Red Hare returned to Lu Bu.
Everything seemed reasonable.
Yan Chuan had no intention of riding the Red Rabbit, and the only one in the army who could subdue this horse was Lu Bu.
Two days later.
It was the end of the year.
The four counties of the Northern Liang were in harmony.
The kings of the five countries in the Western Regions arrived in Guzang and were received by Xun You to discuss the matter of migration.
As for the Northern Liang Prefecture.
They also welcomed an uninvited guest.
At the back mountain of the mansion.
In front of a cenotaph.
Yan Chuan draped a thick brocade robe over Yan Zhong and said in a deep voice,"It's been thirteen years since we last met.”
"If I knew you weren't dead, I would have reported to the Imperial Court to rescue you. That way, Big Brother wouldn't have died!" Yan Zhong said hoarsely.”
Yan Chuan helped Yan Zhong up and smiled bitterly." Beiliang is in need of manpower now. Uncle is a famous person in Liangzhou. Now Dunhuang is still lacking a prefect. The five countries of the Western Region have surrendered and the population has increased. Uncle, do you have the intention to stay in Dunhuang?"”
"Charge!"
"You still have the intention to subdue the Western Regions?" Yan Zhong asked.”
Yan Chuan shook his head and said," To govern a territory, one needs to be a saint within and a king outside. The Western Region is vast. If we were to become a vassal state before, the 36 countries will definitely rebel in the future. Only by merging them into the Northern Liang can we prevent future troubles!"”
"You are stronger than us!"
Yan Zhong's expression was complicated. He said bitterly," If I had your courage and your big brother had your strategy, you wouldn't have been trapped in the Jade Gate for thirteen years. Since Dunhuang is short of people, I'll go and taste the hardships you've suffered all these years!”
"Thank you so much!"
Yan Chuan bowed.
No matter what, he was still of the Yan bloodline, so Yan Zhong should bow to him.
Yan Zhong looked into the distance and said in a deep voice," Wenhe has the talents of Chen Ping and Zhang Liang. At the same time, they are also sharp blades that can kill oneself. If you use them well, they will be unparalleled in the world. If you don't use them well, you will be held back. Think carefully!”
"Yes!"
Yan Chuan nodded.
"Yan Jiang!"
Xun Yu climbed up the hill and said respectfully," The matter of the five countries in the Western Region has been discussed. Tonight's banquet has been prepared. You can go down the mountain to meet the rulers of the five countries. The prefects and county officials have also rushed to the Northern Liang Mansion to attend the banquet!”
"Good!"
Yan Chuan nodded slightly.
It was night.
The four gates of Luoyang City were tightly shut.
In the city, singing and dancing were peaceful. The scholar-bureaucrats and the common people all raised their glasses and drank.
In the dark of the night, a horse galloped from Beiliang, knocked on the west gate, and headed towards Nangong.
Nangong.
In the study room.
Liu Hong handed the imperial edict to Zhao Zhong and said with a smile,""They have sent so many gifts, I have to reward them in return. Take some people to distribute the rewards, then go to the North Palace to find Bian 'er, and Xie' er to the Nangong Palace to watch over the New Year!”
"Here!"
Zhao Zhong said respectfully.
"Stomp!"
"Stomp!"
"Stomp!"
Zhang Rang rushed into the study room at an extremely fast pace. He panted and said,"Your Majesty, Beiliang has reported that the messenger cavalry of Henan Yin's courier station has fainted outside the Nine Dragon Palace, leaving behind several brocade boxes and a piece of good news!”
"Northern Liang?"
Liu Hong stood up abruptly.
Zhang Rang opened the silk cloth report, and his pupils immediately constricted. He said in horror,"The Marquis of Beiliang has declared victory. Pulei, Yanqi, Qiemo, Mountain Kingdom, and Xiaowan have surrendered and offered their country seals to become citizens of Beiliang.”
"Hiss!"
Zhao Zhong gasped.
It had only been a few months since Yan Chuan returned to the Northern Liang, but the Western Region suddenly lost six countries.
Ban Dingyuan, Fu Jiesi, Wei Huo, and the others probably weren't even this fast a hundred years ago.
"Haha!"
Liu Hong took the report and laughed." Zhang Rang, put the Five Nation Seal in the court. Tomorrow, use it to suppress the officials. Let them see if the Marquis of the Four Prefectures that I chose against all odds is qualified to guard the Northern Liang!"”
"Your Majesty, do you want to reward the Marquis of Beiliang?" Zhao Zhong asked with a lowered brow.”
"This!"
Liu Hong frowned.
Yan Chuan is in charge of the military governor, in charge of the four prefectures, guarding the Western Regions.
It was almost to the point where there was nothing to reward or confer.
"Cough cough!"
Zhang Rang coughed dryly and said respectfully," Your Majesty, Liangzhou is divided into two. All the battles have been stopped by the Marquis of Beiliang. The four counties are poor. The Marquis of Beiliang must have spent a lot of military resources. Why don't we give one county of Western Liang to Beiliang as a reward?"”
"Yes!"
Liu Hong was deep in thought.
Zhao Zhong glanced at Zhang Rang and whispered,""Your Majesty, Beidi County is connected to the upper county of Bingzhou in the north. There is the South Xiongnu outside the pass, guarding the important areas of the three auxiliary areas.”
"Your Majesty!"
Zhang Rang looked embarrassed.
Beiliang guards the Western Regions and subjugates the surrounding Qiang Hu.
If he were to look down on the Southern Xiongnu, it would be a bottom-line consideration for both the Northern Liang and the Great Han.
"Alright!"
Liu Hong smiled faintly." Northern Liang, Northern Liang, it is not feasible to rely on the Western Region forever. I have drafted an edict to bring Beidi County into Northern Liang. I want you to go to Northern Liang tomorrow to pass the edict and bring back two carts of corn and sweet potatoes!”
"Here!"
Zhang Rang glared at Zhao Zhong.
Liu Hong glanced at the two of them and his eyes suddenly turned cold. He said in a deep voice,"Rang Fu, when the edict was drafted, he gave the Marquis of Beiliang a golden seal and purple ribbon. He was also granted the title of General of Flying Cavalry.”
"General of the Flying Cavalry?"
Zhao Zhong was shocked.
The Flying Cavalry General originated from the era of Emperor Wu. The first person to obtain the title was Huo Qubing.
His authority was already infinitely close to that of a Grand Commandant of the Three Dukes. In addition to the Marquis of Beiliang, the Chief Guardian of the Western Region, who guarded five counties and one region, Yan Chuan was almost above the Three Dukes, only slightly above Wei Huoruo at his peak.
The scary thing was that when Yan Chuan passed his childhood, he was only a 20-year-old youth.
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