Chapter 192 There are many emotions at the top of Guzang City
Emperor Liu not only issued an edict to stop the western tour, but also did not even mention the return journey. He simply stopped the journey and simply let the camp go and spend the winter in Liangzhou peacefully.
He even sent someone to Longyou Road to deliver an edict to Prince Liu Yang, telling him to take good care of it, pay attention to his health, and not to risk the cold.
At the same time, he also ordered people to go west and summoned Wang Yansheng, Guo Jin and the main officials from Guashan to Liangzhou to inquire about the government. Perhaps staying in Liangzhou for a winter can also calm people's hearts and stabilize their rule.
Effect.
Of course, Emperor Liu inevitably had a plan in his mind, which was to wait until the winter had passed, the ice and snow had melted, and the cold had eased, before he could set out again. How could the emperor go back on his words so easily!
Now, others can talk about the weather, and I can sympathize, understand, and give advice. But when the weather warms up, traffic recovers, and the roads are normal, then he will issue an edict to move westward, and he will want to see what else he can say!
Fundamentally speaking, the character and temperament of Emperor Liu, who was nearly forty years old, was already fixed and could not be changed at all.
The new wind roared wildly, blowing the military flags at the top of Guzang City, the dragon flag whirred, and even the flagpole couldn't help but loosen and sway. Although the wind was strong, Emperor Liu who stood at the top of the city remained unmoved. Although the wind was strong, it was not as strong as
The shaking and squeaking noise bothered him.
Lu Duoxun stood by, observing the words and expressions of Emperor Liu, and summoned an officer and soldier. He whispered an order, and the man quickly went to find tools to fix it.
"Compared with Fengzhou, Liangzhou has a different style!" Standing in the wind at the head of the northern city of Guzang, Emperor Liu sighed to himself: "When I was in Fengzhou, I once thought it was the poorest and coldest place in the Han Dynasty.
This place makes me think that there are many places to visit in the world. Now that I have experienced it myself, I still underestimated the winter in the Hexi Corridor..."
Hearing Emperor Liu's emotion, Lu Duoxun said: "If your Majesty visits during the Spring and Autumn Period, you will be able to see all the beautiful scenery of Hexi!"
"It's just unlucky timing!" Emperor Liu smiled slightly, as if he had already looked away, and turned to look at Lu Duoxun: "Lu Qing, when you were sent to the Western Regions as an envoy, you probably took the Hexi Corridor, too.
It was a cold winter, and at that time Jin'ou was in the northwest, and almost the entire Hexi region was in the hands of the Uighurs, Tibetans, and Khitans.
Although I have listened to your report on the experience of that journey to the west, based on my personal experience now, when I first went on the mission, I am afraid that the experience along the way was even more difficult and dangerous!"
Emperor Liu mentioned the events of that year, which also aroused Lu Duoxun's emotion, and a trace of recollection appeared on his clear face, and he responded: "I was very energetic back then, and wanted to imitate Zhang Qian's visit to the most remote areas, and then I actually embarked on the westward journey.
After entering Hexi, I felt ashamed. Thirty percent of the entourage died on the Hexi Corridor.
Fortunately, at that time, under the leadership of His Majesty, the Han Dynasty had already become stronger and stronger. Along the way, the Tibetans, Uighurs and other miscellaneous captives did not dare to harass the envoys wantonly. However, at that time, the ministers also escaped the cold winter in Liangzhou before heading back again the following year.
That's okay. That's also the beginning of my understanding of Liangzhou and Guzang City..."
"It must have been fifteen or sixteen years!" Emperor Liu said.
Lu Duoxun nodded and complimented: "In an instant, fifteen years, if Your Majesty hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have realized that such a long time has passed!"
From Lu Duoxun's words, you can feel a touch of emotion. The memories and experiences of those years were indeed profound for him. That was not only the beginning of Lu Duoxun's adventure in the northwest, but also a new starting point for his rise in career.
Since the Western envoy returned smoothly, he brought back Hexi, the situation in the Western Regions, a map, and the introduction of cotton seeds. Relying on these credits and hard work, in the following time, Lu Duoxun was not able to talk about his official career.
The one who soared in the past is also on the rise, and his official career is prosperous.
At present, Lu Duoxun is only thirty-six years old and already holds the position of chief envoy. He is definitely young and promising. Although Hexi is a remote place, it has extremely high military value, and the opening of the Silk Road also has a lot of economic significance.
Among the borders of the Han Dynasty, Hexi and Shanyang can be called together, but the one that attracts more attention and attracts the attention of the emperor must be the Hexi Corridor. This has both historical and cultural reasons, and also has the influence of Emperor Liu
Strong personal subjective will.
For Lu Duoxun, this is also a place where it is easier to make achievements and establish achievements. The Han Dynasty's current territory is so vast, with thousands of prefectures and counties, there are only a few places that can attract Emperor Liu's constant attention, and this is Hexi.
The biggest advantage of being an official is that although it is a bit remote, for someone as ambitious as Lu Duoxun, the treatment and environment are not important at all.
In the past few years after the recovery of Hexi, Lu Duoxun first suppressed Guasha. Yang Tingzhang's previous extermination of the Uighur remnants and the expansion of Qinghai were assisted by Lu Duoxun.
Now, as the Chief Secretary of Hexi Province, Lu Duoxun has more room to display his skills in conquering, consolidating achievements and suppressing dissatisfaction. Of course, for Lu Duoxun, the official position of Chief Minister of Hexi Province is not enough.
His aspirations and ambitions are far from his peak. Sitting on the west side of the river, peeking into the temple, waiting to enter the court to pay homage to the prime minister, and enter the political affairs hall to preside over state affairs, this is his biggest and most long-term goal.
Moreover, Lu Duoxun could see hope and had a clear goal ahead. During the more than 20 years that Emperor Liu was in power, the prime minister must start from the state department. This was repeatedly mentioned and implemented in earnest.
During the seven years of Kaibao's dynasty, Zhao Pu, Song Qi and Li Ye were all promoted from the local level. The most representative one was Zhao Pu, and Lu Duoxun was also the target.
It's Zhao Pu.
Why should Zhao Pu be the prime minister and the head of the political hall? In addition to his early qualifications, the most important thing is his governorship in the southwest, calming the people, pacifying the Rong, and pioneering achievements. And Lu Duoxun thought to himself, if he were replaced, he would not be as good as Zhao Pu
Difference.
The opportunity for Zhao Pu to take off lies in Sichuan and Shu, so the starting point for Lu Duoxun's rise is in the northwest! After all, he has been deeply rooted here for a long time and has formed his own circle of influence. He has considerable influence in the four northwest areas. This
It took fifteen years to accumulate, and it will also be the basic support for him to open up the temple.
"The entire Hexi region belongs to Guzang City. It has the longest history and the deepest cultural heritage!" Emperor Liu said, stroking the rough walls of Guzang like a lover.
"Yes!" Lu Duoxun was knowledgeable and said immediately: "Since Emperor Wu of the former Han Dynasty opened up the Western Region and established the four counties of Hexi, Guzang has always been the center of Hexi. It has been like this for thousands of years. When the world is in power, things will change from east to west.
Transportation and business travel are endless; in troubled times, separatist regimes prevail and kings dominate. Guzang City can be regarded as a record of the changes in the history of Hexi for thousands of years..."
"In the past, I could only see records about Guzang and Ganliang in historical books and memorials!" Emperor Liu said: "I still remember that when I promoted the expansion of the west in the early years, many people used various methods to
Reasons to object. When it comes to Liangzhou, in their description, there is only the Gobi desert, wild sand and fierce winds, desolate cities and wild soil, little vegetation, and lack of water sources. There are no survivors of the Han people, and Hulu are rampant. I suggest that I give up to avoid giving trouble.
The imperial court has increased its burden..."
Emperor Liu did not make up his words. He did receive many similar memorials that year. When the emperor talked about it, Lu Duoxun said with some anger: "Your Majesty, those who suggest this are either short-sighted or short-sighted.
It is really hateful to hide evil intentions or lack of knowledge. What you know is only fragmentary and then it is arranged arbitrarily. Your Majesty, Hexi is not poor. As long as given time, it will be able to restore its former prosperity!"
Lu Duoxun regarded Hexi as the basis for his progress, so when he heard such contemptuous and even discriminatory remarks, his reaction was naturally a bit excessive.
Seeing this, Emperor Liu smiled and asked: "Do you think there were so many people opposed to the expansion of the west and the restoration of the old land?"
Sensing Emperor Liu's solemn tone, Lu Duoxun thought for a while and responded: "Since the mid-Tang Dynasty, Hexi has been lost. Although Zhang Yichao led the rebel army to revive it for a while, it was only a flash in the pan. In nearly two hundred years, it was reduced to
Damn it, it’s been too long..."
"Yes!" Emperor Liu also sighed. He grabbed the cold and slippery wall with his hands and said seriously: "Helong has been separated from China for a long time, and the Han people have become captives of Tibet. All people with lofty ideals think about it and regret it.
indignation.
As you said, China has been missing Hexi for too long, so long that it is easy for people to forget. I am determined to march westward not only to regain lost territory, demonstrate martial arts, and consolidate the northwest border defense, but also to regain our former glory and regain our former glory.
Reveal the glory of the past, protect it, and carry it forward.
I often talk about the mistakes of the ancients. I cherish them and do not dispute them. I cannot let our descendants give us a final evaluation of our lack of progress..."
As he spoke, Emperor Liu himself laughed, but his words also came from the bottom of his heart. In his memories that were too long ago or even vague, there were too many shortcomings in China after the Tang Dynasty that made people sigh.
With regret.
As for Emperor Liu, the most basic goal was to make some unknown corrections and changes. Of course, what appeared was that the emperor was determined to do martial arts, expanding in all directions, and opening up endlessly...
Judging from the results, Emperor Liu has done too much and achieved too much!
Take Guzang City at your feet as an example. Who would have thought that in its original history, it would be hundreds of years later when it returned to Han rule after returning to the rebel army...