"Yuan Xiu, you're over-concerned." Zhang Xi reluctantly put away the uneasiness in his heart, half comforting Zhang Ze, half comforting himself. "Situ was in Guanzhong to settle the newly moved people of Liangzhou and return to the scene.
The people of Guanzhong in the village did not deprive the land that had not changed. Although the emperor was young, he was quite scheming. He would not make a big move at this time, causing panic."
"Take it seriously?" Zhang Ze was skeptical.
"If you don't believe it, just go to Guanzhong to take a look." Zhang Xi smiled. "The emperor has many young and strong ministers around him. Why did he send Situ to preside over Dutian? Of course, he fell in love with Situ Laocheng."
Zhang Ze's face slightly relaxed, and he pondered without saying a word.
"How about it, let me go?" Zhang Xi struck while the iron was hot and sent an invitation again.
Zhang Ze did not comment. "I heard that the emperor recruited the Baibo army in Hedong and the Heishan army in Shangdang?"
"That's true. Now in Hedong, the main force of Shangdang's farming farming is the Baibo Army and the Heishan Army. It not only eliminates hidden dangers, but also obtains a household registration. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone." Zhang Xi stroked his beard, a little proud, as if he was the real one.
Promoter. "Hedong, Shangdang can restore stability so quickly is closely related to this policy."
"Did the court intend to recruit Zhang Lu?"
After Zhang Xirui thought about it, he guessed what Zhang Ze meant.
He didn't know whether Tianshidao and Taipingdao are the same, but it is a fact that what Tianshidao did is completely different from Taipingdao. Even in the Bashu area where Tianshidao has the strongest power, Tianshidao does not have it.
In the large-scale armed riots, some people caused trouble in the name of the Yellow Turbans.
Now that Zhang Lu occupied Hanzhong, although he also used the actions of attacking and killing the prefect Su Gu and his accomplice Zhang Xiu, they were quite peaceful to the people. They promoted morality and called on the people to follow the Tao, which was not conducive to the stability of Hanzhong.
Small effect.
If the court intends to recruit Zhang Lu, Hanzhong will naturally become a region under the jurisdiction of the court, and there will be no need to make large-scale adjustments. It would be even better if Zhang Lu could continue to serve as the prefect of Hanzhong.
"I am ordered to appease Yizhou and recruit Zhang Luben is the meaning of the topic. Yuan Xiu, would you recommend it to me?"
Zhang Ze nodded with a smile.
As the two looked at each other and laughed, Zhang Xi felt a little anxious. It would be great if Yuan Shao could bow his head and go to the court to take charge. But Yuan Shao was like a bull, and insisted on his own way, and he had to hit his head and blood.
Willing to give up.
Zhang Ze served 2,000 stones and was a well-deserved and important official in Nanzheng. It was easy to meet Zhang Lu.
Zhang Lu controlled Hanzhong and naturally knew that Sikong Zhang Xi's arrival, including Zhang Xi's visit. He had never shown up, just to see what Zhang Xi wanted to do. Now Zhang Ze came forward and said that the court was interested in recruiting peace, and he finally let him go.
Heart.
Although he did not think that the court had the strength to attack Hanzhong now, he still hoped to live in peace with the court and avoid encountering wars.
Zhang Lu warmly received Zhang Xi, saying that he had never wanted to rule the country, but just to protect the country and the people.
Zhang Xi did not expose him. In fact, Zhang Lu did not act as a blatant act of rebellion. When Li Jue and Guo Si were in chaos, Zhang Lu even helped the court. However, Liu Yan was still alive at that time, and Zhang Lu
He is considered Liu Yan's subordinate.
Zhang Xixiao said, "Shijun held the sword in one hand and the scriptures in the other hand, governed the government and the people, and practiced Taoism in peace. It is so enviable."
Zhang Lu laughed and waved his hand quickly. "Sikong mischievously praised me, I am ashamed of being aware of it. Although I follow the way of my father and ancestors, I have limited talent and a heart of Tao is not strong, and I still need to be tempered. As for governing politics, it is not my strength, but Hanzhong
The people are simple and with the help of famous officials like Zhang Gong, the Crouching Tiger, he barely ensures peace.”
"Shijun, the emperor also likes to do things."
Zhang Lu was stunned, raised his eyelids, and looked at Zhang Xi. "The emperor... is good?"
Zhang Xi nodded solemnly. He did not call Zhang Lu the prefect, but called the Duke of the Palace, just to raise this topic.
"As early as the Battle of Huayin, the emperor asked General Yang Feng, the left general, to go to Hedongyan to ask Taoist priests, and wanted to discuss the truth with him. Later, he went north and passed by Baibo Valley, and asked carefully. However, no one in Baibo's army dared to fight, and so far, he has not yet tried to fight.
It is a pity."
Zhang Lu smiled. Although Bai Bo's army was a member of the Yellow Turban, they had no relationship with Taiping Dao for a long time, and it was normal that they could not find someone who could argue with the emperor.
"Duke Zhang, who did the emperor learn Taoism from?"
"The way of the emperor is not taught by someone, but obtained from the sky." Zhang Xi said seriously: "Do you know that the sky was showing a strange phenomenon that night, with red air passing through the purple palace, from southeast to northwest?"
Zhang Lu nodded repeatedly, and even Zhang Ze was energetic. Although they were in Hanzhong, they heard about this, but they were heard and could not believe it. Now, when Zhang Xi, who was ranked among the third Duke, naturally would not be able to do so again.
Have doubts.
"After that night, the emperor who had never asked the Tao suddenly became interested in Taoism. Although he could not ask Yang Feng, he still often read Taoism. If the master had the opportunity to meet the emperor, he might be able to discuss morality with the emperor.
Seek the way.”
Zhang Lu became interested. "If there is such an opportunity, it would be better."
Zhang Xi said again: "Shijun may not know that Cai Yan, the daughter of Cai Boyi, is now a disciple of the emperor. She has been studying at home for a long time and has also been very knowledgeable about "Laozi Five Thousand Words".
"Is that right?" Zhang Lu was deeply surprised and was moved.
Cai Yong was a great scholar and a side gate. He knew this before. Although Cai Yong died, Cai Yan was by the emperor and discussed Taoism with the emperor every day. I believe that the attainments in Taoism will not be bad.
He has practiced Taoism for many years, but his progress has been limited. Not to mention the realm of his grandfather Zhang Ling, even his father Zhang Heng and his mother Mrs. Lu are beyond his reach. If he can communicate with his colleagues and understand, that is of course the best
It's good.
Especially when this fellow Taoist was the emperor of the world.
Zhang Lu decided to send someone to the temple, surrender to the court, and discuss the Tao with the emperor to see how high the emperor's cultivation in Taoism was.
Zhang Xi couldn't ask for it.
Zhang Lu praised his mission, and his trip to Yizhou was a victory.
After joy, Zhang Xi talked about the emperor's visit to Liangzhou, especially the establishment of the female army. After more than a year of training, although the size of the female army was not large, it confirmed the emperor's vision. After appropriate
When training, women also join the army to conquer like men.
Since you can join the army to conquer, you can naturally do other things.
Zhang Xi regarded this as a measure to serve the emperor and balance yin and yang.
Although Zhang Ze felt that it was really a joke for a woman to serve as an official and a military officer, he was still satisfied with the emperor's progress step by step. This at least solved one of his concerns. Although the emperor was young, he was not reckless. He was even more patient than many adults.
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Zhang Ze accepted Zhang Xi's invitation and decided to accompany Zhang Xi to Chengdu.
Zhang Xi was happy in his heart and immediately wrote a letter to the emperor to express his merits.