Han family achievements

Chapter 428 Fighting to the death
Liu Bian returned to the teahouse, and after a short rest, he began to process various official documents and memorials.

The first official document came from the new Luoyang Prefecture Yin Zhou Yi.

This official document details his overall "New Deal" implementation plan for Sili, involving land, taxation, households, public security, commerce, etc., and has nearly 3,000 words.

Liu Bian read it carefully and couldn't help but said: "Interesting."

After Zhou Yi took office, he showed unusual "enthusiasm". In his memorials and during discussions at the Chancellor's Desk, he constantly put forward various ideas and policies, especially in terms of action. He did a lot personally and did a lot. matter.

"It's a talent."

Liu Bian approved, drew a circle on the memorial, put it aside, and said, "Is that Zhou Yu still in Donglai County?"

"Yes." Lu Yu on the side stretched out his hand to sort out the memorial for Liu Bian, and said at the same time: "The Donglai Navy currently has ten thousand people and twenty-one warships. According to the report from Donglai County, Zhou Yu trained day and night. Never slack off."

Liu Bian looked at the memorial in his hand, which was Sun Ce's impeachment of Liu Bei's harsh treatment of his sister. He pondered for a moment and said, "Let him come and I can meet him."

"Yes." Lu Yu said.

He remained calm but knew very well in his heart.

Zhou Yu, Zhou Yi's son, had a close relationship with Sun Ce. When Sun Ce escaped from the Forbidden Army camp, he wanted to take Zhou Yu away, but things happened in a hurry and he could only escape alone.

As for the navy that moved from Jingzhou to Donglai, Zhou Yu is currently the commander-in-chief. A very strange thing happened - Zhou Yu brought the navy to the middle of Xuzhou for "training" in name, which caused great controversy in the Grand Sima Mansion. Wary, but in the end, the navy returned to Donglai County.

Liu Bian still hasn't found out what happened.

But one thing Liu Bian is sure of is that compared to their fathers, Zhou Yu, and Sun Ce, this generation does not have so much affection for the Han Dynasty. Instead, they admire Xiang Yu, Liu Bang, Xiao He, and Han Xin more.

Huangfu Jianchang quietly came in from outside and waited for a while. While Liu Bian was changing his notes, he quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, someone from the Chen family is keeping an eye on the teahouse."

Liu Bian didn't even raise his head and said, "Don't move for now."

Huangfu Jianchang turned back and glanced at Zhao Yun by the door, and said: "Your Majesty, I would like to arrange two personal guards for you. They are both as good as ten. Most people can't get close to your Majesty, and they can also check your diet."

Liu Bian nodded indifferently and said, "There is still no news from Yanzhou?"

Huangfu Jianchang said quickly: "There is no specific information. I just said that Cao Sima moved around Yanzhou very frequently. He often discussed matters with General Huang Zhong, Lieutenant General Liu Dai, etc., but there was no specific strategy."

Liu Bian's expression moved slightly, he pondered for a while, and said, "I understand."

Yanzhou's troops and horses are basically in the hands of Huang Zhong. When Dong Zhuo was conquered last year, the number reached nearly 50,000 at its peak, and there are still 30,000 now.

Regarding Yanzhou, Liu Bian has always maintained tight control, so there should be no major problems.

What really worried Liu Bian was Qingzhou and Jizhou.

Liu Bian was considering whether to send Shao Cao away from the mountain and wait for Cao Cao to handle the affairs in Jizhou before putting him back.

But without Ying Shao's cooperation, even Cao Cao would not have been able to handle the Jizhou issue so smoothly. Once a mutiny and civil uprising broke out, the situation that had finally been stabilized would be thrown into chaos again.

Lu Yu saw Liu Bian's somewhat thoughtful expression and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, Dongguan is preparing to name the two young highnesses. I would like to ask if your Majesty has any instructions."

Liu Bian suddenly smiled, looked up at him, and said, "Well, there are no specific details. Generally speaking, I want to be more heroic and not rich."

Not long ago, Er Qiao gave birth to sons for Liu Bian at the same time. Now, Liu Bian has four sons and one daughter.

"Yes." Lu Yu responded.

Liu Bian couldn't help but feel happy when he thought of his two young sons who had not yet been masked. He picked up the teacup and chatted with Huangfu Jian. Zhao Yun said: "Second Young Master, Zilong, you have to hurry up. If you haven't met If you like it, I will get a fiber-protection matchmaker.”

Huangfu Jianchang was startled and said: "Your Majesty, there are some minor ministers, some minor ministers are there."

Liu Bian then remembered that Huangfu Jian had always been a dandy with a lot of women, so he ignored him and looked at Zhao Yun and said, "Zilong, where are you?"

A rare shy look appeared on Zhao Yun's face, and he said: "Your Majesty, minister, I haven't seen you yet, but I'm not in a hurry. Your Majesty's great national affairs..."

Liu Bian waved his hand and said: "Okay, don't say these words, it's time to get married and start a family. I'm going to write to the palace and ask the Queen Mother to keep an eye on it for you. When you get back, you can go see her and see if you can meet her. To the one who agrees.”

Zhao Yun hesitated again and again and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Bian looked at Lu Yu again. This little guy was already an adult.

'It seems that some are busy. '

Liu Bian secretly thought that in addition to Lu Yu, Sima Yi was also old, and Cao Ang, Cao Cao's son.

……

At noon the next day, Liu Bian carried a box of cakes and two plainclothes guards from the Imperial City Palace to the government office.

As always, he handed the cakes to several clerks and Wang Cheng, chatted for a few words, and then entered the duty room.

The slight difference is that there are two more plainclothes guards beside the door.

Wang Cheng casually ate the cakes Liu Bian brought, looked at the two strong men, and said with relief in his heart: "After all, they are not completely young." '

This 'Liu Bo' knows it's okay to be afraid. If he knows he's afraid, he will have some scruples and won't act recklessly.

"Where did Chen Yong go?" Wang Cheng still had a doubt in his mind. From yesterday to now, Chen Yong seemed to have disappeared.

Liu Bian was handling some trivial matters in the duty room, and suddenly shouted outside: "Master Wang."

Wang Cheng was startled subconsciously, got up quickly, came to Liu Bian's duty room, and said, "Mr. Liu?"

Liu Bian held the teacup and looked at him and said, "I forgot to ask, does the money and grain that Chen Zheng promised to lend still count?"

Wang Cheng was also troubled by this matter, with a troubled expression on his face, and said, "Even the lower officials don't know about this. It's probably hard to tell."

"Hard to say?"

Liu Bian nodded thoughtfully, picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and said, "Tell Mr. Fu, don't worry. Before I leave, I will lend him at least 50 million, and he won't have to pay it back."

Wang Cheng didn't believe it at all and reluctantly responded: "The lower official will tell the prince."

Fifty million is equivalent to 50,000 yuan. Even the imperial court did not take out this money just as soon as it was said to be taken out. Even for an ordinary aristocratic family, taking out so much in one go would be a stretch.

Liu Bian hummed, and regardless of whether he believed it or not, he said, "When will the Commander-in-Chief of Su Su in Pingyuan County take office?"

Wang Chengdao: "I don't know this, but I want Sima Shijun to recommend it and submit it to the Chancellor for approval."

"Jun Cheng, where is the county captain?" Liu Bian asked again.

Wang Cheng was stunned for a moment and said: "There is no news about this yet." According to the court rules, the general configuration of the county is the prefect, the county captain, and the county prime minister. However, due to the previous rebellion of the Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou, after the pacification, in order to ensure The place was stable, and the Shangshutai had been intentionally vacant of county magistrates and county captains, giving full power to the county governors.

Liu Bian pondered and said: "It is true that we have to wait a little longer, but it won't take too long. It will be ready by the end of the year at the latest."

Judging from what Liu Bian sees now, the county guard is too powerful and alone to fight against the local nobles. The county governor actually lost the power to govern the local area, which also meant that the court lost control of the local area.

So, the 'separation of military and political affairs' can, to a certain extent, strengthen the prefect. With the military power of the county captain, it may at least be able to maintain a delicate balance with the nobles.

The operation must be very delicate and careful.

Wang Cheng seemed to be used to Liu Bian talking to himself. He waited for a while and said: "Master Liu, there are two villages outside the city, and they are fighting over water sources. The Lord hopes that Master Liu will go and persuade them to stop." ”

Liu Bian was startled and said, "Shall I go?"

It wasn't that he couldn't go, but it was a bit sudden and he had to go outside the city.

Wang Cheng nodded and said, "Yes. Mr. Fu has something to do and can't leave, so he would like to ask Mr. Liu to do it for him."

Liu Bian didn't understand what they meant. He shook his head with a smile and said, "Is the Chen family so scary?"

When Wang Cheng saw Liu Bian's revelation, he didn't hide it. He looked back, walked closer and whispered: "Mr. Liu, it's difficult to prevent this secret arrow. The Lord is doing it for your own good. As long as it takes half a month, Chief Liu will be safe." Returning to Luoyang, the future is bright, so why get stuck in the quagmire here.”

Liu Bian took another sip of tea, put down the tea cup, and said, "Oh, this is really ridiculous. I am an official of the imperial court, but I have to hide and linger. Where is the royal law?"

Wang Cheng saw that Liu Bian still looked like a dead pig who was not afraid of being scalded by boiling water. He looked helpless and said, "This is all I have to say. Please consider it, Mr. Liu."

Liu Bian nodded casually and said, "Look around and find out Pingyuan County's land, taxes and other information before Zhongping. I want to see it."

Wang Cheng sighed inwardly and retreated.

Not long after, Tao Ergen came in with a large pile of memorials, put them aside, arranged them and put them on Liu Bian's desk, and said: "Master Liu, this is from the first year of Zhongping, and this is from the fourth year of Zhongping." of."

Liu Bian glanced out of the corner of his eye and said, "Only these two years?"

Tao Ergeng said: "Yes."

Liu Bian's eyes were strange. He raised his head and looked in the direction of Wang Cheng. Seeing that his back was turned, he nodded imperceptibly and said, "Okay, I understand."

Tao Er then exited, and when he passed by Wang Cheng, he looked at him quietly.

After Wang Cheng understood, he sat for a while, then quietly left the room and turned to Cui Jun's room.

Wang Cheng didn't need to inform him. As soon as he entered the door, he saw that Cui Jun was very different from before. He was not wearing a hat, his hair was disheveled, and his face was haggard.

Wang Cheng was startled, stepped forward quickly, and said, "Master Fu, what is this?"

Cui Jun's face was like iron, and he suppressed his anger and said: "Chen Zheng regretted it."

Wang Cheng's heart skipped a beat, his expression became worse, and he didn't know how to comfort him.

The Chen family is their last resort. If the Chen family refuses to borrow money, the spring plowing will have to be stopped. I don’t know how many people will starve to death, and how many people will become heroes of the forest. Banditry will resume in Pingyuan County, and there will be another I have to go to the Chen family to borrow money and recruit troops to suppress them.

After going around and around, I can't get around the Chen family.

Cui Jun arranged his hair and clothes, and after regaining his demeanor, he looked gloomy and said, "What did Liu Bo say?"

Wang Cheng got a headache when he heard the name 'Liu Bo' and said, "He refused to leave the city. He also said that before leaving, he would leave at least 50 million yuan to the emperor."

Cui Jun was very tired of hearing this and said: "It seems that the general Hufang is not allowed to leave the house without my permission until the end of his term."

Wang Cheng thought for a while and said, "Okay, I'll do it now."

Cui Jun was silent for a while and said, "Is there any other way to raise money?"

Wang Cheng fell silent, his heart pounding and his breathing uncomfortable.

They had already thought of and used any method they could think of, and the Chen family was their last resort. Now, the Chen family has fallen short because of 'Liu Bo''s interference, and they have no way out.

"Sima Shijun, is there any way?" Cui Jun looked at Wang Cheng with a glimmer of hope and asked.

Wang Cheng shook his head slightly and said: "Sima Shijun is in charge of the entire Qingzhou. Even if you can squeeze out a little, it is far from enough."

Cui Jun didn't know it, so he said, "Then, where is the imperial court?"

Wang Cheng smiled bitterly and said: "Master Fu, you have forgotten that even if the imperial court has money and food, it must go to Jinan first, not our Pingyuan County. When we arrive in Jinan, there will be more wolves and less meat, so we will not be able to share much with us. Moreover, report to the imperial court , back and forth, it doesn’t last for a month or two, it’s too late.”

Cui Jun held his head with one hand, his face full of pain and helplessness.

Wang Cheng didn't say anything, feeling troubled and uncomfortable for Cui Jun.

Cui Jun is dedicated to his work and bends his knees for the sake of the people, but the world is like this, what can he do in vain?
Sometimes, Wang Cheng also thought that even if Cui Jun didn't become a corrupt official and imitated those people to be more "moderate" and not work so hard, even if the state pastor and the court held him accountable afterwards, it would still be forced by reality. Mu, if the court doesn't give money, what's his fault?

But Cui Jun didn't listen. He worked hard and worked hard, and he didn't hesitate to suffer humiliation for the sake of Pingyuan County.

"I'll go to Chen's house again."

Suddenly, Cui Jun stood up, with an iron face and firm eyes, and said: "Are they greedy soon? I will give them that piece of land, at least so that the people of Pingyuan County can have land to farm and have food next year. eat!"

Wang Cheng's expression suddenly changed and he said urgently: "No! Mr. Fu, Sima Shijun has expressly stated that you cannot use that piece of land. It is under the watchful eye of the Chancellor and is to be resettled for the landless victims. If you touch it without authorization, then It’s a capital crime!”

Cui Jun knew better than him. He took a deep breath and became more determined, saying: "I will bear all the blame!"

After saying that, he strode out.

Wang Cheng didn't dare to let him do such a stupid thing, so he quickly caught up and tried to persuade him.

But Cui Jun was already cruel, and it was useless for anyone to say anything.

When Wang Cheng returned to his room, he looked at Liu Bian's room with a hint of resentment.

If it weren't for this 'Liu Bo' who suddenly appeared, why would the prince be like this!

Once something happens in the future, Cui Jun will inevitably be punished with death!

Liu Bian was completely unaware of this and had been looking at the land, households, tax and other records of Pingyuan County in the first year of Zhongping sent by Wang Cheng.

This sight made Liu Bian sigh.

Now the remaining acres in Pingyuan County are less than one-third of those in the first year of Zhongping, the number of households is less than half, and the tax revenue is less than 30%.

(End of this chapter)