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

Chapter 283: Rectification of Jizhou Government Affairs

No one expected that this war would end with the snake swallowing the elephant.

First, there was a standoff between Xiliang and Jizhou, then Northern Wei entered the game. Xiliang, Jizhou and Northern Wei deployed troops on the border, followed by Xiliang annexing the five counties of Youzhou, and then there was a major battle between Jizhou and Northern Wei.

In the autumn of this year, the situation changed drastically. They called on the Northern Wei to join forces, but were broken by Xiao Han with 40,000 cavalry.

They marched into Jizhou City and took control of the entire city within two months. Even the Marquis of Zhenbei was invited to live in Shuiyun Mountain.

Jizhou has become a thing of the past. There is no more Marquis of Zhenbei and no more Jizhou Cavalry in this world.

The North was shaken.

Qingzhou was shaken.

The Central Plains court was shocked.

The Northern Wei court was shocked.

The whole world was shocked.

In the Battle of Canyang Valley, 10,000 Xiliang cavalry blocked 150,000 Jizhou cavalry for a whole day and night, and killed 40,000 Jizhou cavalry.

In the battle of Yongzhou, the Shen Ce Army faced off against Tiefutu and annihilated it completely.

In the Battle of Shuoyin, Shi Qing led tens of thousands of Xiliang cavalry to block the Northern Wei army of more than 200,000 for more than a month.

In the Battle of Qimen Pass, Xiliang General Jia Xiong led 20,000 soldiers to block 100,000 Northern Wei cavalry for more than a month.

In the Battle of Shangdang, Xiliang general Gao Li led 40,000 troops and blocked the armies of Northern Wei and the two Liao dynasties for more than a month.

Battle of Jizhou City.

Hu Chi of Xiliang led 10,000 cavalry and defeated 40,000 cavalry of Jizhou.

In front of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion, Xiliang Marquis Xiao Han killed Kong Jian, beheaded the old sword god, and killed Jiangnan Marquis Zhu Jian. With just two moves, he killed the man who was known to be invincible among the immortals on earth.

In just two months, bloody battles broke out in the northern land.

Using the few to defeat the many, using the few to defeat the many, using the weak to defeat the strong, all these fully demonstrate the ferocity of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry and also fully demonstrate the strength of the Xiliang Marquis.

With the withdrawal of Northern Wei troops, the situation in the four states of Xiliang, Youzhou, Yongzhou and Jizhou finally stabilized, and heavy snow fell day and night.

After leaving tens of thousands of Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to guard Shuoyin, Xiao Han returned to Jizhou City. He could not leave Jizhou for the time being.

At the end of December, Xiahou Qing and Xun Fuzi brought a large number of officials and clerks into the territories of the two states, cooperating with Luowang and the Secret Service to kill those who should be killed and promote those who should be promoted.

Seven of the fifteen county governors were replaced, and the remaining eight were replaced by the original people. The 250,000 Jizhou troops also began to reorganize.

Those who are older or younger will be laid off and sent back home, leaving only the best and brightest.

These were all laborers, many of whom were forcibly conscripted by Xie Xuanli.

Most of the most elite Iron Pagoda and the remaining more than 100,000 cavalry were annihilated by Liao Huan in Yongzhou.

All counties began to vigorously implement Xiliang's decrees, reducing taxes and levies, rewarding farming and warfare, and using work in lieu of relief.

Cartloads of money and grain were transported from Xiliang and Youzhou to Yongzhou and Jizhou, and distributed to the people and disaster victims in various places.

He took the lead in stabilizing people's hearts, as expected, but after these money were distributed, Xiao Han's prestige in the two states reached a new level.

He even spent the New Year holidays in Jizhou City, waiting for the situation in Jizhou and Yongzhou to stabilize completely.

Xiao Hancai returned to Shuiyun Mountain.

Huluxu was not the type to guard a state, so he kept Liao Huan and Zhuge Shou.

Liao Huan served as the deputy governor of Yongzhou, and Zhuge Shou served as the deputy governor of Jizhou. They each commanded an army of 50,000 and stationed in the border areas of Jizhou and Yongzhou.

Both of them were born in Jizhou and had outstanding military achievements. The King of Wei was in a very high position, so it was most appropriate for them to be in charge of the two states.

As for Luo Wentong and Xiahou Qing, one served as the Governor of Jizhou and the other served as the Governor of Yongzhou.

In the early years, the two were just commoners, but since they followed Xiao Han, they have been promoted all the way. Now they have become high-ranking officials in charge of a state. This speed of promotion can be said to be fast.

But when Xiao Han returned to the Xiliang camp with his mighty cavalry, the officials and the people lined the streets to welcome him, and the place was decorated with lights and colorful lanterns.

After arranging the troops, they couldn't wait to rush to Shuiyun Mountain.

A few months ago, he had only two states under his command, but now, he controls four states, has four or five hundred thousand cavalry under his command, and occupies half of the Central Plains.

"Husband." "Sir."

"Son."

In the marquis's mansion, the owners of several courtyards, with their slaves and servants, stood at the door to greet them.

"I've met the Marquis."

The servants all bowed.

"Everyone, get up."

Xiao Han smiled and said, "Hurry up and prepare hot water and food."

"promise."

"Husband, let's go see Lord Zhenbei first."

Ning Xi spoke. Originally, she didn't like the former Marquis of Zhenbei very much. No matter whether he was a princess of the court or the wife of Marquis of Xiliang, he had a bad relationship with Jizhou.

However, after Xie Xuanli moved into Shuiyun Mountain, Ning Xi behaved extremely filially. He greeted him every morning and evening, and his food and spending were at the level of a marquis.

They used to be enemies, but now Xie Xuanli can no longer threaten Xiao Han's position. As the wife of Marquis Xiliang, she must stand by her husband, no matter whether she is sincere or not, even if it is just a show, she has to do it for the people of the three states of Ji and Yong to see.

After all, what Xiao Han announced to the public was that the prince had seized power, imprisoned his biological father, colluded with the Northern Wei, and plotted to usurp the throne.

He was trying to clear out the imperial court and accepted Jizhou from Xie Xuanli in a fair and open manner.

If he could not kill Xie Xuanli and at the same time let the Xie family go, he would not leave a stain on himself because of such a small matter.

"Thank you, Madam, Yu'er, and you all for your hard work these days."

Xiao Han nodded and went to the hospital. After taking off his armor and sword, he went to Jizhou Courtyard to pay his respects to Xie Xuanli without even taking a shower.

In February and March, the weather has warmed up, the sun is high in the sky, and the sky is clear. The shimmering golden light falls on the courtyard, bathing the plants, bamboos and stones.

The blue waves are rippling, the fragrant grass is lush, and the warm breeze is blowing.

"Master Hou."

The guard at the gate of the courtyard saw Xiao Han and Ning Xi coming together and hurriedly knelt on one knee.

"Go and report this to the Marquis."

The two stopped at the door.

"promise."

The guard turned and left, and returned a short while later, "Marquis Zhenbei, please come in."

In the garden, Detective Xie Xuanli sat on a chair, squinting his eyes, basking in the sun, while two maids massaged his shoulders.

"Xiao Han has met the Marquis."

Xiao Han saluted.

"Has the situation calmed down?"

Xie Xuanli opened his eyes and asked.

"It's basically settled."

He took out a memorial from his sleeve and handed it over, "This is the general appointment and dismissal of officials in Jizhou and Yongzhou."

As Xie Xuanli looked at it, Ning Xi dismissed the two maids and stood behind him, massaging Xie Xuanli's shoulders and checking his severity from time to time.

"Shi An was promoted to the position of governor of Shanyin Army."

"Hong Quan's house was confiscated."

"Qin Xu has good abilities, and is more than qualified to be the governor of Tailin County."

Soon, Xie Xuanli finished reading the memorial and said with a smile: "You are quite good at judging people. Many of these are what I left for you, little bastard."

"Most of these people are talented and knowledgeable, and now they are a good deal for you, kid."

(End of this chapter)