The new Dashun Palace, which was transformed from the Palace of the Prince of Qin, has passed away because Emperor Yongchang has passed away. Nowadays, everyone in the palace wears linen and wears mourning. Only a small number of palace attendants wear plain clothes to maintain the normal state of the palace.
Operation.
But it has no owner.
The place where Luo Rucai washed his ashes for Xin Sizhong and other Hexi generals was still his official office in Xi'an City. Because Luo Rucai was both the northwest economic envoy and the Shaanxi Jiedu envoy, the two official offices were merged. The yamen were still established by the Ming Dynasty.
It was rebuilt from the Shaanxi Governor's Yamen. As soon as you entered the official office, you were greeted by a group of gorgeous singing girls.
Then several groups of musicians filed out and played music for the Hexi generals on both sides of the parade. Xin Sizhong had an embarrassed expression on his face. He thought that Luo Rucai's successful campaign in Guanzhong might have changed his style, but he didn't expect that it was still the same.
Indulging in wine and sex.
Luo Rucai himself praised the identities of these singers to Xin Sizhong, saying:
"Brother! Take a closer look at these beauties. How can Aunt Mizhi compare with them? When the late emperor was still here, he rewarded me with several beautiful concubines raised by Prince Zhu of the Prince of Qin's Palace...
It's a pity, it's a pity that the late emperor treated me with great kindness, but I didn't get to see him for the last time."
When Luo Rucai said this, not only did he have a sad look on his face, but he also bowed his hands in the direction of the northeast. Every time he heard the word "former emperor" in his words, he had to pause for a long time. The Duke of Nanyang, who was born in a rough family, had a deep understanding of "kings and ministers".
Being able to master the "Tao" to such an extent that even Xin Sizhong found it both admirable and funny.
Xin Sizhong had completely let go of his worries about Cao Ying's old troops. When he saw Luo Dayen setting up a banquet in the official office, he said with a little surprise:
"Old manager! We haven't seen each other for a long time."
Luo Dayen was gray-haired and looked a little older. However, Luo Dayen seemed to be very happy with the post he was currently responsible for in Shaanxi's people's livelihood. His eyes were shining, and his whole person seemed to be shrouded in a layer of light.
, appears to be shining brightly.
After chatting with Xin Sizhong for a few words, he immediately began to talk about the various problems in food and material logistics when the reinforcements from Hexi came out to fight. Luo Dain spoke eloquently. He could get the relevant information about food and materials in all places at his fingertips. He was worthy of Cao Cao in the past.
Luo Rucai's chief steward during the camp period.
Xin Sizhong's deputy general Mi Layin was a chieftain officer, and he had dealt with many officials of the Ming Dynasty. With his well-informed perspective, they all sighed:
"Old General Guan Bo Wenqiang remembered that his ability in managing government affairs related to the people's livelihood in Shaanxi is truly something that many officials with a Jinshi background would not want to compare with."
Luo Dayen stroked his beard and laughed:
"The old man just issued an order, and when it was implemented, he would go to each state and county to handle the matter. Thanks to the many officials who participated - and also thanks to Hui Xiang's intervention, many people who were unwilling to work for Dashun in the past were
Officials of the Ming Dynasty also slowly surrendered.
Needless to say, Hui Xiang's protégés and former officials in Shaanxi were very famous, not as famous as Qi Weng. Many people heard that Hui Xiang had become the prime minister of Dashun, so they felt relieved and submitted with peace of mind.
When the news of the deer harvest reached Guanzhong, many officials and gentry originally wanted to take the opportunity to cause rebellion. It was also thanks to Hui Xiang taking the King of Song to inspect the prefectures and counties, and your combined kindness and power, that this corner of Guanzhong has not been destroyed to this day.
What kind of trouble is going on?"
The "Hui Xiang" Luo Dain refers to is Hui Shiyang, who accepted the Pingzhang political affairs of Dashun when Li Zicheng entered Guanzhong earlier. Hui Shiyang was a veteran of the three dynasties of the Ming Dynasty and a world-famous celebrity. As early as
Li Zicheng had heard of Hui Shiyang's name when he was shepherding sheep in his youth.
Hui Shiyang was very well-known in Shaanxi Province. He devoted himself to Dashun and played a great imitative role from the beginning.
When the news of the defeat of Huolu spread, Hui Shiyang, an old man who was several years older than Luo Daien, took the King of Qin from the Ming Dynasty and the King of Song from Dashun to various places in Shaanxi to inspect and calm down.
human heart.
It can be said that Hui Shiyang played a big role in Shaanxi being so peaceful now and becoming a rear base camp that can effectively support the front line.
Xin Sizhong asked: "Is Mr. Hui in good health? I haven't said hello to Mr. Hui since I entered the city."
Luo Rucai clapped his hands and said: "It doesn't matter. The old gentleman is old. He was exhausted from his previous tour in Shaanxi Province. I specially selected a group of servants from the original Qin Prince's Mansion to make a special trip.
Go to Mr. Hui's house and look after him, it won't be a problem."
"That's good. Since the deer was harvested, the old officials and gentry who had surrendered in various places have often taken the opportunity to rebel. People like the old gentleman who can always stand with our Dashun, we really need to protect them more.
That’s all.”
Luo Rucai and Luo Dain smiled together and invited the Hexi generals to have dinner in the official office. At this time, Ji Gui came to Luo Rucai and reminded him:
"Mr. Nanyang, don't forget that more than half of the many soldiers and horses brought by General Xin are still stationed outside Xi'an. While we are receiving the wind and washing away the dust, we can't delay the placement of these people, right?
You can’t favor one over the other.”
Luo Rucai suddenly realized it and nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, brother Xin, look at me, I almost forgot such important things!"
Ji Gui smiled again and said: "The soldiers and civilians of Xi'an have already prepared a lot of cattle, sheep, vegetables and fruits for the reinforcements from Hexi. General Xin is taking a good rest in the city. We will also make appropriate arrangements for the soldiers outside the city, and we will reward the troops with wine and meat."
Send them to the camp, and when the time comes, the morale of the army will be high, and they will be able to take credit for pacifying the Donglu in the first battle."
Xin Sizhong replied with a little surprise: "There is also Mr. Lao Ji."
Luo Ru just rolled his eyes. He was about to ask Ji Gui to handle the matter, but Ji Gui said first:
"The wine and meat used to reward the army are all in the warehouse. I think the old manager has just returned from there, and he should be very familiar with the situation. Mr. Nanyang, why not let the old manager directly send the food and wine to the military camp outside the city?"
Luo Dain hesitated and asked: "Where are the troops and horses brought by General Xin stationed?"
Xin Sizhong was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "I followed General Yang's arrangements. In order to avoid the concentration of the army and the occurrence of epidemics, I dispersed and stationed in several places, some in Baqiao and some in the Lantian area."
Yang Chengzu then said: "I will arrange General Xin's troops and horses directly to our military camp. There will be no serious problems."
Luo Rucai's eyes passed over the faces of Xin Sizhong, Luo Dayen, Ji Gui, and Yang Chengzu one by one. In the end, he said nothing and nodded in agreement:
"Dane, go and send the wine and meat to various military camps outside the city to reward the troops. Finish this matter quickly and come back to Xi'an. Let's have another good drink with Brother Xin."
Ji Gui chuckled and said, "Mr. Nanyang, don't forget that drinking will cause trouble!"
Luo Dayen also laughed when he heard this and said: "Rucai, you should really remember this. It is no better than the time before. Before, the late emperor was in front of us. Now that the late emperor is gone, if the Donglu invade Shaanxi,
You can't stop drinking like this all the time, otherwise it will ruin Dashun's affairs sooner or later!"
Luo Rucai's face turned slightly red and she said rather embarrassedly:
"Okay, okay, of course I know. If Dashun really needs me to stand up, how can I, Luo Rucai, be such a cowardless person?"
Soon, under Ji Gui's arrangement, Luo Dayen led a group of soldiers to leave the Yamen of the Northwest Economic and Strategic Envoy's office, preparing to send a large number of wine and meat to the army prepared by Ji Gui to the military camp outside the city.
As for the thousands of Dashun soldiers who were brought into the city by Xin Sizhong, Yang Chengzu still arranged their accommodation. Yang Chengzu considered that the city of Xi'an was already densely populated, and the military camps where the defenders lived were already very crowded and could not accommodate so many at once.
people, so he suggested to Luo Rucai that some people should be temporarily allowed to live in temples, schools, etc.
Xin Sizhong, like Luo Rucai, agreed without much thought. Xin Sizhong also patted Yang Chengzu on the shoulder and said warmly:
"It's better to place them spread out a little bit, so that these veterans don't fight and cause trouble all day long."
Yang Chengzu patted his chest and said, "Leave these matters to me."