Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 1244
In Guzang Chengzhou Mansion, Zhang Jun sat deep in the pavilion, his expression was tired and tired, and he was no longer as healthy as before.The waiters on the left and right stood holding their breaths, silent as if they were sculptures. There was almost no sound in the entire pavilion except for the panting of the governor, and the atmosphere seemed extremely depressing.

In the past half a year, it has been very difficult for Zhang Jun. The internal and external anxiety made people dare not relax.It was as if he had returned to his youth in a daze. Although the Zhang family had established a rule in Liangzhou at that time, the situation was still not stable. Again and again, riots occur frequently.

Especially after his father, Zhang Shi, was murdered by his followers, the whole Liangzhou was panic-stricken. His uncle, Zhang Mao, who succeeded him, not only went in and out of the army, but even told Zhang Jun several times not to sleep deeply at night, and to be ready to run away at any time. The two nephews didn't even dare to stay together for a long time, because they were worried that they would be killed together.

This situation has improved greatly since Zhang Jun succeeded to the throne, especially after the two Zhaos attacked each other. After the Liu family of Han Zhao in Guanzhong focused on fighting for hegemony in Guandong, there was no strong external threat, and the situation in Hexi was quickly calmed down.At the same time, with the efforts of several generations of the Zhang family, the indigenous tyrants in the realm were also suppressed.

In particular, the Han and Zhao were defeated in Guandong one after another, and Zhang Jun even had enough energy to spy on Longshang and even Guanzhong.Every time Zhang Jun thinks about these things, Zhang Jun is not lacking in pride. Although he inherited his father and grandfather's foundation, he is by no means a mediocre person. The foundation of Liangzhou has grown stronger and stronger in his hands, which is worthy of success.

However, this time Wang Shi entered Long, but Zhang Jun realized that the previous stability and prosperity were not lacking in hypocrisy after all.Not to mention that the tyrants in Longshang took advantage of Master Wang and clearly showed their alienation and resistance to their Zhang family, and there was also an undercurrent in the state capital.Guzang city itself was already full of debates, Dunhuang and other counties to the west even secretly gathered armored groups, and the military disaster seemed to be imminent.

This situation of internal and external troubles was a heavy blow to the young and vigorous Zhang Jun, and it also made him realize that the stability of Liangzhou did not depend solely on his own efforts, but also on the changes in the general trend of the world.Liangzhou seems to be relatively safe, but once the rising and powerful regime in the East pays attention to it, it will inevitably be turbulent.

So even though there was still a lot of unwillingness in his heart, after Zhongzhou Xingtai issued an acceptable condition, Zhang Jun hastily agreed.The water in Liangzhou Pond is too shallow, and it can hardly bear this internal friction.

"Your Highness..."

Zhang Dan, who had returned to Guzang from Jincheng, walked into the hall and bowed softly.

Zhang Jun's thoughts turned back, and his tone was a little dry: "Has it been resolved?"

"Conggui's body has been transported back to Guzang, and is about to choose a place..."

Zhang Dan was waiting for a detailed reply, Zhang Jun had already waved his hand: "There is no need to elaborate on these, let his family keep things simple."

Speaking of this, a sneer appeared on the corner of Zhang Jun's mouth again: "Before the fool died, he probably scolded me for being cold and heartless?"

After Zhang Dan heard this, a trace of embarrassment appeared on his face. After a moment of silence, he said: "This calamity is purely self-inflicted. How can you blame Your Highness..."

"Forget it, since it has been naturalized, it can no longer be used as an arbitrariness, and it can be used to match the time and position of the government. In addition, the government's ceremonial ceremony, leopard tail, etc. should be overridden. Recently, they have been checked and abolished. Don't leave people talking about it. I presume."

Zhang Jun's expression became even more lazy when he talked about this, and he raised his head and let out a long sigh: "A fool is mediocre, and I also misunderstood a good man. Laughing at the inside and outside. If it wasn't for the bad things in the growth gate, I really wish I could cut myself off!"

Although Zhang Guan died, but when Zhang Jun talked about this person, his tone was still full of hatred.Not only because he is incompetent, and it is difficult to find him if he is tired, but also because even if he dies, it will be a disgrace to Zhang Jun that he is ashamed to talk about.

Although the Xingtai in Zhongzhou did not mention Zhang Guan at all during the negotiation process, Zhang Guan hinted that the behavior of slaughtering all the thieves to attack Wang Shi was really bad.If this matter is not resolved, no matter how harmoniously they talk about it, they will not be able to reach a result that clears up their previous suspicions in Longshang. In other words, beware of mutual suspicion and military conflict may break out at any time.

The big local tyrants in Liangzhou were also restless, and proposed another plan, saying that Zhang Guan should be withdrawn to the state or placed in Jiuquan, Dunhuang and other places, and fortresses like Fanghan that needed direct contact with the king's master, they should choose other wise and dignified people. Those who are guarding, in order to dispel Wang Shi's wariness, so that the relationship can ease.

This proposal seems to be pertinent and practical, and there is no lack of defense for Zhang Guan, but the actual intention is sinister.On the one hand, Zhang Guan must be arranged in their base camp, and on the other hand, Zhang Jun must be forced to change the general of Henan.

This was determined to destroy Zhang Jun's arrangement on the east side, and he didn't stop inserting his hand into it, even Zhang Guan's life was not going to be spared.This is a long-term struggle that must be extended, taking advantage of the confrontation between the state government and Zhongzhou Xingtai to make a counterattack.

It is naturally impossible for Zhang Jun to agree to such a situation. He would rather kill Zhang Guan with his own hands than operate in Henan.It is absolutely impossible for him to hand over Fanghan, an important town in Henan, to those big families in Liangzhou.

Once Fanghan falls into the hands of the people, it does not mean losing the fortress base that will advance to Wanglongshang in the future.If Xingtai's power continues to grow in the future, without Fanghan, the key point in Henan, his family will not even be qualified to be Dou Rong!Maybe the local tyrants from Liangzhou would take over this place and welcome Master Wang to enter, making his family even more worthless.

The loss of Zhang Guan, although Zhang Jun has the reputation of being indifferent, at least he still has Yuanhan in his hands, and he chooses another confidant to station him.As the highest official of Liangzhou awarded by Xingtai, when necessary, he can even borrow a little bit of the power of Xingtai Wangshi to suppress the turmoil in Liangzhou. This is also a little bit of reality that Zhang Jun paid so much for. reward.

It's just that Zhang Jun really hasn't figured out who will hand over Fanghan to guard and manage it.To be honest, there is no shortage of talents in Liangzhou, and the outstanding ones are not far behind those in Zhongzhou.

However, these talents are more or less connected with the rich natives of Liangzhou, or they are people from Zhongzhou who took refuge in Liangzhou before and after Yongjia.Obviously, in such a situation, Zhang Jun is not at ease in handing Fanghan into the hands of such people.

"Wu Er got someone, could it be God's help?"

After thinking about it for a long time, Zhang Jun didn't think that there was any suitable candidate for the general in his mansion. He couldn't help but think of Xie Ai, a Liangshi who walked out of his mansion earlier and became famous in Zhongzhou, and couldn't help but feel irritable.He didn't expect that a Confucian scholar who was sent to Zhongzhou with his finger before had such a talent that he could be used as a national scholar.

It is said that Xie Ai won the trust of Shen Wei and Zhou, and as soon as Hebei's military and political affairs were dealt with, many brave generals in Jie Kingdom all hated him for attacking and plotting.

If this Xie Ai still stays in Liangzhou...he is a child of a poor family in Liangzhou, and he has the opportunity to become a strong man thanks to the prosperity and education of Zhang's state lord. , is the best candidate to guard the important town in Henan!
"I lost my eyes for a while and lost the real gold. Could it be that God's will forbids my family to succeed in the West?"

Thinking of this, Zhang Jun's mood became even worse. As that Xie Ai became more and more famous in the Central Plains, while he was annoyed, he also strengthened the selection and education of many underprivileged children under his rule, and promoted a group of usable talents , which made Liangzhou's politics and education much clearer for a while, but none of the amazing talents like Xie Ai, who are capable of both civil and military skills, were discovered.

"The important town of Fanghan will be indispensable for a long time. Quan'er will return from Zhongzhou soon, so he will stay in Henan for the time being. At that time, please also go to Zhizhong to help."

Although Zhang Guan was a scum from a family before, Zhang Jun finally felt that his family was more credible after weighing it for a long time.

However, he didn't dare to appoint another person. First, his heir Zhang Chonghua, who was about to return from Luoyang, would sit in Fanghan on his behalf. In addition, Zhang Dan, an elder of the family, and then widely selected Liao Zuo, should be able to maintain the stability of Henan.

After Zhang Dan heard the words, he had no objection, so he surrendered and accepted the order.

In this way, the Liangzhou side also determined how the situation in Henan will be arranged in the future, and Zhang Jun carefully instructed the matters that should be paid attention to when communicating with Master Wang and people in Longshang later.

Thinking that all the hard work was in vain, Zhang Jun couldn't help but said bitterly: "I missed the success of the near success. Could it be that my family's blessings stop here? The land of Longshang is so close, it is so rare!"

Zhang Jun couldn't help but lament that this fortune-telling theory is hard to break. The Zhang family's plan for Longshang has not only lasted for a while. As early as when his grandfather Zhang Gui entered Liangzhou, he used troops to go to Longshang. I want to replace Zhang Gui.Afterwards, the Zhang family sent elites from Liangzhou to the east to go to the disaster, which consolidated their reputation a little bit.

In the time of his father Zhang Shi, when Chen An called Haolongshang again, the Zhang family was also unable to conquer them.However, in Zhang Jun's period, there were several good opportunities. For example, when the Han and Zhao dynasties were destroyed, Longshang was also affected. Failed to send troops.

And this time, it can be said that it is the closest to success. It is obvious that Zhongzhou Xingtai does not have much energy to occupy Longshang. As long as Zhang Guan can be decisive at that time, those Longshi will not have the opportunity to collude with Master Wang to fight For the Liangzhou Army, the matter was more than half settled.But in the end, Zhang Jun was disappointed.

Seeing the governor's gray and lazy expression, Zhang Dan was at the end of his words for a while, not knowing how to persuade him, so he had no choice but to withdraw.

Afterwards, Zhang Jun got up and went back to the inner house of the state capital. After entering the inner house, he turned to a pavilion, but heard the sound of playing from the side.He was in a bad mood at the moment, and he couldn't help being more irritable when the sound came to his ears, he turned around and followed the sound, and then saw his eldest son Zhang Zuo playing games with a beautiful maidservant in his arms in the pavilion, making obscene words.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Jun became even more furious, and swung the staff in his hand to hit Zhang Zuo on the head: "The lowly slave is rampant, dare to play with your father!"

Zhang Zuo didn't expect that disaster was coming, his face was pale with fright, trembling, he hurriedly hugged his head and wailed and begged for mercy.

The stick in Zhang Jun's hand was broken before he stopped angrily. Seeing his son lying on the ground like a dead dog, his mood was even more corrupted. He raised his foot and stepped on Zhang Zuo's head and said angrily: "The same father's sperm and mother's blood have been cultivated for more than [-] years. , why is my family so despicable? If there are one or two talents that can be used by raccoon slaves, your father will not be so sad, get out!"

Zhang Zuo was already bruised and swollen at the moment, and he didn't dare to stay any longer after hearing the words. There was a flash of sadness, and then it turned into a strong ferocity and accumulated in the bottom of the eyes.

(End of this chapter)