Unknowingly, it is the end of the year, and the land of Luoyang has long been covered with white snow. The crystal clear, snow-white world also has a different style. There are more and more people in Shizhong Mansion. In order to
When compiling the laws, Liu Xi completely delegated power to Zhuge Liang, and Zhuge Liang was not polite. When compiling the relevant laws, he invited the best people in the temple to come over.
As a result, the Shizhong Terrace has become a place where hundreds of officials gather and people come and go. Every day, four or five servants can be seen standing here respectfully, and there are also some Yilang and the like.
They were not even qualified to enter the palace and could only stand in the courtyard. It was not that Zhuge Liang looked down upon them, but the waiting platform was not big and the house could not accommodate too many people.
Zhuge Liang sat on the upper seat, stroking his beard and watching the people quarreling below. Cao Chong was debating with Fa Zheng. When the tax law was formulated, there were some conflicts and disagreements between the two, but everyone around them turned a blind eye to their quarrels.
After all, they themselves were arguing, and even Sima Yi couldn't help but participate in the debate at this moment.
Sima Yi, who has never participated in such quarrels, was particularly irritable today for some unknown reason. He also scolded the servants mercilessly and couldn't help but fight with each other. No matter what the servants mentioned, Sima Yi would always
He could find a reason to find trouble, but Pu She couldn't resist him, and he could only be scolded with anger. Zhuge Liang had no choice but to appease these Pu She, and at the same time scolded Sima Yi. Sima Yi immediately stood aside respectfully.
No more words.
The servants hated Sima Yi very much. He used his words to find fault with them and scolded them at every turn. It was Zhuge Gong. They were both officials from the East Palace. Why was there such a big gap?
Woolen cloth?
It was in the midst of such quarrels that the law gradually took shape.
The Han laws that have been compiled are piled up to the height of a person, which shows the hard work of compiling the laws this time. Of course, in Zhuge Liang's view, this law is definitely a law that has shocked ancient and modern times.
, there has never been such a comprehensive law. From civil disputes, to taxes, transportation, and even official academic examinations and official transfers, everything is included in the law.
It can be said that everything about the Han Dynasty has been clarified and a complete system has been established. Even the later revisions of the law were incorporated into the law by Zhuge Liang. There is a complete revision system.
Now, the only things that have not been fully finalized are the tax law and the farmland law. Regarding the farmland law, the emperor has not yet ordered the implementation of the land equalization system, and everyone does not know how to compile it.
It was busy again at night, and everyone left one by one, except Sima Yi who stayed.
The two returned to the backyard and entered the study. During these days, everyone at the court was very busy, but if they were the most tiring, they were the two of them. During the day, they were busy compiling laws, and at night they were discussing.
They implemented the method of equalizing the land separately, with almost no time to rest. Sitting in the study, the two of them ate some food and hot tea, and then they started talking.
"What's going on in the Di Mansion?" Zhuge Liang asked.
"Well, I went to visit Yu Fan, but he was not willing..." Sima Yi shook his head and said, Zhuge Liang frowned, "He is still dissatisfied with the emperor?"
"That's not the case, it's just that he doesn't agree with the land equalization law. According to his opinion, although the land equalization law can prevent the big families from annexing the common people, it will also hinder the development of farming and mulberry trees and inhibit the amount of land owned by the common people.
...The great man's prosperity is probably going to end here..." Sima Yi said seriously.
"Oh? It turns out that he and Zhongda have the same idea."
"I only obey Zhuge Gong's orders, and I am different from him."
"Well... I understand his concerns. However, the emperor is focused on equalizing land and cannot be easily persuaded. What's more, the current merger issue has gradually come to light. Zhongda, Ningzhou is newly established.
Emperor Xiaoxian sent people to reclaim the land, and countless fertile fields were obtained. There were no powerful families in Ningzhou. The fertile lands were all in the hands of the people who participated in the reclamation. However, this year, less than 30% of the cultivated land occupied by the poor people in Ningzhou!
"
"It has only been a few years, but countless tyrants have appeared in Ningzhou, forcing the people to become homeless and become tenant farmers..." Zhuge Liang said seriously.
"What Mr. Zhuge said makes sense." Sima Yi nodded, unwilling to say more.
"Zhongda, I think something is wrong with you today. Is it because of Yanzhou?" Zhuge Liang asked. Just today, Sima Yi was removed from the position of Yanzhou Mu, and he was reduced to a white body. His expression seemed a little depressed. Sima Yi
He said somewhat sadly: "I have been in charge of government in Yanzhou for so long, but just because I have a good relationship with the people, they said that I was lazy in government, and even my official position was dismissed..."
"Zhongda, how can your Majesty not know your talents? Your Majesty is a lover of talents, so you can rest assured. I will personally report it to the emperor after the compilation of this law is completed. I can hand over the position of the imperial eunuch.
You..." Zhuge Liang said sincerely.
"Zhuge Gong, I am not coveting official salary, I just feel a little bored. Once the laws are compiled, I will retire and go home..."
"Zhongda! What are you talking about! How can you retire? Listen to me. After editing, the position of Shizhongling will be given to you, and I will return to my Yuzhou and continue to be busy with my affairs in Yuzhou.
"
"Sigh... I'm afraid it will be another crime of neglecting government."
The two talked for a long time, and then Sima Yi left and walked out of the palace. The sadness on his face gradually dissipated. He could handle the matter of equalizing land, but he would never participate in the decision of equalizing land. It was done.
, I have the credit for it, but the defeat is also Zhuge Liang’s business, it has nothing to do with me, I am just an errand boy, but if I participate in the decision-making, if I object, I will offend the emperor, if I agree, I will take the blame if something goes wrong, this matter is still
I'd like to trouble the villagers of Zhuge.
This villager is also cunning, and wants to hand over the position of serving as a sergeant to him?
The emperor dismissed his official position in Yanzhou, obviously to keep himself in the temple. Sanling, you have to hand over the position of Shizhongling to me, hahaha, Zhuge Villager, it’s easy to calculate, Shizhongling
Leave it to me and you will be the minister, haha.
Sima Yi lowered his head, his face gloomy and uncertain. Suddenly, he stopped, as if something was wrong.
His body did not move, but his head slowly looked back, forming a strange arc.
At the door in the distance, Zhuge Liang held a lantern and watched him leave with a smile.
The two looked at each other like they did twenty years ago at the gate of the East Palace. After many years, Zhuge Liang laughed and nodded towards Sima Yi. Sima Yi kept looking back in that strange way and slowly
The corners of his mouth curled up, revealing an even weirder smile, and the two of them knew it well.
Are you trying to compete with me for the position of Shangshu Ling?
Village man, with me here, how can you be the leader of all officials?
Watching Sima Yi disappear into the night, Zhuge Liang stood still, looking at the bottomless darkness in front of him. Now, he was in the light, bearing all the pressure. If he failed, all his faults would be On his own, if he succeeds, he will not get any credit. He has already reached the position of the third order, and there is no room for improvement.
Sima Yi was in the dark. He had taken a liking to Shangshutai. In these days, he had quarreled with several servants over the compilation of laws. It was completely different from the past when Sima Yi was always unwilling to make enemies. , suddenly had a huge quarrel with these servants and almost started fighting, which aroused everyone's hostility. However, in order to ensure the smooth implementation of the law, he could only appease these people, but the relationship became closer.
What a good plan, Zhongda, what a clever man, does the emperor like a minister who is close to the ministers, or does he need a minister who is at odds with the ministers?
However, his lifelong ambition requires the position of Shangshu Ling. If he wants to assist the emperor and create a prosperous age through the ages, the position of Shangshu Ling must be his. Zhongda is ruthless in his actions. If he were to serve as Shangshu Ling, he would probably That's not right. In that case, Zhongda, I'd better sit at the head of the hundred officials.
Zhuge Liang was busy for a while and then returned to his mansion.
There was a servant waiting at the door. Zhuge Liang came back very late these days. The servant welcomed him into the house. Zhuge Liang went to the backyard, but Princess Raoyang was already asleep. Zhuge Liang did not disturb her. He had some other matters of his own. Before he finished, he went to the study. The servant lit a candle, and he stood not far away, standing respectfully.
"Manager Zhang..."
"Mr. Zhuge." The person in the study was the steward of Zhuge Mansion. Hearing Zhuge Liang's words, he hurriedly came forward. The pen in Zhuge Liang's hand did not stop and he continued to write, but he asked. : "Have you read today's Di Di newspaper?"
"I have already read it. Shall I go and get a copy for Mr. Zhuge?"
"Oh, no need, tell me, what's the news?"
"It's nothing major, just the minister's transfer."
"Well, I know this. By the way, who went to Yanzhou?" Zhuge Liang wrote his own content and continued to ask. Manager Zhang admired him very much. The head of his family was multitasking, writing documents and returning documents at the same time. He is able to chat with me. This ability is worthy of being the son-in-law of Emperor Xiaokang. The steward quickly said: "It is the servant of the Jifu who shoots Yuan Xi. He was sent to Yanzhou."
"He?" Zhuge Liang was stunned, and the pen in his hand stopped, and then he continued to write. Although this person has no talent, Sima Yi has already laid the foundation for Yanzhou. This person is honest and obedient and will not treat Yanzhou badly. No matter what major changes were made in the strategy, let it take its course. The governance of Yanzhou was not a problem. He nodded and asked: "Who succeeded Yuan Xi?"
"I heard he is a governor of Liangzhou, what is his name... Oh, by the way, his name is Zhong Changtong!"
"Wow~~", Zhuge Liang's pen trembled, and he actually destroyed everything he had just written. Manager Zhang was shocked, but Zhuge Liang was even more surprised than him. He frowned and asked: "Who do you think you are? Served as the servant of the sacrificial palace???"
"Zhong Changtong, yes, that's the name, Zhong Changtong."
"Zhong Changtong came to serve as the servant of the sacrificial palace? Sun Quan is crazy??" Zhuge Liang's eyes widened, "Or maybe the death of Taiweigong was too big a blow to him??"