I, who disguised myself as a woman, turned out to be a queen! ?

Chapter 300 Scholars not suitable for officialdom
Prince Yan's Mansion is not in the Yanzhou City in Yandi, but outside Yanzhou City.

Walking into the majestic Yanwang Mansion in the mountains and forests on this windy and snowy night, the scenery is stunning.

It was late at night and the snow was heavy, and from time to time I heard the sound of broken pine and cypress branches and the snapping of bamboo.

Meng Shaoan was a scholar. Although he did not obtain any honors, he relied on the appreciation of Xia Zhixu, the Crown Prince of Yan, to rise through the ranks. In just a few months, he was promoted to the position of Chief Historian of the Palace and the position of Sima of Zhuozhou.

It can be said that he is a young talent who is only thirty years old but has already received a fourth-grade official position.

Moreover, although Zhuozhou was not severely persecuted by the Mobei barbarians before, it still needed to be rebuilt. In particular, the connection between Jiaodong and Zhuozhou was a top priority.

However, Meng Shaoan followed the sage's teachings on how to be an official, how to be an official, and how to do things for the people. In just a few months, he has won a lot of people's hearts. He has also made Zhuozhou what it used to be and continued to comfort the victims. , and the people went to the fields to cultivate and prepare for sowing in the coming spring.

In addition, it also suppresses bandits and calms the people, resolves unjust cases and eliminates bullies. It can be said that "the key to governance is to calm the people, and the way to calm the people is to observe their sufferings."

Therefore, the common people secretly thought that this 20-year-old official was a truly good person.

And because of this, many people in the affected areas came to settle down after hearing that there was such a great man in Zhuozhou who loved the people like his own son.

Walking in the heavy snow, Meng Shaoan was not in a hurry, because after receiving the summons from the Crown Prince Xia Zhixu this morning, he rushed over quickly. It was still early, and he heard that the Crown Prince was receiving guests, so he deliberately slowed down. pace.

Prince Yan's Mansion can be said to be built on that low mountain, and the scenery is excellent. In particular, there is a place called Shenxian Terrace in the mountain, which was specially built by King Yan Xia Chenfeng to entertain guests. Moreover, although this short mountain is not as high as other peaks, , but at the highest point of the short mountain, there is an ancient pine and giant cypress. The green mountain is covered with snow tonight, and the ancient pine looks extremely holy under the moonlight, especially under this moonlight.

Meng Shaoan looked at the ancient pine from a distance and couldn't help but sigh. He was even more delighted for the people because of the heavy snow today, thinking that the coming year would be a good year.

Although he, Meng Shao'an, was known as "the one who monopolizes half of the state's literary talent" in Xiangzhou, he was also praised by the world for being a scholar. He would definitely become a great Confucian who would be famous throughout the ages.

but.
Meng Shaoan sneered at this. He studied only to serve the country, to imitate the capable ministers of the past, to show his ambition, to be recorded in the history books, and to win the title of 'virtuous prime minister'.

The servants of the palace who were following Meng Shaoan immediately flattered him when they heard Meng Shaoan's impromptu poem.

Many people could see clearly that this great talent in Xiangzhou would definitely be the right-hand man next to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the future, so they quickly flattered him so that he could be promoted in the future.

Meng Shaoan was helpless. He didn't really like the behavior of flattering officials, but he knew in his heart that this kind of thing was unavoidable, so he just smiled and didn't want to say anything more.

When they arrived at the palace, the steward of the palace heard that Meng Shaoan was here, and immediately invited the nobleman Meng Shaoan into the palace, and then immediately went to report it.

When he was invited to the reception area, Meng Shaoan discovered that it was not just him, but also officials from other states in Yandi.

Seeing Meng Shaoan, everyone stood up and bowed, all of them were polite.

Meng Shaoan did not dare to be arrogant and responded humbly.

Then, Meng Shao quietly sat in an empty seat.

Sitting next to Meng Shaoan was a middle-aged man with a pointed mouth and a goatee. Just by his appearance, he gave people the impression that he was not a good official.

However, this official is not an ordinary official. He is from Tanzhou. In terms of official position, he is one level higher than Meng Shaoan.

The official looked at Meng Shaoan and asked softly: "Mr. Meng, does he know why His Royal Highness is so anxious to summon us?"

Meng Shaoan first looked at the official and bowed slightly: "Master Du."

Then he shook his head and said: "I don't know what your highness is."

Mr. Du, named Du Yu, smiled and said nothing.

but
Meng Shaoan looked at Mr. Du Yu and Du. He knew about Mr. Du Yu. Xia Zhixu's evaluation was that he was capable but had no big ambitions, so he stayed in Tanzhou.

Tanzhou was not involved because it was not on the route of the Mobei barbarian invasion.

But Meng Shaoan knew that Mr. Du personally led his troops to help Jizhou and killed many barbarian soldiers. Many soldiers and horses in Tanzhou never returned.

When the people of Jizhou were in dire straits, Mr. Du accepted many refugees from Jizhou and gave them residences to farm. After a long time, many people of Jizhou settled down in Tanzhou.

but.
What makes Meng Shaoan curious is that Lord Du Yudu has made such a great contribution, but he was not rewarded by Prince Yan. At most, he was just a random handwriting.

Lord Du Yudu also wrote to the court to plead guilty, stating that he had led troops on an expedition without authorization, resulting in the death of many soldiers, and that he had neglected his duty.

The merits and demerits outweigh each other.

No one mentioned this matter.

But Meng Shaoan is still a little curious, especially when he heard that some officials in Zhuozhou, where he is located, mentioned Du Yu and said that Du Yu was pretending to send troops, so he embezzled military funds and was discovered by the prince. Therefore, Du Yu can be regarded as having made great contributions. I dare not say more.

Moreover, the so-called sheltering victims was just for others to see. Many of those victims were stuffed into the army to expand the army.

In short
Lord Du Yudu's reputation in Yandi's official circles is not very good, or very bad. Not many people have said anything good about him. At most, Xia Zhixu's words about being capable are still to the point.

Just like his appearance, many people have labeled him as a "corrupt official and traitorous minister". As for why it's okay now, many people say it's because he has a relationship with the prince, who missed his old relationship and didn't touch him, but some people said Du He was very good at preemptive measures and never got caught, so he was able to stay in peace.

As for what the truth is, Meng Shaoan didn't think too much about it, mainly because he didn't have the time.

Because immediately some other Yan officials came forward to talk to Meng Shaoan.

No one paid any attention to Du Yu over there, he just sat and drank tea by himself, looking at Meng Shaoan who was chatting with others from time to time, shaking his head and sighing.

at last
The steward came back and informed everyone that His Royal Highness was waiting in the hall. All the officials stood up and followed the steward to the hall.

Xia Zhixu sat in the hall.

but
Today's hall is not like it used to be, with clear priorities.

Instead, Xia Zhixu found a stove and placed it in the middle. He sat beside the stove and ate the steamed buns and other things baked on the stove.

Seeing Meng Shaoan and others arriving, Xia Zhixu immediately smiled and waved his hand, telling everyone to be free of courtesy, and then invited seven or eight people to sit wherever they wanted.

Everyone hesitated when they saw this person sitting around the fire.

Xia Zhixu said with a smile: "Sit down, I am the prince, not my father. What etiquette should I follow? Come and sit down."

As he spoke, Xia Zhixu pulled Meng Shaoan to sit next to him, and everyone else sat down one after another.

Then, they all started talking.

It's nothing more than some flattering words.

Du Yu sat in the farthest place and remained silent.

After taking a sip of tea, Xia Zhixu said straight to the point: "Everyone, I came to see you today. Actually, I want to discuss with you the affairs of Jizhou."

Hearing this, everyone looked at me, then at you, and finally looked at Xia Zhixu.

Xia Zhixu said: "You also know that when Jizhou was in trouble before, Huang Bingnan opened the city gate and surrendered without even fighting. Although he died, the people of Jizhou could not It's bitter. The people inside and outside the city have suffered so much. Although many people in Jizhou have been spared because of Mr. Du's relationship. Now that the Mobei barbarians have left, many people in Jizhou have also gone back, but after all, they suffered like that before. Offended, the entire city of Jizhou and even the counties and towns are about to become ghost towns. I know that you are like me and want to restore the prosperity of Yandi in the past, but Jizhou cannot be left empty like this. .”

Say half of what you say, there is no need to finish it.

Xia Zhixu knows this truth.

so.
Just when he finished speaking, the officials around him were stunned for a moment, and then someone immediately said with a smile: "Your Majesty, is this difficult to handle? The people of Jizhou fled to various places before. I will gather them when I return." Wouldn't it be enough to just send them back, and Jizhou is now in ruins and waiting to be revitalized. If they are diligent and good, they can be given farmland and housing to them, so the people will naturally be happy to go back."

As soon as these words came out, another official frowned and said: "The people of Jizhou fled before, mostly in the direction of the capital, and where we and other states are located, but it has been almost a year now, not to mention those people in Yandi , even many people who stayed have already established their roots in the various states, and I am afraid they are unwilling to go back. It would be inappropriate to force the people to go back."

The person who spoke before immediately said with a smile: "Mr. Cao is too worried. Just let those who want to go go. As I said, they have fields and houses, so they can't go back. Now that the fields are so abandoned, their lives are... The county magistrate and the village chief are distributing the money one by one, and I am not afraid that no one will not go. However, what Mr. Cao said is also a problem. "

When he said this, the man looked at Du Yu, who was sitting behind with his head lowered, and said: "Master Du took in tens of thousands of people in Jizhou before. If the people are to go back to Jizhou, Master Du will be the first to bear the brunt."

Hearing this, everyone looked at Du Yu.

Du Yu was stunned for a moment, then stood up, bowed to Xia Zhixu and said: "Your Highness, it is not because Du is unwilling. In fact, before winter, Du secretly visited many people in Jizhou and asked them whether They were willing to go back, but they all said they were not willing. The main reason was that Du did something wrong in the first place. When they escaped, he gave them land and resettled them to reclaim wasteland. Now Guangjizhou refugee village, Tanzhou is There are no less than dozens of them, and the lower officials are also worried, but they are unwilling to return to Jizhou, and Du is also worried, after all, Tanzhou is so big, and it is really a bit weak."

When he said this, Du Yu once again bowed deeply to Xia Zhixu: "But don't worry, Your Highness, Du will definitely ask again after he returns and try to see if he can give some advice. Just alas. Please do your best, sir."

At the end of the sentence, Du Yu looked helpless and sad.

hear this
The man who started speaking curled his lips and wanted to say something, but Du Yu's words were too complete. Du Yu said everything that should be said and what should not be said.

What else could I say? Besides, I was wondering whether Du Yu was going against the wishes of His Highness the Crown Prince.

But
Du Yu also said that he would give it a try after returning home.

Therefore, after the official frowned, he didn't even bother to look at Du Yu again.On the contrary, Xia Zhixu said with a smile: "Master Du, just give it a try. If the people are not willing, then you can't force it, right? But I didn't expect that Master Du would have thought of it earlier. He really loves his people like his own children."

When Du Yu heard this, he immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, that's ridiculous. I just dislike them for causing trouble in Tanzhou, so I want to let them leave. I really can't afford to love my people like my sons."

Xia Zhixu smiled and waved his hand, motioning for Du Yu to sit down.

On the other hand, Meng Shaoan frowned slightly when he heard Du Yu's honest words. How could his parents dislike the common people and cause trouble? Moreover, he meant what he said. Mr. Du had long wanted to expel those Jizhou refugees.

Meng Shaoan shook his head slightly, thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, I have an idea."

When Xia Zhixu heard this, he turned to look at Meng Shaoan and smiled happily. How should I put it, he knew that Meng Shaoan would take the lead.

So, he immediately asked: "Shaoan, tell me?"

Meng Shaoan immediately said: "There are many vacant houses and land in Jizhou. I can make this promise to the people. If you are willing to go, you can let them live in those vacant houses and get the vacant land. And set up a note with the county government. If you are willing to go to the city, It will be easier for people to settle down. However, if it is just provided with a place to live and farmland, I am afraid it will not work. After all, food is the most important thing for the people, and the only thing that worries the people is not having enough to eat, clothing and warmth, so some silver taels can be issued for settlement. They have settled down to spend the winter. In addition, if they voluntarily go to Jizhou, they will receive some other preferential treatment."

"Of course, in winter now, the people can't just rely on the money given to them. However, people are needed to reclaim wasteland, repair cities, etc., so we can recruit these people to come and distribute money to them according to their daily work. They allowed them to save money to survive the winter. When spring comes, businessmen can naturally do business, and farmers can farm with peace of mind. With this kind of work-for-relief, plus free houses and fields, I believe there will be many People want to go.”

When he finished saying this, an official immediately said: "What a great idea! In this way, the people must be willing to go. After all, there are very few people with fields, and most of them are farm laborers of big households. Moreover, with this work-for-relief program, some people have no money." My worries have passed. Mr. Meng is worthy of being a great talent."

Several other people even stood up and looked at Meng Shaoan after whispering.

Meng Shaoan returned the greetings one by one.

Among them, Du Yu remained calm, but everyone else praised him, and he was not left behind. He also stood up and looked at Meng Shaoan to praise him.

Xia Zhixu looked at Meng Shaoan and asked: "The original population of Jizhou was 29, but now it is only 2. Can it be more than 15?"

After finishing speaking, he added: "The land of Jizhou is the hinterland of Yanyun and a hub. It cannot be left idle for too long and must be accelerated."

Hearing this, Meng Shaoan hesitated for a moment, and then said: "I'm afraid there won't be so many people in Zhuozhou, but if so."

Speaking of this, Meng Shaoan looked at other officials.

Naturally, other officials immediately said: "We will definitely go back and mobilize."

Xia Zhixu smiled and said: "Okay! Next, let's talk about this work-for-relief thing? We will discuss a proper solution and decide it. If other adults have other ideas during this period, You can also say it. This matter needs to be done as soon as possible. It's already January, and spring will start in a few months. We need to get the people settled before spring, so that they can plant food after spring. Otherwise, It’s another lean year.”

When everyone heard this, they bowed their hands one after another.

When Xia Zhixu saw this, he immediately started to greet people, and then looked at Meng Shaoan. The more he looked at it, the more curious he became. What can I say, when he kidnapped this person here, wouldn't this come in handy!

This method saves you a lot of time!

Next, Xia Zhixu didn't participate. At most, he nodded and said something like, "Well, that makes sense," and "Yes, that's how it should be."

The main reason is that Xia Zhixu is not very interested in these things.

After everything was settled, Xia Zhixu waved his hand and directly stamped and rubbed the seal. Even if the matter was settled, the next step would be up to Meng Shaoan and the others.

Meng Shaoan held an official document in his hand. He was the one who proposed this matter, and he was naturally in charge. However, people naturally could not just leave from Zhuozhou. Officials from other states also had to go back to mobilize the people to Jizhou as assistants.

And
Xia Zhixu even waved his hand and directly let Meng Shaoan concurrently take the position of Jizhou Biejia. This time, he had overwhelming power.

Jizhou borders Zhuozhou, which is nothing.

But Meng Shaoan was in charge of two places at such a young age. Everyone was a little jealous when they saw it, and felt how important he was being used!

The future is endless!
And Meng Shaoan was extremely grateful. After thanking him, he vowed that he would do this well and would never let His Highness down.

Others swear even more.

at last.
They also did not forget to praise Xia Zhixu for working so hard for Yandi, and even talked about how they would wait for Prince Yan to return to Yandi and see His Highness the Crown Prince working so hard. In short, they were all kinds of flattery.

Xia Zhixu felt very comfortable enjoying the flattery.

Watching those people leave, Xia Zhixu turned back to the stove, picked up an orange and started eating it, but suddenly...
His Royal Highness slapped his thigh: "Forgot! I forgot to talk to Lao Meng about the poem I just thought of! What a pity."

Thinking like this, Xia Zhixu shook his head and thought it would be okay to wait a while.

But it is at this time.
A figure walked out from one side of the hall. It was Xiao Poidi from Mobei who had discussed with Xia Zhixu yesterday.

Xiao Poidi walked to the stove and looked at Xia Zhixu.

Xia Zhixu looked at his senior brother looking at him and curled his lips: "What's wrong?"

Xiao Podi didn't say anything. He just picked up an orange and was about to peel it. Xiao Podi said: "The Queen Mother hasn't replied yet, so you just do this. What if the Queen Mother doesn't agree?"

Xia Zhixu smiled and said, "I absolutely agree. Can't we take a step back on anything that can be discussed?"

Xiao Poidi glanced at Xia Zhixu, and then asked: "What you did will be recorded in your Daxia history books, and it will bring a bad reputation. Aren't you afraid?"

Xia Zhixu chuckled, handed a piece of orange to his senior brother Xiao Podi, and then said: "If we eat this orange now, will we be able to eat it after we die?"

Xiao Poidi didn't understand the meaning.

Xia Zhixu immediately said: "I'm dead, why do I still care what they write about me? I just have to live a good life while I'm alive!"

When Xiao Podi heard this, his brows furrowed.

But Xia Zhixu thought of something. He looked at Xiao Podi and asked, "But senior brother, I will send 10,000+ people to Mobei for you. I am nothing in your Mobei history books."

Xiao Podi replied: "Good reputation."

Xia Zhixu nodded: "That's fine. Here in Daxia, after we defeat it, I will change it. Then I will have a good reputation. But why do you say this? I have no motivation. I will kill you when the time comes. No, it doesn’t matter. Senior brother, would you like to hear your new poems?"

Yanzhou City Post House is located, and these officials from various states went to rest respectively.

Many people on Meng Shaoan's side paid compliments, and with his sudden promotion tonight, Meng Shaoan felt a little proud at the thought that he could do more things for more people, so he didn't like those flattering words, but the compliments still made him happy. Very happy.

Take care of the affairs of the two states!
And he is still so young.

Just thinking about it makes Meng Shaoan feel like he can show off his ambitions!
Just thought of this
Meng Shaoan thought of what Fang Wen and Mr. Fang once said, saying that he should actually go back to Xiangzhou to do academic work.

I shook my head at the thought, feeling a little regretful. If Fang Wen and Mr. Fang saw me like this today, I don't know what they would say.

Du Yu was actually a little hesitant because he didn't know what today's matter was.

The people were sent to Jizhou and the treatment was so good, especially the work-for-relief proposal proposed by Meng Shaoan. Although it had many disadvantages, it was still beneficial to the people.

Can.
Bad time!

If it is the beginning of spring and the weather is hotter, it will actually be more suitable.

but.
His Royal Highness was very angry.

This made Du Yu feel a little bit subtle, so he said that in the first place.

"Master Du, I'm going back to my room first." Although Meng Shaoan was overjoyed, he didn't dare to lose his etiquette. When he saw Du Yu, even though he was a little unhappy with this Master Du, he couldn't be disrespectful.

Du Yu bowed immediately after hearing this.

Meng Shaoan left.

Du Yu looked at this high-spirited young man and smiled helplessly, thinking that although this man was doing things for the people,...
There's a lack of heat.

Read so many books.

But they have forgotten the principle that "the saint's heart is impermanent, and he takes the people's heart as his heart".

After all, he is a scholar.

Thinking like this, Du Yu shook his head. It had nothing to do with him. What was he worried about?
He felt that this matter was quite subtle now. He always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't find anything wrong.

……

Ps: This update is not very comfortable.

(End of this chapter)