Chapter 162 Persuading the Sheep

Chapter 162 Persuading the Sheep

Chapter 162 Persuading the Sheep
Shao Xun got up before dawn to practice swordplay, then took a quick shower and returned to the couch to take a nap while holding Le in his arms.

To be honest, he had never been so "lazy" before.

But after a woman came into the family, many living habits changed.

The most terrifying thing was that he found that he thought less and less about Concubine Pei and Queen Yang...

This made him a little worried. If this continues, I'm going to become a fucking loyal person!
But - Lan Ji's appearance and figure are not bad either. She likes to hug him when she sleeps, which makes him very satisfied.

This is the Princess Taidi!

There are people in this world who have the guts to enjoy the Queen, the Crown Princess, and the Crown Prince's Consort. I would modestly say I am second to none. No one dares to claim to be first.

"Peach slave..." Shao Xun said as he stood up from the warm and soft jade with great willpower.

"Huh?" Le Lanji propped up her arms, trembling, making Shao Xun dizzy.

He caressed his woman's waist and hips in fascination, and said, "Can I call myself 'minister' when we are on the couch from now on?"

Lan Ji snuggled into his arms and just looked at him quietly.

"Can I wear the princess's dress?" Shao Xun asked again, not giving up.

Le just looked at him without saying anything.

Shao Xun's old face turned red, and he was a little overwhelmed. He stood up and said, "It's time to go to Guangchengze."

Lan Ji quickly got up and went to look for clothes.

Shao Xun's eyes followed Lan Ji's figure.

Where is that piano hidden? I haven't seen it recently.

Although Le, a literary young woman, had given birth to a child, Shao Xun suspected that she had never been in love - for the ancients, this was indeed a bit difficult for them.

The princess who had never been in love was won over by the ghost-fire horse of the young soldier. This yellow-haired man did a good job.

If I have the chance in the future, I will visit my cheap father-in-law’s home in Nanyang - of course, I will bring the army with me.

After putting on the military uniform, I felt it was a bit small, after all, it was made a few years ago.

Le frowned and said, "It's time to make a new one. Who embroidered this word 'Xun'? The stitches are crooked and it doesn't look very nice."

"This..." Shao Xun pondered, "Maybe the apprentice is not good enough in his skills."

After fooling around with this matter, he walked to the dining hall like a dragon and a tiger. Just after finishing breakfast, he heard that Yang Man was visiting. So he had to change his schedule and entertain the guest first.

Yang Man is very tall but thin, with a long beard under his chin. He looks like an immortal and has a lot of temperament.

As soon as they met, he looked at Shao Xun carefully, and after a moment he sighed and said, "He is indeed a young tiger general, fearless and capable of great things."

Shao Xun remained calm and said, "Mr. Yang's words are puzzling."

Yang Man looked into his eyes and said, "Some things are always like this."

"Is this always the case?"

Yang Man did not argue with him, but said: "If you only make trouble in Liang County, it is understandable. What I am worried about is that you will do the same in Henan, Xiangcheng, Yingchuan, Nanyang and other places in the future. By then, everyone will be in danger and oppose you. What will you do?"

"Things in this world are never easy," said Shao Xun.

He knew what Yangman meant.

This is a smart man. The equal distribution of land is not something he invented; it has existed since ancient times.

He distributed land to the soldiers. Some fools might not notice anything, but Yang Man saw some clues.

He was worried that Shao Xun would spread this practice and then cause opposition from the aristocratic families and local tyrants.

But he really thinks highly of himself.

I'm not even the magistrate of Liang County now, and you're worried that I can take over Henan, Xiangcheng, Yingchuan, Nanyang and other counties?
"Forget it, verbal disputes are useless." Yang Man shook his head and said, "I am just giving you a reminder. Land and troops are the lifeblood of many people, even the Yang family of Taishan is no exception. If you do this, you will incur public wrath."

Shao Xun cupped his hands to express his gratitude.

To implement the equal-field system in an era when aristocratic estates were everywhere was like implementing centralization in an era of feudal separatism. Both were extremely difficult tasks because you would face opposition from a large number of vested interests.

But he did not want to establish a country like the Former Zhao, Later Zhao, or Former Qin.

These countries were born with underdeveloped conditions and made a lot of compromises at the beginning of their establishment. It can be said that they were co-governed with the big landowners, and their foundations were unstable.

Once a great defeat occurs, rebellions will rise up everywhere and the country will collapse.

But what Yang Man said was also true.

Can I rely on you alone?
Do you think it is possible for one generation to complete the three hundred years of the Northern and Southern Dynasties?

"Let's not talk about this." Yang Man frowned, looked into Shao Xun's eyes, and asked, "What are you going to do about Guangchengze? You have 8,000 horses, and many people are jealous. There is also news in Luoyang that someone in the Taifu's office suggested collecting horses for the court. Have you thought about what to do?"

Shao Xun blinked.

Yang Man was a little unhappy.

"Haha." Shao Xun laughed and said, "Please give me some advice, Mr. Yang."

"You don't need so many horses." Yang Man said firmly: "How many manors does your family have? How many soldiers can you afford? Cavalry is not so easy to train. It will not be able to withstand battles in a few years. It is better to sell some. There are still many people who want horses. You can also make friends with others and do favors. As for how much to keep for your own use, you just need to know it in your mind." "Who to sell to?" Shao Xun asked.

"Don't ask me. Taishan Yangshi is far away in Yanzhou and can't use your horses." Yang Man said, "You can do whatever you want. I'm just giving you some advice."

Another tip? Yang Man is quite arrogant.

But what he said was also true. Shao Xun thought silently and did not reply for a while.

"I really don't know how you persuaded the Queen." Yang Man didn't care what Shao Xun was thinking, and said to herself: "But since I'm here, I have to ask, with Guangcheng Garden in front and Juntian in the back, what exactly do you want to do?"

"Just preparing for a rainy day." Shao Xun told the truth.

"Can you elaborate?"

"Mr. Yang, have you heard about what happened in Qing and Xu states last month?"

"Liu Borgen's followers have revived?"

"That's right." Shao Xun said, "Wang Lue of Gaomi is not talented enough, and the Xuzhou soldiers have been wiped out. In such a large area of ​​two states, no one can control Wang Mi. If we allow him to become powerful, what will happen to the Yang family of Taishan?"

Just last month, Wang Mi came down from the mountain, gathered a group of bandits and took some of the people with him, and actually captured two counties in succession.

Sima Lue, the governor of Qingzhou and the King of Gaomi, was unable to control him. Sima Yue, the Grand Tutor, appointed Ju Xian, the Minister of Public Vehicles, as the governor of Donglai to attack Wang Mi, but he was killed by Wang Mi instead.

Shao Xun had already anticipated this result.

To put it bluntly, it was Sima Yan's fault. He ordered the disbanding of all county soldiers, and even the position of county commander was abolished. Some counties raised a few soldiers, but their combat effectiveness was questionable because the court institutionally rejected the existence of county soldiers. Even if local people of insight put up a soft resistance and used local finances to support county soldiers, what about their numbers and combat effectiveness?

People like Wang Mi were able to run rampant in Qing and Xu states, and they could not escape the institutional problems.

You know, Liu Borgen's main force had been wiped out by the Xianbei people, and Wang Mi had only some remnants and defeated generals. Yet he was able to win victory after victory. Should we say that the two states of Qing and Xu were extremely empty?

"Wang Mi can't shake the foundation of the Yang family." Yang Man said.

"We can't move now, but what about in the future?" Shao Xun asked, "He has only gathered more than 10,000 people now. If we attack the weaker manors first, and then take the people with us, we can attack the larger manors or even the fortresses. When he gathers more than 50,000 troops, regardless of casualties, and besieges Yang's fortress day and night, can we withstand it?"

Yang Man really thought about it seriously, and finally shook his head and said: "When he has 50,000 people, the court will send a large army to attack him."

"The court is busy and may not have the time to attack Wang Mi." Shao Xun said, "Since Wang Mi can emerge in the world, Li Mi and Zhang Mi can also emerge. If they come in droves and there are not enough elite troops to resist, everything will be in vain."

"Your method is a cost-effective way to raise troops." Yang Man sighed, "It's a pity that you have touched the lifeblood of the nobles of the world."

"I can't snatch the lifeblood of all the noble families." Shao Xun said cryptically.

Yang Man's heart moved.

"Have you heard, Mr. Yang, that a cunning rabbit has three burrows?" Shao Xun asked again.

"Why not tell me about it?" Yang Man said.

"Wang Yifu started planning several years ago." Shao Xun said, "Langya Wang Rui is stationed in Xuzhou, and Wang Dao assists him. All matters, big or small, are handled by him. I also heard that his brother Dun may also serve as the governor and governor of Qingzhou. In addition, Jingzhou Governor Liu Hong just passed away, and Wang Yifu has set his sights on him. This is what we call a cunning rabbit with three burrows."

Yang Man was a little surprised.

"One step slow, every step slow." Shao Xun said, "The Yang and Wang families have always been prominent families, and they are neighbors of Yan and Xu. Now they are one step slow, and no one in the court will help them. I am afraid they will not be able to catch up. But Yuzhou and Sizhou still have a chance. Lord Yang might as well consider Wang Yifu's strategy of having three burrows."

"What can you give to the Yang family?" Yang Man asked.

"I have over 10,000 men, with strong weapons and armor, and 8,000 horses. I wonder if I can catch the eye of the Yang family?"

Yang Man was silent for a long time, and finally said: "This is a serious matter, I still need to discuss it with the clan."

"That's right." Shao Xun said, "Please continue to take care of the land survey in Liang County. The Yamen Army is your backup. If you need to go out, just give us a call."

"You are just using the name of the Yang family to do whatever you want." Yang Man said.

"It's just a mere county. I believe Lord Yang can still control it." Shao Xun also said with a smile.

Yang Man chuckled, stood up and said, "Now that the matter has been clarified, there is no more talk. Goodbye."

So quick and easy?

Shao Xun hurriedly saw him off, and when he reached the door, he suddenly asked, "Mr. Yang, who sent you to Liang County?"

Yang Man looked at him deeply and said, "The Queen has used three sums of money to help you succeed. Do you really think the Yang family doesn't know? The elders in the clan are also worried that you are planning something big. If you can't finish it, it is possible that it will endanger the family in the end. You should take care of yourself. I don't know what to say."

"What a courage! Really courageous!" Yang Man shook his head and walked away.

Fuck, why are there so many smart people in the world? Shao Xun hesitated for a while and shouted loudly: "Tang Jian."

"exist."

"Prepare the horses and go to Guangchengze." Shao Xun said, "Yamen Army Huang Biao, Gao Yi, Yu An, and Zhang Gu will lead their troops to accompany us."

"promise."

Shao Xun looked up at the somewhat gloomy sky and thought silently.

Hang in there! It’s normal to have resistance, but as long as you persevere and overcome all difficulties, you will eventually get through it.

(End of this chapter)