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Chapter 455 Xia Houlan ([-])
The phoenix chicks flew away!
Dong Pi still stayed in Anyi, and didn't leave immediately to return to Chang'an.

After the war, all regions need a period of recuperation.Especially the newly occupied areas need more officials to govern.

But where did Dong Bi send so many officials?
There are quite a few talents in hand, but most of them are still very young.It may be possible to deal with specific affairs, but if you want to guard one side, it is not a simple matter.Qualifications, knowledge, are indispensable.Gu Yong has sent people countless times to urge Dong Biao to go back, but Dong Biao has never said the exact time when he will return to Chang'an.No wonder, what Gu Yong can't solve, can he solve it?

Not to mention that the territory under his rule has expanded several times compared to four years ago.

There are many troubles in the river east where he is now.The most important thing is that Ma Qiao, the former governor of Hedong, was transferred to Yanmen County, so that Hedong County is now without a leader, and government affairs are piled up like a mountain, but it is very troublesome to find a suitable person to take over.

Yanmen County is very important, but Hedong is also very important.

Although there are enough officials at the grassroots level, it will not be a long-term thing if no one is at the helm.

After Pang Tong left, there was only Li Kui left beside Dong Bi. Even Dong Bi himself felt that the people around him were not enough.

Chang'an...

Let Gu Yong and Chen Gong do it again.

If they can solve the best, if they can't solve it, then they can only recruit people from the county school to see if they can solve the problem.

Today, there are 27 county schools under Dong Bi's rule, with more than [-] students.

According to Huang Shao's "Three School Minutes", these three thousand students can serve as middle-level officials in the future. As for those who can really go on stage after graduating from the county school, the number will not be too many. Taking one out of two is already a very optimistic result.

However, that still needs to wait!

In midsummer, the willows are green; the Fen River flows into the big river.

This is a rare good weather. After a heavy rain, it adds a touch of coolness to the hot summer.Dong Bi was born out of nowhere, took Meng Tan, Pei Yuanshao, Han De and Li Kui, and forty or fifty retinues, rode out of Anyi and went to the suburbs.

A group of people in fresh clothes and angry horses galloped on the official road.

Along the way, you can only see lush greenery, which is quite refreshing.

As there has been no war in Hedong for several years, the population is also increasing.The people who fled their homes back then are now returning to their hometowns one after another.

The barren fields have become prosperous again.

Seeing the farmers busy, Dong Bi's heart was extremely happy.This is under my rule, and all of this is brought to them by me.

This is a kind of pride from the heart!
For Dong Bi, although the imprint of later generations has been fading with the passage of time, he has always maintained the state of mind of a child.

After tens of miles out of the city, many people gathered together.

It is close to Tiaoshan Mountain, and to the southwest is the Yanjian.To be precise, although this place is said to be under the rule of Anyi, it is actually managed by Xia County.As the county seat of Hedong, the land under Anyi's rule is very large, and the things that need to be dealt with are also very complicated.

Most of the time, An Yiling cannot take care of everything.

Since the Eastern Han Dynasty and Emperor Hedi, the surrounding counties have consciously placed part of the neighboring Anyi territory within the administration under their own administration.

For example, in the north of Anyi, the land passing Jianshui is basically managed by Wen Xiling.The same is true for Xia County, which has become an unwritten regulation.

Seeing so many people gathered together, Dong Bi couldn't help feeling curious.

So Li Kui was asked to inquire, and after a while, the crowd separated, and a young man hurriedly followed behind Li Kui, came to Dong Yu's horse, and intervened to salute, "Xia County Magistrate Liang Xi didn't know that the governor came. I have lost my way, and I ask the governor to forgive me."

This Liang Xi was in his thirties, his fair skin was bronzed because of the long exposure to sunlight.

This also added a heroic spirit to his originally elegant demeanor.Although it is dressed as a scribe, the service looks shabby.

There are calluses on the hands, the knuckles are thick, and they look rustic.

When Dong Bi saw this young man, he laughed!
Judging from his complexion, this is not an official who stays in the government office all day.The bronze color must have been contaminated by walking outside all the year round.He is about seven feet eight inches tall, with patches on his shoes, and calluses on his hands, which were formed from practicing martial arts at that time.

Because when Liang Xi saluted awkwardly, some clues could be seen from the movements of his hands.

Dong Bi doesn't like people who stay in the house all day, but don't understand the people's sentiments, and make decisions without field investigation.Although Liang Xi has a rustic look, Dong Bi likes it.Such a person may be the real official who shares the worries of the people.

"Liang Xi?"

Dong Bi got off his horse, looked at the crowd not far away and smiled and said: "What happened, why are there so many people gathered together?"

Liang Xi hurriedly replied: "I would like to report to the governor that these people gather here because they want to ask the Yamen to help them resume their jobs."

"Return to work?"

"Exactly!" Liang Xi gradually got rid of the previous restraints, and replied: "The governor does not know something. In the early years, there were wars in Guanzhong and Jizhou, and a lot of people in the Hedong area were lost. In the past two years, due to the gradual stabilization of Guanzhong and Hedong, the Many people have returned to their hometowns. But the land has been barren, and they need the assistance of the county government to rebuild their homes... However, since the year before last, they have..."

"But what?" Dong Bi seemed to understand, and asked in a deep voice: "Liang Xi, it doesn't matter if you say it."

"Because of the repeated battles of the Great Governor, the supplies in various places in Guanzhong were poor. In addition, in the Xinde Hanoi, Jingzhao, and Bingyou lands, officials of all sizes were transferred out one after another, and even the supplies that belonged to Hedong were taken away together, resulting in the current predicament."

Behind Dong Bi, there are Meng Tan, Pei Yuanshao, Hande and others. Although they are not well-learned people, they are all proficient in writing and ink.

Hearing Liang Xi's words, he couldn't help but gasp.This Liang Xi is clearly accusing Dong Biao of his behavior in the past two years, which means to be militaristic.This is also a plan for Chang'an, a kind of accusation.If it doesn't work out, his head will be cut off.

Meng Tan and the others were all from poor families. Hearing what Liang Xi said, they were a little worried for him.

It can be seen that Liang Xi is a good official.If Dong Pi is angered because of this, it will be a great loss to the people and Guanzhong.

Meng Tan hurriedly shouted: "Bold Liang Xi, Chang'an's strategy, how can you evaluate it?"

But Dong Bi frowned, turned his head and narrowed his eyes, which made Meng Tan's heart skip a beat in fright, and his thumping heartbeat accelerated a lot for a while.

Today's Dong Bi is more majestic.

Even if you don't speak, a slight movement will make people feel afraid.This, perhaps, is the magnanimity produced by being in a superior position for a long time.

On the contrary, Liang Xi puffed up his chest after saying these words.

Dong Bi looked at this person up and down, and suddenly said: "In this case, why don't you go to the court and ask for improvement?"

Liang Xi said: "It's not that the officials are unwilling, but they can't. Last year, Luoyang fought fiercely, and Hanoi was a new city. There was little support for grain and grass materials. If the supply of grain and grass materials is cut off, Hanoi will inevitably be in chaos. And the governor and Luoyang don't know. Guanzhong suffers and seeks war blindly, this is not the work of Duke Ming."

Anyway, I have offended you, life and death are the same.

Liang Xi straightened his chest and looked at Dong Pi without any fear.

Dong Bi was expressionless, eyes half closed, and after looking at Liang Xi for a while, he suddenly said: "Take him away, let's go back to Anyi."

"The governor is merciful!"

The surrounding people hurried forward to plead.They already knew that the burly man in front of him was the general of the tiger and wolf.

Seeing that Dong Bi wanted to take Liang Xi away, everyone quickly came up to intercede.

Dong Bi's face sank, "You guys don't disperse immediately. Liang Xi's criticism of government affairs is not the work of the ministers. The state-owned state laws are not for you to understand. Go back to each house, and I already know your suffering. The court itself There will be a solution, don't talk too much, leave quickly."

Although the common people wanted to intercede for Liang Xi, but when Dong Pi spoke, his awe-inspiring murderous aura made people dare not speak out.

Liang Xi was not afraid, and returned to Anyi with Dong Pi and his party.

After Dong Bi changed his clothes, he asked someone to bring Liang Xi to the hall...

"Liang Xi, you are a smart person. Now that the war is over and people are at peace, you criticize the government. Do you want to create chaos?"

Liang Xi just wanted to have fun for a while, but ignored what Dong Bi said.Hearing this, he was taken aback for a while, and couldn't help but sweat profusely.

Indeed, his criticism of the imperial court's actions in the public eye may seem provocative.

Dong Bi tapped his finger on the table lightly, "Your behavior can be regarded as a crime and you can be killed. But I know that you are also dedicated to the people. Since you have pointed out the shortcomings, is there a solution? If there is no solution, then I will kill you immediately for the crime of deceiving people!"

Liang Xi was stunned, and hurriedly said: "The lower official speaks false words, and it is a death penalty. But the governor said that the solution, the lower official has some ideas."

"speak!"

Liang Xi took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "There are thousands of miles of fertile land in the east of the river, and the population is now extremely abundant. What is lacking is only money, food and materials. The lower officials also know that the imperial court is also short of money and food, and it may be difficult to solve it for a while. Therefore, the lower officials Figured out a way."

Dong Yu said: "What way?"

"Hedong has a lot of resources, especially the salt pond. It's just that the salt pond is mined and sold, but it's extremely chaotic... Why don't the governor make the salt pond an official property, and then appoint envoys to supervise the sale. In this way, the imperial court can collect salt tax from it, To buy farm tools and oxen, supply the Guimin. In this way, the Guimin can resume farming and rebuild their homes, and the court does not need to spend half a cent, and it can fill the treasury in the future.”

Dong Bi is definitely a layman in this way of governance.

However, what Liang Xi said seemed interesting, and maybe it could really solve the current problems in Hedong.

After pondering for a moment, he asked: "Liang Xi, you have said a lot, and it sounds good. But I just want to know, if I appoint you as the prefect of Hedong, how long will it take to solve the current embarrassment of Hedong? I'm talking nonsense, but I want to listen to the truth."

Liang Xi was startled, thought for a while, and said loudly: "Three years, if Xi is the prefect, it only takes three years to restore Hedong to the scene of Emperor Huan. There is no need for any assistance from the court. You only need to give Xi a decree, and Xi will do it." This can be done. Three years later, Hedong will make up the tax."

Dong Bi pondered for a while, "In this case, you immediately give me a charter. You can put forward all the requirements you need... Liang Xi, if you say three years, I will give you three years. If after three years, you can't do it If you don't, I will never be merciful, and you will have to sacrifice your head when the time comes."

"Xi, I am willing to issue a military order!"

Dong Bi nodded and told Liang Xi to leave.

Then he turned his head and said to Li Kui, "How about it? If I order this person to be the governor of Hedong, how about it?"

In government affairs, Dong Bi will never act arbitrarily.Most of the time, he will ask the opinions of the staff around him before making a decision.

In the past, Dong Bi had Pang Tong and Huang Xu by his side.

Now, Li Kui is acting as a staff member...

Li Kui thought for a while, "What this person said is actually feasible. If it is really successful, it can be implemented not only in Hedong, but also in Guanzhong, Liangzhou and other places. But whether it is really possible needs to be considered again. After all, there seems to be no precedent for such a thing before.”

Dong Bi closed his eyes and meditated, and after a while, he stood up.

"In my name, you go to Chang'an. Just say that I will set up a salt supervisor in Yanchi, appoint Liang Xi as the governor of Hedong, and set up Sili Xiaowei in Anyi, and Liang Xi will take care of it... Well, it's like this, Tell Meng Tan and the others to prepare, we will return to Chang'an in three days."

Li Kui immediately took orders and left.

Dong Bi was in the hall, but fell into deep thought.

If Liang Xi's approach can work, then the resources of Guanzhong Bingyou can be greatly utilized.

You know, Dong Bi has a lot of resources in his hands.A single horse and two weapons can bring great benefits to Guanzhong.

Prior to this, horse weapons were all contraband.

The Mi family in Xuzhou, the Zhang family in Xichuan, and the Zhen family in Zhongshan... etc., although they were involved, were actually restricted by Dong Pi.

However, it is better to block than to sparse.

No matter how strict your precautions are, there will always be loopholes.That being the case, I simply opened up the horse weapon, of course the secret of the core has always been in my hands.I just need to be one step ahead of you, that's enough.At the same time, it can also bring me rich returns, why not do it?
However, these materials must be government-managed, and good merchants must be selected at the same time.

Who should I choose?

Dong Bi patted his forehead lightly, and sat in the hall... After a long time, he suddenly let out a hey, and a smile appeared on his face.

Just do it!

Dong Yu said to himself.

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Note, to be precise, the official method of Yanchi originated from the hand of Wei Ke during the Three Kingdoms period.For details, you can search Baidu for the word 'Wei Ke'.

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