Han Shizu

Chapter 698
"What Fan Qing said is true, what's your suggestion?" Looking at Fan Zhi, Liu Chengyou asked.

Fan Zhi had obviously planned in advance, and said almost without hesitation: "The people have enough food, and they will be safe. The main point of the minister's suggestion is only one word "grain". If it is necessary to send food relief, it is enough to win his heart.

Last year there was a great hunger, Zhou Xingfeng opened warehouses, the hearts of the people in Hunan were happy, and so was the imperial court.Supplemented by imperial government policies, abolishing tyrannical government, exempting taxes and taxes, dispatching competent officials to appease the scholars and the people, and resuming reclamation, people's hearts will be at ease, and Hunan Yi will quickly return to the imperial court! "

Fan Zhi's suggestion is not difficult to guess. All the gentlemen present can think of these points, so they all agreed.Liu Chengyou also nodded, and said: "At present, in Hunan's situation, food can solve the problem better than weapons!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Fan Zhi complimented politely.

If there is no destruction, there will be great order after the chaos. Although Hunan was ruined by Zhou Xingfeng, it also reduced the resistance of the imperial court to rule, and the ruling order can be calmly established in the future.

"How is the food situation for the camp? Is it enough for post-war relief?" Liu Chengyou looked at Wei Renpu, he obviously had the idea of ​​getting military food.

"Return to Your Majesty!" Wei Renpu made some calculations, and reported clearly: "Before the Southern Expedition, the imperial court sent 20 shi of various grains and rice to Xiangyang. After more than 2 days, the battle consumption and transshipment losses were excluded. More than 7 soldiers and civilians consumed about [-] shi. After taking all of Jiangling, they got more than [-] shi of grain from its warehouses.

Repeatedly mobilized for battle, with tens of thousands of land and sea troops in Jingnan to assist in the battle, the longer the transfer journey, the daily consumption of food and fodder is still increasing, and it will be another consumption to annex a large number of prisoners.

However, judging from the progress of the current battle situation, there is no accident. When the military struggle is over, there will still be more than 20 shi of grain in the south to be consumed by the southern army, which is also enough for relief! "

"In this way, there is no need for the imperial court to make other arrangements?" Liu Chengyou said with his brows stretched.

Wei Renpu nodded, giving Liu Chengyou a clear signal.Xue Juzheng, the envoy of the Third Division, also said: "For the battle of Jinghu, the official reserves of the imperial court, the warehouses in Kinki, and the southern states have almost used up all the grain.

From Hedong, Hebei, and Huaibei, the journey is long and the loss is huge, and the gain outweighs the loss.Furthermore, the spring plowing in Hunan this year has not been delayed. Even if the output has been reduced due to the war, when the grain is ripe, it will be enough to alleviate the shortage of grain in Hunan.

Therefore, His Majesty does not have to worry too much about the matter of grain and rice! "

"There is food in hand, don't panic!" Liu Chengyou raised his finger and said with emotion.

After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou said: "Hunan has suffered from wars and scars everywhere. If you want to make Hunan safe and order, after the war, you need to send officials to manage the administration and clean up the civil affairs. Gentlemen, is there anyone who can take charge of the overall situation in Hunan?"

Hearing this, Li Tao immediately said: "You can advise the doctor Zan Jurun, you can take up his post! Mr. Zan was known for his sincerity and encouragement when he was outside the court. Hunan, restore its law and order!"

Hearing Li Tao's recommendation, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but cast a glance at him, pondered for a while, although he nodded, but didn't express his opinion directly, judging from the meaning in his expression, he seemed to be between yes and no.

The emperor's attitude made Li Tao feel an inexplicable stagnation in his heart.Turning his eyes, Li Tao said again: "Your Majesty, if you want to bring Hunan under the rule, in addition to sending good officials and officials from the imperial court, you must also send Huxiang scholars. The former, Zhou Xingfeng came from a humble background, has a rough temper, and is cruel. He is easy to kill, and many scholars despise him, but Zhou Xingfeng's domineering military mansion favors Li Guanxiang and his ilk alone, which makes scholars even more distracted.

In the land of Huxiang, there is no lack of talents for directors, and people with far-sightedness. If you can fully accept their hearts, Hunan will be ruled, and it will not be far away! "

Hearing what Li Tao said, Liu Chengyou responded: "I have this intention!"

"Then Shi Wende is still in Lizhou!" Suddenly one person was mentioned.

When asked, Li Tao immediately explained: "Exactly! Back then, when the Ma brothers were fighting for the throne, Ma Xiguang came to Beijing with Shi Wende as an envoy to ask His Majesty for help. Your Majesty used him as a consolation envoy from Hunan, and went south to Lizhou to promote the king of the Han Dynasty. Transforming good governance is the wise grace of His Majesty."

"In this case, Li Qing can arrange for Shi Wende to continue recruiting talented and talented scholars from Hunan for the imperial court." Liu Chengyou immediately ordered: "Changsha is also a place where people gather together. Ma Xifan created the Eighteen Scholars of Tiance House back then. I don’t know how many people are left now!”

"Yes!"

"Have all the officials in Jingnan who have been transferred have been arranged?" Liu Chengyou asked again.

"A total of 11 civil servants were selected from the court and Kinki, and they have been ordered to go south to take over the government affairs of the three states!" Li Tao replied.

"The Ministry of Officials still needs to send special envoys to assess the former officials in charge of Jingnan. Those who are capable will be promoted and put to good use. Those who are not wise will be dealt with immediately!" Liu Chengyou obviously recognized his work efficiency. He said leisurely: "Jingnan has been ruled by the imperial court, we must get rid of the negligence and unhealthy ethos of Gao Shi when he was in power, so as to establish the political style of my great man!"

"As ordered!"

"After Jinghu was pacified, you must have thought about the arrangement of the administrative systems of the two places in advance!" Liu Chengyou brought up another matter.

Regarding this, Fan Zhi answered: "Jinghu Lake is so vast that it can be seen that it is divided into two divisions. However, it can be classified as one division for the time being. After the peace and tranquility of the people and the eradication of the southern states, adjustments will be made. I wonder what His Majesty thinks?"

Although it was a rhetorical question, it was obvious that Fan Zhi was very confident in his thoughts.Judging from Liu Chengyou's reaction, it was also approved.

"Since this is the case, the center also needs to make preparations in advance for the administration, inspection, transfer, and capital. If you want to govern, you must first promote talents. Jinghu is a vast land with 2 million Dingkou, so you must pay attention to it!" Liu Chengyou urged. .

"Yes!"

After mentioning this matter, Liu Chengyou's face completely stretched out, and he looked around, with a relaxed smile on his face: "Now, the war in Lizhou has just come to an end, Lang and Tan have not yet fallen, and Yuezhou's fierce battle is in full swing. Discuss the aftermath here! Is it too relaxed?"

Even though he said that, his expression obviously seemed to be taken for granted.Guo Rong's expression also relaxed a little, and he said calmly: "The military situation is as it is! In the case of Hunan, the aftermath is more important than the military attack!"

"It was mentioned in the Liyang Military News that Yang Shifan's army has a Yao soldier barbarian army?" Liu Chengyou asked suddenly.

Wen asked, Guo Rong explained: "This Yao army belongs to Chenzhou barbarians, about [-] people, although the armor is inferior, but the combat power is good. The leader is named Qin Zaixiong, rumored to be brave and resourceful, and Zhou Xing Feng worships as a general. In the decisive battle of Liyang, lead the people to surrender!"

"Barbarian." Liu Chengyou muttered, his face became serious again, and said, "What's the situation with Fu Yantong, the barbarian chieftain of Xuzhou? Is there any news from the previous envoys to contact traffic?"

Guo Rong said: "The emissary Wang Qianlang set off immediately after receiving the order, but there is still no result so far. Maybe he was detained by Fu Yantong. However, in my opinion, the southern barbarians in the five states are no longer a concern. Zhou Ni is about to be defeated. They Absolutely dare not be an enemy of the imperial court.

According to the report from the Military Intelligence Department, Zhou Xingfeng sent envoys to Xuzhou three times, but there was no news of Fu Yantong sending troops.Yichen guessed that Fu Yantong was just watching the situation develop! "

After listening to Guo Rong's explanation, Liu Chengyou immediately said to the prime ministers: "The governance of the Hunan barbarians also needs to come up with a charter. The degree of Sinicization of their generation is not low, and they belong to a foreign race. In terms of policy, we need to be careful. But there are One point, change customs and customs, and farm for the people!"

"Yes!" Li Tao replied.

After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou asked Guo Rong: "How did Qin Zaixiong, chieftain of Yao, and the captives deal with it?"

"Temporarily detain them in Liyang, we will organize a group of people to assist the army!" Guo Rong said.

"Before passing on to the army, send that Qin Zaixiong and a group of barbarians to Tokyo, I want to meet them!" A sinister smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, Liu Chengyou raised his hand and waved his sleeves.

(End of this chapter)