Chaos of the Three Kingdoms Summons

Chapter 2745 Establishment of Tangzhou, Relocation of Imperial Clan Members

Luoyang.

Even though Li Mu had sent the urgent message over 800 li, the news that the war against Tang had ended still did not come back before the end of the old year.

The timing was ultimately too rushed; by the time the news arrived, it was already the eighth day of the first month of the eighth year of the Qian Yuan era.

Although Luoyang was still as lively as ever during the New Year this year.

However, the entire palace lacked the festive atmosphere of previous years. The emperor not only did not hold a palace banquet as in previous years, but there was not even a proper celebration.

With battles raging on every battlefield, consuming vast amounts of money and provisions daily, the palace was already trying to save as much as possible during the New Year.

After winning the battle and once the situation in the imperial court has eased, there will be plenty of reasons and time to celebrate.

Furthermore, at this critical juncture, the emperor and most of the high-ranking officials in the court simply have no interest in celebrating the New Year.

On the eighth day of the first lunar month, news came that the war against Tang had ended, and the entire court breathed a sigh of relief.

After the war on the Eastern Front ended, about 300,000 troops were saved, greatly relieving their logistical burden.

Moreover, once these troops return to Youzhou, they will not only be able to defend Youzhou, but they will also be more than capable of pushing back.

Inside the palace, the winter chill was dispelled by the rising charcoal fire in the main hall.

"My lords!" Li Xiang said excitedly.

"With the Tang Emperor's head surrendered and the entire peninsula subdued, the land east of the sea, from the former prefectures of Lelang and Daifang northward, southward along the Yalu River, and eastward to the sea, has now fallen entirely into the grasp of our Great Jin! This is an unprecedented expansion of territory since the Qin and Han dynasties!"

Below, from Wang Meng and Zhuge Liang to Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, and Li Si, who had recently taken over as Minister of Justice, all the officials' eyes were fixed intently on that new land that symbolized unparalleled martial prowess.

Di Renjie retired to his hometown last autumn and left office.

After all, he is indeed not young anymore.

After Di Renjie, Li Si, who had been transferred back from the provinces, succeeded him as Minister of Justice.

It is quite remarkable that someone of the imperial clan could become one of the six ministers.

At that time, the Great Jin Dynasty took over the Hetao region from the Qin and Han dynasties as Hezhou, controlled the southern barbarian lands as Nanzhou, launched a southern expedition to the South Seas as Qiongzhou, and took over the peninsula in the east as Hanzhou.

Moreover, after three years of attacks by the three great empires, the Kushan Empire was not far from its demise. Bai Qi had almost completely taken control of the fertile plains in the southern part of the Kushan Empire.

At this time, the territory of the Great Jin Dynasty was unprecedented in history.

If they could recover the lost territories of Liang and Xi, and launch a northern offensive against the grasslands, that would be perfect for the many court officials.

After nearly a year of fierce fighting, with the arrival of troops from various Mongol tribes, the Great Jin Dynasty has now taken Jiuquan into its possession after recovering Wuwei and Zhangye.

The battle line has now advanced to the last area in western Liangzhou, where Dunhuang is located.

Kublai Khan was clearly prepared for a decisive battle in Dunhuang. If he won this battle, the subsequent recapture of Xizhou would be a piece of cake, and this obstacle would be minimized.

But if we lose this decisive battle, then the gains we made before will be gradually lost.

It was certainly good news that the Eastern Front was brought to an end at such a crucial time.

"According to ancient system, the imperial court should divide the land into prefectures and counties to ensure the safety of the people and secure the borders."

Li Xiang's gaze swept over the six high-ranking officials in the hall. "My mind is made up. In this newly acquired land, I will emulate the states of Ji and Qing, and establish a new state to oversee military and political affairs, and to educate and civilize the people. The name of this state will be..."

Li Xiang paused, then said in a loud voice, "Let it be called 'Tangzhou'! Let it forever serve as a bulwark for the Han Dynasty!"

Having said that, Li Xiang personally drew a heavy checkmark in the corner of the huge map hanging in the palace, where the character "Tang" was originally written. From then on, this place became Tangzhou of the Great Jin Dynasty.

From then on, this place would also become part of the territory of the Great Jin Dynasty.

Under the heavens, all land belongs to the king; the Great Jin has once again reclaimed a piece of its former territory!
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Wang Meng, the head of the Six Ministries, stood up, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"Tangzhou has just been established, and it is a time when everything needs to be rebuilt. The most important thing is to select virtuous and capable officials to govern the region, spread the king's authority and virtue, and make the newly subjugated people aware of the king's rule and grateful for the emperor's grace, so as to forever eliminate any thoughts of rebellion!"

"The selection of the Prefect of Tangzhou and the General of the Martial Guard is crucial to the long-term stability of Tangzhou. Your Majesty is earnestly requested to make a careful choice!"

"Ji Shi, the governor of Nanyang, has had a good record in recent years. It's time to promote him!" Thinking of the officials who reported on their work during the New Year, Li Xiang slowly read out a name.

Just after the New Year, officials from all over the country rushed to report on their work before the holiday.

Therefore, Li Xiang had a relatively stronger impression of some officials with better political achievements.

"Ji Shi's talent is enough to secure Tangzhou!"

The ministers had no objections to this choice.

Among the officials who came to report on their work at the end of the year, only a few officials of the same rank, such as Li Deyu, could compare with him.

In terms of ability, there is no problem in promoting him to the position of governor of a prefecture.

Moreover, he has been serving as a prefect for about 20 years, so it's about time he was promoted.

In particular, this is a family of meritorious officials.

In the past, the prefect Ji Gao bravely resisted the Yuan dynasty, defeating the Yuan army several times with inferior forces and killing a Yuan Mongol prince before finally sacrificing his life for his country.

Ji Leizhen, a soldier, also fell on the battlefield in Xizhou.

At this time, with the war to recapture Liangzhou and Xizhou underway, promoting such a person is quite appropriate.

"As for the General of Tangzhou Guard, let's give that position to Li Chengliang!"

"The garrison in Tangzhou shall be organized and managed in the same manner as those in other prefectures, and shall be established by the prefecture itself!"

"Upon receiving the imperial decree, you shall assume your post immediately! No delays are permitted!"

Li Chengliang is not only a member of the imperial clan, but also a meritorious official, so it wouldn't be a problem to appoint him as a general.

"Furthermore, Zifang, draft an edict to confer upon Li Zhi the title of Marquis of Han, and order all members of the Li Tang imperial family to relocate to Luoyang! All former officials of the Li Tang dynasty are to come to Luoyang to pay their respects!"

"The Ministry of Revenue should also select a few suitable residences in Luoyang and bestow them as rewards!"

Although Li Shimin committed suicide, he never bowed his head.

However, in the end, he managed to get the officials of the Tang Dynasty to surrender to the Jin Dynasty, and among these people were many talented individuals, including some of the most outstanding talents in the world.

The deserved rewards should still be given to appease these former officials of the Tang Dynasty.

The position of a county marquis should still be given out.

Moreover, with the help of these people, he will be able to settle down in the former territory of the Li Tang dynasty as soon as possible.

Conquering a territory is easy, but governing it well is difficult!