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"If you are too busy, sir, you can recruit a few children to be assistants, or you can choose suitable candidates from the Langguan." Liu Xie said.

Jia Xu readily agreed.

The two then discussed other matters.

The pastoral garden is the most important thing. Horses are not only an indispensable strategic resource, but also the material basis for maintaining smooth information.The Kansai region is vast and travels thousands of miles. Effective governance cannot be achieved without horses and manpower alone.

Now Bingzhou and Liangzhou are basically stable, rebuilding pastoral gardens, raising a large number of horses, and already have a certain material foundation.

Pei Qian is already making preparations for iron smelting.Liangzhou lacks sufficient iron ore resources, so it can only rely on the pig iron provided by Bingzhou for refining.

Business is a major event, which is related to the people's livelihood in Liangzhou.The Huangzhong Road is ready-made and can be accessed at any time.After taking down Fanghan, the transactions with the southwest Qiangs will also become smooth, which can be put on the agenda for consideration.As for Hexi Road, it is the focus of Liu Xie's next investigation.

Xun Yu is promoting mulberry planting in Hedong, and Guanzhong will soon follow up. By next autumn, the number of silk products will increase significantly.It is urgent to prepare the trade route to the Western Regions.

But all of this is based on the fact that Bingliang—especially Liangzhou—is firmly in the hands of the imperial court.Without such a foundation, everything is just breeding tigers.

How to compile a textbook that can make the lieutenants recognize the imperial court, be loyal to the emperor and love the country has become Jia Xu's first consideration.

Jia Xu has been traveling in Kanto and Kansai for many years, and knows best how to balance the interests of the imperial court and Liangzhou, so it is most appropriate for him to carry out this matter.

The two talked very speculatively until late at night.

Chapter 442

After getting out of the imperial tent, standing under the starlight, looking at the snow-covered mountains in the distance, Jia Xu shivered as the cold night wind blew, and suddenly felt a heavy weight on her shoulders.

The four words "why fight" seem simple, but there are subtleties when you look closely.

If it's just for promotion, or even for personal fame and fortune like Han Sui's, it's definitely not acceptable to the emperor.The emperor needs to turn Liangzhou into a solid cornerstone of the imperial court, not a capital for some people to separate one side, let alone a source of disaster.

How can we solve this problem?Jia Xu didn't have much idea at the moment.

He stood for a while before he started to walk slowly along the camp.

In the big tent, Liu Xie packed up the documents on the case, and said to Cai Yan who was still rushing to write: "You should also go to bed early and don't stay up late. There will be time to sort out these records tomorrow."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern." Cai Yan didn't lift her head. "I have to sketch during the day, so I can only deal with it at night. Besides, it is quiet at night, so I can concentrate and be more efficient."

"Is that painting still unfinished?"

"After your majesty's military discussion, General Zhenxi will definitely adjust, and my painting will naturally also adjust." Cai Yan finished writing a line, put down the pen, rubbed his wrist, and said with a smile: "New Year is coming, if If you can get the moistening pen earlier, you can also make a profit for yourself."

Liu Xie smacked his lips. "Ling Shi, the court has failed you, so let's keep the account for now, and I will definitely pay you back in the future."

"Is it the court's return, or His Majesty's return?" Cai Yan rolled his eyes, and a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Is there a difference?"

"If the court pays back, it may be returned by your majesty, or by the heir. The time is uncertain, and the minister may not be able to count on it. Maybe it will be expected by his descendants. If it is returned by your majesty, the minister is about the same age as your majesty, so you should be able to count on it." .”

Liu Xie laughed. "The debts I owe, I will pay."

"The minister is waiting." Cai Yan got up, walked to Lan Qi, picked up Liu Xie's cloak, and put it on Liu Xie. "It's getting late. Your Majesty has also been busy all day. Go to see Mr. Xun Gui. Let's rest early. After writing this, I can also rest."

Liu Xie nodded, wrapped his cloak tightly, walked to the door of the tent, and stopped again. "Ling Shi, if you have your eyes on someone and it's inconvenient for you to speak, you might as well tell me, and I can recommend it for you."

Cai Yan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "If there is a suitable candidate, I must ask His Majesty for help."

Liu Xie turned around and walked out of the cloud. Cai Yan looked at his back, lost his mind for a while, then returned to the firepit, turned on the fire, and prepared to continue working.After a while, the beauty He Shan came in with a pot of milk tea, poured out the half-cold milk tea on Cai Yan's table, added a new cup, and sat aside, grinding ink for Cai Yan.

Cai Yan didn't lift her head. "The emperor asked you to come?"

He Shan smiled obediently and said: "The emperor asked me to accompany Ling Shi and do what I can. The emperor also said that Ling Shi can only go to Haishi at the latest, and must go to bed before Zishi."

Cai Yan looked up at the clepsydra in the corner of the tent, then looked at the unfinished documents on the case, her eyebrows slightly frowned. "I'm afraid we won't be able to finish tidying up until the ugly hour today."

"If you can't finish tidying up, just keep it and let others handle it tomorrow." He Shan said, "Or Ling Shi can ask someone to help."

Just as Cai Yan was about to refuse, his heart suddenly moved. "Did the emperor say who to look for?"

"Let Shi decide for himself."

Cai Yan put down the document in his hand, took a piece of paper, wrote a name on it, and handed it to He Shan. "I want to ask this person for help. Go ask the emperor for instructions. If it is feasible, please come for me."

He Shan took the paper, got up and left the tent, and went to Xun Wenqian's big tent next door.

Liu Xie was sitting and talking to Xun Wenqian, Hu Xiu and Mrs. Wei were beside him.He Shan came in, handed the name written by Cai Yan to Liu Xie, and explained the situation. Liu Xie took a look, saw Wang Yi's name written on it, and nodded.

"Go to the women's camp, and ask the chief bookkeeper Wang Yi and Yuan Quan to go to the imperial tent to help."

He Shan asked puzzledly: "Your Majesty, isn't there only one person's name on it?"

Xun Wenqian's eyes were sharp, she glanced at the name on the paper, and said, "Your Majesty, Yuan Quan's status is different, so I'm afraid he is not suitable to enter the imperial tent?"

Liu Xie didn't say anything, but just signaled He Shan to follow suit.He Shan turned around and left, Liu Xie turned back and said to Xun Wenqian: "Zhao Ji is a measured person, Yuan Quan also knows the general situation, they will not mess around."

Xun Wenqian nodded in agreement, and said, "Zhaoji has been working hard recently, and it's good to have Yuan Quan accompany her to talk."

"Now you know how hard it is for a woman to be an official." Liu Xie held Xun Wenqian's hand and patted it lightly. "Zhaoji is not married. If she becomes married, becomes pregnant, or has a child, I'm afraid it will be ten times harder."

Xun Wenqian rolled her eyes. "So, the reason why women ruled in ancient times, but now only men rule, is it related to women's fertility?"

Liu Xie was surprised. "You can know the three corners by taking one corner, you are indeed a smart person."

Xun Wenqian smiled embarrassedly. "Your Majesty's praise, I dare not be a concubine."

Mrs. Wei and Hu Xiu stared at each other, confused, and had no idea what Liu Xie and Xun Wenqian were talking about.

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Wang Yi and Yuan Quan came here, and Cai Yan had already sorted out the documents in the imperial tent, sorted out a book case, placed all the documents that needed to be processed on it, and prepared the pen, ink and paper.

Seeing Yuan Quan also walking in, Cai Yan was a little surprised, and hurriedly got up to greet him.

"I'll come here according to the imperial edict, please order Shi to make arrangements." Wang Yi and Yuan Quan bowed and said.

Cai Yan returned the gift, led Wang Yi to the desk, and pointed to the documents on the desk. "Wenxiu, you transcribe these records and ask me if you can't see clearly."

Wang Yi responded, and sat down at the seat designated by Cai Yan, not daring to take a second look at the emperor's case beside him.

Cai Yan led Yuan Quan to his case, pulled her to sit down, and smiled at each other.

Yuan Quan said in a low voice: "Ling Shi, I'm afraid it's inappropriate for me to be here?"

Cai Yan didn't speak, took the piece of paper from He Shan, and spread it in front of Yuan Quan.Yuan Quan took a look and couldn't help being surprised.

"Why is this?"

"Your Majesty believes in you." Cai Yan said in a low voice: "My sister is diligent in her duties, the emperor sees it, and is willing to give her more opportunities. My sister must not miss it."

Yuan Quan nodded silently. "The temperament of the Son of Heaven is indeed different. With such an enlightened master, the great man will be able to rejuvenate."

Before the words fell, Wang Yi on the opposite side let out an exclamation.Yuan Quan turned his head to look, and saw Wang Yi holding a piece of paper, his face beaming with joy.Cai Yan was very calm.What Wang Yi got was the content of the discussion between the emperor and Jia Xu just now, which was related to the revitalization of Liangzhou. As a Liangzhou native, Wang Yi was naturally happy.

Seeing that Cai Yan was as calm as ever, Yuan Quan was surprised, but he didn't say much.

Cai Yan took a document. "Sister, just copy these."

Yuan Quan took the document, looked at it for a while, and couldn't help but exclaim. "No wonder they kept laughing after they returned to the camp. It turned out to be true?"

Cai Yan smiled sweetly. "Of course it's true. The women's battalion is a blockbuster today. It's a big hit. Your hard work for so many days has paid off. You weren't there. I don't know how surprised those men were, especially those two bearded women. When the spear breaks the shield."

"It's a pity we're not here." Wang Yi regretted. "It would be an honor to see it with my own eyes."

"There will be a chance." Cai Yan said, "How can you, a military advisor, be absent from the battle in the future?"

"Women go to battle..." Yuan Quan flipped through the scribbled records, his eyes full of envy.

Chapter 443 Ambition

Han Sui drew on the gourd and drew a ladle, and organized a group of ideas and efforts. Each battalion held a military democratic meeting, and asked all the soldiers to offer suggestions and discuss how to capture Fanghan.

After two days of excitement, he drew up a new siege plan based on the opinions he collected and submitted it to the emperor for review.

In all honesty, this plan did not satisfy Liu Xie, but it has changed significantly compared to Han Sui's original plan.In terms of casualties alone, Han Sui is confident that they will be reduced to less than half of the previous one.

Liu Xie gave full affirmation and approved the implementation.

At the same time, Ji Zhen and Hua Tuo rushed to Han Sui's camp to help with the entire Imperial Medical Office.Many of the newly recruited doctors are from Liangzhou, and there is no obstacle in communicating with the soldiers in the camp.While teaching the soldiers the knowledge of how to treat them, they also took what they learned about how the soldiers in the Tianzi Battalion trained and learned, and told the soldiers of all counties.

Physician Hua's anatomy was the topic they were most fond of talking about, but the county soldiers were most interested in the female battalion knights.

The imperial doctors were annoyed by the questions, so they laughed at the county soldiers for their ignorance.What's so strange about the female battalion knights, the difference from you is that they are women.Their martial arts did not fall from the sky, but they trained harder.You also practice, but most of you don't work hard, and even the whole camp review is just a show, just a formality, how many of you really train?

Perfunctory, still want to have real skills?I want to fart.

Most of the county soldiers were not annoyed, they just laughed and it was over.A few caring people kept it in their hearts, consciously or unconsciously inquired about the selection criteria of the emperor's battalions, to see what kind of talents could be included.

Huben and Habayashi are elites, and it is difficult for ordinary people to join.But Weiwei is led by ordinary guards, and the chances are much greater.

If you can't be a guard, you can still be Ma Teng's part.

As a result, Ma Teng inexplicably got a lot of customers, and many people came to the door, talking about the same things, talking about the origins that Ma Teng didn't remember, hoping to have the opportunity to join Ma Teng's Weiwei camp, or go to Ma Yunlu He sent his wife and daughter to the women's camp as knights.

Anyway, Liangzhou didn't have much arable land, and women also herded sheep at home. It was much more stable to work as a knight in the women's camp and receive a salary than to herd sheep.

Ma Teng had a bad nose last time, and he didn't dare to be Ma Yunlu's boss again, but Wei Weiying recruited a few people. It's not a problem, and he doesn't even need the emperor's approval.

But within a few days, Han Sui heard the wind, and immediately came to the door to remind Ma Teng to pay attention.

The war is imminent, don't poach my corners and mess with my army's morale.You have recruited away all the elite soldiers and generals, how can I fight this battle?

Looking at Han Sui, who was a little out of breath, Ma Teng felt very happy.Between him and Han Sui, the first choice of most Liangzhou people is Han Sui, but now the world is reversed, those people actually abandoned Han Sui and switched to his sect.

A year ago, he would not have dared to think about such a thing.

Sure enough, it is better to lean against the big tree to enjoy the shade.With the backing of the Son of Heaven, Han Sui also looked up to him.

The two couldn't stop arguing, and finally they quarreled in front of Jia Xu.

Jia Xu looked at these two old friends who were quarreling red-faced and was very speechless. She realized more and more that Liangzhou wanted to be revitalized and enlightenment was imminent. It was hopeless to rely on old people like Han Sui and Ma Teng.

Young people are the future.

Out of consideration for the overall interests of Liangzhou, Jia Xu prevented Ma Teng from poaching corners in private.

He told Ma Teng that although the emperor did not have a clear edict, the expansion of trilogy has always been a very sensitive issue.As a Wei Wei, you are responsible for protecting the emperor, why recruit so many parts?Are you afraid of someone harming you, or do you want to harm someone?

As soon as Ma Teng heard it, he was cowardly, and he didn't dare to fart again.

Before Han Sui was happy, Jia Xu said again, you are the general of Zhenxi, why don't those county soldiers want to follow you, but want to follow Shoucheng?The reason is very simple. Follow Shoucheng to follow the emperor, you can win battles, receive rewards for meritorious service, and be promoted to rank.Look at you, you marched thousands of miles last year, and you could have rushed to Shuofang to assist the emperor in defeating Luo Han, but you just hid in Jiming Fortress.If it wasn't for Baimatong getting dizzy and throwing himself into the trap, your trip would be in vain.

The head of the White Horse Bronze can only allow you to be promoted to the rank of one person, and the others are in vain. Who is willing to follow you?

Han Sui's face turned blue and red, speechless.

Jia Xu finally said that Baima Tong's head was worthless, Song Jian's head was even less valuable, but Yuan Shao's head was very valuable.The Son of Heaven has great aspirations, so please set your sights a little further and don't stare at the petty gains in front of you.Even if you can't pave the way for your children, you can't make trouble for them.If you quarrel in front of the emperor, you are not afraid of losing face, and the children will feel ashamed too.

Han Sui thought it was reasonable, so he could only swallow his anger.

He had already been confronted by Han Shaoying face to face, but he didn't want to lose face again.

After seeing off Han Sui and Ma Teng, Jia Xu thought for a long time, took out a pen and paper, and wrote down the first sentence of the handout.

Keep your ambitions high and don't fight for immediate benefits.Together we can move mountains, but disputes are like slush.

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Yanmen County, Baideng Mountain.

Zang Hong wrapped his cloak tightly and climbed up to look north.

The cold wind is biting, and the face is cut like a knife.The heavy snow hits the face, making people unable to open their eyes.

But in the snow all over the mountains and plains, you can still see a few lingering figures, stepping on the knee-deep snow and struggling forward.

Standing aside, although Xun You's face was pale from the cold, he didn't show much expression, as if he was a piece of ice that became harder the colder it got.

"Gongda, the snow is getting bigger and bigger." Zang Hong put down his hood and turned around to avoid the oncoming wind and snow. "It seems that the Xianbei people are likely to come."

Xun You nodded.He came from Gaoliu to meet Zang Hong, just to ask Zang Hong to discuss the defense of the frontier.Since the beginning of winter, there have been several consecutive heavy snowfalls, and snow disasters on the grasslands have become inevitable.The Xianbei people couldn't survive, and they would inevitably go south to plunder.

Zang Hong didn't really believe it at first, but when he left the city and climbed Baideng Mountain, he finally believed it when he saw those Xianbei people who fled to the fortress with their families.

Now there are still sporadic barbarians from inside the Great Wall, and after a while, people from outside the Great Wall will also come, and not just a few members of a family, but tens of thousands.The sporadic Hulu can't make any waves. If they dare to be presumptuous, the people who have weapons in their hands will kill them directly.But if thousands of Xianbei people enter the fortress, the ability of the people alone is not enough, and the prefect's house must be under the unified command.

"You and I will jointly report to Hedong. The soldiers and horses have not moved, and the food and grass go first. Without food and grass, it is difficult to move an inch."

"Although there is grain in Hedong, it may not be able to transport it here in time." Xun You rubbed his fingers.

"What should I do?"