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Chapter 18 The Power Struggle

Upon hearing the news of Yuzhang's fall, Jiaoqiu's soldiers were no longer interested in fighting, and they surrendered Taishi Ci. Since then, except for Zhu Rong not being arrested yet, the attack has basically ended.

Just as I was in a state of turmoil to calm the chaotic order in Yuzhang, I saw a fast horse running into the city. Liu Yao sent someone to send an order to order me to go back to the sea and to discuss important matters.

Generally speaking, Liu Yao did not use such a cautious way as Lingyu. For some reason, he used the formal Lingyu this time. Could it be that Liu Yao was unable to do so and had to explain the funeral?

I was in this shock, suspicion and suspicion, and rushed back to the sea. As expected, Liu Yao has been constantly blaming himself these days. His condition is getting worse and worse. He has been in trouble for many days and has become thinner.

Xu Shao and Xu Jing all responded to medical treatment, but they never improved.

When I arrived, I saw Taishi Ci was there too. After asking, I found out that he had also received Liu Yao's order. When I entered the room, I saw that he was lying on the bed, covered with a quilt, flat and as if nothing was there.

I remember that Liu Yao was wide and fat in Shentingling Ridge, and very large in shape. If he was lying on the bed, he would not be invisible.

Just as I was thinking about it, I saw a thin, slim hand trembling slightly out of the quilt, and moved my fingertips for a while, pointing to the direction I was standing. Only then did I see Liu Yao's haggard face, almost dissatisfied face, and a pair of turbid wax yellow eyes without a trace of anger.

I walked up and stood by the bed with Taishi Ci and Xu Shao. Liu Yao tried hard to support himself with his hands, but failed, so he could only lie on the bed unwillingly. Looking at Liu Yao's movement, a trace of sadness suddenly surged in my heart. Liu Yao's life was like the movement he had done just now, powerless and futile.

If Liu Yao was born in a peaceful and prosperous era, and had a noble family and the bloodline of the Han Dynasty, the princes and nobles, was the enviable princess of the princes.

But in this chaotic world, it is unfortunate.

In fact, why is Liu Yao the only one who is unfortunate?

Liu Yao closed his eyes and kept murmuring: "Is the champion Hou here?"

Xu Shao pulled me to the bed and reported, "Shaochong is already here."

Seeing Liu Yao's appearance, I felt a little embarrassed and hurriedly said, "My lord comes here, I don't know what's wrong?"

When Liu Yao heard my voice, he forced his turbid eyes and stood up and said, "Yo is afraid that he will soon be in the world. He specially summoned all the dukes here to instruct the funerals of the future to prove it. You are talented and unvirtuous, have little conduct and misconduct, and have appoint evil people to be entrusted, and have lost the trust of the emperor in the five counties of Yangzhou. Fortunately, you have the help of all the kings to protect Yuzhang in a corner. However, Yu Rong bullies me and commits rebellion. I am determined to challenge him, but I am really unwilling to accept it. I only regret not listening to Shao Chong's good words and convicts him of a miserable defeat. Fortunately, Shao Chong assists, defeating Zurong and repel Yuzhang, and fulfilling my wish. Even if I die now, I will finally have the face to face his ancestors and ancestors."

Speaking of this, Liu Yao gasped heavily, stared at me with his eyes, and said, "Among all the lords, Zi Yi is brave and handsome, but they are not the lord of Pijiang. However, Shao Chong is young, he is brave and wise, and has the talent of a general. Unfortunately, I am deceived by evil spirits and secretly betrayal. Now I want to confer Shao Chong as the lieutenant of the thief and command the army and horses of the whole county. I hope you can help him."

I shirked: "Lord, I have a low background, so how can this be done?"

"Before, I, Liu Yao, have made mistakes many times, but this time, I believe that I will never misjudgment the person again." Liu Yao struggled to get up, a bright color flashing in his turbid eyes, and his voice was persistent and firm.

I stared at Liu Yao in a daze, staying there for a moment. The terminally ill Liu Yao in front of me was so strange. He was no longer a high-ranking maid in a state, but an old man about to die. When I came to my senses, I looked up and saw that Liu Yao had closed his eyes, a kind of sadness that others could not understand.

"You all go, I'm tired!" Liu Yao waved his hand weakly.

After leaving the inner house, we all came to the lobby of the conference. Xu Shao looked around and said, "You guys have any objections!"

Taishici said: "Shaochong's talent and knowledge can be convinced by me. Even if he has no lord's instructions, I am just trying to recommend Shaochong as the commander of the army."

Xu Jing hesitated for a moment and said, "Wen Xiu is also very careful to respect the lord's orders!"

"Since that's the case, don't refuse after rushing." Xu Shao patted my shoulder and said loudly.

...

I stood on the city tower, facing the wind, standing alone. But I felt turbulent waves in my heart and could not calm down.

Yuzhang is right under my feet.

The north wind blows from the other side of Poyang Lake, with a slight fishy smell. This is a piece of land with the world of Tianbao. After the war, it is ushering in a new owner.

Yes, now I am the owner of this land.

My identity is Yuzhang County - the lieutenant who defeated the thief, was awarded two thousand stones, and commanded the army and horses of the entire county.

After quickly defeating Zuo Rong, my reputation in the army was at its peak. With Liu Yao's instructions, Hua Xin was unwilling to accept it, but she had no choice but to do anything. The public opinion was difficult to violate. Whether he admitted it or not, my status in Yuzhang has already been kept in the hearts of the people.

Yuzhang was settled and everything was in trouble. What awaited me was too many things that were not familiar to me at my age, rewarding and punishing soldiers, appeaseing surrendered soldiers, and moving the people to various affairs. How could I figure it out for a moment?

After losing Yuzhang, Zuo Rong walked into the mountain after losing his life. All his confidants dispersed and were killed by the Baiyue Mountain people soon after.

I remember that Yue teenager who came to receive the reward with a merging head was Musa. He looked pretty, delicate and cute, and was pleasant. No matter how he looked at it, he didn't look like a man who could kill someone with a knife and never blinked.

Sometimes, I don't even think he's like a man.

On the third day after Pose and Rong took Yuzhang, Liu Yao finally died of illness and died in Haimeng. I moved his family from Pengze to Yuzhang and let his son Liu Ji be the master of the throne. Liu Ji was familiar with poetry and literature, and his literary talent was no less than Xu Jing. He was competent in being a master of the throne. Of course, these orders still require the consent of Hua Xin, the prefect.

Hua Xin was a smart man. When he saw me easily expelling and conquering Yuzhang, he was a little impressed. He also saw that I did not kill innocent people indiscriminately, implemented benevolent and righteous measures, treated surrendered soldiers well, and resettled refugees. He also obeyed me seven or eight points in his heart.

Moreover, almost all the generals and advisers are on my side now. What Hua Xin, the prefect who was undermined, can only nod and respond.

The thief lieutenant is very glorious. Unfortunately, I took office on the first day, but what I encountered was a headache for me. In Yuzhang City, tens of thousands of hungry and cold forces coerced by Huo Rong. The hungry people gathered outside the mansion and looked at me with a straight look.

"This bastard, I deserve to die!" I could no longer control the anger in my heart, and even cursed swear words.

In order to solve the urgent problem, I had to urgently order Xu Shao and Xu Jing to transfer food and grass from Haihun, Shangliao and other places to respond as soon as possible, but transporting grain can only solve the temporary needs. The more difficult problem facing me is the resettlement of more than 10,000 people. In the name of believing in Buddhism, Zuo Rong gathered money and deceived the ignorant people to follow him thousands of miles away, but now he has left such a mess and asked me to clean up.

I was hesitant for a moment, so I summoned everyone to the city tower to discuss countermeasures. The city was spacious and the fresh north wind was blowing. Maybe I could have a good idea.

The footsteps behind him were heard. Hua Xin, Liu Ye, Xu Shao, and Xu Jing were all here. Taishi Ci had returned to Pengze to train the naval army and did not come with him. It was close to Jiangxia and Wancheng. Only with Taishi Ci was guarding can Huang Zu and Liu Xun be intimidated. Fortunately, he was discussing the governance of internal affairs. Taishi Ci could not say that he could come one, two or three when he came. Hua Xin and the others were fine.

When Hua Xin saw me, he said, "Sir, are you worried about the resettlement of tens of thousands of refugees?"

Hua Xin did not follow Liu Ye, Taishi Ci called me, nor did she call my lord, but instead called me an official position with a unique idea. Although Hua Xin's name is a bit unfamiliar, it is suitable.

I didn't care about these things. Although Hua Xin was a little arrogant, he was indeed a talent in internal political theory. Those who employ people should make their strengths, avoid their weaknesses, serve their abilities, and submit their hearts.

I said, "I know my heart. Yuzhang is pacified, and the country is punished. This is the power of the unity of all the soldiers of the king, not the ability to favor one person. Yuzhang is the place where four battles are, Baiyue in the south, Yuanshu in the north, Sunce in the east, and Liubiao in the west, all look at me. He favors the will of the previous lord Liu Yao, and guards the territory on his behalf. He dares not indulge in any slight indulgence. The ancients said: Food is the basis of governing the country. If there is enough food, the people will be safe, the people will be safe, and the country will be rich. Only Yuzhang has been repeatedly war-torn, and the people will be displaced, and the people will be unstable. For a long-term plan, he wants to use the Han Dynasty to expand borders, military farming and weaving to accumulate military funds, and to storm the sword and weapons to nourish the people's livelihood. Do you think it should?"

After hearing this, Liu Ye took the lead in responding: "What Shaochong said is extremely true, I would like to hear it carefully!"

Hua Xin and Xu Jing followed each other, and their faces were full of approval. I said, "Yuzhang got Gan River, slums, and Wuyang River was moist. The plains were vast and fertile for thousands of miles. It was sparse in the past and the thieves were frequent, which led to wastelands everywhere. Now the war in the north of the Yangtze River is endless, and there are many people who crossed the south to avoid chaos. There are many refugees in Yuzhang, and many women, children, elderly and weak. If you drive them away, it is no different to force them to die. This is an unkind act, and a gentleman is not filial. Now I want to recruit Nandu Liu.

The people reclaim wasteland, exempt from corvee service, and specialize in farming and farming. They are responsible for the people's garrisons. Each village has 50 people, and each village is divided into one village chief. The village is not under the jurisdiction of the county and pavilion, and is directly under the military farming Sima. The rank of the military farming Sima is granted 300 stones, and is responsible for farming and farming and farming. The position is the same as the county magistrate. Those who farm the military farming are subject to four or six, that is, those who buy four or six privately, and those who farm their own ox, will be subject to five or five. The private counties are divided equally. What do you think?”

Xu Jing originally moved south from the north, suffered all the hardships all the way south, informing the people of dislocation. At this time, he heard the opinions of the military farm to settle the people and praised them.

Hua Xin stood there in a daze without answering, so I asked, "Ziyu, do you think there is something wrong with it?"

Hua Xin stared at me, with a lot of admiration in his eyes, and a hint of joy was quietly revealed on his face. Hua Xin shouted: "When Xin first came to Yuzhang, he saw that the people who moved south had no food and clothing, had no place to live, and were hungry on the streets. Xin was deeply worried. He could not think of a way to properly resettle it for a moment. Now the general pointed out the key points, cultivated farms and stabilized the people, and lived in peace with the people. He not only reclaimed wasteland, but also kept the refugees away. What the general said was very consistent with my wishes."

I was so happy when I heard Hua Xin change his words to call me a general. Although the word "General" was not as friendly as Liu Ye, Xu Shao and the others called me, no matter what, it means that Hua Xin has begun to gradually accept me.

I heard that Hua Xin and others had no objection and said, "Since it is a military farming process, it should be different from the clan's scattered cultivation. I mean Wen Xiu is the Sima of the military farming process, the general leader provides cattle, and the tax collection. I wonder if Wen Xiu agrees?"

Xu Jing's ability is to take charge of the etiquette of all officials and compile historical records. I have to let Xu Jing be the Sima of the Military Landing.

Hua Xin and Liu Ye, I have some big troubles. I have to let Xu Jing do the management of military farming. Anyway, Liu Ji is responding to some trivial matters in the county.

There is no need for me to discuss this. However, Xu Jing was a famous scholar in the Han Dynasty. He was born in a gentry family and had a righteous deed that he could kill but not be humiliated. He was demoted to manage military farming affairs and needed to nod and agree.

Fortunately, Xu Jing has experienced chaos and experienced the hunger and suffering of the people. He is no longer the young Xu Jing who lives in Runan's home and only knows how to read books. After my sincere invitation, Xu Jing happily agreed and hurriedly took the order to go down the city tower and prepare to go.

After the farming service, I turned to look at Hua Xin and said, "I once heard from Ziyu, the Grand Marshal Yang Biao and the Grand Mars of the Ma family, I wonder if it is credible?"

Hua Xin didn't know what I meant, so he replied: "Ye used to be an official in the same dynasty as the Grand Marshal and the Grand Marshal, so he was familiar with him."

I said, "My lord is mourning and his prefecture is vacant. I have not informed the court of this matter yet. I wonder if Ziyu can work hard to go to Luoyang to meet the emperor, expressing the lord's order and awaiting the hearts of the people of Yuzhang."
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