In the few days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Liu Chengyou was obviously even busier. After all, before breaking the city and putting down the rebellion, he basically only had to worry about how to defeat the enemy. Once the city was conquered and the thieves were destroyed, the aftermath involved Liu Chengyou's attitude and energy.
Annihilating the people, rewarding the army, dealing with rebellion and lawlessness, enforcing military discipline, renovating Buddhist temples, urging the autumn harvest, and even memorials from Tokyo came much more frequently...
A series of military and political tasks made Liu Chengyou somewhat overwhelmed and exhausted physically and mentally. Of course, he was used to it, and he did not relax for a long time.
On the morning of the 14th, he met with local village elders in Hezhong, Haowang, to show his "closeness to the people." In the afternoon, the county magistrates of Hezhong, Jie, Jiang, Hua, and Tongzhi, who came to respond to the imperial edict, gave a mobilization speech to encourage agricultural organizations, which was the first time He formally proposed the imperial government's policy of "lenient punishments and simpler administration". In addition, he arrested several county officials and generals who had committed serious crimes in the local area, and immediately punished them with punishment.
In the evening, Liu Chengyou held a small banquet in the yamen of Hezhong Prefecture in honor of the various festivals in Guanyou who had traveled hundreds of miles to respond to the imperial edict.
Previously, after the city was broken, Liu Chengyou sent his envoy Fei Qi to summon all the festivals to attend the meeting, hoping to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival together. Time was very tight, but the emperor was close to the river and was threatening to quell the rebellion and destroy the thieves, so he dared not refuse.
In fact, more than half of the right Jiedu in Hezhongguan are Jingzhao, Shaanxi, Hua, Tong, Yao, and Yan, plus Wang Yan. The ones Liu Chengyou really summoned were Fengxiang Wang Jun, Jingyuan Shi Kuangyi, and Yanzhou Zhang Yanchao and Yanzhou Gao Yunquan were the four Fang Zhen who did not participate in the counter-insurgency.
Although there is a difference in distance, the distance of several hundred miles is still enough for the other generation to arrive. However, Gao Yunquan, the farthest man, traveled day and night from Yanzhou to the river, but Wang Jun from Fengxiang did not arrive.
In the hall, the lights were brightly lit, and the monarchs and ministers were lined up. During the banquet, people exchanged glasses, exchanged cups, and the atmosphere was peaceful.
"I thank you for your hard work and traveled hundreds of miles to come to visit me, but it was my fault. I would like to use this cup to apologize to the three of you." Liu Chengyou's facial muscles softened a little, and his tone was a little apologetic, and he said to Shi Kuang Yi, Zhang Yanchao and Gao Yunquan.
"His Majesty has ascended to the throne and continued his career. It is extremely regrettable that I did not come to the capital to see you. This time, I can bow before the emperor and see the holy face. I can understand the feeling of respect in my heart..." Zhang Yi Jiedu Shi Kuangyi gave Liu Chengyou face and replied.
Although he knew that Shi Kuangyi was complimenting him, Liu Chengyou still felt very comfortable in his heart. Since the beginning of the founding of the country, Shi Kuangyi had a great "favor" for the Liu family, and sent money and sincerity to persuade them to join, regardless of his initial intentions. What kind of thinking, as the Han Dynasty aspired to the Central Plains and slowly dominated the country, Shi Kuangyi's reputation as a loyal minister of the country became more and more solid, and he was always deferential to the court. He paid a lot of tribute and sent troops according to the imperial edict. Don't delay.
Therefore, even if this was the first time Liu Chengyou met Shi Kuangyi, he had a very favorable impression of him because of his previous experience. There were such people in Fang Town, so it was impossible for Liu Chengyou not to pay attention to praise.
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"Shanxi has been restless for a long time. Enemy countries and foreign races are waiting on the side. The road to Guanshan is far away. It is understandable that the ministers have the heavy responsibility of guarding the border and protecting the people. It is not easy to leave the place of duty." Liu Chengyou made a scene.
Next to Shi Kuangyi, there was an old man with a clear face. His face was solemn, and he seemed to have a hint of sinisterness, looking like he was not easy to mess with. He took a sip of wine and showed a smile that was not very enthusiastic: " Your Majesty is so magnanimous and tolerant, and so considerate of his ministers, I am truly impressed by them."
The person who spoke was none other than Zhang Yanchao, the governor of Baoda in Yanzhou. Let me briefly introduce this person. He was the founding general of the Later Tang Dynasty and the adopted son of Emperor Mingzong Li Siyuan of the Later Tang Dynasty. He once served as a riding school for Emperor Zhuangzong Li Cunxu. He had a disagreement with Shi Jingtang in his early years and established the Later Jin Dynasty. Later, he surrendered directly to the Khitan and was worshiped as Yunzhou Jiedushi.
When the Khitan went south to destroy the Jin Dynasty, the commander of his subordinates went on an expedition and wreaked havoc in Hebei Province, which was quite "contributory". Yelu Deguang entered Bian and was later appointed as the Jiedushi of the Jinchang Army (today's Yongxing Army). When Liu Zhiyuan entered the Central Plains, he met the Khitan The situation was not going well, so Feibiao lost his faith and was later moved to Yanzhou, where he has remained ever since.
This person is usually gloomy, mean and ungrateful to others, rough and courageous, and average in ability...
Judging from his resume, Liu Chengyou certainly looked down upon this person, and even felt a little disgusted, because he seemed to see a bit of his own "shadow" in Zhang Yanchao.
Liu Chengyou's ears directly filtered out what he said, and even the compliments were staged and airy. However, on the surface, he had to look generous and say a few words of comfort.
He moved his eyes away from Zhang Yanchao and stared at Yanzhou Jiedu Gao Yunquan. Gao Yunquan was in the prime of life, in the prime of life, with rough features and rough behavior. He drank a lot of wine and ate large pieces of meat, but a shrewd look flashed through his eyes from time to time. .
Different from others, Gao Yunquan was a local snake in Yanzhou and a powerful person in the state. His grandfather served as the governor of Yanzhou during the Liang and Tang Dynasties. Although he fell into disgrace, the Gao family has always been well-known in Yanzhou. .And Gao Yunquan also took advantage of the situation when the Khitan destroyed the Jin Dynasty.
At that time, Yanzhou Jiedu was in Zhoumi. On the surface, the situation was that the state's soldiers were in chaos and the attack on Zhoumi could not be defeated. There was no commander in the chaos and no one who dared to be the commander. Then someone shouted, "Is it okay to take Mr. Gao's West House as the commander?" ". Then he was confused and supported by the audience, and he fought against Zhou Mi. They went back and forth for several days. It happened that Liu Zhiyuan proclaimed himself emperor and his envoys came to the west to appease Hexi. Gao Yunquan reacted quickly and immediately sent an envoy from Yanzhou to Taiyuan. Without waiting for the overall situation of the Central Plains to be decided, Zhou Mi came He abandoned the city and fled, and the Gao family took Yanzhou.
Of course, the accident that happened in Yanzhou last year cannot be as simple as it seems. The story behind the accident is also very exciting. But looking at it from before and after, it is obvious that this Gao Yunquan is not simple, and his scheming, means and vision are not bad. If Anyone who looks down on him because of his vulgar behavior will definitely suffer.
Feeling Liu Chengyou's gaze, Gao Yunquan put down the drained wine, wiped the oil on his mouth with his sleeve robe regardless of appearance, and said hehe, "Your Majesty, the wine is delicious, and the meat is delicious!"
Looking at Gao Yunquan meaningfully, Liu Chengyou seemed to be pleased with his open-mindedness and said: "These wine and meat are all taken from the treasury in the middle of the river. You can enjoy them to your heart's content..."
A reception banquet took more than an hour, which was not too long. The main purpose was to connect Liu Chengyou with Sanjie Du, and to show his majesty and presence as emperor.
Similarly, after a banquet, Liu Chengyou's attitude towards Sanjiedu was basically determined. Needless to say, Shi Kuangyi only needed to appease and reward him as usual. Zhang Yanchao, this person was not obedient at all, let alone loyal, and belonged to The kind that needs to be suppressed.
As for Gao Yunquan, this person is a bit interesting. Unlike other Jiedu, he has a deep foundation in Yanzhou. Even if he has become his own entity, he cannot be easily touched.
Liu Chengyou attached great importance to Yanzhou. Not to mention other things, Liu Chengyou was attracted by the fierce fire in Yanzhou. On the other hand, it was reported that Gao Yunquan was not in harmony with Li Yiyin of Xiazhou, and there was discord between the two forces. There are constant conflicts.
Last year, a fight almost broke out, but Liu Zhiyuan sent envoys to coordinate. This time, Liu Chengyou suppressed the rebellion in Hezhong, and Gao Yunquan also sent someone to report that there was something wrong with Li Yiyin, and asked Liu Chengyou to provide reinforcements with money and food, and was willing to stop the party members for the court. ....
Considering this relationship, Gao Yunquan still plays some role in Yanzhou, at least in terms of preventing and containing Xiazhou. The Dangxiang people have been developing in the northwest for decades, and their power continues to grow. They nominally surrender to the Central Plains, but in fact It has long become its own entity and is a separate force.
If it is not dealt with, it will cause serious trouble in the future. There is no need to rely on deduction or anything. Just think about the bitter history of blood and tears of the conflict between the Northern Song Dynasty and Xixia in official history, and you will understand. In Liu Chengyou's goal plan, the party members in the northwest were also eliminated. Target.
Of course, Yanzhou is such an important place that it is impossible to let the Gao family control it for too long. However, it needs to be planned slowly. In a short period of time, Liu Chengyou will not focus here, but will try his best to ensure the stability of the northwest.
Liu Chengyou always knows the primary and secondary conflicts, which is more serious.