I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 117

After He Jin confirmed the candidates for the three Zhonglang generals, he began to prepare for the distribution of tasks, but at this time, Liu Hong's imperial edict came to He Jin.

It was Lu Qiang who came to replace the emperor to deliver the imperial edict to He Jin.

The specific content of the imperial decree is unknown to others.

But when Lu Qiang left, He Jin immediately went to the table, and according to the situation on the battlefield, he asked the court to select another Zhonglang general to counter the Yellow Turban rebellion.

Liu Hong played it logically.

Later, the fourth Zhonglang general in charge of conquering the Yellow Turban appeared, that is, Liu Hong's younger brother-Liu Jian.

General Zhonglang is not considered a military position, but the title of general temporarily set up by the imperial court for the commander of the army when the war is coming, and they are used as a conquest.

Previously, according to He Jin's plan, only Lu Zhi, Huangfusong, and Zhu Jun were appointed as Zhonglang generals, responsible for conquering Hebei and Ruying.

It was basically agreed upon, but for some reason, the plan was temporarily changed. The emperor appointed the emperor's younger brother Liu Jian as a general of the same rank, holding festivals, alongside Lu Zhi, Huang Fusong and others.

However, although he is young, he has the merits of the Northland in his body after all. If he is appointed as the commander of the whole road, it will be justified.

Therefore, He Jin made a new strategic deployment and let Liu Jian lead the way alone. In addition to the Yueqi battalion in the fifth battalion of the Northern Army, he was also given [-] newly recruited elite soldiers to lead an army alone. , went to Nanyang County for rescue.

Although he didn't understand the meaning of the imperial court, since it was the imperial court's appointment, Liu Jian did not refuse. He also learned a lot about military strategy and formation from Lu Zhi outside the Great Wall, and he also had a lot of knowledge about the formation and food and grass in the battlefield. I understand, if he leads the army alone, Liu Jian thinks it will be fine.

What's more, he has Xu Rong as his assistant.

After accepting the post of Zhonglang General, Liu Jian immediately asked the imperial court for advice, and asked Sun Jian, the Prime Minister of Pixian County, to be the Sima of the assistant army, and join forces with him to fight against the thieves.

In fact, Zhu Jun and Liu Jian have already advised He Jin for a few days, please transfer Sun Jian.

But He Jin found Liu Jian, showed him Zhu Jun's memorial, and told Liu Jian that he would submit Liu Jian's memorial first. As for Zhu Jun's memorial, He Jin deliberately delayed it by a couple of days. delivered on day.

At that time, Liu Jian's memorial will be sent up first, and the person who first recruited Sun Jian to assist the army will naturally become Liu Jian.

It seems that He Jin has always remembered Liu Jian's kindness for reminding him that he was awarded the position of "Great General".

After going back and forth, the friendship between Liu Jian and He Jin has been concluded.

……

In April, just before the new Zhonglang ordered Liu Jian to prepare his army and prepare to lead his troops to the Nanyang battlefield, an unexpected person sent a famous assassin to pay a visit to Liu Jian.

This person is his clan uncle, Liu Yan.

For Liu Jian, Liu Yan can also be regarded as his benefactor. After all, without Liu Yan's help, Liu Jian would not be able to be a clan member of the Han Dynasty anyway.

In order to show the etiquette of being a nephew, Liu Jian sent someone to send a famous assassin to Liu Yan's mansion, saying that he would go to Liu Yan's mansion in person to pay a visit to him.

Liu Yan met Liu Jian in his warm pavilion, and at the same time introduced him to an old man who had just arrived in Luoyang. This man was also Liu Yan's old friend, and he was Dong Fu, the famous master of prophecy.

The so-called prophecy is similar to theology. Generally speaking, this one is the master of the magic stick in the Han Dynasty.

Dong Fu is already in his seventies and nearly eighties. In this era with a very short life expectancy, he can be regarded as auspicious among auspicious ones.

This time He Jin had just ascended to the position of General, in order to demonstrate his martial arts, and at the same time to show his prestige and kindness, he immediately recommended a group of talents to the imperial court, Dong Fu, who was seventy years old, was one of them.

After Dong Fu entered Beijing, he had to pay homage to his servant.

Today, Liu Yan invited this old friend to meet Liu Jian, not knowing what was going on in his mind.

After all, according to Liu Jian's memory, before today, except in Liu Hong's West Garden, Liu Yan had never had a private relationship with him once.

If it was said that he came to see him off because he was going to an expedition... then Liu Jian would definitely not believe it.

After Liu Yan introduced Dong Fu to Liu Jian, he asked Liu Jian about the expedition with concern. Waiting, showing an uncle's love for his nephew.

Liu Jian listened unhurriedly to the unnutritious words Liu Yan said to himself: "Uncle is kind, and Jian knows it well, so we must be more careful and cautious in this expedition."

Liu Yan sighed and said: "That's good, yes, my nephew, now that the Yellow Turban Moth bandits are on the rise, all states are in chaos, and wars are raging, in your opinion, within a few years, where will our Han Dynasty fall? game?"

Liu Jian thought to himself: "This is his real purpose today, and he didn't say it until now. It's just what does he want to do?"

At that moment, Liu Jian said calmly, "I don't know what the emperor's opinion is?"

"Nephew, according to this old man, the rebellion of moth thieves is very strong. Even if it can be put down, within a few years, the rest of the thieves will definitely come out in droves. According to this old man, within a few years, all states will Uncertain, restless in the sea."

Hearing this, Liu Jian probably already understood what Liu Yan was going to say.

Unexpectedly, just after the Yellow Turban Uprising just started, this old guy already had this idea in his heart?Sure enough, it is hidden, and it is really a good uncle of the big man.

"The emperor's uncle cares about thousands of people and the country, and my nephew deeply admires it. It's just that the situation is already like this. What can we do if we wait in vain?"

Liu Yan stroked his beard and glanced at Dong Fu beside him.

Dong Fu knew that it was inconvenient for Liu Yan to say something directly, so he said: "I will not hide this from General Zhong Lang, in fact, in the past two days, Zong Bo and I have discussed this matter day and night, and feel that although the moth thief can be defeated, in a short period of time it will be defeated." indestructible,"

"If you want to preserve the Han Dynasty, you have to reform the administration at the local level,"

"Nowadays, there are more than a hundred counties in the Han Dynasty. The prefects have no right to cross the border to suppress thieves, and the governors have no direct control over the local interests. They hinder each other, and it is very easy for moth thieves to take advantage of the situation. We have to think of a good strategy."

Liu Jian slapped his forehead "suddenly": "Dong Gong's words are very true, but what is this good strategy?"

Dong Fu said with a smile: "The old man has a way to change the system."

"Do you still ask Mr. Dong to enlighten me?"

Dong Fu said leisurely: "The governor, the prefect, and the officials who are bribed to cut off the people and cause them to rebel, you can choose Qingming officials as herdsmen from the clan of the Han Dynasty to guard the place, and you can make peace."

After the words were finished, the hall fell into silence.

Liu Jian drank the boiled tea slowly without raising his eyebrows.

Liu Yan also lowered his head and remained silent.

There was an eerie silence between the two clan members of the Han Dynasty.

When I was young, Fang heard Dong Fu say slowly: "According to this old man, there are only Zong Bo and Zhong Lang General in the clan who have such a virtuous name and prestige and can be trusted by His Majesty. If there is one more person, Liu Bo'an can also be one person."

These words are pure flattery, with Liu Jian's reputation in the clan, how can he compare to Liu Yu?
Hearing this, Liu Yan looked at Liu Jian and said, "What does my nephew think of Dong Gong's words?"

Liu Jian knew in his heart that Liu Yan already had the intention to promote this matter at this time, but after all, the matter was of great importance. Facing a person like Liu Hong, if he was not good, he would be easily suspected by the emperor, so he needed someone to work with him to promote this matter.

Now Liu Yu is not in the capital, but according to Liu Yu's character, even if he is in the capital, he may not conspire with Liu Yan in this matter, so after much deliberation, Liu Yan finally found himself.

It has to be said that Liu Yan's vision is indeed unique, because judging from the current situation, once this matter is completed, the two people who will benefit in the end will undoubtedly be Liu Jian and Liu Yan.

Liu Jianyan said: "Although this matter is beneficial to the government, it will definitely arouse discussions between the government and the public, and it will easily make His Majesty suspicious. You must follow it carefully."

The implication is that he is willing to cooperate with Liu Yan on this matter.

Liu Yan smiled with satisfaction, and said: "My nephew's words really show the heart of a loyal minister. I also feel that this matter cannot be accomplished overnight. It is just for the sake of the great man. You and I need to continue to promote this matter."

An old fox and a young fox are thinking about each other, hoping to get the maximum benefit for themselves through the "establishment of state shepherd".

Liu Jian stood up, cupped his hands to Liu Yan, and said, "The emperor's uncle is mature and prudent, and he has done his best for the country. My nephew admires it very much. I have made a note of this matter. If there is a good opportunity in the future, I will definitely advise your majesty together with the emperor's uncle."

Liu Yan sighed and said, "It's a last resort. Asking for the establishment of a state pastor and then serving as a foreigner is nothing more than seeing the world in chaos and the states are uncertain. As clan relatives, you and I need to share the worries of your majesty."

"In today's situation, moth thieves are rising suddenly, mountains and rivers are collapsing, how can there be no chaos in various places? Although the prefectural pastoral power is great, if your majesty only let me and other clansmen be herdsmen, there will be no major disasters,"

"Wouldn't it be beautiful for us to defend the imperial court as a vassal and herdsman, and deter non-subjects? I have this idea, and it is entirely for the world, for your majesty, it is a lesson from heaven and earth!"

Liu Jian said with a smile: "The emperor's uncle is loyal, but he can show the sun and the moon. I have known it for a long time."

"well."

Liu Yan nodded in satisfaction, and said again: "This Dong Gong is Master Chenwei, and he is old and has a good plan. This time we will put down the moth thief. I intend to recommend him to be a staff officer in the Ni Army. If there is a chance, For things that change, discussing with them may get twice the result with half the effort.”

Liu Jian looked at Dong Fu, seeing that he had silver hair and a haggard face, he hesitated in his heart.

"Dong Gong is resourceful, I have heard a lot, but the Duke is old and has worked hard in the army. I'm afraid..."

Dong Fu said with a smile: "Lian Po is in his eighties, and he can still eat ten catties of rice and meat. Although the old man is old, he is willing to use his meager wisdom to serve in the battlefield for Zhong Lang. Even if he is wrapped in horse leather, he has no regrets. General Lang, don't dislike the old man for being too old to delay things."

Liu Jian looked at Liu Yan, and thought that since Liu Yan was willing to recommend Dong Fu, this person must have his strengths, and at his age, he can accompany Liu Yan to disturb the matter of "abolishing history and establishing animal husbandry", and it must be not ordinary.

Liu Jian has soldiers and generals around him now, but he lacks resourceful men. Since Liu Yan needs to work with him to promote the abolition of history and establishment of herdsmen, he will not deliberately deceive himself when he thinks about it. Maybe this Mr. Dong will really have Useful.

At that moment, Liu Jian cupped his hands and said, "If Dong Gong is willing to communicate with Liu Jian, Jian should treat him like a teacher!"

"General Zhonglang is too polite. Don't dare. I'm just a scholar of prophecy. I'm old and have seen more. If I can give some advice to General Zhonglang, I will be satisfied."

(End of this chapter)