Chapter 919 Chapter 919, Proposal
After executing the Shen Jing soldiers who were hindering him in every way and the border army generals who defected to Wei Hongcai, Xiao Yeyang immediately began to rectify the border military affairs of Jianzhou Wei.
The passive defense and lazy town construction began to improve little by little under Xiao Yeyang's forced intervention.
At the same time, other garrisons in Western Liao also received news that Shen Jing's soldiers had been killed.
Xintunwei.
Upon hearing the news of Shen Jingbing's death, Commander Hong Zhong became anxious: "Xiao Yeyang was truly ruthless, killing him without making a sound! Will I be the next one?"
The four garrisons bordering Western Liao, Ganzhou Garrison, Jinwei Garrison and Jianzhou Garrison were all under the control of Xiao Yeyang, and now only his Xintun Garrison was left.
The staff below thought for a moment and said, "Sir, I feel that as long as you don't hinder Lord Xiao from building the military town, he shouldn't make trouble for you."
Hong Zhong shook his head and sighed, "I don't want to go against Xiao Yeyang, but Lord Wei has ordered me to find a way to stop the construction of the military town."
The staff member thought for a moment and said, "Sir, I don't quite understand. The construction of the military town is obviously a good thing for Xiliang. Why is Sir Wei trying to stop it?"
Hong Zhong was silent for a long moment before he spoke: "Once the military town is built, the military power in Xiliang will most likely be under the control of Xiao Yeyang. Do you think Lord Wei would like to see this?"
The staff frowned and said, "In recent years, the Western Liao people have become more and more excessive. The border situation has become increasingly tense, but the border troops and garrisons have been very passive in their defense. If a war really breaks out, Your Excellency should understand that we do not have much fighting power."
"I don't understand Lord Wei's intentions, but you should also make some plans for yourself. Xintunwei borders Western Liao. If a war breaks out, we will bear the brunt of the attack. If we are defeated by Western Liao and lose territory, and the emperor blames us, you will be the first person responsible."
Hong Zhong said with a headache, "I understand what you said, but how should I explain it to Lord Wei?"
The staff member pondered for a moment: "Sir, Lord Xiao established the military town with the emperor's decree. We can't disobey the decree, right?"
Hong Zhong's eyes lit up and he nodded, "You're right. How dare I disobey the imperial decree?"
The commanders of several other garrisons were also discussing Shen Jingbing's death with their staffs, and they all came to a unanimous conclusion: things were about to change in Xiliang!
Xiao Yeyang had to stay to supervise the construction of Jianzhou Weijun Town and train the border troops here. Then he had to go to Xintunwei and would not be able to return to Ganzhou City for a while.
He was worried about Daohua returning to Ganzhou City alone, and since they had spent less time together since coming to Xiliang, he simply brought her with him.
Daohua was also happy to stay with Xiao Yeyang. Although it was a bit tiring, she could take care of Xiao Yeyang's three meals a day and take the opportunity to learn more about what was happening outside without being trapped in the backyard.
Then, everyone discovered that Xiao Yeyang had a handsome personal guard beside him.
When Su Hongxin saw the rice flowers in the military tent, he stood there with his mouth wide open for a long time. Dong Yuanxuan, on the other hand, looked as if he had known about it for a long time.
Daohua smiled and said, "Brother Su, Brother Dong, you must be exhausted during this period. Come sit down and eat!"
After Shen Jingbing died, the affairs of Jianzhou Guard were temporarily handled by two commanders. Xiao Yeyang was worried, so he placed Dong Yuanxuan in the Jianzhou Guard station.
Su Hongxin was also pulled to train the border troops.
After Su Hongxin was surprised, he sat down at the table with a smile. Looking at the sumptuous meal on the table, he swallowed his saliva and said, "Sister Yan, you should have come earlier. Once you come, our life will be better."
Xiao Yeyang glanced at them and said, "You talk as if I have treated you unfairly." He usually eats with everyone.
Su Hongxin smiled, said nothing, and started eating.
Dong Yuanxuan was not slow to act. When he had almost finished eating, he looked at Xiao Yeyang and said, "The Jianzhou Guard cannot survive without a commander for a long time. Do you have any ideas?"
Xiao Yeyang nodded and said, "I have mentioned this matter in the memorial to my uncle the Emperor, and I plan to have Huang Youwei, the deputy commander, be the commander."
When Dong Yuanxuan heard this, he knew that Xiao Yeyang had investigated the officials of Jianzhou Guard.
Shen Jingbing is a pleasure-seeking man. He usually pushes the affairs of the garrison to the two commanders, and Huang Youwei's ability is obviously superior to the other one.
Although Xiao Yeyang seemed to have attacked suddenly this time, he had actually made a lot of preparations.
Whether it was the soldiers who died in the capital or the border army generals who were killed, replacements were quickly found for them, and it did not affect the operation of the garrisons and border troops.
After dinner, when Dong Yuanxuan and Su Hongxin left, Xiao Yeyang asked Daohua, "I want your elder brother to come to Xiliang. What do you think?"
Daohua was stunned for a moment: "Why did you suddenly think of this?"
Xiao Yeyang: "In other provinces, the military and government are separate. Only in Xiliang, because it is a border province, the garrisons combine the military, civil affairs, and financial affairs into one. This leads to great hidden dangers."
"Western Liang lacks a specific and systematic management system. The commanders of each garrison are focused on farming and training troops. They have no time or ability to take care of people's livelihood issues."
"You've seen what life is like for the people here. When something happens to them, no one cares. If a garrison official behaves badly, both the troops and the people will suffer."
"Your eldest brother has been in the Imperial Academy for three years now. It's time for him to come out and gain some experience. Xiliang has many problems, so it's more challenging than going to other provinces."
"Of course, this is just my suggestion. Whether he wants to come or not is up to him. The conditions in Xiliang are indeed a bit difficult."
Daohua thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll write a letter and ask?"
Xiao Yeyang nodded, "Okay." He paused, "We are short of administrative officials from the orthodox imperial examination system in Xiliang. If your family has other suitable candidates, you can also call them over."
Daohua knew that Xiao Yeyang was intentionally trying to support the Yan family, so she smiled and said, "I'll write a letter later."
Time passed quickly and it was July. Xiao Yeyang finally received a reply to the memorial he sent to the capital.
The horse dealer recommended by Wei Hongcai turned out to be involved with the Xiliang royal family, and was severely reprimanded by the emperor, and his power was reduced.
In the past, he was in charge of all military and political affairs in Xiliang. Now the emperor directly let Xiao Yeyang take over the military power of Xiliang, and he only needs to manage the headquarters and guards.
At the same time, he agreed to Xiao Yeyang's proposal and promoted Huang Youwei to the commander of Jianzhou Guard.
After receiving the imperial edict, Huang Youwei immediately came to find Xiao Yeyang: "Thank you, Lord Xiao, for your cultivation."
Xiao Yeyang smiled and said, "Master Huang, you are too polite. You were promoted to commander because of your own ability. Do your best and don't let the emperor down."
After Huang Youwei left with a grateful look on his face, Xiao Yeyang's brows relaxed a little.
The border troops' rations are provided by the garrisons, and since the garrison commanders are their own people, some things can be carried out better and more smoothly.
Compared to Huang Youwei's happiness, Wei Hongcai was extremely angry.
This time it was because of his carelessness that he fell into Xiao Yeyang's deception.
Thinking about being deprived of control over the border troops, Wei Hongcai's face became even gloomier.
Ganzhou Guard, Jinwei Guard, Jianzhou Guard. Xiao Yeyang had been in Xiliang for less than two years and he had already taken control of three guards, no, maybe four.
Lan Wuwei may also be under his control.
Damn it!
(End of this chapter)
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