Xun Yu quickly got off the carriage and strode forward.
Zhang Meng followed Xun Yu, who saw the emperor for the first time. The emperor in front of him was majestic yet courteous, which made people feel comfortable from the bottom of their hearts. Zhang Meng did not expect that he would see the emperor in such a scene.
Xun Yu walked up to Lu Xuan, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Xun Yu, pays homage to your Majesty."
Lu Xuan smiled and said, "Wen Ruo, you've had a hard journey."
Xun Yu humbly said: "I don't have to work hard."
Lu Xuan said: "I have arranged a banquet to welcome you and wash away the dust. Let's go into the city!"
"I obey!"
Xun Yu agreed, and after Lu Xuan got on the carriage, he was about to return to his carriage, but he heard Lu Xuan say: "Wen Ruo, sit here."
Xun Yu could only sit on it.
Zhang Meng watched Xun Yu get on Lu Xuan's carriage with a look of envy in his eyes.
It is really a great honor for a civil servant to reach this stage and be welcomed by the king in person, and to be treated so courteously by the king and ride in the same carriage. Think about his father, who pacified the Qiang people in Liangzhou and stabilized Liangzhou, but he was left aside and his career was unsatisfactory.
That's the difference.
Zhang Meng returned to the carriage and followed him into the city.
The carriage stopped directly outside the military camp. After Lu Xuan entered with Xun Yu, he was followed by Lu Yu, Cao Cao, Guan Yu, Jia Xu and others.
All civil servants and military officers accompanied him.
Because Zhang Meng came with Xun Yu, he could accompany him to the last table.
Otherwise, he has no chance at all.
Lu Xuan held the warm wine and said loudly: "This time we are focused on the battle on the front line, relying on Wen Ruo's hard work in the rear. Now Wen Ruo has come to Qiancheng, come and raise a glass to Wen Ruo."
Everyone toasted.
Xun Yu felt a little happy and had some different emotions in his heart. He solemnly picked up the wine bottle, thanked Lu Xuan, nodded to everyone one by one, and drank it all.
Lu Xuan greeted everyone to toast, and the atmosphere was very lively.
After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, everyone was almost done eating and drinking.
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "Wen Ruo, what do you think about the next governance of the Western Region?"
Although Xun Yu drank a lot of wine, he was not drunk at all. After drinking the hot wine, his whole body warmed up. He sat up straight and said solemnly: "Reporting to your majesty, I have learned about the map of the Western Region. Under the current situation, I suggest that the entire Western Region be divided into three counties."
Lu Xuan asked: "What's the reason?"
Xun Yu replied: "The reason is actually very simple. The current division of the Western Region should be large rather than small. Once too many areas are divided and multiple orders are issued, the jurisdiction will be chaotic and it will be difficult to govern."
"I suggest that the Western Region be divided into three counties to implement a unified strategy. When these areas are managed in the future, they can be further subdivided, and one can be changed into two, and three can be changed into six, and then more detailed management can be carried out."
"Under the current premise, power should be appropriately delegated so that those who govern can go all out."
Xun Yu looked solemn and said, "Your Majesty, please give me a clear warning."
After hearing this, Lu Xuan thought for a while and replied: "The suggestion is feasible, so it's settled. You will directly draw up and submit the specific regional divisions, and after the establishment of the Western Region, you will also submit the candidates for the prefects of each county. I directly approve it.”
"The Western Region now needs a person in charge."
"Wen Ruo, you will be responsible."
"For the time being, I will serve as the general manager of the Western Region and take charge of the government affairs of the Western Region."
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "Currently, there is no state governor in the Western Region. When you step down from the position of general manager in the future, we will arrange for someone to take over as the state governor."
"I obey!"
Xun Yu answered immediately.
Zhang Meng looked at it with an expression of surprise. Lu Xuan trusted Xun Yu too much. Xun Yu proposed a general plan, but Lu Xuan agreed without detailed discussion. It felt very hasty.
However, this is full of trust in Xun Yu.
This is your grace.
Your kindness is like the ocean, and you must repay it.
Zhang Meng's eyes showed envy. If his father Zhang Huan could have met such a wise king, Liangzhou would not have been in turmoil.
After Xun Yu sat down, Lu Xuan arranged some more things, and the banquet continued.
The banquet is over, and the guests and hosts enjoy themselves.
Lu Xuan stayed in Qiancheng, while Xun Yu went to the mansion where he worked. This was the Qiancheng Palace that had become vacant.
After Lu Xuan captured the Kingdom of Kucha, Bai Dian was already dead, and the royal family of the Kingdom of Kucha also fled because of King Chaori's entry. All the princes, nobles, and ministers in the country also ran away, leaving an empty frame.
The palace has always been vacant.
Xun Yu came, and it happened to be Xun Yu's office. When the official system of the Western Regions was established, many assistant officials in charge of the Western Regions would have offices.
After Xun Yu took office, Zhang Meng served as an assistant to Xun Yu and assisted him in handling government affairs.
In this busy time, there are many things to do, and I am so busy that I can’t even touch the ground.
Compared to how busy Xun Yu and Zhang Meng were, Lu Xuan didn't have much to do. Government affairs were all left to Xun Yu. Guan Yu was in charge of the overall situation in the army. In addition, Zhao Yun and Zhang Ren were all here, so there was no need for Lu Xuan at all. worry.
In late November, it snowed heavily during the day, and the ground was completely white. At night, the water dripped into ice, everything turned into icebergs, and the weather became increasingly cold.
On this day, Lu Xuan was reading in the camp. Xu Chu came in wrapped like a rice dumpling and reported: "Your Majesty, I am asking for an audience with Di Shan."
"please come in!"
Lu Xuan ordered.
When Bu Shan was here, Lu Xuan had already received people and arranged to serve as the propaganda ambassador for the Western Regions. Since then, Bu Shan has been traveling around to promote Ming Dynasty's policies and Ming Dynasty's future measures to govern local areas.
Many people in the Western Regions did not understand the Ming Dynasty and were naturally resistant to it. With Bu Shan's back-and-forth propaganda, countless people in the Western Regions accepted the Ming Dynasty and no longer resisted it.
All of this is the result of Bu Shan.
This also played a considerable role in Xun Yu's governance.
It is helpful for Bu Shan to stay in the Western Region.
This person can assist Xun Yu.
Lu Xuan thought of this and made an arrangement in his mind.
After a while, Bu Shan came in wrapped in thick animal skin clothes. His cheeks were rough and he looked weather-beaten, very tired, but his eyes were shining.
Bu Shan took off the felt hat on his head, took off the scarf made of animal skins, then took off his thick gloves, and saluted: "Little Bu Shan, I pay homage to Your Majesty."
Lu Xuan beckoned: "Sit close and warm yourself by the fire."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Bu Shan showed an excited expression.
In Bu Shan's heart, he always had a trace of inferiority. He was from the Western Regions, not a citizen of the Ming Dynasty. Facing Lu Xuan's kindness, Bu Shan respectfully stepped forward and sat down. Feeling the heat in the brazier, the chill in his body dissipated a lot.
Bu Shan quickly said: "Your Majesty, this villain comes to see you to publicize the policies of the Ming Dynasty."
Lu Xuan asked: "How are you now?"
Bu Shan's eyes showed excitement and he replied: "Your Majesty, the people of all countries in the Western Region admire your kindness and are willing to follow the Ming Dynasty and become the people of the Ming Dynasty. They also look forward to your majesty's kindness."
Lu Xuan asked: "Where did you go this time?"
Bu Shan replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the villain traveled to the Kingdom of Kucha, Yanqi and Gumo, and finally went to the westernmost Kingdom of Dawan. He preached the strategy of the Ming Dynasty, and countless people were grateful to Your Majesty for his grace. , all hope that His Majesty will be kind enough to arrange land and run schools for people to study."
Lu Xuan praised: "You did a good job."
Bu Shan said: "Your Majesty, thank you very much."
Lu Xuan continued: "The Western Regions have surrendered to the Ming Dynasty. Prefectures and counties must be established and divided into three counties. I grant you the official position of governor of a county and be responsible for governing the place."
Bu Shan's eyes showed a look of ecstasy.
Since becoming Lu Xuan's man, Bu Shan has begun to understand the situation of the Ming Dynasty, inquired about the official structure, and learned about the division of the Ming Prefecture's governor, county governor, and local county magistrates.
Becoming the prefect of a county is already a huge reward for him.
Bu Shan knelt on the ground with a plop and knocked his head on the ground: "Your Majesty's grace is so great. Bu Shan will definitely do his best to live up to His Majesty's great trust."
Lu Xuan said: "Go down and go directly to Xun Yu, the general manager of the Western Regions, and tell him my arrangements for you."
"I resign!"
Bu Shan immediately changed his title and kowtowed to Lu Xuan again before standing up and leaving.
Lu Xuan regained his composure. In fact, there were relatively few people like Bu Shan who came to see Lu Xuan. Cao Cao was busy saving the women in distress in Qiancheng, while Jia Xu stayed by Lu Yu's side and gave him guidance.
Xun Yu was busy sorting out the Western Regions, while Guan Yu, Zhao Yun and others were still training soldiers.
Everyone is performing their duties, and peace has returned to the Western Region. Because of the unification of the Western Region, chaos is being quickly brought to order, and everything is being adjusted steadily. During the adjustment of the Western Region, news of the seizure of the Western Region had also spread back to the country.
