As an envoy this time, Zhang Liao's attitude was very cordial, and Wang Zheng deliberately made friends with him, so the two chatted for a long time when they first met.
But that's it for the time being, there won't be any plot of bowing down and bowing. Likewise, while the war is still going on, it's not the right time to get married.
Neither Zhang Liao nor Wang Zhengben paid special attention to this point. Lu Qiling's arrival was more of a form, a gesture, representing the official establishment of the alliance between Wang and Lu and announcing it to the world. Even so far, Wang Zheng and Lu Bul have been together
I have never met him face to face.
Similarly, Lu Qiling, the future wife, had not yet been officially married. When sending Zhang Liao and his party to the embassy, Wang Zheng could only vaguely see a pretty figure through the carriage.
At least he's in good shape.
This was his only thought at the time.
On the second day, Guo Jia, Zhang Zhao and others joined forces. In addition to the war in Beihai, there were several other things that needed to be reported separately.
After this period of time, after Mi Fang's investigation, Wang Zheng is now not too worried about the threat from Linzi Yuan Tan.
For one thing, although the Beihai side has not yet been completely pacified, it has obviously entered the final stage. If Yuan Tan attempts to advance to Mount Tai again at this time, Wang Zheng gives an order, and the entire Xuzhou force can immediately go to support the west. In this way
Under such circumstances, as long as Yuan Tan still has sense, he will not easily start another quarrel.
Secondly, although the commander-in-chief of the three armies is responsible for life and death, this frightening power itself is based on the trust of the soldiers, which is the so-called prestige. Yuan Tan is not a long-standing general, and the impact of a bad start is actually very large.
, if we send troops again at this time, the chances of winning may not be as good as the first time.
Of course, the third point is the most critical. According to the Mi family's spies in Qingzhou, after Yuan Tan returned to Linzi, because there was no food left in the official warehouses and among the people, he had to recruit food and grass from the aristocratic families in the cities of Qi County.
It's quite unsatisfactory. According to the current situation, it may be difficult to raise the expenses for another large army expedition in the short term.
As for the Beihai side, Bafu's sacrificial winemaker Guo Jia reported back on the latest progress of the war.
During this period of time, Xu Fang, who had been stationed for a long time, had repelled two reinforcements from various parts of the North Sea and suppressed a rebellion of aristocratic families in the city. Knowing that this was the time to establish his authority, Xu Fang changed his usual tolerant and honest attitude.
A large-scale purge was carried out in the city, in which the He family, which had been the top family in Beihai since the founding of the Eastern Han Dynasty, was uprooted by this generation.
Under such a dangerous attack, there was an immediate uproar and everyone was terrified. The Gyeonggi area was now firmly in the hands of the heavenly army.
On the other hand, Yu Jin finally defeated Wu Sheng's side three days ago and has now led his troops into Shouguang to the west of Beihai. As long as Zang Ba's side is free, he can organize an encirclement and attack the remaining officers and soldiers led by Wu Anguo.
Annihilation.
Chen Jiaobu, Guan Cheng, Zhang Chongyue and other pirates in Donglai also won successively and conquered various cities.
All in all, things are going great here in Beihai.
Seeing that the Xuzhou Army was getting stronger and stronger, some of the people who had previously been determined to fight either failed in their resistance and died on the battlefield, or they changed their minds due to fear and gradually died down. Others proposed to go to Xudu for help and ask the emperor to take charge.
Fair speech has now become the mainstream consensus among Beihai Shilin.
At this stage, Guo Jia and several officials from the Bafu had to discuss with Wang Zheng in advance who to station in Beihai, how many troops and horses, and how to quickly digest this territory.
Who will be sent to garrison...
In Yu Jin's mind, the names of Xu Fang and Xu Fang kept flashing alternately, but Wang Zheng finally settled on the former. After all, compared to Pengcheng, Kaiyang's current importance has been greatly reduced.
"After the war has calmed down, order Yu Jin to lead eight thousand troops to garrison Beihai..." Wang Zheng pondered for a long time and said: "Fengxiao, please think about it, what official position and what name will you use? You must spread the message to Beihai and point me out.
The reason why the Xuzhou Army mobilized troops and launched a crusade was to relieve the people of their hostility."
"Let's go and draw it up first. Once it's ready, I'll show it to my general."
Guo Jia smiled when he heard this, but immediately took out a few pages of paper from his sleeves, handed them to Wang Zheng with both hands, and said: "I have drafted a few articles, please take a look, my lord."
Wang Zheng was stunned. Even though there were not many generals under his command who were suitable to guard one side and could stand alone, he was too confident to be so sure that he would appoint Yu Jin.
Besides...
He looked at Guo Jia meaningfully, "You understand people's hearts to the point of guessing the king's will. Aren't you worried that I will become suspicious because of this?"
It has always been a big taboo for ministers to make unreasonable guesses. At the most petty level, it means bragging and flattery; at the most extreme level, it means having ulterior motives. What is the meaning behind this?
To put it even more exaggeratedly, the feudal monarchs of the Celestial Dynasty are the true divine right of kings. Unlike in the West where there are existences like the Holy See that occasionally suppress the monarchy, the title of emperor for the kings of the Celestial Dynasty who are "ordered by heaven" is the title of King Wu of the Zhou Dynasty.
Initially, this sanctity became the fundamental core of autocracy.
If a monarch's thoughts can be easily guessed by his subjects, wouldn't the mysterious aura surrounding him disappear?
This is the so-called providence of God.
I don’t know if he was also so wanton and indulgent when he got along with Cao Cao in history?
Looking at the smiling and uninhibited Guo Jia in front of him, Wang Zheng couldn't help but laugh. Maybe it was like this?
The same thing, different people have completely different results. If they make the same wild guess, Yang Xiu may be executed for "leaking his teachings and liaising with the princes", but Guo Jia may not be so.
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A monarch is said to be lonely and few, and he is always in a high position. Sometimes, if there is a courtier who is pleasing to the eye and capable, who can guess his own thoughts and know how to advance and retreat at the same time, he will be a rare confidant who can tell the truth.
ah.
Thinking of this, he nodded to Guo Jia with a smile, turned to look at the crowd and said: "Fengxiao never fights an unprepared battle, and thinks of everything ahead. What the ancients said, "It's not raining yet, prepare for the house to be closed" is nothing more than this.
"
He took Guo Jia's note and saw that there was a lot of content written densely on it. The writing was neat and neat, and the handwriting was elegant, which showed that the attitude was serious and he must be meticulous when writing. He read it carefully and found that the writing was concise and concise, and
It is also clearly organized. For each model, detailed pros and cons must be listed below, which is clear and clear. This is Guo Jia's consistent style.
It is not difficult to persevere once, but it is difficult to do it again and again. Wang Zheng couldn't help but feel a little, and sighed: "Every word and every word is the hard work of filial piety."
Thinking of this, Wang Zheng looked at Guo Jia again and suddenly noticed something.
The face of my counselor seemed a little pale.
This made Wang Zheng think of Cao Cao's heart-wrenching words, "I am so lonely and filial," and his heart couldn't help but move.
Wang Zheng looked at Guo Jia and said seriously: "I have heard someone say before that Fengxiao likes to do everything by himself. He rests for less than three hours a day, often stays up all night, and often just fills his stomach with wine on weekdays. Is this true?
?”
Guo Jia was startled when he heard this, then smiled sheepishly and nodded.
"It won't work if you have less food, less sleep and more work." Wang Zheng shook his head and said solemnly: "Sir, as my arm and Xuzhou's dependence, you need to pay great attention to taking care of it. Leave small things to the people below.
Just do it.”
"Everyone loves wine, sex, and wealth, but don't overdo it. You must know that the former penetrates the intestines, while the latter scrapes the bones."
In the lobby of the state capital, no one who comes in and out of Xuzhou's important ministers and generals on weekdays, and the topics of conversation are always military and national affairs. On such an occasion, Wang Zheng's words were obviously inappropriate and even more chatty.
Everyone was surprised, but most of them looked at Guo Jia with envy in their eyes.
The more unexpected it is, the more rare it is. Under the deep affection, it shows the importance of Wang Zheng and Guo Jia.
Is this the case for others, let alone the person involved, Guo Jia?
At this time, the smile that had always been on the face of this genius had long since disappeared. He looked at Wang Zheng in silence for a long time, then suddenly kowtowed to the ground, and then said: "I understand, thank you for your love, my lord."
"I'm not saying this for you to thank." Wang Zheng smiled and helped him up personally: "Sleep more and drink less, that's all."
Then he said no more and returned to the topic.
Guo Jia's article contains thousands of words. In short, it is divided into three articles.
First, Yu Jin was asked to guard Pingshou, and the Beihai Navy Mansion was set up. In addition to the Heavenly Army, the troops in charge also included the Beihai Army.
There are two types of troops surrendering in Beihai. One is the spies that Mi Fang planted before and the mid-level generals who instigated rebellion in advance. The other is those who surrendered in defeat after the two sides officially fought, or are about to surrender.
The next step is to disrupt and reorganize all the Beihai cities, regardless of the type, and hand over the garrison tasks to the Heavenly Army. After the latter's reorganization is completed and they are firmly under control, they can resume their garrison duties.
responsibility.
Mi Heng used fifteen words to summarize this set of garrison plans: Donglai people garrison the north, Beihai people garrison the east, and the Tianjun army is at the hub. In this way, the local garrison is guaranteed and the burden is reduced.
Although the pressure of the Heavenly Army spread thousands of miles, it did not disperse the troops and did not damage the main combat strength of the Xuzhou Army.
After all, with the number of cities and the vast area of Beihai, the eight thousand heavenly army is a bit too small to be honest. But similarly, with the current strength of Wang Zheng and a place like Xuzhou, such a force is assigned to guard it.
Beihai is actually a bit too much.
In the future, whether it is to open up territory or to resist foreign enemies, the Heavenly Army will be the absolute main combat force. According to Guo Jia's idea, the sooner the Beihai surrender army is digested, the easier it will be to dispatch some of these 8,000 troops back.
Xuzhou.
Even in the end, except for a few important towns such as Pingshou and cities with strategic positions, the rest of Beihai could be garrisoned by surrendered troops.
Secondly, didn't the aristocratic family in Beihai still want to go to Xudu to ask for help, so they just used the spear of the son to attack the shield of the son!
We also went to ask the emperor to issue an edict stating that Jin Yu (Yu Jin) should be the prime minister of Beihai. According to Guo Jia's opinion, Cao Cao is a smart man. Since it is an established fact that Beihai has become the territory of the royal government, this favor will not fail.
Once you get the order, you can immediately order the resisters to stop resisting and the obedient to obey the takeover of the heavenly army.
If there are still recalcitrant people who are regarded as rebellious ministers and traitors, either Xuzhou will help send troops to attack them, or Beihai soldiers will be sent to destroy them.
Once again, in places that obey orders and are willing to accept royal rule, officials either remain unchanged, or, like the garrison system, are transferred to the north, swapping with officials from Langya, Pengcheng and other places, and they are all eliminated in an orderly manner and replaced with
Xuzhou officials who are now loyal to the royal government.
For example, those Xuzhou Confucian scholars who Wang Zheng had summoned to Xiapi to enter the Boju Hall, and the high-ranking Jin Dynasty officials in the East China Sea, could gradually be released to serve as officials in Beihai.
Thirdly, the next step is to provide benefits to the people in the name of Wang Zheng. Although Beihai has developed commerce and trade, land annexation is equally serious. However, compared to Xuzhou, Guo Jia believes that there is no need to do any tax reductions and exemptions, and it is just right to go directly to the operation.
!
Isn't the main force of resistance today the big landowners like the aristocratic family? Then kill them directly!
There are many in-laws between aristocratic families. If they are from the same place, most of them are related to each other. According to Guo Jia's opinion, not only will those who take the lead in resistance be killed, but they will also be implicated at every turn!
On the one hand, such mass killings happened to seize the land of these big landowners and distribute it to the common people and meritorious warriors. Wang Zheng was originally from Qingzhou, which made it easier to gain the support of the people of Beihai.
On the other hand, after the killing, all the salt, iron, shipping, seafood and other trade routes in Beihai will be taken over by the government!
After reading the submission, Wang Zheng thought about the last one for a while, and then handed it to Zhang Zhao, Mi Heng and others. Mi Heng had no objection, but Zhang Zhao made a few additions.
"Guo Jijiu's focus is mostly on Beihai, and there is still room for discussion. I believe that since Beihai is the land of the Lord, then we must consider making it more closely connected with Xuzhou."
"Beihai is rich, has developed commerce, and is famous all over the world. In comparison, Xuzhou is relatively poor. Next, the lord can encourage merchants from the two places to communicate freely. Except for salt and iron, other commerce and trade should not be left to the government. After all, many times
, some local aristocratic families are unique in their connections, channels and even many aspects. If they take over all of them rashly, they may turn their treasures into waste."
"What Guo Jijiu said about taxation is very reasonable. Nowadays, Xuzhou has reduced taxes in various places, but this can no longer be the case in Beihai. However, in order to encourage trade, we can consider tax reductions for supplies that are urgently needed in both places. In terms of circulation, we can consider tax reductions.
Please share what you have!"
"In addition, culture and speech must also be fully controlled by the lord. Kong Rong previously established a large school in Beihai and even encouraged private study among the people. I think this will not be the case in the future!"
"Since you have unleashed a thunderous attack on the Beihai family, you must not allow them to confuse and incite the common people!"
"Next, we must strictly control the running of private schools in Beihai. Without permission, private academies are prohibited, including village schools, social schools, private schools, free schools, etc., as long as they involve education, all must be brought under the control of Xuzhou.
.Strive to ensure that all scholars and enlightened students come to the schools run by the Lord!"
"In addition, since it is a newly annexed place, Mi Gong's Benming Division can set up a special Beihai Yamen to spread secrets throughout Beihai. If the people report and expose evil intentions, they will be rewarded heavily. Those who have committed crimes will be given a heavy reward. Wait, confiscate the house and exterminate the family. Such kindness and power are combined. Only violent means can show compassion."
"But there is one thing that needs to be noted. Once this action is started, there will definitely be an endless stream of whistleblowers. The lord must remind Mr. Mi not to kill indiscriminately. The number of people who confiscate homes and exterminate families must be controlled within an appropriate proportion. Not too many, so as not to go too far. , but aroused resentment among the people."
Zhang Zhao considered everything, and Wang Zheng nodded repeatedly. There was nothing worth revising. He also asked the officials from the Bafu to express their personal opinions. They were either engaged in espionage or understood the military strength of Beihai. How could they make feasibility changes? Give me some advice.
The focus of Beihai's governance and response strategies have thus shifted from being primarily military to a stage where politics is the primary focus and military strikes are the supplement.
Then Guo Jia, Zhang Zhao and others saw that the matter was almost done, so they left first.
It was almost noon, and the sun was rising high outside the hall. It was a very warm day in mid-March, and there was a lazy smell in the air.
Wang Zheng stood up and stretched. Amidst the crackling of his muscles and bones, he looked sideways at Mi Fang and smiled and said: "When the weather is warm, it is not as refreshing as when it is cold. Spring is too gentle and summer is too warm." It’s beautiful, and winter is even more chilling. Speaking of these four seasons, I still like autumn the most.”
Mi Fang, who had been silent since entering the hall, quickly echoed: "What my lord said is true, Fang is also very happy that the autumn air is refreshing."
"Haha, why did Zifang see me today?" After a moment of greetings, Wang Zheng turned to the topic: "There is no one else around now, so let's talk."
"My lord, the person who leaked the secret has been found out." Mi Fang immediately stood up and cupped her hands and said, "I came to see you because I want to ask how to deal with it."
After hearing this, the smile on Wang Zheng's face faded little by little.
"How to deal with it?" His eyes flashed with murderous intent. After savoring these words carefully, he stared at Mi Fang and said coldly: "Why, this person has a great background?"
"You don't even dare to deal with Mi Jun, the chief of the Benming Division who was personally appointed by this general?"
But Mi Fang suddenly knelt down on the ground, and then said in a trembling voice: "My lord, I think this person is guilty of this crime and should be killed. However, I cannot do anything to implicate him, so as not to hinder the overall situation!"
After Wang Zheng was silent for a moment, he was noncommittal and just asked lightly: "Who is it?"
Mi Fang raised her head and glanced at Wang Zheng. Seeing that there was no emotion or anger on his face, she could only say cautiously: "My lord, the person who leaked the secret is Xiapisi Agricultural School Lieutenant Chen Deng..."