Chapter 107: Liu Zhang Arrested
After Zhang Lang occupied Bashu, he reused the former civilian and military generals of Bashu. Zhang Song and Fazheng were responsible for the government affairs of Bashu, and Yan Yan was in charge of the military affairs of Bashu. Wu Yi, Deng Xian and other surrendered generals basically stayed in their original posts; in order to strengthen the defense of Bashu,
Xu Huang's Leopard Tao Army was transferred to defend Chengdu; now that Xichuan had been included in the territory, it would be inappropriate for one hundred thousand Long Tao Army to stay in Chengdu. Therefore, Zhang Lang transferred Long Tao Army to Hanzhong, and the troops originally stationed in Hanzhong were
The Canglang Army was transferred back to Chang'an.
Although Xichuan has been captured by force, the people's hearts have not completely surrendered. In order to win over the people, Zhang Lang adopted many policies to benefit the people, such as tax reductions and exemptions, especially tax reductions and exemptions for the people at the bottom; pensions for all relatives of the deceased; and encouragement of industry and commerce.
activities; public selection of Nishikawa heroes to enrich the government administrative agencies, etc. A series of policies won the hearts and minds of the people in a short period of time, Liu Zhang was gradually forgotten, and all walks of life began to enter a period of rapid development.
That morning, while Zhang Lang was discussing matters with the civil and military officials in the hall, the guard captain Xiao Long came to report: "Wu Lan is taking Liu Zhang into custody, and Huang Quan has come to surrender!"
Zhang Lang was overjoyed and hurriedly asked him to come in.
Xiao Long retreated, and after a while he brought a few people to the hall. As expected, Wu Lan led several sergeants to kidnap Liu Zhang, and Huang Quan came to see Zhang Lang. Liu Zhang was trembling with fear, while Huang Quan was stunned.
With a scowl on his face and his eyes looking directly at Zhang Lang, if he hadn't been dragged by someone, he would have definitely pounced on Zhang Lang and beaten him.
"The great general that General Sin has ever seen!" Wu Lan cupped his fists and bowed.
Zhang Lang laughed loudly, "General Wu, you are not a guilty general! You are a meritorious minister!"
Wu Lan was secretly happy, Huang Quan glared and cursed: "Shameless villain!" Wu Lan couldn't help feeling ashamed and didn't dare to look at him.
Zhang Lang leaned forward, put his right hand on the desk, and said with some emotion: "Liu Zhang, we finally meet!"
Liu Zhang couldn't help but feel fear in his heart, and he knelt down with an ordinary sound. Huang Quan was shocked when he saw this, and shouted: "My lord, you can't kneel down to him!" He wanted to step forward, but was pulled by two sergeants behind him.
Unable to move forward, he was so anxious that he jumped around and screamed.
Liu Zhang seemed a little at a loss. He looked at Huang Quan and then at Zhang Lang.
Zhang Lang originally planned to kill Liu Zhang, but when he saw Liu Zhang like this, he gave up the idea. "After all, you are also a prince and a clan member of the Han Dynasty. You don't have to kneel down. Get up."
Liu Zhang felt grateful in his heart and said, "Thank you, General!" He stood up with difficulty.
Huang Quan stopped making noise.
Zhang Lang had people remove the ropes from Liu Zhang and Huang Quan, and then said to Liu Zhang: "From today on, you will be my staff, with the same status as Jia Xu, and you can receive the corresponding salary every month, but you don't have to participate in any political affairs, just
Just go to Chang'an and enjoy the happiness!"
Liu Zhang thought he would definitely die, but he didn't expect that the other party not only let him go, but also treated him so well. He couldn't help but burst into tears of gratitude, and hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you, General!"
Huang Quan yelled again, "My lord, you can't agree! He is using you to win over the people of Bashu!"
Liu Zhang was very upset and felt that Huang Quan was really ignorant and ignored him.
Zhang Lang said to Zhang Song: "Yongnian, please take Liu Zhang down. Arrange everything according to what I just said and start leaving today." Zhang Song promised with clasped fists and invited Liu Zhang down.
Zhang Lang's eyes turned to Huang Quan, "As for you..."
Huang Quan snorted coldly and said decisively: "No need to talk nonsense! Kill me quickly!"
Zhang Lang smiled and said, "I can't bear to do it!" He turned to Yan Yan and said, "Old general, if you show Mr. Gongheng around, maybe his mind will change!"
Huang Quan had already shouted: "Lu Bu, you don't have to play tricks! Kill me quickly!"
Zhang Lang ignored him. Yan Yan pulled Huang Quan down.
Zhang Lang glanced at Wu Lan and said with a smile: "You have made great achievements, how do you want me to reward you?"
Wu Lan quickly bowed and said, "If the guilty general can do the same thing as the general, he will be satisfied!"
Zhang Lang smiled and said, "In that case, I will also make you the Sima of Yizhou, on the same level as the old general Yan Yan!" Wu Lan thanked him with great joy. Fazheng looked at Zhang Lang thoughtfully.
After the discussion, Zhang Lang strolled on the corridor beside the hall, with Fazheng following closely behind. Zhang Lang stopped, glanced at the beautiful scenery of many pavilions and pavilions in the backyard of the Governor's Mansion, and said with a smile: "Liu Zhang will enjoy it."
Yes! This governor's palace is almost comparable to the imperial palace in Chang'an!"
Fa Zhengyi pointedly said: "If this were not the case, Xichuan would not have fallen into the hands of the general!"
Zhang Lang looked back at the certificate issuer and smiled, "Xiaozhi, if I leave Xichuan, will anyone rebel?" Fazheng shook his head.
"Why?"
Fazheng raised his head and glanced at Zhang Lang, "Everyone has misjudged the general! The world thinks that the general is just a common man, but the general is a man with a big heart! After entering Sichuan, he practiced benevolence and righteousness and maintained strict military discipline. This
The morale of the army and the people in Yizhou has already returned to the general, but if some people are unwilling to rebel, they will be like setting fire on a rainy night. Before the fire starts, they will be soaked in the air!"
Zhang Lang laughed loudly.
Fazheng glanced at Zhang Lang, "The general appointed this Wu Lan as the Sima of Yizhou. I'm afraid he was also worried that the old general Yan Yan would have too much power? Wu Lan sold out for glory. Those old and young in Yizhou who still miss Liu Zhang,
I'm afraid everyone would like to eat his flesh and sleep on his skin. Therefore, although Wu Lan is of low character, he is the most reliable person! The general's profound ingenuity really makes me admire him!"
Zhang Lang smiled slightly and asked, "Does Xiaozhi still have a grudge in his heart?"
Fazheng suddenly knelt down and clasped his fists and said: "What I have seen and heard these days clearly shows that the general is a hero! Now that the world is in chaos, heroes like the general are needed to help the world. I am willing to do my best and go to Tangtang."
Fire is everywhere!"
Zhang Lang helped Fazheng up, patted his arm, nodded and said, "Okay."
The two continued walking along the corridor.
"Xiao Nao, I recently discovered a problem. Although the policies I implemented seem to have good overall results, I feel some resistance! Why is this?"
"Although the general's policies are good, they tend to protect the interests of civilians and merchants, and hardly take care of the interests of wealthy families..."
Zhang Lang frowned.
Fa Zhengdao: "I can probably understand my lord's thoughts, but the influence of the wealthy families is inestimable. If we can't get their support, it will be difficult to maintain long-term peace and stability! Now that the world is in chaos and all the heroes are rising together, the problem of the wealthy families should be temporarily
Put it down, the top priority is to gain their support to help the general achieve his great cause!"
Chapter completed!