In the Northern Zhou Dynasty, even the middle and upper-level officials had a big gap. It often happened that one person held multiple positions. There was no way, most of the talents had flowed into the Han Dynasty, and the noble families in the north also upheld the principle of not opposing but not cooperating.
attitude, so after Yu Wenxian obtained enough money and food from the aristocratic families to support the war, it was naturally impossible to obtain the full support of the aristocratic families in terms of talents.
This may be drinking poison to quench thirst.
But Cui Yanmu also knew that Yu Wenxian had no choice at all.
The aristocratic family was already too big to lose, and the Northern Zhou Dynasty was no longer enough to threaten the aristocratic family. It even had to rely on the loyalty of the aristocratic family.
This town of Lukou is just a microcosm of the great Northern Zhou Dynasty.
Cui Yanmu couldn't send anyone, and even if he did, how could these local aristocratic families that had grown into local vigilantes obey orders?
After experiencing the feeling of being the boss, no one wants another person to come out and overwhelm them. Even if these old men meet Cui Yanmu, they are just like meeting Mr. Qingtian, but who doesn't have their own plans behind the scenes?
They support decisions that are in their interests more than anyone else. Once their interests are harmed, these guys will be more vicious than the Nanman.
Cui Yanmu did not intend to sit still and let the situation develop like this.
So he came here this time to remind these guys that although the war situation is developing in an increasingly unfavorable direction for the Northern Zhou Dynasty, at least it has not developed to the point of being completely out of control, at least in Youzhou, on this side
The Northern Zhou Dynasty still had absolute control over the land. Even if Jizhou fell and Yecheng was lost, Youzhou would still belong to the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
These guys had better not have any other thoughts, otherwise don't blame Mr. Cui for not thinking about the old relationship.
Although Cui Yanmu is only a civil servant, he does not have no trump cards.
For one thing, even if he has conflicts with Dugu Xuda on weekdays, the fundamental interests of both parties are the same. Once there is turmoil at the grassroots level in Youzhou, no one will have anything to gain. Therefore, in order to maintain stability at the grassroots level, as long as Cui Yanmu needs it
To help, Dugu Xuda will definitely not let it go, not to mention that there is Dugu Yongye above Dugu Xuda.
Secondly, this is not the first time Cui Yanmu has come to Lukou Town. He has met with the village chiefs and village owners of many surrounding villages. None of these villages has developed into a self-contained model like Zhongyuan Wubao.
This means that their demands will be smaller, and they will be more inclined to obey the control of the court. Therefore, Cui Yanmu can clean up the few people in front of him and replace them with more obedient people.
Although these are troubled times, although this is remote Youzhou, as long as there are people and society, there will be people who are eager for power and want to be a master, so Cui Yanmu never has to worry about finding such a person.
people.
For example, Liu Shu, whom he had met before, was a good candidate.
It's a pity that his village is too remote, otherwise Cui Yanmu would not have hesitated until now, and would have already replaced the old man in front of him with Liu Shu who only thought about the affairs of this three-thirds of an acre of land.
"Mr. Han, Mr. Meng, long time no see, you are in good spirits!" Cui Yanmu exchanged greetings with these clan elders.
"You're welcome, Governor!" The man called Mr. Han was the leader of a side branch of the Han family in Changli, and he took his clan members to take refuge here. He was also from a side house, so he believed that he and Cui Yanmu could be on equal footing.
Little did he know that in Cui Yanmu's mind, the Han family in Changli was just a local aristocratic family, so how could it be compared with the Cui family in Qinghe? It was just that there was still some use for him, so now he could only hold his nose and be polite.
"Have all the village chiefs and village owners been summoned?"
"Yes, we are all waiting for it." Mr. Han said with a smile, "When the governor comes to Lukou Town, Lukou is full of flowers. Who dares not to come?"
The last sentence was obviously ridiculed, "Who dares not to come?" It was clearly you who forced everyone to come with swords and swords. Do you really think that everyone is willing to come?
Cui Yanmu frowned, pretended not to notice anything, and walked forward.
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Liu Shu's original intention of coming to Lukou Town was to pry out news. This is the place where the Qishui River and the Lushui River intersect, and it is also a must-have place for pedestrians and traders from Yuyang County and Yan County, two important towns in Youzhou.
Although it is closer to go by land, it is more convenient to go by water for bulk goods. In addition, it is safer because there are villages and towns along the way. After all, from Yuyang to Yanjun directly, you need to walk along the mountains in the north, and there are many robbers.
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Therefore, although Lukou Town is far away, it has become the only way for many people, and there is naturally a lot of news. In addition to the "base area" downstream of the river, the largest foothold of Youzhou Baipao is not in Yanjun City, but in Yanjun City.
There are five people in this town of Lukou.
Although shabby, there are not many white-robed direct descendants that Liu Shu can command in total. Five people have already taken one-third of them.
As a result, Liu Shu did not expect that on the way, he received news that the governor came to inspect and everyone wanted to come to see it.
Liu Shu did not expect that Cui Yanmu would come out to inspect at this time. In fact, Liu Shu was not very familiar with the governor of Youzhou. After all, the real decision-maker in Youzhou was not Cui Yanmu but Dugu Yongye, so Bai Shu
The focus of gathering intelligence has always been on Dugu Yongye.
However, the two had met before, and Liu Shu could even feel that Cui Yanmu admired him.
In any case, Liu Shu is one of the few village chiefs among the many villages in Lukou Town who obediently handed over the grain.
Now that Cui Yanmu is here, he might as well meet him. There is no more accurate information than hearing from the mouth of this Youzhou governor.
So when Liu Shu stood in front of the Han family's mansion in Lukou Town and saw Cui Yanmu, Cui Yanmu was very happy, and Liu Shu was also very happy, but neither of them knew exactly why the other was so happy.
"I haven't seen Brother Liu for many days, is it a little tiring?" Cui Yanmu said with a smile.
How can I not be worried that those guys from the navy are still arriving, but they really haven’t thought about food and food for several days. Liu Shu cursed, with a fake smile on his face: “The spring plowing has just ended, and I have been directing everyone to plow.
It’s okay to take it a step further, and it will grow back anyway.”
Cui Yanmu looked at Liu Shu and couldn't help but admired: "If he is given a big responsibility, Liu Shu will be a pillar of the country."
A certain person is now a pillar of the country.
Liu Shu curled his lips.
Cui Yanmu didn't notice Liu Shu's expression, but was busy chatting with the others.
Except for Liu Shu, a man who has seen the world, the rest of the village chiefs and village owners are obviously out-and-out bumpkins. They were all flattered to be personally received by the governor, and they didn't even know what to say.
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When Cui Yanmu turned around again, Liu Shu had quietly taken his seat.