Hundreds of cavalry galloped past the long-depleted Guanzhong Avenue. There were several prison cars in the middle of the line. A large cloud of smoke rose up wherever he passed. Passers-by on both sides evaded in a hurry. It's disgusting. But I have to wait for the smoke to go away. I dared to curse quietly in that direction.
Guanzhong was originally fertile. Only since Dong Zhuo hijacked Liu Xie to move the capital to Chang'an. Daxing Palace Room. The trees in Guanzhong were almost completely felled. So that it became like this. All in gray on a sunny day. All in mud on a rainy day.
Such a scene can be seen countless times almost every day during the days when Dong Zhuo occupied Guanzhong. Now it is very rare. There are peasants who have seen the world. Looking at the back of the cavalry going away. Muttered in a low voice: "One emperor and one courtier. I don't know which big family is going to suffer."
The prisoner was indeed a famous family. . Wei Lian, the head of Hedongwei's family, and several of his brothers and nephews.
Wei Lian was escorted all the way from Hedong. Don't talk about eating. I didn't even drink a sip of water. His head and face were covered with dust. It also exudes bursts of urine smell. Wei Lian was accustomed to being pampered. When have you experienced this pain? Only this most of a day's effort. But his face was haggard. Not human-shaped. but. As soon as he entered the front hall of the Supreme Master's Mansion. Suddenly came the spirit. His eyes widened. Glared at Liu Xin. Teeth clenched. Say nothing. To paraphrase an old saying. If the eyes can kill people. Liu Xin has now died thousands of times.
Liu Xinsi didn't care. In his eyes. Wei Lian was already dead. What is the need to care about with a dead person? Liu Xin took care of the official documents in her hand. Then he raised his head and smiled at him. Said: "Wei Lian. Do you know why there is today."
Wei Lian cursed: "Liu Xin. You thief. You are taking my son's fiancée. You have to kill my son. Today, I will avenge my private revenge again. I will ransack my home away from home. I don't share the same life with you. Even if you are a ghost, you will be forgiven. But you."
"Snapped.". The soldier standing beside Wei Lian waved his hand and gave him a loud slap in the face. This slap is very powerful. Half of Wei Lian's face swelled instantly. He opened his mouth. "Bah" spit out a mouthful of blood. There are also two broken teeth in it. The soldiers who escorted him were reluctant. Another palm slapped the past.
Liu Xin waved gently. Let the soldiers back off on both sides. Then he said: "Wei Lian. You want to be a ghost. I will naturally fulfill you. But. I want you to die to understand. You spread my rumors outside. I don't blame you for this. It's just that your Wei family sponsored the anti-thief Cao Cao. So that the lives were disgraced. Committing a terrible crime. I will not forgive you. However, the Wei family once contributed to the court. Only Hedong Wei’s family and Chen Liuwei’s family funded Cao Cao. The rest of the Wei family’s branches are not guilty."
Hearing what Liu Xin said. Wei Lian obviously wanted to refute a few words. It's just the two slaps the soldier just slapped on. Beat Wei Lian's head into a pig's head. The voice also became sobbing. I don't understand what he is talking about.
Liu Xin didn't want to figure out what he said. Just imagine. Can such a person say anything good. Liu Xin's face suddenly sank. Said: "Come here. All adult men from Hedong Wei's family are punished for treason. Women and girls are regarded as official slaves."
Rebellion is a capital crime. But the ending of those women and children is not much better than them. Ordinary slaves and maids have the possibility of redemption. If there is no amnesty. Official slaves are meant to be slaves for generations. Wei Lian, who was extremely arrogant just now. Hear the result. It's black in front of me. Fainted on the spot. Soldiers stepped forward long ago. Drag him out like a dead dog.
Xiang Lang and Jia Xu had just arrived from Xiangyang. It happened to pass by. Seeing this scene, I couldn't help but shook his head. Xiang Lang knew that Liu Xin would not abuse punishment. Since the person who was dragged out just now was beaten like this. poor person must have something mean. He shook his head to sigh that this man deserved it. Jia Xu's impression of Liu Xin stopped at rumors. But through his analysis of the general trend. Liu Xin takes full advantage of the time, place and people. The upper rank is only a matter of time. He shook his head and sighed that this man was ignorant of current affairs.
Liu Xin ignored the actions of the two of them. He smiled and said: "Juda. The one who came with you is Mr. Jia Wenhe, the number one scholar in the new department. How did you make it so embarrassing."
Xiang Lang and Jia Xu glanced at each other. I saw dust all over the opponent's head and face. The robes were also covered with mud. Can't help laughing.
Jia Xu had already bowed to the ground: "Jia Xu, a subordinate from Wuwei, Liangzhou, paid his respects to the lord."
Xiang Lang knew that Liu Xin had never paid attention to these false courtesies before his men. He smiled and said: "Go back to the lord. The subordinates and Mr. Wenhe were called by the lord. I was eager to hurry. So I never took a car. I just came by horse. I didn't expect the land in Guanzhong. The yellow sand was all over the sky. There were a few small wadings on the road. Xi. It became like this. It made the lord laugh."
Liu Xin nodded. Said: "Juda. That's why I asked you to come to Guanzhong in person. You are here this time. Not only to rebuild Chang'an and Luoyang, but also to restore the vitality of Guanzhong. Except for roads, ditches, and bridges. Destroyed forests and grasslands. It must be restored. The original fields are temporarily retained. But no one is allowed to reclaim wasteland at will. You must find ways to preserve water and soil. Chang'an is the capital of the great Han. You can't always be shrouded in dust like this."
Xiang Lang's face became serious. You can hear it from Liu Xin's words. He is about to move the center of power from Xiangyang to Chang'an.
After these years of development, Xiangyang. Prosperity has far surpassed Luoyang that year. But the geographical position is too far to the south. And now the Han Dynasty. Economic, cultural, demographic and other aspects. Still centered on the north. And Luoyang is the place of the four wars. If it’s in a peaceful and prosperous age. It is indeed the best choice for the capital. Such as chaos today. The heroes come together. Chang'an is guarded by four Xiongguans. Advance can be attacked. Retreat can be defended. For Liu Xin, who is ambition in the world. Can be invincible.
Xiang Lang is a book of the Ministry of Industry. He has been in charge of the construction of the research institute and various projects for a long time. It is necessary to have a considerable understanding of the geographical environment. He quickly understood the key here. He folded his hands and said: "The subordinates will definitely live up to the master's entrustment. Half a year or something. A new Guanzhong will definitely be created."
In fact, he has not fully understood Liu Xin's purpose. Liu Xin is about to move the center to Chang'an. He did not just focus on fighting for the world. But considering the rule of the whole country in the future. Liu Xin saw Xiang Lang's smug look. Waved his hand. Said: "Juda. Don't worry about it. You have to survey and plan carefully. I will give you one and a half years. By the spring of the next year. I will move most of the institutions in Xiangyang to Chang'an. At that time. Academies and research institutes. The medical school will be moved here. The official residence will also be rebuilt."
The blueprint drawn by Liu Xin emerged in Xiang Lang's mind. Only then did I feel the great responsibility on my shoulders. Can't stay at the moment. Leaning and said: "It shouldn't be too late. The subordinates will personally survey the terrain everywhere. Calculate the civil engineering costs. Start construction as soon as possible."
Seeing Jia Xu still standing there respectfully. Liu Xin beckoned to the left. Said: "Wenhe. Sit here. Don't be restrained."
Hear Liu Xin's call. Jia Xu was not complacent. But leaned slightly. Said: "Why is there a subordinate seat in front of the lord? Just stand up and reply."
Jia Xu was originally a cold born under the jurisdiction of Liangzhou. When he was destitute, he worked for Li Yu. Had an errand for a scholar in the army. The first strategy in his life. It is to let Li Lao Qingqi rush to Yangping Pass. This is a good move. It's a pity that everything counts. He didn't even count that the Jingzhou Army's actions would be so fast. He took the Yangping Pass in front of them. As a result, Li Zhang was completely defeated. Since then. He began to look squarely at Jingzhou Army. So he quietly left Li Chengjun. Jiandao came to Xiangyang.
Because of money constraints. Those days in Xiangyang. Jia Xu lives by helping people write letters. It was quite difficult. Later, I heard about the imperial examination. Jia Xu went to give it a try with a dispensable mentality. Turned out to be a high school champion. It made him a little surprised. The ten people who were selected at the same time have been sent to counties to serve as county magistrates. Alone, he was transferred to Chang'an. Jia Xu knew that his opportunity had come. Therefore, he was always courteous and courteous in front of Liu Xin. I want to make a good impression on Liu Xin.
Liu Xin saw his cramped appearance. It is very different from the image in your own memory. Unconsciously laughed and said: "Wenhe. It is often said that Liu is cruel. It is lustful. Could it be that you have heard some wind. I am afraid that Liu will not succeed."
Jia Xu hurriedly said: "The lord is a person who does big things. Why bother about the rumors of those villains. Besides. Which man is not good. If the subordinates have the opportunity, I also want to marry more beautiful wives and concubines. Cruel. It's not worth mentioning. On the battlefield, you must live and die. How can you give birth to the benevolence of a woman."
Liu Xin knew that most people at the time held Jia Xu's view. Although I do not agree with these views. But I don't want to argue with them. So he smiled faintly. Said: "Since you are not afraid of me. Then please sit down. I have something to ask you."
Jia Xu knew that he would be a little hypocritical if he dodges any more. even so. He refused to sit in a chair. Instead, he carefully propped up half of his butt in the corner of the chair.
Liu Xin saw his cautious appearance. He shook his head helplessly. Said: "Wenhe. You are originally from Xiliang. You have been in the Xiliang army for many years. You should understand my intention to invite you to Chang'an."
Jia Xu was startled. He is from Xiliang Wuwei. There is no need to hide this. I have already registered when I signed up for the imperial examination. But things in the Xiliang Army. He has been tight-lipped. Never mentioned it to anyone. Look at Liu Xin's expression. But it seems very sure about this. I don't know where the problem lies.
The color of surprise only flashed past. Jia Xu didn't worry that Liu Xin would be against him. After all, the status of the two sides is very different. If Liu Xin really wants to kill herself. It's almost the same as pinching an ant to death. In Jia Xu's view. Liu Xin mentioned his past. It was nothing more than a warning to him. Let him work hard for Liu Xin. Don't have any strange thoughts. in fact. Jia Xu was wrong. Liu Xin just spoke out casually based on the memory of later generations. There is no special meaning.