Shuhan

"Your Majesty is from the Niu family in Longxi. I bring you the household registration and land register of Wubao Prefecture and County to present to Your Majesty."

The ancestor of the people with the surname Niu is a descendant of Song Weizi, the monarch of the Song Dynasty in the Zhou Dynasty, and Niufu, the chief minister of the Song Dynasty.

During the reign of Duke Wu of the Song Dynasty, the Western Rong invaded the Song Dynasty. Niu's father once led his army to defeat the enemy in Changqiu, and later unfortunately died for his country.

Because he died for his country, his descendants took his surname as Niu.

They respect Niu's father as the ancestor of those with Niu's surname.

Since the Niu family in Longxi expressed his intention to surrender, Liu Chan naturally had no intention of refusing.

Immediately, Liu Chan said: "The Niu family of Longxi is worthy of being a thousand-year-old family. I have seen your loyalty."

Given the name of a thousand-year-old family, the representative of the Niu family in Longxi could not suppress the smile on his face.

"Longxi Niu family, thank you for your name!"

Seeing this, other people rushed to send the roster.

"The Shi family in Longxi specially brought the household registration and land list of Wubao Prefecture and County to present to His Majesty."

The Shi surname in Longxi originated from the Song Dynasty official Gongzi Lai, a descendant of Song Daigong during the Spring and Autumn Period. He was granted the title of Shi Yi. The descendants took Yi as their surname and respected Song Gongzi Lai as the ancestor of the surname.

The main counties of the Shi clan are Longxi County, Julu County and Chenliu County.

It can be regarded as a moderately aristocratic family.

"The Shi family in Longxi can be called a distinguished family."

My words are free of charge, so I should be praised.

"The Dong family of Longxi has brought the household registration and land register of Wubao Prefecture and County to present to His Majesty."

"The Guan clan of Longxi specially brings the household registration and land register of Wubao Prefecture and County to present to His Majesty."

"The Yu family of Longxi has brought the household registration and land register of Wubao Prefecture and County to present to His Majesty."

"The Min family of Longxi has brought the household registration and land register of Wubao Prefecture and County to present to His Majesty."

All of a sudden, all the ethnic groups in Longxi donated their land and household registration lists, appearing to be submissive.

Basically, all the famous families in Longxi have come to Longxian.

They said that Liu Chan would naturally give them some benefits.

Ever since.

Liu Chan smiled and said to everyone present: "I am very pleased that you are all loyal ministers. One month later, I will examine the children of Longxi in Long County and select the best ones to enter the martial arts hall. You can send the children of your clan to Come here and take the exam.”

When everyone heard this, their faces showed expressions of ecstasy.

There is no need to say more about the value of martial arts halls.

If you can enter the martial arts hall, you are a disciple of the emperor. As long as you don't act stupidly, it means a bright future.

This is His Majesty’s special treatment for our Longxi family!

Everyone was moved for a moment.

At the same time, representatives of various businesses also understand that after passing this village, there will be no such store.

Recruiting children from Longxi in Long County this time is equivalent to a special recruitment.

The requirements for special recruitment are definitely lower than the requirements for normal recruitment of students from the Martial Arts Hall.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If you miss this opportunity, you will go to Chang'an to compete with the world's talented scholars for the opportunity to enter the martial arts hall.

With the talents of the children of Longxi, compared with those of Juan Wang, there are probably only a few who can make it ashore.

"I will thank Your Majesty for your kindness!"

Everyone knelt down and bowed down. This time, they knelt down sincerely and obeyed sincerely.

Seeing this situation, Liu Chan nodded.

A stick and a sweet date, I don’t believe it. Don’t you, Longxi, kneel at my feet?
Afterwards, Liu Chan entertained everyone in the dragon tent.

of course
In this short time, the battlefield in the dragon tent has been cleaned up.

After spraying on some perfume produced by the Academy of Sciences, there was no strange smell in the tent.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

After the sky turned gloomy, everyone left one after another.

Actually.
These people have long wanted to leave.

I can't wait to send letters to every home immediately, so that the children of the family can come to Long County as soon as possible.

At the same time, several aristocratic families who did not know the details of the Jiangwu Hall wanted to find out what the Jiangwu Hall exams were about?
Who is the examiner?

They will never let go of something that can be operated.

After this group of people dispersed, Liu Chan's ears became completely quiet.

"Your Majesty, do you want to summon that beauty here again?"

Everyone dispersed, Huang Hao stepped forward with a flattering smile, saluted Liu Chan and said.

"No need."

This has to be done day and night. Liu Chan has endured many battles and can still bear it, but I am afraid that the beautiful woman cannot bear it.

If he keeps playing, I'm afraid he will really be ruined.

"Have any girls from the Xin family come to see you these days?"

Liu Chan asked.

After eating this big fish and meat, it is inevitable to eat something light, stylish, and a little elegant.

"Miss Xin has been here a few times, but at that time His Majesty was always with that beauty."

Huang Hao glanced at Liu Chan secretly and did not dare to continue talking.

"That's it."

Hey.

But this is just right.

The so-called play hard to get.

Nothing less.

You, Xin Xianying, are indeed a stunning beauty, but I have played with more beauties than I can count with the palm of my hand?
You, Xin Xianying, are indeed smart, but Mr. Liu has also seen many smart women.

Don’t think that just because you have a rare item, you can drive up the price.

Nothing!

"Your Majesty, do you want to summon Miss Xin tonight?"

Summoned?

Liu Chan shook his head and said: "Xin Xianying should take the draft route. If she is accepted this time, she will not be happy."

As for the Xin family, they wished Liu Chan could eat Xin Xianying on the spot.

"You secretly revealed my whereabouts tomorrow to Xin Xianying and said that I would pass by Qianshui Pavilion at noon."

Speaking of evil and scheming.
Are you, Xin Xianying, better than me?

Huang Hao immediately understood what the emperor meant.

Your Majesty wants to have some fun!

"Slave, I'll do it now."

The next morning.

Liu Chan summoned Zhang Bao, Ma Dai and others to the dragon tent.

At this moment, he was sitting on the throne with a calm expression and deep eyes.

He spoke slowly, and his words revealed the majesty and expectation of the emperor: "The land of Longxi has been decided, and the great families have returned home. I ordered Wen Wei to make careful calculations. If the tribes in Longxi do not have different intentions, then we can We have raised more than 30,000 soldiers in this area, and we can rely on Longxi to transport more than half of them. What strategy should we use to attack Liangzhou?"

This is a question.

It is also an appointment.

As someone close to the emperor, Zhang Bao already knew the inside story. Liangzhou is too far away from Chang'an, and it is impossible for Liu Chan to actually lead his troops to recover it in person.

If this is the case, the recapture of Liangzhou must be left to the people under his command.

If this strategy is done well, it will naturally have an advantage.

Isn’t this a great achievement for recovering a state?

Zhang Bao's eyes flickered.

If he gets this credit, then he will have the credit for becoming a general!
Zhang Bao heard the words, took a step forward, raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, as I see it, soldiers are very fast. Our army's morale is high now, our troops are strong and our horses are strong, and we have the resources from Longxi to back us up. We are taking advantage of the victory to pursue and attack Liangzhou. This is a gift from God. This is an opportunity not to be missed.”

Not to be outdone, Ma Dai followed closely and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that logistics is the foundation of war. Although Longxi is rich, the transportation route must be guarded against enemy attacks. Brave men should be sent to guard the food route to ensure that nothing goes wrong. "

Ma Cheng also offered suggestions: "Your Majesty, the advantage of the terrain cannot be ignored. Liangzhou has complex terrain and dangerous mountains and rivers. Our army should make full use of the advantages of the terrain and choose a suitable march route to avoid the enemy's attack and attack him unprepared."

Hao Zhao also thought carefully and then said: "Your Majesty, what the generals have said makes sense. However, I believe that the use of tactics is also crucial. Our army can adopt a strategy of dividing our troops to confuse the enemy and make it difficult to look at the head and tail. At the same time, if you use the terrain to set up ambushes and wait for work, you will be able to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop.”

"good!"

Liu Chan nodded and said: "With Zhang Bao as the commander-in-chief of the expedition to Liang, Ma Cheng, the captain of the Guard School, as the staff officer, Xin Xiu as the military advisor, Ma Dai as the army commander, Yang Wanwan and Lei Ding as the vanguard, and Hao Zhao as the commander of the rear army. , responsible for the grain and fodder affairs, I will give you two years to capture Liangzhou, are you confident?"

Two years?

Zhang Bao immediately stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, why do you need two years? One year is enough. If you can't capture Liangzhou in one year, Bao is willing to come and see you!"

Good guy!
Military orders were issued.

Liu Chan nodded and said, "After one year, I want to see the results!"

"I will not disappoint His Majesty!"

Zhang Bao, Xin Xiu, Ma Cheng, Ma Dai, Hao Zhao and others responded loudly.

Conquering Liang is a great achievement. No matter whether you are a surrendered general or a Han general, you don't want to miss this golden opportunity.

After the arrangements for Liangzhou were settled, Liu Chan's worries became less.

Recovering Liangzhou is something Liu Chan must definitely do.

Only by controlling Liangzhou can the Merchant Alliance fully play its role.

Exchanging Chinese silk and beautiful porcelain for Western wealth.

Through the business alliance, the Han Dynasty can become stronger several times faster.

And through some Western BMWs, grapes, peppers, treasures and other items, they can be transferred to Wei and Jiangdong to earn the price difference, which is equivalent to absorbing the wealth of Wei and Jiangdong to Han.

In this way, Han's currency will be stronger and it will be easier to collect seigniorage.

Strengthen yourself and weaken your enemies.

In three to five years, what will you, Wei and Wu, use to fight against my great Han?

"Let's go and take a walk in the pavilion."

It's the middle of winter.

Snow fell heavily, and the mountains, forests and plains were dyed silvery white. Snowflakes fell like goose feathers, gently covering every inch of the land, making the trees in the mountains and forests covered with thick snow, as if wrapped in white gauze.

The snow accumulated on the ground forms a pure and flawless silver world, like a fairyland.

Occasionally, a few small animals cross the snow, leaving a string of cute footprints, adding a bit of vitality to the silent mountain forest.

When we are almost at the pavilion.

Zheng~
Liu Chan heard the sound of the guqin.

The initial sound of the piano was like a breeze blowing through the bamboo forest, soft and delicate, but with a hint of indescribable sadness.

As the melody deepens, the sound of the piano gradually becomes more passionate, like a rushing river with turbulent waves, but this majestic momentum also contains deep sadness.

Every note is like a carefully carved gem, shining with poignant light.

They jump and circle in the air, intertwined with the cold wind, forming an indescribable rhythm.

The sound of the piano is by no means melodious, but like a resentful woman, expressing sorrow and sorrow.

Liu Chan smiled softly and saw a woman sitting on the Qianshui Pavilion playing the piano.

She was dressed in white mink fur and looked like a fairy in the snow.

The white mink fur is delicate and soft, with flowing brilliance, as if the purity and nobility of the entire winter are condensed into this fur coat.

If it’s not Xin Xianying, who is it?

Xin Xianying's face is delicate and picturesque, her skin is as fair as jade, her eyes are clear and translucent like autumn water, and her long and dense eyelashes tremble gently in the cold wind, as light as butterfly wings. The red lips are as bright as cherries, and the slightly raised corners of the mouth reveal a touch of elegance and calmness.

Her hair flows down like a waterfall, soft and shiny, in sharp contrast to the white mink fur.

A gust of cold wind blew by, and a few strands of hair floated gently, dancing with the snowflakes, making her look even more elegant.

As expected of a girl from an aristocratic family, you are good at playing elegance.

"Hahaha~"

Liu Chan laughed loudly, walked forward slowly, and said, "It's extremely cold in the middle of winter, how can a girl be so elegant as to play the piano here?"

Xin Xianying's face turned slightly red, and she didn't know whether it was because of the wind or because she was shy.

"Greetings to Your Majesty."

After bowing respectfully to Liu Chan, Xin Xianying said: "Your Majesty, don't you think this snow scene is beautiful?"

Liu Chan nodded and said, "You can make a difference by spreading salt in the air."

Xin Xianying was stunned for a moment, and then said: "It's not like catkins blowing up in the wind."

Good guy.

Can you really match it?
Liu Chan stepped into the pavilion.

In the middle of the pavilion, a pot of charcoal fire was burning, and wine was boiling on the charcoal fire.

The snow scenery is also beautiful.
He clearly came to wait for me on purpose.

A good hunter always presents himself as prey.

This feeling of playing with people's hearts was very useful to Liu Chan.

Liu Chan sat next to Xin Xianying as if nothing had happened.

Whether she did it intentionally or not, the deerskin cushion was right next to where Xin Xianying was sitting.

Smelling the girl's unique fragrance, Liu Chan said with a smile: "I saw you playing the piano with resentment. Did something bad happen to you, or did someone bully you? Tell me, whoever dares to bully you, I will be cruel to you. Deal with him hard!"

Xin Xianying glanced at Liu Chan resentfully and complained in her heart:

I'm unhappy, isn't it because of you?
Unfortunately, Xin Xianying felt that her beauty, talents and knowledge were no different from others, and Peng Dangzhong's wife couldn't even carry enough shoes for her.

As a result, the emperor favored the woman for several days, and even went so far as to commit adultery during the day.

She went to visit him several times, but never saw the holy face.

I actually heard those obscene sounds.

I am a yellow flower girl in front of you, why don't you make a move?
Touch that woman?
Xin Xianying felt that her pride for many years had been trampled on by Liu Chan. It was strange that she was in a good mood.

Coupled with the pressure from the Xin family in Longxi, Xin Xianying was a little overwhelmed.

Now that His Majesty is in Longxi, there are not many women around him. If he returns to Chang'an, there will be even more women.

Can she compete with others?
Not to mention childhood sweethearts Guan Yinping and Zhang Peilan, Mrs. Zhu Rong, Zhen Mi, Sun Luyu, and Xiao Qiao are all stunning beauties.

Hot, quiet, coquettish, mature, young.
Everything is available.

To be honest, Xin Xianying felt pressured.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have played the piano under the snow when she found out that the emperor was coming to the pavilion.

It's so cold today, who wants to go out and be blown by the cold wind?
The more she thought about it, the angrier Xin Xianying became, and her eyes suddenly became filled with moisture.

"No one bullies me. Xianying's life is not good, and he is not as good as your majesty's sweetheart. There is nothing like gold or jade. I am just a person of grass and trees."

As he spoke, two lines of hot tears actually flowed down his cheeks.

Seeing this situation, Liu Chan saw it.

Xin Xianying was overthinking it. (End of chapter)