When the trolley loaded with coins was pushed out, the onlookers gasped as they looked at the 100,000 five-baht coins piled high.
The people who came to receive the reward were even more excited. They had not been sure whether this noble man really kept his word.
Huan Xi walked out of the building. He held the jade pendant high and asked:
"Who found the family heirloom for me?"
Everyone looked at the young Orion, who raised his hand excitedly:
"It's me who's reporting back to you, noble man!"
The jade pendant was thrown away intentionally by Huan Xi, so naturally he would not ask how Orion came back.
"This 100,000 yuan belongs to you now. You should carefully count it first. If it is missing, tell me in time and I will make up for it for you. If you are worried that the road back is unsafe, I can send someone to escort you."
Orion felt that with so many clan members present, there was no need for Huan Xi to send someone to see him off, but the old clan leader interrupted at this moment:
"Then I'll bother you, noble man. As for these coins, there is no need to count them. I trust you, noble man."
The old patriarch knew that Huan Xi had good intentions. After all, it was not unknown to the other party where they lived, and they had visited it not long ago.
The other party claimed that there was no need to count, but Huan Xi insisted:
"When dealing with others, the money and goods must be accounted for in person, let alone a reward of 100,000 yuan."
One hundred thousand coins is exactly one hundred guan. Putting aside the negligible weight of the string, each guan is 2 kilograms and 4 taels. It could have been weighed, but Huan Xi had people count them one by one in public.
After everyone counted them, Orion cheered and said:
"It's really one hundred thousand five-baht coins!"
On the same day, an army sent the people back to the tribe, and many people along the way were jealous.
Huan Xi didn't care how they distributed it. His goal had been achieved. He exchanged 100,000 yuan for the lost jade from the Li people. When this matter spread, it was enough for him to establish a reputation among the Yizhou tribes. prestige.
According to historical records, tribes from near and far should have come to vote, but things were not that easy.
These beasts are used to being free and undisciplined. Why should they pay taxes to you?
While Huan Xi was establishing his trust, he secretly sent people to sow discord among the Li tribes and caused conflicts among them.
However, the government only protects the tribes that are willing to accept the unified household registration. If any registered tribes are invaded, they will send troops to help, pull one faction and fight another. Over time, the Yizhou tribes are really fighting for each other. Come vote.
But this is far from being able to relax. Huan Xi still has to send agricultural officers to various counties to teach the wolf people how to farm, lead them to build water conservancy projects, and let them live a better life. These wolf people will truly return home.
Because at this stage, Huan Wen also knew that Yizhou was in urgent need of recuperation and recuperation after years of war, so Huan Xi was able to do light work in Shu with little wealth. In less than a year, Huan Xi managed Shu with great results.
The people of Yizhou, both Han and Han, all praised him, and his prestige between the people of Yizhou and General Huan Wen was increasing day by day.
Of course, this is also related to the fact that the emperors and ministers of the Cheng Han Dynasty were immoral and ruled tyrannically.
Comparing with them can better demonstrate Huan Xi's virtuous governance in Shu.
However, compared with Huan Xi's reputation among the people, some officials still complained privately that Huan Xi was too harsh. The reason was the examination method introduced by Huan Xi.
Previously, the examination method was tried out in the Anxi shogunate. After Huan Wen conquered Shu, it accumulated huge prestige and was implemented in the six states of Jing, Yi, Liang, Ning, Yong, and Si.
The promotion of the new law has obviously improved administrative efficiency, but it has also made some officials feel that they are restricted and not allowed to have freedom.
But now that the Huan family is powerful and pro-party wings are spread across six states, these people only dare to talk behind their backs.
At the same time, the story of Huan Xi spending 100,000 yuan to find a jade pendant passed down from home also spread from Yizhou to other places.
Sima Xingnan was heartbroken when he learned about this. That was a hundred thousand dollars.
She complained:
"Xi'er is good at everything, but she doesn't know how to run a household. There's no point in spending 100,000 yuan for a jade pendant."
As she said that, she turned to look at Huan Wen:
"Why did I never know that Xi'er also has a jade pendant inherited from the family?"
Huan Wen smiled proudly and said:
"There is no family heirloom jade pendant. This is Xi'er imitating Shang Gong and establishing trust with the people.
"With a mere hundred thousand dollars, you can soothe the heart of a ruthless man. He is truly worthy of being my son, Huan Wen."
Sima Xingnan rolled his eyes at him:
“It wasn’t even born from my belly.
"I just regret that I am so blessed and cannot see my son's achievements today."
Huan Wen comforted him and said:
"When He Xiang was alive, he was kind to me. Now that he is dead, the deceased is the most important. Don't mention the past things again."
Sima Xingnan muttered a few words and no longer held any grudge against the deceased.
Time came to the fourth year of Yonghe (AD 348), and the imperial court's reward for conquering Shu was finally issued.
As the main general in the expedition against Shu, Huan Wen paid homage to General Zhengxi, Kaifu Yitong Third Division, and Linhe County Duke.
Yuan Qiao was promoted to General Longxiang and granted the title of Bo of Xiangxi.
Yizhou governor Zhou Fu Jinjue became the county official.
Zhu Tao is the general of Pingxi, and the other generals have their own rewards.
As the eldest son, Huan Xi was also established as the crown prince by Huan Wen, becoming the de facto crown prince of the six western states.
Just when everyone was overjoyed by the imperial court's reward, in May of the fourth year of Yonghe, Yuan Qiao, the governor of Liangzhou and Huan Wen's plotter, fell ill in Hanzhong.
Upon hearing the bad news, Huan Wen felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
If Huan Xi was his left arm, then Yuan Qiao was undoubtedly Huan Wen's right arm. The fall of the Han Dynasty depended on the contributions of the two of them.
Yuan Qiao ordered someone to send a secret letter. He knew that he was about to die soon, so he said goodbye to Huan Wen in the letter.
Huan Wen held the letter and burst into tears, making everyone who saw him moved.
If he had not held an important position and could not leave Jingzhou easily, Huan Wen would have had to go to Hanzhong to see Yuan Qiao for the last time.
Along with Yuan Qiao's farewell letter was sent to Jiangling, as well as his memorial sent to Jiankang.
When Yuan Qiao was about to die, he recommended Huan Xi, the governor of Yi and the governor of Shu County, as the governor of Liangzhou.
Today is different from the past. Huan Xi's political achievements in Shu have proven that he can hold the position. As the governor of Yi and the governor of Shu, taking over the position of governor of Liangzhou can also stop the public.
Yuan Qiao and Huan Xi had a good friendship. During the expedition to Shu, the two often coincided with each other. Yuan Qiao did not know that Huan Xi, as a time traveler, had already understood his thoughts and attitudes.
Therefore, it is natural to develop a feeling of confidant.
At first, it was Huan Xi who insisted on expelling Sima Xun from Liangzhou. Now, Yuan Qiao is reciprocating the favor by recommending Huan Xi to succeed him.
Huan Wen ordered the memorial to be sent to Jiankang, and sent people to Shu. He summoned Huan Xi to go eastward and come to Jiangling.
Soon, Yuan Qiao, the governor of Liangzhou and General Longxiang, died of illness in Hanzhong. Huan Wen lost an arm and was in mourning.
Zhou Fu, the governor of Yizhou, learned that Huan Xi was leaving Yizhou and immediately rode a fast horse from Pengmo to Chengdu to meet him.
The palaces in Chengdu were still dilapidated. Huan Xi lived here for nearly a year and never repaired the palaces or improved his residence. This was in sharp contrast to the extravagance and lust of the rulers of Chengdu.
Zhou Fu looked at the dilapidated palace in front of him and was no longer surprised that Huan Xi could win the hearts of Yizhou people.
Huan Xi greeted him warmly. After all, Zhou Fu was also his superior and should not be neglected.
The two exchanged a few words and came to the main hall. Zhou Fu said in short words:
"After the prince left, Zhou really didn't know who could succeed him and take charge of Yizhou. He also asked the prince to recommend talents to me."
After saying that, Zhou Fu looked at Xi Chao aside. His intention was very clear, he wanted Huan Xi to keep Xi Chao in Yizhou and preside over government affairs.
Xi Chao was Huan Xi's most effective assistant in government affairs. Xi Chao played an indispensable role in Shu's current political leadership.
Zhou Fu requested to keep Xi Chao, maintain the status quo, and let Xi Chao replace Huan Xi and be in charge of the military and political affairs of Yizhou. This was not because Zhou Fu really did not love power, but to show his favor to Huan Xi.
He was not really thirsty for talents, but was showing favor to Huan Xi.
The relationship between Xi Chao and Huan Xi is well known. If Xi Chao stays, Huan Xi can continue to control Yizhou's government affairs through Xi Chao even if he is not in Shu.
Zhou Fu thought that Huan Xi would not refuse, and even Xi Chao, who was standing by, couldn't help but hold his breath.
However, to their surprise, Huan Xi shook his head and smiled:
"The Duke of Zhou is the governor of Yizhou. If Huan goes here, the Duke of Zhou will hire another governor. How can he come to rob me?
"Although Jingxing is my confidant, Duke Zhou is also someone that my father and I can trust.
"The Duke of Zhou and I share the same goals, so there is no need to gain Xi's trust. All affairs in Yizhou are entrusted to the Duke, and there should be no doubts."
Huan Xi's words clearly demonstrated his trust in Zhou Fu. How could he not shed tears of gratitude?
Of course, the main reason why Huan Xi had the confidence to delegate power was that the prefects and generals of the counties in Yizhou were all members of his father and son.
And Zhou Fu's heirs, including Zhou Chu, are in Jiangling, named Tingyong, but they are actually protons.
Xi Chao was a little disappointed because he could not take charge of Yizhou's government affairs legitimately.
But he could also understand Huan Xi's idea of taking him to Liangzhou.
Unexpectedly, Huan Xi did not finish his words. He continued:
"After the conquest of Shu, my father was at odds with the imperial court and was in urgent need of a mastermind to advise him and strategize.
"I am about to recommend Jingxing to my father. As for the candidate for Changshi, I also ask Duke Zhou to hire another good person."
The words were spoken to Zhou Fu, but they were spoken to Xi Chao.
It stands to reason that Xi Chao can achieve greater results by going to Huan Wen's side as the mastermind.
After all, Huan Xi is only the heir to the Huan family, and Huan Wen is the current head of the six states.
But Xi Chao said excitedly:
"I am grateful to my lord for being valued by my lord. However, there is no day in the sky. In my heart, I only have the sun of my lord. I also ask my lord to allow me to follow you."
Huan Xi understood his intention and sighed:
"How could I bear to be separated from Jingxing, but everything has different priorities. My father not only had to plan the Northern Expedition, but also had to fight with the court ministers. Only in Jiangling could Jingxing truly demonstrate what he had learned, so Huan had to reluctantly part ways. "
Xi Chao listened to Huan Xi's explanation, and even though he was reluctant to give up, he could only agree with tears.
