After Yuan Yao arrived outside the Great Wall, everything was different again. Yuan Yao personally went to various places and severely punished officials who did not do anything and neglected political affairs. At the same time, he promoted some diligent and enterprising talents. At the same time, in
After visiting many areas, in order to dispel the fear of the officials by the immigrants in these areas, he also personally promoted the three elders who were immigrants. Most of the lowest-level officials such as Lijianmen were local residents.
He supported the official education here a lot, and even went to the fields in person to teach many methods of farming. It can be said that he never took a day off for two full months after arriving here. He may not be as good as Zhuge Linggong.
Although he is of similar talent, he is younger than Zhuge Linggong, and he can withstand the hardships. After two months of such busy work, the administration of officials outside the Great Wall has taken on a completely new look.
He was usually very gentle to the people here, and asked the officials not to reprimand them for no reason. He wanted to implement a gentle policy here, and personally led people to clear the snow on the ground, and subsidized the temple.
When I brought it to these people's homes, the eyes full of hatred dissipated a lot, but there were still a lot of suspicious eyes.
These people give us food, but they also require us to work?
Afterwards, Yuan Yao found a group of doctors to treat the injured people free of charge. He also ordered the Yuan family to send a batch of cotton-padded clothes to keep out the cold, which were given to the people here. Logically speaking, a wealthy family would have no choice but to
Carrying out such a blatant act to win over people's hearts is a very dangerous thing. If it is not done well, it will arouse the suspicion of the temple. However, neither Yuan Shang nor Yuan Xi ever objected to his behavior.
In the autumn of the 21st year of Jianning, the first batch of grain finally grew outside the Great Wall. Seeing the joy of the people, Yuan Yao took them and held a lively party, where everyone ate together
Meat, these people come from all over the world, some from overseas, some from the local area, some from Kushan, and prisoners from the Central Plains. All kinds of people are tightly gathered together by Yuan Yao
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Seeing their various dances and listening to various songs, Yuan Yao finally showed a knowing smile.
Even outside the Great Wall, people from outside the Great Wall took the initiative to come to stay. For these first batch of people who came to stay, Yuan Yao also showed the highest goodwill, providing food, clothing to keep out the cold, and buying horse bones for thousands of gold.
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Returning to the simple study room, Yuan Yao wrote his own letter home. He would write one every month.
"Yao asked if my mother is okay? After my brother said goodbye to me, it has been more than three months since I came here outside the Great Wall. After these three months of busy work, the people outside the Great Wall are happy and happy. Although they are not rich, they are
No one froze to death, no one died of hunger, and they were not as hostile to the Han officials as before. Four days ago, some people gave me a sheep. I couldn't refuse it, so I invited this person.
When the family comes to the county government office, everyone eats together..."
"My child misses my mother very much... In these years, whether overseas or outside the Great Wall, I have never disobeyed my father's teachings. I have never been afraid, I have kind thoughts, and I have helped everyone in need.
I have never bullied anyone, and I have been honest and fair, and I have never treated others differently...Only my father has told me to take good care of my mother, but my son has not been able to complete it..."
"Please forgive me for being unfilial and not being able to stay with my mother... After I have finished my work here, I will go to see my mother immediately after I have settled down outside the Great Wall... Please don't worry, my mother.
Dare to bring shame to my father."
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Same year, August
Two dragons came out of Yingchuan Well, and only two yellow dragons were seen flying away. After a while, the sky was dark and the earth was dark.
Just when Zhuge Liang was sitting in his study, busy with important matters, someone suddenly said that a guest was coming to visit. Zhuge Liang hesitated for a moment. He didn't really want to receive the guest. The emperor was determined to conquer Guishang. In these days,
Zhuge Liang set his sights on the land of Liangxi in the northwest. Of course, Liangzhou has now been divided into Liangzhou and Yongzhou. As for Xizhou, it has been divided into Xitingzhou and Yongzhou. To be precise, the northwest region is now
It has four states.
Zhuge Liang not only wanted to overhaul water conservancy in these areas to ensure that these areas had sufficient food reserves to cope with the war, but also built major roads here to ensure that all kinds of materials could be transported to the battlefield.
He even exempted these areas from corvee service in recent years, and large-scale construction also used people from other areas. This is because, after one year, these people may have to serve a long period of corvee service.
It is a rest period given to them.
That is to say, Zhuge Liang, if he were another person, faced with the various policies being implemented in the country and the preparations for the war, he would not be able to spread the pressure of the war too much on the northwest states. These series of things are enough for Shangshu Ling.
Although he was very busy, during these days, Zhuge Liang was still able to handle things in various places in an orderly manner. He also promoted a large number of officials and sent them to the outside of the Great Wall and the northwest region.
His interference in the transfer of officials made the officials in the temple a little dissatisfied. The emperor also heard a lot of rumors about Zhuge Liang. People called these young capable ministers and officials promoted by Zhuge Liang the "Shangshu Sect". This was already
Although the relationship between the emperor and Shangshu Ling was sown, the emperor's trust in Zhuge Liang has not been reduced. What is surprising is that even the prince has repeatedly declared his support for Zhuge Liang.
No one knew what kind of medicine Zhuge Liang gave the prince to make the prince admire him so much. However, this made Zhuge Liang's position more solid, and no one dared to speak ill of him to the emperor anymore.
Zhuge Liang frowned and asked, "Who is here?"
"The person who came here claimed to be Xun Shen, the son of Lord Xun Ling."
"He?? Let him in quickly!" Zhuge Liang thought of something and said hurriedly. He frowned, hoping that he had thought wrong... Xun Shen soon walked into the study room. His eyes were red and swollen, obviously.
After crying for a long time, he bowed and said, "Mr. Zhuge Ling, my father asked me to come here. I hope that Mr. Zhuge Ling can come with me to the house..." Zhuge Liang looked at him a few times, said nothing nonsense, and left.
With the pen in his hand, he stood up and walked out with him.
The servants quickly prepared the carriage and horses. Zhuge Liang and Xun Shen got on the carriage together and rushed towards Xun's mansion. Zhuge Liang looked at Xun Shen who was crying in front of him. He was silent for a long time and then asked: "Mr.
...how's it going?"
"My father has been coughing all night...his forehead is hot and he is unconscious...the doctor said...be prepared for the future." As Xun Shen spoke, tears kept falling down, and Zhuge Liang sipped them.
He kept his mouth shut and said nothing more.
The carriage arrived at Xun's Mansion. Most of the servants here were uneasy and didn't know what they were talking about. Xun Shen and Zhuge Liang hurried into the inner room. Xun Linggong was lying on the bed, surrounded by a group of doctors who were busy.
Xun Linggong seemed a little helpless. Xun Yu hurriedly stepped forward, held Xun Yu's hand, and shouted: "Father...Father... Zhuge Linggong is here...Open your eyes and take a look!"
"The child called him here!"
Following Xun Shen's call, the old man slowly opened his eyes. He turned his head and looked at Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang hurriedly stepped forward and asked worriedly: "Your Majesty, how are you? I have sent someone to go.
Looking for famous doctors..."
Xun Yu was speechless, just smiled and looked at Zhuge Liang in front of him, "Kong Ming..."
"I am here."
"Big man...how is the situation...is there a big...disaster?"
"Replying to your father-in-law, the Han Dynasty is peaceful all over the world. There have been no disasters. This year's cultivated land has tripled compared to the previous year. The temples and treasury are full this time. The harvest of grain is nearly two billion dan. I personally
I have promoted some capable ministers and built four canals in Jingzhou. I plan to complete the canal built by Cao Situ in the past and develop water conservancy in the surrounding areas, which will be conducive to the development of local agriculture and mulberry..."
Zhuge Liang talked about the situation of the Han in a long way, some of which were correct and some of which were false. "There is civil strife in Guishang. Their king wants to surrender. He sent a messenger... I am trying to persuade the emperor to support him."
This person, through his name, obtained Guishan... By the way, now the prince is also quite filial and respected by the people. I have sent Yuan Yao to the outside of the Great Wall. Yuan Yao has done a very good job and he can be self-sufficient this year.
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The old man's face was full of smiles. He listened to Zhuge Liang's narration, and the corners of his mouth slowly raised.
"Okay...that's good..."
"Big man... I leave it to you... Don't take it..."
There was a tear in the corner of the old man's eyes. He still couldn't finish his instructions. Gradually, he stopped moving, but his face was full of smiles. Xun Shen howled loudly and knelt on the ground, crying heartbrokenly.
With his lungs cracked, Zhuge Liang looked blankly at the deceased Xun Linggong, and slowly said:
"The descendants will definitely live up to the entrustment of the Duke."
When Zhuge Liang walked out of the inner room, there was lightning and thunder in the sky, just like a giant dragon hovering in the sky. Dark clouds followed, followed by heavy rain and the sound of raindrops, intertwined with the cries in the house.
, as if the whole world was crying for the death of a wise man, Zhuge Liang stood in the rain, looking up at the sky.
At this moment, maybe Xun Linggong has been taken to heaven by Huang Long?
What Zhuge Liang was even more worried about was how to tell the emperor about this news. Zhuge Liang knew that the emperor was both happy and disgusted with Xun Linggong. He liked his ability and his loyalty, hated his outspokenness, and hated his stubbornness.
It is said that the emperor regarded Xun Linggong as his elder and his dependence. Every time when the emperor could not make up his mind, the first thing he thought of was Xun Linggong.
Alas... the emperor's health is getting worse and worse.
Zhuge Liang shook his head helplessly, and then rushed towards the palace resolutely.
"Hahaha, you stupid idiot who is not good at agriculture! Why did you keep me waiting for so long? I have prepared wine, can you have one with me??"