Chapter 936: Post-War Distribution

Chapter 936: Post-War Distribution

Chapter 936: Post-War Distribution (Part )

When some people come into the city, of course some people leave.

Nearly 20,000 Xiongnu soldiers had already gone out and set up camps around the city to monitor the mixed Hu people.

A considerable number of the Yellow Head Army also went out.

Some were directly disbanded and sent back home to do farm work, including more than 20,000 men stationed in Bashang.

Some were stationed outside the city to assist the Luoyang central army in transporting supplies.

Some of them were even sent to Beidi County. Jin Zheng had just arrived there, and was taking over the counties with Zuo Feilongwei and other troops to stabilize order.

These soldiers were all under the command of Jin Zheng, in addition to the Silver Spear Right Camp, the Luoyan Army, the Hedong Light Cavalry, and the 4,000 cavalrymen from Lu Zezhen transferred from Tongguan.

Most of the Xianbei cavalry did not come to Chang'an, but were scattered around. In name, they were clearing out the Xiongnu forces, but in reality, they were looting. Judging from their appearance, they should have gained something, but not too much. After all, there were many forts in the countryside, and the county and city didn't pay much attention to them.

Shao Xun has already ordered that 50,000 rolls of silk be selected from the newly delivered goods. You can take it or not. That's all. They robbed so many places, and it was a mess. There was no way to check it. He didn't want to check it. Just take the money and leave.

After entering the city on the 25th, Shao Xun immediately moved into the Jianzhang Palace, the bedroom of Liu Cong and Liu Can, and then summoned core generals, newly surrendered people and some surrendered Xiongnu officials to discuss matters.

"What we are discussing today is 'long-term peace and stability.'" Shao Xun pushed open the window and looked at the Taiye Lake in the northwest. He said, "Some battles have ended, while others are still going on and will take a long time. You are all talented people, so you can speak freely."

After saying that, he turned around and his gaze lingered on Yao Yi Zhong, Pu Hong, Liang Xun and Jin Zhun for a moment.

Jin Zhun was very perceptive and subconsciously felt that King Liang had been staring at him the longest, so he couldn't help but sit up straight.

After thinking for a while, he spoke first and said, "Your Majesty, I heard that the heaven and earth are divided into four seasons, so the kingly way should not be partial to all things. Your wish is for 'the barbarians and the Chinese to be at peace', so you should spread your teachings to distant places and extend your titles to different customs, so that you can achieve long-term peace."

"Oh?" Shao Xun couldn't help but look at Jin Zhun a few more times.

This is a handsome middle-aged man. He speaks in a very elegant manner, which is in stark contrast to what he does.

In later generations, this kind of person will most likely be an elegant, perverted murderer who likes to torture his victim before killing him.

But then again, is Shao Xun a good person?

He only felt curiosity towards people like Jin Zhun, and no other emotions.

No matter how perverted he is, is he as perverted as Zhang Fang?

Are the people who ate humans in large numbers as in the year of the great disaster a pervert?

In this world, unless you stay in the greenhouse of a manor all your life and ignore worldly affairs, if you go out into the society, there will always be something abnormal after a period of time.

Furthermore, can staying in the manor for the rest of your life really lead to a good ending? Not necessarily.

During the three years of floods, more than one or two families starved to death while holding gold and jade.

"Jin Zhun, what do you mean? Why don't you make your words clearer?" Yao Yizhong opened his mouth and said, "The king is busy with many things and has no time to waste on talking with you."

"Your Majesty, during the siege, Liu Lugu once took a walk outside Chang'an City. I saw from the top of the city wall that he had a large flag with a wolf's head. Was it given by Your Majesty?" Jin Zhun asked.

"That's right." Shao Xun nodded and said, "I give four wolf-head banners and four drums to Dai Gong Tuoba Shiyijian, and two wolf-head banners and two drums to Liangcheng County Duke Tuoba Lizhen."

The gray wolf and white deer are the totems of the Xiongnu, and this pattern can be found in Xiongnu tombs unearthed in later generations.

But what is strange is that the Donghu tribe, which was closer to the eastern grasslands, only had gray wolves at the beginning, but no white deer. It was not until they were defeated by the Xiongnu and fled to the northeastern forest and grassland areas that white deer appeared - perhaps they came into contact with reindeer.

Shao Xun did give the wolf-head banner not long ago.

He mainly wanted to give it to his own son Shao Zhen, so he also gave it to his adopted son Shi Yijian, and even more.

As the commander-in-chief of an army and the General Zhendong, Liu Lugu held a high position and great power. When he led the wolf-head banner into battle, it was equivalent to "holding the imperial seal" and having the power of life and death.

"So that's how it is! Your Majesty is truly thoughtful, I cannot compare to him." Upon hearing this, Yao Yi Zhong bowed deeply and sighed.

When these words were spoken, not only Pu Hong's eyelids twitched, but even Jin Zhun couldn't help but look at Yao Yi Zhong a few more times.

During the reign of Liu Han, Yao Yi Zhong was granted the title of Duke Pingxiang and appointed General Pingxi. He led his troops back to Qinzhou to stabilize the situation in the west for the court. Just as Shao Xun could only delegate the rule of the territories inhabited by the Hu people, the Xiongnu was actually unable to effectively rule the areas inhabited by the miscellaneous Hu people, and could only rely on the personal loyalty of the miscellaneous Hu leaders they had won over to maintain their rule.

However, as the war with Guandong became increasingly fierce, Yao Yi Zhong and his tribe were relocated and settled in Fufeng counties, while he himself led his troops to fight for the Xiongnu, sometimes in Beiyishan, sometimes in Shangjun, sometimes in Tongguan, and sometimes in Wuguguan.

Jin Zhun had come into contact with Yao Yi Zhong many times and knew that he was a rather rebellious person. His words were not pleasant to the ears and he often spoke without thinking, so he was not liked by others.

They only tolerated him reluctantly because of his strong strength and the bravery of his Qiang soldiers.

But he never expected that such a rebellious character would also have a flattering side.

If you think about it more carefully, maybe Yao Yi Zhong is not incapable of respecting others, but because of his personality, he does not respect Liu Can and Jin Zhun.

This man is crazy, but if the master is capable, he is a great loyal minister, working hard without complaint, loyal, and has his own unique logic of action. If the master is incompetent and cannot control him, then it is another matter.

Shao Xun smiled at Yao Yizhong, automatically filtering his words, then looked at Jin Zhun and said, "Do you think the heroes of Guanxi should also be given flags and drums?"

Jin Zhun cupped his hands and said, "No, I just used this as an example. However, the situation in Guanzhong is just like the coexistence of counties and kingdoms during the Han Dynasty. We cannot let it run wild, nor can we strictly control it. Your Majesty should grant more official titles. Before the war, the governor-general gave many lieutenants, generals, and generals. Your Majesty can grant them official certificates and official seals posthumously, and also collect the land of the Xiongnu royal family and recruit people to cultivate it as a source of salary. For those who have made military achievements, the rewards may be more grand to set an example."

After saying this, he looked straight at Shao Xun and said, "If the king wants to do something big, Guanxi must not be in chaos."

Shit! Jin Zhun is quite normal when he is normal. How can he be so abstract?

Moreover, he saw that he wanted to be the emperor and pointed this out. The core idea was to calm the situation and make a smooth transition. After the new dynasty was established, he could plan for other things.

"You have a point." Shao Xun nodded and said, "But these few moves are not enough."

"Isn't Governor Jin already clearing out the remaining enemies?" Jin Zhun said, "If you kill people everywhere, all tribes will be terrified. In this way, you can have both kindness and power, and you can ensure peace for ten years. If you are still worried, you can move the powerful people to Guandong and keep them under close supervision, just like the old story of the Han Linghu."

"There are many people from Longyou in the counties around Chang'an. When did they move here?" Shao Xun asked, "Are they easy to govern?"

Jin Zhun was silent for a moment, then said, "A few years ago, I and Taibao Hu Yanyan went on a western expedition to quell the rebellion, and we defeated the Di and Qiang tribes in Wudu and Qiuchi, and both tribes surrendered. At that time, Nan'an rebelled again, and I led an army to suppress it. I sent 5,000 soldiers to escort more than 14,000 households of Hu and Han people from Longxi to the east and settled them near Chang'an. If there is peace and no trouble, relocating the households will not cause any trouble. If there is a great chaos in the world, relocating the households may cause chaos."

The cause and effect are explained very clearly.

Relocating troublemakers is not a wrong move, in fact it is a good way to govern. But it should also be noted that at least before the first generation dies, it is difficult for these relocated households to fully return home.

If you don't give him the chance, he won't dare to rebel.

If you give him the opportunity, he might rebel.

It’s up to you to decide how to choose.

If you have the confidence to control the world and smoothly pass the throne to the second generation emperor, then there is no need to be afraid.

If you don't have this confidence, then think carefully.

"Your words make sense." Shao Xun praised: "Then, which tribes in Guanxi should be relocated and which should not be relocated?"

"The Tuge clan should be disbanded, organized into slaves, and moved to—"

Jin Zhun had just finished speaking when Shao Xun suddenly waved his hand and said, "Stay a little later and tell me the details."

"Yes." Jin Zhun responded calmly, without looking away.

Others looked at him strangely.

This is a good thing and a bad thing at the same time.

The good thing is that you have gained access to the inner circle and won the trust of King Liang.

The downside is that you will gain the jealousy of many people, and even the resentment of the relocated tribes and powerful families.

Especially when he mentioned that the Tuge clan, the most powerful among the Xiongnu tribes, had all been reduced to slaves, it was too cruel! If this matter were to be spread, he might be assassinated.

Shao Xun pondered for a while, turned his head and looked at the Secretary General Lu Chen, and said, "Appoint Jin Zheng as the Grand Secretary, General Zhenxi, Envoy with Special Envoys, Commander-in-Chief of the Military Affairs of Yong, Qin, Liang and Yi Prefectures, and Governor of Yong Prefecture, to help me pacify Guanxi."

Lu Chen silently drafted the order, secretly sighing in his heart: To be honest, Jin Zheng is the one who truly enjoys the trust of King Liang, and is even more trusted than Wang Que'er, Hou Feihu, Zhang Shuo and others.

He was in charge of the military affairs of two states at once (Liang and Yi states were obviously just figureheads), concurrently served as a governor, and was the highest-ranking "envoy with special powers", who could kill anyone below the rank of 2,000 stones.

This tremendous power is truly astonishing, just like the power of Sima Yong, King of Hejian, and Sima Mo, King of Nanyang, who once ruled Guanxi.

After giving this order, Shao Xun looked at Jin Zhun again and said, "You can reorganize the surrendered soldiers for me. The Xiongnu's imperial guards are also quite impressive. There are nearly 15,000 surrendered soldiers from Pujin Pass, Tongguan Pass and even Chang'an. After the reorganization is completed, they will be moved to Guandong with their families. You can lead the rest yourself and take the position of Sima in the General Zhenxi's Mansion, and protect the Xiongnu Lieutenant General as before."

"Yes, sir." Jin Zhun bowed.

This order actually has a deeper meaning.

King Liang would not leave too many troops for Jin Zheng. The troops needed to pacify Guanxi would have to rely on local self-raised funds.

Therefore, he got the position of Sima, the third most important person in the shogunate after the Lord of the Bakufu and the Chief Secretary, and was in charge of military affairs.

To put it bluntly, King Liang asked him to contribute more and use Jin's private soldiers to fight for the shogunate and suppress other miscellaneous Hu people and even other Xiongnu nobles.

Shao Xun thought for a moment and said, "Conscript Dou Yuzhen of Dai State as the assistant general of Zhenxi, and lead 3,000 cavalrymen of the Hedouling tribe to station in Huangbai City."

"Let's do this for now." Shao Xun said, "I will take a closer look at the other talents tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)