December soon arrived, and everything was going smoothly.
Ma Rixi, Zhao Qi and Zhao Wen have already sent envoys to Guandong one after another. Lu Bu also led his old troops and the Northern Army to the Wugong area to recruit new soldiers while reorganizing the army in preparation for the attack on Liangzhou. Wei Yan went to Hangu to report back to Guan Yu.
Resolution.
As for the rest of the disaster relief and civilian relief matters, they have been taken care of in these three months. To the north and south of the Weishui River, most of the houses were rebuilt and newly built. The snow-capped mountains cannot cover the people in the wilderness and valleys. Even the quiet ones
In the depth of winter, people are now stamping their feet and running back and forth in the fields with the court officials, without feeling any signs of fatigue.
This is the new policy of the imperial court. An order was sent to each county and township to allocate acres of land to the common people with a share of 40 acres for men and 30 acres for women. The acres were not allowed to be bought or sold. After the land was granted to the common people, they had to pay ten taxes and four taxes for five years.
After that, the field tax was reduced to ten taxes and two taxes. When the people heard about it, they sighed and said that this was a benevolent government that was rare in a century. For a time, the fields in Sanfu were filled with diligent people, and it was a bit more lively than the annual market in previous years.
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Seeing that the people were gradually settling down, merchants from Sanfu and even Sanhe came to Chang'an one after another and opened new markets in the old market in the north of the city. However, after nearly a year of chaos in Guanzhong, there were not many people who still had savings to buy and sell.
This made the merchants quite disappointed. Fortunately, Xu Shu, the chief official of Sili Prefecture, came forward and sent Junshu officials to discuss with the merchants, promising that no tariffs would be collected within Sanfu and Sanhe, so the merchants sold the goods to the government at a price slightly lower than the market price.
, back and forth, the profits of both parties were higher than in previous years. After the news came out, the number of merchants coming to Chang'an increased instead of decreasing, and the wealthy families from Guandong gradually moved to Guanzhong to settle.
Chen Chong's father-in-law, Cai Yong, was very pleased to see this prosperous scene. He said with emotion: "When Zhao Bo was in power, the people missed him, and they pretended to write "Gantang" to express their memory. Today's scene has happened again because of Zhao Bo's rule.
." When the people in Chang'an heard about it, they all said that the name Gantang was good, so gradually they called Chen Chong's rise to power in Chang'an the Gantang ruling.
On the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, the snow stopped. Wei Jie, the captain of the city gate school, sent someone to inform Chen Chong that Xiaolian, who was recommended by the Third Assistant this year, had arrived and asked him how to arrange it. Chen Chong thought for a while and replied that he would bring him directly to the mansion.
I'll meet him in person and arrange to rest at Sili's Mansion tonight.
When the messenger replied, Chen Chong put down his official duties, changed his cashmere robe into a set of court clothes, and called his disciples Fu Gan and Wang Xiang over, and together they tidied up the study and put down the brazier and teapot.
, just boil the snow water.
When the teapot whirred three times, the oxcart carrying people arrived at the door of the house, and Xiaolian, recommended by the third assistant, also arrived. This recommendation originated from the imperial edict in October, and was made by Chen Chong because of the lack of funds in the country after the country was in chaos.
On the grounds of talents, all the counties and counties in the world are required to recommend Xiaolian to the court. Guandong has not responded to this yet. Only the third assistant recommended on time, and one county recommended two people. A total of six people came this time.
Chen rushed out to take a look and found that these six people were all young people. The older one was only twenty-five or six years old, and the younger ones were only two or three years old, but they were full of confidence and vitality. Chen Chong was very happy, so he asked them their names and
Xiang Zhi learned that these six people are: Fuzheng Fazheng, Fufeng Mengda, Jingzhao Yangxiu, Jingzhao Weikang, Feng Yi Li Yi, Feng Yi Guo Kai.
Five of them were all from the local high families, Fazheng was the grandson of the famous scholar Fazhen, Mengda was the son of Meng Tuo, a member of Chang'an Yudang, Yang Xiu was the son of Yang Biao, the official of Guanglu, Wei Kang was the son of Wei Duan, the magistrate of Chang'an, and although Guo Kai
Although the family name is not strong enough, it is also a big family in Yunyang, so they are all taken care of by the governors of the three counties. Only Li Yi was born as a minor official. Because of his rich temperament and ability to do things, he was highly regarded by his superiors, so he was elected as Xiaolian. After hearing this, Chen Chongde kept a calm expression on his face, but in his heart he couldn't help but feel a little closer to Li Yi.
At this time, he led everyone into the study, and after they all sat down, he poured a cup of tea for everyone. Meng Da thought it was hot wine, so he took a swig from it, only to realize that the tea was boiling hot and had a bitter taste in his mouth.
, I almost didn’t spit it out, I rolled my tongue in my mouth for a long time, and then I swallowed the tea, but some was still spilled in the cup.
Seeing this, Chen Chong handed Meng Da a cloth towel and said with a smile: "This tea is slightly bitter. I use it to calm down and concentrate. It is somewhat useful in winter."
Meng Da was quite ashamed, and kept wiping the table with a cloth in his hand. He didn't know what to say for a while, but his friend Fa Zheng came back to him and said: "Zijing has been living in the border area for a long time, and he has a lot of pride, so he is not good at eating meat carefully."
, I don’t behave well and carefully, I hope you won’t blame me.”
Chen Chong naturally had no prejudice in his heart. He was just surprised by Fazheng's quick words, and turned to ask him: "Xiaozhi and Zijing are from the same hometown, and are they also full of heroism?"
Fa Zheng was startled, and immediately replied: "What I wish to do is to follow the old example of the final army. I will assist you in meeting the Ming Lord, draw up clever strategies, and ask for a long tassel and a long sword to bind the traitors and ministers in the world and clear away the rebellion in Liuhe.
It has made Huaiyin's miraculous achievements and left a good name in the history of Qing Dynasty."
"What aspiration!" Chen Chong smiled and nodded, then asked the other four: "What is your ambition?"
Yang Xiu bowed his head and saluted, and then said: "My grandfathers are both pillars of the country and have great reputations in the world. I don't have high aspirations. I just hope that my words and deeds will be blameless and that my family's reputation will not be ruined."
Wei Kang thought for a while and said: "If I can be the governor of a state, benefit a state, protect the people, and leave a little name, I will be satisfied."
Guo Kai said: "I would like to learn like Ji Changgong, who can give advice and make up for the mistakes of superiors, and who can combine teaching with learning, and pass on his famous teachings to future generations."
Li Yi listened for a long time and then realized that it was his turn, but he blushed and looked very ashamed. After a long time, he said: "This is for Duke Ming, I have been an official for several years, and I am as busy as a sparrow.
.I only know the humbleness in front of me, but I don’t know the high ambitions of Jiutian. Moreover, my talents are limited, and I usually make many omissions. I am lucky enough to be favored by the superiors, so I have to be filial and honest. Today, I am in panic to do things for the country, so how can I dare to talk about my ambitions?
I just want you to do your best and be worthy of yourself." After saying that, he lowered his head and did not dare to look at anyone.
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Seeing this, Chen Chong patted his shoulder and comforted him: "If you can live up to yourself, that would be a great ambition. Even Duke Zhou and Zhang Liang would not dare to say that you are worthy of yourself."
When he was about to return to the table, Meng Da saw that he had not had time to speak. He was very anxious. He stood up and saluted Chen Chong and said: "My ambition is to follow the example of Geng Yan and Wu Han, to be the king's pioneer and to help the king."
Unify the country!" After saying that, he remained motionless, waiting for Chen Chong's evaluation.
Chen Chong was stunned for a moment, then laughed again, helped Meng Da back to his seat, and said: "What a great ambition! I remember you today! The general will come to Beijing in a few days, and I will arrange you to live in his house. As long as you have
If you are truly talented and knowledgeable, he will definitely put you to good use."
Meng Da was overjoyed, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.
After talking about his ambitions, Chen Chong turned to examine their strengths.
Let’s talk about Confucian classics first. Each of the six has his or her own strengths, but Fazheng and Yang Xiu are the most outstanding. Due to his family background, Fazheng revised "Gu Liang Zhuan", "Lu Shi", "Ouyang Shangshu", and also revised "Laozi"
"Zhuangzi", but he himself only loved "Gongyang Study", advocating revenge and avenging the nine generations. Yang Xiu was born in the Yang family of Hongnong. He studied "Ouyang Shangshu" for generations and was well versed in the Five Classics.
The family has profound knowledge. Among them, the "Xi Ping Stone Classic" enshrined in Luoyang Taixue was written by his ancestors Yang Ci and Cai Yong. By Yang Xiu's generation, it can be said to be almost omniscient. These are some of Chen Chong's comments
, Yang Xiu also memorized it profusely, and he was only eighteen years old, the youngest among them.
Then we talk about literature. When it comes to literature, the advantages and disadvantages become obvious. Although Fazheng, Mengda, and Li Yi have clear calligraphy and logic, their words are weak in the end; Wei Kang is slightly better, but it is more than good, but his calligraphy is really pleasing to the eye, and his regular script
The cursive calligraphy is like a flying knife hitting the eyes, and the carvings are so vivid that Chen Chong couldn't help but read it twice more, secretly claiming to be the best; while Guo Kai and Yang Xiu's articles are excellent, but the style of the essays is cool, Guo Kai
, Yang Xiu is beautiful and plump, and can be said to be between the two, but Yang Xiu writes like a river, and is as continuous as a thread of thought. In two moments, he wrote nearly a thousand words, twice as many as Guo Kai. In the end, Yang Xiu was naturally the best. Finally, when talking about the political situation, Chen Chong pondered for a while, explained his plan for the expedition to Guandong, and then asked the six people what they thought of the expedition.
This time it was Yang Xiu who said that although he spoke modestly when expressing his ambition, he had actually stolen the limelight and had a vague tendency to be the leader of the six. He said: "It is natural to make the announcement publicly, but there is something wrong with the general plan."<
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Chen Chong said "Oh", poured himself a cup of tea, and said, "Please tell me from Dezu."
Yang Xiu did not refuse and said directly: "Since the three dynasties, Zhou destroyed Shang and Zhou, Qin destroyed six kingdoms, and Emperor Gaozu established the Ding Dynasty. Most of them used the soldiers and generals in Guanzhong to seize the material resources of Shu and seize the mountains and rivers, both inside and outside, and became the foundation of the emperor. Today and Ming Dynasty
The Duke has already Guanzhong, the land of Jin, why not send his troops southward? Defeat Nanzheng and capture Sanba, thus becoming a powerful force for Qin. How can the enemies of Guandong be so innocent?"
After saying that, he looked at Chen Chong. Chen Chong was silent for a while, then asked the others: "What do you think?"
Fazheng said: "There are both the Qinling Mountains and the natural dangers of Jiange. Although Dezu said it is easy, how can Bashu be easily obtained?"
Yang Xiu said: "Therefore, there must be a fight at that time. Liu Yan's footing is unstable and he sends troops to defeat early. If he hesitates, he will lose his opportunity."
Li Yize said: "What about the loyal ministers in Guandong?"
Yang Xiu said: "During this national crisis, when loyal ministers are doing their best for the country, why do you make such corrupt remarks?"
Wei Kang said: "How are the people in Guandong?"
Yang Xiu said: "Manpower is sometimes limited, so we should first pursue great achievements and then do our best in human affairs."
At this point, there was a stalemate in the room for a while. Chen Chengcheng gestured for everyone to be silent, and then slowly said: "Yang Dezu is eloquent, Faxiao is as straightforward as the wind, Li Xiaoyi is thick and simple, Wei Yuanjiang Bingcao Dexue,
The brocades in Guo Wenxiu's paintings reflect the brilliance of Mencius's noble aspirations. Now that all the sages are gathered together, it is almost possible to see the future of China. I feel very lucky."
Then the discussion was suspended on the pretext of lunch, and Chen Chong started the banquet, taking tea and pouring wine for everyone, and everyone was happy.