Han Dao world

Chapter 1067 Zhao Wen Returns

Liu Xian didn't know how he left.

His mind was in a mess.

He came here not long ago, and all he heard was that the emperor is easy-going and treats ministers kindly. He has also seen the emperor teach the teachers and students in the martial arts hall with his own eyes. He never expected that he would be treated like this.

The emperor not only rejected his request, but also threatened to send an army to Lingling to take over the fields by force.

He immediately realized that the emperor was not threatening with empty words, and probably had a plan long ago.

He heard a lot of rumors in Situ's mansion that Hussar General Zhang Ji had no suitable arrangements.Staying on the Yizhou battlefield will make great achievements in the future.Let him return, and there is no suitable position.Now it seems that the emperor intended him to sit in the south of the Yangtze River like Han Sui.

For the court, this is indeed a good plan.

But for Jiangnan, this is the worst result.

People from Xiliang were brutal, and Zhang Ji was still Dong Zhuo's former subordinate. He should also know that General Hussars was his limit, and there was no chance of him being promoted again.Such a person will become more greedy, and Jiangnan will be destroyed for him.

Never let Zhang Ji go to Jiangnan.

The harsh reality made Liu Xian dare not take it lightly.Ignoring the theory with the emperor, I rushed back to Situ's mansion to discuss with Yang Biao.

After listening to Liu Xian's narration, Yang Biao was also surprised.

After pondering for a long time, he said to Liu Xian a little ashamedly that it was my lack of consideration that made you miss the opportunity.I shouldn't have prevented your nephew Zhou Buyu from taking the exam. With his talent, he could have entered the martial arts hall in a dignified manner, so there is no need to use this method.

Liu Xian didn't think so.

He felt that the emperor intended to target the gentry in Jingzhou, and Zhou Buyi might not be admitted even if he took the exam.To blame for this matter, it can only be blamed on him being too anxious, trying to win the opportunity for Zhou Buyi to be taught by the emperor in person, but forgetting his own identity.

This is an unreasonable idea.

For him, although this matter is important, it is not a top priority.

The most urgent task is to prevent Zhang Ji from going to the south of the Yangtze River.

Yang Biao thought for a while and said: Even if the Son of Heaven had this intention, he has not announced it now, and there is still a chance to redeem it.The emperor also said, I hope you can take the initiative to advance Dutian, otherwise you will send a large army to station.That being the case, you'd better do it.

After all, the Son of Heaven is a young man, so angry, he has endured it for too long.Jiangnan pushes three times and blocks four times, but it is hard to guarantee that he will be furious for a while, and he will really send a large army to station.At that point, the four counties in the south of the Yangtze River will inevitably follow in the footsteps of the gentry in Jizhou.

Hearing the lessons learned from the Jizhou gentry, Liu Xian was afraid.

Sun Ce is about to march south to pacify Jiaozhou. He doesn't want the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River to be exiled overseas and become Sun Ce's subordinates who don't pay the army.

He decided to go back to Jiangnan in person to explain the situation to the relevant personnel.

After hearing the news, Liu Xie asked someone to bring him a sentence.

Liu Xian sat in the south of the Yangtze River as an official of Situ Mansion and supervised Dutian.After the matter is completed, he will bring his nephew Zhou Buyi and other Jiangnan talents to the court, and the court will select the best and recruit them according to their aptitude.

Liu Xian was overjoyed and left happily.

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In Jiangling, Liu Xian met Zhao Wen who had just returned from Yizhou.

Zhao Wen's mental state was not very good, and he didn't want to meet the guests at first, but when he learned that Liu Xian came from Nanyang, he made a special trip to meet him.

After asking about the situation in Nanyang and hearing the reasons for Liu Xian's trip, he was silent for a while and sighed faintly.

"Shizong, work hard, don't let the Son of Heaven and Duke Yang's wishes go in vain."

Liu Xian didn't think too much, and bowed to accept it.After leaving the door, he realized that Zhao Wen's words were not quite right, as if he meant something else.

The emperor's mind, he can understand.He wanted to spend the land, but he was unwilling to shed bloody conflicts. He hoped that he could persuade the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, so he did not hesitate to offer the temptation of an official rank, which was considered sincere.

But what is Yang Biao's intention?

In the whole incident, Yang Biao just fulfilled his due responsibilities, and he didn't do it properly, which made him suffer the emperor's criticism in vain, and lost all his face.

But the person had already gone out, so it was not easy to go back and ask, so Liu Xian had no choice but to leave full of doubts.

Like him, there are two people beside Zhao Wen, his son Zhao Dao and his fellow countryman Zhang Song.

Zhang Song, styled Ziqiao, was born in Chengdu, Shu County, and was nearly thirty years old.The Zhang family in Chengdu is also a small and powerful tyrant. Neither Liu Yan nor Liu Zhang dared to ignore them.

But Zhang Song felt that Liu Zhang was not good enough, so he did not accept Liu Zhang's expulsion, and continued to study at leisure.This time Zhao Wen returned to the court, and when he heard the news, he took the initiative to follow.

After listening to Zhao Wen's words, Zhang Song found it difficult to understand, so he asked Zhao Wen directly.

"Mr. Zhao, what is Mr. Yang's intention?"

Zhao Wen half-hid on the small bed, looked up at the blue sky, and sighed faintly.

"Zi Qiao, you have seen people well, and you have the ability of photographic memory, so you can definitely be used by the emperor. But there is one thing, I should remind you. Although the emperor is heroic and far-sighted, after all, he is young, and sometimes he is eager for success. I As a veteran with Duke Yang, apart from Kuang Bi's current affairs, he also has to do some things that are not pleasing to the emperor, but are beneficial to the country. In order to achieve the goal, sometimes we have to pay some price."

Zhang Song nodded. "Old minister and young master, this should be the case. Then what is the price you mentioned?"

"The Son of Heaven wants to pacify Yizhou, and two armies are attacking. It will be a matter of time before Yizhou is pacified, at least in the counties north of the river. However, the people of Yizhou may not be able to calm down, and the war may not be avoided unless the Son of Heaven specifically favors Yizhou. .”

Zhang Song thought deeply. "For example... Mr. Zhao reinstated as Situ?"

"It may not necessarily be Situ, but it's not too far off." Zhao Wen sat up, glanced at his son Zhao Dao's face, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, and then looked at Zhang Song again. "I think Mr. Yang may have this intention, and he wants to take the initiative to ask for a retreat."

Zhang Song suddenly laughed. "I'm afraid that's not a good idea."

“How come you see?”

"The monarch and his ministers should treat each other frankly. In order to let Mr. Zhao reinstate you as Situ, Mr. Yang intentionally made a mistake and begged for a retreat, which is not very frank, and he has the intention of forcing the emperor."

"Then how should we deal with it properly?" A slight smile appeared on the corner of Zhao Wen's mouth.

He had a feeling that bringing Zhang Song into court was the right choice.This young man who is not outstanding in appearance and gentle enough in temper can get along with the emperor more happily than his son Zhao Dao.

Of course, some small friction after meeting is inevitable.

Zhang Song looked at Zhao Wen and said with a smile: "If Mr. Zhao can trust me, I will go ahead and meet Mr. Yang in Nanyang."

Zhao Wen stared at Zhang Song for a while, then lay down on the small bed again. "Then I will rest in Jiangling for a few days and wait for your good news."

Zhang Song cupped his hands and saluted.

After tidying up briefly, Zhang Song bid farewell to Zhao Wen and his son, and set foot on the road to the north.

He traveled day and night, and arrived in Wancheng in only three days.

The rented carriage stopped directly at the gate of Situ's mansion, Zhang Song got out of the car, came to the gate, and handed over the prepared name badge.

"Please report to Duke Situ Yang, and Zhang Song from Shu County to see you."

Chapter 1068

When Yang Biao saw the word Shujun, he immediately thought of Zhao Wen, stopped the business he was dealing with, and asked Zhang Song to be taken to the side courtyard.

As soon as the two met, Yang Biao laughed.

Zhang Song is short in stature and ugly in appearance, but his eyes are bright, and he looks rebellious at first glance.Such people usually do not go smoothly in their official careers, but they are the luckiest to meet someone like the Son of Heaven.

Pang Tong is an example.

When Zhao Wen brought such a person to Xingzai, he had obviously thought about it.

Yang Biao asked a few words, but Zhang Song didn't hide anything, saying that he came with Zhao Wen.After meeting Liu Xian in Jiangling, Zhao Wen decided to stop in Jiangling for a few days and rush over here first, just to remind Yang Biao not to be smart and play tricks in front of the emperor.

The king treats his ministers with courtesy, and the ministers serve the king with loyalty.You do not meet the standard of loyalty.

Yang Biao immediately changed color.

Zhang Song said this very seriously, which is tantamount to saying that he is a hypocrite.

The learning of the Han Dynasty is close to ancient times, and its exegesis is closer to the ancient meaning.Loyalty is not allegiance, but the heart, which is similar to "heart".

Song Zhong is sometimes written as Song Zhong, which is what it means.

A minister serving the emperor with loyalty means serving the emperor according to one's own wishes, not yielding to power, not violating one's heart.

So the opposite of infidelity is not treachery, but hypocrisy.

Hongnong Yang's moral heir, Yang Biao himself has always demanded himself as a gentleman, but he did not expect that he suddenly became a hypocrite.

Zhang Song didn't care about Yang Biao's mood, and went on to say that trust between monarchs and ministers is difficult to build, but easy to destroy.Once there is no trust, mutual suspicion and danger will arise, cooperation will be impossible to talk about, and even the old things before will have to be discussed again.

Didn't the many tragedies in the court before come from this?

Now it's so easy for the emperor to trust Yang Gong and pay him state affairs, how can you destroy such a foundation for your own selfishness?

Yang Biao couldn't bear it anymore, and asked: I am thinking of Yizhou, how can it be for my own selfishness?

Zhang Song asked back, don't you want to justify your old friend's name?Even if you don't, do others believe it?As a minister, you are not in a place of suspicion. Is it appropriate for you to do this?

Yang Biao stroked his beard and was speechless for a while.

He stared at Zhang Song, looked again and again, and suddenly smiled. "In this case, I will leave the matter of Yizhou to you, a Yizhou native."

Zhang Song bowed and retreated, without even drinking his saliva, turned around to beg to see the emperor.

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Liu Xie met Zhang Song very quickly. He was neither surprised nor surprised.

Zhang Song would like to ask, Your Majesty, have we met before?

Of course, he didn't dare to ask in the end.He himself is very sure that he has never seen the emperor.The Son of Heaven is so familiar, it should be because he has met too many people, so he naturally has a bearing.

Zhang Song adjusted his mood and reported to Liu Xie the situation in Yizhou and what happened to Zhao Wen's trip.

Last autumn, Zhang Ji and Shi Sun Rui succeeded in attacking successively, shaking Yizhou.

When the news reached Chengdu, many people were dumbfounded.Some advised Liu Zhang to surrender, some advised Liu Zhang to forgive himself, and some advised Liu Zhang to withdraw to Nanzhong, but no one advised Liu Zhang to stick to Chengdu.

Dangerous places like Baidi City and Jiange can't be defended, but can Chengdu be defended?

The only result could only be to anger Zhang Ji and Shi Sunrui, trigger a bloody siege, and burn down the bustling city of Chengdu.

Ten years ago, people from Xiliang burned Luoyang, which is still fresh in everyone's memory. No one wants Chengdu to follow in Luoyang's footsteps.

Later, I heard news that the scholars Sun Rui and Zhang Ji did not take advantage of the situation to march, but spent the land on the spot, whether Chengdu would be in danger for a while, and then the mood settled down.

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Wen hurried back to Chengdu to persuade Liu Zhang to surrender.

This is the last chance, the emperor also has a temper, if you don't surrender, it will be too late.

Liu Zhang himself has no idea, nothing to do.People who can make up their minds have different opinions, and there is no result in the fight until the end. Zhao Wen was exhausted and had to return to the court.

When Liu Xie heard this, he asked: Who is willing to surrender, and who is not willing to surrender?What's the plan for those who don't want to surrender? Should they stick to Chengdu, or escape to the snow-capped mountains to live in seclusion?

Zhang Song said that there are so many people that it is difficult to explain them one by one, but in general, the key is to save the fields.

Those who do not want to surrender have two plans: one is to go down the river to the Bohai Sea and live in Bohai, where the government is governed by virtue; the other is to retreat to Nanzhong and live in seclusion among the high mountains.

It's just that not many people choose the latter, and most of them are locals. Most people from the Central Plains choose to go to Bohai to settle their citizenship.

After Liu Xie listened, he smiled and asked Zhang Song again. "What's your suggestion?"

Zhang Song also laughed, and asked a question. "Can Your Majesty live in Qianwei, Yuexi, Zangke and other counties?"

Liu Xie didn't hide it, and said, "Not for the time being."

The prefectures of Qianwei and Yuexi are located in the south of Yizhou, which are roughly Guizhou and Yunnan in later generations. The imperial court does not have the ability to directly rule these areas at present.

But not having it now does not mean not having it in the future.

Therefore, he will not recognize the autonomy of the counties in the south of Yizhou, and will first promote enlightenment in key areas, and then gradually erode it.

Difficulty is not a reason not to do it, but a reason to work harder.

And he believes that with the advantage of reducing dimensionality and attacking all people, the speed of advancement will be faster than many people imagined.

At most 100 years, maybe even in his lifetime, he will be able to see tangible results.

For the advancement of civilization, 100 years is not too long, and it can even be said to be very fast.

Zhang Song heard Liu Xie's implication. "Your Majesty insists?"

"Persist." Liu Xie nodded. "Drip water wears away stone, and steel can be made into steel. Many things are not afraid of slowness, but fear of not doing it. Wenweng started his school 300 years ago. In the past 300 years, Yizhou has produced many talents, but no one is based in Yizhou like Wenweng. The enlightenment of Yizhou. I am willing to be such a person and inherit the legacy of the sages.”

Zhang Song left the table and bowed to pay respects. "Chen Song is not talented, and I am willing to hold the bridle for His Majesty and do my best for Yizhou."

Liu Xie smiled. "How many fields does your family have, are you not afraid of losing money?"

Zhang Song said with emotion: "My Zhang family has a bit of land, but compared to the great harmony of the world, it is not worth mentioning."

He paused for a moment, a smug smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "I often think that although the six kingdoms are destroyed, their descendants will be reduced to the heads of Guizhou and civilians, but the food and clothing they enjoy may not be as good as their ancestors. Even if my Zhang family handed over the excess land, it will not be devastated and wiped out. And everyone. A gentleman should show his talents to the world, how can he be proud of his vast land? A minister would rather die as a galloping horse, rather than live as a miser holding copper.”