Xuande

Chapter 491 What They Need
Zhang Rang has no objection to Liu Beiduo's claim of power in the Kansai land.

He doesn't care, anyway, his interests and Liu Bei's interests have many similarities, and there is no conflict, or rather, the greater Liu Bei's power, the better for him.

Jian Shuo didn't have any opinions, and he was not involved in the division of local political power. His foundation was too shallow, and even the central government could not stand firmly.

Dong Zhong frowned, feeling that Liu Bei was a bit too much.

Opening your mouth is half of the country, you old man has a bit too much appetite, right?
"To the west of Luoyang, half of the country, although you have made great achievements, you don't want to do something like crack the earth and seal the king, right? Although you are a clan member of the Han family and have made great achievements, such a thing is a bit too much." Is it over?"

"I'm not interested in cracking the soil to seal the king, but in the west of Luoyang, I have worked hard for several years, and I have worked so hard to earn it. Do you want me to hand it over to others?"

Liu Bei sneered and said: "I have managed the things here bit by bit, and it is all my painstaking efforts, as well as the painstaking efforts of my subordinates. Everyone has put a lot of thought into it.

If it is taken away and threatened by others, not only I cannot agree, but tens of thousands of soldiers under my command also cannot agree. Their military expenses and rations also come from this. If General Dong has any doubts, why not talk to them? "

Listening to Liu Bei's unquestionable tone, Dong Zhong felt a little guilty.

Liu Bei's group of arrogant soldiers, they have all seen it, all of them are animals that can eat and fight, and they can gain an absolute advantage against the Xianbei and Qiang people, so they can do it without talking.

Talk to them about these things, you will be beaten, right?
Dong Zhong didn't dare to say anything more, but he was still a little upset.

"Even if we all agree, we don't have the final say in the DPRK and China. Some people will definitely object. Would you justify the army and the officials of the Manchu Dynasty? In that case, it will not be good for your reputation. At that time, you What are you going to do?"

"Those who oppose are all enemies, and they are all the remnants of the Yuan family and the He family. Just get rid of them."

Liu Bei said slowly: "As for the others, I naturally have a way of persuading them. We need to stand together in this matter. We can't fight among ourselves, otherwise others will take advantage of the loopholes. Everything we finally obtained will be over. .”

Dong Chong thought about it and felt helpless, so he could only nod in approval.

Therefore, the west of Luoyang has really become Liu Bei's "traditional sphere of influence". Liu Bei has the final decision-making power for all appointments of officials and transfers of personnel and materials, and the other three cannot obstruct them.

If you break your oath and try to obstruct it, everyone will be enemies.

In addition, in the central government, Liu Bei can't want nothing.

As for the three princes, because his teacher Lu Zhi is already a Taiwei, he doesn't think about fighting for it. He won't reach out for Situ or Sikong, and he won't reach out for the political interests that these two positions carry with him.

Among Taichang, Weiwei, and Guangluxun's three ministers to which Taiwei belonged, Weiwei was handed over to Dong Zhong for control, while the remaining Taichang, Guangluxun, and Dong Zhong's Shaofu were under Liu Bei's control.

Among them, Taichang is mainly responsible for ancestral temple sacrifices, cultural education, and has a heavy responsibility. He is called the head of the Jiuqing. He is more suitable than the other three to control this position as the head of Liu Bei Zuo's Spring and Autumn Period.

Guang Luxun had greater authority in the Western Han Dynasty. At present, the most important meaning is the nominal leaders of the two armies of the Huben Army and the Habayashi Army. Because the Habayashi Army and the Huben Army are both under Liu Bei's control, this position is assigned by Liu Bei's control is also very suitable.

However, on this issue, Dong Zhong did not make any concessions, and demanded that the Huben Army and the Habayashi Army be stationed outside Luoyang City and not interfere with the power of the Weiwei under his control.

The army controlled by Liu Bei could not enter the city of Luoyang, which was Dong Zhong's unwillingness to back down.

In this regard, Liu Bei did not raise any objections, and after thinking for a while, he accepted it.

In addition, Liu Bei also needs some positions in Shangshutai, and he also needs to continue to control the Luoyang Eight Passes to strengthen the protection of Luoyang and avoid the invasion of the Kanto forces.

For these, the other three people do not intend to object.

They don't want to let them out inside Luoyang City, but outside Luoyang City, they don't care about it for the time being.

Moreover, they were also worried about the reaction of the Guandong land to the Luoyang court's coup d'etat, and they were also very worried that a large army would come to the "Qing emperor's side" and attack them.

They themselves are not very confident in their military capabilities. In terms of military capabilities, if they are confident, only Liu Bei can have this confidence.

So generally speaking, their core interests need the protection of Liu Bei's military capabilities, and they must agree to all Liu Bei's demands that are not excessive, in order to strengthen their cooperation and ensure the ultimate possession of the fruits of victory.

So in this "spoil sharing conference", Liu Bei not only gained control over the area west of Luoyang, but also gained control of several central armies, and even gained the right to appoint some Luoyang officials.

As for the future economic benefits, several people decided to make some distribution.

In addition to the political power he seized, the "inheritance" left by Liu Hong is also rich in terms of economic interests. Of course, these things cannot be handed over to the young Liu Xie, because Liu Xie "has no ability" to control them, so they must be controlled by the young Liu Xie. Loyal and good people "control on behalf of".

As Liu Hong's personal pocketbook, Xiyuan owns a huge number of properties. It is not only a place to sell officials and nobles, but also a place where Liu Hong manages properties. Compared with Shaofu, it is more like Liu Hong's own company.

Including the interests in salt affairs that Liu Bei gave him, they are all operated within the framework of Xiyuan, and the economic benefits can be said to be extremely huge.

Therefore, within the framework of Xiyuan, Liu Bei and the other four negotiated to divide the property of Xiyuan into four parts, and distribute it according to the level of everyone's meritorious service. Liu Bei naturally got the largest share.

[-]% of the part of the salt business that originally belonged to Liu Hong directly belonged to Liu Bei, and the remaining [-]% was shared equally by the other three.

The distribution of power and benefits of selling officials and nobles is divided equally between four people. Everyone can distribute and buy and sell the official positions they control, and the income belongs to themselves, and no one else can interfere.

All kinds of physical industries inside and outside Luoyang City jointly controlled by Liu Hong and the eunuchs, such as various restaurants and shops, the part that belongs to the eunuchs remains intact, and the part that belongs to Liu Hong, Liu Bei takes [-]%, and the remaining [-]%. People divide the remaining [-]%, the same old rules.

Liu Hong's inheritance was divided among several people, and each took a part as spoils of war. As for Liu Xie...

Everyone paid no attention to him.

He was still too young to spend money, and the little imperial appropriation from the court was enough for him.

When he grows up and needs the money...

talk later.

Undoubtedly, Liu Bei got the biggest and fattest profit after the war, but it cannot be said that other people's interests were violated. Basically, other people also got what they wanted.

During the whole process, everyone was relatively harmonious, and sat down to discuss issues calmly, and there was no such thing as fighting for interests to the point of blushing and thick necks, and directly turning their faces.

Because external threats and internal deterrence have not yet disappeared, at least for now, neither of them can do without the other. They still have common enemies and common interests. Therefore, their cooperation currently seems to be [unbreakable].

As for when it will change from unbreakable to breakable...

At least until the threat of Kanto disappears, the possibility is relatively small.

At present, they are still united to discuss various issues that may arise in the future, and basically set a strategy for Liu Bei to discuss together. Now, after supporting Liu Xie to ascend the throne, it will be the same.

After all, Liu Xie is not yet eight years old, and he does not have the ability to hold imperial power at all, so this imperial power is carried out by the four people at present.

As the strongest one, Liu Bei has the most power, and the other three have their own powers. After the power distribution is over, Zhang Rang suddenly reminds everyone.

"We are enjoying ourselves here, but we also need to be a little bit concerned about whether those people outside are willing to accept it. After all, this matter was carried out under the leadership of the late emperor. Now that the late emperor has passed away, if we want to gain positions and power, It may not be so easy to get the courtiers' recognition."

(End of this chapter)