Crowned the New Han Dynasty

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"Wu Jie acted on his own initiative this time, using the banner of general to provoke three parties. Although it is beneficial to the general, it cannot be condoned, and there should be no next time. The general should have warned him just now."

When Wu Jie left, Wang Chang also took his leave, but Wang Qian stayed and said this to Wang Jun.

"Of course I know what Wu Jie is thinking," Wang Jun laughed when he heard this. "On the surface, he said he was doing it for me, but actually he was planning for himself. This is normal. The people who follow me all have their own interests, so I will give them benefits, and they will reward me with loyalty. However, Wu Jie's self-assertion this time is indeed a bit excessive, but at the moment I still need him to help me with things, so let him handle this matter smoothly. , Only by expressing appreciation will this person be attracted to it.”

Wang Gan nodded: "Uncle is still thoughtful."

"It's not thorough, I still have selfish motives," Wang Jun laughed again, "In the final analysis, it was Wu Jie who did this, and he acted on his own initiative. In this case, he must be self-aware, in case something happens here If something goes wrong, then he has to step in to settle the matter. If Chen Zhi or Wang Quan, or even several families from that generation of counties unite and come to me to demand justice, then he will have to bear the responsibility. I believe this, and he should also be aware of it."

"This..." Wang Gan narrowed his eyes, glanced at Wang Jun, and nodded: "In this way, in order not to be held accountable, he will go all out, and there is no need for you, General, to reprimand him. He also knows how powerful he is."

"However, there are still some reminders that should be given. Otherwise, if others follow suit, how can I lead the two states?" Wang Jun said, suppressing his smile, "But this reminder needs to be suppressed a little, at least wait for me. Let’s talk about it after we find out the trends of the Xianbei series.”

"Speaking of which, my uncle is really clever," Wang Gan also changed the topic. "He anticipated several Xianbei movements in advance and accumulated strength several years in advance to wait for this Xianbei melee. After this battle, the north will If there are no hidden dangers, my uncle's power can extend all the way to the depths of the grassland, and several grassland Hu tribes will be a help."

"Hahaha!" Wang Jun laughed. After the laughter subsided a little, he shook his head and said: "I don't have such a far-sighted vision, but I have my own plans. Several tribes in the grassland must be in chaos, even temporarily. Calm down, I will also give them the opportunity to create chaos! Because this kind of thing never comes! Don't you understand this truth? "

Wang Gan felt a shiver in his heart, and finally understood. Thinking of the situation in Guangning County, he immediately understood.

After calming down, he said: "How to deal with the matter about Chen Zhi? According to Wu Jie, this man has great ambitions, is good at taking advantage of situations, and has means. He used the Xiongnu invasion successively, If he takes advantage of the situation and suppresses the family, if he really controls the situation and everyone in Dai County is unified, then our strength in the west will be weak."

"You are right, but Chen Zhi is a capable person. Of course he will have ambitions. Without ambitions, he will not have the ability." Wang Jun waved his hand, "As for the west, there is no need to worry for the time being. Although Wu Jie made his own decisions, his The starting point is very good. The border army, the aristocratic families and the government restrain each other in Daijun, which can maintain a balance for a period of time. Now that the government has changed its owner, it is temporarily not restrained. The power of several aristocratic families is limited to Daijun. I can't see it either. As for Wang Quan, he is getting more and more lazy. I had the idea to move him somewhere before, but now I can stop it temporarily. When the Xianbei war comes, Daijun will naturally move closer to me."

Wang Gan said: "I'm afraid that Chen Zhi can survive this crisis. Once he does, after this tempering, his status in Dai County will be unshakable. If you want to force him to get closer, it will undoubtedly be even more difficult." Difficulty." As a counselor, of course he had to check for leaks and fill them.

Wang Jun smiled and said: "It's okay, I won't let him have a chance. The three parties' containment is just to maintain a balance before the war, making it difficult for Chen Zhi to control the Dai County. , it is not safe, I handed over this county to Chen Zhi, in fact, let him withstand the first wave of chaos in the Xianbei war, when he made a mistake, I can just dismiss him directly, and then transfer to the mansion, the nearest appointment, It just so happens that I am relieved of my responsibility, otherwise if my people were in Dai County and something went wrong, the first person the court would look for would definitely be me."

"I see," Wang Qian nodded, but then added: "It's just that now it seems that Chen Zhi has a close relationship with Tuoba Xianbei. With this foreign aid, his advantage in Dai County will become more obvious."

Wang Jun narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice: "Besides, it is impossible for Chen Zhi to survive. Just like the Battle of Xianbei is bound to break out, Chen Zhi's losses in Daijun are inevitable. Even if he can Even if he can withstand it, there are some who will make it difficult for him to hold it up. Don’t forget that there is a huge monster to the west of Dai County!"

"The Huns!" Wang Qian was stunned for a moment, and finally figured out what his uncle was thinking, but immediately became worried, "The Huns are ambitious, and if they are introduced into Youzhou just to plot against Chen Zhi, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to the situation. .”

"Of course we won't let them gain a foothold in Youzhou, but let them extend their tentacles." Wang Jun glanced at his nephew, "There is nothing we can do about it. I know the dangers inside, but with the rise of Xianbei on the grassland, After a complete ups and downs, there are no hidden dangers in the two states in the north. Even if there are still some bandits in Hebei, they are not a problem, so I have to let the Huns extend their hands, otherwise what reason do I have to maintain the power I have today? "

When Wang Qian heard this, he understood.

Although there are many internal problems in today's imperial court, and the family outside is becoming more and more powerful, but like Wang Jun, generals and even warlords who can lead the two states are still a minority. Even if there are other warlords, they do not have such a big influence. Circumstances dictate.

Wang Jun's rise was due to several natural disasters and subsequent man-made disasters. There were refugees everywhere in Hebei, and bandits were everywhere. In addition, the border situation was unstable, so he needed a stabilizing needle in the middle.

Wang Jun then used Youzhou as the foundation to control the Northeast and opened up Pingzhou, thus taking over both states.

In fact, even the establishment of Pingzhou was based on these considerations, fearing that the expansion of Youzhou would stimulate the court's bottom line. After being divided into two states, although the territory was the same, the operation made the court feel more at ease.This is not self-deception, because under Wang Jun's arrangement, a few nails were actually left in his territory, such as Deng Fei, the governor of Xuantu County on the border, and several tribes were one of them.

But as time went by, Wang Jun's control over the two states became deeper and more comprehensive. The nails originally arranged were either pulled out or subdued, otherwise Deng Fei would not be highlighted.

Once the Xianbei War is over and the grassland is infiltrated by Wang Jun, his influence suddenly doubles. Then if he sits on the land of two states, even those aristocratic families who have interests in him, collude with him, and cover for him in the court will not be able to Reassured.

Wang Jun nodded and said: "In order to prevent this from happening, it is imperative to introduce the Xiongnu. However, we need to be more careful in the specific operations. In fact, if you see that the Xiongnu can continue to grow, it is actually a reflection of the selfishness of the family. , you and I are both from the Wang family in Taiyuan, so we are no strangers to this. In today's situation, only by using the Xiongnu can the situation be controlled again."

Wang Gan sighed, "It's really hard to control."

"Yes, so Wu Jie's incident this time can be regarded as a mistake," Wang Jun narrowed his eyes, "Absorbing the power of the aristocratic family and consolidating Daijun's border army can be foolproof!"

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Time passed, and at noon the next day, Chen Zhi came to a workshop in the north of the city.

This place was temporarily organized by someone in the past two days. There is a quite large yard and a lot of equipment has been moved. Now there are several people busy in the yard.

"Prefect, the kind of paper you requested is not difficult to make. It's just that some of the processes need to be carefully considered. I will ask my brother to check this carefully. Although he is young, he is still making paper. He also has some knowledge about matters."

Next to Chen Zhi, there was a man in his 30s who was talking to him.

This man looked quite calm. Although he showed respect, he was still carefully probing Chen Zhi and paying attention to Chen Zhi's expression.

This person is Li Li.

They didn't wait long before they received Chen Zhi's order to select craftsmen with papermaking experience.

There were only four people in total with experience in papermaking, including brothers Li Li and Li Wei.

However, both these brothers and the other two people actually have only a little knowledge. At most, they can produce paper, but they cannot guarantee the quality at all.

"However, we only make paper in a small workshop. Even at home, there are not many people who are actually involved in this matter. The only person who knows some tricks is the villain's fifth uncle. He once worked as a helper at a paper mill in the south. , so I know a thing or two, but due to the inheritance, I can’t say too much. I just passed on some basics to the younger generations of the clan. My brother has been smart since he was a child and learned the best. If he leads others to do it, he will do it ten times. It can be done twice. In fact, the process is still a trivial matter, as long as you pay attention to it. The problem is that if you don't make a recipe, you can't start with it, and the paper you get can't be put on the table."

Although the technology of papermaking cannot be said to be complex, it is quite cumbersome, and different raw materials require different equipment and processes.

Under the combined effect of many links, the same paper is different, and because Li Li and others are not professional paper craftsmen, the success rate is also a key issue. Sometimes it is difficult to form or deformed.

After Chen Zhi listened, he simply said: "Well, you don't have to worry about the equipment needed. I can also provide you with the recipe for making paper, but this recipe must be kept secret and must not be leaked. You, Chen I can trust you as the person recommended by the clan, so I will leave this matter to you."

(End of this chapter)