Dajin, Imperial Palace.
"Your Majesty, I have three strategies to prosper the Jin Dynasty."
Fan Li looked at Hu Zongxian, who was kneeling in front of the court to perform, with a slightly rich expression.
This one is a man of action!
In addition to military strategy, political strategy is also a country's talent.
It had only been a few days since Hu Zongxian surrendered, but he had already sorted out his ideas for governing the country?
"I love you, so I'll grant you a seat." Fan Li said with a smile.
There were no maids, eunuchs, or guards in the palace, but Fan Li asked Wang Ban for a hundred [maids] to make do with.
[Maid] brought a chair, Hu Zongxian thanked him first, and then cautiously only sat on one-third of the chair.
Dajin is indeed not like a country.
One is no land, the other is no population.
Fan Li was also curious, what were the specific contents of the three strategies proposed by Hu Zongxian?
"Hu Aiqing, please speak freely." Fan Li encouraged.
"yes!"
Feeling Fan Li's supportive eyes, Hu Zongxian was slightly excited.
The Ming Dynasty valued literature over military affairs.
Hu Zongxian was originally a Jinshi with a literary background, but because of his achievements in suppressing bandits in the local area, he gradually became a military official and took charge of military affairs.
He once wrote a letter to the Ming Dynasty court, saying that he should govern the country and ensure the country's affairs. Many of them included provisions such as educating the people, helping agriculture and business, etc.
Hu Zongxian was loyal and thought that his suggestions might be adopted by the court.
Unexpectedly, the letter received backlash within just one month.
Ke Dao Yan Guan impeached Hu Zongxian. As a military general, he got involved in internal affairs and wanted to use force to disrupt the country.
This hat can be big or small, the key is whether you have a background and a backer.
At that time, Hu Zongxian also relied on Qingliu officials and worked hard for his second assistant Xu Jie.
Unfortunately, the official who impeached him was also from Xu Jie.
If Xu Jie protected Hu Zongxian, it would be a slap in the face of his own official.
At that time, Hu Zongxian only had a certain degree of influence in the local army, and was far from the level of the military god of the Ming Dynasty.
Xu Jie weighed it a little and felt that the capital's ministers were much more valuable than the local generals, so he was ready to deal with Hu Zongxian.
fortunately!
Yan Song, a cunning and cunning man, has always believed that the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
The second assistant of the Ming Dynasty wanted to deal with Hu Zongxian, but the first assistant only saved Hu Zongxian with a finger.
From then on, Yan Song became Hu Zongxian's favor, and Xu Jie forever lost the possibility of pulling the Ming Army God into the Qingliu camp.
Looking back on the past, Hu Zongxian was filled with emotion.
His dream is to become a general and become a prime minister, and to give full play to his talents under the command of a wise king.
Wu, he let it go.
Wen, he dares to take it!
"Your Majesty, my three policies are [Remover Policy], [Pioneering Policy] and [Female Country Policy]."
Fan Li became interested after hearing this.
He unconsciously sat upright. Although he was an emperor, he looked like a good student who listened carefully to the lectures.
Hu Zongxian said carefully, and had been carefully observing Fan Li's reaction.
Seeing him like this, I felt like I would serve the Lord with my life!
“Let’s talk about the [Remover Policy] first.”
"When I was in the Ming Dynasty, I always paid attention to the trends of the Han Dynasty."
"The old Han Dynasty collapsed, and Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan each took three out of ten of the country's population."
"There are still ten percent of the old Han subjects who resent these three people for serving the emperor insincerely and sit back and watch Han Emperors Liu Xie and Dong Zhuo both suffer losses."
"After the establishment of the Three Kingdoms, these old Han subjects refused to surrender and called themselves the survivors of the Han Dynasty."
"Actually, the quality of these survivors is extremely high."
"For example, the Lu family, a prominent family in Zhuo County, has a population of tens of thousands."
"The patriarch Lu Zhiguan worships the minister, he is both civil and military, strong and upright."
"The world calls him a masterpiece throughout the country, a scholar of Confucianism, a role model for scholars, and a pillar of the country!"
"Another example is the Zhang family, a famous family in Nanyang, with a population of more than 100,000."
"The original patriarch Zhang Wen once held the position of Taiwei of the Han Dynasty and was loyal to the Han Emperor Liu Xie. Unfortunately, he died in a fierce battle with Dong Zhuo."
"The Zhang clan refused to rely on the Three Kingdoms, and more than 100,000 people in the clan lived in seclusion in remote countryside."
"When I garrisoned Yunzhou City, I planned to recruit the survivors of the former Han Dynasty. However, when I submitted a letter to the court, it was like a mud cow drowning in the sea..."
After listening to the "Remover Policy", Fan Li was filled with emotions.
He had good relations with the three families of Cao, Liu and Sun. Due to his reputation, he had always avoided the special group of survivors of the Former Han Dynasty.
Hu Zongxian is right.
The Zhang family, the Lu family, and others are now remnants, but in the past they were famous families of the Han Dynasty!
If the Jin Dynasty can recruit the remnants of the former Han Dynasty, it will be like a soul with a skeleton, and it will instantly become stronger!
As for fur and flesh, sooner or later there will be them.
A sound, truly dynasty-level Jin slowly appeared in Fan Li's eyes.
Fan Li pondered for a moment and then continued to ask: "Ai Qing, do you think it is possible for me to recruit the survivors of the former Han Dynasty?"
"Yes!" Hu Zongxian replied almost without hesitation.
"Why?"
"Because of the posthumous title, [Emperor Xiaoren of Han] was obtained by your majesty for Han Emperor Liu Xie!"
Fan Li's character never takes credit for anything he does.
What he had almost forgotten was now reminded by Hu Zongxian, and he realized that his image in the hearts of the survivors of the former Han Dynasty was probably not bad?
Hu Zongxian continued to explain.
"The feelings of the survivors of the former Han Dynasty toward your majesty are far greater than those of Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan."
"It's not just because Emperor Han was honored after his death, it was all earned by you, Your Majesty."
"What's more, no one in the world knows that Your Majesty and Princess Changle..."
"Cough cough cough cough!"
"Okay, okay, I know, thank you Ai Qing for reminding me."
Fan Li was sweating when he heard that!
A night of absurdity in Changle Palace, and the Han Emperor's final entrustment.
Sure enough, everyone already knows this?
"In the eyes of the survivors of the former Han Dynasty, His Majesty is not only their benefactor, but also their half-master." Hu Zongxian put it in a euphemistic way to give Fanli face.
Half a master?
Prince Consort, right?
"good."
"This is indeed feasible."
Fan Li nodded.
"But how to recruit the survivors specifically?"
"As far as I know, the Emperor of the Three Kingdoms also wants to absorb the remnants. Even if this generation fails, he still wants to survive until the next generation."
"There are many restrictions on the movements of the survivors within the Three Kingdoms."
Time is the best at forgetting.
The hatred of this generation may not be remembered by the next generation.
Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan also saw the value of the remnants, but they were powerless and could not possibly make Lu Zhi and other former Han officials surrender.
They can only hope for the next generation.
When Lu Zhi and other old officials are dead, will their descendants still hold on to their hatred?
He has cultivation, talent, and experience, but he is willing to end his life in the mountains and forests?
After learning martial arts, he became a member of the emperor's family.
This is their final destination!
In fact, how smart is Fan Li?
After Hu Zongxian woke up, he immediately had an operational plan in his mind.
However, the [Remover Policy] was proposed by Hu Zongxian. As a monarch, how could Fan Li have any reason to compete with his ministers for credit?
Let Hu Zongxian speak freely!
"I heard that Fan's business is spread all over the world, and the Three Kingdoms are no exception."
"Please use trade and freight as an excuse to recruit survivors to take on the responsibility of transportation."
“On the surface, we are transporting goods, but in reality we are transporting people.”
Hu Zongxian laughed after saying this.
Fan Li also smiled.
This plan is absolutely feasible. Fan's trading company can pass freely not only in Dachu, but also in the three kingdoms of Wei, Han and Wu.
Just, a bit wicked?
"I am on good terms with the Emperor of the Three Kingdoms. Doing such a thing is a bit difficult to deal with emotionally?" Fan Li scratched his head in embarrassment.
What he says now is simply hypocritical.
Hu Zongxian said seriously: "Your Majesty's words are not accurate."
"Oh?" Fan Li looked at him curiously.
"As far as I know, the emperor of the Three Kingdoms is the Duke of Chu and Jin, Fan Li, and your majesty is the emperor of the Jin Dynasty."
"The Jin Dynasty and Wei, Han and Wu did not communicate with each other as envoys, trade, or marry each other, so how could they have any friendship?"
OK OK.
If you arrest Lu Xun, what does it have to do with me, Zhou Shuren?
Fan Li quietly gave a thumbs up, admiring Hu Zongxian even more.
"The [Survivor Policy] is feasible. Can you please tell me more about the [Pioneering Policy]?"
"yes!"
Hu Zongxian bowed.
"Currently, our Dajin only has one capital city."
"Although Prime Minister Wang built the capital, it is magnificent and can accommodate tens of millions of people."
"But after the survivors of the Former Han Dynasty surrendered to His Majesty, they lived directly in Jincheng, as if they were living under someone else's roof, lacking a sense of belonging."
"As long as His Majesty gives an imperial edict, they are allowed to demarcate the land and build the city on their own."
"It is hard to open up the wasteland, but after the city is built, the survivors of the Han Dynasty will return to the forest like a tired bird, and they will definitely cherish it!"
Fan Li listened silently to Hu Zongxian's words, feeling filled with emotion.
Talent!
No, noble man!
Hu Zongxian is an unparalleled scholar!
Insight into human nature, insight into people's hearts.
If Hu Zongxian had not made his debut later than Yan Song and Xu Jie, there might not have been room for those two people in the Ming Dynasty!
Fan Li stood up from the dragon chair, cupped his hands, and gave a half salute to Hu Zongxian.
"Your Majesty, no!"
Hu Zongxian was shocked and quickly knelt down to buckle his head.
"There is a difference between the monarch and his ministers, not to mention that your majesty has the kindness to regenerate me. How can I accept your majesty's gift?"
Fan Li shook his head and said, "I don't thank you as the Emperor of the Jin Dynasty. I only regard myself as the consort of Emperor Xiaoren of the Han Dynasty. Thank you for making such appropriate arrangements for the loyal subjects and survivors of the Emperor Xiaoren of the Han Dynasty."
"……yes."
Hu Zongxian was moved.
He accepted this gift in his heart.
After Fan Li thanked him, he sat back on the throne.
"Hu Aiqing, please tell me the third strategy."
"yes."
Hu Zongxian stood up.
He offered two strategies, both of which were highly recognized by Fan Li.
But he was not arrogant, and even looked more serious and cautious, as if what he was about to say might be treasonous!
"My third policy is [the policy of feuding the country]."
"I dare you to ask Your Majesty to seal off the country and borders for ten years after completing the [Remover Policy], and cut off all contact between Nanling and the Central Plains."
"No citizen of our Jin Dynasty can leave the country without permission. No one from the Central Plains can enter Nanling."
Fan Li's expression really changed.
His eyes were fixed on Hu Zongxian, who also looked at him calmly.
Seal the country?
Are you resting on your laurels?
This statement is truly treasonous.
The Central Plains is undecided, and there are many countries in the world, and it is a time of great strife.
If you keep it for a long time, you will lose it!
Under this background of the times, even ordinary people know that standing still is the way to death!
However, Fan Li almost immediately understood what Hu Zongxian was thinking about [Fengguo policy].
"What I mean..."
After all, Hu Zongxian had served a strange emperor like Emperor Jiajing for decades. He had long been accustomed to being speculated by the emperor with the most malicious thoughts, and he always felt like walking on thin ice when serving the emperor.
"Hu Aiqing doesn't have to be taboo."
"In the Jin Dynasty, anyone who speaks for the country is innocent."
"I will write this article into the "Laws of the Great Jin Dynasty"."
Hu Zongxian's old face turned red, he was excited and moved!
"yes!"
"I believe that when the Jin Dynasty was first established, its foundation was not stable."
"If we can seal the country for ten years, we will use the survivors of the former Han Dynasty as the foundation to nourish the people, scholars, and soldiers."
"With your Majesty's wisdom and the loyalty of his ministers, the Jin Dynasty will be re-established in ten years and can compete with the world!"
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Daming Dynasty, Xiyuan, Jinshen Jingshe.
A man was kneeling at the foot of the imperial steps outside the palace. He was Prince Wanli.
A human head is placed next to it, that of Lan Daoxing, the great master of the Ming Dynasty.
In the Jingshan Jingshe, Emperor Jiajing closed his eyes, sat cross-legged and meditated, and moved around the sky.
Day and night change, sun and moon alternate.
Emperor Jiajing was still kneeling outside the palace with Wanli. Unknowingly, it had been ten days!
The head of National Preceptor Lan Daoxing even began to emit a stench.
Prince Wanli remained motionless, kneeling like a stone sculpture.
For ten days, it was windy and rainy.
The majestic Prince of Ming Dynasty is now nothing more than a beggar.
Finally, an old eunuch walked out of Jinshen Jingshe and came to Prince Wanli.
"Your Majesty has a decree for Emperor Xuan Xia to pay an audience."
After the announcement was over, Prince Wanli still knelt on the ground, motionless.
The old eunuch carefully studied Wanli's expression and saw that he looked indifferent, as if the imperial edict of Emperor Jiajing just now had nothing to do with him?
"The old slave just announced the decree on behalf of His Majesty, did you hear it clearly?"
"I heard."
Wanli spoke, his voice hoarse, like wind passing through the cracks of rotten wood.
"Then you won't go in?" the old eunuch asked again.
Wanli shook his head.
"Your Majesty is proclaiming the Xia Emperor Si Jie, not his son-in-law."
The old eunuch stopped talking.
He bowed deeply to Prince Wanli, then turned around and walked into Jinshen Jingshe.
An hour later, the old eunuch left and returned.
"Prince, Your Majesty invites you in."
"My son, I obey."
Prince Wanli knelt down and kowtowed three times to Jinshen Jingshe, then picked up Lan Daoxing's head and walked in.
In the hall, sandalwood scent lingers.
Behind a thin gauze curtain, the sound of turning books could occasionally be heard.
"My son..."
Prince Wanli was about to kneel down and worship, but he heard a loud noise.
Wanli froze.
He knew that this was what Emperor Jiajing meant by not allowing him to kneel.
From behind the gauze curtain, the extraordinary and ethereal voice of Emperor Jiajing came:
"I asked you to review the case, why did you just kill the person?"
Wanli felt relieved after hearing this.
Although these words are meant to accuse, they are spoken by the elders to the younger ones.
Apparently, blood is thicker than water, and Emperor Jiajing still recognized his identity as the Ming Prince.
"My son killed Lan Daoxing...just to clear his mind."
Lying is a ridiculous trick of fools.
Especially when lying to smart people, it seems particularly stupid.
Telling the truth and using the truth to cover up your true purpose, that is, not to cheat or sell, is a smart method.
Therefore, Wanli frankly admitted that he killed people to avoid suspicion.
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Emperor Jiajing was laughing, but there was no emotion in his laughter.
But after he finished laughing, he asked again: "How can I trust you that you will not overthrow the Ming Dynasty or restore the Xia Dynasty in the future?"
Wanli immediately knelt down after hearing this.
He kowtowed repeatedly!
"Your Majesty is the most wise and mighty emperor of the Ming Dynasty except Taizu. In your generation, the Ming Dynasty will definitely be able to dominate the world!"
"The world is at home. The people of Li only know the Ming Dynasty. How can they support the Xia Dynasty that perished ten thousand years ago?"
"Even though I am stupid, I know the will of the people and the general trend. How can I dare to go against the will of heaven?"
"If your Majesty has any doubts, I would like to retire from the Eastern Palace and give way to someone worthy of my honour, and just become an ordinary member of the Zhu family!"
Boom, boom, boom!
Prince Wanli didn't use spiritual energy to protect himself. He hit his head on the floor tiles and immediately started bleeding profusely.
"Okay!"
Emperor Jiajing waved his sleeves and robe, and a wisp of spiritual energy lifted up Prince Wanli.
"As the prince of the Ming Dynasty, why don't you cherish yourself so much?"
"If you smash your head, who will lead the troops to fight for me and conquer the lost territory of Yunzhou?"
