Suzaku was so choked that he couldn't speak. Xuanwu sighed softly: "Baihu said it right. Now Liu Yi and Liu Yu know very well that they cannot openly conflict at this time and let others take advantage. No matter what others do, They would not provoke a fight at this time. They would only engage in small competitions overtly or covertly, such as supporting an agent or obtaining the position of commander. Even Huan Xuan knew that the Northern Expedition would increase his capital to usurp the throne. Not to mention these two military leaders, immigrating to Jiangbei is the precursor and preparation for the Northern Expedition. Seizing more resources from our family is also beneficial to Jingba. They will not conflict on this matter. "
Xuanwu looked at Bai Hu: "Then express your willingness to cooperate with Liu Yu, take the initiative to hand over the banker and the head of the bank, and immigrate to Jiangbei?"
Bai Hu nodded: "Well, you can let the men go there first, or the whole family can go to Erding. They don't have to go all the way. The land in Jiangnan Manor will be reserved for them first. This will mean that they have an extra piece of land in Jiangbei for nothing. If one more family leaves, With a settlement fee of 5,000 yuan, I'm afraid many people will give up their worries. We will move 20,000 households there first, then 10,000 households, and we will expand the scale later depending on the situation."
Xuanwu smiled slightly: "Ten thousand households, twenty thousand people, is not too much. There are only a dozen people in each household's manor. It adds up. It will not cause too much damage to our current production." , but making this statement will satisfy Liu Yu and not cause trouble to us again. As for the follow-up, we can wait and see. If the northern barbarians go south and break Jiangbei, then Liu Yu will want to find someone to go to Jiangbei in the future, even if we don't If you disagree, the bankers will also resist, and it will become the second Wudi Rebellion. Lord Suzaku, what do you think?"
Suzaku said angrily: "Then if the Wang family, the Diao family, and the Huan family are wiped out this time, they will continue to make Liu Yu smile, right?"
Qinglong sneered and said: "They are seeking death. There is no need for us to follow them. As mentioned above, the knife is now in the hands of the Jingba Party. We have nothing now. We can only rely on our nephews to join the army, and then slowly rely on their cultural talents. , occupy important positions in the military, and in turn sideline the Jingba Party members, or absorb them as members of the noble families, only in this way can the situation be turned around. Now that we do not have the strength to challenge these Qiu Ba, we must rely on non-cooperation, which will not only fail Asking others to give in will only make you die faster."
Xuanwu smiled and said: "I agree with Mr. Qinglong's view. We still have to firmly let the children join the army and make meritorious service. In the future, they will get titles based on their military merits. If they have merit, they will have titles, and if they have titles, they will have officials, land, and slaves. Qiu Ba people We go into battle to kill the enemy, shed blood and sacrifice, and the children sit firmly in the center, get some official documents and military orders, and make suggestions. We support the rear with military supplies and manpower, and we can easily get higher military exploits than those at the front. Isn't this what we are good at?"
At this point, Xuanwu paused: "Besides, once a person has glory and wealth, he will cherish his life more and more. Not everyone is like Liu Yu who only thinks about making achievements. More often, after risking his life, I just want to enjoy wealth and honor and protect my descendants. There is only one boss in the Beifu Army, and only Liu Yu and Liu Yi are qualified to compete. The others, whether He Wuji or Liu Jingxuan, are officials who have reached the governor of a large state, and will serve as generals in the future. Prime Minister, the Fengjiang side will be very satisfied. Except for Er Liu, we can win over all other members of the Beijing Eighth Party."
Suzaku laughed: "Why are you fighting for the law, or are you still following the old rules, such as marriage?"
Xuanwu shook his head: "That is for the future. Let's take the first step to make these people like culture and talented people. They will be promoted from military leaders and building leaders to generals, and each will become a general. The shogunate, in order to manage these shogunates and the entire army, you cannot lead the charge, fight and kill by yourself. You need staff who can write and be good at calculations, not to mention those who can strategize and win a thousand-mile victory. Our counselors, our nephews, who have real talent and knowledge in this field can join their military offices and let them change from those smelly and sweaty sergeants to elegant literati. I think, as long as they are individuals, Everyone will know who they should be closer to."
Baihu said with a smile: "Lord Xuanwu said it well, you can conquer the world immediately, but to rule the world, you still have to rely on literary talent. If you get close to the scholars, you can get married in the future, and run industries in partnership, things like that will be easier. Slowly , these soldiers who started in the army will become a new generation of aristocratic families. When it comes to elegance and literary talents, they still have a lot to learn. When the time comes, we will have the final say."
Qinglong nodded: "Yes, even if you want to get married and run these conventional methods, you have to establish a friendship first. The relationship between aristocratic families lasts for decades, hundreds of years, or even longer. Generations of marriages and intermarriage, children and nephews when they are young. They are just classmates, but we have no such connection with Qiu Ba from Beifu. Let’s start by working together, joining the army, and by replenishing this friendship, we will naturally be able to become one in the future.”
Xuanwu looked at Suzaku: "Sir Suzaku, communication and contact with aristocratic families are now your strengths. I will leave this matter to you. What do you think?"
Suzaku nodded: "In recent days, many heads of aristocratic families have complained to me, saying that they have received letters from men at the front. They are all complaining, saying that life in the military is too difficult, and they cannot bathe or drink. Every day If you want to march, you don’t have a horse to sit on. If you don’t know how to ride a horse, you have to march for tens of miles on foot. Your feet will be blistered and worn out. In the land of Jingxiang, epidemic diseases are prevalent. If you are not accustomed to the acclimatization, you will directly fall ill. There are a lot of people, and even more people simply lie down when they see others lying in bed, so now the number of children from aristocratic families in Liu Yijun is less than 20% of what they were when they set out."
Xuanwu sighed: "In other words, the final victory in pacifying Jingzhou has little to do with them?"
Bai Hu nodded: "Liu Yi should fake some military achievements for them, such as supervising the transportation of grain and grass in the rear, pacifying prefectures and counties, opening warehouses for relief, collecting prisoners, etc. But after all, these are not direct military achievements on the front line, not to mention With so many Qiu Ba around, they can't go too far. But no matter what, after all, more than 300 children from aristocratic families are going with the army this time. It can be regarded as a rare investment since the founding of the country. If the return makes them feel that it is worth it, then We will continue to fight in the future.”
Qinglong suddenly laughed: "I'm afraid that the next time they go on an expedition, Liu Yu will be in command, and they won't be given such a comfortable opportunity to take credit. With the character of our brother Jinu, I'm afraid he will have to do it before immigrating to Jiangbei. Let these gentlemen really shed a layer of skin and change their bones."
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