For the officials of the four states under the rule of the Xiazhou Governor's Office, the name Xue Shao is not unfamiliar, he has already "heard of the princes" a few years ago, but at that time he relied on the fame of the prince of Lantian and the bloodline of the noble family of Tianhuang. What really made Xue Shao famous in the Xiazhou area was marrying the princess, crusading against Bai Tieyu and the recent killing of Tang Huaibi and the bloody battle against Huanghuadui.

Officials seem to have a hard time believing that the above experience can be attributed to the same person. It stands to reason that Xue Shao should be a graceful and elegant son, otherwise it would be difficult to win the heart of the princess. But the things he did were like an iron-fisted Zhang Fei.

- That's so contradictory!

When they really saw Xue Shao himself, the doubts and contradictions in the hearts of the officials were even stronger - just such a young and weak and polite Meilangjun, saying that he could charm women and not pay for his life may be believed by a few people, but it is said that he can destroy thousands of troops and horses with a snap of his fingers, and kill the feudal officials as neatly as killing chickens and sheep...... It's hard to imagine!

More than 100 officials from the four states came, and when Xue Shao faced them, he felt both strange and a little excited.

Although "politics" is very unfamiliar to Xue Shao, who has been a man of two lifetimes, he has always hoped that he will have an opportunity to show his disobedience and ideals. Now, I finally have such a stage and territory as "Xiazhou", and I can patiently manage this piece of my own career.

Before taking office, Xue Shao had repeatedly asked Shi Liu You, who was proficient in the military record office and acting governor of the capital, for advice, and asked him what he should do after he became the governor?

Liu Youqiu replied to Xue Shao that as a feudal official like the "Governor", he governed the army and the people, and the territory under his jurisdiction was vast and the people were extremely large, so the government affairs were numerous and complicated. Not to mention a metropolitan governor's office, even if it is a county order that manages a small county town, there are many things to deal with such as the Spring and Autumn Festival, the persuasion of agricultural mulberry, the trial of thieves and prisons, the taxation and tribute, and the imperial examination education, and one person can't manage it at all. Therefore, it is even more impossible for the governor to be personally and thoroughly, but can only outline the overall situation of the governor-general and promulgate important decrees and measures to play a decisive role in major issues of principle. Specific matters have to be handed over to subordinate governments and officials at all levels. Of course, it has to be handed over to capable and trustworthy subordinates.

In a word, Liu Youqiu believes that if Xue Shao wants to be a good governor, he must first deal with the problem of "personnel".

So on the first day of his tenure, Xue Shao was not in a hurry to do anything practical or issue any new decrees of the Governor's Office, and he devoted his main energy to getting acquainted with and understanding the officials under the Governor's Office. Xue Shao, who came and went, found that the little grain Cao in the county yali of the county of the assassin of the first state was all as scared in front of him as if a mouse had seen a cat.

This is both a good thing and a bad thing.

The advantage is that Xue Shao established his absolute authority at the first time, and it will be difficult for anyone to dare to oppose Xue Shao under the rule of the Governor's Mansion in the future. The disadvantage is that it seems to be a bit difficult to establish a "concentric" colleague relationship. In this regard, Xue Shao was not too anxious. He believes that he is not really a "cool official" who is too harsh to be approachable. Although some people have been killed before, they are all damned people. He only needs to keep the two bottom lines of law and morality, sincerely work diligently, love the people and treat his colleagues well, and see the hearts of the people over time, so that his subordinate officials can truly believe in him and follow him willingly.

Xue Shao believes that whether it is governing the army or the people, adhering to this principle will not be wrong. Because no matter where it is, as long as there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Although the rivers and lakes are prevalent in the "money can make the ghost grind" and "if you have milk is your mother", such as "you can succumb to the black rules of profit", you can indeed get a temporary chance to win. But it has long been proven from time immemorial that adhering to "fairness and people's hearts" is the true royal road that has always changed!

After a day's tea discussion, the tense strings in the hearts of the officials in the four states finally slowly relaxed. Because they found that Xue Shao was not as terrifying and violent as his nickname "Human Slaughter". On the contrary, he is personable, elegant and talkative, very humble in dealing with people, and he does not have the kind of lofty and invincible nature unique to the children of the family and the relatives of the royal family.

Xue Rentu, the newly appointed governor of Xiazhou, once again surprised the officials. His image has become much more relatable, and it has also added a touch of mystery.

The next day, around the next day, Xue Shao was preparing to hold a banquet in the governor's mansion to congratulate the officials of the four states who had come to congratulate him on his new official appointment, and Xue Chuyu returned.

It was Zhang Renyuan who entered the Governor's Mansion to report the news, and Xue Shao knew from his expression that this time the action of "robbing the rich and helping the poor" was successful!

"Let General Xue take the brothers to the backyard to rest first, and I'll come later." Xue Shao said so, and gave Zhang Renyuan a look, signaling him not to show off, and not to let the officials of the four states see those carriages and horses.

Zhang Ren was willing to comprehend and immediately go back to deliver a message to Xue Chuyu. Soon, dozens of carts laden with gold and silver treasures were transported to the backyard of the Governor's Mansion and kept under close guard.

Xue Shao continued to entertain the officials in the front hall. Halfway through the wine shop, an uninvited guest suddenly came.

The doorman came to report, "Xue Dudu, there is Wu Yizong, the general of Jin Wuwei, who has come to visit." ”

Xue Shao couldn't help but smile, he came so quickly, I was afraid that he would catch up with Xue Chuyu's heels all the way.

"General Wu, please serve tea in the hall!"

"Yes!"

When he walked into the Governor's Mansion, Wu Yizong hated it so much, "My dignified Sanpin General and Special Command, he actually asked me to go to the side hall to wait and avoid seeing me?" How unreasonable! ”

Resentment is resentment, Wu Yizong also understands a little bit of the truth that "people have to bow their heads under the eaves", the Xiazhou Governor's Mansion is Xue Shao's territory, so he has to endure it first!

Xue Shao was not in a hurry to have a wine banquet with the officials of the four states, and he ate and drank for an hour. Then Xue Shao personally sent the officials out of the Governor's Mansion, still not in a hurry to meet Wu Yizong in the side hall, but to the backyard.

Xue Chuyu was waiting for Xue Shao.

"Brother, have you checked it?" Seeing so many carriages full of treasure chests, Xue Shao couldn't help but feel overjoyed - military salary, military salary!

"The subordinates don't dare to be self-conscious, so they wait for the governor to come and open the box and inspect it in person!" Xue Chuyu was also a little excited, of course he knew how short of money Shuo Fangjun was now!

"Brethren, unload and unpack!" As soon as Xue Shao raised his hand, it was like commanding thousands of troops and horses to charge.

The soldiers of the Jumping Army waited for this order, and immediately rushed to the carriage with great energy, carried boxes of belongings into the hall in the backyard, and then pried open all the boxes one by one.

Almost everyone was blinded by the dazzling light of the gold and silver treasures in the chest!

Many chests are filled with gold and jewelry, as well as rare antique jade, gold trees, silver flowers, pearls and jadeite, which can be called works of art, and of course, there is no shortage of high-quality silk and copper treasures that can be used directly as currency.

- Thirty-seven cars!

"Windfall!!"

Xue Shao has never been short of money, and he has long been accustomed to seeing gold, silver and jewelry, but he still exclaimed.

"This will at least buy each of the brothers a set of winter clothes and bedding, and pay them for another three years!"

"We're finally not short of money!"

Xue Chuyu and the others are not ordinary happy!

Xue Shao laughed, "No wonder as soon as you arrived with your front foot, Wu Yizong chased after you." If such an astonishing treasure had fallen into his pocket, it would have been enough to make him rich! ”

"That guy still dares to catch up?" The soldiers of the Jumping Army were both shocked and angry, "I knew this was the case, I should have killed him on the spot!" ”

Xue Shao blinked and asked Xue Chuyu, "What's the matter?" ”

Xue Chuyu told Xue Shao everything about the encounter with Wu Yizong on the road, including the details.

Xue Shao laughed heartily when he heard it, "That guy is a good juggler!" ”

Everyone laughed together.

At this moment, a sergeant suddenly shouted, "Quick, come and help!" This box is so heavy! ”

Xue Shao and the others turned their heads to see that four sergeants were hobbling over with a large box. The big box was much bigger than the others, several times more.

Xue Chuyu hurriedly beckoned a few people to come over to help, and said to Xue Shao, the big box was very huge and heavy, and it occupied a whole carriage alone, and the wheels had been specially reinforced and transformed, I really didn't know what it was in.

"Lift it up, open it and take a look!"

The moment the box opened, everyone's eyes narrowed, and everyone let out an exclamation of amazement!

"The Great Golden Buddha!"

"Oh my God, isn't this the big golden Buddha that Bai Tieyu used to rebel?"

"It is said to weigh a thousand pounds, no wonder the four of us can't carry it!"

"Isn't so much gold priceless?!"

"Don't say it's gold, any pearl embedded in it is already priceless!"

Someone immediately found something in the box, took it out and offered it to Xue Shao, "Governor, please see, there is still a letter in here!" ”

Xue Shao took it apart and smiled, "Now I know, why did Wu Yizong personally lead troops to stop you so desperately, and after failing, he chased all the way to the Governor's Mansion in a hurry!" ”

"Just for the Golden Buddha and this letter in the box?" Xue Chuyu asked rhetorically.

That fool didn't know where he got his confidence, thinking that no one would dare to touch his things, and that he would be able to safely reach his Chang'an hometown and hand them over to his father. This is his letter to his father! Xue Shao smiled, and said in his heart, didn't you kid falsely claim that this was a tax dedicated to the imperial court? Didn't you frame Xuanyunzi for swallowing the Golden Buddha? -- Now that everyone has stolen goods, see what else you have to say!

"Bring all the treasures to the treasury of the Governor's Mansion and sign them, and from then on they will be the lifeblood of our Shuofang army. No one is allowed to touch without my command, and the Golden Buddha must be closely guarded! Xue Shao gave an order, and then smiled slightly, "Now, it's time to go and meet that anxious juggler for a while!" ”