In mid-November, Gai Jun received the good news from Pang De. The Black Mountain bandits no longer existed. Gai Jun, who had no idea of the impact on Cao Cao, was overjoyed and immediately worshiped Pang De as Zhenwei Zhonglang General. Zhang Mo, that is, Zhang Baiqi, was appointed as the general.
The characters Huaiyi Xiaowei and Xu Huangxingzhechong Xiaowei were removed and became official. Others also had their own rewards, not to mention.
But after the joy, Gai Jun began to worry again. First of all, there was the issue of resettlement and food rations for 200,000 people. This year, Bingzhou has accepted 500,000 Hengshan residents, 300,000 Hanoi and Henan residents, and Sumai grown in Bingzhou.
Even after all the large amounts of grain purchased from Youzhou were filled in, it still seemed to be stretched thin.
In addition, in the final battle to annihilate Yu Du, his side actually lost more than ten thousand people, which was beyond his expectation. Although half of them were former Hengshan people, they still sacrificed their lives for you anyway, millions of them.
The people of Hengshan were watching with wide eyes, and the pension was absolutely necessary.
Pensions are divided into land and money. The former is easy to say, but the latter...
well
To sum it up in one sentence, Gai Jun is ready to jump into the river.
Rob Jizhou...
There is no other way except to steal Jizhou's money and food.
Pang De's army was expected to return in December, so Gai Jun decided to rest for a month and send troops to Jizhou in the first month to get back the money and food that Han Fu had lost when he merged with the state, and also extorted some more. This move may not be a pity to his eldest brother Yuan Benchu, who had just taken over Jizhou.
Facing the embarrassing situation of lack of food and clothing, but who makes Bingzhou poor? Brother should be able to understand me...
After a month of fatigue bombardment by Cai Wan, his brother-in-law Cai Gui finally relented. Although he did not say that he would definitely stay, he decided to spend the winter in Bingzhou. This was a good start. Cai Wan had a few more months to convince him.
On November 23, Jinyang welcomed a guest, the northern Confucian Lu Zhi.
Gai Jun attached great importance to Lu Zhi's arrival and led the state officials to brave the winter wind and go out of the city to welcome him.
When Lu Zhi walked out of the carriage, Gai Jun sighed secretly. It had been less than four years since we last said goodbye. Lu Zhi had obviously aged. It seemed that he could no longer bear his eight-foot-two-inch tall body. His back was slightly hunched, and his beard
He was gray and wrinkled. I don’t know whether it was natural aging after reaching his fifties or the impact of Dong Zhuo’s abolition. Gai Jun thought it was mostly the latter.
Seeing that his fellow disciple Gai Yuangu's son and disciple Ma Wengshu had achieved such success, Lu Zhi was very happy, his laughter was as loud as a bell, and he jokingly said: "If I hadn't been the governor of Lujiang back then, I could be your teacher."
Gai Jun was full of respect for Lu Zhi and bowed: "I am also sorry that there are thousands of Confucian scholars in the world, and there are many who have learned from ancient and modern times, but how many of them can have the character of Master Lu?" Buyi rebuked the general.
He acted recklessly and resisted Dong Zhongying's power in the court alone. I believe that after a thousand years, Master Lu's words will still shine brightly, allowing future generations to see Master Lu's grace."
What Gai Jun said about the common people reprimanding the general for his reckless behavior and resisting Dong Zhongying's power in the court refers to the fact that the general Dou Wu established the Han Ling Emperor and Dong Zhuo deposed him. This was the most shining point in Lu Zhi's life, and Gai Jun's final evaluation was extremely
Gao, he should be happy, but he couldn't laugh. If possible, he would rather not have these two things, which means that the Han Dynasty has no worries.
Gai Jun then introduced the officials of Bingzhou to Lu Zhi. Lu Zhi himself had no official position. However, the officials of Bingzhou, regardless of their official positions, all performed salutes. First, Lu Zhi was famous in Northern Xinjiang. Second, Gaijun, the pastor of Bingzhou, saluted himself. Who dared to do so?
Trust me?
The banquet has been prepared. Lu Zhi can drink a stone of wine, and he and Cai Yong are famous in the capital for their ability to drink. Now the sword is not old, the wine is dry, and he is free and easy. In comparison, Gai Jun pales in comparison, and he is not known as a drunkard.
Again. Lu Zhi was surprised by this. He remembered that when he was in Beijing, Gai Jun was a very good drinker. He often drank and drank with ease, and he was always better than his master. But now he is so bad. Gai Jun chuckled.
Two times, can he be said to be under the control of his wife Cai Wan? Where is his husband? He said that he has a heavy responsibility and is busy with official duties and has no time to drink.
After the banquet, Lu Zhi was slightly drunk. Gai Jun took him in and ordered his wife, son, Cai Gui and his wife, Cai Yan and others to come out to meet each other. Lu Zhi and Cai Yong have been good friends for decades. Although they have different political views now,
But it did not affect the friendship between the two. When he saw Cai Yong's children there, especially Cai Gui who had just married a girl from the Taiyang family last year, he took him and had a good talk.
Gai Jun's second son, Gaimo, is cheerful, funny, and eccentric, and is very popular with his elders. However, Lu Zhi does not neglect Gai Yi. On the contrary, he faintly likes the latter more. Gai Yi is eight years old this year, and he is exactly the same as his youngest son Lu Yu.
At the same age, he can recite "The Book of Filial Piety", "The Analects of Confucius", and "The Book of Songs" at a young age. Lu Zhi bluntly said that he is much better than the boy in his family, and he will definitely become a pillar of our country in the future. Gai Yi
Knowing that the person in front of me came from the same school as my grandfather, he was a world-renowned scholar. Even his father respected him very much. Hearing his praise, he felt happy and shyly thanked him...
Lu Zhi had a bumpy day, and when he was drunk, he felt sleepy. Gai Jun asked his slave to help him go to the bedroom to rest. There was nothing to say at night. The next day, Gai Jun turned down all official duties and stayed at home to accompany Lu Zhi. The two chatted about recent years.
trivia.
In the afternoon, Lu Zhi said that he wanted to discuss important matters in secret, and Gai Jun came out with a message. He often corresponded with his eldest brother Yuan Benchu, so he naturally knew what he wanted to talk about. Without him, establishing an emperor was a matter of concern.
To be honest, Gai Jun was shocked at first when he heard that Lu Zhi supported the establishment of Youzhou Mu Liu Yu as emperor. In his impression, or the historical image of Lu Zhi, he was an upright official in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and planned
There is no doubt that establishing an emperor is the most unfavorable thing in the world.
When the door closed and there were only two people left in the room, Lu Zhi asked, "Does Ziying know the reason for my coming?"
Gai Jun said calmly: "I know, something happened in Liu Youzhou."
Lu Zhi sighed and said: "In the past, Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty and established itself. As a result, the Han Dynasty was short of Zuo, the world was boiling, the people were wailing, and the Qin Dynasty was violent. Xiang Yu's disaster was still less than half that. The ancestor Guangwu used military strategies to resist the violence, and raised the righteous soldiers to sweep away the Qin Dynasty.
After being disabled, he established the Jiuzhou and restored the Han Dynasty. The ancestor Guangwu ruled the world for 21 years and rested with the people, so there was the rule of Jianwu.
Although Yikuan's methods are different, he still adheres to the style of his ancestors. The two dynasties lasted for thirty years, which was called the rule of Mingzhang."
"..." Gai Jun listened carefully.
"Mu Zongxiao and the emperor were in power for seventeen years, and it was rare for them to rule the world. Unfortunately, relatives came to influence the affairs of the country. The emperor ascended the throne and held his hand until Huan, Ling, Shao, and finally reached where he is today. Dong Zhuo was tyrannical and unkind, and supported
With great soldiers and great ambitions, the prefectures and counties of Guandong are scattered. If no one stands up and gathers everyone's strength at this time, Han Zuo will be in danger."
"Although Liu Youzhou ascended to the throne, he was frugal by nature. He wore no clothes, no ropes, no shoes, no food, and no matter how extravagant the hero was, he would change his mind. When in power, he should maintain lenient administration, encourage and supervise agriculture, and open up the benefits of the Shangguhu market.
Tongyuyang is rich in salt and iron, and the people are happy in the new year. Last year, one stone of grain cost only thirty yuan. In Qing Dynasty, more than a million people from Xu Shimin took refuge in Liu Youzhou. From Xianbei, Wuhuan, Fuyu, and filthy people,
Everyone pays tribute at any time, no one dares to disturb the border, and the people sing happily. This is where the people's hearts aspire."
"Mencius said: "The benevolent are invincible." This is the case. If Liu Youzhou ascends the throne and unites the will of the people, he will follow the example of King Wu of Zhou. Chen soldiers at Mengjin Ferry, gathers the heroes of the world, and reaches Luoyang with his troops. Dong Zhuo is a clown, how dare he be captured without restraint?"
Others don't know, but Gai Jun knows that in history Liu Yu didn't dare to claim emperor, Lu Zhi opened his mouth and let the flowers come out, and finally Liu Yu refused. What can you do? He immediately said: "Liu Youzhou, an elder in the country, is just like Lu
As the teacher said, he has the talent of an emperor, but what Master Lu thinks may not be what Liu Youzhou thinks?"
Lu Zhi said seriously: "Otherwise. The fifth ancestor of the ancestor Guangwu was Liu Fa, the king of Changsha Ding, the son of Emperor Jing. The ancestor later led the military and political affairs of Hebei as a great Sima, and thus pacified the world. The fifth ancestor of Liu Youzhou was the son of the ancestor Guangwu, Liu Qiang, the king of Donghai Gong, and now he is also the great Sima.
The leader of Youzhou Mu happens to be located in Hebei. Isn't this coincidence a will of God?"
Gai Jun smiled bitterly, it was really hard for Lu Zhi to find similarities between the two of them, but there was something a bit far-fetched about it.
Lu Zhi continued: "There is also a prophecy book that says: "There will be four stars meeting in Jiwei, and Fu said the prophecy says that the god will be in Yanfen." The so-called Yanfen refers to Youzhou, because Youzhou's geographical location is quite similar.
In the Yan State among the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period. The meaning of this statement is that a god will appear in Youzhou, and it is self-evident who it is.
Gai Jun was slightly surprised that the prophecy had also come out? As a fellow sect, his father Gai Xun had never disdained such things. It seemed that Lu Zhi really risked his life in order to make Liu Yu rise to power.
"Not long ago, Wang Ding, a native of Jiyin, dug out a piece of jade and named Yun Yu as the emperor..."
Gai Jun suddenly came to his senses. Isn't this the trick that Wang Mang played to usurp the Han Dynasty and Guangwu ascended the throne? Lu Zhi actually did not fail and took care of Liu Yu. Was the matter too cruel? This move is completely
Put Liu Yu on the fire to roast him
If Liu Yuruo wants to be the emperor, if he refuses, these things will be a stain on his life. Even if he jumps into the Yellow River, he will not be able to wash away it. It is said that a man with the destiny of an emperor, in charge of a state, and a Youzhou sudden cavalry in his hand, is deeply respected.
People who enjoy the hearts of the people at home and abroad...
Even if Gongsun Zan doesn't kill him in the future, someone else will. This person is too 'dangerous'.
Looking at Lu Zhi's confident look, Gai Jun was silent for a while. He might have thought that under all the auspicious circumstances, if he refused to be emperor or die, Liu Yu would inevitably submit. Unfortunately, Liu Yu was a hundred times, a thousand times more stubborn than he thought.
…
"Zi Ying is in Bingzhou, with hundreds of thousands of tigers under his command. With full support, things will surely happen."
Gai Jun was startled when he heard this. Originally, in order to comfort Lu Zhi, he was prepared to agree and sell his favor. There was no chance of success anyway. However, the other party's words reminded him that Bingzhou was broken in history. Now with his variable, Liu Zhi
Will Yu change his mind because of his support? You must know that once he nods, tens of millions of people in the three states of Hebei will be his.
Even if there was only one ten thousandth chance, Gai Jun did not dare to try it easily. He said after a while: "Today, the emperor is in the west, and we have established the emperor in the east. The two emperors coexist, which is the source of trouble. If you are a little careless, you will not be able to escape Qing Shiyi."
You should think twice before acting. It would be better for Master Lu to go to the north and consult my father to see what his opinion is."
Seeing Gai Jun's ambiguous words, Lu Zhi couldn't help but sigh.
The next day, Lu Zhi left Jinyang and headed for Beidi.