Royal road

"Rong'er, the cheese is cold, use less." Seeing his son's delicious food, Liang Feng couldn't help laughing.

Since the new year, Liang Feng has been busy again.In order to cope with Jizhou, which is about to be captured, Jinyang once again set up a department and prepared to take officials.Two subjects a year is simply surprising.But there is no other way. There is no time to be reserved with such a huge land waiting to be employed.What's more, now that the Bingzhou is stable, the news of the opening of the department can spread farther, and the poor families or small gentry in other states and counties have come to look for opportunities.Under such circumstances, wouldn't it be a waste not to take it?

With this big event, other things can only be sidelined.The exam only takes two days, but the revision is not limited to this time.After the results of the system were announced, it happened to be the Shangsi Banquet on March [-]rd.At that time, manpower will be organized to conduct the Nine-Rank Evaluation.This is the first time in Bingzhou that the Zhongzheng official has been restored in four years, which is of great significance.In addition, Guo Tong, the Zhongzheng official appointed by the court, may have some troubles.

But no matter how busy he was, Liang Feng still spared a day to spend the Cold Food Festival with his son.

The Cold Food Festival is not a big festival, but a custom in Bingzhou.Don't raise the fire for three days, just eat cold food.In such a chilly spring, eating cold water and cold food for three days is not very scientific.However, the "Punishment Order" issued by Cao Cao, Emperor Wu of the Wei Dynasty, failed to stop the custom of the Cold Food Festival.When it was in Liang Feng's hands, he changed it a little and shortened the three days of the Cold Food Festival to one day, which was set on the day before Qingming.

At this time, Qingming is only a solar term in the lunar calendar, not a real festival, and there are no festivals.Liang Feng introduced the practice of later generations, eating cold food and banning fire, eating cold food; holding fire in Qingming Festival, and performing tomb sacrifices.Such an alternation of yin and yang, one mourns the dead and the other seeks newness, is easier to be accepted by the world.Although the time for cold food in spring has only been reduced by two days, it is of great significance to the frail elderly and children.Just shortening the time of drinking cold water can prevent many diseases and infections.

However, the governor's office did not have such concerns.The water was boiled and cooled the day before, and a lot of pastries and cold dishes were made. Even seasonal foods such as dry porridge and wine cheese were improved.Like Liche, it was originally boiled with japonica rice and barley into a cheese shape, and crushed almonds were added.In the hands of the cooks in the Liang Mansion, goat milk and preserved fruits are added during the cooking process. The cold food is refreshing, and the hot drink is pure and strong.When it comes to the Cold Food Festival, distributing it to the staff in the government is also regarded as a festival ritual.

Liang Rong was a sweet tooth when he was young, so he naturally loved this dessert-like cheese.Hearing his father's dissuasion, he reluctantly put down the spoon, took a piece of white-cut mutton and chewed it in his mouth.The meat is cooked crispy and tender, the sauce has a strong aroma, no fishy smell, the taste is mellow and fresh, and it has a special taste when paired with sweet sauce or balsamic vinegar.In addition to these two, there are four kinds of pastries and two vegetables on the table, it doesn't seem like a cold food festival at all.

How could Liang Rong not know that this was a feast prepared by his father according to his own preferences.These days, the Chongwen Museum has officially moved to Jinyang, and he has resumed his studies, spending less time with Liang Feng.But Liang Rong never felt lonely, because he could always feel his father's love for him in such subtleties.Compared with the classmates in the library who are far away from their parents, he is already extremely lucky.

After finishing his meal in a leisurely manner, Liang Rong couldn't help but ask after rinsing his mouth and hands, "Father, do you want to go to the government office?"

Liang Feng raised his eyebrows: "Why, does Rong'er want to accompany Father to eat?"

Seen through, the little guy showed a little shame on his face: "Father hasn't played chess with my child for a long time."

After being ill for a whole winter, Jiang Da made repeated orders to keep Liang Feng from worrying, including piano and chess.Now that his health has improved a lot, Liang Feng would not let his son down, and said with a smile: "Then let my father see how Rong'er's chess skills have improved."

Go is also an essential part of noble education, so Liang Rong naturally wanted to learn it.But at this moment, he shook his head: "Rong'er wants to play marching chess."

When they lived in the Liang Mansion, the father and son often played marching chess in the house, and sometimes they played for hours.But after Liang Rong entered school, he played less of this chess.Even Liang Rong felt a little nostalgic.

The brows twitched inadvertently, and Liang Feng also remembered the time back then, but Liang Rong was not the only one who pestered him to play military chess.

Now Yecheng sends at most two letters in January, and they are all secret military reports that need to be decoded, so what can they say?In fact, there have been days when we haven't seen each other for several months.But don't block other states, it's really different.

But these were quickly suppressed in his heart, Liang Feng smiled slightly: "Why, I learned the art of war recently, want to try it? Qingmei, take chess..."

Liang Rong's chess skill has indeed improved a bit. I wonder if it is because he has read too many military books and has a sense of formation.But within a few games, the game was interrupted by an urgent letter.

The government office was breached by rebels, the western captain Feng Chong died in battle, and the governor Ding Shao moved the town to Qinghe.Jizhou is in danger!

Putting down the letter in his hand, Liang Feng exhaled the depression in his chest: "The war is about to start."

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"General, the bandits in Zhao County have been wiped out. Thousands of enemies have been wiped out, and the three counties of Zhongqiu, Pingji and Gaoyi have been taken back."

Outside the dilapidated city walls, flags are flying, and soldiers and horses are ready.What used to be the Zhaojun government office has now become a large army camp.After Xindu City was broken, Yiyan led his troops to enter along Zhao County to clean up the bandits.It has been several months since the looting and looting of this place, but the order in the counties has not yet been restored.Just because the rebel army invaded the city, they destroyed the county government and killed officials to open warehouses.Without the official of herdsmen, the people below will naturally become headless chickens.In just a few short months, the city was in ruins, like a ghost.

Even if the banditry is cleared, can the city be restored to its original state?

"Order to join the army and enter the city to take over the defense!" Yi Yan said to the army commander standing beside him.

The biggest difference between this dispatch of troops and the past is the configuration of the staff battalion.Most of the Bingzhou Army is equipped with staff officers, but these people are not the general's private department, but are directly assigned by the governor's office, and they are integrated into one department to provide the general with reference to the strategy of the battle and other military support.Because such talents are limited, the number of staff officers is not many, and a ten thousand army may not be able to have ten people.And this time, the staff officers in Yiyan's army have a full battalion!

These people are all old officials selected from counties and counties in Bingzhou. After several assessments, they have outstanding political achievements, outstanding abilities, and have a lot of experience in dealing with crises.Their duty is not to go to war, but to quickly enter the city after the war and take over the government affairs of a city.

This time the chaos was too much, and the cities that had been looted could no longer establish effective administrative agencies, creating a power vacuum.Neither the imperial court nor the governor of Jizhou had time to manage these fallen isolated cities.This has become the best time to infiltrate Jizhou counties.

As long as these officials are stationed, a series of government affairs such as reassuring the people, comforting the people, establishing an effective defense mechanism, and even reclamation of wasteland and sheltering refugees can be carried out in time.The food, grass and materials seized in the war can also be quickly digested and turned into human resources.You must know that the looting by the rebellious soldiers this time is not only the city, but also a large number of gentry officials.Many of the supplies that could not be taken away were burned and abandoned, but more property was still in the hands of the rebels.If you can wipe out everything, it will be easy to make a windfall.

Jiang Ying quickly said: "Your subordinates will make arrangements. But is the general only attacking Zhao County? What about Changshan County?"

Under the jurisdiction of Changshan County, there is Xingdao, which is the place where the two states of Youbing must fight.Wouldn't it be a pity to just leave it alone?

Yiyan shook his head: "We can't wait any longer. Within ten days, Wang Jun will definitely send troops!"

Jizhou is not the only one staring at it, and Wang Jun in the north has long been salivating.How can you ignore the news that all the letters have been destroyed?The Xianbei soldiers under him are best at running raids, and within ten days, the army will be approaching the city.The opponent has [-] cavalry, and he has less than [-] mixed infantry and cavalry, how can he overtake it?

Now is not the time to take pictures slowly, you must resort to a thunderous blow!

Jiang Ying is also a man who is proficient in military affairs. Hearing this, his complexion changed a little: "But there are more than [-] bandit soldiers, and it is their first victory, and they are in full swing. It will be difficult to fight immediately."

The governor's office has formulated many strategies, one of which is to take advantage of Wang Jun's troops to invade and occupy more cities in Jizhou.However, a decision is a decision, and the specific command is still in Yiyan's hands.As long as he gives the order, the tactics will be adjusted accordingly.

"The enemy's horse army is quite large. After a big victory, they will most likely escape from Jizhou. If you want to stop them, you must start a decisive battle with them as soon as possible." Yiyan's voice was cold, without any hesitation.

This is not just a matter of occupying land, but also an important opportunity to intercept a large amount of supplies and seize military exploits before Wang Jun.Yiyan thought clearly, what the lord wants is the land of this state, if it's just Zhancheng, sooner or later someone will seize it.What if he took the title of governor of Jizhou because of his military merits?That would make a big difference!

Now Jizhou has no leader, and even the governor is in danger.If you are procrastinating at this moment, you will lose the greatest victory!

Hearing what Yiyan said, Jiang Ying took a deep breath: "The general is very worried. It's just that our army is far inferior to the bandit soldiers in the end!"

This is not a warrior from Bingzhou, but a recruit who has just practiced and has not yet been on the battlefield.Compared with the chaos army, it is not much stronger.What's more, the number of people is only [-], which is less than one-third of the enemy.Can you win the battle in such a haste?

"It's okay. This battle, you can try it." Yiyan looked at the ruined city wall beside him, and replied in a deep voice.

When cleaning up the bandits in Zhaojun, Yiyan actually made a lot of pre-war preparations and carefully investigated the opponent.The leader of the chaos is also a Jie general.A man who is far away from his homeland, never defected to the lord, but is a clansman of Fuzhou County.This aroused a strong fighting spirit in Yiyan's chest, he was no longer the stunned young man who would say "persuade those rebellious clansmen to join the lord".

The leader of such a chaotic army, not only cannot be appeased, but should be killed!If he is allowed to grow up, it may have an impact on other clansmen.Under the arrangement of the lord, Bingzhou managed to accept the Jie people, allowing them to live a stable life in Shangdang, just like other people.If there is a change, who can save them?

This leader is not a simple person!For the sake of the lord, for the sake of Bingzhou, the hidden dangers must be eliminated as soon as possible!