Shu Chen

Chapter 381
The origin of the name of Jiuquan is that Huo Qubing, the Hussar general of the former Han Dynasty, expelled the Huns to this place, and poured a jar of fine wine rewarded by Emperor Xiaowu into the spring to celebrate his victory with the soldiers, so it became the name.However, although there is a name that remembers the achievements and glory of the great Han in the past, the Li Shu in the county has forgotten the authority of the Han court.

The prefect You Chu had an old relationship with Zheng Pu, when the two were working together in Longxi County, they often talked about rhythm for fun.

When he learned that Zheng Pu was coming, he personally traveled fifty li to meet him, held a banquet for him, and even called his wife and children to pay respects.

But when Zheng Pu mentioned the matter of forming a bow and arrow club, he showed embarrassment.

After hesitating for a long time, he considered his words and said, "Although I don't want to refute Zijin's theory, it may be difficult for the bow and arrow society to be implemented in this county. It's not because this is wrong, but Li and Shu are really uneasy!"

It is obviously an act of guarding the hometown, so why did it cause the uneasiness among Li and Shu?

Hearing this, Zheng Pu was surprised, and hurriedly urged, "Brother Zhong Yun, please speak clearly."

"It's the cause of the great disturbance in Hexi during Emperor Ling's time!"

First he sighed, and then You Chu explained the reasons one by one.

It turned out that it was because of the rebellion in Liangzhou during the reign of Emperor Ling, which caused the land of Hexi to be out of control for decades, and it was not until the time of Wei that the war was completely quelled. It also made Li Shu's impression of the Han government still remain that of tyranny and weak force .

And Wei Guo's reputation in Hexi is not good.

Not only is the "Soldier System" being implemented, but the Qiang and Hu tribes often bully and connive at the arrogance and power.

Among them, Jiuquan County is the place where it suffers the most.

This led to the extreme distrust of the Lishu in the government.

Now, when the Han and Wei dynasties were fighting at the gate of the Hexi Corridor, the Fuyin City Fortress, the government suddenly promoted the bow and arrow society. Li Shu would not believe that this was an act of protecting their hometown, but believed that the Han Dynasty intended to treat them as spare soldiers, or It is similar to the "Shibing System" of Wei State, exploiting them in disguise.

"Zijin, from my point of view, the promotion of bow and arrow clubs in the county should not be rushed."

You Chu, who had finished the explanation, remonstrated softly, "Although this is a good deed, it is not too late to discuss it after Zhangye County's implementation has achieved results and everyone in the county has cleared their doubts. If it is forced to implement, it may backfire."

Zheng Pu couldn't accept this.

He came all the way, how can he accept that things have discordant results.

What's more, hiding soldiers among the people is a national policy that he negotiated with the prime minister, and it is related to the great Han's plan to expand the northern expedition to recruit cavalry in the future, how can it be abandoned halfway!

Therefore, after hearing this, he groaned for a while, and asked with a slightly doubtful tone, "Brother Zhongyun's reputation as an official in Liangzhou can't make Li Shuying follow him?"

Indeed, he could not help but have doubts.

When You Chu was the prefect of Wei Longxi in the past, facing the sudden arrival of the Han army, even though there were few soldiers and no reinforcements, the people in the city were willing to fight with him to the death.It's been nearly a year since I worked in Jiuquan, can't Li Shu be convinced?

Furthermore, You Chu was originally from Wuwei County.

For Li Shu of Jiuquan County, You Chu is a person with one heart and one body with them.

"I don't want Zijin to value it so much."

Hearing this, You Chu smiled, and first raised the wine cup to invite a cup to show his thanks, and then slowly said, "Although I have a reputation, I grew up in Guanzhong when I was young, and I have never served in Hexi since I entered the official career. Officials, so it's hard to do."

After a pause, he said quickly again, "It's not that I shirk and don't want to share the worries of the court. It is true that the head, deputy and secretary of the bow and arrow society all have to hold official positions in the court and rely on the army. The rule of law is no different from recruiting soldiers in the county. Even if I try my best, I can't ease the hearts of Li and Shu."

Uh.
Zheng Pu was dumbfounded for a moment.

Forcing the top members of the society to take up official positions in the court is to prevent the Bow and Archery Society from becoming a tool for private power grabbers or careerists in the future, and to curb and prevent unrest before it happens.

It is a principle that cannot be compromised.

After all, Liu Xiudu, the previous Emperor Guangwu, stopped the county capital trial system because of this.

Now how could the prime minister plant the seeds of future disasters in Hexi Tsunaki because of the temporary benefits?

"As Brother Zhongyun said, let's put aside the matter of the bow and arrow club for now."

After pondering for a while, Zheng Pu was a little disappointed, "I will write a letter to the prime minister, telling the real situation here, and admonishing that Zhangye County's implementation will be effective, and then we will act according to circumstances. At that time, brother will need to work harder."

But You Chu didn't answer, but there was a smile in his eyes, just like the expression of the two when they were joking in the past.

It also made Zheng Pu slightly startled when he saw it.

Could it be that there is a turning point in this matter?
Asking a question in his heart, Zheng Pu squeezed his beard to think.

After a while, it suddenly dawned on him, he couldn't help pointing at You Chu and scolding with a smile, "You Zhongyun, you are so witty and negligent when discussing the affairs of the country. The obvious beneficial policy is to keep silent and pretend to play on me!"

"Hahaha~~~"

Immediately, You Chu laughed loudly, and he retorted with his words still unrelenting, "I have been with Zijin for many years, and I have often been teased. Now that I have the opportunity to show off my quick tongue, how can I ignore it!"

After laughing for a long time, he held back his face and bowed his hands to apologize, and said sincerely, "Although I am Meng Lang, the words just now are not sensational. If the people in Jiuquan do not doubt it, the only way to ask Yang Boyang to be the head of the society is to protect the hometown. It is not difficult to ask him to contribute, but with his temperament, he will definitely not accept an official position in the court."

Yang Boyang is Yang Feng.

Famous as a chivalrous man when he was young, and always upholding integrity regardless of life and death, he has great prestige in the county, and he can convince and follow Li Shu.The government only needs to ask him to raise his arms, and the bow and arrow club can be successfully established.

Also, he is the best choice for the head of the company.

However, he, who had previously abandoned his official position in Wei State and retired to seclusion, would not accept the official position of the Han Dynasty, which would taint his reputation as a second official.

But this is harmless to the big man.

Like this kind of person who doesn't think about death and life and runs for righteousness, the court doesn't need to worry that he will seek power for profit and breed desire.

The reason why You Chu didn't make it clear first is because he served Wei first and then Hanchen.If you want Yang Feng to participate, it is better for Zheng Pu to personally invite than him to come forward.

As for the special case that the head of the society is not bound by the court, there will be hidden dangers in the future
No need to worry.

As long as Yang Feng is asked to set up the bow and arrow club, Li Shu really feels that the imperial court has no intention of oppressing in disguise, and it will be a matter of time for the first-class staff to accept the official position of the imperial court in the future.

"Forget it, let's do it urgently."

Zheng Pu, who bowed his head in thought for a long time, nodded and smiled, "Today, the rebellion against the Wei Dynasty is a crime. All things should be done to appease the hearts of the people in the counties and counties in Hexi. It is imperative to promote the bow and arrow society and hide soldiers among the people. It would be of great benefit to the imperial court not to be in office, and the prime minister would have no objection to it. The next day, Brother Lao will take me to visit Yang Boyang. If he is willing to contribute, I will write a letter and explain the reasons to the prime minister."

"good!"

When You Chu heard the words, he clapped his hands and praised.

The next day, under the escort of more than ten retinues, the two rushed to Biaoshi County in light clothes.

Because of this, Zheng Pu unexpectedly met an old man.

(End of this chapter)