Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 673 Jia Xu Returns to Beijing
An ordinary carriage is driving towards the city gate. The carriage looks very ordinary, even a little worn out. The driver is just an old pawn who is missing an arm. There is no one around. The following knights and the like seemed very ordinary among the vehicles coming and going. In front of the gate of Luoyang City, all kinds of carriages could be seen, including high-wheeled carriages from the Western Regions, and some With the back seat open, the bullock cart slowly moved forward.

Jia Xu was sitting in the carriage, and occasionally looked out from the curtain of the carriage. After many years, Luoyang had changed more and more, and he couldn't even recognize it. There are also all kinds of pedestrians, even the barbarians with yellow hair and blue eyes standing on the side of the road, hawking in skilled dialects, Jia Xu took a sneak peek, and these guys are hawking all kinds of things on the side of the road. assortment of fruits.

Jia Xu didn't know how they preserved the fruit until this season, but in winter, the temptation of the fruit is obviously very strong, attracting the attention of many passers-by. Luoyang is definitely a unique city, in After several generations of continuous construction, this city has become Dahan, or the largest city in the known world of Dahan. Many western tourists don't even know Dahan's name, but they know this city called Luoyang.

The number of people in Luoyang has already surpassed the total number of foreign countries outside the Great Wall. The city continues to increase, but the increase in population far exceeds the increase in the city. In the end, Yin Zhugejin of Henan still went up to his majesty, hoping that Luo The city gate of Yang can be opened all year round, Liu Xi has no objection, the northern army is stationed outside Luoyang, and there is no other place, even if bandits and bandits are like, it is basically impossible to cause trouble around Luoyang.

The city gates of Luoyang will be open day and night from this moment on. The curfew system in Luoyang is still in vain. Even Luoyang at night is more lively than during the day. The lanterns everywhere can illuminate Luoyang into a city that never sleeps. , the number of merchants is increasing, and when the content of the city is no longer enough for them, the roadside outside the city becomes their place of business. Residential houses are built outside Luoyang City, and the entire Yin of Henan Province is almost all The crowd was crowded, and the county magistrates in the surrounding counties were a little panicked. They felt that they were about to be swallowed up by Luoyang!
Jia Xu sat in the carriage, looked at the scene outside, and let out a long sigh. If Luoyang was not dangerous, this would be the most suitable place for him to settle down. Occasionally, I would think of Cui Shi's words. Cui Shi once said that he wanted to tear down Luoyang's city wall. Until today, Jia Xu had just understood what he meant. If Luoyang continues to develop like this, I'm afraid this city wall will become an urn city.
Jia Xu was thinking about it, but the carriage suddenly stopped. Fortunately, the carriage was not traveling fast, and Jia Xu only staggered a bit, but it was fine. Jia Xu was a little suspicious, no, isn’t it still far from the city gate? Is it more than ten miles?Why was the city wall repaired so quickly? ?Jia Xu was suspicious, frowned, and listened carefully, when the groom said, "Mr. Jia, someone seems to be coming to welcome you."

Um? ?

Jia Xu was stunned for a moment before getting out of the carriage.

As soon as Jia Xu got off the carriage, he heard everyone's salutations, "See you, Mr. Jia!!", this voice really startled Jia Xu. Jia Xu turned his head and looked at the front. There were quite a few officials standing there, but most of these people were young people, whom he didn't know at all. These people still bowed down and bowed, and they didn't get up for a long time. Then Jia Xu said: "Everyone, please stand up." "

Then everyone got up, and when they got up, their eyes were fixed on Jia Xu, showing enthusiasm and kindness in their eyes, Jia Xu was very uncomfortable, he didn't know why these people came, and he didn't even know them People, however, he still has attention in his heart, no matter why these people come, he must remain vigilant, those who come are not good, and those who are kind will not come, Jia Xu was thinking, and the handsome young man who led him came forward .

"Jia Gong, my lord, Zhuge Liang, named Kong Ming, will take up the post of Da Honglu!"

The young people behind him also introduced each other. They are all young officials in the court. Jia Xu nodded and said with a smile: "So they are Liu Gong's disciples, yes, yes, they are already Dahonghe, presumably Mr. Liu was very happy when he found out." Zhuge Liang was shocked when he heard his words, and quickly asked, "Does Mr. Jia know my mentor?" Jia Xu nodded and said, "Some friendship."

Zhuge Liang laughed and asked Jia Xu to get into the carriage, and everyone followed him, even some officials wanted to drive for him, which made Jia Xu a little frightened. What are these people going to do? ?Jia Xu thought to himself, lowered his head, showing a feeling of old age, Zhuge Liang was walking beside him, and he could be seen from the curtain of the car, Jia Xu looked very old, with a stooped body, very thin.

Thinking that the old man at this age was still working hard for the big man in that bitter cold place in Xizhou, Zhuge Liang couldn't help but feel a little more admiration in his heart.

A group of people came to the city gate, and the soldiers at the city gate naturally knew these high officials in the court. Seeing that they were all escorting the carriage, they dared to interrogate it, so they let it go immediately, and entered Luoyang City, the speed of the carriage was also fast After slowing down, Zhuge Liang asked: "Mr. Jia, do you want to go to the palace, or do you want to rest for a few days?" Jia Xu coughed and said, "I've been walking for several months, and I'm a little tired. Take a day off"

Naturally, Zhuge Liang had no objection, and immediately brought Jia Xu to a courtyard. This courtyard is usually only used when welcoming envoys and guests. However, there is nothing wrong with staying with Jia Xu for a few days now. , entered the courtyard, Zhuge Liang personally supported Jia Xu, entered the house, and arranged everything, everyone left, but Zhuge Liang stayed, and the two sat in the guest room without speaking.

"Mr. Jia, you are tired." Zhuge Liang was the first to speak. Jia Xu shook his head and said, "You are tired, but at my age, alas, I really can't bear such fatigue. I won't hide it from you. , My health is getting worse and worse, I have no one to support me, I can’t even walk, sometimes, I always forget things.” Jia Xu said, Zhuge Liang was taken aback, and asked with some concern:
"I know a famous doctor, may I invite you to show it to Mr. Jia?"

"Okay... I'll go take a look after I rest for a few days."

"Mr. Jia, we didn't think well about inviting you to Luoyang from Xizhou, and it really made you suffer. However, there is a vacancy for the position of Sinon, and there is no one in the temple who can take it, except for Jia. Mr. Jia, there is no more suitable candidate. I know everything about Mr. Jia. Mr. Jia is a great virtuous minister.” Zhuge Liang praised him, and Jia Xu’s expression was really strange. This guy is praising me. , or are you mocking me? ?

Jia Xu said helplessly: "Too much reputation, too much reputation, I don't know if I can do it well at my age."

"Mr. Jia, don't be humble! I have read the detailed report of Xizhou, and I really admire Mr. Jia's talent. Therefore, I am also going to report to His Majesty, asking Your Majesty to please return Mr. Jia!!" Zhuge Liang said with a smile.

Jia Xu suddenly raised his head and stared at Zhuge Liang in front of him.

What a prick! !Oh it's you! ! !
I said that I had a good time in Xizhou, why did I suddenly receive a letter from the emperor and return to Luoyang, it turned out to be you, I have no grievances with you, why do you treat me like this? !Jia Xu was very angry in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it, because from Zhuge Liang's words, he already understood that this person is definitely the confidant of today's emperor, Jia Xu showed a kind face, and said with a smile: "Then I am really Thank you sir"

"Mr. Jia, don't be polite!"

"Hehehe"

"Mr. Jia, I still have a lot of questions to ask. Unfortunately, I have to go to Jingnan according to His Majesty's order. I have never governed a place. Mr. Jia has been in Xizhou all year round. I don't know what advice you can give? Teacher!" Zhuge Liang asked sincerely, his eyes full of eagerness, Jia Xu took a deep breath, and asked with a smile: "Are you going to Jingnan? It's a good place. Okay, I'll teach you, can you listen carefully"

"Thank you, Mr. Jia, and I hope Mr. Jia will enlighten you!"

"When it comes to governing the region, the most important thing to solve is the local big clans. Jingnan thinks it's the same. However, most of the officials will severely punish the local big clans when they arrive at the place, so as to gain the support of the people and use their wealth. Do you also think so about distributing to the common people so that the region can be ruled?" Jia Xu asked, Zhuge Liang nodded in doubt, and said, "All the famous ministers are like this, and I think the same way, what's wrong? "

"Of course not. Think about it. If you can use powerful clans well, it will definitely be more useful than eradicating them. After you arrive at a place, you can use their power to govern the place. It's best to get acquainted with them. They are like brothers, in this way, with their help, you will definitely be able to rule the country, whether it is farming and mulberry, Chidao, water conservancy, etc., is it easier for them to come forward than you do it yourself?"

Jia Xu asked back, Zhuge Liang nodded thoughtfully, and said: "After I go, I will go and see if there is such a big family that I can make friends with."

"Well, very good. In addition, these people must be reused. Also, after you arrive at the place, you must get rid of the local prefects and county magistrates. It is best to replace them with your confidantes."

"Why is that?"

"Think about it, His Majesty sent you there because the local officials were useless, so he hoped that you could change the situation there. If you don't want to intervene in your confidants, will they obey you when you issue various government orders? No. Yes, at least you won’t fully cooperate, but if you let your confidantes serve as officials in various places, your government orders can be fully implemented, so it will be a pity that it will benefit the local area.” Jia Xu said I spoke a little, but never spoke again.

Zhuge Liang asked suspiciously: "What a pity?"

"If you try your best to install cronies, I'm afraid it will arouse the fear of the officials in the court...or it will not be feasible."

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "That's not a problem."

"Well, you are very good and courageous. In addition, you must not be polite to the original local officials. They will not obey you. It is best to scare them all so that they dare not Against you!!"

Zhuge Liang listened for a long time, until Jia Xu finished speaking, he just stood up, bowed to Jia Xu, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Jia!! I know what to do now!!"

Jia Xu smiled, looked at Zhuge Liang, and nodded approvingly.

Just die! !Shuzi! !

(End of this chapter)