Even in February, Mobei is still very cold with ice and snow.
Fortunately, the Xi and Khitan people were wiped out last year.
A large amount of furs were seized, and the soldiers were organized to sew them into clothes and shoes with needlework, which are quite warm until now.
No soldier has frozen to death yet, but many soldiers have not spent the winter in Mobei before and cannot adapt to the cold weather here, so they have frostbite on their hands and feet, but these are all minor problems.
After sending Yu Chaoen away, Zhao Ziliang immediately began to establish the Zhenbei Hou Mansion.
Guo Ziyi, Gao Xiuyan, Zhang Shouyu, Liu Zhengchen, Bo Lehan and others all held concurrent posts in the Hou Mansion and could receive double salaries.
On this day, Zhao Ziliang summoned the generals and officials to discuss matters at the Zhenbei Hou Mansion in Zhenbei City.
The generals and officials rushed over after receiving the notice.
"I will see you later, Lord Marquis."
When the generals saw Zhao Ziliang coming, they all stood up and started laughing.
Zhao Ziliang smiled and waved his hands and said: "It sounds a bit uncomfortable, please sit down."
"Thank you, Mr.
Hou" "Ahem!"
Zhao Ziliang coughed twice.
The generals who had been laughing and joking just now stopped immediately, and all of them looked solemn.
Zhao Ziliang asked: "Zhang Shouyu, how is the infantry training going?"
Zhang Shouyu stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the morale of the soldiers is very high.
They are already very skilled in the infantry formations.
They are also familiar with various offensive and defensive movements and tactical coordination."
"Very good."
Zhao Ziliang nodded, quite satisfied with this, and asked Gao Xiuyan: "How is the cavalry training?"
Gao Xiuyan said: "Master Marquis, the four thousand cavalry are training day and night in cavalry, archery, and cavalry tactics.
Now the soldiers have high morale, superb cavalry and archery, and tacit tactical coordination.
They are better than last year and ready to go to war at any time."
Zhao Ziliang showed a smile on his face and said: "Okay, I don't know if there has been a war recently, but no matter whether there is a war or not, the army must remain in fighting condition at all times, because we are deep in the desert, a bitter cold land, and the surrounding tribes Unruly and unruly, like a wolf or a tiger, a little too young Carelessness and carelessness may be swallowed up by these wolves until even the bones and dregs are left.
I have called you here today to mainly talk about two things.
The first thing is that the training of soldiers must continue and persist, no matter how windy or rainy it is.
Persevere every day.
If you slack off, military law will serve you for the second time.
Now His Majesty has given my general the full power to deal with the affairs of the Mobei tribes.
I am thinking that I should also inform the Uighurs, the eastern tribes of Geluolu, Basimi, Tongluo, Guligan, Pugu, Bayegu, and Fuluo.
The tribal leaders of other tribes came to join the alliance and let them know that our town is now The Beihou Mansion is in charge of all the tribes in Mobei, and also notified the Turkic White Eyebrow Khan, asking him to form an alliance with Zhang Shouyu.
You can handle this matter.
Send people to the tents of various tribes to spread the message.
The deadline is two months.
Today, two months later , that is, you must arrive at Zhenbeicheng before the fifth day of April, otherwise you will be responsible for the consequences."
"General, I will obey your order."
Zhang Shouyu agreed with his hand, and then asked: "Master Marquis, do you want to inform the Geluolu tribe, Xijiasi and Chebi people in the west?"
Zhao Ziliang shook his head and said: "The Geluolu, Xijiasi and Chebi people in the west are naturally under the jurisdiction of the Beiting Protectorate.
Let's not stretch our hands too far."
"promise" Zhao Ziliang was about to explain some details that needed to be paid attention to during the drill.
At this time, Zhao Hu strode in with a waist knife and handed over his hand to report: "General, a group of generals sent by the imperial court to strengthen each battalion have arrived.
Waiting outside the house” Zhao Hu had made several contributions in the battle at the end of last year, some big and some small.
According to his merits, he should have been promoted to Zhiguo Colonel, or at least a regiment captain.
However, Zhao Ziliang deliberately suppressed him and only promoted him to Linghui Colonel.
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Lieutenant, let him hold the title of official school lieutenant in the Hou Mansion.
To put it bluntly, he was just an errand boy.
Zhao Ziliang expected that these generals were sent by the imperial court.
The imperial court appointed him as the Marquis of Zhenbei to handle all matters in Mobei.
It was impossible to completely trust him, so some people had to be deployed to enrich the army's officer ranks. , on the other hand, some containment and monitoring are carried out.
"Oh, let them in quickly."
Zhao Ziliang was very happy after hearing this.
There was a shortage of high-level generals in the military.
Zhao Ziliang had always felt that there was a shortage of talents at his disposal.
Now the imperial court sent a group of generals, which could alleviate the urgent need.
Soon, thirteen tired generals walked tiredly into the lobby of the Marquis Mansion.
When they saw Zhao Ziliang sitting on the main seat in the lobby, they all bowed down: "The last general of our family is waiting to see the Marquis."
The person standing at the front among the thirteen people is wearing a eunuch uniform.
This person has a face full of pits, an unusually big nose, pitifully small eyes, several furrows and wrinkles on his forehead, and bare lips and chin.
It's quite ugly "Haha, no courtesy, no courtesy," Zhao Ziliang said, raised his hand, and ordered to Bulhan: "Have someone bring some stools over to show the seats to the generals."
"No" Brahan agreed and immediately ordered some of his followers to bring stools from the next room for the thirteen people to sit down.
After the twelve newly arrived generals sat down, the leading eunuch stood up, took out a folded book, handed it to Zhao Ziliang with both hands, and said, "Master Marquis, this is the roster of the generals transferred this time.
There are thirteen people in total including our family. , it is up to the Marquis to decide how to arrange tasks for them."
Bo Lehan took the folded book from the eunuch and turned around and handed it to Zhao Ziliang.
Zhao Ziliang took it and opened it and read it again.
He looked up at the extremely ugly eunuch and asked, "My father-in-law is the envoy Cheng Yuanzhen sent by your Majesty."
The middle-aged eunuch Cheng Yuanzhen smiled and his face was as wrinkled as an orange peel: "This is our family.
In the bitter cold land of Mobei in the future, please take care of me, Lord Marquis."
"Easy to say, easy to say.
Eunuch Cheng, please take a seat."
Cheng Yuanzhen cupped his hands and sat down with a smile.
Only then did Zhao Ziliang remember that Cheng Yuanzhen would be in trouble in the future.
When Suzong was terminally ill, he and Li Fuguo jointly launched a coup to smash the queen's attempt to establish a new prince and follow Wu Zetian's story, and established the prince Li Yudeng.
Ji was the emperor, that is, Emperor Daizong.
He controlled most of the Forbidden Army with his support from meritorious officials to generals of hussars.
Finally, he tried to seize the power of Li Fuguo, causing Daizong to remove Li Fuguo from all his posts and have Li Fuguo assassinated.
Power is overwhelming.
Unexpectedly, such a person came to his side.
Zhao Zi felt quite emotional in his conscience.
Things are really unpredictable.
He calmed down, looked at the other twelve new generals, and asked: "Everyone, please introduce yourselves first.
Who are your surnames, how old are you, where do you live, and what titles do you hold?"
The first one to stand up was a middle-aged general in his forties.
This man was tall, dark-skinned, and had a short steel-needle beard all over his face.
He cupped his hands and said, "The last general, Cheng Ruobing, is forty-two years old.
He lives in Chang'an, Now he has the rank of General Ningyuan.”
The others seemed to laugh when they heard this.
It was really funny that such a tall and thick-looking man named a woman.
Zhao Ziliang did not laugh.
He felt that the name sounded familiar to him and looked at Cheng Ruobing thoughtfully.
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Asked: "Why does your name sound familiar to me, General?"
The envoy eunuch Cheng Yuanzhen smiled and said: "Master Hou, you have stayed in Chang'an for several years, so it is not surprising that you have heard his name.
His father is Guangping County Duke Cheng Boxian, his grandfather is Youjinwu General Cheng Huaibi, and his great-grandfather is Lu Guogong Cheng Zhijie.
There is also a younger brother named Cheng Ruoshui."
Zhao Ziliang slapped his forehead and said, "Why does your name sound so familiar to me?
It turns out you are Lu Guogong's great-grandson Cheng Ruobing.
You were the one who caused a storm in Chang'an by peeping at his daughter-in-law taking a bath."
"Hahaha" Cheng Ruobing was quite embarrassed and said with cupped hands: "The last general is incompetent and has disgraced the reputation of our ancestors."
Zhao Ziliang waved his hand: "As long as you know your mistakes, correct them.
Now that you have come to Mobei, it is the time for you to make contributions."
Cheng Ruobing said: "Thank you Lord Marquis for your admonishment."
A young captain stood up and said loudly: "Xue Song, eighteen years old, lives in Chang'an, and is now the captain of Zhaowu."
Zhao Ziliang looked at Xue Song and asked: "What is your contribution?
You are able to hold the title of Zhaowu School Captain at such a young age."
"This" Xue Song's face turned red when asked by Zhao Ziliang, and he didn't know how to answer.
Cheng Yuanzhen smiled again and said: "Master Hou, Xiaowei Xue is the son of Xue Chuyu, the former military envoy of Fanyang and Bo of Fenyang County.
His grandfather is the famous late Pingyang County Duke and General Zuo Xiaowei Xue Li."
Xue Li Zhao Ziliang thought, isn't Xue Li Xue Rengui?
He looked at Xue Song and asked, "So you are Xue Rengui's grandson?"
Xue Song blushed and replied: "Yes" Zhao Ziliang now knew why Xue Song became the captain of Zhaowu at such a young age.
He was also the queen of the generals.
With the Xue family's connections and connections in the capital, being a captain of Zhaowu was nothing.
Zhao Ziliang pressed his hand to ask him to sit down, and then said: "Go on."
This is also a young man, but a general.
"Su Jilie, 21 years old, lives in Chang'an, and is now a guerrilla general."
Zhao Ziliang asked curiously: "You are a general at a young age.
If you have made any achievements, you should be considered a hero, right?"
Su Jilie held up his hands with a straight face and said: "The last general was the leader in last year's martial arts examination.
With His Majesty's favor, he was promoted to the rank of guerrilla general."
"That's not bad," Zhao Ziliang said and nodded.
Cheng Yuanzhen smiled again and said: "Master Hou, he is really a famous hero.
I must have heard of his grandfather's name."
"Oh who is it" "Su Lie" Zhao Ziliang was stunned and said in surprise: "Su Dingfang, your grandfather is Su Dingfang.
No wonder your name is Su Jilie.
Why didn't you say it just now?"
Su Jilie said calmly: "The ancestors are famous, but the descendants are unworthy.
I really don't dare to mention it, so as not to disgrace the reputation of the ancestors."
Zhao Ziliang pressed his hand and asked him to sit down.
He looked at the others and murmured in his heart that the remaining people should not be all famous ministers and generals.
These people did not disappoint Zhao Ziliang.
The remaining people were indeed famous ministers and generals, including Li Jing's great-great-grandson, Qin Qiong's great-grandson, Yuchi Gong's great-grandson, Li Ji's great-grandson, Wang Fangyi's great-grandson, Liu Rengui's great-grandson, Guo Xiaoke The great-grandson of Wang Xiaojie and the grandson of Guo Qianguan.
After listening to these people's self-introductions, the muscles on Zhao Ziliang's face kept trembling, and he cursed in his heart, what the hell is going on?
Why did I get a bunch of dudes here?
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