I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 339 Different Capital Relocations

Although Liu Jian did not see the specific content of the letter written by the emperor to Lu Zhi, he could probably guess what the emperor wanted to express this time.

This is to let Lu Zhi go to guard Luoyang and serve as the emperor's first screen to the east.

After all, after the capital was moved, the emperor, Dong Zhuo, and their Xiliang army would all stay in Guanzhong to prevent the princes Mushou who wanted to rebel against the imperial court from advancing eastward.

In terms of military strength, the strong troops of the central government are stationed in Guanzhong, just like the strong Qin stationed in Guanzhong and looked down upon the world.

Looking at the overall strategic situation, whether it is Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Cao Cao... or even Liu Jian, no one has the ability to break through the Xiliang Army's barriers in Guanzhong.

This is a gap caused by terrain and overall military strength, and it is almost an unchangeable fact.

However, Luo Yangyang's situation is different now than in history.

When the capital was moved in history, Dong Zhuo belonged to the master of broken jars. At that time, Dong Zhuo was hated by the whole world. More than half of the court officials hated him, and the emperor also hated him.

At that time, Dong Zhuo was a pure official in the eyes of the people in the world, and he was the chief culprit who disturbed the world.

But in this time period, Dong Zhuo's identity is somewhat different.

The move of the capital this time was not only what Dong Zhuo wanted to do, but also what the Emperor and Empress Dowager He wanted to do.

Now Dong Zhuo has always maintained the image of a loyal minister.

Even because of the publication of "Thousand Characters", Dong Zhuo's reputation is among the scholars in the world.

There is also a little bit of improvement.

Undoubtedly, once the capital is successfully moved and the inspections are abolished, after publishing the Thousand-Character Essay, Dong Zhuo will work with Liu Jian to publish more excellent books, and they will still be the kind of books that have an impact on the world and have a great influence on the spread of current cultural knowledge. Institutions, books that would cause major revolutions.

So the current relocation of the capital is very different from the history.

Historically, Dong Zhuoqian was for defense.

But during this period of time, Dong Zhuo moved his capital, in fact, the main purpose was to attack.

This attack is specific.

Militarily he is defensive.

Policy-wise he is indeed offensive.

In history, when the capital was moved at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Dong Zhuo almost turned Luoyang into a hell on earth.

Not only did he forcibly relocate a large number of local tycoons, but he also set Luoyang City on fire, turning the imperial capital into ruins.

But now Dong Zhuo can't do that.

Loyal and powerful ministers, the change of identity also prompted the change of Dong Zhuo's behavior.

And this time, he has the support of the emperor, no matter what, Luo Yang cannot be burned.

But if the city is not burned, it is still necessary to relocate Luoyang's wealthy population to Chang'an in order to maintain the stability of the supreme power of the imperial court and to maintain the prosperity of the new imperial capital.

At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that Luo Yang and Sili are under the control of the central government.

If Luoyang had not been completely destroyed by Dong Zhuo, it would still be prosperous. Even if it was not the imperial capital, it would be one of the few economic centers of the Han Dynasty.

Especially from the perspective of the emperor, going to Chang'an is just an expedient measure, and he will still come back in the future.

From the perspective of the high-level officials of the Han Dynasty, there are only four famous generals who are capable of guarding Luoyang for the emperor on the front line.

Liu Jian, Lu Zhi, Huang Fusong, Zhu Jun.

First of all, Liu Jian must be the first one to be deleted.

To put it bluntly, it is impossible for Liu Jian to give up the leadership of Jizhou and Qingzhou and go to Luoyang to act as a watchdog for the emperor.

Zhu Jun's status is inappropriate.

First of all, in this battle against Dong Zhuo, Zhu Jun turned to Yuan Shao's side. From Dong Zhuo's level, it was impossible for him to hand Luo Yang over to Zhu Jun.

Moreover, Zhu Jun came from a poor family in Jiangdong, even though he was a famous general, but in this era where birth was extremely important, Zhu Jun's influence in the eyes of Luoyang nobles was somewhat meaningless.

As for Huangfusong, that's even more impossible...

Ever since he was controlled by Dong Zhuo in Fufeng County, although he was not killed, Huangfusong has been in a state of supervision and imprisonment. Whether Dong Zhuo can survive and let him out of the prison is a matter of opinion. Let him always be in charge of Luoyang As for the military, government and people's livelihood, it's just a joke.

If calculated in this way, after the imperial court moved the capital to Chang'an, Lu Zhi would be the only person who could reassure the emperor and make Dong Zhuo feel suitable to guard Luoyang.

Speaking of it, Lu Zhi, who is a representative of the ancient literature and classics and a disciple of Ma Rong, a great Confucian in Kansai, who belongs to a different family from the mainstream of the current literature and classics in the court, really reassures Dong Zhuo the most.

And Lu Zhi's popularity at home and abroad, as well as his military achievements... the emperor is also relieved.

The only person who is worried is Liu Jian.

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After listening to Lu Zhi's narration, Liu Jian stood up and stomped back and forth in the hall, thinking about it carefully.

He was genuinely worried about his teacher.

To be honest, once Dong Zhuo withdrew into Guanzhong, the land of Luoyang would not be a good place.

Luoyang is well-developed in all directions, and it is an important hub connecting the Kanto and Kansai, Hebei and Wancheng. Especially as the capital of the Eastern Han Dynasty for more than a hundred years, its location is very important in terms of economic, cultural, and political significance.

In history, a dilapidated Luoyang was eventually rebuilt as the imperial capital by Cao Cao, but what remains today is a Luoyang that has not been damaged by Dong Zhuo.

Wouldn't such a Luo Yang be envious of everyone?

Although the situation of the separatist regimes of the princes is becoming more and more clear, and the wars are becoming more and more frequent, won't the wealthy Si Li become fat in the eyes of everyone?

More importantly, if the princes of the Guandong want to march to Chang'an in the Kanxi, Luoyang is almost the place they must pass through!
And Lu Zhi is the first barrier to defend Chang'an from the influence of the Kwantung princes and patriarchs.

After such a detailed analysis, the job of guarding Luoyang is really not a good job.

In fact, this matter has little to do with Liu Jian in general.

But the chosen person is his teacher.

Liu Jian is not a heartless person who does not care about feelings.

He and Lu Zhi have been mentoring for many years, and now Lu Zhi is used as a pawn by the emperor and Dong Zhuo, and it is the kind of pawn that will be used to death if he is not good. Do you think Liu Jian's heart is not uncomfortable?
Seeing the worried look on Liu Jian's face, Lu Zhi comforted him and said, "Deran, you don't have to worry so much. Going to Luoyang for the sake of your teacher is guarded by the order of the emperor, and all actions are subject to laws. Yi, whether it is Dong Zhuo or Yuan Shao, they would not dare to make a move against their master in a leisurely manner."

Liu Jian knew in his heart that Lu Zhi was comforting him.

In fact, from Lu Zhi's perspective, how could Lu Zhi not understand the things he could think of?

However, even knowing the dangers of guarding Luoyang, Lu Zhi is still willing to do it.

There is no doubt that this is to stick to the thoughts in my heart!

Liu Jian couldn't stop it.

He sat in front of Lu Zhi again, and said to him: "It's just teacher, have you ever thought about it, the organizational system in the Sili area is different from other prefectures and counties... You sit in Luoyang, and at most you are only a county magistrate That's all, how can he lead the many nobles in Luoyang City? But if the teacher is the captain of Sili... but as a three-person seat, how can he be alone in Luoyang, or just go with the court?"

Lu Zhi stroked his beard and looked out the window in a blink of an eye.

Liu Jian's words seemed to remind Lu Zhi of something.

After being silent for a long while, he sighed and murmured: "What you are thinking about is probably also a heart disease that Dong Zhuo wants to deal with."

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After the fierce battle with Yuan Shao ended, Dong Zhuo led his troops back to Luoyang.

Afterwards, he began to make arrangements for moving the capital in full swing.

There is no doubt that the resistance to moving the capital is unprecedentedly huge for Dong Zhuo.

In the entire Luoyang City, almost all the ministers were firmly opposed to moving the capital.

Except for the Son of Heaven, Empress Dowager He, and the eunuch group, everyone really opposed it.

But these things had already been expected by Dong Zhuo.

It was enough for Dong Zhuo to get the support of the emperor and the eunuch group.

As for the gentry group... they can do whatever they like!
Anyway, at that time, you all have to move for me!

After a period of time, the entire Luoyang City was full of turmoil, and almost all the ministers collided with Dong Zhuo for the matter of moving the capital.

The emperor is still young, and he is still a relatively weak person. Facing the aggressive attacks of the court officials, the emperor often keeps silent in the court, and dare not fart.

On the contrary, Empress Dowager He, the tiger lady, is now standing on the same front as Dong Zhuo in the court.

Although Empress Dowager He's IQ is not enough, she is pungent enough. Facing those ministers who "eloquently and dare to speak up directly", Empress Dowager He doesn't give them face at all.

Anyway, she is resolutely defending the interests of her and her son, and will never back down.

In a sense, Empress Dowager He represents the Son of Heaven!
With the strong support of Empress Dowager He, Dong Zhuo dared to give it a go!

Regarding the voices above the court who dared to oppose him, Dong Zhuo adopted an iron-fisted method of comprehensive suppression and comprehensive suppression.

There is not so much discussion, no one is allowed to raise objections to the things set by the emperor, the queen mother, and the prime minister!
After several confrontations, Dong Zhuo moved Xiliang soldiers into the court when he was in court.

Dong Xiangguo is about to lose his temper!
(End of this chapter)