Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1303 The Second Phase of the New Deal

As the saying goes, the country is easy to change and the nature is hard to change. Yuan Benchu's temperament has already determined his fate.

He has never been a submissive person.

Born in the Yuan family of four generations and three princes, he was born with eyeballs on his forehead. There are too many people who look down on him in his heart. Today, there is no one he can look down on among the princes in the world.

He can plot against Cao Cao.

That is to look up to Cao Cao.

But Cao Cao dared to declare war on him, he would naturally be furious, and he would turn his face immediately.

This is a typical egoist.

So now that Cao Cao has expressed his position, there will be no changes in this battle. Yuan Shao will definitely fight to the end, and he will not choose to back down.
For example, solve Youzhou first, and return to the Central Plains to fight to the death.

He will directly use all his strength to fight Cao Cao decisively.

This battle is imperative.

And what Mu Jing is doing now is to increase Yuan Shao's chances of winning. Although Yuan Sha's chances of winning are already very small, after all, Mu Jing knows the news that Cao Cao has joined forces with Liu Bei.

The two great lords join forces, not to mention Yuan Shao, even the Southwest may not be able to bear it.

After all, whether it is Cao Cao or Liu Bei, their military strength is the strongest in the world today. The combination of the two, under the attack from the north and the south, Hebei will lose at least [-]% of the total.

The key is that Cao Cao is still in charge of the orthodox position.

Declaring war on Hebei is justified.

Not only does Yuan Shao want to make a comeback, he will inevitably face a charge of treason, which will make Yuan Jun's soldiers lack confidence, that is, the military spirit is not strong enough.

That's why Mujing did this.

It only increased Yuan Shao's chances of winning.

Only in this way can this battle be sustained for a longer period of time. It is best to survive the completion of the whole army of the Mu army. Otherwise, once Cao Cao finishes cleaning up Hebei, he may directly join forces with Liu Bei and Sun Jian to attack the southwest.

In Cao Cao's heart, the Southwest must be the number one enemy.

If he hadn't been able to win over Yuan Shao, I'm afraid at this time, he would win over Yuan Shao, get rid of the Southwest first, and then come to compete with each other.

Cao Cao was very clear in his heart.

He can win over Liu Bei and Sun Jian, but there is absolutely no way to win over Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao is too arrogant, and cooperating with him will only cause bigger internal problems, and the disadvantages outweigh the benefits.

So he dealt with Hebei as soon as possible.

"For Qingzhou, do you have any arrangements?" Mu Jing suddenly asked Xi Zhicai.

"The Privy Council is at the front, so there aren't many arrangements, but I heard that Jing Wusi seems to have some arrangements. This is due to the lack of support from the army. Even if Jing Wusi has some arrangements, it is difficult to influence the overall situation!"

Xi Zhi thought for a while and said.

"Qingzhou is also a small battlefield!"

Mu Jing looked up, looked at the map of the screen area, and said in a low voice: "If the two sides are at a stalemate on the bank of the Yellow River, then if you want to open the gap, the Qingzhou battlefield must be the first time!"

"But we are in Qingzhou, and we don't have soldiers and horses stationed there, so we can't catch up!" Xi Zhicai frowned.

"Who said no!"

Mu Jing smiled coldly: "Don't forget, Master Jing Ping!"

"Master Jing Ping?"

Xi Zhicai's eyes lit up slightly, and he said, "Can the Jingping navy go north?"

"Why not?"

"It's too risky!"

"There is never a war without taking risks. If there is a need, even if you take risks, you have to fight!" Mu Jing said in a low voice.

"I don't doubt this, it's just that I don't think it's worth it!"

Xi Zhicai still objected, saying: "Jingping Navy's target is Jiangdong. Once Jiangdong shows his face in Qingzhou, Jiangdong will be vigilant and lose his aggressiveness. Then he will be prepared in the future. If he wants to attack from the coastline, Then it won't be so easy!"

"That's right!"

Shepherd nodded.

What Xi Zhicai said was actually a point of concern for him. Mu Jing asked Gan Ning to lead the main force of the Jingping Navy, disguised as pirates, and set up a foothold on the coastline. effect.

It's a pity to be exposed at this time.

"never mind!"

Mu Jing thought about it, and thought that what Xi Zhicai said was very reasonable: "But you must order Jing Wusi to put Qingzhou to death. The news cannot be broken, and you must report it every day!"

"promise!"

Xi Zhi nodded.

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After discussing with Xi Zhicai for half a day, Xi Zhicai returned to the Privy Council at noon.

Blink of an eye.

It is already afternoon.

Liu Jin came to report some things: "My lord, the New Deal has encountered some difficult problems recently. Our New Deal is aimed at benefiting the common people, but there are still some shortcomings. Good policies, so that the people below cannot understand. The New Deal is It has become a tyranny!"

"These problems will come sooner or later!"

Mu Jing said: "We can't extravagantly expect every official to be fair and honest, and every official has his own style of doing things, it's hard to meet our standard line!"

The New Deal was not so easy to adapt to local conditions.

Now there are some counterattacks in places.

Because of the new policy, the common people resisted the government somewhat, which dealt a great blow to the Minghou Mansion.

The New Deal itself is not a big problem.

Each item was settled after Zhaoming Pavilion went through countless discussions, but it is inevitable that the environment will not be acclimatized, and there are still some people who do bad things with good intentions.

This year, Han Chuang has been studying hard for more than ten years, and the Minghou Mansion has risen again, a vigorous and clear government.

At this time, if you want to climb up, you can only get out of the grades.

The New Deal is also an opportunity for many humble officials. Some people are eager to gain a foothold in the New Deal. They want to rely on the New Deal as a springboard, and finally get into Mujing's eyeliner.

Once impatient, good things can turn into bad things.

After all, the New Deal is something that needs to be adapted.

"It's no wonder the people below!" Mu Jing said softly, "It's because our propaganda is not enough, we can't let the officials below fully understand the ideas of our New Deal!"

He thought for a while and said, "Well, you tell Li Cao to prepare to gather the officials at the lower and middle levels to study the New Deal, come in batches, and let the local county and state government recommend aspiring officials to participate in the training and strengthen their understanding of the New Deal. To avoid such problems, the most important thing is that the people must not have a disgusting attitude towards the New Deal.”

Up and down.

Once the people at the top do something wrong and meet the interests of the common people, it will inevitably be disgusted by the common people. In addition to these managements, they will also hate the existence of the New Deal.

"Yes!"

Liu Jin thought for a while, but thought that Mujing's idea was good. Although the middle and lower level officials didn't have much decision-making power, they did have a lot of action power. Many things were ordered by the people above, but they had to do it themselves. If you want to get in touch with the people, if you can let them understand the New Deal, maybe there won't be so many conflicts.

"What kind of reaction do those gentry and wealthy families have?"

Mu Jing suddenly asked.

The New Deal has been in place for some time, and it has harmed the interests of many gentry and wealthy families, re-measured the land, and fully counted the population, just these two points.

It is enough to break their foundation.

Mu Jing believed that they would not let the Minghou Mansion fully implement the new policy so smoothly, and there must be some plans to organize the continued implementation of the new policy.

"It's very quiet at the moment, so I don't think there's any movement from them!" Liu Jin said.

"Don't take it lightly!"

Mu Jing said: "A certain new policy is tantamount to breaking the foundation of their family inheritance. How can they let it go, they will definitely fight us to the death, and we can only not retreat an inch!"

"understand!"

Liu Jin nodded.

In this regard, the Zhengshitang actually has some preparations.

"In addition, you came at the right time. Although the new policy has not been fully implemented, it has been implemented smoothly. Many places have begun to accept the new policy. I want to strike while the iron is hot. I want to talk about the second phase of the new policy!" Mu Jing still has a lot of ideas about the New Deal, and it's not just a few decrees.

"Now?" Liu Jin frowned.

He knows that the New Deal is not limited to the first stage, but he does not approve of being too impatient. If it is too impatient, it may immediately cause too many people to counterattack.

Minghou Mansion may not be able to stop it.

After all, public anger is hard to offend.

"Correct!"

Mu Jing said decisively: "If we want to do something for the people, we must not be timid. As long as we can stand on our own, we will not be afraid of others turning against us!"

"But the new policy in the second stage, even I am not very clear about it, I'm afraid I won't be able to figure it out for a while!" Liu Jin still has the heart, and he wants to delay it, not for anyone but for the Minghou Mansion. The proposition is always down-to-earth, step by step, rather than impatient.

"That's why I want to discuss with you!"

Mu Jing simply said to Liu Jin: "The so-called second stage is nothing more than a consolidation. On the current basis, we will strengthen the consolidation of the New Deal, and of course there will be some innovations. First, we will review our New Deal in the first stage. What areas need to be improved? This reform is like crossing the river by feeling the stones. We are not afraid of falling, but we are afraid that if we fall, we will not be able to stand up, and we will be drowned. Remember, I Therefore, we need to reform the law, reform the system, and implement the New Deal. It is because I want to bring a better life to the people, so the New Deal will always put the people first, and what is suitable for the people is the best. In this Basically, we also have our principled issues, which cannot be broken!"

The new policy of the Minghou Mansion includes many, many aspects.

Changes in agriculture, economy, laws and regulations, interests, systems...all aspects have been changed, combined, it is definitely a new set of systems and standards.

The reason for going to war is not because of Mujing's whim, nor is it because of Mujing's dedication to satisfying the pursuits in his heart, but more because of the progress of this era.

To stand still is to regress.

Times must progress.

Even if you can't jump directly to the year after 2000, you can overcome the shortcomings of the old dynasties of more than 1000 years, and use modern thinking to build an empire as much as possible.

So Mu Jing is naturally very concerned about this aspect, and even regards this as the foundation of his Minghou Mansion for thousands of years.

"As for the main content of the second stage!"

Mu Jing watched Liu Jin's swipe pen to record it, and his face was serious, and he began to talk: "First, I am going to break the recommendation system!"

"what?"

This really scared Liu Jin.

"All along, we have to rely on these aristocratic families, scholars, not only because they monopolize scholars, but more importantly, they have the power to recommend officials!"

Mu Jing said in a low voice: "If we want to change, we must dare to move. We must take back this power!"

"no!"

Liu Jin has to object, even if he offends Mu Jing: "My lord, if it is said that measuring the land and counting the population will offend the common gentry and wealthy families, then once the recommendation system is changed, then the world's aristocratic families will all know us. Hou Mansion, treat it as a thorn in the side, we have offended too many people, if even these aristocratic families regard us as grassroots bandits, how will we Minghou Mansion stand on its own!"

Scholars have to be recommended by some people before they can become an official. This is a rule and a system.

Because of this system.

Numerous famous families have been created. They cultivate scholars and hold the recommendation system in their hands. In this way, the power of the family is guaranteed, and the accumulation of generations will naturally become the family of the nobles.

"Offending is a matter of time!"

Mujing's expression is very calm: "To progress in the times, we must trample on the bones and blood of countless people to move forward. There is no reform without bloodshed, and there is no reform without smooth sailing!"

After the aristocratic families gained power, there were times when there were no low-ranking families at the top and no nobles at the bottom.

This is the result of the referral system.

The historical process of thousands of years has already told Mujing that the recommendation system is already a backward system. In the feudal era, the imperial examination was the only best way to select officials.

"But……"

Liu Jin's eyebrows condensed into a word: "Master, you should think twice, we are now in a period of weakness, and we will face the upcoming war in the Central Plains, and the New Deal has already made many local gentry and rich families hostile to us. , Nothing can be done overnight, even if it is really necessary, I am afraid that the entire Southwest will never have peace!"

Mu Jing was too aggressive.

The aggressiveness made him a little scared.

"The external war is a matter of war, and our internal affairs are our own. This requires mutual support, but it has nothing to do with it!"

Mu Jing said: "I won't stop doing my own thing just because there is a war outside. The Minghou Mansion must develop and be at the forefront of the times, so that we can maintain an invincible pattern forever!"

"I object!"

Liu Jin had no reason to say it, and he couldn't convince Mu Jing, so he could only express his opinion.

"It doesn't matter, you have your position, I know, you are also for the good of Minghou Mansion!"

Mu Jing smiled, he knew that Liu Jin was a person who was less aggressive and more cautious in doing things, and that he was able to preside over the New Deal, and that he had come to this point, which already made Mu Jing very satisfied.

Nor did he expect to change him directly, all at once.

Of course, without Butcher Zhang, you can still eat pork. You don't necessarily need Liu Jin to continue the New Deal.

"However, since I have made a good plan, I will not give up on this matter halfway. There will definitely be a second phase of the New Deal. We can discuss specific matters at the Zhaoming Pavilion meeting, and it will not be too late to make a decision later!"

Mu Jing shrugged and responded, "Just because you object, doesn't mean that everyone in Zhaoming Pavilion is against it. Regardless of whether you object or not, ten years or eight years, as long as I think it's right, I will persevere in doing it!"

The New Deal will be a plan he made to lay the foundation for the future.

He is a tough guy.

You can go to the countryside to do as the Romans do, but you cannot succumb to the times. Changing the times is not an easy task, but you can't be changed by the times when you go. This is Mujing's warning to himself.

(End of this chapter)