Chapter 14 Bronze Sparrow tourists hate being late
Jia Xu also maintained an eerie silence.
After all, this political upheaval was not only a test for Gongsun Xun, but also a test for Xi Zhong, the envoy of Jing'an who had been silent and never showed up. It was also an important test for Jia Xu, because he was the prime minister.
The Prime Minister of Yan State is really not a decoration. After being in this position, Jia Wenhe truly felt what power in the world is... Especially after Gongsun Xun returned to Ye from Wangwushan this year, he basically did not interfere on a large scale.
The operation of various government agencies, and when the de facto 'imperial power' chooses to be tolerant of bureaucrats, certain things will naturally become natural.
Ten years ago, Jia Wenhe, who was still an official of the three princes, must have never imagined that one day he would be able to decide the appointment and dismissal of most of the imperial officials in the world. He never imagined that he could arrange and arrange the storage of materials in more than a dozen states. He never imagined that he could go to the imperial court twice a year.
To select young talents across the empire.
This is the life that any scholar really longs for, and Jia Wenhe is no exception... He even cherishes this opportunity even more, because he never thought that he would come to this position, and no one thought that he would be in this position.
He will come to this position.
In this regard, he was extremely grateful to Gongsun Xun for his promotion, but he also wanted to do things well.
As for Lu Fan's almost destined return next year, Jia Xu has a strong desire to bring a perfect end to his term as prime minister this year... Speaking of which, the punctuation marks that have been spread all over the world since the Xiping Stone Classic seem to
It was made by the Lord in front of me.
And in this case, when his lord is about to reach the peak of his life, how will he deal with this political trend that comes at a good time?
Jia Xu has actually thought about it. If the de facto supreme leader in the world needs him as the prime minister to take responsibility or deal with it, then he has nothing to say... He is about to leave office anyway, and his reputation is not good anyway.
It’s all given by the Supreme Being in front of me, it’s just a little bit of a pity!
"I already know what Wen He means."
Gongsun Xun, who had been watching the setting sun with his hands behind his hands for a long time, suddenly turned around and smiled at his prime minister. "Don't worry, I will handle this matter personally! You are the prime minister of a country, responsible for sowing in spring and harvesting in autumn, managing personnel and military affairs, and running the world.
The reconciliation of yin and yang depends on you, and you don’t need to worry about just criticizing things in the court... Just go back in peace."
Jia Xu woke up to something almost instantly. He was slightly startled at first, then took a few steps back, bowed solemnly in the pavilion, and then left.
After the prime minister left, many righteous followers and clerks instinctively sensed a serious atmosphere. But sure enough, Gongsun Xun continued to look out with his hands behind his back, but said casually:
"Call Dong Gongren, the shepherd of Jizhou, to come here!"
Sima Yi, who was standing in front of the door, was heartbroken, but he did not dare to neglect. He immediately went out with Ma Dai and bowed his head. Immediately, he hurriedly summoned Dong Zhao from the officer Zi Youyi.
It was already sunset in the evening, so it was already dark when the news reached Dong Zhao.
In fact, Yi Cong basically divided his troops into two groups. On the one hand, he went to Zhoumuguan Temple, which was within the scope of Tongque Terrace, to search for people, and on the other hand, he went to Dong Zhao's residence near Tongque Terrace to block people.
They found each other in front of them. At this time, the sky had completely darkened.
However, the more this happened, the more Dong Gongren did not dare to neglect, and even felt a little secretly happy... On the one hand, he was extremely talented and good at civil affairs strategies, but on the other hand, he never hesitated to seek a high position, and he had always been an upright person.
disdain.
But Dong Zhao doesn't care. What he cares about most is that as the first generation of heroes who founded the country, traditional official promotion methods are often useless. Everyone has to talk about qualifications and merit... and the so-called 'holy family'.
He came to this point later, and seemed to have a little bit of confidence in the first three of the seven phases. He was acting on behalf of the first time he took office, but behind him were Cheng Yu, Xun You, Zhong Yao, and two Gongsun clan members.
It would be even more uncomfortable to have outstanding candidates like you and your family waiting for you.
But now Gongsun Xun summoned him regardless of the darkness, and he had always had a clear understanding of the political situation. Naturally, he immediately made suspicions in his heart and became very happy... As an official, the Prime Minister has to keep up with the pace of his superiors. This
He is happy to do things.
"There is something I want to ask Gongren to take care of." When the lanterns came up, Gongsun Xun stood silently in the cabinet and waited until Dong Zhao arrived before turning back, but only a few words to explain. "In mid-September, Yexia University will have another radiology course.
The policy has been taken. You also know that replacing the imperial examination system with a nameless examination is the fundamental policy of Yan State... Anyone, regardless of place of origin or origin, can enter the university as long as he can pass the entrance examination. During the university period, he can pass the daily basic subject assessment.
Then you can participate in the twice-a-year archery competition and serve as an official... What you want to do is to try to eliminate the influence of false fame and the bonus of family background! Right? "
"Yes!" Dong Zhao carefully bowed his head and listened more carefully.
"But now I heard that there is such a group of people, including young students from Yexia University and scholars who are not from Yexia University. They are originally a group of young talents, but they are unwilling to worry about their studies... What's more,
They often gather in the prosperous area between Yecheng and Tongquetai, drinking and having fun all day long, giving advice on the country, saying that the policies in the DPRK are not good, and that officials are unethical... This is fine, for young scholars,
What are you talking about if you don’t say this? But they still imitate the situation during the reign of Emperor Ling, gathering regularly to comment on young scholars, saying that this person is the best in Hanoi and that person is the second in Xuzhou. They once again advocate family background, filial piety and virtue.
And using these two methods to denounce examinations and criticize students from poor backgrounds, can this trend be allowed to rise?" Gongsun Xun suddenly raised his voice and asked again, "As the chief official of Jizhou, do you know about this?"
There was a moment of solemnity in the cabinet with flickering candles. Many clerks and Yi Cong had not seen Gongsun Xun speak in this tone for a long time.
However, the person being questioned did not take it seriously. On the contrary, Dong Gongren understood completely in his heart and immediately bowed his head and obeyed:
"As far as I know, there is such a group of people."
"Come on." Gongsun Xun, who had been standing all afternoon, finally returned to his seat with his hands behind his hands.
"Reporting to Your Highness," Dong Zhao turned around and talked eloquently. "At first, most of them were young people from the Central Plains, the newly conquered areas of the Huaihe River and Huaihe River. Many of them had already served as officials before, but because they were surrendered, they had
Yexia students passed the scientific examinations and became officials one after another, and went south to replace them... Oh, there were also some people who were originally from the Chang'an court, and they were similar, so they had to come here one after another, trying to find a way out in Yexia. Then.
However, he was not good at studying, or he was not adapted to the teaching materials in Yexia, so it was difficult for him to become an official again. Then he became resentful and started to gather people to cause troubles. Just because he was famous, he attracted many students from Yexia to participate.
"
"This is exactly the same as when Sanfu was first appointed, and the locals of Sanfu criticized Youzhou's dog-skin hat." Gongsun Xun suddenly laughed.
"What His Highness said is true." Dong Gongren continued to talk. "Although Cao Mengde and Liu Xuande also followed His Highness in implementing the New Policy, they only focused on the present and neglected the long-term strategies in the future. Farming and cultivating fields are fine, but other places...
Especially in terms of employment, the so-called scientific examination is basically empty, and essentially relies on recommendations from relatives and friends. For example, Cao Mengde deliberately recruited people from poor families, and Liu Xuande did not care about his background, but it was more or less based on personal opportunities. Therefore, when these people came here to do this, at the beginning
Essentially, they are still in vain when seeking an official position, or because His Highness has not used them, so they cannot help but harbor resentment and hope to get the attention of dignitaries and even His Highness himself."
"You really paid attention to me." Gongsun Xun nodded slowly, as if he didn't say anything. "Actually, it's human nature, everyone will have resentment, and I shouldn't pay too much attention to these people.
Why can they stay in Ye for a long time? Why do they really form public opinions when they name people? Why are some officials in Ye affected by them? As the governor of a state, you must take responsibility for these things! Find out what happened
One thing, and then we will report it formally."
"I have neglected my duty!" Dong Zhao became more and more aware and responded repeatedly. "Your Highness, I would like to ask you to spend a few days with me. I promise to investigate this matter clearly before taking action on the subject this autumn! I will explain it to Your Highness and the world!"
"Go." Gongsun Xun's voice was particularly ethereal.
In this way, after summoning Dong Zhao, Yan Gong Gong Sun Xun did not delay any more, but immediately dismissed the cabinet and went directly back to the rear of Yan Gong's residence on Tongque Terrace. The permanent Huangge clerk of the cabinet and
The civil and military officers who were not on duty from Bai Mayi also left one after another.
Not mentioning the rest, they only said that Sima Yi returned to the official residence east of Tongque Terrace and sat on the porch for a long time without even changing his clothes, hesitating in his heart... But after a long while, he finally sighed, but
He stood up again, changed into regular clothes, and hurried out.
In other words, Yecheng was originally a famous city and ancient capital in Hebei. It was the essence of Hebei. But after Gongsun Xun defeated Yuan Shao and made this place his de facto capital, it became even more prosperous. As for the construction of Tongque Tower, it was unexpected and unexpected.
It did not waste people and money as expected, causing economic damage in the traditional sense. Instead, it indirectly expanded the scope of the city and created a new prosperous area in Yexia. Tongque Terrace is located more than ten miles southwest of Yecheng. It is built along the Zhang River and surrounded by piles of buildings.
There are a large number of Forbidden Army barracks, official temples, Cuju fields, racetracks, official residences, staff dormitories, as well as freight and passenger terminals. In the south of Yecheng, public housing has been specially built to rent out to Yexia students at low prices. So there are two areas
The areas are naturally connected along the roads with teahouses, taverns, inns, etc., and they are integrated with the already prosperous Yexia!
At this time, it has just entered the evening, it is still early to reach the quiet street, and even because the day's work has just ended, it is a good time for the officials, dignitaries, and some traveling scholars to get together... This area
Naturally, it was very lively.
As for Sima Yi who was walking among them, although he was only in regular clothes, he was young and had an extraordinary temperament. His military career made him walk like a tiger, and his waist was straight. In addition, his body could not be called luxurious, but it was enough to reflect economy.
The high-quality Liao brocade uniforms and jade pendants, as well as a ceremonial knife that never lets go, are extraordinarily brilliant... I don't know how many official ladies looked at me along the way, and some even boldly asked for their names.
But Sima Zhongda had something on his mind, and it was hard to see the bustling city. Instead, he walked in a hurry, walking left and right, and finally came to a very high-standard mansion. He stopped for a moment, and after hesitating for a long time, he stepped forward to sign up.
ask to see.
The owner of the mansion did not hesitate and invited him in directly.
In this way, Sima Yi entered the back hall of this family's house. After entering the hall, he saw that the other party was indeed himself and there were no other people around. He knelt down on the ground and prepared to use the old method that was no longer popular.
He paid homage to the other party with great ceremony and said, "Uncle Fang, help me"!
Under the candlelight, Dong Zhao, who was dark and fat, laughed for a moment, but did not help the other party. Instead, he directly picked up a cup of tea in the Taiwei chair, took a sip, and then said with a smile: "Sima Hujun is acting.
Which one is it? Is it an allusion play in the newly built theater? It's the one that the Queen Mother often goes to see recently... Get up quickly, you are a high-ranking volunteer guard. Although your official position is low, you are His Highness's private person.
Except for Mr. Yan himself, no one else can stand such a solemn courtesy from you."
Just after the middle of the ceremony, Sima Yi felt embarrassed, but he had no choice but to get up in embarrassment, and stood in the hall and continued to hold his hands in front of him: "Yi is presumptuous, but I really lost my mind, so I can only come to ask Uncle Fang for advice.
"
"Just tell me!" Dong Zhao accepted the offer calmly this time and didn't take it seriously. "You are a majestic white horse volunteer to protect the army, and you are just here to ask for advice. Who will not give you face?"
Sima Yi sighed and finally told the truth: "To be honest with Mr. Dong, my brother Sima Fu is young and ignorant. I said before that he is the one who gathers between Tongque Terrace and Yecheng to show his personality. I'm afraid he is indispensable..."
Dong Zhao was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but stare at the other party with a strange look.
Sima Yi was even more embarrassed, and once again held up his hands and spoke sincerely: "Mr. Dong, I thought about it after I went back. I was really in a dilemma. It was not about how my younger brother would be dealt with, but it was about how to serve the public... At first, I had this idea.
Pretending that he heard nothing in the cabinet today, he allowed him to be punished and arrested to show his loyalty; but when he thought about it, he was worried that this was a bit smart. He had obviously heard it. How could a person like Duke Yan not be aware of it?
?Would you think that the boy is too pretentious, even a little cold?"
The dark-faced Dong Gongren was holding a strange-looking tea bowl and remained silent for a long time, while Sima Yi stood with his hands tied and looked respectful.
The latter could clearly see that the tea bowl in the opponent's hand was a recent special reward from Tongquetai. Only Qixiang and a dozen or so others were lucky enough to use it. It was a specialty of a place in the Central Plains and was specially given by the Empress Dowager Gongsun of the Yan Kingdom.
A special kind of precious pottery named white porcelain (the white porcelain unearthed from Cao Cao's tomb advanced the history of white porcelain in China by hundreds of years).
"Zhongda." The chubby Dong Zhao put down the white porcelain tea bowl and sighed. "Tell me the truth, what do you want to ask? You have been with our Duke Yan for so long, don't you understand that His Highness is actually a lecturer?
Are you a person with human nature? Whether you pretend not to listen, or bring your brother to plead for mercy tomorrow or surrender, will His Highness really criticize you? In my opinion, you can either tell the truth or get out!"
Sima Yi was sweating profusely, and his embarrassment became more and more obvious, but he finally gritted his teeth and told the truth: "To be honest with Mr. Dong, I just don't understand how serious this matter is? I was obviously talking about the Jing'antai incident before.
, talking about the earthquake in western Liaoning, and the matter of the Han emperor in the south having a successor, it is obviously a major political trend related to the succession of the destiny. Even in the evening this evening, Prime Minister Jia Gong clearly had the intention of resigning to explain the matter, but why
Duke Yan reassured him so easily, but instead just let Duke Dong pass, and then solemnly explained such a small case? It is certainly inappropriate for a few scholars to criticize a character, but what does it have to do with the inheritance of destiny?
?”
"It's a small case. I don't know if you really don't understand it or if you pretend you don't understand it... Just sit here." Dong Zhao sighed quietly. "How has this kind of case been so small since ancient times? The two disasters of party imprisonment were not very serious at first.
A small case?"
Sima Zhongda, who had just landed on his butt, was so frightened that he immediately stood up again.
"Sit down." Dong Gongren said nonchalantly, holding a white porcelain teacup under the candlelight. "It won't be that big of a deal... The two disasters caused by party bans, to put it bluntly, were due to the loss of prestige of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Huanling had no choice but to
Such a crude strategy was used to suppress the noble families, and how high was the prestige of the founder of the country? Gaozu and Shizu, one annexed the princes of the opposite sex, and the other suppressed the tyrants of Hebei, and even the first emperor suppressed the nobles of the six countries after they merged with the six countries. Isn't it similar?
Something happened? But they didn’t say where the trouble was, and no one said what the disaster was.”
"But...but according to Uncle Fang, this case is similar to the party's imprisonment?" Sima Yi sat back down and was so shocked that his heartbeat could not stop.
"This is natural." Dong Zhao still responded calmly. "But you don't have to be surprised. You must know that in politics, the most important thing is personnel and keeping up with the pace... The two emperors Huan Ling, especially the party supervision of Emperor Ling, although
It is also to fight for the power of personnel, but the fundamental reason for fighting is to make yourself comfortable; as for our Yan Gong, we have our own political ideals, our own plans, and our own ideas. He takes the personnel for his own benefit.
Political ideas can flow unimpeded!”
Sima Yi nodded slightly, as if he was thinking of the words of his Yan Gong at the foot of Wangwu Mountain in Hedong.
"And let me ask you again, who are the subordinates that Emperor Huan Ling used to seize personnel? Just eunuchs! Who are they getting rid of? And what about our Duke Yan?" Just when Sima Yi was lost in thought, Dong
Zhao asked again and again but failed.
"Yes..." Sima Yi came to his senses and wanted to answer instinctively, but he couldn't. Then his face turned red immediately and he lost his composure for a moment.
"Understood?" Dong Zhao finally laughed. "Who do you think your people are in Duke Yan's eyes? Are they from Hebei? Are they relatives of the Gongsun family? Are they students from Yexia University? Are they Yuan Cong, the hero who has been with him for many years?
None! In the eyes of Duke Yan, his own people are those who can adhere to his laws, maintain and help promote his new policy, and fundamentally improve the world! With your position beside Duke Yan, you should have listened long ago.
Have you heard some of the statements made by our Duke Yan himself? But why don’t you want to believe them?”
Sima Yi looked flustered.
"Yan Gong's ambition may be a bit vague to others, but to you and me, has he ever tried to cover it up? Yan Gong has a set of political strategies in mind, which is to end the war and at the same time, through
Conquer the land, equalize the land, eliminate the noble families, build a small family from a poor family, and enter the world of officialdom through the imperial examination!" Dong Zhao's dark and fat face became more and more smiley. "And Yan Gong's magnanimity is beyond that of his family.
It’s a private matter!”
"..."
"For example, the origin of the Jing'antai incident, that is, when Duke Yan rebuked Guo Jia, was it really Guo Fengxiao who fell out of favor? No!" A gust of cool breeze came out, and Dong Zhao suddenly stood up, walked out with his head held high, and stood on the porch.
place, and then kept talking. "The so-called reprimanding Guo Fengxiao is just that his actions were indeed against the rules. It was just because he killed Lu Bu willfully before that he could not reprimand him. As for some people, some people say that Guo Fengxiao is really evil.
The reason why I got His Highness was that he was too eager and would rather walk a few steps slower than contradict His Highness' biased policy... This is even more nonsense."
"Our Highness understands in his heart that Guo Fengxiao is in that position. The intention of this move is good. It is to unify the world as soon as possible. Moreover, the chaos in Shu, where everyone is blinded by power, also shows that the war
Over time, people's hearts will indeed lose. In other words, Duke Yan knows better than anyone else that Guo Fengxiao and he are essentially working together and are not dissidents. He can tolerate mere discord! I'm afraid, Guo Fengxiao also understands this.
This is why you are so indulgent!"
"But some people don't understand this!"
Sima Yi swallowed his saliva instinctively.
"Some of these people are newly arrived scholars from the Central Plains, some are wealthy families from Hebei who have been with Duke Yan for a long time, some are seeking official positions, and some are simply dissatisfied with the New Deal... But they have a common shortcoming, which is short-sightedness.
Selfish! These people always think that in the eyes of Duke Yan, the so-called power of Yi Ding in the world, the move of Yan to overthrow Han, and Gongsun's ascension to the throne and proclaiming himself emperor are the biggest things in the world... This is called taking advantage of small things.
The heart of a man is the belly of a hero! Unlike me, I have known that Duke Yan is a hero for more than ten years, so I have never made such a ridiculous mistake!"
Sima Yi's face was already pale and unbearable.
"So, when these villains saw that the March of Yizhou had fallen and the world was irreversible, they no longer hesitated! They thought they were scholars and could control public opinion, so they took the opportunity to stir up trouble, chatter endlessly, and use the theory of destiny to
The prestige of De Chengzhi is just trying to seize this God-given opportunity and make an exchange with Duke Yan... Believe it or not, if Duke Yan gives them an official position and slows down the new policy a little, they will immediately turn around.
Promote the saintliness of Duke Yan! Urge Duke Yan to ascend the throne as soon as possible and proclaim himself emperor as soon as possible! Replace Liu with Gongsun as soon as possible! Overthrow Han with Yan as soon as possible!"
"Zhongda, do you think these people behave like some rogue alchemists or even rogue beggars in the Luoyang market in the past? When they see others getting married, building new houses, or opening new stores, they come to say that this is unlucky.
Isn’t that appropriate? Once someone else gives you the money, you will immediately get rich?”
Having said this, the fat and dark Dong Zhao turned around and looked at Sima Zhongda, whose hands were trembling. He couldn't restrain his laughter and almost burst out laughing.
"But what a pity! What these scoundrels don't know is that Duke Yan doesn't care about this at all! What he cares about is exactly what those people are dissatisfied with! What a pity Zhongda, you have a great future, why is there such a fool who likes to be a beggar with others?
Where are the younger brothers? You have eight brothers, how will Duke Yan view your brothers in the future?"
Sima Zhongda wanted to get up, but his legs felt weak.
It was September in the ninth month, and it belonged to the third autumn. The autumn tiger was still a little sultry during the day, but it suddenly became cooler at night. And just when Dong Zhao was imparting his most precious life experience to Sima Yi, on the Tongque stage, people had already
Sun Xun, the Duke of Yan, who knew this through a secret report from Jing'an Tower, didn't care at all. Instead, he held a white porcelain cup and stood on a slightly short observation tower, looking at the thousands of people under the Tongque Tower in the distance.
The lights at home look cozy.
"Father."
At this moment, Gongsun Li, the eldest daughter of Duke Yan, suddenly appeared and brought a new pot of warm tea to his father. After making the tea, he held the cup and asked, "It's so late, what are you looking at, father?"
"Looking at the world." Gongsun Xun took the tea and took a sip. He turned back slightly and smiled and replied, "Your master, the world!"
—I am the shameless dividing line—
"If Sima Yi, Zhuge Liang, and Wang Can came after him, everyone at the time would say: Sima Yi inherited Dong Zhao's talent and virtue, Jia Xu's self-restraint; Zhuge Liang inherited Lu Fan's magnificence, Wang Xiu's loyalty, and Xun You's meticulousness; but Wang Can could only inherit Wang Xiang's literature."
"Shishuoxinyu" - Insights Chapter
ps: It’s raining in Beijing... It’s late at night and we’re lying down listening to the wind and rain, falling asleep on the Iron Horse Glacier.
