The two parties sat down separately, with Du Wenxing sitting beside him, and Guo Song serving tea with the tea boy.
Du You smiled and said: "Your Highness, it is like the February spring rain in Guanzhong. Thousands of armies swept across and the haze disappeared, making the people of Guanzhong cheer for joy."
Guo Song smiled and said, "Thank you, Master Du, for the compliment!"
Du You saw that Guo Song didn't seem to take it seriously, and said quickly: "I am telling the truth, and I am not exaggerating at all. Zhu Si wants to move 120,000 wealthy households to Luoyang. From the beginning of the year to now, everyone is panicked, and many people have gone to Longyou to buy property."
, I moved my family’s property and children there too, just to avoid Zhu Si’s relocation order. But what to do with the property? What to do with the land? It’s impossible to move them all to Longyou. If people run away, I’m afraid that the government will confiscate the land.
The house, so everyone is living in fear. If His Highness comes to kill him, Zhu Si’s migration order will be completely over. How can everyone not cheer for it?"
"In this way, the rich households in Guanzhong welcome me more than the poor. I heard that in order to win over them, Zhu Si allocated land and tax exemptions. I guess the people at the bottom will scold me when I come here."
Du You nodded, "Your Highness is right. Zhu Si has indeed been wooing the lower-class people in Guanzhong, but he is doing it to obtain soldiers and does not really love them. I do not deny that the people in Guanzhong support Zhu Si, but that does not mean that
They will be hostile to His Highness. As long as some important matters are properly handled, I believe His Highness will be welcomed by the people at the bottom."
"I wonder what the important matter the head of the family is talking about is?"
"land!"
Du You said frankly: "Zhu Si granted the land of the imperial village and a large number of powerful manors to the common people, so he gained the support of the people. I would like to remind His Highness that the land issue is the key to whether His Highness can gain a foothold in Guanzhong.
I believe His Highness also knows very well that no matter whether His Highness is willing to face it or not, he still has to make a choice when it comes to the issue of land."
"I would like to hear the suggestions from the head of the family, and I sincerely ask the head of the house to give his advice directly!"
Guo Song's modesty made Du You very satisfied. He respected himself so much and gave himself enough face.
He pondered for a moment and said, "Forgive me for being offended, but I would like to ask, does Your Highness know the seriousness of this problem?"
Guo Song nodded, "I know it very well!"
Of course he knows very well that this is actually a matter of choice between the royal family, the powerful and the common people, depending on whose interests he prefers.
"Since Your Highness knows better, I will speak frankly."
"Master, feel free to speak out!"
Du You organized his thoughts and said slowly: "I think we must first clarify how many people's interests are involved. As far as I know, the manor divided by Zhu Si involves the four major estates: the Imperial Manor, the Imperial Manor, the Powerful Manor, and the Minister's Yongye Field.
Block, before this, there were hundreds of manors in Guanzhong, but now there are none. Once the news of Zhu Si's withdrawal from Guanzhong comes out, I believe that His Highness will become the target of countless people's attention."
Guo Song took a few steps with his hands behind his back and said to Du You: "There can't be a one-size-fits-all approach here. It won't work to take them all back, or admit them all and distribute them to the people. We have to weigh them!"
Du You secretly gave a thumbs up, this was a brilliant insight. He smiled slightly and said: "Then what do you think your highness should do?"
Guo Song smiled and said: "The first step is to find out the family background. How many manors are there in Guanzhong and who do they belong to? After understanding the situation, we can then think about what to do?"
Du You clasped his hands and laughed, "His Royal Highness and humble position coincide with each other, and I think the first step is also the same!"
Guo Song chuckled and turned back to Du Wenxing: "Is Du Shijun willing to take on this matter?"
Du Wenxing stood up quickly, "I am willing to share the worries of His Highness, but Guanzhong is not only Jingzhao Prefecture, but also involves Tongzhou, Huazhou, Shangzhou and Fengxiang Prefecture. I am afraid I cannot exceed my authority."
Du Wenxing's worries were justified. Guo Song was silent for a moment. At this time, Du You said with a smile: "It would be best to set up a temporary agency to handle this matter, equivalent to the functions of the Department of Household Affairs. If His Highness does not feel humble and stupid,
, I am willing to share your worries for Your Highness."
Guo Song was greatly impressed by Du You's initiative to ask for a job. He said softly: "Letting the head of the family do this is really overkill."
"Where! It's my honor to serve His Highness."
Guo Song added: "I have mobilized 300 students from Taiyuan Guozixue and dozens of officials. It is estimated that they will arrive in Chang'an tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. By then, the shortage of manpower will be solved."
"Is Siye coming too?" Du You asked with a smile.
Guo Song shook his head, "This time he has something on his hands. If he can't leave, Wen Miao will come over!"
"Your Highness is talking about the son of Taichang Qing Wen Ji?"
"Exactly!"
Du You said with a smile: "Nowadays, the world is dominated by young people. Siye came back to the clan to worship last year. He has become calm and dignified, with a high-ranking official demeanor, and his ideas are different from those of ordinary young people. When he decided to go to Hexi, I was still
I don’t quite agree with it, but now it seems that his decision was so wise!”
Du Wenxing was dumbfounded when he heard this. When did the head of the family disagree with Du Siye's trip to Hexi? He didn't care at all whether it was good or not, and maybe he didn't even know, but now...
Du Wenxing was so impressed that the head of the family was so awesome! While flattering Guo Song, he turned Du Siye's achievements into the family's achievements with a few words. Who said that the Du family has been absent from Guo Song's rise?
Guo Song smiled and said, "He has great potential. I am considering letting him be the governor of Shang and go to the prefectures and counties to practice his abilities."
"As the head of the family, I can't thank you enough for your highness' concern for the children of the Du family!"
Guo Song smiled and waved his hand, "Famous families produce talented people!"
The two chatted for a while, and then Du You stood up and said goodbye. Guo Song escorted him out of the gate of Xingqing Palace, which greatly moved Du You.
In the oxcart, Du You's heart was full of emotions and he was very emotional. Du Wenxing couldn't help laughing and said: "The master of the house is still touched by King Jin's courtesy?"
Du You sighed and said: "When Zhu Si personally came to Dujiazhuang to ask me to be the prime minister, I regarded him as a poisonous scorpion and was afraid to avoid him, but today I am afraid that the King of Jin will not give me a chance. This is choosing a person!"
"
Du Wenxing smiled slightly and said: "I heard that the emperor was also calling the family head back to Chengdu to take up a post. He also promised the family head the post of Zuopushe, Shangshu, but the family head declined because he was ill. If I guessed correctly, the family head is actually waiting for him.
King Jin enters Guanzhong!"
Du You's thoughts were seen through by Du Wenxing. His face was slightly hot, but he was very proud in his heart. Someone finally understood his foresight.
"Don't go out and preach about today's matters, you know?"
Du Wenxing secretly laughed in his heart. His Royal Highness, Prince Jin, sent the family master out of the gate in person. I was afraid that the whole of Chang'an would know about it. He also told himself not to say anything because he didn't expect that the family master would also be pretending.
"I know, I won't talk about it."
At this time, the bullock cart stopped in front of the Du Mansion in Chang'an. Tomorrow Du You will report to Xingqing Palace to set up the Land and Housing Department. He cannot return to Dujiazhuang tonight.
"Master, take a look at what's missing and I'll send someone to deliver it!"
"No need, I'll send someone to pick up what's missing from my old house. You can go and do your work! I've really worked hard on you today."
Du Wenxing cupped his hands and said to the coachman: "Go to Jingzhao Mansion Yamen!"
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On the afternoon of the next day, dozens of officials and 300 Guozi scholars from Taiyuan, led by Cao Wannian, arrived in Chang'an to assist Guo Song in governing Guanzhong, Guanzhong's two prefectures, three states, more than one hundred counties, and millions of people.
The population needs to be re-controlled by Guo and Song. It does not mean that every state and county can plant a black dragon flag with a red background on top of the city to express submission to the Jin army, and everything will be fine.
Many state and county officials have to be replaced. More than half of them were appointed by Zhu Si. Many of them were just minor officials, but because of their defection to Zhu Si, they were promoted and became county magistrates, county magistrates, and even governors. These people
Not only is he mediocre and incompetent, but more importantly, he has bad conduct and is omnipotent in trying to exploit the people.
These people must be resolutely replaced and then liquidated. They must be killed when they need to be killed, and there must be no mercy.
The main reason why Guo Song kept holding back was that he had no one available. He urged Pan Liao several times to select suitable candidates for him and sent them to Chang'an as soon as possible. He looked forward to the stars and the moon, and finally waited for them.
Guo Song asked Du Wenxing to arrange for officials and scholars to stay, and he met Cao Wannian in the official room.
Cao Wannian first reported the situation in Taiyuan. Everything in Taiyuan was calm and there were no major problems. Guo Song then turned the topic to Guanzhong.
"There are so many things to deal with in Guanzhong now, but to sum up, they can only be summarized in three things: people, wealth, and things. I put Du You in charge of money and things. The key is people. That's why I transferred you here.
"
Cao Wannian is the chief official of Suzhengtai, and it is his duty to supervise and investigate officials. Cao Wannian must immediately start investigating and give himself a complete plan. Which officials need to be replaced, which officials need to be arrested, and for what reasons?