"Zhang Ji, Zhang Derong."

Tong Yuan patted his thigh and said, "Yes, he is very suitable." ”

Although Zhang Ji had the position of political and religious auxiliary general at the top level of the Dreadnought Army at this time, his civilian position was only that of the commander of Haoyang County.

Although he was directly promoted to the state and drove relatively quickly, he actually continued to stay in the areas of Xiayang, Haoyang and Yaxian, so that the changes were small. I wonder what you think? ”

Tong Yuan hadn't forgotten Zhang Ji before, but he wanted him to continue to take over Wei Qi, or to specialize in the livelihood of the three counties west of the Yellow River, so he didn't give it a priority.

As soon as Dong Bai said this, he found that although Zhang was promoted quickly, he was extremely capable and had the least change. It can be said that it is really the most suitable person.

Think about it, in order to win over those scholars, he almost let Zhang Ji, who was born in a poor family and followed him for the longest time, be forgotten, and he really has to reflect on it.

The two reached a high degree of agreement on the proposed Zhang Ji's appointment as a driver in the state, and he also planned to temporarily put the three counties such as Xiayang, which originally belonged to the Sanfu region, under the jurisdiction of the state. After all, these three counties are close to the upper counties of the merged state, and they can be regarded as outposts for the recovery of the merged state.

After discussing this important matter, it is necessary to write to the imperial court and contact Li Ru, Jia Xu, Zhang Ji, and other friends in the court and China to ask them to support them. In addition to Hongnong Zhang Ji, this time it will be handed over to Dong Bai to contact.

Then there's the guard.

Recently, the area under the jurisdiction of Dong Bai and Tong Yuan has expanded a lot, and I am afraid that there are many new enemies and enemies, and the matter of security cannot be relaxed.

He saw that Dong Bai's mansion had added a lot of guards, including many Hu warriors. On the one hand, he reminded Dong Bai not to let them have too high a ratio, and on the other hand, he inquired how to collect these brave guards.

Dong Bai introduced that these Hu warriors were bought through reliable merchants, and these merchants were from the Linghe Hedong clan in Xiayang County. It stands to reason that these people are still Tong Yuan's subordinates, how can they not know?

Tong Yuan was puzzled, he encouraged the jurisdiction to trade with the Hu tribes in the north, but he didn't know much about the specific trade situation, and he didn't know anything about this kind of samurai and population trade.

Dong Bai said: "This kind of thing is also more common in Longxi, the Hu people will come to buy slaves, and those who know handicrafts and young people are more sought-after. The Han Dashi clan also often buys Hu warriors through certain fixed channels to serve as their own family members and guardians. ”

"Now, trade in the west is not as good as it used to be. But this side is prosperous, and the Hedong Shi clan is an important medium for other Shi clans in the Central Plains to buy their families. ”

Tong Yuan frowned and said, "Although this trade can bring some prosperity and support, I want to ban it, after all, this kind of trade is not enriched by us, but by the Dashi clan and the Hu tribe."

Dong Bai didn't have any unpleasantness, on the contrary, she was a little worried: "I don't have any opinion on this, it's just that we have just been recognized by the Hedong Shi clan and the Hu people, and we cut off their financial routes, I'm afraid it will cause disadvantage." Should we take a more prudent and gradual approach? ”

Tong Yuan still has strong values of later generations, and he is still relatively unhappy with human trade.

What's more, this trade is growing more and more because of his own unintentional actions, and he knows that a direct ban on this trade will only make the human trade go underground, but not really stop it.

A smarter solution is needed, but unfortunately he doesn't have any ideas yet.

After discussing the matter with Dong Bai, he planned to have dinner and rest for the night before going to Haoyang County.

Dong Bai still remembers his grandmother's teachings, his life is relatively ordinary, and he does not pursue the extreme desire for poverty and supreme rights. Dinner consisted of noodle soup, roast lamb, boiled vegetables, and a dash of soup sauce and fruit.

This level is only available to ordinary people during the Chinese New Year, but it is just the daily life of the poor and powerful at this time, not to mention the abnormal Dashi family.

Tong Yuan was about to start, but Dong Bai ordered someone to bring a copper kettle and said: "We couldn't reunite during the Chinese New Year, and we have made many achievements at this time, so why not celebrate a little."

After speaking, he asked the old waiter to pour Tong Yuan a glass. Tong Yuan saw that the color of this wine was dark red, and there was an attractive aroma.

Dong Bai said: "This wine is very expensive, fragrant and refreshing. It's made in our hometown, and you'll remember it when you taste it. ”

Tong Yuan drank it directly. Uh, it's wine.

In later life, he had drunk it, but the taste had long since drifted into the depths of his mind, and he was awakened when he tasted it.

Mom, Dad, family, are you all okay?

Dong Bai's face couldn't see any change, but he saw that her eyes trembled slightly, and she was quite delicate and noble when she had changed into a purple dress, and at this time she actually exuded an inexplicable sadness, which made people pity.

Although her height is not outstanding, her long-term martial arts practice has made her strong body, and at the age of seventeen, she has the aura to thin the air.

Heroism and sorrow, two breaths, converged and scorched on her body at this moment, changing from time to time, and then merging into one.

A ray of moonlight shone silently into the room, adding a sense of loneliness to the slightly mournful feast.

"We will not disappoint you, please watch us from heaven."

After a while, Tong Yuan blushed slightly and was embarrassed, and when he was slightly drunk, his words and deeds were slightly uncomfortable. Dong Bai is so attention-grabbing, how can he be in the prime of life without any understanding.

Dong Bai was originally just a name in games and history books in his mind, but now she is such a lively girl, and the ups and downs of her experience make her different from ordinary girls, appearing mature, heroic but also weak.

Deep in his heart, a voice told him to protect Dong Bai and not let her suffer the original suffering. This feeling of protection still trumps the rest.

What did she think? He thinks that Dong Bai still has a sense of trust in him, and he doesn't like it.

……

The piano is not only a musical instrument for her, but also full of memories and warmth of the past.

originally thought that the court and turmoil would be far away from her and her father, but she didn't expect that the individual was still too small under the trend of the times, even if her father was Cai Yong, a well-known Confucian in China.

Cai Yan has left Hedong since the end of last year, and did not return to Chen Liu's hometown, but came to live in Xiayang. Weiyang Jun Dong Bai respects her very much, and likes to learn classics and all kinds of knowledge from her, and treats her as a righteous sister.

However, she still mourns every day, and only when she is intoxicated with classics and music can she temporarily let her chest not be depressed and uncomfortable all the time.

"Ding, Ding, Ding",

In the moonlight, the sound of the piano is melodious, and she can play it skillfully even without seeing it with the naked eye. However, in addition to mourning, the music is also a little confused, how to go forward? That man said to write life, what should she do?

……

Tong Yuan woke up in a daze, he may have been a little tired these days, and with the wine of grapes, he actually fell asleep.

Moreover, the others were no longer in the hall where the feast had just been held, but in an inner room where they lived. Judging by the temperature and smell, it is estimated that coal and vanilla were also burned.

Looks like I'm resting here tonight.

"Brother, I still don't think it's appropriate to slaughter the city in Qi County. Although I also thought so in the past, I haven't even found the enemy until now, but I have treated the people of Qi County like this, which can only show that the Dong family is incompetent, not to avenge my relatives with filial piety. ”

Tong Yuan heard Dong Bai's voice, obviously speaking from outside the door towards the room where he was. I had no choice but to reply: "Ah, gentlemen. I'm Tong Yuan, Dong Wei doesn't seem to be here. ”

Dong Bai said outside: "Ah...... Sorry to disturb the break. Cousin Fang took you into the bedroom to rest, and he just told me something, and after I thought about it, I came to him, thinking that he was still inside. ”

Tong Yuan had already dressed and met Dong Bai, and it was already time for him to meet him, and it was more than an hour before the dinner.

It turned out that after Tong Yuan fell asleep, Dong Bai was inconvenient to take him into the inner room to rest, but fortunately, Dong Wei came to discuss something, so he settled Tong Yuan to rest.

And Dong Wei was bent on revenge, but he didn't do anything of his own, just strongly demanded the slaughter of Qi County, where Wang Yun's family had lived and developed for a long time.

Although Dong Bai had thought so, she knew that Wang Yun's family had fled, and Qi County was an area under Tong Yuan's jurisdiction, so how could there be any reason to slaughter the city for her own people?

Tong Yuan listened, thinking that he had been busy all the time, and he almost forgot Dong Wei, this person was quite angry, but he was tired of administration and military. Incidents like the slaughter of cities have happened from time to time in troubled times in ancient times, but they must have been very inappropriate.

Even in the Han Dynasty, which advocated filial piety and supported blood revenge, Cao Cao still left a thousand years of notoriety after doing so.

He heard Dong Bai say that he would not support Dong Wei's opinion of slaughtering the city, and he was also a little relieved. Since it's not early, I'll rest early tonight.

Dong Wei, now he should be the leader of the Dong Mansion's armed forces, should he also be allowed to take a more important position? Let's talk to him and Dong Bai again when I have time.

……

Zhang Ji received the news from Tong Yuan, came to Xiayang to meet Tong Yuan, and then went to Haoyang and other places together.

The two comrades-in-arms had not seen each other since the battle to pacify the Southern Xiongnu in Yufuluo, and the situation was gratifying, and of course the two of them rejoiced.

Zhang Ji said: "Due to the humidity last winter and this spring, the wheat in the three counties has grown very well. In particular, in Heyang and Yaxian, large areas of grass-roots units in the military and civilian areas of the two places have been effectively organized, and they have developed and carried out activities such as mutual help and mutual assistance. Therefore, a large number of Guanzhong farmers who planted wheat for the first time are now handy. ”

Tong Yuan smiled: "Great, it seems that we provide a safe situation for the people, and then prohibit mergers and encourage organizations." They can live a stable life and support us. ”

Zhang Ji said: "Of course, the peasants are very grateful to the general and Weiyangjun."

Tong Yuan was not satisfied with this level of joy, "They should not be grateful, they should be grateful to themselves, their neighbors, and their teams, which is the effect of unity." They work together to live a good life, so that my soldiers can train and fight hard, and only then can they achieve more results in the situation. ”

"Therefore, I hope that they can come up with more ideas in each team and each tun and cooperate with each other, so that people who are not suitable for fighting can also have a channel for advancement."