I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 40 After the court meeting

They started recruiting troops to prepare for war in early March. Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun set out at the end of March. From now to mid-August, in more than five months, most of the rebels were wiped out.

Of the more than 400 million prepared for this war, there are still more than 200 million left.

When Duan Jiong spent 4.4 billion to pacify the Qiang in ten years, an important reason for saving so much money was that he could use Han officers to lead the Qiang soldiers and prevent the Qiang under his command from causing chaos.

It’s different in the past.

The bad news is that the remaining 200 million yuan is definitely not enough to support the attack on the remaining rebels in Jincheng County.

The good news is that rewards for meritorious soldiers no longer need to be paid out of the treasury.

There is also the fact that the military meritorious princes represented by Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun want to increase their settlements. Dong Zhuo is at least the third figure in the 40,000 army. Although his achievements are small, he is also included in this list.

Compared with the previous scene of conflict, the court was now much more harmonious.

As for the official position arrangement of these people after their triumphant return, it is a matter for the future.

After going to court, Liu Bian still left with Emperor Ling.

On the way, Emperor Ling hesitated to speak. After returning to Yutang Hall, he sighed to Liu Bian: "I never thought that my son would make such generous words."

Liu Bian actually knew that his behavior of reprimanding Shi Yushi in public was a bit impulsive, but he just didn't regret it.

Then he returned to Emperor Ling and said, "I just can't bear to see some people who have no righteousness and no regard for priorities, so I got angry for a moment."

Emperor Ling thought it was okay when Zheng Tai impeached the eunuch before. Now Zheng Tai asked him to follow Emperor Huan's example and use money from the Western Garden to supplement military needs. He immediately became displeased with Zheng Tai.

Emperor Ling agreed with Liu Bian's evaluation of Zheng Tai: "This is what he said."

Zhang Rang had already disliked Zheng Tai, so he immediately took this opportunity to make a small report: "I heard that Zheng Tai had made friends with prominent people in his hometown before he was conquered by the general. Zheng Tai's family has four hundred hectares of land. But the food is still not enough to feed the customers he has recruited and made friends with."

Liu Bian listened and suddenly understood why Emperor Ling was always reluctant to let go of Zhang Rang and others. It was because they had figured out Emperor Ling's thoughts so accurately.

Emperor Ling still didn't believe it at first: "Is this happening?"

Zhang Rang replied: "I was surprised when I heard it at first. I heard it from his fellow countrymen, so I can't believe it is false."

Emperor Ling believed him and rebuked: "A person who covets false fame is not a good minister. I will remove him from office."

Seeing that Emperor Ling didn't even think of sending someone to verify the authenticity of Zhang Rang's words, Liu Bian believed Zhang Rang's words in just a few words.

Even though he knew that Emperor Ling might have deliberately selectively believed it, Liu Bian was still speechless.

He quickly persuaded: "Father, I think Zheng Taicai has angered both my father and me in the court. If he is dismissed from office now, wouldn't he be fulfilling his reputation for his strengths? It's better to wait until this matter subsides and send someone to go there." To investigate the matter clearly in his hometown, it would be best to find out where the former disciples are now...

Four hundred hectares can feed more than a thousand people. Zheng Tai gathered so many people. No matter what his intentions were, when the evidence is conclusive, wouldn't it be up to his father to make his decision? "

Emperor Ling's attitude softened slightly, but he still said firmly: "I am the emperor, can I still be coerced by him?"

Liu Bian continued: "Father, you don't want people in the world to have the misunderstanding that you will retaliate against your father."  Furthermore, Zheng Tai is an official after all, and Liu Bian doesn't want people to think that he will retaliate. Now that Zheng Tai is deposed, no matter what the reason is, he will inevitably be suspected of being convicted for his speech, which will easily block the flow of speech.

Liu Bian added: "Just wait a little longer!"

Emperor Ling agreed and asked Zhang Rang to send people to Zheng Tai's hometown to collect evidence.

Liu Bian hesitated for a moment but did not object.

Later, Emperor Ling asked Liu Bian about his views on Liangzhou affairs.

Liu Bianxian affirmed Emperor Ling's move: "My father sent Fu Xie as the governor of Hanyang and governed Liangzhou with Liangzhou people. I think it is a very necessary measure now. Liangzhou is remote and unlike many neighboring states in Guandong," The avoidance of place of origin in the Three Mutual Laws had a great impact on Liangzhou scholars."

Emperor Ling nodded, but felt a little embarrassed in his heart. When he first appointed Fu Xie as the prefect, not only because Fu Xie spoke impassionedly and well, the biggest reason was the conflict between Fu Xie and the eunuchs. Neither side of the Ling Emperor was willing to deal with it, so he could only be out of sight and out of mind.

Liu Bian added: "According to Fu Xie's memorial, this time the Qiang rebelled and the Han and Qiang merged, it was no longer enough to treat the Liangzhou scholars by recruiting them as county officials and county officials. I read the history books of this dynasty and saw that Yu Xu The policy of appointing the heroic sons of Liangzhou as vassal officials can be implemented again. In addition, if the Qiang people of the Han Dynasty are interested and know the classics, they can also be included in the conquest."

To put it simply, in the past, the local Han powerful people in Liangzhou and the officials in Guandong did not regard the Qiang people as human beings, but now due to the long-term official neglect of Liangzhou scholars, the outcome of Sanming in Liangzhou has given the local powerful people a warning. Local people's hearts have changed.

"Use the army to deter the rebels, use capable ministers to pacify the Han and Qiang people, and use the magistrates to win over the local wealthy families. This is what I want. There are still some shortcomings and we need to make up for the gaps. What do you think, Father?"

After hearing this, Emperor Ling sighed with emotion: "My son has worked hard!"

Zhang Rang praised from the side: "What your Highness said is shallow. It is clearly an old talk to seek the country! I am definitely not talking nonsense with my eyes open. I have been following Your Majesty for many years and I am well-informed, but I can't find anything that needs to be investigated." Fill in the gaps.”

Liu Bian smiled at him and said, "Gong Mi praises you."

Whether it is feasible can only be demonstrated through practice.

Emperor Ling sent Xiaohuangmen to announce the arrival of Lu Zhi, and asked Lu Zhi to write what Liu Bian said about the conquest into the edict to Fu Xie.

Lu Zhi knew about Lang Guan. Without Lu Zhi's help, it would be difficult for Liu Bian to know Yu Xu's strategy.

But conquering the Qiang people was Liu Bian's last-minute idea. It's not that there was no precedent for recruiting foreigners as officials before, but in the past, the most rewards the Han Dynasty gave to the Qiang people was to confer a certain Qiang king. Lu Zhi could see the benefits at a glance, and since the emperor agreed, he would naturally not object.

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After going to court, He Jin was very excited and talked to He Miao for the first time in a long time.

Returning to the house, he and Yuan Shao who came in a hurry said with emotion: "Ben Chu, you didn't see how Shi Hou made a speech at the court meeting today. In my opinion, it's not long since Shi Hou became the prince." Far!"

Yuan Shao tentatively said: "Zheng Gongye is an official after all, and he was personally recommended by the general..."

"I know that Zheng Gongye has been wronged, but how can there be any reason in the world to only allow the official to speak and not allow others to fight back? Ben Chu, please go and comfort Zheng Tai for me later."

He Jin spoke and then added very confidently: "Based on Shihou's performance today, if he knows the eunuchs' sins in the future, he will definitely eradicate them without hesitation! We must still try our best to support Shihou to become the crown prince. This is the first thing to do, and it is in line with the great mission of me and you to eradicate eunuchs!"

(End of this chapter)