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

Chapter 234 Jun Hougong is scheming and aggressive, so ruthless!
Outside of Zhongshan, there is a certain manor outside the city with beautiful mountains and clear waters, with gurgling streams and tinkling springs.

When autumn is about to enter, the climate cools down a little, which is just suitable for camping in the wild, or sightseeing in the mountains and rivers in leisure.

The place itself was built by Yuan Shao. Twelve courtyards were built along a small hill. The road up the mountain was paved with bluestone slabs, which cost a lot of money. Unfortunately, when he left, he was determined not to take this villa with him. Xu Zhen decorated it a little. Add some good food and wine and stock up on fruit treats.

Immediately, it was quite beautiful, and it seemed that it had returned to the original gorgeous scene. At this time, Cao Cao, Xu Zhen and other Jizhou civil and military officials sat down in the lakeside pavilion.

Xu Zhen sat next to Cao Cao, and put the files side by side. Cao Cao leaned closer and said in a low voice, "50 yuan will be given to you every year. From this year's autumn harvest to next year's autumn harvest, it will be transferred to Jizhou."

"Eh?" Xu Zhen was stunned when he served the wine, "That's not what you said before."

"Have 50 stones, just grit your teeth and take it out."

"It's too much. You Jizhou has been reduced or exempted for another two years. Next year, the tax tribute will be the most fertile. After the exemption, it will be the support of the people."

The corner of Xu Zhen's mouth twitched, why is he so picky.

In addition to Jizhou, there are also Yanzhou, Xuzhou, Qingzhou, Yuzhou, Yangzhou and Huainan, how much food is added together.

The grain harvesting warehouses were at least several million shi. When the army was stationed, Yanzhou alone collected millions of shi of grain, even though it was a year of great harvest.

"My lord, if that's the case, I'm not good at drinking today."

Alas, I also prepared venison.

Xu Zhen's face was full of displeasure, and his mood suddenly became depressed.

I was fooled, I didn't expect to be able to play around like this when I was the prime minister, he said that he would give it after the autumn harvest, but he didn't say that he would give it all at once.

"Hmph, that's up to you."

Cao Cao gave him a proud look.

At this moment, on the left is Cui Lin whom Xu Zhen wants to introduce.

Cao Cao took a good look at him. He was dressed in plain clothes, with a wide face and wide ears. His beard was quite thick above his lips, and a well-groomed strand was left on his chin, which was trimmed to his neck.

The skin on his face was thick and rough, not as thin and close as ordinary Confucian scholars, with sharp edges and corners, this was a loyal face, and looking at his appearance, he was indeed dull.

"Cui Deru, I heard from your elder brother Cui Yan that when he arrived in Jizhou today, he was praised by Bowen, but I heard that when you were young, you were despised by your tribe. Only your elder brother believes that you will become a great weapon in the future."

Cui Lin's expression was still sincere, and he didn't feel complacent. After cupping his hands, he said seriously: "Brother has boasted."

"However, I never thought that I could become a great weapon. It's just that I'm innately dull. Only by thinking more and learning more can I catch up later, so as not to drag down the family's reputation."

"Humble," Cao Cao immediately looked into the distance and sighed, "Sir, to have such a mind is a gift."

"In the whole world, how many people are conceited about their talents and learning, but they don't know that if they stop thinking for a while, they will retreat if they don't advance. It's like rowing a boat against the current. Learn more and think more every day. Mr. Accumulate over time, naturally surpass others place."

"Thank you, Prime Minister, for your guidance." Cui Lin got up, finally smiled a little, and stretched out his hand to Xu Zhen, saying: "But I am the prefect today, and I have many achievements in politics. In fact, it is the prince who loves me."

"It's also due to my destiny. I have to meet noble people, or maybe I am praised by my brother, so I have a little reputation, and there will always be someone who will appreciate it."

"Hmph, since that's the case, Mister must not let these two nobles down, Jizhou is about to harvest autumn, can Mister have a plan for farming?"

Cao Cao wanted to test the school. To be honest, being famous is not as good as personally testing. Cui Yan and Xu Zhen have both praised him, but this is not enough. You still have to listen to Cui Lin himself.

Cui Lin thought for a long time, and then laughed. He didn't answer in a hurry, but looked around first, and almost all the literati, scholars, and military advisors present bowed their hands, and then said to Cao Cao: "These words, the previous princes also Asked."

"At that time, I will answer the princes, food is the foundation of the people, and the land is the root of the people."

"The root lies in the attachment of the people. If there is people's heart, there will be food stockpiles. It is necessary to accumulate food slowly to keep the people quiet. Within a few years, Jizhou can restore its original appearance and naturally prosper."

"But now, I feel that it's not so meticulous. It's good to keep the people quiet, but it's more important to make the people rich and strong. The land gives the people a heart to settle down, and makes the people get more wealth. If the people of Jizhou find their whereabouts, they can go to a higher level."

Cao Cao didn't caress his beard, but he pinched it at the moment, and gave Xu Zhen a slightly strange look, his eyes seemed to say, "It's interesting."

This seemingly dull person seems to think more deeply than ordinary people when he thinks about domestic policy.

And the words are sincere and not fancy, no wonder Bowen admires and loves him, Cui Lin is basically the same person as Xu Zhen, so he can think and think deeply.

interesting.

"How about that?"

Cui Lin went on to say: "The government of Jizhou aims to return the land to the people. It does not occupy the people's land and take it as its own. Instead, it is taxed on the land. After the people have planted and harvested, they can gradually acquire the land for self-improvement. In this way, a sufficient amount of food will be handed over. After that, the rest are hidden in the family.”

"In Jizhou, a large amount of five baht coins has been obtained through merchants. The five baht coins are circulated in the territory and return to service. People can sell food in exchange for five baht coins to hide at home. Of course, they can also exchange for gold, silver and cloth."

"Based on this, the lord ordered women, children and children from all over the country to raise silkworms and get silk, and to promote Sangmo, so as to encourage weaving."

"Let women and children be resettled, and there will be no shortage of cloth and overflowing cloth, which can be exchanged for food and circulation. The strong men who do not join the army can build houses and mine mines in the mountains, and they can also work with manpower to resettle people."

"Thus, with agriculture as the basis, we can exchange money, cloth, and commodities to show signs of prosperity, and our government offices, armies, etc., can trade instead of collecting grain, and the grain can be hoarded to fill the warehouse. This is the essence of grain. The real effect is that it can keep the people alive, and when the food is sufficient, the people will have unlimited manpower."

These words were incisive and clear, and they painted Cao Cao a scene of rich farmland, prosperous commerce, and people enjoying trading on horseback.

Compared with the other princes' army camps, which only gave the people enough food to survive, Jizhou is indeed like a fairyland.

"Well said, the words are true. You can see this in the administration of Jizhou, which is enough to show that Bowen's vision is correct. Mister must be a great talent. It's a pity that he is only the prefect of Hejian. I'm afraid Mr. Enough to govern more territories.”

"No, no, no," Cui Lin waved his hands quickly when he heard this, and cast an apologetic look at Xu Zhen, and then said to Cao Cao: "The prime minister also said just now, those who are dull have accumulated a lot of time, and their talents are not good. Slowly, I am tired of being the prefect of Hejian, and I have no strength to do it. If I walk on thin ice, I can live up to my expectations, and it will take at least three years to achieve something."

"Prime Minister, please don't fall in love with me by mistake."

At this moment, the entire pavilion gradually quieted down, only the spring water flowing through made a splashing sound, the quieter it was, the more embarrassing it seemed.

Cao Cao didn't speak, and neither did the other civil servants.

Xu Zhen didn't know what to say.

Now I understand why, although this man was a late bloomer, he was always relegated in his later years.

He was a Sangong at the top and a county magistrate at the bottom.

This is probably because his temper is too honest, and he is really not good at communicating with others. To put it bluntly, even though he is a member of the elite of the gentry, he still does not know how to be "arty".

Xu Zhen's face turned ashen, and immediately turned helpless and said: "The prime minister just said that, he didn't want to transfer you to be the state shepherd, what are you thinking!"

Cao Cao laughed, pointed to Cui Lin and said, "Sir, you are still too sincere, but you have achieved something in three years, and your achievements are commendable. If I want to ask you to promote him, please don't refuse."

Cui Lin seemed relieved, and smiled wryly, "That's good, that's good."

"Now that I am able to benefit the people in Hejian, I am satisfied. If there are political achievements in three years, I should be relieved. But among the famous people like Jizhou, the most talented and character is my brother Cui Yan."

"I have edited the book several times to persuade my elder brother to contribute to the people, and I also told my elder brother to move the ancestral house back to the small courtyard in Tobu City, not to resettle in Qinghe."

"The ancestral home has been—"

"Okay," Xu Zhen tapped on the copybook, "Admonition is admonishment. There are so many wise men here today. Why do you mention your ancestral house? Do you want to mention the ancestral grave?"

Cui Lin smacked his lips. Thinking of Xu Zhen's tricks to him at that time, and the scene where he took the big goldfish back, he was a little confused for a while. .

His thinking...is different from the people in the whole world.

"Prime Minister, you should use your elder brother more. As your elder brother bears the name of the Cui family, he will definitely do his duty faithfully." Cui Lin did not forget to reciprocate, and made a sincere recommendation with a deep bow.

Of course he could see that the current situation of chatting allowed him to praise and recommend his brother.

Moreover, Cui Yan is indeed the No. 1 scholar in Jizhou in his mind, with his uprightness and unique vision.

Cao Cao curled his mouth and nodded immediately, "Okay, I will think about it myself. I have heard the name of Cui Jun for a long time, but he still thinks of his old master Yuan Shao, and he can't let go of his clear name. Like that Qinghe Ju Jun, he wants to belong to him. It will take some time."

At this time, Xu You's expression became a little weird, and he stood up immediately, rubbed his drowsy head, and said softly, "Ju Shou, I have been persuading you for several months, but I still refuse to let go, and I am still thinking about it." Because of Yuan's kindness, he even thought several times to escape from Jizhou and join Yuan Xi."

Cao Cao's expression froze, he turned to look at Xu Zhen, and said, "Since that's the case, why didn't Bowen kill him?"

"Ju Shou is talented, if he is really allowed to escape..."

Xu Zhen immediately waved his hand and said without lowering his voice: "Don't be afraid, I declare to the outside world that Jushou has already surrendered me. The several raids on Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi are all due to Jushou. The detailed map of Youzhou was given by him. Bian has long been hated, and it is absolutely impossible for him to be reused if he escapes."

"The most important thing about this Jujun is the reputation of loyalty. If I destroy his reputation, it will be like beheading his life, as if I have already killed him!" Xu Zhen took a sip of tea and talked about it with a smile.

His expression didn't change at all.

Cao Cao couldn't help but be astonished. After a long time no see, Xu Zhen's heart became deeper and his intentions became more ruthless.

When Xuzhou used benevolent government to destroy Tao Qian's lifelong reputation, he also killed people with the same soft knife.

Stabbing the heart silently, Tao Qian even had to endure the collapse of fame when he died, how vicious and vicious.

For a moment, Cui Lin's shoulders trembled a little, the young man really didn't talk about martial ethics.

It was really sad for Jushou, when he escaped from Cao Ying with painstaking efforts, just to fulfill the reputation of serving the master all his life and being loyal, what he got in exchange was Yuan Xi stabbed him in the back.

They even had to speak harsh words at each other. With such an ending, they wanted to cry without tears before they died.

Xu Zhen smiled and said: "That's right, this Jujun still can't escape, so he can live in peace. If the scholars in Jizhou can't stand it, they have to find a way to persuade them."

Cui Lin froze for a moment.

Oh, the pressure is still on our side after a long time of trouble, you can just call my brother by name.

Who can persuade the Qinghe clan?Only my elder brother is left. If a person like him is willing to surrender, then Jushou will be able to pass the test in his heart.

So how do you persuade your brother?

I still have to advise.

Thinking of this, Cui Lin finally understood the truth, so he gave Xu Zhen a very resentful look.

Work hard.

Really ruthless.

The banquet continued into the night.

At night, Wen and Wu each found a house in the villa to sleep peacefully, sleeping with the clear spring, and the temperature was slightly cooler. In the courtyard on the mountainside, Xu Zhen, Dianwei, and Zhuge Liang lived in the same courtyard.

One thousand brothers from the Qinghu Camp, armed with iron rings and swords, guarded the main roads throughout the villa, patrolling back and forth in shifts, as safe as the emperor going out on patrol.

At this moment, it is estimated that many family members of prisoners of war came to the prisoner of war camp today. After meeting, tears filled their eyes, and Xu Zhen also waited for the system's prompt.

[Limited time task: gather the heart of the soldiers]

[Progress: 100%]

[You have a kind heart, you think of the prisoners of war, you personally write letters to the prisoners of war, find their families, and your true feelings affect the people and soldiers. You have the demeanor of a sage. 】

[Get self-discipline value +8000; get charm +3, get longevity pill +1, get leadership +1]

【Charm: 106】

【Rate: 102】

"This kind of bonus really can only be a time-limited task."

Xu Zhen felt all kinds of changes in her body, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion at the speed of the time-limited task.

Complete within two or three days, and the rewards will be more.

Because both charm and leadership will change the demeanor, Xu Zhen can imagine that in the subtle changes, the demeanor is more heroic and the appearance is more handsome.

These attributes change and have a great effect.

It always comes into play when Xu Zhen doesn't expect it.

"The most important thing is to take the Bingzhou Army back and get another 1 dead soldiers, and they are veterans who have experienced many battles."

After receiving the reward and waiting for the end of the physical transformation, Xu Zhen felt that his strength had become a lot more solidified. The higher the command, the greater the strength of the troops under his command.

Even, it will affect the state of the generals during the war.

For example, military spirits such as arming one's fingers, sacrificing one's life and forgetting one's death, etc. are all the qualities that Xu Zhen leads the army now, and Xu Zhen can continue to add many qualities to the army, such as wolfishness, wildness, and tenacity, as long as Xu Zhen is willing to build it. Wait.

It is not impossible to add the iron-blooded army soul of "shaking the mountains is easy, but it is difficult to shake the Xu army".

"go to bed!"

Xu Zhen was extremely comfortable at the moment, ready to go to sleep.

In the future, we need to continue to improve. It is only the first step to surpass the limit of being the number one in the world, and the next step is to move closer to the inhuman level.

Then, after the tigers and leopards arrive, they will shine in the battle of Youzhou and solve the hidden danger of Yuan Xi in Youzhou, then they can think about marching into Liaodong.

(End of this chapter)