Chapter 954 Settlement (Part 2)
When Wang Yan returned to Luoyang, he went around Jingu Garden and then left.
Sheep are being killed every day, there are a lot of drunks, and the garden is full of nonsense.
In the winter, shirtless people can be seen wrestling everywhere.
There are also people who get drunk and take a nap while resting their heads on hard prey—mostly deer, which is a pest of Luoyang.
As soon as Wang Yan inquired about it, he found out that these people would not leave until after paying their respects in person, so he gave up and lived directly in the old house in Luoyang City.
After walking around for a while at home, Wang Yan felt bored after not seeing his daughter and granddaughters for a long time, so he left the city via Tongtuo Street.
Outside Kaiyang Gate in the south of the city, Shao Xun was surrounded by a group of people, pointing around.
"Is this Piyong?" Shao Xun looked at the courtyard with only half of the wall left nostalgicly, and said: "I garrisoned here more than 20 years ago. At that time, there were only a few hundred soldiers, but Zhang Fang's soldiers were very large. That time If the thieves attack with all their strength, the outcome will be unpredictable.”
Following closely beside Shao Xun were the uncles of the Great Jin Wei Wei Yang Jiazhi and Yang Xianrong.
This position should have belonged to Yu Min, the Minister of Finance, but after winter, he was bedridden, just like his younger brother Yu Chen, and it was not long after that.
Yu's family suddenly lost two pillars, and its momentum was obviously affected.
There is still fierce blending within the Yingchuan Group, but others don't care about you. Since Yu Chen and Yu Min are not here, Yang Jiezhi naturally takes over.
"Zhang Fang's people only have Luoyang in their eyes. They didn't even occupy the west of the city, and they just plundered the south of the city." Yang Jiuzhi said: "This generation is short-sighted and cannot achieve anything."
Shao Xun laughed and entered the half-ruined Piyong.
All you can see are broken walls and ruins, as well as charred beams and pillars. Rotten bricks and tiles are scattered all over the floor. The grass is so thick that it is almost a field.
Occasionally, you can still see grains of sheep dung, obviously someone has herded sheep here.
Shao Xun walked around and finally stopped in front of a house.
Yu Chen's family once lived here, and Shao Xun seemed to still be able to see Yu Wenjun's crescent-like smiling eyes.
"Kill it and build a new one." Shao Xun said, "Just like Yecheng and Bianliang."
After saying that, he turned around and looked at the dozens of officials who were following behind him, and said: "The outer city has become ruins, and they all need to be cleaned up. In the future, if you build more mansions and reward you, it will not be in vain for twenty years." ”
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere suddenly became heated.
Having a house in the capital was easier to do in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China. At that time, there were even many ordinary people living in well-located places.
But as time goes on, decades or hundreds of years later, it will be difficult for ordinary officials, let alone ordinary people, to get a residence in Beijing. Especially those who have been promoted from other places and are not high enough to live in an official residence, they can only rent a house. This phenomenon is not uncommon.
Everyone knows about the situation in Bianliang. Like Ye City built by Cao Mengde, many miles were planned. The closer it is to the imperial city and palace city, the greater the value.
According to King Liang's wishes, a very beautiful mansion will be built in Lifang, which is closer to the imperial city and covers a larger area.
The value of the inner houses that are far away from the imperial city is low. They don't know how to build luxury houses, and they may only be small and medium-sized courtyards.
From Long Zao, you get a mansion.
Since Longwan, I can only live in a small courtyard.
This group of people were early to join the ranks, and they also accumulated a lot of credit, so they had a great chance.
"The first square outside Xuanyang Gate, adjacent to Tongtuo Street, can be used to build a Tongzheng Square." Shao Xun looked at Yang Jiuzhi and said, "There are two houses built in the square, and one house takes up half of the square. Yang Gong has worked hard and made great achievements. But Get one.”
Yang Jiazhi's face changed slightly after hearing this.
One house covers half of the square, this is the level of a royal palace, the specifications are astonishing.
If Liu Hezhu and Liu Runzhong were to acquire this house, they would be pleasantly surprised, then slightly put off, and finally "reluctantly" accept it.
But Yang Ji is different. He has many ideas and always feels that this will put the Yang family on the fire and make others jealous.
So he immediately declined: "My servant has done so little and I don't dare to receive such a huge reward."
"It's yours, it's yours, why should it be like this?" Shao Xun waved his hand and said, "That's it. The Taiyang clan has fought for me in all directions and has kept Yandong, Henan and even Xuzhou safe. Why not reward me?" Got it? Don’t refuse.”
A bitter smile appeared on the corner of Yang Ji's mouth and he said: "I am an elder of the Yang family, and all the achievements were made by the younger members of the family. It is really hard for me to feel at ease when I get this house."
Shao Xun smiled and said nothing.
Yang Jianzhi must have a way to appease the branch of the clan and his children and nephews. It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand, I can send someone to give you a hint.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, we had to cultivate such a large family property and many branches of the Yang family. We also fought in wars and had rich combat experience, so we could take a share of it.
Regardless, others may have opinions.
Yang Jiuzhi must have thought of this, but how to do it depends on his own choice.
The Yang family is actually a microcosm of the aristocratic family, but it is stronger and more typical.
Seeing that Shao Xun insisted on giving him this house, Yang Jiuzhi gradually understood and sighed slightly.
Shao Xun turned his head and whispered: "The Yang family is a famous family in the world. I don't know how much they have helped me in the past twenty years. No matter how much reward I receive, I can bear it. After the new year comes and the construction of this house is completed, Then the plaque of 'Taiwei's Mansion' can be hung."
Sheep is the Dajin Wei, and there is no official in Liang in Liang. The "captain" what Shao Xun said is obviously the Tai Wei of the new dynasty after the founding of the country. One of the public, Zhengyi.
Such honor was indeed a generous reward, and Yang Jiezhi was speechless. Although he knew that King Liang never skimped on official positions, titles, and financial rewards, he valued land and household registration more.
What else is there to say? Yang Jiazhi didn't know, so he could only thank him in a low voice.
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When Wang Yan arrived outside Kaiyang Gate, the crowd had almost dispersed.
Shao Xun was wandering in the Mingtang opposite.
Many tents were set up here, and many people lived in the remaining houses, mostly Yang Tao's tribe who moved from Chang'an.
These people first came to Chang'an from Longxi, lived there for a few years, and then came to Luoyang from Chang'an. It was quite hard.
What's even more difficult is that they still need to work, that is, clearing the ruins outside Luoyang City and even building houses, which is the legendary work-for-relief.
These days, some people are already on the run, and it’s really hard. As for why there was no rebellion, it was because the number of nearby soldiers was several times theirs, and they also included a large number of old, weak, women and children.
If you don't want to die, don't commit suicide.
Those who wanted to die were already killed.
Wang Yan had no interest in these people and bowed after seeing Shao Xun.
Shao Xun returned the gift, and then said with a smile: "The Lieutenant is here at the right time. You still need to plan important events."
"Alas. I have sold all my lifelong reputation just this once." Wang Yan said angrily.
"It's worth it." Shao Xun joked.
When talking to this old man, there is no need for clouds and fog. You can't get around him by running around in circles. He can talk for half an hour, seemingly inspiring, but in fact it's nothing. It's all emotional output.
Shao Xun knows how to get along with Wang Yan too well.
Don't play tricks with him, you can't play with him.
Don't play tricks with him, you can't beat him either.
Be direct. If you ask for a riddle, Wang Yan will immediately turn into the Riddler and fool you into confusion.
Shao Xun knew what he was good at and what the other party was good at.
In peaceful times, there are rules and regulations, and Wang Yan will eat him to death.
In troubled times, he used a knife to create rules and kill Wang Yan. It was that simple.
"Do you really want to depose the emperor?" Wang Yan asked in a low voice.
"I really don't want to do this." Shao Xun said, "But with so many things to do, the emperor may not be able to hold on for long."
"I heard it." Wang Yan sighed: "The ancients said -"
"Lieutenant." Shao Xun coughed.
Wang Yan smiled and said: "The great king has built his empire, but the steps are still difficult. Yesterday I met with Liu Liu, and today I met with the officials to establish systems, determine official positions, and distribute noble titles. It is true that we cannot be divided. The matter of the Zen Dynasty, I’ll take it upon myself.”
"The Taiwei has taken the trouble." Shao Xun said with a smile: "After the founding of the country, who was the great minister? I heard that Pingyuan County's products are rich in Yin, so I made it the king's food town."
Pingyuan County did not suffer particularly great damage from the war. The rents of 1,500 households were directly transferred to Wang Yan, which was a very stable wealth. The most important thing is that this county is under the control of King Liang. It was given to him after the founding of the country and he could collect rent and taxes immediately.
Wang Yan vaguely heard that Pan Tao was named the Duke of Yuzhang County, which was just a step ahead of him.
Yuzhang governs fifteen counties (originally sixteen counties, one county was added to Xunyang County). It is the largest and richest county in the south of the Yangtze River after Danyang. However, the problem is that this county is still in the hands of Sima Rui and has to wait until it is conquered. Only after Jiangdong can we actually give it.
That's the difference.
Of course, Wang Yan doesn't really care about this.
To put it bluntly, the land transfer after the founding of the country will cause considerable losses to the Wang family. How can a county prince make up for it?
But under this situation, he couldn't think of any clever plan to prevent this, so he could only acquiesce.
In addition, since the Wei Dynasty, the number of food towns has not been static.
If you make a meritorious service, you can increase your food supply; if you make a mistake, you can reduce your food supply.
Some princes of tings and townsmen even had more food and fiefdoms than princes of counties and princes. This was because they had made meritorious service on the battlefield, and the court did not mention their title, but only gave them more fiefdoms. This led to such a strange phenomenon.
The number of 1,500 households is only the initial quota and may be increased or decreased in the future.
Wang Yan was determined when he heard Shao Xun's personal promise to make him the Duke of Pingyuan County in the future, which meant that his status in the new dynasty must be at the forefront.
Also, what does "the minister of the thigh" mean? You might as well speak more clearly, Prime Minister?
Yu Zimei didn't even come to Luoyang. It's obvious that her health is not good. Will the prime minister fall on me?
Wang Yan suppressed his thoughts and said: "Your Majesty is so kind, it is hard for a servant to repay you, so you can only do your job with all your heart. At the official meeting, the prince of the supervising country may issue an edict to abdicate, and the king will resign. The second edict may be issued, or It can be issued in March. When does the king think it is better?"
"It's too tight. There's not enough time to handle many things." Shao Xun said, "Don't be anxious yet. We'll talk about it after there is news from Liangzhou."
Zhang Mao of Liangzhou has died of illness, and now it is Zhang Jun who calls the shots.
Before Zhang Gui's death, there were many people who opposed him, but they were later suppressed and even defeated one by one.
After Zhang Gui's death, his eldest son Zhang Shi took over, but his authority was far from that of Zhang Gui's. In the end, he was assassinated and died.
After Zhang Shi's death, his younger brother Zhang Mao was elected by everyone and appointed himself General of Pingxi and Mu of Liangzhou, which made the state even more chaotic.
The Xiongnu army threatened Zhang Mao and surrendered.
Tuoba Xianbei was powerful, and Zhang Mao became a minister.
Now that Zhang Mao is also dead, Zhang Jun, the son of Zhang Shi, takes the title of Duke of Xiping County and becomes the shepherd of Liangzhou.
It is worth mentioning that although the Zhang family was de facto independent, none of them claimed to be the founder of the country. Their highest position was just the shepherd of Liangzhou. To put it bluntly, they were like warlords in the late Han Dynasty.
Of course, the imperial court recognized only the Duke of Xiping, and all other generals and state pastors were self-proclaimed.
After Qinzhou was recovered, Shao Xun had sent an envoy to Liangzhou to see if a result could be negotiated.
Although Liangzhou's soldiers were capable, they had few household registrations and were very poor themselves, so they were unable to fight a long-term war of attrition.
Historically, Hou Zhao failed to send a large army to conquer, for many reasons, but to be honest, if he changed his strategy and sent a large number of cavalry to harass, and at the same time recruited the county guards, magistrates, and tribal chiefs under Liangzhou, Liangzhou would be exhausted based on its physical strength.
In short, he won't fight if he can. Shao Xun can even tolerate Zhang Jun continuing to be the governor of Liangzhou (which Zhou Mu will definitely not give), provided that he becomes the governor of Daliang Dynasty.
The Liang Dynasty is not the former Zhao or the latter Zhao, so there is no need for Liangzhou to carry it to death.
However, if Zhang Jun was really a loyal minister of the Jin Dynasty, then there would be no choice but to use force to solve the problem.
At least for now, Shao Xun is willing to give Zhang Jun a chance.
(End of chapter)