As Tokyo of the Liao Kingdom, its political status is second only to Beijing, and it has a profound historical background. Overall, Liaoyang City is good. The scale of the city is not small. At least in the Northeast region, it is one of the leading cities.
There is a palace in the city, which used to be the residence of the emperor of Liao during his daily visits. When Yelujing was still in power, he frequently visited Liaoyang. Under the repairs of the local officials, it was becoming more and more perfect.
Of course, it is far inferior to the magnificent palaces of the Han Dynasty, and it is even inferior to some of the villas left by the historical palace that Emperor Liu had never visited. However, no matter how simple and shabby it is, it is also a reflection of the majesty of the royal authority.
Just like when he went to Jinling to work for the army, even if Li Fang was around to give advice this time, Liu Yang still set up his general's office in the original Liao Tokyo left-behind residence, and did not move to the clean palace, without any overstep.
In the Marshal's Mansion, Liu Yang had just had a simple meal since Mao hour, and continued his continuous work. Today, he was busy meeting the first batch of officials who came to aid the Liao Dynasty. Before that, he had been waiting for almost twenty days. Yanshan Road had already selected personnel very efficiently and sent them to Liaodong quickly.
Liu Yang was looking forward to and paying special attention to the nine prefecture and county officials who had just arrived. Only with these people in place could the work of appeasing Liaodong's civil affairs truly get on the right track.
Therefore, Liu Yang personally met with these officials from Yanshan Road, inspected and chatted one by one, and then made appropriate arrangements based on their past resume and political achievements.
It has to be said that Liu Yang has always been in line with Emperor Liu in terms of approach and style, and his arrangements for handling many things have more or less the shadow of Emperor Liu. After all, he is the prince who was trained by Emperor Liu with his ear and face.
In the hall, a middle-aged official resigned with tears of gratitude and took the appointment document approved by the prince. Liu Yang, on the other hand, took up a pen and marked Guidezhou on a map of military and political officials in Liaodong and wrote a name on it.
He stood up, stretched his muscles, breathed a sigh of relief, and asked Murong Defeng, who was standing there: "There is still one person left!"
"Exactly!" Murong Defeng said: "Shicheng County Wei Wang Ji, twenty-seven years old, has been in office for one year!"
Hearing this, Liu Yang's expression changed: "At this age, you have become a county captain. You are considered young!"
Murong Defeng nodded: "Ten years ago, it would have been ordinary, but now, it is extraordinary. There is no shortage of officials among the big men. It is indeed rare to be able to become a county-level official before the age of thirty!"
"What's going on with this Wang Ji? Does he have extraordinary talents, special achievements, or a deep background?" Liu Yang asked with a look of curiosity on his face.
Murong Defeng, who is now a secretary, has done a good job and has a full understanding of the situation. He replied: "This person was born in Youyan, a local powerful man. He was two generations older. He came from the troubled times of three generations and became famous for his military exploits.
His father, Wang Lin, was a general of the Liao Kingdom in his early years. During the Qianyou Northern Expedition, Duke Ma Ji (Ma Quanyi) led the army to march eastward. It was this man who revolted in Shicheng and cooperated with Wang's army to eliminate the Liao general Gao Mohan. Later, he became a subordinate of Ji Guogong. When his majesty heard of his righteous deeds, he greatly praised him and appointed him as a state affairs committee. Now, he has been promoted to Yanshan Deputy Transport Envoy.
Wang Ji first joined the army, serving in the Shimen Army, and then transferred to the local government as an official. A year ago, he was supplemented as Shicheng County Lieutenant. This time he selected officials to enrich Liaodong, took the initiative to ask for transfer, and was approved..."
After listening to Murong Defeng's introduction, Liu Yang knew what he was doing and sighed softly: "No wonder, what is this person's talent like?"
Murong Defeng cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty has instructions. This time to assist the Liao officials, it is necessary to select officials. The mediocre talents may not be as good as the envoy of Chu. However, the specific details need to be investigated by His Highness!"
Hearing this, Liu Yang showed a slight smile and said: "Most of the officials I just met are those who have already completed their seniority and have not yet been promoted. He, a captain of Shicheng County, has only been in office for one year, and he is also on the list of transfers. Liaodong The new subordinate, the war is not over, and he comes from the east to take up a job. It’s hard to predict the blessings and misfortunes! If he can take the initiative to seek advancement, he may be a responsible official!"
Murong Defeng nodded and replied: "These powerful families who started from humble beginnings are indeed brave and enterprising. Wang Lin was able to rebel when he saw the opportunity and reach Tianting, which shows his courage and vision. I am afraid that what Wang Ji did this time is also due to his father. Promote. Liaodong is in decline, and the military and political affairs are uncertain. Although there are risks, it is a place to use force. As long as you make some achievements, it will naturally be of great benefit to your future career..."
Nodding slightly, Liu Yang turned his head to look at Murong Defeng, his eyes wandering over him, and chuckled: "Rixin, you are quite knowledgeable about these things!"
When asked, Murong Defeng cupped his hands and responded: "When I was in the East Palace, I had some interactions with some local officials who came to Beijing, and I learned some things!"
"Your Highness, it's time for lunch!" While the two were talking, Ma Huaiyu entered the hall carrying a meal.
Smelling the aroma of the food, Liu Yang twitched his index finger. Looking at Ma Huaiyu's young but serious face, Liu Yang said gently: "Huaiyu, I want you, the prince of the imperial court, to serve me tea and water. But I have wronged you!"
"Your Highness, stop teasing me!" Ma Huaiyu was stunned for a moment, then showed a simple smile.
As Ma Quanyi's son, he was raised in the palace. As he grew older, he became more sensible and more aware of the emperor's kindness to his family. Emperor Liu treated him like a son, and Ma Huaiyu was arranged to stay with Liu Yang, always treating him as a brother in his heart.
"Let's have a meal together!" Liu Yang greeted Murong Defeng and then told Ma Huaiyu: "Serve some more food and wine, add some bowls and chopsticks, and summon Wang Ji to come. He is the one who has been waiting for me the longest. He has been waiting for so long. Time, I’ll give you a meal and a drink!”
"Your Highness is so courteous and virtuous, I'm afraid Wang Ji will be grateful!" Murong Defeng complimented.
Liu Yang smiled and didn't take it seriously.
Soon, the Shicheng County Wei Wangji came. Just as Liu Yang and Murong Defeng had guessed, his trip to Liao was the result of his father Wang Lin's operation. It happened in a hurry and he was not prepared to react at all.
When the transfer order was issued, he was even more confused. He only received a letter from his father. He didn't even have time to go to Youzhou to get some advice, so he hurriedly left the country.
I kept traveling for days with my thoughts in mind. I couldn't help but feel a little uneasy during this journey. After I arrived in Liaoyang, my mentality was almost adjusted and I began to understand my father's intentions with my heart.
When I arrived in Liaoyang, I only had time to rest for a night, and I didn't have time to interact with the officials who were also being transferred. Everything seemed so rushed.
However, he discovered that among the officials dispatched to Liaodong, although he had the lowest position, he was the youngest. Regardless of previous experience, in Liaodong, everyone belongs to the same group of people and is on the same starting line...
What is even more gratifying is that His Highness the Crown Prince actually has to personally interview and assess and arrange official positions one by one. This is certainly a kind of pressure, but without the trip to Liaodong, local officials like them may not have the possibility of being trained by His Highness the Crown Prince.
What is an opportunity? This is an opportunity.
Of course, what surprised Wang Ji even more was that among the nine officials, he was the only one lucky enough to be invited by the prince to have dinner with him. What an honor it is, and to be reconnected with their royal benefactor, the son of Ji Guo Gong Ma Quanyi...
For Wang Ji, the trip to Liaoyang seems to have gotten off to a better start. After some conversation and investigation, after Wang Ji resigned and left the Generalissimo's Mansion, he realized in hindsight that it felt unreal.
At the same time, I tried hard to recall how I behaved in front of His Highness the Crown Prince, and whether I made any omissions in my response, but the more I thought about it, the more confused and guilty I felt.
On the seat, he was always cramped and did not dare to look directly at the prince. He could not even remember the prince's face clearly, let alone observe his words.
After staying in front of the yamen for a while to calm down his nervous and excited mood, Wang Ji took out a written document. This was the prince's appointment letter to him. The seal of the Northern Expedition Marshal was still very bright on it, and he was named Shanhe County Magistrate. Shanhe County belongs to Suizhou, Liaoning. It is in the northwest, east and west of Liaoning. It is also the place where the Han army has the most profound actual control. It is an important crossing into the Horqin Grassland.
Putting the book away respectfully and putting it carefully into his arms, Wang Ji regained his youthful spirit. He felt an inexplicable sense of heroism in his heart and secretly determined to do something in Liaodong.
