On August 20, the Huns came to trade on time, and Sun Cheng and others were responsible for counting and inspecting the quality of all cattle, sheep and horses, so as to prevent the Huns from being shoddy. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Ma Gui accompanied the Xiongnu envoys to inspect the quality of the corn and soybeans used for the trade, and they were very satisfied with the quality of the grain and did not raise any objections.

Gao Shun was very happy to get nearly ten times the benefits through this transaction.

This year has been a bumper year for the farmers who have newly relocated to Bibo Fort.

There are convenient wells for irrigation, and the harvest has not been affected by the dry weather, not only the soybeans have been harvested, but they are overjoyed that the newly planted crop corn, this year will definitely be able to get a bumper harvest, looking at the tall corn stalks in the farmland, the big cobs, my heart is full of anticipation.

On the morning of August 25, Zuo Feng arrived again, this time he did not go to the county magistrate Wang Xuan, but directly brought people to Taoyuan Fort.

Gao Shun and the others received a report from the soldiers on duty at the door, and they were shocked at first, Du Bian and the others hadn't come back yet, why did Zuo Feng come first?

Don't care about doubts, take it in first, you can't offend these people. Gao Shun took Li Qiang, Ma Gui and others to the city gate to greet them.

Gao Shun greeted from afar: "Haha, welcome angels!" Greet the late, the sin and the sin. ”

"It's all old acquaintances, why be so polite?" Zuo Feng is also very kind.

"Angel, please!"

"Please!"

As soon as he entered the lobby, Zuo Feng shouted solemnly: "Zhao Xiong, Sun Cheng, Zhou Fei, Cao Shan, the four of them come and take the order!" ”

Gao Shun hurriedly explained: "Angel, now that the personnel are not complete, do you need to pick it up?" Zhao Xiong is still in Mayi County, and it will be tomorrow at the earliest. ”

"Then ask Mr. Gao to send someone to ask, and it's not too late to announce the decree tomorrow."

After Gao Shun asked everyone to retreat, he quietly asked, "Angel, can you reveal the content of the holy decree?" Let's get ready for it. ”

"Haha, Mr. Gao is polite, they are all old acquaintances, so I will tell you in advance, Your Majesty appointed Sun Cheng and Cao Shan as the Taishou of Dai County and Shanggu County respectively, Zhou Fei is the captain of Wuhuan County, and Your Majesty praises Zhao Xiong, the magistrate of Mayi County; This is a great honor for Your Majesty. ”

"Angel, when we reported that Changshan was the prime minister, why did we change it to Captain Huwuhuan?" Gao Shun asked.

"Hehe, this is Your Majesty's reward, these two counties are in your sole discretion, and the taxes do not need to be handed over to the imperial court, but they must be used to build the army and ensure the peace of the border; His Majesty considered that the tax revenue of the Changshan Kingdom was not much left except for supporting the king of Changshan, and it did not play much role in ensuring the security of the frontier, so he appointed Zhou Fei as the captain of Wuhuan to better stand for the imperial court; And Your Majesty has allowed you to recruit troops at will in Youzhou, Bingzhou and Jizhou, without limiting the scale, which is a great grace. ”

Gao Shun was helpless, so he could only say: "Thank you, Your Majesty Longen!" ”

Zuo Feng explained: "Your Majesty is very happy that Zhao Xiong has won a great victory in Mayi this time, and under the persuasion of Zhang Hou, His Majesty has decided that if you can ensure the tranquility of the frontier this winter, you will promote him to the Taishou of Yanmen County next year." ”

As soon as Gao Shun heard him say this, he knew that it was an invitation to merit, and hurriedly said: "Shun will not forget Zhang Hou's kindness." ”

"Your Majesty has said that Mr. Gao will assist in the defense of Mayi County and Yanmen County, and no mistakes will be allowed."

Gao Shun thought for a while and said: "Don't worry, the angel will do his best to assist him in guarding the county seat of Mayi; If you ask for help, you will do your best to help. ”

"Okay, now Mr. Gao will arrange it as soon as possible, and announce the decree at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning."

"Yes, angel, please wait here for a while, and I'll make arrangements."

After Gao Shun exited the lobby, he immediately asked Li Qiang and Fang Liang to go to Ma Yi to bring Zhao Xiong, Cao Xing, and Xu Fu back for a meeting; Fang Liang temporarily guarded Mayi County. After Li Qiang received the order, he immediately rode a thousand miles of horse and galloped away with Fang Liang.

and arranged for the kitchen to prepare a banquet immediately, Gao Shun also personally cooked a few dishes, and entertained Zuo Feng first.

The dinner was even more grand, Sun Cheng, Zhou Fei, Cao Shan and Ma Gui were accompanied, Gao Shun made a few more dishes, and Zuo Feng was very satisfied. Afterwards, Gao Shun exchanged another 3,000 points of gold and carried it into Zuo Feng's bedroom in several boxes.

Gao Shun said: "Angel, this is 100 gold, buy a bowl of tea and drink on the road; This is 200 gold, thanks to Zhang Hou's kindness, a little heart, not a respect. ”

"Mr. Gao is too polite." Zuo Feng said politely, but he didn't have any excuses, his heart was already happy, and he said secretly, this Gao Shun is really generous.

Having money can make ghosts grind, Zuo Feng was happy, and consciously showed off to Gao Shun what happened in the court and the reactions of the scholars, and mentioned many times how Zhang Rang supported Gao Shun and refuted the scholars, otherwise he would not have been appointed as the captain of the two counties at one time; Moreover, Taiwei Yang Ci was dismissed because of this, and Lu Zhi had the courage to admit his mistakes, which is a generation of Confucianism.

Gao Shun smiled, but his heart was dripping blood, this time he was wronged, and all the scholars were offended, and the road ahead will be more difficult, but fortunately, the return is not bad, although he did not buy the county of Jizhou, with the captain of Huwuhuan, he can better integrate the forces of the two counties, and run Dai County and Shanggu County into his back garden.

Zuo Feng was very satisfied with Gao Shun's attitude, and hinted many times that Gao Shun could only rely on the eunuchs in the future, otherwise the scholars would not let him go.

Gao Shun could only smile bitterly to himself, but it didn't matter if he imagined, when the eunuch fell, it was a time of chaos in the world, as long as he was strong, he was not afraid of anyone.

Gao Shun had no choice but to get off the donkey down the slope, implying that he was born poor and could not tolerate the scholars, so he had no intention of becoming an official in the court, and could be used as Zhang Hou's foreign aid.

Zuo Feng also said what he thought in his heart, and suggested that Gao Shun must build a strong army to ensure the safety of the border county, and at the same time, his own safety is also guaranteed, and the stronger the strength, the easier it will be for Zhang Hou to help, and the more jealous the scholars will be; Moreover, if they offend the scholars, they will definitely make stumbling blocks in various things, so they must be mentally prepared and plan early.

The next day, August 26, at 9 a.m., Zhao Xiong, Cao Xing and others rushed back.

Zuo Feng immediately announced: "This great victory in Mayi, I am very relieved, and I hope that Zhao Xiong, the magistrate of Mayi, will make persistent efforts to ensure the tranquility of the frontier, and I will have a heavy reward in the coming year."

appointed Taipingli Sun of Xixiang, Loufu County, Yanmen County, and Bingzhou to become Taishou County of Shanggu County, Youzhou, so that he could resist the barbarians outside, ensure the peace of the border county, and choose the opportunity to recover the lost territory, take charge of the civil affairs inside, and Ze was born by the people; The county is in charge of its own affairs!

Appointed Cao Shan, Taipingli, Xixiang, Loufu County, Yanmen County, as the Taishou of Youzhou Acting County, so that he could resist the barbarians outside, ensure the peace of the border county, and choose the opportunity to recover the lost territory, take charge of civil affairs inside, and Ze was born; The county is in charge of its own affairs!

Zhou Fei was appointed as the captain of Wuhuan in Taipingli, Xixiang, Loufu County, Yanmen County, Bingzhou, and ordered him to cooperate closely with Shanggu County and Daijun Taishou to resist the barbarians and protect the peace of Bian County!

The taxes of the two counties and one county will no longer be handed over to the imperial court, and will be used to form a border army and ensure the peace of the border county; You can recruit troops in Bingzhou, Youzhou and Jizhou, I do not limit the number of border troops in the two counties, and the salary is implemented with reference to the Northern Army of the Imperial Court.

The cost of protecting the Wuhuan Captain's Mansion is shared equally by the two counties of Shanggu County and Dai County, and they have full control over Wuhuan affairs. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Longen!"

"Alright, let's take the order!"

"Thank you Angel!" Zhao Xiong said and took the holy decree.

Zuo Feng said: "Your Majesty has given you the right to be the master, this is a great grace, and you will be inspected after a year, so as not to disappoint Your Majesty." ”

"Angels rest assured, we will follow the holy will, resist the barbarians outside, and soothe the common people inside, and never live up to the great trust of Your Majesty." The trio immediately assured.

"Okay, the task is complete, you can return to Beijing and hand over the decree to Your Majesty."

"Congratulations to the angels!"

Ma Gui still followed the practice of last time and gave each Royal Forest officer and soldier 1 yuan.

Zuo Feng returned satisfied, secretly happy in his heart, if he could have such a task a few times a year, he would soon be able to develop; Gao Shun is really generous, he must befriend him in the future, and Zhang Hou attaches so much importance to him, he will definitely be able to become one of the important ministers of the court in the future.