Chu.

Wu Nian made a drastic rectification of officials in Hebei and sent troops to Shanxi.

Emperor Zhang Wu and Xiong Wuyi were in Nanjing, carrying out drastic military and political reforms. Emperor Zhang Wu was in charge of government affairs.

Xiong Wuwu reorganized the army and established two lines of defense along the Yellow River and the coastline. The Chu army and the Han army entered the confrontation stage.

Nanking.

This ancient capital was originally very prosperous. After the capital of Chu was moved, it became more and more prosperous.

Loyal ministers and righteous people from all sides gathered in Nanjing.

The streets are bustling with traffic.

Inside the Royal Palace.

One by one, the guards were stubborn and stubborn, guarding the palace, showing their spirit.

Half of the palace maids and eunuchs brought by Emperor Zhangwu from the north went their own way in the palace and were in good order.

His Majesty the Emperor is not talking about it. Since arriving in Nanjing, there has been no increase in the number of harem concubines, and the cost of eating and living has been reduced again and again.

All the money saved was spent on army building.

Now up and down the government and the opposition, some people have praised Emperor Zhang Wu as the lord of Zhongxing.

Inside the Qianqing Palace.

Emperor Zhangwu was dressed in a dragon robe and an official hat, sitting on the throne, and two eunuchs with Buddha dust in their arms on the left and right were entouraged.

Xiong Wuwu was wearing the official uniform of a cabinet minister, sitting in front of Emperor Zhangwu with a respectful expression.

"Really? Has Zhu Zhongguo surrendered? After being silent for a long time, Emperor Zhang Wu sighed.

"It's a pity for Zhu Zhongguo." Xiong Wuyi sighed.

"Forget it. This place in Shanxi. In the north of the Yellow River. Even if Zhu Zhongguo has outstanding ability. I had no illusions that he could hold on. I just wish he could delay for a few years. ”

"It's not mine, it's lost now, and there's nothing to dwell on."

Emperor Zhang Wu shook his head, then showed a sneer, and said, "Make the Yellow River clear." Wu Nian wants to be a saint. ”

He didn't want to think about it either. How many emperors have plagued the Yellow River problem? Let's just say that I am Huangchu, the Yellow River bursts its banks and floods both banks, which cannot be enumerated. ”

"Why does he think that he can surpass the emperors of the past dynasties and be able to serve as officials? Have the Yellow River been brought under control? ”

"I think he just wants to buy people's hearts with this slogan."

"Drew a big pie."

"Your Majesty said yes. If you want to say that Wu Nian is a good hand in fighting, I admit it. But he claimed to be able to control the Yellow River. I am a hundred thousand unbelievers. ”

Xiong Wuwu thought the same thing, shaking his head and said.

The two gentlemen and ministers said something about the affairs of Shanxi. Emperor Zhang Wu smiled and said, "Lord Second Assistant." It's been a long time since we've eaten together. ”

"It's almost time for dinner, you stay and have a drink with me."

"Yes." Xiong Wuself clenched his fists with both hands, and responded happily.

The news that Wu Nian was going to control the Yellow River and the Loess Plateau spread. There are few people in China who believe, and many people who do not believe.

Even on both sides of the Yellow River, the people who love and hate the Yellow River are the same.

The same goes for Shanxi people.

After the full cooperation of Shi Xian and Hojo Clan. The former Chu army in Shanxi has been disarmed and returned to the field.

Zhu Zhongguo also returned to his hometown as he wished.

Concrete roads are being paved.

The rectification of the rule of officials is being carried out in a big way.

I don't know how many officials have landed on the ground, and how many officials have had their property confiscated and exiled to the Sanhan region.

More and more acres of land were looted by the imperial court.

The demonic atmosphere in the officialdom was flattened one by one.

This place in Shanxi is still the same place. Surrounded by mountains, it is mountainous and poor. It doesn't have a high upper limit, but the lower limit is controllable.

Under the rule of the state of Chu, the situation in Shanxi was eroded.

Under the rule of the Han Dynasty, the situation in Shanxi was stable.

There is a lot less exploitation by officials and businessmen, and there is a miasma. The life of the people has been much more comfortable.

Folk.

He praised the Han Dynasty very much, and gradually developed a sense of belonging.

But even so. There are many people who do not believe that the emperor wants to govern the Yellow River and the high slopes of the loess.

Taiyuan City.

Because the emperor is still in the city, he can be seen everywhere wearing strong and stubborn armor. But the Han army looked vicious and did not commit any offence against the people.

The people of Shanxi looked at them, not only were they not afraid, but they were also a little kind.

The daily production order of the people has not been affected, and the sunrise and daily income and rest are carried out as usual.

Midday.

Scholar Liu Minzhi invited his friend Zhang Kuang, who is also a scholar, to come to his house for a drink.

The dishes on the table are sumptuous, and the wine is Shanxi Fenjiu. There is a maidservant serving wine next to it. It's a small day, and it's very okay.

They were all small local squires, and their families were both landlords and merchants. Since he was a child, he studied and took the exam in Chu State.

Now it is the Han Dynasty, and the fame of the previous dynasty is useless.

So it's a scholar.

Shi Xian rectified the rule of officials in Shanxi, and the crackdown was on corrupt officials and big dogs, which did not affect them.

"Brother Xian. What do you think of the emperor's summoning of the leaders of various villages in Shanxi, influential local squires, to Taiyuan for deliberations? ”

Liu Minzhi personally picked up the wine jug, poured a glass of wine for Zhang Kuang, and asked.

"The emperor is Mingjun. But there is still a lack of saints. Zhang Kuang pinched the wine glass, took a sip, and said euphemistically.

"yes. The Yellow River is clear, and the saint is out. This sentence has been circulating in the government and the opposition for many years. But who can do it since ancient times? I also think that the emperor's cultivation is still slightly insufficient. ”

Liu Minzhi bowed slightly.

They are all scholars of the Han Dynasty, and they have enjoyed the benefits of this wave of Shi Xian's rectification of the rule of officials. Loyalty to the Han Dynasty is rising slowly.

But he didn't believe in the Yellow River.

"Still. At all costs. If the emperor wants to contribute, that's good. I'm afraid it's taking advantage of that, and I don't. Just like Emperor Daojun. ”

"As long as you are steadfast and willing to work. Although it was impossible for the emperor to clean up the Yellow River. But it should be possible to domesticate the Yellow River somewhat. Let it be a little less flooded. That's for Shanxi. No. For the people on both sides of the Yellow River, it is also a great credit. ”

Zhang Kuang's eyebrows danced, showing his respect for the emperor.

"Who's to say it isn't." Liu Minzhi laughed.

"Brother Xian. Cheers to the Emperor. I wish the emperor a long life. The Han Dynasty has been a country for thousands of generations. He raised his glass and said to Zhang Kuang.

"Brother is right. The emperor has no borders. Zhang Kuang pinched his wine glass and touched a glass with Liu Minzhi with a smile.

The people of Shanxi do not believe that Wu Nian has made the water of the Yellow River clear.

But the loyalty to the Han Dynasty is sufficient, and the praise for Wu Nian is endless.

Strange things are revealed.

In such a situation. Wu Nian summoned the village leaders of Shanxi, and the local influential voices came to Taiyuan, and the progress was very smooth.

No way.

The government politely invited these people, and all the food, clothing, housing and transportation were reimbursed.

You can also see the sky.

Who wouldn't want to come?

As time passed, these people arrived in Taiyuan one after another, and there were thousands of people, making Taiyuan, an important city, more and more lively and noisy.

When everyone arrived, the Son of Heaven summoned them.