Riding a chopping horse and stepping into the world

Chapter 222
Outside Border City County of Yan State, a group of twenty people came to the south gate of Border City County. These twenty people were all riding high-spirited horses. Except for the first two, whose skin color was a bit fair, the others all had fair skin color. Even the bronze color and thick leather armor cannot hide their well-developed muscles.

"Master Gao, is this Biancheng County? Why is it different from what we have heard? Shouldn't this place be very poor and destitute?"

Looking at the people coming and going, the faces of the common people were full of sunshine, a knight asked the man with a fair complexion in puzzlement.

"Hey."

The man called Mr. Gao let out a soft snort, raised his head, and revealed a handsome face. This person was none other than the eunuch of the Yan Kingdom who had a relationship with Zhang Tie once, and one of the confidantes of King Xiang Shaolong of the Yan Kingdom. ~ Gao Yao.

At this time, the eunuchs generally called him by his first name without mentioning his father-in-law. If he had an official position, he would also call him an adult.

"This place was more than two months ago. It was indeed as you said. At that time, there were a lot of bandits here. Coupled with the plunder of the Mongols, the people here lived very hard. They even couldn't eat enough to eat. People with yellow and emaciated skin can be seen everywhere. , it is also common for people to sell their sons and daughters.”

"But now, in less than two months, everything here has changed, and it has changed. Although it is changing in a good direction, the speed and appearance of the change are really shocking."

"And I heard that there is a new town built in this city and county, it's really..."

Looking at the obviously renovated city wall, Gao Yao's eyes were blurred, and no one knew what he was thinking in his heart.

"Let's go, first do what the king told you."

With both feet clamped on the horse's belly, Gao Yao took the lead and walked towards the gate of the city. The remaining 20 people also patted the horse's back and followed behind Gao Yao.

At the gate of Biancheng County, Zhang Shun and other important officials from Biancheng County stood here to welcome the envoys from Beicheng.

When he was about to arrive in Biancheng County, Gao Yao sent someone to Biancheng County to inform Zhang Shun and the others in advance. After all, he was here to convey the Holy Will, and some etiquette was still required.

"Congratulations, Your Excellency!"

Seeing that Gao Yao and others arrived outside the city gate, Zhang Shun and the Biancheng county officials behind him clasped their fists and bowed slightly.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang, we meet again."

Gao Yao got off his horse and came to Zhang Shun and the others with a kind face.

Originally, according to his character, he definitely wanted to reciprocate the past, but this time it was different, because he represented Xiang Shaolong, King of Yan, so Gao Yao did not reciprocate.

Gao Yao glanced at all the people present, but he didn't find Zhang Tie, so he couldn't help asking Zhang Shun, "Huh? Master Zhang, where's your elder brother?"

The main purpose of his visit this time was to announce King Xiang's appointment of Zhang Tie as army commander.

Army Sima is an official of the general.The general's camp (that is, the troops directly under the general) is divided into five divisions. Each division has one captain, with a rank of two thousand stones.There is only one Sima in the army, and his rank is better than a thousand stones.When the other generals led the troops on an expedition, their subordinates also had Sima and other officers leading the troops.

Army Sima is in the court, equivalent to a military doctor, and it is the first step to embark on an official career.

This is real power in real power, but since the Grand General in Guanzhou already has a chief Sima under him, Zhang Tie, the chief Sima, is not under the control of the Grand General in Guanzhou, but directly obeys King Yuyan Xiang Shaolong.

Zhang Tie was appointed Grand Sima this time, and his main task was to assist the border general Xiang Tianming in guarding the border and blocking foreign invasion.

However, Zhang Tie's promotion this time did not increase the scope of management, nor did he replenish his troops. What increased was his personal salary and his ability to appoint subordinates.

Zhang Shun also knew that Gao Yao's coming this time was probably related to his elder brother, and the result of repelling the Mongols should have come down.

"Master Gao also knows that we are very short of money. My eldest brother went to escort a caravan to go abroad for trade."

Zhang Shun did not hide his brother's movements, and he had nothing to hide. It was true that Biancheng County was short of money. If Zhang Tie went to make money, others would not say anything.

"Forehead!"

Although he didn't know the specific economic situation of Biancheng County, after thinking about it for a moment, Gao Yao could guess that the economy of Biancheng County would definitely not be very good, and could even be said to be very dangerous.

So many refugees and soldiers need money for food and drink, especially the wages of soldiers, which is not a small sum.

Gao Yao knew that the money allocated from above was only enough to pay for 500 people at most, and the remaining 500 people were deprived of the food and salaries by officials one after another.

This scene is a problem that Xiang Shaolong has been unable to solve since he came to power. This kind of deprivation has penetrated deep into his bones. If he wants to change it, he can't change it without a big cleansing.

However, the Yan Kingdom was only established for a short period of time, without strong national power, and all the civil and military officials in the court also had their own ghosts.

What's more, since the founding of the Yan Kingdom, most of the time has been in a period of war. How can there be a big purge? I am afraid that once this operation is launched, the Yan Kingdom will be in chaos, just like half of the previous dynasty, forcing others to rebel.

"I don't know when Master Zhang will come back."

Although he already knew the result in his heart, Gao Yao still asked about it. This process still needs to be done.

Zhang Shun recalled the route Zhang Tie and the others were going to take, made some calculations, and said, "It will take at least seven days."

"At least seven days?"

Gao nodded, and the result was indeed similar to his. The caravan escorted to the country for trade would not be able to come back within ten days and a half.

"In that case, Mr. Zhang, let's take the order for your brother."

Gao Yao had no other choice but to let Zhang Shun take over the order in place of Zhang Tie. Although this was somewhat doubtful, that was all he could do for now.

It is impossible for Gao to stay here and wait for Zhang Tie, and it will take at least seven days, the delay is too long, but King Yan has given him other tasks, which he needs to complete.

Carefully took out a roll of yellow cloth, Gao Yao stood up straight, coughed lightly, moistened his throat, and shouted loudly.

"Biancheng County Zhang Tie accepts the order!"

Zhang Shun patted his sleeves, straightened his clothes, bowed respectfully, and responded loudly.

"The minister accepts the order."

"Biancheng County Zhang Tiejie eliminated the bandits in Yan'an County and relieved the crisis in Yan'an County. I hereby reward 3000 taels of silver and increase the post of Sima."

'what happened?Why isn't it about repelling the Mongols? '

Raising his head slightly in astonishment, Zhang Shun looked at Gao Yao who read out the imperial decree with a puzzled expression, wondering why the matter was only related to Yan'an County.

The matter in Yan'an County was not a big deal. Logically speaking, it was not worth upgrading to another level. Instead, it was the important matter of killing the Mongols, which was not mentioned at all.

Although he was confused in his heart, Zhang Shun still kept his bent posture and listened quietly to the content behind the imperial edict.

(End of this chapter)