In late winter, in December, the sky and the earth are exhausted.
But the smiles of the people in the counties and villages of Wuwei County were as comfortable as the spring breeze.
Without him, as the battle on the Lushui tributary came to an end, the sound of horse hooves that had disturbed them for months finally disappeared, and they no longer had to worry when they went out to collect firewood.
Therefore, they also began to find the sound of horse hooves pleasant to their ears.
That was the sound of horse hooves made by the Han Qiang camp cavalry as they patrolled and guarded on a daily basis, a sound that could protect them.
Yes, it's just to protect the Qiang camp.
As soon as the war ended, Zhao Guangbu hurriedly packed his bags and hurried back.
How many cavalrymen there were in the Han Dynasty was not a secret to the Wei State. After Fei Yao returned, he would surely be able to guess who was ambushed. Zhao Guang was worried about losing his garrison in the Guanchuan Valley, so he left in a hurry.
The remaining Qiang people from the Shaodang tribe also returned to the West Sea (Qinghai Lake).
The war here has ended, and the Han Dynasty is still unable to penetrate deeply into Xiutu Ze. Ju Yanze led the left and right tribes of the Southern Xiongnu and the Xianbei Tuoba tribe directly to Huanglong, and Wei Yan sent them back. The reason for such haste was that a thousand
The daily loss of food and fodder for the five hundred cavalry and war horses was truly heartbreaking.
cough!
Naturally, the rhetoric given was very high-sounding.
They claimed to be diligent in the king's affairs, but they lost nearly 500 horses in this battle. The Han court did not want to see any more orphans and widowers in their Qiang tribe, so they allowed them to remove their armor and return.
The customs of the Han army include rewards for their achievements, small pensions for the families of those who died in battle, etc., so that they can return home with gratitude.
As for Shaodang Qiang King Mangzhong, when he asked himself to send troops to fight for the country, Emperor Liu Chan had already given him a lot of money and gifts, so there was no need to reward him again. At most, at the end of the year, when the court rewarded the officials and soldiers as usual,
Then send someone to bring you some more expensive things.
Among them, there is also a small episode.
When many Shaodangzhong Qiang people were about to return after receiving their rewards, they privately sought out Zhang Bao and asked if they could continue to follow him.
This is also an agreement among the Xiqiang people.
The strong ones in the tribe dominate with their strength, while the weak ones choose strong disciples to accompany them.
These Shaodang Qiang people witnessed Zhang Bao's invincible charge into battle, and saw that the Han court provided small pensions to the families of those who died in the war, so they were naturally more willing to become righteous followers.
Furthermore, in any case, although the Hexi Corridor is known for its barren land, it is easier to survive than in their habitat.
Zhang Bao could not agree to this.
The Qiang King Mangzhong abided by his loyalty and good intentions and sent troops to help in the war. How could he take the opportunity to recruit his people and trap the imperial court in an unjust act?
However, he didn't stop talking.
While refusing on the grounds that he was not good at it, he also went out of his way to explain Yi Cong's system in detail.
For example, if you need to move your family to a Han Dynasty county and be registered by the government, there are restrictions; such as being granted land and military registration to enjoy the preferential treatment from the court, as well as being a Han soldier, you need to go through martial arts and abide by military discipline, etc.
wait.
This is a metaphor that they should go back and wait for the Han Dynasty to expand their cavalry in the future, and then join the whole family to recruit.
As for whether they can understand it?
Hey, if it does, accept it happily, if not, just pretend it never happened.
What is the point of striving for something!
The news of the great victory spread back to Longyou County, and everyone rejoiced.
The Prime Minister's eyebrows relaxed and he was very happy.
Firstly, it was because Zhao Guangbu had been going to Wuwei County for a long time to provide support, which made the Prime Minister vaguely worried that the Liangyuanbi tribe members pretending to be Han cavalry would be discovered by the Wei Wei scouts, who would then use the plan to attack.
Deception and deceit will eventually reveal themselves.
On the other hand, I am gratified that the Han cavalry can now rival the counter-Wei!
Using infantry to fight against each other, the Han Dynasty has frequently won the battles in recent years. Now the cavalry has made great achievements again. In the future, the cavalry will enter Guanzhong to return to the old capital. What is there to worry about?
The only problem is that there is not enough food and military supplies!
"Boyou is a talented person who can make me worry-free about Hexi!"
The Prime Minister, who was sitting attentively behind the desk, motioned to General Zheng Pu to take the newspaper and read it, and said so with a gurgling smile.
Immediately, he looked at Zheng Pu and said in a serious tone, "Zijin seems to have not had a break for a long time. After finishing his work today, he will go home and rest for three days. Recovering the Central Plains cannot be achieved in one day, Zijin
Although Jin is in his prime, he should not hesitate to do so."
Zheng Pu, who was coming to receive the military report, smiled bitterly when he heard this.
It is really weird to be told by the Prime Minister, who is older, hands-on, and diligent day and night, to cherish one's life.
But Zheng Pu could not refute anything.
Because he looks really bad now.
The prime minister's face, even with white beard and hair, still had a vague rosy glow, but his complexion was sallow, and his eyebrows were extremely tired.
He has been overworked recently.
Nowadays, the Prime Minister's Office in Hebei County has more and busier affairs than the Prime Minister's Office in Chengdu.
Since the Prime Minister's Southern Expedition, the people of Bashu have been in peace and order, and there is no shortage of officials and assistants. Therefore, even though the Prime Minister of Chengdu is also in charge of the government affairs, there are really not many affairs.
However, the Prime Minister of Ji County has jurisdiction over Hanzhong, Wudu, Yinping, Longyou, and the counties of Liangzhou. He is not only responsible for the military affairs of the Northern Expedition troops, but also the garrison of the newly recovered areas, the pacification of Li Shu's return, and the handling of powerful and right affairs.
The conflict between the Qiang and Hu tribes, etc. Many trivial matters are mixed together, making the dilemma of insufficient assistants and assistants more obvious.
Xiang Lang, the Central Military Advisor who was in charge of everything, was in his late seventies, although he was in good spirits.
He only asked a few questions about general matters, and no one bothered him about the details.
Ma Su, who returned to serve in the prime minister's office, and Dong Jue, who had transferred to Ji County, and others, now have low authority and unfamiliarity with many affairs, making it difficult to make decisions about military arrangements; Zong Yu, Liu Min and others are all stationed outside.
As for Yang Yi, he returned to Shu and served as the governor of Qianwei.
After all, his character is hard to change.
In the previous episode, he hurt his subordinates and was detained in affairs. The prime minister stripped him of his authority and left him in office to watch his future actions. He actually did not want to repent, but instead became more obsessed and more angry and angry!
And there were secret words of resentment in private.
The Prime Minister was greatly disappointed, and he no longer missed the Northern Expedition by leaving him in Longyou.
In memory of his past achievements, he asked him to return to Sichuan to serve as a pastor and guardian of the place. If he continued to grow wild, he would probably have to spend the rest of his life with Liao Li.
Under such circumstances, Zheng Pu, who was the military advisor of the prime minister's palace, had to do his part to take care of everything, and rarely had a moment of leisure.
Because if he has leisure time, then the prime minister will be burning the midnight oil every night.
However, his efficiency in doing things is quite good. Although he is not as quick as Yang Yi to decide everything in a moment, with the help of many colleagues, he is not so busy that he looks gloomy.
The real reason for his mental failure, which he couldn't talk about: his descendants.
Stimulated by the fact that his concubine Du was pregnant again, he naturally had to experience backache and leg weakness again, making it difficult to get a full night's sleep.
Fortunately, due to hard work, his wife Zhang Yan was finally pregnant just as his concubine Du Shi was giving birth! He had just entered his thirties but his temples were already gray. After learning the news and repeatedly seeking confirmation, he almost
I didn’t cover my face and cry on the spot
cough!
Outsiders naturally don’t know why the household is closed.
Therefore, everyone thought that he was dedicated to public service and worked diligently and gradually became thinner. Even the prime minister misunderstood him and advised him to cherish his life. How could he not be embarrassed by this?
However, it is true that he has not had a rest for a long time.
And he also thought about being able to stay at home for a few days.
After hearing that his wife and concubines were all pregnant, his mother-in-law, Mrs. Lu, came from Shifang and stayed in Longyou temporarily.
According to her words in the letter, she is not yet fifty, and is still in good health, so she is not worried about the rugged and difficult road to Shu. However, a newborn cannot bear the pain of the trek. If she does not come now, she may not be able to survive the journey.
She has to wait for more than ten years before she can enjoy the joy of having a grandchild. And life is unpredictable, so she may not be able to wait for that day to arrive.
As soon as these words came out, no one in the family could refute him, except that he sent many retinues to protect him all the way to Longyou.
It also made Zheng Pu feel guilty for not being a filial piety for many years, so he thought about staying with Xiu Mu for a few more days when he returned home.
Just as the Prime Minister mentioned it, he just followed suit.
Anyway, after the great victory at the Lu River tributary, the Wei State should have been quiet for a while, and the affairs of the Prime Minister's Department would also be reduced, so Xiu Mu would not be stranded on official duties.
"Thank you, Prime Minister, for your sympathy."
Zheng Pu, who was stunned for a moment, took the military report and smiled sternly, "Just as my mother arrived at Longyou, Pu shamelessly took the hibernation period."
"Hey, is this happening?"
Unexpectedly, the Prime Minister raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard the words, and immediately stroked his beard with a smile, "In this case, Zijin will rest for five days." Without waiting for Zheng Pu to decline, he added, "Filial piety comes first."
There is no need for Zijin to be in this office for a few days, and he will not be overwhelmed with everything, so there is no need to refuse."
Well.
Having said that, Zheng Pu could only express his thanks again.
However, after returning to his seat, he saw that the Prime Minister was smiling as comfortably as before, so he brought up the matter, "Prime Minister, when Pu and Brother Yun Nan gathered together in Hanzhong, they also talked about Bashu's backward progress, and he praised one person quite highly.
He resigned, claiming that his talents were worthy of serving in the Prime Minister's Mansion. When Pu heard this, he was very surprised, so he sent a letter to Shu to ask his brother to check him out. It turned out that he was just like what Brother Yunnan said. Nowadays, the affairs of the Prime Minister's Mansion are busy and there are few assistants.
I boldly recommend it, but I hope it will benefit the time."
"Oh, I wonder who it is?"
Hearing this, the Prime Minister's eyes sparkled, his face became even more joyful, and he urged, "Zijin, speak quickly!"
"promise."
Zheng Pu said softly, "This is Huang Chong Huang Zongxun, the man from this palace."
After the prime minister listened, he made a slight nasal sound, then lowered his eyes and thought to himself.
It’s not that I question Huang Chong’s talent.
Qiao Zhou, who was also a Brazilian, may have had some hometown friendship with him when he recommended Huang Chong. But since Zheng Pu also recommended him, it is enough to conclude that his talent is actually useful.
After all, Zheng Pu never promoted people easily.
But every time I talk about people, almost everything I say is right.
The prime minister's concern was because Huang Chong was the son of Huang Quan who defected to Wei.
Although the late emperor once said that "if you live up to Huang Quan, power will not live up to Gu Ye", and before the prime minister's southern expedition, in order to obtain the assets of the Bashu wealthy family for national use and to support their joint efforts in the northern expedition, Huang Chongte, who was less than ten years old, was
En entering the palace is forbidden to sacrifice others.
But the invisible shackles Huang Chong carried could not be removed: after betraying his ministers.
That is the understanding and definition that has been in people's minds for a long time, and there is no possibility of changing it.
Especially now that Huang Quan is still alive and has been awarded the post of governor of Yizhou by Wei State.
Under such circumstances, when the soldiers of the Northern Expedition were dying, the prime minister had to think carefully about whether this move would arouse people's expectations when a rebel minister came to Longyou to serve as an assistant in the prime minister's office.
