After Yu Min left, Shao Xun thought carefully.

I'm afraid the officials in the principality are not all in place, for no other reason than they can't afford so much money, alas.

When Sima Yan established this system, the princes had many houses and could afford to support such a team.

However, Shaoxun's Luyang County government only had 1,800 households and could not afford to support so many officials, so he had to focus on the key points.

On the 20th, he entered the city with his personal soldiers and two silver spear soldiers, which aroused the surprise of the Imperial Army officers who were on duty to defend the city.

They wanted to step forward to scold him, but were glared at by Shao Xun, and they all retreated.

Shao Xun went directly to Cao Fu's residence to visit.

Uncle Cao was lying at home, leisurely and contented. As soon as he saw Shao Xun, he smiled and said, "You made such a big noise as soon as you came back. It's really annoying."

"The more battles I fight, the more I fear death." Shao Xun said honestly, "I'm afraid that someone in the capital is plotting to kill me."

"If the emperor calls you into the palace, how will you treat him?" Cao Fu asked.

"If this happened, I would have gone before, but now I am a little hesitant." Shao Xun said with a smile, "The worst thing is to pretend to be sick."

Pretending to be ill is the prerogative of scholars, especially when they do not want to serve.

Sometimes they not only pretend to be sick, but also pretend to be crazy, pretend to be disabled, or anything else.

"Having come this far, do you feel like you are walking on thin ice?"

"have."

"That's right." Cao Fu laughed and said, "After spending some time with Xiao Hongnu, all your worries will disappear."

Today, Xiao Hong was sitting next to Cao Fu. She chuckled when she heard this and glanced at Shao Xun with charming eyes, as if she was angry in return of resentment.

Shao Xun no longer looks down on Xiao Hong.

Isn’t Song Yi from Wang Dun’s family more fragrant than Xiao Hongxiang?

"Tell me, why did you come to see me today?" Cao Fu pinched Xiaohong's buttocks and said.

Xiao Hong scolded and left, allowing the two of them to talk privately.

"I would like to ask Duke Cao to deign to take up the post of Duke of Luyang." Shao Xun stood up and saluted, and said sincerely.

After hearing this, Cao Fu felt a little emotional and seemed a little moved.

After a long time, he sighed and said: "I'm fine, but do you know that this will offend the master?"

"Know."

"Now that you know it, it's hard for me to refuse, just to let the younger generation look down upon me." Cao Fu smiled and said, "I just built a fort in Fengshi Baigu, and I planned to go there to live a long life. I didn't expect it.

We went to Luyang in a blink of an eye."

"The government is located in Liang County." Shao Xun explained: "From now on, all military and political orders will be issued by the government."

Cao Fu nodded.

This is the establishment system, which is essentially different from the Caotai team.

Government orders for Wubao Manor, private military units and even Luyang County under Shao Xun's jurisdiction were all issued by the government.

The main responsibility of the national master is to tutor the national master.

Shao Xun was very sensible, so there was no need for him to provide any guidance. All he had to do was to show off his old face, help Shao Xun smooth relations in the court, and at the same time introduce capable talents to work for Shao Xun.

His appointment as the governor of Luyang is more of a political statement, that is, who do he and the exposed and latent forces behind him support?

"Is the Prime Minister Cui Gong?" Cao Fu asked again.

"Exactly." Shao Xun replied without any hesitation.

The prime minister governs the people, except for the military, and all civil matters come from him.

Originally, this position should have been given to Lu Zhi, but Lu Zhi is now the prefect of Xiangcheng. If he is transferred to the state minister, he will have to operate another prefect of Xiangcheng, which will be more troublesome.

The imperial court is not run by your family. It is no longer easy to operate a Dunqiu prefect for you. Don't cause trouble to the gentlemen at the Shangshutai. If the emperor gives up, the Taifu will feel unhappy and Xiangcheng will be gone.

"Okay, okay. It's really not easy to see you step by step until today." Cao Fu said: "After the government officials are fully staffed, you will be completely established. There is nothing wrong in Luoyang, so you really shouldn't spend too much time.

Come on. I don’t know what Taifu will do once his blood surges. After the New Year, I will move my family to Liang County, and then I will depend on you to live my life."

"Mr. Cao is joking."

Then the two of them talked about the Cao family's Wubao.

The dock is named Baigu and is located in Goushi County. It is surrounded by Jingshan Mountain in the north and Xiushui in the south. It has crisscrossed ravines and earthen cliffs. Because there are many pines and cypresses around it, it is also called "Baiguwu".

In fact, it is a dock built using the local natural valley. It is high on the four sides and low in the middle, with water and land piers leading to the outside.

Dai Yanzhi of the Eastern Jin Dynasty mentioned in "Records of the Western Expedition": "The dock is in the south of Sichuan. Because it is a dock, it is more than ten feet high. When King Liu Wu entered Chang'an from the west, the boat master protected it... There is no place to turn back in the valley."

In the twelfth year of Jin Yixi (416), Liu Yu conquered Guanzhong westward, defeated Qin Zhaoxuan at Baiguwu, and built three hook-locked fortresses in the dock, forming a tripod.

Wubao is still under construction, but more than a thousand people from the Cao family and their servants have already moved there to farm in the valley, store grain and grass, and graze cattle and sheep.

The Cao clan is also moving gradually, and eventually more than 2,000 families will settle here.

The Wang Mi Rebellion was put down quickly, but its impact was far-reaching.

In addition, Cao Fu mentioned that the Mi family chose flat land to build a dock in Songshan Mountain and recruited hundreds of refugees to farm and garrison. This was also affected by Wang Mi's Rebellion.

After hearing this, Shao Xun secretly thought that when the Xiongnu invaded Luoyang next year, he didn't know how many people would be looking for land to build docks around Luoyang.

Li Ju of Xingyang once stood firm for many years like a house with nails.

It seems that Yiquanwu in Yiyang still existed during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, until it couldn't hold on anymore, so more than 50,000 people from other nearby docks moved south.

Shao Xun was very happy to see Daxing Wubao around Luoyang, because it meant that the people were organized and armed.

If there is a long-term stalemate with the Xiongnu in Luoyang in the future, the surrounding forts will be important fulcrums.

The Huns had a large number of cavalry, and it was easy for them to intercept grain routes. However, if there were forts and they were not far from each other, they could use the vehicle array to cover the transportation of grain, grass, equipment, and personnel between the various strongholds.

People are not made of iron. Even if there is a car formation, the soldiers will still be nervous and tired when facing a large group of cavalry. Over time, they may be taken advantage of by the enemy.

At this time, it would be perfect if there is a dock for you to rest, relieve mental tension, relieve physical fatigue, replenish arrows, and place wounded soldiers.

After resting, the car formation can hit the road with full health before heading to the next stronghold.

In history, Liu Yu conquered Nanyan. After setting off from Xuzhou, he built a city thirty miles away to garrison grain and troops.

These temporary earthen cities were actually military stations, allowing the infantry to move forward under the harassment and supervision of the cavalry and transfer supplies and food to the main army.

Its function is similar to that of Wubao.

The forts built by the dignitaries in Luoyang at this time can be used in the future.

After leaving Cao Mansion, Shao Xun went to visit Mi Huang and others, and then led his army south and returned home!

****

Heading south from Luoyang, the road was covered with green wheat seedlings and covered with residual snow.

Of course, there are also many empty fields without wheat.

The efficiency of the government is just that. Even though Wang Yan has attached great importance to this matter, often urging and checking at any time, there are still many people in the government and the people who disapprove.

There's nothing we can do about it.

On the 24th, the army arrived in Liang County, and the Silver Spear Army was given leave in batches to go home for the New Year.

Shao Xun went to Tangliyuan in secret.

Pei Shiliu was organizing people to clean the ditch outside the hospital. When he saw Shao Xun, he quickly stepped forward and saluted.

"Pei Jun, you're busy, I'll just take a look around." Shao Xun looked at the sky, as if admiring the scenery.

Pei Shiliu understood and continued to direct the bankers to work.

Shao Xun was walking around and accidentally entered the gate of Tangliyuan.

"Ah!" He bumped into a soft body, and he quickly reached out to hug her. When he looked closely, he saw that it was Princess Lu of Fan Yang.

Tang Jian and others stood outside the door. After hearing the noise, they subconsciously drew their swords and rushed over. When they saw Shao Xun holding a woman, they all retreated.

Mrs. Lu was petite, but she struggled to move away. Just as she was about to put on a straight face, she saw Concubine Pei walking over.

She didn't know where she got the strength, so she hurriedly jumped to the side, looked at Shao Xun, then at Concubine Pei, and said: "Sister-in-law, please listen to my explanation, I have no intention of competing with you for the Marquis of Lu Yang... Uh, no...

…Yes… Oops!”

Lu's incoherent words made Shao Xun and Concubine Pei blush.

The two looked at each other.

Shao Xun was fine, but Concubine Pei's face was as red as blood. Fortunately, the servants were far away and couldn't hear what Lu said, otherwise she wouldn't know if she would have the courage to stand here.

Shao Xun sighed. If others don't know, you have to do nothing yourself. The old saying is so true, the adultery has been exposed!

The worst thing is that it took me a few years to touch my little hand, but I haven’t tasted any benefits, and the result has already been known to so many people.

He was so angry that he grabbed Ms. Lu and dragged her into the main hall.

Concubine Pei followed and waved the servants to disperse.
To be continued...