I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 447: Death Soldiers! Civil and Military! Yan Chen!

When the Royal Guard Battalion was first established, it was only used for show.

Most of those selected are flashy people with tall and strong figures.

Han Shao didn't take it too seriously.

But unfortunately, Lu Yan was too dedicated. After taking advantage of every opportunity in the past year, he managed to get a lot of supplies and money for those guys.

Although their number is still small, their strength is already strong.

Now that Lu Yan, the backbone, is gone, it might be fine for a short time, but chaos is inevitable over a long period of time.

Han Shao would feel guilty if he really let Lu Yan down.

When Zhong Hanggu heard Han Shao's question about the successor to the Royal Guard Battalion, he looked a little hesitant.

He has always been conscientious in doing his duty. Apart from the Six Gates, he never speaks too much in front of Han Shao about matters that he shouldn't interfere with.

Not to mention that the Royal Guard Battalion was on duty inside, and the commander of the Royal Guard Battalion was always by Han Shao's side.

In terms of distance between inside and outside the palace, there is almost no difference between him, the actual chief steward of the inner palace.

How could he dare to comment on such a candidate?
Seeing Zhong Xinggu's timid look, Han Shao couldn't help but laugh.

This old guy has never been brave enough in front of me.

Fortunately, he has gained a reputation as a "human cat" that is so evil that it can stop children from crying.

However, Han Shao did not make it too difficult for him and just said.

"Forget it. I'll...think about it again."

I'm used to calling myself "this marquis", so it's a bit hard to get used to the sudden change to "I".

Seeing that Han Shao no longer pestered him with those fatal questions, Zhonghang felt as if he had been pardoned.

He said with a wry smile while wiping the non-existent sweat from his forehead.

"If your Majesty has nothing else to do, I will get started now."

He wasn't being perfunctory in saying this.

Now, if we talk about the person who has the most complicated affairs in this mansion, no one else can do it except him.

There are many miscellaneous matters in the mansion, and he has to arrange everything properly.

Otherwise, it would be a loss of face for Han Shao, the king. Even if Han Shao didn't care and didn't blame him, Zhong Xinggu would be extremely ashamed.

In addition, the increasingly large Liushenmen would not be shut down just because of the New Year holidays.

If you are not careful, you will not only delay important things.

It is also likely to cause those who fight for it to lose their lives.

Han Shao lowered his eyes to look at him, and finally stepped forward to help him up from his hunched body.

"Thanks a lot."

These few simple and unadorned words made Zhonghangu's heart surge with warmth, and he grinned.

"I have been a waste for so many years. Now I can make full use of my resources. I just want to make up for the wasted years. I don't feel it's hard."

Oh, what kind of nonsense is this?

Han Shao glared at him unhappily.

I wanted to scold him, but I was concerned about the New Year taboo, so I could only say it helplessly.

"From now on, you don't have to call yourself a slave in front of me, you can call yourself a subject."

Although Han Shao refused the territory and national destiny, he still had the name of the country.

It is not considered an act of usurpation for the people under your command to call themselves subjects.

However, when faced with Han Shao's kindness, Zhong Xinggu looked panicked and resistant.

Promise?

This...how can this be possible!

'Minister' is an outsider, but 'slave' is a family dog.

Without this identity, how could Zhong Xinggu stand up straight in front of Li Jing and others?

"Your Majesty, this... this... I am already used to it, so... there is no need to change it, right?"

Zhong Xinggu carefully asked Han Shao to take back his order.

Han Shao felt both angry and amused when he heard this.

Damn it! Bitch!

I gave you the chance to be a human being, but you didn't want it!
Finally he couldn't help it, and Han Shao cursed with a somewhat defensive laugh.

"get out."

After this was revealed, Zhonghang Gu looked delighted and proud.

"Alright! I'll get out of here right now!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked away swiftly. After a few steps, he even held his head high and chest out.

Han Shao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he didn't care much.

……

In the study room he had not been away from for a long time, Han Shao leaned on the soft couch behind the desk, casually flipping through the neatly stacked documents.

Two months after the Northern Expedition, he handed over all government and civil affairs in the city to a number of clerks headed by his secretary Zhou Xuan.

Han Shao couldn't say whether he was relieved or not.

As long as there is no trouble.

But now it seems that Zhou Xuan is not disappointed.

Not outstanding, but well organized.

Han Shao looked through it for a while, then chuckled and praised.

"At least it's detailed and thorough enough."

Every single event was recorded in detail in these documents and placed on the desk in front of him for him to read when he came back.

This attentiveness alone would be enough for Han Shao to give him more trust in the future.

Looking up from the document in his hand, Han Shao glanced at the pretty waitress who was carefully serving tea.

Amid the rising steam, Han Shao almost mistook her for Yun Chan.

"what's your name?"

All the maids who were arranged to serve in the study had to go through six levels of screening.

Whether in terms of loyalty or appearance, she is the best choice.

So Han Shao didn't have too many complicated thoughts and just asked casually.

The waitress suddenly heard Han Shao's voice and trembled slightly. She responded in a low voice, half timidly and half excitedly.

"Your Majesty, this is your maid Zhenniang."

The name is very common.

Han Shao waved his hand and gestured.

"Come closer."

Zhenniang did not hesitate and knelt down hurriedly and came forward.

Han Shao lifted her little face with his fingers and looked at it carefully for a while. He found that it was not his illusion just now. She was indeed somewhat similar to Yun Chan.

Han Shao didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

These guys are good at currying favor with their superiors and they have learned everything on their own.

Just as she was about to wave her hand to ask the maid named Zhenniang to leave, she met a pair of eyes that had a bit of Yunchan's charm.

The water is full of hope and desire.

Han Shao frowned slightly, somewhat displeased.

But in the end, I loved her and softened my heart.

"Forget it, come over and help Gusong relax his shoulders and neck."

"Here."

The girl's fingers are as soft as jade, and her breath is filled with the faint fragrance of the girl.

Fallen!

Han Shao felt a little ashamed.

But then he calmed down.

Uncle Liu has already said that I have been fighting for such a long time, can’t I just enjoy myself?
That doesn't make sense, right?

After flipping through the documents in front of him, Han Shao felt the increasingly rapid breathing of the person behind him. He put down the last document in his hand and stopped the slender hand that had already crossed the line.

Zhenniang was a little frightened, but still mustered up the courage to speak.

"Yes... there is a maid who taught me these things..."

"I...I have learned very well."

What a mess!

Han Shao was speechless.

Just as he was about to say something, he heard the trembling voice of the girl in his ear.

"The revenge of my father and brother has been avenged by my Lord."

"So I do not seek fame and status, and am willing to serve the king with this humble body."

Hearing this, Han Shao could not help but remain silent.

There are as many miserable people as there are suffering things in this world.

If it were written by a writer, it would become a tragic story that could make people cry or sigh.

For a certain force, such unfortunate people, with just a little guidance and utilization, can become the perfect loyal servants and loyal soldiers.

Despicable?
Han Shao didn’t know.

He simply rejected Zhenniang's offer of gratitude and dedication, closed her half-undone clothes, then gently rubbed her head and smiled softly.

"It's my responsibility, I don't need you to repay me."

"Live well for yourself."

After saying that, Han Shao left her to tidy up her clothes, then stood up and left. …

After coming out of the study, it was almost time.

Yu Xuanji and other women in the inner courtyard have already stood up.

Inviting them to gather together for a New Year's breakfast, Han Shaoyi followed suit and distributed red envelopes to each of them.

The red envelope does not contain much money, but it is a ritual.

With this interruption, the resentment of being alone in the empty room last night immediately dissipated a lot.

But the inevitable sour remarks could not be avoided.

Shangguan Zhi's cold face turned slightly red when she heard words like "Sister, you eat so little, you must have eaten too much last night." Han Shao felt overwhelmed when he heard them.

He waved his hand impatiently and let them play by themselves, and was too lazy to care about them anymore.

When Gongsun Xinyi and Jiang Wan get married, they will be the ones to rectify the atmosphere in the inner house.

Han Shao also has a lot of things to worry about.

As expected, the generals he had sent back last night came clamoring to attack him again early in the morning.

When Han Shao arrived at the front yard, the hall that used to be used for meetings was already in chaos.

A group of soldiers gathered together to fight, and their voices were louder than each other.

Here they were shouting about the battle of Champion City and how their men were fighting bravely and to the death.

He was bragging about how he followed Han Shao on horseback across the grassland, attacked Longcheng and swept away all the enemies.

In comparison, the scholars headed by Secretary Lang Zhou Xuan were as quiet as chickens. In front of these fierce and ferocious guys, their expressions seemed disdainful, but in fact they were trembling with fear.

"Your Majesty has arrived!"

Followed by a deep shout from the personal guards outside.

The entire meeting hall fell silent in an instant.

When they saw Han Shao appear at the door, they all stood up and saluted.

"Welcome Your Majesty!"

The voice was so loud that it seemed to break the ceiling of the hall.

Those burning eyes were even more fanatical.

Han Shao walked in, scanning everyone in the hall one by one, and finally fell on the clerks who were squeezed into a corner and were obviously at a disadvantage.

Han Shao paused for a moment, then walked up to Zhou Xuan, took his hand, and spoke in a friendly manner.

"It's been hard during my absence."

"Well done, I didn't let you down."

As he spoke, he led him past the group of military men and walked to the seat below the main seat.

This action not only made Zhou Xuan tremble all over, but also made his eyes red.

The entire group of clerks were also excited and excited.

Although the soldiers were under pressure from Han Shao's authority, they did not dare to say anything.

But those expressions of disdain and indignation are enough to explain everything.

Why!
I have waded through seas of blood and mountains of corpses, and these clerks are just good at writing. It is already a favor for me to let them live in the same room with me. Why should they live with us?

Han Shao didn't even look at them, but just gestured to Zhou Xuan.

"sit."

Perhaps it was because the murderous aura of the soldiers in the hall was too strong, Zhou Xuan felt a little frightened.

"Your Majesty, I am your subject... Your subject is of low rank, how can I be worthy of such a high position?"

Han Shao frowned.

"If I tell you to sit, you can sit. If anyone disagrees, you can talk to me."

As he spoke, Han Shao glanced across the hall.

In an instant, the ferocious eyes that were just looking at Zhou Xuan suddenly lowered their eyebrows and looked gentle.

It perfectly illustrates what it means to be as quiet as a chicken.

"sit."

Faced with Han Shao's repeated order, Zhou Xuan had no choice but to sit down.

But looking at that tense and uneasy figure, he felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.

Han Shao stopped looking at him and turned his face towards those brave generals in the army. Suddenly, his expression relaxed and he smiled.

"Don't be so unconvinced yet."

"If you are dissatisfied, you can go back and ask your family members."

"While you were away at the battle, who was going to take care of your families?"

"Food, clothing, winter coal, which of them were not painstakingly prepared and then delivered to the homes of all the soldiers?"

Having said that, Han Shao paused and sighed.

"I know you will definitely say that this is my grace."

"I won't deny it. I arranged for them to do all these so that you can go to the battle with peace of mind."

"But I only talk about it, but they are the ones who work hard every day without fear of the cold winter."

"So even though they didn't fight in battle, even though they didn't die on the battlefield like you did, even though they didn't have to eat the wind and taste the snow..."

“But they also have merit.”

"Even if you don't acknowledge this achievement, I will acknowledge it."

When Han Shao said this, the meeting room fell silent.

Then one of the clerks bowed deeply to Han Shao, and then knelt on the ground, crying and speaking in a trembling voice.

"Your Majesty! We are ashamed! We have done a little hard work, but we dare not ask Your Majesty to take credit for it!"

Han Shao walked slowly to the clerk and personally helped him up.

"It's meritorious, so why should I be ashamed?"

"Without your tireless efforts and hard work day and night, how could my soldiers keep warm in winter and have warm food to eat?"

"Why do the soldiers fight bravely against the enemy?"

"It's just that your contributions are not in battle or in front of people, so they are often overlooked."

"But I can see it, and I will never forget it."

"The merit and glory of this battle lies in their bravery in killing the enemy without regard for their own lives!"

"You should get yours too!"

In this world, fame and fortune are the words that no one can escape from and no one is willing to give up.

Men of letters especially like fame.

Hence, there is a saying that a gentleman will die for his confidant.

Therefore, Han Shao's seemingly calm words sounded like a thunderclap to the ears of Zhou Xuan and other clerks.

It shook their minds and hearts.

After a moment, the eyes that should have been calm and composed were all red.

"I am willing to go through fire and water for you, even if it means dying! I will never regret it!"

After all, the reason why these people could travel so far to this bitter and cold place in the north is that everyone of them came from a humble family.
Except for a few people, who among us has not wasted our time in this world and suffered the cold stares of the rich and powerful?
Over the years, I have been ridiculed as a pedantic and self-righteous scholar.

Have you ever tasted the feeling of being recognized and respected like this?
Therefore, after being bombarded by Han Shao, they surrendered without any resistance.

The brave generals in the army who heard Han Shao's words were silent for a moment, and suddenly one of them sighed.

"What your Majesty said is like an epiphany!"

"The seats in this hall today should be filled by clerks like them!"

He is the commander of the heavy armor battalion.

They fought bloody battles to defend the city for ten days. They fought day and night on the city wall, and these scholars also fought day and night.

Allocate supplies, sort out various parties, and even organize the people in the city to treat the wounded.

He really didn't have the face to say that they had no merit.

And after he started, others soon followed suit.

"Secretary, please take a seat. I am convinced!"

"I am also convinced!"

"The same goes for the final general!"

This is the nature of soldiers in the army, they are straightforward.

When you don't like a person or a thing, ten cows can't pull you back.

But if you convince them, they will just as quickly give in.

Moreover, for them, the word "convinced" is the greatest recognition in their lives.

With all this clamor, these brave generals were actually ready to give up all the seats in the front to allow the scholars to sit down.

However, in the face of their actions, Han Shao stopped them with a smile.

joke!

He was indeed planning to elevate the status of some civil officials, but he never thought of suppressing military men.

"I have affirmed their contributions, so when have I ever denied your merits?"

In both civil and military affairs, balance is the key.

It is also important to distinguish clearly.

Therefore, under Han Shao's arrangement, the civil officials headed by Zhou Xuan and the military men in the army sat on both sides, one on the left and one on the right.

Han Shao, who was sitting high in the middle, saw that although the proportion of civil and military officials was still unbalanced, the structure and rules had been set, and it would only be a matter of continuous filling in in the future.

"Your Highness, I congratulate you on your promotion to Duke of Yan!"

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(End of this chapter)