Father Han Gaozu

The chariot slowly drove by the farmland of Shu County. Shu County used to be one of the largest granaries in the Qin State. With its very good geographical advantages, it continuously provided Da Qin with blood transfusions, enabling Da Qin to go on frequent expeditions and eventually unify the world. .

Although this is the old Qin land in name, the customs, language, and even other cultures are completely different from the old Qin people in Chang'an. The culture here is somewhat biased towards Chu State. Let me talk about the most obvious gap. , they will not beat ghosts and gods.

There is a prohibition here, it is not allowed to beat ghosts and gods, but to worship ghosts and gods.

The chariot was driving slowly on the path. The road gap here was very large. Some roads were difficult to walk, and it was impossible for a horse-drawn carriage to pass, but some roads were extremely flat. Plains and hills intertwined here, forming a This is the land of abundance.

Since Li Bing and his son ruled here, the food here has always been abundant. Although the output is not as good as that of Liang State, the per capita food is higher than that of Liang State because of the population.

The officials here also attach great importance to agriculture. The food in Chang'an cannot be self-sufficient and needs to be transported from outside. This is the largest food supply area outside the Central Plains, and no one dares to neglect it.

The young official was sitting on the chariot, surrounded by a large group of knights opening the way and exploring.

This young official has a very small beard, not thick enough to cover the corners of his mouth. The whole person looks a little less mighty, but adds a lot of affinity, especially when he smiles, he looks inhuman Harmful, people can't help but want to get close.

He poked his neck out all the way to observe the surrounding situation. Now is the busy season of farming, and most government affairs will not be issued at this time. He also has time to visit the local situation, which can be regarded as beating the officials in various places.

"Guan Gong, the farming and mulberry affairs here are handled very well. There is no wasted farmland, and the condition of the people is also good. Presumably, they have not been oppressed."

This young man is the sheriff of Shu County, Guan Ah.

"But we are still ranked second, not as good as Liang Guo!"

"Guan Gong, there are several prefectures in Liang State, but we only have one prefecture, how can we compare?"

"Although we only have one county, we are bigger than Liang. Why can't we compare? When Li Bing was here, we could make it the county with the highest grain production. Now, why can't we?"

"Guan Gong, back then Liang State was Wei State...Of course we are the tallest."

The person who spoke was the magistrate of Shu County, named Yang He. This person was not the founding minister, nor did he have any title, and his ability was not too strong. If there were no accidents, this official position would probably come to an end in this life. It is impossible to go any further.

But he met Guan Ah.

When Liu Chang discovered the collusion between officials and businessmen in the Bashu area, he was very angry. He got rid of nearly half of the officials at one time and rearranged them. People are very similar, they all have a very powerful father, they are both the emperor's confidants, and they grew up together.

But what happened to the two after arriving in Bashu was completely different.

Chen Mai suffered many difficulties in Berkshire, including the resistance of officials, the dominance of local merchants, the rebellion of barbarians, and the request for help from the Dian Kingdom. Suppressing prefectures and counties with iron and blood methods opened up a path for development. …

His fishing behavior at the beginning made him lose the possibility of sincere cooperation with officials. Many people described Chen Mai as a "tyrant" in Berkshire, who governed the place through very tough methods.

As for what to say about Guan Ah, his situation is a little different. He was welcomed by everyone in Shu County. He has been handling government affairs here for more than ten years, and he has not encountered a single trouble. Everyone respects him very much. All I saw were smiling faces, everyone worked hard, Guan Ah didn't suffer any crimes.

Guan Ah was very confused by Chen Mai's management methods, and wrote to him many times to teach him how to manage it, but Chen Mai refused to listen.

Guan A felt that this difference might be due to his outstanding talent in governing the region.

He is determined to make Shu County the most powerful place in the Han Dynasty.

In a wealthy area, Liu Chang wanted to transfer him to Chang'an three times, but he refused all of them. He just wanted to make this place the number one in the world! !
Faced with Guan A's questioning, Yang He smiled wryly and said, "Mr. Guan, our household registration is not half that of Liang State. How can we surpass Liang State? There are flat cultivated land everywhere. Although our place is big, we can Cultivated land is not as good as them.”

"As long as we work together! It will be fine!"

Guan Ah said with a smile, speaking of it, after Guan Ah arrived in Shu County, he couldn't even make any government orders. He spent all day looking for officials to find ways to promote agriculture, start business, etc., big and small. It's all done by the officials, and Guan A is only responsible for opening his mouth.

Why can Guan'a get such respect in Shu County?
The main reason is that he has a super protective father.

Chen Mai's father is very powerful, but his father is aloof and unwilling to intervene in local affairs. Even when his son is in a deadlock, Chen Ping will not help his son unless Chen Mai asks him. Chen Mai's personality is not that he would ask for help.

Guan Ying is different. Guan Ying still loves this son very much. When Guan Ah just came to power, he sent an elite cavalry team. He said he was here to catch thieves. It would take ten years to catch them. , These knights changed batch after batch, but they just didn't leave.

Guan Ying himself cares more about Shu County than governing Changsha. He worries about the situation here all day long. Once he finds out who has lied to his son or has done something, he will deal with it directly. Guan Ying himself is extremely strong. Moreover, his status is very high. At his age and his achievements, he might be fine if he rebelled, and at most he would be dismissed from his position.

Who can stop such a person from interfering in the affairs of Shu County wholeheartedly? ?
Under the care of a very strong, domineering, protective, and ruthless father, Guan Ah, the sheriff, is doing very comfortably, his political achievements are rising crazily, and various aids from Chang'an are constantly coming. The Longxi Earthquake here, Chang'an must find a way to fully maintain the road leading to Shu County.

Yang He sometimes felt that the entire Shu County was acting with this super second generation to make him happy, but this one didn't feel tired of it. He just stared at the income and expenditure of various places all day long, as if he was playing a game of governing the place. Games, but he couldn't say anything, after all, this place is really well managed.

Guan A was very satisfied with the farming and mulberry here. He nodded, took out the previous year's grain production table, and said, "This year must surpass the previous year!!"...

"Mr. Guan, isn't Chang'an going to transfer you to leave? I'm sure you won't be here next year."

Guan A shook his head, "I can't go to Chang'an if I don't leave."

"There is nothing to govern here. Only in Chang'an can you get more opportunities."

"I don't have much ability. What's the use of going to Chang'an? I'm here, and I can bring a lot of benefits to Shu County. Look at the surrounding counties, don't they all take care of us? The temple is also, as long as I complain , His Majesty will definitely help you.”

Guan A grinned, "Here, you can get a chance to display your talents, and I can gain a reputation for governing the region. How wonderful, if I go to Chang'an, my name will not be worthy of my name. Wouldn't it ruin His Majesty's great affairs?" ?”

Yang He was taken aback, so you know it yourself.

Guan Ah didn't seem to care about this at all, "Look, you are already the third county magistrate, and the first two have gone to other places to be magistrates, and they will work with ***, that is a good opportunity for you, how many Be careful, if something goes wrong, I will take care of it, so don’t worry.”

Yang He was inexplicably excited, and hurriedly replied: "Wei!!"

"However, I do have to go back to Chang'an. I haven't seen His Majesty and others for a long time, and my friends, I heard that my father will return to Chang'an for an assessment. When the time comes, I will go back together. See you See them, you have to do a good job!"

"only!!"

At the same time, Chen Mai in Berkshire has a completely different style of painting here. A large group of officials knelt and shivered in front of Chen Mai.

He looks much more mature than Guan Ah, and he really has the majesty of a big boss, the more he looks like Chen Ping, and he doesn't look like a good guy. "

"Good job, everyone will receive their reward."

"only!!"

Everyone saluted, Chen Mai waved his hand, and these people left in a hurry. After they left, his entourage came up and said in a low voice: "Mr. Chen, I have found out that the total number of people who participated in the private opening of the salt mine is The four officials have obtained the evidence and can arrest people at any time."

"Let's not rush. After the busy farming season, we will catch them and execute them."

"only."

"There is also a letter from Chang'an, which was sent by His Majesty."

Chen Mai told the guest to leave too, then he picked up the letter and read it seriously, his face was still gloomy, with a natural cold face, although Chen Ping was not as good as Liuhou, he was also a famous handsome man, so he was very handsome when he was young. Be gossiped about.

It is a completely different type from Liuhou. Liuhou has a feminine beauty, while Chen Ping has a masculine beauty, with a hint of cruelty in his masculinity, so don't get close to strangers.

Chen Mai looks a lot like Chen Ping, tall and handsome.

His current wife, after meeting him, stalked him and dedicated herself to him, and finally took him down. It is worth mentioning that his wife's surname is Liu, who belongs to the Marquis of Sheyang Zhuang. Granddaughter, but their family is not a clan, they belong to the surname Liu.

Zhuanghou of Sheyang was called Liu Chan, and he said that many people didn't know this name, but he had another name, and his name was Xiang Bo.

That's right, it was Xiang Bo who protected Emperor Gao during the Hongmen Banquet. After his death, his son Liu Sui inherited the title, which is now the Marquis of Sheyang, and Chen Mai's wife is the current Sheyang Marquis. Hou's daughter. …

Her name is Liu Yan, and she is the exact opposite of Chen Mai. She is enthusiastic, bold, and unrestrained. The two of them are hot and cold, and it seems to outsiders that they are not a good match.

This letter from Liu Chang is to inform Chen Mai of Chen Ping's situation. Chen Mai is actually very concerned about Chen Ping's condition, so he sent his son to accompany his old father specially. Liu Chang exchanged greetings in the letter. After talking for a while, he talked about Chen Ping's situation and government affairs.

Chen Mai frowned. Although his father did not love his son in every possible way like Guan Ying, Chen Mai's love for his father would not decrease because of this. On the contrary, the longer he stayed here, the more he felt in his heart. I miss my father.

Liu Chang said in the letter that Guan Ah will come over soon, and then we will come together to see your father, and talk about the situation in person by the way.

Chen Mai put down the letter, and when he was deep in thought, his wife came in with a meal. She was dressed in Sichuan, and she looked very glamorous, "My dear! It's time to eat!"

"Didn't I say that? I'll eat after I finish my work!"

"Eat it while it's hot."

Regardless of his tone, Liu Yan put the food in front of him and sat down. Chen Mai thought for a while before saying, "We have to go back."

"Okay, are you going to meet my father-in-law? After we got married, you haven't brought me home yet!"

Chen Mai glanced at her, ate the food in front of him, and said, "If you go back, you have to be cautious in your words and actions. My father is the most difficult person to get along with."

"I've been with you for so long, is he more difficult to get along with than you?"

"Oh, you'll know when we meet."

"I have never seen him smile once since I was a child. I don't know how Hui is doing with him now, is he crying all day for his mother?"

Liu Zhen was a little flustered, but still said firmly: "No matter how difficult a person is, he won't have trouble with his grandson. They must get along very well!"

Chen Mai just sneered, "My father usually hates Xiang Yu the most, but I married a close relative of Xiang Yu."

Liu Yan frowned, and said displeasedly: "So what, Emperor Gao hates Yong Chi the most, and His Majesty even married his daughter!"

"Do you think that if Emperor Gao is alive, would His Majesty still dare to marry him?"

Chen Mai asked, suddenly remembered something, and replied by himself: "Should he

You should still dare."

"Don't worry, I won't quarrel with him, by the way, what gift do you need me to bring?"

"Bring on your brains."

Liu An's assessment office went smoothly. Although it was only a small county government assessment and only needed 23 officials, more than 800 people came to participate. This surprised Liu An. This new attempt made many people feel curious.

But as soon as they heard that the assessment needed to raise pigs, more than half of the people were ready to quit, and these people left cursing.

They are here to be officials. What kind of pigs are they raising? That is something for the low-level people. Is it appropriate for people like us to raise pigs? ?
As soon as I heard that merchants had to calculate the property and pay according to the proportion, more than 100 people left. What a joke, paying according to the property, it would not be a loss. My family has just contracted the iron mine of Zhao State. Once the property is calculated , that's okay? ?It's just a small palace official, not worth it, not worth it. …

In the end, there were only more than 300 people left.

After the assessment began, these scholars from the bottom had finally had a chance to make their mark.They were quite attentive, especially a man called Gongsun Hong, who performed outstandingly and even took the initiative to teach the rest of the scholars the correct way to raise pigs.

The scholars are all confused, aren't you the direct descendant of the Gongyang family?How is this so proficient?
Those who didn’t know thought you used to raise pigs!
Liu An has been grinning from ear to ear for the past few days. His goal seems to have been achieved. The matter is proceeding in an orderly manner. Feng Tang is also in a good mood. When the matter is completely successful, he will be able to tell the prince the truth. In fact, it was the prince's own idea, and had nothing to do with Chao Cuo.

By that time, the prince will definitely regain his confidence and become a real great sage.

But, there is one more difficult thing to do.

The court meeting is about to start, and everyone's thoughts are on this assessment. The officials gathered together to discuss this special assessment. The prince asked the scholars who came to the assessment to raise pigs. Unbelievable, they attacked Chao Cuo who made this suggestion one after another. This guy is becoming more and more inappropriate! !
In the past, it was just a little inappropriate, but now it is completely inappropriate! !
In this court meeting, he must be severely impeached.

Zhang Shizhi was also standing in the crowd, and several officials were constantly talking about Chao Cuo, "You must punish him. If he is alive, the big man is in danger. Only when he dies can the big man Peace of mind!!"

"Chao Cuo is the number one female official in the temple!!"

As the ministers said, Zhang Shizhi stood still, because Chao Cuo had never violated any laws at all, and there was no law saying that letting scholars raise pigs should be punished, and Zhang Shizhi knew that this policy was not Chao Cuo either. brought up.

He remained silent.

At this moment, someone suddenly walked behind him.

Feng Tang looked at the figure in front of him with some embarrassment, lowered his head several times, looked at his crutches, his face was full of tangles.

He is a man of words and deeds, and he must do what he says. Chao Cuo is already trying to help the prince, and at the same time urging him to fulfill his agreement. Feng Tang does have prejudices against Zhang Shizhi. After all, this guy The sky is grabbing the prince to pluck the wool, it should have been beaten long ago.

But, this guy is very polite to himself on weekdays.

Feng Tang thought for a while, stepped forward leaning on a cane, bumped into Zhang Shizhi unintentionally, then turned his head abruptly, and asked bluntly, "What did you hit me for?!"

Zhang Shiyi was taken aback, and then said, "Sorry, I didn't see you, please forgive me."

Feng Tang got a little anxious, looked at the sincere Zhang Shizhi, he pursed his lips, and said again: "You talk about the law all day long, but every year so many female cadres and thieves are still caught, we Seeing what you said, governing the country according to the law has no effect!"

Zhang Shizhi said seriously: "The law has not yet been perfected, and my ideas have not been fully accepted by the world. One day, all governance will be carried out according to the law!!"

"Press
law? !I think it depends on your likes and dislikes! !You deal with us people all day long, avenge your personal revenge, and humiliate us many times! ! "

"I am not trying to humiliate. The prince has violated the law many times before, so I arrested him. This is not because I want to deal with the prince, but because the prince has to take the lead in obeying the law. Not only the prince, but also your majesty must obey the law. , Every time His Majesty violates the law, I will insist on impeachment and ask him to change this is known to everyone.”

"If the prince breaks the law but I dare not arrest him, then why should the people obey it?! The prince broke the law and committed the same crime as the common people!!"

"In the future, if the crown prince wants to be held accountable because of this incident, I will also bear it, and I have no complaints!!"

Feng Tang closed his mouth and returned to his seat. Chao Cuo, who was watching a play not far away, came over in a hurry, his face full of displeasure, "Why didn't you do it?!"

"What hand are you moving?"

"Didn't you promise me? Get rid of Zhang Shizhi!!"

"Ah? When did it happen? I'm old and my memory is very bad. I really can't remember it."

Chao Cuo's face turned red, he pointed at Feng Tang, and cursed: "You old dog, your words don't count!! I'm going to tell the prince the truth now!!"

"Then if you don't go to the prince, what are you talking about here?"
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