Xiliang's army triumphantly returned, and the country was filled with joy. The people were eating pots of wine to welcome the king's army. The emerging intellectuals in Xiliang were even more excited and fanatical. They thought differently from the common people. Ordinary people were just influenced by the comments in the teahouse.
Bewitched by the rumors in the streets and alleys, they thought this was just a war of revenge, but the scholars thought more far-term. This was Xiliang's test of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, just like a little tiger biting the elephant's heel.
It's just a small sip, but the meaning is profound.
The dividends of the war were very rich. In addition to hundreds of thousands of taels of silver compensation from the Shaanxi and Gansu government, the trade blockade was also broken. Businessmen from all walks of life flocked to Xiliang. The prices of various daily necessities in Xiliang dropped rapidly, and the people's living standards improved accordingly.
Employment positions have also increased significantly.
The important thing is that Xiliang built up its self-esteem and the hearts of the people. This was a huge intangible wealth. Gansu entered the era of Governor Fan. Fan Liangchen was the sworn brother of Yuan Feng. It would be better to say that he was the governor of Zhou Dynasty.
He was the governor of Xiliang. The entire province of Gansu, from the governor to the common people, was close to Xiliang. Yuan Feng had never expected that such a war could produce such an effect.
The Grand Marshal's Mansion in Liangzhou, the quiet courtyard, the gurgling water, the bright moon and the clear breeze, ambergris burning slowly in the ancient copper incense burner, Yuan Feng and Cao Yanhui sat opposite each other, Cao Xiu was preparing tea aside, Tan
On the fragrant wood tray, there was a simple and elegant Yixing purple sand tea set. Cao Xiu played with the tea set slowly, and his beautiful big eyes glanced at Yuan Feng from time to time, but the Xiliang Marshal was completely focused on meeting Cao Yanhui.
During their conversation, they completely ignored Cao Xiu, who already looked like a pretty girl.
"Zhang Jiusi is the current Emperor of Zhou Dynasty." Cao Yanhui's words did not surprise Yuan Feng. His father's death was indeed related to this emperor.
"Zhang Jiusi was just a salt dealer at the beginning. With many brothers and friends on the road, he achieved some small success and made a name for himself in the Jiangnan area. However, he really achieved great success after he met your father, Zhang Shicheng.
Your father gave him this name, and also gave his three brothers the names Shiyi, Shide, and Shixin. From then on, Zhang Jiusi became your father's capable subordinate, fighting in the north and south, and made many achievements.
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"Then was my father killed by him?"
"To be honest, I don't know. My position in the army was not high at that time, and I soon returned to Liangzhou to guard the Western Frontier for His Majesty. The affairs of the students in the capital were so complicated that there were more than a dozen versions of the story alone.
, who murdered the late emperor is a mystery, and we have to ask the person involved to know the truth."
Yuan Fenglue was a little disappointed and asked again: "What is my father's name?"
There was a long silence. Yuan Feng had never asked this question before, and the name that was once praised by thousands of people had become unknown. After a long time, Cao Yanhui jumped out of his memories and said: "His surname is Liu Mingche, and his courtesy name is Ziguang.
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Liu Che, such a familiar name, his father has the same name as Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty, and Ziguang is his surname, which is not surprising.
"So, my name should be Liu Yuanfeng." Yuanfeng said.
"Maybe so. Liu Che was the name your father named himself. Before he started the army, he didn't use this name. I think he admired Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and deliberately chose this name to motivate himself." Cao Yanhui said.
"Then what is his name?" Yuan Feng asked.
"I don't know." Cao Yanhui spread his hands, "The late emperor was a very mysterious person. No one knows where he came from or what his last name was. We only know that he wrote good words and was extremely wise. He acted vigorously and led by example.
, has no airs and no pomp, so he is deeply loved by the military and civilians..."
One mystery has not been solved, and a new one has emerged. Where is his father's birthplace, what is his real name, and who else is in the family, these have all become unsolved mysteries.
"Who is my mother?" Yuan Feng changed the question, although he did not have high hopes for the answer to this question.
Sure enough, Cao Yanhui still shook his head: "I don't know. The late emperor had three thousand harems. It's really hard to know which concubine you are from."
Yuan Feng was silent. Too many mysteries made him extremely depressed. Although he was now considered successful, he didn't know where he came from, his father's name, who he was killed by, who his mother was, and what else he had in his family.
He didn't know any of his relatives, including the name and origin of the uncle who raised him, which was also a mystery.
Even a local dog in the countryside knows where he comes from, but Yuan Feng doesn't. He doesn't even know the meaning of the word Yuan Feng, and who gave him the name.
"If there is a suitable opportunity, I will go to the Central Plains to explore my life experience." Yuan Feng said.
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Three months later, the court's reply finally arrived in Chang'an, and everyone's worries were finally relieved. The emperor did not punish anyone, not even Lu Zhen, who was responsible for provoking the war. On the contrary, he praised him greatly.
He, since everyone is dead, there is no need to whip the corpse, and the emperor's treatment is reasonable.
The other officials also received generous rewards, and the two people who gained the most were King Qin and Fan Liangchen.
There is a saying in Chang'an city that when Lu Zhen fell and the King of Qin was full, the thousands of hectares of land left by the Marquis of Fenyang all belonged to His Highness the King of Qin, and the remaining thousands of soldiers and horses of the Shaanxi army also became the King of Qin's subordinates.
From the prisoners released by the Xiliang army later in the war, the King of Qin could be said to have gained both men and wealth, and gained a lot.
The state capitals of Shaanxi and Gansu provinces were completely destroyed, and only Lanzhou Chang'an was preserved. Chang'an had many soldiers and horses, and the city had thick walls. It was normal that the Xiliang army could not defeat it. What was rare was that Lanzhou was besieged by the Xiliang army for two months.
With no food and no reinforcements, he was able to endure hardships behind enemy lines. This kind of perseverance and talent were rare among officials of the Zhou Dynasty.
In addition, Fan Liangchen's resume is really excellent. He came from a serious imperial examination, served as a censor, worked as a seven-pin tea maker, and did a business tour. He came up from the grassroots step by step. His official reputation is quite good, and he is also famous in the court.
In terms of strong support, the most rare thing is that an official with an economic background is so proficient in military affairs. If such an officer is not promoted, it will be a loss for the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Fan Liangchen was directly promoted to governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, and he also served as governor of Gansu. The imperial court also gave him the post of imperial envoy to Zuodu, Yushitai. It can be said that the party, government and army have great power!
The other officials each had their own rewards. The former governor of Tongcheng, Zhang Ruiqiang, went to Henan to serve as the governor. Wang Ke, the fellow governor of Chang'an, finally corrected himself and became the governor of Chang'an. Liu Songpo, the former governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, was directly transferred back to the capital through an imperial decree. He must have been transferred to the capital again.
To be reused.
Several forecourts were opened on the border, located close to the site of the original Shibali Fort. This address was established at the request of the Xiliang people. Although the materials for trade in the forecourts were relatively scarce, only a few important items such as tea, horses, salt, and iron were
It also brought huge development to the local economy. The originally poor villagers also lived a prosperous life by doing business around the forecourt.