Chapter 365 Crossing the river and demolishing the bridge
After half a month of separation, Jiang Huo arrived at Longya Mountain again. It was already the end of February.
This time Jiang Huo brought the official conferment signed by Yang Yuanpu, the king of Tan, in the name of Xing Shangshu Ling to sue.
Xue Ruogu, Tian Cheng, Zheng Tong and others also brought the bronze seal of the governor that Han Daoxun had left in Zhouya on the eve of his appointment to Jinling. After joining Jiang Huo from Qianyang, they rushed to Longya Mountain to see Han Qian.
Han Qian stood with his hands on his sleeves, silent as he looked at the palm-sized bronze seal of the title of officer on the lacquer tray held by the guard, with a purple ribbon tied to his nose button.
Tian Cheng, Feng Liao, Gao Shao and others stared at the small copper seal, but their eyes shone. This time the title of Xuzhou governor was confirmed, and their long-term worries were finally put to rest.
The death of Han Daoxun not only made Tian Cheng, Gao Shao and others feel sad, but also made them extremely disappointed with the current world.
This also makes their inner desire for Xuzhou to be able to stand on its own, just like those of Feng Liao, Feng Yi, Kong Xirong and others who suffered unprovoked disasters and the death of their father and their family members, is stronger than ever.
Whether it was the bloody lessons of the Feng family or the fact that they had been restricted by the Xinchang Hou Mansion following Han Qian these years, they believed in their hearts that Xuzhou was the only one who could not be controlled by others and was currently in chaos with blood flowing everywhere.
Under the bad world, only the family and relatives can be better preserved and continued.
Otherwise, if you are not careful, you will be doomed.
Feng Liao was heartbroken after experiencing Feng's disaster, but the life experienced by Tian Cheng and Gao Shao was even more bumpy and tortuous than Feng Liao's.
However, the population base of Xuzhou is too small, and the local people in Zhoucheng, Jingsi Chongying and other states are very powerful. Because the local people in Xuzhou were ruthlessly suppressed by Han Qian before, they are full of confidence in Xuzhou at this time.
Be careful, Xuzhou lacks a foundation to stand on its own initiative. At that time, it is likely to fall into a dilemma where it is surrounded by enemies on all sides and business and trade are cut off.
The cloth and iron produced in Xuzhou must be transported and sold in order to exchange for other resources and attract more people to migrate. Once the trade is cut off, the blow to Xuzhou will be huge.
Officially conferring the position of governor to Han Qian by the Ministry of Education was undoubtedly the outcome that Tian Cheng, Feng Liao, Gao Shao and others were most happy to see.
It was previously said that the late emperor intended to let Han Jiashi take over the post of governor of Xuzhou. After all, these rumors were baseless and lacked any factual basis. No formal documents have survived.
Not to mention in Chu State, it is difficult for this kind of rumor to be widely recognized within Xuzhou.
Today, Han Qian officially took over as the governor of Xuzhou after his father Han Daoxun. With the fact that father and son succeeded each other, the Han family's righteous name as leader of Xuzhou can be truly initially formed.
In this way, Xuzhou can be said to be in a league of its own without any cost, and there is no need to look at other people's faces.
At this time, even though the head of the family, Han Daoxun, had been executed not long ago, Tian Cheng, Feng Liao, Gao Shao and others were excited and excited in their hearts.
If Jiang Huo, Xue Ruogu and others were not present, they would all have changed their words towards Han Qian and treated him as "lord".
Jiang Huo, who had gone up to Longya Mountain again with his official report, had a much more complicated mood than Tian Cheng, Feng Liao and the others.
He knew better why the new appointment of governor of Xuzhou was announced so quickly.
His Highness and Shen Yang did not want Han Qian to stay in Longya Mountain to observe mourning and pay no attention to world affairs, and they did not want Ding You to be in mourning to become an excuse for the concubine, the Zheng family and the Xinchang Houfu to exclude Han Qian from the core of Yueyang.
Zheng Yu and others acquiesced in this matter. On the one hand, Xuzhou was actually under Han Qian's control. On the other hand, they could not guess Han Qian's thoughts and deliberately tied Han Qian to Xuzhou, making it difficult to directly intervene in Yueyang's affairs. .
Jiang Huo couldn't guess what Han Qian was thinking. He didn't know what choice he would make after receiving this official's confession. He could feel the urgent need of His Highness and Shen Yang for him and be able to temporarily put aside the grief of losing his father. , are you planning for His Highness, or are you just going with the flow and following the wishes of Zheng and others? After separatizing Xuzhou, you really hide in this place high in the mountains and far away from the water, and stand by and watch what is going on outside Xuzhou?
Xue Ruogu's mood was even more complicated.
Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, the Central Plains Dynasty has never stopped conquering and naturalizing the southwest. It took thousands of years to form a situation where Han people lived together in Chenxu and other states, and floating officials and local officials coexisted.
During Han Daoxun's rule in Xuzhou, he even saw the dawn of hope that Chen and Xuzhou would be completely naturalized and merged into the territory of Dachu.
However, the fact that Han Qian inherited his father's legacy, accepted the governorship of Xuzhou, and became the world leader of Xuzhou, Xue Ruogu cannot say that this is a retrogression.
After all, before Han Daoxun came to Xuzhou, in addition to the post of governor, many core official positions in Xuzhou were hereditary controlled by local surnames. If the cause of death of the former governor was so doubtful, the court had no intention or ability to investigate.
Not to mention Sizhou, Jingzhou, Yingzhou, Yunzhou and Jizhou County in the hinterland of the old county of central Guizhou, even Chenzhou, which is closer to the hinterland of the Dongting Lake Plain, the Chenzhou Xi clan headed by Xiying has hereditary power. It will also be further strengthened than before the feudal war.
It is precisely because the Chenxu states have the tradition and foundation of hereditary succession that Han Qian succeeded his father Han Daoxun to take over Xuzhou and formed the Han family to lead Xuzhou without encountering strong obstacles and opposition.
Even this is taken for granted to a certain extent. Many people believe deep down that only in this way can the situation in the southwest be stabilized, so that the fierce and bellicose Fan people and soldiers in the Southwest will not become a threat and hidden danger to the Chu Dynasty. .
"His Royal Highness discussed with all the lords, and they all said that with the ability of Mr. Han, governing Xuzhou is no more than a small skill. In order to make it easier for Xuzhou to put more effort into quelling the rebellion, Xuzhou has been appointed by the County Cao Department from the governor down. The appointments of officials and assistants are all recommended by Mr. Han." Jiang Huo also talked about the powers that came with Han Qian being appointed governor of Xuzhou. This will not be confirmed with a formal document for the time being, but Jiang Huo replaced Yang Yuanpu. Shen Yang sent this sentence, which means that Han Qian will get their full support when he recommends officials and generals in Xuzhou.
Han Qian had the right to recommend officials and generals in Xuzhou, which actually further confirmed the power basis for the Han family to lead Xuzhou.
Xue Ruogu secretly wondered what measures Han Qian would take next to consolidate his power in Xuzhou, but he didn't expect that at this time Han Qian slowly turned around, looked towards him, and asked: "Is Master Xue no longer there?" Are you thinking of staying in Xuzhou and serving your country?"
Xue Ruogu stared at Han Qian in disbelief. He never thought that Han Qian would cross the river and demolish the bridge so soon and expel him directly from Xuzhou.
Han Qian ignored Xue Ruogu's shock and said to Jiang Huo: "How should we adjust the Xuzhou officials and generals? I stayed in Longya City to mourn, and I really didn't have the time to think about it, but Master Xue Ruogu, Master Li Tang and Li , Qin Wen, all of Qin’s masters have great talents, and may be of use to His Highness, I would recommend them to work beside His Highness, who may be able to solve problems for His Highness!”
Han Daoxun and Han Qian tried to segregate Xuzhou to confuse the Ma family, Xue Ruogu, Li Tang, and Qin Wen, who almost broke up with the Han family and his son. Jiang Huo knew these things in his heart, but he did not expect that Han Qian would be awarded the title of governor of Xuzhou.
, the first step is to expel these three people from Xuzhou?
"This, this, this," Jiang Huo was over 50 years old and had experienced ups and downs for half his life. At this moment, he was stumbling a bit when he spoke, and it was hard to suppress the rage in his heart. Han Qian took advantage of the situation and took Xuzhou as his own. From then on,
If you only care about running Xuzhou and no longer care about the rights and wrongs of Yueyang, how will your Highness live?
Is it possible that Han Qian sent Princess Qingyang to Yueyang City just as a pawn and bargaining chip to force the Zheng family, the concubine and the others to give in on this matter?
"His Highness has placed great trust in Mr. Han by appointing him as the governor of Xuzhou. He is counting on Mr. Han to make plans to fight against rebellion."
He was diligent in his work and loved the people, but he was also violently punished for fighting for a chance of survival for the Chu State. If Ruogu didn’t ask Mr. Han to continue Mr. Han’s legacy, but he also asked Mr. Han not to cross the river and burn the bridge so quickly!”
"Why cross the river and burn the bridge? Isn't my intention to stay in Longya Mountain to guard the tomb and mourning not clear enough? Your Highness treats me sincerely. I have filial piety and cannot be loyal to Your Highness. Please do it for me, Mr. Xue. Why is it just crossing the river and burning the bridge?" Han
Qian stared into Xue Ruogu's eyes and asked, "Besides, my father has his own way of doing things, and I have my own way of doing things. Is it possible that my father will never get out of this dead end, and I still have to plunge into it?"
Go in?"
Seeing that Han Qian was talking to this extent, Xue Ruogu was speechless and said sadly that the world owed Han Daoxun too much. Han Qian was disheartened and determined to defend Xuzhou. Who could say that he was wrong?
"Master Han insists on this, and Xue has nothing to say, so I won't bother Master Han anymore. I will send someone to send my resignation letter up the mountain tomorrow."
Went down the mountain first.
"I also have to rush back to Yueyang to report to His Highness." Jiang Huo was originally full of words. He wanted to tell Han Qian about the complicated situation in Yueyang in the past month and ask him to make suggestions for His Highness, but at this time, he was full of words.
I couldn't say anything, so I could only say goodbye and leave sadly.
"You go back and tell His Highness that His Highness will give Han Qian the Xuzhou state. Han Qian will not disappoint His Highness," Han Qian said to Jiang Huo, "The situation in Jinling should change within a month. Chuzhou has strong troops and horses.
, will definitely defeat the peaceful palace rebels. By then, the attitudes of the concubine, Li Houye, and the Zheng family will have changed. Please be patient at this time, your highness. In addition, Xue Ruogu, Li Tang, Qin Wensan
If people are straight by nature, if they are tempered, they can be safely kept by their side and put to good use."
Jiang Huo was slightly startled, then he bowed to Han Qian with great joy. He thought to himself that His Highness has generously asked the Han family to lead Xuzhou. How to run the business and how to take it for himself is Han Qian's own business. The Zheng family
If Han Daoming and the others think this way, they will only relax their vigilance towards Han Qian, and he is reluctant to leave for His Highness. Isn't it because of his love?
At present, it seems that Han Qian is eager to drive Xue Ruogu and others out of Xuzhou in order to consolidate his power. However, from another perspective, it is not convenient for Han Qian to go out for the time being. His Highness is in urgent need of Xue Ruogu.
Wakatani and other ministers who are straightforward by nature assist?
Otherwise, if Xue Ruogu and the others were left to contain Han Qian in Xuzhou, wouldn't it be enough to support them?
