Pang Tong, who was in Yizhou, finally received a letter from the emperor. He moved around many places, from Hebei to what is now the southwest, where he served as state pastor. Yizhou also had to follow the edicts of the temple to divide
For the two states of Ba and Shu, Pang Tong is still dealing with these matters. He does not really agree with such a division of the places, but he is not in the temple, and his words cannot reach the ears of the emperor at all.
Sitting in the study, Pang Tong took a sip of wine in a relaxed manner. Of course, the southwest also has its advantages. It is far away from the temple and no one interferes with his affairs. He lives quite comfortably here. The government affairs of this state are,
It was not enough for him to work hard, so he recommended some outstanding young people to the temple, and then Yizhou began to move in a better development direction.
Pang Tong patrolled around Yizhou every day. He said it was patrolling, but in fact it was just having fun. However, his fun did not require local entertainment. He would go to the homes of the people and merchants here and live with them.
For several days, he asked them about their situation. From the beginning, Pang Tong was unable to squeeze into the core of the temple because his ideas were too shocking.
He has always believed that if you want to suppress land annexation, you can't use strong methods to accomplish it. It is better to let those powerful people who focus on farming change their pursuits, let them open large-scale handicraft factories, and support them to establish large-scale economic planting.
Gardens, allowing the people to receive salaries from them, work for them, or farm for them. As long as the temple can set a suitable low price, the land problem will no longer exist.
Because the powerful will no longer be obsessed with more land, they will find that there are actually other ways to get them greater benefits, and the same is true for the common people. The amount of cultivated land is always limited, that is, the emperor and the wise
No matter how capable the ministers are, they cannot conjure land out of thin air, and the current household registration of the Han Dynasty is increasing explosively. If this continues, there will always be a time when the land is not enough. On that day, the Han Dynasty will turn from prosperity to decline.
It's time.
When he was in the temple, Pang Tong's thoughts may not have been mature enough, but when he was sent to the local area, he gradually began to think about how to implement his ideas in the local area, especially after getting to know Zhong Changtong.
It seemed that a big hole in his mind had been filled. He was very happy, and so was Zhong Changtong. The two soon became close friends who talked about everything.
He then introduced Zhou Yu to Zhong Changtong, and the three of them often communicated through letters, and each gained something.
When Pang Tong rushed to Yizhou, his thoughts had gradually matured and he had his own set of opinions. He wanted to completely change the cycle of land annexation. He wanted to transform the tens of millions of farmers in the Han Dynasty, and they
Turn them into handicraftsmen and workers, transform them from farmers into industrial and commercial households. By supporting the powerful and carrying out large-scale industrial and commercial construction, the big men can get rid of the shackles of the land.
He was very opposed to the foreign wars of the Han Dynasty. In Pang Tong's view, these areas were the best markets for the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty would send the products produced here, control their material and economic lifeline, and let them farm and provide food for the Han Dynasty.
It is the best conquest. As for the conquest by force, he disdains it. Conquest by force is something only fools can do.
Relying on force alone could not make the Han Dynasty strong, but after coming to Yizhou, he was even more happy, because Yizhou had always been a place with many merchants and prosperous commerce. He did not act like every state pastor after he took office.
In that way, if you suppress the merchants here, you will start to support the local merchants and start to implement your own set of strategies.
The merchants in Yizhou were shocked. This was the first official who was not hostile to the merchants in Yizhou. Is there really such an official in the world? The merchants praised Pang Tong one after another. These actions of Pang Tong also angered the local people.
Some scholars, however, after Pang Tong had friendly exchanges with the wealthy families and powerful people in Yizhou, all the words that opposed Pang Tong disappeared.
Yizhou's commercial activities are extremely active, and it has even become the most important commercial center of the Han Dynasty after Yangzhou. Pang Tong will observe the social situation under this policy every day. He cheers up, not because he is afraid of any unrest.
, Pang Tong had absolute confidence in himself, but what he was worried about was that he would miss some of the impacts of these policies. While he was "traveling around" all day long, he suddenly received an unexpected transfer order.
Looking at the emperor's edict in his hand, Pang Tong was still a little confused and frowned. He couldn't understand the emperor's thoughts for a while. The candidates for the third order were always promoted from the temple, not to mention the position of Shizhongling.
I have always been the emperor's absolute confidant, and I am not that close to the emperor. Why did the emperor suddenly think of using me?
The edict in his hand was exactly the edict that asked Pang Tong to enter the temple and serve as a servant. The servants in the mansion were very happy, and there were many more people who came to see them. However, Pang Tong did not open the door to greet him this time.
, ordered everyone to prepare the carriages and horses for the road, but he was still thinking about the emperor's intention. Until the carriage passed Luo County and drove slowly away, and when the Yizhou merchants shed tears to bid farewell, Pang Tong was still thinking in the carriage.
All the emperor's actions have profound meanings. Guo Jia once told him that Pang Tong believed in Guo Jia. Therefore, he also felt that things were not that simple. After thinking for a long time, the most likely possibility was that the emperor wanted to use himself to check the balance of the temple.
That is to say, he is allowed to deal with the growing Zhuge lineage. No one in the temple can now overshadow this Shangshu Ling.
His reputation is extremely high, and he was deeply loved by the generals during the Battle of Kushan. His family is also large. His elder brother Zhuge Jin, younger brother Zhuge Jun, and even family members, such as Zhuge Ke and Zhuge Zhan, are all in the temple.
Including his close friends and his disciples, the power in the temple is already unbalanced, and Zhuge's party is superior.
However, if the emperor really wanted to suppress Zhuge Liang, shouldn't he let Zhou Yu take this position? Pang Tong couldn't help but think that in terms of reputation, perhaps only Zhou Yu could equal Zhuge Liang. Zhou Yu had opened up so much overseas.
In this situation, he also managed Yangzhou's navy, and his power was only inferior to Zhuge Liang's.
Why not him?
While he was thinking like this, the journey became much faster. Pang Tong almost didn't notice the passage of time. It wasn't until his slave told him that he had arrived at the Sili area that he suddenly woke up. It turned out that he had arrived at Sili.
At this time, it was already the hot summer of the 25th year of Yankang, and Pang Tong had just observed Qisili's situation.
Every time he rushed to Sili, he could always see a situation that was different from the usual. This time was no exception. The Sili area was developing very rapidly and was very prosperous. However, under this prosperity, it was also possible to
We saw some restless elements, such as the rangers and prodigals who gathered at the edge of the village, and their number was increasing.
The increase in cultivated land was far less than the increase in household registration, which led to the emergence of a large number of rangers, and many Yu Ding were forced to wander around without any serious way out. If this continues, sooner or later, it will be a huge hidden danger for the Han Dynasty, Pang Tong thought in his heart
Then, when the carriage approached Luoxian County, the carriage suddenly stopped, and the coachman smiled and said: "Pang Linggong, there is someone waiting in front of you, probably to greet you."
"Oh?" Pang Tong was stunned and quickly asked the groom to ask questions. Sure enough, the groom came back and said tremblingly: "The prince is in front of you. Zhuge Linggong and Liu Linggong are here to greet you in person!" Pang Tong was shocked and hurriedly got off.
In front of the carriage, there was a sea of people. Countless officials were waiting for his arrival respectfully. This made Pang Tong a little panicked. The scene was a bit too big.
"Meet Pang Linggong!" The leader was a young man. The young man looked particularly tall and strong. Looking at his clothes and even the embroidered messenger behind him, Pang Tong recognized his identity. This man was the prince.
Liu Qu, at this moment, the prince Liu Qu was also bowing to Pang Tong respectfully. Pang Tong hurriedly got out of the way and returned the greeting with a smile: "I don't dare to accept the prince's worship!"
Zhuge Liang smiled and met with him, then met with Liu Yi, and then met with all the officials. The team rushed towards Luoxian County in a mighty manner. The prince walked beside him. He didn't know what he was thinking in his heart, but his face was full of anger.
Zhuge Liang respected Pang Tong quite a lot. As for Zhuge Liang, he did not regard Pang Tong as a political enemy. He was not that kind of person. Instead, he talked and laughed with Pang Tong about Yizhou affairs.
Only Liu Yi remained silent. This scorching hot weather was really not very friendly to a tall man like him. He was so hot that he was sweating all over his body and panting hard. He couldn't care less about it.
A trusted servant, of course, Pang Tong also understood him and did not blame him. Along the way, Pang Tong looked at the kind faces when he entered Luoxian County, but he didn't know that among these kind faces
Next, what kind of thoughts do you have?
They sent him to the post station in Luoxian County. Zhuge Liang also invited him to rest in his mansion. However, Pang Tong still refused. He had just arrived in Luoxian County and was not ready to meet the emperor. Instead, he went to the mansions of other ministers. It seemed that
There was something wrong. After seeing everyone off, Pang Tong rested peacefully for another day. The next day, the Huangmen of the palace came and invited him to the Hall of Houde.
Just as Pang Tong was about to go out, he saw a man rushing into his mansion. That person was Zhong Changtong. Zhong Changtong ignored the Huangmen on the side and shouted: "You Pang Shiyuan, yesterday I
After waiting for you all night, you have become a servant, and now you start to look down on your old friend? I will impeach you in the temple tomorrow!!"
Looking at this familiar old friend, Pang Tong's eyes suddenly flashed with light!