It has only been more than half a month since the battleship Xuanming landed in Yangyuan County on September 11, but the damage to the original pattern of Yangyuan County has been very complete. Play
All food crops outside the county have been harvested, and whether they are ripe or not is not considered by the Xuanming at all.
Because they need to gain a foothold, those pioneers who claim to spread civilization dig deep into various resource areas, and fishing in the swamp has become their rule of plunder.
After the Xuanming accumulated some energy outside the city, it landed directly in Yangyuan City and took control of the entire Yangyuan County in one fell swoop.
The most prosperous central city of the county, including the government office, Wenwu Temple, shops, and markets were all destroyed. The north city gate and a section of the city wall were also directly destroyed by the Xuanming's cannon.
Several officials in the county government, including most of the officials, except for the county magistrate who went to "ask for help" early in the morning, are still living in the county town. The rest of the officials can be said to be single-handedly taken care of by Xuanming.
However, the Yangyuan County Magistrate himself did not expect that he would be held hostage by Sun Yucheng as soon as he came out of the tiger's mouth and into the wolf's den, following the officials of the county and city.
The suspicion of abandoning the land and fleeing has not yet been cleared by finding connections, and now he may have become a traitor. The Yangyuan County Magistrate is crying without tears. Play
There is currently no official government to take over Yangyuan County, which is in chaos after the war. General Fumo takes pity on the people of Yangyuan and can only appoint the county magistrate "Qi Hua" and the corresponding team to organize Yangyuan City to resume production and maintain social order.
Does the imperial court have this appointment? Is it legal? Did the General Mansion overstep its authority?
However, the people of Yangyuan who were in urgent need of rescue would not consider this at all. Their experiences in the past half month had made them completely disappointed with the court.
With the establishment of the Yangyuan County Office of General Fumo Mansion, many energetic young officials poured into the county office to work, and Yangyuan City gradually regained its vitality.
On October 3rd, in a very ordinary house in the north of the city, Zhou Bai held a meeting of the new team here.
This move is not to be close to the people and keep a low profile, but to have a intact ordinary house, which is very rare in Yangyuan City, which is now full of waste and waiting for development.
Fortunately, there are not many core officials in the county office, and the main hall of the house is sufficient. Zhou Bai takes the main seat, and the others are listed below him. Play
Looking at the county office team that he hastily formed in the hall, Zhou Bai looked calm and said to Qi Hua, who was the first person in the hall: "Qi County Magistrate, let's talk about Yangyuan's current family background. They say it is dilapidated. How bad is it? degree."
"I have met the general, colleagues." Qi Hua was neither humble nor overbearing. He stood up and walked out of the queue to salute Zhou Bai and his colleagues one by one. It seemed that he had adapted to his current status.
However, despite the fact that he is calm and composed now, in fact, he is very proficient in nourishing qi, and his heart is full of mixed feelings.
Qi Hua never expected that he would be directly appointed as the head of a county by Zhou Bai. His original intention was just to temporarily join his friends and have a place to stay.
During this period, his identity changed too quickly. From the heir apparent of the county to the leader of the organization to resist the rebels, to a frustrated man who settled in Pingcang, he was deceived by Zhou Bai into Yangyuan in the last blink of an eye and became a private prisoner of the General's Mansion. County magistrate.
It was at this moment that Qi Hua understood what his good friend was thinking. General Fu Mo was obviously not limited to Fu Mo. Zhou Bai did not want to be a pure celestial being.
Demons from outside the territory invaded, the court was helpless, and all living beings were in ruins. Heaven needed a new dynasty to unite the world's great fortune and fight back against foreign enemies. Play
If you can't pass the Jinshi exam, do you really think you are inferior to them? Officials who can do practical things are the officials that the people really need.
Having lost the ancestral property in his own hands and humiliating his ancestors, he joins the General's Mansion and will soon be able to return to the county.
Believe it or not, what Sun Yucheng did and what I am doing now will not be punished by the court, but will be comforted.
The decaying court does not need you to be buried...
The long conversation that night and what he saw with his own eyes in Yangyuan made Qi Hua accept the position of Yangyuan County Magistrate.
As for being an official under a good friend, I am naturally a little uncomfortable, but before the temptations of proving myself, honoring my ancestors, and benefiting the people, etc., I can overcome everything.
After adjusting his mood, Qi Hua began to report the overall situation: "According to preliminary statistics, the original population of Yangyuan County was 120,000. Due to war, hunger, fatigue and other factors, the number of people was reduced by 50,000. The current population is more than 70,000, and all of them have been gathered together. Settled around the county." Play
The number of casualties was so high that even Zhou Bai frowned. The population dropped below 100,000, and it could no longer be called a county according to the system.
The humane dynasty has had systems since ancient times. The number of people determines the fate of a place. A state can be established with a population of tens of millions, a county can be established with a population of one million, and a county can be established with a population of 100,000.
This is just like the county wealthy family, which cannot own more than 10,000 acres of land. It is restricted by luck, and those who do not comply will often suffer "retribution."
The population is less than 100,000. Strictly speaking, Zhou Bai cannot set up county-level administrative districts. Otherwise, Yangyuan County's luck will be unstable and it will be prone to natural and man-made disasters.
Currently, Yangyuan is barely managed using a county-level framework through the system of the General's Mansion. The population still needs to be replenished quickly in order to be foolproof.
Pingcang County is adjacent to Cangshan Mountain, controls the grassland trade routes, has a prosperous economy, and has a population of more than 300,000, so it can be called a Shangxian County.
However, Pingcang is a special case in Bei'an County. The population of most counties only meets the standards of lower counties, ranging from more than 100,000 to less than 200,000. Play
"In terms of food, because the Xuan Ming collected it so thoroughly, the food reserves are more abundant than before, which can feed 70,000 people until next autumn's harvest."
"So the county office is currently preparing to recruit refugees and provide land to attract landless people from other counties to move. I believe that the reputation of Jiangjun's Mansion is enough to attract people from outside to settle."
When Zhou Bai heard this, he directly made a decision: "The ancient system of setting up a county with a hundred thousand people cannot be violated. Recruiting a sufficient number of people to settle down is the first priority of your team. Land tax exemption, green crop loans, and assisted housing construction are all available."
"No." Everyone in the hall responded in unison. They understood that this was an important performance indicator for the General's Mansion assessment.
Zhou Bai knew that the root of Heavenly Court's strength was luck. All kinds of luck regulations were designed to enable Heavenly Court to better gather the world's great fortune.
One hundred thousand counties, one million counties, form customization, and the luck will not be dispersed too much.
No matter how weird these circulating luck regulations are, he is not prepared to change them, otherwise he will be trying to pry into the corners of heaven. Play
Zhou Bai may be "seeking death" in the future, but he is definitely not weak now.
Qi Hua understood the spirit and continued: "Based on the experience of Pingcang construction, work-for-relief will be carried out on a large scale to provide food for the people who participated in the construction, road construction, and land reclamation."
"Conduct sacrificial activities to the righteous gods, appease the people, and recruit local talents..."
The report not only explained the current situation clearly, but also elaborated on the key points and methods of governance in the future.
All in all, Zhou Bai is very satisfied. His good friend is not a domineering young master, but a standard prince's legitimate son with outstanding abilities.
Zhou Bai turned to look at Yu Ji and asked, "Does Master Yu have anything to add?"
Yu Ji came out of the queue and bowed his hands in a very low-key manner: "Back to my lord, Yangyuan is full of waste and is waiting to be revitalized. Magistrate Qi's various measures have hit the mark. I deeply agree with you."
"If there are any areas that really need to be checked and filled, they should be continuously improved and adjusted in peacetime."
The satisfactory answer was actually the reason why Zhou Bai chose him as the chief secretary. He was originally a utilitarian and motivated person, but once he was given an important task, what he did must be in line with his status.
Zhou Bai didn't need a chief clerk to fight for power with the county magistrate. He only needed Yu Ji's meticulous thinking to help Qi Hua fill in the omissions.
Then there is the issue of garrisoning troops. Because the original county soldiers and government officials system has collapsed, the Demon-Suppressing Army will naturally have to station people.
Until the county office fully controls Yangyuan and order is restored to normal, Yangyuan City will maintain a state of military control.
In this way, at least one battalion of 500 people must be left, so that while maintaining the basic security of Yangyuan County, we can assist in the construction of conventional force systems such as militia, garrison, and government officials.
There were too few generals available in his pocket. Except for Zhou Yuan, there was no military talent he could trust. Play
But without training and training, such talents will never be available.
So Zhou Bai called over the six battalions who participated in the Yangyuan Battle and observed their qi respectively. Unexpectedly, he was given a big surprise.
The lives of the six people have changed more or less, among which one Yingzheng named Yan Cheng is the most remarkable.
The original Pure White Benming was promoted to Danhong Benming after the Battle of Yangyuan. He was not a red and white one, but a real county talent.
The other five people are a bit worse. They are all just red in white and have a tendency to transform into red lives.
After careful investigation, Zhou Bai finally discovered that the biggest difference between Yan Cheng and them was that he performed most prominently in the Battle of Yangyuan.
The soldiers of the base camp under his command not only killed the most, but also suffered the least losses. In the final calculation of military merit, they ranked first. Play
Generals can change their destiny on the battlefield. This is something Zhou Bai knew in his previous life, because they face life threats all the time and can easily activate their potential.
However, this probability is very small. Some recruits become veterans, but few recruits become good generals. Luck and time are both indispensable.
Before the Battle of Yangyuan, these battalions of his had never missed a single battle, whether it was suppressing bandits or fighting bloody battles with the Jin people, the intensity was no worse than this time.
After all, this time the demon-suppressing army had more people than others, and the weather, location, and people were all taken advantage of. Why did the phenomenon of natal transformation occur collectively?
The Xuan Ming, the Pioneer Army, and the Qingxu Realm are all extraordinary in sequence. They are all synonyms for demons from outside the realm and are the enemies of this realm.
That is to say, if you win a foreign war and get the will of the world, changing your destiny is not considered going against nature.
Zhou Bai's own destiny is already the destiny of Huangtang County, and one step forward is the destiny of Qing. Even if he fights the coach for this, it will be difficult for him to change his destiny. Play
Therefore, his inference can only be verified on the lower level of life. When the demon-suppressing army was performing, Zhou Bai looked at the situation.
Among the remaining 2,756 people, half have achieved a pure white life and can serve as a long team waiting for grassroots officers. There are also 23 people with a white life showing a red color.
Therefore, the inference is established that in a war with an enemy from outside the territory, those who have made meritorious deeds will be taken care of by destiny, and the possibility of improving their destiny will be greatly increased.
This is equivalent to giving Zhou Bai a way to acquire a large number of talents. Even if the country is really broken apart in the future, the Demon-Suppressing Army must still be retained.
If a person is talented but not "virtuous", let him go to the demon-suppressing army to gain experience.
After further inspection of the six battalion officials, Zhou Bai decided to appoint Yan Cheng as the county inspector of Yangyuan County.
All official positions in Yangyuan, including county magistrates, are inspected. After a certain period of time, they will be evaluated by the general's office. Those who are capable will be promoted and those who are mediocre will be demoted. Play
The county captain was appointed not only because of Yan Cheng's natural destiny and outstanding military achievements, but also because his talents were better than those of the other five camp captains.
When asked about the methods of running and building an army among the six people, only Yan Cheng answered them all correctly. It can be said that he has some experience in the art of martial arts.
The little thing about the martial arts hall has been completely absorbed.
Zhou Bai stayed in Yangyuan until mid-October. The situation was stabilized and the Jiangjun's French Open over the county took shape and was connected to Pingcang. Only then did he return.
After all, it is the second county under control. It is not directly managed by the General's Office like Pingcang County, so I feel a little worried.
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On October 12, the forty-seventh year of Xiangxing's reign, General Zhou Bai led 2,256 people to carry the coffin back to the army. Play
There were a total of two hundred and forty-four coffins, all of which were carried by officers of the Demon-Suppressing Army. The coffin carried by Zhou Bai himself was a captain of the third battalion.
This team comes from the Zhou family, the legitimate son of the eleventh family member.
On the outskirts of Pingcang City, the newly built meritorious cemetery welcomed its first batch of residents.
Zhou Bai led the civil and military forces of the General's Mansion and led the people in the city to bury the heroes together.
This time they not only protected the territory, but also drove away the enemies from outside the territory. Their heroic sacrifices deserve all the honor and sorrow.
Amidst the heavy eulogies, incense began to be lit in the Hall of Heroes in front of the cemetery, and the 244 spiritual tablets were gradually filled with fragrance.
"I heard that I was guarding the four barbarians, the teachings of the sages. Putting aside the old and creating a new one, there was a challenge in the beginning. A strong man is virtuous, and he has a sharp edge. The spirit is strong, the ghost is strong, and the gold and stone are shocked."
"... How can a loyal soul enter a dream and express the feelings of those who have come here? Help the chariot to return together, and look at the returning mast to welcome each other. Rest in the old home in the mulberry tree, and rely on the tomb of the same robe. When the soul comes back, lay a candle and pour the wine... ...The sight of the heroic spirit brings joy and well-being. The protection of the heroic spirit brings long-lasting blessings. When the soul comes back, it will be forever wounded!"
"Bye, let's pay tribute to the heroes!"
Under the leadership of Zhou Bai, the people of the whole city paid high respect to him. Everyone understood that if these heroes had not defended the enemy from the outside, Yangyuan's fate might soon be Pingcang's turn.
Then, in front of everyone, Zhou Bai issued an official document stamped with the seal of General Fumo, announcing the legality of the title of hero within the jurisdiction of the General's Mansion.
Including the heroes and martyrs of the Hongni Township Martyrs' Shrine, from now on, in addition to being offered incense by the common people, they also enjoy the blessings of the system.
Once this edict was announced, the luck network above Pingcang immediately connected with the Heroes' Shrine, and a large amount of luck was poured into it.
With the eyes of several Taoist officials accompanying them, Ling Yun could clearly see a large spiritual realm gradually appearing, and there seemed to be a military camp hidden in it. Play
Driven by strong luck, two hundred and forty-four heroic spirits were brought back from the underworld, and the black armored ghost sword was majestic.
Once he entered the spiritual realm, most of the institutional luck that was originally spent on the Hall of Valor was actually fed back.
"See General!"
"Thank you for the imperial edict, General. We will firmly guard your territory in the underworld and prevent wild ghosts from attacking and reducing your luck in the overworld."
Zhou Bai looked at the Spiritual Domain of the Temple of Heroes. The heroic spirits inside actually formed an army on their own, vowing to protect this territory in the underworld.
Respecting heroes and martyrs is originally a habit of Blue Star people, but unexpectedly it fits the yin and yang of heaven and earth.
Those who worship heroes and martyrs should be guarded by heroic spirits. Play
