I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 166 The Claws of the Crouching Tiger

In June of the second year of Zhongping, Sikong Zhang Wen was awarded the title of general of chariots and cavalry, and false festivals. With Zhijin Wu Yuan Pang as his deputy, he raised three armies and went to Liangzhou to discuss Beigong Boyu.

Among Zhang Wen's army, there was Liu Jian's former Sima Xu Rong, who was recommended as the Sima who accompanied the army to fight with Zhang Wen.

Today, the weather is fine and sunny,

In the back garden of the Liu Mansion, a competition is going on.

Zhao Yun holds a long sword and confronts Liu Jian with a sword.

The two confronted each other with their long swords for a long time, and suddenly they both looked for the sound and launched an attack on each other at the same time.

The two long swords collided in mid-air, making a crisp sound. Immediately afterwards, Liu Jian's long sword was seen heading straight for the door in front of Zhao Yun, taking the offensive, while Zhao Yun was defending with the sword, taking the defensive.

In the backyard, the sound of iron swords clanging and clanging, although not as strong as gold and iron horses, showed the heroic spirit of the autumn wind sweeping the fallen leaves!

They fought for no less than forty moves in a row, and the two of them just stopped and each retreated.

"Hahaha!"

Liu Jian laughed happily and said, "Oh, it's okay to be unconvinced. Zilong has such sword skills at a young age. He can only defend but not attack, and he can be equal to me. I have practiced swords for ten years, but Comparing with Zilong, after all, I still feel that I am not good at learning... I lost, I lost!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun hurriedly saluted: "Enjun, don't say that. Enjun's swordsmanship is superb, and Zhao Yun dare not look up at Enjun's back!"

"How come I stayed under my hands for a few days and learned to flatter? Haha, I copied the "Sun Tzu's Art of War" for you. How is your study going?"

Zhao Yun hurriedly said: "Now I have read the third page."

"Read it carefully. It is the authentic copy given to my grandson by Sun Jian of Wu County. It contains a lot of military ideas. Your martial arts are indeed first-class, but if you only have martial arts, you will be nothing but a brave man. A man born in In the world, if you want to build a career with military exploits, you should be the enemy of thousands of people!"

Zhao Yun cupped his hands and said, "Remember Enjun's teachings, Yun will definitely study military skills hard in the future, and live up to Enjun's high expectations."

Liu Jian nodded in satisfaction: "You and Xia Houlan are both handsome juniors, so the two of you can study the art of war together!"

"Thank you, Enjun!"

The art of war was given to Zhao Yun by Liu Jian. When Liu Jian didn't speak, Zhao Yun was not seen by anyone, not even his closest friend Xia Houlan.

But now that Liu Jian agreed with Zhao Yunke and Xia Houlan to continue their research, Zhao Yun no longer needed to have any scruples.

Afterwards, Liu Jian walked to the open space next to him, sat on the ground to rest, and Zhao Yun stood beside him.

When I was young, I suddenly heard Zhao Yun ask: "Enjun, Xu Sima was recommended by Enjun to go to Liangzhou to seek thieves?"

Liu Jian nodded and said, "Yes, I will recommend him to Zhang Wen and let him go to Liangzhou with Zhang Wen."

Zhao Yun was a little puzzled and said: "Now Your Majesty already intends to establish Enjun as a shepherd, and he will go to a local office in the near future. Hearing that Xu Sima is good at using soldiers, he will go to the local area the next day. A man like Xu Sima will be of great use. Why did Enjun recommend Xu Sima to the army against the rebels in Xiliang at this time?"

Liu Jian smiled lightly and said: "At the beginning, I promoted Xu Rong to Luoyang Yueqiying Camp. I talked with him about Liangzhou's affairs and promised him that if there was a rebellion in Liangzhou the next day, I would definitely recommend him to Liangzhou to make contributions!"

"Previously His Majesty conscripted Huangfusong and Dong Zhuo to go to Xiliang to beg for thieves, Xu Rong wanted to go, but I didn't allow him at that time, this time Zhang Wen conscripted to go to Dingxi Prefecture, if I stop Xu Rong again, we will be together. I'm afraid there will be gaps between them, Xu Mengtong was born in a wealthy family in Liaodong, and he is quite high-minded, since he wants to go to Liangzhou, let him go."

Zhao Yun nodded suddenly, and said: "Unfortunately, Yun Shang wants to ask Xu Sima about the tactics of marching and platooning troops, so I'm afraid there will be no chance."

"There is really no chance now." Liu Jian stood up, patted him on the shoulder with a smile and said, "But there will be in the future."

Xu Rong was born in Xuantu County. Although it is a border area, his family is quite famous in the local area, and there are quite a lot of apprentices in his family.

Northeast of Xu Rong's hometown is Goguryeo. Goguryeo "is fierce, powerful, good at fighting, and likes bandits." It is quite well-known, and there are many military figures, so Xu Rong is quite high-spirited.

He wholeheartedly wanted to rely on his military exploits to make his way from Bianjun to a bigger stage.

However, Liu Jian transferred Xu Rong to the capital and entrusted him with Sima at the beginning. Unknowingly, Xu Rong was somewhat erratic.

Some heroes in the border county will have this problem.

If they are not valued by others, they will complain about their origin, thinking that it is because of their origin that they cannot be promoted, and hate that no one is willing to give them a chance.

But once they get the opportunity, they will feel that they are talented and capable, and feel that it is impossible for anyone to leave him, and yearn for a bigger stage with desire and dissatisfaction.

Xu Rong has always wanted to go to Liangzhou to fight and make greater contributions, Liu Jian knew this very well.

This is indeed what Liu Jian had promised Xu Rong when he first entered the Yue riding camp.

And this idea, Xu Rong has not changed.

Liu Jian can't stop Xu Rong from realizing his dream.

People want to realize their dreams, but you block them, and the good friendship established between them may encounter huge difficulties because of this.

Since he wants to go to Liangzhou to make contributions, let him go.

It's time for Xu Rong to experience the coldness of the world in the Central Plains.

Not everyone will be able to promote you to the second in command of the Yueqi Camp from among the massive military exploits of the Han Dynasty.

Not everyone in the Han Dynasty was willing to go to the eye to know the bead.

Zhang Wen, a native of Nanyang County who was born in the hometown of Guangwu, will let Xu Rong understand this truth.

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Regarding the matter of Li Mu, Liu Hong brought it up to the ministers in the court meeting, but it did not cause an uproar in the court.

After all, Liu Yan and Liu Jian are not the only ones who want to promote Limu, but the ministers have actually been making secret arrangements for this matter.

Although Liu Hong currently proposed only Liu Yan and Liu Jian as shepherd candidates, everyone in the court has no objection.

It doesn't matter, as long as the emperor can open this hole, it really doesn't matter.

The emperor was about to die, and his son was too young to do anything. Once Liu Hong died, the court would discuss who would be the shepherd. Wouldn't he be able to control it?

The matter of Li Mu was basically settled.

However, because there were precedents to follow, Liu Hong did not grant the two newly established Mu Shou complete control of the state after some discussions in the Manchu Dynasty.

Liu Yan was established as "Master of Nanyi Prefecture".

The area under its jurisdiction is where the Chengdu Plain is located, and it is also the most affluent place in Yizhou, that is, the vast area to the southwest of the Fu River, namely Guanghan County, Shu County, Qianwei County, and Shu County's subordinate countries.

Liu Jian was established as "Master of Southern Jizhou".

The area under its jurisdiction is north of the Yellow River and south of Julu.

That is, Wei Jun, Zhao Guo, Qinghe, and Julu.

Weijun has 12 households with a population of 69, Julu has 60 households with a population of 12, Qinghe has 76 households with a population of 18, and Zhao Guo has [-] households with a population of [-].

It doesn't matter to Liu Jian.

Anyway, he has seized the opportunity, as long as he is allowed to establish a foothold in Yecheng, the other half of Jizhou will be his at any time.

After Liu Jian takes office, there will be 37 households under his jurisdiction, with a population of more than 200 million.

However, although the matter of Li Mu was settled, he did not take office immediately. He had to wait for Shang Shutai to draw up the procedures for the prefectural animal husbandry to be dispatched to other places.

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Enter Yuan Ji's residence.

"Uncle Jian, play with me!"

In the back garden, the aisle was still walking unsteadily, and Xiao Yuan Chong, who was not good at speaking, followed behind Liu Jian, pulling at the hem of his dress and tripping from time to time. After a while, but still kept chasing Liu Jian, giggling and laughing.

Yuan Ji seemed a little depressed. He really didn't understand why Liu Jian was able to attract his son's love so much.

Liu Jian is also patient, and he is not tired of being chased by a five-year-old kid. He patiently played with the child until Yuan Chong was tired from running, and he held the child in his arms.

Xiao Yuanchong reached out and pinched Liu Jian's nose, and the giggling became louder.

"Okay, okay, come here, take the son back to take an afternoon nap." Yuan Ji ordered the maidservant.

Little Yuan Chong didn't seem to want to be separated from Liu Jian, but just wanted to have fun with him. After the maid took Yuan Chong away, Liu Jian seemed to be able to vaguely hear his crying not far away.

"It's really cute." Liu Jian clapped his hands and said, "Brother Yuan's child and I seem to hit it off very well."

Yuan Ji pouted his mouth and sighed: "It's a pity, it's useless to have a chance, you have to go, and if this child wants to play with you in the future, I'm afraid there will be no chance!"

Listening to Yuan Ji's inside and outside, Liu Jian seemed quite lonely.

"Jun Hou doesn't want me to go?"

"Can I stop you?" Yuan Ji looked at Liu Jian: "From now on, you will sit alone, and the military and government of the four counties are all in your hands! I am afraid that your heart is no longer here in Luoyang."

Liu Jian said with a smile: "Jun Hou said this, Jian is in Jizhou, not only for the court to govern the four counties, but also to protect one side for the Jun Hou."

"Is this still for me?"

"Of course, if there is no king, there will be no Liu Jian today. When the king is alive, Liu Jian will guard the day for the king."

"What if I'm not here?"

"Hahaha, how is it possible!"

The two joked a few words, and then suddenly saw Yuan Ji's face darken, and said: "Now that Mu Shou has set a precedent, I am afraid that in a few years, all of you old friends who accompanied me in Beijing will all go to the local prefectures one after another. The county is now, whoever can be a shepherd is a shepherd, whoever can be a shepherd is a shepherd, first you, and I guess it will be the beginning, there are roads, and other heroes of my Yuan family... Alas, they are gone, they are all gone It's just me, I can't leave Luoyang."

After finishing speaking, Yuan Ji looked at Liu Jian and said, "To be honest, De Ran, Yuan is not only reluctant to part with you, but also very envious of you!"

Liu Jian cupped his hands and said: "The words of the lord are wrong. The lord is the master, sits in the capital, and takes charge of the overall situation, like Yuan Benchu, Yuan Gonglu, Yuan Yida, Yuan Renda, Yuan Zhengfu, Yuan Boye and others, as well as me and Cao Mengde, are all lords." Why should the lord envy us?"

Yuan Ji chuckled, and suddenly said: "Speaking of which, Benchu, Gonglu, and the former fan have already expressed their opinions to me, and they all intend to go out to take up the post in the future. I told them that I want them to accumulate more qualifications in Beijing, and then go to Beijing. Pick a place to go.”

Liu Jian said: "Your Majesty's words are very true. It is best to let them practice in Beijing for a few years."

Yuan Ji asked: "Deran, to tell you the truth, among the people of the Yuan family and my peers, Benchu ​​and Gonglu are the most capable of strategy, and they are also my brothers of the same root. They can be said to be the pillars of the Yuan family. If one day, the Yuan family needs to let them go out of Beijing, where do you think is the best place for them to make meritorious deeds?"

Liu Jian said with a smile: "This is the family affairs of the monarch, but it is inconvenient for me to participate."

"Hey, it's okay to talk! You and I are like family! If you have anything to say, just say it."

Liu Jian was not in a hurry to express opinions to Yuan Ji, he just asked: "Then dare to ask the lord, according to the lord's wishes, how should the two be settled?"

Yuan Ji said casually: "One is in the south, and the other is in the north, occupying the corner, star compass! What do you think?"

Liu Jian said: "Yuan Gong's method is deeply in line with the way of chess."

Yuan Ji still knew Liu Jian better.

He could more or less see a clue from Liu Jian's expression.

"The way of deep chess game? Is it not the way of human game?"

Liu Jian waved his hand and said, "I never said that, you misunderstood me!"

Yuan Ji pulled Liu Jian over with a smile, and said with a smile, "You, don't pretend to be in front of me! If you have anything to say, just tell me, do I look like the kind of person who doesn't listen to honest advice?"

Liu Jian shook his head at first, not wanting to get involved in the Yuan family's affairs, but the more Liu Jian behaved like this, Yuan Ji wanted to ask.

In the end, Liu Jian "seemed" to be unable to hold back Yuan Ji, and finally said:

"In the chess game, the stars are densely covered to surround and kill the opponent. I don't know why the king and marquis are densely covered with stars? Who is your opponent?"

Yuan Ji was taken aback when he heard this.

In fact, if you want to say, who is the specific opponent in Yuan Ji's heart, he really can't tell?
Does the Yuan family have any rivals?

At least in Yuan Ji's view, there is no such thing.

If it is pushed back seven or eight years, the situation of the lords vying for the throne will gradually become clear, and the disobedience of the Yuan family members may begin to take root, and they will pay more attention to the local military strength, food, ordnance, power, and population. , in order to unify the world and replace the Han Dynasty.

But now, Yuan Ji didn't think about it at all.

In his opinion, releasing Yuan Shao and other younger brothers is nothing more than increasing the weight ratio of the Yuan family in the political structure of the Han Dynasty, which can make the family more prosperous and stronger, nothing more.

As for splitting the world and occupying one side to dominate, he never thought about it.

If he could think of it, he would be the first to run out!

Yuan Jiyan said: "I have no opponents, my move is just to revitalize the Yuan family, that's all."

Liu Jiandao: "Since it is to revitalize the family, it is necessary to stick to the foundation first, and then gradually move away from it, and the foundation of the Yuan family is in Runan, so you must be cautious about the land of Runan. Although the Yuan family is the first among the gates, there are also other schools that want to replace the Yuan family, and it seems that among the Guanxi scholars, the influence of the Hongnong Yang family is higher than that of the Yuan family."

Yuan Ji smiled and said: "That's right, because of this, I want Benchu ​​and Gonglu to preside over both sides, one north and one south, and those who preside over the south can guard in Runan and maintain the prestige of the foundation of the sect."

"But Mr. Yuan, have you ever thought about it? Most of the resources of the Yuan family are in the family. If you only send one person there, will Mr. Yuan really feel at ease?"

Yuan Ji was stunned when he heard the words.

"Liu Junlang is the emperor's uncle. The emperor establishes a state shepherd, and still divides land to rule. How can the important land of the family be given to one person?"

"At the beginning and the road, both have great talents. In the future, if one of them can be in the west of Ruying, and the other can be in the east of Ruying, they can work together to protect the foundation of the monarch, and they can take care of each other. At the same time, they can supervise and monitor each other. The princes and princes sit in Luoyang and check and balance from it, and they are as stable as Mount Tai... As for the northern states and counties, if the princes and princes intend to expand the influence of the Yuan family, they can use Yida, Renda, Zhengfu, Boye, etc. People, although their ability is far less than the original highway, are still sufficient."

Yuan Ji was thoughtful when he heard the words.

"The land of Ruying is like the crouching tiger of the Yuan family, while Nanyang in Jingchu and Huainan in Yangzhou are regarded as the two claws of a tiger. If there are two claws to guard the tiger's head, then the Yuan family's sect can be safe!"

(End of this chapter)