Overlord!

If you have extraordinary achievements, you must treat extraordinary people. Since ancient times, the kings who have been appointed and rejuvenated have all treated virtuous people to become famous.

Sun Ce's most important harvest after conquering Jingxiang was naturally all the talents in the land of Chu.

Liu Biao was a Confucian. Although he was not trained in military affairs, he was indeed enlightened in culture and education.

During his previous stay in Jingzhou, he established academic officials and sought out Confucian scholars. Thousands of scholars from Guanxi, Yan, and Henan returned, and Liu Biao was supported by An Wei and fully funded.He also asked Qi Mukai, Song Zhong and others to write chapters and sentences of the "Five Classics". They asked for the posthumous documents and invited friends and disciples. So they came from afar with books and utensils, more than [-] people, so that the classics were collected and filled in the state. Lu.There were many scholars, and culture and education flourished.

Therefore, the scale and system of Jingzhou schools at that time were far beyond the academic scope of the county. It can be said that it was the southward migration of Luoyang Imperial College.

In Jingzhou, there are indeed a large number of top scholars and scholars in the late Han Dynasty, such as Wang Jun, Sima Hui, Pang Degong, Liu Ba, Deng Xi, Shi Tao, Meng Jian, Du Xi and others.

These people are all world-famous and have outstanding academic education.

If you just talk about it this way, it may be difficult to get an accurate impression.

Take Wang Jun's resume as an example. He is quiet on the outside but bright on the inside, and does not respond to the orders of the state, county and three governments.When the bus arrived, he took refuge in Wuling.More than a hundred families returned, with hundreds of disciples.

Sima Hui was a famous educator in Jingzhou. He was erudite and proficient in Qi sects and Confucian classics. Liu Jie, a native of Nanyang, Jingzhou, and Xiang Lang, a native of Xiangyang, were both students of Sima Hui.Pang Tong, Yin Mo, Li Ren and others all asked Sima Hui for advice.

Many of the people who serve as generals, principals, and officials in prefectures and counties today are students and disciples of these great Confucian scholars.

After Sun Ce took control of Jiangling, he also lacked writing and recruited these scholars one after another.

But people like Sima Hui and Pang Degong refused.

Sun Ce personally visited Sima Hui's farmhouse and urged Sima Hui to come out.

Sima Hui and his wife were plowing on the ridges. Sun Ce pointed to the ridges and asked: "Sir, you are living in the countryside and refuse to be promoted to an official. How can you leave behind your descendants?"

Sima Hui said: "Everyone in the world has left behind them for danger, but now I only leave them for safety. Although they are different, they are not all left behind."

So Sun Ce knew that it was difficult to recruit Sima Hui, so he asked him to spread literature and education in Jingzhou and recruit disciples. He personally ordered Li Yan, the governor of Nanjun, to pay taxes and build a school for Sima Hui. He also selected 300 orphans of soldiers from the war to be sent to school. Gong Jinxue.

Sima Hui saw that Sun Ce really valued his knowledge and was not afraid of his talent and reputation, so he recommended Jingxiang sages Pang Tong, Pan Jun and others to Sun Ce.

Another famous scholar, Wang Jun, was also valued by Sun Ce. Sun Ce sent people to Wuling to personally take him to Hanshou County to avoid the chaos of Jingman. He also gave him [-] stones of paper to help him set up a school and spread his knowledge. knowledge.

Then he promoted Sun Ce's name and said: "Sun Lang is a hero in the world. He will definitely be able to flourish and succeed in the achievements of Huan and Wen. Today, there are Xiongzhi warriors outside the river, with a hundred thousand cavalry. They are sent to fight against crimes. The world's command can be determined." , must be within the Suining Sea, so that all nations can return to virtue. The horses that are driven by the husband, and the men who are relaxed, are just to control them. With the spirit of heaven, the wise men and officials must have the talents of the world, and it is appropriate to be equal to them."

Sima Hui and Wang Jun became famous through their recommendation, and more than a thousand Jingxiang scholars defected to Sun Ce's command!
In addition to Li Yan, a meritorious person who directly served as the governor of Nanjun, Liu Xian served as the governor of Lingling, Huan Jie served as the governor of Guiyang, and Liu Ba served as the governor of Jiangxia.

In addition, Wei Yan, Xiang Lang, Wenpin and others served as Zhonglang generals.

Pang Tong, Kuai Yue, Fu Xun, Wang Can, Du Xi, He Qia and others came out to serve in the prefecture and county.

Even the Cai family, a powerful family in Jingxiang, sent someone to serve under Sun Ce. It was Cai Yan, Cai Mao's elder brother.

This Cai Yan is not the eternal beauty Cai Wenji, but a direct descendant of the Cai family of Xiangyang, named Wengui.He also had a brother, Cai Zan, named Maogui.Both are of the same generation as Cai Mao.

Sun Ce had enmity with Liu Biao and Huang Zu, but he had no enmity with the two wealthy families in Jingxiang, the Cai family and the Huang family.

Although Cai Mao and Huang Zu died, both clans accepted the reality and sent their children to serve as officials under Sun Cexin's rule.

Another advantage of Sun Ce's victory over Jingxiang is that not only did he have a large number of famous Jingxiang scholars working for him, but also scholars from Guanxi, Runan, and Yingchuan who had fled south, such as Shi Tao, Meng Jian, Zhao Jian, and Pei Qian. Even Sima Yi's clan brother Sima Zhi was hired by Sun Ce.

However, among these people, Sun Ce valued Pang Tong the most. In addition to the fact that he was evaluated by Sima Hui as the crown of Nanzhou scholars at a young age, it was indeed a great pity that Wu Pangtong missed Pang Tong in Shu in history.

What's more important is that Crouching Dragon and Phoenix's reputation of being able to settle the world is not a wasted one.

Gu Shao, the son of Gu Yong, a capable minister in Jiangdong, once discussed with Pang Tong and asked: "You are famous for knowing people, so who is better between me and you?"

Pang Tong answered unceremoniously: "When it comes to cultivating the world and identifying people, I am not as good as you; but when it comes to the overlord's strategies and the key points of reliance, I seem to have become better in a day."

The strategy of overlord is exactly what Sun Ce needs most now.

Therefore, after Sun Ce took control of Jiangling, before the entire Jingnan was pacified, he personally summoned Pang Tong to ask him for advice.

The saying that Pang Tong is ugly is a fabrication in the novel. After Sun Ce met Pang Tong, he found that not only was he not ugly, he also looked very simple, or to be more precise, he looked simple and honest and not too smart.

Sun Ce was surprised and didn't understand what talent Sima Hui discovered in him to be able to praise him as the best scholar in Nanzhou.

However, Sun Ce deeply understood that people should not be judged by their appearance, and sea water should not be measured, so he still said solemnly: "Today, the Han Dynasty is in danger, with clouds in all directions, and only has the business of Jiangbiao. I think it is Huan Wen's contribution. Since you are How can I help you with your patronage?”

Pang Tong immediately handed over his hand, and said in a clear and elegant tone: "With my salary, I work in the fields, serve in the government, and participate in secrets. The general is talented in martial arts, and I can take responsibility with the merits of hawks and dogs. I will consult with you." With strategic planning, I will not be afraid of power and taboos, and will avoid disasters and seek blessings."

"In my opinion, now that the general is establishing his overlordship, Jing Yang has been established for the first time, the territory has been initially settled, the people have lost their homes, and there is famine. Although Jingzhou today is called Couding, it is really difficult to be safe. Besides, there are still thieves living in Changsha. The boundaries of the four counties of Changsha, Guiyang, Wuling, and Lingling are not clear, and they are regarded as bandits, and they are designed to serve as a refuge for rebels and fugitives."

"In my opinion, those who are in urgent need today should set clear guidelines and disciplines to stabilize people's hearts."

When Sun Ce heard this, he was thoughtful and asked: "Establish an outline and discipline to help the people?"

Pang Tong nodded and said: "Now that Jingzhou has just arrived, the people's hearts are unstable and the people are not sure where they are. Because of the late Han Dynasty, the Gangchi network has been extinct for a long time. I heard that the master plans to use danger to control changes, and loyal ministers are worried that it is difficult to establish power."

"If a general wants to establish his hegemony in Jingyang, he must take upholding the law and discipline as his first duty, and then he will govern the country and make people happy."

Sun Ce couldn't help but nod.

What has been the biggest problem since the end of the Han Dynasty?
Is it a fight between princes for hegemony?Or is it people’s livelihood that is in famine?Or was it a riot and massacre?

No, the biggest problem is that the world has lost its order, and the princes and people are in chaos.In the past, the world was peaceful and orderly, with the Liu family as the lord of the world and the Han Dynasty as the foundation of the country.

But now the emperor has lost his authority, the country has lost its laws, and the world has lost its order.

Since those with strong soldiers and horses can separate their own kingdoms and become kings, and can raise their troops to cause chaos, then who doesn't want to dominate and bring blessings?
In the past, problems that could be solved by relying on laws and regulations were now directly raised with troops, not only to avenge personal grievances, but also to seek utilitarian gains.

Obviously, both Jingzhou and Yangzhou are facing this problem now.

The prime ministers, county governors, officials, and powerful chieftains all thought that the world was in chaos and the outcome was unknown, so they watched the provocations and took action. Whenever there was a good opportunity, they launched troops to cause chaos and made the world uneasy.

Pang Tong suggested that what Sun Ce should do now is to establish an outline and establish discipline to show that the world in Jiangnan has been settled.

If all the people in Jiangnan see the current situation clearly, starting from today, in the next 200 years, Jiangnan will be ruled by the Sun family.

These powerful officials and county guards no longer dare to raise troops and cause chaos at will.

After all, if the Sun family's rule cannot be overthrown, then if they start a rebellion rashly, they will face an encirclement and suppression by tens of thousands of troops.

In the face of life and death, they will naturally be extremely cautious.

The princes who can stabilize one side and establish discipline in the territory are naturally different from those separatist princes who rise up and live and die.

Don't look down on this or think it's easy to achieve.

There are so many heroes in the world, scattered in various counties and counties. The reason why they have not become officials is because it is difficult to find such princes who can uphold integrity and discipline!
Most of them are feudal lords who separat themselves to one side and take advantage of the chaos to plunder. Their business will not last long.

Just as Lu Bu said, in the land of Guandong, counties and counties are kings, and counties and counties are emperors.

However, these grass-headed kings in troubled times will eventually achieve nothing. They do not understand the principles of the people, let alone have great talents and strategies.

Including Li Tong, a powerful man in Runan, Zang Ba, a powerful man in Mount Tai, Ma Chao, a prince in Xiliang, and even Lu Bu, who once ruled one side. Even if these people are prosperous for a while, they are destined to decline and fall.Either they were defeated by rebellion and assassination by their generals, or they were defeated by the loss of food and grass and collapsed.

This is why many heroes in the world clearly have larger troops and richer treasuries than some heroes and monarchs, but they also devote their lives and lead their troops to the command of a certain hero.

It is even said that Zhu Yuanzhang, with only 24 men, was able to first surrender [-] militiamen in Zhangjiabao, and then more than [-] Qin leaders. Then in Dingyuan, tens of thousands of Yuan troops surrendered, and Zhu Yuanzhang easily surrendered. He selected [-] strong Han men and incorporated them into his own team, thus beginning his journey of fighting in troubled times.

Throughout the history of the Xia Dynasty, Liu Bang, Liu Xiu, Li Shimin, Zhu Yuanzhang and other founding kings were all like this, attracting heroes from all over the world to join them.

Of course, today's Cao Cao, Sun Ce, and Liu Bei are all such heroes, but Liu Bei's performance may not be obvious yet.

But in the case of Cao Cao and Sun Ce, it is really obvious that no matter where their troops go, they are likely to encounter local heroes and celebrities who will lead their troops to join them and help them fight.

This is because these powerful people know very well that they do not have the talent to be a hero and are not enough to become a major force, and they must be entrusted to the wings of a certain hero.

Both Sun Ce and Cao Cao showed such talents and strategies that could bring peace to the world.

Don't look at Cao Cao who kills people at every turn, as if he is a heinous tyrant.

But one thing that is very different between him and Dong Zhuo is that Cao Cao has been using the legalist ideas of Confucianism and Legalism to govern the place.

He would never allow any looting in the counties he had settled down!It won't even harm people's wealth.

The story of cutting off one's hair and taking one's head is true.At that time, troops often sent out troops to quell rebellions and passed through Mai, so Cao Cao ordered that "the soldiers will not be defeated in Mai, and the offenders will die."

When the knights passed by the wheat field, they all dismounted and supported the wheat to hold on to each other. At that time, Cao Cao's horse jumped into the wheat and ordered the master to record the crime;

The master records the righteousness of the Spring and Autumn Period, and does not impose punishments on the respected ones.

But Cao Cao said: "If you make a law and commit a crime, why should you command me? As a military commander alone, you cannot commit suicide. Please punish yourself." Because of the aid of the sword, he cut off his hair and put it to the ground.

This way of upholding laws and regulations and the majesty of the law is what makes Cao Cao dominate the world.

So to Pang Tong's suggestion, Sun Ce replied very solemnly: "If a country has a code of conduct, it is like a person who travels with boats and chariots. Without boats and chariots, water and land are inaccessible. If a country does not have a code of conduct, its politics and religion will not be developed. The general's decree is the guideline for governance. , and make orders and prohibitions, be careful from beginning to end. Send [-] good generals, famous ministers and supervisors to control Jingzhou, and at the same time order the chief officials to establish regulations and disciplines, and inform the people."

The purpose of garrisoning [-] good generals and famous ministers in Jingzhou was to frighten all the powerful sects and generals here and prevent them from rashly launching rebellions.

As long as there is no unrest in Jingzhou and it gradually stabilizes, people's hearts will gradually calm down.

Then the local governor reiterates the laws and states the rules and regulations, so that the people will follow them, and Jingzhou will become more and more stable.Maybe some ambitious people will still start a rebellion, but with people's peace of mind, it will definitely be difficult to cause any waves.

Pang Tong continued: "As for pacifying the people's hearts, there is nothing better than frivolous corvee and reduction of taxes, so that people can benefit from it. If you make empty promises, you will have land and wealth, enough food and soldiers, and the mountains and seas will be nothing more than the treasures of the public house. The peace of the world lies in being a human being. Lord, you are rich in the south of the Yangtze River, so why worry about running out of money? May the general tell the people today that they will be greatly blessed. This is what I wish."

Sun Ce smiled. Pang Tong's last words were very consistent with his simple temperament.

He didn't say anything false or moral, but he spoke directly to Sun Ce's inner thoughts.

To win the hearts and minds of the people, we must not say useless words. The most important thing must be to lighten the corvee and reduce taxes, recuperate and develop production, so that the people can get real benefits!
As expected, she is indeed a fengxiao who is good at discussing the strategies of overlords and understanding the key points of relying on them!
With such a genius, how can we not stabilize the world?

Sun Ce immediately stood up and said solemnly to Pang Tong: "Your knowledge of Confucian classics and strategic thinking are truly the best in Jingchu. With your talent and learning, you can't confine yourself to a land of hundreds of miles. It is better to be in charge of the middle and other areas, and then you can show your talents." Ear. I would like to give you a special invitation to Jingzhou, so as to implement this policy of establishing the outline and discipline, calming people's hearts, and pacifying Jingzhou!"

As for who Jingzhou Mu is, this is obviously not something Sun Ce can appoint due to his current status.

Sun Ce himself only led Yangzhou as a shepherd, so it was impossible to appoint another Jingzhou shepherd. Pang Tong, like Yu Fan, was a great treasure who could govern a state on Sun Ce's behalf.

Biejia was engaged in Xuanhua, and he was appointed as half of the governor.

Sun Ce, the general who led Jingzhou Mu and Yangzhou Mu, was not involved in specific government affairs. The two men were engaged in separate affairs. In terms of government affairs, they were all responsible for the state Mu. (End of chapter)