In fact, Liu Zhang never worried about Liu Xun not trying his best. Liu Xun has been very diligent since he was a child. Even if no one cares about him, he can still study hard and work hard regardless of hardships.
Diligence can make up for his weakness. Liu Xun, who was only able to spell when he was four years old when he was writing poetry, has reached an above-average level five years later. At least what he writes will not make people laugh.
After being taught by Zhou Buyi and cultivating his interest in all aspects, Liu Xun was not so rigid. He had his own opinions on political and military affairs, including the art of imperial control and political power. Zhou Buyi taught him all.
In terms of ability alone, Liu Xun is qualified as the lord.
But these are troubled times, and ability alone is not enough. Liu Xun has a flawed character, which is destined to make it difficult for him to survive in these troubled times. Liu Zhang doesn't understand why Zhou Buyi has taught Liu Xun everything, but why he hasn't tried to change Liu Xun.
character.
"Xun'er, Fazheng's 40,000 troops are trapped in Baichuan City. Jingzhou is about to fall. What are you going to do?" Although he trusted Liu Xun's ability, Liu Zhang decided to test Liu Xun's handling of emergencies.
Liu Xun has heard the news about Jingzhou. Zhang Ren is a loyal military general. Since Liu Zhang said that he would hand over political affairs to Liu Xun, Zhang Ren would not hesitate. Before reporting to Liu Zhang, he had already had someone report to Liu Xun. Just because
The matter was too serious, so Liu Zhang was found.
Liu Xundao said: "Jingzhou is far away and has become a dilemma. We can send an army out of Qingni Pass to try to assist Fazheng's military division. If we can't help, we can guard Fancheng and prevent the Jiangdong Army who captured Jingzhou from moving north."
At the same time, a force was sent back to Bashu quickly to guard Yubeli Pass and prevent Jiangdong's army from moving further west. In addition, the focus is still on Guanzhong, which will become the base for the attack on the Cao family. Order must be restored as soon as possible to provide for the people's livelihood."
"Okay." Liu Zhang nodded: "Don't be dazzled by the loss of a state, deal with it calmly, and still know where the Sichuan army's focus is. As a commander, you should have such an overall view."
When Liu Xun heard Liu Zhang's praise, he felt no joy in his heart. Even those words he just said were forced on him. He didn't want to take over political affairs at all now. He even missed the days when he was waiting for Liu Zhang's return in Chengdu.
At that time, I at least knew that my father would come back.
Especially when Liu Zhang said the word "lord", Liu Xun almost cried, but he knew that his father didn't like him crying, so he held it back.
"You said that Guanzhong is the top priority of our army. That's right, and I told you Xun'er, what I mean is that the government will be moved from Chengdu to Chang'an, and Chengdu will only be used as a companion capital to control Dianzhou.
Chang'an's geographical location makes it easy to defend but difficult to attack, and there are thousands of miles of fertile land in the middle of Guanzhong. It is a God-given place for the resurgence of the Han Dynasty. Although it is now dilapidated, as long as it is managed well, our army's troops can leave Hangu Pass eastward at any time. It will be invincible.
The place of defeat.
Xun'er, tell me how you plan to restore and govern Guanzhong."
Liu Xun clenched his fists tightly, trying to keep himself calm.
"The current situation in Guanzhong is that refugees are scattered everywhere and the population is sparse. Therefore, the urgent solution is to stabilize the refugees and replenish the population.
Whether in the city of Chang'an or in the suburbs of Chang'an, there are many abandoned houses. The owners of the houses have fled to other states. The government should send people or hire businessmen to repair them and let them live in them at a low price or on interest-free credit, so that they can live in them.
A place to take shelter from wind and rain.
After my father defeated Cao Cao's army, he seized a large amount of grain and grass, which can be used to gather the refugees and mobilize them to farm."
Liu Zhang lay on his back on the chair with his eyes closed, enjoying Fu Shou's massage while quietly listening to Liu Xun's words.
“But Guanzhong has a population of less than ten, and the fertile land of thousands of miles has been abandoned for several years. It is impossible to achieve rapid revitalization just by relying on the cultivation of these residents.
Now that Cao's army has been defeated, 700,000 of our troops have gathered in Guanzhong. It is impossible to send them all out, there is no need, and there is not that much food and grass to support the war.
We can let some soldiers with low combat effectiveness, young or old, to establish military camps in Guanzhong. After one year, if they are willing to continue to serve as soldiers, they can continue to serve as soldiers. Those who do not want to serve as soldiers can continue to serve as soldiers according to the land order.
They were given land, enjoyed the treatment of retired soldiers, and obtained the right of residence in Guanzhong.
This can not only replenish the army's food supply, but also restore the cultivation of Guanzhong's fertile fields.
This is to solve the problem of Guanzhong's recovery. Guanzhong is in urgent need of replenishing a large population. Xun'er already knows the power of commerce in Chengdu. Because of the prosperity of workshops, many people either take advantage of the slack or work full-time in the workshops.
As a result, Chengdu's population has surged, and wherever there are workshops, craftsmen's workshops, and large merchants, there are also other supporting facilities such as restaurants, small merchants, pharmacies, and pawn shops, and the population has increased.
Therefore, Xun'er wanted to recruit all the merchants from Chengdu and let them establish a merchant association in Chang'an and build workshops and private craftsmen's workshops. In addition, all government workshops, craftsmen's workshops, hospitals, banks and other important facilities were moved to Chang'an.
, Chengdu has only one fulcrum left.
As a result, the population of Chang'an should be larger. With the government's encouragement policy to encourage people to move in, the Dianzhou barbarians, Wuxi barbarians, and Western Qiang Qiang people will migrate to the inland, and they can move into Chang'an in large numbers. The population of Guanzhong will not recover.
difficulty."
"Why should a businessman come to Chang'an if he can't afford it early?"
"First, because Chang'an is the future capital of our Sichuan Army and the imperial capital of the Han Dynasty for two hundred years. I believe no one will doubt that a place like Chang'an can prosper quickly. Businessmen who dare not come are mediocre businessmen without vision.
Second, the Western Regions is now the largest market targeted by merchants. From Chengdu to the Western Regions, one has to cross the Qishan Mountains and cross thousands of miles of mountains. Whether it is shipping or purchasing goods, it is very difficult. The geographical location is obviously not as good as Chang'an.
Moreover, Chang'an is more convenient to the Central Plains, and has incomparable advantages over Yizhou. Merchants stationed here are close to the capital, and it is convenient to travel to the Western Regions to get out of the Central Plains. It is precisely because merchants cannot afford to go early that they will definitely come.
"
"Very good." Liu Zhang nodded with satisfaction and said calmly: "Xun'er, you just said to restore Guanzhong, but you didn't mention one thing. How to deal with the aristocratic families in Chang'an?"
At first, Yang Fu encouraged the Chang'an clans, saying that Cao's army was a trick to lure the enemy, but the clans did not leave. When the Sichuan army defeated Cao's army, they quickly broke through the northern and southern camps and entered Chang'an. Except for the Yang family, which had been prepared, many families did not
He escaped unscathed, leaving behind a large amount of money and family members.
The Guanzhong clan came to Chang'an, the Sichuan army attacked Jingzhou, some of the Jingzhou clan moved to Guanzhong, the Sichuan army attacked Yongliang, and the Tianshui clan moved to Guanzhong.
There were not a few descendants of the family who were captured by the Sichuan army.
Liu Zhang sent people to control these people, but did not kill them. He just wanted Liu Xun to deal with them.
"Kill the heads of several families of the Jiang family, as well as the officials who helped Liu Bei and Cao Cao." Liu Zhang said calmly.
"What else?"
Liu Zhang's three faint words made Liu Xun lose his composure immediately and stood there in a daze. Fu Shou and Zhang Ren both looked at him, while Zhou Bujie at the door was still looking at the ground.
"Confiscating family property..."
"What else?"
"Also... order the descendants of the family to cultivate the land..."
"What else?"
Liu Xun wrung his fingers and stood speechless. He knew what Liu Zhang wanted to ask, but he just couldn't say it and couldn't do it.
"Farming the land?" Liu Zhang smiled contemptuously: "Chang'an is about to become our capital. Public security is so important. These children of the family have no worries about food and clothing throughout their lives. They think they are higher than the people in the world. He will be willing to give it to you Liu Xun
Farming the land?
You, Liu Xun, killed their clan leader and members of their clan, and our Sichuan army deprived them of their priority to be officials, deprived them of their right to annex land, and even deprived them of their reputation. Do you think they will feel at ease?
To cultivate the land for you?
If you don't deal with them today, are you going to wait for these people to serve as Cao Cao and Sun Quan's minions in the future and harm the capital? Then your kindness today will cost the lives of many soldiers? How many people will become innocent victims? Or even ruin our foundation, do you know?
"
Liu Zhang's voice was stern, and Liu Xun stood there blankly, tears welling up in his eyes, unable to say a word.
Liu Xun knew that what Liu Zhang said was reasonable, but there were thousands of descendants of the family captured in Chang'an, and Liu Xun really couldn't do it if he was asked to massacre so many people at once.
Liu Xun rubbed the corner of his clothes, lowering his head and not daring to look at Liu Zhang's angry eyes. He only felt that he was very unfilial, or maybe he was really cowardly as his father said.
Liu Zhang looked at Liu Xun's appearance and breathed a sigh of relief: "Xun'er, you are not very talented, but you are not stupid. You know everything you need to know. Why do you hold on to these useless kindnesses?
We are not afraid of being slandered by others, not afraid of being infamy for thousands of years, and not afraid of having more enemies. We just need to remember that kindness to our enemies is cruelty to our relatives, our soldiers, and the people of the world... Come, bring in a descendant of the family,
Over fifty years old.”
The soldiers escorted an old man. The old man was disheveled and knelt in the hall, looking at Liu Zhang in fear.
Liu Zhang sat on the chair, took off his sword and threw it in front of Liu Xun: "Kill him."
Following Liu Zhang's cold voice, the sword fell to the ground crisply, and the blade shone with a cold light when it was pulled out, and the old man shrank into a ball in fear.
Liu Xun, however, made no move. He clenched his fists tightly, as if his heart was pinched inside, and bit his lips lightly, trembling constantly.
Feeling Liu Zhang's gaze, Liu Xun's whole legs trembled.
After a long time, Zhang Ren came out and said: "Lord, let me do it."
"Who told you to come? Get out of here." Liu Zhang yelled at Zhang Ren, his eyes red. Liu Zhang had never scolded him so angrily. Zhang Ren was startled and took a step back involuntarily.
Fu Shou's body trembled, his thin hand slipped down, and it took a while before he pressed Liu Zhang's acupuncture point again.
"I told you to kill him." Liu Zhang looked at Liu Xun coldly.
Liu Xun gritted his teeth and looked at the sword on the ground. He slowly bent down and picked it up tremblingly. There was a clanging sound between the blade and the scabbard. The entire hilt of the sword trembled. The crisp clanking sound was particularly noticeable in the quiet lobby.
unexpected.
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