Lan Tian didn't know Zhang Zhao's intention, because what he did in Jiaozhou was basically digging up the foundation of the family, but he didn't expect that the French counselor would take the initiative.
"After all, I'm still new here. Whether or not to copy the old model of Jiaozhou needs to be weighed by many parties before making a plan. The situation in the two states is very different. It is estimated that the stability of governance will be the main priority, and Mr. Zibu can rest assured." Lan Tian said ambiguously answer.
Zhang Zhao stroked his beard and hesitated for a moment, then lowered his head and whispered: "Jiaozhou was originally desolate and exhausted, but the government has become so rich after several years of management. I think the policies you formulated should be ways to enrich the country and strengthen the people. Now Jiangdong is in a state of ruin." When the time comes, even if we copy them all, the people of Yangzhou will definitely applaud and the veterans will give their full support."
"Uh, very good. I will consider it carefully." Lan Tian was greatly surprised after hearing this. As a veteran nobleman, Zhang Zhao could actually say such a thing. What was his purpose? Lantian still responded ambiguously. This kind of answer does not hurt others and leaves room for himself. It is often used in officialdom.
Seeing that Lan Tian did not answer affirmatively, Zhang Zhao was not disappointed, and asked Lan Tian about his personal affairs: "The Lord has come to Yangzhou to serve as the state pastor. I don't think he will be transferred to another place in the short term. Do you want to move your family here? Zhao Mingri is so good for people." When preparing the official residence, Sun Quan’s family members are still controlled in the palace, so it is inconvenient to free it.”
"There is no need to make special preparations, let alone go to Tengkong Wu Palace. I don't know how to live there and I can't live there. Besides, Zhuo Jing is used to the climate in Guangzhou. I guess she won't be able to adapt to Jianye. I won't take her here for the time being. I appreciate Mr. Zibu's kindness." I understand." Lan Tian nodded slightly, thinking to himself, why do you need to worry about this logistical matter? If he really moved into Wu Palace, even Liu Bei would think twice about it.
"So that's it." Zhang Zhao seemed to suddenly realize it, then his expression changed, and he said in a deep voice: "From the moment when the emperor besieged Lu Ziheng's main force and General Yu Zecheng took control of Jianye, the veteran knew that Jiangdong would definitely change hands. Now besides Sun Quan, Wu Commandery still has some reserves. Counties such as Kuaiji and Danyang have all exhausted their troops. Not only did he lose his central position, Jianye, but he also defeated the Yangtze River. It will probably be very difficult to recruit soldiers and horses for a confrontation. It will not take too much time for the governor to pacify Jiangdong. How to quickly stabilize the situation is the most important thing right now."
"Zibu has a plan to teach me?" Lan Tian looked at the other party expectantly.
Zhang Zhao stroked his beard and nodded, "The situation in Jiangdong is very complicated. In the past, Sun Bofu used force to pacify this place, but in the end he was seriously injured and died by an assassin. The reason why the young Sun Quan was able to quickly establish himself was mainly to win over people's hearts through marriage. Now we are building Although the ministers of the industry surrendered with me, Yi Yi's people were panicked at first, so why don't you follow Sun Zhongmou's method?"
Lan Tian was startled when he heard this, thinking to himself, you are a dog-headed military advisor, what kind of bullshit strategy did you come up with? My general's eldest son is the consort, his second son is engaged to Guan Yinping, and he has a younger daughter who is less than ten years old. Do you want them to get married?
"My sons are not very old. The eldest son, Boyang, is the consort, and the second son, Zhong Ling, is engaged to General Guan's beloved daughter. It is not convenient for them to take concubines now. Even if they want to get married, His Majesty has the final say. What does Zibu mean?" Lan Tian Asked meaningfully.
Zhang Zhao nodded in agreement: "I think both gentlemen are heroes. Even if they have a noble wife, it is not too much to have a few concubines. Your Majesty and General Guan will never stop them. If the prince feels that they are not old enough, Xiao, why don’t you rent a house to relieve your loneliness? Anyway, the emperor is alone and serving as an official in Yangzhou. In the past, Sun Quan married Yuan Shu’s daughter, allowing the Sun family to completely inherit the Yuan family’s political legacy. The situation now is very similar to that of that time. The patriarch of the Sun family left behind There are many female relatives, why don’t the princes imitate them?”
"Ah? No, no, no, how to deal with the Sun family, I have to report to His Majesty," Lan Tian quickly declined politely.
Lan Tianxin said that if I was really thoughtful, I would be the first to collect Er Qiao. Because the status of the two women is hindered, they should be widowed and unable to remarry. Especially Da Qiao is the most pitiful. After being taken as a concubine by Sun Ce, he became a widow for half a year. Here, Sun Ce is still fighting everywhere, and the two of them probably haven't met a few times. Calculating that Er Qiao is now in his thirties, it is Cao's favorite age.
"If the prince feels that the Sun family is in trouble, there are young women from other aristocratic families. Zhao can also help the prince to make connections. I believe there are many people who want to serve you." Zhang Zhao continued to add.
"Heroes' Tomb in Gentle Township. The world is uncertain today, how can I enjoy it? Please don't say anything about concubinage and marriage." Lan Tian refused very solemnly, wondering how did the old guy become a pimp? You shouldn't have prepared a daughter from a certain family in advance, right?
There was a kind of intimidation in Lantian's words. After hearing this, Zhang Zhao quickly changed the subject: "The prince has great ambitions, but the old minister was rude."
"Zibu also has good intentions. It's getting very late now. Do you think you should stay in the camp and rest, or should someone take you back to Jianye?" Lan Tian was worried that Zhang Zhao would continue to talk nonsense, so he directed two choose.
"Well, I'm at the camp. I'll go to the city tomorrow to lead your horse." Zhang Zhao smiled and stepped back, meeting Lan Yuan directly at the door.
Lan Yuan and Lan Tian looked at each other and smiled. It seemed that he had been guarding outside. He must have listened to the French counselor's clever plan and thought that using a honey trap on others was feasible. His father's willpower was simply terrifying. Maybe his mother was too intimidating?
After sending Zhang Zhao away, Lan Tian seriously thought about what Zhang Zhao said tonight. A shrewd old man of this age would have a purpose in every word he said. He focused on the issue of the Jiaozhou system and wanted to explore what Zhang Zhao wanted to express.
About half an hour later, Lan Tian was getting ready to go to bed when Lan Yuan suddenly poked his head into the tent: "Father, a guest from Jianye is here, have you seen him yet?"
"Bring it in." Lan Tian looked suspicious, thinking to himself, isn't Zhang Zhao the representative? Why are there still people here to 'explore the path'?
"Wei." Lan Yuan said and brought in an old man and a young man.
After introducing himself, Lantian realized that it was Gu Yong and Zhang Wen. The three of them chatted for a while, and the other party finally revealed their intention. The Jiangdong nobles wanted to know how Lantian would govern in the future, and whether he would copy the old model of Jiaozhou, and vaguely mentioned The situation in Jiangdong is more complicated, so it is recommended to use it differently.
After communicating with Gu Yong and Zhang Wen, Lantian recalled Zhang Zhao's previous statement to him and instantly understood what they wanted to do. Zhang Zhao wanted to take advantage of the change of power to expand the interests of the Huaisi faction through Lantian's reforms, and Jiangdong The gentry implicitly expressed their wish to continue as usual.
Because of Hu Ke's relationship, Lan Tian was particularly enthusiastic about Zhang Wen, and promised that he would not change the current situation in Jiangdong too much, or at least not suppress the Jiangdong gentry. After his first exchange with the two factions, Lan Tian had roughly decided how to reconcile the two factions. Contradictory, thinking that he could not become the next Sun Quan.
Gu Yong and Zhang Wen got a satisfactory answer, and they returned to Jianye overnight to prepare to welcome the king's army into the city tomorrow, and Lantian was finally able to sleep peacefully.
The sound of waves outside the tent is still there, Lan Tian is sleeping soundly in the noisy environment, while in Jiang Chenggang in the northeast, the defeated Jiangdong soldiers are unhappy.
Sun Quan was drinking in the boat, but after much thought he felt that Jiang Cheng was unsafe and there was no way he could stop Gan Ning from coming back tomorrow, so he called Sun Shao to prepare to go to Dan Tu overnight.
As soon as Sun Shao left, Sun Quan saw the wine jug on the table. A cold light flashed in his eyes. He took out a small pottery bottle from his arms, poured a small pill into the wine jug, and then rocked it like a small boat.
(End of chapter)
