The first thousand five hundred and fifty-seventh section Zhou Yafu's official 3
The next day, Liu Che summoned Wujiang Marquis Zhuang Qingzhai, Duchang Marquis Zhu Pijiang, Gaowan Marquis Bingwu and other high-ranking marquises.
He encouraged them to take the initiative to send their children and nephews to the most difficult place in the world.
He also gave to all the princes a sword and fifty gold each as a token of appreciation.
The dandies are in bad luck!
Even those princes who had done nothing at first and thought that living and waiting to die was our destiny, now had to pretend to select a few descendants and nephews and pack them up and send them to Munan or Mount Heli.
If it doesn't work, you have to send people to South Vietnam, Minyue and Southwestern Yi.
There was no other way, the emperor expressed his stance.
In the past eight years, when His Majesty made his stand, those who did not follow him are now either wailing in their graves or being sent to farm in the countryside by His Majesty.
Everyone was having a good time.
The output of the feudal country is increasing year by year, and the graceful feudal country is also continuously supplying goods.
When you go out, you will be dressed in bright clothes and your horse will be angry. When you go in, you will be clothed in fine clothes and fine food.
The princes don't want their good days to end like this.
Besides, there are only a few nephews on the left and right.
What's wrong with suffering a little?
As a result, the streets of Chang'an were completely clean, and even the bustling Huajie and Liuxiang in the past have become a little deserted these days.
In this turbulent time, no one dares to be cool anymore.
Almost everyone chose to pretend to be obedient in order to avoid making mistakes, and ended up being left to fend for themselves in that deserted place.
Of course, there are also young people with great ambitions who take the initiative to seek employment, take their retainers and servants with them, and take the initiative to explore foreign lands.
These people are all the elites of various noble families and influential figures in Chang'an City.
When they did this, the rangers immediately became excited.
Within a few days, there were hundreds of rangers who brought their own dry food and were willing to follow these people and travel to distant places to carve out a future for themselves and their families.
Amid such commotion, Spring March ended without us noticing.
And the good news from the distance also reached Chang'an with Feiqi!
In the spring and March of the eighth year of Yuande (the 16th month of the Reform Movement), General Zhidu, who was protecting the Xiongnu, led his troops three hundred miles north of Yanchi, and encountered the main force of the Weiwei and Changlin tribes.
The Creeper Cavalry and Changlin Cavalry, after fighting with the Han army, chose to retreat northward, hoping to overwhelm Zhidu's army by relying on their advantages of the desert and familiar geography.
But Zhidu did not fall for the trick, and instead chose to lead his army southward, blocking the southward passage of the Weiwei people and Changlin people.
At the same time, Fei Ge sent a message to the loyal army stationed in Yanchi.
In two days, the loyal army of 5,000 horses marched northwest and occupied Chize, the most important water source in the northwest of the Hanhai.
The Weiwei people and Changlin people were forced into a dead corner and could only make a final struggle!
Gengshen (23), Weiwei Khan Tuli and Changlin Wang Changlin Dangtu led their troops to storm the salt pond, hoping to gain a strategic room for maneuver by capturing the salt pond.
However, they were intercepted by three Xiaowei troops and more than 4,000 cavalry from the Feihu Army and Juzhu Army who set out from the Great Wall to aid Zhidu.
Although most of the Feihu Army and Juzhu Army are new recruits.
However, these new recruits are probably the best soldiers of the Han family.
Moreover, they have received the most rigorous training, and all they lack is combat experience.
Therefore, although the Han army faced Hu cavalry that was several times larger than its own, it suffered some losses in the end.
But soon, under the leadership of veteran generals and officers with rich experience, relying on equipment advantages and strong organization and discipline, the Han army blocked the counterattack of the creeping cavalry and Changlin's cavalry.
Then, the Loufan Cavalry, who got the message, rushed to the north side of the Creeping Cavalry to help.
At the same time, several Guduhous among the Changlin tribe rebelled and launched a counter-attack.
Hu Qi was in chaos. In the chaos, Chang Lin, the king of Chang Lin, was killed by his younger brother Chang Lin Hu.
Weiwei Khan Tuli could only lead his army to retreat.
However, he happened to run into the main force of the Han army led by Zhidu.
With no way to retreat, the Creeper Cavalry and the remnants of Chang Lin had no choice but to flee north.
The cavalry of Zhidu followed closely and covered up the enemy for hundreds of miles.
Along the way, the corpses of countless creeping cavalry and Changlin cavalry covered the Gobi and wilderness.
Weiwei Khan Tuli escaped with his own body and led his troops to escape into the desert, where they disappeared without a trace.
In this battle, the Han army beheaded more than 8,000 people and captured 40,000 people!
After this battle, there were no organized anti-Han tribes in the central and northern desert areas of Munan.
The other tribes, after seeing the horror of this battle, immediately became frightened and knelt down to welcome the king.
The Munan problem has basically been solved!
The whole world was inspired by this good news.
Liu Che immediately ordered that he be fed for three days to celebrate with the whole world.
Affected by this good news, the thoughts of the nobles and ministers also underwent a 180-degree change.
At that moment, more than a dozen Lieutenants took the initiative to come forward and request to be moved to the south of the curtain.
This is not because they have high ideological consciousness.
But it has to be like this.
This is because the court has already made plans. After Mu Nan is pacified, the feudal princes in the country will be moved abroad in stages.
Can’t think of immigrants?
Can!
Just convince the emperor.
And are today’s people the kind of people who are easy to persuade?
Therefore, smart people naturally know what to do.
Moreover, Munan is actually not without its merits. At least, there is a lot to be done around the lakes and swamps in the Munan area that are rich in aquatic plants or rich in products.
Moreover, after the curtain is moved to the south, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, and everyone will gain more freedom and power than at home.
Subsequently, the emerging military lords and foreign lords who had meritorious status also immediately took action and requested that their feudal states be moved to Munan, the Hejian Land, and even the Heli Mountain area.
These people are much scarier than the decrepit old aristocrats!
Especially the emerging military heroes, they need people and guns, and what’s even more terrifying is that most of them are in their prime!
They still have a strong enterprising spirit and a strong desire to conquer.
When they go to Munan or other places, their intention is not to become a king or to establish a family base of their own.
What they want to do is to build a stable troop source and outpost in Munan, Hejian, and Heli Mountain areas.
Then, relying on this, continue north and west until the end of the world.
The ultimate goal they pursue is the future that Liu Che once promised - to establish princes in the Western Regions.
Confess the country, build the country, start a new generation, and become the ancestor of a clan!
Just like the eight hundred princes during the Zong Zhou Dynasty!
They want a kingdom of their own, their own territory.
In the past, no one dared to say these words.
But now, after the Emperor has made many promises, everyone can openly express their inner voice!
Thus, the vigorous northward movement began.
Starting from the summer and April of the eighth year of Yuande, the nobles of the Han Dynasty continued to move northward.
They took root in Munan, Hetao, Heli Mountain, and even in Juyan and Hexi.
Each of the outstanding generals led his clansmen, retainers, and cronies to establish prosperous kingdoms in these barren and barren lands.
Like an array of stars, they guard the Han Empire within the Great Wall behind them.
Of course, this is a later topic, so let’s not mention it for now.
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"The Emperor Zhi said: Chao Cuo, the imperial censor, was ordered by the late emperor to assist me in governing the Yuan Dynasty. For eight years, he worked hard at night and day, working hard on state affairs. I highly commend him! Emperor Gao made a promise to the world: no one will be rewarded unless he has merit!
Today, Chao Cuo has been working with me for several years, and the world is at peace. He also supervises the affairs of the Caohe River. His contribution is due to Sheji! Both the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager said to me: The imperial censor made a mistake, and he should be rewarded with a title! Prime Minister Chang Pinghou
Zhou Yafu wrote a memorial saying: The imperial censor has made great contributions to the country, and he should be rewarded as a prince! "
"I have ordered some officials to check Chao Chao's past travels. They all say: The imperial censor is responsible for the administration of justice, working hard on state affairs, working hard and sleeping hard at night, and the whole world will hear about it!"
"Rewarding meritorious deeds is what the three kings taught you!
"I made Er Chaocuo the Marquis of Yulin and granted food to a thousand households in the city!"
"Yi Yun: Heaven moves vigorously, a gentleman strives for self-improvement, the terrain is good, and a gentleman is kind to carry things! I hope Chao Cuo, your minister, will understand this deeply!"
Listening to the envoy in front of him reading the book made by the emperor, Chao Cuo was so excited that he worshiped in the courtyard of his home, kowtowed deeply and worshiped again: "Wei! I am following the holy precepts, working hard and sleeping all night, and dare not even look at it!"
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Then, the envoy delivered the edict to Chao Cuo and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, please rise quickly! Now your Majesty can be granted the title of Marquis of Yulin, and you can be among the nobles of the Han family. The world is very lucky!"
Chao Cuo stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Thank you so much, envoy!"
"I will enter the palace immediately to thank Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager for their kindness!"
For Chao Cuo, this was a day that changed his destiny.
From then on, he became a prince of the Han Empire!
At the same time, he also held the pass leading to the Prime Minister's throne.
If nothing unexpected happens, he will become the twelfth prime minister of the Han Empire within a month (actually it should be the thirteenth, but Lu Chan's status as prime minister is not recognized and is considered illegal and invalid).
He became the successor to the great sages such as Xiao He, Cao Shen, Fan Kuai and Guan Ying, Chen Ping and Zhou Bo.
From then on, the major political and state affairs of this empire were in his hands.
Chao Cuo's inner excitement and excitement were naturally difficult to conceal.
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At the same time, Zhou Yafu was in the Prime Minister's Mansion, staring at the new official residence that had just been completed less than half a year ago, his eyes full of reluctance.
Only now did Zhou Yafu realize that he was actually reluctant to leave the political stage.
but……
"It's time to go..." He sighed deeply.
Since ancient times, it has been difficult for kings and prime ministers to end happily.
Even a famous official like Xiao He had to commit suicide to protect himself, but Zhou Yafu was lucky.
He was in power for eight years, and although he often had conflicts with Weiyang Palace, he even got red-necked and bullied several times.
But fortunately, the emperor chose tolerance and concession every time.
At least, I will reason with him every time.
Only when you really can't argue with someone can you act rogue or give in.
Generally speaking, his authority and status as prime minister have never diminished.
Even now, everyone knows that he is leaving here.
But no one dared to slack off or push the envelope with him.
Because everyone knows that Zhou Yafu, even if he is no longer the prime minister, is still enough to control the life and death of many people.
He is still the core figure of the Han Empire!
This situation moved Zhou Yafu deeply.
You know, in the history books, people like him can meet a wise master and a confidant, just for a chat.
The people on the left and right are just Yi Yin, Duke Zhou, Guan Zhong and Lord Shang.
As for other famous ministers, it is inevitable that the cunning rabbit will die, the lackeys will be cooked, the birds will disappear, and the good bow will be hidden.
Wu Zixu was abandoned by his husband and committed suicide with his sword. On his deathbed, he told his disciples: Dig out my eyes and hang them on the east gate. I will watch the country of Wu perish!
Fan Zhi was able to protect himself by boating on the lake.
Wu Zi was killed by random arrows.
Bai Qi was given a glass of poisoned wine to die.
Even the famous minister Zhang Cang, the Marquis of Beiping, was extremely lonely in his later years.
But he, Zhou Yafu, was able to receive the reputation of the world and the respect of the whole country in a glorious manner. He retired from this glorious but dangerous position peacefully and smoothly.
Not only did he become famous, but he also gained worldwide admiration.
There is nothing he is not satisfied with anymore.
"Speaking of regrets..." Zhou Yafu smiled and said to himself: "Perhaps it is because I did not give birth to the Xiongnu Jizhu clan Chanyu while I was in power, and he was tied to the king for questioning..."
However, it doesn't matter anymore.
The Xiongnu empire fell into pieces, and even King Youxian surrendered.
The affairs of Munan were also finalized in his last years.
All his ambitions and expectations have been perfectly answered in these eight years!
"Let's put it on the table..." Zhou Yafu hummed, and then he wrote.
In the eighth year of Yuande, the fourth month of summer has passed (the third day of the lunar month). Prime Minister Changping Hou Zhou Yafu wrote: I heard that Confucius said: I am determined to study at the age of fifteen, I will be established at thirty, I will not be confused at forty, and I will know the destiny at fifty.
When you are sixty, your ears are obedient; when you are seventy, follow your heart's desires and do not go beyond the rules! I have long known the fate of destiny and have been close to my ears. In recent years, I have felt that my mind and body are haggard. Fortunately, Your Majesty has not given up. Instead, I will serve as Prime Minister to assist Your Majesty in governing the world...
...But now I am old and decrepit, and it is difficult to govern. I have the world in mind, and I think that I should abdicate in favor of talents... Moreover, the sages of the ancients all set an example and were the first for the world. I am your Majesty's minister. I think about the difficulty of the country's affairs and remember the entrustment of the late emperor.
I thought I should establish a system and mourn for those who come after me...please beg for the bones, retire and return to my hometown..."
When the performance arrived at Lantai, Yan Yi did not dare to neglect it and immediately brought it to Liu Che.
When Liu Che saw it, he was also very sad.
Of course, he did not approve immediately, but replied to Zhou Yafu: Prime Minister, my humerus, the world depends on the Prime Minister's rule, I hope the Prime Minister will think twice.
Zhou Yafu then continued on the list and said, I am old and no longer useful. I believe that young people are better than me.
Liu Che naturally invited Zhou Yafu to stay in office.
Zhou Yafu accepted the letter and resigned again, saying: Emperor Taizong and the late emperor have both expressed their intention that the prime minister should establish a term limit. Now I just respect the intention of the late emperor and Emperor Taizong and hope to establish this prime minister term system. Please, Your Majesty
permit!
Liu Che then agreed to approve Zhou Yafu's request for resignation, but he immediately issued an edict to the Jiuqing and the princes in Chang'an. He announced that an auspicious day would be chosen to hold a farewell ceremony for Zhou Yafu in the Xuanshi Hall of Weiyang Palace.
Discuss.
He asked the princes and the nine ministers to have their own affairs offices, summarize and organize Zhou Yafu's achievements in the eight years of assisting him, compile them into a book, and read them out at the court meeting.
In fact, it is to hold a commendation meeting to summarize Zhou Yafu's political career.
But no matter what, Zhou Yafu's era is over.
The Han Empire has since entered a new era.chaptererror;
