Han Shizu

Chapter 840 Customization of Sichuan and Shu, Zhong Mo's report

"Officials, Tang envoy Zhong Mo asks for an audience!" In the Chongzheng Hall, a respectful voice sounded.

"Xuan!" He was reviewing the arrangements for Sichuan and Shu local officials at the side of the imperial case, and upon hearing this, Liu Chengyou responded casually.

After the chaos in Shu was put down, the land of Sichuan and Shu was still in a mess. However, after the chaos, there will be a great order. The old order will be broken, and a new rule will be established.

The Zhengshitang agreed that the old land of Sichuan and Shu should be divided into three areas.To the north of Jianzhou, Shubei prefectures and counties, including Feng, Cheng, Jie and Ankang Prefectures, set up Shannan Road, which governed Hanzhong Prefecture (Xingyuan Prefecture was renamed); south of Jianzhou, established Jiannan Road, including Chengdu Plain and Sichuan The southern states are governed by Chengdu Prefecture; the east of Suizhou and the west of Kuizhou include the southeast of Sichuan, and the Sichuan East Road is established to govern Yuzhou Prefecture.

It is more in line with Liu Chengyou's concept. After deliberation, it was passed quickly. Liu Chengyou did not have much opinion on the arrangement of Daoist officials proposed by the Political Affairs Hall. Song Yanwo, Bian Guangfan, and Wang Ming were divided into three chief ministers. , The three people he likes are settled, and there are no major problems for the others.

Needless to say, Song Yanwo, Liu Chengyou's brother-in-law, a relative of the emperor, has both civil and military skills, and is known as a guard; He is a son, but he started from the local area, has successively served in prefectures and counties, is clean and capable, and has nearly 20 years of political experience.

On the side of the Privy Council, a plan for the guarding of soldiers and horses has also been made, and it has been issued that the northern soldiers and horses entering Shu will withdraw northward one after another.The original Shu soldiers were completely dismantled. Some elites moved to Tokyo to make up for the losses of the imperial army; Garrison for the local capital.

There is no intention of stationing troops in Sichuan and Sichuan. According to the arrangement of the Privy Council, it will be gradually reduced. In the end, Jiannan Road will leave [-] troops. The main guards are all dangerous passes and key passes; [-] in the east of Sichuan, stationed in the key areas of Kui and Chongqing, and suppressing the security of subordinate states and cities.

As for the army guarding Shu, the Huaiwei army was supplemented by some Guanzhong soldiers, supplemented by recruited Shu soldiers.The Huaiwei Army of the two Shu-born Han armies was abolished, and the Huaide Army and its family members moved to Longxi to consolidate the [-]-mile land recovered by Wang Jing, and Guo Jin was appointed as an envoy.For a murderous general like Guo Jin, the frontier is the best place for them to display their strengths and control the barbarians.

As far as the three capitals of Sichuan and Shu, it is tentatively planned to be held by Wang Quanbin, Wang Renshan and Cui Yanjin.However, before that, the three of them still need to go back to Tokyo, and the summary of the rewards and punishments of the Sichuan-Shuhai Rebellion still needs to go through.

When Liu Chengyou was conducting in-depth and comprehensive consideration of Sichuan and Sichuan affairs, Zhong Mo had already entered the palace.The familiar environment, coupled with the emperor of Han who was sitting idle on the case, made him remember deeply, Zhong Mo walked towards him, prostrating: "Chen Zhong Mo, see Your Majesty!"

Putting down the charter in his hand, Liu Chengyou raised his eyes to look at Zhong Mo. His appearance was decent, his mustache was very delicately groomed, and his etiquette was in place. It was probably much more sincere than paying homage to Li Jing.

These days, Liu Chengyou took time out alone to interview all the countries, ethnic groups and forces that will participate in the grand ceremony in Tokyo in the future.Liao, Wuyue, and Nanyue, including the Qingyuan Army of Quan and Zhang, the Dingnan Army of Xia and Sui, the Guiyi Army of Gua and Sha, and the Uyghur, Tubo, Dali and other alien races in Yanzhou, Liangzhou, um, also There are envoys from Goryeo who came from the sea.Basically, the internal and external surrounding countries and forces that are involved with the big man have communicated all over, like a unified diplomatic relationship.

As for why the Southern Tang Dynasty was left at the end, there is obviously another deep meaning.

"Free from courtesy!" Liu Chengyou raised a formulaic smile, stretched out his hand, and said, "Zhong Shangshu, we haven't seen each other for almost six years!"

"Your Majesty has a sharp memory!" Zhong Mo stood up and replied respectfully: "I returned to Jinling in the summer of the fifth year of Qianyou, and it has indeed been almost six years!"

"I also want to congratulate Zhong Shangshu. After returning to Jinling, he was highly valued and made great progress, full of glory!" Liu Chengyou said.

"I will always remember your Majesty's generosity, your majesty's kindness, I will always remember it forever. I am in Jinling, every festival, I will burn incense and bathe, pray to the north, and bless your majesty and the great man, but I dare not forget your majesty's kindness to me. "Zhong Mo made a heartfelt statement.

Listening to his words, Liu Chengyou laughed very happily, and said bluntly: "With a loyal and good minister like Zhong Qing, why should I worry about the injustice in the south of the Yangtze River?"

In these years, he was a high-ranking official in the Southern Tang Dynasty, but his heart was turned to the big man, and a lot of internal news was sent to the north every year.The Northern Han Dynasty had a good grasp of the military and political situation in the Southern Tang Dynasty. Apart from the espionage network built over the past ten years, it was Zhong Mo who contributed the most.

Moreover, immersed in the atmosphere of Jinling, Zhong Mo also gathered a group of like-minded relatives and friends under the name of "Poetry Club", and became a capitulation faction under the protection of the peace faction. He grows up, and the influence is expanding day by day.

It can be said with certainty that only the Han army conquered Jinling, relying on Zhong Mo and others, would be enough to organize a new ruling order.Of course, it may not be what Liu Chengyou wants, you can refer to the reasons for the chaos in Shu
Emperor Han's words were full of ambitions for Jiangnan's land, but upon hearing it, Zhong Mo didn't feel uncomfortable at all, and immediately said, "Your Majesty already plans to march south?"

"Sooner or later!" Liu Chengyou didn't hide it, and raised his hands a little arrogantly: "Sichuan and Sichuan are at peace, and we just need to recuperate the soldiers, store up food and equipment, and the small land in the south of the Yangtze River can be the edge of the sky?"

"The people in the south of the Yangtze River have been longing for the master for several years. If they can do so, the ministers must be in Jinling, waiting for the master to cross the river!" Zhong Mo said with a righteous face.

Waving his hands, Liu Chengyou said: "I have a secret report. At the turn of winter and spring, Jinling is full of storms, and the waves are not too big! I am free, you who know the matter, you can tell me, just listen to the story !"

"Yes!" Zhong Mo bowed.

"Sit down and talk!" Seeing that he was still standing respectfully, Liu Chengyou said again.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After taking his seat, Zhong Mo spoke eloquently about the political turmoil that occurred in the Southern Tang Dynasty last month: "On December 12 last year, Jin Gong Li Jingsui was assassinated in Hongzhou. , Almost fainted, and at the same time as the funeral, a thorough investigation was ordered. And soon the object of suspicion was placed on Prince Li Hongji, and his close ministers were arrested. After interrogation, it was learned that he had secretly given the intention to kill his uncle.

The ruler of the country was furious when he heard this, and he was about to imprison him in the East Palace. After the evidence was conclusive, he sacrificed to the Gaozong Temple, and because of his cruelty and rebellion, he abolished his crown prince and confined him to the old mansion."

"The matter of abolishing the prince, Li Jing didn't report to the court, so he did it on his own!" Liu Chengyou muttered, as if he was considering whether this excuse was suitable for attacking Tang.

Zhong Mo said: "The sons and daughters are close relatives, and the lord of the country is deeply grieved, so he failed to take into account the etiquette system!"

"I heard that Li Jingsui is quite famous, he has a modest temperament, and he retreated on his own initiative. How could this Li Hongji dare to kill his uncle?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Zhong Mo sighed and said: "I think that it is because of his high reputation and popular support that he is shown as a threat. This is a disaster. I look at Li Hongji as a man who is jealous, strong and narrow-minded, and short-sighted, so he cruelly kills his uncle. heart, and brazenly!"

"Li Hongji's reputation is not small!" Liu Chengyou said playfully: "Didn't you keep tinkering all these years to lead the Northern Expedition and regain the homeland?"

"If you don't know the number of days, you're talking crazy!" Zhong Mo shook his head and said, "However, Li Hongji is indeed one of the few people in the clan who knows how to fight, and he has a certain prestige in the army. He was deposed and resisted Jiangnan. Army of Attitude, no small hit!"

Nodding his head, Liu Chengyou suddenly asked with great interest: "Li Hongji is deposed, who will Li Jing take as heir?"

Zhong Mo replied: "All the princes of the country, from Li Hongji down, died early. The longest one is only the Duke of Chu, Li Congjia. Talent is not enough to bear the weight of the country, let alone be the enemy of the great man!"

Liu Chengyou showed a little smile, knowing that what Zhong Mo was talking about was the "Emperor of Eternal Ci".

"Hmph!" After humming twice, Liu Chengyou said calmly, "Even if it's Li Hongji, so what? Can he turn the world around?"

"Your Majesty's arrogance is overwhelming, what you said is right! The general trend of the world cannot be stopped by manpower, let alone a short talent?" Zhong Mo complimented.

Paying attention to the emperor's plain expression, Zhong Mo continued to talk about the follow-up situation: "After this great change, the lord of the country was sad, overwhelmed with grief, and in poor health. Brothers and other close ministers."

"I heard that Han Xizai was dismissed?" Liu Chengyou said with a light smile.

"Exactly!" Zhong Mo reported: "Feng Yansi and others thought that Han Xizai had been in close contact with the abolished prince on weekdays, and impeached him. The ruler accepted the letter of impeachment, removed him from his post, and only kept his salary. Now, Jinling State Administration, we all know Because of the Feng brothers, Han Xizai’s system reform policy was greatly rectified and abolished, Xu Xuan, Mao Wenxi and other ministers were suppressed, resulting in political turmoil and people’s livelihood.”

"This Han Xizai is pitiful and pathetic!" From the perspective of an outsider, Liu Chengyou expressed emotion.

"Duke Han seems to have lost his heart after being hit by this blow. Before I left Jinling, I heard that he lived in the mansion all day long, feasting and having fun, and singing every night." Zhong Mo said.

Smiling, Liu Chengyou looked at Zhong Mo and said to him: "I have gained a lot from what Zhong Qing said, and I understand your loyalty to me and the big man. You can stay in Tokyo for a few more days this time, Go back again, after returning to the south, just do as before! In the future, we will not lose each other!"

"Yes!" Zhong Mo was overjoyed and got up to bow down.

"In addition, I ordered people to prepare some supplements, and then you can take them back with you and give them to Li Jing, as my return gift!" Liu Chengyou said.Well, a few supplements are exchanged for a car and boat full of gold and silver goods. This is a very worthwhile deal.

"By the way, I would like to express my condolences and hope that he will take care of his health!" After a pause, Liu Chengyou said playfully, "I hope I can see him again in my lifetime."

"As ordered!"

After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou's expression suddenly became serious, and he said leisurely, "Does Zhong Qing know about the chaos in Sichuan and Sichuan?"

"I have heard about it!" Zhong Mo was a little surprised.

Liu Chengyou said: "I heard that you have contacted some Jinling nobles and officials from Xianghan. This is a good thing. However, regarding the chaos in Sichuan and Shu, I hope you can think more about it, and take it as my warning."

(End of this chapter)