Ji Han Liu Zhang

Chapter 154: Gao Yi surrenders to the Commander-in-Chief
After arranging for Lu Chang to serve as the prefect of Yongchang, Liu Zhang continued to name him: "Qing Cuan."

"Yes." Jianling ordered Cuan Xi to respond immediately. He suppressed the excitement and excitement in his chest, walked from his seat to the middle of the hall, bowed to Liu Zhang solemnly, raised his ears, and was ready to listen. Liu Zhang's reward for him.

At the moment when Cuan Xi was in the procession, Liu Zhang gently patted the jade Ruyi in his right hand towards the heart of his left hand. This jade Ruyi came from Meng Yi, the patriarch of the Meng clan. It is shaped like a long-handled hook and the hook head is as flat as a bay leaf. , the body is streamlined, the handle is slightly curved, and the overall shape is beautiful and gorgeous, which is very popular among him.

Feeling the coolness of Yu Ruyi's silk, Liu Zhang couldn't help but glance at Meng Yi, who was sitting in the back row of the Nanzhong patriarchs. He saw Meng Yi sitting on his knees without any movement.

When Liu Zhang appointed Lu Chang as the prefect of Yongchang just now, Meng Yi seemed unmoved. She only had a look of surprise on her face, and did not look around or exchange eyes like other heads of powerful clans.

'Once bitten, twice shy. Liu Zhang sighed with emotion at Meng Yi's behavior. The Meng patriarch is now very real and peaceful.

Liu Zhang couldn't allow Liu Zhang to look at Meng Yi any longer, so he looked away from Meng Yi who was sitting behind the seat, and looked at Cuan Xi who was kneeling in front of him, and ordered Cuan Xi to be ordered.

"When the Yong family rebelled, Cuan Qing did not surrender, but also made plans to fight against the Yong family. When there was great chaos in Nanzhong and there were rebellions everywhere, he preserved Jianling so that Jianling did not suffer military disasters. It can be said that he was Courageous and resourceful, he is worthy of great responsibilities.”

Cuan Xi, who was kneeling below, listened quietly to Liu Zhang's description of his merits. He saved Jianling during the chaos in Nanzhong. Although he did not have any great achievements in quelling the rebellion and his merits were not high enough, the Ming in front of him The Duke is very generous, and he will surely be greatly rewarded.

When the word 'worthy of a great responsibility' reached Cuan Xi's ears, his heart couldn't help but tighten, and almost stopped beating for a moment. This was reflected in his body shape, which made him tremble.

Cuan Xi clenched his hands and steadied his body, trying not to make a big mistake. Those present were all the chiefs of the Nanzhong clan, and the senior county officials of Nanzhong could not tolerate his frivolous state.

"Now that Xinggu County is newly established, I should appoint you as the governor. I hope that you can appease the Li people, harmonize the people of Baiyue, and make Xinggu County prosperous in Nanzhong." Liu Zhang rewarded Cuan Xi for his loyalty to him. The governor of the ancient county, a high-ranking official with two thousand stones.

"Thank you, Ming Gong. Xi will do his best to make Xinggu County prosperous in response to Ming Gong's words." Cuan Xi's voice trembled slightly as he sincerely thanked Liu Zhang.

After receiving the reward, Cuan Xi returned to his seat like a cloud. He was very lucky that he did not rely on the Yong family when the Yong family conspired against Nanzhong, and there was a scene of burning oil. Otherwise, How did he end up today, with a high position of two thousand stones?

'Fortunately, fortunately even. After sitting down, Cuan Xi was in a very happy mood, thinking about dancing with his hands and feet and singing a song to vent the joy in his chest.

"Jing Qing." Liu Zhang called out Jing Yi, the prefect of Xangqi County. As the prefect, Jing Yi was taken advantage of by the county magistrate Zhu Bao and imprisoned in a cage. Later, he was able to escape with the support of a group of wealthy people from Xianxu County and turned back. One blow killed Zhu Bao.

If we talk about Jing Yi's actions rigidly, Jing Yi's merits and demerits are at most equal to each other. He definitely has no merit. However, Liu Zhang wanted to show favor to Nanzhong. For Jing Yi, a loyal old man, he naturally It is to be rewarded.

Liu Zhang said to Jing Yi who was present: "Jing Qing has gathered the people of Zangkou, supported him by the soldiers and people of Zangkou, and captured the leader of the Zangkou bandits, Zhu Bao, for his meritorious service. Now I have moved you to be the prefect of Zhuti County and to control Zhuti."

He moved Jing Yi from the prefect of Zangke County to the prefect of Zhuti County. It seemed that it was Jing Yi's official position or the prefect, and it was just a flat move.

But there is a difference between a prefect and a prefect. As the poorest county in Nanzhong, Zanggao County has few livestock, no sericulture for weaving, and a small population. It is not as rich in natural resources as Zhuti County, which produces silver and copper. The rich people in the county studied iron and other objects with great concentration, and named it "Nanzhong Crown".

Promoting the old Jing Yi to the post of governor of Zhuti County and leaving Zanggao, where Soyi rebelled from time to time, was naturally a kind of preferential treatment for Jing Yi.

"Thank you Ming Gong." Jing Yi thanked him respectfully. At his age, he had no big expectations for his official career, and he didn't want to bother with anything. He was transferred from Zangdao to Zhu Ti, hoping that he could spend the time before retiring from officialdom peacefully. I feel very happy.

After taking care of Lü Chang, Cuan Xi and Jing Yi, now it was the turn of Gao Yi, the prefect who stayed firmly in Dianchi County and remained unmoved in the face of Yong's persuasion when the chaos in Nanzhong was raging.

"Gao Qing." Liu Zhang called out Gao Yi, who was in the first place, and listed Gao Yi's achievements in detail: "Gao Qing sticks to Dianchi Lake, is loyal and protects one side, and is respected by the people of Jianning County. Today's Jianning County It has been initially decided that those who are not popular among the people will not be able to settle down. I intend to make you the prefect of Jianning County and concurrently the governor of Xijiang."

"Thank you Ming Gong, but I am not sure about the position of 'Commander of Gaojiang'." Gao Yi first thanked Liu Zhang for the commendation, but he was not clear about the responsibilities of the position of Commander of Gaojiang, so he spoke and asked .

Gao Yi was aware of the position of "dudu". In the early years of Jianwu Emperor Guangwu, due to the frequent wars in the world and the need for conquests in all directions, he temporarily set up a censor to supervise the armies during the expedition. After the matter was completed, he returned to the division. Dismissed from office.

The governor has very heavy powers and responsibilities, but he is not a permanent official, or the governor is appointed only when there are major events, and he will be removed after the matter is resolved.But listening to what Liu Zhang said about letting him concurrently hold the post of governor, it seems that this "Governor of Jiangjiang" is an official position permanently stationed in Nanzhong.

Not only Gao Yi was confused, but everyone below also looked suspicious. The post of Commander-in-Chief was set up to conquer the four directions, and the rebels were so noisy that it was difficult for one brigade to quell them, so the Commander-in-Chief was needed to supervise multiple people to conquer the rebels.

But now Nanzhong has been calmed down, and there are no big disturbances. What broke the sky was the rebellion of some small tribes and barbarians who did not know whether to live or die. There was no need for the governor to take action, but they did not know why the Ming Gong in charge set up the important post of governor. What is it used for. "To surrender means to surrender more and more barbarians." Faced with Gao Yi's question and a group of Nanzhong clan chiefs who looked suspicious, Liu Zhang first explained the meaning of surrender, and then he elaborated The responsibilities of the Governor-General of Jiangjiang.

"The post of Commander-in-Chief of Nijiang is responsible for commanding five battalions. He is stationed permanently in Nanzhong and uses Dianchi Lake as his residence. Whenever something happens in Nanzhong, whether there is a commotion among barbarians or a rebellion by bandits, the Commander-in-Chief of Nijiang can first send troops to deal with it, and then Report to Chengdu."

'Keeping integrity. 'There was a thunderbolt in Gao Yi's mind, which made him dizzy. Based on Liu Zhang's explanation of the responsibilities of the governor of the subjugation, he inexplicably remembered the word 'keeping integrity'.

'This position is too visible and too important. Gao Yi felt a little indescribable. Needless to say, he had the post of governor, but he was also the governor of the five battalions of troops. In addition, as Liu Zhang said, there was chaos in Nanzhong, so the governor who surrendered could calm down the situation first and then retaliate later. This is the only way to maintain integrity. s right.

Liu Zhang's appointment of him was such a favor to him, what authority he was given, and how much trust he placed in him.

Cuan Xi and Lu Chang, who had just been appointed eunuchs, turned their heads to look at Gao Yi's figure, their eyes filled with envy.They originally thought that Gao Yi would be moved by Liu Zhang to a wealthy county such as Shu County, Guanghan or Zitong to serve as a county governor, or that Gao Yi would be included in a post in the prefecture's governor's office to serve in governance or other positions, and leave. This wild land in Nanzhong.

But they didn't expect that the rewards Gao Yi received from Liu Zhang far exceeded their expectations. In addition to being a governor of Nanzhong, Gao Yi also led the post of prefect of Jianning County. This is the integration of military, civil and financial affairs. Taking into account the favor of Liu Zhang, the Yizhou shepherd, to Gao Yi, Gao Yi's power in Nanzhong will be immeasurable in the future.

The chiefs of the Nanzhong clan also cast their gazes on Gao Yi's figure, but many of them did not look with envy like Cuan Xi and Lu Chang, but looked at Gao Yi as the governor-general of the surrender. Naked envy and jealousy burst out from their eyes. Envy burned in their eyes like a ball of fire, trying to burn Gao Yi's figure reflected in their pupils to ashes.

Meng Yi, who was at the back of the powerful Nanzhong clan, felt a bitter taste in her heart when Gao Yi was ordered to surrender to the post of governor. It was even more bitter than the bitter taste she felt when Lu Chang and Cuan Xi were appointed as prefects just now. Bitter.

Thanks to Liu Zhang's willingness to forgive, and Peng Yi's offer of money and goods to atone for his sins, Meng emptied his family fortune, and relied on the favor he received from the Soyi people over the years to collect a hundred black dogs from the Soyi people. After a fight with the mites, a thousand pieces of wood were constructed and handed over to the treasury of the county government, which offset Meng's crime of treason and finally survived.

Meng Yi, who was originally very lucky to have escaped the disaster, is now heartbroken and regretful. If he had not betrayed the Yong family, with Liu Zhang's generosity, he would have been able to obtain the position of county governor. It is a pity that he should not say it now. He holds the position of county governor, so it is good for him to be alive now.

'Hey, if you make a mistake, you will be hated for eternity. Meng Yi sighed deeply in his heart. It was all because of his own wrong path, but he couldn't blame others.

"Ming Gong, the post of Commander-in-Chief of Nijiang is too heavy. Yi is not qualified enough to be qualified for the job. Furthermore, now that Nanzhong is generally stable, there is no need to set up the post of Commander-in-Chief of Nijiang. Secondly, if the post of Commander-in-Chief of Nijiang is often established in Nanzhong , I'm afraid there will be worries in the future." Gao Yi considered his words, asked Liu Zhang to resign from the post of Governor of Gajiang, and persuaded Liu Zhang not to permanently establish the post of Governor of Gajiang, lest the subsequent Governor of Najiang would be in power for a long time. Once you encounter a bad-intentioned governor who has different ambitions, it will cause trouble in Nanzhong.

Liu Zhang stretched out his jade and shook it Ruyi, denying Gao Yi's view.At the same time, Liu Zhang sighed in his heart. He appointed Gao Yi as the Commander-in-Chief of Gaojiang, who had the right to uphold integrity. An ordinary person would have kowtowed as if pounding garlic and took the post of Commander-in-Chief of Gaojiang.But Gao Yi was unusual. He declined modestly and advised him to give up the post of governor. This shows that Gao Yi is actually a good minister.

'You are truly a good minister. Lu Chang and Cuan Xi naturally heard the meaning of Gao Yi's words. Facing Gao Yi's words, they both sighed in their hearts. If they had been granted the post of governor, they would have been extremely happy. If he agreed, how could he refuse like Gao Yi and consider the possible problems of setting up a surrender governor for Liu Zhang.

'Don't give it to us! When the patriarchs of the big clans in Nanzhong saw Gao Yi rejecting the post of Governor of Gaojiang, they all made a sound from the bottom of their hearts, and secretly complained that Gao Yi didn't know what was right and wanted to resign the post of Governor of Gaojiang because of his righteousness.

Liu Zhang calmly persuaded Gao Yi: "As Gao Qing said, Nanzhong has indeed been pacified now, but the people's hearts have not yet been settled. If the Southern Expedition army is there, the Xiaoxiao who are hiding in secret will naturally not dare to make any move. , but when the army from the southern expedition returns to the north, these little people will definitely jump out and cause chaos if there is no one to suppress them."

"I am worried that the soldiers of the county are not enough to suppress the rebellion, and the authority of the prefect is not enough to coordinate the people from all over the world to quell the chaos. Furthermore, Nanzhong reports to Chengdu, and Chengdu mobilizes a large army to go south to quell the rebellion, but it will not be able to respond. Time."

Speaking of this, Liu Zhang smiled calmly: "It can't be that by then, I, the shepherd of Yizhou, will lead the army south to fight in Nanzhong. I will have no time to warm the table and no sleep to sleep on. As for what you are worried about, the responsibilities of the commander-in-chief of the surrender are too great. It is really good advice, but in terms of pros and cons, I still hope that you will lead me to the post of governor, so that I will not have to worry about Nanzhong again."

Liu Zhang naturally knew that handing over a place's financial, military, and people's livelihood rights to one person, who served as governor in the Han Dynasty and as a military envoy in the Tang Dynasty, was an extremely dangerous behavior for the central government. If he was not careful, he would Uncontrollable chaos will break out.

However, positions such as governor and military envoy have a strong charm. For an area prone to frequent wars, establishing the position of governor here can maximize the local ability to solve disasters.Just like now, Liu Zhang handed over the military and political power of Nanzhong to Gao Yi, just as the Shu Han Dynasty in history set up the post of subjugation governor. He would not have or rarely need to consider the problems of Nanzhong.

Counting the systems of past dynasties, few can be said to be perfect. Each system is like a double-edged sword, with one edge facing outwards towards foreign enemies, and the other edge facing inward towards oneself. How to weigh it? The position of this sword that can hurt the enemy or even oneself is a problem that politicians need to solve.

For the moment, Liu Zhang was confident that the sharp sword of Gao Yi, the surrendered commander, could unleash his power towards foreign enemies to the greatest extent, stabilize Nanzhong and suppress chaos on his behalf.As for the hidden danger that the person who will serve as the governor of Nijiang in the future is not a good person, we will talk about it later, and we must trust the wisdom of future generations.

"I accept the order." Gao Yi thought for a moment and finally accepted Liu Zhang's appointment. Now, in the Mingtang of Dianchi Lake, everyone gathered. If he had any advice in his heart, he could explain it to Liu Zhang in private later.

The meritorious ministers in the land of Nanzhong had almost finished being rewarded. Liu Zhang stroked Yu Ruyi, his eyes flickered for a moment, and then he named a name that no one expected.

"Meng Qing."

(End of this chapter)