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Chapter 509 0506 [Zhilan Yushu? Lengtouqing! 】

After sending away the ninth queen, Han Zhen continued: "The people in the North are brave and have martial customs. It may not be easy to govern. Using heavy rituals can easily arouse people's anger and rebellion, and the spring breeze and rain will encourage the arrogance of the people in the North. Therefore, the degree of this , Aiqing, you need to be careful."

Yu Wenxu said in a deep voice: "Before I came, I specifically consulted some northern merchants in Bianjing City and found that although the northern people were brave and unruly, they were actually simple and strict. What they wanted and what they wanted to do was consistent with their plans. People in the Central Plains are generally the same, they just want to be fed and clothed.”

"However, in recent years, the Khitan nobles have exploited the people even more than those in the Zhao and Song Dynasties. The people at the bottom have lived extremely miserable lives. After the Jin Dynasty replaced the Liao Dynasty, this situation did not improve, but became even worse. Six Under the equal system, the Jurchen nobles frequently killed and treated the common people as cattle and horses, which led to frequent rebellions and riots in the Jin Kingdom. "

"Wei Chen believes that when managing the North, we should attach importance to law and despise politics."

Han Zhen chuckled and said, "Keep talking."

Yu Wenxuzhong explained: "The laws are strict, and the guilty must be punished, regardless of Chinese or foreigners, and everyone is treated equally. In civil affairs, the corvee is light and the tax is small, slavery is abolished, and the national policy of dividing the land between men and acres is implemented to divide the Khitan The control of the common people by the nobles, combined with public opinion propaganda in the memorial hall, will only take two or three years, and the people in the north will taste the benefits of sharing their land, and they will spontaneously resist the Khitan nobles, and they will have a clear distinction and at the same time feel a sense of belonging to me. "

Han Zhen asked: "The Khitan and Bohai nobles are not fools. Whether it is sharing the land or abolishing slavery, it will affect their interests. What if these nobles take risks and incite riots?"

Yu Wenxuzhong had already prepared a draft and said with confidence: "As the saying goes, it is better to block than to open up, and to open up is worse than to lead. Suppression by force will only intensify and intensify conflicts and create estrangement. Therefore, while suppressing, for the Khitan, Bohai and other nobles, Seek new interests, encourage them to do business, open workshops, etc.”

Han Zhen praised: "Yes, it seems that I have chosen the right person."

"Your Majesty is so complimentary. I am just trying to pick up on your Majesty's wisdom."

Yu Wenxuzhong looked humble and flattered him a little.

"You don't have to be humble. Everyone knows the truth, but the real ability is to use it for yourself and to innovate."

Han Zhen waved his hand, and then warned: "I will let the Yuzhou Army guard the Xijing Road. I will give you the privilege of mobilizing the Yuzhou Army of less than 5,000 people without reporting it to the military department and the cabinet."

The state of Qi has always had a separation of military and political affairs.

The garrison has no regard for civilian affairs, and local officials cannot command the army either.

Even in special circumstances, the report must be submitted in advance, approved by the Military Ministry and the Cabinet, and then forwarded to Han Zhen.

But Xijing Road is different and the situation is special, so Han Zhen gave him such great privileges.

Yu Wenxuzhong stood up with a solemn expression and bowed: "Thanks to your majesty's love, I will work hard to repay your kindness!"

……

Zhe Yanwen has just turned twenty this year. As the eldest son of Zhe Keqiu, he has been carefully raised since he was a child, and he is respected in both literature and martial arts.

After all, he was a young man with a lot of energy. After asking to see Han Zhen, he was rejected and returned to the inn angrily.

In the bedroom of the inn, a retainer who was over forty years old advised: "Young master, why should you be angry? The reason why the Emperor of Qi is like this is just to suppress the spirit of my family."

Zhejia originated from the late Tang Dynasty, so the custom of keeping retainers has been preserved.

Retainers are not slaves, but one of the masters of the family. They share wealth, honor and disgrace with the master.

Zhe Yanwen said angrily: "My Zhe family has guarded the border for generations and guarded the gates of the Central Plains. I have worked hard and achieved great results. How can you insult me ​​like this?"

The retainer explained: "Now and then, my Zhe family used to be the gatekeeper for the Zhao family. Now that the owners of Zhongyuan have changed, it is natural that we have to re-establish the rules."

In fact, the situation of the Zhejia is also very embarrassing. Even though the Zhejia occupies the land of three prefectures, it is a country within a country, but being a vassal town is the end of it.

As Zhao and Song were driven to the south, the generals of the three northwest five families turned to defect to Qi, and the Zhe family's situation became increasingly embarrassing.

The Zhejia currently have only two choices, either to vote for the Kingdom of Jin or the Kingdom of Qi. There is no third option.

As for Xixia...

Before Xixia was founded as a country, they fought with the Zhe family to death. Today, there are no less than 400 wars, large and small. It can be said that the Xixia people hate the Zhe family.

In the original time and space, Zhe Keqiu returned to the Kingdom of Jin. After being poisoned by Wan Yanchang, Xixia took advantage of the situation and annexed the three mansions, and then dug up the ancestral graves of the Zhe family.

Needless to say, what does digging into ancestral graves mean?
This is an eternal feud that cannot be solved at all.

Previously, the Zhe family had not expressed their position. Even when Zhe Kecun returned to Jiangjin Kingdom, there was no reaction at all. It was obvious that he was watching the wind direction.

Whoever wins, who they help.

Now the Qi army's offensive was rapid and violent, and Wanyan Zonghan was beaten to the point where he cried for his father and mother. The Zhe family immediately made up their mind to surrender to Qi.

From the standpoint of what can be done, there is no problem.

My family has been guarding the gates of the Central Plains Dynasty for more than two hundred years, and I have worked hard and achieved great results. But today the world is undergoing great changes, so naturally I have to consider my family.

But in Han Zhen's eyes, the whole world is not the land of the king. Qi State cannot even accommodate a black mountain village, let alone a separatist vassal town or a country like China.

Zhe Yanwen is just young and energetic, not a fool. Now that the Jin Kingdom has been defeated and Xijing Road has fallen into the hands of the Qi Kingdom, the Qi Kingdom is their only choice for the Zhe family.

Besides, before coming here, I would have asked him to be humble and respectful.

Thinking of this, Zhe Yanwen said dejectedly: "That's all, just wait for a few days."

……

After staying in the inn for three days, Han Zhen finally sent someone to inform him that he wanted to meet Zhe Yanwen.

All the way to the Marshal's Mansion, Zhe Yanwen walked into the hall under the leadership of Lao Jiu.

The moment he looked at Han Zhen, Zhe Yanwen involuntarily lowered his head slightly.

He can be regarded as a young hero, capable of both literary and military skills, but in front of Han Zhen, he felt ashamed of himself.

Han Zhen's aura was really too strong. He was overflowing with domineering power just by sitting there.

So much so that people subconsciously ignore his age.

"Little citizen Zhe Yanwen, pay homage to Your Majesty."

Zhe Yanwen bowed and looked respectful.

Han Zhen looked at Zhe Yanwen and praised: "It is said that this generation of the Zhe family has a pair of Zhilan Yushu. When I saw them today, it turned out to be true."

It has to be said that Orihiko Bundan looks really outstanding, with handsome appearance and excellent temperament. The other one is his cousin, Orihiko Zhi.

Zhe Yanwen said modestly: "Your Majesty is flattering, and the compliments in the public cannot be true."

Han Zhen said in a deep voice: "The Zhe family guarded the border and kept the barbarians out of the door. I admire your hard work and great achievements. I have always wanted to call your father to the capital before, but he was entangled in government affairs. It is quite a pity."

After all, Zhe Yanwen was still too young and did not hear the hidden meaning of Han Zhen's words. He only thought that he was praising the Zhe family. He couldn't help but feel happy and bowed and said: "Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. I am very grateful."

If you can ask this old fox in exchange, he will immediately lie on the ground and apologize.

A strange look flashed in Han Zhen's eyes. He didn't expect that the Zhe family would send a stupid young man.

However, it can also be seen from this that there is really no one in the Zhejia generation.

A foolish young man like Zhe Yanwen can become the leader of the younger generation, which shows that the rest of the Zhe family will only be in even worse shape.

Language is an art, and in many cases, it is not Han Zhen who deliberately goes around and around.

Just go straight, can't you just say something if you have something to say?

Of course it's good.

However, the premise is that the other party must be a gentleman, not a villain.

Because good medicine is bitter to the mouth and good for the disease, and honest advice is bad to the ears and good for the deeds.

Good words are often not heard well.

If the other party is a gentleman, then nothing will happen. However, if the other party is a villain, he will often hold a grudge because of these words and make enemies for himself in vain.

In this world, gentlemen are in the minority after all.

Therefore, hiding criticism in praise and hiding praise in criticism is actually a way of self-protection.

When smart people listen, they will naturally understand and understand your good intentions.

Even if a stupid person doesn't understand the meaning behind his words, he won't feel resentful.

When he first came to the Northern Song Dynasty, Han Zhen actually didn't understand these things, and his words and deeds were all based on the word "reckless".

Later, I had more dealings with old foxes, and I naturally understood.

"How is your father?"

"Your Majesty is concerned about me. My father is in good health."

"I heard that your cousin was demoted to Yazhou by the puppet Song Dynasty?"

"..."

After chatting for a few more trivial matters, Han Zhen waved his hand and sent Zhe Yanwen away.

Watching Zhe Yanwen leave, Lao Jiu, who had been acting as the door god, couldn't help but ask: "The Zhe family obviously intends to defect to His Majesty here, why doesn't Your Majesty give him a chance to speak?"

He clearly saw just now that Zhe Yanwen was about to speak several times, but was interrupted by Han Zhen, who took the topic elsewhere.

Han Zhen didn't answer but asked: "Does the Zhe family still have a choice now?"

Lao Jiu was stunned for a moment, then said matter-of-factly: "Of course there is no more. Xixia and the Zhe family are feuding, the Jin people have been driven away, and Xijing Road has been included in our Daqi territory. The Zhe family has no choice but to defect to Your Majesty."

Han Zhen smiled and said, "That's fine."

"But what does it matter?"

Lao Jiu scratched his head, looking blank.

Seeing his appearance, Han Zhen couldn't help but shake his head and said with a smile: "You, you will be my door god."

Zhejia, ha!

How can it be so good to sit on the wall and watch the wind?
Han Zhen could allow the Zhe family to exist, but he would not allow a hereditary and irreplaceable Zhe family to exist.

It just depends on whether you are seeking knowledge or not.

If he doesn't know what he's doing, Han Zhen will help him look good.

……

But when Zhe Yanwen left the Marshal's Mansion, his retainers immediately greeted him.

After getting on the carriage, the retainer couldn't wait to ask: "Young Master, how was the conversation?"

Zhe Yanwen looked depressed and said: "We only talked about trivial matters, not serious matters."

Hearing this, a bad premonition arose in the retainer's heart, and he couldn't help but frown: "Young Master, please tell me in detail what you are talking about."

Zhe Yanwen didn't think much about it and repeated Han Zhen's words exactly.

After hearing this, the retainer exclaimed: "Oh no, the Emperor of Qi is dissatisfied with me for destroying our family. This matter is troublesome."

Are you dissatisfied with your family?
Zhe Yanwen retorted: "Probably not. Just now, His Majesty praised my Zhe family for being loyal and brave, and for my hard work and merits."

The retainer gave a wry smile and said, "Young Master is still young in experience. Some of his words may seem like compliments, but they actually have deep meanings."

Zhe Yanwen was anxious: "Uncle Mo, what should we do now?"

"Go back to Fuzhou first and report this matter to the head of the family."

The retainer sighed slightly.

With the Emperor of Qi's attitude, they might lose a lot of money.

(End of this chapter)