First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 262
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As for the treatment of the barbarian king Deng Shiluo, there are different opinions in the DPRK and China. Some people suggested beheading him as an example, but Gao Junya made it clear that Deng Shiluo should be released.

"Your Majesty, the barbarians don't know etiquette and are brave and upright. If Deng Shiluo is executed, it will only arouse the barbarian's resentment. If he is not released and given another official position, the barbarians will be grateful.

For example, it is recorded in "Han Jin Chunqiu" and "Huayang Guozhi" that Zhuge Wuhou captured the barbarian king Meng Huo seven times and released him seven times. Meng Huo said: "The people in the south will never turn back again." "

Hearing Gao Junya's reasonable and well-founded words, all the officials nodded in agreement.

Pei Ji also said quietly: "Deng Shiluo has surrendered, it is ominous to kill prisoners."

Li Yuan thought about it, and said straight: "In this case, then worship Deng Shiluo as the governor of Jinzhou, and become the Duke of Xicheng County." Jinzhou was originally called Xicheng County.

The envoy hurried on and went straight to Jinzhou.

The seat of Kuizhou is Renfu County. Renfu County was originally named Yufu County, and it was also named Yong'an City in the Shu Han Dynasty. Belongs to Padang County.

When the prefecture was established in the former Sui Dynasty, Badong County was renamed Xinzhou. In the second year of Wude, in order to avoid the name taboo of Li Yuan’s grandfather Duguxin, Xinzhou was changed to Kuizhou, and Minfu County was changed to Renfu County. Now it is Kuizhou. All people return to the county.

On the original trajectory, until the 23rd year of Zhenguan, Li Shimin changed his county to Fengjie County in order to respect Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei's loyalty of "entrusting the orphan to entrust his life, but not to be taken away at the big festival", and it has been used for thousands of years since then.

Renfu City is located on the north bank of the Yangtze River, on the Baidi Mountain. At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, Gongsun Shu ruled Bashu and built a city on the mountain by the river. Because it is located by the river, white mist often rises in the city. Gongsun Shu named himself Baidi, and this mountain It is named Baidi Mountain, and the city on the mountain is named Baidi City, which is the current Renfu City.

The Baidi Palace, the highest point in the north of the city, has gone through hundreds of years of vicissitudes and changes, and it has long since disappeared. Today, on the site of the Baidi Palace is the Tang Kuizhou General Manager's Mansion.

In the front hall, Li Xiaogong spoke earnestly, frowned and said: "Brother Wang abandons the city and flees when the thief comes. This will definitely be criticized. I will send soldiers and horses to escort Brother Wang back to Jinzhou to help Gao Youzhi defeat the barbarian bandits." .

"There are not many soldiers and horses in the city, and Gao Chong still dares to divide his troops out of the city. Isn't he looking for death?" Seeing that Li Xiaogong wanted to send him away again, Li Yuan said angrily: "Xiaogong doesn't need to waste his thoughts, guess at this time, Man The thieves may have already breached Ankang City, I will die now if I go back, you must join me in writing a letter to the saint, impeaching Gao Chong for the crime of misleading the army."

Hearing this, Li Xiaogong was furious, and said directly: "You still know about the crime of misleading the army. If you hadn't kept him, Gao Youzhi would have already come to Kuizhou to take up his post at this time, so how could he come to you?" Muddy Waters in the Golden State".

"What does Xiaogong mean?" Li Yuan was slightly taken aback, and looked at Li Xiaogong, "You and I are clan brothers, why don't you help outsiders to speak?"

"Outsider?" Li Xiaogong shook his head and laughed, "Don't forget that Gao Youzhi is the son-in-law of a sage, and he is as close as a brother to the Prince of Qin."

Just when the two brothers were quarreling, a personal guard rushed to report, "Report to Your Majesty, someone from Jinzhou is here to see you."

Li Xiaogong stood up abruptly, and hurriedly walked towards the door, "Jiang Baoyi?" Li Xiaogong asked in surprise.

"Jiang Song has met the King of Zhao Jun." Jiang Baoyi bowed and said, "I went to the post with Gao Youzhi. Youzhi put down the rebellion of the barbarian king Deng Shiluo and captured him alive. He is waiting for the saint's order, so I will come to report first." clarify the situation".

Li Xiaogong was overjoyed when he heard that, "Golden State is saved?"

"The leader of the bandits, Deng Shiluo, has been captured alive, and all the barbarians from Daba Mountain have returned," Jiang Baoyi nodded.

Li Yuan who hurriedly followed behind was stunned when he heard the words, and hurried forward to ask: "Did you really catch Deng Shiluo?"

Jiang Baoyi was already extremely dissatisfied with Li Yuan in his heart, but he didn't dare to be rude, so he could only reply perfunctorily: "It's absolutely true".

"Okay, okay", Li Yuan was immediately overjoyed, "I knew Gao Youzhi was a good general, and it was a good use of him to entrust all the military affairs of Jinzhou to him." Then he looked at the stunned Li Xiaogong, "Xiaogong sent Send me back to Jinzhou, I need to deal with the aftermath after the war."

Li Xiaogong was speechless and could only nod in response.

After sending Li Yuan away, Li Xiaogong asked for the details, Jiang Baoyi explained in detail, Li Xiaogong clapped his hands and applauded from time to time, and praised him again and again.

The next day, after Li Yuan returned to Jinzhou, facing Li Yuan's enthusiasm, Gao Chong left immediately, unwilling to stay any longer. Compared to Li Xiaogong, Li Yuan was a lump of mud.

To Gao Chong's surprise, when Gao Chong left the city, Deng Shiluo led a group of barbarians to send him off.

"Gao Sima, a young hero, lost in your hands, I am convinced," Deng Shiluo said, "I wish Gao Sima a great future."

Gao Chong stepped forward, saluted and said with a smile: "Thank you, Deng Changshi, for your auspicious words. I have already written a letter to Your Majesty. From now on, the barbarians in Daba Mountain will be equal to the Han people in Jinzhou. The Han and barbarians are the same. All materials will be bought and sold at normal market prices, and all will be given fields and farm tools. , Exemption from taxes for three years, I believe the lives of the clansmen will become better."

Hearing this, Deng Shiluo was overjoyed, and fell to the ground, "I thank Gao Sima Ende on behalf of the tens of thousands of people in Daba Mountain." The barbarian behind him was even more excited, and sincerely fell to the ground to express his gratitude.

Gao Chong was quite moved, and continued: "The Han and barbarians are all Huaxia people. They should not only make their lives better, but also understand benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness. I personally donate ten boxes of classics and history collections to you. From now on, you will be able to read and understand etiquette, and you will no longer be ignorant."

Deng Shiluo was completely shocked this time, his mouth was trembling, "This, does this mean that our clansmen in the mountains can also study?"

"It's natural. Confucius once said that there is no discrimination in education, and everyone has the right to learn from others," Gao Chong said with a smile.

Feeling Gao Chong's respect from the bottom of his heart, without any contempt for the barbarians in Daba Mountain, Deng Shiluo burst into tears, and said to the barbarians behind him: "Today I live like a human being, who will dare to rebel against the Daba Mountain people in the future?" , Immediately expelled from the clan, the whole clan will discuss it together."

All the savage generals responded sonorously.

Gao Chong was very happy to see this. At this moment, he understood why Prime Minister Zhuge insisted on capturing seven times.

Li Yuan watched silently from the sidelines, he was not confused, he also knew after seeing this situation, the barbarians in Daba Mountain will be considered to be completely surrendered in the future, but this is a good thing for him, the governor of Jinzhou, and he can do it from now on Enjoy life with peace of mind.

Deng Shiluo and the others had been sent five miles away before they stopped. Watching Gao Chong disappear from sight, Deng Shiluo immediately ordered: "Build a study hall at the highest point of Heihuzhai, so as to store the books donated by Gao Sima. Water and fire are strictly prohibited. In addition, erect a statue for Gao Sima, and from tomorrow onwards, you can only go down the mountain after reading an hour of books every day."

A group of savage generals were dumbfounded when they heard this, and read a book... This is not going to kill them.

(End of this chapter)