Chapter 748 Slap and Sweet Dates
On the twentieth day of the first lunar month, the angel arrived in Pingyang, and Shao Xun was still hearing the news.
"Transporting supplies over long distances is a lot of inconvenience." In the Pei family manor, he looked at everyone and said: "Now tens of thousands of troops are stationed in Pingyang and Hedong, and a lot of money is wasted. The two counties are rich, so they must Give me some money and food, otherwise I won’t be able to support the army.”
I said it was looking at everyone, but in fact I was mainly saying it to everyone in the Pei family.
No matter how reluctant he was, he had to admit that the nobles led by Pei played a very big role in conquering Pingyang so quickly.
Otherwise, I might have to fight for at least three more months. By November, the Northern Route Army led by Shao Xun had actually suffered a certain degree of injury and attrition.
The bad weather also greatly reduced the effectiveness of the silver spear army's best rifle, the baggage convoy starting from Jinyang was often delayed, which greatly damaged morale.
After the Battle of Wenxi, the Huns soldiers who guarded various key points south of Shilou Mountain either surrendered in an organized manner or dispersed in droves, completely losing their fighting spirit. This was what the Hedong clan brought anyway. Effect.
"The two armies of Silver Spear and Black Gun defeated Jinyang and went down to Pingyang. Their military exploits were so brilliant that the Huns were frightened by them. With these sharp soldiers here, Hedong will be safe. This matter is unavoidable." Pei Xian looked around. , found that he was the highest supervisory censor, and no one else spoke, so he could only bite the bullet and speak.
"Okay." Shao Xun nodded approvingly, and then looked at Wei Zhan.
"Ming Gong, although the Wei family is not rich, they are still willing to donate military rations to help our army." Wei Zhan said.
He has been appointed as Cao Zuocheng, the fifth soldier of the Liang Kingdom, and is about to go to Bianliang to take office. He is in a good mood.
At the critical moment, they captured the Yucheng Dige and defended Zhongtiao Mountain's Dingshi Ban, which played a key role in causing Shi Hu's five thousand army to abandon their baggage and flee.
Otherwise, even if Shao Shenna conquers Dayang Ferry all the way, he will repeatedly compete with Shi Hu for the ownership of the ferry and pontoon.
If Shi Hu jumps over the wall in a hurry, it is entirely possible that he will burn the pontoon bridge and block Shao Shen and his soldiers on the south bank of the Yellow River, making it difficult to break through. In the final decisive battle of Wenxi, the elite government troops (Laoyamen Army) and the Youzhou Tuqi Governor who crossed the river from Shaanxi City to the north played a key role.
Many things go hand in hand, and those who win the family win the world. This is true.
With this merit, it is natural for Wei Zhan to go to Bianliang to assist Liu Anzhi in handling military affairs - well, the Wei family is subordinate to the Liu family's branch clan, which is a bit contrary to Tiangang, but this is what Cong Long Zao and Cong Long Wan difference.
"There may be discussions about material things in the countryside." After finalizing the matter of food and grass, Shao Xun took the initiative to provoke another topic: "It is true to mention honorary officers, surnames, or occupying the official positions of scholars - —"
When Pei Xian and others heard this, their hearts tightened.
They do often talk about this topic in private, but no one has dared to openly object in front of Liang Gong. As if it is a taboo, everyone keeps silent in a tacit agreement and hides their dissatisfaction in their hearts. Unexpectedly, Princess Liang The movement broke the window paper...
"How short-sighted!" Shao Xun patted his thigh and said, "Jing Si, let me ask you, are there any flaws in today's official system?"
"Yes, many." Pei Xian's practical ability is about zero. But he was very proficient in systems, rituals, rituals, music, classics and history, so he immediately gave an affirmative answer.
Shao Xun nodded.
In fact, until the Tang Dynasty, the official system was not perfect. For this reason, various temporary missions were invented to make up for the shortcomings of the official system.
To put it bluntly, there are too few officials.
There were seven to eight thousand people in the early Han Dynasty, more than ten thousand in the Jin Dynasty, and eighteen thousand in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The overall growth trend was in fact a manifestation of the imperial court's improvement in its ability to govern the world, but it was still not enough.
In Shao Xun's view, the official system problem in the Jin Dynasty is more serious than that in the Tang Dynasty, and many departments can be cut off - in fact, many departments were merged in the Northern and Southern Dynasties and the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and then some new departments were established. , becomes more reasonable.
“The official system of the state and dynasties is very flawed and there are so many unofficial officials that senior officials of the third rank and above often appoint their own staff, but get half the result with half the effort.” Shao Xun said: “In this way, the official system may be reformed.”
"How to change the law?" Pei Xian became interested and asked.
“I just have a rough idea, and I need to consider it carefully.” Shao Xun smiled and said: “I would like to divide the nine ranks into upright subordinates, the highest ones are upright, and the lowest ones are ninth ranks.”< br>
From now on, the official grade level has changed from the original nine levels to eighteen levels - if we add an upper and lower level, it will be thirty-six levels.
Doubling the official level does not mean doubling the number of official positions. It is more about subdividing various official positions.
For example, Shangshu Ling, Shangshu Zuopushe and Zhucao Shangshu are all three grades. In fact, they are divided into upper and lower grades and can be distinguished completely.
Of course, the number of officials will definitely increase appropriately. This is Shao Xun's original intention - to make the cake bigger.
Aren’t you dissatisfied with warriors and barbarians snatching official positions? Well, I have long wanted to reform this shit-like official system. Taking advantage of this opportunity to conquer Pingyang and increase my prestige, I will turn the ninth-level officials into eighteen-level officials, add some official positions appropriately, and stop your mouths. .
Pei Xian obviously thought of this level.
Years of experience in studying systems and rituals made him subconsciously understand that there were many opportunities.
He and Wei Zhan looked at each other.
Wei Zhan nodded slightly, as if he had noticed it and was quite satisfied.
Pei Xian secretly breathed a sigh of relief: Mr. Liang finally did not "reverse" to the end. After all, he still knew the benefits of the support of scholars. Wouldn't this mean giving official positions to scholars?
It’s this way of doing things, a slap in the face and then a little sweetness, that’s a bit strange!
However, Pei Xian had to admit that Liang Gong played this skill well, because it would obviously gain the gratitude of the scholars.
"Jing Si, you have always been proficient in court rituals and charters. You have to help me with this matter." Shao Xun said again.
"Yes." Pei Xian was a little excited and agreed.
For a person like him who doesn't care about money or lust, he likes to leave his name in Qingshi the most.
Writing the rules and regulations of the new dynasty definitely hit his sweet spot.
Wei Zhan glanced at him enviously.
Scholars, when they were young, had more or less the idea of rebuking Fang Qiu, stabilizing the country, and establishing honors. Lu Ji's "Century Song" has already written it very clearly.
When Pei Xian gets this opportunity, his reputation will definitely increase. But he could only go to the Five Soldiers Cao to deal with the civil affairs related to the soldiers, and the superiors and inferiors were divided.
Everyone knows how to choose a noble position!
At the same time, he was also somewhat satisfied. Although Liang Gong suppressed the scholars a lot, he seemed to do so out of helplessness and had no intention of beating the scholars to death with a stick.
Today’s talks greatly reassured the people of Hedong. By the time Pei Jingsi begins to participate in the establishment of the official system, more and more people will know about this matter, and the dissatisfaction of scholars towards Liang Gong will be greatly reduced.
Liang Gong is a man who does great things.
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In the back house of the manor, the Pei family members gathered around Pei Lingyan, with a strong sense of flattery.
Nine-year-old Nian Liu (Shao Xu) has also received great attention. Many women are already considering whether to marry him so that Nian Liu can marry Pei's daughter when he grows up.
Pei Lingyan knew this very well and didn't say anything. He had already dismissed the matter in his heart.
"Hua Nu, I heard that Liang Gong did not deal with his servants, so what will he do to the Wang family of Taiyuan? Is this the end of it?" Pei Li's wife, who was born in the Wang family of Taiyuan, brought the cooked tea. Come over and ask.
The middle name of He Shi was He Bao, and he was from the He family in Runan, the same family that was exterminated by Shao Xun. After conquering Pingyang, he was captured, but was not punished because he had no bad deeds and was an official after being captured by the Huns, so he was released.
Pei Li is the younger brother of Pei Xian, and his father Pei Kai is the younger brother of Pei Kang. He was a famous scholar in Cao Wei. He once served as a servant, a lieutenant in the Northern Army, and a military secretary. He has been dead for many years.
Pei Li is also in his forties, but he has never been an official and manages the manor at home.
Wang was born in Taiyuan and was very concerned about her parents' family. She finally took the opportunity to ask about it.
"I don't know either." Pei Lingyan smiled apologetically and said, "Actually, why worry too much? Mr. Liang has already dealt with it, and there will be no additional punishment."
Wang Shi nodded worriedly.
"Hua Nu, your fox fur is really beautiful. There is no mottled color at all, but the fox armpit fur?"
"Well, the Taiyuan chiefs presented it, but it is Not many, I only made two." Pei Lingyan said.
As the saying goes, the fur under the fox's armpit is only a small piece, which is very valuable.
Two top-quality fox furs, one for Mrs. Yu and one for her to wear.
"Hua Nu, Liang Gong's great cause is about to be completed. It is the time to recruit people. Do you have the intention to select good talents among the children of the Pei family?"
"How can I, a woman, anticipate major events in the military and state affairs?" Pei Lingyan said helplessly: "Dong Liang has his own rules."
"Hua Nu, your life has been worth it..."
Woman They were chattering and talking non-stop, and Pei Lingyan dealt with it casually.
In this era, a woman's status depends entirely on her man and how much she is favored by him.
Pei Lingyan's commitment to being a lowly family general might have been criticized in the past, but now these girls can only envy him.
It is not that there are no women in the Pei clan who are more beautiful than Hua Nu. Unfortunately, Hua Nu was lucky enough to meet Liang Gong.
Gong Liang has been visiting the Pei family's old house for many days. The Pei family also arranged for a young and beautiful female Pei family to serve, but Gong Liang declined. Every day, he walked around the manor arm in arm with the flower slaves, playing harmoniously and doting on each other. There are plus. The Pei family saw this and were happy but also a little worried. They were afraid that there would be no successor in Duke Liang's harem!
In addition, the power of the Pei family has basically been transferred to Pei Kang's family.
Among the four Pei Kang brothers, the two sons of the eldest brother Pei Li and their descendants are all officials in Liangzhou.
The third younger brother Pei Kai had five sons. Only Pei Xian became the supervisory censor, and his official position was not large.
Only one son of the fourth brother Pei Chuo came forward, namely Pei Xia, who was Wang Yan's son-in-law and is now the governor of Qingzhou.
Among the four sons of Pei Kang, Pei Chun was the captain of Luoyang City Gate and was promoted to the governor of Bingzhou years ago.
Pei Shao was the chief historian of the General's Office.
Pei Kuo is a lieutenant in the Northern Army and was just promoted to the Guards Army a while ago.
Only Pei Dun, the former governor of Xuzhou, had an accident and his whole family was killed by Zhao Gu. Only one daughter survived, who was Zhao Gu's wife.
Pei Kang was still the third Duke of the Liang Kingdom during his lifetime. This branch is so prominent that it is certain that it will be in charge of the power of the Pei family. The other branches really cannot compete.
Currently, the three brothers Pei Chun, Pei Shao, and Pei Kuo are the ones who call the shots in the Pei family. Pei Xian, Pei Xia and other contemporaries have a certain say, but they are all in a subordinate position.
Of course, in addition to the three Pei Chun brothers, there is another core member of the Pei family, and that is Pei Lingyan.
She is so favored that it would be a pity not to take advantage of her.
Shao Xu felt bored on the sidelines. After getting permission from his mother, he left the back house and prepared to go to the front yard to find his father.
I met someone halfway, I thought he was an elder (actually a peer), but I didn't know him very well. After bowing, he left in a hurry.
Pei Zhan glanced at him and narrowed his eyes, it was really a strange thing.
He had just returned from Liaodong. He had the inside knowledge of the Chen Murong family and was appreciated by Liang Gong. He was appointed as a general and joined the army.
He is the grandson of Pei Kang's younger brother and former Sili school captain Pei Ying (son of Sikong Pei Ji at the time of Emperor Xian, first known as Pei Chang).
Father Pei Wu served as the prefect of Xuantu and passed away.
My elder brother Pei Kai became an official under Murong Xin.
My uncle Pei Yi is now Murong Xuan's chief minister and is very trusted.
Pei Zhan discussed with his uncles and brothers and decided to return to the Central Plains to serve because Liang Gong's momentum was so good.
This branch of them has been rooted in Liaodong for a long time. In fact, it is not far from the current main line. If they don’t come back now, they will really be alienated in the future.
Pei Zhan is very utilitarian. He feels that the Pei family should make arrangements now. Zhongxu, Youzhou, Bingzhou, and Liangzhou will make efforts at the same time, with Shao Xu, the third son of Liang Gong, as the core, to become bigger and stronger.
What kind of status does the Yu family deserve to be compared with the Pei family?
However, he still had to convince a few clan uncles. How can we accept this situation without fighting?
(End of this chapter)