"The Emperor is here! Meet the Emperor..."
"Long live! Long live!"
"The emperor is mighty and his power is boundless..."
The little emperor Liu Xie is still quite popular now. When he first appeared on Kaiyangmen Nei Street, he was greeted by the cheers of the people. It's just that this cheering word is a bit weird... From time to time, something like "boundless magic" pops up!
Liu Xie found it useful and slowed down his horse, walking slowly while waving to the cheering people.
To be honest, the feeling of being an emperor is still very good, even if it is just a "half-city emperor".
What he can control now is half of the city of Luoyang, and the other half of the city is under the control of Cao Cao and Liu Qi.
In addition, Cao Cao's new main city of Xingyang is also stepping up construction. By next spring at the latest, General Cao will be based in Xingyang and have remote control of the court.
Today, Yang Xiu, Zhuge Liang, Xu Huang, Feng Qi, Dong Ji, Gan Ning, Huang Zhong, Tai Chong and others who followed the little emperor out of the city for hunting did not dare to let the little emperor be "exposed" in front of the people for too long. Soon they rode up to him and surrounded him in the middle.
Then the group did not go to Luoyi Palace, but went all the way north until they stopped inside the wall of Nangong.
At this time, Liu Xie raised his riding whip, pointed at the Nangong that had been almost demolished, and said to Yang Xiu and Zhuge Liang: "Dezu, A Liang... When spring comes, I plan to set up a ranch and farm in Nangong. For the breeding farm, first plant grass to raise horses and cattle, and then build some pig houses, chicken coops and sheep pens, what do you think?"
"Tianjia, are you going to..." Zhuge Liang looked at the emperor who looked very excited, and then he almost expected something, "You must want to raise war horses, right?"
When Yang Xiu heard this, he immediately said with a loyal face: "Tianjia, I have servants who are good at raising horses in Hongnong's manor. I can give some to the Tianjia."
It turns out that both Yang Xiu and Zhuge Liang thought that the young emperor Liu Xie was going to accumulate force in Luoyang, and then start the great journey of pacifying the four directions and reviving the Han Dynasty!
Although neither of them had actual experience in leading troops in war, they had read a lot of military books, and they grew up in troubled times. After using high-bridge saddles and bilateral stirrups, they both realized their value.
If we can build a powerful cavalry before all the princes in the world learn to use high-bridge saddles and double-sided stirrups, then there is still hope for the little emperor to prosper the Han Dynasty.
But Liu Xie is not thinking that far right now... He should first secure the throne of the emperor of Luoyang!
If you want to compete with Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, relying on the "Five Tiger Generals" of Yang Xiu, Zhuge Liang, Xu Huang, Huang Zhong, and Gan Ning seems a bit weak! None of them can serve as a general. Yang Xiu is a high-ranking civil servant, and Zhuge Liang is still young. He is now learning cavalry fighting from Xu Huang, and archery from Huang Zhong... As for Xu Huang, Huang Zhong, and Gan Ning, there is no problem in commanding thousands of elite troops to charge into battle, but Liu Xie doesn't have thousands of elite soldiers to lead them now!
So... let's be realistic and live a good life as the emperor of Bancheng in Luoyang first, and then think about other things!
Thinking of this, Liu Xie nodded and said: "War horses must be raised... The breeding of war horses is very important and must start as soon as possible! Dezu, A Liang, you better understand me! However, I The purpose of setting up this pasture and breeding farm is not just for war horses, but mainly to improve everyone’s food!”
To eat?
Dong Ji's big eyes suddenly lit up, and she asked Liu Xie with a smile: "Tianjia, what delicious food do you want to make?"
"That's a lot..." Liu Xie said with a smile, "Raising cows can be used for milking, raising chickens can lay eggs, raising pigs can be slaughtered for meat, and raising sheep can not only be eaten, but also wool can be harvested!"
It’s all about eating!
"Tianjia," Huang Zhong, a middle-aged man with a yellow face, said with a loyal smile, "You are a noble of the Nine Fives. Raising cows for milking, raising chickens to lay eggs, raising pigs for meat, and gathering wool are all despicable jobs. You don’t have to do it yourself, right?”
Gan Ning, who was born as an eldest son and had no interest in farming, also nodded and added: "What Han Sheng said makes sense, Tianjia... You are the emperor, and you have everything to do every day. There are so many important things for you to do." Let’s do it!”
"This is a big deal!" Liu Xie said plausibly, "How do you raise cows to produce more milk and have high milk quality? How do you raise chickens that eat less, lay more eggs, and produce more meat? How do you raise pigs that grow so fast without eating... ....This is all knowledge! Confucius said that food and sex are good luck! "Book of Han. The Biography of Li Shiqi" says: The king regards the people as his heaven, and the people regard food as their heaven! So in addition to wanting In addition to raising pigs, cattle, sheep, and chickens in Nangong, I also want to open a hundred acres of experimental fields in Nangong to see if I can find a way to increase the yield of wheat fields! I often talk about it Farming in Luoyang is not just nonsense!"
I really need to farm! No, this emperor must be pretending, he is trying to paralyze Cao Cao!
Yang Xiu and Zhuge Liang exchanged looks and seemed to have strengthened their confidence.
At this time, Tai Chong, the lord of Zuodu, also approached the little emperor and reminded him: "Tianjia, it's getting late. It's time to go back to the palace. Yesterday, the minister came to report that we will arrange for Zhou Weiwei to bring Yuan Gongli's envoy to visit him this afternoon."
The young emperor Liu Xie is now "ruling from the top of the arch", and all national affairs are discussed in advance by the four ministers, Cao Cao, Yang Biao, Zhang Xi, and Chun Yujia. Of course, Cao Cao's opinions are the main ones.
After the four of them discussed it, important matters, such as the appointment and dismissal of officials worth two thousand stones and above, as well as matters such as local princes sending envoys to court, still required the little emperor to come forward.
Under normal circumstances, important personnel appointments and removals would be announced at the court meeting held every five days, and the visits of princes and envoys would be arranged in the afternoons of working days (Han Dynasty officials had five days off).
Of course, it is a routine matter for princes and envoys to meet in court. Cao Cao had already negotiated the terms that needed to be negotiated, and Liu Xie just nodded, accepted some gifts, and invited him to a meal. If it involved the appointment of a state pastor, a county governor, or a state minister, he would be able to collect a sum of money.
"Okay!" Liu Xie nodded, "Let's go back to the palace and see Yuan Gongli's envoy!"
After saying that, Liu Xie turned his horse around and led his men out of Nangong again, heading towards Luoyi Palace, his home.
...
The hall where Liu Xie used to receive envoys from the princes was the original Xicao Hall of the Taiwei Mansion. It was not large in area and was very warm with a fire lit in the winter. It was much more comfortable than Yang'an Hall.
Accompanying Liu Xie in meeting Yuan Shu's envoy today are Zhang Ji, the official of the Central Committee, and Zhong Yao, the minister Zuopu She. After the three of them sat down in the main hall, Liu Xie asked Yang Xiu, the assistant minister of the Yellow Gate, and Zhuge Liang, the lieutenant of the Huangmen, to lead Wei Wei Zhou. Zhonghe and two envoys from Yuan Shu came to see him.
And he himself discussed with Zhong Yao and Zhang Ji the establishment of a military division in the field - this matter was the top priority in December this year and the first month of next year! It is necessary to set up the Tuntian School and Lieutenant Department before next spring plowing begins, and then organize the people in Luoyang, the emperor's soldiers, and their family members into the Tuntian School and Lieutenant Department, and then prepare for them in Luoyang. Arable land was allocated outside the city to help them complete spring sowing.
This is easy to say, but not easy to do at all!
This not only involves tens of thousands of people (including more than 10,000 strong men) and millions of acres of cultivated land, but also involves the construction of a whole set of systems! Once done, Liu Xie's emperor of Luoyi will have a minimum guarantee... If he no longer wants to struggle in the future, he can rest in peace in Luoyang.
As for the upper limit, well, what is the upper limit for Juntian Mansion soldiers? Liu Xie didn't dare to think about it. After all, he didn't even have a reliable general at hand, so he couldn't be too ambitious!
As soon as he thought of this, the loud voice of a visiting official outside the door rang out with Jiuqian's Hedong accent: "Weiwei Zhou Zhong, a member of Jiang Qian's office in General Zuo's Mansion, Zhou Yu, the magistrate of Juchao County, is asking for an audience..."
"Who?" Liu Xie was stunned.
"Tianjia, it's Zhou Weiwei who's back." Zhong Yao reminded him hurriedly.
"No, no, who is behind Weiwei Zhou?"
"It's General Zuo's office who is engaged in Chiang Kai-shek's affairs."
"Who is behind Jiang Gan?"
"It's Zhou Yu and Zhou Gongjin, he is Zhou Weiwei's nephew..."
It’s really Zhou Yu!
What a coincidence! Just when I thought of the general, Zhou Yu came. Could this be God's will?
Liu Xie said to himself: "Now that I have Zhuge Liang and I have met Zhou Gongjin, shouldn't Sima Zhongda be the next one?"
When Zhong Yao heard this, he smiled and asked, "Has the Tian family heard of the name Sima Zhongda of Hanoi County?"
"Of course," Liu Xie asked casually, "Where is he?"
Zhong Yao smiled and said: "He lives near Luoyang City! The hometown of the Sima family in Hanoi is in Xiaojing, Wen County on the north bank of the Yellow River. Wen County is across the river from Xiaopingjin to the north bank."
It turns out that Sima Yi lived "across the river" from Emperor Luoyi and was a neighbor! Liu Xie thought to himself: Zhou Yu, Zhuge Liang, and Sima Yi are all here...shouldn't it be considered that there are no generals?
Zhong Yao added: "Two days ago, he and his teacher Mr. Kong Ming went to Luoyang to visit Lieutenant Yang!"
"What?" Liu Xie was stunned again, "Kong Ming is Sima Zhongda's teacher?"
Zhong Yao said: "The Tian family has also heard of Mr. Kong Ming's virtuous reputation?"
"Of course!" Liu Xie nodded. Who doesn't know Zhuge Liang? No, Zhuge Liang doesn’t have a font size yet! This Mr. Kong Ming...can't be someone else, right?
Zhong Yao said: "Does the Tian family want to recruit Mr. Kong Ming as an official? This Mr. Kong Ming is a famous hermit. It is not easy to recruit him as an official!"
"No," Liu Xie shook his head, "After next spring, I want to visit you personally!" After saying that, he raised his voice and said: "Xuan!"
After a while, Liu Xie saw Yang Xiu, Zhuge Liang leading Zhou Zhong and the two handsome young masters in!
It's great now. Five handsome guys have come together. They all need good figure, good looks, good temperament, and wisdom... Maybe Jiang Gan is a little less, and the other four All of them should have high IQs!
This Han Dynasty...is it really going to be revived?
When Liu Xie thought that the Han Dynasty might be revived, Zhou Zhong, Zhou Yu, and Jiang Gan had already bowed down to him and paid homage to him.
"Pingshen," Liu Xie greeted the three of them Pingshen first, and then asked with a smile, "Who is Jiang Ziyi?"
Jiang Gan was shocked when he heard it. The Emperor actually knew his name... He wasn't that famous. Could it be calculated?
Thinking of this, he quickly replied: "The Tian family, I am Jiang Qian of Jiujiang County."
Oh, you're not here to steal the Book of Heaven, are you?
Liu Xie rolled his eyes: "Ziyi is indeed a talented person, what is his current position?"
"Tianjia, I am currently working in General Zuo's Mansion."
"Yuan Gongli's work..." Liu Xie shook his head repeatedly, "This won't last long!"
"Why did the Tian family say this?" Jiang Qian was stunned.
"I looked at the sky at night and found that the crape myrtle was dim, and there was a giant star in the Huainan area that seemed bright and dark, rising and falling... This is the celestial phenomenon of a feudal minister who wants to go his own way and want to become a king on his own!" Liu Xie then found out more. He pretended to fiddle with the abacus a few times, and then said, "Did Yuan Gongli hear that I had obtained the heavenly book and could predict the future, so he sent him to the court to find out the truth?"
Isn't this... too accurate?
Even Jiang Qian, who was famous for his eloquence, was shocked and speechless by the little emperor's "magic power".
