Wei Ni

It is advisable to open rivers and canals in order to maximize the good land and land and transport canals, thereby saving labor and labor; the wide fields, livestock and grains are to eliminate the traitors, so that the soldiers can be self-sufficient, so that the rivers and Huaihe Rivers can have food stored without water damage.

This is the core of Deng Ai's "Jihe Lun".

In view of the fertile but barren land situation in the north and south of the Huai River, he elaborated his views from the aspects of military conquest, civilian power, water damage, rotation of soldiers and so on. Even Xia Houhui, who had no experience in farming, could understand the pros and cons in a moment.

What is very rare is that he does not talk in general terms.

Among the more than ten volumes of bamboo slips, only one contains his suggestions, and the rest are specific implementation measures.

Almost every area on the north and south sides of the Huai River has been specifically deployed, such as what the terrain is like, where ditches can be dug, how many civilians and troops are needed, how many acres of land can be opened, how much grain can be accumulated per year, etc.

Even those who have not been to the north and south of the Huai River for detailed on-the-spot inspections can understand clearly by comparing them one by one with maps.

Sure enough, professional things have to be done by professionals~
Xia Houhui, who took a long time to take a closer look, said this in his heart, and also raised his head to look at Deng Ai, "The military expedition does not cost the national reserve, and the troops do not harm the people. Scholars have recorded this theory, which can be said to be of great benefit to the country." ! It can also be said that there are very few talented people in the Wei Dynasty who can compare with Shizai just to make the soldiers self-sufficient without disturbing the local area!"

"I don't dare to speak like a general."

Although Deng Ai was overjoyed by Xia Houhui's generous praise, he quickly stood up and bowed his hands in humility. "I have been a farmer since I was a child, and I know a little about the pros and cons of farming, mulberry and water supply. Now I see the land on both sides of the Huai River is barren, and I feel very moved." He made a bold statement and disturbed the general. It would be a blessing if the general did not blame him for being stupid and troublesome. How could he dare to compare with the talents of the world? "

Huh?
Have you become humble?

You had a reputation as arrogant among the new army~
Not to mention that King Cao Zuan, Qiao Su, is not waiting to see you, even Gou Quan and Jiao Yi, who get along day and night, have some private complaints!
Hearing this, Xia Houhui couldn't help but be a little surprised. He raised his hand and pressed it down to indicate that he didn't have to sit down politely. He also took advantage of the situation and looked at him carefully.

You wouldn't know it if you didn't look carefully, but Deng Ai's senses are really different now.

When he first came to Huainan, he was thin, with a haggard face, and behaved like an old farmer in the mountains; his brows were always frowned, making the deep nasolabial lines look like knife carvings, giving people a vague feeling of arrogance. But now, not only is his body stronger, but his eyebrows are also relaxed, and his whole person looks a bit clearer.

It should be because it nourishes the Qi and moves to nourish the body.

Because he is now the governor of a thousand people, has more food and clothing, and has a promising career, his temperament has also improved.

"Shizai doesn't have to be self-effacing."

Xia Houhui, who was just curious for a moment, casually made a conclusion and joked, "Not to mention others, if the temple asked me how to make the Huainan soldiers self-sufficient, I would only be able to 'open ditches and farm and cultivate grains'." It’s just empty talk in eight words. If Shi Zai dares not to compare with the talents of the world, how should I deal with it? "

After joking, he continued to ask without waiting for Deng Ai to accuse him, "Well, I am only half a year old from Huainan, and Shi Zai has already become a scholar! In addition, all the details of this discussion are described, and there is almost no omission. I wonder how Shizai did it?”

"Returning to the general, it is because the last general likes to see mountains and rivers, and every time he comes to a new place, he goes to inspect it in person."

Deng Ai replied with a smile, "As Cai Cai said, I was a farm guest when I was young, so it is not difficult to comment on it under the influence of my ears and eyes. This book was written two months ago."

uh~
Forget your habit of making up your own mind every time you encounter mountains, rivers and valleys.

It’s just that you said it’s not difficult at all to write an argument. Isn’t that a bit embarrassing?
Feeling the familiar feeling of unintentional pride again, Xia Houhui felt more at ease. When he rolled up the bamboo slips one by one, he asked, "Since the book was written two months ago, why didn't Shi Zai present it to Zhengdong?" Li Changshi of the General's Office? Shi Zai must have forgotten that when I took leave of absence from Huainan, I asked you to find Li Changshi if you have anything to do and not to report it to someone else."

Indeed, Deng Ai could present "Jihe Lun" to Li Changshi.

After all, if all the affairs of the New Army were to be reported to the temple, they had to go through the hands of Li Changshi; and "Jihe Lun" expounded the military affairs of the entire Huainan soldiers and soldiers in the fields, not just the New Army.

In this case, Deng Ai should have passed the General's Administration to the East.

However, when Deng Ai heard about it, he was speechless for a moment.

He couldn't understand that Xia Houhui, who was usually very alert, would still ask questions about such obvious things.

Although he did not fake Li Changshi's hand, he was selfishly worried that his merits for being superior would be divided by the General Zhengdong Administration, but this was also a manifestation of his loyalty to Xia Houhui as his confidant! The imperial court is the imperial court, and Xiahou Hui is Xiahou Hui!
After being recruited by the imperial court for more than 20 years, he was just a small official in the field; but after being transformed by Xia Houhui, he became the governor of thousands of people in just one year!

Couldn't he, who was born in a humble family, still not be able to grasp the difference between the two?

Really!
Of course, such words cannot be spoken directly.

Not only was it a taboo, but because of his temperament, he could never express such flattering words.

Xia Houhui, who had waited for a long time but received no answer, looked up strangely. He happened to see Deng Ai's face turning red and hesitant to speak, so he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.

But soon, he reacted.

First, he raised his hand to wave away the question, and then asked with a smile, "Please leave Shi Zai here for now. Well, Shi Zai has been hiding in the snow for two months, so you don't mind if I keep it private for now." Hidden for a year and a half, right?”

Is it not suitable for implementation now?
Thought to himself, Deng Ai nodded quickly, "The general doesn't mind. No matter when the general thinks it can be implemented, the general will never think it's too late."

"Shizai misunderstood."

In response to this, Xia Houhui smiled sternly, "I have just returned to Huainan. If I see you again, it will be at least a year and a half later, so I will keep it sealed for now."

He actually wants to report it to the emperor!
I didn’t expect that someone as humble as me would be famous enough to be heard by the emperor!
Deng Ai, whose face was full of astonishment, was stunned for a long time before he quickly left his seat and bowed in obeisance, saying with emotion, "Ai Ming is deeply moved by the kindness of the general and will never forget it!"

"Shizai's words are serious, his words are serious."

Xia Houhui stood up and came over to help Deng Ai up. He held his arm and said, "Shi Zai has the talent to manage the country. To be the governor of thousands of people is to belittle his talent! I want to raise him to the emperor, but also to benefit the country. Shi Zai does not need to do this." . And he is not from a humble background, so he can become a husband if he does not fall into the aspiration of success! Well, Shizai is not very strong and has a poor life, so he should work hard to eat more."

"only!"

When he was young, Deng Ai said goodbye and left.

Xia Houhui, who was alone in the office room again, wrapped "Jihe Lun" in a cloth bag and put it into a utensil. He also took out one of the letters and read it carefully, burned it and leaned back again. I lay on the couch, closed my eyes, twirled my beard, and thought to myself.

Huang had written that letter to him more than a month ago.

Huang Jiu was the eldest son of Huang Ji, who had died in the previous battle in the scout camp. He had brought young men from the countryside to join him.

But he sent it back.

In addition to telling Huang Jiohao to study the law, Xia Houhui also wrote a letter to Du Shu.

When he is asked to inspect the boundaries of Xuzhou, he can see whether Huang Jiu, whose father died for his country, is worthy of being a disciple of the emperor.

Yes, it's just to see if Huang can be used, not to ask Du Shuwang to rule out the problem.

Because he knew Du Shu's temperament and didn't want to backfire.

Now Huang sent a letter to tell him that he had lived up to his expectations and had been recognized as the emperor's disciple by Du Shu. At the end of the letter, he also added a few words similar to what Deng Ai had just said.

In just a few years after joining the army, the people who could be relied upon as confidants were Jiang Ban, Deng Ai and Gou Quan; the people who were like-minded were Du Shu; the people who could seek common interests were Chen Tai and Fu Gu; in the future, they might be relied on as external forces. There are also Zhang Hu, Qian Hong and others.
Although comparing the Sima family is like a firefly to a bright moon, can I be considered a small success?
And as my official career experience deepens, I still have a wider space to do something!
However, what Xia Houhui didn't know was that just when he was feeling a little proud, there was a conceited person elsewhere who was very disdainful of him.

Said: "Xiahou Zhiquan? I'm a kid, why should I care about it?" (End of this chapter)