As the sky dawned, the carriage slowly set off towards Lingling County.
Lingling County is relatively younger than many counties in Jingzhou. In the fifth year of Yuanshuo, Emperor Xiaowu named the Marquis of Quanling County Quanling County, later Lingling County, and its administrative seat was Lingling County.
The ordinary counties have ushered in their heyday in the past forty years. When Guoyuan served as the governor of Jingzhou, he saw the unique geographical location of Lingling County. Lingling County can be said to be
An important traffic artery in southwest Dahan.
As the hub of the Han Dynasty's control of the southwest, it has been valued by temples since the time of Emperor Xiaowu. Guoyuan once established large-scale farming here. Later, with Jiaozhou and Yangzhou gradually prospering, Lingling County relied on its own superiority.
Its geographical location began its rapid development. In a short period of time, it became the only route for southwest trade. These merchants who came and went played a great role in Lingling County.
When Zhuge Liang came to Jingnan this time, the first thing he thought of was here. Zhuge Liang wanted to make achievements in Jingnan, and Lingling County was surrounded by water on three sides and was a major transportation road. It was connected to Jiangling and Xiangyang in the north, and in the south.
It faces Jiaozhou and is a convenient place for water transportation in the south. Whether it is to develop agriculture or rely on merchants to increase taxes, this is the most suitable place. After consulting a large number of documents, Zhuge Liang decided to set this place as the Jingnan Administrative Office.
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Zhuge Liang was sitting in the carriage, still staring at the map of Jingnan, thinking about how to act after arriving at the place. This was his first time as a local governor, and he did not want to compete with Sima Yi. In Zhuge Liang's view,
There is no need to argue. Zhongda has no ability to compete with himself. The main thing is how to develop Jingnan, benefit the people, and make contributions to the country.
There were seven knights around the carriage. These people were sent to him by the emperor. They were all the most elite guards in the palace. They were obviously enough to protect Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang was looking at the map when a knight rolled away.
He opened the carriage curtain and asked: "Mr. Zhuge, in the distance is the boundary of Lingling County. Do you want to inform the officials there and let them come to greet you?"
Zhuge Liang was stunned and frowned. At first, he wanted to enter Jingnan secretly, without alerting the local officials, and inquire about the situation here. However, Jia Xu's words gradually echoed in his ears, thinking about Jia Gong.
Zhuge Liang was a little hesitant about the instructions, and after thinking for a long time, he said: "Oh, that's fine, just go and inform." The knight nodded and immediately rode away.
Since Jia Gong has given so many orders, he must have his reasons. It is better to do as he said. Jia Gong has been the local governor for many years. He must be better than himself in managing the place. Listen to him more.
, there shouldn't be any problems, Zhuge Liang thought to himself, and made his own decision. He has never been an indecisive person. Since he has decided to do something, he will do it steadily and never shrink back.
When it was close to Chen hour, the carriage just stopped.
Zhuge Liang got off the carriage, and almost all the officials in Lingling County arrived. More than sixty officials stood in front of the carriage. When Zhuge Liang got off the carriage, everyone hurriedly paid their respects to the temple official.
The upstarts knew the news of the division of Jingzhou. Sima Yi had arrived in Xiangyang a month ago and started the reform of Jingzhou. In this month, they gained a lot.
The news that Zhuge Liang was about to come to Jingnan spread immediately, and Jingnan was shocked. You must know that Zhuge Liang's reputation is not small, especially in the south. First of all, he is a relative of the Han Dynasty and the son-in-law of Emperor Xiaokang.
, this name is enough to shock local officials, and the people also have great expectations for this person. In addition, he is still one of the absolute confidants of the emperor today. What is even more rare is that he is also Liu Mo's disciple.
Liu Mo, who has not entered the core of power in the temple, does not have a high reputation in the north, but it is different in the south. When he was governing Jiaozhou, his dedication to the entire south was seen by everyone. There are people in the south.
Many areas have set up sculptures and even temples in his honor to worship this benevolent and capable minister. He was only an official in Jiaozhou, but his reputation spread throughout most of the south.
Zhuge Liang looked at them and returned the greeting. Then everyone stood up. The leader was a young man, not very old, and full of heroic spirit. What caught people's attention was his eyebrows. There was a hint of white between his eyebrows.
It is extremely mysterious. In the Han Dynasty, people still pay great attention to appearance. People with strange looks are often taken seriously. The so-called strange people are either handsome like Zhou Yu, or have weird looks like yellow hair and white eyebrows.
Or, like Pang Tong, shockingly ugly.
As long as his appearance is not ordinary, he is probably a strange person.
The man came forward and said with a smile: "My subordinate Ma Liang, the governor of Lingling County, has met Zhuge Liang." Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "It doesn't have to be like this." Ma Liang led the ministers, surrounded Zhuge Liang, and greeted him.
Walking towards Lingling County, Ma Liang was originally going to let Zhuge Liang get in the car, but Zhuge Liang refused. He wanted to walk into the county town to see the situation in the city. Ma Liang followed Zhuge Liang and began to talk about the situation in Lingling County.
At first, Zhuge Liang just listened and asked questions from time to time. But later, he gradually started talking more and more. When they arrived at the county seat, the two of them were already chatting enthusiastically. Zhuge Liang was surprised to find that this Ma Jun was so talented.
, At first, I just admired his seriousness. He was extremely familiar with the situation in Lingling County and had a thorough understanding. It seemed that he could not ask any questions.
When Zhuge Liang talked to him about the future development of Lingling County, this man expressed his views on everything from farming, to official education, to commerce and trade. His views on Lingling County and its construction plan were very similar to Zhuge Liang's.
The striking similarity made Zhuge Liang's eyes widen and he was speechless. He originally wanted to sneak into Lingling County, seize the local powerful families and officials, clean up the original forces here, and then take action himself.
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He didn't even think about meeting the officials here first. Because of Jia Gong's advice, he had the intention to meet these officials and promote his confidants. He really didn't expect that he would have such a surprise just after taking this step.
This Ma Liang is a rare talent. Even compared with the ministers in the East Palace, he is not much different. I rushed to Jingnan alone, what I need most is such a capable minister!!
Zhuge Liang was overjoyed and became extremely close to Ma Liang.
The two of them entered the prefect's mansion, and Zhuge Liang met with officials from various places. Among these people, he also found several good talents. Of course, they were still incomparable to the one beside him. However, there was no one like Ma Liang.
, he was already very satisfied. After meeting many officials, Zhuge Liang behaved extremely gently. Even if several officials were frightened and speechless in front of him, he did not blame him and asked with a smile: "I am the only one in the eclipse."
evil?"
The officials shook their heads in fear.
Zhuge Liang then smiled and said, "Then why are you so afraid?"
It has to be said that Zhuge Liang, who had just arrived in Lingling County, left a very good impression on these officials. After meeting them, Zhuge Liang took Ma Liang back to the study. The two sat down and Zhuge Liang asked: "Ji Chang.
Do you know why I came??"
"Returning to Zhuge Gong, my subordinates know that Liu Gong has established diplomatic relations, Jiaozhou has great governance, Ju Gong has governed Yangzhou, Yangzhou has prospered, Tian Gong has benefited, and Bashu is prosperous. Only I, Jingzhou, has the largest land area and the most people, but there has been no improvement. Zhuge Gong
Come, come for great governance." Ma Liang said seriously, his eyes bright and extremely elegant. Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "That's it, Ji Chang, you can just call me Kong Ming. I'm not much older than you, so you don't need to call me.
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"Ji Chang knows, why has Jingzhou been unable to make peace with others?"
Ma Liang nodded and said: "Unfortunately, Jingzhou was unable to wait for people like the princes, Liu Gong and Ju Gong. In the past, the Duke came and made the situation in Jingzhou gradually improve. Unfortunately, the Duke returned to his hometown because of Ding You.
", Zhuge Liang frowned, looked at Ma Liang, and asked: "Within three years, I want to make Jingnan the most prosperous area in the south. Maybe Ji Chang will come to help me?"
Ma Liang was shocked and looked at Zhuge Liang. The south is the most prosperous. In three years, it is not easy to catch up with Yangzhou. It is still necessary to surpass it. Is Zhuge Gong joking? Facing Ma Liang's weird eyes, Zhuge Liang said:
"Although I am not talented, I am still willing to follow in the footsteps of my master. I wonder if Ji Chang can help me?"
Ma Liang did not hesitate, stood up and bowed to Zhuge Liang.
Zhuge Liang laughed. He finally got a talent. With his help, at least Lingling County in Jingnan does not have to worry! Zhuge Liang pulled him and asked him to sit down. Then Zhuge Liang
The plan in his heart was revealed to Ma Liang, and Zhuge Liang said directly: "The first thing I want to do when I come here is to see you prefects. Tomorrow, I will go to Guiyang and Changsha counties."
"If the local governor has talents like you, I will keep them. If not, I will remove them and choose another confidant to take over!" Zhuge Liang said. Ma Liang was shocked and felt a little touched. Zhuge Liang could say
These words showed that he completely trusted him and had no reservations about him. Ma Liang said with some emotion: "Thank you, Lord Zhuge, for informing me. However, Lord Zhuge, the selection of local officials here is very strict. Lord Zhuge cannot place confidants at will."
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"After all, this is a place. If such a move reaches the emperor, this will be the case."
Zhuge Liang smiled softly, shook his head, and said: "This is what an elder taught. As for His Majesty being afraid sometimes, you don't have to worry." In this regard, Zhuge Liang indeed has strong confidence, and His Majesty will definitely do it.
He trusts himself just as he trusts him. He grew up with Liu Xi. The relationship between the two cannot be destroyed so easily. What's more, he is Liu Xi's uncle.
When Zhuge Liang spoke like this, Ma Liang no longer restrained himself and said directly: "Mr. Zhuge, most of the counties in Jingnan are mediocre people. These people are busy gathering all day long, talking about Confucian classics, and they don't pay attention at all.
Civilly, if it were not for the great rule of Jiaozhou and the situation in Jingnan, I am afraid that they would have been taken away by Xiuyi. If Zhuge Gong wanted to select talents and promote talents, I would have a few candidates."
"I and Jing Xiang have many friends with extraordinary talents. Several of them have participated in the assessment and obtained rankings."
Zhuge Liang was startled, frowned and asked: "There are so many talented people in Jingxiang? I wonder how they compare to Ji Chang?"