The communication with Wang Jun did not last long. It was so late at night and the weather was cold and we were so tired that there was nothing we could talk about. In the obviously awkward atmosphere, there was no further communication on the situation of the city gate, let alone the matter of being late. They only exchanged some pleasantries and let Wang Jun go down to rest. To show mercy, he directly Let him stay overnight and send someone to take care of him.
After Wang Jun stepped back, Liu Chengyou's easy-going attitude finally dissipated. He frowned and leaned on his seat, thinking unsteadily. The gaze in his eyes seemed to become much sharper under the dim light.
With just a brief conversation, Wang Jun gave Liu Chengyou a very bad impression. In particular, he seemed surprised that Liu Chengyou personally conquered Li Shouzhen and successfully suppressed the rebellion. He also joked that he was ready to bring Fengxiang's troops and come from the east to help in the battle...
"Guan family." Zhang Dejun walked forward with slow steps and asked softly: "Do you want to go to bed?"
"How could a person change so much in just half a year?" Liu Chengyou looked toward Zhang Dejun, seeming to be murmuring or asking him, his voice was very low.
Zhang Dejun was stunned and asked cautiously: "What did the officials say?"
"Wang Xiufeng has always been talented. Although he was a little proud and arrogant at the beginning, he is not so arrogant. In front of me, he is quite relaxed..." Liu Chengyou said calmly: "Jingyuan, Xiao In the three festivals of Zhouzhou and Yanzhou, when they heard my edict, they all rushed over with surrender on their faces. Fengxiang is adjacent to Jingyuan, and Wang Jun is older than Shi Gong. Shi Gong has already arrived, so why is Wang Jun late? Unexpectedly ? Lu Yao? Or are you lazy? Humph——"
A cold snort made Zhang Dejun tremble while listening. Although this eunuch is young, he is already the eunuch who has served Liu Chengyou for the longest time. He has good eyesight and a very flexible mind. I had listened to the conversation between the monarch and his minister just now. At this moment, of course, I could also understand Liu Chengyou's anger a little bit.
"Tell me about it!" Liu Chengyou was obviously a little depressed and said to Zhang Dejun casually.
"My slaves dare not say anything, let alone make irresponsible remarks about the ministers," Zhang Dejun said.
"I let you say it!" Liu Chengyou was angry.
Seeing this, Zhang Dejun replied very awkwardly: "The king sent his troops to defeat the Shu bandits in front of him, which made him powerful in the western border. He was also appointed by the officials as Fengxiang Jiedu and granted authority. The spring breeze is proud and his attitude is right. High-spirited..."
"Bullshit!" Liu Chengyou suddenly swore: "It's the Mid-Autumn Festival, why should you be proud? Ah? Why don't you just say that he is proud of his favor!"
Zhang Dejun was startled, clasped his hands and bent even lower, looking particularly frightened. Even though he was in awe, the eunuch couldn't help but murmur in his heart. Since the officials knew clearly, why did they still make it difficult for him, a servant, to judge. At the same time, he also behaved more cautiously. The emperor has always been serious, but this time he even said such vulgar words, which shows the anger in his heart.
"If what I say tonight is spread, be careful with your head!" After a moment of silence, his mood calmed down slightly, Liu Chengyou said indifferently.
"This slave didn't hear anything." Facing Liu Chengyou's indifferent gaze, Zhang Dejun's handsome face suddenly turned pale, and he fell to his knees, opening his eyes and telling lies.
"Also, do your duty, keep your mouth shut, and don't make unreasonable remarks about the ministers." Liu Chengyou said again.
"I don't dare!" Zhang Dejun responded immediately.
Seeing his tense face, which clearly showed a hint of grievance, Liu Chengyou said calmly: "From today on, you will be the leader among my servants."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Hearing this, Zhang Dejun was overjoyed and thanked him, forgetting all his grievances.
Wrapped in robes, he slowly returned to the couch, shrank into the quilt, and sighed quietly: "What a pity..."
Wang Jun is indeed talented. At the beginning of the founding of the country, among the officials of Liu Han, there were only a few who were close to Liu Chengyou. Therefore, Liu Chengyou has always valued him very much.
As for Wang Jun, he has made great contributions to the country and Liu Chengyou also loves talented people and relies on them mostly. At the beginning of the year, the Shu army invaded and sent its generals as commanders. Wang Jun did not disappoint him. Allowing him to serve as Fengxiang's governor, in fact, almost all the imperial equipment in the western border was handed over to him. Although it sounds a bit hypocritical, Liu Chengyou wanted to make the most of Wang Jun's talents and had a strong "entrustment" in placing him in Guanzhong.
However, just after Zhen Fengxiang, Wang Jun became a little distracted. The former central minister was sent to the outside, trusted by the emperor, and with the great power of the victory at Jifeng Mountain, Wang Jun could be said to follow the law in his official duties, and no one dared to disobey him.
In his daily correspondence, he often speaks arrogantly and is rude to the surrounding state officials. Every time he travels, he will do so with great fanfare, state soldiers clearing the way, and horse troops accompanying him. When he inspected and governed Xiazhou and counties, he often forced the people to take charge of their posts and spent all their money and courtesy to serve them, which greatly disturbed the people. He often told people how he was in Tokyo, his relationship with the emperor, and how Liu Chengyou would betray his face...
Of course, Wang Jun did not do all bad things. He did a very good job in suppressing the forces of Hou Shu. However, during the "honeymoon period" between the two countries, repeated troubles in Longshang were not conducive to the "diplomatic relations" between the two countries.
Of course Liu Chengyou had heard about Wang Jun's actions. Although he was dissatisfied, he only thought that he was arrogant. After all, Wang Jun had always had a good impression on him. But now that I have personally contacted him, I understand that the previous local reports were not exaggerated.
Changes in people are sometimes really unpredictable.
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On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Liu Chengyou held a military parade at the camp outside Yongji City. Guanyou Jiedu, officials who responded to the imperial edict, and Xiangwang were able to parade together, which demonstrated the power of the Forbidden Army and flexed their muscles. .
This was a show of intimidation. Liu Chengyou believed that as long as the attendees spread the word about the grand occasion, the military power of the Han Dynasty would be more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
After that, he rewarded the three armies again and expressed his intention to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the soldiers. The atmosphere was very good. At the same time, a large banquet was held in the camp to entertain the various military governors of Guanyou, the senior generals who accompanied the army, and the officers who had made meritorious service in battles. They drank and admired the moon together.
As soon as August arrived, Liu Chengyou started to carry out the last urgent affairs before his class in Yongji City. A major adjustment was made to the towns in Guanyou, which was why he stayed in the river and patiently waited for the festivals to pay homage.
First of all, in Hezhong Prefecture, which was the place where the rebellion was launched, Liu Chengyou no longer appointed Jiedu envoys. Instead, Hu Yanke, the envoy of the North Court of Xuanhui, was informed of the affairs of Hezhong Prefecture and was in charge of the military administration under the prefecture. He also appointed Zhou Hui, the commander of the Xiaodi Army Command, to disband the army. Duty, sentenced to military affairs in Hezhong. Hu Yanke was entrusted with important tasks, while Zhou Hui was demoted. At the same time, a certain amount of checks and balances could be achieved between the two. This can barely be regarded as a preliminary attempt to "separate military and political affairs."
As for Hua and Tongzhou, similar arrangements were made, with the imperial court sending officials to know state affairs. In terms of military affairs, Wu Qianyu, the commander of the right wing of the protector of the saints, was appointed as the inspection envoy of Huatong.
Because of his old age, Bai Wenke was transferred back to Tokyo and succeeded Hu Yanke as the envoy of the North Academy of Xuanhui. His brother-in-law Song Yanwo once again accepted the important task of Liu Chengyou and moved to Jingzhao to serve as the military envoy of the Yongxing Army.
Yao Yuanfu moved to the town of Yanzhou and was granted the title of Bao Dajie Du, a tutor, and a gift of clothing and horses. Zhang Yanchao moved to Jinzhou and was granted the title of Jianxiong Jun Jiedu. The Lord remained the same, but because of his lameness, Liu Chengyou gave him a special gift. Wang Yan then moved to the town of Pizhou and gave him a gilded crutch inlaid with jade. He taught the Jingnan Army Jiedu, added Sikong, and gave him weapons, coins, and pommel horses.
Wang Jun was replaced by Liu Chengyou without hesitation, and Zhao Hui moved to control him. Liu Chengyou was unsure if Wang Jun was here again.
Of course, Liu Chengyou still chooses to be patient with Wang Jun. Even though he is arrogant, he has not done anything serious. He has made great contributions to the country, Liu Chengyou has made great contributions to him, and he is his "old minister". Even if he is shown to others, it will not matter. You have to perform well in front of the stage. Considering his mood, Liu Chengyou promoted him to the rank of Deputy Privy Envoy, granted him the title of Duke of Guangping County, and kept him by his side, allowing him to jump around while keeping him under control.
Liu Chengyou originally planned to leave the position of Deputy Privy Envoy to Wei Renpu. On the other hand, the Privy Council has been controlled by Guo Wei for a long time, and Wei Renpu doesn't like to fight for power, so Guo Wei's influence is a bit too great. With Wang Jun's talents and temperament, Liu Chengyou can continue to strengthen the power of the Privy Council and restrain Guo Wei by entering the Privy Council.
This is inevitable. Today's Wang Jun is difficult to get along with, even though he had a good relationship with Guo Wei before. Time has changed, and when power is involved, there is a high possibility that the two will turn against each other. Liu Chengyou thought about these very clearly.
As for Shaanzhou, after Zhao Hui left, Liu Chengyou replaced him with Liu Ci, the commander of the Guangrui capital, as the military governor, which was regarded as a reward for his merit.
In this process, Zhou Hui, Wu Qianyu, Liu Ci and other veterans of the Forbidden Army were naturally placed in local positions by Liu Chengyou. While strengthening local control, it also further reduced the influence of the veterans on the Forbidden Army and strengthened Liu Chengyou's control to facilitate the reforms he wants to make.
The only two people who have not changed are Shi Kuangyi of Jingyuan and Gao Yunquan of Yanzhou. However, Liu Chengyou sent some horse-raising generals to Jingyuan, and set up an oil envoy in Yanzhou to collect heavy fuel oil and transfer it to Tokyo.
Liu Chengyou's series of edicts almost gave the entire Guanzhong and part of Hedong a major "renovation". It is impossible to be convinced by everyone, but Liu Chengyou used this situation very cleverly and could relatively easily convince Guanyou Jiedu. In fact, this was one of the reasons why Liu Chengyou chose to fight in person. Most of these ideas had already been planned in Liu Chengyou's mind.
After such adjustments, the imperial court's influence and control over Guan You increased dramatically.
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PS: The virus is ruthless, so believe in the frontline medical workers, believe in Academician Zhong, and believe that the country, just like 17 years ago, will be able to overcome this disaster. I only hope that day will come sooner.
Take care everyone!
