Pei Ju thought for a while and suddenly understood Yang Guang's thoughts. How could he not understand? Was he once a military counselor and counselor of Yang Guang? If he didn't even understand the emperor's thoughts, who else could understand?

"Does Your Majesty plan to transfer Zhang Xutuo from Qingzhou?"

Yang Guang did not answer openly, and after a while he said slowly: "A man has military power and territory, it is difficult to control. I am happy for him to combat the bandits, but sometimes there is an inexplicable worry. Pei Aiqing, what do you think should you do?"

Yang Guang turned around and looked at Pei Ju, his eyes were particularly cold. Pei Ju's heart trembled and he quickly lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty can summon him to Beijing to report his duties, and then ask him about his own wishes. I believe he will take the initiative to apply to stay in the capital. If he really doesn't understand, Bei Zhi will imply him appropriately.:6d"

Yang Guang nodded, "According to your beloved, please summon him to Beijing first!"

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Zhang Jincheng's demise made the Qingzhou counties happy. The people walked out of the streets, sang and danced, celebrating for three days and three nights. Especially when Zhang Jincheng was taken to Licheng County, tens of thousands of angry Qinghe County people waiting at the gate rushed forward and instantly tore Zhang Jincheng into pieces, leaving no bones.

Zhang Jin said that the demise of Qingzhou relieved the biggest hidden dangers. People began to return to their hometowns one after another, reclaimed land, dredged rivers and canals, and built water conservancy to prepare for the sowing of rice in summer.

Zhang Xuan also led his army back to Beihai County after the war. Zhang Jin said that a large amount of food and food stored in Wucheng County was also transported back to Qingzhou, part of which was used as military rations and the other part as reserve grain for disaster victims, mainly used for disaster relief when Qinghuang was not in response.

Qinghe County was temporarily stationed by veteran Jia Wuben to prevent Dou Jiande and Gao Shida from taking advantage of the situation.

When Zhang Xuan returned to Beihai County, it was mid-January of Daye's eleventh year. Although it was still late winter, the pace of spring had quietly arrived, and a warm atmosphere began to appear in the air. The branches of weeping willows turned green, the river water began to thaw, and the ice and snow melted.

After the war, Zhang Xutuo's Flying Eagle Army absorbed Feng Xiaoci's remnants and some of the surrendered soldiers. The Flying Eagle Army expanded to 30,000, and Zhang Xuan's army also expanded to 6,000. As Jia Wuben was stationed in Qinghe County, the defense of Gaomi County was temporarily taken over by Zhang Xuan, which expanded Zhang Xuan's sphere of influence from Beihai and Donglai County to Gaomi County in the south. The entire Shandong Peninsula was controlled by Zhang Xuan.

That morning, Zhang Xuan led a team of cavalry to run along the Juyang River. He was very concerned about the planting of forage from beginning to end, which was related to whether he could establish a mobile cavalry team.

This time, the cavalry's long-range rescue of Beihai County played a huge role. Zhang Xuan and all the generals saw the importance of cavalry, but there were still too few cavalry 500. At least one cavalry with more than a thousand men had to be built to exert greater combat effectiveness.

However, building cavalry not only requires thoroughbred war horses, but also requires a lot of land to plant forage. This is not a problem that can be solved in the short term, but no matter what, it must be done first.

Zhang Xuan handed over the task of planting grass to Wang Shu, the magistrate of Yidu County. Wang Shu was also a very capable official. He did not disappoint Zhang Xuan. On both sides of the beach of the Juyang River, elderly people and women who were planting grass could be seen everywhere.

Growing wild peas is simpler. Use a chopstick to insert a hole in the soil and throw the seeds into it. There is no need to take care of it later, but it cannot be sprinkled on the land at will. That will only make birds cheaper.

Although planting forage is simple, the hard work is due to the large amount of project. The Juyang River alone has a basin of more than 500 miles. What's more, Zhang Xuan also wants to plant alfalfa on the coastal mudflats. It's even more a huge project, and it's daunting to think about it.

"General. It is not difficult to plant alfalfa on the tidal flats. The key is that it takes time."

County magistrate Wang Shu smiled and said, "Even if you buy seeds, there will definitely not be too many. You can only wait until a large amount of seeds are harvested in autumn and continue to plant next year and expand the year afterwards. It will take at least three years to form a vast grassland that can be grazed."

Speaking of seeds, Zhang Xuan felt a little headache. The soldiers he sent to the grassland to ask for seeds had been there for almost two months, and there was no news at all. I don’t know if there was an accident, which really made him worried.

Wang Shu seemed to understand Zhang Xuan’s thoughts and smiled: “In fact, alfalfa on the grassland may not be suitable for planting on our mudflats. The mudflats here are all saline-alkali land. Beizhi thinks that we should test more other varieties. I am not hiding them. Last month, I sent someone to the southern coast to buy alfalfa seeds. At that time, I will test a few more lands and finally find suitable seeds. What do you think?”

Zhang Xuan smiled and nodded, "The county lord is more thoughtful than me. You are right and do a good job. We really can't hang ourselves on a tree."

With Zhang Xuan's encouragement, Wang Shu's face turned red and he mustered up the courage to say, "General, I have another suggestion, don't you know whether to speak or not?"

"you say!"

"In fact, from ancient times to the present, Qi has been a famous fish and salt production area. The prosperity of Qi comes from this. Going to sea to catch fish and drying salt along the coast are all traditional livelihoods in our area. There are tens of thousands of fishermen who escaped into Yidu County. Since Zhang Jin said he has been wiped out, we can gradually restore these traditional livelihoods, make dried fish, sell salt to the Central Plains, commerce begins to flourish, and vitality can slowly recover."

Zhang Xuan nodded, turned over and said to Zhao Shu with a loud smile: "Just do what you said, and discuss with Wei Changshi if you have any questions. From today on, you will temporarily take over the position of Beihai County. I will convince the court to give you a formal appointment!"

Zhao Shu was overjoyed. He had been looking forward to this position for a long time, and it was finally realized today. He bowed deeply, "A humble position will never let down the general's trust!"

When he returned to Yidu County, he just entered the city gate, a personal soldier rushed to report, "General, Jingshi Xiao is here!"

Censor Xiao is Xiao Huaijing, currently serving as Zhang Xutuo's military supervisor. Although he usually does not care about military affairs, he has great power and directly reports Zhang Xutuo's every move to Yang Guang. Zhang Xutuo's cautiousness is largely related to this Xiao military supervisor.

Zhang Xuan was secretly surprised. This was Xiao Huaijing's first time in Beihai County. Could it be that he had heard any rumors?

However, Zhang Xuan and Xiao Huaijing had a good personal relationship. After conquering Gaomi County, Zhang Xuan asked Wei Yunqi to secretly give Xiao Huaijing a large amount of jewelry. Xiao Huaijing remained silent on many things, otherwise many of Zhang Xutuo and Zhang Xuan's actions would have been impeached long ago.

Zhang Xuan thought about it and said that Beihai County was relatively calm recently. Xiao Huaijing came over and there should be nothing serious about it. Zhang Xuan urged his horse to go to the county yard.

Xiao Huaijing was about 45 or 46 years old, with a thin figure and fair skin. He was the nephew of Empress Xiao and was also a descendant of the Liang Dynasty royal family. He was knowledgeable, had a gentle personality, and was quite good.

Of course, Xiao Huaijing also has his weaknesses. He has a hobby for collecting good jewelry and jade. It is not that he is greedy for money, but that he is a big hobby. However, Zhang Xutuo did not understand his thoughts and had a bad relationship with him. It was not until Zhang Xuan arrived that he gradually changed Xiao Huaijing's attitude.

In the lobby, Xiao Huaijing was having tea and chatting with Wei Yunqi. Both of them were old colleagues of the Censorate and had a good relationship. It was precisely for this reason that Wei Yunqi, as Zhang Xuan's aide, actually controlled the government affairs of Beihai County and Donglai County. Xiao Huairang also turned a blind eye and did not report to the court.

"Last time, my brother said that the son was going to participate in this year's spring exam. I wonder how he was preparing?"

Xiao Huaijing smiled bitterly and shook her head, "The imperial court has not had an imperial examination for two years, which has led to too many scholars participating in the imperial examination this year. It is said that more than 100,000 people have entered Beijing, and there are also many powerful and noble children, but there are only more than 100 people admitted. I, a distant relative, cannot rank the number by relying on my relationship, and I am not a good candidate for real talent and knowledge, so I don't have much hope, I can do my best."

"Have you ever asked the Queen?"

"Of course it's a way to ask the Empress, but my second uncle can't pass the hurdle. You also know who he is. With him, when will our Xiao clan members benefit from the emperor's shadow?"

The second uncle Xiao Huaijing mentioned was Xiao Yu, the Minister of Inner History. He was honest and fair. He hated the most for personal gain. With him, the Xiao clan members basically did not have the benefits of the foreign relatives. Xiao Huaijing was also attracted by Yang Guang based on his own talents and appointed as the supervisor. He was the Censor for more than ten years and had no chance of promotion, so he was quite dissatisfied with Xiao Yu in his tone.

Wei Yunqi smiled and was about to comfort him, when a follower said at the door: "The general is here!"

Wei Yunqi smiled and said, "General Zhang is here, why don't I talk to him first?"

Xiao Huaijing smiled awkwardly and said, "Then please Brother Yunqi." Welcome)
Chapter completed!