Chapter 2906 Six villages and six expulsions, literati and military men
"You don't even want to call me father." Calling daddy is not a unique joke of later generations.
Just like Lu Bu had almost never called Fei Qian his lord before.
At the beginning, he was the virtuous brother, later he was Ziyuan, and then he was the official. The distance between them seemed to be getting farther and farther with the physical distance.
Lu Bu lowered his head.
Maybe they were really persuaded by Fei Qian, maybe they wanted to survive, or maybe there were other reasons, but now, with the change in Lu Bu's title, all the guards and soldiers who followed Lu Bu naturally gave up their resistance.
, were gathered up. These soldiers themselves had no intention of rebelling. After their weapons were confiscated, they stayed in the rear camp honestly and served as laborers for a period of time.
Fei Qian sometimes finds it a bit funny.
Lu Bu's character is such that he won't bow his head until the very end, until he hits the south wall, or suffers a bloody blow.
This kind of stubbornness would be unbelievable to those literati in Shandong who mocked warriors every day.
For some literati in Shandong, when they see a bad situation, they immediately lower their heads and call daddy. This is almost a natural instinct.
Fei Qian's attitude towards Lu Bu did not change because Lu Bu bowed his head. He still called him brother Fengxian and asked him to rest first. He did not say any immediate verdict against Lu Bu, nor would he continue to accuse or abuse him.
Lu Bu has many problems and is guilty of heavy crimes. There is no doubt about these, but again, it does not mean that Lu Bu is guilty, so Lu Bu has no merit and denies them all.
As for Lu Bu's guards and soldiers directly under him, most of them did not have much direct responsibility in the Western Regions. In the feudal dynasty, most of the middle and lower-level officials, including these military academy non-commissioned officers in the army, were
There is not much thought. The so-called yellow robe is just a trick played by a few upper-level generals. In fact, there are very few incidents in which the whole army is involved.
Fei Qian was very cautious in dealing with Lu Bu.
It's not because of Lu Bu's reputation, or because of the relationship between Lu Bu and Fei Qian, but because of Lu Bu's specific matters. After all, Lu Bu now represents the highest position that some low-income generals can achieve.
It represents an ordinary Han border man who has reached the top level in the world by relying on his personal strength.
Limited by Lu Bu's own knowledge and culture, as well as the influence of related three views, he did have problems in his words and deeds, which led to disasters in the Western Regions, corruption of officials, and suffering for the people. But similarly, in the three to four hundred years of the Han Dynasty,
During this period, like Lu Bu, among those governors or governors who caused unrest on the border, how many of them were actually punished, and how many of them had their major issues turned into trivial matters?
Is it because Lu Bu is too special, or is it because those whose names have been withheld are not special?
Why weren't those people hung up and beaten like Lu Bu?
By extension, why did subsequent feudal dynasty emperors become more and more wary of military men and tolerant of literati?
Is it an advantage or a disadvantage to separate the civil and military branches?
These are all issues that Fei Qian must think about and try to solve.
Therefore, it is more appropriate to deal with the situation rather than the person.
Killing is easy.
It’s hard to really think about it.
After the Jade Gate was closed, Taishi Ci accompanied Fei Qian to patrol the city.
Tomorrow Taishi Ci will set off and rush to Xihai City. As a vanguard, he will first face the Western Region Allied Forces.
"During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, when the Qin and Han Dynasties fought, military force was the most important thing." Fei Qian walked slowly and said to Tai Shici, "Whether the soldiers are brave or not, and their quantity, is the cornerstone of victory."
Not only before the Qin and Han Dynasties, but even in the later feudal dynasties, the bravery and quantity of soldiers were still an important factor in the victory of the war. Although it may not be absolute, it is at least the cornerstone of victory. Regarding this point,
Taishi Ci naturally had no objection and nodded in agreement.
Fei Qian walked forward and said, "The way to send out an army is to start with six villages, and then send out six villages. If the tax does not stop, then go out to Liu Sui. If the tax does not stop, recruit troops from the public towns and the third class. If the tax does not stop, then recruit troops from the princes... Zi
Do you know why it is used?"
Taishi Ci thought for a moment and said: "The people of Liuxiang should use it in the near future, and the people of Liusui should use it in the wild."
Fei Qian nodded, "Why is that so?"
"This..." Taishi Ci just knew this, but he really hadn't thought about it so much before.
What Fei Qian said is the military conscription system of the Zhou Dynasty. The so-called six townships are also called countrymen, which are generally considered to be urban residents, while the so-called Liusui are rural suburbs, also called savages. What Fei Qian said
That sentence means that during the Zhou Dynasty, if the country needed to recruit troops, it would first select from the people of the country, and then from the barbarians. Then if it was not enough, it would recruit troops from the princes and others.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it was obvious that the status of Chinese people was higher than that of barbarians. In other words, in the Zhou Dynasty, joining the army was an honor. Soldiers and soldiers enjoyed a higher social status. This was the common understanding of most people in the Zhou Dynasty. Whenever
If there is an opportunity to join the army, they will always actively participate and join the ranks in order of status.
Taishi Ci thought for a long time, and then said: "Is it because of the loyalty of the countrymen that I am reporting back to my lord?"
"Hmm..." Fei Qian nodded and said, "Of course. However, why should the countrymen be loyal and the barbarians suspicious, and then the Zhou Dynasty family will be reduced and the princes will be prosperous?"
Taishi Ci frowned, very troubled. He knew that today's conversation with Fei Qian was very important and might even determine many subsequent matters, but he still did not expect that Fei Qian would ask these questions instead of asking him how to get there.
When fighting in the Western Regions, how to quell the rebellion, how to kill the army, and how to fight in the wild.
Fei Qian glanced at Taishi Ci and knew that Taishi Ci did not fully understand the root cause of the turmoil in the Western Regions, nor did he know what role the Western Regions played in the political status of the entire Han Dynasty. In this way, even if Taishi Ci served as the Protector of the Western Regions
, and it is unlikely that there will be any progress on the original basis.
In other words, it is the kind of progress Fei Qian wants.
Reprimands and abuses cannot solve the problem, but only suppress the problem temporarily. The problem still exists, just like the problem in the Western Regions. Fei Qian believes that the Western Regions Allied Forces are not a problem, but what happens after defeating the Western Regions Allied Forces?
Can Taishi Ci take on the important task of changing the Western Regions and changing the Protectorate?
Compared with Lu Bu, Taishi Ci may be inferior in terms of military force, but in terms of civility and governance, he is much better than Lu Bu.
The world is still very big, and what China needs is people who are versatile in both civil and military affairs, not those who are partial to wealth, or who cheat on their talents.
After the Han and Tang Dynasties, "valuing martial arts" gradually turned into "emphasis on literature." This was not a good thing, but it was still practiced consistently in the subsequent feudal dynasties. Where is its root?
"What the Western Regions are to China is what the Zhou Dynasty is to the countryside, and the princes are to the four directions." Fei Qian said slowly, "The people of the Zhou Dynasty are brave, and it is not the countrymen who are brave enough to drive away, because there are more fields than wild fields. Just like the Western Regions
If the leader of a country knows that his death will mean that his family will lose his fortune, he will fight in chaos. Without him, this is human nature."
"Martial arts were popular in the Spring and Autumn Period, especially during the Warring States Period. Shang Gong once said, "The reason why a country thrives is agricultural warfare." Fei Qian looked at Taishi Ci, who nodded to show that he knew this, and then smiled, "Then... why?
Nowadays we only hear about “scholars, farmers, industry and commerce” but not “war”?”
"Ah? This..." Taishi Ci swallowed and couldn't answer.
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, firstly due to the common cognition of people in the original society, and secondly out of the need for hegemony, various princes enriched the country and strengthened the military. One of the changes in the Qin Dynasty was the reform brought by Shang Yang, who denied the Qi State's
Strategy, instead of juxtaposing military affairs to the level of agriculture, it can be seen that Shang Yang attached great importance to military affairs. Under his influence and encouragement, the Qin Dynasty, which originally advocated martial arts, became more focused on martial arts and meritorious service, and worked hard towards "the national victory".
Move towards the direction of "responsibility to the soldiers".
Shang Yang said, "There is no such thing from ancient times to the present. A person who is king without victory and perish without defeat has never happened before. If the people are brave, they will be victorious. If the people are not brave, they will be defeated. If you can unite the people in battle, the people will be brave. If you cannot unite the people in battle, the people will not be brave."
, The Holy King saw that the king had committed a crime, so the whole country blamed the army." Looking at this passage, it is enough to prove the momentum of the old Qin Dynasty. This kind of momentum and belief that the whole country is fighting and all the people are soldiers.
,How could the Qin Dynasty not become the biggest winner?
And now...
A group of defeated Shandong bandits shouted every day, "A warlike spirit will lead to death."
Fei Qian said slowly: "The so-called reward is the money, wealth, rank, and title given to the soldiers. There is no difference. Therefore, the people of Qin are brave enough to fight."
Taishi Ci nodded silently, thoughtfully.
In the Qin State, a person of ordinary origin could completely rely on his military merits to become a prince or prime minister, and the size and quality of his military merits would directly determine the future political and economic interests and social status of the sergeant. Shang Yang valued the law and regarded military service as a citizen.
He must bear the obligations and responsibilities. But on this basis, he did not forget to promise huge profits. Anyway, he had to perform military service, so it was better to actively participate and fight bravely, and he could also change his origin.
"The Han Dynasty inherited the Qin system, and was brave in military warfare. The military revolution was prosperous, and then there was the battle to expel the Xiongnu and chase them to Mobei." Fei Qian raised his head and looked at the vast Gobi Desert, as if he was watching the long yellow sand dancing in the desert.
Among them, there were figures of Wei Qing, Huo Qubing and other Yulin guards.
After Liu Bang of the Han Dynasty conquered the world, he also inherited most of the systems of the Qin State. In the early Western Han Dynasty, the military merit and nobility system was still a necessary way for many civilians to change their lives. Judging from the composition of the official class in the early Western Han Dynasty, those who held high positions in the court
Most of the people in high positions are descendants of meritorious military generals. When the Western Han Dynasty faced the enemy the Xiongnu, it meant that the war would never end, and it was necessary to rely on military generals to go into battle to kill the enemy to maintain domestic security and stability.
"Until Xiaowu, he deposed hundreds of schools and only respected Confucianism..." Fei Qian said with a smile, "It can be seen from Ziyi that the hundreds of schools that Emperor Xiaowu deposed were not just the schools of Shen, Shang, Han, Su, and Zhang.
But to depose the powerful landlords, the military merits are high..."
Taishi Ci's eyes widened. What Fei Qian said was completely different from what Taishi Ci had known before. Taishi Ci could somewhat understand the suppression of powerful landlords, but wasn't the Hundred Schools mentioned by Dong Zhongshu aimed at literati? Why?
Suddenly he turned a corner and stabbed a distinguished military figure?
"It's like the Western Regions," Fei Qian pointed to the west and sighed, "It's like Lu Fengxian..."
Tai Shici was thoughtful.
Because at that time, the Han Dynasty had gone through the rule of Wenjing and cultivated their health. The first generation of military lords who worked hard and forged ahead had already gone into decay and decline. Their descendants could no longer provide safety and security to the people, nor could they become the shield and pillar of the country.
, even hindered the development of society and the stability of the country, and became a burden on the feudal dynasty. Not only could it not effectively strengthen the control of the ruling class, but it was also not conducive to the monarch's strengthening of centralization of power.
Therefore, after Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty came to power, he adopted a suppressive policy towards these fallen and meritorious generals. On the one hand, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty believed that "martial arts are important to show importance, and literary virtues are to be praised", so he began to promote some "literary people" to serve as officials to supplement the administration.
needs, thereby changing the situation of heroic generals taking power. On the other hand, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also reused commoners and promoted some Han talents, such as Sang Hongyang, Sima Xiangru, Zhu Maichen, Wei Qing and others as important ministers to fight against the original
Honorable.
Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty had a deep understanding when he was fighting for the world. He knew that those who ruled the areas were warlords. Therefore, Emperor Guangwu also emphasized the importance of culture and restraint of military force, especially focusing on the prevention of the Kansai region. From then on, the generals and warriors of the Eastern Han Dynasty
It is difficult to gain access to the inner ruling circle.
At this point, a pattern of valuing martial arts and literature gradually took shape. The pattern of valuing military nobility but valuing classics and aristocratic families continued until the end of the Tang Dynasty. Then in the midst of a massacre, the huge aristocratic family weakened and fell. More
The emerging landlord class stood up again, and the reincarnation around land, the key means of production, continued for thousands of years.
The general trend of the world is that if it unites for a long time, it must divide, and if it unites for a long time, it must unite.
If this "general trend" is replaced by land ownership, it would make the same sense.
"Ziyi, what do you think of Lu Fengxian's affairs in the Western Regions?" Fei Qian asked.
Taishi Ci was stunned, and looked up at Fei Qian, "Of course this is something that can be decided by my lord. Lu Fengxian is guilty and should be punished."
Fei Qian smiled slightly. What Tai Shi Ci said was interesting. Tai Shi Ci actually understood why Fei Qian still kept Lu Bu alive, because Tai Shi Ci himself was also a military commander.
Fei Qian looked into the distance, "In this case, how should Ziyi secure peace in the Western Region and show the majesty of the Han Dynasty?"
What Fei Qian asked seemed very simple, but Taishi Ci was sweating slightly.
Taishi Ci knew more than Lu Bu, so he knew more or less what Fei Qian meant.
Lu Bu is like those noble military generals in the early Han Dynasty, who then slowly became corrupted and degenerated, hindering the development of the country. Like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he brought in Dong Zhongshu and deposed hundreds of schools of thought to only respect Confucianism. Although it can be eliminated, but
The impact is not that just killing one or two people is enough.
What would Huo Qubing do if he lived a few more years?
It can't be said that it's like the Wei family, who was killed by nine tribes!
If there weren't those gentry and literati who were causing trouble...
Fei Qian glanced at Tai Shici but did not urge him.
Because this problem itself is huge, it really requires careful thinking.
It is indeed not feasible to just leave the governance of a region to military men, but what if all the governance is left to literati?
Just like the subsequent feudal dynasties, which emphasized literature but despised military force, is it okay?
Neither does the same.
Fei Qian knew that this had been proven by history. Some literati in the feudal dynasty were even more rubbish and more harmful than the stupid warriors.
The Confucius family and Yanshenggong family in the feudal dynasty are like the epitome of the entire Chinese literati.
Fei Qian thought of some things he knew about Duke Yan in later generations.
What's very interesting is that these guys who claim to have noble blood are demanding and critical of people within China, but they are begging for mercy from external enemies.
During the Jin Dynasty, Kong Duanyou, the Duke of Yansheng, went south and became the Southern Sect of the Kong family. However, Kong Duanyou's half-brother Kong Duancao took the initiative to surrender to the Jin army and became the founder of the Northern Sect.
Later on, the most authentic Confucian sect was Beizong, and this tradition was then carried forward.
Whether it was Kong Kejian, who was willing to bow to the feet of the Yuan Dynasty and performed his duties, loyalty and filial piety, but put on airs about Zhu Yuanzhang's invitation, or Kong Yinzhi, who said that shaving his head was cool and had many benefits when the big-braided Dynasty came to dominate the Central Plains,
Or maybe Kong Lingyi, who later received portraits of foreign emperors again and again, and Kong Decheng, who was very excited before the Japanese army invaded China, expressed their enthusiasm for poetry, saying that China and Japan "have the same culture and the same species", saying "the rivers, rivers, rivers, pearls and rivers flow together."
"How can we be different people from the same state?"
Ha, this is Yan Shenggong.
The literati of the feudal dynasty worshiped such descendants of Confucius.
The literati can surrender and rebel again and again, but they can put a crown on their heads that "preserves the seeds of reading", and then turn around and criticize Lu Bu as a slave of the three surnames... er, a slave of the three surnames.
You must know that when the three families of Jin, Yuan and Song coexisted, there were also three Confucius and Yan Shenggong. Later, in order to fight over who was the real and fake Confucius King, they even had a good show in front of the nobles and princes of the Yuan Dynasty, tearing their faces apart.
The face, some pulled off the clothes, and the others played with sticks. Yuan Taizu laughed loudly when he saw them.
This type of literati is tolerant of themselves and harsh on others. On the surface, they do not value the origins of others. However, in fact, the class of scholar-bureaucrats formed by these literati are unwilling to ask the emperor for the issue of concubines in all feudal dynasties.
concession.
However, there are exceptions. For example, the scholar-bureaucrats with braided hair did not dare to fart one more time. They even wrote books to praise them, saying that the fight for the heir in Kowloon was great, and the elder brothers were so stylish. The real "Long Sheng Jiu"
Son! After all, he is a noble chief and a genuine aristocrat of the Three Banners. Since the scholar-bureaucrats did not mind that the Manchus of the Qing Dynasty were superior to the Han people, they naturally did not mind the origin of the noble Manchu emperor. After all,
He can be considered half a foreigner.
There are also "foreigners" in the Western Regions.
How to deal with all these issues and how to form rules that can be used as a reference are the tasks of Taishi Ci in the next stage.
Not just defeating these Western Region coalition forces...
It is impossible for the Western Regions to allow noble families to serve as guardians, because for the class group formed by these noble literati, their family interests are more important. As for the country... It doesn't matter who is the leader, as long as the salary is high
That’s it.
Therefore, a general like Tai Shici who dares to fight and knows how to fight must be able to take charge of the Western Regions.
However, how to prevent military officers from being corrupted in a stable period, how to build a sound rights system, and how to avoid fighting for power and gain are naturally a core focus of the governance of the Western Regions.
Taishi Ci was thinking and silent. The more he thought about it, the more things happened, and the more things there were, the harder it was to grasp the key points.
He originally had some ideas, but now he felt that they were not applicable or not enough. Suddenly, sweat appeared on his forehead.
Fei Qian stood facing the wind with his hands behind his back, looking at the yellow sand rolling by on the Gobi.
