During his spare time training new soldiers, Shao Xun would also visit the shogunate.
He didn't have a shogunate position, so he couldn't go there. But now two-thirds of the shogunate's staff have gone with him, and the rest don't have to go straight to the army every day. Cao Fu, the military commander who stayed behind, simply opened the shogunate on his own
At home, if you have something to report, you can come to your door to report. If you have nothing to do, just rest at home, or go out to inquire about news.
Uncle Cao actually invited Shao Xun several times, but he declined them all.
This visit surprised Cao Fu, especially since Yu Liang came with him.
"Does the young man have a nickname?" Cao Fu asked with a smile, sitting under the grape trellis, shaking his cattail leaf fan leisurely and contentedly.
The ancients generally took the word after the crowning ceremony, that is, "when a man is twenty, he wears the crown and the word."
"If the emperor is the same as the princes, he will be crowned by the twelve."
In other words, the crowning ceremony may be held at the age of 12-20, and it is not necessarily strictly limited to the age of 20. If the parents are in poor health, this time may be advanced.
For example, when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty held a coronation ceremony when he was sixteen, it was because Emperor Jing was in poor health.
Emperor Wanli held a coronation ceremony when he was eight years old for the same reason.
However, Shao Xun came from a military family before, so he may not be able to perform crowning ceremonies. Cao Fu asked this just to express his closeness.
"No." Shao Xun shook his head.
Cao Fu pondered for a moment and asked, "What are your ambitions?"
"Be loyal to Sikong, help the country, and bring peace to the world." Shao Xun replied.
"Good ambition." Cao Fu praised: "Lang Jun is indeed a loyal and brave man, how about using the word 'Quanzhong' as his epitome?"
Shao Xun was silent as if struck by lightning.
Shao Quanzhong? You...are you kidding?
"Haha, forget it if you don't like it." Cao Fu didn't mind and said haha.
He is not the elder Shaoxun, let alone his teacher. It is normal for people not to be happy with your nickname.
Shao Xun laughed twice, not knowing what to say.
"Actually, 'Quan Zhong' is pretty good." Yu Liang said from the side.
Shao Xun glared at him fiercely.
Yu Liang saw that he was really angry, so he kept silent.
Shao Xun turned his anger into a smile again, the young man just needed training.
"I received news yesterday -" Cao Fu stopped his cattail leaf fan and suddenly said: "Meng Jiu died. Well, it should have been more than ten days ago."
"Meng Jiu?" Shao Xun was stunned, then smiled and said: "He always wanted to kill me, but I didn't expect to die so soon."
Before, he was really worried that Meng Jiu would find an assassin to kill him, so he would not go out if he could. Even if he went out, there would be no regular time, and he would wear armor and bring a large group of people with him.
I didn’t expect that before I died, Brother Meng, you would be dead...
Is the family wealth gone?
Have the servants dispersed?
Although you are a eunuch, you still have wives and concubines. Are they all owned by others now?
It's a great relief to be rid of a serious problem.
"After Meng Jiu's death, everyone in the Ye Mansion was slightly cheered up." Cao Fu continued: "However, there are still many people who are worried and uneasy. Sima Yao, the king of Dong'an, Qiao Zhiming, the general of Zhechong, and others persuaded Ying to welcome Chengyu, but Ying refused. This battle , still have to fight.”
Sima Yao, King of Dong'an, was the uncle of Sima Rui, King of Langya, and served in Ye Mansion.
Since the first month of the lunar month, Sima Rui's position has become clear, and Sima Yue is the leader.
The uncle and nephew made separate bets in order to preserve the prosperity and wealth of Sima Wan's lineage.
At present, Sima Rui, like the other kings in Beijing, has been coerced into embarking on the Northern Expedition.
If Sima Yue were not stupid, he would not leave a clan king behind when he went on an expedition. Wouldn't this be digging a hole for himself?
The unreliable army must be taken away and cannot be left in Luoyang.
To him, the Zong Wang was also a threat, and he had to be taken away and placed under supervision.
As for Qiao Zhiming, he was from Xianbei, with a noble character, and was famous for his talent and conduct. He had taken refuge with Sima Ying very early and brought a considerable number of Xianbei cavalry to him, so he was recommended as the general who killed the bandits. In Longlu County, Gongxian served as the county magistrate. He had good political achievements and was respected and loved by the people, calling him the "God King".
When the war started, he tried his best to persuade Sima Ying to welcome the emperor - which was actually surrender - but Sima Ying responded: "Your name is well-known, and you devote yourself to serving alone. Now the Lord is forced by a group of small people, why do you want to make me restrain myself?" Just punish evil!"
Qiao Zhiming felt ashamed and took a post as a frontline military officer. He took the Xianbei cavalry with him and went to Shi Chao's tent to listen to his orders.
Yes, it's Shi Chao...
This gentleman changed horses all the way and ran back to Yecheng with an unkempt face to plead guilty.
Sima Ying did not blame him and handed 50,000 cavalry into his hands and ordered him to attack Sima Yue.
With tears streaming down his face, Shi Chao spent all his family's capital, mobilized all social ties, recruited warriors, selected his troops, and vowed to fight to the death.
Under the pressure of the army, Sima Ying, who was once arrogant and extravagant, actually became normal again!
The wind and waves are favorable, but the headwind is strong. Where does this ghostly atmosphere come from?
"When does the military commander think the victory will be decided in the Yecheng war?" Shao Xun asked.
Cao Fu laughed and did not answer directly. He only said: "As long as a person lives long enough, he can know more. Many young people don't remember many things in his early years. I have heard that the battle is almost guaranteed to be lost. Yes, I have also seen miracles in which defeat was turned into victory in the face of desperate situations. Military warfare is not that simple. All we can do is to do our best in personnel matters. As for the outcome, it depends on God's will."
Shao Xunpin nodded.
Cao Fu is old and has a fatalistic idealism.
Of course, there are not a few scholars in this era who believe in fate.
Shao Xun rejected this idea.
If you are too weak and not positive enough, a real man should stay away from these things.
To put it bluntly, he is still out of tune with this world and has not really integrated into it.
He is a killer who believes that "everything depends on manpower", "he who has strong soldiers and horses is the emperor" and "disdains authority".
This belief is definitely not formed in a day or two.
His rebelliousness must have been tempered over time.
This may be one of the reasons why he is so repulsive to the word "Quanzhong", not just because of Zhu Quanzhong in history.
"Let's not talk about this anymore." Cao Fu was an old man, and he could tell at a glance that Shao Xun didn't take it seriously. He didn't blame him. He looked at Yu Liang again and said with a smile: "Yuan Gui, when I was sixteen years old, I was still here.
You play cockfighting horses in the countryside and don't know anything about the world. But you entered the officialdom early, tempered your mind, and learned about official duties. Shao Jun is a capable person, and you can't go wrong if you learn more from him."
"No." Yu Liang responded immediately.
He had long observed that Shao Xun was not only brave, but also seemed to have some administrative skills. If he were allowed to be a county magistrate or prefect, he would probably be able to do a decent job and would not be easily fooled by his subordinates.
Moreover, many of Shao Langjun's opinions are different from what the aristocratic family members have known since childhood. They can confirm each other and draw new insights. Following him is indeed a good way.
After Cao Fu finished speaking, he stopped talking.
He picked a purple grape from the shelf, peeled it off and swallowed it in one gulp, not caring about the looks of others.
"By the way, you came here today because you want to know the news from the west, right?" After Cao Fu finished eating the grapes, he wiped his mouth with his sleeve and said, "The soldiers from the west have been dispatched. There are 20,000 people in total, led by Zhang Fangtong.
, the trend is not straight
Those who are coming to Luoyang may be going to Hebei. There is nothing in Luoyang for the time being, so you can train your troops. I will do my best to support you as needed. Although Wang Yifu is repetitive and arrogant, at this juncture, he will not stand in the way.
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Shao Xun breathed a sigh of relief and stood up to thank him.
If it weren't for the big tree of Luoyang Imperial Court, he didn't know how long it would take him to build a strong army.
Without enough food, the soldiers would not have the energy to perform drills.
Without protein intake, you cannot train too frequently.
During the training, various equipments were worn out, which was shocking.
Their East China Sea Royal Army is not only fully equipped but also has spare weapons.
After a battle, the blade of the knife is easy to curl, and the gun tip may be blunt. These require auxiliary soldiers to repair them overnight, but they may not be completed in one day. At this time, spare equipment is very important.
Isn't it easier to get things from the Luoyang court than to get money from a wealthy family? Well, the premise is that the benefactor's father has a high status in Luoyang.
Seeing that Uncle Cao had nothing to say, Shao Xun was about to leave, but Yu Liang tugged on his sleeve and whispered: "Lang Jun has forgotten about the Huns."
Oh, yes! I was so busy that I almost forgot, but luckily the "little secretary" reminded me.
Shao Xun sat down again and asked sincerely: "I wonder if the military commander knows who Liu Yuan is?"
"Liu Yuanhai?" Cao Fu recalled, "I've met him a few times. He's an outstanding person."
After saying this, he fell into a long silence.
After a long time, Fang sighed: "Actually, Liu Yuanhai almost became the coach of Wu Zheng back then. Now he is over fifty years old, but he has no time left."
When the opportunity comes, but the life span is not enough, are you depressed?
Of course, Liu Yuan may not think so.
He spent most of his life studying in the Central Plains and serving as an official. After peeling off the shell of his Xiongnu origin, he was actually a standard Han scholar-official with a good moral level.
From Cao Fu's point of view, Liu Yuan was stronger than Wang Yan in both moral character and ability, and not even a little bit stronger.
His achievements are not as high as those of Wang Yan, mainly because of his family background.
The clan system was established in the Eastern Han Dynasty, was greatly strengthened in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, reached its peak in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and then declined until the Sui and Tang Dynasties declined. And since the clan system was at its peak at this time, how could it be impossible for the Hu people not to distinguish between surnames?
There was a "Lu surname" in the Northern Dynasties, and it actually still exists at this time.
However, the status of the Lu surname was very low. Economically, it was equivalent to the privileges of a poor landowner, who owned herds, slaves, pastures, and livestock. Politically, it was not even comparable to that of a poor family, and it was impossible to enter the ranks of the gentry.
Therefore, the Xiongnu, Xianbei, and Wuhuan chiefs had no family background, and theoretically it was difficult to become an official.
But they have more united front value than the Han people.
The Jin court often granted official positions and even titles to chiefs and surnames among the Hu people.
To put it bluntly, you, be honest, don’t make trouble for me, I’ll give you candy.
Therefore, no matter when a person reaches a certain age, he must have the value of united front...
Liu Yuan was the one who was united in the war, but after spending most of his life, he still didn't make a name for himself.
But when he was young, the Jin Dynasty was in a strong period, and it was impossible to rebel. Now that the Central Plains are in a state of chaos, there is a chance to rebel, and he is getting older. It is really fate that makes people play tricks, so what can be done.
"A chief Hu Yanyou came to Ye City. He wanted to welcome Liu Yuanhai back to Bingzhou to take charge of the overall situation. He sent troops from the five Xiongnu tribes to help Chengdu. The King of Chengdu was hesitant and had not yet agreed. Liu Yuanhai ordered Hu Yanyou to go back first and stay in Ye City.
Affairs of the Counselor's Office." Cao Fu said: "I don't know much about it. Judging from the situation, I will have to leave sooner or later."
Liu Yuan could actually leave if he wanted to, and Sima Ying didn't send troops to monitor him.
But this man was still somewhat loyal. Sima Ying didn't want him to leave, so he refused to leave and only let Hu Yanyou and others leave first.
However, as Cao Fu said, he will leave sooner or later. If he doesn't leave now, he will leave in the future.
It was not without reason that the Huns came to welcome him. The general situation of the world had changed, and the ambitions of the five Xiongnu tribes were growing more and more, and they wanted to take advantage of the chaos and get a share of the pie.
"Thank you, Shangshu, for informing me." Shao Xun saluted.
Yu Liang followed and bowed, remaining silent.
The kings have been fighting for so many years, and it seems that something has come to an end...
Chapter completed!