The importance of post-war reconstruction should not be overlooked compared to victory in war. Zhao Jie and his entourage did not stay in Pingcheng to enjoy with the people, but quickly rushed back to Yanmen County, which is the political and economic center of Yanmen County, with the most abundant resources and the most comprehensive information.

Ten days later, all the information about the war was compiled.

This battle of Yanmen County can be described as heavy casualties, the Huns soldiers all the way south, as far as Mayi City, it can be said that almost the entire Yanmen County suffered a military catastrophe. About 10% of the city was breached, about 10,000 people were killed or wounded, and the property damage was innumerable, which can be called the largest loss in recent years, and the fortunate thing in the misfortune was that no big city fell, so the loss was still within the tolerance range of Li Mu and other officials.

At the same time, the results of this battle were also quite huge, nearly 10,000 Hun warriors died in Yanmen County, and their bones were exposed in the wilderness and could not return home. Each city in Yanmen County concentrated its troops in the fortified city, so as to defend the fortified city, and the Xiongnu army was not allowed to choose to attack the city in order to ensure the safety of the rear road, which undoubtedly made the advantage of the Hun cavalry's speed useless, and also caused a lot of casualties. Later, the army in the city went out of the city to counterattack, and the Hun army was caught off guard, and the sudden rout of the army made the wounded have to be abandoned.

"Gather all the wounded people together for treatment, gather the orphans who have lost their parents to raise them, cremate the bodies of the Huns, and take out a little money and grain from the treasury to distribute to the people who are in need." Li Mu continued with a sad expression: "The people are suffering, and we are the officials who cannot escape the blame, you must take this as a warning, take it as your own responsibility to protect the safety of the people, work hard, and take revenge." ”

"We must do our best, and after we die, report to the king, and go down to Anlishu." Zhao Jie and the others leaned over and bowed when they heard the sound.

A few days later, the news of Daijun and Yunzhong County also reached Yanmen County, and officials at all levels in the county heard about it and learned that only Yanmen County suffered the least losses and the greatest results in this Xiongnu invasion. So although most people are still depressed, they are not very happy in their hearts, after all, this means that there is hope for promotion.

At the same time, Li Mu's recital for the people in the county also arrived in Handan, and along with Li Mu's recital, there were two letters written by Zhao Jie to Zhao Sheng, the king of Pingyuan, and his confidant Zhao Yin.

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A month later, the reward order of the Handan court was sent to Yanmen County, and Li Mu immediately summoned the generals and the city guards to gather in Yanmen County.

Li Mu held the reward order sent by Handan in one hand and hung it down his waist, and held it lightly behind his back with the other hand, standing on the high steps of the county guard's mansion with a calm expression, looking at the people in the audience with cold eyes. Almost all the officials in Yanmen County stood neatly in the open space in front of the hall, looking at their county keeper silently, with not only reverence and respect in their eyes, but also a trace of fear. Everyone knows that not long ago, more than 50 colleagues who did not perform well in the war were beheaded and in front of all the people in the city on charges of 'failing to defend the city', 'fleeing from battle', and 'collaborating with the enemy and treason', and their families were all punished as slaves and could not be turned over forever. Li Mu's ruthless style of acting once again shocked and frightened!

Li Mu's eyes swept over everyone, and he couldn't help but nod, and raised his voice: "These days, many of you have told me that this year's Hun attack is much more ferocious than in previous years, so this year is much more difficult than usual!" Do you all feel that way? ”

The crowd burst into laughter, and from time to time someone replied yes, apparently all of them unanimously acknowledging that this year had been the most difficult in recent years.

"I admit that this year's war is more difficult than in previous years, because this county guard also feels the same way, but what touches the general is that you can always hold the city and protect the people from safety, fortunately, with the blessing of the gods, we finally ushered in the final victory." Li Mu said loudly: "Now, your merits are manifested in the imperial court, and you are famous in the grassland, and you will never live up to the courage and persistence of the past."

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but raise their chests, raised their heads high, and their expressions were very proud. "It's not been a day or two for everyone to work with me Li Mu, and we all know that I am a person with clear rewards and punishments." The corners of Li Mu's mouth curved up a certain arc, and he said loudly: "If you have merit, you will be rewarded, and if you have a fault, you will be punished!" Now that those who should be punished have died under the sword and axe, should they be rewarded or punished? ”

"Reward! Reward! Reward! Everyone's hearts were all captured by Li Mu unconsciously, and they shouted excitedly.

"Good! Reward! Li Mu shouted, then unfolded the bamboo slip in his hand and began to recite the reward order issued by Handan.

"Yanmen County Shou Li Mugong is loyal to the country,......。"

"Sima Sima Shang of Yanmen County is brave and good at fighting,......。"

"Pingcheng Castle Guards Peace, Capable and Smart,......。"

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Li Mu took the roll call one by one and announced the reward, and everyone was smiling when they heard it.

"Maybe someone won't have a big rise in official position this time, maybe someone won't have much bounty this time, but don't worry too much, next time you will build a bigger career!" Li Mu laughed and said, "As long as you work hard and fight bravely to kill the enemy, believe me, the court will not treat you badly!" ”

"Yes! Yes, sir! "The county warden's house became a sea of joy.

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After the joy, everyone scattered, and Zhao Jie was left alone by Li Mu. Following Li Mu's footsteps, Zhao Jie walked into the inner hall and sat down casually.

"Do you know what I'm trying to do when I'm leaving you alone?" Li Mu'an sat on the main seat and said with an uncertain expression.

"Lone understands what you're looking for me." Looking at Li Mu's unpredictable expression, Zhao Jie nodded truthfully and said, "If what I am worried about is good, it should be for the reward that Handan City has given me." ”

Li Mu nodded in acknowledgement, and then he handed over the reward order sent by Handan to Zhao Jie. Zhao Jie opened it and couldn't help but be stunned, it turned out that the Handan Imperial Court divided a piece of land in the northeast of Yanmen County adjacent to Dai County into a county, the name was Pingcheng County, and Pingcheng was set up in the administrative office, and Zhao Jie was the Pingcheng County favored by the Handan Imperial Court. ”