I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 742 The big man rises again
Liu Jian organized an army and built camps in the Nanyang Basin, and implemented various new policies in Yuzhou and Nanyang to ensure that he could put pressure on Jingzhou.

Of course, he also knew that Cao Cao and Yuan Shao had formed an alliance of equal opposition. At the same time, Yuan Shao also sent Sun Ce to lead an army towards Yizhou.

Liu Jian understood in his heart that this move meant that Jingzhou, Yizhou, and Yangzhou had formed an alliance, but it also showed that they were very afraid of their own strength. Now these three states were already in a trembling position. The Battle of Nanyang For these big forces in the south, the impact is really too great.

Their fear of the Liu Group in the north has reached its extreme, which is also a side manifestation of the rise of the Han Dynasty.

Then, another big news spread in the south.

The only Liangzhou rebels who had any hope of becoming a nuisance to the imperial court were actually completely recaptured by the imperial court at the beginning of the fourth year of Jian'an.

Ma Teng and Han Sui, who had been rebels for nearly twenty years, led their troops to surrender to Zhang Fei.

Although the number of rebels is very large, it will take a long time to completely recover them and implement a good policy towards Liangzhou, but at least the biggest scourge in Liangzhou has been eradicated, and Liu Jian will no longer have any problems in the north. No worries.

The end of the Liangzhou War had epoch-making significance for the entire imperial court.

It also has a natural deterrent effect on those forces in the south that are still in confrontation with the imperial court.

After the military deployment of Nanyang County and Runan County was completed, Liu Jian handed over the military here to Zhao Yun.

Although the Battle of Liangzhou has nothing to do with them, it can reflect the current strength of the imperial court.

It had only been a day since he arrived in Chang'an, but countless famous assassins had been sent to his mansion. There were so many people who wanted to see the prime minister.

But when he reaches his status, sometimes he can't do things according to his own preferences.

The northwest frontier troubles that had not been solved since the founding of the Eastern Han Dynasty were completely solved by Liu Jian amid the civil strife of the Han Dynasty. Ma Teng and Han Sui were surrendered, which represents the next step that the imperial court will take in the Western Regions... The prestige of the Han Dynasty was unprecedented. How could these noble families disobey the imperial edict at such a time?

Those noble families and noble families in Nanyang County, Yingchuan, Runan and other places who originally wanted to be honest about Liu Jian's local personnel appointments suddenly stopped completely after hearing that the Liangzhou rebels had been put down.

After Liu Jian led his troops back to Chang'an, he was immediately warmly welcomed by all the officials in the court and the various tribes in Guanzhong.

Liu Jian estimated that it would only take a few months to rectify the situation.

Through this matter, the governance of Nanyang and Yingchuan stations was accelerated and put on the right track.

He wanted to return to Chang'an to meet Ma Teng and Han Sui with the emperor.

The ownership of these boundaries may have a certain impact on the power structure in the court.

He returned to Chang'an first to make plans for Liangzhou and the Western Regions, and then he could consider marching south with all his strength to eliminate Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.

Some of them Liu Jian needed to meet, but some of them Liu Jian didn't want to meet.

The reputation of these two people in Liangzhou is too high, and they have been rebels for too long.

This made Yuan Chong's local governance faster, and his gains greater, and the effect was remarkable.

At the same time, according to Liu Jian's inference, Yuan Shao and the others were now in a state of panic and had no energy left to counterattack.

Liu Jian can let their descendants stay in Liangzhou and jointly run the local military with Zhang Fei, but these two people must not stay in Liangzhou.

Although the rebels in Liangzhou surrendered, Liu Jian felt that this incident had not completely reassured him.

Especially now that Nanyang County, Yingchuan, and Runan have just been conquered, many officials in the court are also from these places.

Now it is absolutely foolproof to leave the governance of Nanyang, Runan and other places to Yuan Chong and Liu Ji, and leave the military aspect to Zhao Yun.

And he himself led a small number of troops to return to Chang'an first.

Therefore, at this time, when meeting these important guests, it is very necessary to comfort them and win them over, which is very necessary for the situation of the court.

Liu Jian's schedule is packed.

Even with Zheng Ci and others, he spent very little time together, but he still deliberately spent a lot of time with his wife and concubines, and also evaluated the children's studies.

In front of the children, he praised Liu Ji in Nanyang and established a tall and wise image of Liu Ji in the hearts of the children as a learning object for other children.

Liu Jian has basically determined that Liu Ji is his successor. In terms of identity, background and characteristics of this era, Liu Ji is the most suitable to inherit the foundation.

And he inherited many of Liu Jian's advantages. Liu Ji was very good in terms of knowledge and wisdom.

After finishing these things, Liu Jian immediately went to the palace to meet the emperor Liu Xie. He detailed to Liu Xie the battle of Nanyang and the current situation of Yuan Shao, as well as the recovery and administration of Nanyang, Yuzhou and other places.

Liu Xie didn't care about these things at all.

However, as a member of the Liu clan, Liu Xie was still very happy to see Liu Jian handling everything in the world so well and making the Han more powerful than before.

He said with emotion:

"It is truly a blessing for the world to have a figure like the Emperor's uncle among the Liu family members. It is my blessing and even more so for all the people!"

"Your Majesty's uncle has worked so hard and accomplished so much, and now we are only one step away from peace in the world. I think it is only right to abdicate the throne to your Majesty's uncle at this time. I wonder what your Majesty's intention is?"

Liu Jian did not expect that he would suddenly mention this to him, and then said: "Why did your Majesty say this? The reason why I can achieve such feats is all thanks to Your Majesty's grace!"

"How can I take all these achievements on myself?"

Liu Xie smiled and said: "Uncle Emperor, there are only two of us in this hall now. Uncle Emperor, you don't have to be like this! I still remember the agreement between you and me clearly!"

"In the past few years, since I arrived in Guanzhong, the emperor's uncle has divided a share of the benefits of local trade and trade in the Central Plains to me and Liu Jin, so that I am now the richest person, with sufficient wealth, even if it is Even if you can no longer be an emperor in the future, you will definitely be able to live a life far beyond that of an ordinary marquis."

"This is already the biggest gain for me. I am a grateful person."

"I will naturally take things that belong to me, and naturally I won't think too much about things that don't belong to me."

"Uncle Emperor, you can be said to have brought me up. Doesn't the Emperor know that I have shown my friendship and gratitude to him over the years?"

Liu Xie's words were very heartfelt and touching.

In front of him, Liu Jian was not willing to pretend anymore. But Liu Jian let out a long sigh and said, "Your Majesty, I have really wronged you over the years."

"Actually, your majesty does not have to be bound by these responsibilities because of me. It's just that if the Han Dynasty is not dealt with in this way, it will collapse sooner or later. As your majesty and I are clan members, there are some things you really have to do as a last resort."

Liu Xie nodded vigorously and said: "Uncle Huang, there is no need to explain specifically. To be honest, what we should say, haven't we already said it when we were in Yecheng? Besides, if there was no Uncle Huang, I and Sister-in-law Huang would also have It is impossible to live to this day. Looking at the fate of my brother, I know in my heart that if I didn't have the emperor's uncle, even if I were the emperor, now I fell into the hands of others, the end would not be too easy."

"I'm afraid it won't end well in the end."

Liu Xie's words can be said to be touching, and Liu Jian was extremely moved.

"Although your Majesty is young, you are worthy of being a descendant of my Han family."

"I am fortunate enough to be able to serve His Majesty as your king. It is truly a great blessing in this life."

"Your Majesty, let us, the monarchs and ministers, witness the rise of the Han Dynasty together!"

Liu Xie laughed loudly after hearing this, and then said: "I heard that when the emperor's uncle made great achievements in Nanyang, he held a banquet in the palace, invited hundreds of officials to celebrate the emperor's achievements, and wished that our country would last forever! Now, the emperor's uncle has regained the throne in one fell swoop. Xiliang also controls Nanyang County, Runan and other places in its hands. The collapse of the Yuan family is truly an unparalleled achievement! I will also hold a banquet today to celebrate the success of the emperor's uncle, and I hope that the emperor's uncle will not shirk it."

Liu Xie was so enthusiastic, so Liu Jian naturally had nothing to say.

So I followed the wish of this ridiculous little emperor.

For some reason, instead of becoming estranged because of their growing power, their monarchs and ministers have become closer.

Liu Xie is really a smart man.

You just need to let him understand from an early age what path he should take, and he will take it better than anyone else.

……

After staying in the capital for a period of time and sorting out the government affairs of the entire court, Liu Jian immediately ordered Ma Teng and Han Sui to quickly enter the capital to receive their titles.

I want to see them myself.

In fact, Zhang Fei had already thought of Liu Jian's intention, so he had already discussed it with Ma Teng and Han Sui beforehand!

Zhang Fei said that it was necessary for the two leaders to come to Beijing. This was the greatest sincerity that could reassure the court, and Zhang Fei would reuse their descendants here.

Ma Teng's son Ma Chao and Han Sui's son-in-law Yan Xing commanded the old army in Liangzhou and were under Zhang Fei's command. People from both of their tribes could join the army and serve in the army, and they still had military power.

Therefore, the two of them can go to Chang'an with confidence.

Ma Teng and Han Sui were also understanding people, so they naturally agreed.

Later, Ma Teng and Han Sui rushed from Liangzhou to Chang'an. Before they could rest, they hurried to the Prime Minister's Mansion to submit their rankings and ask for an audience.

Liu Jian personally entertained them and comforted them.

At the same time, he led the two of them into the palace to meet the emperor, and on behalf of the emperor, he conferred the title of general on them.

Later, Liu Jian expressed his desire to keep the two of them in Chang'an.

Invite the two of them to formulate military issues for Liangzhou in the military aircraft department of the imperial court, as well as military plans for the Western Regions, etc.

At the same time, Liu Jian assured the two of them that their tribesmen and descendants could stay and serve in Liangzhou's army.

Of course, if they want their children and grandchildren to be more promising, they can select outstanding descendants to study in Chang'an Academy. At that time, they can take the imperial examination through state universities, and in the future they can also work in places in the Central Plains and become official officials of the Han Dynasty. local officials.

This is also a way to change the fate of the two families, a way to balance military and political affairs.

Ma Teng and Han Sui knew very well that this was Liu Jian's stunt to make them hostages in the capital.

But to be honest, these two reasons are indeed very tempting and can change the fate of the families of these two people from Liangzhou.

Although Ma Teng was the successor of General Fubo and Ma Yuan, that was all many years ago, and his family members were not even worthy of recognition in the eyes of the Central Plains people.

Without special circumstances, it would be impossible to ascend to the elegant hall of the Central Plains in a lifetime.

But now the two of them can not only participate in the planning of the war between the Western Regions and Liangzhou in the military aircraft department of the imperial court, but their children can also serve as generals in Liangzhou, and their descendants can also enter the capital to study and take scientific examinations, and have the opportunity to become great generals. An orthodox local official in the Han Dynasty.

Liu Jian completely changed the fate of their family!
If this is the case, what can he do if he is a hostage in the capital?

And judging from Liu Jian's respectful attitude towards them and the treatment he gave them, to be honest, they were not hostages at all, but real generals of the court.

The two men immediately surrendered to Liu Jian and expressed their absolute loyalty.

Later, Liu Jian asked them some questions about the thirty-six countries in the Western Regions.

Ma Teng and Han Sui have both lived in Liangzhou for decades. They can even be said to know more about the situation in the Western Regions than Dong Zhuo.

Therefore, the two of them explained to Liu Jian the information they knew about the Western Regions.

After Liu Jian listened, he nodded immediately and said: "Liangzhou is far away from the Central Plains, but it has always been the outer barrier of our Han Dynasty and an important place for exchanges with the countries in the Western Regions. Now the Xianbei, Xiongnu and Wuhuan in the north The other tribes have been conquered by me, and a large number of their populations are used by us. Now countries including Buyeo in the northeast of Hanzhou have also surrendered to us. Our goods and culture have been exported to the north and northeast in large quantities. The next step is Completely replicate this model and implement it in the west.”

"The population of the countries in the Western Regions will be used by our Han Dynasty, the goods of our Han Dynasty will also go westward, and the wealth of the countries in the Western Regions will be used by our Han Dynasty... I wonder if you understand what I say?"

Ma Teng and Han Sui both grew up in Liangzhou... They naturally understood the profound meaning of Liu Jian's words.

"Since the Prime Minister is determined to expand the influence of our Han Dynasty to the west, then I will definitely do our best. We don't know enough about the countries in the Western Regions, but we know many old people in Liangzhou, and they know a lot about the countries in the Western Regions. Deep, there are even many people who have lived there before. We can recruit all these people to the capital and let them provide information to the court. This will also enable us, the Han Dynasty, to use troops in the Western Regions in the future!"

After hearing this, Liu Jian nodded with satisfaction and said: "If this is the case, this matter will be left to the two generals. If it can be done, it will definitely be a great achievement for our Han Dynasty in the future, and these two It will definitely go down in history.”

"I will definitely not treat you two poorly."

"Thank you, Prime Minister!"

(End of this chapter)