I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 366 Looking at each other (4k)

What is the essence of equal loss?
Transport goods from places with low prices to places with high prices for sale.

They do not produce goods, they are just transporters of goods.

And because they rely on the country's tax system, they have a sufficient source of goods. Now, in addition to grain, salt and iron farm tools are all within the transport range of Junshu officials, and the Han family is large enough, and the price difference in different places is enough for Junshu officials to receive generous rewards.

Although after the Taixue Dispute, the Junshu officials under Cao Song had focused more on stabilizing prices rather than profits.

Now, because of the existence of natural disasters and the need for disaster relief, Liu Bian needs them to go further.

This coincides with Cao Song. Junshu officials have not stopped being criticized because of the end of the Taixue debate. The simplest reason is that Junshu officials are not engaged in production, and the wealth they earn is not generated out of thin air. , the interests of some people must have been infringed, and these people have always been very vocal.

Cao Song knew that his reputation outside was not very good, but this did not mean that he did not care about his reputation at all.

Who doesn’t want to be respected from the bottom of their hearts?

"Don't worry, your majesty. I will discuss it with my subordinates after I return, and then report it to your majesty." Cao Song agreed simply, but after agreeing, he thought about it and decided to give Liu Bian a warning first. "It's just that if we prepare for disasters and all the reserves are included in the income, I'm afraid it will be lower."

"Mao Zishi!"

But this does not mean that the atmosphere in the pavilion is depressed. On the contrary, everyone is full of expectations.

The Holy Family needs to be stable.

Mao Fang's self-effacing remarks aside, Zhao Rong immediately asked about the progress of the project. During this inspection, Zhao Rong and the county magistrate Zhao Wenbing were divided into two groups. What they paid most attention to was the progress. The sooner the ditch was completed, the better.

A smile immediately appeared on Mao Fang's face: "Why is Ming Ting here?"

The ditches that have been dug are already filled with rainwater, and the area where they are being dug is sectioned off to prevent the rainwater collected in the ditches from pouring in.

At that time, Liu Xie also brought a congratulatory gift to Zhuge Liang for his imperial brother who could not come forward.

But the county magistrate took his hand and said: "It's just right to let Mr. Zhao know what you are doing!"

Liu Xie was in a daze while basking in the sun in the courtyard belonging to the medical department.

After Zhuge Liang was crowned and given the title some time ago, according to Liu Xie's understanding, the person who was entrusted by Zhuge Liang's uncle Zhuge Xuan to crown Zhuge Liang in Luoyang, a famous scholar from Donglai named Liu Yao, asked Zhuge Liang to devote more time to the Imperial Academy.

Hearing the cheers from behind, Zhao Rong touched his soft belly and smiled softly.

"Mao Zishi!"

If you don't do serious things in order to make more money for doing things, wouldn't it be contrary to Tiangang?

Through the rain, Mao Fang heard someone calling his name. He frowned. Who dares to call him that in Duyang County now?
I turned around and saw, oh, it's the county magistrate, that's okay.

Mao Fang was stunned for a moment, looking at the dirt on his body from work, and his expression was troubled... He didn't bring a change of clothes, so it would be a bit rude to see the Lord like this.

"The water is open!" With a hoarse cry, another ditch connecting to the Weishui River was dug.

"Fujun is here for inspection and wants to see you by name. Follow me to see Zhaofujun."

Apart from the sound of rain, there are few voices.

Even if the government provided enough food, it would be difficult for the people to maintain such high-intensity work. The number of rain gear was limited, so under the temporary thatched pavilions built to keep out the rain, many people gathered there to rest and wait for their turn.

"The Lord has an order. Anyone who participates in digging ditches can receive two measures of wheat every day!"

……

Cao Song left excitedly.

Youfufeng, Duyang County.

Otherwise, how could it be the turn of his old Cao family to do a good thing like today that no one else can grab!

Zhao Rong smiled and said: "Such a grand scene, you can't miss it!"

As a county lieutenant with a salary of 200 shi, he is very respected by the people in the county because of his fairness in dealing with things. Wherever he goes, who doesn't call him "Mao Jun"?
Thinking of this, Mao Fang became more motivated.

All the people present smiled from the bottom of their hearts, finally...

He really likes officials like Mao Fang who are down-to-earth and hard-working and can lead the people to work together.

But even so, the rain kept falling and mixed into the soil, making the already difficult-to-dig soil even more sticky.

Today, the strong winds and hail in Fufeng have long since disappeared, but although the rain is lighter than it was at the beginning, there is still no sign of stopping.

County Lieutenant Mao Fangzheng personally led his men to dig ditches. After a few years, he had grown up a lot compared to when he was in Taixue. He was no longer the junior junior who followed Chen Rong.

"I have long heard that Duyang County Captain has a reputation as a gentleman, and now it seems that he is indeed worthy of his reputation." Zhao Rong did not put on any airs in front of Mao Fang, just like an ordinary rich man.

To this day, countless people are sick and tired, and few of the remaining people have the energy to speak.

After leaving Yuntai Palace, Cao Song decided to write another letter to Cao Cao. He made up his mind that when the next time the palace selects women, his granddaughter must be selected!
If Cao Shu's temperament is not suitable for staying in the palace, then she can train other granddaughters.

Mao Fang came to Zhao Rong like this.

"It doesn't matter, as the saying goes, take things from the people and use them for the people, you can just go ahead and do it!" Liu Bian is not a miser. He has been focusing on making money these years, but the fundamental reason is that he still has no money and can't do anything.

Speaking of this, Mao Fang became energetic and introduced excitedly: "The ditch here only has the last section before it can be connected to the Wei River. The last section will be dug today."

This made Zhao Rong extremely grateful for his original decision. Even though several ditches have been dug to connect the Weishui River, rainwater has already accumulated in some low-lying areas in Fufeng, and the people can only sit back and watch their houses and farmland being flooded.

Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing led the doctors to Hongnong and Fufeng respectively, and their favorite medical school, Hongdu School, was completely wiped out.

Luoyang, Hongdu School.

Because all this hard work is rewarded and worth it.

It's a pity that he can't be crowned and named in advance like Zhuge Liang. Because once he is crowned, it means that he has reached adulthood, and then he has to go to Chenliu Fengguo.

After that, it seems that because of Liu Yao's suggestion, Zhuge Liang rarely came to Hongdu to study.

Even though he knew in his heart that Liu Yao was a well-known person, and that he came to Beijing this time to be appointed as a governor by the Taiwei, Liu Xie still didn't like this person very much.

Wang Can, who would have been looking after him for the imperial brother, was also recruited by the Situ Mansion this year, and was dismissed as Huangmen Shilang by his imperial brother.

As a result, without the two most familiar people, how could Liu Xie not feel bored!
In fact, Liu Xie wanted to leave with Hua Tuo or Zhang Ji in his heart, but he couldn't pass the Empress Dowager Dong's test, let alone the other ones. Suddenly, Liu Xie saw a familiar figure.

He blinked and saw the figure approaching, and realized that he was right.

"Kong Ming, I haven't seen you for many days, why are you here today?"

"I read too many books today. Brother forbids me to read any more. He drove me here to relax..."

Liu Xie:?
Come to Hongdumen to learn how to relax?
So what is he here for? Goofing around?
Zhuge Liang explained: "In September, it will be the biennial classics examination of Taixue. My uncle entrusted Liu Gong to send a message, hoping that my brother and I can learn more classics. So I have been preparing these days, and I have been forgetting to eat and sleep. "

Liu Xie nodded and said, "I believe you can pass the menstrual examination...but how are you going to relax today?"

"I have already decided where to go, Your Highness, do you want to go with me?"

"Okay!" Liu Xie jumped up.

……

"A Liang...is this what you said...relax?"

Liu Xie looked at Zhuge Liang who was playing with various instruments with great interest and asked his soul.

The loud noises in these few miles can't make people relax no matter how much they think about it, right?
Zhuge Liang was multitasking. While fiddling with the objects in his hands, he explained to Liu Xie: "I love it in my heart, so I don't feel tired. Just like His Highness loves to study medicine, will he be bored because the medical books are boring?"

"I don't think medical books are boring?" Liu Xie understood the meaning of Zhuge Liang's words after saying this.

But Zhuge Liang's moment of relaxation did not last long, and it didn't take long before someone came looking for him.

Liu Xie recognized the visitor and was confused, so he asked, "Mr. Zhao is here in a hurry. Does the Queen Mother want to see me for something important?"

The person who came was surprisingly Zhao Zhong, the regular servant.

"I never expected to see His Highness in person, so please forgive me for the rudeness..." Zhao Zhong bowed his hands before replying, "I am here under the order, not for Your Highness, but for this young gentleman."

Zhuge Liang was a little confused. If Liu Xie had not spoken, he would have thought that Zhao Zhong was the eunuch beside the emperor and would not be surprised. But the Queen Mother...

"Your Majesty invites Mr. Zhuge to visit the West Garden tomorrow. Please pay attention to it... Tomorrow at three o'clock, there will be a car driving to pick up Mr. Zhuge. Please pay attention to it."

After Zhao Zhong said this, Zhuge Liang was even more confused.

After Zhao Zhong left, he looked at Liu Xie, but saw that the latter was also confused.

Liu Xie was also puzzled - the emperor wanted A Liang to go to Xiyuan, why did he ask Zhao Zhong to pass on the message?
He patted his chest and said to Zhuge Liang: "Don't worry Kong Ming, I will go back to the palace right away and find out the reason for you!"

After that, Liu Xie left after Zhao Zhong.

Then, he never came back.

Finally, only one of the chamberlains came back and told Zhuge Liang that Liu Xie would not be able to leave the palace today.

Zhuge Liang had no choice but to go back and tell his brother Zhuge Jin about the incident.

Although Zhuge Jin had a bold guess in his mind, it was so bold that he did not dare to say it out loud. He did not even tell Zhuge Liang to avoid getting into trouble.

Unfortunately, there was no one in Beijing who could discuss this matter with him.

Liu Yao, who had been entrusted by Zhuge Xuan to crown Zhuge Liang earlier, seemed to be close, but in fact, he had not had much friendship before. The only connection between the two parties was that Liu Yao was the biological brother of Zhuge Xuan's Shangguan Liu Dai.

In this way, Zhuge Jin could only make arrangements personally to prepare his brother for tomorrow.

At three o'clock the next day, the driver Zhao Zhong said came true as promised.

Under Zhuge Jin's arrangement, Zhuge Liang did not dress too gorgeously. The Confucian scholar's robe, which is mainly blue, is very close to the body. The sachet and jade pendant on the side complement the green and white ring inlaid in the front of the belt.

Thirteen-year-old Zhuge Liang is already very tall and tall. With his clothes, anyone who sees him will praise him as a handsome young man.

Zhuge Liang was young after all. Although he had read many books, he had little experience. Until he came to Xiyuan, he was still a little confused——

The elder brother looked like he was hesitating to speak, but in the end he said nothing except that he kept telling him to be careful in his words and actions and not to exceed the rules. Fortunately, the Emperor and King Chenliu whom he knew were both here in Xiyuan, which gave him some peace of mind.

Liu Bian didn't know what Zhuge Liang was thinking. He was talking to Zhuge Liang: "Today, the elders in the family want to come to the West Garden for a stroll... I came to accompany you, and I was thinking that I couldn't go because I had something important to do when you crowned me that day. I haven’t seen you for many days, so I’ll meet you today.”

But instead of helping Zhuge Liang solve his doubts, these words made him even more confused.

However, Liu Bian only explained briefly and didn't say much. He turned to topics such as studies, and Liu Xie was accompanying him to make jokes. When Zhuge Liang saw this, he didn't ask too many questions.

Not long after, Sun Zhang came in person to convey the message - "Your Majesty, Your Highness, the Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother have something to say. The envoy invites Your Majesty and Your Highness to accompany you..."

After saying that, Sun Zhang looked at Zhuge Liang again and said, "Is this the young boy that His Highness often mentioned? The Empress Dowager heard that he was young but smart, so she specially ordered him to meet him."

"I understand. Sun Gong will go back and inform you. I will be there later."

After Liu Bian finished speaking and watched Sun Zhang leave, he patted Zhuge Liang on the shoulder and said, "Don't panic, just treat it as an ordinary meeting."

Zhuge Liang: I'm not panicking?

He had a guess in his mind that it was probably because the two queen mothers saw him getting close to King Chenliu and were worried that King Chenliu would be unkind to him, so they wanted to see him.

The more Zhuge Liang thought about it, the more he realized it made sense. The reason why his brother hesitated to speak was because he had already met the Emperor before he met King Chenliu. This meeting was unnecessary... but the brother could not criticize the Queen Mother, so from now on He didn't speak from beginning to end.

Probably? That's why my brother asked me to be careful in what I say and do.

In the past, Zhuge Liang vaguely heard that the Empress Dowager had tried to support King Chen Liu to become the crown prince, but now that there are emperors and heirs, the story of Liang Wang Liu Wu during the reign of Emperor Xiaojing would not have to be repeated again!

With this in mind, Zhuge Liang followed Liu Bian to meet the two queen mothers with great calmness.

Needless to say, there was no need to talk about etiquette. Zhuge Liang was asked a lot of questions, almost none of which were about Confucian classics. Instead, questions about family, past experiences, and views on things were asked the most.

Zhuge Liang became more and more firm in his judgment. He was magnanimous and had something to say.

Just as he was talking, Zhuge Liang suddenly noticed from the corner of his eye that there seemed to be a figure behind the screen in front of him, which was always there.

It's a bit strange.

Who would be hiding there?
While answering questions, Zhuge Liang still had time to think about this.

(End of this chapter)