Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 123
At the beginning of February, spring returns to the land, the weather is getting warmer, and the people in the fields are gradually increasing.

An official document in Zhuo County was issued, and there was an uproar everywhere. The rich and powerful families exploded. According to the land property reported last year, no one could accept it. They went to the government to file complaints, but they were all rejected.

The few families in Zhuoxian County were the most troubled, and Liu He directly put them in prison, and sent people to check the family property, ransacking the family for the crime of tax evasion and concealment, and the rest of the family restrained themselves.

Some people saw that Liu He was not easy to deal with, so they sneaked to Jicheng to sue Liu Yu, but Liu He reprimanded them and ordered all the counties to follow this law. Hate, cut off contact with them directly.

When the news came out, the common people clapped their hands and applauded, and those who cooperated with the government order and actively paid grain and tax were all envious of the land allocated to them, and all the families followed suit one after another.

On this day, Liu He took Zhang He and Han Long out of the city, accompanied more than 30 people until the bank of Zhuo River, and then poured wine for them.

First, he said to Zhang He: "Jun Yi is going to Langya, and he must escort the family of the county guard here safely. If... if he is in danger, he will save Zhuge Liang to the death, do you understand?"

Zhang He clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Junhou, even if I die, I will keep them."

"How can you protect them when you're dead?" Liu He said solemnly, "When you go to the Central Plains, you have to play it by ear and put safety first. Don’t try to take risks.”

"Obey!" After drinking, Zhang Yun took thirty elite soldiers and left under the leadership of Zhuge Gui's retainers.

The spring breeze swept the dust, and it was at this place that Guan Yu was blocked a year ago. Looking at the newly repaired official roads, Liu He sighed, the biggest inconvenience in Youzhou was recruiting talents.

"Han Long!" Liu Hecai looked back at Han Long after watching Zhang Yun disappear into the col.

"Here!" Han Long, with a sword on his back, followed Liu He not too far away, and always regarded himself as a personal guard. He was also very quiet on weekdays, and only came closer when he was greeted.

Liu He said with a smile: "I also sent you to the Central Plains, how dare you go?"

"The lord sent me, I will die in this world!" After resting for half a month, Han Long's complexion recovered, and he looked more and more serious, as if he was a sharp sword about to be unsheathed.

"Why is everyone dying?" Liu He smiled helplessly, and said, "It's not dangerous to go here, I'll let you find two people!"

"Looking for someone?" Han Long raised his head.

Liu He asked, "Have you ever heard of Wang Yue?"

Han Long raised his eyebrows, nodded and said: "The hero Wang Yue, who is good at swordsmanship, is from Yanshan Mountain in Liaodong. He entered Helan Mountain on a horse and returned alone taking the leader of the Qiang tribe. People are his opponents, but... they have a bad reputation!"

Liu He didn't expect that Han Long was so familiar with Wang Yue. It seemed that Wang Yue had really made a breakthrough in the Tao. He was very surprised when he heard about it, and asked, "I heard that this man is very good at swordsmanship. Invincible in the world, why does he have a bad reputation?"

"Just because..." Han Long pursed his lips, lowered his head and said, "Just because he wants to be an official and join the court, so he is despised by his colleagues!"

"So that's how it is!" Liu He laughed dumbfounded, as expected, it was still the habit of Jianghu people, those who took refuge in the imperial court would be despised, as can be seen from Han Long's expression.

"Isn't it for the people to act chivalrously?" Liu He said with a smile: "It's the same reason to be an official and be the master of the people. It's just that the common people hate corrupt officials, and chivalrous men hate evil like enemies, especially so, which is also expected. "

Han Long looked at Liu He in surprise, as if he didn't expect him to say these words. He was born in the green forest, and he always felt a little lump in his heart. The conflict with his own beliefs and the hesitation to repay Liu He made him always in a dilemma. Amidst the contradictions, there was finally some touch at this time.

"I'll give you a sentence: A great hero should serve the country and the people!" Liu He patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "If you can understand this sentence in the future, you may benefit immensely."

"A great hero is for the country and the people..." Han Long frowned slightly, muttering these words in a low voice.

Liu He smiled and said: "Let's talk about the business! Although Wang Yue is keen on official career, he is General Huben in the court and is known as the emperor's teacher, but he still hates evil and is very dissatisfied with those eunuchs! I asked my father about this man, Wang Yue Years ago, he was dismissed for reporting on Zhang Rangfan, and now he should be exiled in Luoyang, I want you to find out the whereabouts of this person and invite him to Zhuo County."

Han Long was stunned, hesitated and said, "I'm afraid he won't listen to me, a junior."

Liu He took out a stack of letters from his sleeve and handed them to Han Long: "One of these letters is for Wang Yue. If you see him, send the letter to him. I think he will come happily."

Han Long took the letter, took a look at the one below, saw that it was not Wang Yue's name, and asked in puzzlement, "Who are these other two letters?"

Liu Heyan said: "I will give you a month to look for Wang Yue. If you can't find it, you don't have to force it. From Luoyang, go to Nanyang to meet the prefect Liu Bei. I asked him to find someone for me. This last letter is for that person. , after finding this person, if he wishes to follow you to Zhuo County, he must be careful to protect him along the way."

Han Long put the letter away carefully, cupped his fists and said, "Obey!"

Liu He raised his wine glass: "I'm going here to find someone. It's up to people to plan and God to make things happen. If it doesn't go well, don't force it. You have to return to Zhuo County before the Mid-Autumn Festival. I have other arrangements."

"Master, don't worry!" Han Long solemnly agreed, took the package from Liu He after drinking, got on his horse and rode away.

When Han Long walked away, Liu He breathed a sigh of relief, and murmured: "Liu Bei, Liu Bei, I have helped you so much and justified your name. Now that you have made a fortune and become a sheriff, it's time to return the favor. But don't let me down!"

Just as he was sighing, he suddenly saw dust flying on the official road in the distance, and a group of people came galloping. The first person had an apricot-yellow flag on his back, and he looked at the attire as the imperial envoy.

Wei Dun frowned and said: "This is the governor's order flag, I don't know what edict will be handed down from the court."

Liu He shook his head and smiled wryly, "I'm afraid it's not good news."

Liu He didn't want to get entangled with them, so he led his horse and hid behind the gate of the village. The patrolling soldiers didn't dare to stop them, so they moved away the wooden stake early. These people urged the horse to gallop past, leaving a cloud of dust.

After the envoys had left, Liu Hecai and Wei Dun walked back slowly and asked, "How are the orphans selected years ago?"

Wei Dun replied: "Practicing literature and martial arts every day, we have eliminated more than a dozen rebellious and rebellious people. They all know the great kindness of the monarch and marquis, and they are absolutely loyal."

"Very good!" Liu He nodded and said, "I will hand over this group of people to you to manage in the future. When Wang Yue arrives, I will teach them martial arts and swordsmanship."

"Obey!" Wei Dun understood that Liu He was trying to cultivate a close friend, and was very moved by his trust.

Wei Dun is the person Liu He specially asked Liu Yu for. After getting along for a year, he found that Wei Dun is capable and alert. Because he is Liu Yu's student, he also has some insight. It is most suitable for him to set up the intelligence system. .

Troubled times are coming, a perfect and rigorous intelligence system is the key to success, the sooner the deployment, the greater the advantage in the future!
(End of this chapter)