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Chapter 56 Lonely as Snow

 Shao Shude's united front in Yingshengzhou was quite successful.

Several palace guards were recruited, and another 200 people were organized into the right wing of Yin'an. This army was mainly composed of Jurchen, Mohe, Bohai, and Khitan, and its number exceeded 600.

On the sixth day of June, after a feast of fish caught by the chiefs, Shao Shude left Yingsheng Prefecture and drove west toward Baosheng Prefecture.

Baosheng Prefecture is about 400 miles away from here. It is located in the ancient city of Haratuda, north of South Haratuda Village, Horqin Zuizhong Banner. It leads Zimeng County, with a population of more than 47,000. The Bohai people are the largest, and the Khitan people are the largest.

Secondly, the Xi people, Wugu people, Han people, Tatar people, Shiwei people, and Jurchen people each have about two to three thousand people.

Because of the different population structure, agriculture here is more important, with Bohai and Han people mainly engaged in planting. The larger the scale of planting, the richer the accumulation, and the more craftsmen and businessmen who can support it.

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On June 15th, when Shao Shude arrived, a big gathering had just concluded here.

Tibetan people from all over the country came to Zhoucheng to bring leather, beef tendon, wool, cheese, honey and other items in exchange for various daily necessities. It is worth mentioning that handicrafts such as pottery pots, sweaters, ironware, etc.

, mostly made locally.

This is another self-sufficient micro-economy.

Baosheng Prefecture was also managed by Beiya. The chief clerk stationed here was named Lu Chongju, and the military commander was Sun Dezhao.

Lu Chongju originally served as an official in Junzhou and then surrendered. After going round and round, he worked in Zhili Road and Henan Road for many years. His business ability was good, but because he was not a direct descendant, he could not be promoted, so he came to Baozhou.

In Shengzhou, I was promoted to two levels and felt comfortable.

Sun Dezhao is actually more promising than Lu Chongju, but his identity background is also very complicated. First of all, he is from the Shence Army and is not politically correct, but he changed his family in time and had a good attitude, which weakened some of the negative effects. Secondly, he is a salt man

Being a native of Baosheng Prefecture, his background is quite upright, which is a bonus. So, overall, although he is in Baosheng Prefecture at this time, he may have another good fortune in the future, if he can get the attention of the people above him.

But he failed to seize this opportunity.

The saint did not stay in Baosheng Prefecture for long. After some "team building" with the chiefs, he collected more than a hundred warriors and left, continuing westward to Pengsheng Prefecture in the southwest.

Sun Dezhao didn't even manage to say a few words to the saint...

There was nothing he could do. He really wanted to make progress, and after much deliberation, he could only rely on building military merit to climb up. This opportunity did exist.

Because news has just come from Jizhou that there is a rebellion in Huaifu and Fushou counties, and soldiers and horses may be recruited from two or three states east of the Seven Saints to help suppress it - Jizhou has jurisdiction over Huaifu, Ruishui, and An

The four counties of Bian and Fushou govern Huaifu.

As for why the imperial court sent Ding Zhuang from the Seven Sacred States to the old land of Bohai Sea when the imperial army clearly sent them, that is interesting.

Sun Dezhao had a vague guess: Let the Khitan be evil and suppress the Jurchens.

On the contrary, once a rebellion breaks out in Khitan, will the Mohe and Jurchen tribes be sent westward to suppress them? It is very likely.

Sure enough, when a saint does such a big thing, his heart is dark.

If this kind of mutual counter-rebellion happens frequently, the rift between the Xuehe, Jurchen fishing and hunting groups, and the nomadic groups on the grasslands to the west will become unimaginable, and may even never be resolved.

Perhaps, this is the purpose of the court.

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On the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, the Holy Emperor made a tour to the west, heading towards Peng Shengzhou.

After walking for half a day, the team stopped to rest when passing by the river bank.

The sergeants immediately dispersed, herding horses, and vigilance. Although there were large troops on the front, rear, left, and right, they were in the innermost circle and should be safe, but the Holy Driver was here, and one could not be too careful.

The emperor was sitting on a carriage, swallowing dryly.

The weather was a bit hot, and the carriage was converted from a grain cart, so there was no shade at all, so I was a little dizzy from the heat.

There are soldiers herding horses by the river.

The palace people also took the time to wash clothes and get water for cooking.

Others were working hard to milk the cows. After milking, they mixed some honey water, held it in their hands, and rushed forward.

Yes! Yes! I need that!

I have read a lot in the past few days, and I also know that the army will buy some supplies from the shepherds they meet along the way, such as cheese, honey, wild vegetables, fruits, cattle, sheep, fish and crabs.

The food is relatively fresh, but it is mainly for the enjoyment of saints and officials. There is no such thing as a prisoner like him. A piece of cheese, a vinegar cake, and a spoonful of soybean sauce are almost enough. If you want to drink wine and eat meat, you have to wait for the saint's order.

Dayu - even then, if he can drink a bowl of soup with a little oil foam floating on it, it will be considered good.

The last time I ate meat was in Yingshengzhou, alas.

Since he couldn't get any sweet honey, Dazhen had no choice but to force himself to divert his attention.

He thought about what he had seen and heard over the past few days, and had only one emotion: Are these Khitan people too obedient? The Shao thieves have clearly invaded your homes, killed your relatives, robbed your cattle and sheep, and even the grasslands

Yue Liduo, the pearl, has also been occupied by him. Why don’t you resist?

As a "guest guest" at the large-scale "obedience test" in Yingshengzhou, Dazhen also watched it. After watching it, I had only one feeling: despair.

Shao Thief is so good at playing. He doesn't look like an emperor of the Central Plains, but a rough and powerful Hu Bu Khan. And he is really courageous. Two Khitan men stood behind him in full armor, without looking back.

, his face did not change, and he continued to chat and laugh with others. With such a broad mind and courage, Da Zhenzhuan asked himself whether he dared to do so.

But both the Khitans and the Jurchens all followed this trick.

You have all been deceived by Shao Thief!

In fact, he is very scared in his heart. He has such a big empire, so many women, and endless wealth. He is very afraid that you will stab him in the back. He is really pretending to be calm.

It's a pity that no one can hear the inner cry of Dachengzhuan, and he doesn't dare to stand up and accuse Shao Thief of trying to buy people's hearts. He can only sit there cowardly, secretly hoping that the Khitan people will lose their heads and really give Shao Thief a blow.

, but unfortunately nothing happened in the end, leaving him disappointed.

The soldiers and civilians who welcome Shengzhou and protect Shengzhou have lost their courage and wildness. Sooner or later, they will be eaten to death by Shao's thieves! Dazhuan slapped the carriage board hatefully. If he had known that Khitan was so weak, he should have done it in the first place.

Send out troops to destroy them.

Wu Zhengdu, Dashuxian and other traitorous ministers really did not make a mistake in killing them! One kept talking about "making peace", while the other kept losing the battle, and later advised himself not to act rashly. The affairs of the state were ruined by these people!

The late king was so used to them that he couldn't even see the true colors of these people?

How hateful! The emperor patted the carriage board again. He only succeeded to the throne when he was twenty years old. It was too late. If his father had been earlier... how many years would he have been like this!

"What are you shooting for!" The lieutenant-general knocked on the carriage board with a wooden raft, shaking off a layer of sand, and said angrily: "If you don't act restlessly, I'll break your bottom to pieces, anyway..."

"Shut up!" Another lieutenant officer coughed and asked, "What's the matter with you being restless?"

Dazhenzhuan was startled at first, but after seeing that the man behind him was easier to talk to, he plucked up the courage to ask: "It's not that big of a deal. I just want to ask, it's almost lunch time, why are you still here?"

Dinner hasn't been served yet? If there's any delay, can you bring me some honey water? I'm so thirsty that I'm dying of thirst.

The two lieutenants looked at each other and sneered softly.

"It's almost time." The lieutenant behind said, "Your mother-in-law will bring the food later. What's the hurry?" Da Ming felt relieved.

On top of the large carriage, Mr. Gao frowned and lay on the brocade.

She put one hand in her mouth and didn't dare to take it away.

His right hand was covering it indiscriminately, but it was full of flaws. If he guarded against the left, he would attack on the right, and if he guarded on the right, he would attack on the left. In the end, nothing was guarded, and he could only helplessly grab the man's forearm, as if pushing it outward.

But as time passed, it was hard to tell whether the hand was pushing outwards or pulling the man's hand inward. Maybe even she couldn't figure it out.

"I didn't lie to you." The man said, "That was the last time in Longquan Mansion. Miss Rou, think about it carefully. Did I break my promise later?"

Mrs. Gao turned her head and cried with dissatisfaction.

Flowed down.

She is not a Qi Saint, she is a prisoner. She should have been mentally prepared for this.

She was angry at herself. The saint's words just now stimulated her, and indeed she shed more tears in some places. "Look at you, I can't even get rid of my hand. You hold on so tightly, Rou Niang." Man.

chuckled.

Gao's face turned red, as if he had caught a red iron, and he quickly let go.

The man's hand changed position.

Gao's right hand stretched out, then put it down weakly.

The huge carriage swayed gently. The palace people walked around indifferently, busy with their own affairs, and no one took a second look at the carriage.

After a long time, the car stopped shaking.

Jie Shi sighed, the saint really showed no mercy. How could Gao Shi's soft and frail body withstand such a violent storm.

After a while, Gao walked out of the car neatly dressed, with a pretty face rosy.

She picked up the food box and walked away slowly.

Inside are steamed fish, honey water and freshly made yellow rice cakes, which will be brought to her husband soon.

Shao Shude also got off the carriage and sighed with satisfaction. The pure and kind little white rabbit brought him the ultimate spiritual enjoyment.

He had people move in dragon chairs and desks, and started working on the spot.

The palace people put up their umbrellas, and the twin girls held fans behind them.

"Summer is a good season for immigrants." Shao Shude flipped through the memorial.

A large number of civilians from Jiangxi, Central Guizhou, and Jiannan Province were sent to Liaodong Province. They were basically rebellious sergeants or family members of generals who refused to surrender.

Shao Shude has never been merciful to those who resist his authority. Every step backward will make people know the consequences of resisting Master Wang.

The total number of rebellious people in the three roads totaled almost 40,000 to 50,000 households. Except for those in the middle part of Guizhou, who were mostly Zangkou barbarians, and some barbarians in the middle of Shu, the others were all Han people.

In principle, they will be resettled as far as possible in the northern border counties of Mon, Mongolia, and Yi—even Kishu.

The Bohai Sea died so quickly last year that the grain harvest was not affected. However, the army was stationed for a year and the consumption was not small. At this time, there is a surplus, but not a lot.

This year, five to six thousand households will be immigrated, which is enough. Next year, there will be more.

Anyway, there is no rush. This is a long-term national policy and the key is perseverance.

After reading this, Shao Shude opened the memorial sent by Ye Guanglue of Lingnan West Road.

This is a thank you note.

Ye Guanglue had just been appointed as the envoy to the Yongzhou camp and led his army from west to east to attack Liu Yin in Guangzhou.

On the Annan side, Chu Shenyi was appointed as the recruiting envoy for the Jiaozhou camp. He recruited the barbarians in the territory and sent his troops north to attack Liu Yin.

Shao Desheng, the military envoy of Ningyuan Army, had just put down the civil strife and was appointed as the envoy of Rongzhou camp to lead the army eastward to attack Liu Yin.

No matter what the outcome of the four-pronged army's attack on Guangzhou, at least the momentum was terrifying.

Moreover, the money used was not the imperial court's money, but the local vassal towns raised their own money and grain, and raised their own soldiers and horses.

In fact, there could have been five armies, but the Jiangxi soldiers have been disbanded under the order of Shao Shude - this order was a bit hasty and had a certain impact on local security. The Baoning Army has just arrived and is going around to eliminate bandits and stabilize order.

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However, the four-pronged army totaled more than 50,000 people. If you include the temporarily recruited local peasants, the scale was even greater, enough for Liu Yin to drink a pot.

If someone is unlucky, he will burp this time.

The world can fight

Shao Shude missed the feeling of the bloody battle with Zhu Quanzhong.

That was the enemy he encountered earlier, and it was also his most powerful enemy. From then on, no one could cause him such tremendous pressure.

Next, there are not many enemies and they may not be able to catch his punch, which makes me feel a little lonely.

"I will not go here one by one to allow the officials of the Three Prefectures of Zhongsheng, Zhongsheng, and Yong'an Palace to come to pay homage to the Holy Prefecture." Shao Shude put down his brush and ordered.

--arrive

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