The Sixteen Kingdoms of the Eastern Jin Dynasty: The Competition in the Central Plains

Zu Ti then said:"General Han Qian, you will lead 10,000 troops to station in Fengqiu. With the Taobao in the north, you will form a confrontation between the north and the south to prevent the Taobao from invading southward."

"The general will obey the order!"Han Qian stood up and said

"General Feng Tie obeys the order! You lead 10,000 troops and are stationed at the east and west platforms of Pengpi." Zu Ti said. Feng Tie stood up, bowed his hands and saluted and said:"General, I will obey your order!

Zu Ti took a sip of water and continued:"I will lead Zu Huan and Zu Yue to move to Yongqiu City." In this way, we form a cornering force, take care of each other, and fight against the enemy together!"

The generals below nodded after hearing this. Han Qian said:"Your Excellency has arranged it properly, strategized, and won a decisive victory thousands of miles away. We can't help but feel inferior!"

"This time, General Han Qian made great contributions to resisting the enemy Shihu in Pengpi. In addition, he and General Feng Tie robbed Shi Hu's food and grass, and the credit was even greater. I will also reward other generals based on their merits. Let the soldiers relax, rest, eat and drink well these days. Brothers who have fallen in battle must provide compensation and do not let the families of the fallen soldiers feel cold.Injured brothers should ask medical officers to actively treat them. After the injury is cured and the body has fully recovered, you can stay and continue to serve as a soldier. Others with physical disabilities will be given sufficient travel expenses and support for their families." Zu Ti said. Feng Tie said:"Your Excellency not only treats the soldiers well, but also treats them as family members!"

"After all, it was all the generals who worked hard and even sacrificed their lives that allowed our nearly 100,000 troops to gain a foothold in the Central Plains. As the governor of Yuzhou, I am worthy of my title. Zu Ti said with some sigh:"Shi Hu was defeated and returned to Xiang Kingdom for the time being." In a few days, I plan to invite some squires from Yuzhou to a banquet to find out what they really think."

"My brother's idea is very good. I am willing to invite the squires to come to Yongqiu."Zugai said.

Zuti simply tidied up the old government office in Yongqiu City and used it as his temporary residence. Han Qian and Feng Tie had already gone to their respective stations according to the original arrangements. Zuna and Zuyue went to Chen County to garrison , Zu Huan followed Zu Ti. Zu should stay with Zu Ti and do some assistance and join the army. There is no war these days, so Zu Ti rarely has leisure time, sitting in the main hall drinking tea and reading. While drinking tea, he hummed Playing his favorite tune. At this time, two Tanma came in. They knelt down and saluted Zu Ti and said,"Sir, the forces of Shi Le and Shi Hu have retreated to the north of the Yellow River. Many people north of the Yellow River are also deeply affected by this." Its harm. This time we went to the north to investigate the situation and brought back some local people."

"Get up, you two! Where are the people? Zu Ti asked. A detective said:"Just outside the government office." I don’t know what the adults think, so I don’t dare to let these people in."

"Please! Zu Ti said, and he and two Tanma came outside the government office. One Tanma introduced these people:"This is the famous Yuzhou Governor Zu!""

"See Master Zu! We can see you!"Dozens of ragged people knelt down and cheered. When Zu Ti saw it, he quickly stepped forward and pulled these people up one by one. Zu Ti said,"I'm very happy that everyone has come to Yuzhou to see me. Please get up quickly! Please come in! When he came to the government office, Zu Ti said:"Go and bring some stools for the villagers to sit down.""

The soldiers at the door and Zu Huan went to move some stools over. These people looked a little flattered and did not dare to sit down. Zu Ti said:"The folks are my relatives. Folks are the main body of the country. Without your contribution, there would be no stability and long-term peace of the country. There are still wars north of the Yellow River, and I feel uneasy!"

After listening to Zu Ti's heartfelt words, these people slowly sat down. A young man in his thirties stood up and said:"Master Zu, our fellow villagers in the north live in panic and war every day. We all hope that you can cross the Yellow River and regain your homeland!"

After the young man finished speaking, Zu Ti smiled and asked him to sit down. Zu Ti said:"If any of the villagers have something to say, just sit down and talk. There are endless ideas that can benefit the country and the people. Zu

Ti said to Zu Huan again:"Let the villagers have a few full meals here and make a new set of clothes for each of the villagers." After the clothes are ready in two days, the villagers will be sent back.

When these people heard this, they knelt down again and said with great gratitude:"Thank you, Lord Governor!""

Including the young man just now, and a dozen young people in their twenties, all fell to their knees. The young man said:"Our relatives live in darkness in the north. Either he was captured as a young man, or he was led by soldiers to rob cattle and sheep. Relatives are worried all day long and can hardly go on. We are willing to stay and serve as soldiers and do our best for the country!"

"Your idea is great and I will consider it. In the past two days, you can talk about the situation in the north. This will also be useful for regaining the homeland north of the Yellow River in the future. But for now, your fields to the north need to be cultivated and harvested. The elderly and children also need your care, so you go back to the north first. When needed in the future, I will let you come to the army"

"Thank you, Lord Governor!"The dozen or so young people said.

Two days later, these dozens of people from the north of the Yellow River, wearing brand new clothes and carrying some food, thanked their ancestors profusely and reluctantly returned. I went to my hometown in the north.

Zu Ti’s brother was still thinking about Zu Ti’s banquet with the squire. That day, Zu Ti was reading in the study, and it was time for Zu to come in. Zu Ti saw his brother and said,"Brother, sit down!"

"Brother, is there anything going on today?"Zugai sat down and asked. Zu Ti said:"These days are relatively leisurely. My brother comes over to talk to me when he has nothing to do. Lala's daily routine"

"OK But I'm not here to talk to my brother today. I have invited some squires and folks from surrounding counties, mainly from Chen County, Yongqiu, Liang County, and Qiao County. They are also willing to meet you, the governor. Zu Gai said. Zu Ti was very happy when he heard that the squires were coming. He stood up and said,"Please come in quickly!""

Zugai and Zu Ti came to the government office. Twenty squires were waiting at the door. Zu Ti came to these people, clasped his fists and cupped his hands and said,"Please come to the government office to talk to me!"

Zu Ti came to the government office and sat down. The squires knelt down and saluted Zu Ti:"Master Governor, we have long admired your name. What a blessing it is to be able to meet you today!"

"Gentlemen, you are welcome. Please sit down and talk." Zu Ti said. Zu Huan and a few soldiers moved some stools for the squires to sit down. A squire in his sixties stood up and said:"Master Liu Kun was killed by a traitor. This important task of recovering the Central Plains cannot be fulfilled. It falls on you, my lord! If you need any help, just say so!"