Chapter 789 Power (Part 1)
“No one wants to be an official in Hebei now.” Pei Shao told people about his experiences in the Yushi Temple in Pingyang and the Changshi Mansion today.
He had just been ordered to take a tour of Hebei.
First he went to Yecheng to pay a visit to Youjun Si Luzhi, then to the counties in Jizhou, and as far as Changshan, he just returned to Pingyang two days ago.
Mentioning the incident in Hebei is like a lawsuit on the forehead and sighs again and again.
"How is it?" Wei Zhan, Zuo Cheng, Minister of the Fifth Army, looked at Pei Shao while picking up vegetables, and suddenly found that the mutton on the plate had been finished.
Pei Shao saw it and laughed loudly and said: "Daoshu, Wenxi hasn't sent any sheep yet. Today's portion has been eaten, but there is no more. We can't buy sheep now."
Of course, this is an exaggeration.
Based on his status as Shogun Zuo Changshi, can he really not be able to buy sheep? Just pretending.
Nowadays, food is in short supply and people's livelihood is difficult. King Liang has called for reducing meals and saving food. How can they dare to go too far?
If the people here today go out and spread the word that Pei Changshi entertains distinguished guests and only eats rough rice, and everyone enjoys it, wouldn't it increase his reputation?
Of course Wei Zhan understood the twists and turns. After hearing this, he put down his chopsticks and said, "Didn't your Majesty defeat many tribes in Taiyuan and Kelan and obtain more than 200,000 cattle, sheep and miscellaneous animals?"< br>
In fact, it is also very difficult for the tribes that have been suppressed and have rebelled. But after they were massacred and the people, cattle, sheep, and pastures were divided up, the difficulties of other tribes were alleviated.
The world is actually so cruel. There are two ways to feed people, one is to get more food, the other is to kill more people and share the food with them.
The Hu people know the Hu people best, and they are not ambiguous when making moves.
After cleaning up the "rebels", the tribes in Kelan and Taiyuan counties were killed and more than 40,000 people were captured. It is obvious that there is a trend of expansion. The tribe was forced to rebel, but it was not a big fuss and no one held them accountable.
"Daoshu, Taiyuan is Taiyuan, Pingyang is Pingyang, how can we generalize." Pei Shao said: "Even if you go to Puzi and other counties to the west of Pingyang to buy cattle and sheep, the barbarians will not sell them. We all know that life is difficult now."
"That's right," Wei Zhan agreed. He picked up the jug and found that there wasn't much wine in it, and the servants didn't bring any new wine. He immediately laughed at Pei Shao's show. It’s really a complete set.
“Let’s get back to what happened just now.” Pei Shao glanced at everyone and said, “I received news yesterday that there was an earthquake in Changshan, and there were many landslides. Zhongshan, Zhao, Julu and other places were also slightly affected. Especially It's Lingshou County. I've been there before and heard that the ground cracked tens of feet and muddy water poured out. It was extremely shocking."
When Wei Zhan heard this, he was really shocked.
I heard that it rained heavily throughout July in Hebei. Although it was not as good as last year, it was still very severe.
After the wheat harvest in May, millet and beans were about to be sown in June. However, the rain continued and the people were desperate, so they simply cut off the seeds for food, and then transported the little grain stored to higher places. , suffering for a long time.
Some people could not bear the blow of three consecutive years of heavy rain. Under the leadership of Lord Wubao, they went south to beg for food in relatively wealthy places such as Yecheng, Anyang, Qinghe, and Pingyuan.
In addition, Yuwen Xianbei, this beast, goes south to plunder almost every year.
Sometimes they were repelled by the generals of the towns and Youzhou soldiers and horses, and sometimes they succeeded in plundering.
This year was a success. Several counties suffered disaster and the losses were heavy.
Under such a situation, if there is a choice, who would be willing to become an official in Hebei?
"The king has finished taking care of Kelan's affairs, and I heard that he is going east to Changshan and Zhongshan counties for the second time." Pei Shao said again: "In some time, you will all have to get busy. The king may want to move a group of people. The victims of the disaster came to Bingzhou, organized into households, and cultivated wasteland. "
Wei Zhan smiled bitterly when he heard this.
There is no food in Bingzhou. What difference does it make whether the victims come or not? If I have to say it, it may be that some people in Bingzhou planted a batch of miscellaneous grains in June and could harvest in early September.
In addition, if the victims of the disaster in Jizhou are relocated, then there will really not be many people in those places in the north?
Especially Changshan, it can be called a white land.
Zhongshan is similar to Baidi.
Gao Yang, Boling, and Fan Yang were severely damaged.
Hejian, Zhangwu and other places suffered heavy losses.
It is really a pity that a densely populated and wealthy place like Jizhou has fallen into this situation.
"Daoqi, why don't we fight for official positions in Hebei? They say no one wants to go, but I think it's all hypocrisy." Someone said during the dinner.
Pei Shao put down the wine bottle and took a closer look. It turned out to be Fenyin Xue Tao.
In the past year or two, the Xue family has gradually become more important, and its status has risen dramatically, and even its people have become more proud.
"Zhonghua is interested in serving as an official in Hebei?" Pei Shao asked.
Xue Tao sneered, cupped his hands and said, "Can Tao Qi teach me?"
To be honest, Xue Tao is willing to go to Hebei to be an official.
I finally got the county surname, but it seems that there is still no problem with the Xue family in this year's inspection. Such a big family needs official positions, the more the better.
"Xue is from Hedong after all..." Pei Shao stroked his beard.
Xue Tao nodded repeatedly, but he was cursing in his heart: Don't you call me "Shu Xue" now?
Really speaking, the Xue family owes its current status to King Liang. Next time Liang Wang recruits troops to quell a rebellion, he must not mess around. People must show their own value, otherwise King Liang will not be able to do anything to support you.
"Wang Yifu has been making frequent moves in Bingzhou recently." Pei Shao added: "Whether it is to pacify Dai or Liu Han, Bingzhou is the top priority, so——"
Pei Shao sees Xiang Xue Tao said: "If Zhonghua wants to be an official, he might find a way to do it in Bingzhou." The Hedong County where the Pei family is located is theoretically a county under Sizhou, but that is bullshit and is purely a random decision by the court.
Geographically speaking, Hedong is undoubtedly Bingzhou.
Culturally speaking, Hedong has the characteristics of both Bingzhou and Yongzhou, with a slight preference for Yongzhou.
So, the Pei family must exert its efforts in Bingzhou - if it can't be done at home, what dignity does the Pei family have?
After hearing this, Xue Tao secretly wondered: Wenxi Pei and Langya Wang have married several couples in recent years. They seemed harmonious on the surface, but now it seems that they are not so harmonious.
Maybe they are temporarily united just because they have a common enemy.
As soon as the enemy falls, Pei and Wang will definitely fight each other.
Thinking of this, Xue Tao lamented that the Fenyin Xue family has never been able to squeeze into the upper-level power circle. Their vision is not broad enough and the information is not well-informed. To put it harshly, others regard you as a thug and do not let you play. You don't get to the core level.
But he soon became happy again.
He was invited to today's small private gathering, which obviously meant that Xue's status had been improved.
Worrying about gains and losses, starting a small family is really a tearful experience.
"The king wants to set up a county and build a Guancheng in Tianchi. The county and pass are both named 'Ningwu' and are under the jurisdiction of Kelan County." Pei Shao said: "Guancheng may not be able to be built for the time being, but Ningwu County It must be established. I heard that the post of county magistrate will not be given to the Liu family, and the Xue family may send one of his descendants to take up the post."
"Thank you for your cultivation, Chang Shi." Xue Tao said happily.
At this time, he no longer pretends to call others "Dao Qi". When he needs to kneel down, he will kneel down smoothly, don't be afraid of embarrassment.
You started as a county magistrate, what else do you want?
Generally speaking, one has to go to the shogunate first and serve as a staff member for a few years before becoming a county magistrate. Now we can get it right in one step, saving several years of wasted time on staff. Although it is a life-threatening situation, it is still very good.
Pei Shao glanced at Xue Tao with a smile, picked up the wine bottle and said, "Wang Yifu has been too preoccupied in the past two years. Don't act rashly when you go to Kelan, but just make friends with the tribal chiefs and stabilize the frontier." ."
"Yes." Xue Tao picked up the wine bowl and drank it in one gulp.
Bining the state is mainly fought between the two families of Pei and Wang.
Xue Tao knew his family's position and could only stand on Pei's side.
He suddenly thought of Yu.
Why are the Pei family and Wang family fighting over each other? Shouldn't you join forces to defeat the Yu family? Or is there something inside that I don't know about?
But when it comes to the Yu family, he is really a local tiger in Henan. He is desperate to reach out to several Sizhou counties on the north bank of the Yellow River. The farthest is Yecheng, and he has only tried it briefly.
We can’t even say that Henan is a local tiger. It can only be said that it is more influential in western Henan.
To be more precise, Dayi is more powerful in the three famous cities of Bianliang, Xuchang and Luoyang.
If the capital of Daliang is Luoyang in the future, the Yu family will probably take advantage.
Perhaps this is what they had in mind.
Deeply cultivate the counties in western Henan, taking into account Ji, Dunqiu, Hanoi and other places on the north bank of the river, and jointly create a circle of influence around Bianliang, Xuchang, and Luoyang.
They are in an advantageous position now and really shouldn't be too anxious.
"Dao Qi, is there any good person among Mrs. Pei's disciples?" After a while, Wei Zhan asked a more practical question.
Everyone here quickly pricked up their ears.
"The third son, Xu, is ten years old this year. I heard he is quite filial." Pei Shao pondered for a moment and said.
Wei Zhan was a little disappointed.
Generally speaking, filial piety is mentioned only when there are no characteristics that can be picked out. He vaguely heard that Shao Xu was soft-tempered and not strong enough, which was not a good thing.
"Wu Ziyan, beat Xiao Congming." Pei Shao said again.
Wei Zhan is still a little worried.
Shao Yan is only six years old, how could he be so smart? It's just a little cleverness among children at best, but fighting for power and governing a country requires great wisdom.
Perhaps Pei Shao also felt that it was not appropriate to talk more about this matter, so he changed the subject and said: "You are all talented people. You know that in the next five years, merging the state will be a top priority. Some people are short-witted and don't care. Bingzhou is their business. The counties that your Majesty pays most attention to now are Kelan, Taiyuan, Xihe, Shangdang, Pingyang, Hedong and other counties. You should tell your nephews to work in these counties and make some achievements. It will be known to the king.”
“The land of mountains and rivers is actually about four things. One is to resettle the victims and enrich the county’s household registration; the other is to turn Hu into summer and teach Chinese style. , prepare the frontier city defenses, and train the sergeants; fourth, repair the post roads, Pichi, and mansions. "
"Don't complain and complain at this time. If you still hold on to the old talk, leave as soon as possible. Go. It will be more tiring now, but there will be great rewards in the future."
Everyone had different expressions after hearing this.
But this is actually true. Today's officialdom is really not a place for people to treat. Not only the salaries are decreasing day by day, but also the competition among the children of various families is fierce. A large group of low-level nobles even perform arrogantly and desperately, which makes these rich families feel even more pressure.
But during the revolution between the old and the new, they did not dare to really slack off. Bingzhou is a good place to accumulate political capital, and it should be taken seriously.
(End of this chapter)