At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 116 Building a New Team

"It's just to scare them."

He smiled and said, "We won't really ask them to do odd jobs."

"Hurry up and wash up, breakfast will be ready soon."

Miaoyu brought the hot water into the room, washed her face, rinsed her mouth, and changed her clothes.

After breakfast, I went to inspect the camp outside the city, and then went to the provincial government office.

Abolishing counties and setting up states will involve extremely complicated personnel arrangements. Two additional counties will have to be established on the grassland, and complete government offices will be set up. Everything else is easy to do, except that the positions of county governors for these two counties, or to be more precise, the three counties have not been decided.

Xiao Han was promoted to the second-rank General Pingxi and appointed Governor of Xiliang, so naturally he could not hold concurrent posts in Xiliang County.

But he already had a rough candidate in mind.

I went to the provincial government office today to decide on the positions of the three county governors.

The chief clerks and officials of each department were waiting early.

Pan Yuanshao, Luo Wentong, Gu Yun, Xiahou Qing, Li Xianbai, Liu Zhengqing, and other staff members of the general's mansion were also present.

Just take this opportunity to seal the titles that deserve titles and reward those that deserve rewards.

As he was promoted and given a higher rank, the people under him should also make a step forward, and those arrogant and brave generals under his command should all be promoted higher.

Only the various ministries and their staff were left without rewards.

"Is everything complete?"

Xiao Han took his seat and glanced at the officials with a kind expression.

"Reporting to the general, the chief clerks of each department have arrived."

The officials present were all feeling nervous, after all, they knew in their hearts what they were mainly doing today.

Take out the list you prepared in advance and start reading it.

"I wish that Cao Zhang, the chief clerk of the Department of Commerce and Travel, would be promoted to the chief clerk of the Department of Silver and Money of Xiliang Prefecture, with a rank of fifth grade, for his meritorious service in raising food and fodder."

"Thank you, sir."

Cao Zhang was overjoyed and quickly saluted.

"I wish to promote the Chief Clerk of the Armoury Department to the Chief Clerk of the Yang Meng Armoury Department of the Prefecture, with a rank of fifth grade."

"I wish to promote the Chief Clerk of the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Department to the Chief Clerk of the Yang Meng Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Department of the prefecture, with a rank of fifth grade."

Xiao Han used this team very smoothly, and his reward was to promote their official positions to the provincial capital.

The rank and salary were raised by one level.

After dozens of names and official titles were read out, only the governors of the three counties, the chief clerk and the deputy driver were left.

He picked up the teacup, moistened his throat, and then continued: "Pan Yuanshao, you have followed me for many years, and I know your talents very well."

"Now I give you two choices. The first is to be the chief clerk of the prefecture and the counselor of the general's mansion. The second is to be the governor of Xiliang County."

"It's your choice."

"Reporting to the general, I will select the chief clerk of the prefecture."

Pan Yuanshao blurted out without any hesitation.

It seems that the county magistrate has more power, but in the end he is much further away from Xiao Han, while the chief clerk of the prefecture has more opportunities to make meritorious deeds.

"it is good."

Xiao Han nodded: "Then I will promote you to be the chief clerk of the prefecture government office and the counselor of the general's mansion, with a rank of third grade."

"Thank you, General."

Pan Yuanshao's eyes were bright.

"Cao Yang."

Xiao Han spoke.

"The subordinate is here."

Dingxi County Magistrate Cao Yang walked out.

"If I promote you to Xiliang County Governor, will you be able to take good care of the people's livelihood in this county?"

"can."

Cao Yang nodded.

"Su Qinghe, Leng Sanqiu."

"The subordinate is here."

"You two will serve as Xiliang County Chief Clerk and Deputy Driver respectively."

"Thank you, sir."

"Luo Wentong."

"My subordinate is here."

"You are the governor of Xia Pi County."

"Tu Baili, Luo Huan, you two will serve as the deputy governor and chief clerk of Xia Pi County respectively."

"Thank you, sir." "Gu Yun."

"My subordinate is here."

"You are the governor of Shangdang County."

"Thank you, sir."

Luo Wentong walked out calmly.

"Mu Chen, you will serve as the chief clerk of Shangdang County, and Shi Qing will serve as the deputy governor of Shangdang County."

"Thank you, sir."

The three county governments and the deputy governors in charge of military power are all Xiao Han's confidants.

"Xia Pi stretches from Yangcheng to Luanshicheng in the west, and Shangdang County stretches from the grasslands east of the Shule River, temporarily encompassing the territory of the three Shatuo guards."

He looked at Gu Yun and said, "You, the governor of Shangdang County, have the most difficult job. You have to deal with the three Shatuo tribes and expand the territory."

"If you want men, money, or soldiers, just ask. This general will grant you everything."

"Don't worry, General. I will definitely protect Shangdang County."

Gu Yun nodded.

"Xiahou Qing, I will promote you to the position of Grand General's Office Secretary and lead the provincial government."

"Thank you, General."

Xiahou Qing is in high spirits.

A few months ago, he was just a down-and-out commoner, but now he is a fourth-rank official in the General's Mansion.

The rest of the staff officials were rewarded.

Once the chief officials of the three counties are decided, the rest of the things will be much easier. Let them each recruit people to set up the county government.

If you can't even handle this, you have no qualifications to be a county governor.

In the past, he was a great general and the governor of Xiliang, and he was in charge of both military and political affairs. Now, the county has been abolished and a prefecture has been established.

Naturally, it has to be split up, and the county magistrates of the three counties are responsible for government policies and people's livelihood.

The Ordnance Department, Military Affairs Department, and Money Department will all be moved to the provincial government office.

However, the provincial government office has not been repaired yet, so we have to wait for a while.

The Governor of Xiliang, the second-rank General Pingxi, was in charge of three counties, covering a vast area of ​​thousands of miles and with strong soldiers and horses.

Xiao Han now.

He is now qualified to compete face to face with the Marquis of Zhenbei.

At the end of July and the beginning of August, autumn harvest began in various places. It was another bumper year. Large quantities of grain were transported back to Xiliang City. After being counted, they were stored in the government treasury.

There is food in hand, and there is no panic in my heart.

Late September.

The weather was getting cooler, and the Huben Camp, the Black Armor Army, the Xianzhen Camp, and the Shen Ce Army, with tens of thousands of cavalry and infantry, were basically formed.

Of course, it was only a preliminary formation. When there was nothing to do, they would be pulled to Shangdang to fight with the grassland tribes, or pulled outside Qimen Pass to attack Orange Island.

Elite soldiers who have fought in hundreds of battles.

Late October.

It's freezing cold.

The whole of Xiliang has entered winter, and snow has already begun to fall in Shangdang, the westernmost city.

Although the snow has not yet fallen in Xiliang, the weather is always gloomy, foggy and with dark clouds that linger.

Some days ago.

Cao Zhang just sent a batch of high-quality silver charcoal to the general's mansion and distributed it to each courtyard.

The weather has been getting colder these days, and fires have been lit in every yard.

"Sir, yesterday, Khan Rabdan sent ten pieces of top-quality furs to you, saying that he wanted them to be used to sew a few coats and cloaks for you."

When Miaoyu arrived at the study, Xiao Han, the General of Pingxi, was drinking tea and warming himself by the fire.

"This Labdan is really considerate."

He took the gift list and looked at it. In addition to furs, there were also many top-quality beef, mutton and venison, all of which were delivered at full speed.

"He has been dishonest during this period."

After he looked at the courage, he asked.

"Very honest."

Miaoyu nodded, "Not only Rabdan, but even the other two Chanyu are very cooperative with County Magistrate Gu Yun."

"Each of the three guards dispatched 10,000 elite cavalrymen to Shi Qing's hands."

"Just be honest."

Xiao Han nodded slightly: "I have already made it very clear to Rabdan and the others. They should be able to tell the difference between long-term wealth and glory and short-term power."

(End of this chapter)