The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 471 Pretend to Do It First

Pei Xiu had just walked out of the mansion where Liu Bao was temporarily staying when he ran into Guo Ze.

Guo Ze breathed slightly. This person was really hard to find.

After paying his respects, Guo Ze asked directly, "Does Pei Gong have any medicine?"

"I've long since refused to accept it."

"Okay, please come with me to the Taiji Hall."

Guo Ze invited him to get in the car. Pei Xiu asked curiously, "If I just persuaded you to disperse, where should I go?"

"The Criminal Department."

Pei Xiu whispered a few words, but Guo Ze didn't hear clearly.

Pei Xiu didn't know why he was always slandered. His Majesty always felt that he had taken too much, even though he had quit smoking for so long.

Sitting in the carriage, Pei Xiu looked at the serious Guo Ze and couldn't help asking, "Mr. Guo, I heard you also have a sutra. I wonder what sutra you're treating?"

"I am proficient in all the Five Classics."

"No wonder Your Majesty is so familiar with the Five Classics. It's because of Mr. Guo."

Guo Ze said seriously, "Your Majesty is gifted, intelligent, benevolent, and generous. This is all due to his own talents and has nothing to do with me."

Pei Xiu glanced out the window and said, "Your Majesty is indeed gifted and intelligent."

Soon, Guo Ze and Pei Xiu appeared in the Taiji Hall.

When he arrived here, Cao Mao was busy working.

There were many memorials placed in front of him, all of which were sent by provincial governors from various places.

This group of provincial governors were really powerful and were worthy of being Cao Mao's confidants.

The county and prefecture examinations added a large number of grassroots personnel and completed the renewal of the grassroots. It cannot be said that all of them were replaced, but at least there were people who could actually do the work.

Based on the performance of the previous year, a large number of practical talents were promoted, which also filled the positions of county magistrate, county governor, etc.

Cao Mao looked at the "personnel arrangement reports" sent from various places, his face full of joy, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but grin, and that smile couldn't be hidden.

It's like cleaning a house full of garbage and then looking at the empty house, which makes you feel happy.

The house was still a bit shabby, with crevices full of dirt that hadn't been cleaned yet. However, all the debris and garbage that had been randomly placed in the house had finally been cleared away. At least it was now more spacious, with a place to stay, and the stench was significantly less.

Cao Mao put down the memorial in his hand and looked at Pei Xiu beside him. He was in a good mood at the moment.

"Mr. Pei is here, have you had dinner yet?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I have eaten."

Cao Mao exchanged a few pleasantries before asking, "What about the various Xiongnu tribes?"

"I was about to report this matter to Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, I have already spoken with Liu Bao, and he is very willing to cooperate with us in our education."

Pei Xiu told Liu Bao about the results of his many discussions.

It was still the same method, changing the name to Yifeng and breaking up their settlements. It was no different from the original ideas. The only difference was that it was only implemented within Liu Bao's tribe.

Pei Xiu smiled and said, "Actually, this isn't a bad thing for them."

"The weather is getting colder. The Xiongnu already live outside the city. The most fertile pastures outside the Great Wall have been occupied by the Xianbei. They can't get them at all."

"Their cattle and sheep are dwindling, and they suffer from hunger and cold. Many people want to rise to prominence, but the number of titles is extremely limited. Whether they are at the top or the bottom, they are living in extreme hardship."

"That's why Liu Meng tried to deceive everyone, saying things like he hadn't gained any benefit from the Central Plains."

"Liu Bao is an ambitious man. If he can fully cooperate, his tribe will become a civilized tribe."

Pei Xiu laughed. "When the rest of the Xiongnu were still freezing to death, you suddenly discovered that one of them was starting to have enough food and shelter, and even their children were becoming officials and becoming their managers. What do you think they would think, Your Majesty?"

"By then, even if their tribal leaders want to suppress this matter, they won't be able to do so. Sooner or later, they will join in. In the face of life and death, what will these things mean?"

"Besides, I still have the title. I can do anything for it."

Pei Xiu began to analyze.

Cao Mao was still a little confused at the moment. He asked, "You went to discuss this matter with Liu Bao???"

Pei Xiu suddenly put on a serious face.

He said like an elder, "Your Majesty, please know that the Xiongnu are vassal states of Wei. The Xiongnu Chanyu is now settled in Yecheng. He is a vassal king who has been officially enthroned by you."

"The government needs to educate them. This isn't about eliminating any enemies, but about making their lives better and governing them."

"Since we want to govern them, Liu Bao will naturally come along to discuss this. Is this a bad thing for him?"

"Is Your Majesty prepared to disapprove of this vassal prince, or does he think that such education would be a bad thing for them?"

Cao Mao was not angry at all when Pei Xiu confronted him like this. He quickly said, "I was inconsiderate. You are absolutely right! Absolutely right!"

Pei Xiu's mood suddenly became much more comfortable.

"However, there will definitely be traitors who will oppose. These opponents are people like Liu Meng, who inherited his father's title but lacks the talent to study the classics and the confidence to hold an official position. They will oppose with all their might, but these mediocre people are often the easiest to deal with. Liu Bao is more than enough to deal with them."

Pei Xiu then talked about the long-term plan, which was to use the Xiongnu to annex You, Ji, and even Sanhe. Cao Mao listened to his ideas very quietly, and did not interrupt him regardless of whether he agreed or not.

Only at this moment did Cao Mao feel relieved.

People who have been proven by history will not let people down easily.

As for the many discussions between Pei Xiu and Liu Bao, Cao Mao gave him complete autonomy in making decisions.

When Pei Xiu left, he held his head high and chest out, looking a bit like Wang Qiao who had escorted Luo Xian.

Cao Mao couldn't help but shook his head and smiled bitterly. Pei Xiu seemed to want to show off in front of him.

He looked up at the sky, and now it was time for Empress Dowager Guo to start to panic.

Cao Mao also has to go to the central army today to take care of the matter of setting up a new camp.

At the central military training ground, Xiahou Xian led many captains and stood at the door, waiting for the arrival of His Majesty.

Chen Qian led several ministers from the Ministry of War and stood on the other side, also waiting for the emperor's arrival.

When the emperor's carriage arrived, Xiahou Xian and Chen Qian hurried to greet him.

Cao Mao got off the car with a smile and greeted everyone.

Surrounded by the crowd, Cao Mao entered the training ground. Just as he reached the gate, he suddenly stopped, looked at the soldiers beside him, and asked with a smile, "Zhao Guo, why didn't you achieve great merit this time?"

The soldier quickly replied, "Your Majesty, I was left here to guard the baggage and had no chance to fight."

"Hahaha, next time you have to do more meritorious deeds!"

Luo Xian's eyes widened as he watched the emperor chatting with a soldier in the distance. He whispered to his colleague, "Who is that soldier?"

"What kind of background could he have? If he had a background, how could he be a soldier?"

"Then why would His Majesty talk to a soldier?"

"Oh, that soldier won first place in a competition, so he was received by His Majesty. His Majesty is always familiar with the soldiers of the Central Army."

Hearing this, Luo Xian couldn't help but take a breath.

The king of a country actually knew a soldier whom he had only met once, and the soldier was not even that restrained or frightened.

He just felt a little dizzy.

Cao Mao inspected the parade ground again. His colleague did not deceive Luo Xian. The emperor did know many people, even some low-level military officers, and could even recognize their names.

This is so outrageous.

Luo Xian could imagine the emperor's prestige in the central army. He thought that the central army didn't even need to show the tiger talisman to give orders. It felt like the emperor could just stand here and summon the army to fight for him.

He couldn't help but sigh again.

Today is not the day for competition. Cao Mao came here for two reasons: one is to meet those meritorious soldiers, and the other is for the matter of the mountain camp.

This is also the reason why Chen Qian appears here.

Just as Luo Xian was stunned, he suddenly felt someone push him. He looked up and found that the emperor was looking at him. His colleagues lowered their heads and reminded him, "The emperor is calling you!!"

Luo Xian hurried to the emperor and bowed again.

Cao Mao smiled and helped him up.

"I heard that you were in charge of this reward. I just asked about it, and the soldiers are very satisfied. You did a great job!"

Cao Mao began to praise him.

Luo Xian answered a few words.

"Well, Captain Ma previously proposed establishing a battalion specialized in mountain warfare. I thought you might have some ideas for training soldiers in this area, so I'd like you to stay with the Central Army to help with this."

After hearing these words, Luo Xian suddenly realized that this was a good opportunity.

He was armed, and the Emperor was at his side.

But Luo Xian saw the man standing next to the emperor. Wen Yang was standing next to the emperor with a sunny smile on his face.

Luo Xian was certain that this man could tear his head off even with his bare hands.

During a previous banquet, Luo Xian saw with his own eyes this man wrestling with others, and he even picked up a strong man and swung him around for several rounds.

Luo Xian had never seen such a strong man. Perhaps only the former Zhuangmiao Hou and Huan Hou could be compared with him.

Luo Xian felt that he was no match for him.

Forget it, the timing is wrong.

We still have to get on with things. Let's pretend to help him accomplish this task first. Once we gain his trust in the future, we can complete the assassination alone!
Luo Xian immediately accepted the order and agreed. Cao Mao was very happy and held his hand, encouraging him again and again.

Ma Long, who was in the distance, looked at the captain thoughtfully. He suddenly looked at Wen Yang, frowned, and gestured.

Wen Yang nodded, then moved closer to the emperor, staying close to him.

Those tiger eyes were locked on Luo Xian. Although there was a smile on the corners of his mouth, the sense of oppression was extremely strong.

(End of this chapter)