I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 91 Candidates for Patrol

As one of the "Eight Gus", Liu Biao's title was an absolute negative in Liu Bian's eyes. Although he had the honor to advance, Liu Bian was worried that Liu Biao would make peace with the local wealthy families after arriving in Jingzhou.

As for Gai Xun, Hedong County was in a key position, facing Dong Zhuo to the north. With Gai Xun there, Liu Bian felt relieved.

Hu Muban was the brother-in-law of Wang Kuang, the commander of the general's palace, and was also known as the "Eighth Chef". Liu Bian was really confused as to how he got involved with Dong Chong.

But don't think about it if you can't figure it out. Anyway, as a person recommended by Dong Zhong, Hu Muban is not within Liu Bian's consideration.

Liu Bian didn't want to choose any of these three people.

Zhang Rang wanted Liu Bian to choose Gai Xun. When Lu Zhi was away, he found an opportunity to try to persuade Liu Bian like an emperor: "In my humble opinion, Gai Yuangu defeated Jingnan last year." If he becomes the governor of Jingzhou, he will be able to complete his mission of inspecting counties as soon as possible."

In this regard, Liu Bian didn't say much. He just stopped writing and looked at Zhang Rang and said, "It seems that I should thank Mr. Zhang for teaching me how to do things."

Under Liu Bian's gaze, Zhang Rang immediately bowed his head and apologized, even saying that he did not dare.

After Xiao Xiao tapped Zhang Rang, Liu Bian said calmly: "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Zhang Rang stood up and regretted it.

He cursed himself in his heart: He knew that the prince had his own ideas, but he still took chances.

In addition, He Jin also approached Liu Bian specifically for Liu Biao and took He Miao with him, hoping that Liu Bian could help convince the emperor.

This was the first time He Jin asked Liu Bian for help. In the past, He Jin had helped Liu Bian a lot overtly and covertly in the court, and He Miao was there, so Liu Bian couldn't say no at the first time. He finally understood why it was said that it was difficult for an upright official to deal with household chores.

Fortunately, He Jin didn't know that the emperor had entrusted this matter to Liu Bian, so Liu Bian could only postpone the matter for the time being.

Then he saw a familiar surname on the list of Jingzhou governor's subordinates.

Liu Bian could postpone the matter with peace of mind.

Zhuge Xuan is Zhuge Liang's uncle. Historically, after Zhuge Gui's death, Zhuge Xuan returned to his hometown to take care of his brother's widow and children. The older Zhuge Jin was left to support his stepmother in his hometown, while Zhuge Xuan took his deceased brother's two younger sons, Zhuge Liang and Zhuge Jun, and their two daughters to Jingzhou to take care of her.

It is worth mentioning that Zhuge Jin later had to take refuge in Wu due to war and was recommended to Sun Quan. Zhuge Liang and Zhuge Jun successively served as officials under Liu Bei.

Come to think of it, these three brothers would probably not be willing to work in two places unless they had to!

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Different from the plan in the first half of the year to take a boat ride down the Yellow River at Mengjin Ferry and then take the overland route, the current plan is to go all overland, passing through Hanoi County, Wei State, Qinghe State to Hejian State, and return Then we will go to Anping Country and Julu County.

Except for Hanoi, the rest are all counties and counties in Jizhou. When the emperor goes on tour, the expenses will definitely be indispensable.

Unable to stop him, Liu Bian could only think on the bright side. The emperor was personally patrolling, and the wealthy families in the places he passed by had to restrain themselves!

Jizhou is a large state with a Han Dynasty population second only to Jingzhou. Last year, there were Wuhuan attacks and Youzhou borrowed money and grain. This year, even the Black Mountain bandits were very peaceful. When Wang Fen planned to abolish Lizhou, there was no trouble.

With the emperor personally serving as the inspector, this year's taxes should be guaranteed.

It stands to reason that a half-percent increase in taxes would not cause the forces of the county to jump over the wall in a hurry, but in the end, Liu Bian did not insist on going to Hejian Kingdom with Emperor Ling, but stayed in Luoyang to supervise the country, waiting for unexpected events.

Considering that the emperor would pass by the territory where Zhang Yan's Black Mountain Army was entrenched no matter where he was going, although Zhang Yan was much calmer, the area where he was entrenched was still outside the law and must be guarded against.

Liu Bian suggested that Emperor Ling bring more troops for safety.

After all, there is no such tour in history. What if there is another Wang Fen somewhere? Emperor Ling was very helpful to Liu Bian's concern. He was also vigilant because of Wang Fen's matter.

At present, Luoyang can be used as field military, including Huben Army, Yulin Left and Right Cavalry, Beijun Fifth Battalion, and Xiyuan Eighth School Lieutenant.

Emperor Ling selected half of them, a total of more than 7,000 people, and brought some Yulinlang and Zhonghuangmen and Zhonghuangmen's redundant servants as personal guards.

At the same time, Zhu Jun, the Huben Zhonglang general who was responsible for guarding the palace, was taken away, leaving Huan Dian, the Yulin Zhonglang general.

Among the eight lieutenants, Jian Shuo, Yuan Ji, Bao Hong, Liu Bei and his subordinate Zhang Fei were all accompanying him.

Some people don't care whether they go on tour with the emperor, but some people really want to stay.

For example, General He Jin, who had regained Yuan Shao, was discussing with Yuan Shao.

"The general and the prince are in charge of the country, so they can't just let Lu Zhi take charge of the affairs of the minister alone. Now the prince and the young master do not care about political affairs, only the general is suitable to be the minister and assist the prince in overseeing the country."

He Jin nodded confidently. In his opinion, it was natural for the general to assist the government: "I heard that Dong Chong is also planning to stay in Luoyang. I should not let him get his wish!"

Yuan Shao started to think about it.

It's not like Yuan Shao never thought of taking this opportunity to eliminate the eunuchs. It's just that when the emperor goes on tour this time, he will inevitably select ten permanent attendants to accompany him. In this way, even if he can get rid of the eunuchs who stayed behind, he will not be able to achieve full success, and it is not a good opportunity.

While the two were discussing, Empress Dowager Dong of Yongle Palace was also explaining to the Cavalry General Dong Chong.

Empress Dowager Dong is going to go back to the old house in Hejian with the emperor to take a look. If the prince stayed to supervise the country, the queen would definitely stay behind. Empress Dowager Dong was worried, so she planned to leave Dong Zhong in Luoyang to watch the mother and son.

As for Liu Xie, of course he will go to Hejian Kingdom with Empress Dowager Dong.

Empress Dowager Dong thought that since Liu Bian entered the palace, he quickly found opportunities to meet with the emperor every day, and now it was Xie'er's turn.

She didn't worry that Liu Xie couldn't please the emperor.

Dong Zhong fully agreed to the Empress Dowager Dong's request, but he also made a request: "Aunt, if I am only in the general's palace, I'm afraid I can't do anything. Only by recording the affairs of the minister can I look after the affairs for my aunt and your majesty. To mother and son!”

Empress Dowager Dong didn't think there was any difficulty in this, and agreed: "This is a small matter. I will talk to my son later and it will be settled."

In the Yutang Palace, Emperor Ling seemed to have predicted He Jin's prediction, and directly asked Liu Bian: "Of the three generals who are opening the mansion today, who does Bian'er want me to take to the river?"

Liu Bian did not hesitate: "General!"

Emperor Ling was not surprised by this answer and asked again: "How about General Hussar?"

Liu Bian smiled and said nothing.

Before setting off, the emperor issued an edict: When the emperor goes on tour, the prince will supervise the country in Yuntai Palace, and the chariot and cavalry generals Miao and hussar generals Chong, Situ Palace and Sikong Ling will jointly coordinate the secretarial affairs.

The so-called Ping means to participate in decision-making, while Lu means to be in charge.

Since the time of Guangwu, after the new emperor succeeded to the throne, two or three people, such as the Taifu, Sangong, and General, would record the affairs of the Secretariat and handle the affairs of the Secretariat on behalf of the emperor. Nowadays, only the prince supervises the country, so Emperor Ling took out the affairs of the ministers before Guangwu, and only gave him the power to participate in the decision-making of the ministers' desk.

General He Jin was particularly aggrieved and felt that he was being targeted.

But he still had to face the question "Isn't the general happy to accompany His Majesty on the tour?"

(End of this chapter)