In the twelfth lunar month of the fourteenth year of Daye, after a light snowfall, Li Po called Chen Xiaoyi, Wen Yanbo, Wang Qing, Yu Wenxin and Su Quan to the Bingzhou Governor's Office to discuss matters.
If you look at these people, you will understand that this is actually equivalent to a high-level political meeting between two states.
The two Sima and the three governors of the General Manager's Mansion gathered together, and what they discussed was naturally not a trivial matter.
In addition to serving as the governor of Taiyuan County, Chen Xiaoyi also served as the general manager of the palace, and Wen Yanbo also served as the order of Jinyang.
Wen Yanbo's authority is heavier. If this were a country, he would be almost equal to the combination of the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
He even took charge of Jinyang's public security, criminal liability and other matters.
In other words, Li Po's governance is not very large. Otherwise, even Wen Yanbo, who is too busy, will not be able to take care of many things. In the future, decentralization of power is inevitable.
Of course, the Jinyang ethnic group will definitely be the focus of Li Po's activation in the future, and this sign has become more and more obvious with the changes in the Jinyang Wang family.
It's just that the time was too short for some people to reach Li Po.
In less than half a year, Wen Yanbo had almost established his own political framework.
Originally, most of his subordinates were from Youzhou, but now, as a member of a wealthy family in Jinyang, it has become a general trend to appoint people from Bingzhou.
Now the general military and political power under Li Po's rule is also very clear.
Most of the people in Bingzhou were civil servants, Daizhou people, Guanxi people, Youzhou people, Hebei people, Shandong people, and Turkic people, and most of them served in the military.
It sounds like the army is a bit chaotic, but in fact, the military units of the two states are undoubtedly the most complete and stable component under Li Po Zhang.
The military system of the two prefectures was roughly followed by the military government system. With familiarity, it quickly gained more and more room for expansion. It had sufficient reserve soldiers, abundant food and grass, and well-equipped armor and weapons.
Compared with the standing army back then, it was definitely too many, but in such troubled times, it was the most normal result.
The problem of craftsmen, which was somewhat lacking in the first two years, was greatly improved after the capture of Jinyang.
Because the weather in the north was too cold and there was no trace of things like cotton, Li Po turned the Turkic sheepskin jackets into one of the standard military equipment.
If fighting in winter, the Daizhou cavalry coming and going will actually look like Turks at this time.
Compared with the difficulties of civil servants, Li Po's generals are also full of talents. There are not many famous people in history, but Daizhou Army's successive campaigns have produced a large number of outstanding generals.
Most of their positions are not high enough, not because they have little military merit, but because their paths for advancement are not wide enough.
It is worth mentioning that the influence of noble families in the military is very low. Generals from humble families or civilians are happily earning their own merits, positions and glory with their swords and guns.
Just like Yuchi Gong and Bu Qun, the two people who established the Weifu today, one was from a craftsman's family, and the other, just like the origin made up by Li Po, was also from a soldier's family. Although their family background was relatively wealthy, they were not from a poor family.
There is still a certain gap between ethnic groups.
Of course, for Li Po who was very concerned about the distinction between civil and military forces, they were destined not to reach the status of the Eight Pillar Kingdom of the Western Wei Dynasty.
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People arrived one after another, and Li Po was in a good mood. He had been waiting there early without any impatience. This was not surprising to everyone.
The fourteenth year of Daye is about to pass. If the title of Daye can still be used this year, it will not be possible next year.
Because Yang Guang is dead, this is the last year of the great cause and will not continue.
Next year will be a blank period for the merging of the two states with no available era names.
Because it would definitely be wrong and unnecessary to use the reign name from Luoyang. Li Tang could say that his family lived in the second year of Wude, and that has nothing to do with the merging of the two states.
The two families are preparing to have a show with red eyes.
Of course, these are all trivial matters.
In the twelfth lunar month, it seemed like this was the first time that people gathered together like this. Su Dan, the prefect of Loufan, arrived, and Yu Wenxin, the prefect of Yanmen, also came. Looking at the people who came, there was only one Wang Lu, the prefect of Mayi.
That's all.
Well, Mayi... Today, the Turks are showing their good will, and their military status is plummeting, but it seems a bit strange that it has become the rear area of the two states.
There are a large number of cattle, sheep and war horses grazing on the pastures there, and there are also many Turkic settlements. There is no doubt that they will be the most powerful supplement to the Daizhou cavalry in the future.
In other words, there is food and grass there, there are cattle and sheep, there is a population, and there are a large number of reserve soldiers. What is it if it is not the rear area?
When people entered the hall, sat upright, and looked around, they felt a little proud, because the fact that they were able to be here showed their status and power.
Besides, he was thinking wildly and guessing about Li Po's intentions.
The north wind is howling outside, and the fragrance of tea is faintly present in the hall.
There were not many people, and no one was talkative. They were all waiting patiently for Li Po to speak.
Li Po was not idle. There were some official documents piled on his desk, and he just took the time to stamp his seal on them.
Behind him, not to the side, sat a little girl with a round face, her eyes wide open timidly, looking at the people entering the hall from time to time.
Li Po's Record Office has been suffering for many days and finally officially appeared in front of everyone.
The position of the record office is actually a relatively important part of the shogunate. Naturally, it will not be convincing if it is handed over to a young woman.
In fact, Wang Qi is just doing some copying and writing work now, far from being involved in confidential matters. At today's meeting, all she did was take notes, so there was no room for her to speak.
As the Sima of the General Administration, Wen Yanbo is thinking of recommending a truly talented person to Li Po to replace Wang Qi. At most, he will leave a red-sleeved person beside Li Po.
In his opinion, how could the position of the chief clerk's office be entrusted to a young woman? It would be over as soon as possible to marry back to the Li family, but he couldn't continue to mess around like this.
When everyone was here, Li Po looked up, put down his official documents, patted the table gently, and said with a smile: "The New Year is approaching, so I would like to say congratulations to you all..."
"We have done very well this year." At this point, his voice gradually became louder.
"The soldiers shed a lot of blood, but they have lived up to everyone's expectations. The Turkic Khanate in the north has changed its khan, and I have the intention of repairing it. In the south, we defeated Jinyang in one fell swoop without losing a single blow.
It can be said that since Yanmen raised troops this year, there is nothing to say about military strategy."
Li Po breathed a sigh of relief. What he was talking about was the two most important military victories in the fourteenth year of the Great Cause. In his opinion, they were a summary of this year's military operations.
It's a pity that when you talk to these calm guys, you probably won't hear much applause or random flattery.
The little woman sitting behind him was writing furiously, with a blush on her fair face. She was quite excited. This was undoubtedly a huge occasion for her.
Li Po's voice echoed in the hall again, "But people say that the world is easy to conquer but difficult to rule. Haha, in my opinion, it is all nonsense. After conquering these many territories, they are stained with the flesh and blood of soldiers. Who dares
It's easy to say, I want his head."
"Of course, the merits of the soldiers cannot be overshadowed, and I will keep your contributions in mind. Without your help, Bingdai and Liangzhou would not be like this now."
"It's not certain how many people will be displaced and freeze to death this winter. So, for us to be able to sit here peacefully today and for the two states to be pacified so quickly, both civil and military skills are indispensable."
"Here, I would like to thank everyone present..."
Li Po stood up and bowed his hands.
It's Li Po's old routine of suppressing first and then promoting.
However, everyone could not hide their excitement. With their achievements and impassioned speeches, the most exciting time had long passed. Now that they heard it, it was more like a year-end summary. They were proud of themselves, and everything else seemed to be just fine.
do not have much left.
But this gift is different. In everyone's mind, it is of sufficient weight. It's nothing more than courtesy to a virtuous corporal. This is what literati with a deep heart do.
When word spread about this incident, it became the subject of legends throughout the ages.
Everyone stood up one after another and returned the courtesy.
Chen Xiaoyi had a smile on his face, but he said in his heart that he had chosen this congenial person that day, and it really lived up to his expectations.
You must know that Li Po's various actions have made it much easier to win over the people of Bingdai. Over time, Li Po's popularity in the two states will be unmatched.
The words Li Po said not long ago have been slowly spread, and naturally they are praised by everyone. However, the effect is far from being harvested, because only when it reaches the ears of the people can it be said to be popular.
That is the standard for officials to govern. Only when the people hear it and give praise can it be said that the people are attached to it.
Wen Yanbo was talking, "General manager, please don't do this. Everything we do is our duty, and it doesn't count. The manager should be responsible for carrying on the past and opening up the future."
Chen Xiaoyi turned around and took a look in surprise. Did such a perfect compliment come from Wen Dalin?
At this time, Yu Wenxin immediately answered, "Continue the past and open up the future... Wen Sima said it well. In the opinion of the lower official, the general manager of Wen Tao and military strategy is worthy of a prince..."
Well, the compliments are coming all over the place, and each one of them can make Li Po proud. If several people are talking back and forth, it will sound like a headache.
In particular, Chen Xiaoyi, Wen Yanbo and Su Dan used allusions at their fingertips, either from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period or from the Han Dynasty. Li Po, a dabbler, sometimes couldn't understand what they were saying.