Ji Han Liu Zhang

Chapter 231 Xun You becomes an official

If the government is harmonious and people are harmonious, all industries will prosper.

Xun You, who traveled up the river from Jingzhou and entered Shu for some time, gave an evaluation of the current governance of Bashu, a relatively excellent evaluation.

There are endless disputes in the world, and the heroes in the universe are constantly looking for war. In recent years, Xun You has become accustomed to the military, to killings, and even more to bloodshed. However, the land of Shu is actually isolated, showing a peaceful and peaceful appearance in the turbulent times. This is more or less because the land of Shu is relatively closed, but in addition to the closed geography of the land of Shu, Xun You believes that the role of Liu Zhang, the herdsman of Yizhou, in this Very big.

The royal road was isolated, the court's prestige was insufficient, and the court's decrees and edicts had little effect in the local area.

At this time, the state pastors who controlled the military and administration of a state were just like the princes in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.

The appearance of the states and counties under the rule of the state pastor reflects the ability of the state pastor. If the state pastor is strong and can settle the troubles in the states and counties under his rule, there will naturally be peace and tranquility under his rule.

As for Yizhou Shepherd Liu Zhang, in Xun You's view, he was the best among the state herders, three points better than other state herders.

For example, he previously stopped in Xiangyang and observed Liu Biao's governance. Although Liu Biao calmly defended the Jiang and Han Dynasties and there were no major internal disturbances. The top is an indulgent attitude, and the bottom is a wanton momentum.

Therefore, although Xun You stayed in Xiangyang for a long time, he did not have much intention to serve as an official under Liu Biao. Based on his observation and measurement of Liu Biao, if he followed Liu Biao, he would just live in a daze and be in the chaos of the world. There is no remedy.

‘If we talk about the master of Ming Dynasty, it should be Liu Yizhou. ’

Xun You had the idea of ​​surrendering to Liu Zhang, but Liu Zhang was now conquering the rice thief Zhang Lu in Hanzhong, so Xun You stepped into the mansion of Yi Governor Shi Wangshang today, and was led by the servants in Wang Shang's mansion to the waiting room, and handed over There are not many words on his famous tattoo, only four words are written on it: "Yingchuan Xunyou." ’

Xun You was confident that although Chang Shi Wang Shang was the second most powerful person in Yizhou, as long as Wang Shang saw the famous assassin handed over by him, he would use Wang Shang's preference to recruit outstanding talents and support outstanding talents, plus his own With the word 'Xun', Wang Shang stepped out to greet him.

Just sitting at the table, Xun You straightened his posture and waited quietly without squinting.

At this moment, Yi Governor Shi Wangshang was in his study. During these days of rest, he continued to work diligently, bending over his desk and processing documents delivered from the seven counties of Nanzhong and Sanba.

Wang Shang read the document on the case table from Gao Yi, the governor of the surrender. In it, Gao Yi reported that the Cuan clan of Xinggu County had attacked and destroyed a small Yi tribe and occupied a silver mine previously owned by the Yi tribe. After the Cuan family obtained the silver mine, they improved the smelting process and deployed more mining manpower, making this silver mine that only produced a small amount of silver when the barbarians occupied it prosperous. The monthly silver mine output was several times that of the old days.

Accompanying this letter from Gao Yi, the commander-in-chief of surrender, was the silver mined by the Cuan clan in the first month. It has now been escorted into the state's warehouse for use as military supplies.

If Hanzhong can be captured within these few months, this batch of silver can be used as a reward for the army to reward the soldiers and generals who worked hard in the battle in Hanzhong, Wang Shang thought happily.

As for the Yi tribe that was robbed of their silver mines and ended up being exterminated, the Cuan family of Xinggu County didn't care, Gao Yi, the governor of Gaojiang, didn't even think about it, and the long history Wang Shang didn't even think about it. No one cared about this poor thing. Yi tribe.

After reviewing the document from Gao Yi, the governor of Gaojiang, Wang Shang bent over his desk and read another document, which was handed over by Li Hui, the commander of Qiongdu. In the document, Li Hui stated that he had conquered and annihilated a Yi tribe near Qiongdu. They also captured more than a thousand buffaloes from this Yi tribe. Except for two hundred, they were left to the people of Qiongdu for farming and land reclamation. The remaining buffaloes will be escorted to Chengdu in the near future.

Wang Shang nodded with satisfaction. He had a good impression of Li Hui. Li Hui not only had good political skills, but also had good military capabilities. He could be regarded as an all-rounder in both civil and military affairs. He had never thought that Li Hui was just a man in the south. In the wild and wild land of China, a great talent like Li Hui actually emerged. Given time, Li Hui should be worth one or two thousand stones.

Wang Shang approved the word "excellent" on Li Hui's documents as a spiritual reward for Li Hui. Of course, there were also material rewards. He only drove people to work and did not give benefits to others. No matter how hard he farmed with a steady temper, Cows all have tempers. However, material rewards were not decided by Wang Shang. The matters of reward and punishment, or the power of reward and punishment, were all in Liu Zhang's hands.

After placing this document from Li Hui on the pile of documents that would be delivered to Liu Zhang in the near future, Wang Shang picked up the next document. This document was handed over by Yang Hong, the emperor of the Han Dynasty. Yang Hong said in the document , he drove the Yi people in Hanjia County to repair the dilapidated Yanniu Road. Now the road is wide and flat, and can accommodate two carriages going hand in hand.

Secondly, Yang Hong described his policy of using Xia to subjugate the barbarians. Under his persuasion, the barbarians in Hanjia County abandoned the old customs of slash-and-burn farming, eating hair and drinking blood, and began to pursue the customs of the Han family. Yang Hong emphasized one point here. , He said that the tribe of Yanniu Yilangtan has now begun to grow their hair and no longer has their hair cut off and tattooed to look like barbarians. In time, they will become upright Han children.

‘There are so many talented young people. ’

Wang Shang looked at Yang Hong's documents and sighed. Li Hui, Yang Hong, etc. were all promoted as county magistrates by Liu Zhangchao when they were still in their weak years. At first, Wang Shang was a little bit dissatisfied with Liu Zhang's promotion of Li Hui and Yang Hong as county magistrates. Uneasy, after all, the two of them are too young and may not be very skilled in politics. In addition, the place where Li Hui and Yang Hong were appointed was a place where barbarians were rampant and unrest. Li Hui was appointed Qiongdu, and Yang Hong was appointed Han Jia, he was afraid that something would get into trouble between the two of them.

But today, both Li Hui and Yang Hong have proven their talents, and judging from the current results of two people governing a county, both of them have the potential of at least two thousand dan.

‘There is no better way to know people than a wise man. ’

Here Wang Shang admired Liu Zhang who was far away from Yangping Pass. Last year, Liu Zhang defeated Nanzhong. He only stayed in Nanzhong for a few months and did not stay long, but he discovered many virtuous and young talents in Nanzhong.

This kind of ability to recognize people is something that only few people in the world can match. Even Wang Shang himself, although he recruited extraordinary talents and was very effective, still feels that he is not as good at recognizing people as Liu Zhang.

After Wang Shang reviewed a pile of documents that were level with his forehead, Wang Shang's son Wang Peng took advantage of the gap and said: "Father, sitting at the desk for a long time is not good for your waist. Why don't you get up and walk around to relax your limbs... If my father wants to serve Ming Gong for a few more years, he still needs to take care of his health."

Wang Peng had said something to ask Wang Shang to get up and walk around to soothe his body, but seeing that Wang Shang was unmoved, he moved out Liu Zhang without thinking, and used Liu Zhang as a rhetorician who could touch Wang Shang.

"Okay, I've finished taking care of the things that need to be done, so I just got up and walked around." Sure enough, under the temptation of being able to serve Liu Zhang for one or two more years, Wang Shang agreed to Wang Peng's request. He put down the pen in his hand, stood up and walked slowly. Started walking.

While walking, Wang Shang considered something. He intended to build an inscription for the famous scholars Yan Junping and Li Hong in Shu. The purpose was to commend the sages and set an example for the scholars in Shu. However, he was still considering this matter. , in terms of specific implementation, he wanted to wait until Liu Zhang defeated Hanzhong and then notify Liu Zhang before implementing it.

This is a beautiful thing. It is not easy to do what the ministers say. It is better for the monarch to decide and add a good reputation to the monarch.

But there was not much time left for Wang Shang to reverie. The head of the mansion found the door of the study and informed that someone wanted to see him. Then he waited quietly for Wang Shang's reply.

When Wang Peng saw the head of the house coming to ask for trouble, he thought it was some kind of villain who came to the house to ask for an official position. His face turned dark and he impatiently told the head of the house: "Today my father will not take a bath." , if that person doesn’t have anything important to do, just let that person leave a message, but there is no need to meet him.”

The chief raised Xun You's famous thorn in his hand and added cautiously: "The person here is from the Xun family in Yingchuan."

"Yingchuan."

"Xunshi."

The place name Yingchuan and the surname Xun seemed to have some magic power, which drove away the impatience in Wang Peng's heart, leaving only a look of surprise and a state of mind. He immediately strode forward to the door of the study , took the famous assassination from the master's hand, and carefully held it in front of Wang Shang with both hands.

Wang Shang, who was pacing with his head down, raised his head, his eyes flashed, and he read the name on the tattoo word by word: "Yingchuan Xunyou."

After reciting the inscription on the tattoo, Wang Shang had a straight face and gave simple instructions to the head of the mansion: "Guide the way."

Not long after, Wang Shang arrived at the waiting room where Xun You was. After announcing his name and greetings, he led Xun You into the bright hall of the mansion and received Xun You grandly.

Here we can't help but think that Wang Shang is not important. The Xun family has an extraordinary background. He is a descendant of Xun Qing in the Warring States Period. The Xun family was famous and prominent in the world at that time.

"I heard that Mr. Gongda wanted to assassinate the traitor Dong Zhuo in the past?" Wang Shang asked about a rumor he had heard.

"It is true that Dong Zhuo was unjust and the world resented him. At that time, you, Yilang Zheng Tai, Chang Shi He Yong, Shi Zhongji, Yueqi Colonel Wu Qiong and others discussed, hoping to take advantage of the opportunity to assassinate the old thief as a thank you. All under heaven." Speaking of this old incident, Xun You spoke with great fervor, as if he was currently carrying out the assassination of Dong Zhuo.

At this point, Xun You sighed: "It's just that before You waited to start the assassination, he leaked the plot for the villain, causing the old thief Dong Zhuo to find out, but he failed to serve the country and could not get rid of this evil thief Dong Zhuo for the emperor. "

Wang Shang's face showed admiration, and he praised: "Just because Mr. Gongda has such a loyal heart, it is enough to comfort Your Majesty...Dong Zhuo is unethical, loves chaos and enjoys misfortune, causing the world to be restless. Although he did not die, Mr. Gongda's hand, but now he has brought disaster on himself, his body is dead, his family is destroyed, we know that God's way is good, but retribution is not good."

"Exactly, Lao Tzu said: 'Those who use Dao to help their masters, and do not use soldiers to strengthen the world, will be able to return the favor easily.' Dong Zhuo was unfaithful and oppressed the emperor. Although he had the elite soldiers of Liang on his side, he was nothing more than a leader. Piffle, people who do such evil will not have a good end after all." Xun You nodded in agreement, and that was exactly what happened. Dong Zhuo's end was not as miserable as it was, and he was lit up with sky lanterns by the people.

After talking about state affairs, Wang Shang talked about Xun You's life: "I wonder who the former Xun Shenjun was from Mr. Gongda."

"It's You's great-uncle." Xun You replied with a smile. His great-uncle Xun Shu was called the 'Shenjun'. At that time, famous scholars Li Gu and Li Ying both worshiped Xun Shu as their teacher. admired.

Xun You came to Wang Shang's house and was confident that Wang Shang would welcome him personally, relying on the reputation of his great uncle Xun Shu. Maybe Wang Shang had not heard of him, but he expected that Wang Shang had heard of Xun Shu's name.

What surprised Xun You was that although Wang Shang lived in the isolated Shu region, he had heard of his reputation and knew that he had planned to assassinate Dong Zhuo, so he couldn't help but take a look at Wang Shang.

After all, the people of Shu live in a land of wealth and carelessness. They are not very willing to interfere with things outside Shu, and they are not willing to disturb them. They are not even willing to listen. Wang Shang is well-versed in world affairs. This is Wang Shang's Something extraordinary.

Xun Shenjun's tribe also planned the assassination of Dong Zhuo, and also involved celebrities from home and abroad. Wang Shang took a look at Xun You, and he began to love talents. A wise man like Xun You should be used by his Ming Gong. However, there was a slight conflict here: "Mr. Gongda was appointed as the prefect of Shu County." , due to the delay in taking office, Liu Yizhou has appointed Chen Shi as the prefect of Shu County. I hope Mr. Gongda will not be surprised by this."

Xun You's face was indifferent, and he said humbly: "You were appointed as the prefect of Shu County. Due to the impassable roads, I stayed in Xiangyang for a long time, and there was a vacancy for the prefect of Shu County. It is really appropriate for Liu Yizhou to appoint Chen Fujun as the prefect... You recently visited Shu County and heard about Shu County. The people of the county have said that since the governor of Shu County, Mr. Chen Fu, has been here, the people have been abundant, which shows that Mr. Chen Fu is a virtuous and capable man. Therefore, although Xun You is here today, he has no intention of becoming the governor of Shu County. "

Wang Shang saw Xun You's expression, but saw that Xun You didn't have any resentment about being taken away from the post of governor of Shu County, so he knew that Xun You was a loyal and humble person: "Although he has no chance of being appointed governor of Shu County, , Mr. Gongda’s talent will definitely win my lord’s favor... But now that my lord is attacking Hanzhong, I would like to ask Mr. Gongda to stay for a while... Well, I will send a message to my lord on behalf of Mr. Gongda. The document recommends Mr. Gongda, but I don’t know what Mr. Gongda’s opinion is.”

Wang Shang spoke with sincerity, and he was a man who liked to guide scholars. Needless to say that Xun You was such a talented person, he even wanted to introduce one or two to Liu Zhang and join Liu Zhang's shogunate.

"It's my wish, but I don't dare to invite you." Xun You bowed his hands and thanked him. He didn't put on the airs of a celebrity, nor did he shirk in a humble way. Although he had never masked Liu Zhang, he felt that he had gotten to know Liu Zhang somewhat during his travels in Shu, and he more or less recognized Liu Zhang as his wise master, so he agreed straightforwardly.

Wang Shang nodded with a smile. He had already begun to think about the document recommending Xun You. He was thinking about how to write the words in the document so that Liu Zhang, who received the letter, would know Xun You's talents. After all, written letters are not as good as life. The person in front of you is objective and real.

He was worried that if any of his words were not written well, Liu Zhang might not understand Xun You's talents. Therefore, the official position given to Xun You in the document returned by Liu Zhang did not meet Xun You's expectations, which made Xun You feel dissatisfied and abandoned his official position. If we go elsewhere, Yizhou will miss out on great talents.

(End of this chapter)