The author of the book "The Book of the Dead"

Chapter 35: The Third Class Aristocratic Family, Shanyin Liang Clan

Reading a book under the long-burning lamp.

Liang Yue did not plan to practice the Shouchun Goddess Technique because it had too many flaws and the elixir was too poisonous.

This cannot be solved by just using true Qi, because arsenic is added to this pill.

"No wonder the Emperor of Cao Wei died young."

Liang Yue put down the secret book and looked at the Qin knife coin again.

This knife coin is extremely sharp and can easily cut through steel. After circulating my true Qi to sense it, I did not detect any scent of magic weapon. Perhaps it is just a special material.

"It should be something from the Qin Dynasty, kept as a hidden weapon."

My decision was right. Let the divine crow explore the way first and then appear at the end. This way, unnecessary danger can be avoided.

Tannin's internal strength is average, but his weapon is extremely sharp.

There may be a lot of materials handed down from ancient times.

What was left was an account book, recording the purchase of elixirs by various families, among which Ma De's was the most prominent, with rows of Tiangui Dan, as well as records of various incidents of occupying farmland, beating and killing servants, hoarding armor, and allowing family generals to rob merchants.

Tannins additionally indicate that this person is seriously ill and can be used.

Liang Yue sorted out the clues and concluded that it was probably Ma De who wanted to deal with Liu Zhuang because of the money, and there was no conspiracy behind it.

"Then there's no need to keep you until the New Year."

The reason why Liang Yue personally took action in the matter of Daningzi was because the other party was causing trouble right in front of Liuzhuang, and he had to take action to kill him.

Apart from this, other matters are generally handled by Liu Chong.

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The next afternoon.

"Brother, how are the refugees being resettled?" Liang Yue asked.

"I have settled them near East Lake and have set up farms. There are now 5,000 of them."

"Most of the refugees are young and strong. This number is not small. They can be used as a source of soldiers in the future." Liang Yue took out another half box of gold and said, "Brother, take the money first and use it to manage the upper and lower levels."

"No, no, no, I can't do that!" Liu Chong refused again and again.

"You must accept this money. There may be changes in the future. It will be beneficial for us to resettle the refugees."

Liu Chong thought about it and finally accepted half the box of gold.

Liang Yue took out the evidence of Ma De's crime again.

Liu Chong flipped through it for a while and said:

"This little evidence will at most force the Ma family to drink three cups of wine as punishment. However, I have a way to destroy them."

It was nothing more than a frame-up and accusation of treason.

Recently, Liu Chong didn't need Liang Yue to remind him, he also saw it.

In these troubled times, it is very important to have a strong army.

"No need to tear each other apart. Tomorrow I will visit Xie Xuan and present the evidence and Huangdi's method of governing the people to him. I will borrow the governor's order, and you can use the chicken feathers as a token of authority."

"well."

In the early morning, the mist is thick and the morning light is dim.

The mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, which is very charming.

Liang Yue drove the carriage to the Xie clan's land. It was almost noon.

"I am Liang Yue from Liuzhuang, and I want to see Lord Kangle."

Because he often came to deliver medicine, the commander of the army knew him and led him to a garden.

The garden is built on the mountain, with rugged rocks and lush trees.

Xie Xuan had disheveled hair, wore a loose white robe, and wooden clogs, and was drinking drunkenly in the pavilion.

After taking medicinal pills for several months, my body has completely recovered.

He was drunk all day and left all the affairs to his assistants.

"Oh? Shanbo, come and have a drink." Xie Xuan pointed to the seat next to him.

Liang Yue was not polite and walked forward and sat down.

We talked about tannins again.

"I have killed it."

Xie Xuan was not surprised by this. After all, Liang Yue had profound internal strength, so killing a sorcerer would be a piece of cake for him.

"The secular official position is too low, there are always villains who come to attack."

"Why? Do you want to be a government official?"

"Not really. Being a sixth-rank official is fine, neither too high nor too low." If it's too high, it's easy to get involved in political turmoil. If it's too low, people will always treat him like a dish.

Xie Xuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "You have a good plan. There is no such thing as having the best of both worlds."

It is not difficult to become a sixth-rank official, it is just the starting point for children from high-ranking families. The Xie family has the resources to do this, but the children within the family may have objections.

"Perhaps."

Liang Yue presented two books.

One is Huangdi's method of governing the people, and the other is evidence of Ma De's crimes.

Xie Xuan briefly flipped through the Qi Min Shu and looked horrified.

This technique records dozens of improved varieties, including perennial vegetables, animal husbandry, and methods of making vinegar.

"Can it really increase production by 30%? A curved plow only needs one man and one ox?" "Yes."

Xie Xuan paced back and forth. As for the evidence of Ma De's guilt, he didn't care about it. He just issued a search warrant and let them investigate it themselves.

This method of governing the people is different.

The north had been in turmoil for years, and the number of refugees was so large that even the farmers in the south were forced to flee famine.

The imperial court even hoped to see these refugees rebel a little so that they could clean up the population.

Now that the curved plow technology and the method of selecting good breeds described in this book have been released, perhaps the people's strength can be greatly enhanced.

In the past, it took two people and two oxen to plow the land. After the curved plow appeared, two people and two oxen could plow twice as much land.

In addition, there is also a method for making a water-pumping wheel.

This is what the book calls the improvement in "production efficiency".

"You are so good, Shanbo. You look like a carefree person, but you make a stunning move." Xie Xuan joked, "Since you have no desires, why do you do so many things?"

I thought this guy was just like other scholars, who just wanted to live a leisurely life, but I never expected that he would cause such a big event.

I must have put in a lot of hard work in private to write this agricultural book.

"I don't want much, I just want to see the rice in the fields mature and the people live and work in peace and contentment."

"Isn't that great?" Xie Xuan smiled bitterly. "After the new year, I will immediately arrange for people to implement this method. I will first try it in Kuaiji. After it succeeds, I will submit a letter to the court."

"But you come from a poor family, so your official position may not be very high, which is what you call a sixth-rank position."

Xie Xuan felt embarrassed and a little sorry for Liang Yue. After all, this matter would be of great benefit to the Xie family, and there would be many more Xie disciples in the court.

After all, he is no longer the commander-in-chief of the Northern Army.

"No problem, this job is perfect for me." Liang Yue waved his hands repeatedly.

Xie Xuan thought about it and said, "Perhaps, I can fight for a Guannei Marquis for you."

In the Jin Dynasty, marquises no longer had as high a status as they had in the Qin and Han Dynasties. Most of them became "accessories" for ministers to consolidate their power. Unless they were "Duke" like Xie Xuan, people generally called them by their official titles.

Not to mention the Guannei Hou who had no fiefdom.

But he is still a marquis after all, and his political status is different. If Liang Yue wants fame, the title of Marquis of Guannei is the best.

The two discussed the specific details.

"To promote this farming method, I recommend Xu Xianzhi, the son of the Shangyu County Magistrate, and Lin Jian, a native tribe of Shining."

"Okay, I will recommend Xu Xianzhi, the magistrate of Zhuji County, and Lin Jian, the chief of Kuaiji County, to the court. They will be responsible for resettling the refugees and reclaiming the land for cultivation."

After things were arranged, the two of them just drank and chatted, talking about mountains, rivers and the countryside.

The maid cooked green plum wine and served it with candied fruits and snacks.

So uncomfortable.

"The officialdom is corrupt. Next year I will no longer be the governor. I will live a carefree life."

"Where are you going?"

"Liu Zhuang is nice, I'd like to go and sit for a while when I'm free." Xie Xuan quite liked the relaxed atmosphere of Liu Zhuang, which did not have the strict hierarchy of the aristocratic families.

"welcome any time."

Liang Yue was sweating profusely. Why did everyone have to go to Liuzhuang?
I guess they are just being polite.

"I didn't want to be a marquis. I was also a deputy minister back then. If it weren't for Uncle Anshi appointing me as the General of Jianwu, the Governor of Yanzhou, the Prime Minister of Guangling, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Military Affairs in Jiangbei, how could I have established the hegemony of Jiangzuo?"

Xie Xuan was drunk and blurry. When he mentioned the highlight of his life, he couldn't hide his smile. He said modestly: "Of course, it's not that being a Yuanwailang is bad. I am also serving the country."

It is a great achievement to turn the tide and save a building from collapse. No one can take it lightly.

"Shanbo, if you are willing to serve as an official, you can use all the resources of the Xie family. Within ten years, you will be promoted to the third rank. I have a niece..."

Xie Xuan's intention to recruit him was obvious. He had a sharp eye and could see through this man's strengths and weaknesses. If he could serve as a shield for the Xie family, he could ensure the Xie family would have peace for thirty years.

"Thank you for your kindness. I cannot keep the country in peace through words, nor can I rule the country through force. You should seek help from someone else. Besides, I already have someone in my heart, and I cannot betray you..."

If it were anyone else, they would be so happy that they would go crazy.

But Liang Yue knew that free gifts often come with a high price.

The secular aspects are just branches and leaves. Don't worry about fame or strive for achievements.

It was an achievement of moderate size, which would occupy an unremarkable sentence in the history books, and then be the final verdict.

"Whatever." Xie Xuan sighed.

The two said goodbye and left.

Liang Yue set out on his journey home, with the road under his feet and green mountains beside him.

Three days later, Ma De secretly hid weapons and planned to rebel. Liu Chong led his troops to destroy Ma De's troops, and the Ma family was severely damaged.

The noble families were shocked. Although Liu Chong had the rightful title, he was not liked by the gentry.

Ten days later, Xu Xianzhi and Lin Jian began the great task of reclaiming wasteland.

Liang Yue once again stepped behind the scenes, leaving the mundane affairs to Liu Chong, Xie Xuan, and the talents he had trained.

Xie Xuan took action personally, and the sixth-rank official position was a foregone conclusion, and the Marquis of Guannei was beckoning.

The third-class gentry usually held official positions of around the sixth or seventh rank.

Liang Yue was considered qualified as a third-class noble.

From then on, we can be called Shanyin Liang family.

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