Zhao Wei's family, relatives, and subordinates who refused to surrender were all escorted to the East City. They cried for their parents for a while, and the whole street was shrouded in a cloud of sorrow.
"It's 3:45 pm, kill!" The executioners raised their knives in unison, and thousands of heads fell to the ground at the same time. Blood dyed half the street red.
At the same time, Liu Xun's trusted aides surrounded Zhao Wei's mansion. Zhao Wei's family's gold and silver treasures were moved out one by one and piled up like a mountain. It seemed that he had plundered a lot of money over the years.
" All of Zhao Wei's family's wealth will be distributed to Zhang Ren, Zhang Song, Deng Xian, and the others." Liu Xun secretly calculated." Zhang Ren contributed the most, so he will be given more. Zhang Song defected in time and cleverly offered a plan to remove firewood from under the cauldron. His contribution is secondary. Deng Xian's was of great use in capturing Zhao Wei, so he had to share some with him. The other soldiers, big and small, were rewarded one by one.”
According to Liu Xun's idea, the orders were issued in Liu Zhang's name.
"The Prefecture Overseer has ordered that Zhang will be appointed General. He has made contributions in quelling the rebellion and will be promoted by one rank to replace Zhao Wei. He was rewarded with five hundred taels of gold and two thousand pieces of brocade and silk.”
"The Prefecture Overseer has ordered that Zhang Song be dismissed. He is extremely resourceful and loyal. He had made great contributions to pacifying Zhao Wei's rebellion and was promoted to two levels. At the same time, he was appointed as the advisor of the Prefecture Overseer. He was rewarded with 300 taels of gold and 1,000 pieces of Shu brocade.”
"The Prefecture Overseer has given the order that Deng Xian will be rewarded with five hundred taels of silver and five hundred bolts of silk.”
" Prefecture Overseer's orders…"
Liu Xun had sent people to investigate the land properties of Zhao Wei and his relatives. Zhao Wei alone had 3,000 mu of land, as well as the land properties of Wu Lan, Madam Zhang, and Zhao Wei's trusted subordinates. This was a shocking number.
" Men, seal these accounts first. I will deal with them myself," Liu Xun ordered." Yes, Prefecture Overseer."”Liu Zhang was still the Prefecture Overseer in name, but he was no longer in the Prefecture Overseer Manor. At the same time, he had already recommended Liu Xun to the Imperial Court as the new Prefecture Overseer. Everyone in Chengdu knew that Liu Xun was the actual Prefecture Overseer. As for who the Eastern Han court appointed as Prefecture Overseer, it was not important.
The most important thing for Liu Xun now was to persuade Fa Zheng and Meng Da to surrender.
In the Prefecture Overseer's Mansion, Liu Xun summoned Zhang Song.
" Brother Yongnian, Zhao Wei's rebellion has been quelled. However, Fa Zheng and Meng Da are amassing troops in Mianzhu and are threatening Chengdu. I'll have to trouble you to make a trip there," Liu Xun said to Zhang Song. In this era, Zhang Song was not considered a musical advisor. However, his mouth was like a lotus flower, and he was undoubtedly a music-level lobbyist. Moreover, he was a life and death friend of Fa Zheng and Meng Da, so it was most appropriate for him to persuade Fa Zheng and Meng Da to surrender.
" Don't worry, my lord. I'll head over right away and have Fa Zheng and Meng Da surrender," Zhang Song promised. His status in Yizhou had increased greatly, and his voice was radiant and loud.
Zhang Song went to prepare his horse and led several bodyguards to Mianzhu.
" If Zhang Song's persuasion fails, there will be a huge battle. I have to prepare for the rainy days and make early preparations to avoid being caught off guard by the enemy," Liu Xun thought to himself as he instructed Zhang Ren to prepare his troops and horses to send troops to Mianzhu at any time.
In Mianzhu, in the Garrison House, Fa Zheng and Meng Da were discussing." Brother Meng Da, someone from Zhao Wei came a few days ago. He said that he was going to kill Liu Zhang and the others and become the herdsman of Yizhou. " Now that the news has spread that Zhao Wei has failed, his entire family and his relatives have been killed by Liu Xun. Liu Xun is decisive in killing and is very different from Liu Zhang. You and I have to be prepared.”
"Brother Xiaozhi, Liu Xun has already taken control of the situation in Yizhou. His subordinate, Zhang Ren, is able to fight and has the support of Yan Yan, Deng Xian, and the others. If they were to start a war and there was a huge disparity in strength, it would be better to lead the entire city's soldiers and surrender to others. "I think Liu Biao is a good person. He has Jingzhou and has always been respectful to the wise and corporal. Let's surrender to him," Meng Da said.
"In today's world, there are not many people who can be called heroes. Liu Biao is only a famous person, but he is only a superficial person. Sooner or later, he will be captured. " I heard that Zhang Song is currently very trusted by Liu Xun, and Liu Xun will send him to surrender to us sooner or later. Why don't we just wait and see?" Fa Zheng said. Compared to Meng Da, he appeared to be more composed." During this period of time, send someone to scout out the situation and prevent Liu Xun's army from attacking. If he pretends to send people to persuade us to surrender and secretly brings people to attack, we will abandon the city and go to Liu Biao.”
"Our roots are in Yizhou, and our family's land is all here. Liu Xun is ruthless and merciless to those who oppose him. Zhao Wei is an example. " It's not a good idea to switch to someone else until the last moment," Fa Zheng said." Besides, if you really switch to someone else, it's hard to say whether you'll be put in an important position. If you don't do well, you might even be seen as a capricious villain.”
" Xiaozhi's words enlightened me," Meng Da said with sudden realization." Let's go prepare now.”
As Fa Zheng expected, a few days later, the soldiers guarding the city came to report,""Zhang Song outside the city requests an audience."
"Please," Fa Zheng said happily.
Then, he said,"Wait, I'll personally go out of the city to welcome you."”
The city gates opened wide and the drawbridge was lowered. Fa Zheng and Meng Da led their soldiers to welcome Zhang Song.
" Brother Yongnian, these few days, Xiaozhi and I have been looking forward to seeing you here," Meng Da said." What wind blew today to actually blow you here, brother?"”
"Two elder brothers, Liu Yizhou is respectful to the wise. When the messenger brother comes, he invites the two elder brothers to meet and prepare to entrust him with an important task.”
"Brother, are you referring to Liu Zhang or Liu Xun?”Fa Zheng asked despite knowing the answer.
"Xiaozhi, of course, refers to Liu Xun. " To be honest, Liu Xun thinks highly of me and relies on me as the Great Wall. He lets me participate in all military and political matters and listens to me. "This little brother recommended two elder brothers to Liu Xun. Liu Xun was thirsty for talents and insisted that this little brother come and invite the two elder brothers to Yizhou to meet." Zhang Song used his silver tongue and began to persuade them to surrender.
"Well, Brother Yongnian is a guest from afar. Come to the residence to serve tea first. It's not too late to mention military affairs later. "We brothers haven't seen each other for a long time. It's time to catch up," Meng Da said.
"Alright, let's talk in the manor."
When they arrived at the Garrison Manor, they sat down. Zhang Song repeated his old words," Brothers, Liu Xun is a man of great talent and great strategy. He is definitely not someone who belongs to Chi. Don't hesitate."”
"Brother Yongnian, how is Liu Xun's talent compared to Liu Biao's?”Fa Zheng asked instead of answering Zhang Song's question directly.
"Compared to Liu Xun, Liu Biao is just an idiot.”Zhang Song said disdainfully.
"Oh, then what about Dong Zhuo, Gongsun Zan, Yuan Gonglu, and Sun Jian?”Fa Zheng's interest was piqued.
"Dong Zhuo, you're just a wolf. You have the ruthlessness of an ambitious man, but you don't have the strategy of an ambitious man. They only knew how to be cruel and did not know how to show mercy to the people. Although the soldiers of Western Liang were good, they were only short-lived. "Gongsun Zan is greedy for ordinary people, and Yuan Shao is resourceful and indecisive. He will eventually be captured," Zhang Song said with assurance."In today's world, there are not many people who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Liu Xun.”
"Oh, would you like to hear the details?" Meng Da said.
"Wise and resourceful, anticipating the enemy and taking the initiative. Liu Xun had predicted that Zhang Lu would attack, and the result was just as he had expected. I am magnanimous and can achieve great things. I used to be under Zhao Wei. Liu Xun knew my talent and hired me according to my talent. Last year, a comet landed in Shu. People who were proficient in astronomical phenomena said that the Sage was in Shu and Yizhou would prosper. The Great Immortal Zuo Ci once took him as a disciple. I saw it with my own eyes. Tens of thousands of soldiers in Yizhou saw it with their own eyes. In addition, he was decisive in killing and attacking, using both kindness and power, and had the appearance of a fierce and ambitious man. With these four conditions, they had the right time, place, and people. If such a heroic lord did not submit, where else could they find a wise lord?”Zhang Song said loudly.
"I didn't expect Liu Xun to be so talented and bold, to make Brother Yongnian admire him so much. Did Liu Xun say anything when he mentioned us?”Fa Zheng asked.
"Liu Xun once said that Meng Da could be a good general. Fa Xiaozhi could lead the army on horseback and govern the country on horseback. He was indeed a rare talent in governing the country. "Today, we govern Shu. In the future, we will govern the world. We still have to rely on filial piety," Zhang Song said. In fact, Liu Xun had mentioned the talent of law and justice, but some words were added by him.
" To think that Liu Xun would think so highly of me, Fa Zheng. I'm willing to follow him to the death." Fa Zheng was a little touched.
" I, Meng Da, am also willing to assist Liu Xun with all my strength to expand our territory and become a foundation for eternity," Meng Da also expressed his stance.
"That's great. Liu Yizhou must be very happy that you two brothers think so. We will set off for Chengdu now. I guarantee with my character that Liu Yizhou will definitely put you in an important position.”Zhang Song said happily.
" The two of us will go pack up and hand over the matters of guarding the city. We will immediately set off with Brother Yongnian," Fa Zheng said straightforwardly.
After sending Zhang Song away, Liu Xun went to the posthouse and tried to win over Zhang Lu's envoy, Yang Song." Brother Yang, I've long heard that you're the number one strategist of the Han Dynasty. Now that I've seen you today, you live up to your reputation."
" No, no, Prefecture Overseer, you're overpraising me." Yang Song was flattered." Yang Song is just a commoner. I'm ashamed that my Lord didn't abandon him and put him in an important position."”
" Brother Yang, please inform your lord that in the future, our Yizhou will form an alliance with the Han Dynasty and we will not betray each other," Liu Xun said.
" Yang Song will definitely inform my lord of the Prefecture Overseer's intentions. From now on, our two families will stop fighting and get along well," Yang Song said. However, he thought to himself," It seems that Liu Xun is still young. He is afraid that our Han army will attack, so he is trying to please us." It seemed that the rumors of how heroic this person was were not necessarily true.”
"Liu Xun wanted to keep Brother Yang in Chengdu for a few more days, but I'm afraid your master is anxious. Before leaving, I have a small gift to read. I hope Brother Yang will accept it.”Liu Xun waved his hand and carried a box up. It was heavy and one could tell that it was gold, silver, and silk.
" Since the Prefecture Overseer has treated me unfairly, I have no choice but to refuse. I feel ashamed to accept it." Brother Yang's pair of triangular eyes bloomed with a smile. When he saw the gold and silver, he forgot everything. Whatever mission he had, he threw it all to the back of his mind.
Yang Song immediately bid farewell to Liu Xun and set off to report to Zhang Lu. Liu Xun gave a banquet and said a lot of words.
"Zhang Lu actually placed this person in an important position. I will take the Han sooner or later, but now Yizhou is weak and the time has not come. Yang Song is greedy and can be used in the future.”Liu Xun secretly plotted and planned his future blueprint.
Before long, Zhang Song, Fa Zheng and Meng Da came to see Liu Xun. Liu Xun was very happy. After a long conversation with Fa Zheng, he felt that this person had a lot of insight in governing the country. He immediately let Meng Da return to Mianzhu and decided to stay in Chengdu to assist him in handling government affairs.
From then on, Liu Xun focused on training his soldiers, pacifying the people, and waiting for an opportunity. Other than that, Liu Xun spent his days studying the Daoist techniques and martial arts techniques taught by Zuo Ci and refining pills.
Time flew like an arrow. Unknowingly, a month had passed.
In Luoyang, in the court, Emperor Xian of Han asked in trepidation,""Grand Preceptor Dong, Liu Zhang has submitted a letter requesting to resign as the herdsman of Yizhou and recommend his son Liu Xun as the successor.”
"Liu Zhang, that bastard. The Yizhou Prefecture Overseer was appointed by the Imperial Court. How could he be allowed to privately give and take? "Your Majesty, you should order the Jingzhou Governor Liu Biao and Han Zhang Lu to attack Liu Zhang together," Dong Zhuo said angrily.
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