Chapter 287 Lingnan Trip
Weiyang Palace.
Lü Zhi pondered and said, "Sir, there are many talented people in the court, so let someone else go to Lingnan.
The journey is long and winding, and Lingnan is said to be full of miasma. I am really worried.
It's just Lingnan. The Han Dynasty controls the Central Plains. Given time, by dredging canals to irrigate the area, connecting the river systems, and building straight roads, sooner or later, he will completely submit to the Han Dynasty.
If something unexpected happens during this trip, I really don’t know what to do.
Besides, I don’t know how much time it will take to travel this distance, which is really a waste of your talent.”
Why did Liu Bang and this group of Han ministers not react much to Zhao Tuo's enthronement of King of Lingnan?
Because in this era when Lingnan was still a deserted place, it was too remote. Even the old land of Chu State, which was closer to the Central Plains, still had large tracts of swamps, wastelands, and forests that had not been fully developed.
No one would pay attention to Lingnan at all. Occupying such a place would only waste the resources of the central court.
But Lu Zhi was different. When Luo Xin was teaching her, he often used data.
So Lu Zhi did some calculations, and was surprised to find that as long as she built straight roads and large canals, she would be able to achieve the desired results.
The time it takes to travel from Chang'an to Linzi, Jicheng and other farthest cities in Shandong is about the same as that to Lingnan.
She immediately realized that as long as generations of people continued to work hard, Lingnan would be able to be directly governed by the central court. It was just that it was not possible now, so her attitude towards Lingnan was completely different.
But now that Luo Xin was really going to Lingnan, she was really worried.
Luo Xinyan smiled faintly and said, "E'ou, this is the thousand-year plan of the Chinese nation. As a descendant of the Luo family, I have no choice but to do it. My elder brother went to Lingnan in person back then, let alone me?
Don't worry about me, Ancestor Su Wang is here, and if you act righteously, he will naturally bless you.
As for the affairs of the court, Xiao He and others are getting old. The last time I went to his house, there was a hint of death in his eyes.
We have already discussed the affairs of the past two years. We just need to proceed step by step. My temporary departure will not affect the overall situation.
It is time to recall the third brother from Korea. This period is enough for the third brother to teach Liu Ruyi and his son. With the third brother and the fifth brother around, the government will be very stable. "
Seeing that Luo Xin was determined to go to Lingnan, Lu Zhi could only agree and said softly: "In this case, it would be better if you return soon."
Luo Xin drank the wine, and Lü Zhi accompanied him all the way. When they were near the palace gate, Luo Xin suddenly said, "E'ou, your ancestor Duke Huan of Qi united the nine states, unified the world, and became the overlord of the world, but in the end he did not get the posthumous title of 'Wen'.
Duke Wen of Jin, Chong'er, did not even have as much achievements as Duke Huan of Qi, but he was still given the posthumous name "Wen".
This is because Guan Zhong’s brilliance is too dazzling.
If you become the regent, just like Duke Wen and Duke Xuan, you will definitely be highly praised in history.
But if I stay with you forever, we'll be too close.
There will definitely be people who say that you became famous because of me, and I don’t want that.
During the two years I was away, you were in charge of all government affairs, which is very important for your reputation in history books."
Lu Zhi was very moved when she heard this, and nodded heavily, saying, "Sir, please look at me."
The palace gate gradually closed, and Luo Xin suddenly thought of more than ten years ago, when he left Chang'an City because of Liu Bang's rejection.
Although he left in a very dignified way, when he thought about it now, he suddenly felt the power of the imperial authority.
If it weren't for the existence of the ancestor, if it weren't for the family's deep foundation, would anyone really be able to check and balance such a powerful imperial power?
With such terrifying power in the hands of one person, what direction will the world go in?
Enslavement!
When this word appeared in Luo Xin's mind, he immediately realized that the relationship between the monarch and his subjects was no longer right.
When the Zhou Dynasty was first established, although there were many rituals and people of different identities could use different things, there was mutual respect between the monarch and his subjects.
If the monarch does not respect his subjects, the subjects may even gain sympathy from historians and people of the world if they kill the monarch.
The same is true in times of great contention when it comes to recruiting talented people. There is no clear boundary between the ruler and his subjects, so Mencius's teachings can still be widely accepted.
Although the rulers of the Shandong states disliked it instinctively, they did not think there was anything wrong with it.
However, since the Qin Dynasty until now, this kind of respect between the monarch and his subjects has basically disappeared.
Now the emperor only respects important officials such as the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers. What happens in the future will only be known in the future.
Luo Xin frowned and decided to find a time to talk to Luo Chen about this matter. After making some initial suggestions for Lu Zhi, Luo Chen temporarily focused his energy on meeting with various philosophers.
As Luo Xin's carriage left Chang'an City, the entire city suddenly became lively, and countless precious treasures rushed towards the Weiyang Palace.
Luo Xin finally left, it's time for us to please the Queen Mother.
As for Luo Chen and Luo Yi, although they are also sons of the Luo family and Lu Zhi also has extremely high trust in them, everyone knows that they are completely different.
Considering Lu Zhi's age and the emperor's character, he would have to rule the Han Dynasty for at least a dozen years. It would be unwise not to please him.
The disturbances in Chang'an City have nothing to do with Luoxin now for the time being.
With his status, he was naturally accompanied by a large group of people when he went to Lingnan Kingdom. Lu Zhi sent 300 guards to accompany him, plus the number of envoys, there were about 500 people in total. Luoling sent 200 brave warriors stationed in Zhaocheng.
Everyone knew that Duke Zhao had a large number of private soldiers. The court's strategy for this matter was to turn a blind eye. After all, Luo Ling's threat was too great, so as long as they were not equipped with a large number of armors, it would be fine. If they knew that there were armors in the ring, they would probably explode.
The size of this team was even larger than that of Luo Er's team that went to the Western Regions, and its specifications were also extremely high, which showed the importance attached to the trip to Lingnan Kingdom.
The delegation traveled along the water route at a very fast speed. The only problem was that some of the guards were native Guanzhong people and suffered from seasickness. Even with the care of doctors, many of them had to temporarily stay in the counties they passed by.
Apart from these minor episodes, most of the time was spent on the road. Luo Xin was certainly not idle along the way. He was always collecting information about the various vassal kingdoms in preparation for future governance.
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Lingnan country.
King Zhao Tuo of Lingnan paced back and forth in the palace, his expression full of anxiety and worry. He had been very uneasy since he received the news from Chang'an that Prime Minister Luo Xin was going to go on a diplomatic mission to Lingnan.
The ministers in the palace were silent. Seeing this, the Prime Minister asked, "Your Majesty, why are you so anxious? Please tell us so that we can help you solve your problems."
Zhao Tuo frowned and sighed, "Alas, I cannot tell you my thoughts."
The Prime Minister did not give up, and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, are you worried about the arrival of the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty?
The establishment of Lingnan's ancestral temple was originally approved by the head of the Luo family. Politically, you should be an ally of the prime minister. Why are you worried?"
Zhao Tuo sighed and said, "You don't understand. The Luo family has always done things based on whether it is necessary or not. When Emperor Gaozu cleaned up the kings of different surnames, the King of Qi and Duke Zhao had a close relationship, but in the end, they still lost their country, didn't they?
Of course, the King of Qi not only saved his life, but he also retained his wealth and glory. Compared with other kings of different surnames, he was much stronger.
But I want to be a king. I did not go back even after the fall of the Qin Dynasty, not just for the title of Marquis.
What I am worried about now is that I don’t know what role Lingnan Kingdom plays in the eyes of the Luo family.
Moreover, this prime minister is not Duke Zhao. You have all seen the letter sent back from Chang'an before. This prime minister stands with the regent queen dowager.
I am the only king of a different surname left in the world, how can I not be worried? "
Zhao Tuo's words made everyone silent. In fact, the top leaders of the entire Lingnan Kingdom were worried. These people were the top leaders of the Qin Dynasty's southern expedition army.
It can be said that it has nothing to do with the Han court.
If it were just the Han court, they wouldn't be so worried. After all, the emperor is far away and it was so difficult for them to fight the southern barbarians in the past. With the current Han court, if they really come, it is hard to say who will win or lose.
But the problem is that Duke Zhao is also in the Central Plains. What should be done if the Lingnan Kingdom rebels against the Central Plains and invites this great god?
Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhao Tuo began to comfort them, "If it really doesn't work, I will write a letter to Duke Zhao. I still have some affection for him, and he promised me in the beginning. He can't just abandon me now."
Amidst this anxiety, Luo Xin's delegation finally entered Lingnan. Starting from the border city, they were guided along the way.
"Prime Minister, the nobles in these cities all have obvious Central Plains faces, but most of them look a little different. They should be the local barbarians of Lingnan."
Luo Xin nodded slightly. The appearance of the Southern Barbarians was somewhat different from that of the Central Plains, but the difference was not big.
Especially between beautiful women and uglier people, there is basically no difference.
Seeing this, Luo Xin felt relieved a little. Those with little difference in appearance were the easiest to rule. The key then was to tell Zhao Tuo some things.
Lingnan Kingdom is going to become a new pilot for the Xiajun Yimin, and will no longer be the Xiajun Yimin of the previous ancestors.
Guess the next chapter!
(End of this chapter)
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