It was calm for several days.
More and more soldiers were recruited, and soon the number Shao Xun had expected was reached.
He had never told lies to Mi Huang before.
The newly attached person still suffered a defeat. No matter how brilliant and capable he was in the past, he needs to be rectified now.
There are several types of rectification. Generally speaking, a combination of kindness and power is the most effective. But now that there is no time, Shao Xun can only choose the way he used to deal with Chen Yougen.
"Whoosh! Whoosh!" He shot several arrows in a row without much aim. He raised his hand and shot, hitting the target every time.
With this performance, even the archers from Jiying were convinced. You know, this is armored rifle shooting, which is completely different from ordinary unarmored and light armored shooting.
Then came the galloping horses.
I wasn't in good shape today, but I still hit the target five times.
This hit rate is quite high. Instead of shooting a bullseye on the battlefield, it is easier to shoot people or horses. With this skill, it is really difficult to miss.
During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, He Basheng shot at flying birds on horseback, but he could only hit fifty or six out of ten.
Many people who are not up to the level cannot shoot accurately while marching. They can only try their luck, or simply stand on horseback and shoot arrows.
Mounted shooting is far from simple. Even the Xiongnu and Xianbei could not find many marksmen on horseback.
"Practice hard once you're convinced." Shao Xun wisely didn't show any other skills, because they require sparring, crouching tigers, hidden dragons in the grass, and might overturn. Moreover, archery is the most important of all skills. Showing your skills in this area is enough to convince everyone.
"No." The soldiers responded loudly.
Shao Xun observed carefully.
The people who had followed him early opened their mouths wide and shouted loudly.
Among these people, there were not many who had trained with him in Pan Yuan. There were about a hundred or ten of them, and the battle loss rate reached half.
The people who had fought with him for several months in Piyong were no less willing to give in. They blushed and promised loudly.
There are relatively many people in this group, probably in their early 200s.
Then there were those who came over after the Piyong offensive and defensive battle. They had been following him for more than half a year, and there were more than 300 people who were quite convinced of him.
Needless to say, the Luoyang coolies brought by the student soldiers in the rear building were of average quality, but their obedience was very good. Under the leadership of the student soldiers, their shouts were particularly loud.
In other words, among the nearly 3,000 people in the lower army after the expansion, only more than 800 and less than 900 people were very convinced or even respected him.
The remaining two thousand people were just doing errands when they agreed, even though he had already demonstrated his unique skills.
Shao Xun is not frustrated, this is normal.
Some of them may have heard of their reputation, but after all, they have never lived or fought with them, and they still have a sense of distance.
Just use battle tempering a few times and it will be fine.
This is a cruel killing ground, but it is also the best tempering place. Those who can survive will eventually become like Veteran Pan Yuan, gradually becoming more and more capable.
After training with them for a long time, Shao Xun arrived at Mi Huang's mansion.
The eldest nephew and third brother came over. After receiving the news, he rushed over to meet
"Quan..." After being glared at by Shao Xun, Xu Lang, who was waiting here, closed his mouth and asked the door to open the door and let Shao Xun enter the house.
"You were originally working as a gatekeeper at Sikong Mansion, but you didn't expect that you would go back home more and more, and you would actually come to show Lieutenant Mi the gate." Shao Xun followed behind and made a joke.
Without Sikong's absence, there would be no "dignity" under the sect, and there would be no need to pay attention to dignity. Xu Lang had a lot of leisure time. He was either reading a military book all day long, or running to Mi Mansion to exchange news with Shao Xun and others.
Yu Liang also comes often.
Shao Mansion and Mi Mansion have become the base of activities for their small group.
There was a burst of laughter in the main hall.
Shao Xun recognized Mi Huang's drake voice from afar. There is also a slightly younger person who is hearing it for the first time and has never been here before.
"See Lieutenant." After saluting Mi Huang, Shao Xun's eyes were locked on the two people.
"Second uncle."
"Second brother."
The eldest nephew Shao Shen and the third brother Shao Fan came together to see the ceremony.
"Let me take a good look." Shao Xun smiled, and quickly pulled the two relatives over to take a closer look.
His nephew is only four years younger than him. The last time he saw him was three years ago. He was still a naughty boy who secretly rode someone else's horse and almost broke his butt.
Two or three years have passed, and a faint ring of down has grown on his lips, making him look like a teenager.
His face is a little dark. Apparently after Shao Xun was drafted into the army, the family lost an important labor force. The eldest nephew had to participate in heavy physical labor. He looked like this after being exposed to the sun and rain.
Wei's eyes were bright and full of energy, sparkling with desire for the future - he was still young and had not yet had "time" to let the miserable life wipe out all his hopes.
"Second uncle." Shao Shen grabbed the sleeves of his military uniform and said happily: "After you promote Xiaolian, the family will be exempted from taxes and servitude."
"Oh? That's a good thing." Shao Xun smiled.
Although it is time travel, the family has lived together for several years, and there is still basic family affection.
He still remembers that when he was sent to Luoyang by the King of Donghai, his father took out the few eggs he had and let him eat on the way, while his mother cried outside the door, and the whole family came to see him off.
Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect.
Now that he has established a great career, he is naturally very happy to be able to support his family and free them from dangerous military service, heavy labor, and heavy taxes.
"Second brother." Third brother Shao Fan bowed and whispered.
He is only one year younger than Shao Xun, but he is shy by nature and doesn't like to talk much.
The family raised a cow and several sheep, which were often given to him to take care of. As a result, he could stay in the stable for a whole day, clean them carefully inside and out, and serve the animals happily.
He is a reserved, careful and serious person. His shortcoming is that he is not good at interpersonal communication and likes to keep things in his mind.
"Third brother has grown up too." Shao Xun patted his thin body gently and sighed: "From now on, follow your brother, eat more good food, and keep your body healthy."
Shao Fan nodded and said nothing.
"Second brother, it was the Mi family who helped us re-register our household registration." Shao Fan said suddenly, then lowered his head and looked at his toes.
"Reset household registration?" Shao Xun was stunned at first, but soon understood that this was to help his family get out of the military household.
Now that he is an official, he has many benefits, such as protecting relatives, etc. He can enjoy them after re-registering his household registration.
"Shao Sima, Mi Zhi is so polite." A young man in the hall who looked roughly like Mi Huang came over and bowed.
Shao Xun immediately returned the greeting and turned his eyes to Mi Huang.
"This is Xizi." Mi Huang introduced with a smile: "But he is one year older than Shao Langjun, and he just got married this year. My nephew and brother came to Luoyang, and I was worried about the safety on the road, so I asked Quanzi to take him with me. Two Hundred Parts, accompanying you all the way, I just happened to come to Luoyang to have a long experience."
Shao Xun was moved, looked at Mi Huang, and said: "Lieutenant's righteous deed, Xun will remember it in his heart."
Mi Huang waved his hand and said: "The friendship between you and me is extraordinary, so why bother to thank you again and again. I will rely on you a lot in the future."
Shao Xun nodded.
He and Mi Huang were almost as one, and there was nothing they couldn't say. Their interests were deeply tied, so there was really no need to thank them verbally.
Mi Huang then explained the matter of resetting household registration. Shao Xun only knew the general outline, such as protecting his relatives by not paying taxes, not serving in the military, etc., but the specific details were not very clear.
The country has a dynasty system: "The official rank is the first to the ninth, and each of them occupies the land according to the high and low status... and each one uses the high and low status to protect his relatives, the more senior ones and the nine clans, the younger ones are three generations..."
To put it simply, Shao Xun is now the eighth-grade lieutenant Sima and a current official, so he can own up to fifteen hectares of land according to regulations.
Of course, regulations are regulations, and everyone knows whether they are practical or not.
Only a first-grade official could occupy fifty hectares of land, but Shi Chong's farmland was so vast that it was difficult to count. There were always thousands of hectares. This was literally "crisscrossing the land."
Shao Xun was bolder and occupied the fifty hectares of land that only a first-grade official could own. No one took care of it at all - officials, regardless of grade, had no land or household registration, which basically meant that they didn't have to pay taxes, and they could earn whatever they took.
Current officials can also protect relatives. There are no limits on the number of people of the nine tribes who are shaded by high officials and three tribes by small officials. Those who are shaded do not pay taxes, do corvee or military service.
"The same goes for clan members, guests of the state, descendants of sages and descendants of scholars" - these categories of people can also shelter their relatives.
Shao Xun can also own two people, including food and clothing, without paying taxes.
This court is really friendly to nobles and officials.
Shao Xun is now the eighth-grade official. After resetting the household registration, relatives from the three tribes will not be liable for service tax. Do you think they are grateful? Do you think your relatives will sacrifice their lives and bleed for him to become an official or a high official? The answer is obvious.
The promotion of Xiaolian and Lieutenant Sima was the reward obtained by the palace for capturing Sima Yi. In this matter, Sima Yue definitely did not treat Shao Xun lightly, it could even be said to be a generous reward.
In the society of the Western Jin Dynasty, the gap between officials and the people was far larger than that of the later dynasties. Much larger.
After listening to Mi Huang's explanation, Shao Xun was filled with emotion and suddenly felt a little guilty.
Sima Yue, the boss, is really good, at least he is good to fellow Donghai fellows.
But I want to...
That's all. From now on, as long as I have the ability, I will ensure that the crown prince Sima Pi will be rich and honorable for the first time, prevent him from being slaughtered, and let Sima Yue's bloodline continue in this world.
"Little Langjun, what are you thinking about?" Mi Huang asked softly when he saw Shao Xun standing there stunned.
Shao Xun came back to his senses and said, "I'm thinking about how to save Luoyang for Sikong."
"Lang Jun's loyalty is admirable." Mi Huang sighed.
Shao Xun was ashamed. You don’t understand a martial artist who is rebellious and rebellious.
"The time is right, let's have lunch here. In the afternoon, you accompany me on a tour of the city. Miao Yuan and Man Fen are very thoughtful, and they treat me both overtly and covertly." Mi Huang said with a frown.
"Okay." Shao Xun was not polite at all and agreed directly.
At this moment, a servant of the Mi Mansion brought someone over.
Xu Lang looked over, his expression changed, he ran over in three steps and then asked in a low voice.
Shao Xun smiled.
Xu Lang can do that. He has only been in office for a short time and he has already taken in his confidant. Reported matters have been traced to Mi Mansion, there is a bright future!
"What's the matter?" Shao Xun asked, looking at Xu Lang who turned around and came back.
Xu Lang's face was a little pale and he said: "I just received news that there were soldiers from the Northern Expedition retreating outside Guangmo Gate, numbering in the thousands. Miao Yuanchu closed the city gate tightly and allowed the troops to scold him. There was a rumor outside the back city that General Shangguan Si, Chen Jin and others arrived with the crown prince, and Miao Yuan had no choice but to open the city gate and let the people in. Now he has gone to the palace."
Oops! Shao Xun's heart skipped a beat. The movement was so fast, I was afraid it would be too late to stop it.
Mi Huang's expression also became serious.
He was originally a weak governor, and Miao Yuan and Man Fen only respected him superficially. Now that the Crown Prince and several Forbidden Army generals are back, what changes will happen in the city?
"Miao is willing to be a common man!" Shao Xun cursed angrily and said, "I told him not to let people in, but he just didn't listen."
Mi Huang also realized the seriousness of the problem and said quickly: "The Crown Prince is here, and he can't do anything about it. This is a major matter, and we should discuss it with Cao Junsi and Wang Pushe as soon as possible."
"I will take the princess and the prince into Jinyong City." Shao Xun said.
"I'm going to find Cao Junsi and Wang Pushe," Mi Huang said.
The two made a prompt decision and acted separately.
"What about me? Xu Lang said blankly.
"Go find Yu Yuangui and ask him to take his family to Jinyong City." Shao Xun's voice floated from afar.
(It will be on the shelves tomorrow, probably a few minutes after 12 o'clock. I am a part-time writer, and my updating ability is limited. The 260,000-word free chapter has almost exhausted my manuscript library. It is very sincere. After 12 o'clock tomorrow, first Update 4 will be released and we will see how it goes later. I hope everyone will continue to support it.)
