I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 648 Cao Cao wants to make a trip

Liu Jian's appeal against thieves quickly spread throughout the world, and for a time, the whole world was in a commotion.

Everyone knew about this matter. Liu Bian, Wang Yun and others were very anxious, especially Yang Biao, because the direct mastermind of this matter was on his head. Yang Biao was killed by Liu Biao this time. Jian and Li Jue were in trouble.

The Hongnong Yang family is really being pushed to the forefront.

Yang Biao actually had a question in his mind.

Even if Liu Jian wants to use etiquette to deal with the ministers in their court.

Why do we have to take action on the Hongnong Yang family for this kind of thing?

Chunyu Jia and Wang Yun were also the leaders of the Manchu dynasty, so why not attack them?
Why do they have to push the Hongnong Yang family to this place of disloyalty and injustice?
I don’t blame Yang Biao for being angry, but Liu Jian naturally had his own intentions when he considered this.

Compared to the Wang family in Taiyuan and the Chunyu family in Jinan, the Yang family in Hongnong still plays a very important role in the world. Compared to the Yuan family in Runan, they are no less important.

Although after Liu Hong's death, the Yuan family's sons and nephews became popular outside, before the establishment of a pastoral minister, the weight of the Yuan family and the Yang family in the court could be said to be almost equal.

Nowadays, the world is in chaos. Although the Yang family is not as powerful as the Yuan family, their influence is still there.

Using Hongnong Yang's surgery can greatly shock the world's leading families and top sects.

A few days later, Liu Jian's message spread throughout all the counties in Guanzhong and Sizhou.

This time, Liu Jian completely raised the banner of being on the side of the Qing emperor. No matter who was advising him this time, it was useless. He was going to enter Chang'an City and, in the name of supporting the emperor, conquer these people who were at the top of politics. All cancers are eliminated.

What about the Yang family of Hongnong, the Wang family of Taiyuan, the Chunyu family of Jinan, and those other high-ranking families... From now on, the Han Dynasty will no longer have the power of you to dominate.

The world of the Han Dynasty must enter a mechanism that can function normally.

You cancers and insects, I want to get rid of them all at once this time.

After the Qing emperor's message spread throughout the world, Liu Jian gathered a large number of troops at Hangu Pass and headed west to kill Chang'an City.

On October [-]th of the seventh year of Xingping, Liu Jian reorganized his cavalry soldiers, leaving Xu Huang to guard Hangu Pass and led a group of legions towards Chang'an.

He first arrived at Sanmenxia along the Yellow River, then occupied Shaanxi County, and then went to Hongnong, the hometown of the Yang family in Hongnong.

It can be said that Yang Biao was not confused. He had already moved the members of the Yang family in Hongnong from their hometown.

But Liu Jian did not let go of the Hongnong Yang family. Under the slogan of "Qingjun side", he confiscated the Hongnong Yang family's ancestral home in one fell swoop.

After all, Yang Biao has now been beaten into a rebel traitor by him, so he doesn't have to save any face for the Hongnong Yang family and the famous families in the world.

All the houses, all the fields, as well as the wealth and food owned by the Yang family were confiscated...to contribute to the construction of the Han Dynasty.

Linghu Shao, the prefect of Hongnong, was also a direct descendant of Dong Zhuo. Logically speaking, Liu Jian had already killed Li Jue and Guo Si.

From Linghu Shao's point of view, he was supposed to be the one soldier who was sworn in with Liu Jian and fought to the death.

But what no one expected was that Linghu Shao did not resist and surrendered to Liu Jian directly.

Liu Jian didn't expect this.

After Linghu Shao met Liu Jian, he seemed to have met a protective umbrella.

He hurried up, knelt down on one knee in front of Liu Jian, and looked at him with tears in his eyes, which made Liu Jian think he had done something to Linghu Shao...

Faced with Linghu Shao's surrender, Liu Jian did not refuse. After all, it was a good thing for him to have Xiliang people leading Xiliang soldiers to surrender to him.

It was a good start for him to conquer the Xiliang army in the future.

Li Jue and Guo Si had too much resentment among the people, and their killings were too severe. They really couldn't stay. But although Linghu Shao was from Xiliang, he didn't disturb the people. His reputation was compared to Li's. , Guo really offered too much, and there was no need for Liu Jian to refuse.

It's just that everyone has a purpose when they do everything.

Linghu Shao surrendered to Liu Jian for no reason. Didn't he have a purpose?
That is of course impossible.

Liu Jian needed to figure out the purpose of Linghu Shao's surrender to him.

So, on the night when Hongnong was stationed, Liu Jian found Linghu Shao in his commander's tent, hosted a banquet for him in person, and asked him what his ambitions were after he surrendered.

At first, Linghu Shao still talked about him. Sometimes he said that he was doing it for the rise and fall of the country, sometimes he said that he admired Liu Jian's character, and sometimes he said that he was dissatisfied with the imperial court's abolition of the New Deal... Anyway, he said it all. Not even close.

Liu Jian knew that Linghu Shao was still wary of him, so he was not in a hurry and just patiently guided Linghu Shao to talk about the matter to himself.

After all, there is no way that Linghu Shao would never tell him what he wanted in his heart. If he didn't tell him, how could Liu Jian give it to him?It's just that he is still pretending to be in front of himself.

If he tightened it, Liu Jian would loosen it for him.

After all, Linghu Shao was just a native of Liangzhou. In terms of city government, he was far behind Liu Jian, who had experienced many storms.

After a few words, he still revealed his true purpose under Liu Jian's persuasion.

In fact, from the perspective of Xiliang generals like Linghu Shao, the main reason they wanted to join Liu Jian's army was because they wanted money.

This money is not small money, but wealth that can rival the powerful in the Central Plains.

These Xiliang generals under Dong Zhuo are all powerful men in Liangzhou. They occupy land in Liangzhou, and they also have a lot of hidden people and soldiers. In terms of wealth, they are second to none in Liangzhou.

However, their economic strength and family strength are still far behind those of the wealthy people in the Central Plains.

The main reason for this is that there are almost no industries that the people of Liangzhou can manage except war horses.

I want rice but no rice, I want silk but no satin, I want sea salt but no salt, I want books but no books.

Although the war horse is indeed a big profit maker for them, it is too single-minded after all.

The war horses of Xiliang cannot feed all the powerful landowners in Liangzhou.

But over the years, the people of Liangzhou discovered that Liu Jian was very powerful.

It's not that his fighting ability is great, but his ability to make money is really extraordinary.

When he arrived in Hebei, he established the Hebei Chamber of Commerce and Trade, iron mines, keel waterwheels, forging workshops, solid wood furniture, and people's communes. He also opened up various industrial chains upstream and downstream, allowing Hebei people to earn earned a lot.

He arrived in Qingzhou, consolidated the sea salt industry, developed Qingzhou calligraphy, and expanded the scope of movable type printing.

The Eight Kitchen Group in Central Plains was also taken over by Liu Jian as an expansion of Hebei's industrial chain to the south and west.

I heard that the warehouses in various counties and counties in Hebei are so rich that newer grains are arriving quickly before new grains are shipped in.

Who in the current Han Dynasty would dare to be richer than Liu Jian?

The poor people in Liangzhou have long been envious of the people of Hebei, especially those of Youzhou.

Like the people of Liangzhou, youzhou people are from border counties. But look at the powerful people of Youzhou in the Han Dynasty and the people of Youzhou. What kind of life are they living?
Let’s take a look at the lives of the powerful people in Liangzhou and the ordinary people in Liangzhou.
The people in Liangzhou are still so poor, but the people in Youzhou are already living better than the people in the Central Plains.

Liu Jian probably understood what Master Linghu was thinking.

He immediately comforted Young Master Linghu and said.

"In my concept, Liu Jian, the people of the Han Dynasty, no matter which state or county they are from, are my Han people."

"Since I can make the people of Jizhou, Bingzhou, Qingzhou and Xuzhou live a good life."

"Then I will definitely make the people of Liangzhou rich."

"It's just that heaven has never given me this opportunity."

"If one day, Liu can sit in Liangzhou, I swear, I will make everyone in Liangzhou, from the powerful to the common people, live a life of ample food and clothing."

"At least it can't be worse than the people in Youzhou now."

When Linghu Shao heard this, his spirits suddenly lifted.

"Do you really mean what the general said?" Liu Jian said, "If you don't believe it, I will send someone to take you to Hebei to see what kind of life the people in Hebei are living now. Then you will know that what I say is not true."

Linghu Shao nodded hurriedly: "I believe it, I believe it. How can a lowly official not trust the general?"

Liu Jian said: "In fact, there are many industries in Liangzhou that can be deeply cultivated."

"Not to mention anything else, the huge lake to the west of Liangzhou alone can produce high-quality lake salt. As long as the countries in the Western Regions to the west of Liangzhou can conquer them, they can follow Youzhou's treatment of Wuhuan and Like Xianbei, by absorbing the wealth of the countries in the Western Regions, the people of Liangzhou have become a wealthy place, and as Liangzhou is a transit zone between the Western Regions countries and the Han Dynasty, Liangzhou will definitely become a wealthy place in the future."

"Our Han Dynasty government has always regarded Liangzhou as a frontline and a frontier place, but failed to consider turning Liangzhou into a major frontier trade center for exchanges with countries in the Western Regions."

"I want to spread our culture and products to the countries in the Western Regions in large quantities through Liangzhou, and even to more countries to the west of the Western Regions."

"As long as these plans can be implemented one by one, are you afraid that Liangzhou will not be rich?"

With Linghu Shao's wisdom, he was not very able to understand Liu Jian's current layout for the West, but he could hear the affirmation and confidence in Liu Jian's words.

Linghu Shao was very excited.

He believed that what Liu Jian said today was definitely not made up to deceive him.

He must have already made plans in his mind.

"The lowly officials are willing to work to the death for the general's ambition, even to the death."

Liu Jian smiled and said to Linghu Shao.

"Jun Linghu, Liu still orders you to be the prefect of Hongnong. Follow the policies I have set to govern Hongnong well. I will order the Hebei Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association to settle here."

"You are not allowed to interfere with all economic policies and must act in accordance with the established guidelines set by the Hebei Chamber of Commerce and Trade."

"The people of Hongnong have enough food and clothing, and their life is stable, and it is indispensable for you, Mr. Linghu Mansion, to contribute."

When Linghu Shao heard this, he nodded hurriedly.

"I will obey the general's orders."

Liu Jian leaned forward and said.

"In addition, Mr. Liu needs you to do something for me. You must take care of it well."

"Please give me your orders, General."

Liu Jian said: "Shicai, you don't have to keep it in your stomach about the reform plan for Liangzhou that I mentioned. You should say it to the outside world when you should, especially your former colleagues in Liangzhou. I need their support now. You can spread all this information."

"Tell the people of Liangzhou that as long as Mr. Liu enters Guanzhong and Liangzhou, the people of Liangzhou will not be inferior to others."

"They will stand up completely and be on par with the people of the Central Plains, just like me, the people of Youzhou. Look at the world of the Han Dynasty now. Isn't the life of the people of Youzhou much better than that of the people of the Central Plains?"

Linghu Shao immediately understood Liu Jian's intention.

Liu Jian was determined to recruit the generals of the Xiliang Army, and at the same time he was determined to establish authority and credibility in Liangzhou. It seemed that he really wanted to enter Liangzhou.

If it can make the people of Liangzhou rich, then the people of Liangzhou will naturally welcome Liu Jian's arrival. After all, Liu Jian's achievements over the years are obvious to all.

Apart from anything else, the situation of the people of Youzhou makes the people of Liangzhou very envious. There is such a reference and comparison.

Liu Jian was naturally trustworthy, so Linghu Shao began to secretly write letters to his former colleagues in Liangzhou. After he surrendered to Liu Jian, he received Liu Jian's promise and told these people.

Of course, what Linghu Shao said was unfounded, but he still had a relatively good reputation among Liangzhou people and was relatively trustworthy.

This also increased the understanding of Liu Jian among the generals in Liangzhou to a certain extent.

And this matter spread more and more widely, and eventually not only Liangzhou generals and local powerful people would know about it.

Ordinary people in Liangzhou, as well as heroes stationed in Liangzhou itself, as well as some Qiang leaders, will gradually know these things.

By then, Liu Jian's reputation and impression in Liangzhou will have improved.

After all, Liangzhou is located in the Western Region and is very different from the Central Plains.

If Liu Jian wants to settle in Liangzhou and avoid causing too many wars in Liangzhou, he must first lay a good foundation in the hearts of Liangzhou people and establish a glorious and tall image.

In the next step, Liu Jian will send his army to Chang'an.

However, he did not march at a very fast speed. Instead, after stationed in Hongnong for a while, he began to drill the three armies and practice formations, and once again promoted the content of the proclamation to the world in depth to highlight his righteous behavior.

The more Liu Jian behaves like this, the more officials in the imperial court will feel like they are pulling flesh with a dull knife.

Death is not terrible, but what is truly terrible is waiting to die.

The officials in Chang'an feel this way now. They feel that Liu Jian is sharpening his knife and he can stab them at any time, but the knife is hanging over their heads and they don't know when it will fall. It makes them extremely uncomfortable.

Wang Yun and Yang Biao were really scared now.

They didn't expect that Liu Jian could do things so brilliantly. Among other things, the fact that he demolished the Yang family's ancestral property, fields and houses in Hongnong showed that Liu Jian wanted to destroy their family and annihilate them. determination.

Faced with this situation, Chun Yujia hurriedly suggested to everyone that they should quickly jointly write a letter to Yuan Shao, and ask Yuan Shao to quickly send troops from Wuguan to Chang'an to preside over the government before Liu Jian and protect the court from Liu Jian's infringement. .

In fact, Yuan Shao is now a little hesitant about entering Chang'an.

Of course he wanted to seize Chang'an before Liu Jian, but Yuan Shao had no idea what would happen if he clashed with Liu Jian after entering Chang'an.

The main reason is that Liu Jian's combat power is too strong.

After Yuan Shao stationed in Chang'an, although he could rely on Chang'an's powerful city to fight Liu Jian, Yuan Shao was a little unsure about how far he could fight in the end. After all, the lesson he learned from the last battle with Liu Jian was really Too deep.

Now Yuan Shao hopes that Cao Cao will send troops quickly. Even if Cao Cao is too far away to come to support, as long as Cao Cao goes north to Xuzhou and restrains Liu Jian's rear flanks so that he has some scruples, the pressure on Yuan Shao's side will be reduced.

But the problem is, this kid Cao Cao is really shameless. After such a long time, he actually has no faith at all.

In fact, Cao Cao has already sent a message back to Yuan Shao, but the messenger has not yet arrived at Wuguan.

Of course, even if the messenger comes, the news he brings is not good for Yuan Shao.

Because Cao Cao's envoy brought the news that Cao Cao was seriously ill and could not send troops at all.

It's not that Cao Cao doesn't want to send troops, nor is it that Cao Cao wants to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger's plan.

Instead, Liu Jian was sending people to secretly negotiate with Cao Cao.

And use Cao Chun as a bargaining chip.

Cao Cao had just taken control of Jiangdong not long ago, and most of the people he relied on were clan members.

After all, there are many nobles in Jiangdong, and there are also many powerful landlords. Moreover, Jiangdong is far away from the Central Plains, and many of the local nobles behave more barbarically than the Central Plains people.

In addition, the land east of Jiangdong is very mountainous and there are Baiyue tribes that need to be pacified. Therefore, Cao Cao must now rely on the power of the Cao clan.

If he gave up on Cao Chun at this moment, it would be very detrimental to him maintaining the unity of the clan.

And during this period of time, Cao Cao has figured out one thing.

He understood that Liu Jian's rise was already unstoppable.

At this time, if you want to go north to challenge Liu Jian, you will only ask for trouble.

After some serious thinking, Cao Cao gradually figured out his future strategy.

That is to unite Yuan Shao and Yuan Yi brothers to form a tripartite force with Liu Jian in the north.

Cao Cao and the Yuan family have a close relationship with each other.Use the natural chasm of the Yangtze River to block Liu Jian's southward movement. As long as you hold on to your own territory, you will definitely have good opportunities in the future.

If we were to fight Liu Jian head-on, now was really not the time.

(End of this chapter)