It was calm for several days.
More and more soldiers were recruited, and soon the number reached Shao Xun's expectation.
He had never told lies to Mi Huang before.
The newly attached person still suffered a defeat. No matter how brilliant and capable he was in the past, he still needs to be rectified now.
There are several methods of rectification. Generally speaking, a combination of kindness and power is the most effective. But now that there is no such time, Shao Xun can only choose the way he used to deal with Chen Yougen.
"Whoosh! Whoosh!" He counted several arrows in succession without even aiming. He raised his hand and shot, hitting the target every time.
This kind of performance even convinced the archers who came from Jiying. You must know that this is armored rifle shooting, which is completely different from ordinary unarmored and light armored shooting.
Then came the galloping horses.
My condition was not good today, but I still hit the target five times.
This hit rate is quite high. On the battlefield, instead of shooting bullseye, it is easier to shoot people or horses. With this skill, it is really difficult to miss.
During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, He Basheng rode on horseback and shot birds, but he could only hit fifty-six out of ten.
Many people who are not up to the level cannot shoot accurately while marching, and can only rely on their luck, or simply stand on horseback and shoot arrows.
Mounted archery is far from simple. Even the Xiongnu and Xianbei could not find many sharpshooters on horseback.
"Practice hard once you are convinced." Shao Xun wisely did not show other skills, because those require sparring, crouching tigers, hidden dragons in the grass, and might overturn. Moreover, archery is the most important of all skills.
, showing your skills in this area is enough to convince everyone.
"No." The soldiers responded loudly.
Shao Xun observed it carefully.
The people who followed him early opened their mouths wide and shouted loudly.
Among these people, there were not many who had trained with him in Pan Yuan. There were about a hundred or ten of them, and the battle loss rate reached half.
Those who had fought with him for several months in Piyong were no less willing to give in. They blushed and made loud promises.
There are relatively many people in this group, probably in their early 200s.
Then there were those who came to join him after the Piyong offensive and defensive battle. They had been with him for more than half a year. There were more than 300 people, and they were quite convinced by him.
Needless to say, the Luoyang coolies brought by the student soldiers in the rear building were of average quality, but their obedience was very good. Under the leadership of the student soldiers, their shouts were particularly loud.
In other words, out of the nearly 3,000 men in the expanded Xiajun, there were only more than 800 and less than 900 who were very convinced and even respected him.
The remaining two thousand people were just doing errands when they promised, even though he had already demonstrated his unique skills.
Shao Xun is not frustrated, this is normal.
Some of them may have heard of their reputation, but after all, they have never lived or fought with them, and they still have a sense of distance.
Just use battle tempering a few times and it will be fine.
This is a cruel killing ground, but it is also the best training place. Those who can survive will eventually become like veteran Pan Yuan, and gradually become as good as an arm and a finger.
After training with them for a long time, Shao Xun arrived at Mi Huang's mansion.
The eldest nephew and third brother came over. After receiving the news, he hurried over to meet.
"Quan..." After being glared at by Shao Xun, Xu Lang, who was waiting here, closed his mouth and asked the door to open the door and let Shao Xun enter the house.
"You were originally working as a gatekeeper at Sikong Mansion, but you didn't expect that you would go back home more and more, and you would actually come to show Lieutenant Mi the gate." Shao Xun followed behind and made a joke.
Without Sikong, there was no "dignity" under the sect, and there was no need to pay attention to dignity. Xu Lang was very free, and he was either studying a military book all day long, or running to Mi Mansion to exchange news with Shao Xun and others.
Yu Liang also comes often.
Shao Mansion and Mi Mansion have become the base of activities for their small group.
There was a burst of laughter in the main hall.
Shao Xun could hear Mi Huang's drake voice from afar. There was also a slightly younger one who heard it for the first time and had never been here before.
"See Lieutenant." After saluting Mi Huang, Shao Xun's eyes were locked on the two people.
"Second uncle."
"Second brother."
The eldest nephew Shao Shen and the third brother Shao Fan came together to see the ceremony.
"Let me take a good look." Shao Xun smiled, and quickly pulled the two relatives over to take a closer look.
His nephew is only four years younger than him. The last time he saw him was three years ago. He was still a naughty boy who secretly rode someone else's horse and almost broke his butt.
Two or three years have passed, and a faint ring of down has grown on his lips, making him look like a teenager.
His face is a little dark. Apparently after Shao Xun was drafted into the army, the family lost an important labor force, and the eldest nephew had to participate in heavy physical labor. He looked like this after being exposed to the sun and rain.
Wei's eyes were bright and full of energy, sparkling with desire for the future - he was still young and had not had "time" to let the suffering life wipe out all his hopes.
"Second uncle." Shao Shen grabbed the sleeves of his military uniform and said happily: "After you promote Xiaolian, the family will be exempted from taxes and servitude."
"Oh? That's a good thing." Shao Xun smiled.
Although it is time travel, the family has lived together for several years, and there is still basic family affection.
He still remembers that when he was sent to Luoyang by the King of Donghai, his father took out the few eggs he had and let him eat on the way, while his mother cried outside the door, and the whole family came to see him off.
Humans are not like vegetation, so how can they be ruthless?
Now that he has established a great career, he is naturally very happy to be able to support his family and free them from dangerous military service, heavy labor, and heavy taxes.
"Second brother." Third brother Shao Fan bowed and said in a low voice.
He is only one year younger than Shao Xun, but he is shy by nature and doesn't like to talk much.
The family raised a cow and several sheep, which were often given to him to take care of. As a result, he could stay in the stable all day long, clean them carefully inside and out, and serve the animals happily.
He is a reserved, careful and serious person. His shortcoming is that he is not good at interpersonal communication and likes to keep things in his mind.
"Third brother has grown up too." Shao Xun patted his thin body gently and sighed: "From now on, follow my brother, eat more good food, and keep your body healthy."
Shao Fan nodded and said nothing.
"Second brother, it was the Mi family who helped us re-register our household registration." Shao Fan said suddenly, then lowered his head and looked at his toes.
"Reset household registration?" Shao Xun was stunned at first, but soon understood that this was to help his family get out of the military household status.
Now that he is an official, he has many benefits, such as protecting relatives, etc. He can enjoy them after re-registering his household registration.
"Shao Sima, Mi Zhi is so polite." A young man in the hall who looked roughly like Mi Huang came over and bowed.
Shao Xun immediately returned the greeting and turned his eyes to Mi Huang.
"This is Xizi." Mi Huang introduced with a smile: "He is one year older than Shao Langjun, and he just got married this year. My nephew and brother came to Luoyang. I was worried about the safety on the road, so I asked Quanzi to take him with me.
Two Hundred Steps is accompanying me all the way, and I just happened to come to Luoyang to have a long experience."
Shao Xun was deeply moved. He looked at Mi Huang and said, "Lieutenant's righteous deed, Xun will remember it in his heart."
Mi Huang waved his hand and said: "The affection between you and me is extraordinary, so why bother to thank you again and again. I will rely on you a lot in the future."
Shao Xun nodded.
He and Mi Huang were almost as one, and there was nothing they could not say. Their interests were deeply tied, so there was really no need to thank them verbally.
Mi Huang then explained some things about resetting household registration. Shao Xun only knew the general details, such as protecting relatives by not paying taxes, not serving in the military, etc., but the specific details were not very clear.
The country has a dynasty system: "The official rank is the first to the ninth, and each of them occupies the land according to the high and low status... and each one uses the high and low status to protect his relatives, the more senior ones and the nine tribes, the junior ones are three generations..."
To put it simply, Shao Xun is now the eighth-rank lieutenant Sima and a current official, so he can own up to fifteen hectares of land according to regulations.
Of course, regulations are regulations, and everyone knows whether they are practical or not.
Only an official of the first rank could occupy fifty hectares of land, but Shi Chong's farmland was so vast that it was difficult to count. There were always thousands of hectares, which was literally "crisscrossing the land."
Shao Xun was bolder and occupied the 50 hectares of land that only a first-grade official could have. No one took care of it at all - officials regardless of grade had no land and no household transfer, which basically meant that they didn't have to pay taxes. They just earned what they took.
Current officials can also protect their relatives. Senior officials can protect nine tribes, and small officials can protect three tribes. There is no limit on the number of people. Those who are protected do not pay taxes, do corvee or military service.
"The same applies to clan members, state guests, descendants of sages and scholars," - these categories of people can also shelter their relatives.
Shao Xun can also own two people, including food and clothing, without paying taxes.
This court is really friendly to the nobles and officials.
Shao Xun is now an eighth-grade official. After resetting the household registration, relatives from the three tribes will not be liable for service tax. Do you think they are grateful or not? Do you think their relatives will sacrifice their lives for him to become an official or a high official? Answer
Obvious.
In terms of filial piety and integrity, Lieutenant Sima was the reward obtained by the palace for capturing Sima Yi. In this matter, Sima Yue definitely did not treat Shao Xun lightly, it could even be said to be a generous reward.
In the society of the Western Jin Dynasty, the gap between the officials and the people was far larger than that of the later dynasties. Much larger.
After listening to Mi Huang's explanation, Shao Xun was filled with emotion and suddenly felt a little guilty.
Sima Yue, the boss, is really good, at least he treats fellow Donghai people well.
But I want to...
That's all. From now on, as long as I have the ability, I will ensure that the crown prince Sima Pi will be rich and honorable for the first time, prevent him from being slaughtered, and let Sima Yue's bloodline continue in this world.
"Xiao Langjun, what are you thinking about?" Mi Huang asked softly when he saw Shao Xun standing there stunned.
Shao Xun came back to his senses and said: "I am thinking about how to save Luoyang for Sikong."
"Lang Jun's loyalty and righteousness are admirable." Mi Huang sighed.
Shao Xun is ashamed. You are a rebellious and rebellious warrior. You don’t understand.
"The time is right, let's have lunch here. In the afternoon, you will accompany me on a tour of the city. Miao Yuan and Man Fen are very thoughtful, and they are obedient to me." Mi Huang said with a frown.
"Okay." Shao Xun was not polite at all and agreed directly.
At this moment, a servant of the Mi Mansion brought someone over.
Xu Lang looked over, his expression changed, he ran over in three steps and then asked in a low voice.
Shao Xun looked at it and smiled.
Xu Lang can do it. He has only been in office for a short period of time and he has taken in his confidant. All reports have been brought to the Mi Mansion. There is a bright future!
"What's the matter?" Shao Xun asked, looking at Xu Lang who turned around and came back.
Xu Lang's face was a little pale and he said: "I just received news that there were soldiers from the Northern Expedition retreating outside Guangmo Gate, numbering in the thousands. Miao Yuanchu closed the city gate tightly and allowed the troops to scold him. There was a rumor outside the city that General Shangguan Si was here.
When Chen Jin and others arrived with the help of the Crown Prince, Miao Yuan had no choice but to open the city gate and let the people in. Now he has gone to the palace."
Oops! Shao Xun's heart skipped a beat. He moved so fast that he might not have time to stop him.
Mi Huang's expression also became serious.
He was originally a weak governor, and Miao Yuan and Man Fen only respected him superficially. Now that the crown prince and several Forbidden Army generals are back, what changes will happen in the city?
"Miao wants to be a common man!" Shao Xun cursed angrily and said, "I told him not to let people in, but he just didn't listen."
Mi Huang also realized the seriousness of the problem and said quickly: "The crown prince is here, and he can't do anything about it. This is a major matter, and we should discuss it with Cao Junsi and Wang Pushe as soon as possible."
"I will pick up the princess and the prince will enter Jinyong City." Shao Xun said.
"I'll go find Cao Junsi, Wang Pushe." Mi Huang said.
The two made a prompt decision and acted separately.
"What about me? Xu Lang said blankly.
"Go find Yu Yuangui and ask him to take his family to Jinyong City." Shao Xun's voice floated from afar.
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Chapter completed!