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Chapter 546: Ugurunduergu in the North

Sitting down again, Zhao Zhen asked, "I saw a pigeon letter saying that you two brought back two grassland tribes?"

Duan Jingzhu said, "That's right, sir. The North is not at peace now. We heard in the North that last December, the Jin army attacked Xianzhou, northeast of Qianzhou, and defeated the [resentful army] led by Yelu Chun, and Xianzhou City fell. After that, seven states including Hui, Cheng, Hui, and Qian surrendered to the Jin one after another. The Liao emperor recruited young and strong people from the tribes, cattle, sheep, and horses to join the army. In these two tribes, five or six out of ten young and strong people have died."

"The two leaders have been dealing with the Han people for a long time and admire the Han land. When they heard that we were purchasing horses for the government, they not only helped us to exchange horses, but also came with their entire clans under the pretext of going south to graze. The two leaders are now guarding the horses outside. Sir, would you like to summon Ugulun and Tuergu?"

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said, "Okay." Then, Zhao Zhen sent Tang Long to invite him.

Zhao Zhen asked: "What are the personalities of Wugulun and Tuergu? How many people are there in the tribe?"

Shi Xiu said, "Sir, these two people have hired a private tutor to teach them Confucianism and have become leaders. They often live in the city, make friends with scholars, and dress like Han people. However, half of the herdsmen in this tribe are their private property. They are quite kind to the people in the tribe. The Wugulun tribe has more than 800 people, with a total of more than 6,000 cattle, sheep and horses. The Tuoergu tribe has more than 1,000 people, but less than 41% of them are young and strong."

After a while, Tang Long invited the two of them in.

Entering Baishi Manor, Wugulun and Tuergu were overwhelmed. As soon as they entered the gate, they saw pavilions and towers, with carved beams and painted buildings, flying eaves and green tiles everywhere. Surrounded by mountains and forests, shaded by flowers and trees. The square pond has clear water, bamboo shadows and lotus fragrance. The rockery and strange stones are stacked, and the boat path connects the pavilion, with staggered heights and twists and turns, which is really beautiful.

Entering the hall, one can see incense burning in a precious tripod, flowers in a golden vase, lion paperweights to ward off evil spirits, jade dragon pen holders with Buddha's light looming, fabrics spread out, piles of brocade, eighteen nanmu inlaid ivory bone carved peony screens, flowers in full bloom, a room full of gold and jade.

When the two saw it, they were just excited and impressed.

When they came closer, they bowed to the ground and said, "Greetings, sir."

Zhao Zhen waved the [Blessings of Happiness, Longevity and Longevity] in his hand, asked the two to stand up, and gave them seats.

Then he asked, "I heard from the two supervisors Shi Xiu and Duan Jingzhu that you two admired the culture of the Song Dynasty, so you came here with your entire family. Now that you have come to me, do you have anything to say?"

After hearing this, Wugulun and Tuergu looked at each other. Wugulun on the left said, "It is worthwhile to meet you today. We are willing to lead our tribes to herd horses and sheep for you. We only hope that you can give us silk, satin, tea cakes and porcelain."

Tuo'er Gudao said, "My lord, I heard that a tribe that went south adopted a redemption strategy, selling all the people, cattle and sheep in the tribe, and the headman gave them a Chinese surname and a Chinese name, and they lived in wealth and prosperity in the city. I wonder if this is the case here, my lord?"

Ugulun said: "Yes, yes, it would be best if it could be like this."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "I can do that here, but if I do that, you two will have no livelihood, and even if you have a fortune of ten thousand, it will not be enough to cover your expenses. Why don't you listen to me? I will pay to buy off your private property. From now on, these people will be incorporated into the Group Pastoral Department, specializing in herding cattle and horses. I will also have people find a place to build a village to accommodate the herdsmen, and appoint you two as judges of the Group Pastoral Department, specializing in purchasing the products here, and you will have some income every month. You can also enjoy wealth and luxury in the city on weekdays. On the one hand, you can interact with the scholars in the city, and on the other hand, you can do business and farm. As long as you pay taxes according to the law, no one will control you. How do you think?"

"That's good, let's do it this way. Please deal with it as soon as possible so that we can buy land and houses." Ugulun said.

Zhao Zhen said: "Scholar, please ask brother Du Xing to buy it, and brothers Shi Xiu and Duan Jingzhu to help. Once it is done, select the herdsmen who are good at raising horses, and send them to the horse-raising island along with their families and war horses. The rest of the herdsmen's cattle and sheep will be settled in the pasture at the foot of Lushan Mountain."

After that, he asked Meigui to go to the Kuli and select two sets of gold and silver wine vessels and twenty pieces of fairy-patterned silk to give to Ugulun and Tuergu.

When the two saw each other, they thanked him happily and left.

Zhao Zhen then said to Shi Xiu and Duan Jingzhu, "Although you have been busy and toiled for a long time, it is not time to rest yet. Everywhere is busy and chaotic now. You two should make clear the handover as soon as possible, receive the military tokens, seals, badges, and imperial edicts, and take up your posts as soon as possible."

After hearing this, Shi Xiu and the other two hurriedly bowed to express their gratitude.

Liu Huiniang asked, "Sir, where will Duan Jingzhu be stationed from now on?"

Zhao Zhen heard this and said, "The Herdsmen's Office is still in Liangshan, and Duan Jingzhu is still in charge of Xiaopingshan [Qiji Camp]. In addition to the two herdsmen judges Wugulun and Tuoergu, aren't Li You and Chao Cuo also handling official business in the Herdsmen's Office? Transfer Li You to Yangmadao Horse Farm, and Chao Cuo to Qingqiu Horse Farm in Qiancheng County. Find another person to go to Nanmafang in Linzi County."

Then Zhao Zhen said to Duan Jingzhu, "Duan Dujian, do you have anyone to recommend?" Duan Jingzhu listened, hesitated for a moment and said, "My husband, when we went to Dulonggang to play, we saw that Teacher Luan's wife, Wu Sanniang, was very good at training war horses. The war horses ridden by the cavalry of Zhujiazhuang were all taken care of by her and raised to be fat and strong."

Wu Yong said, "Sir, Wu Sanniang has already resigned from her military post after giving birth to a child."

Liu Hui Niang said, "Teacher Luan is the deputy commander of Qingzhou Prefecture. Isn't it just right for Wu Sanniang to go to Nanmafang to manage the horse farm? On the one hand, it will prevent him and his wife from being separated, and on the other hand, it will prevent Wu Sanniang from neglecting her martial arts."

"In that case, it would be appropriate for Wu Sanniang to be a judge in the Herdsman Department. Send a pigeon letter and ask Teacher Luan. If he has no objection, prepare the seal and grant her the imperial decree." Zhao Zhen said to Wu Yong.

At the time of Youpai on the second day, Du Xing led Wugulun and Tuergu to pay respect to Zhao Zhen again. After greeting each other, Du Xing said, "Sir, the people, cattle and sheep of the two tribes have been counted and delivered."

Zhao Zhen smiled and asked, "Are you satisfied, judges?"

Wugulun said: "Of course I am satisfied. Today, the two of us will go to Lushan Ranch to herd horses and cattle for you. After we are settled, we will take turns to live in the city. Before I leave, I will tell you that I have asked someone to give me a Chinese name, Bao Ping."

Tuoergu also said, "I am Bao Jing."

Zhao Zhen heard this and said, "Okay, wait for your official seal to be made in a few days and I'll send it to you."

Tuo'er Gu said, "Before you leave, we have something to offer you, sir. Please accept it."

As he said this, he looked at Xue Yong behind him.

Xue Yong signaled to the guards behind him, held out something and handed it to the Buddha's hand.

When Zhao Zhen took it to look at it,

world log
Elephant Bone Whip (Second level, the whole body is carved and polished from elephant bones.)
Feature 3: The whip is exquisite, a symbol of status, wealth +.

Feature 1: Whip the horse, and the horse will move forward wherever the whip points. Morale +.

Tuo'er Gudao said: "This elephant bone whip was passed down in my clan. My father and grandfather once saved a nobleman in the country and were given this elephant bone whip. Now I am presenting it to you, so that it will not be buried."

Wugulun heard this and said, "My ancestors didn't pass down any treasures, but fortunately my tribe captured a horse king, which is covered with purple light and is invaluable. I offer it to you, my lord, to ride on. It will be a perfect match with the elephant bone whip."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "You two are very thoughtful. I will accept the elephant bone whip and the BMW. Since you two admire Confucian culture, I will give you each a copy of the Hundred Family Names inlaid with bone and wood as a family heirloom."

The two of them nodded their heads after hearing this. Wugulun pointed and said, "Sir, can we change it to a peony screen?"

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "So you two like this. I will give you two more peony bone-carved screens, table screens, and desk ornaments."

Duan Jingzhu was the one who talked about the offering of treasures to the two of them.

Yesterday, the two of them saw the furnishings in Zhao Zhen's living room and fell in love with the noble peony bone-carved screen at first sight. They left Baishi Manor and asked Duan Jingzhu where they could buy it.

When he heard that it was something unique to Zhao Zhen's backyard, he sighed.

Duan Jingzhu gave them an idea, presenting them treasures, and when the husband asked them what they liked, they would ask for a screen as a return gift. Now they got what they wanted, and they were all happy.

(End of this chapter)