The morning mist was thick and misty.

A ray of morning light pierces the sky, heralding the dawn of a new day.

The dense fog sinks, obscuring the vigorous sunshine, so that people in the dense fog can only see a hazy light through the fog, but they can't feel the light and heat they deserve.

Yizhou, Chengdu Prefecture Pastoral Mansion.

Approaching three o'clock in the morning, the Changle Palace in Chang'an City was in the early dynasty at this time, and at this moment, the lobby of the state priest's mansion was also discussing politics.

"Heh———!"

A man in his thirties dressed in a dark red brocade robe yawned, walked through the side door on the west corner of the upper stairs of the lobby without hurry, walked straight to the upper steps, lifted the hem of the brocade robe, and sat on the main seat.

"Wait for the lord to meet the lord!" Everyone in the hall knelt down in unison.

The middle-aged man on the main seat shook his head to sober himself up as much as possible, so as not to delay his business. Last night, he drank and painted very much, and he didn't go to bed until the third watch, but he had to get up early, so that his head was still groggy and lightheaded, so he was not uncomfortable.

"Excuse me, all of you, get up." The man said, waving his hand.

"Thank you, lord!" After thanking each other in unison, all the officials in the hall returned to their places. There are no seats, all of them are standing with their hands in their hands, and in their sleeves are bamboo slips or brocade silk letters that they want to ask for instructions and discuss.

This is the rule of the Yizhou Prefecture Governor's Office. Since 188, when Liu Yan asked Emperor Ling to restore the pastoral system of Yizhou, Liu Yan served as the pastor of Yizhou, and sent Zhang Lu to occupy Hanzhong and cut off Yizhou's contact with the outside world. Many ceremonies were modeled after the Luoyang court. Changle Palace moved to Yizhou in the early days to become the state minister's council, Yizhou under the jurisdiction of all the qualified to come to the meeting of the subordinates all bowed, and divided into two classes of civil and military standing under the hall. Furthermore. The main seat of the upper step is three feet high from the bottom of the hall, and there are six steps for walking up and down, and there are more than ten eunuchs on both sides of the steps, which can be used for uploading and distributing bamboo slips or brocade silk letters.

It has been seven years since Liu Yan established this set of etiquette. In the early years, some people objected to this, and secretly reported to the imperial court that Liu Yan was secretly hiding the emperor's ambition and trying to stand on his own. Independent of the Han court. For this reason, Liu Biao of Jingzhou went to the imperial court after hearing the news, requesting a strict investigation of whether Liu Yan's intention to rebel was true. and punish them severely. However, Dong Zhuo was in power at that time, and after learning that Liu Yan was plotting against him, he did not take it to heart, but only sent eunuchs to Yizhou with an edict to verify. And Liu Yan learned that the matter was revealed. Horrified. While buying the eunuchs who came with the edict in their hands, they offered a large amount of money and food to Dong Zhuojin. After Liu Yan's mediation, the big things turned into small things, and the imperial court raised the rebellion against Yizhou and gently put it down; Dong Zhuo didn't ask anymore, so he put it on hold, and he couldn't do it.

Seven years. It's not long to say it's long, and it's not short to say it's short. It's enough for a handsome teenager to become a bloated person with a fat head and big ears, and no one else knows anyone except his biological parents.

After the two generations of Liu Yan and Liu Zhang's father and son, Yizhou has completely become an independent kingdom independent of the Han Dynasty, and the only thing lacking is that it has not officially changed the Yuan Dynasty and established the country, and ascended the throne as emperor. The act of transgressing the court's etiquette system has now become a rule, and it has become a norm, and the subordinates of Yizhou have long been familiar with it and are accustomed to it. Over time, in the hearts of Yizhou civil and military officials, they unconsciously formed a sense of superiority of "small the world according to Yizhou", living in the country of abundance, and regarded other states and counties in the world as poor and remote places where wars were raging and life was devastated, and they disdained it.

This is because Yizhou has a vast territory, with nine counties and three subject states, in addition to the vast southern jungle. In addition to its vast territory, Yizhou has abundant products, a dense water network, smooth wind and rain, and most importantly, a large population.

In terms of population, Yizhou was the starting place of Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, and also the place of exile for the Han Dynasty to deal with the rebellious exiles and the families of criminal ministers, and it was also a refuge for the people of various states in the chaos of the world. Since then, Yizhou has a large population, with a total population no less than that of Jizhou, the largest state in the Central Plains; If the Nanban is added together, then the population of Yizhou is still more than that of Jizhou, and even more than one million people.

In addition to the abundance of people and a large population, Yizhou's biggest reliance is still the risk of Shu Road and the Yangtze River moat. Shu Road will Yizhou outside the Central Plains, the Yangtze River moat will be cut in the southwest corner, so it has created Yizhou's unique geographical conditions, can completely seal the country, independent of the Han Dynasty, independent of the country, called "the country of abundance".

Nowadays, all states and counties in the world are in flames of war, and all forces are fighting endlessly, and the princes are divided. But in Yizhou, it is singing and dancing, and Guanhe is peaceful, just like a paradise, and there is no dispute with the world. Of course, Yizhou also has hidden worries, that is, the barbarians in southern Xinjiang often raid the border, but this is limited to the southern part of Yizhou, and it is just a small fight, but it is just an itchy disease, and it has nothing to do with the overall situation.

Nowadays, Yizhou has the best Shu brocade in the Han Dynasty, enjoys endless food, sufficient money and food, full treasury, and has more than 100,000 soldiers, and has strong strength. Among the princes of all walks of life in the world, no matter who it is, even if it is Xiliang Li Li, they can't ignore the existence of Liu Zhang in Yizhou. To be precise, the princes are not worried about Liu Zhang, no matter how good-looking he looks, he is still a man after all; What he really thinks about is the rich land under his control, the land of abundance ——— Yizhou.

—————— flip through the background and get down to business.

In the lobby of the state governor's mansion, the proceedings were carried out in an orderly manner.

The first thing to discuss was the affairs of the state, such as the payment of money and grain taxes, floods and insect plagues, and the disaster of southern Xinjiang by the southern barbarians. These are all clichés, and they must be mentioned almost every day, which is called being prepared for danger in times of peace, always being vigilant, and enhancing the sense of distress of those in charge. And this is also the rule set by the former state pastor Liu Yan, whose purpose is to warn himself and future generations, never forget to work hard, and one day he can achieve hegemony.

It goes without saying that the middle-aged man in the dominant position is Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang and Liu Jiyu.

He sent someone to escort him back to Yizhou before Li Li traveled to the Central Plains last year. Less than a month after returning to Chengdu, his father Liu Yan died. After Liu Yan's death, Yizhou was left ownerless. And Liu Mao, who first followed Liu Yan to Yizhou, died young, with Liu Zhang as the only heir, and he was the only pastor of Yizhou. However, it is at a critical juncture. Zhang Lu's biological mother, Lu, instigated Yizhou's subordinates to support Liu Yan's false son Zhang Zheng (Lu's youngest son, Zhang Lu's fourth brother) to succeed him as the state pastor, in an attempt to usurp the foundation of Yizhou Liu.

At the critical juncture, the Zhang brothers of the Yizhou clan, the Wu clan and a group of old ministers who had followed Liu Yan for many years pushed Liu Zhang to succeed to the throne, and then killed the Lu family and his young son. Quell civil strife. Subsequently, Li Li sent an envoy to Yizhou to deliver the edict and officially entitle Liu Zhang's claim to Yizhou. So far. Liu Zhang justifiably ascended the position of Yizhou pastor and took charge of the three subject states of the nine counties of Yizhou.

Today, Liu Zhang has been in charge of Yizhou for more than a year and knows a lot about Yizhou's military and political affairs. I think I have a lot of experience in governing states and counties. Yes. He now has the leisure to recite poems, and in addition to singing and dancing, he can return to his old business, drink and paint, and he is really at ease.

It is no wonder that there are many young and talented officials in Yizhou nowadays, especially the scribes and talents who govern the prefecture and county. Like Zhang Song and Zhang Su, brothers who supported Liu Zhang's succession to the throne, Huang Quan, the main book, and Dong He, Dong Yun and his son. as well as Wu Yi, Yan Yan and other old ministers who followed Liu Yan at the earliest, as well as Pang Xi and others who had always had a good personal relationship with him; These people have the power to govern the county. He didn't have to do it himself.

At this moment, listening to the deliberations of the class, Liu Zhang was drowsy and couldn't arouse any interest. Every day is like this, these trivial things such as money, grain, taxes, etc., he was quite excited when he first sat on the throne of the state governor's mansion, because Yizhou is rich, rich in money and grain, full of treasury, and full of ordnance and baggage, these are the capital of Yizhou that he will sit on in the future. But after the freshness passed, he could still hear these irritable counts every day, which made him feel bored, but he couldn't stop it. After all, this is a rule set by his father Liu Yan, and it is related to the livelihood and livelihood of Yizhou, how can it be abolished without authorization?

Finally, the inherent deliberations are over. At this time, Don't drive Zhang Song to report: "My lord, yesterday Zhang Lu sent an envoy from Hanzhong to visit the lord and met him below. Zhang Lu's envoy brought three boxes of rare and exotic toys and 20,000 gold, and said that he would dedicate it to the lord. I wonder if the lord accepts it? ”

"Hanzhong Zhang Lu gave me gold and silver treasures?" Liu Zhang's expression was shocked when he heard this, and he immediately lifted his spirits, and looked down at Zhang Song under the hall with wide eyes, but he frowned unconsciously. Because Zhang Song's honor is really unsatisfactory, with broom eyebrows, small eyes, a collapsed nose, no hair at the corners of his mouth, and a small beard under his chin, it is really ?????? It's too casual, it's really flattering, and I can't bear to face it (unbearable).

While frowning slightly, Liu Zhang's gaze directly crossed Zhang Song and looked at his brother Zhang Su beside him, and he was suddenly in a much better mood, and Zhang Su looked much more pleasing to the eye. Two brothers born to the same mother, why is there such a big difference!

"Zhang Lu actually took the initiative to give me a gift, the sun came out in the west, it's so fresh!" Liu Zhang spent more than two years with Li Li when he was hostage in Chang'an, and he didn't learn anything else, but his way of speaking was the same as Li Li's, concise and clear, and easy to understand.

In the sneer, the corners of Liu Zhang's mouth showed an arc, which was Li Li's habitual smile, and he learned it invisibly.

"Nothing to be courteous, either a traitor or a thief! Yongnian doesn't have to go around the bend, let's say it bluntly, Zhang Lu sent an envoy to send a heavy gift, what is the intention? ”

"No, the lord is wise!" Zhang Song nodded happily. Immediately, he told Zhang Lu about the defeat of Chen Cang, then the defeat of Qiang Dao, and finally the loss of his armor and the escape back to Yangping Pass.

Then, Zhang Song said respectfully: "At present, Zhang Lu's army is defeated and retreats to Hanzhong, guarding Yangping Pass, while the Xiliang army is a large army pressing the border, and Chen Bing is in front of the pass. At this time, Hanzhong Zhang Lu is already in danger, once the Xiliang army breaks through the Yangping Pass, Hanzhong County will no longer have a dangerous pass to defend, and will be ridden by the Xiliang Iron Cavalry to level the nine counties of Hanzhong. Therefore, Zhang Lu sent an envoy to ask the lord for help, and implored the lord to send troops to help Hanzhong, and join forces with him to fight against Li Thief、、、Oh no, fight against Li Li's army. (The name of Li Thief is not allowed to be called in Yizhou, at most he is called by his name, or the general, Liu Zhang clearly ordered his subordinates not to call Li Li a Li thief, otherwise they will be severely punished.) From this point, it is not difficult to see that Liu Zhang and Li Li do have a good personal relationship, and they have always been grateful to Li Li for sending someone to escort him back to Yizhou to become the state minister. ）

It's just that this friendship is about to face a severe test, what is the result?????? Hu Ben took a sip of tea to moisten his throat and said, "If you want to know the details, let's reveal it in the next chapter??????" Thank you for asking for a monthly pass, a recommended ticket!

——————— To be Continued —————————— (To be Continued......