Due to the low level of resistance to the extermination of Huan this time, Xiao Yuan also adopted a gentle policy. Most of the people who surrendered were appointed according to their ability. Of course, some were directly refrigerated.
For example, although Xiang Ge and other senior Huan generals were not killed, they fell from the top ranks of the powerful and were forced to move to Qinzhou, where they were under absolute control.
Later, Xiao Yuan personally took charge and selected some generals from various armies who were more suitable for public security work. They went to various places to serve as governors of the Wuwei Prefecture and recruited 50,000 Huan troops as local officers and soldiers. At the same time, he ordered that within three months, , comprehensively eliminate banditry.
At this time, Su Yi had already recovered Liaoyang. Xiao Yuan immediately sent him a royal order, telling him not to rush to join forces and to take charge of the bandit suppression work around Liaoyang first.
At this point, except for the four southern counties that were stolen by the Ling Kingdom, all the territory of the Huan Kingdom has been owned by Xiao Yuan.
He finally completed his strategic goal of unifying the north.
All the northern cities of the empire are connected.
As long as Huan Di is stabilized, Qin will become the true overlord of the north.
On the Anyang side, since the county magistrate Hu Mingzhong and the guard Zhou Ce both contributed more or less in this battle, they were both promoted one level. One became the governor of Anyang, and the other also became famous. General.
It can be imagined that the two of them were very excited when they received the royal order to reward them.
Next, Xiao Yuan carefully considered the most important official position in Huandi, the Huanzhou Order.
During this period, many memorials from Qin ministers were passed from Qinzhou and recommended. However, in the end, after careful consideration, Xiao Yuan did not adopt them. Instead, he unexpectedly transferred Zhang Gongyou, the governor of Yiyang County. .
After the latter received the king's order, he never expected it, but under the king's order, how could he dare to delay. By the time he finished handing over government affairs in Yiyang and hurried to Huanzhou, it was already more than half a month later.
Prince Huan's Palace, in the study.
Xiao Yuan naturally had a long talk with Zhang Gongyou.
The monarch and his ministers chatted for a long time. Xiao Yuan was very clear about Zhang Gongyou's political ability. After a conversation, he pointed at the piled bamboo slips and said: "Take these back and look at Huan Guo's previous policies. Understand their people’s livelihood and complete Qin’s unification as soon as possible.”
"Yes, I understand that I will live up to the king's trust." Zhang Gongyou returned with a serious look.
"Go." Xiao Yuan waved his hand, quite satisfied with this in-depth conversation.
The latter saluted, picked up a pile of bamboo slips, and then exited.
Zhang Gongyou can be regarded as one of the core ministers in Xiao Yuan's mind. His character is not as selfless as Liu Changqing, but he is not a smooth person either. To put it simply, he follows the rules and never shirks the blame. , is a very upright official.
Regardless of talent, character, or anything else, there is no problem for him to be appointed as the order of Huanzhou.
After he left, not long after, Lin Chu also stepped in, clasped his fists and bent down and said, "Your Majesty."
"What's the matter?" Xiao Yuan glanced at him and continued to organize things.
"After investigation, the murderer of Mr. Yang Qing'an Yang has been identified, but... he is hiding in the territory of Lingguo, and our spies have no way to start." Lin Chu got straight to the point.
Of course, Xiao Yuan will investigate Yang Qing'an's death to the end. How can a third-rank official of his country be so unclear?
When he heard this, he paused his hand and frowned slightly. After pondering for a while, he said: "Keep an eye on him secretly first, don't act rashly."
"Yes." Lin Chu bowed and excused himself.
At the same time, at the palace gate.
Currently, Xu Rong is temporarily in charge of the palace's defense here. He was not at the palace gate, but came here after receiving a report from his subordinates.
Seeing him, several Qin soldiers immediately saluted: "General."
"Yes." Xu Rong waved his hand, then looked at the woman in front of him.
The person who came was none other than Huang Yunwei.
Seeing a general of the Qin army coming, she immediately said, "I want to see the king."
"This..." Xu Rong hesitated because he knew Huang Yunwei.
Seeing this situation, Huang Yunwei said again: "General, you want to stop me?"
This sentence is a bit interesting.
When Xu Rong heard this, he rolled his eyes and his thoughts were changing.
He was not sure whether this woman would become the king's wife in the future, but one thing he knew was that she was not in any danger.
If he was stopped today, wouldn't he be left with nothing to eat if this girl got favored in the future?
Thinking of this, Xu Rong's eyes rolled again.
You know, he is a person who likes to weigh the pros and cons. After thinking about it, his face was full of smiles. He leaned to one side and bowed slightly: "What are you talking about, Miss Huang?"
"Thank you, general." Huang Yunwei smiled slightly and walked past Xu Rong. After a pause, she stopped again, turned around and asked, "By the way, I haven't asked the general for his name yet."
"Ah, I'm Xu Rong." Xu Rong replied quickly, and at the same time he followed up, bending slightly and saying: "I'll take Miss Huang over, please."
"Then General Laoxu." Huang Yunwei nodded. This also made her realize the status of the king's wife. A general who had been on the battlefield for a long time was so respectful to her, which made her even more eager.
After a while, Xu Rong took him outside the study, bowed and left.
Seeing Huang Yunwei, Xu Hu at the palace gate didn't say much and went straight in to report.
"Your Majesty, Miss Huang is here."
"Who?" Xiao Yuan didn't respond.
"That's...that Huang Yunwei..." Xu Hu didn't know what to call him.
Xiao Yuan was stunned for a moment, quite surprised. After coming to his senses, he said helplessly: "Let her come in."
"Promise." Xu Hu saluted and retreated.
Not long after, Huang Yunwei entered the room, put her hands on her waist, gave a cursory gesture, and shouted: "Your Majesty."
While speaking, she also raised her eyes and looked at Xiao Yuan cautiously.
"Why are you here?" Xiao Yuan frowned.
"I, I just miss the king..." she whispered.
It seems that he noticed Xiao Yuan's slight displeasure, and said quickly: "I know that I am guilty, but... it's just..."
Having said this, she knelt down again and said in a low voice: "Please don't drive me away..."
"Okay." Xiao Yuan sighed, walked over and helped her up, "You came from Zhenyang to Huanzhou alone? You are not afraid of danger."
These words implied concern, and Huang Yunwei suddenly felt happy. She lowered her head slightly and whispered, "I will be escorted by servants along the way."
As she said that, she also leaned lightly on Xiao Yuan's shoulder.
After all, the two of them were married, and she expressed her feelings like this. Xiao Yuan felt somewhat warm in his heart. He gently stroked her hair and pulled her into his arms.
