For the next half a month, every day, there would be an urgent delivery of 800 li to the Governor's Mansion of Yan County.
"800 li is urgent."
"A great victory. Commandant Zhang led two thousand black-armored cavalry and defeated the A'man tribe at the foot of Gangu 'er Mountain. He beheaded six thousand people, captured more than ten thousand Hu, and captured twenty thousand cattle and sheep.”
"A great victory. Commandant Tian led two thousand black-armored cavalry and defeated the Muzhuan Tribe at Little Yu 'er Sea. He beheaded ten thousand people, captured several thousand Hu, and three cattle and sheep.”
"A great victory. The Commandant led 2,000 black-armored cavalry, razed 12 tribes of all sizes, and killed more than 10,000 people.”
a whole month
Every now and then, news of a great victory would be sent back to the County of Yan. The commoners 'ears were about to get calluses when they heard the urgent sounds from 800 miles away.
The ten thousand black-armored soldiers were divided into five groups and slaughtered without restraint on the grasslands. They didn't need any provisions. Wherever they went, they would kill and eat.
In the decades before this, the grasslands had been the territory of the Huqiang tribe. Many Hu tribes had occupied the plains. They were vicious, barbaric, skilled in riding and archery, and came and went like the wind.
As for the people of Yan County, they were the prey of the Hu tribes. The land of Yan County was like a woman's boudoir, not locked.
They could come and go as they pleased. Every time the horses of the Hu stepped into the County of Yan, they would trample on the people.
After many mayors, those with ambition would train and prepare for battle, and most of them would defend the city.
However, how could the three cities of Wuzhen, Yangsui and Qingzhen hold on?
He could only watch as the Hu cavalry crossed the eastern line and crossed the Chang River.
If they encountered a prefect who was just waiting for death, the people of Yan County would be even more miserable.
But that was the past
now everything has changed
Ever since Lin Xuan came to Yan County last year and became the governor of Yan County, he first destroyed the Helan tribe and shocked the tiger. Then, he skinned the Helan bud and the seven tribe leaders alive.
Immediately after, he issued an order to kill one and kill ten, causing the Hu of the grasslands to tremble in fear.
In the spring of this year, before the snow had melted, ten thousand cavalry had left Yanjun and entered the grasslands. They had won consecutive battles, killing the Hu until they were terrified.
everything changed
When the news of the great victories spread back to the County of Yan, all the citizens of the County of Yan were afraid that it was just a dream.
However, when the prefecture soldiers stationed in Martial Town entered Yanzhou City with a large number of cattle, sheep, and Hu captives, everyone was in an uproar.
They walked out of their homes and onto the streets. They changed into the cleanest and most festive clothes of their lives, beating gongs and drums, and performing dragon and lion dances.
Thousands of words were not as inspiring as exterminating a Hu tribe.
The camp that had been used to train the Black Armored Army had now become a prison for Hu captives. In the past, the people of Yan County would never have dared to think of such a thing.
In the prefect's mansion.
The core members of Lin Xuan's subordinates were all present, and the officials of the eight divisions and nine departments were all flushed.
"Milord, eight hundred li is urgent."
"Two days ago, Commandant Tian destroyed two more small Hu tribes.”
"Haha."
in the lobby
Lin Xuan smiled and said,"I know, I know. Go down and rest first."”
"I also want to go out and lead troops to fight." Meng Jiao was a little envious.”
"You stay here obediently."
Lin Xuan glared at him.”
"I'd rather be the chief historian."
the fierce flood dragon muttered.
The people of the grassland came and went like the wind, so did the Black Armor Army under the command of the County of Yan.
The people of the grasslands could come and go freely in the County of Yan, but the Black Armored Army could also come and go freely in the grasslands.
Only through hundreds of battles could elite soldiers be produced.
Lin Xuan did not have the intention of letting Tian Hu and the others return at all. He let them play with the Hu Qiang people on the grassland.
If he couldn't beat them, he would just run. The enemy advanced and I retreated.
The Black Armor Army had the support of the County of Yan, while the grassland tribes relied on their cattle and sheep to fight the Black Armor Army for a long time.
"Everyone, another major event is about to begin this year.”
"Supervisor Zhang, spring plowing is the responsibility of your Department of Agriculture.”
Zhang Wenxuan patted his chest."Sir, if anything goes wrong, you don't have to do anything. I'll take my head off myself.”
"However, I have a request."
Zhang Wenxuan rubbed his hands together." I heard that we seized quite a few Hu cattle this time. It's a pity to eat them. Why don't you give some to our Department of Animal Husbandry and distribute them to the various county offices to help with the reclamation?"”
"Take them all."
Lin Xuan said," A portion will be distributed to the villages and towns, and the other portion will be kept by your Agriculture Division. This year, during spring ploughing, the ten villages and towns that reclaim the most wasteland in Yan County will be rewarded with three cattle.
In each village, whoever reclaimed the most wasteland would be rewarded with a cow.”
The eyes of many officials in the hall lit up, and Zhang Wenxuan, the chief registrar of the Department of Animal Husbandry, was even more excited.
"In this case, the people of the County of Yan will have an unprecedented enthusiasm to open up wasteland.”
Zhang Wenxuan said.
"It's to encourage farming."
Lin Xuan said,"Not only that, it can also be like this during the autumn harvest. The villages and towns will evaluate each other's harvests and reward each other.”
"These matters will be handled by you, the chief registrar of the Agriculture Department.”
"Don't worry, Milord."
Zhang Wenxuan's expression was solemn.
"I'll get the Secret Intelligence Division and the Arrest Division to follow up.”
Lin Xuan said in a low voice,"If anyone makes a false report, conceal it, or lie, don't blame my Yan Dao for being ruthless."”
"Milord, after I return, I will start preparing.”
"My lord, my lord."
"Where are the cows and sheep?"
The chief clerk of the Business and Travel Department, Lin Zhenbei, had not even walked in when he started shouting.
All the officials in the hall were speechless.
"Sir, where are the cows and sheep?"
Justin was panting.
"Milord, I heard that we seized tens of thousands of cattle and sheep when I came back.”
"Give them all to me. I'll bring them all to Jiangnan. I'll definitely sell them for a good price.”
This chief clerk of the Business and Travel Division had been worrying about how to earn money all winter. It was not easy for him to wait for this opportunity, so he naturally would not miss it.
"I can only give you half."
Lin Xuan smiled and said,"Keep the remaining half. Spring is coming soon. Our Yan County does not lack pastures."”
"I'm preparing to build a few large horse and sheep farms.”
Upon hearing this, the officials of the Governor's Mansion began to fight for it.
"Milord, I think the cattle and sheep factory should belong to our Agriculture Division.”
"Bullshit, it should belong to our Armament Division.”
In the end, the horse farm belonged to the Armament Division, and the sheep farm belonged to the Merchant Division.
After discussing the matter of spring plowing for a while, the group of officials dispersed. At the moment, he was too busy with the matters of the government office. The subordinate officials of the government office were busy working non-stop.
"Meng Jiao, come with me to the camp outside the city.”
Lin Xuan changed into his official robe and covered it with a white fox fur cloak. He rode on his warhorse and left the governor's manor with Meng Jiao, heading straight for the camp.
on the drill ground
There were tens of thousands of Hu, men and women, young and old, all of whom had been captured from the various tribes of the steppe.
Everyone was shackled and their hands were tied with hemp ropes.
It was a vast expanse of darkness, with no end in sight. In order to watch over them, a total of 3,000 prefecture soldiers were mobilized.
Despair filled the faces of these Hu. Some women and children held young children in their arms and cried nonstop.
The hatred between the Hu and the people of Yan County had lasted for countless years. The people of Yan County had been taken to the grasslands and lived like animals.
Now that they had become the captives of the County of Yan, their fate was self-evident.
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