When Wang Yun returned to his house, he immediately called the housekeeper and asked about Ye Qing's situation. Hearing that everything was fine, he was slightly relieved. He intercepted the emperor and issued an edict to confer Liu Bei as Tinghou, knowing that it was easy to offend others.
A county in the Han Dynasty may be larger than a modern county, and the townships are even different. A county only has three to six townships, and a township usually has more than 0 square kilometers, which is the area of three to five townships in modern times.
A li is the most basic organization, with jurisdiction over 100 households. There are usually four kiosks in a township, so one kiosk is actually about three li.
To put it simply, Tinghou is an area of about 50 square kilometers, with 300 to 500 households.
This benefit is huge and it is the foundation of the family. Of course, if you block it, you will easily offend others.
But I felt relieved when I heard that Ye Qing was fine. Politics never asks what one thinks in one's heart, but one's "attitude."
There is a saying in the Ming and Qing Dynasties - Sexual immorality is the first of all evils, and no one is perfect when it comes to his deeds but his heart.
This is also the case with politics. Only the second grade students can investigate what they think "in their hearts."
The butler wanted to lean over and ask, but Wang Yun waved his hand and said softly: "Go and hold a banquet. I will invite Xuande to join us later."
The butler understood, stood up, bowed his head and left, then ordered to go down.
Wang Yun went to Ye Qing's yard. When he reached the door, he did not go in. He just gave a signal and a soldier immediately went in and said loudly: "Situ Wang Yun is here to announce the decree."
Several armored soldiers were startled, hurriedly got out of the way, and immediately reported. Ye Qing inside stood up in surprise. Seeing Wang Yun solemnly walking to the yard holding the edict in both hands, he hurriedly said: "Please wait a moment, sir. I will
Just come and change your clothes.”
At this time, there were no rules for setting up incense tables. Wang Yun nodded slightly and saw Ye Qing rushing out wearing the official uniform of the county magistrate. He knelt down and knelt down: "Your Majesty, Liu Bei is here."
Wang Yun said loudly: "Liu Bei listens to the decree - Liu Bei is a clan member of the Han family. He broke up the family and built the country. It is very commendable. He can also be commended for governing Anqing. Liu Bei is riding as a captain and is relieved of the post of Anqing County Magistrate. He is rewarded
One hundred taels of gold, here you go
After hearing this, Ye Qing hurriedly kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, Liu Bei, has accepted the decree. Thank you for your kindness."
As soon as he finished speaking, a large cloud of yellow air fell down. The rank of this cavalry captain was two thousand stones higher. He was nominally the same rank as the county captain, but in fact he was one level higher.
Historically, when the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out, Cao Cao was worshiped as the Cavalry Commander and ordered to join forces with Huangfu Song to attack the Yingchuan Yellow Turban Army. As a result, the Yellow Turban Army was defeated and tens of thousands of people were beheaded. He was subsequently promoted to the Prime Minister of Jinan, politics and religion flourished, and the whole county was peaceful.
Then the imperial court requisitioned and returned the governor of Dongjun.
This shows that there is room for advancement from Cavalry Commander, Prime Minister of Jinan, and Prefect to Prefect, and those who are still at the second level will be promoted to Prefect.
A smile appeared on Wang Yun's face, he helped Ye Qing up with both hands, and said: "Xuande is a capable minister of the clan. I hope he can contribute more and live up to the court's grace."
"This is the recommendation of the Duke, I will never forget it." Ye Qing showed a solemn expression and thanked Wang Yun: "Is this just a little impatient? I just accepted the Marquis of Guan Nei."
"I know what you mean. It's too soon. The emperor has just ascended the throne. It's the time to hire people. Xuande doesn't need to mind." Wang Yun laughed slowly.
"Originally, the Cavalry Captain commanded thousands of troops. Unfortunately, it is just a false title now. This is a normal promotion based on your years of military service and three years of outstanding performance as a county magistrate. I will only let you move to the imperial court."
"Master Zi, you have troubled yourself with this matter." Ye Qing bowed again
"Political positions are always more difficult to assign than military positions. In the capital, it is just a minor official, but when placed in the local area, it will be one level higher. Although you are only a cavalry captain now, in a few years you can be promoted to a county minister..."
The Han Dynasty implemented a system of prefectures and states. Each county had a prefect, and the state had a prime minister. Liu Bei once served as the prime minister of Pingyuan. At that time, the prime minister was actually no different from the prefect of the county, but in fact it was still half a level lower.
Although Liu Bei's clan was recognized, Wang Yun also spent some effort to win over him.
Wang Yun knew what he knew, was slightly happy, and changed the topic: "Well, in fact, people from all over the country are paying attention to military positions and prefecture duties, but no one is doing the official affairs of the court... Look at this newspaper, one by one
They all strive to be governors, captains, and riding captains... Some want to use money to buy governors. This is really a joke... If you are not the late emperor, how can you buy an official position with money?"
"Master Zi is right." Ye Qing said shamelessly. He couldn't help but touch his nose and thought to himself: "This must be someone from the main world. After realizing this, I wanted to take the opportunity to occupy the county, but it was a pity that it was too late."
"As for me, I am also active. Although I did not buy an official position directly, I started early. Not only did I hook up with Diao Chan, but I also bribed the eunuch with a large sum of money. I then used my strength, merit, and kindness to stand in line. In the end, it was you who opened the back door...
If people in the main world who are running up and down hear these words, they will probably feel sick and uncomfortable.
Ye Qing thought happily and said more sincerely: "Master Shigong is a great kindness, I understand in my heart, I have nothing else to ask for, I just want to serve the court and the public."
"You are too humble," Wang Yun looked at Ye Qing, laughed and pointed.
As he spoke, he suddenly remembered: "One more thing, General He has agreed to my request. I am going to send Zhang Wenyuan back to Yanmen to recruit troops tomorrow. Do you have any..."
Ye Qing was startled for a moment, and then said decisively: "Since Wen Yuan has been used by Master Zi, it is reasonable for him to do so, so why should he comment?"
"Oh, look, I'm confused, but I forgot..." Wang Yun laughed, feeling very satisfied.
Ye Qing secretly wiped the sweat from his hands and thought to himself: "It would be weird to believe you."
In the Han Dynasty, righteousness was valued. Having the title of chief minister would bring great constraints. The clan had advantages and confidence in resources, so Wang Yun would not have many scruples.
"But in the main world, Jiang Chen is my retainer. The so-called wooing him in every possible way is actually doomed to be ineffective from the beginning... Wang Yun could not have predicted this."
"Besides, if Wang Yun offends Dong Zhuo in the future, he will definitely die. All his calculations will be in vain." Ye Qing thought thoughtfully.
Wang Yun's attitude became even more intimate, which is human nature.
Liu Bei is now a member of the clan, and his rank is higher than that of a Cavalry Captain with two thousand stones. In terms of status and status, he is not low.
"Historically, Cao Cao's evaluation of Liu Bei was - Liu Bei is our husband, but we have to be careful."
The meaning is very simple. What Cao Cao said is - Liu Bei and I are the same people, but unfortunately the plan was realized too late and the secret was lost.
Ye Qing knew what Cao Cao was telling the truth. At this time in history, General He Jin sent Wang Qiuyi to Danyang to recruit troops. Liu Bei joined the army again in the middle of the battle and fought with thieves and became the Prime Minister of Mi County. Unfortunately, his own foundation was never cultivated.
He came out, so that he was restrained by local wealthy families and became depressed and abandoned his official position.
"But now, I can recommend my subordinates to the general and send them to Yanmen to recruit soldiers. The situation in life is turned upside down. It really makes people want to cry and laugh..."
When Ye Qing said this, he sighed again: "Although Bei has been appointed as the capital cavalry captain, please tell me what he has to do to repay the great kindness of the imperial court and the Duke."
Wang Yun smiled, and at that moment he could see that this man was not only strong and cold, but also a little naive. He waved his hand, walked slowly forward, and replied: "Xuande's injury has not healed yet, just recuperate. I will have the opportunity in the future."
, there will be a place for you to use it, there is no rush now.”
Ye Qing thought about this person's uncertain words and responded: "Yes"
I sighed in my heart, this Wang Yun is just not weak, no wonder it is difficult to win people's hearts. If he were the emperor, he would have no choice, everyone would have to swallow it like a rat, and he said: "God's will is unpredictable."
But he is just an important minister, not really an important minister, and playing this trick will only turn people's hearts away.
Many people do not understand the scope of the power technique of "beating". In fact, it is very simple. Beating must be done when the other party has no choice or no better restrictions, so that the other party has to bow his head. Only then can it be effective.
If you overdo it, it will become a joke if others have better people to seek refuge with, or even opportunities to stand on their own feet.
It is said that Ye Qing was once on earth. When there were many opportunities to change jobs and start a business, some bosses were still self-righteous and would always try to beat them, only for others to jump. This happened several times.
This is the situation Wang Yun is in now. He is not the only choice. A small beating is fine, but any more will break the kindness.
Thinking about it, he saw Da Da arrived in the first hall. At this time, they were entering the banquet. Ye Qing bowed and took his seat.
a restaurant
The banquet was also full of wine. Yu Fan looked into the distance quietly, drinking by himself, but he was thinking about something on his mind.
He did nothing last time, but Sun Jian is very good in character, and now he has become the governor.
Thinking back to Sun Jian, it is said that before Sun Jian was born, the Sun family's ancestral graves were filled with five-colored clouds. This is ridiculous. The Sun family was just a wealthy family. When Sun Jian was seventeen, he killed the pirate Hu Yu and became so famous that the county government called him to act as a school captain.
This position can be said to reach the sky in one step.
At that time, Xu Chang, a native of Kuaiji County, started a rebellion in Juzhang and called himself Emperor Yangming. Together with his son Xu Shao, he incited various counties and gathered thousands of accomplices.
Sun Jian recruited hundreds of fine and brave warriors, and together with the officers and soldiers of the prefectures and counties, worked together to defeat Xuchang, so he was appointed as the Prime Minister of Yandu County. A few years later, he was successively changed to the Prime Minister of Xuyi County and Xiapi County.
Sun Jian successively served as magistrate of three counties, and he cultivated a real private army. Many officials joined him, and the rebel army rose up, and the people responded. Wherever he went, they burned county and county government offices and executed officials.
Sun Jian gathered thousands of private soldiers to fight with Zhu Ru in the north and south. They fought fiercely and often without risking life and death. The imperial court appointed Sun Jian as the commander of another department. Then, the imperial court worshiped Sun Jian as Yilang.
In the fourth year of Zhongping, Quxing, a native of Changsha, rebelled. He called himself a general and gathered more than 10,000 people to attack the city. The imperial court appointed Sun Jian as the governor of Changsha and went to annihilate it.
Sun Jian pacified three counties, and his private army had grown to a large scale.
When Yu Fan came to Beijing this time, he was already a prefect. The prefect of the Han Dynasty was not a mid-level official in later generations, but was actually a powerful figure.
With such a foundation, how can you make use of it?
Just as he was thinking about it, someone suddenly came over and whispered a few words. Yu Fan couldn't help but change his expression. He pressed the table and stood up, saying: "De Mou, come inside and talk."
Cheng Pu, also known as Demou, has outstanding achievements and is the oldest.
"My lord, I am guilty, and everything I do is not good." As soon as Cheng Pu entered, he stood still and apologized.
Yu Fan stopped, stared at the wrinkles on Cheng Pu's bronze face, and said, "Why are you doing this? I always trust you when you do things. If you don't succeed, there must be a reason."
After hearing this, Cheng Pu glanced at Yu Fan: "My lord, the purchase of the governor of the state has been unsuccessful, let alone the governor of the state."
Seeing Yu Fan's silence, Cheng Pu added, "Even the late emperor couldn't buy the governorship since it was a clan position. Now that the emperor has ascended the throne, these have been abolished and not even a prefect can buy it."
Yu Fan frowned and pondered for a long time: "This is a helpless thing, what else?"
Cheng Pu added: "If you want to inquire, my lord, I have already obtained the information. Liu Bei has been recognized by the emperor as a member of the clan, entered the genealogy, and was awarded the title of Marquis of Guannei and Captain of Cavalry."
Yu Fan trembled after hearing this. By now, he also understood the system of the Han Dynasty. It was very bad for the Marquis of Guannei to just accept it as a clan and be awarded the title of Captain of Cavalry.
Although the position of Cavalry Commander is vacant now, his official position is two thousand dan, and he is only two levels short of becoming the prefect.
The most important thing is that with this official position, one can legitimately raise an army, and the size of the army can be no more than 3,000 people.