Late Tang

(Thanks to Lingling kkexin and the two children's shoes of the sky, thank you.)

In the early morning of the next day, Li Jing just got up and went out to practice, and was about to discuss with Lin Wei and others about which military camp to choose.Song Wen suddenly sent someone to call him to see him. Li Jing was a little confused, so he hurriedly rode to Song Wen's tent in the Chinese military camp.

After seeing the ceremony, Song Wen was much more enthusiastic towards Li Jing than before, and said in an equal tone instead of swearing at the ceremony: "I received a letter from Cui Gong this morning, saying that you plan to stay in Dengzhou, and you don't know which camp to choose. But is there such a thing?"

Li Jing nodded.Song Wen smiled and said: "If you really don't know how to choose, I have a good choice here, and this is still a promotion. I just don't know if you can really be as courageous as you were before."

Li Jing was a little surprised to hear that there was still a promotion, but he had just been promoted to general.It's only been half a month?

"After I officially take over as governor of Dengzhou, I plan to immediately call for the commander-in-chief to upgrade the Shamen Garrison of Heishanbao in Daxie Village to Shamen Town, and then to Zhong Town. Ma. The original Samana garrison lord was just a superior garrison lord, so he was useless, so he needed a brave general who not only convinced me, but also had the ability to lead [-] soldiers and manage the Samana town well. I am very optimistic about you, I think You can."

"Where is Shamen?" Li Jing didn't believe that there would be pie in the sky, and such a good thing was unlikely to be his turn.He had never even heard of this monk before.

Song Wen waved to Li Jing: "Come and see." He pointed to a map on the table, pointed to the water village in the north of Penglai City, and then pointed to the sea to the north. "Ten miles to the north of Penglai is a water village, and not far north of the water village is Daxie Island. Daxie Island is divided into South Chang Island and North Chang Island. In addition, there are Daheishan Island and Xiaoheishan Island in the west. In the middle of these big islands is Salmon Island. There are some islands on the east, north and west sides of Salmon Island. They form a semicircle and form a large sea pond. Inside the pond It is often calm and calm, so it is called Shamentang. Inside the pond is the largest seaport in Dengzhou, and it is also one of the four great seaports in the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, the status of Shamen Island is very important, so I plan to upgrade Shamen Garrison to Shamen Town. "

After listening to Li Jing, he was even more dubious. If it was really like what Song Wen said, the Shamen garrison was a fertile land, guarding the largest seaport in Dengzhou, how could it not be fat?Then how could it be possible for such a good site to be the turn of a new person who couldn't be newer?

"Such a good site, I'm afraid the subordinates are scrambling to get it. I'm just a general of the United Army. How can it be my turn?"

Song Wen patted Li Jing on the shoulder: "I am also a newcomer to Dengzhou, and there are not many people I know and trust. Ji Yu is a student of Cui Gong and Yu Gong, and he was praised by the commander-in-chief for killing bandits before. What's more "The time you dealt with Feng Yanqing earlier, you were amazed by the determination and strategy you showed. Someone like you who is capable and I can trust is hard to find." See Li Jing didn't believe it on his face, and he smiled again: "Actually, to tell you the truth, I really don't have any suitable people to find you. You may not know that this Dengzhou port is called one of the four major ports of the Tang Dynasty. One of the two sea routes of the Tang Dynasty, it can be said to be extremely prosperous and prosperous."

"Hey!" Song Wen sighed, "It's just that there are some things that outsiders don't know. After Jieshuai arrived in Ziqing Town, he took over and found that Ziqing would have already become an empty plate, and the huge deficit of money and food below could not be filled. The last time Jieshuai wanted to send troops to suppress the bandits, but Lu Longjie said that his superiors were in arrears of food and salaries, and he was unwilling to send troops until he could not get the food and salaries. You said that Li Zhengji's family ruled Ziqing for three generations and four generations, and there was no other place for half a penny. , but he raised an army of 10,000+, and Ziqing Town was still the wealthiest place at that time, don’t you think it’s strange?”

Li Jing has never heard of these situations, and feels very strange.As far as he knows, a town like Ziqing does not pay taxes to the court.It is too strange to guard the bustling port and seaway, but have no money to pay the soldiers.

"I have been in Dengzhou for so long, and I have already found out some situations. This Dengzhou is full of smuggling. Not only are all kinds of prohibited items exported, but also a large amount of tax money for maritime trade has not been collected. In the final analysis, it is all in Dengzhou. Officials, wealthy businessmen and wealthy families secretly colluded with the town army and navy over there. I asked you to go to Salmon Island because I hope you can become a nail in it. My requirements are not high, I just hope that you can find out some of my knowledge after you go. Unknown situation."

Hearing this situation, Li Jing could already judge that this Salmonella Island is definitely a place like a dragon's pool and a tiger's den.Otherwise, Song Wen can let other people who are closer to him go.But after thinking about it, didn't he just want an independent territory before?Isn't this just an opportunity, although what he was given was only a small island surrounded by three sides, but after all, he had an official name and three hundred brothers, didn't he?

"Okay, I am willing to accept this task. However, I hope that Lin Wei, the coach of the Wendeng camp, Wang Zhong, the deputy tenth general of the Wendeng camp, Zhang Hong, the first left capital of the Wendeng camp, Zhang Hong, and Lin Wu, the captain Transferred to Shamen Town."

No. [-] had quite a few brothers, but Li Jing didn't plan to go there alone to take office.Just listening to Song Wen's few introductions, he knew the situation there, and he was going to monitor the officers and soldiers in Daxie Village.

Song Wen directly agreed to Li Jing's request: "Yes, these four are your sworn brothers. It's really good to bring them. Do you have anything else to bring? Tell me, and I'll register it for you , take them with you."

Song Wen's attitude made Li Jing a little stunned, and he said that if there is anyone else who wants to take it, he can take it with him.How can this be such a joke?

"How many people can you choose to take with you?"

Song Wen paused for a moment, and put the ink-stained brush back on the pen holder.He rubbed his hands, and then said: "As I told you just now, the town of Salmonella has been upgraded from the Garrison of Salmonella. Now there are 50 soldiers in the Garrison of Salmonella, while the number of troops in the town of Salmonella is 300. So, in fact, if you go to In the case of Shamen Town, you only have those fifty soldiers. There are still 250 left, so you have to find a way by yourself."

Li Jing was shocked by this sentence. What do you mean there are only fifty soldiers, and the rest can be figured out by yourself?

"Didn't it be transferred from other fortresses?"

"Daxie village, one village, five forts, thirty garrisons and 75 beacon shops, although the total number of people is 3000. But it is because they can't trust them that they are promoted to the town of Shamen. Why is it so troublesome? I will solve the money, food and equipment for you, but you have to solve this soldier yourself. Whether you recruit or cheat, it is all up to you. I believe in you, and you will be able to solve it this question."

After hearing this, Li Jing couldn't help but want to throw up his sleeves and leave, but after thinking about it, if he missed this village, he might never have that shop again.In the end, he gritted his teeth and said, "That's fine too. Please ask Marquis Du Yu to send me Sandu troops from the Unity Camp. When I arrive, I'll just get rid of the original guards."

When Song Wen heard this, his head shook like a drum. "The united soldiers are not officials. In the spring, the united soldiers will be sent home to farm the land. You are going to the frontier army, and they are not allowed to return home every six years. Besides, the united soldiers are all registered. How is it possible? Pull it to you."

"Both!" Li Jing bargained.

Song Wen still shook his head.

"Give me all the [-] brothers from Zuoyidu. If it doesn't work, whoever wants to go to this Salmonella Island will not go." Li Jing simply played tricks, anyway, his teacher is now He is the Sima of the Jiedu Marching Army, and his position is still above Song Wen, the future governor.Sure enough, after hearing Li Jing being such a rascal, Song Wen was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll give you Zuo Yi, but there is a condition first, whether they go or not is voluntary. If They don’t want to go, you can’t force them. Another thing is that all those who go to Salmonella Island will have to stay at least six years before they can come back. Therefore, the frontier garrison has always had a rule to bring their families with them to join the army. The Chinese New Year is coming soon, I will give you a one-month vacation and let you go home for a year. After the year, you will take your soldiers to Salmon Island."

"Okay!" Li Jing gritted his teeth and clenched his fist, making this difficult decision.

Song Wen breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay, I'll write the notes right away, and you will be officially appointed as the general of Shamen Town in a few years. In addition, you can draw up a list of other officers in Shamen Town by yourself. , I will report it together when the time comes."

After walking out of Song Wen's big tent, a ray of golden sunlight shone on Li Jing's body, coating him with a layer of golden light.Looking at the familiar camp in front of him that had stayed for nearly a month, Li Jing took a deep breath, clenched his fists, and shouted in his heart: "In the troubled times of the Tang Dynasty, I will finally have my own territory!

ps: The writing of the first volume is finally finished here, starting tomorrow, Late Tang will officially enter the second volume.The turmoil of the late Tang Dynasty is about to unfold, and Li Jing finally has his own territory. Let's see how he moves forward in this turbulent era.Finally ask for a recommendation ticket!