Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 276 Donglai Taishi Ci

In Jinyang City, Liu He discussed with Liu Yao, Chang Lin, Chen Gong and others about the matter of merging the state.

Bingzhou was already barren, coupled with several times of military turmoil, the territory was sparsely populated and the land was barren, temporarily unable to expand to the area north of Yanmen Pass.

After some weighing, it was decided to focus on the two counties of Taiyuan and Shangdang, resettle the people, reopen fertile land, first gradually recover the two counties of Xihe and Yanmen, and then expand and transition outward after a few years of recuperation.

Arranging officials from various counties seems to be stretched, Chang Lin said: "Dong Zhuo's government is in chaos today, the government is not strong, the general is a clan relative of the Han family, and the people's aspirations, if he can publish a list to recruit talents, he will be able to return to the world and keep the Han family in his heart." People will definitely come here admiringly.”

Liu He nodded and said: "Sir, what you said is very true. I have ordered people to build a golden platform in Fanyang, just like what King Yanzhao did in those days to accept sages. Please worry about the matter of merging the state. I will send people to merge the state next year. assist in governance."

Liu Yao also managed Bingzhou for several months, saying: "Boxing has great ambitions, and we will do our best. However, Bingzhou is a place of bitter cold, with insufficient money and food, and there are Black Mountain troops around. We should first consolidate the foundation and then strive for strength. This funding is urgent right now.”

Liu He smiled and said: "Brother, don't worry. I have intercepted a lot of property from Dong Zhuo this time, and I plan to keep most of it in Bingzhou. Brother, just go ahead and do it. I will take care of the money and food matters."

Liu Yao also deeply admired Liu He's work in recent years, nodded and said: "I also serve the Han Dynasty, brother Yu dare not do my best? It's just that the Black Mountain Army and the Huns are in trouble, and the territory is restless. I am afraid that the people will be in trouble. There is still a need for a It’s a safe bet.”

Hearing this, Chen Gong stroked his beard with a smile and said, "The general has already been punished by Fuluo, and he sent troops to attack the Xiongnu. The pacification of Xihe is just around the corner. As for the Heishan army, it's really nothing to worry about. The lord of the government can just govern the people with peace of mind."

Liu Yao was puzzled and said, "The Black Mountain Army claims to be in the millions. Although they suffered heavy losses in several defeats, there are still hundreds of thousands of them. Why not worry about it?"

Chen Gongyan said: "Since Zhang Niujiao's death, Zhang Yan took the initiative to go to Luoyang to write a letter to beg for surrender, and to make peace with Zhonglang's generals in the valleys of Hebei. People can see the opportunity to recruit and surrender without overly forcing each other, and they will not meet each other in battle."

Liu Yao frowned and said, "But Shangdang still has Bai Rao and Yu Du. These two are capricious and cruel, and they were defeated by Boxing. I'm afraid they will hold grudges and harass them more than ever."

However, Chen Gong shook his head and smiled, "Your Majesty's words are wrong. You are in vain, like a stray dog. If you show weakness, you will bark and bite. If you chase him with a stick, you will go away in panic and never come back. !"

Chang Lin also laughed and said: "The comparison between the public and the public is quite appropriate! Yu Du and the others are just bullying the weak, bullying the weak and fearing the strong. They were severely injured by the monarch, but they were afraid and did not dare to invade again. It was Han Fu who promised them money and food. I didn’t pay the full amount, which angered the thieves, and I predict that when they get angry, they will definitely focus on Jizhou.”

Liu He nodded and said: "What you two said is very true. The Black Mountain Army is not in serious trouble at the moment. The Xiongnu are lingering on their last days. They are not satisfied with living in Xihe and other places. Yu Fuluo invaded the Central Plains and was punished by me. If they are aware of current affairs, they can be treated equally like Xianbei and Wuhuan, if their evil intentions are not dead, the Southern Huns will no longer exist in the future!"

Although Liu He's tone was flat, everyone felt awe-inspiring. If it was normal, it would only be his decision, but since Huguan killed more than 2 Huns, they knew that this sentence was definitely not a false statement.

"Report—" While they were discussing, a soldier outside suddenly came to report, "General Taishi, the guard of Loufan, has returned to the city. The Southern Huns please surrender, and they are waiting outside the city."

"Oh? That's great, Ziyi has lived up to my expectations!" Liu Yao was overjoyed when he heard the words, and stood up and said to Liu He, "Boxing, Loufan guard Tai Shici is a fierce general, and his bravery is far from that of Zhang Wen. This time, it was all thanks to these two men that Taiyuan was pacified and Bingzhou was defended."

Liu He knew that Liu Yao was afraid that he would not give Tai Shici face, so he secretly laughed in his heart, I'm afraid you don't know this old friend from the same village as deeply as I do!

Immediately got up and said: "General Taishi has returned in triumph, we should go out of the city to meet him!"

"Boxing, this..." Liu Yao was taken aback, he didn't expect Liu He to attach so much importance to Tai Shici.

"Haha, let's go!" Liu He waved his hand and walked out first. To be honest, he was more excited than Liu Yao at the moment.

Donglai Tai Shici is a figure on a par with the little overlord Sun Ce. Since he was subdued by Sun Ce, he has helped him sweep Jiangdong, and he is regarded as the number one general in Soochow!

When everyone came outside the city, they saw a group of men and horses standing solemnly. The leading general was holding a spear and carrying a pair of iron halberds and bows and arrows. He was tall and straight, looking majestic.

Seeing Liu He and others leaving the city, the man got off his horse, stepped forward a few steps quickly, and clasped his fists and said, "The last general, Tai Shici, will see the Lord."

Liu He was surprised: "Does Ziyi recognize this general?"

Liu He saw that Tai Shici was about eight feet tall, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and the beard on the temples added a bit of roughness. His eyes were deep and steady, and he really had the air of a general.

Tai Shici clasped his fists and said, "I heard that the Lord and Marquis defeated the Heishan bandits and wiped out the Xiongnu soldiers, and they have already arrived in Jinyang, so I have this guess."

After the expedition, Liu Yao stayed by Liu He's side all the time. Tai Shici guessed Liu He's identity. He didn't expect that Liu He would go out of the city to meet him in person, and he was very moved.

Liu He said with a smile: "Brother Zhengli has already said about Ziyi's ability. Hurry up and go to the city, and we will continue the discussion at the banquet."

Tai Shici bowed slightly, took a step back, pointed to the people behind him and said, "Your Majesty, these people are from various tribes of the Southern Xiongnu, and they have come to ask for their surrender."

"Oh?" Liu He actually noticed these strangely dressed Huns a long time ago, thinking that they were captives brought by Tai Shici, but he didn't expect that they offered to surrender, and asked, "Who are you?"

First, a big man with a black face and beard came forward and bowed to salute, and said: "I am Hu Chuquan, the right king of the Xiongnu, and I pay my respects to General Liu."

"Hu Chuquan?" Liu He frowned slightly, "Are you Yu Fuluo's brother?"

"Exactly!" Hu Chuquan replied, "But my elder brother didn't listen to dissuasion, and went to the Central Plains alone to do evil. He has nothing to do with us."

Liu He nodded and said, "In that case, please go to the city to have a talk."

When everyone entered the city, Liu Yao sent people to install soldiers and horses. Zhang Fei and others also came to the government office when they heard the news. If you want to be great, come and see it.

Seeing Liu He and Tai Shici walking side by side, talking and laughing all the way, their love was beyond words, Zhang Fei sighed: "Looking at the appearance of the prince, I know that this is a tiger general."

Everyone agreed, and nodded one after another. Anyone who was valued by Liu He and warmly received was all outstanding. In private, many people talked about their good eyesight.

"Huh? Does this Tai Shici know how to use a halberd?" Dian Wei's eyes widened suddenly, and he saw the pair of halberds on Tai Shici's back, which were somewhat similar to his, and he couldn't help being interested.

"What a coincidence!" Zhang Fei's eyes lit up, and suddenly he patted Dian Wei's shoulder and said with a low smile, "Come on, look at his halberd handle...it seems to be longer than yours."

Dian Wei glared at Zhang Fei, then snorted coldly, "But his is thinner."

(End of this chapter)