Zhang Rang's specialty is conspiracy, not local governance.
When Liu Bei talked to him about intrigues, he was eloquent, but when it came to governing the place, he had nothing to say and could only keep silent.
Liu Hong didn't know much about this, but he didn't understand anything. Liu Bei's words were clear and logical, and he also had some ideas after listening.
"Is there anything else? Is there anything else?"
"Yes, there is another thing, that is, the administration of officials, which is not only related to the administration of the Han people, but also to the administration of the Qiang and Hu tribes."
Liu Bei said slowly: "Hu and Han people live together in Liangzhou. There are Han people and Qiang and Hu people. The number of Qiang and Hu people will not be lower than the Han people, or even more than the Han people. Unless they are all expelled and killed, Otherwise it must be governed.
Although the Qiang and Hu are rebellious and unruly, many of the officials responsible for managing the Qiang and Hu tribes are also quite tyrannical and do not treat them as human beings. They asked for bribes in various ways, and if they didn't give them, they threatened to use an army to attack them.
If things go on like this, the Qiang and Hu people will definitely be very resentful of the Han Dynasty. Even if they don't want to rebel, they will follow if there are any rebels who raise troops to rebel. Just like the Xianling Qiang this time, if they are forced into a desperate situation, they will rebel directly. It's not impossible. "
Zhang Rang has some opinions on this.
"How can Qiang and Hu barbarians be considered human beings?"
Liu Bei rolled his eyes at him.
"If you don't treat them as human beings, when they kill you, they will slaughter you like a pig or a sheep. No matter how you look at them, they are still human beings. This is the law of nature and cannot be changed by people's mouths."
"伱......"
Just as Zhang Rang was about to refute, Liu Hong waved his hand, signaling Zhang Rang not to talk any more.
"Xuande, what do you mean is that in addition to government administration, we also need to adjust the administration of officials, and we also need to readjust the governance of the surrendered Qiang and Hu tribes?"
"It must be necessary, otherwise if we continue to use brutal methods to govern them, they will definitely continue to resist, and Liangzhou will never have peace."
Liu Bei glanced at Liu Hong and whispered: "The same is true in Liangzhou, and the same is true in the world. If we don't treat people as human beings, people will not treat us as human beings."
Liu Hong was silent.
Zhang Rang didn't know what to say.
The scene was silent for a while, and Liu Hong sighed.
"Xuande, Liangzhou is not a good place. For you, I always think you should stay in Luoyang. Luoyang is the place where you can really show your talents."
Liu Bei shook his head.
"I want to work hard to make Liangzhou a good place."
"You can do the same thing if you stay in Luoyang, or you can do it in the Land of Three Rivers."
"I hope that by successfully governing Liangzhou, which is the most difficult to govern, I can prove to the world that I have enough ability to hold a high position in the court. In this way, when I successfully govern Liangzhou and return to Luoyang, no one can question my qualifications. Not enough to hold a high position."
"That's it..."
Liu Hong thought about it and felt that what Liu Bei said made sense.
Although he really wanted to keep Liu Bei by his side and give him a high position, Liu Bei did not have experience in local governance in terms of administration. It was inevitable that some people would raise objections on this basis and give Liu Bei eye drops.
The people from the Jinwen school must have tried their best to oppose it and put more constraints on Liu Bei's appointment.
However, if you have the experience of successfully governing Liangzhou and have tangible achievements in hand, no amount of disputes of will can stop Liu Bei from assuming a high position.
If the chaotic land of Liangzhou, which the entire imperial court had been helpless for more than a hundred years, could be brought under control, even if Liu Hong directly offered Liu Bei the position of Third Duke, it would be hard for others to come up with any real reason for threatening it.
As for whether his governance will be successful...
To put it bluntly, Liangzhou only has more than 500,000 people, and it is already in such a state. No matter how failed the governance is, it will not be worse than the previous large-scale rebellion. Moreover, Liu Bei knows how to fight. There is no need to prove this. .
The only thing that makes Liu Hong not want to let him go is that he really wants Liu Bei, a caring person, to be closer to him, who can solve his troubles anytime and anywhere, and can make suggestions for him anytime and anywhere, to harm the scholars and increase the imperial power.
He can sit back and relax and be his emperor of peace.
Although Liu Bei was not around, although he could follow the examples of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Dong Zhongshu, he always felt that the speed was slow and not timely.
So Liu Hong looked at Zhang Rang.
"Grandpa, what do you think? Is it appropriate for Xuande to serve as the shepherd of Liangzhou?"
Zhang Rang was stunned for a moment, then felt a little helpless.
"Your Majesty, it's hard for me to say this. I don't know much about local governance, and I don't know the specific difficulty of governing Liangzhou. I only know that Liu Xuande... is really dedicated to your majesty."
Liu Hong lowered his head and thought for a while.
"Xuande, if that's the case, who should I ask if I have any doubts or problems?"
Liu Bei smiled.
"Your Majesty, just write to me through the Dongyuan channel. No matter what your Majesty wants to ask, I will tell you everything you know."
"If you leave, who can help me solve my worries at the Chancellor's Desk?"
"My teacher has been serving as the pastor of Jizhou for quite some time, and the situation in Jizhou has gradually stabilized. If your Majesty feels it is possible, you can recall the teacher to take charge of the Shangshu Desk."
"How can Lu Zhi compare with you?"
Liu Hong sighed: "He is also a scholar after all. Although he is capable, he is not of the same mind as me after all. And if he comes back this time and brings great achievements, he will definitely be granted the title of Three Dukes. If he gets the position of Three Dukes, If you are in charge of the Secretariat, including Yuan Wei, the Ancient Literature School is really unrivaled. By the way, do you know the news about Yang Ci's serious illness?"
"I know, Yang Ci is seriously ill, and I'm afraid he doesn't have much time left."
"In this case, if Yuan Wei and Lu Zhi are allowed to record ministerial affairs together, won't the ancient literature school be completely overwhelming the modern literature school?"
"In this case, can't Your Majesty completely lift the party's policy of imprisonment?"
When Liu Bei said this, Liu Hong finally came to his senses.
The previous Party policies have not been lifted, and the Modern Literature School itself is still suppressed. If the Party policies against them are lifted and this part of the power is released into the court, even if Lu Zhi comes back, the Ancient Literature School will still have to face a very powerful force. of enemies.
If that doesn't work, the remaining power of the Modern Literature School is too weak, then use the power of eunuchs and Dongyuan to suppress the Ancient Literature School.
Anyway, support the weak and fight against the strong, and never allow any one faction to gain an advantage. This is the art of imperial power. Mastering this technique can basically guarantee that you will not overturn easily.
As for the consequences...
No one cares.
"What Xuande said deeply touched my heart, but when I think of being separated from Xuande, I still feel reluctant to let go."
When Liu Hong said that, Liu Bei almost couldn't hold back his joy, but he still tried to hold it back.
"I will definitely train myself in Liangzhou to make Liangzhou stable and increase my knowledge. When Liangzhou is stable, I will definitely come back to repay His Majesty's kindness."
Liu Bei had said everything for this reason, and Liu Hong had nothing more to say.
So he nodded, encouraged Liu Bei, and asked Liu Bei to go back and rest early and have a good rest for a few days. There would be more and more severe challenges waiting for him next.
This time it was Zhang Rang who sent him off.
On the way to see him off, Zhang Rang still didn't understand why Liu Bei insisted on giving up the high position in Luoyang, but wanted the position in the bitter cold land of Liangzhou.
Even if it is a state pastor, it is a bit impressive, but is it really interesting to have a state pastor with 500,000 people?
"As long as His Majesty appreciates you and trusts you, no matter what the court officials think of you, you can successfully assume the position of Jiuqing. Why bother going to the bitter cold place of Liangzhou? Only by staying in Luoyang can you have a bright future. If you stay in Luoyang to build your power, you Are you still worried that there aren’t enough people to help you?
Although I don't know how to govern a place, I know that everyone in the world yearns for Luoyang. If it weren't for the benefits of staying in Luoyang, why would everyone in the world come to Luoyang instead of Liangzhou? Why do you want to run to a bitter and cold place instead? "
Liu Bei sighed.
"Of course I like Luoyang, and I will eventually return to Luoyang, but Lao Zhang, the problem in Liangzhou cannot be solved. Liangzhou is now the source of chaos. If the problem in Liangzhou is not solved, there will never be peace. .
And at the end of the day, I have a big heart in my heart. I want to make this country better, and I want the people who are suffering to live a little better life. Is there anything wrong with that? "
(End of chapter)
