Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 145 Liaodong Prefect
As the wedding day is approaching, Liu He and Zhang Fei return to Zhuojun to prepare for it. To prevent any accidents, Guan Yu takes the initiative to stay and personally escort the two newcomers.

In May, the mountains and fields are verdant and green, wild flowers are everywhere, and the fields are neat. Looking at the crops growing gratifyingly, compared with Zhongshan, which has just experienced war, it is simply a fairyland.

More than a year of hard work has finally borne fruit. Liu He walked away confidently, feeling a sense of accomplishment spontaneously.

In the past two months, thieves and bandits broke out everywhere in the Central Plains, and the government tried their best to suppress them, but they didn't make any more noise. Liu He was still in Qingzhou's situation. The situation here is different from the history.

The Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou was conquered by Huangfusong himself, and they were almost wiped out. Coupled with the governor of Gongsun Zan, the bandit army in the territory was quickly suppressed, and now the Yellow Turban Army in Hebei has basically been wiped out.

Thinking of Cao Cao's fortune in history because he won the Qingzhou Yellow Turban and won [-] Qingzhou troops. Now that this force is either destroyed or scattered, I don't know if Cao Cao can rise in the future.

Back home, Lu Yue had already leaned on the door to look at him. Now that he has a family, he has different concerns in his heart. Liu He also feels that his life is becoming more and more fulfilling.

After a day's rest, I came to the government office to meet with Zhuge Gui and others. All the political affairs in Zhuo County went smoothly, especially Han Dang, the postal supervisor, who was very competent and had the air of a cruel official. All the counties feared him.

Perhaps this is also related to Han Dang's background. He was originally a slave and grew up at the bottom of society. He knows the suffering of the people and hates corrupt officials, so he will naturally serve the people wholeheartedly.

Zhuge Gui's condition improved slightly, but his complexion was still not very good. However, Hua Tuo went to Fan Yang soon and asked him for diagnosis and treatment. Keep your feet on the ground.

After finishing their business, they came to the back office to rest. Gao Chenglai came to report: "Sir, Captain Xu has recommended someone and has been waiting at the post office for two days."

"Xu Rong?" Liu He was taken aback, "He and I just fought in Zhongshan, why didn't the army say anything?"

Gao Cheng said: "When this person went to Zhongshan to look for Captain Xu, the young master happened to have already left, so he came here from the north of Puyin, a few days before the young master."

"I see." Liu He nodded slightly, "Bring someone to see me."

After leaving Tang County, he stayed at Zhen's house for a few days, then went to Fan Yang to choose the address of the medical center, and met with the officials. The journey was delayed, and more than half a month had passed.

Not long after, Gao Cheng came in with a man, this man was over [-] years old, with a short beard, his face was firm, but there was a look of fatigue between his brows, after entering the door, he cupped his fists and said, "Gongsun Du, a grass-roots man, pay my respects to Liu Zhonglang."

Gongsundu?
Liu He was a little surprised, and said with a smile, "Duke Ming was originally the governor, so why is he so handsome?"

"Well, it's a long story, but now I'm on standby." Gongsun Du sighed, took out a letter from his pocket, and handed it over, obviously written by Xu Rong.

"Ming Gong, please sit down!" Liu He asked Gongsun Du to sit down, without reading Xu Rong's letter, he already understood his intention of coming here.

After Dong Zhuo came to power, Gongsun Du was appointed as the prefect of Liaodong on the recommendation of his fellow villager Xu Rong. Now it is two or three years earlier.

After sitting down, Gongsun Du shook his head straight and sighed: "I was appointed in Jizhou, and I was falsely accused of being dismissed by the ten permanent servants, and then I went to the bus office to wait for orders. I didn't expect to be dismissed now, but it would cost millions of dollars. Alas—— "

Liu He asked, "So Minggong intends to return to his hometown?"

"This is one of them!" Gongsun Du's eyes suddenly became fierce, "Recently, I got a letter from my family. The magistrate of Xiangping County, Gongsun Zhao, insulted my wife and children, recruited my dog ​​and son to be the captain of the army, and sent him to a remote mountain. As a father, how can I tolerate it?"

"There is such a thing?" Liu He was taken aback, and said: "The family members are not as bad as the disaster. This person should be punished for his behavior."

Guessing in my heart that it might be a family dispute, Gongsun Du made a fortune as an official from a young age, so he was despised by his fellow clansmen, but Gongsun Du became an official doctor and became a governor, which probably hurt the nerves of these people, so he asked his son to be a little boy. Wuchang, to humiliate Gongsundu.

Human nature has been like this since ancient times. Many people say they wish you a better life, but no one wants you to live a better life than him. Especially when you are surpassed by someone you once ridiculed, you will feel even more jealous.

Gongsun Du got up and worshiped again indignantly: "If it weren't for the humiliation of the family, I would have returned to my hometown and retired, but this matter must not be tolerated. Please report to Liu Shijun. If I worship the governor of Liaodong County, I will be able to avenge my shame. I will never forget it." Your Majesty's Grace."

"Minggong, please sit down!" Liu He pulled Gongsun Du to sit down, and said: "With Minggong's ability, it is more than enough to serve as a county guard. Now that the counties in Youzhou are rectifying their officials, I will definitely recommend it to my father."

Gongsun Du thanked him again, and opened the package he brought. Inside was pearls, agates, and a lot of gold, silver and jade objects, which were radiant.

"What does Mr. Ming mean?" Liu He said displeased, "Who do you think I am? Am I the one who is greedy for money?"

"This..." Gongsun Du was taken aback, quite puzzled.

In the past few days, he inquired about Liu He's personality in Zhuo County. He heard that Liu He, as Dukang Tinghou, actually went around making money. The property is donated, did I get it wrong?
Although Liu He's eyes were faintly shining, he couldn't accept his things, and said seriously: "Now Youzhou is in urgent need of rectification, my father is looking for talents everywhere, and the public can serve the country. Are the Ten Attendants the same?"

Gongsun Du felt that Liu He was becoming more and more mysterious, so he hurriedly put away the package and apologized: "I was reckless, and I will remember the kindness of the Lord and Marquis in my heart. If I can achieve my wish, I will do my best to govern Liaodong, stabilize the border, and relieve your worries. .”

"That's right!" Liu He smacked his lips, pulled Gongsun Du and said, "Since Gongsun Du is a good friend of Captain Xu, I should treat him as a landlord for him. You and I have a good time."

Gongsun Du said happily: "Being respectful is worse than obeying orders!"

Liu He stayed with him for dinner, also to inquire about some news about Liaodong. The forces in the Northeast region are complicated now, and the people of Goguryeo and Puyu are both powerful, and they really need a decisive person to govern.

But Liaodong is also deeply rooted and deeply rooted. Liu Yu also mentioned this matter. His prestige was not enough to deter Liaodong. Several officials could not stay in office for less than a year.

In history, Gongsun Du did have this ability. After he arrived in Liaodong, he suppressed the rich, imposed severe punishments and strict laws, and implemented administrative orders, making Liaodong a pure land of chaos at the end of the Han Dynasty, so that so many people avoided the chaos.

As for him becoming king later on, it was also because the imperial court was unable to control him. If the situation is stable in the future, with Xu Rong, an old friend, and his own recommendation, I believe Gongsun Du will be more loyal.

It is difficult for a strong dragon to overwhelm a local snake. As far as the current situation is concerned, it is most appropriate for a local person, Gongsun Du, to govern Liaodong.

Taking a step back, even if Gongsundu will stand on his own in the future, it will not be too late to send troops to crusade. It will save a lot of trouble to let him stabilize the situation in Liaodong first, stabilize the territory, and then take over.

(End of this chapter)