Xuande

Chapter 237 The Dust Settles
Zhang Rang's specialty lies in intrigue, not in governance.

When Liu Bei talked about conspiracies and tricks with him, he was eloquent, but when it came to governing the country, he had nothing to say, so he could only keep silent.

Liu Hong doesn't know much about this, but it's not that he doesn't understand everything. Liu Bei speaks clearly and logically, and he also has some ideas when he listens.

"Anything else? Is there anything else?"

"Yes, there is another thing, that is, the administration of officials, not only about the administration of officials of the Han people, but also about the administration of officials of the Qiang and Hu tribes."

Liu Bei slowly said: "Liangzhou Hu and Han live together, there are Han people, there are also Qiang Hu people, etc., the number of Qiang Hu people will not be lower than the Han people, or even more than the Han people, unless they are all expelled and killed. Otherwise it must be governed.

Although Qianghu is rebellious and unruly, many officials in charge of managing the Qianghu tribe are also quite tyrannical. All kinds of bribes are asked, and if they don't give them, they threaten to use an army to attack them.

If things go on like this, the Qiang and Hu people must be very resentful of the Han court. Even if they don’t want to rebel, they will rebel if any rebels raise their troops. Not impossible. "

In this regard, Zhang Rang has a lot of opinions.

"Qianghu barbarians, how can they be regarded as human beings?"

"Grandpa, what do you think? Is it appropriate for Xuande to be the shepherd of Liangzhou?"

Zhang Rang didn't know what to say.

"Your Majesty, it's not easy for me to talk about this matter. I don't know much about local governance, nor do I know the specific difficulty of governing Liangzhou. I only know that Liu Xuande... is really dedicated to His Majesty."

"As long as your Majesty appreciates you and trusts you, no matter what the courtiers think of you, you will be able to take the position of Jiuqing smoothly. Why bother to go to the bitter cold place of Liangzhou? Only by staying in Luoyang will you have a bright future. Stay in Luoyang to build power. You Are you afraid that there are not enough people to do things for you?

So Liu Hong looked at Zhang Rang.

Liu Bei glanced at Liu Hong, and said in a low voice, "It's the same in Liangzhou, and it's the same in the world. If we don't treat people as human beings, people won't treat us as human beings."

"If you leave, who can solve my worries at Shangshutai?"

On the way to send him off, Zhang Rang still couldn't understand why Liu Bei insisted on not wanting the high position in Luoyang, but wanted the position in the bitter cold land of Liangzhou.

When Liu Bei said this, Liu Hong finally realized it.

The previous policy of party restraint has not been lifted, and the modern literature school itself is still suppressed. If the policy of party restraint against them is lifted and this part of their power is released to enter the court, even if Lu Zhi returns, the ancient literature school will still have to face a very powerful situation. enemy.

"Since this is the case, won't the ancient literature school completely overwhelm the modern literature school if Yuan Wei and Lu Zhi are allowed to record the official scriptures together?"

As for the success of his governance...

Liu Bei rolled his eyes at him.

Liu Bei is not around, although he can follow the examples of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Dong Zhongshu, he always feels that the speed is slow and there is no timeliness.

"I hope that through the success of governing Liangzhou, which is the most difficult to govern, I will prove to the world that I have enough ability to take the high position in the court. In this way, when I succeed in governing Liangzhou and return to Luoyang, no one can question my qualifications Insufficient, unable to assume a high position.”

Liu Hong sighed and said: "He is also a scholar after all. Although he is capable, he is not of one mind with me after all. Moreover, if he comes back this time, with his great achievements, he will definitely be named Sangong. If he is allowed to get the position of Sangong, If you are in charge of Shangshutai, including Yuan Wei, the ancient literature school is really unrivaled, by the way, did you know about the news of Yang Ci’s serious illness?”

Liu Hong lowered his head and thought for a while.

"I want to work hard to make Liangzhou a good place."

To put it bluntly, there are only more than 50 people in Liangzhou, and it has become so rotten. No matter how the governance fails, it will not be worse than the previous large-scale rebellion. Moreover, Liu Bei can fight. There is no need to prove this point .

Although he really wanted to keep Liu Bei by his side and give him a high position, but Liu Bei did not have experience in local governance in terms of administration.

As for the consequences...

The people of the Jinwen School must have tried their best to oppose Liu Bei's appointment.

Liu Bei shook his head.

"Is that so..."

The scene was silent for a while, and Liu Hong sighed.

No one cares.

Liu Bei has said everything to this point, and Liu Hong has nothing to say.

"Xuande, if that's the case, what doubts do I have, who should I ask when I have any problems?"

Zhang Rang was stunned for a moment, then a little helpless.

This time, Zhang let each other off.

"Your Majesty can just send a letter to the minister through the Dongyuan channel. No matter what His Majesty wants to ask, the minister will know everything."

Liu Bei smiled.

But if he has the experience of successfully governing Liangzhou and has real achievements in hand, then no amount of emotional disputes can stop Liu Bei from assuming a high position.

If the chaotic land of Liangzhou, where the entire imperial court has been helpless for more than 100 years, can be governed well, even if Liu Hong directly gives Liu Bei the position of the third prince, it will be difficult for others to give any reason for the substantial threat.

"You can do the same if you stay in Luoyang, or you can do it in the land of three rivers."

After thinking about it, Liu Hong felt that what Liu Bei said made sense.

Just as Zhang Rang was about to refute, Liu Hong waved his hand, signaling Zhang Rang not to talk too much.

"How can Lu Zhi compare with you?"

"Xuande, Liangzhou is not a good place. For you, I always think that you should stay in Luoyang. Luoyang is the place where you can really display your talents."

"You..."

"Your Majesty's teacher has been the shepherd of Jizhou for quite a long time, and the situation in Jizhou has gradually stabilized. If His Majesty thinks it is okay, you can recall the teacher to be in charge of Shangshutai."

"Since that's the case, won't His Majesty be able to completely lift the policy of party imprisonment?"

He can sit back and relax and be his Taiping Emperor.

"If you don't treat them as human beings, when they kill you, they will be like slaughtering pigs and sheep. No matter how you look at them, they are all human beings. This is the law of nature, and it cannot be changed by human mouth."

Liu Hong was silent.

"Xuande's words won my heart deeply, but when I think about separating from Xuande, I still feel reluctant."

The only thing that makes Liu Hong not want to let people go is that he really wants Liu Bei, a caring person, to be closer to him, to be able to solve his troubles anytime, anywhere, to advise him anytime, anywhere, to harm scholars, and to increase imperial power.

"I will definitely train myself in Liangzhou, make Liangzhou stable, and allow myself to increase my knowledge. When Liangzhou is stable, I will definitely come back to repay Your Majesty's kindness."

So he nodded, encouraged Liu Bei, and asked Liu Bei to go back to rest early and have a good rest for a few days. There will be more and more severe challenges waiting for him.

When Liu Hong said that, Liu Bei almost couldn't hold back his joy, but he still tried his best to hold back.

"It must be necessary, otherwise if we continue to use tyrannical means to govern them, they will definitely continue to resist, and Liangzhou will never have peace."

"I know, Yang Ci is seriously ill, and I'm afraid time is running out."

"Xuande, what do you mean is that in addition to governance, the administration of officials must be adjusted, and the governance of the subordinate Qianghu tribe must also be readjusted?"

If it still doesn't work, the remaining strength of the Modern Literature School is too weak, then use the power of the eunuch and Dongyuan to suppress the Ancient Literature School.

Anyway, support the weak and fight the strong, and never let any faction take the upper hand. This is the imperial power technique. Mastering this technique can basically guarantee that you will not overturn easily.

Even if it is a state shepherd, it is a bit of a face, but is the state herd of 50 people really interesting?

Although I don't know how to govern the region, I know that people all over the world yearn for Luoyang. If it weren't for the benefits of staying in Luoyang, why do people all over the world come to Luoyang instead of Liangzhou?Why do you want to run to the place of bitter cold instead? "

Liu Bei sighed.

"Of course I like Luoyang, and I will return to Luoyang in the end, but Lao Zhang, Liangzhou's problem can't be solved. Liangzhou is now the source of chaos. If Liangzhou's problem is not solved, there will never be peace. .

And in the final analysis, there are big men in my heart. I want to make this country better, and I want people who suffer and suffer a little better. Is there anything wrong? "

(End of this chapter)