When everyone left the military tent, only Liu Yu and Zhu Lingshi were left. Even the Emperor's Scepter originally held in Liu Zhong's hand was placed on a special wooden frame behind Liu Yu. Looking at Zhu Lingshi standing respectfully in front of him with his hands down, he smiled slightly: "Okay, Lingshi, sit down. This is not a military discussion. I have something private to say to you."
Zhu Lingshi laughed and sat down cross-legged: "Does the master have any teachings or instructions for the disciple?"
Liu Yu nodded: "Do you know why you are not allowed to stay in the army this time, but are given the rank of general and become the Wukang County Magistrate?"
Zhu Lingshi pondered for a while and said: "Wukang is Wuxing County, which is also a famous county among the eight counties in Wudi. The Shen brothers are from Wukang, Wuxing. They killed someone in their hometown this time, although the master asked them to use military merit He paid off his crime with his title and expelled Shen Yuanzi from the army. However, the locals may still feel that they are partial to the Shen family. Moreover, the Five Tigers of the Shen family have always been local tycoons, and most of their bankers are former demon thieves. , Master wants me to go over and deal with the consequences of this matter?"
Liu Yu shook his head: "This is only part of the reason. The Shen family took refuge in Tianshi Dao because Sima Daozi and Sima Yuanxian wanted to build their own army and seize the fields of these local tycoons in Wu in the name of Tuduan. So they I was just confused for a moment and joined the demon thief. I was burdened with blood debts later and couldn't turn back. In the end, I ended up with the terrible ending of ruining my family and killing my entire family. If I hadn't protected the Shen brothers, I'm afraid their clan would have been completely wiped out. , just like the Diao family in Jingkou."
Zhu Lingshi laughed: "But Master didn't eliminate them, and even protected them despite the pressure of Sima Yuanxian and Liu Laozhi at that time. Was he interested in Wu's land and manpower, and wanted to regain the hearts of these local tycoons? ?”
Liu Yu nodded: "Yes, in fact, I have always had this plan. The best land in the Jin Dynasty and the most grain-producing land are in the eight counties of Wudi. For hundreds of years, they have been controlled by high-ranking families. If The army and strong men can come from Jingkou and the six counties of Jiangbei, but for money, food, clothing and silk, they must come from Wu. Now Wu has been in war for many years, and everything is in ruins. Many of the former high-ranking families have been expelled, resulting in sinking. Local powerful people like the Shen family came to power. Some of these people, like the Shen family brothers, served their crimes and served in the army in Beifu and became our people. But more of them took the opportunity to become local gangsters and committed lawlessness. The court did not have enough military power and excuses to go. Eradicate and eliminate them. Therefore, I need to set some examples, establish dignity, and establish new rules and order. From now on, no matter whether it is a high-ranking family or a local tycoon in Wu, they must put the country first, and can no longer harm the country, enrich themselves, and engage in lawlessness. !”
Zhu Lingshi frowned slightly: "Wouldn't it be better to let the Shen brothers do this kind of thing? I'm going to Wukang, just in case..."
Liu Yu sighed: "It's because they are already very powerful in the local area, so they can't be allowed to go again. Otherwise, if the high-ranking families leave, but the rich people of Wu come again, this generation may be thinking of their kindness." Listen to me, if I no longer take power, will their sons and grandsons continue to be loyal to the country? In the local area, we must not form this kind of local emperor who only knows that he exists and does not know the country. This is me The reason why I want you to go to Wukang."
Zhu Lingshi gritted his teeth and said, "But I am a soldier, not a civil servant. If I am really ruthless and have a conflict with the Shen family, how can we work together in the army in the future?"
Liu Yu nodded: "This is the reason why I kicked Shen Yuanzi out of the army and returned to his hometown. Their five brothers are all in the army and there is no one in charge at home. It is inevitable that some distant uncles will use their banner to do illegal things." , after this handling, Shen Yuanzi will at least personally restrain his family and subordinates and stop committing crimes. After you go there, in addition to bringing two hundred old subordinates to take office, you can also coordinate with Shen Yuanzi. I will give you a plan later. Token, in an emergency, you can call on the Shen family to eradicate other lawless families."
Zhu Lingshi laughed: "It turns out that Master had planned it a long time ago. Let me tell you, the hundreds of old troops who were in Jingkou the day before yesterday, but you rejected their application to join the army, turned out to be left to me to take to Wukang. . Although I don’t believe that Master will look at these old Chu Army troops in a different light, I can’t stop them from thinking wildly.”
Liu Yu nodded: "The thing that bothers me the most in the past two days, apart from the Shen brothers, is the way the surrendered Jingzhou, Xifu, and Wudi militia are dealt with. Especially the Jingzhou soldiers, I don't want to The reason for discriminating against them is that the imperial court is currently running out of resources, and it has not yet come time to collect this year’s grain and grass. Now the military grain is insufficient, and part of it has to be used to appease the people everywhere, so it is really impossible to keep them in an organized manner. "
"If they are dismissed now and go home, the Jingzhou sergeants may be re-recruited by Huan Xuan, which is not feasible. The Beifu sergeants have made meritorious service this time and have received titles. According to the court's decree, they can make a living in Jiankang, but the Jingzhou sergeants and If the Xifu Army surrenders, it is a defeated army after all. It has no merit and cannot take this road. Therefore, the best way is to let them become you and the subordinates of the old Beifu generals who have taken office as county magistrates in various places. Occupy the official and military quota of the imperial court and appear in the name of your tribe. When you arrive in Wukang, you can temporarily use some of the grain stored in the treasury to feed these people in the name of collecting grain and grass and paying tribute to the imperial court."
Zhu Lingshi asked in surprise: "Don't these grains and grass be transported to Jiankang and the Beifu Camp here?"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "I will give your subordinates an additional establishment of auxiliary troops in the supply camp. They are your subordinates and can be regarded as extra-staff officers and soldiers, so the use of this food and grass for them is in compliance with the law. We did not bring regular troops there because we would not let the people of Wu know the truth and let the people of Wu think that we were just like Huan Xuan and others, and that we were here to plunder. In fact, in addition to the grain, grass and silk that are regularly taxed, you are not allowed to levy any more. A grain of rice, an inch of cloth, otherwise, even if you are my disciple with meritorious deeds, I will never spare you."
Zhu Lingshi said sternly: "I will follow the master's teachings. I will follow the master for the rest of my life and make achievements and be famous in history. How can I stumble on such a small thing in such a small place? The Beifu Army seized power, which was the first step in the Jin Dynasty for a hundred years. For the first time, the formulation and maintenance of this new rule requires each of our Beifu soldiers to set an example. As your disciple, I cannot embarrass you."
Liu Yu nodded, stood up, and patted Zhu Lingshi on the shoulder: "Go ahead, don't let me down!"
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