Royal road

Hearing this, Zhu Fada couldn't help being taken aback.A group of other tribes of the Huns still use the envoy to greet them in person?However, after thinking about it, he understood what the other party meant.For these tribes who have fled and defected, the most important thing is to submit sincerely.If these people are half-hearted, it will be a disaster to keep them around.On the one hand, going out to welcome them in person can show that they attach importance to it, and on the other hand, it might not be a kind of deterrence.This is precisely to use the identity of "Buddha son" to the extreme.

After thinking about the seriousness of the matter, Zhu Fada stopped talking, and obediently followed Liang Feng out of the city.

Sitting in the simple tent, the patriarch of the White Deer tribe was a little uneasy.When the Jin army attacked Lishi before, their tribe was also forced to recruit soldiers, and more than 200 people were killed.This is equivalent to a quarter of the tribe's warriors, but the king's account is still not satisfied. After a while, I am afraid that he will be recruited again.

How many conquests can a small tribe withstand?In addition to providing soldiers, horses, cattle and sheep must also be paid for the needs of the army.It wasn't unbearable in previous years, but this year Lishi was in a wilderness, there was no harvest, and even the grass was gnawed seven or eight times.From the elderly to the children in the clan, all of them are sallow and emaciated from hunger.How to prepare for next year's military supplies?

So when that Hu monk appeared in front of him and brought the news of Bingzhou's surrender, Patriarch Bailu was really moved.It happened that the head of the Niujiao tribe who was not far from his tribe believed in Buddhism deeply, so he encouraged the Niujiao tribe to come to serve as envoys.The name of Shijun's Buddha son is well known in Lishi.The Niujiao patriarch agreed without saying a word, and together with his wife's Hulin tribe, the three tribes embarked on the road to escape.

But after finally reaching Jinyang City, Patriarch Bailu became afraid again.He is not like those muddleheads in the horn department, as long as he is taken care of by the Buddha, he is content.What if Mr. Liang, like Duke Dongying who was in charge of Bingzhou, only enslaved them, and even captured and sold them as slaves, what should we do?Moreover, the taxation of the Jin State is also very high, and the tribe has reached the point of desperation, how can it cope with the violent extortion of those officials?

I don't know when the Hu monk will bring back the news.What if Liang Shijun doesn't want to accept them?Or like when the old Liang envoy was in Bingzhou, he captured the noble leaders into the city and killed them, and then incorporated other clansmen into the camp...

Patriarch Bailu shuddered.He is not young, and he still heard from his ancestors about Liang Xi's methods in Bingzhou.Although a small tribe like my own may not be seen by others, they still cannot get rid of the fear and awe.

Just as he was thinking wildly, there was a sudden noise and the sound of horseshoes outside the camp.

Standing up abruptly, Patriarch Bailu walked out of the tent through the curtain.When he saw the scene in front of him clearly, the cold sweat rolled down his back immediately.Those were soldiers from Jinyang City, with more than 500 riders, and all of them were wearing armor!Such cavalry, the elite that the Huns could only afford to support in the king's tent, why did they suddenly come to their camp?Could it be that Liang Shijun repented and wanted to wipe them out?

Before the Patriarch of the White Deer could react, the team of cavalry spread out like a wave, and a black horse stood in the center like stars holding the moon.Immediately, sat a handsome man who could not be described in words.Under the scorching sun, it looks like it was carved from white jade, giving off a faint radiance.When that person appeared, the entire camp was silent for a moment, and the next moment, the patriarch of the Horn Department pushed aside the crowd and knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"Buddha! The villain sees Buddha!"

Patriarch Bailu's whole body trembled.Yes, this is the legendary envoy Liang!Only Liang Shijun can have such a personal guard, such a face!Why did he come out of the tent himself?

However, countless thoughts couldn't resist the heat in his eyes. Patriarch Bailu staggered up a few steps, and knelt down beside Patriarch Niujiao: "Montol pays homage to envoy!"

The two patriarchs bowed respectfully, and the others reacted one after another and fell to their knees.This is a huge camp where thousands of people are stationed. When everyone kneels down like docile lambs, a shocking power will naturally emerge.

Liang Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, and raised his voice and said: "You were all citizens of the Jin Kingdom, born in Bingzhou and grew up in the pass, but were coerced by the Huns and puppet Han. Now you are willing to return to the imperial court and be ruled by me. ?”

Niujiao patriarch knew Chinese, so he immediately choked up and said: "If the Buddha is willing to take in the villain, the villain should offer himself!"

Others responded one after another.A glimmer of hope also ignited in the chest of Patriarch Bailu.The envoy did not despise their Hu people's blood, but bluntly said that these Huns who grew up in Bingzhou were also citizens of Jin.Yes, originally even the Xiongnu were citizens of Jin, why weren't they? !

Seeing the louder and louder voices below, Liang Feng nodded: "Since you are the people under the rule, you should be bound by me. Ninety miles away from Jinyang, close to Wu Township, there is a valley with lush water and grass. In addition to the nearby barren fields, it is enough It can feed thousands of people. I can give you this valley. After the famine is relieved in the next spring, you will pay taxes like the people of Jinyang. But in exchange, each of you must set aside half of the soldiers to serve me .”

Patriarch Bailu hurriedly raised his head: "Shijun Mingjian, our tribe is small in number, if so many fighters are separated, I am afraid that we will be powerless to defend against the enemy..."

Liang Feng waved his hand lightly: "That valley is surrounded by counties and states under my jurisdiction. There is no danger of banditry. You can live in peace. As for the soldiers, as long as you pay enough, you will be exempted from half of the tax."

As soon as these words came out, the crowd immediately caused a commotion.This is much more generous than imagined!Patriarch Bailu trembled with excitement as he looked at the figure on the horse.Under the rule of the Xiongnu, they also had to send troops to participate in the war, but they could only pick up other people's leftovers and pay a lot of food, grass, horses and sheep.There are so few young and strong in the clan, the pressure of farming and animal husbandry is piled on the old, weak, women and children, and dozens of people will die of exhaustion and illness in one winter.

Now that there is land that can be grazed and cultivated, and a home that can be stable and worry-free, even the clansmen can be exempted from paying taxes if they participate in the war.Could there be a better condition than this? !

Before he could open his mouth, the head of the Niujiao family shouted: "Buddha is merciful, give us a safe place to live! The villain is willing to do his best for Buddha!"

He yelled out everyone's heart.Patriarch Bailu also lowered his head and bowed to the person sitting on the horse.He didn't treat himself, these other beards, as inferior servants, but treated them equally as he treated the common people.Escaping from Lishi was indeed the most correct choice!

Looking at those newly attached people who bowed their heads and professed their vassal status, Zhu Fada couldn't help but sighed softly.In fact, Mr. Liang doesn't really need him, as long as he gives such preferential treatment, maybe in a year or so, all the other tribes in Lishi will flee completely.This is a reassurance for those barbarians, so why is it not a wake-up call for myself?

After settling everything, Liang Feng turned his head and said to Zhu Fada: "Master has worked hard all the way. Now that Huai'en Temple has been repaired, you can invite Master to come to Jinyang."

Zhu Fada understood the meaning of Liang Feng's words, it was to let them live with the monks of Huai'en Temple, and they were not planning to divide the temple.However, seeing today's scene and thinking about Liang Feng's newly acquired position as the governor, Zhu Fada clasped his hands together and recited the Buddha's name: "Thank you for taking me in. I will spread the Buddhadharma widely for the envoy and stabilize the hearts of the people."

Did you understand your position?Liang Feng smiled slightly: "Master Lao."

■

"The treasury needs to be counted as soon as possible. Tomorrow, we will go to Xinxing's food team. There is also fodder, and we must prepare enough."

These days, Duan Qin hardly slept much.The war in Xinxing County has resumed, and sufficient food and fodder must be prepared as the rear.This was an unexpected battle, and the food and grass needed was not a small amount.Thanks to Zhang Bin's extraordinary ability, the 6000 reinforcements from the Tuoba Department all provided their own food, which saved a lot of consumption for the treasury.However, sufficient forage must be prepared. The main force in this battle is the cavalry, and maintaining horsepower is also the top priority. It is still not an easy job.

After Pei Dun's death, the Governor's Mansion took it for granted and returned to the Governor's Mansion.The original Liu Changshi and Zhang Sima were also dismissed, and the affairs of the governor's mansion suddenly became busy.However, Duan Qin didn't show any signs of fatigue, it seemed that some kind of power surged in his body, and he had inexhaustible energy!

After dealing with the treasury matters, he called the secretary again and ordered: "The other tribes of the Xiongnu who are resettled in Wuxiang must report their household registration population as soon as possible so that they can settle down. There will also be Xintun there. You can consider settling nearby. The water conservancy facilities should be prepared as soon as possible, and there will be little rain this autumn, so we must beware of drought in spring next year."

Xinxing County is about to be pacified, and Xihe Kingdom has unexpectedly turned around.Hu Seng Zhu Fada has indeed played a big role. Those other tribes of the Huns who were slaves had already turned away from the puppet Han and began to migrate to Jinyang.If more tribes could be poached away, Lishi would become an empty city, and the Xiongnu would be able to evacuate Bingzhou without even sending troops.In this way, the entire territory of Bingzhou will return to the master.

How long is this?A piece of scorched earth is about to come back to life.And this is just the beginning.

When Zhang Bin came to vote that day, Duan Qin was also sitting in the room, listening to him finish everything.At that moment, he almost forgot the identity of his mastermind.Yes, step by step, Xiaogao has come out of Xiaogao. He followed the lord to Lucheng, and then came to Jinyang from Shangdang. Every step was extremely difficult.However, he never thought that the lord could take Sima's place instead!

Why not?It has only been fifty years since the Sima family took Cao Wei Zhengshuo away.It was only 80 years ago that Emperor Wei Wen conspired to seize the Han family and dominate the northern land.

Is the world really settled?Actually not.On the contrary, because the two dynasties conspired to usurp the throne one after another, resulting in endless disputes and rampant rebellion.Even if the emperor is changed in Luoyang city, so what?

The Sima family is not worthy to rule the world!Looking at Liu Yuan, Sima Ying, and even Wang Jun who is dominant in Youzhou, and Wang Mi who started a rebellion, among all these people who strive for power, can any one be comparable to his master?

Only the lord can truly determine this river and mountain!And he couldn't see through this point, so he wanted others to point it out!

At that moment, Duan Qin knew that his talent was far inferior to Zhang Bin's.But this recognition never made him lose, on the contrary filled him with fighting spirit.Among the three masters in the early Han Dynasty, isn't Xiao He also far inferior to Zhang Liang and Han Xin?But without Xiao He, there would be no inexhaustible supply of food and grass, no rear for the country to be rich and the people safe.He is talented without a ovary, but it is not impossible to be a big manager who can stabilize the rear.

After thinking about this point, Duan Qin felt that the world had changed before him.And besides the affairs at hand, he also has another task, which is to help the lord distinguish the people under him.Who can conspire with the great cause, and who will fall to the Sima clan.He will also distinguish one by one for the lord to ensure that people's hearts want it.

With such a goal, what are these trivial matters in front of me?

After giving the instructions carefully, Duan Qin opened the copybook again and began to review it with a pen.