Han officials

Chapter 129: Imitating the Story of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang
"Youzhou Mu?"

The next day, outside the prefect's mansion.

Looking at the new notice posted on the wall, the county officials who came to the yamen early in the morning were all secretly shocked.

After all, a provincial governor is different from a provincial governor. A provincial governor only has the power of supervision and is essentially no different from a censor.

For example, the previous governor of Youzhou only had the power to supervise local administration and other major and minor government affairs.

Even if a local official was found to have committed misconduct, the provincial governor could only report it to the imperial court and had no power to take action.

But the governor is different. This position is truly powerful and capable of controlling the military and political power of a state.

In the past, Liaodong County was under the Luoyang court, and the emperor was far away, so they lived a very comfortable life.

But with the establishment of the post of Governor of Youzhou, Liaodong County now had an extra mother-in-law in charge.

Thinking of this, many county officials could not help but talk about it and worry about their own future.

At the same time, a group of high-ranking county officials deep in the official residence were also discussing this matter.

However, compared with the county officials outside, the information they received was much more detailed.

……

"Changing history and setting up animal husbandry?"

When Xi Zhicai saw the latest report sent back by Yuan Jun, he couldn't help but frown.

The reason why the Luoyang court appointed Liu Yu as the governor of Youzhou was actually because of Liu Yan.

I don't know what this guy was thinking. He actually advised the emperor to re-appoint Mu Bo and asked to be the governor of Yizhou.

However, according to Yuan Jun's inquiries, it seems that he originally volunteered to be the governor of Jiaozhou, but for some reason he changed his mind.

But no matter what Liu Yan thought, his action caused an uproar in the world.

Even though Luoyang only appointed Huang Wan as the governor of Yuzhou, Liu Yu as the governor of Youzhou, and Liu Yan as the governor of Yizhou this time, he aroused the ambitions of the heroes of the world.

"Liu Yan deserves to die!" Xi Zhicai couldn't help but sigh, "Once this proposal comes out, it will cause endless disasters!"

Upon hearing this, Guo Yuan and others on the opposite side nodded repeatedly, agreeing with it deeply.

However, Wei Zhe shook his head slightly when he heard this.

"Even if it's like drinking poison to quench thirst, so what? The emperor has no choice but to do it! Alas~"

You should know that this year Liu Hong even sold the title of Guannei Hou at a fixed price, and also sold fake gold seals and purple ribbons that could be passed down from generation to generation.

What’s even more speechless is that the title of Guannei Hou can be purchased for only five million coins.

This move undoubtedly instantly devalued the military achievements of the Han Dynasty.

Wei Zhe didn’t know about others, but he felt quite uncomfortable.

The title of “Marquis of Never-Sleeping Night” that made him so proud in the past, doesn’t seem to have much appeal now.

What has forced Liu Hong to this point is obviously that his income situation has deteriorated again this year.

After hearing what Wei Zhe said, Xi Zhicai suddenly didn't know what to say.

Seeing this, Wei Zhe immediately skipped over the matter and turned to talk about something else.

"Since the imperial court has issued an edict to dispatch the Southern Xiongnu troops to follow Governor Liu in his campaign against Zhang Chun, the rebellion will surely be quelled soon."

Wei Zhe tapped the official report on the table with his finger and said slowly, "The Wuhuan Rebellion is about to be quelled, and we in Liaodong must not be left behind!"

Otherwise, who knows if the emperor would suddenly have a brain storm and directly send Liu Yu to attack Goguryeo.

But before Wei Zhe could finish his words, Guo Yuan said helplessly, "Lord, you can't fight!"

"Although we have some savings this year, it's far from enough to launch a war to annihilate a nation. If we rush into battle, I'm afraid the army will run out of food and return halfway through the battle. Wouldn't that be a complete waste of all our efforts?"

As the chief steward of the Marquis's Mansion, Guo Yuan could be said to be the person who knew the food situation best in the entire Liaodong.

Hearing this, Wei Zhe, who had been ready to make a move, suddenly looked disappointed. However, he also knew that Guo Yuan was right. The idea of quickly destroying Goguryeo was unrealistic given its size.

In this case, if we cannot destroy it in one fell swoop, it will be a waste of effort.

Seeing this, Xi Zhicai had an idea, and said with a smile: "Mingsir, I have an idea."

Wei Zhe's spirits perked up upon hearing this, and he asked curiously, "I'd like to hear more about it!"

However, Xi Zhicai did not answer directly, but instead raised another question:
"I heard that Mu Hua has been opening warehouses in Goguryeo to distribute grain to the poor recently. Is this true?"

"Yes, that's true!"

Seeing Wei Zhe nod in confirmation, Xi Zhicai laughed and said, "That's good!"

Xi Zhicai said calmly, "Since that's the case, why don't we unite these people and have them follow the example of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang and disrupt Goguryeo? Even if they fail, it won't be a big deal!"

After saying this, Xi Zhicai bowed to Wei Zhe with a serious expression and said, "I wish to visit Goguryeo. I hope you will grant my permission!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall was shocked.

Firstly, Xi Zhicai's plan was a bit too unorthodox, even a bit taboo.

Secondly, I admire his courage to go deep into enemy territory and cause trouble.

However, Wei Zhe looked conflicted upon hearing this.

Yes, Xi Zhicai’s method does sound useful.

If we really create a Goguryeo uprising army and let them fight against each other, it will definitely be of great use.

After all, a fortress is most easily breached from the inside, and Goguryeo's geographical advantage was wiped out by the internal thieves.

But this plan is also full of dangers!

Whether it was Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, or the Green Forest and Red Eyebrows, they all had many internal conflicts and fights back then.

Wei Zhe didn't want to sacrifice Xi Zhicai just because of Goguryeo. It would be such a loss if that happened!
But after thinking it over again and again, Wei Zhe had to admit that this seemed to be the best solution at the moment.

Since it is impossible to deploy a large army in Liaodong, this is the best means of attack.

And Goguryeo happened to be in domestic turmoil at the moment, so it would be a pity to miss this opportunity.

If the Han army had waited until a year later to launch a large-scale attack, Goguryeo might have united under external pressure.

So after hesitating for a long time, Wei Zhe finally made up his mind.

"Well, I'll do as you say!"

After saying that, Wei Zhe took off the sword at his waist and gave it to him.

"From today on, the five capture armies will be under your command. You may act as you see fit."

Upon hearing this, Xi Zhicai immediately expressed his gratitude and thanked him.

Seeing this, Wei Zhe immediately walked up to him and helped him up, reluctantly saying, "Zhicai, be careful and make sure you come back alive!"

Xi Zhicai couldn't help but feel touched when he heard this, but then he felt relieved.

He really has a good eye for talent to be able to choose such a lord to serve so early on!

As for how the two of them got along with each other as king and subject, Guo Yuan and others on the side were very envious.

In fact, what is more precious than "a gentleman will die for his confidant" is "a minister is willing to die for his king, and the king will not die without his minister."

This kind of relationship between the monarch and his subjects, where they are close friends, is too tempting for these Confucian officials.

Even in Confucian classics, such monarchs and ministers only appeared in the three ancient dynasties.

Not to mention how Wei Zhe reluctantly bid farewell to Xi Zhicai.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, just when Wei Zhe is about to relax and enjoy himself, Bing Yuan suddenly comes to complain...

(End of this chapter)