The storm is rising

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

The storm is rising

Guo Kai heard this and said with a smile, "Pan Gong doesn't need to worry about this. I have been granted full power by the king!"

Pan Hong was suddenly enlightened after hearing this. He lowered his voice and said, "Have you decided to implement the system of temperance?"

When Pan Hong discussed the system of the Western Regions with Zhang Yue the previous time, he had already heard Zhang Yue talk about the Jiedushi system.

When I heard Guo Kai's words at this time, I naturally thought of the Jiedushi system that Zhang Yue had advanced.

Mahan was different. Compared with Pan Hong, he was a more conservative military general. Zhang Yue would naturally not discuss such matters with him.

This was the first time he heard about the Jiedushi system.

He heard Pan Hongzhi exclaim in a low voice, "Jieduzhi made the system, this is a restructuring, how can Chang'an agree?"

Guo Hou listened to the words of the two people but smiled and said nothing.

But his silence actually represented acquiescence.

Pan Hong and Mahan are both smart people and already know that this matter is true.

"The prince is indeed a hero, and he actually dares to act like this!"

Pan Hong shook his head and sighed, "The former emperor is truly the emperor of the ages... beyond the reach of human beings!"

At this time, Pan Hong's heart could be said to be filled with admiration for the late emperor.

In his opinion, the late emperor might have anticipated today's situation before his death.

Guo Kai, who knew more about what was going on inside, heard Pan Hong's words and nodded repeatedly.

"What Pan Gong said is true... Before the death of the late emperor, he entrusted all affairs of the Western Regions to the princes. I am afraid that he had anticipated today's situation..."

As Ma Han listened, he gradually understood.

He also sighed, "In today's world, I am afraid that only monarchs have such courage!"

At this point, he paused, and after hesitating for a moment, he continued, "But in this case, the pressure faced by the monarch will be extraordinary..."

Pan Hong also looked sad and sighed, "What Ma Gong said is true. The prince may face a joint attack by the princes of Chang'an..."

Guo Kai smiled and said, "Pan Gong, Ma Gong, don't worry... The princes of Chang'an are currently fighting among themselves... The princes also take a fancy to this, so they will carry out restructuring at this time!"

Pan Hong said thoughtfully, "I see, but Huo Guang and Shangguan Jie are at odds?"

Guo Kai nodded and said, "As far as I know, Shangguan Jie is no longer content with the status quo... and has formed an alliance with Sang Hongyang, Princess E, etc..."

Pan Hong said in surprise, "Alliance with Princess Eyi..."

Pan Hong didn't have a good impression of Princess Eyi in his heart. When he was a dandy in Chang'an, he heard a lot about Princess Eyi.

There are also widespread rumors in Guanzhong about Princess Eyi's romantic affair.

Princess E'i's ex-husband Gaihou Wang Chong'er is said to have been killed by Princess E'i.

Ma Han was very unfamiliar with Chang'an. Hearing this, he couldn't help but asked curiously, "Is there something wrong with Pan Gong, the eldest princess of Hubei..."

Pan Hong sighed and shook his head, "This woman is just an ignorant person. If Shangguan Jie becomes her ally, she will be troubled!"

Guo Kai agreed, "Sure enough, heroes think alike, and monarchs also said this..."

Pan Hong was not surprised by this, "The prince has already judged that Shangguan Jie will form an alliance with Princess Eyi..."

Speaking of this, Pan Hong couldn't help but recall Zhang Yue's judgment of the situation in Chang'an a few months ago.

Mahan asked, "What judgment did you make?"

Pan Hong didn't hide anything, and replied, "Junhou once asserted years ago that Shangguan Jie would definitely break with Huo Guang because of the emperor's wedding..."

"If Shangguan Jie wants to spy on the palace, he will definitely form an alliance with Lord Gai..."

Hearing this, Guo Kai thought of the news that his family members had returned from Chang'an, and couldn't help but admire Zhang Yue.

After the three people discussed the matter in Chang'an, they once again turned the topic back to the reform of the military system in Hezhong.

"Pan Gong, what do you think of your plan?"

Pan Hongdao said, "The situation facing Hezhong now is indeed as Guo Hou said... The Parthians now have too much time to take care of themselves, and there is nothing to worry about... Guishang should be the number one hidden danger of the Han Dynasty!"

Guo Kai turned to Ma Han again and asked, "Does Mr. Ma have any objections?"

Ma Han thought for a moment and said, "Nothing. It's just a mere two additional officers, but I'm afraid it's still not enough!"

Guo Kai laughed and said, "Ma Han, don't forget the Dawan people!"

When Ma Han heard this, he suddenly said, "What Marquis Guo said is very true..."

After some discussion, the three people have reached an agreement on the reform of the army.

At this time, Guo Kai asked Pan Hong again, "Mr. Pan, I wonder if there are enough soldiers and financial resources to support the expansion of the army?"

Pan Hong thought for a moment and then smiled.

"There is no problem with the soldiers. Chang'an just rescued a group of evil young men half a month ago... Even the expansion of three officers is enough!"

Guo Kai nodded and said, "That's very good. Let's recruit two talented officials first, and then we can make plans for the rest..."

After discussing this matter, the three of them felt much more relaxed.

At this time, Ma Han asked from the side, "A group of academic scholars are also coming with these evil young men... How do Guo Hou and Pan Gong think they should be settled?"

Pan Hongdao said, "The prince has now ordered all the places in the Western Regions to develop Chinese studies. He means to build an official school each before Ershi and Yu Cheng!"

Ma Han laughed when he heard this and said, "That's very good, but the two official schools probably can't use so many literary scholars!"

Pan Hong looked at Ma Han and said with a smile, "Do you want to attract some scholars to join the army?"

Hearing this, Guo Kai spoke: "This matter is not appropriate. The ruler has made it clear that no one from the three sects of Gu Liang, Shi Jing, and Zuo Chuan can join the army..."

Ma Han nodded and said, "Guo Houfang is heart-warming, so he won't lead this person into the army if he is spared..."

Pan Hong asked, "What does Ma Gong mean?"

Ma Han said, "Dawan, Kangju, Yancai, and Yan are all the concubines of the Han Dynasty... In this case, we should also establish official schools!"

Pan Hong was surprised and said, "Ma Gong's intention is to send this generation to the Four Kingdoms?"

Ma Han laughed and said, "What do Guo Hou and Pan Gong think?"

Guo Kai thought for a moment and said, "It's a good luck... Ma Gong's intention is very good!"

Pan Hong also said at this time, "Ma Gong is so smart, this is a plan to kill two birds with one stone!"

Guo Kai and Pan Hong looked at Ma Han with the feeling of seeing each other with admiration after seeing him for three days.

Mahan looked at the expressions of the two people and immediately guessed what they were thinking.

He smiled and waved his hands and said, "This is not a certain plan, but Su Fei's words!"

When Guo Kai heard this, he smiled and said, "I never thought that Su Fei, a kid who hadn't seen me for several years, would become a talented person."

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In April of the sixth year of the First Yuan Dynasty, Zhang Yue, after making preparations, formally reported to Chang'an about the restructuring of the Western Regions.

Along with this incident, there was also a request to return to Beijing to visit Jin Rixi, the general of chariots and cavalry.

When Zhang Yue's memorial arrived in Chang'an, it was when the fighting in Chang'an City was at its most intense.

Shangguan Jie and Sang Hongyang once again proposed to Huo Guang that Shangguan An's daughter should be the queen.

Like the previous time, Huo Guang rejected Shangguan Jie's proposal because Shangguan was still young (5 years old) and his mother was not worthy of the world.

Shangguan Jie became even more dissatisfied with Huo Guang, but he did not give up his plan to send Shangguan An's daughter into the palace.

At this time, the eldest princess of Eyi also began to select women to send to the palace for the emperor's wedding.

According to the edict left by the former emperor, the eldest princess of Eyi has the responsibility to teach the emperor.

When it comes to the emperor's wedding, the eldest princess of Eyi has the greatest power.

Some time ago, the eldest princess of Eyi had selected a daughter of the Zhou family to enter the palace.

Now he plans to select two women to enter the palace, but with Huo Guang unable to do so, Shangguan Jie sets his sights on the eldest princess of E.

However, Shangguan Jie had already reached a private agreement with the Princess Eyi to join forces.

However, because there had been widespread rumors in Chang'an about the incident between the eldest princess of E and King Yan, Shangguan Jie felt that he still needed to avoid suspicion.

After thinking for a while, Shangguan Jie called his son Shangguan An over.

"I wonder what's going on when you call your son here!"

After Shangguan An saw his father Shangguan Jiejie, he asked obediently.

Although Shangguan An is not a dandy, he is just a mediocre person.

Meeting Shangguan Jie on weekdays is like a mouse meeting a cat.

Shangguan Jie sighed secretly when he saw his obedient son.
To be continued...