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According to Yang Biao's suggestion, those who once attached to Gongsundu were assigned to Sun Ce and Liu Bei's command, went overseas with the army, and were not allowed to re-enter the Central Plains for life.

The edict is very strict, but Liu Xie also knows that it is actually hard to say to what extent it can be implemented.

It is difficult to determine the standard of judging whether he is attached to Gongsun Du or not, and in the end it depends on Xun You and others.

Even if he went to Liaodong himself, he would not be able to verify them one by one.

Instead of this, it is better to hand over this power to Xun You to show trust.

This is the helplessness of being an emperor.

Although he is superior, he is not the all-seeing eye, and it is impossible to cover everything and detail, and it is inevitable to be deceived by some ministers.

Therefore, he can only choose trustworthy ministers as much as possible to reduce the possibility of being deceived.

So far, although Xun You can't be regarded as obedient, he still knows the general situation.Du Tian in Hejian had already shown his attitude and proved his loyalty.

Of course, this loyalty is not without reason. It is more of a conceptual agreement and cooperation derived from common interests.

If it touches on Xun You's interests, or runs counter to his ideas, it will be unrealistic to expect his loyalty.

In the final analysis, common interests are the foundation.

His killer weapon is to expand this foundation as much as possible, to consolidate it as much as possible, to be based on the people, to be rooted in the people, to break the monopoly of knowledge and power by the scholar-bureaucrat class, and to push the Chinese civilization forward to another level. It's not about constantly wandering in the existing small circle.

Chapter 989 Convince People With Virtue

Yang Biao asked Xing Yong to convey the emperor's entrustment.

Xing Yong was surprised. "The emperor really said that?"

Yang Biao smiled. "Do you not believe in me, or do you not believe in the emperor?"

Xing Yong quickly shook his hand. "How dare, how dare. I just feel that the Son of Heaven is very imposing, and I can't believe it for a while. Yang Gong, this is a great event for generations to come, and I'm afraid I can't accomplish it."

"Of course you can't do it alone." Yang Biao stroked his beard with burning eyes. "But you can come forward and invite famous scholars and scholars to discuss big plans, which can be regarded as contributing to the court. Learning should be done at the right time. The great man has a hero like the emperor, and once again revives, the Confucian sect also needs a figure like Dong Zhongshu to speak for the great man .”

Xing Yong was excited, but he still said modestly: "The bird has no head and cannot fly. Such a big event must be presided over by Yang Gong."

Yang Biao smiled slightly. "If I hadn't been living in Situ and couldn't get away, I wouldn't have given you this opportunity. Even so, I can't stay out of it. You argue, I will report to the emperor and choose good deeds to prove its effectiveness. Know and do Unite to achieve the best."

Xing Yong nodded slightly, and then said: "After Lu Guo Kong Rong was a sage, he was knowledgeable and upright, just..."

Before Xing Yong finished speaking, he was interrupted by Yang Biao.

"He is too old to take on such a heavy responsibility. You young people should be brave enough to take on the heavy responsibility and live up to what you have learned in your life."

Seeing that Yang Biao's complexion was not good, Xing Yong was puzzled, but he didn't say anything.

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The imperial edict issued by Liu Xie did not receive any response.

Kong Rong didn't come, and the ministers didn't respond, and the suggestion of rebuilding "Emperor Xiaohuan Ji" was collectively ignored, as if it didn't exist.

This incident is like a small stone thrown into a pond, causing a ripple, and then returning to calm, as if nothing happened.

The only change is that Kong Rong never showed up again, and no one knows where he went.

On the contrary, Liaodong is very lively.

According to the edict, Xun You implemented Dutian in Liaodong, and the progress was very smooth.

Most of the big families in Liaodong were killed by Gongsun Du before, and the rest became Xun You's captives because of their attachment to Gongsun Du, and were sentenced to exile overseas.The rest were ordinary people, who couldn't ask for Dutian, and cheered enthusiastically.

After learning that the Central Plains has not yet fully cultivated land, and even Jizhou has Bohai to implement moral government, most of the people chose to settle in Liaodong.

Although Liaodong is cold, the land is fertile.Even if it is only planted for a season, it is better to have food and clothing than to go back to the hometown and rely on others.

Many people hold a wait-and-see attitude and do not have much confidence in whether the emperor can implement Dutian in the Central Plains.They have never met the emperor, but they know the strength of the Central Plains family.

Liu Bei rested on the spot and wrote a letter to resign as the governor of Xuzhou.

Liu Xie worshiped Liu Bei as the general who conquered the East, awarded him the axe, and gave him the responsibility of the East.

Sun Ce led his troops back to Qingzhou to rest and wrote a letter requesting to see him.

Although Liu Xie was puzzled, he still agreed to Sun Ce's request and agreed to his trip.

After receiving the edict, Sun Ce set off early, made a detour, and stayed in Nanpi for one night.

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Zhang Zhao walked into the post house with square steps.

The busy post officials all slowed down and saluted Zhang Zhao.

Zhang Zhao answered one by one, and sometimes stopped to ask a few words, without the slightest airs of the eunuch.

Even so, the post officials still looked respectful and did not dare to be slighted.

On the second floor of the main courtyard, Sun Ce leaned on the railing to watch, the third younger brother Sun Yi and the fourth younger Sun Kuang stood aside, and the younger sister Sun Shangxiang was not as tall as the railing, so she could only look down through the gap in the railing.

"Old Master." Sun Shangxiang muttered.

"Don't be presumptuous." Sun Kuang scolded seriously. "People should have three fears."

"I've only heard that people have three urgencies." Sun Shangxiang retorted, and before Sun Kuang could say anything else, she turned her neck and hid in the next room.

Sun Kuang smacked his lips, and said old-fashionedly: "If you don't learn etiquette, you won't be able to stand up. It's time for my little sister to learn to read, or else I don't know what troubles I will cause when I get to work."

Sun Ce and Sun Yi cast a glance at Sun Kuang at the same time, and laughed dumbfoundedly.

There was a sound of stairs, and Zhang Zhao had climbed the stairs.Sun Ce immediately put away his smile, hurried to the stairs, and greeted him with arms folded.

"Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Zhao looked up, didn't say anything, went upstairs, came to Sun Ce, shook his sleeves, tidied his clothes, and bowed his hands.

"Chen Zhao has met Marquis Wu."

"How dare, how dare." Sun Ce said repeatedly: "Mr. Zhang is now a minister of the emperor, and you and I are ministers in the same dynasty. We dare not establish diplomatic relations with the emperor and minister. If the Duke does not give up, Ce should be the son of the son."

Zhang Zhao nodded in satisfaction. "I haven't seen you for a year, and Junhou has become more and more calm. Congratulations."

After a few polite words, the two came to the main hall hand in hand.

Sun Ce's mother, Mrs. Wu, and his wife, Mrs. Xiao Wu, all came out to pay respects, and even Sun Ce's son and daughter came out to pay their respects. Only Sun Shangxiang hid in the room and did not come out.

After exchanging pleasantries, Mrs. Wu and the others retreated, leaving Sun Yi and Sun Kuang to wait on them.

Sun Ce first explained the purpose of his visit.

Liaodong is pacified, Liu Bei will continue to march to Sanhan, and he is going to go south.But the emperor promised that his warship hadn't moved yet, and the main reason for going to see him this time was for this matter.

Hearing that Zhang Zhao's implementation of moral government in Bohai was very effective, he came here specially to congratulate Zhang Zhao and ask for some advice on governance.

Zhang Zhao nodded slowly after listening. "Your Majesty has traveled all the way, what do you think of my folk customs in Bohai?"

Sun Ce said in an almost exaggerated tone: "Although Zhou is a small country, its virtues are great. The public conducts moral government, so that the world's scholars and bureaucrats know what they want, and their merits are immeasurable."

Zhang Zhao showed a contradictory smile, and said a few words modestly.

Sun Ce then said again: "I have something, I want to ask you about the arrangement."

"Your Majesty, please speak frankly."

"After I leave Bohai Sea, I'm afraid some pirates will come back. Is there a way to appease you?"

Zhang Zhao was startled. "Thanks to the majesty of the king, haven't the pirates been wiped out?"

"Most of them are like this, but there are still some stubborn bandits who refuse to bow their heads. They hide in the mountains by the sea, frightened by the might of our army, and dare not act rashly. When I move to the south of the Yangtze River, they are bound to be dispatched again to plunder along the coast. You still need some Just get ready."

Zhang Zhao nodded and pondered for a moment. "Thank you for reminding me, Junhou. I will arrange people to be vigilant. Although Bohai has limited household registration, but the will of the people is united and the hearts of the people are available. They will definitely be able to repel these pirates and keep everyone safe."

Sun Ce praised a few words, and took advantage of the opportunity to ask about the specific content of Zhang Zhao's policies.

From the time they met in Jiangdong, Sun Ce respected Zhang Zhao and treated him like a teacher and friend.He has always had an idea that if he can establish a country overseas, he should ask Zhang Zhao to be his prime minister.

Therefore, Zhang Zhao's governance in Bohai was to prepare for the future. Sun Ce was more concerned about whether the effect was good than the emperor, and asked very carefully.

The more he asked, the more his heart sank.

The folk customs in Bohai are indeed good, even postmen and pawns are polite, but there is one thing that cannot be ignored. As a county, Bohai has limited household registration, and the supply of soldiers, money and food it can provide is even more limited.

To put it bluntly, Bohai can't even support an army of [-] people.

Sun Ce couldn't help interrupting Zhang Zhao. "Mr. Zhang, there are more than 20 households in Bohai, nearly [-] people. Why is there so little money and food? These money and food cannot guarantee that thousands of people will fight."

Zhang Zhao asked back: "It's just a county, and there is no need for foreign conquests. Why bother with tens of thousands of people? Even if there is a problem of pirates, 3000 people are enough to settle the situation. Monarchs, it is better to convince people with virtue than with force."

Chapter 990

Sun Ce was speechless, but due to etiquette, he did not argue with Zhang Zhao.

The two had dinner together, and after talking for a while, Zhang Zhao got up to leave.

Sun Ce personally sent Zhang Zhao to the gate of the post house, and watched Zhang Zhao board the ox cart and leave slowly, sighing secretly in his heart.

Although he did not go deep into Bohai, Nanpi was the prefect of Bohai, and Zhang Zhao was the prefect of Bohai.

Whatever the reason, it was a sign of under-arming.

Sun Ce turned to go in, but he heard the sound of horseshoes in the distance.He frowned, subconsciously pressed the handle of the knife at his waist, and turned his head to look.

In the darkness, a carriage approached, slowed down slowly, and stopped in front of the post house.

A servant got off his horse, rushed to the back of the car, and opened the door.

A Confucian scholar in his sixties came out.After landing, he held his attendant's arm with one hand and his waist with the other, and let out a long breath.

The coachman got out of the car and stood quietly beside the car.

The Confucian scholar waved his hand, and an attendant stepped forward to pay the fare.The driver thanked him, turned around and got into the car, yelled to turn the horse's head, and galloped away in the direction he had come.

Sun Ce saw clearly and was very surprised.

This carriage should be rented, but since we have arrived in Nanpi, why don't we stay overnight in Nanpi instead of turning back?

He thought for a while and stepped forward to salute.

"Jiangdong Sun Ce, dare to ask Gao's name."

There was a strange look in the eyes of the old Confucian scholar, and he looked Sun Ce up and down. "You are Jiang Dong Sun Lang?"

"Exactly."

"Kong Rong, a man from Lu State."

Sun Ce was taken aback. "It turns out that after a saint, I have admired him for a long time." As he said, he warmly invited Kong Rong to come in. "There are no good rooms in the post house. If you don't want to give up, I can spare a room for you. Please forgive me for a night."

Kong Rong hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

After entering the door, the post officials came forward to inquire and register. They were surprised when they heard that it was Kong Rong from the state of Lu. More people came to see him, and they discussed how to arrange a quiet room for him.

Kong Rong said that he had already accepted the invitation of Marquis Wu, so there was no need to bother.

After hearing this, those people congratulated Sun Ce one after another, envious of him being able to make friends with Kong Rong.

Sun Ce smiled and was very happy.

After greeting the guests in the post house, Kong Rong followed Sun Ce upstairs.Sun Ce had already vacated the room, invited Kong Rong to live in him, and asked the post officials to arrange dinner for Kong Rong.

Kong Rong asked about the situation in Liaodong, and Sun Ce answered them one by one, focusing on Liu Bei's admiration for Kong Rong.

When he was in Liaodong, he often heard Liu Bei mention the story of rushing to Beihai to rescue Kong Rong.

Of course, these details cannot be said.

Knowing that Liu Bei is about to conquer the Three Koreas, and the establishment of a country overseas is just around the corner, Kong Rong was also quite emotional.

"Xuande has been traveling here and there for more than ten years, and now he has achieved fame."

"Yes, yes." Sun Ce echoed, with a bit of envy.

"Is the Lord preparing to move to Jiaozhou, or conquer overseas?"

Sun Ce thought about it. "Naturally, we should level Jiaozhou first, help the emperor to rule the world, and then talk about conquering overseas."

Kong Rong nodded in satisfaction. "Expanding territories is of course a good thing, but everything has its own priority. If you don't cultivate inner virtue, how can you make achievements overseas? Although a king is a warrior, he can't just focus on force. He should use both civil and military forces, one by one."

"Sir, what you said is very true." Sun Ce replied, but he thought of Zhang Zhao in his heart, so he couldn't help being a little suspicious.