Chapter 3 Fuyao (Part 2) In Pei Ju's eyes, although Li Xu does not have his own family, he has used a very special way to bring Zhao Ziming, Zhang Jiang, Fang Yannian, Shi Defang, and countless other court officials who cannot name them.
Most of these people are like Li Xu himself. They come from ordinary families that can be seen everywhere in this dynasty. Some even come from poor families in Luzuo. Because everyone among them has a very humble background, so
The court officials have been ignoring them intentionally or unintentionally, and cannot treat them as a powerful party. But as a whole, they are more united and have more potential than the usual family clans.
This kind of rise is not accidental. In fact, after carefully studying the process of Li Xu gaining a foothold in the six counties, Pei Ju can clearly see that the shadow of the few good governance in this dynasty was not Li Xu's first.
In order to weaken the increasingly powerful aristocratic families, several attempts were made to confer land to the people through imperial examinations. This was not Li Xu's virtuous policy. At the beginning of the founding of this dynasty, in order to restore the people's livelihood caused by years of war, there were also attempts to transfer some of the ownerless people to the people.
Land was distributed to meritorious generals and local talents. However, when the court implemented these good governance, it was always hindered by various forces. In the end, it either ended without any problem, or became completely different in the process of implementation, and even the originator himself could not tell the difference.
Despite his appearance, Li Xu, with his extraordinary courage and a series of mistakes, actually broke into a new world in the six counties of Hebei.
Pei Ju is not sure how far Li Xu and his New Deal can go when surrounded by powerful enemies. But as an old adviser with many years of political experience, he keenly feels that once someone can take over today's six counties.
The policy was implemented throughout the country. The Great Sui Dynasty, no, it may no longer be called the Great Sui at that time, and the entire Central Plains will definitely glow with vitality. Of course, the heroes who can achieve this goal must not only be knowledgeable and courageous, but also have extraordinary ability.
Machiavellian tactics and tactics
"Maybe it's not necessarily true that Tao Li Zhang should be on this son!" With this mentality, Pei Ju decided to help Li Xu one more time as a reward for his countless "filial piety" before, and as a legacy for himself and his family.
Of course, there is a way out. The goal that Pei Ju hopes to achieve with Li Xu's help is to enable Yang Jier to maintain personal safety in troubled times.
Pei Ju privately believes that if Ji'er, who has reached the age of marriage, is handed over to the hands of a powerful man anywhere, once the Sui Dynasty collapses like countless previous dynasties, this little princess who looks weak and has a simple heart will be killed first.
Use him as a chess piece, and then eradicate him as a troublemaker. Only Li Xu can find ways to keep Jier safe.
But this kind of trust does not come from any promises. So far, Pei Ju, who is superior in family status and position, and Li Xu, a boy from a poor family, have said less than ten words in total. In addition to the routine filial piety of the six counties during the New Year and festivals, both parties have exchanged views on each other.
There was almost no interaction between them, but through what Li Xu had done in the past, Pei Ju believed in the other person's character and abilities.
In troubled times, a hero who can even push his wife and children off the carriage has an unlimited future. Likewise, the achievements of a person who can win the respect of his subordinates and opponents must not be underestimated. The former can use all means to destroy the enemy and establish hegemony, while the latter can
You can also get a steady stream of support by protecting the people around you.
The support Pei Ju can give Li Xu now is a much-coveted opportunity. By marrying Yang Jier, he can compromise and accept each other with the wealthy family who usually look down on him!
As the protector of the interests of small families and the hope of the poor scholars in the world, Li Xu can gain a foothold in the six counties and become a veritable prince. However, if he wants to make further progress, he must obtain the help of the world's rich and powerful families.
Although the number of the latter is not large and they are full of internal contradictions, in terms of their familiarity with government decrees and their influence on the people, they are far beyond those who have taken the imperial examination.
After the collapse of the Sui Dynasty, Li Xu, who had the status of the emperor's son-in-law, was definitely more attractive than the current chief steward of the six counties. If he and Yang Ji'er could have a boy for their first child, this boy who inherited the blood of the Yang family would be
As the father of his child, it is natural for Li Xu to win everyone's support as he has become the focus of attention for countless old people and children who have benefited from the Yang family!
"Even if His Majesty still appreciates him, we have to find a way to send Princess Ji'er to Hebei!" After a moment of silence, the imperial censor Pei Yun said again.
It was not that he meant to confront the two adults who were in charge of the government, but the reality was that the situation was indeed not optimistic. After Li Xu was defeated in Henan, the southern section of the Tongji Canal was quickly controlled by the Wagang Army to deal with Li Xu's capture of Dongdu.
When you met the unreasonable Wagang people, you immediately turned into courageous rabbits. Not only did you not dare to send troops to suppress them, but even the suburbs of Luoyang City were robbed several times by Meng Rang and his men, causing the wealthy people in the suburbs to abandon their homes and businesses.
After all, the city's capacity is limited. In the blink of an eye, house prices, commodity prices, and food prices have risen like the rising sun. The money that used to be enough for a small family to spend half a year can now be maintained.
Life has been very difficult for two months
"A few days ago, Wang Shichong took the initiative to ask for permission to go north. We have all read the excerpt. It has not been forwarded to Your Majesty so far. Why don't you take this opportunity to let him escort the princess to Dongdu? As long as the princess's car can cross the Yellow River, with Dou Jiande's current strength,
He would never dare to steal Li Xu's wife!" Yu Shijiye twirled his beard and easily solved the problem raised by Pei Yun
"Why don't you be the send-off messenger to comfort Dou Jiande? Doesn't he want to be the general manager of Hejian Road? At the moment, the court has no power to deal with him, so why not recruit him first!" Pei Ju glanced at his family and suggested with a smile.
"No, I won't go. I'm most afraid of the tossing on the road." When he heard that Pei Ju was planning to go on an adventure, the imperial censor Pei Yun immediately shook his head like a bob drum. "Besides, I was escorted by Wang Shichong when I went there. When I came back, I was alone."
How could civil servants deal with so many thieves?"
Pei Ju and Yu Shiji looked at each other. Apparently they didn't expect that Pei Yun, the imperial censor, was so timid and ill-informed. The Sui Dynasty was in danger. If it weren't for the kindness of the past emperors, both of them wanted to retreat bravely, but someone still refused.
If you want to stay in a lonely city without leaving, you are really hopelessly stupid!
In order to let his family understand his good intentions, Pei Ju had to make the topic as clear as possible: "If you go to Li Zhongjian's place, you can stay for a while. Although we didn't do anything to help him before, on the whole it was okay and you have nothing to do."
Military power, he will not tolerate you!"
Afraid that Pei Yun still said he didn't understand, Yu Shiji hurriedly joined in to help, "After the princess went to Hebei, she was alone. As a veteran of the court who has experienced troubles, you can also give her advice! Besides, you and the Yuwen brothers are both together."
If we don’t get along very well, why stay in Jiangdu and vent your anger on them!”
It's okay not to mention Yu Wenhua, Yu Shi and his brothers. When he mentioned it, Pei Yun's attitude became more determined, "If you don't go, I don't believe that Brother Yu Wen dares to risk the world! As long as His Majesty trusts us, sooner or later, I will
Let them know what it means to be awesome!”
At this time, who cares about His Majesty's feelings? Pei Ju and Yu Shiji smiled bitterly and shook their heads, "We are literati, it's best not to have head-on confrontation with warriors. Besides, Brother Yuwen didn't do anything too outrageous. It's up to you to see what others do."
dislike; despise!"
"I don't like them? Is it because I don't like them? Last month, they said that the generals would be resentful because they had been away from home for a long time. In addition to taking away more than 500 maids from His Majesty, there were also a series of
You have robbed the daughters of more than 20 wealthy families, so that all the women in Jiangdu City are afraid to go out during the day! Instead of ignoring the two of you who are in charge of government affairs, you come to congratulate those soldiers and gangsters, and then let them go on with their nonsense, I
Look, we can't guarantee that one day our wives and children will be snatched away by them! By then, I don't think you two can make a difference!" Pei Yun, the imperial censor's doctor, eyes wide open with anger, and the anger rushed from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. General
My hat almost flew off my head
Since Yang Yichen died of a sudden illness, the arrogance of Yuwen Wenhua, Heshi and the two brothers in Jiangdu City has become more and more high. In order not to provoke civil and military discord, Pei Ju and Yu Shiji have repeatedly made concessions to the Yuwen brothers. However, as officials, the Yushi doctor is not so
Besides, two of the palace ladies who were snatched into the army by the Yuwen brothers this time had sang songs with him for a long time. If Yang Guang was happy, Pei Yun could ask him to give those two women to him.
Concubine, but now, two beautiful peonies have fallen into the cow pen. If any rough guy takes a bite, he will definitely not leave even a leaf for the imperial censor!
"Sir Pei, in these extraordinary times, it's better for us to take a longer view!" Yu Shiji was startled by Pei Yun's gaffe, looked at him warily, and whispered advice.
"Don't I have a long-term vision? You, Mr. Yu, think long-term, but you raise two tigers to look after the house!" Pei Yun frowned, and although his voice lowered, his tone was still tough.
"Enough - Mr. Pei has always had a high vision!" Yu Shiji could only admit that he was unlucky when he encountered such a prickly and confused guy, "Since you don't want to go to Hebei, I'll ask someone else for help. We don't have to do it."
This dispute!"
"Yes, if you don't want to go, don't go. The three of us will stay together and discuss everything!" Pei Ju could only give in when he saw that his family was still divided.
The two people in charge of the government made a compromise, but Pei Yun, the imperial censor, was not willing to be regarded as stupid and confused by his two colleagues. After thinking for a while, he added: "It's not that I don't want to touch the marriage. I think
It’s very difficult to achieve, so there’s no need to mix things up!”
Seeing that his two colleagues were frightened by what he said, he continued to add, "In the Hebei War, the old woman Li from Hedong sent people and food, and helped the man named Li a lot! You also said that Li Xu is a well-known person.
The person who repays his kindness will have to repay Li Yuan in the future. After this back and forth, the two families will become indistinguishable from each other. They rebelled in the north. The court cannot turn a blind eye and rush to marry the princess to him?!"
"This is also a problem!" Yu Shiji twirled his beard and frowned. Hedong Li Yuan was involved in the Hebei dispute in a high-profile manner. Everyone in the world knew about this matter, and Li Yuan was about to raise the flag of rebellion as his nominal leader.
Nephew, Li Xu will be automatically classified as a rebel even if he does not join the rebellion. At that time, the court cannot fight against the rebellion while marrying the rebellious nephew at the same time. If so, wouldn't it encourage others to rebel?
"Ever since the Liaodong War, Tang Gong Li Yuan hoped to incorporate Li Xu into his family!" Although he was on the opposite side, Pei Ju still maintained respect for Li Yuan. "If he hadn't secretly sent people to take care of him, the two members of the Li family would have
Can a little girl travel thousands of miles without incident? But Li Xu is good at being independent. Over the years, whether Tang Gong is unlucky or prosperous, Li Xu has never denied the uncle-level relationship with Tang Gong.
Even if His Majesty personally told him to change his position, he would not do so, so when he was down and out, Li Yuan could not stand by and watch, and with him on his flank, Hedong would be safer than Dou Jiande and Luo Yi!"
"But he will not blindly rebel against Tang Gong." After a pause, Pei Ju continued, "First, he has just experienced two wars, and his troops are depleted. Second, I don't see what doing this will do to him.
benefit!"
"Indeed!" After listening to Pei Ju's analysis, Yu Shiji slowly raised his eyebrows, "It's difficult for him to protect himself now, so how can he find the strength to help Li Yuan? And now he is already the general manager of six counties, and a prince from the same side has followed Li Yuan.
In the end, he is just a general manager, how can he still hope to break up the soil and seal the grass?"
"Don't be afraid even if he gets involved with Li Yuan. Let's facilitate this matter as soon as possible so that the princess's car can leave before Li Yuan officially rebels. Not only will others be unable to say anything, but it will also create a huge gap between Li Yuan and Hebei!
"Pei Ju smiled and added loudly
One stone brings many birds, and now, he increasingly realizes that marrying Jill to Li Xu is an extremely wise arrangement!
The old and cunning Yu Shiji also saw the secret in an instant, loosened his beard, put his hands in his hands and laughed: "Your Majesty, let's talk to him as soon as possible. The sooner the better, the sooner the better!"
"I mean, the person named Li might be grateful for Old Woman Li's kindness and refuse to accept Princess Ji'er!" Pei Yun saw that his "thoughtful consideration" was not understood at all, so he simply made it clear.
"Not out of gratitude for Tang Gong's kindness! If he wanted to take refuge with Tang Gong Li Yuan, he would have gone there long ago. There is no need to wait until now." Yu Shiji shook his head repeatedly, with a thoughtful expression on his face. "However, if it was out of other reasons,
The reason is that this boy may be able to do it! He is famous for his love. Back then, he dared to disregard His Majesty's strict order for a woman who came from afar. Now the two couples have been together through thick and thin for many years..."
"With the minds of those around Li Xu, they will not realize that the marriage will be of great benefit to the six counties!" Pei Ju disagreed and dismissed the concerns of his two colleagues with a smile.
Once everyone's expectations are on his shoulders, Li Xu's actions cannot be determined by his own temper. His relationship with the Li family's daughter has become so deep that he can turn a blind eye to the picturesque landscape.
