Han Shizu

Chapter 648 Chapter 273
In Xixian County of Hanzhong, Xiangxun devoted himself to preparations, determined to do his best, and devoted himself to a tragic offensive and defensive battle. The entire Southwest Army, no matter the front or rear, including the newly restored prefectures and counties, were all tied to chariots and played their own roles. utility.

In Xiang Xun's plan, the attack and defense of Xixian County was the last battle after winter, so he simply resorted to military action and made a final decision.As the commander-in-chief of defeating Shu, he naturally knew the goal of the emperor and the court, which was only in Hanzhong, and Xiang Xun decided the tactics of battle.

Although there is Nanzheng after Xixian County, in Xiang Xun's view, if Xixian County is taken down, Nanzheng will not be a problem at all, especially after the comprehensive information on Shu's response and deployment.

Xijing, Luoyang.

After more than three years of governance by Jingfan, it has recovered its prosperity and is constantly developing.In the past few years, there have been many natural disasters in the Han Dynasty, but all kinds of disasters have never patronized, which can be described as smooth weather.Therefore, Luoyang City has achieved its first major governance in decades.

After all, it is Xijing, the ancient capital of thousands of years. Its political status is here. A large number of nobles of the dynasty choose to settle here.With these people taking the lead and a stable social environment, a prosperous Luoyang city was naturally born.

Today, Luoyang city alone has a population of more than [-], second only to Kaifeng, and has become the second largest city in the world.

Since the beginning of winter, the biggest thing in Luoyang City is that Xijing stays behind and replaces people.Jing Fan, who came to Beijing to report on his duties, was retained and promoted to the governor of Kaifeng, while the new stay-behind, after careful consideration, Emperor Liu Chengyou chose Tenghou Wangyan.

This incident touched the hearts of many people, especially Xungui who settled here.Where the rich and powerful gather together, privileges are often rampant. When Jing Fan was in power, he was most afraid of these gangsters, and what he suppressed was also illegal, and he would control them to death.

In fact, there is not much difference between Jing Fan and Shi Hongzhao's attitude towards honored nobles, but he will not take personal revenge and frame frame-ups, and he is reasonable.Regardless of nobles, landlords, merchants, developing industries and buying land, as long as they follow the rules, they will not object.

But if he breaks the law and falls into his hands, he will never show favoritism.Therefore, Jing Fan Zhenluo has also offended many people during these years, and the nobles whose privileges have been degraded by him are also dissatisfied with him.

Now, Jing Fan's obstinate stubbornness was finally transferred away, and many people subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, and their minds became more active.At the same time, the ordinary people in Luoyang also feel reluctant to give up. Jing Fan has a good reputation as an official and is an upright person. When he is in power, he at least loves the people and tries to maintain relative fairness.

And the newcomer who stayed behind, Wang Yan, was born with meritorious service, as a new generation of dignitaries in the Han Dynasty.

Since Wang Yan took office, Xijing stayed in the mansion, and the hustle and bustle has resumed, at least not as deserted as when Jing Fan was in office.Recently, it has become even more crowded, and there are countless people who come to ask for a visit, but there are very few who can be interviewed.

Two ornately decorated carriages came slowly along the street until they stopped in front of Liushou Yamen.In front of the gate, the servants who had just persuaded Wang Yan to refuse to see him, looked at the two carriages, and the gatekeepers couldn't help showing a trace of contempt in their eyes.

From the carriage, two old men in brocade clothes came down, one was tall and strong, his face was covered with fat, and he looked a little bloated.The other person was thinner.Both, however, appear to be more confident and calm.

The two greeted each other with a salute, then went forward together and handed over the greeting card.But before he opened his mouth, he saw the gatekeeper impatiently waving his hands: "Stay here and talk, I am busy with official duties, and I will not see any foreign visitors. Please go back, both of you!"

The fat old man noticed the contempt in his eyes, and there was a trace of displeasure in his eyes, but he still endured it, not entangled with this kid, and said with a smile: "I am an old friend of your family who stayed behind. I won't see you, old man, he will definitely see you!"

"You boy, don't make excuses, tell me quickly!" He said and took out a silver cake and two greeting cards and handed them to him.

A trace of doubt flashed in the door clerk's eyes. Seeing that he was full of confidence and muttering in his heart, he took it skillfully without hesitation, and said: "You wait, I will go to report right away, it's up to you whether you see him or not." Lucky!"

When he turned around, there were only two greeting cards left in the door clerk's hands.

Seeing the gatekeepers stepping into the gate of the mansion unhurriedly, the skinny old man couldn't help but coldly said: "If in the early years of Qianyou, if he was treated poorly by such small officials, I could directly arrest him and put him in a bag and sink him in the river! What? Pigs and dogs!"

Seeing his angry eyes, the fat man smiled wryly, and said sadly: "Brother Xue, you still need to change your temper. After all, today is different from the past. You see, if you lose your authority, even the mere gatekeepers can handle it." Let's go! If he doesn't report, we can still force our way into the yamen if he stays behind?"

Of the two old men, the fat one is the former Huazhou Jiedu envoy Hou Zhang, and the thin one is the former Tongzhou Jiedu envoy Xue Huairang.In any case, it used to be a festival of one state, with power in one side, so there is this sigh.

"Hmph!" Xue Huairang turned his head away and muttered, "I don't know if Wang Yan still cares about your friendship, don't be turned away too!"

"Come on, bring the horse over to the old man!" Hou Zhang smiled lightly and ordered to the servant.

Behind the carriage, there was a vigorous steed, well groomed, white all over, not a single variegation.

"Brother Hou!" Xue Huairang couldn't help asking, "Where did this horse come from?"

"The envoy from Liangzhou bought it from the accompanying caravan, and it cost me a lot of money!" Hou Zhang said with a smile: "Wang Yan used to love swords and horses, but he doesn't know if he has changed since he became rich!"

Hou Zhang and Xue Huairang, two authentic warriors, rose up at the end of the Jin Dynasty and served the great man. In order to win the hearts of the people, they worshiped as Jiedu.However, most of these two people have the habits of martial arts that originated from humble beginnings. Once they became famous, they became complacent, greedy, amassing money, living in bad governance, and living in suffering.

Especially Xue Huairang, as early as when he was in Hebei, Liu Chengyou almost killed him because of his excessive collection and tyrannical policies that harmed the people.The latter two were sent to Guanzhong by Gaozu Liu Zhiyuan, but they still did not restrain themselves. Naturally, they were not liked by Liu Chengyou and the court, so suspicion and jealousy arose.

Of course, the worst thing for the two of them was to get involved with Li Shouzhen in Hezhong at that time.Although during the process of Li Shouzhen's rebellion, the two caused any substantial trouble to the court, and after the court sent out the army to suppress the rebellion, they were both honest and honest.

However, since the river is flat, how could these two Jiedu who were involved with the rebels be spared.Considering the domestic situation at that time, Liu Chengyou chose to treat Hou and Xue lightly in order to appease other Jiedu when he killed a big chicken, and let them buy peace with their family wealth and become officials with meritorious officials. , moved to Luoyang.

Although he lost his power and position, no matter how unwilling he was, at least he saved his life.After arriving in Luoyang, relying on the accumulation in the early years, he quickly purchased a batch of land and industries.

Hou Zhang runs a manor with several ships, sells porcelain, silk, medicinal materials, and is involved in many businesses.Xue Huairang opened several teahouses, restaurants, and brothels in the city, and organized a caravan to head northwest.

Over the years, the family property has been quite rich, and the two have actively integrated into Luoyang's noble groups, made friends with many powerful children and relatives, and gained some fame.

This time, Wang Yan Zhenluo naturally wanted to visit, not necessarily expecting anything extravagant, but a good relationship.Especially Hou Zhang, he, Zhao Hui, and Wang Yan were the "first justice and three festivals" back then.

In the second hall of the left-behind mansion, Wang Yan was dealing with official business, which was about a batch of Southwest military rations.

"How much food is left in the treasury?" Wang Yan put down the official document in his hand and asked.

The subordinate replied: "150,000 shi of rice, [-] millet, and more than [-] shi of wheat."

"So many!" Wang Yan was a little surprised, but quickly restrained himself, and ordered: "Then send it to Guanzhong according to the amount!"

"Yes!"

In recent years, Luoyang has had good weather, abundant crops, and Jingfan's governance. The treasury has indeed accumulated a lot. Even if most of it is used by Tokyo, the rest can still be described as abundant.

"Hey..." Wang Yan sighed while holding his beard, saying that the new official has three fires to take over such a city, where should he start.

(End of this chapter)