The big man is on the run

Chapter 178 Exchange Conditions from Zhang Lu

Chang'an City, Weiyang Palace.

Autumn is getting deeper and the weather is getting colder. The flowers in the imperial garden are withered and the leaves are all over the ground.

Their surface presents a layer of frost, which looks like it has just been peeled off from the ice and snow, and there are little silver lights shining under the sunlight.

A gust of wind blows, knocks down the withered yellow leaves, fluttering in the air, the fallen leaves gently pass through the gaps in the canopy, and after rolling on the ground, they stop and lie there quietly, like A sleeping butterfly.

Liu Yi held up his two-year-old son, and the little baby struggled to stretch out his fleshy little hand, asking for it from his father, babbling: "Grandfather, give it to me, give it to me."

Seeing his son so excited, Liu Yi's heart softened.

He put his son on the ground, and the child immediately ran towards the fallen leaves with staggering steps.

The child was waving his chubby arms while running, exclaiming from time to time, looking very happy.

"His Majesty."

At this moment, the eunuch's shrill voice sounded.

If there is nothing to worry about, he probably won't bother him, Liu Yi's heart tightened, and he quickly turned around to ask.

"what happened?"

"Your Majesty, Zhang Lu sent an envoy from Hanzhong."

Liu Yi frowned, signaled Empress Fu to take care of the child, took a few steps outside, and asked in a low voice, "What's the purpose of the messenger?"

"Several people from the province said that they seemed to come to ask for preaching."

Liu Yi was slightly startled, but his face remained unchanged.

Originally, since the former Han Dynasty, Taoism has flourished, and there is no need to ask for the matter of preaching.

However, with the outbreak of the Yellow Turban Uprising, the imperial court strictly prohibited any missionary activities carried out under the cloak of "Tao", for fear of repeating the same mistakes.

Therefore, Zhang Lu, as the leader of the Five Dou Rice Sect, may be more appropriate to be called "Master". The Five Dou Rice Sect should only develop in Hanzhong and Bashu.

However, at this moment in time, at this juncture, Zhang Lu sent envoys to Chang'an to ask for preaching, which is quite intriguing.

He would not be ignorant of the imperial court's attitude towards Taoism, nor would he be ignorant of the separatist forces of his kind, preaching abroad is the same as expanding, and it is impossible for the imperial court to agree.

Then, Zhang Lu still dared to send someone, which meant that it was not as simple as preaching on the surface, but that he wanted to conduct a negotiation with the imperial court under the guise of preaching, or an exchange of interests.

In other words, Zhang Luneng paid a higher price than allowing the imperial court to accept the mission.

"Call the messenger here, I will see him in person."

Soon, Liu Yi met Zhang Lu's envoy, who was Zhang Lu's confidant Yan Pu.

For this person, Liu Yi still has confidence. It seems that he is Hanzhong's "big brother who leads the vote" and the person who led Zhang Lu to surrender to Cao Cao in history.

This person has an extremely stable personality. In the past, a farmer got a jade seal from the field, and Zhang Lu's subordinates wanted him to be King Hanning.Yan Pu advised him: "There are more than [-] households in the Hanchuan area. The property is rich, the land is fertile, and the mountains and mountains are surrounded by mountains. You will be rich and powerful. It is enough to appoint officials and subordinates. There is no need to become king. I hope you will not become king for the time being. Don’t cause trouble." Zhang Lu listened to the advice and did not become king.

"Mr. Yan came from a long way, it's hard work." Liu Yi greeted slightly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

As Zhang Lu's envoy, Yan Pu responded neither humble nor overbearing.

His voice was loud, his figure was burly, and he did not look like a counselor at all.

"Come here, give Mr. Yan a seat." Liu Yi ordered the maid.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Yan Pu knelt behind the table and looked around.Said: "Chang'an is far more prosperous than Nanzheng, and the Weiyang Palace is a magnificent scene. It is really enviable for His Majesty to live here."

Liu Yi smiled and said, "Sir, you are absurd."

Yan Pu restrained his smile and said seriously: "Your Majesty, my master wants to spread the Five Dou Rice Religion in Guanzhong and Bingzhou. I wonder if Your Majesty agrees?"

"I'm afraid this is inappropriate?" Liu Yi shook his head and refused.

Yan Pu looked like he had expected such an appearance a long time ago, and asked directly: "Does your Majesty know the teachings of the Five Dou Rice Sect?"

Without waiting for Liu Yi's answer, he said calmly: "The teaching of the Five Dou Rice Religion is to teach people to do good deeds and obey the destiny."

"Oh?"

Liu Yi chuckled, and said, "Mr. Yan, I really admire your ideas, but the purpose of this missionary work is probably not just that simple."

Yan Pu smiled and replied: "Your Majesty is indeed very intelligent. It is true that the teaching of the Five Dou of Rice is to obey the destiny, but it is not just to teach people to obey the destiny. Its purpose is to educate all living beings and preach for the people; In the teachings of the teaching, education is one theme, while enlightenment is another theme. It teaches the wisdom of all living beings, and through education, let everyone learn the "Tao" in the Five Dou Rice Sect. In the teachings of the Five Dou Rice Sect, There is another saying, which is: 'Educate the people in the world, if you don't teach people, educate the ghosts in the world.' Therefore, those who learn the Tao are called ghost soldiers."

After saying this, he raised his head to look at Liu Yi, and continued: "My teacher said that there are many ways to educate the people of the world in the five buckets of rice teaching. But there are only five teachings to educate the world's ghosts. One, To educate the spirit of heaven and earth, second, to educate people’s hearts, third, to educate the evil in the world, fourth, to educate human feelings, and fifth, to educate human desires.”

Hearing these words, Liu Yi's expression was calm.

He tapped on the table with his fingertips, interrupting Yan Pu's words, and only said.

"The Five Dou Rice Cult wants to teach all living beings to obey the destiny, but I, it is the destiny!"

"Destiny!"

Yan Pu laughed loudly, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is not afraid of ghosts and gods, and is not confused. It is really as what Master said. It seems that this trip is worthwhile!"

Liu Yi was silent for a moment, and said, "Then, Master Zhang Lu, what do you want? You know, it is impossible for me to agree to just preaching."

"What Master wants is that the Five Dou Rice Teaching can spread to the world, and the Zhang family can enjoy the glory and wealth forever."

Liu Yi's eyes narrowed slightly, this is the origin of the so-called "Taoism of Heavenly Master" in later generations.

Liu Yi looked at Yan Pu and asked, "Your Majesty in Yuyi, what is your wish?"

"Not bad!" Yan Pu replied boldly.

Zhang Lu is gambling!The bet is that the trend of the world has been reversed, and the three prosperity of the Han Dynasty is expected. If he submits the land of Hanzhong to the imperial court, he will obtain the transcendent status of Taoism.Then although he gave up his land, he doesn't need to worry anymore, he can enjoy his life's wealth and honor, and leave a permanent inheritance for his children and grandchildren.

More importantly, Hanzhong is not just a county territory, its significance lies in connecting the blocked Guanzhong and Bashu.

Zhang Lu bet the whole of Hanzhong as a bargaining chip, and made a decisive bet when the general trend of the world had just reversed. It was not only himself who had an impact, but also a huge shock to the two state herds surnamed Liu in Yizhou and Jingzhou.

Zhang Lu's approach undoubtedly pushed Liu Zhang of Yizhou directly in front of the court, forcing him to make a choice.

In Zhang Lu's view, various clues have shown that the emperor wants to include Yizhou and Jingzhou in his pocket, but he has no chance.However, Liu Zhang has a weak temperament and has been a hostage in Chang'an for many years. Faced with this choice, he will easily accept the imperial court's reward and donate Yizhou. For the Yizhou native faction, returning to the imperial court's sphere of influence is also beneficial Harmful.

This means that the power of the Han Dynasty will further expand and eventually become the strongest power in the world.

Yan Pu knew that it was impossible for Liu Yi to refuse such a condition.

He didn't care, but said bluntly: "Our master can donate Hanzhong, and we can give up soldiers and horses. But the imperial court wants to give the hereditary princes ten thousand households, and let the master choose a treasured land in Lingshan to establish a sect to spread the Five Dou Rice Religion , Of course, the Five Dou Rice Sect can change its name and accept the supervision of the imperial court."

Marquis Wanhu was the highest level for officials (non-Liu clan) of the Han Dynasty to be granted titles. Only Zhang Liang, Xiao He, and Cao Can were awarded titles for their contribution to the founding of the country in the early Han Dynasty.

Liu Yi thought for a while, and finally nodded.

On the eighth day of October in the second year of Jian'an, Zhang Lu attached Hanzhong to the imperial court, and was granted the title of General of Zhennan, Marquis of Langzhong, and ten thousand households in the city.

After the emperor lifted the siege of the white horse, the world shook again.

(End of this chapter)