Chapter 380 The Emperor’s Desire

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 380 The Emperor’s Desire

When Zhang Yue heard this, he couldn't help but exclaimed, "So it's this person!"

Liu Yi heard Zhang Yue's words and asked curiously, "You know this person!"

Zhang Yue nodded and shook his head.

"I have heard this person's name, but I don't know him!"

Zhang Yue did not tell lies, he had indeed heard of Feng Fengshi.

But not in this world, but in the hereafter.

According to later records, Feng Fengshi was the grandson of Feng Tang. He actually became an official very early and was selected as a man from a good family during the reign of the previous emperor.

Unfortunately, his subsequent fate was similar to that of his grandfather, with no progress for many years.

It was not until the new emperor succeeded to the throne that he used his merits to make up for Wu Anchang, but unfortunately he soon lost his official position due to mistakes.

When he was more than 30 years old, he studied "Spring and Autumn" and read the art of war. Later, he was recommended to the army commander and commander after Han Zeng appreciated him.

Feng Fengshi was able to leave his name in the history of China, also because of his achievements in the Western Regions.

During the reign of Emperor Xuan, he escorted envoys from the Dayuan countries back to the Western Regions as envoy Chijie.

At that time, the Xiongnu sent troops to attack the chariot division and alerted the North Silk Road.

At that time, Yarkand attacked and robbed the southern route of the Silk Road, and for a while everything west of Shanshan was blocked.

Under this situation, Feng Fengshi made corrections and sent soldiers from the Western Regions to attack Yarkand.

King Shache was defeated and committed suicide, all countries were at peace, and Feng Fengshi also gained great power in the Western Regions.

After he returned to Chang'an, he was appointed by Emperor Xuan as Doctor Guanglu and Captain Shuiheng.

During the period of Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty, he successively held the posts of Jin Wu, Right General Dian of the State, and Guang Luxun.

Later, he led the army to quell the Qiang rebellion in Longxi, and was promoted to General Zuo and Marquis of Guannei.

In later generations, some people even listed Feng Fengshi as one of the ten famous officials of the Western Han Dynasty.

When Zhang Yue sent Zhang Kun to Chang'an, he also told Zhang Kun to look for this person.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Kun actually found Feng Fengshi, which was an unexpected surprise for Zhang Yue.

Liu Yi asked, "I wonder what this person is like?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Kun took the initiative to introduce Feng Fengshi's situation to everyone.

"Feng Fengshi is now in the shogunate?"

Zhang Yue frowned.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Kun asked, "Your Majesty, is there something wrong?"

Zhang Yue shook his head, "There is nothing wrong with it. I just want the general to agree to let Mr. Fu and Feng Fengshi enter our Western Region at the same time. I'm afraid it won't be that easy!"

When Liu Yi heard this, he smiled and said, "Why do you need to worry? This is the time when the general has something to ask for from you!"

"What's more, if someone from the general's shogunate holds important positions in the Western Region, isn't it an initiative to decentralize power to the general?"

Yang You also agreed and said, "What Liu Hou said is true. You should not worry!"

Zhang Yue thought for a while, nodded and said:

"Feng Fengshi is very good at being appointed as Pu Neidu's envoy, but Mr. Fu, do you think he can hold any position?"

Liu Yidao said, "Didn't the monarch want to invite Mr. Fu to be the chief historian some time ago?"

Zhang Yue said, "It is indeed true, but this time someone has been favored by His Majesty to become a general of chariots and cavalry... A general of chariots and cavalry can open a mansion and build a family... He should also have a long history..."

When Liu Yi heard this, he suddenly said, "Is the prince hesitating for Cai Gong?"

Zhang Yue didn't hide anything and immediately admitted, "Exactly!"

Zhang Zhan scratched his hair and asked, "What is the difference between the Chief of Chariots and Generals and the Chief of the Western Regions?"

Yang You smiled and patted Zhang Zhan on the shoulder, "The Chief Protector of the Western Regions and the Chief of the Chariot and Cavalry General are both worth two thousand stones, and their positions are not high or low..."

"But the history of the governor of the Western Regions focuses more on civil affairs, while the history of the chariot and cavalry generals focuses more on military affairs..."

After Yang You explained it, Zhang Zhan barely understood the difference between the two.

Zhang Yue asked again at this time, "Do you think it is better for Duke Fu or Duke Cai to be the Chief Protector of the Western Regions?"

Liu Yi thought for a while and then said, "Your Majesty, I think it would be better for Cai Gong to be the chief historian of the Western Regions!"

Zhang Yue asked for advice and said, "I would like to hear the details!"

Liu Yidao said, "Although Cai Gong joined the army at the same time as the king...but for many years, Cai Gong has been doing logistics..."

"After the establishment of the Protectorate of the Western Regions, it can be said that Duke Cai is always in charge of the administration of the Protectorate of the Western Regions..."

"On the other hand, Duke Fu, although he is a prime minister of the country, he is better at military affairs... so I think that Duke Fu is more suitable to be a general and a commander in history!"

Zhang Yue thought for a while and said, "What Liu Hou said is true!"

Zhang Yue patted his thigh and said, "In this case, I should ask the general to ask Duke Fu to be the commander of the chariot and cavalry general, and Feng Fengshi to be the envoy of Pu Nedu!"

When everyone heard this, they all said, "Good!"

…

The next day, Zhang Yue formally reported to the General's Office and the Emperor that four towns should be established within the Western Region Protectorate.

The first town was stationed in Ershi City, named Hezhong. Zhang Yue asked Guo Kai to be the military envoy, Ma Han to be the deputy military envoy and field envoy, and Pan Hong to be the military envoy.

The second town was stationed in Suiye, named Beiting, with Han Jiang as the military envoy, Zhao Yi as the deputy military envoy and field envoy, and Wang Hu as the military envoy.

The third town was stationed in Pune, named Zhenwu, with Geng Shu as the military envoy, Dong Fei as the camp envoy, Feng Fengshi as the military envoy, and Han Ye as the deputy military envoy.

The fourth town was stationed in Shache, named Anxi, with Zhao Guanghan as the military envoy, Liu Yi as the deputy military envoy and field envoy, and Pan Zhiqiang, the captain of the Shache Kingdom, as the military envoy.

In addition, Zhang Yue also asked Cai Ting to be the chief guardian of the Western Regions and Luntai Xuezheng, and Fu Jiezi, the prime minister of the state, to be the chief historian of the chariot and cavalry generals.

After Zhang Yue's memorial was handed over, it was handed over to General Huo Guang and Prime Minister Che Qianqiu as usual.

After receiving Zhang Yue's memorial, the two people immediately held discussions.

"What does the general think of Zhang Yue's invitation?"

Che Qianqiu saw that two of the people Zhang Yue reported were from the general shogunate, so he asked first.

Huo Guang thought for a while and then said, "Yes!"

Che Qianqiu frowned and said, "Pan Zhiqiang is from Shache, so it may not be appropriate to use him as an ambassador!"

Huo Guangdao said, "Pan Zhiqiang has been reported to many people in the Western Regions. Although he is not from China, he is devoted to the Han Dynasty and he is a very good envoy..."

Che Qianqiu heard what Huo Guang said, and after thinking about it, he felt it made sense, so he stopped expressing his objection.

The general and the prime minister reached an agreement, and the memorial was sent to the emperor.

After carefully reading the content of the memorial, the emperor asked, "Can Xinyanghou be the military envoy and Zhao Guanghan be the deputy military envoy?"

Huo Guang didn't say anything, but Che Qianqiu said, "Your Majesty, no, the Marquis of Yunnan has made outstanding achievements, and I want to be the commander of the Marquis of Xinyang..."

When the emperor heard this, he said unwillingly, "What if the Marquis of Xinyang is appointed as Zhenwu Jiedushi?"

Che Qianqiu expressed his objection again, "His Majesty, Marquis Xinyang, was originally only a captain, and only commanded more than 3,000 troops...

"Zhenwu Jiedushi has 20,000 soldiers, which are beyond the control of a single person. With Xinyang Marquis as the Jiedushi, it may lead to catastrophe!"

Huo Guang also said at this time, "The Marquis of Xinyang is young and has not shown any military exploits. It is very good to serve as the deputy envoy of Jiedu temporarily!"

The emperor nodded when he heard this and said, "In this case, I can accept the invitation of the general of chariots and cavalry!"

After talking about Zhang Yue's memorial, the emperor asked, "Do the general and the prime minister think that the Han Dynasty can set up military governors elsewhere?"

The emperor's question made both Huo Guang and Che Qianqiu fall into deep thought.

After a while, Huo Guang said, "I think it can be done!"

Che Qianqiu then said, "Jiedu can also be set up at the frontier fortress to control it!"

The emperor asked again, "Where do the general and the prime minister think we can set up a festival town?"
Chapter completed!