The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 751 Must be Quested

Zhu Ying was speechless.

"Your Majesty, there are cries everywhere in Pingzhou. These people have been tortured. I know that Your Majesty is a benevolent and righteous ruler."

"All right."

Cao Mao interrupted him, and he said seriously: "It is because of my benevolence and righteousness that I want to implement such a policy."

"What did you do back then? Have you forgotten it so quickly?"

"I have been very merciful by not killing them. Is working the fields torture for them? What about their former tens of thousands of tenants? What do they say?"

"You don't eat or work, you just talk big all day long. Just because you have a wealthy family, you act recklessly and oppress the people. And now you're crying out for my forgiveness?"

"How can I pardon them? Give them money, send them back, return the farmland they looted, and then drag the people into becoming their tenants, letting them continue to do evil, continue to serve the emperor, and continue to drink!!"

"So that they can gather together in peace and discuss meaningless comments and literary discussions?!"

"What else would these people do?!"

"If I let them go, who will let the people go?!"

Cao Mao drummed his fingers on the wooden table in front of him. "I tell you, ever since the Shu and Wu kingdoms lost these powerful families, the people's lives have gotten better and better. The farmland we've taken from them has accommodated countless poor people. Now that they have farmland, they don't have to worry about starving to death!"

"Both places became prosperous, and the people shouted "Long live!" all day long!"

"I cannot be the benevolent and righteous king in everyone's eyes."

"At the very least, I cannot become a benevolent ruler in the eyes of those who bring disaster to the world."

"Of course, in your eyes, you are all virtuous people, and those low-class people are worthless and cannot be compared with you. But in my eyes, a commoner who works hard in the fields has a higher status than a rotten person who only knows how to take medicine and drink!"

“You can tell a man by his actions.”

"Mr. Zhu, can you please tell me how I can benevolent towards these people?"

Zhu Ying was hesitant at this moment.

He had always felt that they were treated this way because they were from Wu.

But after Cao Mao finished speaking, he suddenly felt that it was not just because of this reason.
Kangtai noticed his friend's embarrassment and quickly said, "Your Majesty, it is because of our lack of experience that we have made so many mistakes in the past."

Cao Mao shook his head. "That's all right. You've both accepted your punishment, and since you two are capable of making contributions, I can promote you and make use of you. As for the rest of you, as long as they are willing to work, I will not stop them."

"Not long ago, the governor of Pingzhou submitted a memorial to me, recommending a young man from the Gu family. He said that this man was very talented, but it was a pity that he was not in the local area."

When the two of them walked out of the Taiji Hall, Kangtai couldn't help but complain, "Mr. Zhu, you're too impatient!"

"We just met His Majesty for the first time, how could we say those words?"

"If it weren't for your Majesty's mercy, wouldn't we all have been punished?"

Zhu Ying remained silent.

After resting for a few days, Cao Mao summoned the envoy from Yamatai again.

This time, Cao Mao's attitude was slightly softer than last time.

Nan Shengmi knelt before Cao Mao, not daring to raise his head.

Cao Mao said, "Although your actions have angered me, the Dog Slave Kingdom has dared to ignore the Ming Emperor's edict. This is a provocation to the Great Wei."

"I will send someone to deal with this matter."

"However, your queen must come to Luoyang in person to pay her respects to me!"

Nan Shengmi raised his head and asked anxiously, "Your Majesty, if the Queen comes to Luoyang, the Dog Slave Kingdom will launch another attack."

Cao Mao waved his hand and said, "Once my army reaches the Wa Island, there will be no more Dog Slave Kingdom."

"This is not a condition for me to send troops, this is an imperial decree I issued to you."

"Let the Queen come to pay homage."

"If she can't come in person, after my army destroys the Dog Slave Kingdom, we will defeat Yamatai on the way, recover the royal seal, and then escort her here!"

Nan Shengmi felt dizzy and confused, but did not dare to refute.

This emperor is young and powerful, and is really difficult to deal with.

Judging from his intention, he doesn't want to help Yamatai attack the Gou Nu Kingdom, he wants to destroy all the countries together!

This made Nan Shengmi extremely frightened.

Unlike others, as someone who had been sent as an envoy to the State of Wei twice, he was very clear about the power gap between the two countries.

The difference between heaven and earth is not enough to describe this gap.

The total population of the entire Yamatai is less than 100,000.

This number may seem large, but compared with the Great Wei, it is far less.

The population of a county in Wei might be larger than theirs, no, it must be larger than theirs.

If we talk about the quality of the army, there is no need to say more.

What kind of army is that on the Wo Island? The Yamatai allied countries are unable to defeat the Kunu Kingdom. They think it is because the other party has witchcraft.

The army of the Dog Slave Kingdom, protected by magic, is extremely powerful and invulnerable to swords and guns.

In fact, the smelting technology of the Gou Nu Kingdom was more advanced, and the armor and weapons it produced were more outstanding.

But their so-called excellent smelting technology is really not good enough in Cao Wei. Even Goguryeo's smelting technology is much more advanced than theirs.
Facing the Wei Dynasty, they didn't even have the strength to resist.

Unless the warship encountered a storm. However, this possibility is very rare, unless it is extremely unlucky, it will not happen.
Looking at the trembling Nan Shengmi, Cao Mao said again: "Don't be afraid. It is your honor to have my protection!"

"Go back now and prepare to welcome the heavenly soldiers!"

Cao Mao waved his hand and drove Nan Shengmi out.

After he left, Cao Mao called Wen Yang in.

It seemed that Cao Mao had already decided who to send to the Wo Island.

Luoyang, inside the Zhong Mansion.

"Uncle Zhong!! This can't be allowed, Uncle Zhong!"

Zhong Jun was kneeling in front of Zhong Hui at this moment, looking at the document in his hand with a face full of despair.

Zhong Hui frowned and looked very serious.

"Before your father passed away, he entrusted you all to me. I must be a good elder and not let your brother down. I'm doing this for your own good. What future can you have as a court official?"

"You can't be afraid of hard work, you have to make a career!"

Zhong Jun was about to cry.

But you are younger than me! Uncle Zhong!!
Just today, Zhong Hui called Zhong Jun and told him something.

That’s right, Zhong Hui happily announced that he had found a very good job for Zhong Jun, a lucrative one.

This lucrative job is to go to Shazhou and serve as the governor of Gaochang County.

Hearing this, Zhong Jun's eyes went dark and he cried, saying that he was willing to give this lucrative job to someone else.

What a hell of a place is Shazhou!
Instead of becoming a prefect, Zhong Jun would rather rot in Luoyang!

Zhong Hui was quite serious.

He said, "My brother is gone now. Many of the things he used to do have fallen on your shoulders. This is not a good thing. Before he passed away, he told me that his greatest regret was that he hadn't been able to realize his ambitions and fulfill his aspirations, but was dragged down by these clan affairs."

"I'll take over these matters. You don't have to worry about them. Just go and display your talents."

"I know you are a cautious and conscientious person. Although Shazhou is poor now, it is a place that the government pays attention to. There will be many opportunities in the future. It will be of great benefit to you to hone your skills here!"

Zhong Jun really didn't know what to say.

Logically speaking, Zhong Hui was a minor clan member, and he himself was a major clan member.

The clan's important affairs must not fall into Zhong Hui's hands. If Zhong Hui's behavior happened in other families, it would be a naked power grab by a small clan.

He took advantage of the power exchange among the clans to exile his nephew and thus seize power.

But Zhong Jun knew that his uncle was not such a person.

If he had really wanted to take charge of the clan in the past, his father would have handed over the important matters to him long ago.

In terms of status, given Zhongfu's age and official rank, it would not be a problem for him to surpass Dafu in the future.

He really was doing this for his own good.

But this Zhongfu has always been out of tune.
Zhong Hui didn't care about his personal opinion at all. After finishing the memorial, he stamped his own seal on it.

"Okay, I've already taken care of it. You can leave tomorrow."

"I have already discussed this with His Majesty."

"Originally, I wanted to let your brother go, but your brother is weak and sickly, and you are the strongest, so I let you go."

Zhong Jun knew he had no choice. His face was filled with despair. He asked helplessly, "Father Zhong, what should I do when I get to Shazhou?"

Zhong Hui took out the document from the side and threw it to him.

"I've already written down everything that needs to be done. You need to read more on the way. If you can only accomplish half of it, you can have achievements worthy of being made a marquis!"

"We need to open up trade routes and send envoys again. His Majesty also wants to govern Shazhou. If you can achieve some political achievements, you can enter the Shangshutai in the future!"

Zhong Hui painted a bright future for his nephew before driving him out.

"Do your best and don't lose face for me!"

When Zhong Jun left dejectedly, there was some envy in Liu Yuan's eyes.

"Teacher, I also want to govern a place."

"You bastard! I took so much trouble to teach you, just so you could become a mere governor?"

"You don't want to rule the world, but you want to rule a place?"

Zhong Hui immediately became furious and started scolding.

Liu Yuan felt a little aggrieved, but he didn't dare to say that anymore.

Zhong Hui suddenly asked, "I heard that many Xiongnu disciples came to participate in this examination? Over thirty people came to the Imperial Academy alone?"

Liu Yuan quickly replied, "Yes, but none of these people made it to the palace examination. Only three passed the county examination. Quite a few Xiongnu children did come to the Imperial Academy, but for some reason, they were unruly and unruly, even walking with their heads held high and their hands on their hips."

"It's not a bad thing for these people to come to the Imperial College or participate in the examination. If they ask you for advice in the future, don't refuse. However, it's limited to academic matters!"

"only!!"

(End of this chapter)