Became a feudal lord in the late Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 176: Well, please give me some.

The envoy of the Song Dynasty was actually moving forward at a very fast pace. From the capital to Hebei, and with the horse racing all the way, the chamberlain carrying the imperial edict was almost exhausted on the horse, and his originally fair face became increasingly pale.

But even though he rushed on his way, he continued to receive "defeat reports" from the Han army along the way.

Most of the officials and the imperial court had no intention of fighting again, but after receiving such military reports all the time, even the most determined people would be shaken at this time.

After all, there is no unified standard for the so-called main war faction and the peace faction. What everyone values ​​​​is actually the benefits.

Fortunately, the official was smart this time - he gave two imperial edicts and asked the chamberlain to read one according to the situation when he arrived.

But before the chamberlain could make a judgment based on the situation, Zhang Xiaochun, the Hedong Xuanfu envoy who had originally defied the imperial order and continued to resist the Han army, sent an envoy to express his opinion that everything was a misunderstanding.

At the same time, the northern states of Hebei, which the Song people tried their best to block, were all open at this moment. Zhang Xiaochun ordered his men to capture Yue Fei and other generals in the army. Instead of handing them over to Liu Ling, he He was transferred to the capital to "await trial."

The gloom that had gathered over Hebei suddenly dispersed at this moment. At least, the Song Army officers and soldiers under him were greatly relieved after knowing that they did not have to fight with the 500,000-strong army to the north.

"Using troops is always the last resort."

Afterwards, he would have another excuse to blackmail the Song Dynasty court, or force the Song Dynasty to admit that he founded the country in Yanyun.

"Tell me, if you don't have to fight in this life, what should you be doing now?"

After all, Liu Ling has never lacked their benefits, so when he deliberately led everyone to fantasize about the future, they were really taking it seriously and couldn't extricate themselves.

"Mr. Han, you have misunderstood the general."

"anything else?"

Now seven states in Hebei have been brought under the rule of the king, so the people of Hebei are also the subjects of the king. Is there any reason to rob his subjects for the sake of the master? "

Han Fang next to him reacted quickly and said immediately:

"I will write a letter here and send someone to the Song Dynasty court to ask them to give me another sum of money to pay for my return home."

Liu Ling nodded slightly, and after saying a few words, he motioned for most of the people to leave on their own, leaving only Liang Zhe and Han Fang.

If there was anything that surprised the Song Dynasty in this war, it was the sudden appearance of Yue Fei, and his current move to retreat in order to advance.

If they usually don’t give enough money and food and don’t reward them, why don’t you try to trick them again?

Liu Ling stood up. Liang Zhe and Han Fang were slightly startled, then immediately stood up.

Seeing that the atmosphere was almost inflamed, Liu Ling added: "When I return to Yanjing, I will definitely not be stingy with rewards. I will promote those who deserve promotions and make those who deserve wealth. Let's have a good New Year."

"If our army is just a bunch of bandits and bandits, then that's it. It's just a bunch of mobs. There's nothing to say. But our Han army has been trained and led according to the routine of regular soldiers from beginning to end. We are Yanyun's Officers and soldiers.

"This move by the Song people greatly exceeded my expectations. Before I could take the stage, they took their own curtain call."

Liu Ling sighed in his heart and continued to the two of them: "Now that the Song people have deliberately delayed this, although there will be benefits in continuing to put pressure on their court afterwards, it will not be much after all.

"Your Majesty, our soldiers can still fight again. Even if they fight in the Song Kingdom for another half a year, they can endure it." Liang Zhe replied.

"In the past few days, the military discipline of the lieutenants and officers has gradually become lax and corrupted. I saw this in my eyes and did not say anything. I will reward the entire army in three days, and then let the military commander read out the military discipline again in public.

Liang Zhe screamed in his heart again and looked confused.

"Uh, probably holding the mother-in-law and so on."

"Deserves to be killed!"

Liu Ling once again conducted some workplace PUA with the generals under him. No one had any objections, but all showed smiles of approval.

"sit down."

"The general is here!"

Three years ago, when the Jin Dynasty destroyed the Liao Dynasty, the Song Dynasty redeemed the land of the seven states of Yanyun from the Jin people. In addition to many terms, there was also a clear one, that is, the Song Dynasty would give the Jin country 200,000 shi of food. As a result, the peace talks three years ago From the end to today, Song Dynasty has been delaying the payment.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

Especially Yue Fei.

"Fortunately, Hebei can also squeeze out a huge amount of money and grain. As long as it is managed well, it will definitely be more cost-effective than just taking a lump sum of money and grain. But please remember."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"

There were more than a dozen generals standing in the official office of Shenzhou City, listening attentively to the man in black royal uniform in front of them.

I didn't get many things, and the journey back to celebrate the New Year was delayed for a long time. Many soldiers in the army must have been homesick, right? "

Can you still be so shameless?

"If I tell you, Your Majesty, I should be at home tending sheep and raising children at this time."

The generals in the hall suddenly burst into laughter, and the King of Han also laughed. After he finished laughing, he said: "You are right, if there is no need to fight, even I would like to live such a peaceful life, but...

A man's ambition should be in all directions. There are not many good things in the world that come for free. While you are now in your prime, why not fight to be a wife and a prince for generations to come? Do you think that is right? "

Han Fang snorted and suddenly said: "The king raises the flag of righteousness and decides on Yanyun. From now on, he will not only be the king of Yanyun, but also the common master of the world!"

"Well, add it, but the Song Dynasty court will definitely hold back this money."

After the two people bowed and saluted, they each found a chair and sat down, both sitting upright.

Liu Ling's original plan was to make the Song people think again. He wanted to deliberately seduce the latter to take the initiative to attack him. Then Liu Ling could use the reinforcements from Yanyun in the north and his 30,000 elite troops to defeat Zhang Xiaochun's few tattered soldiers and horses. Get up and fight.

"Your Majesty." Liang Zhe hesitated and persuaded: "The soldiers below are ignorant and can only be punished with a small punishment. They are all veterans of the army who have followed here all the way, and they have also made meritorious deeds."

Damn it, did Yue Wumu become famous so early?

"Liang Zhe."

After the reward is given, if anyone dares to burn, kill or loot anyone in the local area, they will be killed without mercy! "

Liang Zhe seemed to be a little panicked, and immediately said: "What the general wants to say is that after all, we are all fellow soldiers. Even if we really make a mistake, we have to give him a chance to admit his mistake, right? It's not good to start killing him at the first sign. , Is this good? This is not good”

"We have different ways and don't conspire with each other. If you really can't control your own hands and feet, then just kill him. Okay, General Liang doesn't need to say more. Since the king has given you such an order, I will definitely do it!"

"It's never too late to establish rules, so why can't it be today?"

Han Fang said the last sentence calmly, then bowed to Liu Ling, and then left him.

After a while, when Liang Zhe walked out, he unexpectedly found Han Fang standing outside waiting for him.

"General Liang, if there was any verbal offense just now, I will apologize to you."

"Oh, how could this happen? How dare I blame you?"

Liang Zhe stretched out his hand and pulled Han Fang's shoulders up again with a little force.

Han Fang: "."

My shoulder hurts a little. Liang Zhe smiled and said proactively: "Actually, it was just about that matter."

"I understand." Han Fang replied calmly: "It's just to establish a strict reputation for me, so as not to make it difficult to discipline the army in the future."

"Sir, I understand."

"Serving the Lord with one's body is like a lame man climbing up the stairs with his hands, one mark at a time. Gradually, although his hands are dirty, his body is also climbing up."

Han Fang turned around and walked towards the camp, his voice falling behind him.

"Fang Piao Ling has not met the Ming Lord for half his life. Even if he cannot achieve success in the future, he is still willing to turn into a ray of wind to help the Kunpeng flap its wings for ninety thousand miles."

"Fly up."

The cheerful laughter of children rang out in the courtyard. Chen Wen glanced at his nephew and followed him with some concern.

When his father followed the King of Han, he planned to leave one of his sons with the latter. It seemed that he was asking for care, but in fact he was offering a hostage on his own initiative.

At that time, Chen Wen felt that he was the eldest brother, so he took the initiative to let his younger brother inherit the family business and became a minor official next to Liu Ling.

But three years later, his eldest brother, who had lung disease, survived and lived well. However, his younger brother, who had always been healthy, suddenly fell ill a few days ago, leaving behind a wife and a son. Pass away and live forever.

Life is unpredictable.

Chen Wen sighed in his heart.

Liu Ling became the current King of Han, and Chen Wen's status under the King of Han also increased accordingly.

The younger brother and sister were not in good health, so Chen Wen put down the trivial matters in his hands and patiently played with his nephew. It was soon noon. Chen Wen first asked the servant to treat the younger brother and sister to a meal, and then fed the little nephew himself.

"Let him eat it."

An old voice came from the door of the courtyard. After Chen Wen looked over, he quickly put down his bowls and chopsticks and stood up.

"I met my father."

Chen Liang walked in and said with some dissatisfaction: "Shun'er is gone. You are his eldest brother. The burden of teaching this child will be on your shoulders from now on. The Chen family will take root in Yandi from now on. If you dote on him, how will he grow up in the future?"

Chen Wen had a good temper and allowed his father to teach him. After the latter finished speaking, he asked, "Have you eaten, father?"

"I used it in the government office."

Chen Liang nodded and continued: "If you have time later, send someone to the Baochao Bureau and the Qianzhuang Chamber of Commerce to inform them that the war in Hebei is coming to an end, and it is time for us to exert our strength. The King of Han plowed Hebei, and then Come down, we have to plow a second time more carefully."

"Father."

"what happened?"

"I'm a little confused, what is the use of this treasure note?" Chen Wen asked.

The King of Han stipulated that after Song Dynasty merchants exchanged treasure banknotes, one hundred guan of treasure banknotes could be exchanged for 115 guan of goods in Yandi. Therefore, even if it was only implemented in Xiongzhou and Bazhou in the early stage, after hearing the news, The merchants of the Song Dynasty almost fought over this.

With such a reputation, Baochao can naturally promote it effortlessly, but Chen Wen has never understood why he should give money to other people.

Even though Yanyun is now prosperous in business and has a great career, judging from the King of Han's intention, he must still encourage farming and mulberry cultivation, so why not look for opportunities to save money, but rush to become a boy who spreads wealth?

Chen Liang glanced at his eldest son, thought for a moment, and replied: "Just think about it, how many countries do you know in the world today?"

"Uh, Jin, Song, Xia"

"In terms of merchants, the Song Dynasty is naturally the most prosperous. Among the Three Kingdoms, the Song Dynasty is naturally the richest. Your Majesty once told me a word called "economy." Among them, even the Xia Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom naturally have an economy in their country. existing.

If not, then the country is in ruins, and the country must be in chaos. "

Chen Wen thought for a while and asked, "What about our Yandi?"

"Idiot, we just don't say it on the surface. In fact, in the past three years, if you ask the people around you, the people in the clouds may not have sworn in, but in this Yan land, who can say that they are from Liao? Subjects?

Their country is just a country name. Although our country has not yet been established, everyone already recognizes it in their hearts. "

Chen Wen nodded, but still said: "Father, you are talking too far. I want to know, what is the use of treasure money?"

"Baobao is the money substitute promoted by the Han Palace. Think about it, if the other three countries use our Baobao to buy and sell things, their courts will even use our Baobao to pay salaries and rewards. You think this Which country will dare to take the initiative to attack us in the future?"

Chen Wen really thought seriously for a while, but still shook his head.

"Did what my father just said be human?"

Chen Liang: "."

He resisted the idea of ​​lecturing his son in front of his grandson, and said coldly: "That's all, you are in charge of civil affairs anyway. When you are full, go and write your official documents. I want to talk to my grandson, so you can get out."

"Son, please leave."

Chen Liang turned to look at his grandson, sat opposite him, and played with him for a while. His tired brows unknowingly relaxed a lot.

The grandson picked up a piece of preserved fruit and brought it to his mouth, stubbornly raising his little hand.

"Aweng eat."

"It's so sweet."

Chen Liang ate it with a smile, chewed it, and looked at the sky in the distance with a deep look in his eyes.

"It's going to be windy."

He sighed and touched his grandson's face lovingly.

"Your uncle is also an idiot and can only live an honest life. However, Aweng can still block it for you."

At the end of December, Liu Ling's main army began to return, and Yan Yun's "half a million troops" who were about to cross the Baigou River were also disbanded at the strong request of the Song people.

This time, Liu Ling himself, Yan Yun and Xia Guo all had a round belly, but this time it was no better than three years ago. The Song people could only cut the land and give money and food. After confirming that the money and food had arrived, Liu Ling slowly He brought his troops home.

When the commander-in-chief was discussing matters, the school captain loudly informed Jin General Wanyan Balisu to see him outside. Liu Ling thought that since they were acquaintances, it would be okay to meet. Unexpectedly, Wanyan Balisu revealed his extremely honest expression as soon as Wanyan Balisu came in. smile.

"Your Majesty, my family has sent its last general to the south this time. Although it has not achieved any merit, but there is still hard work without merit, right? Do you think you can give me some?"

Liu Ling nodded slightly and said, "Okay, use the money to buy my grain, and at the worst I can lower the price for you."

Wanyan immediately felt even more embarrassed.

"Can I owe it first?"

"Your Majesty, you also know that my family, Dajin, is poor."

(End of this chapter)