I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 29 Gai Xun and Tao Qian

Emperor Ling's treatment was not bad.

In fact, Liu Bian also discovered that Emperor Ling was not that dim in nature. In fact, the main power of the court was still in his hands. It can only be said that if he could devote half of his thoughts on making money, fun and enjoyment to governing the country, he wouldn't be so angry today.

After dealing with Zhang Wen, it's time to consider who will quell the rebellion.

The local counties in Jingzhou were unable to quell the rebellion, so those sent there had better have experience in marching and fighting.

However, although the Jingzhou rebellion also involved three counties, its intensity did not seem to be comparable to that of Youzhou.

Liu Bian remembered that in history, Sun Jian became the prefect of Erqianshi because he wanted to put down this rebellion.

But now, Sun Jian is facing the rebel siege in Chencang!

Zhang Wen, who was demoted to the rank of Lieutenant of Sili School, still responsibly proposed two candidates, Gai Xun and Tao Qian.

By the way, the general resume of the two people was also given.

After Emperor Ling read it, he saw that Liu Bian was also very interested, so he handed Zhang Wen's memorial to Liu Bian and asked, "Who do you think is more suitable?"

Gai Xun, courtesy name Yuan Gu, was a native of Dunhuang County, Liangzhou. He once served as the governor of Hanyang County in Liangzhou and moved to Hanyang Prefecture. He was Fu Xie's predecessor. He had quelled several Qiang rebellions. Two years ago, the rebels failed to capture the Ji County he guarded.

Now Gai Xuncai returned to the court from the local area and was worshiped as the captain of the army.

Tao Qian, courtesy name Gongzu, was born in Danyang, Yangzhou. He successively served as the magistrate of Shu and Lu counties and the governor of Youzhou. Later, he was worshiped as Yilang and was recruited into the court. During the initial chaos in Liangzhou two years ago, Tao Qian had appointed Huangfu Song, the general of Zuo Chaoqi, to fight against Beigong Boyu, and appointed Yangwu captain at any time. Later, Huangfu Song was dismissed, and Tao Qian accompanied Zhang Wen to conquer the Liangzhou rebels.

Liu Bian didn't know much about Gai Xun, and he didn't know that in history, after Dong Zhuo deposed the young emperor and killed the Queen Mother He, Gai Xun, who was then Jing Zhaoyin, wrote to Dong Zhuo and directly cursed - "Xi Yiyin and Huo Guangquan used It's so heart-breaking to make a great contribution, but to be a clown with just one step, how can you end up like this? The congratulators are at the door, and the mourners are in the hut, it's not prudent!"

In one sentence: Dong Zhuo, you clown, is hopeless. People will line up to visit your grave. Just wait to die!

Later, Dong Zhuo used Emperor Xian to issue an edict to summon Gai Xun and Huangfu Song to the court. Gai Xun wanted to join forces with Huangfu Song, who held 30,000 heavy troops and was stationed in Youfufeng, to counterattack Dong Zhuo in Luoyang, but Huangfu Song refused. After entering the court helplessly, Dong Zhuo did not dare to attack him, and then died in depression.

But Tao Qian and Liu Bian are familiar with it. Historically, during his tenure as the governor of Xuzhou, he did not play a glorious role when Cao Cao massacred the people of Xuzhou. Even when facing Cao Cao, he seemed too incompetent.

Liu Bian compared the two again. Compared with Tao Qian, who had only one military experience, Gai Xun, who had experienced several Qiang rebellions, would undoubtedly be more able to deal with civil unrest.

The only question is, since Gai Xun is from Dunhuang County, will he be acclimatized to go to Jingzhou to suppress the rebellion?

Seeing Liu Bian closing the memorial, Emperor Ling asked again: "How is it? Have you made a decision?"

Liu Bian replied: "It is better to send Gai Xun. I see that Sili listed him before Tao Gongzu and highlighted his military exploits and his experience in quelling the Qiang rebellion. I guess Sili also thinks that Gai Xun should be sent!"

As for Tao Qian, just be a civil servant!

Emperor Ling smiled and asked: "Since you can guess Zhang Wen's thoughts, why are you so sure to choose Gai Xun? Do you think Zhang Wen will not lie to you?"

Of course, Liu Bian couldn't say that he thought Tao Qian was not good. After pondering for a long time, he suddenly caught a glimpse of Emperor Ling looking at him with a smile. He was so blessed that he replied: "Father, I only believed one side of the story."

After listening to this, Emperor Ling looked like a coward and asked Liu Bian: "Did you know that there was a grudge between Zhang Wen and Tao Qian?"

Liu Bian shook his head.

Emperor Ling enjoyed the experience of educating his son very much. He pointed at Zhang Rang, and Zhang Rang remembered it clearly and started talking about it vividly. It turns out that two years ago, the imperial court sent Zhang Wen to replace Huangfu Song. Zhang Wen worshiped Tao Qian and joined the army, and he was treated well. However, Tao Qian despised Zhang Wen's behavior and was dissatisfied.

After the army returned to the court, Zhang Wenrong was promoted to Lieutenant Commander and held a banquet for the officials. During the banquet, drinking was played. It was just for fun that Zhang Wen asked Tao Qian to drink, but Tao Qian refused and showed his contempt for Zhang Wen in public.

When Zhang Wen was satisfied, he was furious. After the banquet, he moved Tao Qian to the border.

Fortunately, someone persuaded Zhang Wen, "Tao Qian was originally a man valued for his talents. Once he was drunk, he told lies and was sent to a bitter and cold place. If the captain can forgive him, he will have a good talk in the future."

Zhang Wen listened to the persuasion and sent people to chase Tao Qian back to the border area.

Later, Zhang Wen greeted Tao Qian at the palace gate, but Tao Qian did not thank him. Instead, he said, "Qian should thank the court, how can he express his gratitude to justice?"

Zhang Wen replied: "It seems that Gongzu's dementia is not cured yet?"

After that, Zhang Wenming still treated Tao Qian as well as before.

Zhang Rang said it vividly, as if he had seen it all with his own eyes.

Liu Bian was surprised that Emperor Ling knew so much about what happened among the ministers.

Seeing the undisguised shock on Liu Bian's face, Emperor Ling thought it was the truth he told that shocked Liu Bian and felt very satisfied.

He comforted and said: "There are many high-sounding ministers in the court. They regard themselves as celebrities on weekdays, but they don't know what they are doing secretly! The Dou Wu and Chen Fan whom I mentioned to you last time are such people!"

Speaking of which, Dou Wu and Chen Fan currently have an excellent reputation among scholars. Especially Dou Wu, as a relative, is completely unlike Liang Ji and others, and his reputation is far-reaching.

Liu Bian, who understood Emperor Ling's thoughts, immediately acted like he was being taught something, bowed his hands and said, "My child, I must remember my father's teachings, so who should I choose to go to war?"

"Of course it's Gai Xun!" Emperor Ling said.

"what?"

"I once summoned Gai Xun to report to you, he is a good minister!"

Emperor Ling explained: "Although Zhang Wen has selfish motives, he is not serious. Tao Qian offended him, but he also included Tao Qian among the candidates. This matter is not serious, but if there are other ministers who have personal reasons in the future, Where is the deposed man? You need to know where the joints are."

Liu Bian had no choice but to bow again: "I would like to learn from you!"

For Liu Bian, it felt a little strange to be taught by Emperor Ling the political experience he had accumulated over the years.

Especially Dou Wu and Chen Fan, who were used as examples by Emperor Ling, and the second disaster of party imprisonment caused by their deaths.

From the perspective of the entire country, the internal friction of the party beyond a certain limit is obviously harmful, but from the perspective of Emperor Ling, his choice is essentially just to preserve himself.

Of course, no matter what, it is definitely a good thing that Emperor Ling is willing to teach Liu Bian these experiences.

This means that Liu Bian is closer to the position of real prince, or even the position under the Ling Emperor.

But with Empress Dowager Dong here, Liu Bian felt that there was a long way to go!

(End of this chapter)