Liu Bian had a stool brought over and sat in the warehouse, watching hundreds of people counting the 'trophies' brought by Huangfu Jianchang.
Behind him stood a large group of people including Pan Yin, Dian Wei, Zhao Yun, Huangfu Jianchang, Huang Zhong, Zhang Xiu and others.
"Tell me something that's not in your memorial."
Liu Bian held the teacup, looked at the copper coins one by one, and listened to the tinkling sound, which was like celestial music. He looked intoxicated and said with half-closed eyes.
Huangfu Jianchang's expression perked up, and he bowed and said: "Your Majesty, after investigation by my ministers, I found that the quarrel between Pengcheng Prime Minister Liu Bei and Pinglu Colonel Lu Bu was due to the competition for the rebels' food and fodder. Pengcheng Prime Minister has a sworn brother, it seems. The third child, with a very bad temper, fought with Lu Bu for hundreds of rounds, with neither side winning or losing. In the end, the money and food were obtained by Liu Bei. Lu Bu then led troops to plunder, and Liu Bei impeached Xuzhou Mu. Lu Bu was the adopted son of Yanzhou Mu. Because Tao Shijun was in a dilemma, he reported the matter to the court."
"Zhang Fei?"
Liu Bian nodded slightly and said, "Continue."
Huangfu Jian thought for a while, stepped forward, and whispered: "Your Majesty, I buried many people in the rebellious Yuan Shu army, and found that Yuan Shu is simply a fool. He is hesitant, hesitant, and timid. But he is vicious, canthus Jia must retaliate. I heard that he kidnapped a man named Tian Feng. This man was upright and refused to obey orders, so Yuan Shu threatened his family. Later, he sent Tian Feng to die in Dong Zhuo's army. Without waiting for news about Tian Feng, he Killed more than sixty members of the Tian Feng clan."
Liu Bian gently turned the tea cup and said: "The biggest shortcoming of these Yuan brothers is that they are ambitious and have little ability. They are of noble birth and narrow-minded, and they are not capable of achieving great things."
Dian Wei, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, Zhang Xiu and others listened silently without interrupting.
Huangfu Jian waited for a while, looked slightly solemn, and said: "Your Majesty, compared to Yuan Shu's incompetence, I think Dong Zhuo is extraordinary. Even though he was at a disadvantage, in the battle with Yuan Shu, he was calm and unbreakable, advanced and retreated well-founded, and conquered Yuan Shu took complete initiative in the process. If Dong Zhuo had not been selfish, based on my judgment, he would have destroyed Yuan Shu in three months at most."
Liu Bian laughed and said: "You are quite right. Yuan Shu's rebellion was too hasty, and his eyes were fixed on Yuzhou. He had no long-term plan, neither strategy nor tactics. Only if he thinks this way today and that way tomorrow can he succeed. Strange."
Huangfu Jian nodded with deep approval and said: "Your Majesty is wise. In addition, I also found that Dong Zhuo grasped Yuan Shu's movements very accurately. Either he had a very wise man in his army, or he also placed some people in Yuan Shu's army. Got people."
'But I underestimated Dong Zhuo. '
Liu Bian raised his eyebrows, took a sip of tea, and said, "It should be both. By the way, Pan Yin, notify the Grand Sima Mansion and write to Dong Zhuo to hand over Tian Feng to Yuan Shao."
"Yes." Pan Yin responded.
Huangfu Jian took a long look at the officials counting money not far away, and argued with Liu: "Your Majesty, I have also investigated Gongsun Zan's side. This White Horse General... is somewhat unworthy of his name."
Liu Bian glanced back from the corner of his eye and said: "You have underestimated him. He suffered the disadvantage of underestimating the enemy. The inland plains are different from those outside the wall. His tactics have not changed yet. Give him some time, just a mere Yuan Shu, ten of them combined may not be his opponent."
Huangfu Jian was not interested in Gongsun Zan and did not dare to refute Liu Bian's words. He suddenly noticed Zhang Xiu and said quickly: "Your Majesty, I have brought back Zhang Xiu, Zhang Ji's nephew. He fought with the traitor Zhang He for hundreds of rounds. , no matter who wins or loses.”
"oh?"
Liu Bian was a little surprised. He turned around and saw a young man in his early twenties with clear facial features and thick eyebrows. He was a little taller than Zhao Yun, but his expression was a little silent.
"Your Majesty, Zhang Xiu." Facing Liu Bian's gaze, Zhang Xiu panicked and quickly knelt down on one knee.
Dong Zhuo is known all over the world as a tiger and wolf. As Zhang Ji's nephew, Zhang Xiu was naturally Dong Zhuo's 'partisan'.
Liu Bian looked at him and said with a smile: "You are indeed brave. Stay in the Forbidden Army Camp. In the future, it is not impossible for you to make great achievements and become a marquis."
Zhang Xiu was shocked and couldn't tell the truth from Liu Bian's words. He said solemnly: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"His Majesty,"
A man from the Zhonghuang Gate hurried over and said, "Your Majesty, the grain outside has been weighed clearly. It totals 480,000 shi."
Liu Bian nodded and saw the officials, big and small, who were still counting their money and said, "Wait a little longer, wait until they have clearly counted their money before moving in."
"Yes." Zhonghuangmen responded, turned around and went out again.
Liu Bian glanced at Huangfu Jianchang again. The gift this guy gave him was indeed a bit big. He pondered for a moment and said, "After returning to Beijing, I will give you half a month's leave, and then go to Jizhou to see what's going on." The situation at the saltworks.”
Huangfu Jianchang immediately understood, raised his hand and said: "I accept the order."
Liu Bian picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "Have you met Tao Qian?"
Huangfu Jianchang shook his head quickly and said: "I came and went in a hurry and didn't have time to see you. I heard that Tao Shijun is a kind-hearted elder and is very kind to the people."
Liu Bian frowned imperceptibly. In troubled times, what is the use of kindness?
'With whom? '
Liu Bian then thought about it. Xuzhou has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. In addition, it is a plain and the land is fertile and needs to be managed well.
He needed someone powerful enough to guard and run Xuzhou. After much thought, he couldn't find a suitable person.
Pan Yin stepped forward quietly and whispered: "Your Majesty, this is the memorial sent from Beijing."
Liu Bian put down the tea cup and reached out to take it. When he saw that it was Xun Yu's memorial, he looked a little more serious.
After taking a look, I couldn't help but sit up straight.
Xun Yu's memorial proposed a policy of "equal taxation", which was roughly based on the total number of acres of land in each state, based on the principle of one tax per twenty, and the total was levied by each county and handed over directly to the millet governor to escort him to the court. .
'Equal land tax? '
Liu Bian was thoughtful and thought carefully about this memorial.
Before Liu Bian could understand, Pan Yin whispered again: "Your Majesty, the messenger from Zhonghuangmen said that a copper mine has been discovered in Hedong County. It has not been mined before."
Liu Bian looked at him fiercely and said: "How much can be mined? Why didn't Xun Yu's memorial say it?"
Pan Yin glanced at the others and whispered more quietly: "I don't know yet, so I said it verbally."
Liu Bian understood, and his eyes were shining brightly. Although it was verbal, Xun Yu's cautious character was able to deliver the words, which was obviously basically confirmed.
His heart was racing, and he immediately said calmly: "Huang Zhong, lead 10,000 imperial troops to Bingzhou. Add 10,000 to Xu Rong. Add 10,000 to Zhang Liao in Jizhou. Zhao Yun, take 10,000 to Youzhou to assist Liu Yu."
Without waiting for Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun and others to react, Liu Bian continued: "Send a message to Shangshutai, and transfer Hucao Shangshu He Yong to Bingzhou Mu, Xun Yu concurrently serve as Hucao Shangshu, and add Bingzhou Mu Lu Zhi as Chariot and Cavalry General. Matters concerning the Sima Mansion and the Forbidden Army Camp."
Immediately afterwards, Liu Bian said again: "I will pass the decree to the Grand Sima Mansion to coordinate Sili and Bingzhou. The prefectures, counties, and county captains of the three states of Yanzhou will also coordinate the garrison to completely suppress the bandits. They must be completely wiped out before the end of the year." Bandits in three states have stabilized the people's livelihood. Those who are slack and incompetent will not be leniently punished by military law!"
Pan Yin hurriedly wrote it down and responded: "Yes."
"I accept the decree!" Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun both knelt on one knee and said.
Liu Bian waved his hand, still thinking about it.
Now that the problem of money and food has been greatly alleviated, we can start to do some things.
These are not enough!
'Zhao Yun Youzhou, Huang Zhong Bingzhou, Xu Rong Yanzhou, Zhang Liao Jizhou, Cao Cao Qingzhou, Liu Bei Xuzhou... There are Huangfu Song and Lu Zhi in the Grand Sima Mansion. Should Zhu Jun be transferred back to the capital? That Ding Yuan should also change, and Tao Qian...'
Liu Bian thought to himself and found that the amount of work was quite large.
"Your Majesty, the inventory has been cleared."
While Liu Bian was thinking about it, a little Huangmen came over holding a thick account book.
Liu Bian took the account book and opened it to read.
The cash in hand is a full 280,000,000 yuan, and other valuables are worth nearly 200,000,000 yuan!
Liu Bian read it carefully, closed it suddenly, stood up and said with a smile: "Okay! Dian Wei, are you hungry? I will drink with you today!"
Dian Wei's honest face moved, and then he said: "Your Majesty, I also want to lead troops to go on an expedition."
Liu Bian ignored him and said, "I'm hungry, let's eat."
Dian Wei was a little unwilling and caught up to him and said, "Your Majesty, I also want to be promoted like Zilong."
Liu Bian said: "I may decide when I will have to go on a personal expedition again, and I will give you a chance then."
"Okay." Dian Wei said in a loud voice, his face beaming with joy.
At noon the next day, outside the Shangshu Terrace.
Xun You, Xun Yu and He Yong walked side by side and chatted.
They have received Liu Bian's order. Compared with Li Ru's transfer to Runan Prefect, He Yong was transferred to Bingzhou Mu, which can be said to be a promotion.
He Yong was very happy. Although Hucao Shangshu said that his reputation had improved, he was still "humble" in the eyes of the government and the public. Zhou Mu was different, he was a proper official of the border!
Xun You smiled and said to Xun Yu: "Uncle, your Majesty's will seems to be filled with joy."
Xun Yu looked calm and said: "My memorial is not enough to make His Majesty suddenly make so many decisions. There must be other things."
He Yong answered: "It's better to make preparations early. First, fill up the officials in Bingzhou. I will also take away part of the money and food."
Xun You glanced at it and hummed: "He has not yet taken office, why does he want to subsidize Bingzhou?"
He Yong knew he was joking and said with a smile: "From now on, Hu Cao will be handed over to Wen Ruo. You two Xun must resist the pressure."
"What pressure?" Suddenly, a voice came from not far away from the three of them.
The three of them turned around and saw Wang Yun, who had always been indifferent and calm, walking over with a smile on his face.
The three people quickly raised their hands in greeting and said: "Your Majesty."
Wang Yun came closer, clasped his hands in front of him, looked at He Yong and said, "I would also like to congratulate He Shangshu."
He Yong suppressed his smile and bowed: "It's all because of your Majesty's trust."
Wang Yun looked at him, as if he wanted to say something, but stopped talking.
He Yong suddenly understood and said: "My lord, if I go to Bingzhou, I need more help from all the counties. I wonder if there are any sages in Taiyuan? This will save me from being blinded."
Wang Yun suddenly smiled a little brighter and said, "I'll write a list for you later. If you can use it, you can use it, and if you can't, just use it."
Er Xun said nothing. Wang Yun was born in the Wang family of Taiyuan.
He Yong naturally agreed. He went to Bingzhou and had many things that needed the support of the local gentry.
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