Chapter 20 Rectification
According to reports from spies, the Wei army in the Central Plains has arrived at Tongguan.
But when he learned that Longyou had been lost, he immediately stopped moving forward. After Soochow took action in the past few days, the Wei army began to retreat southward.
Obviously, after weighing the pros and cons, Cao Wei gave up all his efforts to recapture Longyou, and instead retreated and prioritized protecting Huainan.
After all, the tax and economic center of Cao Wei was in the Central Plains of Hebei, and the ancestral home of the Cao family was in Qiao County, Yuzhou. Although they don't believe in Soochow's combat power, if they are allowed to steal Hefei, then Cao Wei's core territory will be completely threatened by Soochow.
As for Longyou, although his body hurt, it was not enough to make Cao Wei fight for his life.
This also means that Cao Wei has acknowledged the established fact, and there is no longer any risk for Shuhan to annex Longyou.
After reading this, Zhuge Liang's joy was difficult to conceal.
Ever since the late emperor visited the thatched cottage three times, Zhuge Liang, the manager, had to support the entire company by himself.
Especially since the Yiling War, he had struggled alone to pick up this company that was about to go bankrupt and delisted. After so many years of hard work and many nights where he couldn't sleep with worry, he finally paid off.
Your Majesty, have you seen it?
Thinking of this, the corners of Zhuge Liang's eyes couldn't help but get wet, and he shed tears in memory of the former emperor.
"Prime Minister." The soldier next to him saw that the Prime Minister, who had always been calm, suddenly had tears in his eyes, and stepped forward in surprise.
"Nothing, I have nothing to do." Zhuge Liang waved his hand slightly and said with a smile.
"I'm just a little excited thinking that there is hope for the Kuang Fu Han room again."
"That's all, send someone to Chengdu to deliver a message to His Majesty. Your Majesty is probably very nervous."
"only!"
Just when Zhuge Liang calmed down and was about to start the day's work, a soldier suddenly rushed in from outside.
"Prime Minister, there is an urgent report from Longxi County!"
"Longxi County?" Zhuge Liang was stunned for a moment. Thinking of the secret order he had given a few days ago, his face suddenly became slightly solemn.
Are there any changes?
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A few days ago, two thousand Shu troops were ordered to garrison Didao County and posted notices that Longxi had been restored and returned to the Han Dynasty.
But since you have returned to the Han Dynasty, you must follow the rules of the Han Dynasty. The soldiers of the Shu army read out the laws implemented by Zhuge Liang in Shu everywhere, trying to make all the people understand them.
The Shu Han official responsible for this matter emphasized that if an injustice was reported to the official, everything from then on would be handled in accordance with the law. Regardless of whether they are ordinary people or wealthy families, anyone who violates the law will be dealt with equally!
After the promulgation of these laws, the people of the whole county were doubtful and waited and did not dare to move forward.
As a result, within three days, some of the noblemen violated martial law and were caught by the Shu army while traveling at night. In the past, executions were carried out in public, and it was useless for the head of the family to come and ask for his execution.
The laws of the Shu Han Dynasty were the strictest among the Three Kingdoms, and their enforcement was also the strongest. With Zhuge Liang personally supervising, few officials in charge of the law dared to bend the law for personal gain.
Because of this incident, the Shuhan government's credibility was instantly established.
After hearing about this incident, the people in Guizhou went to the government one after another to complain. The dirty deeds committed by many local aristocratic families have been uncovered, and whoever is found out will be punished.
Among them, the one who complained the most was none other than You Chu, the former governor of Longxi!
"Prime Minister, judging from the complaints filed in Didao County, You Chu is already worthy of death for his crimes." The messenger said with his hand in hand.
"In Didao County alone, there are thousands of people who reported to the officials about You Chu. Most of them were heads of Guizhou. They all said that their families starved to death because of You Chu's forced food conquest. Some also accused him of favoring the wealthy clans and being in conflict with the wealthy clans. They join forces to invade the fields of the common people."
In Longxi County under the rule of You Chu, the attitude towards it was polarized. The local nobles all thought that You Chu was a good man, with detailed etiquette and efficient work.
The civil capital of Guizhou didn't like this governor because he was suppressed by the nobles. This governor even slept with a wealthy family. How could he be a good person?
After receiving the report, Zhuge Liang glanced at it briefly and then frowned.
Didao County is a small county, but there have been so many dirty things over the years. In terms of the level of chaos, it is no less than when the late emperor first entered Shu.
Among them, You Chu's contribution can be said to be huge. If he hadn't supported many things, the nobles would not have dared to do them openly.
"If You Chu is not dead yet, I can't let him go at will." After reading the report on the bamboo slip, Zhuge Liang's eyes flashed with a cold look.
"But the aristocratic families in Longyou are too arrogant, and they have forgotten many of the laws of the old Han Dynasty!
"It seems like Longyou needs to put things in order!"
Having said this, Zhuge Liang gently picked up his pen, wrote several lines of words on the bamboo slips, and handed them to his soldiers.
"Send someone to Chengdu and hand it over to His Majesty for judgment. Your Majesty will approve it before it can be implemented."
"only!"
"Also, let's go to the dungeon and release Ma Su. Next, he will have his job to rectify Long You."
"As you command, Prime Minister."
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"Old Zhang, tell me you are more stubborn than a donkey. Because of your political consciousness, you can only die on the battlefield in your life." Ma Su said while eating his meal, not forgetting to mock Zhang He.
"There is a shortage of generals in Shu. If you had voted earlier, you would have become a general immediately. What's more, you are not Cao Cao's original general. He has not treated you as well as Yuan Shao over the years. Why are you so stubborn?"
"Shut up, I'm not that familiar with you." Zhang He regretted chatting with this idiot in the first place. Ma Su would chat with him whenever he got bored these days, chatting all over the world, and never forgetting to persuade him to surrender.
What a shame to be defeated on the battlefield by such a weirdo! A lifetime of shame!
"Oh, no dreams." Ma Di shrugged, but seeing that Zhang He didn't want to talk to him anymore, he didn't continue.
He was so anxious that Zhang He really beat him. Not only was he unable to kill him, but it was also very painful. He didn't want to get into trouble.
At this moment, a man walked in. Ma Su took a look and found that he was still an acquaintance.
"Wang Ping?"
"Join the army. The Prime Minister asked me to take you out." Wang Ping nodded and said to Ma Su.
"Huh? Didn't you say you want to put me to death? No matter what, I will be demoted to a commoner, right?" Ma Su frowned, feeling something was wrong.
"No need, the Prime Minister has already found out. You Chu committed many crimes and deserved his death. Although it is against the law to join the army and commit suicide privately, you are needed now. I allow you to join the army and you will perform meritorious service."
Wang Ping shook his head and said while opening the prison door.
"It is definitely impossible to execute you. If you join the army, you should remain useful and continue to serve the court."
"Hearing this, Ma Su suddenly felt a little pain in his balls, why didn't he die?
Could it be that I am really a child of destiny? No matter what you do, you can't die?
"What does the Prime Minister want me to do?"
"I don't know, it's said to be to enforce the law..."
"Huh?" Ma Su suddenly became alert.
"Law?"