Changes in Jiangnan. Zhang Zhao also saw it. Can't help but regret the rejection of Liu Xin's invitation. So he deliberately inquired about various rumors about Liu Xin. Analyze Liu Xin's character. This led to the conclusion that Liu Xin would definitely invite him out again. But it has been two months since Liu Xin came to Jiangnan. But never came to invite the two of them. Don't talk about Zhang Hong. Even Zhang Zhao himself was a little uncertain. What he said to Zhang Hong just now was just a word of comfort. In fact, he didn't know anything in his heart.
The two were gossiping. Suddenly a family boy came to report. It is said that Master Liu from the four states came to visit. Liu Xin thought of the official position of Sizhou General Manager. Then let the Queen Mother issue an order. However, he felt comfortable writing this title on the name sticker. After all, compared to Jingzhou Mu. This unprecedented official position allowed him to manage the four states of Si, Jing, Liang, and Yi in a fair way.
I heard that Liu Xin came to visit in person. Zhang Hong immediately admired Zhang Zhao. He hurriedly asked, "Zibu. If Mrs. Liu proposes to invite us to be an official again this time, do you think we should resign again."
Zhang Zhao is secretly rejoicing. He just wanted to comfort Zhang Hong. Speaking too much. If Liu Xin never came to invite. This embarrassment can be a big problem. Now I heard Liu Xin really came to the door. Where did he dare to put up a score. Quickly said: "Never. Master Liu can be honored and honorable. Come to the door in person. What does he want? Let's agree to it first. Remember. Remember."
Zhang Hong nodded and said, "Everything depends on Brother Zibu's instructions."
The two tidied their clothes. All came to the door. But he saw a handsome tall young man standing in front of them, dressed in white. Yu Fan turned from behind the young man. He arched his hands and said: "Two gentlemen. My lord sees you here in person."
Although Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong have never met Liu Xin. It has been known for a long time. He hurriedly saluted the white-clothed young man: "Caomin pays homage to the adults."
Liu Xin laughed. Said: "The two gentlemen don't need to be polite. The previous time to save the people of Xuzhou. The two gentlemen have contributed a lot. Liu knows that the two gentlemen are indifferent to fame and fortune. Those gold and silver things are not rare. So I only brought a few small things. Let's talk. Show your feelings. I hope the two gentlemen don't want to evade."
His voice was over. Two guards walked up behind him. Pass the two paper bags in front of Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong. Although these two people have doubts in their hearts. But they are all cultivated people. But it's not easy to open it in front of so many people.
Liu Xin seemed to see through their thoughts. He smiled and said, "Two gentlemen. Why not open it and take a look."
Since the gift-giver has encouraged it like this. Zhang Hong could not restrain his curiosity a long time ago. Gently open the paper bag in your hand. A fresh scent came. It is the tea that he and Zhang Zhao love as treasures. And it was more fragrant than the tea they drank.
The tea leaves in these two paper bags are from the best wild tea trees. The output is inherently low. In addition, the techniques of speculation are still unskilled. The best quality will not exceed three catties in total. Yu Fan didn't dare to stay one or two by himself. All are dedicated to Liu Xin. Liu Xin gave Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong a catty each. More than he has left. It shows that he attaches great importance to these two people.
Of course. Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong still don't know the preciousness of this tea. But how elegant the literati are. The tea Liu Xin gave them was just what they wanted. If Liu Xin gave them a few jars of good wine. The realm is worse.
Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong were moved inexplicably. Quickly let Liu Xin into the hall. The two looked at each other. All bowed to the ground. Said: "The adults can come to the door in person. Caomin is grateful. In the future, if adults can find a place for them, Caomin will do his best."
Jushou and Yu Fan didn't expect that they even rejected Liu Xin's invitation last time. This time he took the initiative and was willing to work. The expressions are all startled. Liu Xin was not surprised. Because he knows in history. These two were also after Sun Ce gave a gift to the door. He readily agreed to Sun Ce's invitation. He eventually became Jiangdong's minister of brachial stock.
Liu Xin smiled and helped them up. Said: "Since ancient times. I have read sage books. Goods and emperors. The two gentlemen are full of talents. Being able to serve the country. It is the fortune of my great man. It is the fortune of all the people in the world."
Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong repeatedly said that they did not dare. Wait for everyone to sit down again. Zhang Zhao quickly ordered the children to serve tea. It was made with the tea Liu Xin just gave them. Sure enough, the tea is fragrant. Refreshing.
Liu Xin drank tea for a while. Then he said: "Don't hide the two gentlemen. Now the people who cross the river have basically been settled properly. But recently they have been repeatedly harassed by the mountains. I don't know what the two gentlemen have to teach me."
Both Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong knew that Liu Xin was studying their talents. The expression could not help being solemn. After they came to Jiangnan. I am also fortunate to see several issues of Dahan Express issued in Xiangyang. He has some understanding of Liu Xin's policy on handling relations with Shanyue. There have also been some discussions during the usual chat.
Zhang Hong thought for a moment. He stood up and said: "Shanyue is mainly distributed in Danyang, Yuzhang, Kuaiji and other counties and mountains. Since the time of Emperor Xianji, there have been rebellions. When officers and soldiers came to attack, they hid in the mountains. Therefore, the ban has been repeated. The promulgated policy of encouraging the relocation of the mountain to the flat land was implemented. Not only the chaos in the mountain can be gradually subsided, but it can also alleviate the problem of insufficient population in the south of the Yangtze River. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone. He managed to deal with it."
Liu Xin nodded and said: "It seems that Mr. Ziqi knows a lot about Shan Yue. I must have a countermeasure in his mind."
This is the opportunity to express yourself. Zhang Hong is also not humble. He folded his hands and said: "The subordinate lives in Guangling. It is separated from Danyang by a river. I know the habits of mountains and mountains. Copper and iron come out of the mountains. They often make weapons by themselves. Their people are also brave and fierce. If they are blindly attacked, it will be hard to go. All work. It’s the plan for the present. Don’t fight with it. Instead, try to force it out of the mountain.”
Liu Xin pondered: "If there is no confrontation, how to get him out of the mountain."
Zhang Hong said with a smile: "Go back to the lord. Shanyue also grows grain for his livelihood. The lord should divide his forces to guard the dangerous places. Divide and encircle the tribes of Shanyue. Build more camps. But don't confront with them. When the grain matures. The army is rushing to reap. The more the mountain has no food to harvest. It is bound to be hungry and unbearable. At this time, I have to go out of the mountain."
This method is the method used by Soochow General Zhuge Ke to deal with Shan Yue in history. And it eventually led to Shanyue moving out of Dashan. Since then, the Yue people and the Han people are completely integrated. And completely avoid the trouble of Shanyue. Most of Liu Xin's historical knowledge of this period comes from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. However, there are not many records about Shan Yue in the novel. He also arrived after Jiangnan. Only then did they feel the threat that the Shanyue people posed to the Han people who migrated from the north. As for the method used by Zhuge Ke. He knows nothing. but. Zhang Hong also saw Liu Xin's policy against Shanyue published in the Dahan Express. Be inspired. Just figured out this way.
Liu Xin thought for a moment. Although I feel that this method is a bit detrimental. But he nodded and said: "In Liu's opinion. The sub-period is feasible. If it goes well. After the autumn harvest this year, the various ministries of the mountain and Yue will have to move out of the forest. Incorporate into my big man. Sub-period. Liu will appoint you now. General Pingyue. In charge of Pingyue matters. The deputy commander of the Seventh Army and below Feng Lie. All will be dispatched by you."
Zhang Hong is overjoyed. Prayer again: "The subordinates are determined to fulfill their mission."
Liu Xin waved her hand. Then he said: "Liu has one more thing to decide. I wonder if the two gentlemen can advise."
Zhang Zhao saw that Zhang Hong got the official position. He quickly folded his hands and said, "Lord, please tell me."
Liu Xin said: "Since the winter of last year, Liu has used soldiers in the Xiongnu grassland twice. Although both have won a big victory and returned. But it will take time to put down the Xiongnu grassland. Also. The Western Regions Protectorate has been abandoned for many years. Liu Xin is also interested. To be rebuilt. Therefore, in the foreseeable next year and next year, Liu’s main force will be placed in the northwest."
There was a pause. Liu Xin continued: "The power Liu mentioned does not only refer to the army. It also includes financial, material, and manpower. However, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are both staring at them. Liu also can't worry about them. These years. Jing, Jing, Although Yierzhou was rich in wealth and people under Liu's rule, it absolutely couldn't afford the two wars. Liu would like to ask the two gentlemen. Is there any way to start the battle between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao. Let Liu be assured Take care of Western things."
Since I have to ask about the "Jiangdong Two Zhang". Liu Xin certainly has no reservations about the current situation and her own ideas. Even he was planning to attack Liu Yao. The plan to persecute Yuan Shu, a "disaster" north criminal, was also revealed.
Of course, such a dilemma will not be so easy to solve. The hall suddenly fell silent. Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong both lowered their heads. Think quietly.
a long time. Zhang Zhao raised his head. He folded his hands and said, "The Lord is enlightened. Although the country has no two masters. Cao Cao and Yuan Shao will each have a ruler. Sooner or later there will be a battle. But according to his subordinates, Cao Cao will never take the initiative to provoke the end of the war. At least not for now. Because Cao Cao is far inferior to Yuan Shao in terms of military strength and food and grass. If you want the two to go to war, the only possibility is for Yuan Shao to send troops first."
At the beginning, Liu Xin and Cao Cao signed a non-aggression agreement within two years. It is hoped that Cao Cao will take the initiative to attack Yuan Shao in the past two years. But from the perspective of Cao Cao's standstill in the past six months. Liu Xin already knew that her judgment was wrong. Cao Cao is cautious. There are so many capable people and strangers under his men. He will not be allowed to make the mistake of blindly moving lightly. This is also why Liu Xin changed her mind later. Want to promote a war between Yuan Shu and Cao Cao. The main reason for Yuan Shao to create a chance to go to war.
Zhang Zhao can analyze this step. Liu Xin is not surprised. Nodded. Motioned him to continue.
Zhang Zhao was encouraged by Liu Xin. Confidence greatly increased. Continued: "Subordinates think. Yuan Shao has always been indecisive. Even if Yuan Shu sends troops to attack Cao Cao. It is difficult to say whether Yuan Shao will send troops. Therefore, the subordinates think that the lord intends to use Yuan Shu to facilitate the war between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao. I am afraid it will not work. ."