"I recommend Jiang Wan, Fei Yi, my friends Cui Zhouping and Xu Shu, as well as Ma Liang. In addition, there was a genius in Shu Han at that time named Liu Ba. He was proficient in arithmetic and had managed the Shu Han household registration for many years without making a mistake. He would be of great use to the development of commerce and trade."
Liu Fu wrote down all the people recommended by Zhuge Liang.
Xun Yu then came forward to pay his respects and said:
"I recommend my younger brother Xun You. In addition, Zhong Yao is loyal to the country, promotes virtuous governance, and educates the people. Dong Zhao is unwaveringly loyal and is a faithful promoter of local new policies. There is also a man named Ma Jun, who, in your words, is an inventor who has invented many things that benefit the country and the people. With him, Liaodong will surely be able to achieve great prosperity."
Liu Fu nodded.
At this moment, Xiao He also stepped forward and recommended:
"I recommend Cao Shen and Zhou Bo, both of whom are capable ministers in governing the country."
Liu Fu could understand why Xiao He did not recommend Han Xin or Zhang Liang.
Zhang Liang was skilled in military affairs in the first half of his life, guiding Liu Bang in various strategies. In the second half of his life, he was mainly skilled in political maneuvering. After being enfeoffed as a marquis, he went into seclusion to protect himself. Han Xin was killed by Empress Lü in collusion with Xiao He. Even if he were summoned back, he would not be able to face her.
At this moment, Bao Zheng also stepped forward and presented his memorial:
“My mentor, Wang Yanling, was a good official who could serve as a key figure in a region and govern the local people.”
Fang Du also recommended Wei Zheng.
After thinking for a moment, Liu Fu added a few more people to the list, one of whom was Wang Ping.
When Zhuge Liang conquered the Nanman, he formed a Wudang Flying Army of barbarians and appointed Wang Ping as its commander. Wang Ping had experience in taming barbarians and training troops.
In addition, there was Baili Xi in the Warring States period, who was good at governance; Yu Qian in the Ming Dynasty, who was loyal and capable of turning the tide; and Huo Guang in the Eastern Han Dynasty, who was also capable of turning the tide, serving as regent for many years without any intention of usurping the throne, but was unjustly killed.
Changsun Wuji was the most meritorious official during the Zhenguan era. Although he was arrogant and domineering and became involved in the struggle for the crown prince in his later years, his abilities were outstanding. As long as there was someone above him to keep him in check, he was not afraid of not correcting his position.
Liu Fu tentatively finalized the list of these people, then summoned them one by one and sent them to various places to serve as governors, or to remain in the central regions of their fiefdoms to serve as officials.
Now, Liu Fu looked at his Prime Minister Zhuge and was extremely satisfied.
With this leader setting a good example, no one else could have any wicked thoughts. I really made the right choice!
One month later, at the enthronement ceremony.
At this moment, Liu Fu ascended the high platform, wearing a robe with four-clawed golden dragons, holding the Jade Seal of the Loyal and Martial King, and carrying the Emperor's Sword, and ascended the throne of the King.
"By order of the King, Zhuge Liang is appointed as Prime Minister, in charge of all civil and military officials."
"By order of the King, Xiao He is appointed as the Left Vice Chancellor and Xun Yu as the Right Vice Chancellor."
"By order of the King, the Kaifeng Prefecture Office is located in the East City, with Bao Zheng as its official. People with grievances may come here to file a complaint."
"By order of the King, the Office of the Justice Bureau shall be located in the East City, facing the Kaifeng Prefecture Office, with Di Renjie as the head and Song Ci as the deputy head, and shall be responsible for solving major cases in the court."
"Feng Hairui was appointed as Grand Censor to impeach and supervise all officials; Fang Xuanling was appointed as Minister of Personnel; Du Ruhui as Minister of Justice; Zhong Yao as Minister of Personnel; Liu Ba as Minister of Revenue; Yu Qian as Minister of War; and Bailixi as Minister of Works."
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He has finally ascended the throne!
After Liu Laowu, the envoy sent by the emperor, finished his duties, he hurried back to the capital to report.
Following Zhuge Liang's plan, Liu Fu left three giant gorillas and their gorilla underlings to dig a reservoir for Zhuge Liang. With these big guys working, it was faster than a modern excavator.
Liu Fu realized how useful King Kong was, so he immediately used his remaining reputation points to create two more King Kongs. He gave one of them to Zhuge Liang to dig a reservoir, and then led all the ape minions to work on the water conservancy project.
He himself, along with Wang Ping and Ma Liang, prepared to first incorporate the local barbarian tribes of Liaodong.
To recruit these leaders, we must follow the method provided by Zhuge Liang. In the mountains southeast of Liaodong, there live many barbarians. No one knows exactly how many barbarians there are, but they are notorious for their ferocity. The barbarians are generally between 1.8 and 2 meters tall, and some are even as tall as 2.2 or 2.3 meters, which can be described as giants.
"Your Majesty, in the matter of conquering the barbarians, winning their hearts is the best strategy, while attacking cities is the next best. Psychological warfare is superior to siege warfare. To subdue the barbarians, we must first win their hearts. Why don't you come with me for a stroll around the area?"
Since Ma Liang had spoken, Liu Fu followed him on his winding journey.
In the following days, Ma Liang chose places near the Liaodong Mountains. The Liaodong Mountains were inhabited by barbarians, and few Han people lived around them. This was because many barbarians had the habit of cannibalism, which had been passed down from their ancestors. These barbarians were quite terrifying to the Han people. Who would be crazy enough to live near the territory of these guys?
What if the barbarians fly into a rage and eat us all?
Interestingly, after two days of investigation with Ma Liang, Liu Fu and his group actually discovered several villages. These villages lived right under the noses of the barbarians, yet they were able to coexist peacefully, which was quite peculiar.
Ma Liang pointed to several villages marked on the map and told Liu Fu:
"The fastest way to subdue the barbarians is in these villages."
Liu Fu found it very amazing and wanted to see what Ma Liang was up to.
Liu Fu was building his fiefdom in Liaodong with great enthusiasm, already preparing for the future.
At this time, Liu Laowu had only recently escorted Chen Jiulin and the others back to Handu.
Just as he was preparing to consider how to deal with Chen Jiulin, news came from the prison.
"Report! Your Majesty, the Grand Commandant committed suicide in prison out of shame and indignation. Before his death, he left a few lines on the wall, which we have copied down."
Liu Laowu picked up the copied text and read it carefully:
"In my youth I was poor but I made the best of a bad situation, hoping to stand out from the crowd. I fought on the battlefield for twenty years, and I have achieved great success and fame. But in my old age I have nothing to show for it."
Why?
"Because I forgot the hardships of my youth, I have become the very person I hated most in my youth! Alas, alas!"
Upon seeing Chen Jiulin's dying words, Liu Laowu sighed helplessly:
"It's better for you to leave with dignity than for us to disregard our brotherhood and personally execute you."
With another slight sigh, Liu Laowu finally felt a pang of compassion:
"Investigate who else in the Chen family is involved and punish them one by one. As for the Chen family's title of Marquis, retain it and find an innocent son to inherit it. Consider it a token of our loyalty to our old brother. All other official positions are to be revoked. That's all."
Subsequently, Liu Laowu ordered that Zhou Chunxuan be skinned alive, stuffed with straw, and hung on the city gate for public display for thirty days.
Have all our sons gone to their fiefdoms?
At this moment, the maidservant beside him bowed and said:
"Five princes have already established their own fiefdoms and been granted the title of king. The fiefdoms of several other princes are located in the far northwest and southwest regions, and it will take some time for them to be established."
Liu Laowu nodded:
"Were the establishment of their fiefdoms smooth?"
"Your Majesty, of the eight princes, three have not yet arrived at their fiefdoms. Of the remaining five princes who have arrived, four are in dire straits, while only one prince has successfully governed his territory and has now begun to implement sweeping new policies."
"oh?"
Liu Laowu's eyes lit up immediately:
"Among our five sons, who is so talented that he has already begun to govern the region so quickly?"
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