Ji Han Liu Zhang

Chapter 186 Changes in Hanzhong
Hanzhong, Nanzheng.

"The two Qu commanders are really good generals. This time they went south to conquer Brazil County and made a lot of gains. They are both men with meritorious deeds... They should be rewarded. After Yan Gongcao has inspected the beheadings and the baggage, he will give them all. Send it to the camp of the two Qushuai." Zhang Lu spoke with unparalleled arrogance, as if he would be rewarded for his merits, and said to Qushuai Puhu and Yuan Yue, who had returned from Brazil County.

"Thank you, Master." Pu Hu and Yuan Yue were overjoyed when they heard this. With smiles on their faces, they thanked Zhang Lu.

Yan Pu, who was standing behind Zhang Lu, saw this scene and opened his mouth slightly. Then he thought of something and quickly closed his mouth without saying anything to break the harmonious atmosphere.

Zhang Lu, who made it clear that rewards would be given out, expressed his condolences to Pu Hu and Yuan Yue: "It's been a long journey, so the two Qu commanders will have a good life."

Pu Hu and Yuan Yue heard the sound of the string and knew its elegant meaning, so they resigned and left.

When Pu Hu and Yuan Yue had gone far away, the meritorious Cao Yan Pu came to Zhang Lu's side and said: "Master, I see among the harvests of the two commanders Qu, their ears are of different sizes. Some are in the prime of life, some are young. Only I am afraid that those who beheaded may not all be soldiers, and there may be situations where they kill good people and take credit for their merits... It is estimated that the two Qu commanders did not confront Gao Pei, but slaughtered a neighborhood and killed a group of Guizhou chiefs to use as charges. Perform military exploits."

Zhang Lu's face was solemn. He looked at the backs of Pu Hu and Yuan Yue quietly. After the two figures disappeared, he waved his hand towards Yan Pu: "Yan Gongcao, I have naturally seen the details you mentioned. Yes, but now is the time to employ people, we can only turn a blind eye. If Pu Hu and Yuan Yue have no big faults, we can be more lenient and pretend that we didn't see it... Now that Zhao Wei is dead, I Once it loses its internal support, Chengdu will have less internal worries, and it should first focus on the overall situation of contending with Chengdu."

"No, it's just Master. You still need to be careful, lest these people become arrogant and do something wrong, which will be bad." In response to Zhang Lu's words, Yan Pu nodded in agreement, Then he added a sentence, showing the true nature of a minister who speaks out and advises.

"Well, I should bear in mind what the meritorious officer said." Zhang Lu agreed. At the same time, he said angrily: "I didn't expect that Zhao Wei was so incompetent. He raised an army as a veteran general and important minister, but it only took more than ten days for him to rise up. Xuan Mie, there was no turmoil at all, and he didn't even give me a chance to respond to him. In vain, Zhao Wei was born in the Zhao family of Anhan. He was a county magistrate for a long time, and he was talented in both civil and military affairs. Now it seems that he is just a silver spear and a wax rod. The head, looking for useless things... There is also the third son Liu Mao, who used to assist Liu Yan in governing the country. I thought he was somewhat secretive and could stir up some troubles. I never expected that he died in a fire and died in an unknown way. white."

Faced with Zhang Lu's indignation, Yan Pu listened silently. This was the news about Chengdu that came from the spies this morning. It was said that Liu Hao died due to a fire, and Zhao Wei was killed when he surrendered. It looked like a huge event. The civil strife in Yizhou was easily put down by Liu Zhang, the shepherd of Yizhou.

"Master, Liu Mao's death is not that simple. Chengdu said he died in a fire, but it was probably at the hands of Zhao Wei. I heard that Zhao Xi, Zhao Wei's son, actually received Liu Zhang's forgiveness and did not share the same fate with Zhao Wei. Zhao Wei was executed together with Zhao Wei. There must be something behind this... Zhao Wei's raising of troops delayed the sun and the moon until Liu Zhang returned. With Liu Zhang in charge of the overall situation, it was natural for Zhao Wei to be defeated. If Zhao Wei had raised his troops earlier, No one in Chengdu is in charge of the overall situation, and it might even cause some trouble."

"Zhao Wei is incompetent and ruins my plan." Zhang Lu continued to belittle Zhao Wei, but at the same time, facing Zhao Wei's death, he felt a sad feeling like a rabbit dying of a fox: "Now Bajun, Nanzhong, and Zhao Wei are all decided by Liu Zhang. One should think that it is our turn in Hanzhong... I estimate that after the summer harvest next year, the Chengdu army will raise their flags outside Yangping Pass."

"Master, don't worry too much." Yan Pu comforted Zhang Lu, who was a little depressed: "Don't drive Liu He to Jingzhou. He conspired with the big family of Bajun. They did not work together, so they were defeated by Liu Zhang. The thieves in Nanzhong , were all young men and could not compete with Liu Zhang together, so they were defeated by Liu Zhang one by one. Zhao Wei was hesitant and delayed in doing anything. When Liu Zhang returned to Chengdu, he raised an army and Zhao Wei was defeated. This is natural. "

"We in Hanzhong are different from others. The scholars and the people are united. They all remember the blessings of Tianshi Taoism and are willing to serve the master. Moreover, Hanzhong has four strong fortresses and Yangping Pass is even more dangerous. I will place a person at Yangping Pass. Even if Ten people from Chengdu came to attack, but they were not allowed to climb the Yangping Pass tower... Moreover, on Zouma Ridge outside Yangping Pass, the new Yangping Pass built by Army Sima Li Xiu is now complete. It is said that Yangping Pass has the power of a horn, and the situation and geography are Nothing goes wrong, Hanzhong has the security of Mount Tai."

Zhang Lu stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly. His expression became slightly better after Yan Pu's words: "What the meritorious officer said greatly comforts my heart... Hanzhong is the foundation of Tianshi Dao, and it cannot be tolerated." There is something wrong, otherwise, Lu would not have the face to meet the ancestors of the Celestial Master."

Zhang Lu, who gained some courage, asked Yan Pu for his opinion on one matter: "My brother Zhang Wei said that people from Guanzhong and Liangzhou should not be credulous, so Yangping Pass and Xinyangping Pass should not be placed southward. Scholars and their tribes, in order to prevent any civil strife in the city later."

Hearing this, Yan Pu's expression became a little brighter. Zhang Lu's younger brother, Zhang Wei, offered wine to Zhang Wei. Now the guardian of Yangping Pass, it can be said that he is very thoughtful, and he is often suspicious of people who are not the Celestial Master. Only believe in people who are born in Tianshi Dao.

Earlier, he suggested to Zhang Lu that he recruit the scholars from Guanzhong and Liangzhou who went south for his own use, thinking of using the power of these scholars to fight against Chengdu together.But Zhang Wei became an obstacle. Zhang Wei sent letters to Nanzheng several times, advising Zhang Lu not to trust the Guan and Liang scholars who went south. Now he even used a method that was close to expulsion to expel the Guan and Liang scholars in Yangping Pass. people.It is said that only by being honest can you win people's trust and receive their loyalty. However, Zhang Wei's approach may only make the Guan and Liang scholars feel resentful.

But Yan Pu couldn't say anything. He couldn't criticize Zhang Wei's actions in front of Zhang Lu. After all, Zhang Lu and Zhang Wei were brothers, not close to each other. Depending on the distance of their relationship, Yan Pu could criticize him Zhang Wei said one or two, and Zhang Lu probably wouldn't listen.

"Master, in my opinion, the Guan and Liang scholars have some loyal people who can be used as help. If we blindly exclude these people, I am afraid that according to the arrogant nature of the scholars, some troubles will arise... You can order Army Commander Li Xiu to select good men from among the Guanliang scholars and garrison them at Xinyangping Pass. As for the families of the Guanliang scholars, they can be arranged to live in Nanzheng as hostages."

Yan Pu skipped Zhang Wei and moved out Zhang Lu's trusted military commander Li Xiu, thinking that Li Xiu could recruit talents in Guanliang as a force to defend Xinyang Pingguan.

Zhang Lu nodded in agreement. As Yan Pu said, it was clear to him that Yan Pu did not bother asking Zhang Wei to take in the Guan Liang scholars, but instead asked Army Sima Li Xiu to take in the Guan Liang scholars and take hostages at the same time. It's his approval.
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Hanzhong, Mian County.

"Xiaozhi, what does the document say?" Meng Da asked Fazheng after drinking a glass of wine.

Fazheng, who had roughly read the document, briefly paraphrased the contents of the document: "According to the document, it is said that Pu Hu and Yuan Yue went south to seize the territory of Brazil County, captured thousands of people, and won a great victory."

"Ten thousand plans?" Meng Da, who is well versed in military affairs, blinked: "That means killing more than a thousand people... Brazil County is not a barbarian land, but a county of my Han Dynasty. Zhang Luna is really Shameless, he actually used the saying that one is worth ten to exaggerate Pu Hu and Yuan Yue's military exploits. Without a truthful report, killing the soldiers of the Han Dynasty is not worth mentioning." "It seems that Pu Hu and Yuan Yue are somewhat inferior. I have heard about my ability. The man stationed in Brazil County is Anton Zhonglang General Gao Pei. He can be regarded as a veteran general. He is very stable and can get some benefits from Gao Pei. His bravery is evident." Fazheng sighed with emotion.

Meng Da drank another glass of wine, and he echoed: "So in the past, the Emperor Gao raised an army from Hanzhong, and recruited a lot of people to help him. When these people heard about the battle, they were happy and sang on the battlefield. Hou Wu can be said to be brave and brave...but overall, I am a man of the Han family who is slightly better. He is a filial piety. Gan Ning, the captain of the enemy Liu Yizhou's camp, was struck with swords and died in Gan Ning's hands."

"That's true. As long as they have enough food, soldiers, and pay, the Han army will not lose to any barbarians." Fazheng nodded in approval.

"Xiaozhi, do you know Gan Ning's background?" Meng Da looked weird and asked about Fazheng.

Fazheng shook his head: "I only know that Gan Ning is brave and the most brave person in Liu Yizhou's account. I don't know much about the rest."

"Hey, I heard from Army Sima Li Xiu that Gan Ning was known as the 'Jinfan Thief' in his early years and was a good businessman on the Danqu River. Later, he changed his mind and joined the shogunate of Liu Yizhou. Once he became powerful, he became the school's commander-in-chief. The position of Lieutenant." Meng Da felt the pleasure of revealing the secret.

"Jinfan thief." Fazheng repeated the three words in Meng Da's words, and at the same time added an accent to the third word thief.

"Yes, the Jinfan Thief. Because Colonel Gan was extravagant and liked to use brocade cloth as sails, he was called the Jinfan Thief." Meng Da explained in detail.

Fazheng stretched out his hand and rubbed the short beard on his chin. After a moment, he sighed: "I don't think Liu Yizhou would be so informal in recruiting scholars. As long as he has civil and military talents, even if he is a bandit, he can be hired by the shogunate."

"Yes." Meng Da took a swig of a glass of wine and agreed: "Liu Yizhou is very generous in his actions. Gan Ning, Zhang Ren, etc. all gained power overnight and were promoted to captains after they emerged. No. Like this rice thief in Hanzhong, who digs at Sosou, but he only has the position of captain and county magistrate with you and me. That Zhang Wei, the chief minister who worships wine, is also suspicious of my loyalty and won't let me lead troops to garrison in Yangping Pass. , I will place you Xiaozhi in Mian County in the rear."

Fazheng drank a glass of wine and sighed: "A good bird chooses a tree to roost in, a good minister chooses his master to work. Rice thieves are not good masters. You and I cannot coexist and perish with rice thieves. We should consider other ways."

Hearing this, Mengda's eyes lit up: "Xiaozhi, please speak frankly. I will do whatever you want, little brother."
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Jiaozhi County, Longbian County.

The grand banquet hosted by Yizhou envoy Zhang Yi during the day has ended, but the private banquet in the evening is still in progress. There are not many people at the private banquet, only Shi Xie and Zhang Yi, the prefect of Jiaozhi, plus a few brothers and close relatives of Shi Xie man of.

"The gift from Liu Yizhou is too rich. How can I accept it with peace of mind?" Shi Xie talked about the gift Liu Zhang gave him and declined to Zhang Yi at the private banquet.

Shi Xie felt a little emotional in his heart. When Zhang Yi, the envoy, came this time, he only had hundreds of pieces of the world-famous Shu brocade, which was enough to be used as a gift at the bottom of the box, but it was nothing. What was more precious was that Liu Zhang sent Looking at the one hundred Liangzhou horses sent to him by Zhang Yi, there are horses in Jiaozhi, but the horses are short and cannot be used as war horses. The one hundred Liangzhou horses given by Liu Zhang made Shi Xie feel Liu Zhang's of kindness.

"Shijun must not say that. My lord heard that Shijun stabilized the Jiaozhi Governor's Department and took in the refugees. It can be said that he has done a lot of hard work. Compared with the achievements of Dou Rong in Hexi in the past, it is also comparable... The imperial court is currently in turmoil. , as my lord is a clan relative, it is natural for my lord to pay my respects, so as not to upset the good minister's heart." Zhang Yi said the scene.

At the same time, Zhang Yi added, intending to expand on a certain topic: "In addition, my lord has an idea."

'Hexi Dou Rong. Hearing Liu Zhang compare himself to Shi Xie of Dourong in Hexi Province, a smile appeared on his face. Then when he heard Zhang Yi said that Liu Zhang had an idea, he put down the wine glass in his hand and looked like he was listening. : "Please Zhang Jun, please speak frankly."

"In the past, the state pastoral ministry was abolished, and the twelve states in the world were all states, and each state established a state pastoralist. However, Jiaozhi was the governor of Jiaozhi alone. Our Lord plans to go to the imperial court to make the land of Lingnan a state, and establish Jiaozhou pastoral, and the world will There are thirteen states." Zhang Yi drew a big cake, the same big cake that Liu Zhang drew for Shi Xie.

"This... this..." Shi Xie stammered, with uncontrollable joy on his face. He avoided the table and thanked Zhang Yi: "If Liu Yizhou can facilitate this beautiful thing, it will be a blessing to Jiaozhi, and the people of Jiaozhi We should admire Liu Yizhou’s kindness.”

In this matter, there was no room for Shi Xie not to treat it with dignity.In the sixth year of Yuanfeng, Emperor Xiaowu established the Jiaozhi Governor, which was different from the other states, and ordered Chijie to govern Cangwu. As the old land of South Vietnam, Lingnan did not have an independent state, but set up a Jiaozhi Governor's Department for supervision.

He was born in Cangwu Guangxin and was a native of Jiaozhi. He had some thoughts in mind about changing the name of Jiaozhi Governor to Jiaozhou. Otherwise, as a Jiaozhi Governor, he would always be lower than the other twelve states. Don't sit on equal footing.

As for whether Liu Zhang, the shepherd of Yizhou, has the ability to accomplish this, Shi Xie must be very sure. After all, Liu Zhang, as a clan member, also sits in charge of Yizhou, which is powerful in the southwest. Liu Zhang's suggestion will be seriously considered by the imperial court.

(End of this chapter)