The revival of the Han Dynasty must start with Dong Zhuo

Chapter 427 Volume New Title - Buddha
"Well done this time, Kong Ming."

Liu Xie and Zhuge Liang looked at each other and smiled.

Zhuge Liang also took the opportunity to look at the emperor.

It’s different from last year when I just came back from the battle in Hebei.

The emperor at that time was very aggressive and domineering, so no one dared to argue with him, no matter whether it was to forcibly implement reforms or reorganize the central government.

But now the emperor has regained his composure, sheathed his sword, and looks simple and unpretentious.

But Zhuge Liang knew that the emperor was not really silent, or that he was falling into complacency.

Although the emperor's temperament has been restrained a lot, one can clearly feel his strong physique and tough bones when he walks and sits.

Obviously, although the emperor did not make any major political decisions during this year, he paid great attention to his own cultivation and refined himself.

"It's all thanks to your Majesty's great blessing..."

"Ha, Kong Ming, how come you can say polite words now?"

Liu Xie was wearing casual clothes and had a beard on his chin, looking so approachable.

"You did a good job this time, and the ministers in the court have nothing to say about you. Just acknowledge your achievements and avoid people saying that I don't know how to reward and punish!"

When Liu Xie said this, he couldn't help but smile.

There is no doubt that Zhuge Liang did a great job!

Not only did he pacify Nanzhong and establish prefectures and counties there, he also expanded territory thousands of miles to the south, bringing the Shan and Pyu kingdoms into his sphere of influence.

After receiving the news, Liu Xie also speculated on the specific sphere of influence of the Annan Protectorate.

The Annan Protectorate completely covered the southwestern part of the Indochina Peninsula and controlled the local seaports.

As long as the Han Dynasty maintains its influence there and operates for a few generations, it will be able to spread its footprints to many large and small islands in the surrounding area.

after that……

"Hahaha!"

The most important thing is that Zhuge Liang not only did a great job, but also spent little money!
If other people were to quell the rebellion, they would most likely mobilize the soldiers in Shu to fight against the barbarians in the south.

This war alone will most likely drain all of Shu's savings over the years.

If the savings were used up, how could Shu build a road to Shan? How could it provide food and military supplies to help Shan defeat Pyu?

If the local overlord, the Pyu Kingdom, could not be conquered, how could the Annan Protectorate be established?

But Zhuge Liang still did not dare to take credit for it.

"If it weren't for the medicine developed by Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to stop Meng Huo! If it weren't for Wu Yi, Huang Quan and other county officials who took the overall situation into consideration, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to use the treasury! If it weren't for..."

"Okay, will the imperial court still miss out on their rewards?"

Liu Xie interrupted Zhuge Liang.

"No matter what, you have made the greatest contribution in this matter. I have decided to confer you the title of Marquis of Wuxiang. I have even prepared the seal and ribbon. I will present it to you at the next court meeting."

"I'll keep your house for you too. Next to you is Pang Tong, and across the street is Sima Yi. You'll be able to see them when you go back."

"During the time you were in the southwest, Mr. Cai was afraid that your wife Huang was depressed, so he often brought her to the palace to chat... Kong Ming, I'm not saying anything bad to you, but you should spend more time with your wives and concubines on weekdays and give birth to a child as soon as possible, understand?"

When Zhuge Liang heard that the emperor did not talk about state affairs but instead talked about his own family affairs, he felt a little nervous for a moment and hurriedly thanked him.

Zhuge Liang originally wanted to ask the emperor what exactly happened in Jiangdong...

But the emperor did not mention state affairs at all, obviously he did not intend to let Zhuge Liang continue to work hard, so Zhuge Liang tactfully did not ask.

At this moment, Liu Xie turned his gaze to Yong Hua and Bei Mie behind Zhuge Liang.

"You two are the rulers of Shan and Pyu?"

"The barbarian chieftain meets the emperor!"

Neither of them knew why.

It was obvious that the emperor was so friendly when he spoke to Zhuge Liang.

Obviously, the emperor's tone towards them was not that strong.

But when the Emperor of Han asked them questions, they seemed to be suffocating and could not breathe at all, and the sweat on their bodies instantly soaked through their clothes.

"Have you two been to Daxia?"

The two shook their heads quickly.

"I have never been to Daxia, but I have met many monks from Daxia."

After Liu Xie asked, he lost all interest.

But a flame suddenly rose up in Yong Hua's heart, burning him to the point of losing his composure.

Yong Hua knelt heavily on the ground, pressing his forehead to the floor: "I dare to ask Your Majesty to let me stay in Chang'an and serve Your Majesty!"

Speak out!

Speak out!

Yonghua's heart was pounding, and his face was red from the noisy behavior. He was afraid of the emperor's punishment, and even more afraid of the emperor's rejection!
"..."

Liu Xie really didn't expect that Yong Hua would make this request as soon as they met.

Although this was a good thing, Liu Xie still shook his head and refused.

What does it mean that the ruler of a country came to see the emperor of the Han Dynasty in person, but never came back? How should the rulers of the small countries around the Annan Protectorate think of the Han Dynasty?
Even though Liu Xie believed that Yong Hua sincerely admired the Han Dynasty, he still couldn't let him stay in Chang'an.

"You are the ruler of a country, how can you abandon the people of a country?"

Following the emperor's refusal, Yong Hua's expression darkened, and tears even began to drip slowly from the corners of his eyes.

"But considering your sincerity, you can stay in Chang'an for a few more years, and then you can send your children to study in Chang'an. How do you think?"

What a twist!

Suddenly, there was light at the end of the tunnel! Yong Hua was immediately overjoyed and quickly kowtowed to the emperor: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!!!"

Perhaps in the eyes of the Han Dynasty, asking the rulers of these small countries to send their children was to facilitate control and to have a hostage.

However, after personally experiencing the prosperity of the Han Dynasty, Yonghua believed that his descendants would surely enjoy a good life in Chang'an!

Today's Han people are simply a beacon to the world!

And today's Chang'an is the most dazzling pearl on the top of the lighthouse!

To let your children live and study in such an environment is a blessing that cannot be obtained in several lifetimes!
"the same as you."

The emperor made the same promise to the humble man beside him.

"But after you return, if there is any dispute, you must first go to the Protectorate for mediation."

"In the future, you can also participate in the sharing of dividends and profits from the commercial taxes and customs duties of the Annan Protectorate."

This was something Liu Xie had thought of a long time ago.

The imperial court’s rule over the Annan Protectorate was too superficial, and the way of education could not be accomplished overnight.

The only way to maintain stability is to use interests to tie everyone together to the chariot of Annan Protectorate.

In the future, the Annan Protectorate will definitely take the lion's share of commercial taxes and tariffs, and then use the remaining profits to win over small countries such as Shan and Pyu.

The imperial court now established the Annan Protectorate to make money, not to spend money.

The Protectorate of the Western Regions in the pre-Han period was a costly bottomless pit that almost buried half of the Han Dynasty!
The Annan Protectorate must not repeat the mistakes of the past.

If only one company makes money, then only one company will care.

But if hundreds of people make money, then hundreds of people will pay attention to this matter!
Yong Hua and Bie Mi were so shocked that they were speechless!
"Your Majesty...you still want to give us profits?"

In their opinion, if the big man didn't crush them with his incredible size, sparing them their lives would already be the limit!
Who would have thought that the Emperor of the Han Dynasty would be willing to give them concessions!

How can this be called a big man!

This is simply the legendary Buddha!

"I thank your Majesty! I thank the Emperor! I thank the Buddha!"

"Forehead……"

Liu Xie touched his nose awkwardly.

He had a feeling that in addition to the title of "Tian Chanyu", he would probably have another nickname soon...

In the end, several officials from the Ministry of Rites pulled and dragged the two kings, who had been kneeling for a long time, away.

When Zhuge Liang saw this scene, he could not help but sigh: "Your Majesty's way of governing the country is truly unprecedented."

There is no king in the world.

Is it the king's minister who leads the land?

This domineering but unreasonable distribution method seems to have become a consensus among everyone.

But whether it was really willing to give dividends to people like Lou Gui and Zhen Yao in the Chang'an market, or willing to give benefits to small countries like Shan and Pyu, it made Zhuge Liang see a way of governing the country that was completely different from the previous one.

perhaps……

Is this the reason why the emperor was able to live in harmony with Grand Tutor Dong Zhuo and cause the Han Dynasty to quickly revive?

"Kong Ming is still able to see the big picture from the small details."

Liu Xie shook his head with relief.

"All under heaven belongs to the king; all the people in the world are the king's subjects..."

"With Kong Ming's knowledge, he should know that there is another sentence behind this sentence, right?"

Zhuge Liang certainly remembered——

"The doctors are not equal, I work for the unique virtue!"

From "The Book of Songs·Xiaoya·Gufengzhishi·Beishan"

There is no king in the world.

But the doctors didn’t distribute the money equally, and I’m the only one who’s suffering so much…

Zhuge Liang chewed over these words, seemingly trying to figure out the emperor's thoughts.

But the heart of the emperor is as broad as the heaven and earth. Even with Zhuge Liang's wisdom, he could not achieve his goal after exhausting all his considerations.

"Okay, stop thinking about it!"

Liu Xie was yawning.

"Go take a good rest for a while."

"The imperial examination will be held this year, and you will be busy then."

"And I have already decided to send troops to attack Yuan Tan and Cao Cao by the end of this year and completely pacify Qingxu!"

Zhuge Liang was stunned when he heard this!
"May I ask, Your Majesty, is there something serious happening in the east?"

According to Zhuge Liang's estimate of the court's money and grain, it would take until next year, that is, the eighth year of Jian'an, to support the court's war to pacify Qingxu.

It’s not that the imperial court doesn’t have enough money and food, but that starting a war next year will actually have the least impact on the Han Dynasty’s economy.

If a war breaks out this year, I'm afraid the gains will outweigh the losses!

Zhuge Liang didn't believe that the emperor didn't know this, so he was sure that something big must have happened in the east!
"actually……"

Liu Xie wanted to explain the situation to Zhuge Liang, but after taking a look at Zhuge Liang who had obviously lost two circles of weight, he waved his hand and said, "It's none of your business! Go down and rest for me, and by the way, give birth to a big fat boy for your Zhuge family!"

"This is an imperial decree. Is Kong Ming going to disobey it?"

(End of this chapter)