After He Jin established the candidates for the three lieutenant generals, he began to prepare to assign tasks, but at this time, Liu Hong's imperial edict came to He Jin.
It was Lu Qiang who came to convey the imperial edict to He Jin on behalf of the emperor.
No one else knows the specific content of the imperial edict.
But after Lu Qiang left, He Jin immediately went to court and asked the court to select another Zhonglang general based on the situation on the battlefield to quell the Yellow Turban rebellion.
Liu Hong played it smoothly and accurately.
Later, the fourth lieutenant general who was responsible for the expedition against the Yellow Turbans appeared, Liu Hong's younger brother Liu Jian.
Zhonglang General is not a military position, it is just a title of general temporarily set up by the court for the commander of the army when the war is approaching, and they are used as conquests.
Previously, according to He Jin's plan, only Lu Zhi, Huangfu Song, and Zhu Jun were appointed as Zhonglang Generals, responsible for conquering Hebei and Ruying.
Things that had been basically agreed upon were temporarily changed for some unknown reason. The emperor also appointed his younger brother Liu Jian as a general of the rank of Zhonglang, holding a chastity command, alongside Lu Zhi, Huangfu Song and others.
Now Liu Yu is not in the capital, and according to Liu Yu's personality, even if he is in the capital, he may not conspire with Liu Yan on this matter. Therefore, after much deliberation, Liu Yan finally came to find him.
Liu Yan smiled with satisfaction and said: "My nephew's words really show his loyalty. I also feel that this matter cannot be accomplished overnight. It is just for the sake of the Han Dynasty that you and I need to continue to promote this matter."
An old fox and a young fox are both thinking about how to get the maximum benefit for themselves through the matter of "establishing a state animal husbandry".
It seems that He Jin always remembered Liu Jian's kindness in reminding him and allowing him to be promoted to the position of "general".
After finishing his words, the hall fell into silence.
"Nowadays, in the hundreds of counties in the Han Dynasty, the prefects do not have the power to cross the border to suppress bandits, and the governors do not have the power to take direct charge of the local areas. They are constraining each other, and it is easy for thieves to take advantage of the situation, so we have to think of a good strategy."
Liu Jian looked at Dong Fu and saw that he had silver hair and a haggard face, and felt a little hesitant.
Liu Jian took his time and listened to the useless words Liu Yan told him: "Jian is well aware of my uncle's kindness. I must be more careful and cautious when setting out on this expedition."
Liu Jian "suddenly" slapped his forehead: "What Mr. Dong said is true, but what is this good strategy?"
"If we want to preserve the Han Dynasty, we must implement administrative reforms at the local level."
After Liu Yan introduced Dong Fu to Liu Jian, he asked Liu Jian about the expedition with concern. At the same time, he gave many warnings and instructions, telling Liu Jian to be careful during the expedition and that there would be no eyes for swords and halberds on the battlefield. etc., showing the love and care an uncle has for his nephew.
It has to be said that Liu Yan's vision is indeed unique, because judging from the current situation, once this matter is completed, the two people who will ultimately benefit will undoubtedly be Liu Jian and Liu Yan.
Dong Fu knew that there were some things that Liu Yan couldn't say directly, so he said: "To be honest, General Zhonglang, in fact, in the past two days, Zongbo and I have discussed this matter day and night. I feel that although the moth thief can be defeated, he will be defeated in a short time." indestructible,"
In order to show the etiquette of being a nephew, Liu Jian sent someone to send a famous assassin to Liu Yan's house, saying that he would personally visit Liu Yan's house and pay a visit to him.
"Isn't it wonderful that we, as vassals and ministers, defend the imperial court and intimidate the unconquered? I have this idea entirely for the sake of the world and your majesty. It is a lesson for the world!"
After going back and forth, the friendship between Liu Jian and He Jin was finally forged.
Liu Yan met Liu Jian in his Nuang Pavilion and introduced to him an old man who had just arrived in Luoyang. This man could be regarded as an old friend of Liu Yan. He was Dong Fu, a famous prophecy master in the Han Dynasty.
Dong Fu smiled and said: "I do have a way to reform the system."
Therefore, He Jin re-arranged his strategic plan and let Liu Jian lead the army alone. In addition to the Yueqi Battalion among the five battalions of the Northern Army, he also gave him 25,000 newly recruited warriors from Sanhe, so that he could lead an army alone. , went to Nanyang County for rescue.
After Dong Fu entered the capital, he had to pay homage to him.
"Can you please give me some advice from Mr. Dong?"
Liu Jian smiled and said: "The emperor's uncle is so loyal that he can shine through the sun and the moon, as we all know."
This person is his clan uncle, Liu Yan.
In fact, Zhu Jun and Liu Jian had already been admonishing He Jin for several days to ask for Sun Jian's transfer.
But He Jin found Liu Jian, showed him Zhu Jun's memorial, and told Liu Jian that he would submit Liu Jian's memorial first. As for Zhu Jun's memorial, He Jin deliberately submitted it a day or two late. .
The implication is that he is willing to cooperate with Liu Yan on this matter.
He Jin had just ascended to the position of general. In order to demonstrate his civility and establish his power and benevolence, he immediately recommended a group of talents to the court to join the capital. Dong Fu, who was in his seventies, was one of them.
Dong Fu is already in his seventies or almost eighty years old. In this era when the average life expectancy is very short, he can be regarded as the most auspicious among auspicious.
After being appointed as Zhonglang General, Liu Jian immediately asked the imperial court for advice and asked him to transfer Sun Jian, the Prime Minister of Pi County, to serve as an assistant army commander and join forces with him to fight against the thieves.
There was an eerie silence between the two Han clan clan members.
If he said that he came to see him off because he was going to war... then Liu Jian would definitely not believe it.
Liu Jian stood up, cupped his hands to Liu Yan and said, "My nephew is very impressed by the emperor's mature and prudent uncle, who has devoted his whole life to the country. I have made a note of this matter. If there is a good opportunity in the future, I will definitely advise your majesty together with the emperor."
What's more, he also has Xu Rong as his assistant.
Today, Liu Yan invited this old friend to meet Liu Jian, but I don't know what he was thinking about.
Liu Jian said: "Although this matter is beneficial to the government, it will definitely arouse discussion between the government and the public, and it will easily make your Majesty suspicious, so you must be cautious in following it."
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Liu Yan sighed and said: "That's good, by the way, my dear nephew, now that the Yellow Turban bandits are on the rise, all the states are in chaos, and wars are on the rise. According to your opinion, in a few years, where will our country, the Han Dynasty, fall? Game?"
For Liu Jian, Liu Yan could also be regarded as his benefactor. After all, without Liu Yan's help, Liu Jian would never have been able to become a clan member of the Han Dynasty.
When he was young, Fang heard Dong Fu say slowly: "According to me, in the clan, the only people who have such reputation and prestige and can be trusted by your majesty are Zong Bo and Zhong Lang. If not If you want to add one more person, Liu Bo'an can also be one."
However, although he is young, he still has the merits of the Northern Territory. If he is appointed as the commander-in-chief, it would make sense.
In April, just as the new Zhonglang general Liu Jian was preparing his troops and preparing to lead his troops to the battlefield of Nanyang, an unexpected person sent a famous assassin to visit Liu Jian.
After all, according to Liu Jian's memory, before today, except in Liu Hong's West Garden, Liu Yan had never interacted with him in private once.
"The emperor's uncle cares about thousands of people and the country. My nephew deeply admires me. But the situation is like this. What can we do?"
"My dear nephew, according to me, this rebellion of moth thieves is very powerful. Even if it can be quelled, within a few years, the remaining thieves will definitely come out in droves and swarm incessantly. According to me, within a few years, all the states will be destroyed.
There is uncertainty and there is no peace in the sea.”
Liu Yan stroked his beard and glanced at Dong Fu beside him.
Although he did not understand what the imperial court meant, Liu Jian did not refuse since it was an appointment from the imperial court. He also studied military strategy and battle formations with Lu Zhi outside the Great Wall, and he also had a lot of knowledge about formations and food and grass matters on the battlefield.
Understand that Liu Jian thinks there will be no problem if he leads an army alone.
"I have heard a lot about Mr. Dong's wisdom and wisdom, but Mr. Dong is already old and working hard in the army. I'm afraid..."
Liu Yan nodded with satisfaction and said: "This Mr. Dong is the master of Chuwei. He is over seventy years old and has a good plan. Now that the moth thieves have been defeated, I intend to recommend him to be a staff officer in the Qin army. If there is an opportunity,
If things change, we can get twice the result with half the effort by negotiating with them.”
Dong Fu said with a smile: "Lian Po was eighty years old and could still eat ten kilograms of rice and meat. Although he is old, he is still willing to use his meager wisdom to serve on the battlefield for Zhonglang General. Even if he is wrapped in horse leather, he has no regrets. It's just that he was killed.
Sir, please don’t be afraid of being too old and too old to delay things.”
"well."
"With the current situation, moths and thieves are suddenly rising, and mountains and rivers are collapsing. How can there be no reason to prevent chaos in various places? Although the power of the state pastoralists is great, if your majesty only allows us and other clan members to be pastors, there will be no big disaster."
After hearing this, Liu Jian probably understood what Liu Yan was going to say.
Liu Jian understood in his heart that Liu Yan was already determined to promote this matter at this time, but after all, the matter was of great importance. Facing a person like Liu Hong, a bad move would easily lead to the emperor's suspicion, so he needed someone to work with him to promote this matter.
When the time comes, Liu Jian's memorial will be sent up first, and the first person to recruit Sun Jian to assist in the army will naturally become Liu Jian.
Liu Jian drank the boiled tea slowly without even raising an eyebrow.
Liu Jian thought to himself: "This is his real purpose today, and he didn't say it until now. But what exactly does he want to do?"
At that moment, Liu Jian was seen calmly saying: "I wonder what your uncle has to say?"
Liu Yan also lowered his head and remained silent.
Liu Yan sighed and said: "It is a last resort. Asking for the establishment of a state pastor and then appointing a foreign minister will only see the world in chaos and the states are uncertain. As clan members, you and I need to share your worries for Your Majesty."
Unexpectedly, the Yellow Turban Uprising had just started, and this old guy had already started to have this idea in his mind? He was really hiding it, and he was really a good uncle of the Han Dynasty.
This is purely flattering. With Liu Jian's reputation in the clan, how can he compare to Liu Yu?
When Liu Yan heard this, he looked at Liu Jian and said, "What do you think, my wise nephew, what Mr. Dong said?"
Dong Fu said slowly and calmly: "As governors and governors, bribery officials and expropriation of the people will lead to rebellion. We can select important officials from the Qing Ming Dynasty as shepherds in the Han clan to guard the place and make peace and tranquility."
The so-called prophecy technique is similar to theology. Generally speaking, this person is the master of the magic stick in the Han Dynasty.
Liu Jian looked at Liu Yan and thought that since Liu Yan was willing to recommend Dong Fu to come, this person must have his own merits. At such an age, he could accompany Liu Yan to interfere with the matter of "abolition of history and establishment of animal husbandry", which must be extraordinary.
Liu Jian now has soldiers and generals around him, but he lacks resourceful people. Since Liu Yan needs to work with him to promote the abolition of history and establish animal husbandry, he will not deliberately trick himself. Mr. Dong might actually have someone.
Very useful.
At that moment, Liu Jian cupped his hands and said, "If Mr. Dong is willing to communicate with Liu Jian, Jian should treat him as a teacher!"
"General Zhonglang is too polite. I don't dare to do that. I am no more than a prophecy scholar. I am old and have seen more. If I can give General Zhonglang some advice, I will be satisfied."