Chapter 3017: Being filial and loyal but not being a filial son
Hedong.
"After the majestic Lu Kingdom, how can the royal family bow their heads and flatter eagles and dogs?"
When Sima Yi's message demanding that all powerful lords in the east of Hedong must turn in their private soldiers was delivered to the county, there was a burst of roaring in the Liu family's mansion!
Liu Rong, who was sitting at the top, had an angry look on his face, "This is Liu's humiliation!"
It's not that Liu Rong is really bad, but he must safeguard the interests of the Liu family, otherwise he will be meaningless as the current leader of the Liu family.
The Liu family originated from Liu Xiahui.
Well, actually Liu Xiahui’s surname is not Liu either.
The Hedong Liu family and other Hedong surnames all have a development process, and the development of most local powerful people actually has a relatively "obscure" period, and I am unwilling to elaborate on it.
For example, the Liu family in Hedong has always emphasized that their ancestor is Liu Xiahui, but from Liu Xiahui to the rise, and then to Hedong Lion's Roar, how did they accumulate huge family wealth, so that a woman dared to do the lion's roar? Those who are proud of their feudal era boxing skills definitely do not rely solely on their appearance.
Hard work can lead to a well-off life, but it will never make you rich.
Most local tycoons who made their fortunes in a certain turbulent period, with big surnames in counties and counties, are reluctant to share the process of their fortunes, not because they are afraid of being imitated...
The Liu family in Jie County, Hedong, moved here during the Qin Dynasty and never made much progress. However, at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, it suddenly started to flourish. Just like that so-and-so said, it was still a farmer in the morning. In terms of attire, I wore a straight suit in the evening, with two words written on my face.
But Liu Rong felt that this was his own ability.
How can I hand over the money I earned through my own skills?
How can you hand over the soldiers you acquired with your own abilities?
Liu Rong's appearance actually looks good, with a square face and three long beards hanging down to his chest. Normally, he looks like a refined man, but when he gets angry, his eyelids stand up, and his triangular eyes become He showed a ferocious look, like a ferocious beast.
It’s no wonder that Liu Rong thinks highly of himself. During the Hengling period, due to the gradual decline of the central court’s control over local areas, especially the policy of abandoning the Northland, Hedong under the Northland almost had to face the erosion of Xianbei in the north. and threats, so Hedong, like other Han border counties, may have had its initial purpose simply to protect itself or survive.
Just like most generations, they worked hard when the family or the company was in difficulty. This is not wrong and understandable, but later in the process, behavioral deviations may begin to occur. …
In the process of accumulating family property, Mr. Liu would never use gentle or friendly methods. After getting used to violence, he would inevitably use violence subconsciously when encountering problems. After all, it is simple, convenient, direct and effective.
Later, Fei Qian established his foothold in Pingyang, but Fei Qian never attacked the powerful people in Hedong. He mainly targeted the Wei family, so Liu family naturally had no reason to jump out and resist. And now Sima Yi's writing, Just trying to mobilize the Liu family's private soldiers was almost like pulling out the bones, which the Liu family, mainly Liu Rong, couldn't accept.
Liu Rong knows very well that the Hedong Liu family has developed to this level. How could it be possible without the power of gang involvement? Do you really think it is the sweat of hard work? It is all blood! Now if these private soldiers are handed over, let’s not talk about it. Would handing it over be equivalent to admitting the dirty things Liu had done in the past, and just talk about how to continue to exploit them in the future and how to maintain Liu's suppression of the countryside?
Is it possible to let those mud-legged people turn over and ride on their faces to shit?
Uncle can bear it, Liu Rong can’t bear it!
Once a person has lived such a good life, almost no one would be willing to go back to live a miserable life.
This is also true in history.
During the Three Kingdoms period, the local administration in Hedong was chaotic. Even after the Jin Dynasty unified it, the three surnames in Hedong corrupted everyone in Hedong County, from the county guard to the county magistrate, from the county captain to the county magistrate, by bribing local officials. Those who like beauty will give maids and concubines, and those who like money will give money. After getting rid of the upper-level officials of the county and county, only three people with the surname Ma followed suit.
Although the court has repeatedly ordered that bribery is prohibited, how many people can act like a great man and send their children to the most dangerous places, truly serving the country without asking for anything in return? As long as there is a son of a prime minister or a third son. Sun took the money, but could not take legal action. The so-called severe punishment and strict prohibition were just like a joke. In the end, it could not be said that it could not be asked, it could not be announced, and it could not be made public.
Bribery tactics were tried and tested, and the land east of Hedong gradually turned into a private territory. The upper class of the Western Jin Dynasty was in chaos due to the Eight Kings, and they had no intention of controlling the counties. So Hedong simply colluded with some barbarians to let the barbarians, or He pretended to be a barbarian and invaded the local area, making the area controlled by the government smaller and smaller, while the private territory became larger and larger. In the end, the Jin Dynasty officials could only focus on the government offices, and as for those outside the government offices, they Things can only be turned a blind eye.
In the last Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, almost all the countries built by the Hu people had important Han ministers...
well.
This is the old problem of local tycoons in the past dynasties, regardless of the change of dynasties, as long as the lintel of their family does not fall, it does not matter who becomes the emperor, as long as they can still be the local emperor.
"Sima's attack is coming in a menacing manner...uncle clan still needs to think more carefully..."
Liu Fu, who was sitting on one side, frowned and disagreed with Liu Rong's idea.
"Oh?" Liu Rong looked over and said, "What do you think? Sima warriors are nothing more than eagles and dogs! Why be afraid of them!"
At this time, the Sima family was not very famous. For the Sanzhuo surname in Hedong, the Sima family could only be regarded as a foreigner, and a recent foreigner. Just like many places in China, not only Edinburgh. Rejecting outsiders, they would yell at outsiders to get out. Even the so-called free Emperor of the United States did the same. Even if they wanted to do something, they still needed locals to lead outsiders. How could they let a mere Sima family guide them in turn? Woolen cloth?
What's more, from a certain perspective, Sima is still a murderer! He is the minister of Dali Temple. He betrayed his original identity and became a loyal eagle dog under the general Hussars!
Can you believe such a person?
Liu Fu did not deny this, but after criticizing Sima Yi's identity, Liu Fu also said, "This man is also a capable minister and official. He is deeply trusted by the Hussar. He goes in and out of the Hussar's mansion with Pang Shiyuan, Zao Zijing and others."
If someone disobeys his wishes in the hall, Hedong may be in trouble from now on!"
Liu Fu originally had good intentions, but Liu Rong thought that Liu Fu was looking for an opportunity to deliberately challenge his authority, so he glared and said: "Now the Liu family is pure and innocent, and they keep their peace! If they pay private soldiers, wouldn't it be self-evident?"
Self-guilt?! If you listen to Sima Shuzi, I am afraid that the Liu family will be in trouble!"
After saying this, Liu Rongyou felt that Liu Fu was really ignorant of praise. Originally, Liu Rong summoned Liu Fu and others to come here to get Liu Fu and others to endorse, in order to show that Liu Rong still belonged to the Liu family.
Leaders are the leaders of freedom, democracy and justice, and it is not for Liu Fu to raise any objections!
young people……
Uh, no, Liu Fu is not young yet, and he is still ignorant!
Liu Rong thought for a moment and thought he had discovered the truth. He sneered and said: "Don't think that Sima Qianshi thinks he is noble! He is just clinging to him to flatter him. Don't you know that people can do their best?"
Huh?"
The word "people can do whatever they want", in fact, it didn't have any obscene meaning in the beginning. It was just like "holding a gun and using a stick". It was the old drivers of the past dynasties who have made a bad road...
Liu Fu is Jia Qu’s brother-in-law.
This accusation coming from Liu Rong's mouth is naturally very vicious.
Liu Fu left the table angrily, threw up his sleeves and walked away.
"Spread the word!" Liu Rong said loudly, "Everyone in the Liu family is pure and innocent. They serve the country and the people with all their loyalty and sincerity! They are devoted to the country and have a breeze on both sleeves! There is absolutely no such thing as a fly or a dog, and there is no need to hide anything selfishly.
Accept the pawn!』
"Liu, there are no soldiers to fight with!"
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"As the saying goes, "Those who hold the surplus are related to heaven, those who are determined to lean are related to people, and those who keep things in check are related to the earth." Liu Fu shook his head, "Today, the Liu family does not know that when the surplus is poured, it is not in accordance with the way of things, and disaster is not far away."
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After returning home, Liu Fu found a very young guest, Liu Gui.
He was young, so he had no right to speak at all, and even Liu Gui would not be allowed to attend meetings where Liu Fu would be asked to attend.
Who cares what a child says?
But Liu Fu did not treat Liu Gui as a child.
Because Liu Fu knows that even if some people are in their thirties or forties, they are still children who are limited by their own desires and sink in order to inject a dozen small goals. And some people may only be thirteen or fourteen years old, and they are already
At the beginning, we have to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the entire family and drag the burden forward.
Before, he thought Jia Qu was such a responsible young man, and then he saw the second such person, Liu Gui.
"If the Liu family wants to survive in troubled times, they should think about the three realms of heaven, man, and earth," Liu Fu said in a deep voice, "The Liu family is like a burning fire cooking oil, and it will be overthrown immediately! Although the hussars are not in Chang'an, there are Yinshan troops and horses in the distance, and there are horses nearby.
Pingyang's heavy troops are all drawn but not fired! If the Liu family is a little bit... The Liu family will all be in trouble..."
Although Liu Gui was very smart, he was still a little young after all, so he blurted out, "But... Brother Cong, you are not... If so, I'm afraid Brother Cong will... tarnish the name..."
Liu Fu smiled. He understood what Liu Gui meant.
Interest is the most critical issue, not emotion.
Before the final decision, you can be hesitant, hesitant, fearful, and happy, but the final decision must be made by the relevant interests, and the family comes first. The rest of the personal emotions can be slowly recalled or forgotten afterwards.
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When someone in the family runs towards the abyss, someone always has to stand up and shout out, trying to save others as much as possible, even if it means they will be stigmatized...
"That's it, I'll go to Pingyang alone..." Liu Fu whispered, "If something changes...don't hesitate, put the Liu family first!"
Liu Gui was stunned at first, and then became silent.
Liu Fu smiled and said, "Anyway, I... I'm just a follower of others... There should still be some people with clear names among the Liu family... Your reputation is very good, that's enough..."
It is precisely because of his relationship with Jia Qu that he can bear the infamy.
Most people can't afford it.
Even so, there are only a few people who can take the initiative to stand up and take responsibility. Most people are not willing to take any responsibility and are only willing to sit back and enjoy the results.
Liu Gui prostrated himself on the ground and saluted Liu Fu.
Liu Fu helped Liu Gui stand up, and then patted Liu Gui's arm, "I have average intelligence and ordinary talent, so this is all I can do..."
It may be difficult for future generations to understand, but as long as they have a little understanding of the customs of the Han Dynasty, they can understand it.
No matter how you say it, regardless of right or wrong, in the Han Dynasty, disobeying your elders was a very serious crime. Even if your elders made mistakes, Confucian scriptures require that your descendants must be persuasive and persuasive, even if it is because of this.
You must be willing to be punished and beaten by your elders, but if you use other means to forcefully stop it, it means that you will be stained with bad reputation for life and will always be called an unfilial person...
Liu Rong is Liu Fu's uncle.
Liu Fu is not a person of future generations, and he does not have the three views of future generations.
The laws of the Han Dynasty blatantly allowed relatives to hide from each other. Liu Fu had to stand by Liu Rong, cover up for Liu Rong, and speak for Liu Rong, no matter whether it was love or law. However, the current act of directly jumping against the law is undoubtedly
It takes a lot of courage.
Even before Liu Fu was about to leave, he felt that no matter what the outcome of his trip was, he might not end well, so he specially called Liu Gui to tell him why he did this and what his main purpose was.
To Liu Gui...
Because Liu Fu is optimistic about Liu Gui.
If Liu Gui can grow up in the future and become the future talker of the Liu family, then maybe it can help Liu Fu be more fair when recording the genealogy and leave one or two good words, so that others will not erase it from the genealogy.
Black erase.
The Liu family is not the Liu family of Liu Rong alone.
Early the next morning, Liu Fu picked a very ordinary catwalk, and then took a few servants and set foot on the road to Pingyang.
Hedong, compared with the surrounding Chang'an or Sili, seems so inconspicuous.
The humble one is like a stupid servant beside a young master.
Since ancient times, Hedong has not had the luck of Chang'an or Luoyang, and no one would choose to make their capital in Hedong...
But Hedong is uniquely endowed.
The surrounding mountains shielded the severe cold in the north. The rivers and Fen water brought abundant irrigation. Thirty years of river east and thirty years of river west also brought fertile land. Even a carp has the courage to leap over the dragon gate.
After Fei Qian took control of Hedong, Hedong has developed very well under various demands and compromises. Some of the land that was abandoned in the past, and even some saline-alkali lands, have been plowed and irrigated into new farmland. In recent years,
Although there have been some ups and downs over the years and the climate is unstable, overall Hedong has a bumper harvest most of the time. It can be a big bumper harvest or a small bumper harvest.
There are not only crops on both sides of the road, but also other crops, such as moshu, rice, etc., which have brought huge returns to Hedong. On the road to Liufu, from time to time, you can hear some farmers working in twos or threes during the slack period.
Weeding, or drying some utensils, some were sitting on the ridges of the fields chatting, and even singing simple folk songs...
They still have the energy to sing, which shows that these farmers can probably have a full bowl of rice during this period of time.
The peaches and plums that used to grow on a peach mountain in Pingyang are now spread all over Hedong.
Although the road Liu Fu took was a convenient road, it was no worse than those Pingyang official roads. It was generally smooth and could accommodate two cars traveling side by side. In addition, the ditches beside the fields were also well-proportioned, which would lead water from the river to the
Crops are irrigated here for human use...
Farmers would not do these things voluntarily, but the Liu family organized manual repairs.
Liu Rong and his son have contributed a lot to the fact that Jie County has reached its current level. The local people also respect Liu Rong quite a lot. If they see Liu Rong passing by, even the old farmer resting on the edge of the field will have to walk to
Beside the road, he saluted Liu Rong respectfully and called him "Liu Gong"...
No one wanted to slander Liu Rong's achievements, but Liu Rong himself blackened it.
The stability and development of Hedong County County is due to the Liu family, but it does not mean that all the credit belongs to the Liu family.
Liu Fu had some contact with Jia Qu, and he understood that not only in Hedong, but also in many places under the Husband, the prefects of prefectures and counties had some support for the local areas, with human or material support, such as those with bachelor's degrees in agriculture and engineering.
Say, could it be that Liu Rong did it all by himself?
What's more, this is Hedong, Jie County, not Liu County.
And even if it is Liu County, so what?
There are counties in Hedong that are simply called Pishi, but are the people in Pishi County now the same Pishi as they were back then?
So what ability does Liu have, and where does Liu Rong get the courage to think that he can control the sky in Jie County? Where does he have the confidence to think that just saying "Liu Gong" in Jie County can resist the whole world?
world?
Perhaps, it was in the words of "Liu Gong" from the old farmer in the field that it expanded.
"Greed is always not enough..." Liu Fu sighed softly.
Sima Yi's writing is just a warning.
It can be a light or heavy warning.
If you admit your mistake, then this warning may be very light...
But now, Liu Fu can only try to make Liu's loss as light as possible.
"The human heart is the foundation." Liu Fu sighed again, "Maybe some of the Liu family's power is responsible for giving farmers in Jie County a better life, but what about outside Jie County? What about the world?"
A family cannot grow from a weak one to a powerful one by dreaming.
A family that talks about dreams every day, regardless of the actual situation, may mean that only dreams are left to talk about.
Maybe Liu Rong felt that he could control everything, or maybe Liu Fu moved quickly enough, so when Liu Fu arrived in Pingyang, he didn't encounter any changes along the way. Even Pingyang...
No, there were no changes on the surface in Pingyang, but under Liu Fu's careful observation, he saw many traces.
Traces of preparation for war.
The crossbows and arrows stacked on the city wall may just be higher than usual, with one more layer...
Inconspicuous, but important.
Liu Fu couldn't help but feel a little palpitated.
It's like this in Pingyang. Could it be that in Hedong, it's like the war preparation materials on the city wall? Inadvertently, there are three extra points but it doesn't attract the attention of ordinary people?
When did it start?
Liu Fu couldn't even remember it at all.
"Jie County Liu family..." Liu Fu arrived in front of the Pingyang government office, handed over his famous assassination, "Come to see the chief minister..."
Unexpectedly, it was Sima Yi who came out.
Sima Yi smiled, looked at Liu Fu, and extended his hand to invite him, "I never thought that Brother Liu would come... Could it be that something happened in Jie County? It doesn't matter, please come in... Changshi Xun is in the hall."
The middle phase..."
In a daze, Liu Fu seemed to feel from Sima Yi's eyes that he had actually seen everything, but when he looked carefully, he seemed to have no special emotions at all...
