Han Shizu

Chapter 688 Jieyin Has Come First

"Minister Sun Guangxian, greet Your Majesty!"

Entering the main hall, Sun Guangxian knelt down three times and kowtowed nine times until he reached the front of the imperial court. His movements were rigid, standard and in place. Coupled with that almost pious expression, it was really pleasing to the heart.

Looking at the respectful Sun Guangxian, Liu Chengyou showed a smile, stretched out his hand and said, "Mr. Sun is free! Give me a seat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Sun Guangxian was slightly delighted at the kind attitude of Emperor Han.Did he know that in today's Han Dynasty, there are only a very small number of officials who can sit and question the emperor.

It can be said that Sun Guangxian traveled northward this time, traveling at a double speed. From Jiangling to Kaifeng, the journey of thousands of miles took only six days, and the horses and horses were rotated all the way.Even after going to Tokyo for a night's rest, at this moment, his forehead was full of fatigue.

Looking at Sun Guangxian, Liu Chengyou smiled and said, "Grandfather Sun, we haven't seen each other for many years! Now it seems that the style is still the same!"

"It's rare that Your Majesty still remembers the old minister, and I'm so grateful!" Sun Guangxian replied, as if he was really moved.

Liu Chengyou casually sorted out the memorials on the imperial case, glanced at Sun Guangxian, and said quietly: "The situation in Jinghu is tense now, and a big war may break out. Mr. Sun is the pillar minister in Jingnan. Why did he travel thousands of miles north to Tokyo?"

Liu Chengyou obviously asked this question knowingly, but Sun Guangxian also cooperated and cupped his hands and said: "Return to Your Majesty! This trip is under the order of King Nanping to discuss the matter of donating soil and returning to the court."

"Oh?" Hearing this, Liu Chengyou seemed to be a little interested, but Sun Guangxian's heart skipped a beat at that flat reaction.

Seeing this, Sun Guangxian's attitude became a little more positive, and said: "Your Majesty, since the Tang Dynasty, the world has collapsed. The three generations of the Gao family have been in Jingnan to keep the people's order. They are guarded by the court so as not to be taken advantage of by Xiaoxiao. Standing majestic in the Central Plains, His Majesty is not the master of the world, and it is a matter of obeying the destiny of the world and the hope of the world. The king of Nanping is grateful and dare not go against the general trend. Now he is willing to dedicate the land of Jingnan to the imperial court. Please accept it, Your Majesty!"

Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou smiled, looked at Sun Guangxian, and said playfully: "The king of Nanping was granted by the imperial court, and he is also the envoy of Jingnan Jiedu who ordered me to order. The land of Jingnan was originally the land of the king and belonged to the subjects of the Han Dynasty. That being the case, how can we talk about dedication?"

"This"

What Liu Chengyou said naturally has a certain truth. Compared with Mengshu, Nantang, and Nanhan, who proclaimed themselves emperors and founding states, the Jingnan Gao family has always guarded their status as a vassal, although there are occasional restlessness His behavior was just childish, so after being taught a lesson, he knelt down and obediently called Dad.Of course, the location is awkward, there is almost no danger to defend, and you have to behave yourself in the face of the Central Plains soldiers.

"Your Majesty is right!" Sun Guangxian's momentum weakened by two points, followed Liu Chengyou's words, and said: "Jing Nanxiang is a court minister, and the king of Nanping wants to ask himself to cut down the feudal clan and return the military administration and the court!"

For Sun Guangxian's obedience, Liu Chengyou was quite satisfied. He glanced at a box he was carrying, and asked, "What's in the box?"

Hearing this, Sun Guangxian heaved a sigh of relief, got up quickly, opened the box, took out a few albums, and respectfully raised them above his head, saying: "Return to Your Majesty. This is Jingnan Three States, Seventeen Counties, 130,0001000, [-] Taels registers and maps of hundreds of households, please have a look at your majesty!"

Obviously, this is what Liu Chengyou is more concerned about, and his movements are a little bigger.Zhao Pu was at the side of the driver, helping to spread out, holding the album.

Looking at the map and flipping through the registration books, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but feel emotional. Although the Jingnan land is narrow and only covers three states, the population density is not low at present.As far as today's Han Dynasty is concerned, only a few counties in the Central Plains and Hebei have such a rich population.

Putting down the album, Liu Chengyou thought for a while, put away the previous casualness, and said to Sun Guangxian: "Gong Sun, I believe in the sincerity of King Nanping, but if there are no imperial soldiers going south, I'm afraid he will Don't even think about it!"

Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Sun Guangxian's mood tightened suddenly, and he lamented in his heart, must His Majesty the Emperor scare the old officials like this?She bowed her hands and said: "Your Majesty, after all, the Gao family has guarded Jingnan for many years and has no ambitions. It is enough to pray for peace. If the situation is like this today, the only way to be safe is to obey the court and be loyal to Your Majesty. Yes. Therefore, Fang Youchen is on this trip!"

Liu Chengyou also said: "Since you have the heart to contribute, why are you still guarding Yingcheng when the imperial soldiers and horses are going south? You know that Zhou Ni in Hunan is fighting with his army, and his army is rushing northward to attack our Liyang City. Said it was at stake! The military situation is urgent, and because of the Jingnan incident, the army's actions will be delayed, which in turn will affect the battle situation in Pingxiang!"

Without waiting for Sun Guangxian to answer, Liu Chengyou said again, with a more severe tone: "You think I don't know Gao Baorong's thoughts? The intention of offering the soil is certainly true, but Mr. Sun is here to raise conditions for Gao Baorong! As a condition, ask me to treat the aftermath, if I don't agree, I will stick to Jiangling and threaten you?"

"Your Majesty, the ministers definitely don't have such intentions!" Sun Guangxian bowed down immediately, sweating profusely, but he looked like he had been exposed.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou's stern expression softened again, and he smiled lightly: "However, everyone has selfish thoughts, and I can understand King Nanping's worries. The world has collapsed to this point, and there are such rebellious people as Zhou Xingfeng, Committing chaos and causing people's hearts to sink so far, it is very rare for the King of Nanping to have the initiative to contribute!"

"Your Majesty is wise! Your Majesty is wise!" Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Sun Guangxian hurriedly sang praises, and everyone heaved a sigh of relief.

"I have something else to tell you!" Liu Chengyou said again.

Hearing this, Sun Guangxian stopped thinking about it: "I am all ears!"

Liu Chengyou gestured towards Zhao Pu.Understanding, Zhao Pu looked at Sun Guangxian with a slight smile, and explained: "Mr. Sun may not know it yet. Just one day before you arrived in Tokyo, the Privy Council received an urgent report from the south camp. Murong Yanzhao deployed and led the army. From Beidao south to Jiangling City, the King of Nanping has already opened the door to surrender!"

"This, this..." Sun Guangxian was stunned.He was completely caught off guard, how could he have imagined that Jiangling City would fall so fast, he came here to offer soil in a humble way, so there is no chance to bargain with the imperial court.

Knowing this earlier, why bother to think so carefully, which made the court unhappy, and simply surrendered, how could the emperor treat him lightly?A touch of depression and bitterness gradually surfaced on his face.

Seeing the change in his expression, Liu Chengyou said seriously: "Gong Sun, I am very pleased that the king of Nanping offered his soil to surrender. You can return Jiangling and answer him. The title will be guaranteed and the salary will be doubled. Those who are talented among the Gao family will be rejected by the court." Hiring. In addition, I have built several mansions on the banks of the Bian River, just waiting for the Gao family to move in! As for the land, property, and goods of the Gao family in Jingnan, the imperial court will not take any money, but let them be sold!"

As he said that, Liu Chengyou's expression turned cold and stern: "However, Gao's moving to the north is the bottom line between me and the court, do you understand?"

Hearing what Emperor Han said, Sun Guangxian sighed slightly in his heart. There was still a big gap between this and Gao Baorong's expected treatment.According to Gao Baorong's idea, after offering the soil, the Gao clan should live in Jingnan forever, although it is a delusion.But obviously, how could the imperial court allow it, and the Gao family must be transplanted by the root, so as to strengthen the rule of Jingnan in the future.

Thinking of this level, Sun Guangxian no longer has the idea of ​​continuing to fight for the Gao family. This is not a negotiation, but a pure loss. Especially, Gao Baorong himself gave up his "hole card" in Jiangling first.

Facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, Sun Guangxian paid homage: "I understand that after returning to Jiangling, I will definitely recount the grace of Your Majesty and the court to King Nanping!"

"That's very good!" Liu Chengyou nodded, and changed his tone again: "However, I have other important tasks for Sun Gong to return to Jiangling!"

Sun Guangxian was slightly stunned when he heard this, but soon realized something, his heart beat faster unconsciously, and hurriedly said: "Please give orders, Your Majesty, I will do my best!"

"This time, the king of Nanping was able to take the initiative to donate soil to the court. I am very clear about the role and contribution of Sun Gong in it!" Liu Chengyou said in a calm and gentle manner: "The court wants to attack Zhouni in Hunan, and Jiangling will be the rear. However, Jiangling At the beginning of the offering, all the affairs are complicated, and it is still necessary for Mr. Sun, a talented person who is familiar with the people's conditions and government affairs, to take care of the affairs. I intend to set up the Jiangling Mansion in the south of Jing, and Sun Gongquan will manage the Jiangling Mansion, manage the government and the people, and raise supplies for the army!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Sun Guangxian smiled immediately, and bowed his head: "I will live up to your Majesty's trust!"

Perhaps for Sun Guangxian, the appointment and arrangement of Emperor Han is more gratifying.He is only more than 50 years old now, and he is still interested in his official career. If he can perform well during the period when Jingnan first descended, it will also allow him to integrate into the Han court system faster.

Of course, in Liu Chengyou's case, using Sun Guangxian is only a temporary measure. In order to calm things down, as long as the Jinghu matter is settled, he must be transferred to another post.

(End of this chapter)