In West County, Hanzhong, Xiang Xun prepared with great concentration and was determined to devote all his strength to a fierce offensive and defensive battle. The entire southwestern army, both on the front and rear, including newly restored prefectures and counties, were tied to chariots and exerted their own strength.
utility.
In Xiang Xun's plan, the attack and defense of Xi County was the last battle after winter, so he went all out with military force to make the final decision. As the commander-in-chief of the expedition against Shu, he naturally knew the goals of the emperor and the court, which was only in Hanzhong. Xiang Xun also
This determines the tactics of battle.
Although there is Nanzheng after Xixian, in Xiang Xun's view, if Xixian is captured, Nanzheng is not a problem at all, especially after comprehensive information about Shu's response and deployment.
Xijing, Luoyang.
After more than three years of governance by Jingfan, prosperity has been restored and continues to develop. In the past few years, the Han Dynasty has experienced constant natural disasters, but various disasters have never happened. It can be described as good weather. Therefore, Luoyang City has become a prosperous city.
The first major governance in decades was achieved.
After all, it is Xijing, an ancient capital with thousands of years of political status. A large number of dynasty nobles chose to settle here. Most of the officials and bureaucrats settled here, and most of the retired heroes were settled here. With these people taking the lead, there will be a stable social environment.
, naturally gave birth to a prosperous Luoyang city.
Today, Luoyang City alone has a population of more than 300,000, making it the second largest city in the Han Dynasty after Kaifeng.
Since the beginning of winter, the biggest thing in Luoyang City has been the replacement of Xijing Liubei. Jingfan, who came to Beijing to report on his duties, was retained and promoted to the governor of Kaifeng. After careful consideration, Emperor Liu Chengyou selected Teng as the new Liubei.
Hou Wangyan.
This matter has touched the hearts of many people, especially the nobles who have settled here. Where the powerful are gathered together, privileges are often rampant. When Jingfan was in power, these people were the most fearless, and those who suppressed were also doing illegal things.
Hold them to the ground.
In fact, there is not much difference between Jing Fan and Shi Hongzhao's attitude towards nobles. It's just that he will not take revenge for personal gain or frame up traps. He is also reasonable. Regardless of whether nobles, landlords or merchants develop industries or purchase land, as long as they
Follow the rules and there will be no objections.
But if the law was violated and it fell into his hands, there would be absolutely no favoritism. Therefore, in the years when Jing Fan Zhenluo was working, he also offended many people, and the nobles whose privileges were devalued because of him,
Many are dissatisfied with it.
Now, Jing Fan's stubborn stubbornness has finally been released. Many people have subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief and their minds have become more peaceful. At the same time, ordinary people in Luoyang are also feeling reluctant to leave Jing Fan.
He has a good reputation as an official and is an upright person. When he is in power, he at least cares for the common people and tries his best to maintain relative fairness.
The new left-behind man, Wang Yan, had a meritorious background and was a newly rising generation of dignitaries in the Han Dynasty.
Since Wang Yan took office, the Xijing Left-behind Mansion has regained its hustle and bustle, at least not as deserted as it was when Jing Fan was in office. Recently, it has become even more bustling, with countless visitors coming to visit, but very few of them can be received.
And few.
Two ornately decorated carriages came slowly along the street and stopped in front of the left-behind Yamen. In front of the gate, several ministers who had just been persuaded to leave by Wang Yan refused to see him looked at the two carriages and the eyes of the doorman.
He couldn't help but reveal a hint of contempt.
Two old men in brocade clothes got off the carriage. One was a tall man with fat on his face and body, and looked a bit bloated. The other was thinner. However, both of them looked more confident and calm.
The two of them met and bowed, then stepped forward together and handed over the greeting cards. However, before they spoke, the doorman waved his hand impatiently: "I have something to say, I am busy with official duties, and all foreigners will not see you when they come to visit."
Please come back!"
The fat old man noticed the contempt in his eyes, and a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but he still endured it and did not get entangled with this brat. He smiled and said: "I am an old friend of your family who stayed behind. If others don't see me, I will definitely see him!"
"You little boy, don't make excuses, tell me quickly!" He said, taking out a piece of silver cake and two greeting cards, and handed them to him.
A trace of suspicion flashed in the doorman's eyes. Seeing how confident he was, he took the murmur in his heart without hesitation and said, "Just wait, I'll report it right away. It's up to you whether I see you or not."
Good luck!"
When he turned around, the doorman only had two greeting cards left in his hand.
Looking at the doorman who walked into the government office unhurriedly, the thin old man couldn't help but said in a cold voice: "If in the early years of Qianyou, he had been treated so poorly by such a small official, I could have directly caught him, packed him in a bag, and sunk him into the river! What?
Pigs and dogs!”
Seeing his angry eyes, the fat man smiled bitterly and said sadly: "Brother Xue, your temper needs to be changed. After all, things are different from the past. You see, if you lose your authority, even a mere doorman can control it."
Let's wait! If he doesn't report it, can we still break into the left-behind Yamen?"
Of these two old men, the fat one is Hou Zhang, the former military envoy of Huazhou, and the skinny one is Xue Huairang, the former military envoy of Tongzhou. In any case, they were once the governor of one state and had the power to control one side, so there is this sigh.
"Hmph!" Xue Huairang turned away and muttered: "I don't know if Wang Yan still cares about your friendship, otherwise he will be turned away too!"
"Come here, bring me the horse!" Hou Zhang smiled faintly and ordered to the servant.
Behind the carriage, there was a strong horse, neatly groomed, all white with not a speck of color on it.
"Brother Hou!" Xue Huairang couldn't help but ask, "Where did this horse come from?"
"The envoy from Liangzhou bought it from the accompanying caravan, but it cost me a lot of money!" Hou Zhang said with a smile: "Wang Yan used to love swords and horses, but I don't know if he has changed after becoming rich!"
Hou Zhang and Xue Huairang, two authentic warriors, rose up in the late Jin Dynasty and joined the Han Dynasty. In order to win the hearts of the Han Dynasty, they were worshiped as Jiedu. However, these two people had the habits of warriors who mostly came from humble origins. Once they became prominent, they became complacent and greedy.
If it becomes a nature, it gathers and becomes a trend, there will be bad governance in the house, and the people will suffer.
Especially Xue Huairang, when he was in Hebei, Liu Chengyou almost killed him because of his excessive collecting and harsh administration that harmed the people. The latter two were sent to Guanzhong by the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan, but they still did not restrain themselves, so naturally they were not trusted by Liu Chengyou and the court.
Joy leads to suspicion and jealousy.
Of course, the most inappropriate thing for the two of them was to be involved with Li Shouzhen in Hezhong at that time. Although they caused some substantial trouble to the court during Li Shouzhen's rebellion, and after the court launched a counter-rebellion army, they both acted honestly
of.
However, since the river was at peace, how could these two Jiedu who were involved with the rebels be spared? Considering the domestic situation at that time, in order to appease the other Jiedu after killing a big chicken, for Hou and Xue Liu Chengyou chose to handle the two of them lightly, allowing them to buy peace with their family wealth, become officials with honors, and move to Luoyang.
Although he lost his position and was unwilling to accept it, he at least saved his life. After arriving in Luoyang, he relied on his early accumulation to quickly purchase a number of land and industries.
Hou Zhang ran a manor, had several ships, sold porcelain, silk, medicinal materials, and was involved in many businesses. Xue Huairang opened several tea shops, restaurants and brothels in the city, and also organized a caravan to specialize in Run northwest.
Over the years, the family property has become quite rich, and the two have actively integrated into Luoyang's noble groups, made good friends with many powerful children and relatives, and gained some fame.
This time, Wang Yan Zhenluo naturally wanted to pay a visit. He did not necessarily ask for anything extravagantly, but he had a good relationship. Especially Hou Zhang, he, Zhao Hui, and Wang Yan were the original "Shouyi Sanjiedu".
In the second hall of the stay-at-home residence, Wang Yan was dealing with official business, which was about a batch of military rations from the Southwest.
"How much food is left in the treasury?" Wang Yan put down the official document in his hand and asked.
The subordinate replied: "Rice is one hundred thousand shi, millet is 150,000, and wheat is more than 200,000..."
"So much!" Wang Yan was a little surprised, but quickly calmed down and ordered: "Then send it to Guanzhong according to the amount!"
"yes!"
In recent years, Luoyang has had good weather, good harvests, and good management of the scenery. The treasury has indeed accumulated a lot. Even if most of it is used by Tokyo, the rest can still be described as abundant.
"Hey..." Wang Yanze held his beard and sighed. People say that when a new official takes office, he has three things to do. Where should he start when he takes over such a city?