When dragons fight in the wild, their blood is black and yellow.
Wu Nian and Meng Yuan fought with four thousand households in the mountains. They won the battle, but were also injured. They finally retreated and returned to Beishan Castle to recharge their batteries.
Expand the army, rectify the administration, and sharpen the sword.
This battle had a great impact on the situation in Liaodong.
Mongolian people from the north.
A native of Chu State in the south.
Oriental Goguryeo people.
The small land of Liaodong happens to be watched by tigers and wolves. Originally, Liaodong was the meat of Chu State, but Chu State spit it out.
Now the Mongolian people have a bone named Wu Nian stuck in their throats.
Don’t the people of Chu and Goguryeo have any ideas?
The situation has changed significantly. Taking chestnuts from the fire and fishing in troubled waters is what Wu Nian calls "opportunity".
He expanded his troops, repaired his spears and weapons, and strengthened himself, so that he could have the opportunity to seize chestnuts from the fire. On the contrary, all you can do is stare.
Huanglong Mansion.
Anding County.
A city located on a vast plain is completely different from a city in a mountainous area. There are vast fields outside the city.
This year in Liaodong, the weather is generally smooth, resulting in a bumper harvest.
Of course Anding County is the same. The autumn harvest has been completed, leaving neat wheat stubble on the fertile fields.
Most of the peasant people are still numb.
In the past, Liaodong generals were rampant in Liaodong, and the officials of Chu State were corrupt and imposed heavy taxes and levies. The people's lives were miserable.
When the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty ruled Liaodong, land taxes were relatively small and the officialdom was relatively clean. This year is another bumper harvest.
This made the people of Liaodong gradually forget the pain of the plague and gradually developed a good impression of the Mongolian people.
As long as the Mongolians are given ten years, the Liaodong Han people will probably become the Liaodong Han people. Instead of Yan Han.
In the city. There was a lot of traffic, and the people's faces were filled with smiles, immersed in the joy of the harvest. Scholars have also settled down, either going out to play or hanging out in brothels.
Without the strong backbone of Wu Nian, Liaodong as a whole would gradually settle down.
In the palace of the acting prince, in the back house.
Chun Yuan was in a very good mood. He put on a wide-sleeved blue shirt reserved for Han scholars and wore a scarf on his head. This outfit removed much of his barbarian aura, making him look like an old scholar.
Together with Qin Zhen, the governor of Liaodong, he walked along the corridor and sat down in the pavilion.
A maid came up with tea and seasonal fruits.
Qin Zhen also wore a black blue shirt and a Confucian scarf. He was even more elegant as he was born as a Jinshi.
"Mr. Qin, you did a very good job in the imperial examination this time. All the candidates gathered in Dadu to participate in the joint examination and the palace examination. With a little more training by the imperial court, there will be a group of outstanding Han officials."
Chunyuan raised his head with a smile and looked at Qin Zhen with very appreciative eyes.
Imperial examination in August.
Scholars throughout Liaodong, under the influence of the governor of Liaodong, flocked to participate in the imperial examination. More than 300 candidates were selected.
In December, the juren will conduct joint examinations and palace examinations in Dadu, and the imperial court will select Jinshi.
The No. 1 pick, No. 2 pick, and No. 3 pick were all produced at the same time.
Meng Yuan's career in Liaodong is booming.
He had no involvement in this matter, it was all handled by Qin Zhen.
The governor of Liaodong was very skillful in both administration and culture. He really found a treasure.
Qin Zhen was very proud and happy in his heart, but he was very humble on his face. He raised his hands and saluted, saying: "Your Majesty, your words are serious. This is all handled by the prefects and county magistrates. I just sat in Anding County and did nothing. whats the matter."
"Sir, you are too modest." Chunyuan shook his head, then looked at Qin Zhen and said seriously: "In our Meng Yuan, being too modest is not a good thing. It should be your credit, it is your credit. I will definitely write to the court and give it to you Show merit."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your support." Qin Zhen said with his hands raised as he became more and more happy in his heart, but his face became more low-key.
In short, Liaodong is peaceful and prosperous.
As for the annihilation of Wu Nian. Chunyuan didn't interfere and left everything to Wan Yanxian and the other four.
In his opinion, I can defeat hundreds of thousands of Liaodong generals with four households of 40,000. To deal with a little rabbit in the mountains, isn't that just pinching it with your hands?
Although this little rabbit is a bit fierce with steel teeth, and the rabbit is very skillful in using the trick of kicking the eagle.
But a rabbit is a rabbit after all. Can it still eat meat?
And the amazing thing is.
Wan Yanxian, Jin Ruiyun, Jin Huanshan, and Puguli, four ten thousand households, suffered repeated defeats, but none of them reported the news of their defeat.
How embarrassing is that?
How many days should it be reported? Did we lose a city?
Let Wu Nian capture a castle?
They intend to report good news but not bad news. The failure was concealed, and as long as Wu Nian was beheaded, it wouldn't be a big deal.
The energy of the four thousand households is very great, and Yingqing Mansion is in the mountains, the roads are inconvenient, and the news is blocked. They conceal their failures very well.
Anyway.
Chunyuan didn't know anything about the news ahead.
This kind of deception is also common among the Meng Yuan people.
Chunyuan and Qin Zhen were very happy, drinking tea, eating fruits, and chatting while being served by beautiful Han maids.
Enjoy your time.
at this time.
There was a sound of rapid footsteps.
"Your Majesty. Wanyanxian, Jin Ruiyun, Jin Huanshan, and Puguli are here. They are waiting outside."
A middle-aged eunuch swooped down the corridor, arrived at the pavilion panting, and reported.
Chunyuan's attention immediately focused on Beishan Fort and Wu Nian. With a smile on his face, he turned to Qin Zhen and said: "These four tiger cubs. Let them destroy Beishan Fort. There is no news after so long."
"This time the four of us came together, they must be here to take credit."
"However, Wu Nian is considered very powerful. He was able to persist for such a long time in the hands of my four tiger cubs before being killed. He is a capable person."
"Sir, let's go. Let's go see Wu Nian's head together."
Chunyuan was very happy, stood up and invited Qin Zhen to say.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. But even if Your Majesty doesn't say anything, I still want to see Wu Nian's head. Although this man is the biggest thief in our dynasty, he is indeed powerful."
"It's a pity that we have never met. Taking a look at Wu Nian's head and appearance can make up for the regret."
Qin Zhen stood up and said with a smile.
It was absolutely true, he was very curious about Wu Nian's appearance.
"Hahahaha." Chunyuan laughed and nodded. Then he left the pavilion first and walked along the corridor to the gate of the back house.
Qin Zhen smiled slightly and followed closely.
Four thousand households were waiting in front of the gate together, and everyone's face was very serious.
"Why are you so serious after returning victoriously?" Chunyuan was a little strange and shook his head. Immediately, he said with great interest: "Where is Wu Nian's head? I want to take a good look with Mr. Qin to see what this Liaodong tiger looks like."
The four Wanhu households immediately knew that Chunyuan had misunderstood. For a moment, it felt like a thorn in the throat, it hurt very much, and they looked at each other not knowing what to do.
