Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 292

Chapter 292 Trust And Game
Qin Mubai looked at their backs, not only did he not get angry, he instead chuckled.

“Sanlang, your cultivation is getting better and better.” Qin Shubao said sullenly behind him, “Based on my temper, I will punish these bold and rude offenders severely according to the military order!”

“Father, why are you angry?” Qin Mubai smiled and walked to Qin Shubao’s side, saying, “Such a fanatical opponent is not enough, nor is it worth getting angry for them.” There was a ravine in the child’s chest, and he had a long-term plan. The Xue brothers and the others were short-sighted and eager to take credit, just like gamblers. They only wanted to win and leave. If they could obtain three to five hundred heads for the time being, they would be satisfied enough to go back and ask His Majesty for merit. “This is just their idea, and their original intention of not farming.”

“That’s right.” Qin Shubao nodded and said, “Brother Xue, in recent years, our military achievements have been outstanding. They are accustomed to charging into the frontlines to kill the enemy and make contributions.” In order to be a general, only those who went out to kill their enemies would have a chance to make a success of their career, and they would be promoted to a higher rank and become wealthy. This is an important starting point for generals to be bellicose, not to mention the importance that our Great Tang Empire attaches to military merits. After coming to Lanzhou this time, the Xue brothers held back their anger and wanted to do something big before leaving. “They are not interested in the long-term plan of raising mulberry trees in the fields. This is not in line with their original intentions.”

“My child had anticipated that the moment the New Deal was promulgated, there would be endless resistance. It is not surprising that all new matters would be interfered with and hindered by a lot of old-fashioned things, and it would be difficult for them to move forward.” Qin Mubai smiled faintly and said, “If they impeach me, then let them participate!” However, military orders are military orders. As long as the Imperial Court does not dismiss me, they will have to carry out the orders I issued. If there is any violation, this child will definitely be dealt with strictly according to the military law! However, the child would not do so unless he had to. After all, the Xue brothers are rare capable generals. If we fight back, it would be like cutting off our arms and only benefiting the Tibetans! ”

“En, good!” Qin Shubao smiled happily. He stood up and patted Qin Mubai on the shoulder. He said, “It’s neither humble nor arrogant. There is evidence. Carrying out both hard and soft tactics is neither weak nor reckless. Very good. For the general, that’s all. Sanlang, a year has passed. You’ve improved a lot. Even as your father, you have to admire yourself. It looks like you’ve learned a lot from your trip to Xiang Province.”

Qin Mubai smiled and replied, “Father is flattering me.” Right now, our top priority is to use the army to lead, help and encourage the prefectures and counties under Lanzhou’s rule to fully develop spring farming. This child had just discussed the matter of the iron mine with Xiao Liang and the others in the Lanzhou Prefecture. It was agreed that the production of weapons and harnesses should be stopped at this moment and that all agricultural tools should be produced at full capacity. In addition, he quickly sent his fast horses to the Imperial Court to urge them to plow the seeds in the spring. I brought some with me when I first came, but it’s obviously not enough. ”

‘”Alright! Do whatever you want! Don’t worry, do it boldly! Father, this old bones will be your backup! If the Xue brothers and the others dare to disobey the military order rudely, I won’t be courteous to them anymore!” Qin Shubao laughed heartily. The arrogance of a peak martial artist, Ling Yun, once again appeared on his face. He said coldly, “Looks like they are suspecting that Qin Qiong is old. Is she still able to eat?”

A few days later, two 600-mile memorials were handed over to Li Shimin.

One was the memorial of Xue Wanjun, the frontline general of Shan City, who had invited the frontline generals to impeach Qin Mubai. The other was Qin Mubai’s memorial from the Lanzhou Governor-General’s Mansion. Please order him to plant the seeds of spring ploughing.

At this moment, Fang Xuanling was standing beside him. Seeing Li Shimin holding these two memorials, he chuckled.

“Why is His Majesty laughing?” Fang Xuanling asked in confusion, “It’s a big taboo for soldiers to have a discord between the frontline generals!”

“Xuan Ling, come and see!” Li Shimin smiled and handed the memorial to Fang Xuanling. “This is really interesting. Xue Wanjun and the others wanted to impeach Qin Mubai, but Qin Mubai did not mention it at all. He just came to me to ask for the seeds of the farm tools. My subordinates are in conflict. What is Uncle Bao doing? I haven’t seen him say a single word.”

Fang Xuanling took the memorial and looked at it for a while before he couldn’t help but laugh, “So that’s how it is! It seems that the Qin father and son are confident that they aren’t worried about the Xue brothers’ rebellion.”

“Indeed.” Li Shimin chuckled, “This pair of Xue brothers, the fierce tigers on the battlefield, do not know anything about politics.” They are brave enough, but they do not know our long-term plan. From the looks of it, Qin Mubai, the Guan Ruo Zhi Zi, had a rough idea of what was going on. I can imagine how difficult it is for the Xue brothers according to their temper, but he did not mention a single word. Xuan Ling, at such a young age, you already have such a bosom and bearing. Do you know that you are not a minister of the state when you put the overall situation first? Uncle Treasure will not disappoint me. Before such a matter was not contradictory, he took out a general’s mind, neither favoring his own son, nor rushing to report or explain to me. It seems like he is confident and confident in dealing with the internal conflicts of these generals. ”

“Indeed.” Fang Xuanling smiled and put the memorial back on the table. “Looks like His Majesty already has a plan?” He said.

“Since Uncle Treasure is able to suppress the Xue brothers, why should I do anything to make things difficult for him? I also need to actively protect the prestige of the frontline commander general.” Li Shimin smiled and began to write. After the approval, he gave Fang Xuanling a look.

After reading it, Fang Xuanling smiled and said, “Your Majesty is brilliant.”

“Haha!” Li Shimin laughed heartily and said, “Let’s wait and see! I’m looking forward to Qin Mubai’s performance in Lanzhou!”

A few days later, inside the Lanzhou Governor’s Mansion.

The imperial edict granted Qin Mubai all his requests. The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households had already begun to get busy, preparing to send large quantities of seeds and livestock to Lanzhou to help open up the wilderness for production. Lanzhou Governor-General’s Mansion was allowed to use iron ore and salt mines as an expedient measure.

In the imperial edict, there was not a single word about the conflict between the Xue brothers and the Qin father and son.

Qin Shubao and Qin Mubai accepted the decree and laughed heartily together. Since the Emperor had already given such a reply, it meant that he supported Qin Mubai’s new policies!

This was enough! No matter how unconvinced the Xue brothers were, they could only obediently cultivate their fields and nurture their mulberries!

At the same time, another imperial edict, along with a large amount of gold, silver, and silk rewards, arrived at the barracks at the front lines of Shan City. The emperor commended Xue Wanjun and the others for their hard work and meritorious service in leading the army, and bestowed them with gold, silver, silk, and silk to console them. Similarly, there was no mention of their impeachment of Qin Mubai!

Xue Wanjun was puzzled. What did the Emperor mean? I impeached Qin Mubai, but he gave me a reward? !

In his confusion, he called his subordinates over and discussed with them.

As the saying goes, the three smelly cobblers were equal to Zhuge Liang. Everyone came up with a reasonable explanation. The Emperor neither removed Qin Mubai nor scolded Xue Wanjun. The implication was that he supported Qin Mubai in carrying out the New Deal of Lanzhou. The reason why he did not explicitly reject Xue Wanjun’s impeachment memorial was only because of his face. At the same time, he was expressing that he did not want their conflict with the Qin father and son to expand. The gold, silver, and silk was more of a consolation than a reward, and it meant nothing more than–stop making trouble for yourselves, and obediently follow the wasteland and nurture the mulberries! What’s so unpleasant about it? Look at the money! Aren’t you all trying to reward me by slaughtering your enemies and making contributions to the country? I have already given it to you, should I be satisfied?

After discovering the Emperor’s intentions, Xue Wanjun and the others lost their temper. It seemed that the reason why Qin Mubai dared to act so recklessly was because the Emperor had backed him up. It wasn’t because his father was the general, so he had picked up a cheap official to do it!

Forget it, it doesn’t matter who we quarrel with, but don’t quarrel with the emperor-let’s raise mulberries in the fields!

As a result, the Shan City and Liangzhou area, which had been neglecting their work, also began their spring farming activities.

Shancheng, Liangzhou and Lanzhou formed an iron triangle in the Helong area of the Great Tang Dynasty. The hinterland was the Yellow River alluvial plain. There were quite a lot of fertile soil, which was indeed beneficial to farming and livestock farming. Previously, however, Shan City and Liangzhou have been dissipating slack, not to cooperate, the matter of wasteland slow progress. Now, all three of them had risen, and the spring ploughing under the Lanzhou Governor-General’s Mansion was full of enthusiasm!

Every soldier in the fifty thousand strong army was a formidable labor force. Coupled with strict military discipline and proper organization, the efficiency of farming was many times higher than that of ordinary people.

Together with his father, Qin Mubai visited many counties under Lanzhou’s rule for a period of time to personally supervise the spring farming production in various places. Seeing that the situation was pleasant, Qin Shubao felt relieved and said to Qin Mubai, “Sanlang, you still have the ability!” If it weren’t for you, Father Duanduan wouldn’t be interested in carrying out any farming methods. Moreover, when the Xue brothers came to force the palace, if it weren’t for you coming out to mediate, Father might have already brought them to justice, and the conflict would have been triggered. It seems that after living for my father for more than 50 years, this way of administration is inferior to yours. ”

“Father is too modest.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Actually, these are all the general plans that His Majesty the Emperor had made long ago before he left the capital. This child is only implementing them.” The Xue brothers and the others were ignorant of the times and dared to provoke the imperial palace. It must be known that the one they provoked was not me, but the Emperor. If it weren’t for His Majesty’s generosity, they wouldn’t know what kind of situation they would be in right now. ”

“Father, I finally understand why His Majesty the Emperor sent you here.” Qin Shubao smiled heartily and said, “You are more knowledgeable about the overall situation and government affairs than I am. It seems that I am called Commander-in-Chief, but you are the one who is in charge of Lanzhou’s grand plan. It won’t take long for me to grow old. At that time, the emperor will definitely be the master of Lanzhou! This arrangement of the emperor’s can be said to be exquisite!”