Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 196 People Are Always Changing

With Xu Zhen like this, Liu Xie couldn't get down from the stage. If Dong Cheng was still there, he would probably reprimand Xu Zhen angrily in the palace, disobeying and disrespecting the emperor.

Unfortunately, he is no longer here.

Yang Biao and Da Changqiu beside him didn't dare to speak, and the inner and outer palace guards were all from Xu Zhen's old department. Back then, he personally led these guards with superb martial arts skills, which made them admire.

Therefore, no one in the classroom can yell again.

Coming out of the main hall, Xu Zhen looked around at the entire building near the court hall. The imperial city was even more magnificent and magnificent, giving him the feeling of Luoyang back then.

However, the city where it is located is far less than one-tenth of it. It may take a few decades for the north to recover. From this point of view, we should take a longer-term view.

Cao Ang and Xu Zhen went down the stairs together, and they both walked around the courtyard with their hands behind their backs.

The rest of the officials of the Han Dynasty avoided it, and left directly, not walking side by side with the two. First, their status was too high, and second, Xu Zhen was here to let Dianwei attack Dong Cheng and Cao Cao. Dong Cheng and several high-ranking officials rebelled against the party, there is a shadow, and the third is that they can't help but accompany each other in private and talk freely. After all, the high priest Xu Zhen really doesn't take the emperor seriously.

Back then, among the ministers with foreign surnames who were almost as famous as Xu Zhen, that Uncle Liu Huang was also well-known.

Where is it that Xu Zhen is so casual and casual, every word is simply to be sure that the emperor will not issue a punishment order.

"Why doesn't brother want to go? Zixiu guesses that the emperor has nothing to say. He must be bored here."

Xu Zhen suddenly laughed easily, "I don't want to go, I might have gone in the past, but now that I have a clear mind, I understand one thing, don't touch the water, and don't get wet on the skin. I don’t even have any idea, so why bother to make a statement, if I go, even if nothing happens, there will be rumors, but the emperor dare not disobey..."

When he said this, he suddenly paused, and after thinking for a while, a smile appeared on his face, and he said to Cao Ang relaxedly: "How about it! I will let the people above the generals in the army go into the palace every day to explain the cause and effect to His Majesty. When the lord came back, he changed a group of people and said to him, Zixiu, you can make arrangements."

"well……"

Cao Ang was speechless slightly, but couldn't laugh or cry after thinking about it, thinking that this was to piss off the emperor, on the surface it satisfied his wish, but the point was not to listen to the military situation, but to ask his brother to accompany him.

But taking it off is indeed a good thing, so as not to be suspected of going in and out too much, and gradually go to the princes of the Han Dynasty, which arouses father's suspicion.

"This young mansion... I don't want it either," Xu Zhen stroked his chin, and said thoughtfully, "The young mansion is Zhongerqianshi, and it belongs to Sikong's department. I will stay in Xuchang for a longer time in the future, so I feel uncomfortable. "

"Let's go back to Yangzhou, with Huainan part and Jiujiang County as the base."

That place needs to be well prepared, it is connected in all directions, and there are many rivers, so it is easy to raise soldiers and enrich the people, and the journey from Xuzhou in the north to Jiangdong in the east is not too far away.

"It's enough for my brother to be a state shepherd, why not give him the governor of Yangzhou as well."

"No, unless it's really a state shepherd."

Just kidding, the governor will lose more than 200 yuan in salary. Isn't this harmful?
"Dianwei's army has made great contributions." Xu Zhen stopped entangled with him on this topic, and turned his face solemn, "In this battle, he suffered a lot of damage, and his horses were damaged too much, and all the brothers under his command fought bravely and made great achievements. He has made great contributions, and Zixiu needs to be settled properly at this time, otherwise he will lose the morale of the army and the people."

"Here, Zixiu must handle this matter impartially. I ordered the Minister to issue a merit list immediately and distribute money and grain to the people. As for the Marquis of Zhongwu... Let's transfer the title to the county marquis... Then I have a thousand good horses under my command. Send it to the army of Marquis Zhongwu, and reward him with ten thousand gold and three thousand pieces of silk brocade."

"It can be deployed in the army."

Xu Zhen patted him on the shoulder, looked at Cao Ang's refined and majestic face, and found that this kid had also slowly grown a beard.

"Brother, don't you ask for something for yourself?" Cao Ang stood forward with his hands behind his back. He should have been stationed in Xudu for so long, and when dealing with other Han officials, he was naturally not as refined as he was with Xu Zhen in Jiujiang at first. Be more dignified.

"If you want something, Zixiu will definitely fight for your brother, even your father will agree."

Cao Ang smiled confidently.

Xu Zhen thought for a while, his cheeks bulged slightly, thinking of the life bonus of the soul of the Han, he didn't make a sound for a while, this feature is tied to the big man, it is estimated that in the future it will not only be as simple as the life span.

Perhaps in the future, if there is any possibility of being a god by inhumanity, it will also have to do with the luck of the big man. If the man is exhausted, he should also be damaged, and it will take decades of hard work to rebuild it.

Maybe there won't be such a good chance again.

"Nothing to ask for," Xu Zhen seemed to have made up his mind, shook his head, heaved a sigh of relief, and gave Cao Ang a gentle smile. Late application, receiving salary on time, has nothing to do with changing weather.”

"It doesn't matter whether you are in power or not. I don't ask for it. It's good to be indifferent to fame and fortune. What I want is to be relaxed and have a clear conscience."

Hearing this, Cao Ang was sincere, but he also had mixed feelings for a while. Without a noble background, it is indeed difficult to gain power in the future just by making himself famous. Shi Zhongcheng is also Cheng.

As for the Sangong and Jiuqing, they can definitely take up one post, and the so-called disciples and old officials are all over the world, and it takes at least 30 years of prosperity to develop them, and that is a matter of the future.

What my brother is asking for is peace of mind.

Cao Ang could already feel this point.

"As for now, brother, don't you want to go further?"

Xu Zhen patted Cao Ang on the shoulder, and said earnestly: "Now is far from the time to talk about this."

"Jizhou hasn't been captured yet, we just won at Guandu."

The two slaps made Cao Ang stunned for a while, then he smiled wryly, cupped his hands and said apologetically, "Brother is right, Zixiu is too impatient, but this is also to repay his kindness, you have paid so much , I really don’t know how to repay.”

"I didn't ask you for an answer."

Xu Zhen's face became serious, and he also showed a little majesty with his hands behind his back, which made Cao Ang even more timid for a while, and his breathing became lighter. At this moment, he realized that he had been able to dominate the relationship before, but Xu Zhen never treated him. get angry.

Once he speaks louder and tougher, he can't suppress it at all.

Xu Zhen just stopped Cao Ang's continued words in a deep voice, and soon breathed a sigh of relief, and said softly: "Now, I just want to manage the government well every day and earn some hard work. I have enough fame and fortune. Even if you want to compete for fame, you are fighting for the civil and martial arts under your command, and finding a way for Kong Ming. The future belongs to you young people, so I should enjoy the slow-paced life step by step."

Cao Ang: "..."

You are only 28...

Although it does feel a bit old-fashioned to say this now, it seems very old.

……

35 days later.

Cao Cao personally led the army to capture Liyang and killed all the soldiers and horses in Liyang. Both sides suffered casualties.

At the hottest time of summer, Cao Cao raised his troops out of Liyang and entered Wei County to seize the city.

Yuan Shao left behind Zhang He, and within a month, sent all the luggage, property, ministers of civil and military affairs, and noble officials to Qinghe County.

Based on the strength of the Qinghe gentry, plus 10,000+ soldiers and horses guarding the border, at the same time, let the second son Yuan Xi recruit soldiers and horses in Youzhou, and win over the eunuchs who had defeated the white horses in Youzhou before mobilizing troops together, and then led the troops south to guard the line of Jizhou.

Stabilized the situation a little.

And his withdrawal caused Wei County to be broken after fifteen days of guarding. Zhang Xi abandoned the city and left. Cao Cao's troops joined Zhao Yun and Xu Chu in Yangping County, connecting the two counties into one.

So far, half of Jizhou has fallen, and the fighting has finally subsided, giving Yuan Shao and Cao Cao a chance to breathe.

After all, there are still a month or two before autumn.

Cao Cao also needed food and grass to be allocated from various places to guard the land and stabilize the people after the harvest. At the same time, he would redistribute the land in the captured territories to raise the people on the spot, exempt taxes according to the actual situation, and prepare for the war next year.

At this time, the role of Xun Yu, Xu Zhen and others appeared.

The land of Xu Zhen's three counties has hundreds of thousands of fields, which is comparable to the entire Yuzhou.

Coupled with Yuzhou, Xuzhou, Yanzhou, and the edge of Luoyang's old soil, there should be no problem in producing millions of shi of grain and grass into the warehouse, and there should be enough military funds that can be allocated.

Xu all.

Xu Zhen, who has added Qianhu Shiyi, gradually has more money and food in his family. Of course, he doesn't need to spend money to buy things himself.

Now even the clothes are more luxurious, fine brocade cloth, decorated with craft carvings, with flowers and birds as patterns on the body, attached to the outside of the black robe, and a dark blue jade belt around the waist, with a pearl in the middle, which is not expensive .

He went to the government office to sit in town and act as a council member with Xun Yu.

Xu Zhen didn't ask for the post of Shaofu, but acted as Sikong on his behalf. This was written by name in Cao Cao's letter. After the war was completely settled, he returned to the prime minister's mansion and handed over the government.

During this period, every time Xu Zhen ordered or read the memorials, he would write down every detail with a mosquito brush, so that his calligraphy has made great progress, and he has been praised by Xun Yu countless times.

"Compared to last year, 50 shi of grain were put into warehouses, and a notice was issued to the people claiming [-] shi, in order to inspire the hearts of the people, so that people from all over the country were enthusiastic, stored grain in their homes, encouraged young people to use materials from all over the world, built houses, and improved the living environment of the people. .”

"Currently this year, the harvest is expected to be about twice as good as last year. Four counties have been added to the main cultivated land, the population of the people has increased by 30, and the number of wounded soldiers returning from the army has increased. After resettlement, they can be used as manpower. Irrigation strategies such as bamboo and wood spirals, and improved tools such as curved plows, are the most popular this year."

"There should be 60 yuan of military funds raised, sent to various places, and the rest stored in warehouses for the benefit of the people."

"Your Majesty, this is roughly the case."

"As for who will escort the grain and grass, how the route is planned, and how much food will be delivered from each place, we will discuss it later."

Xu Zhen nodded. In fact, he was already used to Xun Yu's strict and strict manner in business affairs.

But in private, he would still call him Bowen, but he no longer had the same teaching tone as before, discussing at the same level.

He felt that Xu Zhen was thinking about politics when he was marching and fighting all these years, so his knowledge and knowledge were all growing, and now he was faintly inferior to those important internal affairs officials who were in charge of politics all day long.

"Does anyone recommend Lingjun? The transportation of food is a very important matter, and there must be no delay."

"Cao Zhen is in Xudu, so he can lead troops and horses to arrange food transportation, and deliver the food and grass to the two counties of Jizhou and the frontline soldiers on time."

"Okay, that's it." Xu Zhen got up and was about to leave quickly. It was almost sunset at this time, and he had to record many decisions today when he got home, and at the same time, he took time to meet with one or two young scholars.

This was an appointment three days in advance. Xu Zhen specially finished reading books and practicing ring swords early today, so he could have about an hour free in the evening.

These people are all coming from Xuzhou to Xudu to report the situation when the autumn harvest is coming, and they should also be people who are asking for something.

As for what to ask for, it's easy to think about it. It should be handed over to the grain and grass for a while, and you want to reduce it.

After all, all regions need to store food for development, or some major issues and government orders in the country need to be improved and implemented, and Xu Du must issue an edict to allocate money and food.

Xu Zhen needs to hear the reason, which is actually within the scope of his duties.

"Hey, Bowen."

Xu Zhen walked out of the main hall of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and was quickly overtaken by Xun Yu. The two walked down the steps one after the other, and walked on the long square, "After you have been back for two months, after discussing all the matters that were put on hold during the war If it can be solved, the merit should be more suitable for this Shangshu order than me."

"Moreover, your self-discipline character can still develop a culture. If you can be a leader for young people, those young people who have just entered the official ranks should admire and follow them most."

"So, there is one thing I need to tell you. My lord has told me before that if the north can be stabilized, a large number of talents will be needed to take up positions in various places within a few years."

"The prefects in various places are still mainly local filial and honest celebrities. They can formulate policies according to local conditions as soon as possible, and they are quite famous for protecting the environment and the people. Choose among people, and want to follow the example of Yuedan Ping in the past and judge the world's people by one person, and I have recommended Bowen to be in charge of this matter at that time."

"Why did brother recommend me?"

The expression on Xu Zhen's face was calm, and he couldn't express his happiness or anger, but he was a little worried in his heart. After all, this was a matter of appointment, dismissal and promotion, and talents from all over the country had to be recommended. Officer, that kindness is great.

But those who are benevolent will not let it go, if you really want to let me do it!Then I will also see if there are time-limited missions that can be done, if I can do it, I will definitely do it, I just have a clear conscience, what can I do? !
Xun Yu cupped his hands and said: "Bo Wen is honest and honest, and he is not a member of the gentry, so the recommendation is not biased. These years, he has a reputation outside the world and is a noble, so it is more convincing. Moreover, if Bo Wen takes this position, he will be more supportive in the future. My Han Dynasty is upright, so that there are officials everywhere, and the common people are grateful for their kindness, how bad is it?"

Xu Zhen still didn't change his expression, and walked calmly with his hands behind his back, and he couldn't help sighing lazily in his heart.

As expected, the situation has become complicated. Previously, I only thought about how to survive in the cracks between the powerful, how to recruit talented people to grow stronger, and fight against foreign enemies.

Now that he has settled down a bit, he has suddenly become the biggest prince, with the emperor in his hand, and the Han Dynasty is orthodox in Xudu.

People, after all, will change.

"What do you say, my lord?" Xu Zhen asked flatly.

"Naturally, I nodded happily, and I strongly advocate Bowen to select and appoint talented people."

"Oh, but this matter is still far away, I just told Bowen in advance."

Xun Yu smiled and walked quickly, leaving Xu Zhen with a straight back.

(End of this chapter)