Fortunately, Mr. Wang is a kind man and did not embarrass Sima Yi. Sima Yi was also feeling miserable. He came out this time just to send Yuan Yao to Zhuge Mansion without bringing any money. Situ still treated him like this at that time. If it weren't for this old man,
With a kind heart, I'm afraid that Jiu Qing, the great Han Dynasty man, will be washing dishes here today... He hurriedly returned to the mansion and took out the money. He originally wanted the servant to send it to him, but after thinking for a long time, Sima Yi still decided
Delivered the money in person.
...
Shangshu Mansion
Guo Jia frowned, looked at the complicated memorials in his hand, bit his lip, and said helplessly: "Sikong, our Shangshutai is where we carry out our work. This is where we watch the memorials and review mistakes.
For those in charge there, you can go to the Shizhongtai and take a look..."
Liu Bei sat in front of him, "As for Guo Jun, these three platforms are not separated at all. What's more, Jun Xun is on his way home now and has not returned to Luoyang. It is useless for me to send him to Shizhong Terrace. Shangshu
There are a lot of talents in Taili, and we have many years of local experience here. I think Shangshutai can give a lot of help to these policies for local governance. Guo Jun, please trouble me!"
"Sikong! It took so long for Situ to come to my office. Why did you start to replace Situ? We don't have many officials here, and they all have important matters. This is not our responsibility. How can you just do this?
Leave it to us?"
"Guo Jun! In the next ten years, the Shangshutai will not be as busy as before, and may even be idle, because in the next ten years, the temple's attention will be on the local area, and there will be no
Are there any new policies? These are all the things I have fought for. Could it be that at this time, you are not willing to help with this little help? Then what is your chancellery used for?!" Liu Bei was furious.
said.
Guo Jia's face was ashen and he reluctantly took the memorials.
But at that moment, Liu Bei's expression changed. He turned from gloomy to clear, and smiled gently, "Thank you, Mr. Guo. Thank you for your help, Mr. Guo!"
Guo Jia was speechless. He looked at the memorial in his hand, but Liu Bei said seriously: "Guo Jun, I think these policies are more important than other decrees to be implemented. He determines the fate of the people within ten years."
Life also determines the fate of the Han Dynasty for a century. I hope that the Shangshutai will pay more attention to it. I not only sent this memorial to the Shangshutai, but many departments are also helping me negotiate..."
"Don't worry, Sikong. Leave all these matters to me and there will be no problems. Since I, Guo Jia, have taken over, I will never fool around and will take it seriously. Just don't find it troublesome, Sikong!"
"Hahaha, I definitely won't find it troublesome. The more detailed you are, the better. Even if you change all the words I said above, I won't be angry. You can do whatever you want. As long as you are right, I will
Will definitely use it!”
Guo Jia then sent Sikong out of the mansion. Guo Jia turned around. Cao Chong stood beside him at some point and asked cautiously: "What is Sikong doing here?" Guo Jia pointed at the slip of the case.
Those memorials, he said seriously: "He asked you to take a look at those memorials, point out the shortcomings, and modify them at will..."
"Ah? Mr. Guo, but I'm still young and don't know anything about local governance!"
"It's okay. You can change it as you like. Even if you change everything, I won't be angry. You can do whatever you want. As long as what you said is right, I will definitely use it. When you finish changing it, show it to me. I will
I’ll help you correct it again!”
"Sincerely...sincerely!"
Liu Bei walked out of the mansion with a smile on his face. In these days, he has been looking for capable people to help him, including Liu Ba, Pang Tong, Sun Quan, Lu Yu, Zhuge Liang, and even Chen Gong of the Taiwei Mansion, Guan Xue
Hua Xin, Wang Lang and others were there, but he did not look for Sima Yi. Hearing that this man was seriously ill, it was better to let him rest for a while. Guo Jia also agreed here, and he felt much more relaxed.
Although he felt that the local strategies he had formulated were pretty good, including roads, mulberry farming, special products, etc., he still wanted to be more cautious in the face of the major policies of the past ten years. This major policy was very important and he had to brainstorm.
, it must be much better than what he thought alone. Talents from all over the country will be sent to various places. Within ten years, they will completely complete the series of policies they have formulated and usher in a new era for the Han Dynasty.
, this must be done with caution.
Liu Bei just walked to the carriage.
Then he saw a young boy standing next to the carriage, chatting with his coachman. Liu Bei just looked at him a few times and recognized his identity. The young boy hurriedly bowed to him, and Liu Bei nodded.
, asked: "What is Situ's order?" The boy was stunned, how did he recognize himself? However, even though he was curious, he did not dare to ask in person, and said respectfully: "Situ sent me here
, I invited Sikong Yiyi to get together."
oh?
Liu Bei narrowed his eyes. Cao Cao wanted to see him? Originally, Cao Cao had always been his enemy in the temple. Unless the emperor intervened, neither he nor Sun Jian combined would be his enemy. But earlier,
Here, Cao Cao seemed to have changed. He seldom paid attention to the important events in the temple. He was said to be wandering around Luoyang all day long, either at the homes of the people in the countryside or at street vendors, asking them about the situation.
Several policies were also proposed, but they were all small policies such as adjusting the curfew and building a public feudal vassal. The ministers were a little confused about it. The curfew was just a matter of making Luoyang more prosperous, but
Is this vassal state something that Situ should take care of? The dignified Situ actually wanted to build a vassal state across the country. Cao Cao's move simply lost his face. The ministers in the court laughed at him and said that he
Old age and brain disease.
However, the emperor agreed very much and actually agreed to his proposal.
All over the country, tributaries have begun to be established, and the private sector is also encouraging the establishment of more tributaries. People should stop defecation in the open and go to tributaries, otherwise they will be fined.
To be honest, Liu Bei very much agreed with Cao Cao's proposals. After all, he came from a different background. He knew the situation in the countryside. Indeed, it was very bad to defecate everywhere. He promoted the feudal system and let the people build the feudal system, even in the county.
It is still a good idea to establish a public feudal vassal to provide for the people. According to the agricultural books, this vassalage seems to be good for farming and mulberry, Liu Bei thought to himself.
"Okay, are you going to Cao Mansion?"
"No, I can't tell clearly. Situ Gong said that he hopes Sikong can go there in casual clothes..."
Liu Bei was even more puzzled. What was Cao Cao doing? It was so mysterious. Was he trying to avoid the Embroidered Clothes Messenger and discuss something that shouldn't be discussed? Liu Bei thought again, probably not. The Embroidered Clothes Messenger didn't just change his clothes.
If he could get rid of it, Cao Cao would not seek death like this. He is a smart man, so what on earth is going on with him? Liu Bei was even more curious, but he still agreed.
After changing his clothes in the carriage, the young man led him to his destination on foot.
Liu Bei didn't ask any questions along the way. He followed the boy to a street. Liu Bei looked and saw Cao Cao sitting in the distance. There was another person sitting in front of him. There was food in front of them. It was very simple here.
It was a car parked there. There were several tables and chairs in front of it, and the guests were sitting there. There was a flag hanging on the car with the four characters "Wang Ji Meat Porridge" written on it. Liu Bei smiled and the boy stood there.
Standing aside, unwilling to move forward.
Liu Bei got closer and saw clearly that the person sitting in front of Cao Cao was none other than Taiwei Sun Jian.
Seeing Liu Bei coming, Cao Cao smiled and waved his hand and said: "Xuande, I've been waiting for you for a long time. Come on, sit down!" Liu Bei walked over and sat aside. Sun Jian's expression changed when he saw that the person coming was Liu Bei.
Suddenly unhappy, Cao Cao turned his head and said helplessly: "Sanlang, don't do this. I asked you to come here today just to have a meal together, so there is no need to do this!"
Sun Jian was stunned when he heard Cao Cao's name, but still did not refute.
Liu Bei laughed and said, "Brother, you are so elegant!"
"Old man Wang!! My second and third brothers are here! Bring my third brother's share too!"
Cao Cao shouted, and Mr. Wang immediately walked over with a bowl of meat porridge with a smile and placed it on the table. Liu Bei bowed his head and thanked the old man. The old man looked at the two of them and said, "Old man Cao comes here every day.
I eat here... and I always mention you, hahaha, it's rare for a family to get together, so I won't charge for today's meal. Of course, you two don't charge, so Old Man Cao still has to pay.
Money..."
"When the whole family comes out, it's nice to be in a nice mood. Alas..." The old man remembered something, shook his head, and returned to his seat.
"Xuande, Wentai, eat it, it will get cold if you leave it for a while!"
As Cao Cao said, the three of them didn't show any pretense and started eating quickly. I have to say that the meat porridge was delicious. Sun Jian, who was a little indifferent at first, also ate it with big mouthfuls. Liu Bei was even more so. As he ate,
Liu Bei then said: "I'm late, it's really my fault for making you two wait..." Sun Jian snorted coldly and said while eating: "If I knew I was waiting for you, I would have eaten first.
Already..."
He was also invited by the servant. After arriving, Cao Cao said that he was waiting for someone, but he didn't know that it was Liu Bei who came.
"Wen Tai, forget it, don't talk about this anymore...just eat deliciously."
"Brother Cao, you don't know that all my hard work over the years has been lost just because of his words. Just because he wanted some benefits, he destroyed all my hard work in one day. How could I not
Are you angry?"
"Benefits??" Liu Bei asked, with a bit of bitterness on his face, "You are right. From the time I left home, I have been thinking about getting benefits constantly, so that I will not be bullied.
Different, haha, how hard it was for the family when I was young, my father died young...but my mother, when I was young, I did a lot of things, from a ranger to a merchant, what have I not done?
??”
"I go out just for the benefits. I just want to constantly improve my status so that others don't dare to bully me, so that my mother can live a good life!"
"But that was in the past... My mother is gone... So am I now... Even if I get benefits, what else can I do to improve? Brother, can I be promoted to the same level as you? But there is no difference between these two.
What's the difference? What's the difference?"
"What I do now and what I want to do is different from before. In the past, I did it for myself, and indeed I only thought about myself. But this time, what I think about is people like me, who come from a humble background. ..The real poor people... People like me are contented to be where they are now, but there are more people who are still suffering from the life I spent. I have become rich. , I will do something for them..."
As Liu Bei spoke, Sun Jian gritted his teeth and asked in a low voice: "Is it possible that we will not avenge ourselves?"
"You are doing it for more people, but what about me? Am I doing it for myself? Can I still improve now? What am I doing for? Have you ever seen a burning knight charging towards the enemy? Have you ever seen a soldier stop him? Do you have to kill dozens of enemies with your teeth if you cut off your hands and feet? You will forget this hatred, but I will not!"
Liu Bei shook his head and said: "I have never seen it, but I respect them very much. Why do they do that? I think it is also for more people. This is exactly their purpose, Wentai, I promise you, no one will forget this hatred. I can swear to you that I have a son. In the future, I will make an oath to my son that when revenge is needed, he will definitely be there..."
"Me too..." Cao Cao smiled and said, "My Huang Xuer... will also be here."
Sun Jian was stunned for a long time and nodded.
"Come, come, eat, let's have a good meal of meat porridge today!"
In the distance, a few exclamations suddenly came out, and a group of county government soldiers were arrogantly driving the vendors along the road, slowly walking towards here.