Chapter 1838 I only need your ability, not your integrity
As soon as Liu Yanzong ushered those who came into the palace, a group of administrative officials from various departments and offices in Yanjing City, as well as some representatives of prominent families in the city, looked frightened. Xiao Tang, who was paying homage to Xiao Tang, also came forward to salute one after another.
The uneasiness on his face was still strong, and he did not dare to act like a loyal and loyal official of the Jin Kingdom, with a cold look on his face.
After being introduced by Liu Yanzong, Xiao Tang raised his eyebrows and looked at the middle-aged civil servant who seemed to be the leader. He had a refined face and was in his forties or fifties. He looked at him and said: "It turns out that your Excellency
...Is it because the Yanjing Prefecture appointed the Privy Council Vice-Capital to accept the decree of Prime Minister Han?"
The middle-aged civil servant who was called Mr. Han by Xiao Tang seemed to have a thoughtful expression on his face. He was slightly startled when he heard his name being called, and then he immediately saluted and said to Xiao Tang: "
The captured man, Han Qixian, paid a visit to Xiao Shuai. He didn't want to make a name for himself, but he also taught Xiao Shuai how to..."
Xiao Tang did not just know the name of Han Qixian, a famous official of the Jin Dynasty who was born in Yanjing. After the fall of the Liao Dynasty, he became an official in the Jin Dynasty and held various important positions. He also replaced the late Liu Yanzong as Tongzhong Shumen's Pingzhang
In political affairs, he knew the affairs of the Privy Council, and was later promoted to Shangshu Zuopushe and Minister, and was granted the title of Duke of Chu. Almost all the laws and regulations of the Han Dynasty, such as civil affairs and taxation, were written by him, and he also won the title of Jin Kingdom.
Emperor Wanyan Chu (Chinese name Wanyan Wulu) of the Five Dynasties once lamented when evaluating the capable prime ministers and ministers of the past dynasties: among the Han prime ministers, Han Qixian was the most virtuous, and he was not as good as him. Later, Han Qixian also deserved to enjoy Taizong's temple after his death of illness.
The image was drawn in Yanqing Palace, and he was one of the founding heroes of the Jin Dynasty along with other clan patriarchs such as Wanyan Zongwangorulubu, Wanyan Loushi, and Wanyan Nianhan.
Han Qixian was known as the "Wise Prime Minister" in the world. He was not only knowledgeable in classics and history, but also good at implementing administrative orders based on private innovations and compromises. He was also good at selecting people for officials and took it as his own duty to cultivate underdeveloped political talents. Therefore, he had this person who was willing to commit himself.
This will inevitably lead to a large number of literati and officials joining their side. Moreover, Han Qixian was not only among the heroes of the Jin Kingdom's Yanqing, he was also named King Pu while he was still alive. In fact, he was already in his forties when he became an official in the Jin Kingdom.
Even though he died of illness at the age of sixty-five, it only took him more than twenty years to reach the pinnacle of the Jin Dynasty's political arena. It was probably not inferior to that of the Liao Dynasty, when Empress Dowager Xiao had to reuse Han Derang, who she respected and served as regent and supervisor of the country. And it was even more valuable.
What is interesting is that although Han Qixian was highly valued, despite his outstanding political achievements, he seemed to be only concentrating on handling state affairs and promoting political talents, and it was never heard that he was involved in the overt and covert fights among factions in the Jin Dynasty. In other words, this kind of
The use of capable ministers who are capable enough to govern the country, but are not easy to form selfish factions, can also make Xiao Tang feel more at ease.
Therefore, this Han from the Liao region, whose abilities and talents have not been fully explored by the Jin people, is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate to accept the important task of Xiao and Tang to pacify the people of the various ethnic groups in the north.
So Xiao Tang personally stepped forward to help Han Qixian up, and said with a smile: "Xiao has known Han Xianggong's virtuous name for a long time, and everyone present is also a knowledgeable person. It's a pity that the monarch of the Liao Dynasty is so stupid.
, which led to the lack of discipline in the court and confusion among the people, and eventually the Jurchen Jin captives took advantage of the situation to occupy the country. However, although Xianggong Han, Xianggong Liu and others had no choice but to submit to the Jin people, they were committed to helping the people who had been suffering from the disasters of war for a long time to live in peace.
Since Xianggong Han and you all are talented in economics and helping the world, how can Xiao be so scornful?"
Han Qi, who had lowered his eyebrows and looked down upon him, had a look of surprise in his eyes after listening to Xiao Tang's words. It is said that his family's ancestors were all officials in the Liao Dynasty and had been nobles for many generations. When the Liao Dynasty collapsed, they were treated according to the principles of monarch and minister.
These important ministers who were deprived of their salaries in the Liao Dynasty should have committed suicide one by one in full name. However, the subjugated ministers represented by him and Liu Yanzong turned their heads and surrendered to the Jin Kingdom. Of course, they would also be scolded and betrayed by the clan.
, a villain who refuses to die, especially when the Jin army invades the Southern Song Dynasty, which has the same blood, I am afraid that in the eyes of many Song people who have only one muscle in their heads and do not know the pros and cons of the current situation, they will also want to kill him.
This surrendered minister of the Liao Dynasty, who was able to stabilize the Jin Kingdom's rear, regarded him as a treacherous scum who was cowardly and fearful of death. However, Xiao Tang had such insight. He not only comforted the Korean enterprises first, but also taught the captured Han officials behind him.
Sir, most of the doubts in the minds of the local gentry have been dispelled.
On the face of it, Han Qixian was still modest and said, "I don't dare. Xiao Shuai is so flattering that I am ashamed of myself. Administering government and bringing peace to the people is our duty in the first place, but after experiencing the Liao and Jin dynasties, as a
The ministers of the subjugated country surrendered to the Jurchens... I am ashamed to say that my country is perishing, and the Song Dynasty cannot be trusted. If we do not die for the country, we have no choice but to surrender to the Jin people. The key to governance is to calm the people, although I ask myself how to govern
Anmin never dared to be negligent in the slightest, but it was not because he understood the great righteousness and understood the general principles. In the end, he still couldn't let go of his family's foundation, and couldn't bear to have his life's learning buried in vain... People who are afraid of death will live in this world.
After all, I just hope that my life will be useful, and Xiao Shuai’s praises are so great, but I’m going to kill him.”
"Haha, if you don't want to follow Yelu Yanxi's foolish emperor and commit suicide, you are just a treacherous villain who follows Agui? If it was me, Xiaotang, who ruined the great country and the country's foundation, how could I still have the face to teach him?
All the subjects under the rule were destroyed? The difficulties of Han Xianggong, Liu Xianggong and everyone else. Xiao knew in his heart that he surrendered to the Jin people in the first place because of the current situation. I have never thought of coercing anyone to die in order to show loyalty.
If I, Xiaotang, one day find myself in a situation where everyone is deserted and disaster is imminent, is it not because I am incompetent and unvirtuous, unable to manage and maintain peace in the territory under my rule, and unable to teach the wise and brave people who are willing to follow me to work together?"
Xiao Tang shook his head slightly, and then said with a smile: "Xiangong Han must also understand why I am willing to treat you with great importance. From now on, the land of Yanyun must be governed by the people, and we must rely on you to work together to achieve a great cause. And you all
I will not pursue, and there is no need to pursue, those who surrendered to the Jin Kingdom before. Regardless of the Jin or Liao dynasties, as long as Han Xianggong and even all of you can work together with Xiao to implement political governance so that the livelihood of the people in Yanyun and other lands can be stable and peaceful.
, to Xiao, he is an indispensable minister who can manage official affairs, manage civil affairs, discuss current affairs, and stabilize the country. Speaking of this, I wonder what Han Xianggong and you all think?"
When Xiao Tang finished speaking loudly, Han Qi stared blankly for a moment, and then suddenly sighed loudly and said: "Commander Xiao has great talent, generosity, and great achievements. He is truly worthy of being a hero of his generation. He is highly appreciated by Xie Yishi.
God is so kind to me, and I feel so grateful that I forget myself, so I will do my best to repay you generously, so that I can live up to Commander Xiao's appreciation of this great kindness!"
Han Qixian made a long bow and bowed down, and a group of Han officials and gentry behind him also hurriedly bowed and saluted. However, Han Qixian could not help but sigh in his heart: First he was a Liao man, and then he became a minister of the Jin Dynasty, and now
The Jurchens were weak, and fortunately to be appreciated by Xiao and Tang, they had no choice but to surrender to him and fulfill their previous duties... But my family has been a prominent family in the Liao Dynasty for generations. I invested in Jin first and then Xiao, Zhemo still had to suffer.
The world reviles Xiaoxiao who repeatedly betrays the Lord, but the current situation is like this, what can I say? I just stick to my duty and hope that this will be the last time I change my family...
In fact, Xiao Tang was recruiting similar words to Han Qixian today. It was not that he had never heard of it before. However, the previous one had said similar words to Han Qixian, which taught him that he could completely relax and still do his own responsibilities and just serve the people.
The hero in question was Wanyan Aguda, the founding ancestor of the Jin Dynasty, who was clearly shown in the biography in the history of the Jin Dynasty that he knew people well, was good at handling tasks, and was willing to use others.