Xian Dynasty Era

Chapter 417

Chapter 417

Lianyang County · County City

Since Li County, Huailai, and Lianyang counties fell into the hands of Su, this large county adjacent to Gaochang County has welcomed tens of thousands of Soviet troops.

Lieutenant Su Guo, the privy envoy, Shen Tufan, the governor of the northern camp, led [-] soldiers and horses, and built Lianyang County into an important military town in the north of Su State.

With the influx of supplies and soldiers, therefore, Lianyang County did not see the decline of the people's livelihood after the Weisu War, but it became more and more prosperous.

Although it is winter now, and not long ago, it snowed heavily, but the streets of Lianyang County are spotless, and the Qingshiban road is even more shining.

This is under the order of Cen Xiu, the secretary in charge of the army, the generals in the camp in the north mobilized soldiers, civilian husbands, and county soldiers, armed with shovels, to clear the snow from the county town and the official roads of nearby counties.

Speaking of which, since Shentu Fan led an army of [-] troops across Gaochang County and entered Xiangcheng County, the current northern camp has been headed by Cen Xiu, the secretary of the army and the false governor of Lianyang County, in charge of the rear.

It is worth mentioning that with the new three counties of Su Guo, the positions of sheriffs and county magistrates in Li County, Huailai, and Lianyang Counties have also been vacant a lot.

Many of them were officials transferred from the six yamen of the central government and the seven counties of the original Su state, and it can be said that many officials were promoted.

As Su's rule gradually deepened, it was only a matter of time before the three counties were governed.

At this moment, under the towering and steep city walls of Lianyang County City, which has been repaired and reinforced to a new look, and under the banners and banners that were blown by the winter wind, groups of Su soldiers with bright helmets and armor stood on guard.

Teams of civilian and military generals looked up at the end of the official road.

Cen Xiu was wearing the Xuansang official gown of Su Guojun and the Xiezhi crown on his head. He was thirty-two years old, with a thin face, a full sky, dignified eyes, and a long beard under his jaw. Compared with the officials behind him, he was both Uneasy, but also looking forward to it, his face was always calm, holding the sword at his waist.

Cen Xiu was originally not from Su, but from Zhongshan. He seldom learned swordsmanship. He was recommended by Sima, who was a disciple of Gongsun She, and served as the county lieutenant of Suining County, Kailuan County.

It's just that the official has only been in office for two or three years. Because of a close friend's revenge, he abandoned the official and killed someone and fled. He went to Linyang County at that time. He was captured by someone, and after talking with him, he was overwhelmed by Cen Xiu's words and demeanor. Afterwards, he guarded the border county and was promoted to the county guard, and he obeyed his words even more.

Nearly ten years later, Cen Xiu is now a county closed to borders. He thought that his morale would be smoothed out, but he didn't want to avenge Su Guoyi's chest.

"Your Majesty, the army has arrived." At this moment, a cavalry galloped from a distance from the official road, rolled off the saddle and got off the horse, and a cavalry crossed his hands.

After a short while, at the end of the official road came the banners covering the sky and the sun, and the mighty [-] Soviet troops rushed to help.

Cen Xiu said: "All my colleagues, follow me to meet your majesty."

Behind him, the civil servants and military generals made promises.

But on Su Zhao's side, on the carriage, Wei Jing opened the curtain, looking at the snow-covered wilderness, there was a moment of confusion in her bright eyes.

Su Zhao was lying sideways on the carriage, reading a book in his hand, and said, "Why are you sighing again? Didn't you just get the Jieyin just now, the reinforcements have arrived in Gu'an, and the [-] troops of Wu Shou joined forces to block the advance, The crisis of defending the country is temporarily resolved."

Wei Jing also talked a lot about the subtle emotions in her heart.

"Your Majesty, the officials of Lianyang County and Xingying are waiting outside." At this moment, the voice of the Forbidden Army General Peng Ji came from outside the carriage.

Su Zhao said: "Understood, Gu will go down now."

Turning his head to Wei Jing, he said, "Would you like to go down and get some air?"

Wei Jing nodded and followed.

When the two got out of the carriage, they could see Cen Xiu and others waiting beside the road.

"The minister waited to see the emperor!"

As Su Zhao put his feet on the official road and raised his eyes to look at the civil servants and generals, the sound of greetings from mountains and tsunami could be heard, soldiers and generals from all over the county, and civil officials belonged to officials.

It was winter noon, the sun was soft, Su Zhao was listening now, and had to say, it still felt good to be waited on like this.

Su Zhao took two steps forward, his eyes were warm, and his voice was filled with gold, stone and jade, and he said calmly with an imperial aura piercing the clouds and piercing the sky, "Zhuqing is flat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"You have been waiting here for a long time." Su Zhao looked at some people whose faces were flushed with cold, and said with emotion: "Counting nine winters, dripping water turns into ice, and I have to work on the left side of the road. It's hard to be alone."

"I dare not wait."

Su Zhao nodded at Cen Xiu, and said loudly: "They are all the arms of my country Su, how can they suffer from the cold here, you and my monarchs, let's all go to the city to talk."

After saying that, he walked towards the county city with the county guard Cen Xiu and others.

in the county office

In the spacious official hall, the flames were burning in the charcoal brazier, Lianyang county officials, county magistrates, camps, generals and schools lined up on both sides.

"Sit down, it's a cold day, this is the medicinal wine I brought from Wencheng to the princes alone, it can protect against the cold, clear the blood and activate the collaterals, prolong life and prolong life without getting drunk." Su Zhaolang said.

Medicinal wine is brewed from elixir.

Then there were soldiers offering wine to everyone.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Everyone thanked them again and again.

After everyone drank the wine, they really felt comfortable and their limbs and bones were warm. They all looked surprised and exchanged glances with each other.

Even many civil officials looked at the jug with scorching eyes, and secretly said, this wine is indeed the wine of the court, it is really extraordinary.

However, some generals knew it well, and guessed that it was probably the wine of elixir.

Su Zhao smiled and said, "Everyone can take a bottle with them when they go back."

The atmosphere in the official hall was very warm for a while.

Some officials who had never seen Su Zhao's true face were all thinking, rumors that Marquis Su was strict, but seeing him today, the rumors were mostly rumors, not credible.

Su Zhaodao: "Cen Qing, how many households are under the jurisdiction of Lianyang County now? How many soldiers and horses? How is the security in each county, township, pavilion, and ri?"

When it comes to business, the atmosphere in the official hall is also a lot more solemn.

Cen Xiu stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Lianyang County has a registered permanent residence of 14, a population of 62, 200, men, women, old and children, and [-] soldiers in the county. , Township, Li, and Ting are all at peace, and bandits and robbers are not born."

As he spoke, he took out a memorial from his cuff and handed it over.

"The feelings of this county are all in this book, and I invite you to read it."

Su Zhao nodded, took it, and read it. It turned out that everything was detailed and well organized, so he couldn't help but smiled and praised: "In a short period of time, the county government can be stabilized, the government is smooth and the people are harmonious. It's up to you."

"It's thanks to Shentu's privy secretary for planning and dispatching, and the officials in the Yamen are helping each other. I don't dare to take credit for it." Cen Xiu cupped his hands.

Su Zhao smiled, and said: "Cen Qing doesn't need to resign modestly, but ordered Cen Xiu to be the governor of Lianyang County."

Cen Xiu bowed his hands and said yes, but he didn't show much joy.

Then, Su Zhao asked the eight county magistrates of Lianyang County, many of whom were transferred from the original seven counties of Su Guo and the central government.

Su Zhao even had an impression of two or three people, and when he called out their names, they were flattered, really happy and surprised.

Su Zhao encouraged a few words with warm words, and asked about the people's livelihood under the rule, thinking about and weighing their talents.

If it is a mortal emperor, or this side does not leave any impression at all, that's why emperors often write down the names, hometowns, and positions of officials on the screen in the palace, which is called simplicity in the emperor's heart.

But for a god who shines like a god and walks in the world like a god, naturally there is no such worry.

It can be said that today's civil and military officials in Su State all have a file and resume in Su Zhao's heart.

After interviewing the county magistrate, county officials, and speaking with the generals in the camp, many of them are familiar faces, for example, Su Jing, a member of the Su clan, has been transferred to the Lieutenant of Lianyang.

Sun Xin, Miao Xian, Li Huanzhang, Ji Zhun, Ge Ning, the lowest in the ranks of the military, at least all held the positions of deputy commanders.

In recent years, there have been repeated wars between the north and the south. These generals who have been in the military for many years have finally emerged and gradually grown into the high-ranking generals of the Soviet Union.

(End of this chapter)