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

Chapter 338 Xiao Han Enters Fancheng

"Let's go into the city."

Xiao Han nodded slightly, walked side by side with Ning Xi, and entered Fancheng with more than a hundred guards.

The city was in ruins after a great war, and many collapsed buildings were being rebuilt.

There is snow on the ground and soldiers are patrolling.

"In the Battle of Fancheng, although we wiped out the Northern Wei defenders, the people in the city also suffered heavy casualties, and many people fled north."

Liao Huan said: "According to the prince's instructions, a letter has been sent to Xiliang Prefecture. I am relocating people from Xiliang."

"Fancheng is a springboard for the northern expedition against Wei. It is of utmost importance and requires the unity of the military and the people."

Xiao Han said: "All the remaining people in the city will move south, and your position will also change accordingly."

"Don't be the Jizhou Biejia anymore."

He smiled and said, "Become a general of the Northern Expedition, second rank, and the imperial edict will be delivered to you in a few days."

The entire east and west sides of Fancheng, the battle lines of Orange Island and Hexi Prefecture are all in your hands."

"Maybe a war?"

Liao Huan rubbed his hands.

"can."

Xiao Han nodded, "We must continue to put pressure on Northern Wei and not let them live too comfortably."

"no problem,"

Liao Huan grinned and patted his chest to promise: "I will make the people of Northern Wei in the three states live in fear all day long."

Everyone came to the general's mansion, and Xiao Han summoned the generals and generals who participated in the war and gave them verbal commendations.

Specific promotions and titles will be issued naturally after the Military and Political Department has completed the verification.

The banquet was simple, with just some wine and home-cooked dishes. It wasn't delicious, but there was a lot of meat.

There are even big dishes like stewed chicken, roast duck, and braised pork elbow.

After a few drinks, Xiao Han warned: "Although this battle was fought beautifully, don't let your guard down."

"Xiliang's military law is strict. Merits are merits, and faults are faults. Merits and faults cannot be offset. If any of you make trouble in the next battle, don't come to me to beg for mercy."

These words chilled the anxious warriors to the point of putting away their pride and nodding hastily.

"I will know."

"Husband, why do you have to say such unpleasant words at today's celebration banquet?"

Ning Xi smiled brightly and said, "You brought up all these generals. Don't you trust them?"

"It is precisely because I know them inside and out that I warned them in advance."

Xiao Han shook his head: "Just listen to the princess, let's not talk about those things today."

"The future grand strategy of Xiliang will be to go north first and then south."

He said: "The main focus over there is defense, and the main attack is against Northern Wei, so the burden on your shoulders is very heavy."

"We cannot allow even one person or one horse from the Northern Wei to enter Juzizhou and Hexizhou."

The banquet was very enjoyable. After eating and drinking, Xiao Han and Princess Ning Xi went to inspect the various camps.

Three days later, the emperor left Fancheng and went along the border between Xiliang and Northern Wei, first going to the western front to inspect the military equipment of various cities.

It was not until after the New Year that he returned to Xiliang City.

The poverty of Orange Island and Hexi Prefecture was far beyond Xiao Han's expectations. There were only a few million households in the two prefectures, and a large number of fields were barren, rivers were abandoned, and floods and droughts occurred every year. In many places, there was not even a village to be seen for hundreds of miles.

The development of Hexi Prefecture and Orange Island cannot be accomplished overnight. Perhaps in the next few years, they will need transfusions from the four Xiliang prefectures.

But all the efforts are worth it. As long as the two states can be developed, it will definitely be a huge help to him.

Cartloads of food and winter clothing were shipped to Hexi Prefecture and Juzi Island. In addition, work was provided in lieu of relief. Counties, prefectures, and towns recruited men, women, old and young to renovate canals, dredge rivers, and build new, smooth official roads.

These matters were coordinated by Yang Meng and the Military Affairs Department of Xiliang Prefecture, and Guo Tu and Pan Yuanshao were busy day and night.

The family fortune that Xiao Han had accumulated with great difficulty was becoming less day by day. Although he felt the pain, he still waved his hands and gave people, money, and food to them.

On the 16th day of the first lunar month, the snow gradually subsided, but the sky was still covered with dark clouds and the wind was howling.
Inside the palace, there was a huge map of counties and prefectures hung on the wall, with each mountain and river clearly marked.

“The reconstruction of rivers, canals, official roads and villages in the three southern counties has been completed.”

Xiao Han sat on a chair, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand, listening to Guo Tu's explanation. On the stove next to him, boiling water was emitting white hot steam.

“These three counties are the most fertile areas in Hexizhou and Orangezhou.”

Guo Tu said: "There are three other counties whose fields are of average quality, and the four counties further north lack good fields."

"My suggestion is to rebuild the six southern counties before the spring. Even if it cannot be completely completed, we must first level the fields and dredge the rivers and canals, which will take several months."

"As for the four northern counties, the fields suitable for farming will be reclaimed, and the rest will be used as sheep, cattle and horse farms."

"It's a good idea."

After listening to this, Xiao Han nodded and said, "Mr. Guo, ask the people from the Military and Political Department to connect with the Criminal Arrest Department and the government offices of the four northern counties to measure the local fields clearly, and then write a detailed report and submit it."

"Also, we must open up the official road to Fancheng in the shortest possible time to transport food and military equipment."

In the next few years, there were frequent wars on the front line. Jizhou was poor and it was impossible to raise food and fodder locally, so food had to be transported from Xiliang.

The food route is extremely important and must not be disrupted.

"promise."

After discussing for a long time and finalizing many undecided matters, Guo Tu left.

As the territory and power expanded, the Military Affairs Department also added a lot of manpower.

Most of them were capable officials selected from government offices in various places.

The current Military Administration Department is somewhat similar to the Cabinet of the Central Plains court in terms of function, but the power of the Military Administration Department is not as great as that of the Cabinet.

Many things need to be coordinated with the Xiliang Prefecture Government.

However, the Military and Political Department has a very high status for the officials of Xiliang. After all, almost all the people who are sent out from the Military and Political Department are high-ranking officials in a region, and at the very least they work in the county government.

In addition to being selected from local government offices, another group was selected after passing the examination of the Imperial Academy and being recommended by Master Xun.

Today, Xiliang has a strong military force, prosperous industries, and a large number of talented people.

This is the benefit of establishing a school.

The affairs of Hexi Prefecture and Juzizhou are handled by the Military Affairs Department and the Xiliang Prefecture Yamen. If any problems arise, the Criminal Arrest Department, the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Secret Service Department will report to him.

By February, the wind and snow had stopped. Inside the palace, Zhou Bo was leading the servants to clear the snow in the yard.

This day.

The dark clouds dispersed, and a big sun slowly rose, tearing through the fog and casting dazzling golden light.

It shines on Guanyu Lake, with rippling waves and sparkling water. Several white cranes are playing in the water.

(End of this chapter)