Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 252
After the feast, a round of cold moon rose quietly, covering the whole earth, and Liangshan fell into tranquility again.

Liu Chan and others strolled under the night sky, followed by Liu Yong, Liao Hua, and Lu Yi.

Liu Chan put his hands behind his waist and said softly, "I don't know when you two, Ji Yang and Yuan Jian, are going to leave for Liangzhou."

Lu Yi was half a body behind, and said in response: "I plan to set off with Yuan Jian tomorrow for Xiping County."

Liu Chan nodded, and said concernedly: "It's getting late today, why don't you two set off again at a later date?"

Lu Yi was a little moved, and he cupped his hands and refused, saying: "I have already arranged the itinerary with Yuan Jian, and it is inconvenient to modify the time. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern."

"Cao Zhen retreated, Liangzhou panicked, Xiping County has been occupied by our army, it will be fine one day later, you two should leave the day after tomorrow!" Liu Chan waved his hands and laughed.

Lu Yi shook his head, and said seriously: "I have been in Yizhou for many years, and I don't know the folklore and geography in the northwest of Liangzhou. This time I went to Liangzhou earlier this time to investigate and learn about it."

Lu Yi went on to add: "The great man wanted to conquer Liang, and Fang appointed his subordinate as the governor of Liangzhou. How dare the minister be greedy for pleasure and miss the important affairs of the country."

Hearing this, Liu Chan raised the corners of his mouth lightly, appreciating Lu Yi's attitude very much, and said, "Since that's the case, I won't persuade you much."

After a pause, Liu Chan asked: "However, the two Qings know that I appointed you and others to serve in Liang, so why?"

Liao Hua hesitated for a moment, then clasped his hands and replied, "I thought that your Majesty ordered Hua to go to Liang because there were many Qiang people in Xiping and they were close to the border. He wanted me to help General Wei take Liangzhou, so I ordered him to be the prefect of Xiping."

Lu Yi did not answer, quietly waiting for Liu Chan to speak.

Liu Chan pointed to the road ahead and said: "From the experience of the two of you, we can know that in the past and present, has there been a dynasty that relied on the three states of Liang, Yong, and Yizhou as its foundation to conquer the world?"

Lu Yi pondered for a while, then shook his head and said: "No, Qin won the world by relying on Guanzhong and Yizhou, and the first emperor fought with the survivors of the sixth generation to pacify the world. Gaozu also ruled the world by relying on Guanzhong and Yizhou land."

Indeed, the land of Liangzhou was opened up by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and it has only been a few hundred years since then.The last time he ruled the world, it was Liu Xiu who relied on Hebei to rejuvenate the great man.

Liu Chan smiled without saying a word, motioning everyone to move on.

Seeing this, Liao Hua hurriedly stepped forward to stop him and said, "Your Majesty, it's getting late and there is no way ahead, why not go back."

Liu Chan insisted on moving forward, took the attendant's torch, and walked into the bushes under the dim light of the fire.

Liao Hua drew his sword, stepped forward to guard the emperor, and cut down the dense bushes around him.

Under the stampede of the sword and the people, the originally dense bushes were waded out of a path.

After walking for a while, at the foot of the mountain, Liu Chan stopped and said to the crowd, "There was no way before, but now there is a way!"

Liu Chan looked at the forest path that had just been opened, and said with deep meaning: "The road is made by people. If you don't walk, there will be no road. The pattern of one-third of the world has never existed since ancient times. It is an ancient thing. A lesson, but not a definite number."

"From ancient times to the present, there are only two places that have been able to unify the world. Qinhuang originated in Guanzhong, and Guangwu prospered in Hebei. Gaozu also ruled the world. It seems to have originated in Yizhou. In my opinion, it is actually because of the foundation of Qin. Today My great Han wants to use Liang and Yi to conquer the Central Plains, the difficulty is no less than the two, and perhaps even more difficult!"

Liao Hua, Lu Yi, and Liu Yong nodded thoughtfully.

Liu Chan waved his hand to disperse the mosquitoes around, and continued: "Ji Yang and Yuan Jian are ordered to go to Liangzhou, thousands of miles away, just to see you two, holding sharp swords, cutting thorns and clearing the way. It’s a little bit, but I don’t understand literary affairs, so I can seize Liangzhou immediately, but I can’t rule Liangzhou immediately. If I want Liangzhou to be ruled, I hope Ji Yang and Yuan Jian will work hard.”

"Your Majesty will live up to His Majesty's expectations." The two clasped their hands in agreement.

"Although I have never been to Liangzhou, I have also heard that Liangzhou has been away from state governance for a long time. The powerful and powerful surnames spread across counties and counties, and the people are in poverty. If you want to revive the Han Dynasty, you will need Lu Qing to manage this problem." Liu Chan told Lu Yi.

Hearing this, Lu Ai fully understood why His Majesty transferred him to Liangzhou. Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, due to the Qiang rebellion, Liangzhou was basically governed by local tyrants. Zhang Ji'an, the governor of Liangzhou, was stable.

Although it was calmed down, the officials in charge of politics did not dare to push too much. After all, because Liangzhou is located in the Hexi Corridor, wars are frequent, and basically they have a large number of soldiers and horses.Therefore, compared with Longyou and Yizhou, Liangzhou's problem of being powerful can be said to be very serious.

And Lu Yi lived a frugal life, cared for the people, was clear and capable, and his ruling philosophy was mainly to restrain the powerful, so perhaps after Liangzhou was pacified, it should be the most appropriate for him to govern.

"I will remember His Majesty's words today!" Lu Yi responded.

Liu Chan turned his head to Liao Hua again and said, "There are a large number of Qiang people in the Huangshui Valley where Xiping County lives. It is not easy to govern. The Qiang people are not afraid of life and death. If they are not careful in governance, they will cause the Qiang people to rebel. Yuan Jian After governing Yinping for a long time, the people praised him, and the Qiang people were convinced, so he can be transferred to be the prefect of Xiping to take on a great responsibility!"

Liao Hua served as the encirclement governor of Guangwu in the early years, handling the affairs of Yinping County. After the Northern Expedition to Longyou, he was promoted to the prefect of Yinping to further handle the government affairs of Yinping County.

During these years, Liao Hua either suppressed or fussed the Qiang and Di tribes in the territory, and the Baishui Road connecting Longyou and Yizhou was not hindered.Therefore, Liao Hua's task was basically completed, and the big man needed to use his ability of both civil and military skills to further let him gnaw some difficult bones.

And letting him be transferred to Xiping County can also be said to be an alternative promotion. Xiping County has more room for development than Yinping County in terms of population, geography, and situation.

After all, the big man is currently short of talents, especially this kind of all-rounder who can fight immediately and rule the people immediately.Ju Fu, Liao Hua, Ma Zhong, and Ma Di can be said to be the most talented people in the current big man.

Ma Zhong, Liu Chan is planning to keep Li Hui as his successor. As for Ma Di, he is still playing with the barbarians in Nanzhong.Although Zhuge Liang wanted to recruit Ma Su into the army many times, the south of Liu Chan was not safe, so Ma Di was retained as the prefect of Yueyi.

It has been five years since Ma Di served as the prefect of Yuexi. When Liangzhou is pacified, Ma Di may be moved to the north and continue to deal with ethnic minorities.

Hearing this, Liao Hua had nothing to do, he cupped his hands and said, "I am willing to cut through the thorns and clear the way for Your Majesty, and I will live up to Your Majesty's kindness!"

Liu Chan looked at Liao Hua, sighed and said, "It's really hard for Liao Qing to be separated from her mother again!"

Liao Hua bowed his hands and saluted, and said with a smile: "I will give birth to a son this year, and my mother's grandson is enough to accompany me. Besides, my wife will also serve by my side."

Liu Chan nodded, and said to Liu Yong, "Gongshou, Liao Qing's family will stay in Yinping. You need to take care of her in the past, so don't let Liao Qing have any worries."

Liu Yong, who was silent for a long time, clasped his hands and replied, "I know you, I will take good care of you."

Liao Hua showed gratitude, cupped his hands and said, "I am here to thank Your Majesty, King Ganling (Liu Yong)."

Liu Yong quickly returned the gift and said: "How dare you, Mr. Liao went to Liangzhou far away, and Yong Zi will take care of your family. How can you thank him?"

Liu Chan looked up at the moonlight, saw that it was already late, and said: "The two Qings will be on their way tomorrow, and I won't waste any more time, everyone, go back and rest!"

After everyone talked coldly, Liao Hua and Lu Yi left.

As the moonlight slanted, Liu Chan took off his 'mask' and asked with a relaxed expression, "Gongshou, can I get something tonight?"

Liu Yong pondered for a while, and replied: "I have gained a lot today, and I also know why your majesty let your younger brother succeed you as the prefect of Yinping."

"It's good for you to know. I have heard a lot in Hanzhong. This year, your political achievements in Anyang County, streamlining the administration and regulating the people, guiding the people to reclaim farmland and repair water conservancy. It is really not easy to stabilize the newly established Anyang County!" Liu Chan said kindly.

"This achievement is all due to the teachings of Governor Lu and Ju Taishou, and my brother just followed what the two said." Liu Yongying said.

Liu Chan nodded with great satisfaction, and said, "It's rare for you to have self-knowledge. After going to Yinping County, you still need to listen to the teachings of Spurs History and Wudu County Governor Yang."

"Promise! My younger brother will definitely manage Yinping well and not abandon Liao Taishou's old policy." Liu Yong clasped his hands in response.

"Good!" Liu Chan laughed.

For Liu Yong to be the prefect of Yinping, Liu Chan also came to the result after contemplation, and it was not to backfire.

It is the Qiang and Di tribes that are difficult to govern in Yinping County, and these tribes have basically been resolved by Liao Hua. Now it is basically about governing the people and appeasing the Qiang people, which is also suitable for Liu Yong.

The most important thing is that the population of Yinping County is not large now, and it is not as prosperous as a county in the hinterland of Yizhou, which is convenient for Liu Yong to sharpen himself.

As for why it was not placed in the counties in the interior of Yizhou, the reason is also very simple. Liu Yong needs to contact the Qiang and Di tribes to form a correct concept of ethnic governance.After all, Liu Yong will basically enter the central government in the future, and the people he faces ruled by the big Han are not only Han people, but also many other ethnic groups.

Liu Chan stopped in his tracks and said in a gentle voice: "Brother, I set off to return to Chengdu the day after tomorrow. You have done a good job in Anyang County. I hope you can also make some achievements in Yinping. You will work in Yinping for five years. I hope five years Years later, I will see a prosperous Yinping where the common people can live and work in peace."

"Your brother will set off with Liao Taishou tomorrow!" Liu Yong didn't say much, but directly stated the time of departure, indirectly expressing his determination.

"Haha, I know the heart of longevity!" Liu Chan laughed loudly.

(End of this chapter)