Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 197
All the food transportation was arranged. After Xu Zhen had dinner at night, he went back to the government office to wait.

At night, when it was dark, Dian Wei ordered people to light up the lights, and there was a sound of notification outside the door.

"Don't drive Chen Deng to see you from Xuzhou, and the eldest son also brought someone to see you, and they all said that we have important matters to discuss."

"Come in, all of you."

Xu Zhen didn't think there was anything wrong, Cao Ang also came and chatted together.

It's just that Cao Ang brought someone with him, which is a bit intriguing, maybe he brought it so that Xu Zhen can take care of him in the future.

After all, in the days when Cao Cao is not around, Xu Zhen can be one-third of the master in Xudu.

The other two should be Xun Yu and Guo Jia.

Of course, the three of them must respect Cao Ang's opinion, after all he is the eldest son.

In contrast, Guo Jia, who never sees people all day long, and Xun Yu, who is meticulous, are obviously not as easy to win over as Xu Zhen. Xu Zhen seems to be indifferent and clean, but in fact he is very kind to his own people, cold on the outside and hot on the inside. That's all.

Not long after, the three of them entered the hall together, Xu Zhen stepped forward from the main seat, let the visitors take their own seats, and then sat back on the main seat.

Looking up, he saw a young man in brocade and white robes, with a black jade belt around his waist, and a Jinxian crown on his head. His hair was coiled behind his head, his eyes were clear, and he had a slightly trimmed beard around his lips.

With a quiet and elegant expression, with a smile on the corners of his mouth, he walked up to Xu Zhen and bowed deeply, bowing in salute.

"I'm Yang Xiu, whose name is Dezu, and I have met Junhou."

Yang Xiu's age should be about the same as Xu Zhen's, and he might even be one year older than Xu Zhen.

However, he couldn't hold his head up in front of him. The only thing that could compare to him was perhaps his background.

"This is the son of Taiwei Yang Biao."

Cao Ang introduced with a smile.

And Xu Zhen just didn't ask about Bai Ding's background, but only knew that he claimed to be from Hejian. As for where he was from, it was impossible to verify.

What is it called, Dushuai Village.

"Okay, Yang Dezu."

Xu Zhen nodded and said: "There are few talents. They are well-educated, understand strategies, know the general trend, have a delicate mind and are talented. They don't work with Yang Biao. They leave and join the prime minister's house. Now the master, I know you."

When Yang Xiu heard Xu Zhen say this, his face suddenly became surprised, he really knew it.

This person's intelligence network is not generally powerful, and he can even know it in such detail.

Even I understand that I am not standing in the same row as my father.

"You can't hide it from the lord, the students entered the official position only for the sake of the big man, and now the prime minister is the one who can keep the big man alive, and there is no other person besides him. Before the battle with Yuan Shao, I have already judged like this. "

Cao Ang smiled and said to Xu Zhen, "Yes, Dezu told me at that time that he would definitely defeat Yuan Shao."

"Haha," Xu Zhen laughed twice, made a gesture of invitation, and said, "Please sit down first, we will talk later."

"As ordered."

Yang Xiu looked at Chen Deng who was the first on the right. He was also a young man about his own age. He had heard of it.

Soon he and Cao Ang walked to the left and sat down.

Xu Zhen looked at Chen Deng and said, "Yuanlong, tell me what's the matter."

"Your Majesty," Chen Deng stood up, bowed deeply, and bowed to Cao Ang and Yang Xiu, "Young Master, Young Master Yang."

"I'm here from Xuzhou for this year's favorable policy."

"Because of the war, Xuzhou used 50 shi of grain to fund the army and transported it to Guandu, and more than half of the money in the treasury was withdrawn. Now it is quite empty. This year Xuzhou plans to expand again to benefit the people. Therefore, I would like to invite the king Hou Bo transfers food and grass to Xuzhou to make up for the vacancy during the war, or, please ask the prince to order Xuzhou to carry out internal affairs next year and no longer raise military funds."

Neither is easy.

One is to ask for money, and the other is to reduce the tax policy, settle the hearts of the people, and show the kindness of the emperor after victory.

Both of these things are trying to draw Xu Zhen's bottom line.

If this matter is discussed with Xun Yu, it's hard to say. After all, the war is still going on, and what the lord is waiting for is the money and food to go to the front line. Otherwise, we can only give up benevolence and righteousness and directly rob the people, so as to satisfy the mood after the death and injury of soldiers and horses. .

"The situation in Xuzhou is indeed true, but the general who is stationed in the army is the former general Cao Ren. Although the prefect of the state is still undecided, so many things fall on Yuanlong."

"I will play to the Son of Heaven, recommending your father Chen Guixian to be the governor of Xuzhou. How about solving this matter? If it can be done, then I can issue an edict and be promoted as the governor of the state."

Xu Zhen smiled so kindly that Chen Deng was stunned.

"This……"

He looked at Cao Ang subconsciously, and Cao Ang nodded immediately, "Brother said, this arrangement is the best. Chen Shibo himself has a kindness to his father, so he should have been elected to him. He will definitely be named a Marquis for this achievement, and his reputation will be the highest among all clans in the Qingxu Peninsula."

Chen Deng is a person who is well aware of internal affairs, and does not have too much ambition. In the troubled times, he only wants to survive against the Ming Lord, so that the family can survive in the catastrophe.

At this time, Xu Zhen's arrangement was simply to use his strength to make his father inspect the prefects in various places. Naturally, he had to find a way to make Xuzhou pay so much money and food.

Otherwise it is incompetent.

You are all governors. If you have something to discuss with the eunuchs, if you can't hand it over, you can ask Xu Duo. If you don't do it, you think you are incompetent, and you will damage your reputation.

This prince promoted his father to a high position with one sentence, and even promised great profits, so that he can be promoted to the state shepherd in the future. There is a huge gap between the governor and the state shepherd. The latter needs a very high reputation, otherwise If the county guard refuses to accept it, he will definitely obey the law.

This is also a test for the Chen family. If he can really impress all the gentry, or if he can have enough charm and quality to make others have nothing to say when he is governing, then this state shepherd can really do it.

This is an opportunity for their family.

Chen Deng was dumbfounded immediately, he didn't know what to say, he actually thought a lot about how to tell Xu Zhen about the current situation in Xuzhou.

I didn't expect to be blocked here by this sentence.

He didn't dare to make random decisions anymore, because every next sentence would determine his and Chen's future.

They have been in Xuzhou for many years, and their hometown and ancestral home are here. The Lin Li family is not only unique, but also very prestigious. And the Zhuge family in Langya County, now has one person who is Xu Zhen's disciple. In this way, the Zhuge family must have won this The budding shadow of a prince.

From then on, Zhuge could be the gentry under Xu Zhen's command, and Xu Zhen could also be the leader of the Zhuge clan. Chen Deng thought that he would definitely push Zhuge Liang to seek a new position in Xuzhou.

Unexpectedly, he said it to Mrs. Chen, and the weight of this sentence was extremely heavy. One sentence was crisp and clear, which put Chen Deng on fire.

"What? Yuanlong is unwilling?"

Xu Zhen couldn't help laughing, took a sip of the tea beside him, and glanced at the incense sticks outside the side door of the main hall for timekeeping.

"Time is running out, so don't chat with Yuanlong. Next, you have to discuss with Zixiu. If Yuanlong refuses, I will tell the emperor to reduce Xuzhou's payment this year, which can be used to benefit the people."

"No," Chen Deng immediately raised his buttocks, his expression was a little flustered, until now he still had no answer in his heart, whether he agreed or not! ?

Once you agree, you will absolutely not be able to talk to Xu Du again. Even if you want to disperse your family wealth this year, or gather the nobles in the country, you must be able to meet the requirements of the expedition and prevent the people from suffering. Does the Chen family have such appeal and reputation? !
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, let me think about it."

"Okay, think about it carefully."

Xu Zhen waved his hand, still smiling patiently at Chen Deng, then turned to Cao Ang and said with a smile: "Zixiu, you brought Dezu to find me, is there something wrong?"

Cao Ang smiled very reverently, mainly because Xu Zhen's words to Chen Deng today showed Xu Zhen's quick wit and his heart.

Originally, he didn't need to say much at all, and only left the matter to Xun Lingjun. If so, Shang Shutai should be the one who had a headache.

Therefore, Cao Ang's smile became quite meaningful, and he cupped his hands and said: "Yang Dezu is a subject of the prime minister's mansion, and now his duties fall under my brother's command. I want to send him to follow my brother and help manage the government."

"Is De Zu willing? I am not a son of a noble family, and I am quite at odds with your father's political views. Would you like to come?"

Xu Zhen's words should not be too straightforward. Most people may think that he is arrogant and ignorant after hearing this, but Yang Xiu obviously does not think so. He is willing to ask so frankly that he is really giving the opportunity.

He got up immediately, and solemnly walked to the front, bowed his hands to Xu Zhen, and said in a loud voice: "Return to the king, I will have no regrets."

"Okay, then come on. From tomorrow, Chenshi will wait at the government office and manage the government with me. Although I don't accept the young mansion, but the responsibility is still there. I will wait for the prime minister to come back to make a decision. It can't be said that it is tiring."

Xu Zhen sat a little more casually, and asked with a smile: "Why did you come to follow me?"

Yang Xiu first glanced at Xu Zhen, then turned to look at Cao Ang, and Cao Ang's eyes were very calm and confident, calm and composed.

Frankly speaking, when you communicate with people with sincerity, you don't have to hide your head and show your tail. You can tell lies in your mind and let others listen. This prince should like to listen to the truth.

"Xiu, there are seven out of [-]. He is not immature, he is not clear about his affairs, he has never done anything for the people of the big man, and he has risen from filial piety and honesty in his [-]s. He has been waiting for several years for the conquest. If there is no more hard work, he will be ashamed. The reputation of hairpin tassels."

"Okay, for the sake of the family's reputation, it's rare to be honest."

Xu Zhen nodded slightly. This kind of Yang Dezu is quite different from the arrogant and arrogant person in the records, which changed Xu Zhen's first impression. The only bad thing about him is that he was born in the Zanying family. And the one the prime minister wants to fight is the Yang family.

"My subordinates, I will join the family of the emperor, because I know that the emperor is upright and self-disciplined, so I can stand out from my peers. I am willing to learn."

"Scholars don't care about their age, they put achievement first. If they get something, they will be secretly happy. If they can find the way to make a name for themselves, they will not disgrace the merits of Yang's martyrs. I will forget death and follow each other, and follow the king. Plead for the common people! Establish a career for thousands of years!"

He is very honest, and what he wants is to leave a name through the ages, to be able to be called together with the sages of the family, and to give his descendants a chance to mention his name in the future.

Xu Zhen saw expectations and passion on his face.

"But what Yang Xiu said is true..." Xu Zhen thought to himself, "The eldest son of the Zanying family, at 27, is actually just an official of the prime minister's house. It's a bit embarrassing to say it."

These days, people with real talent and learning, even those from poor families, are able to get along with other states and counties, and the young talents among the gentry, such as Chen Yuanlong next door, have already served as the general of the Diannong Zhonglang, and they are quite popular in the hearts of the common people. If it has weight, even if it cannot be heard all over the world, it will be loved by the people even if it goes to the official prefectures and counties.

Who can remember Yang Dezu in the prime minister's mansion, only know that he is the son of Taiwei Yang Biao, and maybe he will be respected and kept at a distance by those who are close to Cao and Xu.

"it is good."

Xu Zhen said "good", and Chen Deng on the right stood up suddenly, walked up to Xu Zhen and cupped his hands, looked at Yang Xiu with a slightly apprehensive and unexpected expression, and said, "Your Majesty, I understand. It's..."

"This policy is under the leadership of the subordinates. The Chen family will surely stabilize the hearts of the people. Even if they use the power of the whole family, they will let Xuzhou have grains in the warehouse, and will never disappoint the expectations of the prince and son!"

When he said these words sonorously, he accepted Xu Zhen's suggestion, and asked his father to be the governor of Xuzhou, not to talk to Xu, and to use all his talents and connections to guide the local people to solve this problem. thing.

In this way, once it can be completed, Xuzhou will truly be called Cao's big granary!
During the war, 50 shi of grain and countless money and resources were transferred to the army. By the end of the year, the same amount can be turned over to the tax treasury.

To do this, the gentry in the whole territory must bleed heavily, but if it fails, the lost reputation belongs to the Chen family. Cao Cao only needs to come back and dismiss Chen Gui, so that he can reassure the hearts of the people and inspire the people.

Many people even praised Cao Cao for his clear rewards and punishments.

Chen Deng knew this, but Yang Xiu's words made him dare not accept that this heavy responsibility was on his shoulders, but it was a smooth journey, the pros and cons were clearly laid out on the copybook, and he was allowed to choose.

Xu Zhen didn't force him at all, but pushed him hard from behind.

"Hahaha!" Xu Zhen, who was slightly taken aback, immediately got up and walked out, went to Chen Deng to help him up, kept patting his shoulder, and quickly waved his hands: "Yuanlong, I really didn't say this for you. "

"Zixiu and Master Yang are not called by me to act for you. His words come from the bottom of his heart."

Yang Xiu's heart skipped a beat, Mr. Yang?
All the people in the hall, I am the only one who is so polite, alas...haven't been really familiarized by the princes, and it may take some time to get familiar with them.

"Oh, Yuanlong naturally knows," Chen Deng suddenly smiled wryly, "It's just that Mr. Yang's words make me feel ashamed... I also want to work hard for the sake of the public, and the family's reputation and the ambition of the sages will never be forgotten."

"That's right." Xu Zhen took a few steps forward with his hands behind his back, and sighed, "It reminds me of a sentence. I don't dare to forget about the country when I am humble."

"It's the same with the Zanying nobles, and it's the same with the nobles from the humble family. They dare not forget to worry about the country. They should do their part. In this way, Xuzhou will be entrusted to Yuanlong and his son."

Chen Deng is still thinking about that sentence, he is heroic, affectionate, and sincere, and he said "I don't dare to be humble, forget to worry about the country".

"Yuanlong has been taught, thank you, Junhou..."

Several people looked at each other and smiled, but now it's just a stick of incense.

The atmosphere was already extremely harmonious, Xu Zhen glanced at the burning of the stick of incense, and immediately said: "Okay, now that this is over, I have to go to the barracks to train soldiers, and Zixiu and the two go to the bar for a drink."

Cao Ang was stunned for a moment, and murmured: "You are like this, how can we have the nerve to drink."

"I'll go back first, and I'll come to see the lord tomorrow." Yang Xiu didn't flatter him, and went back neatly.

Chen Deng still wanted to say a few more words to Xu Zhen, but he knew that it was too late to talk about it now, so he cupped his hands gracefully and said, "I will set off overnight and return to Xuzhou, and I will invite you to have a drink after I finish my career. Celebration wine."

"Well, then I'll wait."

Xu Zhenyu shook Chen Deng's hand earnestly.

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