In March, the weather begins to warm up.

The whole Guanzhong, as if overnight, turned into a sea of green.

On the straight road, an army that meandered for dozens of miles was slowly advancing.

Taiwei and Zuo Xiangguo Zhou Yafu stood on a hillside and overlooked Chang'an City in the distance.

Thinking back to the winter and October of this year, when the army was dispatched, the first emperor held his hand and sent it all the way here, at that time, the first emperor was obviously still in good health and was in the prime of life.

Who knows, when he returns victoriously, it will be such a situation?

Thinking of the first emperor, Zhou Yafu couldn't help but shed two lines of tears.

Death for a confidant!

In Zhou Yafu's view, the first emperor was a perfect king, fully supporting all his reforms and decisions, and never hesitated to take money out of Shaofu to change the clothes of the army.

The cavalry of the Han Dynasty has grown from less than 50,000 five years ago to today, with a scale of 100,000 iron cavalry.

It's a pity that such a genius who has a temper with the military will collapse.

"I don't know what Imagami thinks of the army? Will you continue to support me in raising horses and soldiers? Zhou Yafu was worried in his heart.

During the time of Emperor Taizong Xiaowen, in order to recuperate, he deliberately reduced the size and treatment of the army.

As a result, the garrisons on the front line of the Yan Dynasty and the Great Wall at that time often ate the last meal but did not eat the next.

The armament was relaxed, so the Huns came and went freely.

It wasn't until Chao mistakenly lost the corn donation that the starvation of the soldiers at the front was alleviated.

After the first emperor took power, he began to garrison the front, especially the Great Wall. Make an investment.

After assuming the throne, he began to strengthen armaments in an all-round way.

Huge sums of money were poured into the army. This is why today's Han army is strong.

Like such a son of heaven who cares about national defense and armament, Zhou Yafu knows it very well. It can only be described as unattainable.

As a soldier, Zhou Yafu is well aware that the construction of the army is a long-term process.

For example, the cultivation of war horses, the training of knights, the equipment of archers and the upgrading of various weapons and equipment all require a constant investment of a large amount of money.

Sometimes, tens of millions or even tens of thousands of dollars are thrown down, but they don't even hear a sound.

Not everyone has that patience. Day after day, I am willing to throw money into this bottomless pit!

"Xiangguo!" Yuan Ang rode a horse, approached Zhou Yafu, and arched his hand: "Your Majesty is already waiting for Xiangguo's triumphant return by the Weihe Bridge!" ”

Yuan Ang was ordered to go to Hangu Pass to meet his envoys.

It's just that along the way, Zhou Yafu didn't find any good opportunities to talk to Yuan An.

At this moment, when he got the opportunity, Zhou Yafu couldn't help but ask: "Imperial servant, I heard that His Majesty has issued an edict to establish the first emperor as Emperor Renzong Xiaojing?" ”

"Yes!" Yuan Ang nodded, and arched his hand: "Your Majesty is pure filial piety." How dare our courtiers disobey? ”

There was some dissatisfaction with this in the words.

This matter, in Yuan An's opinion, is really pure nonsense!

The 谥法 system is a strict sù political zhì system.

Since ancient times, it has always been the minister who discusses the king, and the son who discusses the father.

Now it is by power. According to the minister, forcibly pass guò, so. When the temple was called, the ministers were naturally about to vent their anger. Therefore, I picked a benevolent character that is not in the traditional system and gave the first emperor a temple number, which seems a bit nondescript.

What is benevolence?

Then it's up to you!

It's just that. There's no way around that nickname.

And the first emperor can indeed be called righteous and just.

Therefore, the honorific title of Emperor Xiaojing of Hanrenzong, the first emperor, after nearly a month of ruffling and various struggles, merged vertically and horizontally, bumped into the court and announced the edict of the world.

On the contrary, it is the edict of 'never give'.

Now, it has spread to the entire Han territory.

Even, before the imperial court's edict envoy arrived in a certain county, the people of a certain county had already spontaneously posted the contents of the edict everywhere.

"Hey, if you weren't so foolish, you would be a perfect child!" Yuan Ang sighed and thought in his heart.

For Yuan An, Jinshang's benevolence and love for the people are indeed worthy of praise.

But sometimes, I like to mess around!

In addition, the so-called ass decides a head.

The traditional ministers among the courtiers criticized the new emperor for forcibly giving his father a honorific title and building a temple, and many disagreed.

But, in the eyes of Zhou Yafu, these generals.

This temple number and honorific name are so good!

The first emperor reigned for only four years, and his main merits were two.

The first is to reduce or exempt the field tax and recuperate, and the second is to pacify Wu Chu.

Now, the first emperor has taken the title of honor and built a temple, so it is indirectly admitted that these generals and soldiers who fought and died in front of them have made great contributions.

According to the system, rewards must be indispensable!

Although Zhou Yafu does not love money.

But as a military leader, he knew he had to work for his subordinates.

Yes, he faced the direction of the emperor's mausoleum in Yiyang and arched his hand: "Emperor Xiaojing Bude is martial arts, Ze is the world, among the four seas, within the Liuhe, according to the sun and the moon, through the stars, to the ether of the year, all living beings, who has not been blessed by its rain and dew, privately think, the word benevolence is far from being able to describe the virtue of the first emperor, if a certain in the court at that time, must be based on reason, although the Holy Sect may be reluctant, but the word De, Kang, the first emperor still deserves it!" ”

Yuan Ang was dumbfounded when he heard this.

Suirou Shimin said virtue, admonishment is not deterioration, the source circulation is said to be healthy, and the people are happy and healthy.

These two words, the first emperor, a son of heaven who has only been an emperor for four years, can he be worthy?

After all, he is just a civil official, where does he know the mind of a military general?

For the warriors, it is a good man to support them in expanding their armaments and wars, and to give more military spending!

By this standard, the first emperor is really a good son of heaven that is rare in a century!

Even Zhou Yafu is no exception!

Seeing this situation, Yuan Ang also had to quickly change the topic, and said: "Some time ago, His Majesty issued another edict, saying: I heard that the former Zigong redeemed people, and Zhong Ni degraded it, Zilu saved the drowning cow and Zhong Ni praised it!" The righteousness of these ancient sages. I am very gratifying, and its order is from now on. Among the nobles and ministers of the county, there are slaves of the Han people. Five counts, Yi Di Fei Han's slaves, one count! ”

Yuan Ang said and looked at Zhou Yafu and asked, "What is Xiangguo's opinion on this?" ”

Yuan Ang asked Zhou Yafu for his views on this issue, but in fact, he mainly wanted to change the topic.

He didn't want to get into a standoff with Zhou Yafu, his biggest backer and ally in the imperial court, over an ideological issue.

If he really was such a rigid diehard, then he would not have appeased the other radicals and used a Renzong to make peace with the mud.

For a realist like Yuan An, ideology or something, if you can fight, you can't fight. Or what should I do.

As for the question he is asking now.

In fact, he did not have the opportunity to speak at all.

This thing is not to be worried about by the courtiers of the foreign dynasty at all, if you want to be in a hurry, it is also a young government's urgency!

When Zhou Yafu heard this, he thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty's intentions are lofty, and it is not for our courtiers to speculate, but." A private person thinks that this is good governance, and in the future, the Han people will be slaves and servants. I'm afraid there will be fewer and fewer, and the landlords will not deliberately force the small people to sell their bodies anymore! ”

Yuan Ang heard this. Also nodded.

Yuan Ang himself is a big landowner, and his family has hundreds of hectares of fertile land. Naturally, there were many slaves.

Not to mention Zhou Yafu.

He kept hundreds of slaves in the waiting house in Jiangxian County and the mansion in Chang'an.

These servants cleaned the house for him. Laundry, ploughing the land for grazing.

If in the past, no matter who was, the head tax of slaves was levied at five counts, did Han Min and Yidi still have to think about which one to choose?

Of course, they are more diligent and honest Han people!

It's just that now, after the Son of Heaven promulgated this policy of five counts of Han slaves and one count of Yi Di.

What kind of slaves did the landlords use, do you still need to think about it?

Maybe the maids, slaves, maids, housekeepers, cooks, coachmen, and coachmen, they probably still use Han people who know the roots.

But the heavy work of cultivating the land and grazing, mining and going to the ground will definitely choose Yidi's slaves.

The reason is simple, profitable!

A Han slave pays 600 yuan a year, and a Yidi slave pays 120 yuan a year.

In a year, you can save four hundred and eighty dollars, and ten slaves are four thousand eight a year.

Now, a male slave in the prime of life is worth 30,000 yuan.

In other words, with Yidi's slaves, a new slave can be earned back in a few years, while Han slaves will lose one!

For Chinese, who have always been diligent and thrifty, this is simply an unbearable comparison!

If the minister is like this, those businessmen and landlords who have no power and power, only money, and have to endure local apportionment, how will they choose, then there is no need to think about it at all!

From the standpoint of the ruling class, for every free man, there is an additional place where taxes are levied, and conscripts and soldiers are drawn.

Yes, Zhou Yafu and Chao Cuo both think that this policy is very good.

That is, it did not harm the interests of the landlords and nobles - they originally had to pay five calculations regardless of Han Min Yi Di Min, but now, as long as Han Min five counts and Yi Di counts, it will naturally be earned.

And this policy can be used to gradually dismantle the current trend of slave ownership.

The people of Yidi, do they care about the Huns or Sanyue and Southwest Yi? Anyway, they didn't pay taxes and grain to Chang'an!

After the two reached a consensus on this matter, their positions quickly approached.

For Zhou, he needed a reliable ally to raise the flag for his political goals.

As for Yuan An, he needs Zhou Yafu's protection and help to fight against Chao Cuo.

The two hit it off.

Soon the conversation became hot, until the general in front came to inform him that the vanguard of the army was already very close to the Wei River.

The two of them hurriedly tidied up, rode their horses, and walked forward.

……………………………………

At this time, Liu Che was sitting in the royal palace.

Beside her, although Yiwu lowered her head on the surface and looked quiet, in fact, she glanced at the distant horizon from time to time.

When Liu Che saw it, he naturally knew that she was looking for her brother.

Therefore, I didn't break it, just held her little hand and smiled slightly.

Liu Che is actually waiting for the return of Yizong and Ju Meng.

The military exploits of these two people, Liu Che has already read the report submitted by Zhou Yafu.

Zhou Yafu said in the newspaper that the drama Meng has the merit of rushing into battle and slashing the generals, and the righteous column has the merit of escort planning.

Although it is not yet known whether it is true or not. But, with this Zhou Yafu's recital. Liu Che can justifiably appoint these two people to take charge of the guards of Weiyang Palace.

Fengche Du Lieutenant and Horse Du Lieutenant, these two key official positions of the Son of Heaven's personal guard. Liu Che didn't feel at ease at all about handing it over to others.

Especially the Captain of the Horse, the cavalry in charge of the Weiyang Palace, is the most critical. It has always been a relative.

After Liu Che ascended the throne, he canonized Yiwu as a beauty.

This is the rank of the concubine of the Han family after the queen and the lady.

Therefore, Yizong, the brother-in-law, can already be regarded as a relative.

There was no problem in appointing him as a lieutenant of the horses.

Half an hour later, on the horizon in the distance, a mighty wave appeared. A mighty army.

For a time, the entire east bank of the Wei River was covered by smoke and dust.

Zhou Yafu brought 100,000 troops this time and returned to the court.

The other armies are still in the hands of thirty-six generals such as Dou Ying, Li Ji and Han Yudang, or maintaining law and order in Wuchu, or waiting to be dismissed in Xingyang, or are already in the process of being dismissed.

This time, in order to pacify Wu Chu, plus deter all Qi. The Han dynasty mobilized and organized more than one million troops, of which more than 400,000 soldiers.

The safe and orderly dismantling of such a large army is not an easy task.

Fortunately, the generals at the front are all experienced. A battle-hardened general.

With them there, Liu Che only needs to allocate funds on time.

"Let's go, go with me to meet the victorious army!" Liu Che commanded lightly.

Wang Dao, who had been promoted to the Che Fu Decree in the Weiyang Palace, hurriedly bowed his head and said, "No! ”

Time. The chimes rang in unison, and the drums played greatly.

There are hundreds of strong men. sang the famous "No Clothes" in unison.

"Do you say that you have no clothes, and you are with the Son? Master Yu Xing, repair my spear. Enmity with the Son! ……”

The rough and rich charm of the sound of no clothes immediately resounded through the world.

I have to say that this "No Clothes" is actually not much worse than the later "PLA March" in terms of rhythm and rhythm. Even, in some places, there are surpasses.

Liu Che couldn't help but snort a few times.

As soon as the Son of Heaven moved, the other accompanying ministers and the entire Son of Heaven also moved.

Half an hour later, Liu Che's imperial sword had already appeared on the plain on the east bank of the Wei River.

"The last general, Zhou Yafu, fortunately not dishonored, has been leveled Wu Rebellion, and now he is returned to the tiger Fu in His Majesty, long live His Majesty!" Zhou Yafu walked to Liu Che's royal court, knelt down, and handed over the tiger talisman that represented his command and control of the world's soldiers and horses to Liu Che.

Liu Che, supported by Wang Dao and two eunuchs, walked down from the royal box, walked to Zhou Yafu's side, helped Zhou Yafu up, and said: "The general was ordered to fight the rebels in the turbulence, pursue three thousand miles, and finish his work in one battle, the general is really the first general in the world!" ”

As soon as Liu Che's voice fell, Wang Dao held an edict and said, "Zuo Xiangguo's Taiwei is waiting for Zhou Yafu to receive the edict!" ”

Zhou Yafu hurriedly knelt down, bowed to Liu Che three times, and said: "The last general, Yafu, obeys the edict!" ”

"The emperor's edict said: Emperor Renzong Xiaojing, my emperor's father, appointed Taiwei to take charge of the world's soldiers and horses, go south to rebel, flatten the pseudo-chaos, and clean up the sea. Today, I inherit the unification, Feng Er Yafu is the Marquis of Changping, 13,100 households, Feng Erzi Changsheng is the candidate, and 1,300 households are sealed. Chin this! I'm the only one who lives for Ryaf! ”

After listening to this edict, Zhou Yafu only felt that his mind was booming.

Renamed as the Marquis of Changping, with 13,100 households?

And let the eldest son continue to be a waiter, and benefit 1,300 households?

Originally, there were 8,100 households in his waiting quarters!

In this way, their father and son combined, a total of more than 20,000 households!

It far exceeded the number of households in Liuhou, Zhanhou, Pingyang Hou and even Zhang Wuhou, and suddenly jumped to the top of all Chehou.

And there are so many households in the food estate, even more than the monarchs of some small countries!

Fortunately, Zhou Yafu is not stupid.

He reacted immediately, and kowtowed heavily: "How can the minister be so loved, the minister is the liver and brain, and it is difficult to repay the majesty!" ”

Who doesn't want to have more households and bigger fiefdoms in today's Chehou?

It is a status symbol and a legacy for future generations. It is also an honor to leave a name in history!

Therefore, how could Zhou Yafu refuse?

This is the Western Han Dynasty. It's not Song Ming, there aren't so many twists and turns!

So Zhou Yafu excitedly accepted the edict that symbolized that the Tiaohou family had since become the first Chehou family in the Han Dynasty. His hands trembled a little with excitement.

This honor, this moment, Zhou Yafu feels that he will never forget it for the rest of his life.

Naturally, for Liu Che, the new monarch, such a generous reward, he also wrote it down in his heart and secretly swore an oath. Swear to repay the reward.

For Zhou Yafu, this is easy to understand.

The Son of Heaven is so trusted, and does not hesitate to reward and give generous gifts, if he does not show loyalty and loyalty, will he still be a human being?

Liu Che didn't feel much.

He even thinks that such a reward is still light!

Compared to the little pig's loser, the money spent on Fang Shi and Seeking Immortals. That's just a drop in the bucket.

Besides, both father and son are thorough, and when it comes to the age of the little pig, it is nothing.

Wei Qing's three sons are all waiting. Ask him if he is a dick or not?

Wei Qing's Changping Marquis is even more than 23,000 households!

It's not that the Empress Dowager Dou feels that Zhou Yafu's reward is too heavy, and Liu Che may also do something crazy like a little pig.

Liu Che is very clear. He now needs Zhou Yafu's all-round support.

His gun is needed to clear the way for him to govern.

His fame is needed to deter the princes!

He needs his ability to sort out the chaos of the Qing Dynasty and the opposition!

Zhou Yafu is even more needed to escort him!

It's a good deal!

There is only this era. can exchange the allegiance of an important minister like Zhou Yafu at such a cheap price.

In later generations of China, since Apo did the son of narrow heaven to order the princes.

A general with the power of soldiers. Who would be willing to be bought at such a frivolous price?

Moreover, if you reward Zhou Yafu heavily, you can also sue the people of the world - don't say that my Liu family's reward is too light and the punishment is too much.

Brother rewards and punishments are clear, okay!

……………………………………

On the same day, Liu Che set up a banquet in Weiyang Palace to wash the dust for the meritorious soldiers who returned triumphantly.

During the banquet, Liu Che patted his chest and assured the generals that the military expenses and other expenses allocated to the army in the future would only increase, not decrease!

It won the joy of the generals.

With such a son of heaven who trusts and attaches importance to the army, what are they worried about?

As a result, the generals, who were originally a little apprehensive and afraid of being cut in military spending, smiled one after another.

After the banquet was over, Liu Che specially left these generals and asked them about the front-line problems one by one.

Sometimes focused, sometimes thoughtful.

Liu Che, the new monarch, was diligent and studious, and his attitude of not being ashamed to ask questions quickly changed the attitude of the generals towards him.

After sending these generals away, Liu Che asked people to bring a plate of water to sober up.

To be honest, through the conversations and dialogues with these generals, Liu Che feels that most of these generals have not followed the development trend of the times.

Their thinking is still stuck in the era of the great infantry, with crossbows and bows and arrows firing, shield armor advancing, and halberds fighting.

But in the future, it is the world of cavalry!

Ride lightly and march for a hundred miles day and night!

In those times, it may be difficult for dull infantry generals to adapt.

"I need to start preparing to train a new batch of cavalry officers!" Liu Che rubbed his temples and thought.

When it comes to cavalry, it is naturally Li Ji, Han Rongdang and Li Guang.

"Transfer Li Guang back to Chang'an and serve as the guard of Weiyang Palace, I don't know how?" Liu Che pondered.

Li Guang is the empress dowager's person, so the Dou family will not have any opinion on this appointment.

However, there is a great risk to Liu Che.

Weiyang Palace is his territory, and the current guard Dou Xin, he has always wanted to replace it, but he has no chance.

In exchange for Li Guang, the Dou family will not rebound too much.

I'm afraid I'll be happy to see it happen!

It's just that...... Li Guang has never been on the side......

If he stood on the side of the Dou family at a critical moment, wouldn't it be that he smashed his own foot?

But if Li Guang is not adjusted, others are not suitable.

What a headache!

"Let's first order Li Guang to return to Beijing to report on his work......" Liu Che thought.

"Your Majesty, Ju Meng, Yi Zong and others are already waiting outside the palace!" At this time, Wang Dao came to report.

"Xuan!" Liu Che stood up excitedly.

These people. But they are all the generals and seeds that he deliberately put to Zhou Yafu to cultivate!

In the next ten years, his country. It is basically up to these generals to protect and maintain it.

It will take at least 14 years, Weiqing in Pingyang County. will be an adult.

It will take at least 20 years before the future champion Hou can grow up.

Before this, Liu Che could only rely on these, it was still a blank piece of paper, an unpolished intimate confidant, and a courtier!

When I thought about it, I hadn't seen it for a long time, and my skin turned dark. The courtiers, who had become stronger and more energetic, rushed in, knelt down respectfully in front of Liu Che, and kowtowed:

"Chenju Meng!"

"Righteous Minister!"

"Minister......

"Knock to see Your Majesty, Fu Wei Your Majesty Xià Wan'an!"

"Good! Good! Good! Liu Che looked at these courtiers and was full of joy.

Whether it is Zhou Yafu or Li Guang, it is impossible for him to really have the same heart. One direction.

Only these people are the kings and ministers who share weal and woe with him.

After going out for a few months of training, the mental appearance of these people has changed greatly.

Especially Yizhong!

Liu Che remembered. Before, Yizong was still a pink and tender Zhengtai, and he looked a little careless. The feeling of being overwhelmed.

Now, this time back. Righteousness has grown a lot taller, and people have become much stronger. In particular, his face is full of confidence and confidence.

It seems that by Zhou Yafu's side, he has learned a lot!

"Qing and the others are finally back!" Liu Che helped them up one by one, and said happily: "Qing and the others are all my humerus, can you get anything from this time with the army?" Talk to me! ”

Ju Meng and Yi Zong each took out a bound book full of words from their arms, presented it to Liu Che, and said: "The ministers were ordered by His Majesty to go out with the army, and His Majesty entrusted them, and the ministers did not dare to forget it for a day. ”

Liu Che happily took the two thick books, and couldn't wait to sit down and open them.

Of these two books, the one by Ju Meng focuses on the deployment and attack of the confrontation between the two armies, as well as the advance and retreat of the army.

On the other hand, the Yizong focuses on marching and camping and strategic arrangement.

Both of them, though still confined to the now popular infantry formations.

But they all have their own understanding of cavalry.

Especially in Yizong, his book on the use of cavalry and common sense occupies a lot of space.

It took Liu Che more than half an hour to read all the content hastily.

Only then did he raise his head.

When he looked up, Liu Che found that the Yizong drama Meng and the others still maintained the appearance when they first presented the books, hunched over, standing motionless in the hall.

He hurriedly said: "Oh, I actually forgot to give the seat, this is my fault!" Wang Dao, hurry up and give a seat to Zhuqing! ”

It is inevitable that I am a little dissatisfied with the royal road in my heart.

It's stupid!

I didn't even know to remind him of such a thing!

It's just that Wang Dao is an old man after all, and he is a loyal minister, this little problem, Liu Che also complained in his heart and even passed it!

When the ministers were seated, Liu Che put down the book and asked, "Based on what Qing and others have seen, in the next ten or even twenty years, what kind of troops should my Han family use as the main combat arms?" ”

This is to test the school, whether they have seriously observed and studied.

Drama Meng Bai said: "The minister thinks that in the next ten years, the crossbow soldiers are still the main force, although the cavalry is prosperous, but the war horses and knights are rare, so the minister thinks that when the cavalry is the main battle after 20 years, the first to go down, or the bow and crossbow are the king!" ”

Yizong also bowed: "The ministers followed the captain, inspected the armies, and talked with Qu Zhouhou and Gong Gaohou, and the three elders of Taiwei, Qu Zhou, and Gong Gao all thought that in the future, the cavalry side would be the king, especially ......."

Yi Zong clenched his fists and said: "The Hun barbarians, repeatedly invaded my Han border county, the Han and the Hun will have a decisive battle sooner or later, the ministers stole that His Majesty should make every effort to develop the cavalry, so that ten years later, my Han cavalry, when it can fight with the Hun cavalry without falling behind, twenty years later, chase the dead and chase the north, capture the single in the hanging Han Beique!" ”

Others also expressed their opinions.

In general, it was felt that cavalry had a great future, and that the infantry would sooner or later be reduced to cavalry auxiliaries.

After listening to this, Liu Che couldn't help but nod.

After all, they are all young people, open-minded, and have the ability to accept new things relatively quickly.

It's just that among these people, even the most optimistic Yizong felt that it would take twenty years for the Han family to have a cavalry force to defeat the Xiongnu.

Liu Che felt too pessimistic!

When Wu was destroyed back then, it was only ten years of life and ten years of lessons.

Now, the Han family has been living and gathering for more than 50 years, and after another ten years, it is time to get out of the jam!

Of course, Liu Che will not disclose this matter to others.

He stood up and said, "Qing and the others have lived up to my expectations, I am very happy, my Han family has always rewarded and punished clearly!" The royal road, the edict is announced! ”

Everyone hurriedly knelt down to listen to the seal. (To be continued......)

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