Take the earth to enshrine the gods

Chapter 235 Southern Border Protectorate (5000-word chapter)
On the first day of October, the capital of God.

In the imperial study room, the new emperor Ganshen invited Princess Qingcheng to discuss matters. At the critical moment, he still trusted this resourceful younger sister instead of those ministers.

"The new minister of the Ministry of War, who do you think is suitable?" the new emperor asked.

"Battle spirit."

"Him?" The new emperor was very surprised. He remembered that between the fifth scorching sun and the war spirit, his sister chose the former, "Didn't you oppose the war spirit before? Why are you recommending him now? "

"Before was before, now is now." Perhaps because of the difficult times, Princess Qingcheng had already restrained her charm and said calmly: "Before, the fifth family was very important and could be relied upon as an arm. In order to prevent the Zhan family from becoming a dominant family, Naturally, we need to find a balance."

"Now, the fifth family has declined. Not only in the court, but also in the first legion, the influence is negligible, but it is secretly rising in the Southwest Corps. In short, the fifth family has no capital to compete with the Zhan family. A family of the Zhan family Dominance is inevitable, so it is natural to appease the warriors."

The new emperor Qianshen's eyes narrowed slightly, which referred to his sore feet.

Princess Qingcheng continued: "Promoting Zhan Soul to be the Minister of the Ministry of War not only appeases the Zhan family, but also allows Zhan Tian to throw a rat weapon, which can be regarded as half a proton. In this way, we can better control the Zhan family."

Xindi nodded, "That's it."

Discussing the candidates for the Ministry of War is just an appetizer for this secret conversation. The real crux is yet to come. The new emperor tried his best to calm down and said: "Fifth brother, how should we deal with it?"

After Qianyuan occupied Nanyu County, he appointed the sheriff of Nanyu County on his own without asking the court for instructions, and now he is adjusting to the prefect.

The reorganization of the Third Division of the Fourth Army is also in full swing.

Completely ignore the court.

This made the new emperor Qian Shen feel very uncomfortable, and even a little angry, a kind of anger at being betrayed, as if everything he had done before was a wedding dress for Qianyuan.

"Big brother wants to beat the fifteenth younger brother?" Princess Qingcheng asked.

The new emperor nodded, followed, and said with some confidence: "You can't indulge him like this."

"How to fight?" Princess Qingcheng asked again.

The new emperor Qianshen's face froze, very embarrassed.

Yes, the current Qianyuan has long been a prince, not afraid of impeachment by any censor, and the emperor is far away from the emperor. If Qianyuan does not agree with the imperial decree, he can throw it to the guards as toilet paper.

Hit the board?
I'm afraid it's just talk.

When Princess Qingcheng saw him, a trace of unbearable feeling flashed in her heart. For a brother like him, the emperor was really aggrieved. There were courtiers who were disobedient and there were vassals who supported their troops and respected themselves outside.

The strength in his hands is really limited.

After the battle of Kunwu County, the power in the hands of the new emperor has not increased but decreased, and now he has been reduced to the point where he has to bother to win over the generals in the army.

Really useless.

But I can't bear it, I can't bear it, I have to say what should be said.

Now that you are on the throne, you must be prepared to bear everything. Princess Qingcheng said: "Since Nanyu County can no longer be taken back, it is time to plan carefully and how to do it is the most powerful for the court. At the very least, You can't let the fifteenth brother break with the court, no one can bear the consequences."

The new emperor's face was gloomy, and he said unwillingly: "Could it be that I still need to show him my merits? Why didn't I realize before that the fifteenth brother actually has such wolfish ambitions."

"I just want to show my merit to him, and show my merit in a big way." Princess Qingcheng's expression was calm. "The fifteenth brother is already the biggest bargaining chip to contain the two chaos kings. I can't take him too seriously."

The new emperor was depressed.

What is this called.

"Then tell me, how should I show my merit? Do you want me to give him this seat?" The new emperor was helpless, and he had a vague idea of ​​breaking the pot.

Since he came to the throne, he has not had a stable day, nor has he had a good night's sleep.

This is the emperor,
It's really tasteless.

Princess Qingcheng sat there quietly, watching the new emperor venting silently, without any intention of coming forward to comfort her, she had already felt it.

The emperor in front of him is already two people with the ninth brother before him.

The current venting is more like a well-designed performance, without the slightest emotional core, this is Tianjia's sorrow.

There is no trust between siblings.

Sure enough, the new emperor Qian Shen quickly restrained his emotions, "The fifteenth brother is already an extremely human minister. I really can't think of any other rewards that can impress him."

If Qian Yuan was an ordinary courtier and let the emperor reward him with nothing, then the end would be very bleak.

But Qianyuan is not.

Princess Qingcheng said: "Give him the name of Nanyu County in a legitimate way." That's the only thing the court can do.

Without the court's will, Qianyuan occupied Nanyu County, and after all, some reputations were not justified.

"In what name?" the new emperor asked, "Since the establishment of our dynasty, there has never been a vassal king who has been able to control the land of the two counties. First of all, it cannot be justified in terms of jurisprudence."

Princess Qingcheng said: "Why not appoint your fifteenth brother as the Protector of Southern Xinjiang to take charge of the two counties of Zhaoyao and Nanyu? With the title of king, you can also serve as the Protector. This has been done in the previous dynasty."

"Nanjiang Protectorate?" The new emperor chewed on this new word, "According to this understanding, is Kuaiji County also under the jurisdiction of the future Southern Border Protectorate?"

"Yes." Princess Qingcheng nodded.

"It's just nonsense." The new emperor was anxious, "It's not enough to give him Nanyu County, but also a Kuaiji County?"

"Kuiji County is not in the hands of the imperial court."

"That can't be given." The new emperor was very firm.

Princess Qingcheng said indifferently: "Does your majesty still imagine that the fifteenth brother can obediently cooperate with the court and launch a siege against the Chu king's forces? Wake up! If the court doesn't give it, won't he take it by himself?"

Xindi's face turned black instantly.

This is his scar.

At the beginning, the new emperor formed an alliance with Qianyuan for the purpose of attacking from both sides. Now it seems that this is simply his wishful thinking.

Qian Yuan is also a glutton, but he hides it deeper.

The only possibility for the imperial court to invite Qian Yuan to send troops is to come up with enough benefits to make Qian Yuan tempted.Now, what is the imperial court still available for exchange?
Princess Qingcheng continued: "Instead of hiding it, it's better to put the bait on the bright side and let the fifteenth brother fight the fifth brother in the ring, so as to reduce the pressure on the Zhongzhou side."

"Could it be that there is no better way?" Xindi was still unwilling.

"The only thing I can think of is this." Princess Qingcheng's expression was indifferent, and a hint of disappointment flashed in her heart. Her elder brother was too concerned about the gains and losses of a city and a place.

This should not be the vision of an imperial emperor.

Didn't he see the greater crisis in the empire?As long as the chaos between the two kings can be solved quickly, paying a small price is nothing.

At this time, the more you care about it, the more you will lose.

"Forget it, forget it, just listen to you." The new emperor's voice couldn't hide his fatigue, and he took the initiative to end the conversation. He didn't even talk about the Zixiao Sword Sect with Princess Qingcheng.

With the defeat of the new dynasty, the attitude of the Zixiao Sword Sect, which had already prepared to join the new dynasty, suddenly became ambiguous, and the negotiations were no longer so active.

The current new dynasty does not seem to be able to give the Zixiao Sword Sect enough confidence.

According to the news received by the new emperor, the Zixiao Sword Sect has recently hooked up with King Wei's people again, trying to walk between King Wei and the new dynasty.

What a wolfish ambition.

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The southern border, Nanyu City.

The new emperor was right to inquire. After entering Nanyu City, Qian Yuan was not only busy appeasing the local aristocratic family, but also started to adjust the prefects of the five prefectures under the jurisdiction of Nanyu County.

As for the governor of Nanyu County, he resigned as early as the first time.

As the old nest of the King of Chu, Nanyu County, from the sheriff to the magistrate, is all the disciples of the King of Chu. No matter how big Qian Yuan's heart is, it is impossible for Qian Yuan to continue to use these people.

That's not asking for trouble.

Qian Yuan has already decided to dismiss all the prefects of the five prefectures, and the appointment of new prefects will naturally become a top priority, and it cannot be sloppy.

After discussing with Li Zhong, the official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the candidate was quickly decided.

They are all excellent talents drawn from the county magistrates of Zhaoyao County, giving them a higher platform for governance, and at the same time telling the world - follow the King of Qin, there is a future!
Cao Wen, the former magistrate of Nanguan County, was promoted to the prefect of Nanyu Prefecture.

Cao Wen is an "veteran minister" who followed Qianyuan in Yize County. He served as the magistrate of Nanguan County for four years.

As soon as he was promoted, Cao Wen took charge of Nanyu Mansion, the core of Nanyu County, which shows Qianyuan's trust in him.

With Cao Wen's promotion, the Cao family in Qingqiu Prefecture became the most prominent family in the area.

Even in Zhaoyao County, the Cao family can be ranked high.

The elevation of the status of the Cao family reflects the replacement of the old and new families in Zhaoyao County since Qianyuan became a vassal. Both old families fell and new families rose in succession.

form a new balance.

Zhao Cheng, the former magistrate of Jingji County, was promoted to the prefect of Guanxiang Prefecture.

This is another "veteran minister", but unlike Cao Wen, Zhao Cheng was relegated by Qian Yuan after he was demoted because he was on the wrong team.

The ups and downs in the officialdom also forged Zhao Cheng's super toughness.

Being promoted by Qian Yuan this time, Zhao Cheng can only feel deeply about Wu Nei, he will only be more loyal than Cao Wen and his like, and he will be completely devoted to Qian Yuan, and will never have another heart.

The Zhao family in Qingqiu Mansion is about to usher in a new life.

Lin Rui, the former magistrate of Baishui County, was promoted to the magistrate of Lingqiu Mansion.

Needless to say, Lin Rui has already become a banner among the original Xuanjia guards. He has successively served as Yize County Captain, Yize County Magistrate, and Bishui County Magistrate, and his qualifications are not insignificant.

After many times of experience, Lin Rui had already washed away the traces of a warrior and became a veteran in the officialdom, but he still inherited the decisiveness of a warrior in his actions.

It is a strange landscape in official circles.

Lin Rui's promotion broke the practice that only monks could serve as civil servants in the imperial court, and broke the barrier for warriors to enter the officialdom.

No wonder all the warriors in the feudal land rejoiced as soon as this appointment was made. After all, not all warriors are interested in the battlefield, and there are also those who hope to be in the officialdom.

The remaining prefects of Tianyu Prefecture and Yuyi Prefecture were all outstanding county magistrates who had been named in the Ministry of Officials before, and one of them was born in a poor family.

This promotion is also a matter of course.

The county guard and prefect were replaced, and Qian Yuan left the remaining matters to the Secretary of the Ministry of Officials and Xiao He, the new Nanyu County Governor, to deal with, and no longer intervene.

After all, there is a certain amount of autonomy to be given to the people below.

Xiao He also needs to establish his prestige in the officialdom of Nanyu County through the appointment and dismissal of some officials, otherwise, how can he rule the whole county.

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While laying out the officialdom of Nanyu County, Qianyuan did not forget about the reorganization of the army.

Different from the difficulty of expanding the army every time in the past, this time because a new county was added at once, both Qianyuan and Duzhisi became full of confidence.

The military expansion plan did not encounter any obstacles, and it was settled very smoothly.

The whole program is divided into two parts.

First, based on the troops stationed in various places in Nanyu County and the recruits from the original Fourth Army Regiment stranded in Nanyu County, the fourth and fifth brigades of the garrison division were formed to expand the garrison division to full strength.

The Fourth Army expanded into three divisions in one breath, some of which were sent to the battlefield in Kuaiji County for training, and some of them stayed in Nanyu County for training.

After all, the front line cannot accommodate so many recruits.

The recruits who stayed in Nanyu County naturally became prisoners of war of the Southwest Corps, saving the trouble of recruiting soldiers.

Zhang Xuejun, who was formerly the commander of the first battalion of the first brigade of the first division of the Southwest Corps and one of the former generals of the fourth army, was promoted to the brigade commander of the fourth brigade of the garrison division.

After withstood the test, most of these veteran generals of the former Fourth Army were able to return to their posts, and some even improved to a higher level.

The importance of opportunities can be seen.

Gao Qizhuo, who was formerly the first battalion of the first brigade of the second division of the Southwest Corps, was promoted to the brigade commander of the fifth brigade of the garrison division.

Among them, the fourth brigade will be stationed in Nanyu City, responsible for the security of the city; the fifth brigade will be stationed at the southern border checkpoint, responsible for monitoring the Izumo country south of the Hengduan Mountains.

The second part of the military expansion plan is to form the Third Division of the Southwest Corps.

In view of the expansion of the territory and the severe situation around the fiefdom, Qianyuan realized that just two divisions, no matter how elite they were, were not enough to support the fiefdom's security defense line.

Military expansion is imperative.

The Third Division will be formed based on the former Independent Cavalry Brigade of the Southwest Corps. At the same time, it will absorb the reorganized and surrendered Third Division of the Fourth Army, and expand to a full five brigades in one go.

Di Qing, the former commander of the Independent Cavalry Brigade, was promoted to the post of commander of the third division without any surprise.

In the previous battles, the independent cavalry brigade led by Di Qing made great achievements with its high mobility and bravery in combat.

It often becomes the key winner of a battle.

Di Qing's name has long been spread throughout the Southwest and has become a new legend.

This also just confirms the correctness of Qianyuan's original advocacy of forming a cavalry brigade.

The cancellation of the establishment of the independent cavalry brigade does not mean that the Southwest Corps will no longer set up a cavalry brigade. On the contrary, it will set up a cavalry brigade in each division.

This will be what differentiates the Southwest Corps from other regiments.

For this reason, Qian Yuan spent 4 killing points in one go, and summoned two third-rank generals in a row. He summoned the generals Luo Shixin and Pei Xingyan, and fulfilled the position of brigade commander in the third division.

Because the battle of Nanyu County was a partial battle, it only brought 2.4 killing points to Qianyuan. Before that, Yu Ji and Xiao He, who were in the first rank, were summoned consecutively.

After completing the summoning of the C-level generals, Qian Yuan only had a pitiful 4 killing points left in his hands.

This is also the reason why Qianyuan did not summon the civil servants in Bing to enrich the officialdom of Nanyu County. It is really that the killing value is not enough, so some spares should be kept.

In terms of civil servants, it is still possible to cultivate local talents as much as possible.

If some third-class civil servants are called, if they are not as brilliant as Li Wei, Lu Bing, etc., they may not be suitable for Yu Yutian's general environment.

Not even as good as local officials.

Luo Shixin was originally the general of Zhang Xutuo, the general guard of Qi County in the Sui Dynasty. He followed him to conquer the peasant uprising army, and then returned to the Wagang Army. He was awarded the post of general manager. He was seriously injured and captured during the battle with Wang Shichong.

Later, because he was not ashamed of Wang Shichong, he led his troops to the Tang Dynasty and was worshiped as the general manager of the Shanzhou Road.

In the fifth year of Wude, Luo Shixin was captured in the battle of Mingshui, killed by Liu Heita, posthumously named Yong, and buried in Beimang Mountain.

Pei Xingyan was also a subordinate of Sui general Zhang Xutuo. He was brave and good at fighting and was known as the enemy of ten thousand people.

In the 13th year of Daye, Pei Xingyan and his father Pei Renji took refuge in Li Mi, the leader of Wagang Village.In the first year of Wude, Wang Shichong defeated Li Mi, and Pei Renji, Pei Xingyan and his son were captured by Wang Shichong.

Wang Shichong became independent in Luoyang and married his niece to Pei Xingyan. He treated Pei Renji and Pei Xingyan very generously, but he was afraid of his reputation.

In the second year of Wude, Pei Renji and Pei Xingyan joined forces with Yuwen Rutong, Yuwenwen and others to seek the establishment of the king of Yue, Yang Tong. As a result, the matter leaked out and he and his father died in Luoyang.

Luo Shixin and Pei Xingyan were both young warriors, but unfortunately they both had ill-fated lives and died young.

The fate of a body is very similar to that of Yue Yun.

Regarding this, Qian Yuan didn't know how to feel about it. Those who were summoned were all young warriors, so it could be regarded as making up for their shortcomings and shining again in Yu Yutian.

Except for Luo Shixin and Pei Xingyan, the remaining three brigade commanders were all promoted from Ying Zheng.

Zheng Qingmu, the first battalion of the former independent cavalry brigade, was promoted to the commander of the third brigade of the third division of the Southwest Corps.

As a leader among the half-demon warriors, Aoki has grown into a generation of heroes under Di Qing's careful training.

This time, he will take over Di Qing's baton and continue to lead the half-demon cavalry brigade belonging to the third division. He will also be the first brigade commander among the half-demon warriors.

For the half-demon clan living in the fief, this is a decisive bombshell.

As for the Fourth Brigade Commander Liu Kezhang and the Fifth Brigade Commander Wang Shuang, the former is a former general of the Swagger Army, and the latter is a former General of the Fourth Army. They were both brigade commanders before, and now they can be considered "reinstated."

After this round of army expansion, the Southwest Corps will have three full-staffed divisions and one garrison division. Although it is not as crazy as Wei Wang and Chu Wang, it is barely enough.

Soldiers are expensive, not expensive.

This principle is even more vividly reflected in a high-magic plane like Yu Yutian.

Qian Yuan is not a lunatic like King Wei and King Chu, who, in order to fight for the throne, would not hesitate to go fishing and engage in militarism.

He prefers to fight for hegemony while farming, and he plans it slowly without leaving any hidden dangers.

Just like now, as long as Nanyu County is digested, Qianyuan will basically be in an invincible position. No matter which force, no one dares to underestimate him anymore.

(End of this chapter)