In the past, Cao Cao met Xun Yu for the first time. They sat together on the couch and drank together, chatting all night long. Cao Cao was very happy and said, "This is my son's room." Tonight, Huan Wen and Chen Cao had a table to talk. They were also very happy. Chen Cao went to govern the country.
Seven Cheap Things, which are deeply in line with Huan Wen’s wishes, we talked secretly for a long time, and we stayed up late at night——
The seven things Chen Caozhi said about the advantages of governing the country are: first, the cliques on the left and right sides of the Yangtze River are the same, and the discussion of the Qing Dynasty is heated. It is better to restrain exaggeration, eliminate competition, and not allow people to grow; secondly, the household registration is low and it is not a Han county.
The official system is redundant, and people are too busy to do things. It is better to merge the officials and provincial positions so that everyone can perform their duties; thirdly, the machine work cannot be stopped, and the regular writing should be limited to a limited time; fourthly, it is appropriate to distinguish the elders and younger ones, and reward the loyal officials;
Fifth, praise and criticism, rewards and punishments should be given truthfully; sixth, it is appropriate to abide by the previous code and study wisely; seventh, large households hide refugees privately, and there are no natives. National tax revenue is lost, and there is a shortage of laborers. It is appropriate to check the households and implement them.
The soil is broken, the law is strictly prohibited, and no secrets are allowed to be hidden——
Chen Caozhi pointed out the shortcomings of the current situation and proposed countermeasures. Huan Wen lamented that it was too late to meet him and leaned forward to talk. Unknowingly, the drums and drums had been updated three times.
At this time, a woman outside the small curtained door said: "General, it's late at night——"
The voice was low and cold, but it also had a strange charm. Chen Caozhi immediately remembered the woman he met when he and Lu Weirui visited Jiangling Lake that day, the sword and Wu Bian, the gorgeous carriage, and the beautiful hand. At that time,
This woman also said that she would help Chen Caozhi elope with Lu Weirui——
Chen Cao thought to himself: "This woman must be Princess Li Jingshu of the Chenghan Dynasty." He immediately said: "Da Sima, I will take my leave."
Huan Wen was in a happy mood and said: "I saw Cao Zhi today. He is really like a fish in water. Why not just talk for a long night."
Chen Cao said: "Da Sima, my subordinates are also a little tired today."
When Huan Wen saw that Chen Cao was in high spirits and never looked tired at all, he turned around and said, "Qing Qing, come and meet the talented people under my command."
Chen Caozhi sat upright with his hands on his knees and thought to himself: "Who is Qingqing? Don't I still pity Li Jingshu when I see her?"
At the small door, the woman behind the curtain did not show up and asked, "Is it Xi joining the army?" The only one who could talk to Huan Wen for such a long time was Xi Chao.
Huan Wen said: "No, it's Chen Zizhong, the general of Jiangzuo Wei, Chen Cao, who has made a new expedition to the west. Come and meet him."
The people of Jin did not respect concubines very much. When there were distinguished guests at home, concubines would come out to persuade them to drink. Those celebrities who were dissolute and dissolute would make fun of and tease them everywhere. Therefore, the status of concubines and wives was very different.
But I heard the woman named Qingqing say, "I'm missing." The sound of footsteps was soft and she actually left.
Huan Wen obviously loved this woman very much and did not feel dissatisfied. He said to Chen Caozhi: "The seven things that Cao Zhi discussed tonight about the advantages of governing the country are a step further than Zhu Yingtai's "Seven Strategies for Zhongxing". Tomorrow you will
These seven cheap things will be written as a memorial for me, and I will go to the imperial court to implement them."
Chen Cao said: "My seven cheap things are inspired by Zhu Yingtai's "Three Strategies for Zhongxing" and expanded on it. I thought we would consider it after Zhu Yingtai and Xi joined the army and returned to Gushu.
Therefore, we must strive for perfection and then report it to the imperial court. What does the Grand Sima think?"
Chen Caozhi did this to prevent his sharpness from being too exposed. Although Xi Chao admired him very much and had a good relationship with him, Xi Chao was still very different from Xu Miao, Gu Kaizhi and others. Xi Chao was utilitarian and he could not let Xi Chao
Chen Caozhi felt that it was possible for him to replace his transcendent status in Huan Wen's military mansion, otherwise he would be jealous of Xi Chao. Moreover, these cheap things would definitely affect the vested interests of many people. Chen Caozhi did not want to bear the brunt of it and act as a pawn for the time being——
Huan Wen was such a smart man. He immediately understood what Chen Cao Zhi was thinking. He raised his beard and smiled and said, "That's fine. Just listen and you will understand." He personally escorted Chen Cao Zhi out of the atrium, but he saw Dou Tao, the general's man on duty, coming to report in a hurry. It is said that Shen Jin of Wu Xing left Gushu in the afternoon because he had no hope of seeking an official position. Before leaving, he came to the General's Mansion to bid farewell to Sima Huan. At that time, Sima Huan was having a banquet, so Shen Jin went back and wrote a letter and sent it to him.
Huan Wen read the letter, looked at Chen Caozhi, and said: "Shen Jin wants to cross the river to Huainan to attach himself to King Huanye——"
Chen Cao said: "I sincerely ask the Great Sima to retain him."
Huan Wen thought for a while and said: "Chen Peng went to chase Shen Jin on my behalf and when he came back, he said that I promised to report to the court for him to lift his ban from serving as an official." The Japanese soldier Cao who was on duty was ordered to accompany Chen Cao.
Chen Cao said: "I would like to ask Xie Youdu to come with me to chase Shen Jin back."
Huan Wen said: "Okay, come back to me when you come back."
When Chen Caozhi returned to his residence in Fenghuang Mountain, Xie Xuan was still waiting for him. After hearing what Chen Caozhi said, he immediately took a few military officers with him, as well as Cao Cao and his six sergeants on duty, as well as Chen Caozhi and Ran Sheng rode out of the south gate of Gushu City and chased west along the Gushu River. Shen Jin and his party were preparing to cross the river to Huainan.
The waning moon is like a hook, the stars are faint, the night air by the Gushu River is filled with the fragrance of vegetation, and the clatter of horse hooves frightens the frogs. Only after everyone has passed by does they dare to croak sparsely.
The sergeant led the way, and Chen Caozhi and Xie Xuan chased for more than ten miles northwest and caught up with Shen Jin and his more than a thousand tribesmen who were camping and resting on the bank of Jiangxin Island. These more than a thousand tribesmen were all Shen's old tribes. Qu, willing to follow Shen Jin to serve the country, but Shen Jin could not get an official position, which was a bit unjust. All the tribes felt that the future was bleak, and the road to the north was inevitably sad. At this time, they learned that Huan Da Sima had agreed Everyone was overjoyed and cheered loudly when Shen Jin was relieved of the restriction of not being able to retire from office. Shen Jin also knew that this was because of Chen Caozhi and Xie Xuan's recommendation. He was very grateful to Chen and Xie and immediately led his people back to Gushu.
Shen Jin is in his forties, of medium height and strong physique, with a resolute and resolute expression, and a slightly gloomy look. He rides his horse alongside Chen Caozhi and Xie Xuan, and talks about the art of war. He speaks little but is very insightful.
Shen Jin was very surprised by Chen Caozhi, who was the most famous among the younger generation in Jiangzuo in the past two years. Hearing what Xie Yu and Fu Bingcao said, it was Chen Cao who had begged Huan Da Sima to achieve this result. Shen Jin Chen Caozhi and Chen Caozhi were strangers to each other, and it was really valuable that Chen Caozhi was willing to help him in this way. Moreover, Huan Da Sima was willing to accept Chen Caozhi's words. This was also a strange thing. After all, Chen Caozhi was the first to arrive in the army, and the Qian Tang Chen family There is no foundation either.
However, after returning from the river bank to the outside of Gushu City, in just over half an hour, Shen Jin understood why Huan Wen valued Chen Caozhi so much. Chen Caozhi not only had excellent tolerance, but also had extraordinary knowledge. He had a clear understanding of the situation in the north. Zhizhang, with far-sighted insights, Shen Jin is ashamed of himself.
At this time, the sky was already dark, so Chen Caozhi, Xie Xuan, and Shen Jin went straight to the General's Mansion to meet Grand Sima Huan. Huan Wen ordered his attendant to send a message, telling Chen Caozhi and others to go and have a rest and see them later in the afternoon.
Xie Xuan and Shen Jin went to Chen Cao's apartment together. The newly hired cook worked very hard and quickly served the steaming bean porridge. also?"
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "It's the right time."
Shen Jin didn't understand what Xie Xuan and Chen Caozhi meant, so Xie Xuan explained yesterday's argument between Chen Caozhi and Hao Long to Shen Jin in detail. Shen Jin laughed and listened to Xie Xuan's account of Chen Caozhi's presence. In front of Sima Huan, he praised Shen Jin for his lack of moral integrity, bravery and strategy, and his talent as a general. Shen Jin, who had been treated coldly because he was a descendant of the Xing family, burst into tears, but he did not say any words of gratitude. His heart echoed. Two words said by Guan Zhong thousands of years ago: "My parents are the ones who gave birth to me, and Chen Caozhi is the one who knows me."
In the afternoon, Chen Caozhi, Xie Xuan, and Shen Jin went to the General's Mansion to meet with Sima Huan. Wang Tanzhi was also present. Huan Wen gave Shen Jin a few words of comfort, and then ordered Xie Xuan to write a letter to the court on his behalf to express his gratitude to Shen Jin. Jin was talented and loyal, and asked to lift Shen Jin's imprisonment that prevented him from being an official, and use Shen Jin to make up for the long history of the seventh-level champion, and help the champion general Chen You defend Luoyang.
The imperial court rarely rejected Huan Wen's seals. Since Huan Wen said that he wanted to ask the imperial court to fill the post of champion and chief historian with Shen Jin, it was tantamount to having actually given it to him. Shen Jin was overjoyed and knelt down to express his gratitude.
Huan Wen also told Wang Tanzhi that he would resign from the post of Minister of Finance and would send an envoy to Jiankang to explain the matter to Sima Yu, the auxiliary minister.
On the morning of the next day, Huan Wen led his civil and military officials to send the imperial envoy Wang Tanzhi back to Jiankang, and said goodbye at the foot of Baiqu Mountain. Wang Tanzhi will also be appointed as the chief historian of Xifu in June. "Wang Wendu" will all be under Huan Wen's command, as well as Yuan Hong, Zhou Chu, Xie Xuan, and Chen Cao, so the Xifu can be said to be full of talents.
There is no war in the Xifu, and the staff are also idle. Gushu City is by no means the scene of military discipline and daily drills imagined by outsiders. The military staff do not directly lead the troops. They are only responsible to Huan Wen, advise on military affairs, and prepare advisers to respond. As for training troops There are generals and assistants at all levels to carry out their duties, and some of the staff who are just getting along are just dawdling in the military mansion——
