The return of soldiers is equivalent to today's soldiers visiting relatives. You can bring your armor and military badges, but your halberds, bows and crossbows must remain in the army.
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Under Xiao Yuan's order, Xu Hu also returned to his hometown.
When he came back, it was conceivable that the general had returned to his hometown. After hearing the news, the Beiling County magistrate hurriedly welcomed him out of the city. After seeing Xu Hu, he quickly stepped forward, bowed his hands, and stretched his waist. Bow to the end.
"I didn't know that the general returned to his hometown, and the subordinates were far away to greet him. I hope the general will forgive me."
Who is Xu Hu? He is a guard of Xiao Yuan and a general of the Tiger Guard. He has outstanding military exploits. It would be strange if a small county magistrate does not fawn over him!
At this time, the latter was not wearing armor, but was wearing casual clothes, holding the reins of the horse, followed by two servants, while the Beiling County Magistrate was wearing official uniform. With just one glance, he knew that he was a local parent. .
Seeing the county magistrate like this, Xu Hu was stunned for a moment, then scratched his head and said, "The magistrate is too polite."
"Where is it? Come on, the general invites you. The subordinates have already prepared a banquet to welcome the general." The Beiling County Magistrate hurriedly bent down and stretched out his hand.
Under his flattery, Xu Hu was invited to the local county government as soon as he arrived in Beiling, and then various county officials began to attend to accompany him.
This is an official situation, which is quite uncomfortable for Xu Hu, but it is difficult to refuse the other party's hospitality. He really can't shirk it, so he can only eat this banquet in embarrassment.
The next day, Xu Hu said goodbye to the county magistrate and planned to return to the village where he was born and raised to have a look. However, the Beiling County Magistrate was shameless and insisted on accompanying him.
Xu Hu couldn't say anything, so he let him go.
This is a relatively remote village that has suffered from the ravages of Xirong before, and it was here that Xu Hu killed his mother-in-law.
However, after Xiao Yuan regained the twelve cities, most of the original residents who fled here returned to their hometowns one after another.
As soon as he entered the village, Xu Hu found many familiar faces.
At this moment, after hearing the news that Xu Hu had returned to his hometown, almost everyone in the village, old and young, gathered around him. When they saw Xu Hu, people wanted to go up and say hello, but they all looked scared.
One of the old men was holding a cane tremblingly, looking at Xu Hu excitedly with his old eyes: "Hu Zi, you are back..."
As a result, before he finished speaking, the Beiling County Magistrate pointed his finger and shouted loudly: "You are so bold and unruly! This is the general of the Tiger Guard under the lord's command! How dare you be so rude!"
You know, the county magistrate is wearing an official uniform, and is followed by many county guards, who are the local parent officials. In the eyes of the people, they are the supreme existence.
Hearing his shouts, one can imagine that the old man was startled. He quickly stopped talking and knelt down in the tunnel: "Yes, yes... I know my guilt..."
As soon as he knelt down, other people, frightened by the authority of the county magistrate, also hurriedly knelt down.
Xu Hu was very angry, pushed the county magistrate away and said: "You! Get out of the way!"
The county magistrate was pushed and almost fell to the ground, but he didn't dare to talk back. He kept saying: "Yes, yes, I know I was wrong..."
Xu Hu ignored him and hurriedly stepped forward to help the villagers. Then he looked at the old man and said excitedly: "Old man Li, please get up quickly. Xu Hu can't bear it."
"Aunt Wang, get up quickly..."
"Huzi...you, you are already a general..."
"So what, you all will always be Xu Hu's folks. When Xu Hu was a child, he often caused trouble in the village. It was all thanks to the care of you folks. Xu Hu has always kept the kindness in his heart..."
With his words like this, the villagers in the village were no longer so scared. They couldn't help but gathered around him and began to inquire about his welfare.
A little boy also grabbed the corner of Xu Hu's clothes, raised his head and said in a sweet voice: "Uncle Tiger, Uncle Tiger, when I grow up, I want to be a soldier like you, make meritorious deeds on the battlefield, and honor my ancestors!"
"Okay! The boy has some ambition!" Xu Hu smiled heartily and touched the boy's head.
This day was undoubtedly a happy day for Xu Hu. Later, taking advantage of this opportunity to return home, he also moved his old mother's grave to his ancestral home.
In front of the newly erected tombstone, Xu Hu knelt on the ground, held the new soil, slowly covered the new grave, and said with tears:
"Mom, the baby is here to see you..."
"Today, I finally found my master and made great achievements. It's a pity that I can no longer honor you..."
"Mom, you have worked hard to raise your child, but you have failed to fulfill your filial piety..."
"Mother..."
As he spoke, Xu Hu burst into tears, and the Beiling County magistrate knelt behind him. He obviously had no tears, so he just wiped the corners of his eyes with the sleeves of his official uniform and squeezed out a few drops.
After staying in Beiling for a few more days, Xu Hu was also ready to return to Qinzhou. However, before he left, the county magistrate carefully held him back and said: "General returns to his hometown. After a few days, it can be seen that Beiling how?"
Not understanding why he asked this, Xu Hu was stunned for a moment and then said: "Well, it's not bad, but there are some problems with the population."
"Yes." The county magistrate echoed: "General, Beiling needs development."
Hearing this, Xu Hu raised his eyebrows and said: "How to develop this place, isn't this a problem for the county magistrate?"
"Having said that, I am a small county magistrate. He speaks softly, and the general is the Tiger Guard General. If you are willing to mention this in front of the lord, the prosperity of Beiling will be just around the corner." The county magistrate added.
"What do you mean?" Xu Hu was confused.
The county magistrate quickly explained: "I heard that my lord has recently made plans for counties in Qin. If Beiling can be used as a county seat..."
Xu Hu understood what he meant and felt a little confused: "But I don't understand this..."
"General, you can say this to your lord..." The county magistrate quickly came forward.
A few days later, Xu Hu returned to Qinzhou.
At this time, Xiao Yuan also began to discuss the matter of counties with Liu Yuzhi and Shangguan Wenruo.
In the study, the three of them were discussing. Normally, Xu Hu would stay outside, but today he just came in. However, Xiao Yuan would not mind him.
Before Xiao Yuan took office, Qin had twenty-one counties. Now that twelve cities have been recovered, there are thirty-three counties.
The territory of thirty-three counties is still very large. Shangguan Wenruo said: "With the current county system in Qin, we can set up four counties, with about eight counties as one county. What do you think, lord?"
"Well..." Xiao Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "There are six counties in the middle of Shu. In this way, Qin has ten counties. Okay. Have you chosen the county and city?"
"After discussions between the lower official and Mr. Liu, we have a general idea, but these need to be confirmed by the lord." Shangguan Wenruo said.
This was a big deal, so Xiao Yuan had to make the decision himself. When the latter heard this, he immediately asked: "What are they?"
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