Sophie looked at Xia Ya with a smile, and said lightly, "What? Are you still a little unwilling, my lord?"
Xia Ya frowned, thought for a moment, and then sighed: "The site that was won down well, but you handed over your words, although I agree with what you said, but... When you do things in the future, you will always be able to It will inevitably feel a little more troublesome.”
"These places are the empire's territory after all." Sophie said with patience, looking into Char's eyes and smiling: "My lord, the empire has deliberately abolished the Tema military district system since decades ago, just because of this special feature. The Maldivian military region system has already become a climate, with each military region supporting its own troops, and the Central Empire of the Empire has no power to eradicate these hidden dangers, which is only dragged down day by day, causing the huge civil strife that broke out today. From a legal point of view, you are not the governor of the military region, nor are you The sealed Tema military area is a garrison area designated by the empire. The garrison area is not the Tema military area, but a purely militarized sub-area. It is reasonable to say that it does not involve local government affairs, but the situation in the north of the empire is too much. Troubled, cut off from the central part of the empire, and the imperial capital is beyond our reach, so we have to acquiesce to the current semi-independent situation of our northern military region. But from a legal point of view, the northern garrison has no power to interfere in local government affairs. ."
"Furthermore, the territory in your hands is already too large. Traditionally, the garrison should be a frontier military area. Now the territory in your hands is Syltan County, Corsica, Boro... But it is no longer a border county, and it does not border the border. From this point of view, you really have no reason to hold these territories in your hands. Even if the imperial capital can't do anything about us now, in the long run, there will always be people who gossip. Sir, the north After all, the military organization is emerging, our foundation is not strong enough, and our network is not broad enough, and your prestige is far less than those of the famous old officials of the empire, such as Adric, such as Duke Minas. If you are a newcomer, if you rashly stand on the cusp of the storm, I'm afraid it's not a good thing. Now, it's not necessarily a bad thing for you to be low-key, or to make some compromises."
"Although our Northern Army is now the strongest, the most powerful, and the largest territory, in general, my personal judgment is: now is not the best time for us to jump to the center of this stage immediately! The reason for building a big and attracting wind does not need me and You explained, and what's more, the foundation of your big tree is not strong enough, and it can't withstand strong winds. Now, let the stage go to those in the imperial capital, and let others stand in the center of this stage to fight To fight, you'd better just stand by and watch silently, and then silently accumulate strength."
"Please send local administrative officials from the imperial capital. In fact, you don't have to worry too much about losing control of the local area. You know, it is a troubled time! In troubled times, military power is the most important thing. What's more, the site in our hands is not far from the imperial capital. But it is very far away, and there are areas of warlords in the middle. Even if the imperial capital really wants to take back these lands, it is temporarily impossible to estimate. It’s just local government officials. But you think, the military power is firmly in your hands! In the entire north, apart from our northern army, where is there any other imperial army? Even if the imperial capital sends those officials, they should If you really want to control the place, without our nod, it will be impossible! There are warlords all around, local officials have to guard the place, maintain the local security, even the local garrison, and collect wealth and taxes, also rely on you The army in their hands will carry out the execution. They have no power at all, but they are just empty local administrative officials. Even if they really come to be the governor or the consul, it is not up to you to rub it? If you want him, he will Yuan, if you want him to flatter him, let him flatter him! If they dare to go against your will, you just need to withdraw the army that maintains the locality, those officials, their decrees will not even be able to get out of their own gates!"
"The last one is wealth." Sophie smiled softly: "Actually, this is the most important one, but the current situation seems to save me from worrying. Originally, the central government of the empire controls the localities. One of the biggest manifestations is the collection of taxes on wealth. If it were normal, I would never give you this kind of advice, and let the imperial capital send officials. But now it is different! The traffic between the north and the south has been blocked. Unless we can destroy the few warlord parties that stand between us and the imperial capital in one go, and open up the road between the north and the south... Otherwise, the imperial capital's control over the place will only exist in symbolic meaning! Officials, they have no way to transport the local wealth and taxes to Wangdidu! In this case, the finances are still in your hands! Those officials who are dispatched, still have to look at the faces of our northern army. "
"In doing this, I invited a name for you and kept a lookout. In fact, we didn't really pay a cent from our own family. Returning the land to the central government is just a nominal bargain, so it's better to give it. With so many benefits, why not do it?"
Xia Ya smiled, he scratched his head, and said loudly: "Well, what you said is indeed reasonable. Since this is the case, I don't need to think about it... Well! I always trust you!"
"That's right, my lord." Sophie stood solemnly, and then bowed in a salute, the little woman's expression was very serious, and she said slowly: "Please trust me!"
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"It's just a gesture."
Ruhl's face was full of a happy smile: "However, to be able to think of such a gesture, this kid has indeed grown. If it was before, I'm afraid he wouldn't have thought of doing such a thing."
The fat man picked up the cup and took a sip of water, then rubbed the fat on his cheeks, and laughed dryly in a low voice: "I think of this idea, most of the little apprentice of Cavie Hill came up with it... It's only that guy. Only then can I come up with such a crazy idea! Hmm... But this time, those people in the imperial capital are going to start busy again. Hey, there are a few official positions in several counties, from county governor to administrative officials at all levels, but there are many positions... "
Ruhr's guess turned out to be true.
Just after the official document that Xi Ya submitted to the imperial capital to return the land in several counties was announced, the imperial capital immediately showed a positive response, giving General Xi Ya Leiming an extreme compliment. Merit canon. In the Northern Army, from Green onwards, those who have made meritorious deeds in this war have been rewarded. Although Xia Leiming's title has not been promoted (he is already a duke, there is really no promotion.), but there are several more worthless court titles, such as the Imperial Gold Medal of Courage, the Imperial Hero Medal of Honor. The class is also approved without money. And his title of "General of the Northern Garrison" was not promoted.
After all, according to the military system of the empire, the "garrison general" is a regional army commander at the general level. It is already one level higher than the corps commander general. If it goes further, I am afraid it will only have the rank of deputy marshal. .
But... Xia Ya was only in his early twenties after all, and a marshal in his twenties, even if it was only a deputy marshal, was too scary. The current rank of marshal of the empire, the Duke of Minas won a marshal in his entire life.
And even though Adric had made outstanding achievements, he could not get the marshal. He still relied on military remonstrance to take all power, forcing the emperor to order him to seal him a "national marshal", which is regarded as a formal promotion to the marshal level.
And Xiaya... He is still too far behind.
As for other rewards... money and the like, let alone. At present, even the last tax zone in the south has been occupied by the Duke of Minas, and the supply of the imperial capital is already tight - there is absolutely nothing to ask for money.
In general, after Xi Ya won this war, what he got was nothing more than a bunch of titles, awards, and medals that cost no money for himself and his subordinates.
From this point of view, it can be said that it has lost a lot of money - after all, awards and medals are not mentioned, even if it is a title, you must know how much territory is currently controlled by the central government of the empire? Even if you are awarded a noble title, but there is no fief to give you, how much value can an empty noble title without a fief have
And here in Xia Ya, the land of several counties was handed over to the center of the empire, and hundreds of official positions were sent over, which immediately caused waves in all aspects of the imperial capital!
Hundreds of official positions! This is a few hundred more official positions in one breath!
You must know that the empire is so weak, and most of the factions and powerhouses in the imperial capital are quite worried about the future of this country. At this time, who doesn't want to find a good way out for themselves
At this time, for some big wealthy families, it is nothing more than time to bet, either bet on the royal family, be a loyal royalist, or secretly communicate with the warlords, or secretly reverse The Duke of Minas in the south, or support Adric (Adric's uprightness and integrity made few people support him among the nobles).
At this time, Xi Ya, who has risen from the north, is undoubtedly a new candidate worth betting on.
This Lord Xia has the title of duke, has military exploits, has troops and territory, is young, and has a promising future. More importantly, he has not deep roots and needs to expand his contacts! If the foundation is not deep, it means that there are not many people in his pockets. If a new group develops further in the future, there will always be many more positions!
The big ship of the Northern Army, if we don't get on board as soon as possible, when will we wait
When Xia Ya was in the imperial capital, there were so many nobles and wealthy families who gave him money and women. Now Xia Ya has gone a step further and handed over hundreds of official positions, why don't many wealthy nobles hurry up
This is the case with the big giants, and some destitute and unwilling officials also pin their hopes of prosperity on the northern strongman.
For a time, people from all walks of life went back and forth in the military to inquire about news, and some visited the Imperial Administration Office to seek friends and relationship. The big wealthy want to take the opportunity to get on the big boat of Xia Yaleiming, and the small unwilling officials want to take the opportunity to get a northern official position, it is best to leave this crisis-ridden imperial capital!
Although hundreds of official positions seem to be a lot, if they are really divided, it is really not enough!
Among them, the really important high-level positions are nothing more than the positions of the governors of several counties and the consuls of several large cities. There are only a few such positions, and those who have no foundation or background need not think about it. As for the other middle and low-level administrative positions, they are not enough for a few big families and wealthy families. As for the unlucky little officials, they can only drink some refrigerated leftovers among them.
However, Adric of the military was on the sidelines of this time's share of the cake - originally Adric was already in power, and everyone thought that the Marshal of Protecting the Country must take the opportunity to arrange a few of his own henchmen.
Unexpectedly, the military did not make any statement on the location of these counties. Some people even deliberately asked Adrick to decide several official positions, but Adrick flatly refused.
Well, Lord Adric wants to be fair, that's his own business, since he doesn't want it, everyone is welcome.
Hundreds of official positions were quickly approved and reported to the Imperial Administration. The old prime minister, Sarum Bonelli, was approved in almost two days. Let the nobles and wealthy toss, compromise with each other, share the cake, the prime minister. He also said nothing, that is, he didn't interfere with his own people, and he didn't participate in it - you have divided it up, and I will write and agree.
Two hundred and ninety-six "lucky winners" were quickly decided.
After compromise and communication in all aspects of the empire, the two hundred and ninety-six officials screened out became the envy of most people, especially the high-ranking officials introduced by a few wealthy families: the governor and the consul, they are simply a few wealthy families. The reserve talents cultivated by the force.
In the empire, the bigwigs up and down did not forget to take care of Xia Ya's face: after the official list was decided, there were also a few fat vacancies left for Xia Ya to report his favorite candidates, Xia Ya. Ya didn't have the style of Adrick. He honestly accepted a few vacant official positions, and filled in a few lists of promotions within the Northern Army.
This new list of officials at all levels in several counties in the north of the empire was quickly approved by the military, approved by the Political Affairs Department, and ordered by His Majesty the Emperor himself. support.
As such, everyone seems to be happy.
However, for those two hundred and ninety-six lucky winners, there is one last problem they face.
How to get to the north.
To go north from the imperial capital, you have to pass through areas controlled by several warlord parties.
This way, it's not too close! If hundreds of officials went north without guards, they would be hijacked by the warlords halfway.
The imperial capital was helpless, and could only hit Xia Ya again.
Xia Yaleiming, the general of the northern garrison, is invited to send troops to greet the officials at all levels.
… Xia quit!
He immediately wrote a letter and replied: Can't do it!
The Northern Army has just gone through a major war, several military regions have been pacified, and the local order has been maintained, and the remnants of the rebels have been cleaned up. The military is tense, and where is there any spare capacity to send troops north to welcome officials at all levels
His reasons were high-sounding, and the imperial capital was also helpless.
In the end, it was the fat man Ruhl, who was ignored by everyone, who came up with an idea that no one thought of.
"Why don't... ask the Lantis people for help, just take a boat and go by sea..."