Gongsun Du, courtesy name Shengji, was born in Xiangping, Liaodong. In the sixth year of Zhongping, he was appointed as the prefect of Liaodong by Dong Zhuo on the recommendation of his fellow villager Xu Rong.
Gongsun Du had outstanding talents, kept a clear distinction between public and private affairs, and followed the calendar. After arriving in Liaodong, he implemented severe punishments and laws, cracked down on powerful forces, made the administration streamlined, and gradually became more powerful.
Gongsun Du was somewhat similar to Zhang Xiu in terms of attacking the powerful gentry, but Zhang Xiu was more decisive and thorough in attacking the powerful gentry, directly eradicating the gentry's control over the land and making the land belong to the people rather than to the gentry, but Gongsun Du Being able to do this is already commendable.
Not long after he took office, Dong Zhuo broke out in chaos in the Central Plains, and warlords from various places attacked and killed each other. Gongsun Du also took the opportunity to establish himself as Marquis of Liaodong, established Pingzhou, and took charge of Pingzhou pastoralism. Then he attacked Goguryeo in the east, Wuhuan in the west, took the Liaodong Peninsula in the south, and even crossed the sea to take the counties of Donglai in the northern part of the Jiaodong Peninsula. Because Zhang Xiu later Gao Lan was sent to guard Youzhou, but Gongsun Du had no choice but to abandon Donglai and retreat to the Liaodong Peninsula.
Gongsun Du's enterprising and painstaking efforts brought temporary peace to the Liaodong region during the war period at the end of the Han Dynasty, and promoted the development of local production technology and feudal culture. In 204 AD, he died of illness, and his son Gongsun Kang inherited it. Bit.
Gongsun Kang followed his father's ambition and devoted himself to governing the Liaodong Peninsula.
After years of development, the economic strength of the Liaodong region has increased rapidly. The Gongsun family has a solid foundation in the Liaodong region and is deeply loved by the people. This is why Zhang Xiu mainly focuses on persuading surrender.
If you want to attack Dongying Island, you must first capture the Liaodong area. The navy will start from the Liaodong Peninsula, which will be much closer to the Bohai Sea, reducing unnecessary casualties and detours.
Of course, there are three Han lands to the east of the Liaodong region. It depends on whether the three Hans know each other. When the sea-going ships were being built, Tadun had already volunteered, but he was not given the opportunity.
"What conditions do you think Gongsun Kang will put forward for surrendering to Dajing?" Zhang Xiu looked at Prince Zhang Biao.
Zhang Biao had already predicted Gongsun Kang's purpose and said: "From the perspective of my sons and ministers, the Gongsun family has worked hard in Liaodong for two generations and has deep roots in Liaodong. Moreover, Gongsun Kang followed his father's ambition and devoted himself to Liaodong. Therefore, my sons and ministers I think what Gongsun Kang wants is to continue to stay in Liaodong."
"Then do you think this person can be kept?"
"Gongsun Kang is dedicated to governing the Liaodong Peninsula. He is a talent that can be made. I think this person can be used, but only for Gongsun Kang. His descendants cannot inherit his throne and continue to stay in Liaodong." Zhang Biao said in detail, "Gongsun's family The more entrenched it is in Liaodong, the weaker the imperial court's control over Liaodong. If the situation continues, the Liaodong Peninsula will become Gongsun's family instead of Dajing's. Therefore, I thought that Gongsun Du could be appointed as the governor of Pingzhou, but If you want to take the title of marquis, it cannot be hereditary and your son can be sent to Chang'an for appointment."
Zhang Xiu nodded with great satisfaction.
Judging from the means of handling this matter, Zhang Biao already possesses the ability of an emperor. He handles things in an orderly and logical manner, and can not only protect the interests of his ministers, but also safeguard the power of the country.
"Well... Let's handle this matter like this. Let's talk about the Three Koreas." Zhang Xiu said, "I don't think the Three Koreas will surrender easily, and I don't want to accept the surrender of the Three Koreas."
Zhang Biao was a little puzzled: "We took the land of three Koreas without spending any troops. Why didn't my father accept their surrender?"
Zhang Xiu smiled: "That's because you don't understand the nature of these people in the Three Koreas. They are all bullying and fearful of the strong. If you don't beat him up and hurt him, he will think that he might be able to do it." Fighting with a disobedient mentality is not conducive to local control; only by sending heavy troops to fight, the harder the fight, the more convinced and fearful these people will be. Only in this way can the local area be better governed."
Zhang Biao didn't understand the nature of the people of Sanhan, but he also understood what his father said and nodded.
Zhang Xiu said: "You pass on my decree and ask Gao Lan and Tadun to prepare troops, horses and food, and transfer all the people from the artillery and firearms battalions. After the matter in Liaodong is settled, we will send troops to attack the three Korean lands. This battle Tell them to go ahead and fight. As long as they don’t massacre the city, there is no need to hold back when they encounter stubborn people.”
After hearing Zhang Xiu's order, Zhang Biao looked at his father in surprise.
How come my father, who has always been benevolent and caring for the people, is so decisive in dealing with the issue of the Three Hans? It seems that he has been cheated by the Three Hans. However, the land of the Three Hans is far away from the bitter cold land, and there should not be any intersection. How could he attack the people of Three Koreas so seriously?
He thought for a moment, carefully selected his words and said, "Father, have you been too harsh on the people of the Three Koreas?"
Is it heavy?
Zhang Xiu, who came from later generations, knew that the people in this place were definitely of the walnut type and would never be obedient unless they were beaten to pain. This attack was not too serious, at least there was no mass killing.
And if you want to govern the land of Three Koreas, you must completely Chineseize the people in this place, and completely convert these people into Han people. Only in this way can the land of Three Koreas be effectively governed, otherwise it will be There will be erratic situations.
"Biao'er, you have to remember that not everyone can be influenced by kindness. Those who understand kindness and loyalty can be influenced by grace, and those who don't know need to be suppressed by the power of the Great Jing." Zhang Xiu said, "I say that the people of the Three Koreas bully the weak and fear the strong. Since they bully the weak and fear the strong, they have to take the right medicine. There is no need to show mercy, just crush them with heavy troops."
Zhang Biao understood his father's intentions and nodded.
Then he took out a memorial: "Father, last night there was an urgent report from Deng Zhi, the Governor of Tibetan Prefecture. Due to heavy snowfall in some areas of Tibetan Prefecture, avalanches occurred in many places. Many herdsmen have been submerged by the heavy snow and are in urgent need of material rescue. Please give me an edict from my father."
Hearing this, Zhang Xiu was also shocked.
In the eyes of the Central Plains people, heavy snow means a good harvest in the coming year. As the saying goes: in winter, you will be covered with three layers of wheat quilt, and you will sleep with steamed buns on your pillow next year. But it is different for the people of Tibet. Many herdsmen live at the foot of the mountain. If an avalanche hits them, it will be a terrible disaster.
Zhang Xiu asked hurriedly: "Is the snow condition serious? Have the nearby rescue teams arrived?"
"It's quite serious. Several tribes were buried by the heavy snow, but -" Zhang Biao looked at Zhang Xiu with some doubts, "-the troops are fighting and protecting the territory. Where can we go to rescue the disaster, not to mention the Tibetan people are still there. Not completely returned to my heart..."
"Bad words!"
Before Zhang Biao finished speaking, Zhang Xiu snapped, frightened Zhang Biao hurriedly stood up and knelt down: "I, the Jingjun, are the soldiers of the people. I, the soldiers of Dajing, have the first duty to protect the territory, and the second duty is to protect the territory." The life and property of the people are safe. Being a soldier is for the country. Being a soldier is for the people. It is not just to protect the territory blindly. Without the people, what is the use of a large territory?"
When Zhang Biao heard this, he suddenly became enlightened and hurriedly said: "My son is stupid and doesn't know what he wants. Please ask my father to punish me."
Zhang Xiu softened his tone: "You are not guilty, but you are a little paranoid about the army. You quickly conveyed my order and asked Huo Jun to personally lead the troops to rescue the disaster-stricken areas. Remember, they went to provide disaster relief, not to fight. Everyone No weapons, just go with rescue tools.”
Zhang Biao: "My son, I accept the decree!"
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Just as Zhang Biao was about to leave, Zhang Xiu added: "The principle of our Dajing army is not to take away any needle or thread from the people. After the disaster relief, we are not allowed to take away any of the people's belongings for any reason. After the disaster relief mission is completed, the court should have rewards for it." them."
Zhang Biao: "Here! I will go and deliver the order right away."
