Coincidentally!My name is Liu Bian

Chapter 106: Reprimanding Zhang Yan for bad governance

Liu Bian thought: Zhang Yan’s reaction was a bit off.

Because Zhang Yan’s next sentence was: “So, you recognize him as your lord?”

Tian Feng raised his chin and said proudly: "That's right."

Zhang Yan narrowed her eyes and looked at Tian Feng coldly.

Shrinking his neck, Liu Bian had a bad feeling and whispered: "Mr. Yuan Hao, do you know him?"

Tian Feng handed over to Liu Bian and said: "Reporting to my lord, there is no friendship at all. It is just an encounter. General Zhang Yan thought that I was quite talented and wanted to recruit me. Unfortunately, I... did not agree at the time."

As if Liu Bian was not stimulated enough, Tian Feng glanced at Jusue and said: "My lord, do you know that General Zhang Yan has also heard of Brother Jusue's name and wants to recruit him, but..."

Tian Feng stopped abruptly at the right time.

Ju Shou gave a slight wry smile and sighed towards Tian Feng, not even daring to look at Zhang Yan.

Taking a breath, Liu Bian didn't know whether he should sympathize with Zhang Yan or not: It was really embarrassing to be rejected by two great talents, Tian Feng and Ju Shou... Embarrassing! Embarrassing!

Zhang Yan snorted, with a slightly embarrassed expression, but she stroked her palms and said in a strange tone: "It seems that Mr. Tian has a good taste. After picking and choosing, he really picked the best one."

"That's natural." Tian Feng's lips curled up with a hint of a smile, "The lord chosen by me, Tian Yuanhao, is the best Ming Lord in the world!"

Liu Bian: "..."

Liu Bian blushed when Tian Feng praised him.

Zhang Yan also pursed her lips, but was choked by Tian Feng and couldn't speak.Looking at Liu Bian, Zhang Yan decisively brought the topic back to the wrong topic and asked: "Your Highness, why did you come to Zhangwu County?"

"General Zhang Yan..."

Liu Bian gritted his teeth and suddenly felt anxious: before he walked all the way from Nanpi County to Zhangwu County, what he saw and heard made him want to reprimand Zhang Yan, scolding Zhang Yan for his poor governance and causing disaster to the good Zhangwu County. How miserable, but he found that Zhang Yan was ignored by Tian Feng and Ju Shou, and he realized that Zhang Yan was really a military general, not a serious official of a state. It was simply unrealistic to expect Zhang Yan to govern a county!therefore……

Therefore, Liu Bian could not curse anymore.

However, what should be criticized should be criticized!

Anyway, Zhangwu County is one of the county towns of Bohai County, and Liu Bian was named King of Bohai——

Therefore, Liu Bian took a deep breath and said seriously: "That's a good question! If I didn't come, wouldn't I never know that General Zhang Yan is actually a martial artist?!"

Zhang Yan lowered her face and said coldly: "Your Highness, what do you want to say?"

"I want to say... Since you don't know how to govern Zhangwu County, why don't you send someone to ask for help from me?!" Liu Bian didn't want to scold Zhang Yan, but he finally spoke and couldn't control himself, " Do you need me to explain the importance of Zhangwu County?!
Zhangwu County is connected to Youzhou in the north, directly to Ji County, the seat of Youzhou, to the Bohai Sea in the east, to Fuyang and Nanpi County, the seat of Bohai County, in the south. It can be said that Bohai County is a direct link to Youzhou... Under normal circumstances, shouldn't it be done well? Business?
Zhangwu County has abundant resources, right?Why not govern and develop Zhangwu County?
Do you know how depressed I feel when I pass by a wasteland and abandoned fields?

You know, I thought I would see a slightly prosperous city, but I didn't know that Zhangwu County didn't have much population...

It’s okay not to mention the rest of the bad things!

I would like to ask you, how do you manage Zhangwu County and make Zhangwu County such a mess!Fortunately, you were appointed by the imperial court as General He Zhonglang... You are such a disappointment to me! "

But the more Liu Bian talked, the angrier he became. At the end of the sentence, he covered his chest with his hands, indicating that he was very angry.

Zhang Yan's eyes flashed slightly, but Guan Hai was at a loss and interrupted: "Your Highness, Your Highness... I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! We are illiterate, and we really don't understand these -

So, Your Highness, when will you build the academy?I want to go to college to study! "

Liu Bian: "..."

With his head full of black lines, Liu Bian looked at Guan Hai with admiration: You are worthy of being the one who can change the topic hard!
But why did you mention the academy again?

Liu Bian really wanted to support him: Nanpi County is not suitable for academies at present... Wait a minute!
His heart beat faster, and Liu Bian thought to himself: Maybe... we can also build an academy?
The only difference is that there are no good teachers to teach.

Thinking about this, he said sadly: "Not now. But I promise you, I will definitely compensate you in the future."

"really?"

"——More real than gold!"

"Okay, I believe you." Guan Hai said.

Liu Bian just wanted to express his feelings: He, he, he... what did he promise?

Clearing his throat, Liu Bian said: "Back to the subject! I was very sad and shocked when I heard that Zhangwu County was plundered by the Yi people. I specially brought a batch of supplies and temporarily handed them over to the Zhangwu County Magistrate. I hope you will not Say no."

Zhang Wu... County magistrate?
Who is it?

Is there such a person? ——Could it be Zhang Yan?

The reactions of everyone present were very subtle.

Liu Bian's expression did not change, and he called He Xian to come over again, and asked He Xian to take Zhang Yan and Guan Hai to have a look...

Then Zhang Yan took a step forward and shouted, "Wait a minute."

Ok?
Everyone looked at Zhang Yan in unison.

Zhang Yan said with a straight face: "Am I not stationed in Zhangwu County? Where did the Zhangwu County Magistrate come from?"

"Isn't it enough to appoint one person?" Liu Bian said calmly.

Zhang Yan narrowed her eyes and said, "So, has your Highness chosen someone?"

Looking sideways at Zhang Yan, Liu Bian said: "Yes."

"Who?!" Zhang Yan asked with murderous intent.

Liu Bendao: "A person who pleases you very much, General Zhang Yan. I believe you and the other party will get along well -"

Liu Bian smiled but not smiled.

Zhang Yan, however, looked livid and said coldly: "Your Highness, please inform me."

Liu Bian then said word by word: "I would like to appoint you as the magistrate of Zhangwu County. I wonder what do you think, General Zhang Yan?"

"Me...me?!" Zhang Yan was shocked, then ecstatic.

Soon, Zhang Yan regained her composure and asked, "Why?"

"What?" Liu Bian asked.

Zhang Yan said: "Why is it me?"

"Aren't you happy?" Liu Bian blinked, "Okay, I'll change it to another one -"

Before he finished speaking, Zhang Yan said angrily: "Your Highness! Is it fun to tease me? You should stop joking! When I pledged my allegiance to you before, why did Your Highness refuse? Now why...do you think I am Zhang Yan? Who is he? If he says to appoint a county magistrate, will I accept it? Don’t look down on people too much!”

After hearing this, Liu Bian's head was full of black lines and he complained: "General Zhang Yan, are you not happy?" "I -" Zhang Yan blushed.

Guan Hai took the opportunity to interject: "Brother Zhang Yan, what do you think? Are you acting coquettishly to His Highness?"

"What?!" Zhang Yan was so angry that she almost bit her tongue.

However, Guan Hai was serious, patted Zhang Yan on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "I said you settled in Zhangwu County, but you have a gloomy face every day, so I dare you to pledge allegiance to His Highness, but you were rejected?... "

Zhang Yan was furious, stared at Guan Hai, and said with a cruel smile: "Brother Guan Hai, it seems you have forgotten the power of my broadsword again... Let's go to the martial arts field to practice some moves!"

After saying this, Zhang Yan grabbed Guan Hai's collar and tried to drag Guan Hai away.

It was obvious that Zhang Yan was so angry that she had forgotten the current occasion.

"General Zhang Yan——" Liu Bian took a step forward again and called Zhang Yan, "Do you agree or not?"

"I..." Zhang Yan wanted to say "no", but her body was very honest and she wanted to agree!
Out of nowhere, Zhang Yan said: "I am a warrior and a rough old man. How can I be reused by you, Your Highness?"

Liu Bian said calmly: "I would like to ask General Zhang Yan a few questions. I wonder if General Zhang Yan can tell them?"

"Just ask." Seeing that he couldn't walk away, Zhang Yan simply let go of Guan Hai.

Liu Biandao: "Where are the people in Zhangwu County? Why are there no people?"

Zhang Yan said: "When I led the troops to settle in, there were only 32 households left in Zhangwu County... If I hadn't used troops to fill the gap, I'm afraid there would not have been a population of 40 to [-] in Zhangwu County."

--understood!I dare say that all the people in Zhangwu County are soldiers...cough!Are almost all of them Yellow Turbans?

Liu Bian asked again: "Why is there no one in Zhangwu County Government?"

Zhang Yan said: "Similar to the initial situation in Nanpi County, all the officials have run away, so how can there be anyone left? - Your Highness, you should be lucky: because the number of people is gone, there are no aristocratic families or powerful people here!"

--understood!Although there are no aristocratic families or powerful people, there are not many basic civilians in Zhangwu County?
Liu Bian asked again: "General Zhang Yan, where do you usually live?"

Zhang Yan raised her eyebrows and said, "You finally found out? - That's right! I don't live in Zhangwu County House!"

--understood!No one lives in Zhangwu County!
Liu Bianfu said: "Look, don't you know Zhangwu County well? - Shouldn't you be reused by this king? ... If you are still angry, I will apologize to you in public!
sorry!
It was me who was wrong!
On that day, not long after I took charge of Nanpi County, I was too cautious about aristocratic families and powerful people. I was really worried that recruiting General Zhang Yan's troops would bring a huge burden to Nanpi County. That's why I politely asked General Zhang Yan. You settled in Zhangwu County, but you didn't expect to be misunderstood by General Zhang Yan! "

The circles under his eyes were slightly red, and Liu Bian readily admitted his mistake.

This direct action frightened Zhang Yan, Guan Hai, and a group of Yellow Turban soldiers.

Everyone hurriedly bowed to Liu Bian and said in unison: "Your Highness, you don't have to be like this!!"

At this moment, everyone, including Zhang Yan, seemed to have forgiven Liu Bian.

Liu Bian was also overjoyed, but still asked: "One last question! Was Zhangwu County considered peaceful before the Yi tribe came? Why didn't you organize your army...to farm?"

"Huh?" Zhang Yan opened her mouth and widened her eyes, looking at Liu Bian in disbelief, "What nonsense are you talking about? How can you even think of letting the army farm the land!"

"How can the army have food if it is not engaged in production?" Liu Bian asked.

Zhang Yan paused and couldn't answer.

Guan Hai said: "Your Highness, although I don't know anything about farming, but if I want to farm, I must have corresponding farm tools?... We are too poor and have no money to buy them!"

"Isn't this king the governor of Bohai? Why don't you report it to me?" Liu Bian asked.

Guan Hai was stunned: Yes!Why not report it to His Highness? ——Zhangwu County is one of the county towns of Bohai County, so it is under the jurisdiction of His Highness? ...Why didn't everyone think of it?
Liu Bian said: "If you are short of anything from now on, just report it to me, and I will solve it for you."

Zhang Yan and Guan Hai looked at each other, seemingly understanding but not understanding.

Seeing this, Liu Bian just wanted to sigh and said: "General Zhang Yan, have you ever heard of "garrison"? "

Zhang Yan: "..."

Zhang Yan hesitated and didn't listen.

Liu Bian explained: "Garrisoning means: allowing yourself to have more food to support your troops! And the practice of garrisoning has a long history!

In the past, in order to obtain long-term and stable food production and supply for a protracted war, it was necessary to establish a certain form of food production base!This kind of food production base must be built not far from the war zone to ensure that the loss of food on the road due to hiring civilian workers to carry food is reduced... This method is farming!

It is said that during the Qin Dynasty, when Qin Shihuang was at war with the Huns and Yi tribes, he ordered General Meng Tian to lead a hundred thousand troops to attack the Hu people in the north. In Henan, because the river was a fortress, 44 county towns were built near the river, and they were suitable for garrison to fill it. !
This is called the predecessor of Tuntian!
During the reign of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, the Huns in the north were powerful and often invaded and crossed the border, harassing local residents. Minister Chao Cuo wrote a letter advocating the recruitment method, and used the grain earned from donating grain to the country to obtain titles for border defense and reclamation, and then selected aquatic plants. The lush borderland served as a place for immigrants, and they built castles there, and then were responsible for building houses, supplying necessary farm tools, seeds, and equipping doctors and wizards, etc., which ultimately effectively prevented the invasion of the Huns!

During the reign of Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, the Qiang people in the northwest launched an armed rebellion, invaded the border, captured towns, and killed the people!The famous general Zhao Chongguo recommended himself and personally led the expedition to put down the rebellion!
Among them, Zhao Chongguo's border fortress and farmland effectively quelled the rebellion colluded by the Huns and Qiang people.

From all these, it can be seen that farming has many benefits!
General Zhang Yan, I think Zhangwu County is very suitable for farming. Why don't you give it a try? "

Zhang Yan said: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. Zhang is stupid and still doesn't understand. I'm afraid it won't be of use."

Liu Bian said: "It doesn't matter if you don't understand, I will teach you step by step——

Now, follow He Xian and confirm that there is indeed a lot of grain stored in the warehouse of Zhangwu County! "

He Xian took a step forward and said to Zhang Yan: "General Zhang Yan, please come this way!"

Without saying a word, Zhang Yan took Guan Hai and left with He Xian——

Before leaving, Zhang Yan did not forget to say to the yellow scarf soldiers behind him: "This is His Highness, my lord Zhang Yan. You must obey his orders. Do you understand?"

The Yellow Turban soldiers responded: "Here!"

...After watching Zhang Yan and Guan Hai leave, Liu Bian said to the Yellow Turban soldiers: "I wanted you to mow the grass immediately, but seeing that you are covered with wounds, should I treat the wounds first?

Is there a doctor here? "

"Your Highness, I am a doctor." A young man with gray hair stepped out from the crowd.

Liu Bian got a rare glance: The man was in his prime, but he had white hair... It seemed like he was a man with a story?

The young man was calm and calm, and first asked Liu Bian to buy a large amount of gauze on credit. Liu Bian was extremely surprised. While thinking about the young man's cleverness, he ordered someone to get the gauze.

When he was young, the young man performed skillful and effective bandaging for a group of Yellow Turban soldiers...

Later, when Zhang Yan, Guan Hai and He Xian returned to see Liu Bian and told Liu Bian that everything was normal, Zhang Yan and Guan Hai were surprised to see hundreds of Yellow Turban soldiers pulling weeds together. ... Zhang Yan and Guan Hai couldn't help but be surprised!
What's even more exaggerated is: Zhang Yan even rubbed her eyes, fearing it was an illusion!

Sighing, Zhang Yan and others rubbed their eyes again and again, but what everyone saw was: there were hundreds of yellow scarf soldiers working together to pull weeds!

weed?

weeding? ! ...What are you doing?

At this moment, Zhang Yan and others were in a state of confusion.

(End of this chapter)