Ji Han Liu Zhang

Chapter 150 Unite all forces that can be united
As soon as Liu Zhang said his words, Meng Yi had a look of surprise on his face, the governor of Yizhou County Gao Yi also had a look of surprise on his face, and Wu Yi, Peng Yi, Zhang Yi and others present had a look of surprise on their faces.

These people are all smart people. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are well-read in poetry and books. They are also sophisticated people. Naturally, they understand the deep meaning of Liu Zhang’s words. Liu Zhang’s words revealed that he did not intend to kill Meng Yi. I mean, this is too lenient, more benevolent and righteous than the former Song Xianggong. For traitors like Meng Yi who rebelled and later surrendered, the monarch usually killed them quickly and would never leave Meng Yi alive.

Gao Yi, the prefect of Yizhou County, breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, he didn't want to see his friend Meng Yi being tortured with swords and axes. He was killed because of a moment of confusion. At the same time, the Meng family was from a wealthy family in Nanzhong. The barbarians are quite prestigious. If the Meng family was massacred, the old barbarians in Yizhou County might be frightened and act rebelliously.

Wu Yi frowned, inheriting the teachings of Confucius, benevolence is good, but if benevolence is excessive, it will inevitably appear a bit pedantic, like an old master who doesn't know how to adapt and only talks about benevolence.The crime Meng Yi committed was a major crime of rebellion against the Yi clan. It would be inappropriate to let Meng Yi go so easily.

However, Wu Yi did not go out to persuade Liu Zhang. He planned to persuade Liu Zhang privately. He knew that his Ming Gong had the intention of showing kindness and subduing Meng Yi, the leader of the Nanzhong clan. The current situation was not good. Destroy the current harmonious atmosphere.

Peng Yi, who was extremely arrogant but talented in his life, rolled his eyes. Facing the scene where Liu Zhang wanted to show his kindness, he moved his steps, stepped out of the queue, raised his hands to Liu Zhang and asked: "Ming Gong intends to pardon Meng." Is it your fault?"

"Yes, Mr. Meng just made a mistake in a moment of confusion. Now his regret is obvious. I have sympathy for Mr. Meng because he has a kind father and a filial son. Now that Nanzhong has been generally calmed down, it is not appropriate to kill again, for fear of inadvertence. People and people." Liu Zhang gave several reasons for pardoning Meng Yi.

In fact, these are just excuses. The reason why Liu Zhang really wanted to pardon Meng Yi is the same as the reason why Zhuge Liang captured Meng Huo seven times in a row but did not kill Meng Huo but wanted to surrender Meng Huo. Subdue the Meng family, a powerful family with high prestige among the Soyi people, rely on the Meng family's prestige to collect taxes from the Soyi people, and at the same time rely on the Meng family to stabilize Nanzhong. The Meng family's loud sign among the Soyi people is the reason why the Meng family can survive. For the sake of coming down.

For example, Liu Zhang would not treat these useless people like Gaoyuan, the king of Yi in Yuechei County, and the Yong family in Yizhou County, the same way he treated the Meng family, and show mercy outside the law.

Peng Yi's eyebrows widened when he heard this, and his expression became extremely firm. He transformed into a strong minister who directly remonstrated, and declared: "You must not do it, Mr. Ming. The crime committed by Meng Yi belongs to the Yi tribe. How can we let go of the serious crime of treason so easily? If Meng Yi is let go so easily, if someone wants to commit treason in the future, I'm afraid there is no fear. This is a disorderly life, please take it back, Duke Ming."

Meng Yi, Meng Jie, Meng Huo and his son, who had originally heard Liu Zhang's forgiving words, felt as if they were falling into an ice cave. It was like being exposed to the scorching sun in the dog days of summer, and cold sweat broke out on my back.

The Meng family and his son could not help but feel a little uneasy. The three of them occasionally raised their heads and glanced at Liu Zhang's face. They saw that Liu Zhang was thoughtful and looked like he had not made up his mind. This made the Meng family and his son feel slightly uncomfortable. Trembling.

But the Meng family and his son didn't know it at all, but Liu Zhang was sizing up Peng Yi in his heart. He didn't expect that Peng Wei was so sensible that he actually stood up and put on a bad face, giving him a lot of points for pardoning the Meng family. , making Mengshi full of gratitude to him.

Liu Zhang recorded a great contribution to Peng Yi in his heart, and then he slowly said to Peng Yi: "What Yongnian said, Zhang recorded in his heart, but I have made up my mind that the Meng family and his son will be exempted from punishment. If there is another incident next time, There should be no exception for rebellious officials and traitors."

First, after confirming his authority, Liu Zhang continued to maintain his decision to pardon Meng. Then he acted like his words of advice were pleasing to the ears, and at the same time he gave Peng Yi a face and promised that there would be no next time.

"Ming Gong is unparalleled in his benevolence, and I am very impressed. However, the death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be escaped. According to the law, there are many regulations for using gold and silver to atone for sins. Although treason and treason are not included in these regulations, since Ming Gong showed mercy outside the law and pardoned Meng’s death penalty should be redeemed with property.”

Peng Wei naturally had no objection to Liu Zhang's words, but he decided to play the blackface one more time. After Liu Zhang pardoned Meng Yi's death penalty, he changed the name of Meng Yi and suggested to Liu Zhang.

"Since Mr. Meng claimed last time that the government wanted to confiscate [-] heads of black dogs, three heads of black dogs, three buckets of mite brains, and three thousand pieces of three-foot-long pieces of wood, then it is up to Mr. Meng to collect these things to atone for his sins. , but I think it is difficult to collect all these things. Now I will reduce it a little, and it will be a hundred black dogs. The hair on the chest of the black dogs will be black without the black dogs. If the brains of mites are a dozen, a piece of wood will be worth a thousand pieces. .”

'What a clever little guy. Liu Zhang praised Peng Yi. What Peng Yi said was his original intention. To save Meng's life and collect taxes from Soyi, it would be best for Peng Yi to make the suggestion without the need for him, the Ming Gong, to speak directly. .

Liu Zhang looked open-minded and accepted the advice, as if he had accepted Peng Yi's suggestion, but he did not speak, but looked at Meng Yi who was kneeling in front of him.

Meng Yi and Liu Zhang's eyes met. Without waiting for Liu Zhang to speak, in order to save the lives of his family, Meng Yi immediately spoke. Like Peng Yi, he changed his address to Liu Zhang: "I have been pardoned by Ming Gong. Now I have to do my best. What Peng Jun said is very reasonable. I would like to acquire for Ming Gong a hundred heads of black dogs, a dozen of mite brains, a thousand pieces of wood of one foot, plus five hundred gold and one thousand silver."

In order to prevent Liu Zhang from changing his mind, Meng Yi accepted all the conditions proposed by Peng Yi, and added five hundred gold and one thousand silver, draining Meng's family wealth in exchange for Meng's safe passage this time. He was a man who knew current affairs. People know that money is nothing more than external possessions. The most important thing right now is that the inheritance of the Meng family cannot be cut off in their own hands. Nothing else matters.

Meng Yi's good friend Gao Yi said when the overall situation was being settled: "Ming Gong, I can learn from Meng Jun's thoughts. He has really changed his past mistakes. Forgiving Jun Meng will show the public's benevolence." In the land of Nanzhong, the two Meng clan were saved from the Yi tribe, and word spread to the ears of other Yi tribes and wealthy clans who were submissive to the Yong clan. They were lucky enough to bring cattle and horses, just like the Meng clan. Atoning for sins. In this way, Nanzhong can achieve great peace."

Hearing this, Liu Zhang nodded, and reflected in Meng Yi's eyes, Meng Yi suddenly felt that he had entered the late spring season of March, with grass growing in Nanzhong, various peanut trees, and flocks of orioles flying around, and he felt a complex emotion of happiness, joy, and gratitude. Welling up in his heart, he just wanted to hold Meng Jie and Meng Huo and cry bitterly. He didn't expect that the father and son could escape from death today and avoid the punishment of swords and axes.

"Then it's settled, forgive Meng's sins and atone for his sins with property." Liu Zhang stood up and gave the final verdict.

In the afternoon, Liu Zhang did not summon the ministers, but summoned one person alone - Cuan Xi, the magistrate of Jianling County, Yizhou County, and the chief of the Cuan family in Nanzhong.

Cuan Xi looks to be in his thirties, with his still beautiful black hair neatly wrapped in a scarf, and a Jinxian crown on top of the scarf.There is no hair on his cheeks, and he has a short beard on his chin, which is trimmed beautifully.In order to leave a good impression when meeting Liu Zhang, the Yizhou shepherd, the patriarch of the Cuan clan in Yizhou County had repaired his appearance and his personal image.

After Cuan Xi stepped into the living room, he greeted Liu Zhang immediately. Every move he made was very polite. Even the most picky etiquette officer would not be able to find any faults.

After the ceremony, Cuan Xi was greeted by Liu Zhang to take a seat. After Cuan Xi took his seat, he first apologized to Liu Zhang and said: "Ming Gong, when the Yong family was planning a rebellion, many letters were written to me, and they wanted to invite me, the Cuan family, to join the rebellion. At that time, Xi thought that the troops in Jianling County were weak and could not compete with the Yong family, so the Yong family and I were in vain and failed to raise troops to fight against the thieves, so I asked Duke Ming to punish him. "

Regarding the communication between the Cuan family and the Yong family during the Yong family's rebellion, Cuan Xi received a letter from his nephew Li Hui. Li Hui said that Liu Zhang did not mind the matter and just reassured him.

But now when he met Liu Zhang, Cuan Xi brought up the matter that Li Hui had mentioned again. On the one hand, he was the one who was in charge of Jianling. He needed to express his loyalty and at the same time convey Cuan's loyalty. When Li Hui reported the matter, Liu Zhang didn't say anything on his face, but he had a grudge in his heart, so he needed to confirm Liu Zhang's attitude.

After hearing this matter that Li Hui mentioned, Cuan Xi mentioned it again and repeatedly asked about his attitude.Liu Zhang smiled and shook his head: "Li Hui, Cuanjun's nephew, has made it clear about this matter. Cuanjun is a meritorious minister if he does not surrender to Yongshi. As for the handover of Yongshi, the Art of War says: 'Soldiers, It's a deceitful way. 'How can it be said that Jun Cuan used a plan to protect and build Ling County, which is a great achievement?"

As for the three types of people who appeared during the Nanzhong Rebellion, one type was like Gao Yi, the prefect of Yizhou County, and Jing Yi, the prefect of Xianggou County, who firmly resisted the rebels, the other type was like Cuan Xi, who was in vain and resigned to the Yong family, and never surrendered, and the third type was like Cuan Xi. Just like the Meng family, they were submissive to the Yong family, a real rebellion.

These three types of people are like the Meng family. Liu Zhang can still forgive Liu Zhang for his regret after rebelling. Cuan family and Yong family's false betrayal is not a crime, not to mention that he thinks it is a strategy and a manifestation of Cuan Xi's wisdom.

After hearing this, Cuan Xi avoided the banquet and thanked him, saying, "Young Master is very kind and generous, and Xi is deeply grateful."

Liu Zhang could easily ignore this matter, but as a person under Liu Zhang's rule, Cuan Xi had to express his attitude, so he solemnly thanked Liu Zhang.

Looking at Cuan Xi who was thanking him, Liu Zhang asked something: "Mr. Cuan, I heard that the Cuan clan of Nanzhong is the Ban clan of Hedong, and they are of the same clan as Ban Chao and Ban Gu."

In fact, Liu Zhang didn't count as having heard about it. He knew the inside story of the inheritance of the Cuan family. Since Ban Gu compiled the "Book of Han" in Hedong and Ban Chao wrote and joined the army to reopen the Western Regions, Emperor Zhang of the Han Dynasty specially granted his family food and harvest in Cuan land, and his descendants Among the descendants, those who took the name of the fiefdom as their surname were called the Cuan family, which was passed down from generation to generation. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, when the world was in chaos, the Cuan family migrated to the Nanzhong area. This incident is mentioned in the "Cuan Longyan Stele" later erected by the Cuan family. The inscription records relevant details.

After thanking Cuan Xi and taking his seat, Cuan Xi smiled casually. Born in Banshi, Hedong, it was a great honor for him. He affirmed Liu Zhang's words: "I didn't expect that Duke Ming actually knew something about the Cuan family. The Cuan family It is true that he comes from the Ban family in Hedong, but we named him after the land of Fengyi Cuan, so we never changed our surname to Ban family."

"As expected of the Ban clan in Hedong, Mr. Cuan is brave and resourceful in his actions, and the Yong clan cannot suppress you and others." Liu Zhang praised, since nice words are worthless anyway, he praised Cuan Xi like beans poured out of a bamboo tube: "More and more Loyalty and righteousness are commendable, and Mr. Fan Cuan is a man of meritorious service for his ability to keep integrity. When Yongchang County's Prime Minister Lu Chang arrives, he will record his merits and reward him."

Cuan Xi was overjoyed when he heard this, but he tried his best to suppress the joy on his face. He didn't dare to show anything for fear of being regarded as a shallow person by Liu Zhang. He suppressed the ecstasy in his heart, tried to calm down his tone, and avoided the table to be humble to Liu Zhang. Said: "Ming Gong's words are serious, Xi Jianling ordered, all he did was fulfill his duty to protect the environment and the people, how can he get any credit? Ming Gong boasted so much, Xi is very ashamed."

Liu Zhang couldn't help but praise Cuan Xi again. The two chatted for a while about Banshi in Hedong, and the meeting ended in a harmonious atmosphere.

Late at night, Liu Zhang reviewed what he had said and done during this period. He first pardoned Meng and then won over Cuan. In the final analysis, he was uniting all the forces that could be united in order to do two things.

One is to build Nanzhong into his logistics base. He needs gold from Hanjia County, silver from Zhuti County, and cattle, war horses, rhinoceros leather, red lacquer and other items from Nanzhong. He wants Nanzhong to be like history. It was the same as under the rule of the Shu Han. The military resources were provided and the Shu Han country was rich, which laid a good rear area for him to conquer the world in the future.

One is to use the Xia to transform the barbarians and use Chiyou's belief in the barbarians to incorporate the land of Nanzhong into the Chinese system, to build Nanzhong into the basic base of the Han people as soon as possible, and to expand the living space of the Han nation. He attaches great importance to the Han people on the periphery The living space of the zone.

After thinking about this, Liu Zhang unfolded a silk scroll. The scroll was not filled with mountains, forests, valleys, flowers, birds, insects, and fish, but curved and folded lines. At the same time, there were exquisite Chinese characters depicted on the scroll. .

From the top left of the scroll to the bottom, the characters are Hanjia County and Yueqi County. From the middle of the scroll to the bottom are Zhuti County and Yizhou County. On the far right is Zangda County. The bottom of the scroll touches both ends of the scroll, and it is also the largest one. The county is Yongchang County.

Liu Zhang took up his pen and added "Yunnan County" between Yuexi County and Yongchang County, and added "Xinggu County" below Xangqi County. Finally, after thinking for a moment, he crossed out the words "Yizhou County" and changed it to "Yunnan County". 'Jianning County'.

Staring at the map of Nanzhong, Liu Zhang smiled. In this way, the seven counties of Nanzhong were all alive.

　If readers have no objections, Tai Sui will ask the editor next week to see if the title of the work can be changed to Three Kingdoms: Ji Han and Liu Zhang, so as to attract a wave of traffic to the Three Kingdoms and earn more food (●''●)
　　
　
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