Starting from Nanyang, and then to Liangzhou and Beizhou.
Wherever there were difficulties, Deng Zhi was placed there. For many years, he worked hard and silently contributed to Dajing. He was Zhang Xiu's most trusted Dajing veteran.
It is precisely because of this that Zhang Xiu first chose Deng Zhi to go to the Western Regions.
Unlike other places, Zangzhou is truly a place with high mountains and far away from the emperor. It is very difficult to govern. Moreover, Zangzhou is a bitter cold land with strong folk customs. Without strong tactics, the Western Regions cannot be controlled. The best way is to send A brave general and capable governor guarded the Western Region.
Zhang Xiu, a brave general, decided to let Huo Jun and Wang Shuang go after careful consideration.
Huo Jun is both civil and military, and Wang Shuang, who is nine feet long, has a dark and yellow face, a bear's waist and a tiger's back, holds a sixty-pound sword, and has a thousand-mile Dawan horse at his hip, can definitely suppress all parts of the Western Region.
Wang Shuang's strength was originally around the second-rate level and was not considered a first-rate general.
But Zhang Xiu knew that Wang Shuang was a potential stock, so he asked Wang Shuang to follow Wei Yan's army. Firstly, he tempered Wang Shuang's temperament, and secondly, he learned Wei Yan's sword skills and improved his martial arts. In the past two or three years, Wang Shuang His strength is about to break through to the top level.
In the hands of Wei Yan, two apprentices have been brought out, one is Zhang Xian and the other is Wang Shuang.
Now that Wang Shuang has been appointed as the deputy commander of the Western Regions, Wei Yan is also happy for him.
Huo Jun and Wang Shuang were both born in the imperial examination and were trained by Dajing. Their loyalty to Dajing was of course a no-brainer. This was why Zhang Xiu sent them to guard the Western Regions.
Jia Mu went to the palace to thank him, and after receiving the order, he went north under Jia Xu's repeated instructions.
In less than ten days, the carriages of Deng Zhi, Lai Dan and other kings of the Western Regions arrived at Chang'an City at the same time. After not seeing the emperor for many years, Deng Zhi was so excited when he came back this time that he hurried on the road in a hurry. The original journey of half a month took ten days to reach Chang'an.
The mood of Raidan and other kings was completely opposite.
What awaited them was unknown darkness. Although they did not suffer any hardship along the way, they were provided with good food and drink. They sat in a spacious and comfortable carriage and walked leisurely for twenty days to Chang'an City.
After everyone saw the bustling and prosperous Chang'an City, they were instantly attracted by the beautiful city.
Zhang Xiu relied on the architectural style of later generations. There is a spacious paved road in the middle, with rows of green belts on the left and right sides, lined with trees. On both sides of the green belt are vendors' stalls and pedestrians, and in the middle is a carriageway. .
According to the regulations in Chang'an City, horses are not allowed except for military duties, and only horse-drawn carriages are allowed.
There is also a limit on the speed of the carriage.
Lai Dan and other kings stuck their heads out one after another and looked at the beautiful Chang'an City, with curiosity and wonder in their eyes.
Inside the palace.
Zhang Xiu was overjoyed by Deng Zhi's arrival. He went to the palace gate to greet him and asked him to ride a dragon into the palace. Deng Zhi couldn't refuse, so he had to ride a dragon into the palace.
"Bomiao has lost a lot of weight after not seeing each other for so many years! Over the years, the only person I feel guilty for is Bomiao. From Nanyang to Liangzhou and then to Beizhou, I know your sacrifices and I know it in my heart!"
Seeing that Deng Zhi's cheeks were getting thinner, some white hair could already be seen on the head of the man who was only in his thirties. His eyes were bloodshot, and the excited smile on his face could not hide the fatigue behind it. Xiu felt a little distressed.
Hearing the emperor's words, Deng Zhi's nose felt sore and her eyes were red.
With the emperor's words, Deng Zhi felt that his life was enough and that all the years of hard work were worth it.
"Your Majesty, you must live your life and do your best. This is what a minister should do."
Zhang Xiu took Deng Zhi's hand and entered the study pavilion. While asking him to sit down, he ordered Su Jin to serve tea, "Do you know the purpose of calling you back?"
Deng Zhi smiled and said: "Of course my territory in Dajing has expanded."
"Hahaha!"
Zhang Xiu laughed: "What Bo Miao said was like flattery without leaving any trace! Our territory in Dajing has expanded, but..." Zhang Xiu suppressed his smile and stared at Deng Zhi seriously, "... We also need ministers like Bo Miao who can win my heart and share my worries! Bo Miao, in the Western Region, I still have to rely on you!"
Seeing that the emperor was sincere, Deng Zhi hurriedly stood up and knelt down: "The emperor trusts me and entrusts me with important lands. How can I not do my duty wholeheartedly and repay the emperor's favor?"
Zhang Xiu asked him to get back on his feet, "Have you clearly handed over the matter in Beizhou?"
"Your Majesty, rest assured that after the development of the past few years, the Huns have begun to become Chinese and their lives have become more stable. The development of Beizhou has been on the right track. Moreover, Huchuquan is in Chang'an and is controlled by local officials, so there will be no problems. , Lebat is a loyal and honest person, loyal to the emperor and Dajing, and can ensure the stability of Beizhou." Deng Zhi said.
Zhang Xiu nodded with satisfaction, "I have suffered a lot for you these years. The situation in Zangzhou is quite special. It has a vast territory and difficult environment. It will take a long way for Dajing to completely control Zangzhou. You will take office." Then do two things first..." Zhang Xiu stretched out two fingers and looked at Deng Zhi seriously, "... the first is to arrange for local students of appropriate age to study in Jincheng and Chang'an. The more the better, all travel expenses and meals will be paid by the court. Take responsibility and never stop anyone who comes out to learn.”
Deng Zhi nodded seriously.
"The second is to win over local celebrities. The national policy of dividing land should not be forcibly implemented in the Western Regions. First, we should focus on winning over the local people. At the same time, we should disintegrate the so-called small countries in various regions and divide them into counties. Each place You are here to appoint the prefect." At this point, Zhang Xiu smiled mysteriously and said to him: "Before entering Zangzhou this time, I will give you two gifts to wish you stability in the Western Regions."
Deng Zhi was curious and expectant: "What gift?"
Zhang Xiu: "Do you know the battle at Yumen Pass?"
Deng Zhi nodded.
Zhang Xiu smiled and said: "The first gift is the thirty-six kings of the Western Regions. Previously, Cao Cao used the emperor to control the princes. Now, you use these kings to control the Western Regions."
Deng Zhi thought about it carefully and felt that this method was good. He smiled and said: "Yes, with some people here, the governance of the Western Region will definitely be smoother."
Zhang Xiu said: "The second gift is five hundred thousand stones of grain and grass and ten million taels of silver."
Deng Zhi opened his mouth in surprise.
Zhang Xiu said with a smile: "Qingzhou is still fighting. As the saying goes: Once the guns are fired, there are ten thousand taels of gold. The war in Qingzhou is about money and food, and the economy. The Wei State at the moment is like a tortoise that has been around for thousands of years. There is only one shell left. Wu State is also holding on, and when we harvest next summer, it is time for us to take action. The purpose of giving you these things is to completely stabilize the Western Region before harvest next summer."
Deng Zhi promised: "Through fire and water, I will never disappoint the emperor's high expectations!"
Zhang Xiu smiled with satisfaction.
