Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 1140 Two States, Eastern Soldiers Return

As the imperial examinations and academies were rapidly implemented throughout Youzhou, countless feedbacks were gathered from various places, and were finally summarized in the General's Mansion.

Although Chen Zhi's name changed after the Dragon Sacrifice Ceremony, this did not affect the General's Mansion's original plan at all.

A series of measures and policies regarding the imperial examination were introduced one after another. Under the auspices of Sun Xiu, they centered on Youzhou and expanded to Bingzhou and Hepingzhou on both sides.

At the same time as the imperial examination, the construction and absorption of these two states were also carried out.

However, because the situations are different, the methods of obtaining them are also different, so there are obvious differences between the construction of Pingzhou and Bingzhou.

As a state with a mixed situation, Pingzhou's ruling foundation is actually not solid. Even Wang Jun in the past has never actually ruled there. Most of the officials sent by the imperial court are only in name, and have no binding and enforcement powers. power, can only control the territory of one county at most.

This situation has not changed much after being plowed by Zhang Fang and the Xuanjia Army, but it has planted the seeds of fear in the hearts of these tribes. Now the General Mansion sends people to manage it, with the help of this The shareholder style has built some grassroots, non-governmental organizations - such as clans, villages and other social structures.

This is a transitional stage. In fact, it is a deep-seated change in the local economic structure. If everything goes well, in Chen Zhi’s words, Pingzhou’s economy may be integrated into the Central Plains economic circle. This is the basis for long-term peace and stability. Some subsequent measures were carried out to lay the foundation.

Compared with Pingzhou, which has a complicated situation, the situation in Bingzhou is not necessarily better. Because this place has been ruled by the Xiongnu for several years, although the population structure has not changed, the structure of the power level has been affected, and there is a strong Chinese character of the Xiongnu. trace.

Especially after the Dragon Sacrifice Ceremony, Liu Cong and his son were beheaded in public. This was very taboo after all. It caused many disturbances in Bingzhou, which had already calmed down a bit. Although under the strong suppression of the Xuanjia Army, everything was finally resolved. It’s hard to cause waves, but there are inevitably some undercurrents, which are accumulating in various places.

However, in conjunction with the launch of the academy, one county after another was gradually penetrated, and the general's control over the state was improved in a short period of time. It can be expected that it will not be long before it can reach a higher level.

Relying on the secret yamen such as the Secret Intelligence Department, cooperating with carrier pigeon communications from various places, and the upcoming construction in various places in Bingzhou, relevant information will be summarized in the General's Mansion.

Chen Zhi is currently looking at a report on public sentiment in various parts of Bingzhou and making instructions.

After he finished this matter and had lunch, someone came over to report that there were more and more envoys sent by various parties, and when they wanted to receive them.

"Even Liangzhou in the west has sent envoys over here, waiting for you to be summoned below." Chen Ju said what he knew, but he was actually helping a few friends to ask Chen Zhi's meaning—his friends , there is someone responsible for reception work.

After hearing this, Chen Zhi smiled and said: "It's time to meet them. It's not an option to keep waiting. Let's do this. Tomorrow night, I will arrange a dinner and invite all the envoys from all over. , so that they can feel at ease.”

At this time, Chen Ju felt a little uneasy, and he said: "Some of these envoys are not bad, they are sent by the Central Plains forces, and they are all aware of etiquette, but there are many who involve outside tribes, who usually do not know the majesty of the Celestial Empire. An ordinary banquet might not be able to awe them, and besides, there are hidden dangers when so many people gather together."

He was worried about the recent frequent assassinations.

"There is nothing to be awe-inspiring," Chen Zhi smiled and shook his head, "If they didn't know awe, they wouldn't be here at all. As for the safety matter, there is no need to be demanding, they have their own arrangements." After saying this, he Suddenly he paused and added: "As for the Murong family's envoys, there is no need to invite them. Let them stay."

What's going on? Murong is in trouble?
Like the surrounding forces, Chen Ju also believed that Xuanjia was invincible. As long as the forces close to Youzhou encountered the situation where the Xuanjia army sent troops, there was absolutely no possibility of victory.

So when Chen Zhi specifically emphasized the matter of Murong's emissary, Chen Ju immediately thought of the rumors about Murong's actions in Pingzhou and the news of private contact with the Youzhou family, and he couldn't help making a judgment.

When the news spread from the General's Mansion, there were many people who had similar thoughts to Chen Ju. Even the envoy of the Murong clan had the same idea. So with his hands and feet cold, he had to brace himself and write to the clan. I want to explain the situation.

However, when he sent the letter, he was really cautious, for fear that some Xuanjia soldiers would rush out from somewhere and capture him, preventing him from communicating with the clan.

Fortunately, none of this happened.

However, when the envoys from all parties gathered for the dinner the next day, the envoy from the Murong family became more and more anxious, like an ant on a hot pot.

Especially after the dinner, all kinds of anecdotes about the banquet were spread everywhere in the city, such as the Tiefu Xiongnu envoy was honest, the Tuoba envoy was full of witty words, and the Guanzhong envoy was full of poems.

However, the envoy of the Murong Ministry couldn't sit still anymore, and he couldn't figure out what General Zhengbei was thinking. Several requests to meet him were rejected, so that the other envoys and scholars in the city who were originally brothers and sisters with him were all against him. He avoided it as much as possible.

Messenger Murong became even more anxious in his heart. He knew very well that if the surrounding tribes had established relations with Youzhou, how could the Xuanjia Army have the nerve to fight? After all, wouldn't it be that Murong's tribe was the only one who became the leader? The best goal?

This situation, like sitting on wax, lasted for four days. When Zhang Fang returned with his troops from the Eastern Expedition and reported back to Chen Zhi, the envoy was extremely worried!
When Captain Zhang was fighting in Pingzhou, he could be said to be Murong's direct opponent, and had the opportunity to directly confront Murong's eldest son Murong Hui.

"How are the clan going to respond? What does General Zhengbei want to do? It's so urgent!"

When the envoy was anxious, Captain Zhang, whom he was talking about, immediately went to see Chen Zhi to tell him about the Eastern Expedition.

"Zhang Jun's hard work and great achievements in this eastern expedition were just to calm down the border troubles. I didn't expect that you would bring me Pingzhou as soon as you left."

When Chen Zhi and Zhang Fang were talking, the atmosphere was very relaxed. Both parties were sitting on chairs, just like chatting.

Zhang Fang also knew how to be modest at this time, and he was really in awe of Chen Zhi, so he said: "This subordinate's contribution may have merits, but compared with the master's, it is like what the saying says, what's the point of facing the moon?" These little bugs are nothing to worry about!"

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