Early morning three days later.
The sky is bright.
Liu Chan just woke up and saw Fei Yi coming forward with a happy face.
"Your Highness, good news from the front, good news, the Changsha barbarian brothers have been killed, and more than 13,000 Changsha barbarians and more than 40,000 Changsha barbarians have been captured."
As soon as he got up, he had such good news, and Liu Chan was in a happy mood.
"It seems that the soldiers at the front have sacrificed their lives, and the general is brave and good at fighting, so he was able to capture the ferocious beast so quickly. Wen Wei, you must implement all the rewards as soon as possible, and don't let the soldiers feel cold."
This battle is fought too quickly.
It far exceeded Liu Chan's expectations, and naturally it also far exceeded Fei Yi's expectations.
The transportation of various materials and the implementation of rewards have put Liu Chan's current logistics system to a great test.
It is also a huge test for the prince's official in charge of this matter.
If it is done well, everyone will be happy. If it is not done well, there will be other voices in the army, which will cause huge damage to Liu Chan's prestige in the army.
He made a promise but was unable to implement it. How could the soldiers of this commander who broke his word trust his words and serve him again?
Fei Yi naturally knew the importance of this matter.
He immediately bowed to Liu Chan and said solemnly: "Various materials are already on the way to be transferred. In addition, there are also seizures in Changsha County, so early rewards can be issued."
If Luoshan's army is still there, I'm afraid this reward won't be enough.
But his army is now gone, so naturally there is no need to pay rewards to the dead.
Especially for these servant armies.
As for what Luo Shan would think?
Whether he will feel resentful or not, these have nothing to do with Liu Chan or Changsha County.
After all, in Xiajun County, Luo County, the surname is no longer Luo, but Liu.
The stronger the strength, the harder the fist, and the louder the voice. Obviously, now that Luoshan is alone, it is difficult for him to participate in this power game.
If he obeys, Liu Chan will give him and his family a lifetime of wealth.
but.
If he is resentful, his death will not be far away.
"I feel at ease when Wen Wei is doing things. You should first make a list of various rewards. After I read it, if there are no problems, I will do it according to this."
"Here!"
Fei Yi immediately took the order.
"Then, Your Highness, what should we do with the tens of thousands of Changsha barbarians and the tens of thousands of Changsha barbarians?"
Disposal?
Liu Chan sneered and said: "All of them will be moved out of Changsha County, demoted to military tenant slaves, and sent to Nanyang County, Nan County, and Jiangxia County to farm. If they don't obey, they will be killed immediately without notification!"
Liu Chan sent troops to kill all the barbarians in Changsha.
It is even more impossible to keep them where they are, which will only increase the variables.
Their ending was either to blend into the Han people and, after a few generations, transform from slave tenants to common people.
Or he was rebellious and died of exhaustion while working in farming, mining, and transporting grain, grass, and military supplies for the army, and became a corpse.
Apart from this, they have no other way out.
He, Liu Chan, wanted to show the barbarians in the four counties of Jingnan what the consequences would be if they obeyed him, Mr. Liu!
If you are a barbarian, you must have the consciousness of a barbarian.
If you pay tribute on time and obey orders, you will still have wealth. Otherwise, the fate of the Changsha barbarians will be the fate of you all in the future.
"In that case, I understand."
After receiving Liu Chan's command, Fei Yi knew what was going on and was ready to arrange specific matters.
"Your Highness."
Fei Yi looked around behind Liu Chan and confirmed that Guan Yinping was not there before he said, "Your Highness, there is something I don't know whether to talk about or not."
Um?
Liu Chan frowned and said angrily: "If you have something to say, say it quickly, and if you have something to say, let it go. I learned it from some idiot, but it's just to whet my appetite."
Seeing that Liu Chan was about to kick him, Fei Yi first took a step back, and then whispered softly: "Your Highness, Princess Zhu Rong, will be coming to Linxiang soon."
Princess Zhurong?
Liu Chan was stunned.
"Isn't she in charge of Nanzhong? Will Nanzhong be stable without her?"
Fei Yi smiled slightly and said: "There is the governor of Nanzhong, and there is also the military commander Deng Ai who is stationed in the fields. In the past, those who did not surrender in Nanzhong were killed by His Highness several times. Now there are few who dare to cause trouble, and there will be no chaos." .”
certainly
This is indeed one of the reasons why Princess Zhu Rong came from Nanzhong to meet Liu Chan.
But the bigger reason is probably something else.
One is because of missing her, but the other reason is that Liu Chan put too much pressure on her.
How many months have you been apart?
There are more and more women around me.
No matter how much time passes, won't the good husband forget about her completely?
Due to various reasons, Princess Zhu Rong rushed to Changsha County from Nanzhong at starry night.
"That's it."
In fact, speaking of it, he hadn't seen Princess Zhu Rong for a while.
The smell of a barbarian girl is also something I miss.
certainly
More importantly, they are also concerned about the situation in South China.
There are more than just Nanzhong Barbarians in Nanzhong. Below Nanzhong, there are many barbarians who have not been conquered by Liu Chan.
Whether these people are obedient, whether they need to make small moves, whether they need to conquer, this is what Liu Chan wants to know.
"Since you told me, where is the princess now?"
Fei Yi hurriedly said: "The messenger from the front sent news that Princess Zhurong has arrived in Linyuan. In a few days, she will arrive in Linxiang."
Liu Chan nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.
But just when Liu Chan was about to go to the study to study the battle situation in Hefei, a steward came to inform him outside the hall.
"Your Highness, Princess Zhu Rong has arrived in Linxiang and is now asking for an audience outside the hall."
Already arrived?
Liu Chan looked at Fei Yi angrily.
"How many days?"
Ahem.
Fei Yi coughed and said, "According to the normal speed, it will indeed take a few days. But the princess may miss His Highness very much. If she can arrive today, she may have to travel all the way under the stars and night."
In fact, it is exactly what Fei Yi said.
After arriving in Linyuan and knowing the whereabouts of her good husband, Princess Zhurong did not delay for a moment. She immediately took her maids with her and rode there day and night, which could shorten the trip by several days.
"You kid, I'll take care of you later."
Liu Chan said to the steward: "Invite the princess quickly."
The steward said: "The princess is washing and bathing in the guest room now. I am afraid that Your Highness will have to wait for her for a while."
Coming on this starry night, my appearance will not be much better.
Women all love beauty, and Princess Zhu Rong is no exception.
"Then I'll wait for her."
Liu Chan originally wanted to wait, but after a second thought, he immediately changed his mind.
"I'd better go to the guest room to see her."
Women rely on coaxing.
And Liu Chan is so good at coaxing women.
Liu Chan had to fill his heart with longing and resentment today!
…
"Hurry, hurry, hurry. Don't keep Lang Jun waiting for a long time."
In the guest room, Princess Zhu Rong urged the maid who was waiting for her to change clothes.
She looked tired, but she looked very energetic at the moment, with a look of hope and yearning on her face.
Princess Zhu Rong is dressed in gorgeous Nanman costumes, with elegant robes, like a fairy descending to earth. The noble and graceful figure exudes charming charm, which makes people fall in love with her.
She was wearing a colorful barbarian dress, with exquisite embroidered patterns on the skirt, shining with gold and silver light. There is a jade belt tied to the waist of the skirt. The jade belt is inlaid with pearls and gems, shining with charming brilliance. Her clothes show the style of the southern barbarians, showing the beauty and mystery of the exotic land.
Her skin is fair and delicate, as crystal clear as mutton-fat jade, exuding a faint light. Her eyes were as bright as black gems, piercing and full of emotion, as if they could penetrate people's hearts.
The hair falls like a waterfall, is black and shiny, and is styled in an exquisite bun. The hair is decorated with flowers and beads, adding a bit of delicate charm. The face is delicate and the red lips are smiling, exuding charming charm.
Wearing jewelry and jade jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings are all precious jewelry unique to Nanzhong Man, which exudes dazzling light and makes her even more charming.
Liu Chan slowly walked in. When the maid saw Liu Chan, she was about to speak out, but was made silent by Liu Chan's gesture, and she immediately did not dare to speak.
He raised his hand again, and the latter understood and slowly left the guest room, closing the door behind him.
"Why are you leaving, Xiaoqiao? Your Highness has to wait impatiently."
She suddenly became anxious when she saw that all the maids waiting around her were gone before her hair was tied up.
"Princess knows I am impatient to wait."
Liu Chan touched the beauty's green hair and hugged her from behind.
"Your Highness!!!"
As soon as she heard Liu Chan's voice and was held in Liu Chan's arms, Princess Zhu Rong suddenly became weak and leaned against Liu Chan's arms, unable to even stand.
"It's all my fault for keeping His Highness waiting impatiently."
"I'm anxious, but I think you're even more anxious."
"ah!"
Princess Zhu Rong suddenly exclaimed, and her whole body was immediately surrounded by Liu Chan.
Then the whole person was thrown onto the bed beside Liu Chan.
"Your Highness, I had a hard time putting on my clothes."
"It's okay, I'll see you later."
With that said, Liu Chan immediately stepped forward without waiting for Princess Zhu Rong to say anything else.
An hour later.
Princess Zhu Rong leaned on Liu Chan with a smile on her face.
"Your Highness has been away from me for several months. Many wonderful things must have happened. It would be better to tell me about it."
Liu Chan nodded, turning the little bits and pieces of the past few months into the silent spring rain that moistened everything, and talked to Princess Zhu Rong in detail.
From day to night, the two of them were still together.
"Your Highness."
Even though we are like glue, there are times when we are separated.
No, Fei Yi's voice could already be heard outside the guest room.
"The envoy from Jiaozhou asks for an audience."
Messenger from Jiaozhou?
Could it be that after he suppressed and recovered the barbarians in the four counties of Jingnan, the Jiaozhou scholar family was preparing to join him from Sun Quan?
If you think about it carefully, it's really possible.
Liu Chan kissed Princess Zhu Rong on her forehead and said, "What a beauty. I'm going to do some business first."
Princess Zhurong nodded like a bird and said softly: "Your Highness, please don't neglect your business because of me. I will change your clothes for Your Highness."
to be honest.
After working for a day, Princess Zhu Rong was also tired.
Although she only had exhausted oxen and no damaged fields, she was tired from marching for several days.
He was so indulgent that he had no control over it. At this moment, he felt like his eyelids were about to fight, and he wished he could sleep for three days and three nights.
Now that Fei Yi was here, he allowed her to rest.
After not seeing each other for several months, His Highness's skills have grown day by day, and he can no longer even greet her.
After changing his clothes, Liu Chan immediately came out of the guest room.
He said to Fei Yi expressionlessly: "Bring the envoy from the Jiaozhou scholar family to the main hall, I will be there in a moment!"
In the hospitality lobby.
The middle-aged envoy was dressed in gorgeous envoy costumes, with wide sleeves flowing like clouds and trimmed with gold and silver threads, exuding a sense of majesty and solemnity.
His tall and upright figure looked unusually upright, and he puffed out his chest, showing confidence and majesty. The face is upright and resolute, with sharp edges and corners, revealing a firm and decisive temperament. His deep eyes shone with wisdom, making him look wise and shrewd.
With a neat beard, he inadvertently revealed a certain maturity and stability. Her hair was neatly combed, not messy at all, and looked very decent.
At this moment, he came as an envoy with the mission of the head of the Shi family.
"Hahaha~"
Before the people arrive, the sound comes first.
Liu Chan laughed loudly and then slowly walked up to the main seat.
"Foreign envoy, pay homage to His Highness."
The etiquette of the Jiaozhou envoy was impeccable. Liu Chan nodded, waved and said, "Sit down."
After he sat down, Liu Chan got straight to the point.
"I wonder what your master is asking you to do by sending you here?"
The messenger smiled softly, raised his hands and complimented: "Your Highness has swept all directions and suppressed the barbarians in a few months. My lord admires it, so I have come here and wish to marry your highness. My lord has a granddaughter who is just as beautiful as the moon." His Highness is such a hero and will be suitable."
Good in-laws?
Liu Chan frowned.
"I wonder if your master, Shi Xie, is willing to accept my father, the King of Hanzhong, as your master?"
Good in-laws?
What kind of relationship is this?
What Liu Chan wants is for the Jiaozhou scholar family to express its stance!
"this……"
The envoy smiled awkwardly and said, "I may need to think more about this matter, and I would like to ask for Your Highness's enlightenment."
So you just don’t want to?
Although Liu Chan was a little disappointed, the matter was not beyond his expectations.
If the Jiaozhou scholar family were willing to join him now, he would find it strange and even think it was Jiangdong's conspiracy.
As for the reason, we have to tell the story of the Jiaozhou scholar family’s fortune:
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, when the heroes were vying for hegemony, almost every state had countless battles, big and small, but one state was quite different and seemed to have been forgotten, rarely appearing in people's sight.
This state is Jiaozhou, also called Jiaozhi.
The name Jiaozhi is actually quite interesting. It is said that the name comes from a local custom: men and women bathe in the same river, so it is called Jiaozhi.
During the period of Qin Shihuang, this place belonged to the Baiyue region and was divided into three counties: Nanhai County, Guilin County, and Xiang County, and was managed by Ren Xiao, the governor of Nanhai County.
At the end of the Qin Dynasty, the Central Plains entered a period of chaos. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention to the remote Lingnan area, Zhao Tuo, the governor of Nanhai County who succeeded Ren Xiao, began to annex the other two counties, and established himself as King Wu of South Vietnam, ruling this area for a long time.
In 111 BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty destroyed the Nanyue Kingdom and once again brought it under the rule of the Central Plains Dynasty.
By the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were seven counties in Jiaozhou, namely Jiaozhi, Nanhai, Yulin, Cangwu, Hepu, Jiuzhen, and Rinan.
At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, in order to avoid the war in Xinmang, a family of gentry named Shi moved to Cangwu, Jiaozhou, and they took root and multiplied here ever since.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, by the time of Shi Xie's generation, the Shi family had been passed down for seven generations and became the largest wealthy family in Jiaozhou.
Shi Xie, courtesy name Weiyan, was born in Guangxin, Cangwu. His ancestors were originally from Lu. He fled from Shandong to Jiaozhou to avoid Wang Mang's rebellion at the end of the Western Han Dynasty.
Shi Xie's father was worshiped as the Grand Administrator of Rinan, and he himself was sent to Luoyang early to study. Later, he was promoted to Xiaolian and became the Minister. After his father's death, Shi Xie was promoted to the Grand Administrator of Jiaozhi after the mourning period. .
In 187 AD, Shi Xie was appointed as the prefect of Jiaozhi and became the actual controller of Jiaozhou.
Soon after, Zhu Fu, the imperial governor in Jiaozhou, was killed due to rebellion due to tax collection. Shi Xie took the opportunity to petition the imperial court, requesting the imperial court to appoint his three younger brothers as prefects of Hepu, Jiuzhen and Nanhai counties respectively.
From then on, the Shijia family in Jiaozhou became the most powerful one. When the Shijia brothers came in and out, they only rang bells and chimes, just like the emperor on patrol. They were equipped with majesty, full of chariots and cavalry, and were the most expensive. Even the former King Wu of South Vietnam did not have a Shijia family. Brothers are awesome.
Of course, it is not without reason that the imperial court (or Cao Cao) trusted Shi Xie:
On the one hand, many scholar-bureaucrats at that time fled to Jiaozhou to avoid the war. Shi Xie treated them very politely, and they reciprocated the favor after returning to Luoyang. For example, Yuan Hui of the Yuan family in Chen County once praised Xun Yu greatly. Xie;
On the other hand, in addition to preventing Liu Biao from expanding his power, posthumously recognizing an indigenous family that has already controlled Jiaozhou through official means also has the meaning of winning over. After all, it is better to let Shixie admit that he is a Han official than to let him become independent.
After Zhu Fu's death, the imperial court appointed Zhang Jin as the governor of Jiaozhou. Unfortunately, his fate was similar to that of Zhu Fu, and he was killed by his subordinates not long after.
Two governors died in a row, and no one in the court dared to come to this dangerous place again. So Liu Biao, the pastor of Jingzhou, saw the opportunity and sent Lai Gong to take over Zhang Jin's position and became the governor of Jingzhou. He also appointed Wu Ju as the governor. Governor Cangwu wanted to take control of Jiaozhou in his own hands.
Of course Cao Cao, who held the emperor in power to command the princes, did not want Liu Biao to control Jiaozhou. However, due to its geographical location, Jiaozhou had been isolated from the Central Plains for a long time and the court could not control it. Cao Cao borrowed flowers to offer sacrifices to Buddhas, and appointed the general Xie as the Suinan Zhonglang General and the governor of the seven counties of Jiaozhou. He also served as the prefect of Jiaozhi.
From then on, Shi Xie became a prince in Jiaozhou more legitimately, until the situation in the Central Plains became clear.
In 210 AD, after the Battle of Chibi, Sun Quan finally took complete control of the land south of the Yangtze River and set his sights on Jiaozhou.
Therefore, Sun Quan also sent a governor to Jiaozhou. The abilities of this governor were far beyond those of the previous ones. His name was Bu Zhi, and he later succeeded Lu Xun and became the prime minister of Soochow.
Bu Zhao did not take office alone. Sun Quan gave him more than a thousand people to accompany him to help him take over Jiaozhou.
After Bu Zhao arrived in Jiaozhou, his first target was Wu Ju, who was not of the same mind as him. He targeted Wu Ju, the prefect of Cangwu, and killed the chicken to scare the monkeys. He soon won the support of Shi Xie and other brothers.
The general situation has been decided, and the Shixie brothers also know that although Jiaozhou is controlled by their brothers, that is only because the princes in the Central Plains region have no intention to compete with them. Since Sun Quan has set his sights here, they have no room to resist.
Of course, in order to better rule Jiaozhou, Sun Quan did not treat Shixie harshly. Instead, he named him General Zuo and continued to serve as the governor of Jiaozhou, actually controlling Jiaozhou.
In order to repay Sun Quan, Shi Xie also reciprocated. Not only did he often send envoys to visit Sun Quan and pay various tributes, he also supported Wu in the conflict between Wu and Shu, and induced Yong Kai, a wealthy family in Yizhou, to rebel against Shu and return to Wu.
Shi Xie sent his eldest son to Soochow to serve, and was appointed by Sun Quan as the governor of Wuchang.
For Shi Xie, he was respectful to everyone who came and would not hold back anyone who left. This ensured that the Shi family was never affected by political turmoil.
The purpose of sending envoys here now is not to antagonize Liu Chan.
However……
Little Shixie, you still want to sit firmly on the Diaoyutai. Have you asked your grandfather Liu Chan?
(End of chapter)
