Qiao County.
Qiao County was not very famous before Cao Cao, and it was not very famous after Cao Cao. However, it was one of the early places where grains were grown in China. It was known as the "Crcube Cultivation" county in ancient times, so it is somewhat considered a place with a prosperous population, a prosperous economy and abundant resources.
Since Cao Cao took over the power, he has returned home several times, which has made Qiao County look down on the surrounding counties and the economy has further prospered. Now, it is full of flowers.
This is also normal.
If a chicken and a dog are enlightened, can one person ascend to heaven? Uh, it’s wrong. If a person is enlightened, a chicken and a dog are ascending to heaven.
Then if you pay more attention to it, there will be some differences between what "Tao" is, and what "Tao" is that "Tao" and what "Tao" is.
But among the blooming flowers, few people will look at it or think about it.
There are even rumors that as long as the Cao family is still the Cao family and the Xiahou family is still the Xiahou family, then Qiao County will always be Qiao County, and its prosperity will never decline!
Recently, something big happened in Qiao County.
Is it a big deal? In fact, it is not very big. It’s just that because it is related to the prime minister of the current dynasty, naturally even the smallest things can be more big.
This matter is that the Cao family, a big surname in Qiao County, or the Cao family, which can be called a giant surname, declared that under the order of Prime Minister Cao, the descendants of the Xiahou family of the Cao family must be honest and dedicated, diligent and kind, respectful, and respectful, and so on. These contents are also published on the list. It is said that a Cao family tradition is to be formed, engraved in the ancestral halls of the Cao family and the Xiahou family, becoming a rule that the descendants of the Cao family and the Xiahou family need to abide by generations.
Anyway, the two families of the Cao family are as good as one family, so the family motto is generally only slightly different in surnames, and the other contents are basically the same.
Family precepts are not considered original to Cao Cao, but what is interesting is that the founder of family precepts in history was Cao Cao's "idol". Of course, there is no word "idol" in the Han Dynasty, and it can only be said to be the object of imitation.
In ancient times, human society experienced changes in clans, families, and families, which were all the cornerstones of a society. When the country’s environment is unstable and the legal morality is unclear, a good family precept can exert the power of stabilizing the family and social order.
The family motto of the Han Dynasty was passed down from the Spring and Autumn Period and gradually became richer and colorful. The family motto records many famous sayings and aphorisms about managing families and nurturing children, conveying some simple social interpersonal relationships.
Does Cao have family precepts before? It seems that there are some, but they have never been announced to the public. After all, it is a "family precept" and he always talks about family precepts. So what does it mean?
Some people are confused, some are dull, some are indifferent, and some are a little thoughtful.
But the ones who reacted the fastest were not the people from the Cao family and the Xiahou family, but the officials of all sizes and big and small in the officialdom...
When the Xiahou family of Cao said that they had received joint instructions from Cao Cao and Xiahou Dun, especially in the Prime Minister's order, they should give "family precepts" to the children of the clan, and make sure that everyone in the clan knows good and evil, it is almost like an earthquake for the officials in the surrounding counties and counties!
Although the Cao family and the Xiahou family did not occupy the entire Qiao County, at least half of the city was the least, which naturally had a great impact. In addition, those who were officials outside, had some relatives and various stakeholders, would think about it if they had some brains.
Not long after this news came out, not only the officials of Qiao County, but also the surrounding Pei Kingdom, but also the officials at all levels of neighboring prefectures and counties, all personally or sent their confidants to visit the Cao family under one's excuses. They also expressed congratulations during the visit, and expressed great praise for the family precepts of the Xiahou family of Cao. Of course, their attitude was naturally even more humble to show their respect for Cao Cao.
This may illustrate some problems.
Some interesting questions.
The Cao family and the Xiahou family were originally large surnames near Qiao County. They not only had a large clan, but also had very important assets. The land alone was a thousand glutinous land, and there were dozens of shops and various types of workshops. At least in Pei State, no one could compare to the Cao family Xiahou family.
So it seems that the Xiahou family of Cao's family has received unanimous praise from the surrounding areas. This family motto can be passed down through the ages and is like a fairy-going. But in fact, only the core figures of the Xiahou family of Cao's family understand that the atmosphere within the family may not be harmonious, but tense!
Not to mention the Cao family, even the smaller Xiahou family is a huge family with many branches inside. There are more than twenty men under the age of thirty in the clan, and there are also more than a dozen women of unmarried direct descendants of the right age. If all the men and women of the right age who are married and have been married together, the number will probably double.
Not to mention Cao's family, Cao Cao was cheaper, and he was already a super big family during the reign of Emperor Heng of Han, and there were even more family members.
Among the clan members of the two families, there are people who are quite good talents like Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, etc., of course, there are also guys who only know how to make their own small plans and no matter what other people are like. In addition, sometimes due to certain things and interests, the relationship that should have been broken down, and it is common for people to turn against each other, to stumbling against each other, or even fight with relatives.
It can be said that during the rise of Cao Cao, it was the most majestic and glorious moment for the Xiahou clan of Cao, but it was also the most loose and internally fussible stage within the Xiahou clan of Cao. If it weren't for everyone's knowledge that everyone had to rely on Cao Cao, any conflicts would have to be controlled within a certain range to have a bright future in the future. Otherwise, someone would have already had the idea of ​​splitting up and reining.
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Then the Cao family and the Xiahou family were separated.
Just like some companies in later generations, there was only one boss at the beginning, and then they started to branch. There were branches under the branch, and they could also separate business offices and other things under the branch. Then they were all "co-ordinates", regardless of the big boss and the small boss after all, they were all "co-ordinates".
Some people say that unity is the greatest strength, but some people say that it is better to be a chicken head than an ox tail.
So should we be united or dispersed?
Unity is beneficial to unity, and dispersion is beneficial to disperse.
This is probably what most people in the Cao Xiahou clan thought, but the question is, how can you only gain benefits and take advantage of the benefits without giving or working hard?
Among these things, the most troublesome thing is still the selection of talents and officials within the Xiahou clan of the Cao clan.
Normally, if others want to enter the officialdom, they will experience some threshold assessments, but as long as the people of the Cao Xiahou family are not too stupid and stupid, they can hold some official positions, with different levels. And even if they are stunned, it doesn’t matter. Isn’t there Xiahou Yuan as a role model?
Is this good enough treatment?
However, it is still insufficient.
The human heart is never enough.
The Xiahou family of Cao has already obtained a lot, but some people still feel that they are not able to take the position of the official position, but they just can't do it!
After all, there are only a few positions in the official positions, but there are still many people in the Xiahou clan of the Cao family who have not served. Even if there are 10 or 20 "young talents" who are not of the right age, they have only a few official positions available!
Therefore, the so-called "respect, humility, friendship and respect" mentioned in the so-called new family motto is basically a joke.
When it is obvious that there are too many monks and too little porridge, what is the "respectful and friendly"? Many people just hold me to the mentality of "respectful and friendly" and no one will give up easily if I have no food.
No matter what the Han Dynasty is, no matter what the officials work hard, in the feudal dynasty, what is not good for any official position within the system? Who doesn’t want it?
Even Mr. Tao, who is the so-called "five dou of rice", would not talk about what the "five dou of rice" refers to. Just talking about Tao Yuanming does not dislike his official position, but his inaction. He took office for 80 days, ate and drank every day without leaving any commendable political achievements, and then he slapped his butt, just like that person.
Rather than encountering difficulties from superiors, it is more of a political escape. The so-called claim to be "in charge when encountering governance, and incest when encountering chaos." In fact, it is clear that I want to enjoy myself and not ask me to do things for work. But this kind of idea was very popular in feudal dynasties.
In feudal dynasties, as long as the officials did not bother the people, they could already get a "good official" comment. When the term of office came, they could still get an umbrella of the people to thank the officials for their gratitude for not killing in the past few years.
Therefore, Mr. Tao can naturally be called a "good official" compared to those despicable officials.
But the question is, when did the officials of this feudal dynasty start to compare with the upper limit? The Zhou Gongdan and other things learned in the Book of Songs also praise their merits and practical things for the people. When did the scriptures teach the lower limit of being an official?
The scriptures are just scriptures, and family precepts are just family precepts. In order to eat something that is delicious and drink something that is spicy, what can you do is to care about these few words?
These days, Cao Ding, the old man from the Cao family, has had a headache.
Cao Ding served as the Minister of the Shangshu Ling in the early years. Now he is old and returns to his hometown to upbring. Because of his high generation, he is considered Cao Cao's uncle, so he is the elder of the Cao family.
On this day, Cao Dingzheng and several other clan elders in the clan were discussing the allocation of official positions. Suddenly, a servant from the Cao family came and shouted: "No, the fight started again in the South Courtyard!"
According to Cao Cao's instructions, all the children of the Xiahou family of the Cao family who were about to participate in the election of officials were gathered in one place, that is, the southern courtyard of the Cao family compound.
There are more people, more things happening. I just made a fuss a few days ago, and there was another conflict today.
Cao Ding frowned, "What's going on, let's talk about it in detail!"
The Cao family servant gasped for a moment, sorted out his mind, and said, "It was Sheng Ge'er and Hong Ge'er who were beating Ying Ge'er... It is said that Ying Ge'er didn't say hello when he saw Sheng Ge'er, and then he was beaten by Hong Ge'er with his robe... He said yes, and he would even whip it...
After hearing what the servant said, Cao Ding was getting more and more troublesome.
The "Sheng Ge'er" mentioned by the servant is the grandson of Cao Chi, the chief officer of Taizhong, the chief minister of the Taizhong Department. His father died early, and he was the only one left in the family, and he was very favored. It was a few years ago, but he was still young after all, and he gradually grew older in recent years and gradually walked outside. It was because he was too doting at home, so he was not very good-natured. Relying on the name of Cao, he had many rampant actions, which caused a lot of trouble.
The other "Brother Hong" is Xiahou Hong, who is the son of Xiahou Lian. Xiahou Lian is so capable, but as Xiahou Hong, the son of Xiahou Lian, he thinks his father is a wise man and has been envied by villains. He often complains in daily life.
Cao Sheng and Xiahou Hong are not in the ordinary day, and they often fight, but they don’t know why they are in trouble with Cao Ying today?
In addition, the person involved, Cao Ying, is the son of Cao Jie, and Cao Zhongxing's lineage. In the early years, Cao Teng went elsewhere before he made his fortune. He lived a very ordinary life. In recent years, he came here because of Cao Cao's name. He is considered a child of the Cao family who returned to his hometown.
Some people like Cao Ying are of course considered to be a child of the Cao family, but they are far away from Cao Cao's branch. In addition, they have no tough backers, so even though Cao Ding knew that Cao Sheng and Xiahou Hong were somewhat bullying, he had no intention of intervening and stopping them. He just waved his hand and ordered: "Go, tell me, let Sheng Hong and the others be more at ease! They are both their own brothers, what kind of revenge should be taken seriously? They are all good, and they are more restrained!"
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As soon as the servant left, another servant came hurriedly and came to the hall to report: "Report to all elders, General Fubo has arrived outside the city!"
"What?!?" Cao Ding was shocked and did not dare to neglect. He quickly said to the elders of the Zhongzong tribes beside him, "Hurry, come with me to greet them!"
Although Cao Ding was older and considered to be Xiahou Dun's elder, as an important minister of the court, Xiahou Dun was more important than a simple age and seniority in any aspect.
You know, even if the surrounding county magistrates came to visit in person, Cao Ding just said "Please come in". The elders in the hall all understood the joints, so they did not complain at all. They all quickly stood up and followed Cao Ding to welcome him outside the Cao Courtyard.
Outside the Cao family courtyard, Xiahou Dun immediately looked at the archway and lintel that was erected at the entrance of the courtyard, as well as the Cao family's surname flag flying in the air, and was silent.
He may not come, but just ask his confidant or an aide to come and pass on a message, tell him what matters and things to pay attention to, etc., which may not be necessary.
But Xiahou Dun still came in person.
Basically, Cao Cao would not hide what he wanted to do without Xiahou Dun.
Compared with the Cao family, the Xiahou family is a relatively small family, which is undoubtedly true, but the smaller family also has various disputes.
And it's a big dispute...
So Xiahou Dun felt that he had to come in person, meet him in person, and talk about it. After all, some things are not something that can be solved by someone passing on a message or writing a letter.
When Cao Ding arrived outside the courtyard, Xiahou Dun had already gotten off the horse and was looking at the screen screen that had just been erected.
After a while, the Cao family motto was carved on this screen wall, so that everyone who entered the Cao family compound could see it.
Cao Ding came forward to greet him, and the other elders also greeted Xiahou Dun. After the two sides exchanged greetings, they moved to the main hall. Cao Ding asked Xiahou Dun to sit at the seat, but Xiahou Dun refused. Finally, the two joined hands and sat on the left and right to determine the order, and the rest of the talents sat down one after another.
After chatting for a few more words, Xiahou Dun said: "I don't know what the Prime Minister has assigned to you, how can I do it?"
Cao Ding said: "The Prime Minister ordered me that I dare not slackew. Now all the young talents of the Cao Xiahou family gather in Nanyuan..."
After Cao Ding said generally everything he had done over the past few days, Xiahou Dun nodded first, then pondered for a while, frowned slightly, "Thank you for your hard work, Elder...but...
Cao Ding couldn't help but jump.
Everyone knows it, but, however, the focus is behind these words.
"I don't know what neglect is, so please tell the general." Cao Ding said.
Xiahou Dun nodded, then looked around for a week, "Everyone here is the elders of the Cao family. Some things were not what I, the Xiahou family, originally... However, since it was the Prime Minister's order, I just said it bluntly...
Cao Ding felt something was wrong in his heart, "Yes, please tell me bluntly."
Xiahou Dun said in a deep voice: "The Prime Minister has given many instructions to let the Cao clan members restrain themselves and never do things like usual that bully men and women rampant in the countryside. Instead, they need to do some things such as building bridges, roads, and cleaning canals, and helping the poor to open porridge sheds... Have you done these things?"
『This…』 Cao Ding hesitated a little, and then said, 『The Prime Minister ordered, of course we dare not neglect, and everything will be done according to the Prime Minister's orders...』
"In doing it?" Xiahou Dun chuckled, then looked at the elder of the Cao family on both sides, "I forgot to tell you, I didn't come today... Three days ago, I had already arrived near..."
While speaking, Xiahou Dun took out a booklet from his sleeve and signaled to let the servant hand it to Cao Ding, "Everyone can take a look..."
Cao Ding took the booklet, looked through it, and his face changed. After seeing it from beginning to end, Cao Ding was silent and handed the booklet to the next elder.
Elders Cao continued to look over one by one.
Someone looked pale and sweaty on his forehead after seeing it.
Some people have no expression on their faces, but there is a bit of gloating at the corners of their eyes.
Some people's faces flushed and they wanted to find a crack to get into the ground...
In fact, what is recorded in this book is not a big deal. In feudal dynasties, officials or gentry bullies, forcing people to buy and sell, plunder wealth, occupying land, bullying men and women, etc., aren’t it normal?
Chapter completed!