A group of soldiers came from the west, with more than a thousand captives and countless riches around them, which were the captives that Zhang Zheng escorted, and after a long journey, they finally returned to Haizhou, to the core of Haizhou.

Xiao Hao, who had already received the information, officials of all sizes in Haizhou, and countless people watching the excitement were waiting on the side of the road for a long time.

"It's coming!" Someone from afar began to become active, only to see a little flag in the distance begin to appear, and the first to break through the obstacle and appear in front of everyone.

The next moment, a mighty team appeared, although the total number of teams was only more than three thousand, but it stretched for about five miles, and it was still very magnificent. At the front of the line were five hundred cavalry, which were enough to complete most of the battle, and of course there were elite infantry in the back, and cavalry could not completely replace the infantry.

"Boom ......" The distant sound gradually approached, and many people craned their necks to see what was said to be a brilliant harvest - it was said that all the officials of the Dali royal court, as well as the puppet king, some doglegs, and so on, were all captured.

Xiao Hao was followed by a pretty girl, although she was only fifteen years old, but she was already a little beautiful, and she still had a natural aristocratic temperament - in fact, this was Princess Qingyue. It's just that the little girl's eyes flashed with hatred!

Kong Xiang is still a relatively awkward position, in Haizhou Kong Xiang's only responsibility is to teach the little princess, and can not enter the core of Haizhou; no one knows what Xiao Hao thinks, whether he lives or dies and does not arrange a place for Kong Xiang, even if it is to settle accounts and make plans and other things, anyway, he is idle - but Xiao Hao sometimes asks Kong Xiang some questions. Fortunately, this Kong Xiang seems to have figured it out, and he is content with the status quo. And the old guy has already taken over his family.

In fact, Kong Xiang knew best in his heart that Xiao Hao did not dare to use himself! At the beginning, Kong Xiang stirred up trouble in the court and played politics with great charm, and it would be strange if Xiao Hao dared to use it -- Xiao Hao's best point is that he is self-aware, and he will never be stupid enough to listen to the famous sayings of the sages. However, Xiao Hao is also very thick-skinned, and obviously no position should be arranged by Kong Xiang. But when I encounter problems, I will still consult Kong Xiang, after all, he is an excellent politician, there is no need to use it in vain, Xiao Hao doesn't care about this.

The distant team is getting closer and closer, the breath of killing and the breath of bravery are coming, and in the face of this soldier with the smell of killing, Haizhou shows a completely different state from the outside world -- people are welcome! Occasionally, you can hear some people shouting that you are still alive......

This is the current Haizhou, under the influence of Xiao Hao, in less than three years. The atmosphere in Haizhou has already begun to change.

A carriage followed Zhang Zheng, and it was the car of the puppet king Shengqing—a kind of more luxurious cage.

"Squeak......" The sound of gritting teeth and knuckles came from the side, and Xiao Hao could feel the anger of the former princess beside him. Also, the family is ruined, a princess who should be high up, but has become an underground rat, if Xiao Hao didn't pity them, maybe the current Princess Qingyue would have become someone's plaything or even some people's plaything;

Xiao Hao patted Princess Qingyue on the back. "Don't worry, we'll get him to you later. You're ready to pick a few warriors. Don't let him run. It's not easy for this Shengqing to have the skills of the junior level after tomorrow!"

"Boom ......" Zhang Zheng was a hundred zhang away from Xiao Hao, and came to meet Xiao Hao with his own soldiers.

"Good work. Looking at Zhang Zheng, who was covered in dust, Xiao Hao didn't need to say anything, "After handing over the prisoners, let's rest first." The credit is already being counted. Wait until the capital is moved to Zhongzhou, and reward it together. ”

"Yes!" Zhang Zheng then got up and led the team to the rear, while Xiao Hao also began to lead people away.

The whole process is very simple, without any superfluous words or any messy pomp; Everything here in Haizhou is basically subject to laws and regulations, even Xiao Hao. Under such laws and regulations, the whole Haizhou is like the best machine, running smoothly and efficiently. At the very least, there are rules to follow, and it is the best soil for most people who want to do practical things, especially the political clarity here, which deepens the potential and efficiency of Haizhou.

For example, for the soldiers returning from the expedition, what they are most eager to do is not to listen to the high-level chatter and tirades, but to watch those celebrations that are far away from them, but to rest, reward, and the opportunity to go home to see.

This time, there were not only people from Haizhou who welcomed the Haizhou Expeditionary Force back, but also many people from the outside world, and even some demon clans who came to visit.

"Amazing!" a few people in a small group that looked like a lone ranger were discussing. The first to speak was a man in his thirties, with traces of wind and frost on his face.

"yes, remarkable, without a bit of bureaucracy. It is said that although on the surface it is dominated by the Han Patriarchal Family, there are still Mo Sectarian ideas and people mixed in, and the most important thing is that the ultimate executor here is Xiao Hao, who is said to have many ideas that the Han Patriarch is full of. Therefore, Haizhou's governance environment is completely different from that of other places.

Although it was governed according to law, the Han Patriarchal family did not intervene; in addition, it also absorbed the Mohist idea of love and love, as well as opening up commerce and encouraging the development of hundreds of workers. Eclectic, I guess that's right now. The only thing that people don't understand is that Haizhou doesn't seem to welcome Confucianism. ”

"Confucian?" said another, sneering, "Have you ever gone to the countries ruled by Confucianism? Speaking of which, one is at the top of ten, and one is not at the top of a hundred! Playing politics is a good hand, and governing the country is forgotten!

If you want me to see it, it is best to learn Confucianism or learn how to cultivate oneself. Confucianism has done the best job in this regard, so Confucianism has an advantage in the practice of luck, but in terms of governing the country, it is mainly a contest between miscellaneous and Legalist families. At present, it seems that the miscellaneous family is slightly better, after all, the Legalist family is divided into two, and the Li Zongfa family is completely in collusion with the miscellaneous family. ”

"You say, what if we take refuge in Haizhou?" the man who spoke first spoke again, "At present, Haizhou's politics are still very clear, especially as an official, as long as you do things well, you will be rewarded." And being a good official can also win the gratitude of the people, and in a certain way, it can also speed up the cultivation of luck and supernatural powers.

We have been wandering the world like this, although we say that we are free, but we do not have enough resources. After all, there is a big difference between the Qi Luck Cultivator and the declining cultivator, and the Qi Luck Practitioner focuses more on fame and influence. And Haizhou's environment seems to be a good fit for us. ”

"Big brother is right, we can go and try. Haizhou. We traveled a lot and looked at a lot of classical sources, but we didn't find a second place like this. Perhaps, in such a different country, we can learn from our hearts and gain a little fame among the people, and considering that the luck here in Haizhou has also begun to flourish, maybe we can get a boost in cultivation here. "This is a person who dresses up a little bit of a kobber military advisor, and has a bit of an elegant atmosphere, but when you hear this, you know that this is definitely not a Confucian person. In fact, among many lone rangers, they do not delve into the doctrine of just one classic. Many people will read through and then sift through the knowledge that suits them, etc.

"Let's go, let's go now!" The person who was the eldest brother walked in the direction of Xiao Hao first, and was ready to go directly to take refuge.

"That's it...... Just like that?" the fake Confucian who spoke just now didn't react.

"Yes!" the eldest brother smiled, "Looking at Xiao Hao's actions, there are quite some heroic and heroic styles. What such people hate the most is that kind of roundabout, secretive style, we just look for it, but it is the best way! And this way and the most can make us reuse as soon as possible.

And we're just pure loners, after all. has nothing to do with any forces, and Xiao Hao also needs an example like us!

Don't worry, fifth brother. You can see things clearly, but the eldest brother can see people clearly! As long as we don't have problems ourselves, we will inevitably be reused by Xiao Hao in the future. ”

The people around nodded, but agreed!

Immediately, these people really strode towards Xiao Hao, and at this time, Xiao Hao was just about to turn around and leave, and the soldiers around him immediately stopped these five people.

"Young Master Xiao. We admire Haizhou and your prestige, and we have come to join us. The leader bowed his hand slightly.

"Oh......" Xiao Hao turned his head and looked at the other party, looking up and down a few times, now Xiao Hao can probably see a person's basic condition from his clothes and demeanor. First of all, this person looks like he is thirty years old -- of course, different lifespans are different depending on the cultivation. This does not mean that the other party is really thirty years old, and it does not even rule out that some people are decrepit before they are old; secondly, this person has some dust on him, which is very similar to those outlaws in Haizhou before; and finally, this person has bright eyes and is not like some evil person - of course, if the other party pretends to be like this, it is a legendary-level traitor.

All of this was done in an instant, Xiao Hao actually just glanced at the other party up and down, "Hello, I want to ask, what kind of ability do you have? ”

"This ......" Xiao Hao's question made this person hesitate a little, not knowing how to answer. But I was thinking in my heart: This Xiao Hao is really different, he didn't have any polite words when he met, and asked him directly what you could do. To be honest, before this person came here, he really didn't think about what he could do as carefully as Xiao Hao.

But after all, he is a master of luck cultivation, and his brain reaction is still very fast, and he only spoke after a little thought, "I am familiar with the art of war, and I have read through the Confucian classics of the Legalist miscellaneous Mohists, and I have relied on self-study to rise to the east, and now I am a junior ...... of Danxin."

Xiao Hao raised his palm and interrupted the other party's boastful talk, "Since you are familiar with the art of war, then let me ask you,

What are the main military weapons today, what are their respective advantages and disadvantages, and why do other weapons that are used on a small scale still exist?

What are the main problems in the military today, and how can they be solved?

What are the main arms of the armed forces today? What are the advantages and disadvantages? What is the relationship between numbers? Is there a way to maintain the army's high fighting capability and will all the time?

How do you think about the army of the future?

In addition, summarize the four cores of Confucianism, Confucianism, and Moza in one sentence.

You don't have to answer now, when you have a complete idea, when to come to me. You don't have to say anything earth-shattering, as long as what you say has a certain amount of truth and can be recognized by the Ministry of War, it is enough. You can think for yourself or multiple people. You can even go and talk to someone!"

After Xiao Hao finished speaking, he turned around in a dashing manner, and the team rumbled away.

"This ......" This master of boastful talk was stunned for a moment, thinking of all the possibilities, but he didn't expect that it would be such a result! Thinking of Xiao Hao's refusal, he thought of the happy welcome. thought of the cold reception, but he didn't expect Xiao Hao to drop the question directly, and he didn't even ask his name!

"Big brother, let's go somewhere else! Where are so many questions!" a stout man shouted from the side.

"No!" the big brother's eyes were bright, "I really want to find a position in Haizhou! Those forces that don't ask for anything are destined to be difficult to last long, and only such leaders who know how to think can truly establish a long-term political system!"

Let's go and discuss, my interest in Haizhou has really increased a lot!"

The people around them gradually dispersed. But Xiao Hao's final communication with these five people spread out, and it spread widely in a short period of time - obviously Xiao Hao was fueling the trouble. In fact, in the rapid development of Haizhou, some problems will inevitably arise, and the main problem now is: some special needs of talents are insufficient!

Nowadays, there is no shortage of people in the field of rule of law, and it is more than enough to have the support of the Han Patriarchal Family and the Mo Family! In the rural area, Xiao Hao directly uses experienced old farmers to replace them, and some of Xiao Hao's students replace the water conservancy projects, not to mention that Xiao Hao has already begun to promote some technological innovations. In a way, here in Haizhou. Farmers really can't keep up with the pace of the times. But in addition to these, Haizhou lacks talents in the military - or Xiao Hao wants to take the armed forces into his own hands, and Xiao Hao does not allow foreign soldiers to interfere in Haizhou's military!

In addition, Haizhou lacks some real politicians -- it is said that Confucianism is the cradle of the best politicians, but Xiao Hao knows one thing very well -- Confucianism uses literature to mess with the law! Not to mention the irreconcilable contradictions between Confucianism and Legalism in some concepts of governing the country.

Legalists pay attention to the monarch after making laws. But Confucianism says that the virtuous man governs the country -- that is, let the virtuous and respectable people govern the country, and the monarch must be diligent, and the country is governed by self-discipline. In Xiao Hao's view, Confucianism is still honest and self-cultivation, not to mention that the so-called high morality is only an ideal situation, in fact, many times the high morality represents the fall of the monarchy, the chaos of the dynasty!

For the time being, the political aspects of Haizhou. It's all up to the blue ocean alone, which is actually a more dangerous situation. Politics is very complicated, and it is not only about military strength, national prosperity, and people's happiness, but also includes the country's development wisdom, diplomacy and mediation ability with foreign forces, and how to coordinate various contradictions in development. These things are just as important!

And this is what Haizhou lacks for the time being, especially when Haizhou captures Zhongzhou, controls Lizhou, and even faintly controls Lizhou, Haizhou urgently needs to develop politically.

It is clear, however, that Xiao Hao did not dare to use Confucianism, otherwise the nascent Haizhou would be disturbed by peace and even cut off its own future—in governing the country, Confucianism has an innate political tendency to be content with the status quo.

As for the Han Patriarch and the Mo family, they are born to do practical things - and politics is not a real thing, and what is not good to say is that they will pull skin and mud!

At present, the two schools of thought that are best engaged in politics are Confucianism and the other are miscellaneous schools, and Xiao Hao has not dared to use either of the two schools! Then he can only take the third way -- sea audition and select that kind of political genius! Don't say it, there is never a shortage of geniuses in this world!

In such a situation, Xiao Hao just took advantage of today's events to make a "recruitment notice"; all of this was thought of by Xiao Hao in an instant, and it was not simple to say that Xiao Hao was inexperienced, and he was a little immature.

Although Xiao Hao's propaganda is rather obscure, there are too many smart people, and there are still many people who have begun to gradually converge here in Haizhou, and a talent campaign is about to begin; in particular, Xiao Hao and Haizhou's current control area is nearly the size of three states, and I don't know how many people are considering joining Xiao Hao's hands to do things! After all, there are still some "scholarly spirits" among scholars in this world, and Xiao Hao's new policy is very much in line with the ideas of some scholars in a certain respect.

And just when everyone and foreigners began to pay attention to the first Shenzhou Trade Fair that was about to begin, and when some people with long-term vision were concerned about Haizhou's hidden recruitment, Han Sheng was leading the elite soldiers to gallop in Zhongzhou!

Although all of them are cavalry, all the cavalry are awakened elites, not to mention, they also carry a lot of various magical talismans with them. And also. Because he just wanted to deter those who took the opportunity to pick up the bargain, they came and went completely silently, leaving only a broken arm and stump. If you want to occupy it, you can't do without infantry, but if it's just destruction, intimidation, and killing, cavalry is enough.

The Zajia and Li Zongfa families have already given up their support for the remaining Zhou Bo of the Dali Imperial Court -- they can no longer support them! The Zajia and Li Zongfa families are now preparing to completely seize control of the Song State and the surrounding countries of Haizhou, and try to completely enclose Haizhou here. In the end, Xiao Hao and Haizhou were trapped. And now it's already underway.

But on the other hand, without the secret intervention of the miscellaneous family and the Li Zongfa family, and the figure of the Han Zongfa family and the half of the Mo family standing behind Xiao Hao, the remaining state uncles gradually knew that the general trend had gone; You must know that today's Haizhou implements "de-aristocratic politics", how does this make these nobles willing!

Finally, when the team sent by Xiao Hao to Zhongzhou set off, a message was placed in front of Xiao Hao - the northeast of Bosheng Huanju Prefecture of Baizhou surrendered to Cai State in the north!

Baizhou is in the north of Haizhou, and beyond Yunzhou is Baizhou.

Xiao Hao and the officials in Haizhou were suddenly shocked!

Blue Ocean looked at the sand table. His face was solemn, "Although Baizhou is not very rich and mountainous, Yunzhou in the south of Baizhou is also one of the granaries of the Dali royal court. Moreover, Baizhou is mountainous, which is conducive to defense, and Yunzhou has many plains, and there is no danger to defend. The surrender of Baizhou is almost equivalent to completely opening the northeast gateway of the Dali royal court, not to mention, but also pointing inward. The situation is critical!

What's more, there is only one relatively ordinary hilly area from Yunzhou to Zhongzhou. There is no danger to defend other than this. And Yunzhou is just north of us, separated by the mountains around the Youlong River and the Goddess Peak, which poses a great threat to us.

Secondly, according to the information, Prince Bosheng of Yunzhou is not a peaceful person, who knows if he will also commit treason.

Other than that. Songzhou, which borders the Song State and the Cai State in the northwest, is also a little unstable!

Although the miscellaneous family and the Li Zongfa family did not continue to make trouble within the Dali royal court, they began to support the surrounding countries, and through the surrounding countries, they in turn embezzled the states and counties of the current Dali royal court, which was even more insidious than before. ”

Xiao Hao looked at the sand table. But he was not too anxious, and still thought calmly: "Don't worry about it so much for now! The top priority at the moment is to take control of Zhongzhou immediately, and then try to get in touch with Jiangzhou in the west to see if we can win it over." After all, before this, we had a good relationship with Jiangzhou, especially a large number of cheap and cheap weapons provided to Jiangzhou. Maybe you can try to woo in.

In addition, Songzhou and Yunzhou did not declare a mutiny, apparently waiting for our negotiating team, and they wanted to make a profit in the middle.

However, ......" Speaking of this, Xiao Hao's eyes flashed with a cold cold light, "Haizhou's strategy is set, and we will continue to implement the current new policy in the future, but we need enough time to digest and absorb the current results now."

However, it can't make it easy for them. Launch a first-class plan to publicize the patriotic sentiments of the two state bosses in Songzhou and Yunzhou, publicize their loyalty and unyieldingness, and publicize their unswerving unswerving unswerving! Weave a web of credibility and lock up these guys!

As for Baizhou, which has already announced its rebellion, it promotes the various dark sides of Bo Shenghuan in Baizhou. Let everyone know that this Sheng Huan is a typical villain! If he is a gentleman now, then we will help him shape another form!

Rumors can also be the deadliest weapon!

Finally, although the capital cannot be moved to Zhongzhou for the time being, it is necessary to try to ensure the safety of Zhongzhou. I want to tell the people of the world that the Great Departure Royal Court is going to change masters. We need a new title, and this one is something for me to think about. ”

Lan Hai and the others were sweating profusely when they heard it; it is conceivable that Bo Shenghuan of Baizhou will definitely become a representative and typical of the negative side in the future; although Bo Yunzhou and Bo Songzhou have been promoted as having a positive image, the more this is the case, the more they will not be able to take refuge in other countries - their reputation is tiring!

It is conceivable that if these two people announce their surrender to other countries, then all their reputations will suddenly become sharp blades of condemnation; regardless of whether you are really patriotic or fake patriotic, I will force you to be "patriotic" once. (To be continued......)