Half an hour later, in the same Chinese army commander's tent, Tao Yuanming and Meng Longfu stood in the tent. Liu Yi sat upright behind the commander's desk. On both sides stood Xi Zheng, who looked like wolves and tigers, covered in armor.
Everyone in the military generals' faces were beaming with joy, looking at Tao Yuanming who was holding a staff and looking calm.
He Wuji smiled and said: "Ambassador Tao, this time you went on a mission for the country. You didn't waste a single soldier. You just relied on your sharp tongue to take back the twelve counties of Nanyang. We people came out to fight.
Even if you sacrifice tens of thousands of brothers in one year, your achievements will not be much higher than yours. How did you do this?"
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "If I didn't rely on the power of the generals and the soldiers of the Beifu Army, how could I have achieved this? What I can't get on the battlefield, I can't get at the peace talks either."
Meng Longfu laughed: "Ambassador Tao is being too modest. When you forced Qin Lord Yao Xing to sign the cession and peace treaty, Liu Guanjun had not yet eliminated Huan Zhen and pacified Jingzhou."
Tao Yuanming shook his head: "Maybe it's God's will. No one expected that the eminent monk Kumarajiva would actually speak to us. Maybe it's because Buddhism is compassionate, and Yao Xing really believed in this, so he did
Agree to our conditions. However, I heard that this time Liu Guanjun, in order to hunt down the remnants of the Huan clan, even killed Master Daoquan, the host of Woniu Temple. I am afraid that Kumarajiva will speak for us if he finds out about it.
I feel a little regretful."
Liu Yi's expression changed slightly: "Monk Daoquan blatantly protected Huan Wei and violated my military orders. He should be executed according to the law. I don't think there is anything wrong with him."
Tao Yuanming sighed: "From the commander's point of view, there is indeed nothing wrong. It's just that Yuanming is from Jingzhou after all. He knows that people in Jingchu are superstitious about ghosts and gods. Master Daoquan and his master Shi Daoan have been together for many years.
He came to be admired by the people of Jingchu. No matter what the reason was, killing him like this would only cause turmoil among people and add some variables to the already pacified land of Jingzhou. Tao was not talented and had some heartfelt remarks, but he still needed to express his feelings to the general public.
Come in face to face with handsome man."
Liu Yi nodded: "Ambassador Tao has made great achievements this time and is familiar with the inside story of Jingzhou. I have something to ask you. I am a rough guy here. They are good at fighting. Managing the country is not his specialty. There are some secrets.
It is not appropriate to discuss this matter publicly, so please step aside for now while Xu Changshi and I can interview Ambassador Tao here."
A trace of hesitation flashed across Meng Longfu's face: "Commander, this time the general has been ordered by Liu Zhenjun to escort Ambassador Tao all the way. He will not leave at all steps. It is your duty, please..."
Liu Yi said coldly: "Staying close? Raptor, where were you when Ambassador Tao went to the palace to meet the Lord of Qin?"
Meng Longfu was speechless for a moment, and Liu Yi looked at Liu Daogui on the side: "Daogui, since Ambassador Tao has said that he wants to meet with me alone for further information, which involves the secrets of governing Jingzhou, do you think it is appropriate for many people to listen?"
Liu Daogui smiled slightly: "Brother Raptors are also loyal to their duties. Please forgive Brother Xile. He has always been this character, you know."
Having said this, Liu Daogui looked at Meng Longfu: "Menglong, I will personally explain this matter to my elder brother. We are all our own people here. It only involves the aftermath of Master Daoquan. It is a matter of confidentiality. You come to my account first."
"Zhong, Huaiyu is here, we haven't seen each other for a year, it's time to have a good drink."
Meng Longfu curled his lips and saluted: "Okay, then listen to Brother Daogui, Brother Xile, I'll go down first."
As the generals left one after another, only Liu Yi, Xu Xianzhi and Tao Yuanming were left in the tent. Liu Yi winked at Xu Xianzhi. He went out of the tent and when he came back, he nodded at Liu Yi.
He nodded: "Everything has been arranged. No one is within fifty steps. Now we can talk about business in peace."
Liu Yi looked at Tao Yuanming and said coldly: "Mr. Tao, you are having a smooth sailing with Liu Yu now. You have made such a great contribution to him this time. Your future prospects are limitless."
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "What's wrong? Sir Baihu seems to have a lot of objections to my mission this time. Is it hindering your plan to seize power from Liu Yu?"
Liu Yi gritted his teeth: "I let you go to Liu Yu's place not because you really helped him and suppressed me. This time you got the twelve counties of Nanyang back for him. I didn't get any benefit at all, but
Let Liu Yu, who stayed in the rear and did not fight, become a great hero of the country. I am afraid that I may not be able to outdo him if I go back this time with the great achievements of annihilating Huan Chu and rescuing the emperor."
Tao Yuanming smiled and waved his hand: "Don't worry, Mr. Baihu. The so-called blessing is a blessing in disguise. If Liu Yu develops steadily in the rear, uses Liu Muzhi to make friends with major aristocratic families, and welcome back the emperor, then no matter how great your contribution is,
I can't surpass him, because just like I was sent by him as an envoy to the Later Qin Dynasty, you, the commander-in-chief of the Western Expedition, were also assigned by him. The world will think that it was Liu Yu who sent you to eliminate Huan Zhen, not Liu Xile.
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Liu Yi raised his eyebrows: "But the soldiers in the whole army don't think so. This time, even Wuji and his men believe that I am the coach who won the victory for them, not Liu Yu anymore."
Tao Yuanming said calmly: "But you just let them rob the money and make a fortune, but you can't give these soldiers titles or official positions. After returning, it will be Liu Yu who has the final say on rewards based on merit. At that time, everyone will still just recognize them."
Liu Yu, Mr. Baihu, with your current strength, there is no chance of winning against Liu Yu, because behind this immigration to Jiangbei, he also allocated the land in Jiangbei to the noble families. They will not suffer. Once the Northern Expedition succeeds, then
Jiangbei will become as safe and stable as Jiangnan, and your investment today will be returned a hundredfold in the future. Don't really think that the high-ranking families will collectively oppose Liu Jinu just because their interests are temporarily damaged."
Liu Yi's expression changed and he looked at Xu Xianzhi: "Is this happening?"
Xu Xianzhi nodded: "Yes, according to my latest information yesterday, headed by the Xie family, co-signed by the Langya Wang family, and followed by the Yu family, more than half of the Jiankang family has taken the initiative to mobilize Zhuangding tenant farmers to immigrate to Jiangbei
, cultivate the land. And Liu Yu also agreed to exempt them from taxes and servitude within ten years, and the land output would be divided 50-50 with the country. As for how much these new immigrants will get, it is still up to their original owners."
Liu Yi gritted his teeth: "He, Liu Yu, says every day that these lands belong to the country and cannot be given or taken privately. What does this mean? If he openly breaks this promise, who will listen to his orders in the future?"
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Master Baihu, this is where Liu Yu or Liu Muzhi's cunning lies. The land still belongs to the country. It is only temporarily lent to these aristocratic families and tenants for farming and management. The 50-50 share is considered as rent. When it comes to real
If the Northern Expedition is successful, and when the time comes for officials and knights to be awarded, these lands will be allocated to the noble families again. It is reasonable and legal. Now, Brother Xile, do you know why the noble families support this policy?!"
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