Reborn under the White Mountain

Chapter 307 Brothers Gathering
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, in the imperial palace in the capital, Chu Xuyao ​​received a letter from Haoyu from the south.The letter described several battles with Fengyun, and it also said that the cities that are occupied now lack officials.Some of the original ones were killed by the rebel army, and some corrupt officials were dealt with by Haoyu and the others, so now there is an urgent need for parents and officials everywhere.In addition, Haoyu also said that it is best to exempt a few taxes in these newly occupied places, so that the people have a chance to recuperate.In fact, Haoyu has already done this in some places, but it is only a small number. After all, his strength alone is limited.

Chu Xuyao ​​looked at the letter, and he was naturally very happy. His son is so outstanding, which father is not happy?At this time, the head of the inner court just came to ask what to do with the evening banquet?Chu Xuyao ​​shook his head, "The soldiers in front are suffering and suffering, what kind of banquet are we still holding here? Why don't we celebrate after the army triumphantly. Go and tell me that I'm going out of the palace to visit Duke Zheng's mansion."

Naturally, someone arranged for it, and Chu Xuyao ​​came to Tong's mansion lightly and simply.It happened that Yun Song and Fang Shi were leading the family to prepare for dinner.This year, the children are not around, only Xiaoliu Xiaoqi, two daughters-in-law, and a few grandchildren are left. Yunsong and his wife are concerned about the children outside, and they don't have much thought about it.After all, it's a festival, let the kitchen prepare some dishes, and lead these children to eat together.

The servants came in and said someone was coming, Yun Song guessed it was Chu Xuyao, "Take the children first, I'll go out and see, it should be the emperor." Yun Song went out to greet him.When I went outside, I saw that there was nothing wrong with it, so I quickly let Chu Xuyao ​​into the hall. "The emperor came just in time, we are about to eat, please have some with us." The emperor came at this time, it was obvious that he was going to eat.

Fang asked the kitchen to cook a few more dishes, but Chu Xuyao ​​waved his hand and said no, "That's it, it doesn't need to be too much trouble. The children are outside, so they can't even eat this."

This remark made everyone silent for a while, Fang hurriedly asked someone to set the table and chopsticks, "Today is the Lantern Festival, hurry up and eat, and let's go out to watch the fireworks in a while." How could the children understand the minds of adults, so they all hurried Pick up the bowl and eat.

Chu Xuyao ​​told Yunsong and his wife some things before the battle between the two armies, and Fang's heart was relieved after hearing this. "That's good, that's good, as long as the children are safe and sound, I can rest assured. If it's like this, won't it be long before they come back?"

"Well, Haoyu and I didn't expect it to be so smooth at the time. We thought it would be good if we could reach the north of the Huaihe River. Unexpectedly, we have already reached the north of the Yangtze River. This will be fine, and we don't have to fight all the way to the south of the Yangtze River. After all, our national strength is limited. Nowadays, there is a shortage of officials everywhere, and it is better to manage the places we have. It is better than anything else." Chu Xuyao ​​is not that greedy, even if he really hits the south of the Yangtze River, if the management is not good, civil strife is just as easy to happen , which is more troublesome.

Yun Song didn't understand these important military affairs, and didn't interrupt, just nodded vigorously. "Come on, today is the holiday, and even though the children are not around, we have to celebrate. Let's have a drink."

So Yun Song and Chu Xuyao ​​started to drink. These two people had already drank together many times, so they stopped trying to fight for any wine, but just drank slowly and finished.After eating, Chu Xuyao ​​went back to the palace.Yun Song led the children to the yard to watch the fireworks.The family also bought a lot of fireworks this year, so I asked the servants to light them.The children looked at the fireworks all over the sky, clapping their hands happily and jumping up and down.

On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, everyone in the court discussed how to manage these newly captured places.Fang Hongze proposed to open Enke again, otherwise it would really not be enough, and this time Enke, even the students from the south should be allowed to take the exam. "Your Majesty, I think that Enke can be opened in April this time, so that those who are far away can also arrive. Since it is the same territory as our Cangyu, there can be no different treatment. In addition, if the southern The ability to take the exam means that they have recognized me." The power of this scholar is very great.

Han Shangshu also said, "Fang Xiang is right. If these southern scholars approve of the imperial court, then the future governance will save a lot of trouble. This also reflects the importance our imperial court attaches to the south."

The remaining courtiers also objected, but most still agreed.So it was decided that Enke would be opened again this year, and more talents from the south should be selected.

In the south, Haoyu and the others are stationed in Luzhou.This place has been a military center since ancient times. It is known as the head of the south of the Yangtze River and the throat of the Central Plains. It has always been a battleground for military strategists.

Most of Fengyun's army has withdrawn to the south of the Yangtze River, and only a small part remains in Jiangbei.Cang Yu's army has occupied most of the cities in Jiangbei.Haoyu ordered that in all the occupied places, soldiers are not allowed to disturb the people, and once found, they will be punished on the spot.So although Cang Yu's troops were not enough to guard all the cities, the order was pretty good.

Chu Xuyao ​​sent people to these newly-occupied places to pass the decree. Within three years, the local people would not have to pay taxes. This measure directly won the hearts of the people.Coupled with the fact that the imperial court added Enke, these people in the south have a great impression of Cangyu, the northern dynasty.

Time passed quickly, and it was already March in a blink of an eye. Fengyun's army in Jiangbei also surrendered after the last decisive battle in Yangzhou.So far, everything north of the Yangtze River has belonged to Cangyu.

"Haoyu, now the general situation in Jiangbei is fixed, we can no longer go to Jiangnan, and the teacher will return to the court in a few days." Junwei said.

Haoyu nodded, it was time to return to Beijing, he had been out for more than a year. "Okay, so, let's find time to go to the third brother's place and send those cannons five times. Now their rebel forces are strong enough. With these cannons, it will be safer for the third brother and the others to attack Fengyun's capital." .”

These days, in fact, we are still in touch.Junxuan is considered to be the number one in Jianghu, and he has an intelligence organization, so people often pass on news about Junfeng and the others.Bochao's water village has been officially incorporated into the rebel army, and he will attack Fengyun together with Junfeng.And Boyuan was originally in Mengxin's gang, but now he is in Haoyu's barracks.

"Alright, we brothers, we haven't seen each other for more than two years, we should get together. In this way, let Shizi guard here, let's take people across the river, and run directly to Junfeng's place." Junye also agreed to go Jiangnan. "Then let's make preparations and leave tomorrow. When things here are almost done, we'll hurry back to Beijing. The family should have been worried."

Going to Jiangnan this time, of course it was a few people from Tong's family and Xue's family, as well as Haoyu, and the rest only brought some guards.Of course Yuxian wanted to follow, but Fang Yun and Mannia didn't go, the reason was simple, Mannia was pregnant.It's only been less than three months, and she vomits so badly that Fang Yun is worried, and she doesn't leave Mannia's side all day long.So Fang Yun and his wife stayed behind, together with brothers Lin Chengze and Chu Yunfeng, guarding Luzhou.

The group of people couldn't walk fast because they still had cannons, and it took four days to reach the riverside.They were heading in the direction of Hongzhou, and now Junfeng is also in Hongzhou.So, everyone selected a place, and then boarded a boat to cross the river.

It took another three days to cross the river before arriving in Hongzhou.It happened that Junfeng, Bochao, and Junxuan were all here, so the brothers were very happy to meet each other.

"Third brother, I brought you something good this time. Look, this is the cannon researched by the elder brother. It is very powerful. We were able to capture the north of the Yangtze River so smoothly. It is due to this thing." Haoyu first said Send the cannon.

When Junfeng saw this thing, he was naturally very happy. With these cannons, it would be much easier for the rebels to attack Fengyun. "Haoyu, if you thank me, the third brother will not say anything. Come on, follow me to see Master, Master doesn't know you are here yet."

A group of people came to Hongzhou City, entered the state office, turned to the backyard, and arrived at Yuan Qingyun's residence. "Master, do you see who is here?" Before entering the room, Junfeng yelled.

When everyone entered the room, they saw Yuan Qingyun reading a book there. They all knelt down and kowtowed to Yuan Qingyun, "I have seen Master."

Yuan Qingyun saw that all his apprentices had come, and his eyes were a little sour, "Okay, get up quickly, what's the matter, are they all gathered together?" Looking at these apprentices, they all looked handsome and tall , Yuan Qingyun was really indescribably happy.

"Master, we have captured all of Jiangbei, and this time we are here to send artillery to the third brother. We also miss you, why don't you go back with us? You are getting old, it is not good to come again So tired." Haoyu came to Yuan Qingyun's side, trying to persuade Yuan Qingyun to go back. "By the way, Master, I have already vacated your former residence in Kaifeng. It is the place where you were born. No matter what, it belongs to the Yuan family."

Yuan Qingyun looked at Haoyu, "No, I'd better stay here, and I'll go back when Junfeng and the others really take down Fengyun's capital one day. As for the former residence of the Yuan family, don't worry about it. I want to live the most. The place is our Yanjiang Village. After these things are over, I will go back to Yanjiang Village and retire there." Yuan Qingyun naturally understood the apprentice's mind.But these years in the Northeast, he has fully integrated into the life there, and he doesn't want to go to other places in the future.

Since Yuan Qingyun said that, Haoyu couldn't say anything more, he naturally understood the master's knot.

Junfeng saw that the atmosphere in the room was a little dignified, so he hurriedly asked people to prepare food and drinks. When the brothers got together, they naturally had to have a good meal.

　I have something to go out today, I'm afraid I won't be able to make it back tonight, so there is only one update, please forgive me.

　　
　
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