Outside Jiankang City, there is Jianjing Temple.
Liu Yu was dressed in black and had a black scarf on his head. He was standing in the small courtyard where Wang Miaoyin once lived. The elm tree where Wang Miaoyin was once tied has now grown into a towering tree with lush branches.
The entire small courtyard was shrouded under the canopy of the tree. However, the entire temple was abandoned and the surrounding walls were covered with moss. Liu Yu looked at the big tree and sighed softly.
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A calm and quiet voice sounded behind Liu Yu: "A tree is like this, how can a man be so embarrassed? When Huan Wen was on his northern expedition, he passed by the official road he passed when he was a boy. When he saw that the small tree he planted had grown up, he burst into tears.
, expressed such emotion, Xiaoyu, can you now understand the state of mind of General Huan?"
Liu Yu turned around and looked at Xie Daoyun, who had a head full of white hair, but his grace and demeanor had not diminished at all. He was holding a dragon-head crutch and bowed and saluted: "I have met Madam."
Xie Daoyun smiled slightly and helped Liu Yu who was leaning down: "Xiao Yu, it doesn't have to be like this. You succeeded in establishing righteousness and seized the power of the world. Seeing your achievements today, even if my husband is under Jiuquan, he can rest in peace."
Liu Yu said seriously: "I have never forgotten my husband's teachings, and I have not deviated from my original intention when I joined the army to serve the country. After so many years, I have seen too many people and things, and experienced countless betrayals and darkness, but only
Madam, you will always retain your kindness and kindness in my heart."
Xie Daoyun shook his head: "I am not as good as you think. In the final analysis, I must serve the interests of the Xie family. Now you and I are in two different camps. We may become enemies tomorrow. You should
I know that very well.”
Liu Yu gritted his teeth: "I never want such a day to come. Today I have to trouble you to come out in person just for this reason."
Xie Daoyun nodded sternly and said: "Yes, that's why I'm here. I represent the Xie family and the many aristocratic families in the capital headed by the Xie family, and you represent the emerging Beifu Army and your capital."
Eight parties. Today, our conversation will determine the distribution of power in the next few years or even decades. Xiaoyu, please tell me what you think."
Liu Yu said seriously: "This time we were able to attack Jiankang, and the cooperation of the noble families was indispensable. It was not because of your protection that the families of the Beifu Army officers and soldiers were safe, and they would not have switched sides just like that.
We don’t know how much more blood will be shed and how many more people will die. Real men have clear grudges and we must repay this. I expressed this thought to Yu Yue and asked my wife to convey it to the entire family again."
Xie Daoyun smiled slightly: "I came here alone, not for this. These are official rewards based on merit. You and your brothers will retain most of the official titles in the court and leave them to the noble families. These are all
You don’t have to tell me, I’m here today to talk to you about things that cannot be brought to the table publicly.”
Liu Yu frowned slightly: "What Madam wants to discuss is the industry in the capital?"
Xie Daoyun said seriously: "Yes, that's it. The title of the imperial court is not important to you. You have military power in your hands, so naturally the power will not be left to others. The children of the noble families only have some empty titles to serve you. The noble families of the Jin Dynasty
After hundreds of years, the time has finally come to change the day. If the power is transferred to you, I have no objection, and neither will your husband. But I hope that the children of the aristocratic family can have food to eat, and you know that the livelihood of the aristocratic family can be maintained.
Yes, it is impossible to rely on the salary from the court, and more, it must rely on these industries occupied in the capital."
Liu Yu sighed: "Can't Wu Di's manor provide this kind of food for the noble families?"
Xie Daoyun shook his head: "A few years ago, when the demon thieves of Tianshi Dao did not cause chaos, it would not be a problem. But now you also know the situation in Sanwu Land. Everything is waiting for improvement, let alone feeding relatives in the capital.
, even my own livelihood is a problem. If I hadn’t relied on my industrial income in the capital and purchased the rice grains shipped from Jingzhou through rice banks controlled by some other aristocratic families, I’m afraid our Xie family in Wudi would
The nephews who have survived the disaster will starve to death at home holding gold ingots. You must have seen many such situations in Wu."
Liu Yu said in surprise: "Madam, what do you mean, the money and grain of Wu land must be purchased by relying on your industry in the capital to make money? Shouldn't it be released by the official warehouse?"
Xie Daoyun smiled bitterly and said: "There have been years of war and no harvest in Wu. The grain in the official warehouses has to be supplied to the army. How can we open a warehouse for us? In the past two years, we have relied on ourselves to raise money and food to supply the nephews of Wu.
To survive. Next, you will continue to attack Huan Xuan, and I cannot ask you to give up military rations, so we must have enough industry to maintain the purchase of these grains."
Liu Yu frowned: "But this time our army is victorious, and the aristocratic families in the city can produce a lot of grain, grass, cattle and sheep in one go. How can we explain this?"
Xie Daoyun shook his head: "These are prepared for Huan Xuan. Since he came to power, he has exploited the major families and taken advantage of them. He does not have enough manpower to operate and manage the industries in the capital, so we will take care of them, and then ask us to
We should honor him from time to time. Originally, the cattle and wine from the laborers were given to him as a celebration banquet. When he was defeated and fled, we gave them to the soldiers of Beifu, but this does not mean that it can be done like this every day."
Liu Yu curled up his lips: "What the lady means is that all the properties in the city will be transferred to you as before, right?"
Xie Daoyun smiled slightly: "It is not realistic to return them all to us, but we only hope that the properties that Huan Xuan robbed can be returned to our major families first. These are the foundation for us to make contributions in the capital. If not
In these industries, I am afraid that more than half of the children of aristocratic families will not be able to make a living. In the future, the governance of the world and the statistics of money and food when the army fights will require more talents. No matter how unbearable the children of aristocratic families are, at least they can read and practice calligraphy, and they can do calculations.
They still have some skills, and they will be able to help you whether it is to challenge Huan or the Northern Expedition in the future. If you give them a bite to eat, they will appreciate your kindness and join the army in the future to return the favor. Xiaoyu, what do you think?"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "This means that when we entered the capital, we just changed the flag of the Huan family to that of the Beifu. There is no other difference. Da Jin is still the Da Jin of the high-ranking family, right, madam
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Xie Daoyun sighed quietly: "I know Xiaoyu, your ideal of equality for all people, but to realize this ideal, at least it will take time. Without the management of the children of the aristocratic family, how many days can these industries be able to operate?"
Liu Yu said seriously: "I can't make the decision on this matter alone. I have to discuss it with Xile and Wuji. Is that okay, madam?"
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