Chapter 1291 New Year Document No. 1

Chapter 1291 New Year Document No. 1

Chapter 1291 New Year's Document No.

At the end of January and the beginning of February, there was continuous snowfall.

The farmer looked up at the sky and sighed, "Why is God so cruel? Doesn't he know that the farming season will be delayed?"
Those who did not choose to plant winter wheat after the autumn harvest last year were lucky. The soil was restored and the accumulated snow cleared away some pests. They can also look forward to the arrival of spring at an unknown time.

Those who took a rest in the winter of the year before last and chose to plant winter wheat last autumn were worried. In the vast snowy fields, the wheat seedlings were almost invisible. I don’t know how many layers of "quilts" were covering them.

Fortunately, two consecutive years of cold winters have dampened the enthusiasm of some people to grow winter wheat, otherwise more and more people would be worried and sighing.

"Yanmen and Xinxing counties have reported that many Xianbei people have come to various counties, and life on the grassland is not easy." Shao Xun said softly as he walked in the countryside of Pingqiu Longxiang Prefecture.

Mrs. Wang was wearing a thick mink coat. She did not go down to the fields, but stood under a roadside tree and said, "It was okay in the sixth year of Kaiping. We managed to get through it. Last year, we had some troubles. I mobilized almost all of my stored grain, plus relief from the court, and was able to barely get through it, but all the storage over the years was gone. This year, there have been consecutive heavy snowfalls, and the snow disaster is serious. There are already many victims, and I can't do anything. Those who have nothing to eat have nothing to eat, and there is no way to change them. In fact, it's good now that many livestock have died and the herdsmen still have meat to eat, so not many people are fleeing. The really hard times are April and May, when many people will flock to Bingzhou."

"No wonder there hasn't been any major movement from the Murong Xianbei side for the whole year." Shao Xun said, "Everyone is having a hard time. With fewer cattle and sheep and weaker horses, if he forces a war, I'm afraid that those who originally supported him will defect."

"Only the north is unified and the Xianbei are weak." Madam Wang glanced at Shao Xun charmingly: "Otherwise, a large number of cavalry will go south this year and capture you to be my concubine."

At the end, Shao Xun didn't laugh, but Mrs. Wang herself laughed, as if this was very funny.

This man has always bullied her. It would be interesting if she could bully this man.

Shao Xun laughed and said, "There is no way I would kneel down before a woman... Haha, you wish for that."

After saying that, he continued walking in the thick snow along the ridge of the field.

Mrs. Wang simply got on the carriage. As the carriage moved slowly, she lifted the curtain and said casually, "Did you take action in Liaoxi?"

"I'm not ready for a war yet." Shao Xun said, "I took a year off last year, but it wasn't enough. Youzhou built a fort between Liaoxi and Beiping and relocated several tribes there. They were grazing their livestock while keeping an eye on Liaoxi. There were some small-scale looting, but there were many such incidents in previous years, so it can't be called a war."

"Murong Huang has rested for a whole year, so he must have fattened up his horses before autumn. The envoys from the various tribes have been maneuvering for a whole year, so there must be some results." Madam Wang said, "It snowed so heavily and the weather was so cold this year, he might just send a large army to attack Murong Ren and his people, and steal some food and livestock first."

"That's possible." Shao Xun nodded.

"Didn't you get the message?"

"Not yet. Murong Ren is in Liaodong, so it's difficult to pass news, unless it's by sea. But there was thin ice on the sea in early winter last year, so ships couldn't sail. We don't know anything now. If there really is a fight, it will slowly be passed back to Youzhou through the Yuwen clan, and then sent to Bianliang." Shao Xun said, "Just wait, I don't feel like fighting right now."

After the autumn harvest last year, the Hebei counties used the Baigou River system to deliver a large number of grain and equipment to the vicinity of the Yi River, and then transported them over a short distance by land and stored them in warehouses in the three counties of Fanyang, Yan and Beiping.

Bingzhou's most important Taiyuan Granary and Yangchang Granary City consumed a lot of food during the disaster relief the year before last. After two years of filling, the deficit has not been made up. It will probably take another batch of supplies this year to fill the previous big hole.

When it came to conquering the Murong Xianbei, Shao Xun had a different approach.

Yang Guang's expedition to Liao was a blind and reckless act. In Guangshen's mind, the more soldiers he had, the stronger he was and the easier it would be to win. But with more soldiers, the logistic support personnel index increased, and it was easy to run out of food and collapse.

Li Shimin later became more pragmatic, with a total force of more than 100,000 soldiers, an order of magnitude lower than Guangshen's million-strong army. Moreover, among these more than 100,000 soldiers, the real core combat soldiers may be less than 40,000, and a large number of Hu cavalry were recruited, and the rest were logistical support personnel.

For example, a small number of soldiers from the distant Kingdom of Kapisa volunteered to join the war. They came to Youzhou from the later Kashmir area, but never returned home. In the Tang Dynasty, there was a Kapisafang in the city of Youzhou, which was the gathering area for these people.

Using the Hu people's way of advancing from the grassland is a relatively low-cost combat mode, but it is a bit time-consuming and prone to flaws.

After all, this is a matter of grazing and advancing at the same time, that is, bringing the cattle and sheep to an area closer to the enemy, finding a relatively hidden place with abundant grass and water to graze, and providing supplies for the front line.

Risks and benefits coexist.

This is actually the migration pattern of grassland tribes in history. They migrated and grazed at the same time, stopping and starting, and armed conflicts might break out with other tribes in the middle.

Yelu Abaoji led his troops from the northeast, crossed the grassland, and fought to the vicinity of Tianshan Mountains in the Western Regions, also grazing, conquering, and looting as they went.

Shao Xun still likes this combat mode very much.

This is how the Twelve Yuwen Tribes fought against the Murong Xianbei, but they were defeated on the battlefield and instead lost a lot of their cattle and sheep, and became transport captains.

If we send troops to attack Murong next year, the grassland will be a major direction for the advance.

And this obviously falls on Mrs. Wang.

If you really can't do it, just kneel down and lick the kid's mother to make her happy, and then you will have everything - of course, just a joke.

Shao Xun soon arrived outside a mud city.

The snow outside the city had been cleared, and a group of green-robed officials wearing Diao Chan crowns stood respectfully.

Shao Xun spoke a few words to them and then let them go about their business.

But he soon saw a familiar figure and said, "Stop."

Tong Qianjin followed the direction he pointed and called out to a black man.

"What's your name?" Shao Xun asked.

"Your Majesty, my name is Feng Ba Chi and I am currently serving as the deputy commander of Longxiang Prefecture in Pingqiu." Feng Ba Chi said, "I met him in Ji County when Your Majesty rewarded me with a woman. Later, in front of the Zuo Jinwu Guard Office in Luoyang, Your Majesty led the King of Qi to the guard post and we met again."

Shao Xun remembered and said with a smile: "It's you. Is the woman still here?"

"Yes." Feng Ba Chi said, "She gave birth to many children for me."

Shao Xun laughed again and asked, "Did you participate in the campaign against Li Cheng?"

"I have participated." Feng Ba Chi nodded and said, "I killed several thieves."

"Only three of the four generals from the military headquarters came just now. Who is missing?" Shao Xun asked.

"The commander of the corps, the deputy commander of the corps, the chief secretary of the corps, but the commander of the corps is missing."

"What are the troops going to do?"

"His father passed away in the first month of the year, and he is now at home in mourning." Feng Bachi's heart was pounding as he said this, and his emotions were written all over his face.

Mrs. Wang covered her mouth and laughed secretly.

Shao Xun also smiled and asked, "What position did you hold before you attacked Li Cheng?" "Deputy general."

"General Feng has already been rewarded, why not reward him again?" Wang said, "Besides, he has been in the army for a long time, so it is normal for him to be promoted to a general."

Feng Bachi looked at Mrs. Wang with gratitude.

"Then you will be appointed as the commander of the Pingqiu Prefecture and assist them in supervising the 1,200 soldiers of our prefecture. When we go to the grassland one day, the Zuo Jinwu Guard will have to fight in the battlefield." Shao Xun said.

When Feng Ba Chi heard this, he immediately prostrated himself on the ground and said, "I obey your order."

He became the second in command of Longxiong Mansion in Pingqiu, and this step was very crucial. If there was no external help, Feng Ba Chi might not have a chance even if he waited until he was fifty, and then he would have to go home to retire.

This is luck, this is chance.

He had experienced two adventures in his life, both of which were granted by the emperor himself, promoting him from a refugee to a seventh-rank general.

Although this may be the last promotion in his life, he is already satisfied and has laid a good foundation for future generations.

Several sons are skilled in swords, spears, archery and horse riding. The eldest son, who is on the military register, is only eighteen years old, but he is already the deputy of the palace soldiers. He is invincible in the whole team, and even the team leader is no match for him. He has great potential in the future.

"Get up." Shao Xun said, "How much land do you have at home?"

"Seven hectares, divided into three or four parts, the largest of which is more than 400 acres. It has been unavailable for purchase in recent years." Feng Bachi said.

They have 700 acres of land and they are military commanders, most of whom are honorary officials. It is completely legal and in compliance with regulations. The land measurement cannot be carried out on them.

People like him can afford to have their children live together without separating them.

"There are large tracts of wasteland in Huainan. Don't you want to buy some?" Shao Xun asked.

Feng Ba Chi said: "I don't want my children to leave home."

Shao Xun felt a little emotional. Ordinary people were like this, but he let his sons live in different places.

"Huainan is going to set up a military headquarters. If you are willing to go, it should not be a problem for your son to be enlisted as a guard soldier." Shao Xun said.

Feng Ba Chi hesitated for a moment and said, "Since your majesty has said so, I will let my second son sign up. Although he is only sixteen years old, he is also very good at fighting, shooting arrows accurately, and can also ride a horse."

"Oh? What is he doing now?" Shao Xun asked.

"I'm helping out at home. I have nothing to do." Feng Bachi said.

"Are you willing to send Erlang to Huainan?" Shao Xun asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty has ordered, and I am willing to do so."

Shao Xun nodded, implying that if he hadn't brought it up, Feng Bachi would most likely not be willing to do it. Given the family conditions, he could support a son who did nothing - in fact, not really nothing, as he could help his brother manage the fields far away from home, or Old Feng could directly give part of the family business to his second son.

But Feng Bachi has the confidence, but ordinary soldiers may not, and the soldiers in the government have no such conditions.

The soldiers had to pay taxes, but they were actually just tenant farmers. Many of them were captives or criminals, so it would be strange if they had a good life.

The Zuo Jinwu Guard had recruited strong men more than once before, and most of them were children of military families, which is a good example.

Wang Yinling was very clear about these things, because among the Pingcheng guards were the sons of the Left and Right Cavalry Guards and the Left Jinwu Guards. If there was no other choice, who would be willing to leave their hometown?

"Are there many remaining soldiers of the Zuo Jinwu Guard?" Shao Xun asked again.

"Your Highness the King of Han came to check before and listed quite a few." Feng Bashi said, "I don't know how many there are. Many strong men have left Pingqiu Prefecture, and some have been granted land and turned into civilian households. Now there are probably more than 2,000 to 3,000 men, all of whom are over 15 or 16 years old."

When peace comes, people just keep showing up, making people happy while others worried. If it were an ancient king, he would probably be very happy, but Shao Xun has been committed to extending the life of the fubing system for many years, so he would not be simply happy.

"How is King Han's investigation going?" Shao Xun asked.

Feng Bachi was a little surprised, and then he said: "That's really ruthless, no one's words will work. Your Majesty, please look——"

Feng Ba Chi pointed to the armory not far away and said, "The King of Han lived in the armory for a month or so. In the summer, it was too hot, so he spread a cool mat under a tree and put down a curtain. When he woke up, he would check, and when he was tired, he would sleep. He was really ruthless, and we all admired him."

"Oh?" Shao Xun was somewhat interested and asked, "Do you think King Han is serious about his work? Is he doing a good job?"

Feng Bachi looked a little embarrassed.

"You can talk about it." Shao Xun said.

"Many people curse me in private, but even though they curse me, I still admire them," said Feng Bachi.

Shao Xun hummed.

I used to think that Lao Wu was too rigid and not flexible enough, so I gave him a warning.

But I didn't expect him to be so stubborn, and he really had a stubborn spirit, as if he was trying to prove something.

Shao Xun felt a little pity.

There are too many children. Just like Yang Xianrong said, he only cares about his own comfort and has a strong desire for women. After sowing the seeds, if the woman is in the ovulation period, there is a high possibility of having a child.

It can't be managed.

Goro, Goro...

Shao Xun looked towards the north. The Five Sons should be in Puyang now, and the work of the Six Guards' interview and disposal envoy should only have the final touches left.

"Let's go." Shao Xun looked at Wang and said.

After returning to the Liang Palace, Shao Xun ordered the Secretariat to draft an imperial edict, formally selecting 6,000 palace soldiers from the Left and Right Cavalry Guards, the Left and Right Jinwu Guards, the Left and Right Flying Dragon Guards, and the Left and Right Yulin Guards, and sending them to Huainan for resettlement.

This is the first job since the New Year.

(End of this chapter)