Nanyang is the hometown of Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, and also the hometown of all emperors of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Even for Liu Xie, whose parents are both from Jizhou, he is still nominally a Nanyang native.
In addition, there are many nobles in Nanyang. One-third of the twenty-eight generals of Yuntai are from Nanyang, and the number of subsequent lords is also quite large.
Therefore, the situation in Nanyang is more complicated.
At the beginning of the resurgence, Liu Xie's strength was limited and he couldn't even handle Hedong, let alone Nanyang. Therefore, Zhang Ji and Ding Chong's mission was only to appease Nanyang and prevent Nanyang from falling into Liu Biao's hands and threatening the two capitals.
It should be said that Zhang Ji and Ding Chong completed their tasks.
Now that Hebei has been settled, Liu Xie's prestige is increasing day by day, and there is a tendency to become a saint. With the strength to attack difficult situations, the rectification of Nanyang is naturally put on the agenda.
Yang Biao and Zhou Zhong both expressed support.
Most of the counties and counties in the world have already implemented land transfer, and there has been no movement in Nanyang so far. This is obviously not the attitude that an imperial town should have. Since they are not aware of it, there is no need to save face for them.
The emperor personally went to Nanyang to give them the last dignity.
However, Yang Biao suggested that it would be better for Liu Xie to go to Nanyang via Luoyang.
Although Henan County's growth value this year is not top-notch, it is very impressive and its results are gratifying.
After some consideration, Liu Xie accepted Yang Biao's suggestion.
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"You are pregnant. Please stay in Jizhou for the time being. There is no need to travel around." Liu Xie said to Zhen Mi.
Zhen Mi blinked and thought for a moment. "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, but what should I do about the sealing workshop? Everything is done in a haphazard manner, and I can't find anyone who can be responsible for it yet."
"Lantai won't move for the time being."
Zhen Mi became more curious and looked at Liu Xie intently, with surprise in her eyes.
Liu Xie did not explain.
Yang Biao suggested that he pass through Luoyang, not only because Henan's results this year were gratifying, but also to appease Xun Yu and the Xun family.
Anyone who is rational will know that the Xun family plays an important role in the court and is a force that cannot be underestimated. And in the foreseeable future, this force will become stronger and stronger.
After Xun Yu calmly accepted Zuo Qian's edict, it was necessary for the court to make corresponding conciliations to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
It doesn't mean that just because you are the emperor, you can do whatever you want.
Xun You pacified Liaodong and was about to return to his base at Danhanshan. He was responsible for the frontline defense of Yanshan, as well as guarding the northern frontier of the empire and the wealthy North China Plain. Under such circumstances, it would be unwise to cause any misunderstanding.
What's more, Liu Xie has no plans to break with the Xun family.
In his conception, the control of Jizhou was an important part of the empire's security, and the related work was far from complete. If it were not for the war in Yizhou, he would have no intention of leaving Jizhou.
He is only leaving temporarily now, he will come back again.
But he didn't explain it to Zhen Mi.
Zhen Mi's shortcoming is that she easily overthinks and creates unnecessary expectations.
Zhen Mi watched for a while and saw that Liu Xie had no intention of explaining. Although she was a little regretful, she still kept her mouth shut obediently.
The emperor cares about her and is afraid that she will be tired, which is always a good thing.
Liu Xie also summoned Cai Yan and Yuan Heng and informed them that they did not need to accompany him and would stay in Zhao State to continue collecting relevant information, especially those related to Goguryeo and Fuyu.
It would be better if some evidence could be found to prove that the relationship between Goguryeo and Fuyu and Chinese civilization would help them integrate into the Han Dynasty.
If necessary, we can arrange for on-site visits.
Goguryeo and Buyeo did not have their own written language yet, so it would not be difficult to integrate them.
Cai Yan and Yuan Heng received the edict.
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Liu Xie immediately issued an edict, and Xun You increased the number of 300 households in the city and returned to Hanshan's garrison.
He worshiped Gao Shun as the general who conquered the Liao Dynasty and was stationed in Xuantu County.
He worshiped Qu Yi as General Henghai and was responsible for the search for military ports during the Eastern Expedition.
Yuan Xi and Zhang He had their sentences reduced to one rank and were transferred to the command of Liu Bei, the general who conquered the east, to accompany them on the expedition.
He was transferred to Dong Cheng as the general of Zhenbei and stayed in Hejian.
He appointed Zhang Liao as General on the Right to make up for Dong Cheng's vacancy, and selected two thousand Wuhuan and Xianbei cavalry to join the Imperial Army.
Zhao Yun was transferred to the prefecture of the county, and Liu He was transferred to the prefect of Shanggu to supplement Zhang Liao and Gao Shunque.
Mengda became the governor of the left cavalry, and Lu Su became the governor of the right cavalry.
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In early October, Liu Xie arrived in Luoyang.
Yuan Shu, Xun Yu and others greeted him.
After the ceremony, Liu Xie called Yuan Shu to him and asked him a question.
I heard that when Liu Biao left Luoyang, you gave him a painting?
Yuan Shu laughed when he heard this.
There is such a thing. Anyway, I have worked with him for more than a year, and he has helped a lot. I wanted to give him some valuable gifts, but now I am so poor that I only have a painting brush.
He had ink, paper and inkstone, so he asked someone to give him one as a souvenir.
Liu Xie asked again, what is the painting?
Yuan Shu smiled even more proudly.
Xiangyang's scenic spots, if His Majesty has the opportunity to go to Xiangyang during this southern tour, you may be able to see them.
The locals all know it.
Liu Xie understood and did not ask any more questions.
He generally knew what Liu Biao had done in Xiangyang. But the matter was over and Liu Biao was paralyzed, so there was no need to mention it again.
If Liu Biao doesn't know how to advance or retreat in the future, it won't be too late to beat him again.
Liu Xie called Liu Qi over again, asked a few questions, expressed his concern for Liu Biao, and asked him to work with peace of mind.
Liu Qi felt relieved and thanked him again and again.
When he learned that Liu Biao had suffered a stroke, he was supposed to resign and go home to visit his relatives, but his mother, Mrs. Chen, wrote to him, saying that Liu Cong had already asked for leave to go home and visit his relatives. If he resigned again, both brothers would become white, which would only make Liu Biao worse.
If you're anxious, it's better to stay on.
He understands his mother's worries, but his father is sick. As the eldest son, it makes no sense both emotionally and rationally for him not to go home to visit relatives. If the court requires him to resign out of filial piety, he can only accept his fate.
After receiving the emperor's approval, he was finally relieved.
Considering that the emperor had just talked with Yuan Shu, Liu Qi felt that Yuan Shu might have interceded for him, and was very grateful to Yuan Shu.
After meeting with the officials and painters who participated in the drawing of the Luoyang scroll, he praised them and encouraged them to complete this important task as soon as possible. Liu Xie finally called Xun Yu to him.
"Can I ride a horse?"
"Yes." Xun Yu cupped his hands and lifted up his clothes, revealing his trousers and boots.
Liu Xie nodded with satisfaction and ordered someone to bring the horse.
Cao Zhang led a snow-white Wuhuan horse to Xun Yu and respectfully asked Xun Yu to mount the horse.
Xun Yu glanced at Cao Zhang and praised: "It is true that time is not forgiving. In the blink of an eye, the boy back then has become a handsome young man, capable of being driven by your majesty."
Liu Xie smiled and responded. "Yes, speaking of it, the first time I met you was six years ago. I still remember it as vividly as if it was yesterday."
Xun Yu smiled slightly, took the reins of the horse, broke the saddle and recognized the stirrups, flew onto the horse, sat firmly, took the whip from Cao Zhang, and shook it gently.
"I have not made much progress in the past few years, only my riding skills have improved slightly. If your majesty is interested, I can accompany you on horseback to see the autumn scenery of Luoyang."
Liu Xie looked at Xun Yu with a smile and nodded slowly.