Chapter 637 Calm and Calm (Part 2)
After leaving Duyang, we passed through the Fangcheng Pass, entered the Wanye Corridor, passed through Ye County and Kunyang, and arrived at Xiangcheng on the sixth day of July.
The weather is getting hotter and hotter, so a group of people often rush on the road at dawn, rest at noon, and then walk again in the afternoon after the sun turns west.
Yang Man has already said goodbye and left.
Hurrying slowly, we met a team transporting cattle, sheep and horses from Guangchengze when we arrived in Xuchang, so we followed them.
On July 11, when entering the territory of Chenliu, he met Yin Xian who returned to Yingchuan from Jibei and then went north to Bianliang again.
Yin Xian was originally the Prime Minister of Jibei, assisting Xun Zhen in resisting Cao Yi. As the Prime Minister, he led troops into battle several times, but felt quite powerless. After all, there is a difference between a staff officer praising a painting and actually leading troops to fight. They are two completely different things.
“Hong Qiao’s visit to Bianliang?” Yang Man greeted from afar.
"Zu Yan?" Yin Xian, who was sitting under the shade of a tree next to the bullock cart, was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then smiled: "It's you! What? Can't wait to become a servant?"< br>
Yang Man smiled and said, "Didn't Hong Qiao also receive an official position in the principality?"
"It's just a job to support Cao Shangshu, not as good as a servant." Yin Xian said with a smile.
Cao Cao's Duke of Wei had five Cao officials, including the official department, Zuo Min, Wu Bing, Ke Cao and Du Zhi, with Shangshu in charge of its affairs.
Shao Xun’s Duke Liang had six officials, Zuo Min, Wubing, Dianzhong, Duzhi, and Tiancao. The minister was in charge of his affairs. When Yin Xian came back from Jibei, he took over the affairs of Duzhi. One position.
"Du is in charge of the country's money and food, but it is an important official position." Yangman greeted his followers, walked over and sat down.
“It’s not easy to do this.” Yin Xian sighed: “There are many places to spend money, and if it is not enough, you have to go to places other than Liang to ask for money. At that time, your words will be ugly and your face will be ugly. You tell me Are you willing?"
Yangman looked at his face and smiled without saying a word.
Does Liang Guo have money? There must be some. After so many years of recuperation, most of the household registration has been cleared. As long as the officials are in place and taxes are collected normally, not to mention enough for use, at least most of the expenses can be covered.
However, during the construction of Liang Palace and Bianliang City, the gap in money and food is indeed huge.
Of course, this does not mean that Yin Xian is rushing to the shelves and has no choice but to become the minister of the branch. According to Yangman's observation, Yin Hongqiao was still happy to occupy an official position.
After all, the Third Duke of Wei Duke/Kingdom at that time was directly transferred to the Third Duke of Cao Wei after the abdication, and other positions were generally the same.
As time goes by, more and more people will crowd into the Duke of Liang instead of the Jin Dynasty. At worst, they will crowd into the General's Mansion.
"Hong Qiao, Yingchuan is so talented, how many people will join this time?" Yang Man asked.
"You will know that Yingchuan is not at peace." Yin Xian said with a smile: "When I came back from Jibei, I visited relatives and friends, and everyone wanted to serve Liang Gong. Liang Gong. The Duke is also generous, giving one of the three Dukes, two of the Six Ministers, and two of the Six Cao Shangshu. "
Liang Guo has the Prime Minister, the Yushi doctor, and the Taiwei as the three Dukes.
Among them, Yu Chen from Yingchuan was the prime minister, Pan Tao from Xingyang was the censor, and the Taiwei was given to Pei Kang, who was bedridden.
Weiwei, Dali, Taipu, Danong, Lieutenant, and Shaofu were also named as the six ministers. Among them, Weiwei was given to Yingchuan Chen Qi, who had just resigned from the military post of the Forbidden Army, and the Shaofu was appointed by Yu Zhi, the governor of Gaoping. take office.
Three of the Three Officials and Six Ministers were given, and they took great care of the face of the Yingchuan scholars.
In the Six Cao Shangshu, Yingchuan Yinxian is the Duzhi Shangshu, and Yingchuan Zaosong is the Zuomin Cao Shangshu. They are also very face-saving - the Shangshu Order who oversees the Six Cao Cao is Hedong Pei Miao.
Yingchuan is just a county, but it has obtained so many key positions. Can you be unhappy? It was very peaceful on the ground, and the elders and elders congratulated each other and smiled happily.
What is this called? According to later generations, this is dividends from shares, sharing the benefits brought by the company's development.
The people of Yingchuan sent troops and grain many times, married five daughters at once, and worked hard in the court. Shouldn't they get feedback?
Seeing Yin Xian's happy look, Yang Man didn't want to say anything.
He has just heard that many of the students that Mr. Liang has led over the past ten years have climbed to the position of commander of ten counties.
In a few years, there will be more prefects, because Liang Gong will definitely take care of and promote them.
After becoming the prefect, with qualifications and reputation established, it is natural to move up the ranks.
Why is Yin Xian so happy?
This is a very different person from Cao Mengde, and their determination at the beginning was different.
"Well, I've rested enough, I have to get on the road quickly." After eating some water, Yin Xian warmly invited Yang Man to ride in the ox cart.
"Fangzhou Pavilion has been completed, and Yu Yuangui is building Huangnu Palace and Guanfeng Hall. Oh, and there is also the Sheji Ancestral Temple." When getting on the bus, Yin Xian was still chattering: "I can't get enough money and food, so I have to hurry up. Hurry over quickly, save some flowers, and don't delay the construction of the ancestral temple."
Yang Man nodded with a smile and got in the car with Yin Xian.
The ancestral temple of Liang Gong had five temples built according to the ritual system of the princes. It was indeed more important to serve as a permanent leader.
The last time he heard something, he said that Wang Yan found a few people to compile the deeds of his ancestors for Liang Gong.
Someone told this as a joke at a gathering of scholars. The implication is that your family has been a military slave for generations. What deeds can you arrange?
Scholars, because of jealousy, resentment, etc., always look for some sense of superiority in these places. I didn't dare to say it in front of Liang Gong, so I had to laugh at him in private.
But then again, the Sheji Ancestral Temple is indeed important. No wonder Yin Xian is so concerned about it.
He must have looked down on Mr. Liang a little in his heart, but when he moved his body, he acted in such a flattering manner. From being his niece Yin Shi to being Mr. Chen's concubine, it was so easy.
The rise of Liang Gong has caused mental problems for many scholars...
But this is good, at least they will not cause chaos. Today's world is not easy to be in this situation. The Taiyang family, which has been repeatedly invaded by Wang Mi, Cao Yi, Zhao Gu and the Huns, does not want the world to fall apart again.
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The ship docked quietly on the shore.
A group of strong men and women rushed over to help unload the goods.
Yuan Xi was very nervous and immediately led his troops off the ship, keeping a distance of seven or eight steps to prevent anyone from intruding at will.
“Where did they come from?” Mr. Liu asked in surprise after getting off the boat.
"I heard that they are family members of the soldiers of the government. They come here to carry goods in their spare time and earn some money and food." Liu's nephew Liu Yi replied.
"Why are the Fubing family like this?" Ms. Liu was a little puzzled: "They speak Luoyang dialect..." "Auntie is right." Liu Yi said with a smile: "For the battle of Xin'an, we have mobilized A large number of Henan men were killed and wounded. Duke Liang ordered that 1,200 of the self-disabled soldiers be selected and moved to the west of Liang in Bian. These people were the ones who arrived late and the harvest this year was gone. When he had nothing to do, he went out to work to supplement the family's income."
"That's it." Ms. Liu looked at it for a while and then asked: "Are the soldiers grateful to him? ?”
Liu Yi glanced at his aunt and said, “Once you become a soldier, you can take your family out of Wubao Manor and grant them fields. Although the fields belong to the court, as long as your nephews can continue. If you become a soldier, the land will not be taken away. This is a change of destiny, so I am naturally grateful."
Ms. Liu secretly went north from Nanyang, passing through Nanyang, Xiangcheng, From Yingchuan and Chenliu to Bianliang, there was almost no disturbance in the counties and counties. The people lived in peace and quiet, and the scholars went to the fields for gatherings. There was almost no change, and it was almost the same as usual.
The reason should be the suppression of the soldiers.
He can really be relied on.
After leaving Hepu, there were several carriages approaching us not far away.
"See the concubine." A kind-faced old man stood on the roadside, smiling and saluting.
"You are an elder, so don't be too polite." Mrs. Liu hurriedly returned the gift.
Liu Yi took the opportunity to introduce that this is the new servant of the Liang Kingdom, Yang Xia Yuan Chong, who has been ordered by Liang Gong to prepare chariots and horses to welcome him.
After hearing this, Mrs. Liu bowed again.
"There is no need for this." Yuan Chong waved his hand and said: "I didn't need to come in person, but Mr. Liang was uneasy, so I came in person. Princess, please get in the car."
After saying that, he glanced at Fu Bao, who was standing neatly behind his mother, intentionally or unintentionally.
The motorcade set off quickly and soon arrived at Fangzhou Pavilion in the northwest of Bianliang.
Shao Xun was inspecting the sand sea with the general Liao Zuo and Liang Guo officials to determine the location for building flood control dams. After receiving the news, he asked Prime Minister Yu Chen to lead everyone to continue the investigation, while he quietly slipped away into the distance.
"Grandpa!" Fu Bao jumped out of the carriage and ran over happily.
It’s over! Liu's mind went blank.
Thousands of warnings and instructions are of no use in the end. The daughter still remembers the time when her father played with her. She misses him so much that she pounces on him as soon as she gets out of the car and forgets everything.
The servant Yuan Chong and his subordinates all turned around and remained speechless.
Farther away by the embankment, someone was looking vaguely, but they quickly turned around.
Shao Xun was also a little caught off guard. After being stunned for a moment, he walked forward without hesitation, opened his arms, and picked up his daughter high.
Liu trembled, but she saw Shao Xun walking towards her with a smile, stretched out a hand, and held her firmly.
Ms. Liu blushed extremely, with tears flowing out of the corners of her eyes.
The man was very strong, but she was still shy and resisted at first. But after walking for a while, she glanced at the man, raised her head, and let him hold his hand.
Fu Bao was lying on Shao Xun's shoulder, looking around with her round eyes. When she saw that the roadside was full of officials, petty officials, and warriors, she felt a little embarrassed and buried her face in her father's arms. .
So happy! I can play with my father again.
After walking through a newly built path, Shao Xun and others passed by the iconic pavilion and then came to a small courtyard hidden among flowers and trees.
The soldiers inside and outside the courtyard saluted one after another.
Looking at them, Fu Bao felt that they were no different from his own home. No, this small courtyard is also my home.
She twisted around in Shao Xun's arms, trying to get off.
Shao Xun put her on the ground.
Fu Bao looked left and right, humming a tune that was seriously out of tune, and his calves were spinning like hot wheels, running forward and back. In the end, she held her father's left hand and smiled at her mother.
Ms. Liu looked at her daughter tenderly, then at Shao Xun, and subconsciously clasped his right hand.
"Meet my parents tonight." Shao Xun said.
Ms. Liu turned away, the blush that had just faded crept up her cheeks again, and said, "I'll change into casual clothes."
Even though it was a hot day, she still wore a gown decorated with Zhai bird patterns. It was gorgeous and solemn, with a bit of majesty and nobility. It was not suitable for meeting a man's parents.
"That's fine." Shao Xun nodded, took Mrs. Liu to a bedroom, and then took out her daughter who was running around.
"I heard about what happened in Qinzhou." Before leaving, Shao Xun said: "The Huns are hoarding soldiers' supplies at Lantian Pass, and they may not be able to get through."
Liu's face was sad.
"I will send human beings to Qinzhou." Shao Xun said again: "Let's talk about whether it succeeds or not. It's a pity that Zhang Xiping is deceased, otherwise things would be much easier to handle. Nanyang Kingdom, do you still want to go back? ?”
Liu shook her head almost without thinking.
"Okay." Shao Xun nodded and said, "Let's do it."
Of course Nanyang Kingdom will continue to exist. This shell is still very useful. While gathering the refugees and balancing Wancheng, he will not throw it away easily.
As for communicating with Qinzhou, it is indeed difficult.
I can only hope that Sima Bao can hold on for a little longer, use his 800 kilograms of strength, and create more obstacles for Liu Can in the rear.
Liangzhou will probably not be able to provide any substantial assistance.
Zhang Gui passed away and his son Zhang Shi succeeded to the throne, and his control over the local area declined. And although Zhang Shi was loyal, he was not loyal to King Nanyang.
Sima Bao had the name of controlling the Kansai states, so how could Zhang Shi not be vigilant?
If you are exhausted, send some reinforcements based on the principle of mutual dependence. They will probably not be many, and they are not elites who can fight. Don't hold out too much hope.
It’s just like that in the west. They need to resist Liu Can's offensive.
(End of this chapter)