, Dangxiang Qiang, and Turkic people in Shuozhou. There are many people in Shuofang. Pack it up and sell it to Mr. Duan.

Mr. Duan will bring these people back, and after screening, they will be re-sold in horse markets in various places. For example, young and beautiful girls and brave warriors will be trained and trained, and finally sold at a high price.

Even the land and forests here in Shuofang, Mr. Duan can get them directly and sell them.

This guy is bold and careful, and he mingled with the generals of Xia Yan and the two houses.

However, he was very cautious and did not have close contacts with Lingwu's army.

Wu Huaiyu wrote secret notes every day, but he didn't interfere with the generals of Xia and Yandu's governor's mansions. He only restrained the Lingwu Army.

The Lingwu Legion is not allowed to kill good deeds, nor is it allowed to plunder people and sell them, but the Lingwu Legion also has its own way of rewarding soldiers. Even if they don't do these things, the territory won and the population relocated can still be acquired based on their numbers. The corresponding rewards are quite generous.

Duan Shen made a lot of money this time.

Huaiyu also knew that Duan Shen was actually just a showman, and he could only get a very small part of the money he earned, most of which belonged to Duan Decao and the generals of Xiayan Town, and there would be a share from top to bottom. , although the number varies, but it is definitely very rich.

This is also the reason why Mr. Duan is able to live like a fish in water in the two towns. He is making money for everyone, so naturally everyone is polite to him.

Not to mention the people who were smuggled by them this time, most of the cattle, horses and alpacas in Shuofang fell into Mr. Duan's hands. Whether it was robbed or bought, these livestock alone can earn a lot of money big sum.

His father-in-law probably took a lot, after all, he is the governor of Yanzhou.

After the meat was roasted, Huaiyu specially packed some and sent it to the old man Fan Xing first.

Fan Xing's troops from Yanzhou Prefecture came from Hengshan and joined forces with Shuofang.

Fan Xing was talking with Yang Gongren, Duan Decao, and Duan Lun, and they were also talking about when to withdraw their troops. None of them thought that the three cities of Shuofang could be taken in one fell swoop, and they would never have such a risky idea.

"The meat is well grilled,"

Fan Xing was very happy to see the barbecue his son-in-law brought.

"You don't know that my son-in-law is not only good at writing poems, but also good at grilling meat. The grilled meat is amazing. Once you eat it, you will definitely want to do it again."

Barbecue was spread out on several tables, and the freshly roasted meat exuded a rich aroma. Duan Decao, Duan Lun, Yang Gongren and the three of them could not help but whet their appetites.

Duan Decao and Duan Lun are both from Xianbei, but they are not relatives of the same family, but they are also regarded as uncles and nephews, and they have joined the family tree.

Duan Lun had a great time rolling skewers, and after rolling a few skewers, he started a matchmaker.

"Just now, Mr. Guzang mentioned that he has a niece and granddaughter, Qiniang, who also likes poetry. After reading Erlang's poems, she admired them wholeheartedly.

Erlang, I'm here to be a matchmaker today, why don't you accept Qiniang, the two surnames of Wuduan are good, how about it? "

These words are a bit sudden.

Duan Decao answered with a smile, saying that this grandniece is good in everything, but she is a little older at 18 this year, and she only wants to marry a talented poet, which has been delayed all these years.

"There are also children from five surnames and seven families who come to propose marriage. Unfortunately, she doesn't look at the status and family background. She only needs to marry someone who is talented and can write poems. There is no right choice. Now I like Wu Changshi at a glance, and I would rather be a concubine. I also wish, and hope that Wu Changshi will not dislike him."

Both Duan Decao and Duan Lun went out in person, which is different from what Mr. Duan mentioned.

Fan Xing on the side laughed out loud.

The old man didn't think there was anything wrong with it, instead he persuaded Wu Huaiyu to take over this good thing.Anyway, even if it is a concubine, it is just a noble concubine. The difference between wives and concubines is huge, and it can't affect the daughter.

On the contrary, the Duan family can be regarded as a well-known family, and being able to get married will also benefit Wu Huaiyu a lot.

Yang Gongren even said it was a good thing.

Seeing this, Wu Huaiyu really thought that Duan Qiniang was a literary young woman, a fan admirer of her own poetry.He didn't hesitate too much, since they all came forward, taking a concubine was nothing but a trivial matter.

This is not getting married.

For a famous family, accepting a concubine and giving a concubine is really as simple as buying a horse or giving a horse as a gift.

Ever since, it's settled.

Duan Lun, Duan Lun and Duan Lun, Duan Decao, Yang Gongren, and Fan Xing all became witnesses.

Duan Decao immediately asked Buqu to call Mr. Duan.

"The good thing is done, you hurry back to Ningshuo City to fetch Qiniang."

Taking a concubine doesn't even require any ceremony, just a concubine contract.

Ping is his wife and Ben is his concubine.

For a man to take a concubine, he needs the consent of his parents if he has parents, and the consent of his wife if he is married. Then he needs a matchmaker, and then he needs to sign a contract.

Taking a concubine and establishing a contract, not three letters and six rituals.

Of course, in a situation like Wu Huaiyu's, in fact, taking a concubine can be the decision.

After all, Duan Qiniang's natal status is not ordinary, so she is not an ordinary concubine, but a concubine, a noble concubine, so she needs a big matchmaker and a marriage contract.

If there are conditions, it is also appropriate to have a wedding ceremony and a banquet, and it is okay if you don't.

A concubine is not allowed to be transferred, bought or sold, or given as a gift, nor can concubines from good families. Only concubines with low status such as concubines, maidservants, and housekeepers can be transferred, bought, and given away.

Under the witness of everyone, a wedding contract was written and signed.

The big media and the three witnesses also signed together.

Duan Decao handed over the marriage contract to Duan Shen, smiled and took Huaiyu's hand, and affectionately called his son-in-law, Duan Lun also laughed, "Erlang will have to call me Uncle Sheng from now on."

Taking a concubine, and being related to Duan Decao and Duan Lun, they immediately became relatives.

(End of this chapter)