Governor please stay

Obviously, Gao Yue hoped to delay Liang Jun's offensive in this way (even though Liu Yishou had no intention of seizing the land of Yingchuan).

Yu Jin had no choice but to write a letter to Liu Yishou after entering the city. By the way, the people's livelihood in Nanyang is difficult this year. I hope Liu Yishou can give him enough support so that he can carry out the established strategy of training troops in Nanyang to protect the environment and the people.

But it is not easy to do this.

In order to stabilize the situation in Nanyang, we must withstand Gao Huan's possible counterattack and beware of sneak attacks in Guanzhong. question.

Guarding Nanyang was the task Liu Yishou entrusted to Yu Jin.Liu Yishou will bring his troops back to Shouyang soon, and the military affairs in Nanyang will be handed over to Yu Jin, and the appointment letter from the imperial court will also be sent along.He is now one head and two big.

"It doesn't seem easy."

In the small city of Ye County, Yu Jin stood at the top of the city, looking at the low city wall in the distance, feeling a sense of frustration that he could not use all his strength.

Except for a few cities such as Wancheng, Nanyang is easy to attack and difficult to defend. It is not easy to defend Nanyang with limited troops!

Liu Yishou said that defending Nanyang is of great use and can dominate the political situation of Liang State, so there must be no loss here!

Now Yu Jin only feels a lot of pressure.

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In the lobby of the government office in Wancheng, Liu Yishou was having a meeting with Wang Wei, Jia Sixie and others, and the Cui brothers were also listening.

"Show Mr. Cui."

Liu Yishou winked at Jia Sixie and said.

"Good my lord."

Jia Sixie took out a quilt from the wooden box behind him. The outside was wrapped in linen, but the padded jacket had not been sealed yet, and the inside was all white, with balls of cotton wadding that had not been woven into cotton cloth.

Because these cottons are grass cottons from Gaochang country, the fibers are relatively short.In terms of the current weaving techniques of silk and linen products in the north and south, weaving cotton cloth is still a little bit too reluctant.

The cottonseeds of these cottons have been collected and selected. As the seeds for gradual promotion, this time, together with Jia Sixie, a large batch was transported to Nanyang.

"This is... cotton?"

Cui Shiqian came from a wealthy family. When Ge Rong didn't come, his family was very prosperous, and he had seen all kinds of rare treasures, let alone the straw cotton for ornamental purposes.

After the grass cotton buds mature, flocs will be produced, but although Cui Shiqian knows it, he has never studied how useful this thing can be.

"The Grain Rains have passed, and it is not the right time to sow wheat and rice. This year, paddy fields can be dug out to raise fish, and the fields will be rested. Next year, when sowing, the land will be more fertile."

Jia Sixie was an expert, and he stunned the Cui brothers with one sentence.

When it comes to farming, the other party is definitely professional, and Cui Shiqian is also convinced of this.Liu Yishou is indeed a person with many talents under his command, and he can use them, and he has no opinion of sects.

"As for the land that is not easy to irrigate, it is just right to plant grass cotton. It is the right time to sow seeds in this season. If it is delayed until June, it will also be in time. This year I will stay in Nanyang and guide cotton planting."

Jia Sixie said with a little complacency.

Seeing that the introduction was almost complete, Liu Yishou said to Cui Shiqian: "This year, Nanyang does not grow grain, but only grows grass and cotton. As long as it is not a paddy field, you can grow as many species as you can."

What Liu Yishou said is so decisive that it cannot be doubted at all.

Cui Shiqian thought for a long time, and finally asked: "After the grass cotton is planted, how can I use it?"

It cannot be eaten or worn, but can only be used as a quilt cover.Cui Shiqian felt a little tasteless.Unable to be self-sufficient.

"Import grain from the Lianghuai River to Nanyang, and then exchange it for grass cotton produced in Nanyang. This kind of thing cannot be used directly, and a workshop must be established to process it into cotton wool after picking. All are purchased by the government and collectively purchased in the form of military settlements." , private sales are not allowed.

Grass cotton is exchanged for rations and other necessities of life.This year is special, and it is no longer possible to grow food, so the method is a little rough, I believe everyone can understand.

Next year, after the famine is over, let’s talk about next year’s strategy, and the decree will continue to be promulgated like this. "

Liu Yishou finished speaking clearly.

These things are the result of his deliberation. He has considered all aspects and has fully communicated with his staff. I believe it will not be difficult to implement.

No matter how hard things are going on in Nanyang this year, as long as there is enough food and clothing, no one will cause trouble, because now whoever makes trouble dies, and almost all the food is in the hands of the court.

Liu Yishou bought and harvested leeks in advance even for some big households in Jingxiang. It was very difficult for those with ulterior motives to find foreign aid.

If they want to make trouble, they can only count on Gao Huan's unlimited support to do it.

This year is the first year to prevent Gao Huan's counterattack, and it is also the most important year.When everyone grows grass and cotton this year, it will be sweet. Next year, the silt in the fish ponds will be dug out, and then rice will be planted in the paddy fields, which will be enough to ensure a good harvest.

After next year, Nanyang will quickly return to its former prosperity.This was also planned by Liu Yishou in advance.

The power of Nanyang's local tyrants has been seriously weakened this time. After a while, Liu Yishou will let some people from Jiankang's aristocratic families who gave up their land move to Nanyang to balance the weakened local power here.

The two sides are evenly matched, and the government's words are easy to use, and it can also prevent them from uniting to make troubles.

When the local snakes in Nanyang arrived in Shouyang, Danyang and other places, they had to behave with their tails between their legs.

For the time being, Liu Yishou had no time to spare to carry out drastic land inspection and land reform in Jiankang and surrounding areas, so he had to use this method to temporarily establish the authority of the government.

Sometimes, he also feels exhausted.

If you just look at status and power, Liu Yishou is countless times stronger than before, and can even be described by the four words "the difference between clouds and mud".But now he doesn't feel relaxed.

On the contrary, I often think that my ability is limited. In many places, I have to compromise and seek cooperation.Humans are social animals, let alone a great governor with power over Liang.If you can do things as you want, it will really be the day when the dynasty changes.

"That's fine, let's let my brother-in-law arrange everything."

Cui Shiqian nodded and said, anyway, he is not the one to worry about, this time he will take most of the Cui family to move to Jiankang to live, leaving only Cui Cong who can lead soldiers to fight in Wancheng to assist Yu Jin.

All the government affairs in Nanyang were taken over by the people under Liu Yishou's command.In exchange for benefits, the Jiankang court had decreed that Cui Shiqian would be appointed as the general who conquered the north, a regular servant on scattered horses, and the third division of Kaifu Yitong, but he had no actual official position.

Instead, it was Cui Shiqian's younger brother Cui Xi, who was given a real post as General Donggong Zhige.Because Xiao Huan had just succeeded to the throne not long ago, and his son was very young, there was no crown prince at all.So only God knows how much gold this job has.

Since there is no one in the East Palace, it is normal for Cui Xi to lead troops to follow Yu Jin to guard Nanyang, right?

I have to say that Liu Yishou's tricks are really brilliant, even better than the "fireworks" distributed during the New Year last year.The Cui family seems to be promoted to the ranks, but in fact the real power is blocked by Liu Yishou.

Cui Yaolan was pregnant, so Liu Yishou didn't let Liu Yishou treat the Cui brothers any preferential treatment.

"Today I'm going back to Shouyang. Take some time to go to Jiankang as soon as possible. I've already had people arrange the residence in the city and the farm in Danyang, and everything is in order. By the way, I want Yaolan to come with you, Live there."

Liu Yishou said with an unnatural expression.

Women's minds are very sensitive, Cui Yaolan hastily came to Shouyang, and she was about to go to war, so she inevitably ignored something.At that time, it is very likely that you will not get along well with other women.

It didn't matter when he was there, he could coax them all well, but when he was not in Shouyang, he would send troops in a hurry, everything was possible, Liu Yishou didn't dare to take it too seriously.

If something happens to Cui Yaolan, it will greatly dampen the enthusiasm of the Cui clan.If the hearts of the people are scattered, it will be difficult to lead the team.Many major events start from the accumulation of small things. The embankment of a thousand miles is destroyed by ant nests, and it is necessary to prevent the small things from happening, but that is the case.

"Well, let me send my brother-in-law out of the city." Cui Shiqian said with a sigh.This time, Nanyang's catastrophe was finally passed without any danger. As for the future, it is really hard to say whether it will be a blessing or a curse.

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In a bedroom in Yecheng's Bafu, Lou Zhaojun looked at Gao Cheng, who had one eye covered with a black cloth and the other eye was lifeless, and felt uncomfortable.

"Have you found the man who shot you in the eye?"

Lou Zhaojun asked in a deep voice.

Next to Lou Zhaojun stood ten-year-old Gao Yang and seven-year-old Gao Lang, with different expressions on their faces.Gao Yang lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking, Gao Lang walked over and pulled Gao Cheng's sleeve, and said softly: "Brother, tell me who shot you, I will avenge you!"

"Go away! What do little brats know! I will take care of the revenge myself. Is it your turn?"

Gao Cheng shook off Gao Lang and grabbed his hand, his unblinded eye was staring at Gao Yang who lowered his head and said nothing like a hungry wolf.

"You were laughing just now! You must be laughing! If I'm blind, I can't be a prince. Your chance has come, right? Huh?"

Gao Cheng grabbed Gao Yang by the collar, vented his anger on Gao Yang, and punched and kicked him.

"Brother, how can you hit the second brother! Stop it!"

Gao Lang stepped forward to persuade the fight, but was pushed to the ground by Gao Cheng.

"What kind of person are you pretending to be here! Hypocritical, why don't you smile! Ah? Why didn't you smile just now?"

Gao Cheng lost his mind and threw a tantrum, causing Lou Zhaojun's veins to bulge!

"Enough! Ah Cheng stays, everyone else goes out!"

Lou Zhaojun helped Gao Lang up from the ground, and patted the dust off his body.

She was also biased enough, Gao Yang was punched several times by Gao Cheng, half of his face was swollen, she didn't say a word of comfort.The point is that Gao Yang didn't move a single word just now, and he didn't say a word.

After the two brothers walked out of Lou Zhaojun's bedroom, Gao Lang grabbed Gao Yang, took out a small bag from his arms, handed it to Gao Yang and said, "Second Brother, I'll treat you to some candy, the candied fruit I just bought on the street today fruit."

Half of Gao Yang's face was swollen, he gave Gao Lang a meaningful look, and took the candied fruit without even saying thank you.

The two walked one after the other, wandering around the Ba mansion.After holding back for a long time, Gao Yang turned around and said to Gao Lang, "Ah Lang, you should read more and don't always remember to play."

His complexion has softened a lot, but the scaly skin on the neck and the swollen half of his face seem to make people afraid to get close.

"In the future, there will be brothers who will inherit the family business. What do I do with so many books, and I don't need them. I just need to eat, drink and have fun."

Gao Lang took it for granted.

Gao Yang couldn't help laughing, and finally shook his head with a sigh: "You think too simply."

But it didn't explain why.

Gao Yang felt sad, he was the only brother in the house who was close to him, and he didn't mind his ugly appearance at all.But Gao Lang is obviously ignorant, if something happens in the future, he won't be able to help him even a little bit.

Chapter 456

Gao Yang and Gao Lang left, and Gao Cheng gradually calmed down from his rage.Losing Yimu, what he lost was not only a part of his body, but also his position as the son, which was in jeopardy.

Although there are many one-eyed emperors in history, in the hearts of ordinary people, such emperors are not welcome.After all, the Son of Heaven protects all the people on behalf of Tianmu, not to mention that he must look aesthetically pleasing, at least he must not be flawed, right?

This is like the number one scholar in the imperial examinations in the Song and Ming dynasties are usually handsome guys. Many things are unspoken rules, which are actually laid out in the open, but they cannot be said or publicly admitted!

It can be said that if there is someone to choose, it will definitely not be the turn of Cyclops to be the emperor.

Taking a ten thousand step back, look at the people in power now, not to mention He Bayue, who has a bushy beard and a burly figure, but Liu Yishou, who controls the military and political power in Nanliang, and Gao Huan, who controls half of the country in the north. Not a handsome guy?

Even Er Zhurong, who is also handsome, married the princess of the Yuan family in the Northern Wei Dynasty!

The arrow shot by King Sand Sculpture was too heavy for Gao Cheng.This not only made him lose all hope, but also gave birth to the delusion of being persecuted to "make trouble for the people and harm me", thinking that his brothers all had attempts to seek the position of the son of the world.

Especially Gao Yang who is usually silent!In Gao Cheng's eyes, it became an eyesore!

"Has the murderer been found?"

Lou Zhaojun asked softly.Although she felt sorry for Gao Cheng, she also knew that this was an afterthought and it was meaningless.Lou Zhaojun is a very pragmatic person, since it won't help, then don't think about it at all, it's better to think about some practical things.

For example, find the murderer, punish him, and re-establish Gao Cheng's prestige by the way.There is no doubt that one's own shame can only be washed away with the blood of the enemy.

"It's Hulujin's second son, Huluxian, who is the scout leader of Liu Yishou's army. He is good at shooting, and he is called the Sand Sculpture King in the army."

Gao Cheng resentfully took out an arrow from his cuff and handed it to Lou Zhaojun.

This is a well-made arrow, especially the tail feathers, which have been specially cut, which is obviously not something that ordinary soldiers can have.At the end of the arrow shaft, the words "Sand Sculpture King" are engraved.

Lou Zhaojun was born in a wealthy family in the north, and he was well-informed and well-informed.People who engrave names on arrow shafts are generally famous marksmen in the army.

"The second son of Hu Lujin? Why is he in Liu Yi's garrison?"

Lou Zhaojun asked suspiciously.She heard that in this Battle of Qingxu, the eldest son of Hulu Jin, Hu Luguang, performed extremely well. During the window of winter when the river was frozen, the cavalry detoured to the enemy's rear, forcing the Liang army to retreat to the south of Surabaya. The two cities of Pengcheng and Xiapi served as support points, barely defending.

During the retreat, Liang Jun threw away his helmet and armor, so he was in a panic. Xiapi City was renovated by Wang Sizheng, and it spanned both sides of Surabaya.It was this city that blocked the advance of the Wei army, and did not allow Hu Luguang to launch a cavalry roundabout assault strategic counterattack, which was able to stabilize the front line.

Why did Hu Luguang go to Liang Guo when Hu Luguang was in Gao Huan's army?It can only be said to be intriguing.

"I will write to Hu Lujin to question the matter and ask him to give you an explanation."

Lou Zhaojun said in a deep voice.

Gao Cheng didn't nod, but he didn't refute either, as if he acquiesced to Lou Zhaojun's decision.

"Your father has already issued an edict to praise Hu Luguang, you should be quiet for the time being, you have a wronged person and a debtor, so don't mess around!"

Lou Zhaojun said to Gao Cheng expressionlessly.After losing Nanyang, many people in the army thought that Gao Cheng was not good enough to be trained, and he was not a material for fighting.He himself was blind in one eye, which was incompetence and bad luck, which in itself was not worthy of sympathy.

On the battlefield, the sword has no eyes, who dares to say that he can't kill him?

Gao Cheng may not be able to accept these ideas, but since Lou Zhaojun urged the generals to send troops last time, he has paid close attention to the thoughts of these army commanders, and understands that Gao Cheng suffered from being dumb in this wave.

"Be quiet, the position of the son of the world, if your father has no objection, it's still yours. Don't vent your anger on your brother all day long, what a shame!"

Thinking of Gao Cheng's gaffe just now, Lou Zhaojun couldn't help but beat him up.

"Mother said so."

Gao Cheng sighed, bowed deeply to Lou Zhaojun, and then left the bedroom.After she left, Lou Zhaojun leaned weakly on the bed.

"A-Lang is our child, and A-Cheng is He Liuhun's and I's children. They are both born to me. Why do you want to hurt him?"

Lou Zhaojun wept sadly, feeling very sad in his heart.

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