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Xun Yu's smile remained unchanged. "Mr. Zhang, the recruits Jia Xu recruited are not simple teachers, but generals in the army. They will join the army in the future. Recruiting students in Liangzhou is just for convenience, not deliberately crowding out the Kanto people. If Mr. Zhang has a suitable candidate , you sign up for me, and I am willing to be a recommender."

"really?"

"How dare you speak falsely in front of Mr. Zhang." Xun Yu smiled all over his face. "As long as they can bear hardships, even if their martial arts are slightly inferior, it's okay. Do you know Huang Yi?"

Zhang Xi thought about it. "That young man from the Huang family in Jiangxia married Yuan Shu's daughter?"

"It's him. After he arrived, he went to Hanyang with Yang Xiu to practice martial arts every day. After hearing the emperor's edict, he rushed to the imperial camp to apply and was successfully selected. Yuan Shu's son-in-law can be selected, and Zhang Gong's disciple Of course it's fine."

Zhang Xi frowned slightly, and after a while, he sneered: "Jiangxia Huang's disciples worship Jia Xu as their teacher, Huang Wan's coffin may not be able to hold it down."

Xun Yu pretended not to hear.

When he received the report from the residence, he knew that Zhang Xi would have an opinion, but he didn't expect how fierce Zhang Xi's reaction would be.

The reason is also very simple. The Son of Heaven is not recruiting ordinary scholars this time, just to teach soldiers to read, but scholars who are proficient in martial arts and want to fight with the army.Of course there are students in Kanto who are both civil and military, but how many of them can share joys and sorrows with ordinary soldiers in the barracks?

At least there are not many disciples among Zhang Xi.

Even the scholars who were recruited to be teachers in the army at the beginning couldn't find a way out, so they had to wander with the emperor and suffered a lot.If he can work as a teacher in the army and earn a salary, he can at least support his family, so he happily obeys.

As long as there are other opportunities, these people are unlikely to be willing to stay in the barracks and teach a group of rough men how to read.

The same is true for Huang Yi, if he is not Yuan Shu's son-in-law, his future is basically hopeless, you see if he is willing to endure that hardship.

Zhang Xi is Sikong, he can dismiss his disciples as officials, and there are many opportunities to become officials, how many are willing to join the army?He didn't want to go, and he didn't want others to have a chance. This was the root cause of Zhang Xi's unknown anger.

Xun Yu didn't take it seriously, but Zhang Xi was a senior, so he had to save face.

"Mr. Zhang, how is the situation in Taiyuan? You are back, who is in charge of Taiyuan's government affairs?"

Zhang Xi glanced at Xun Yu. "You should ask Situ about this, or ask the Marquis of the Northern Army. I'm an idler, and it's useless if I don't ask questions."

Xun Yu's face remained unchanged. "Mr. Zhang doesn't have any suitable candidates to recommend?"

Zhang Xi bowed his body and lowered his voice. "Wen Ruo, I have an idea, but I don't know how to say it?"

"What is Mr. Zhang's opinion?"

"You said Yuan Shao will be more sober after being frustrated?"

Xun Yu's eyelids trembled slightly, and he pondered for a long time. "Mr. Zhang might as well give it a try, maybe you can find your way back when you get lost."

"Wen Ruo also thinks it's feasible?"

The corner of Xun Yu's mouth twitched slightly. "The world has been in chaos for so long, if the soldiers can be eliminated as soon as possible, even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance, it is worth a try."

"Can the emperor agree?"

"As long as Yuan Shao has self-knowledge and is not greedy, I think the emperor will not refuse."

Zhang Xi moved closer, staring at Xun Yu's eyes without blinking. "Then what kind of conditions are greedy?"

Xun Yu laughed silently. "Mr. Zhang, Yuan Shu is now the shepherd of Yangzhou. If Yuan Shao is willing to surrender, he will not be worse than Yuan Shu. However, I suspect that he is not as free and easy as Yuan Shu, and he is reluctant to bear the benefits in front of him."

Zhang Xi sat up straight again, with a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

Obviously, Xun Yu did not support his idea, and he was unwilling to give Yuan Shao the opportunity to assist the government.Let Yuan Shao be a state shepherd like Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao will definitely not agree.He has already occupied Jizhou, Qingzhou, Yanzhou and most of Yuzhou, how could he spit it out again, willing to be a Jizhou shepherd.

What's more, the imperial court now only recognizes the prefect of Bohai Sea, which is like a humiliation.

Zhang Xi didn't mention this matter again, instead he talked about Xun You's great victory.

Taiyuan is adjacent to Yanmen, and the news of Danhan Mountain's victory soon spread to Taiyuan County. Everyone was very excited, and Zhang Xi was the most excited.

Xun You was ordered to supervise the three counties and was the main general in this battle.Although Zang Hong, the prefect of Yanmen, only had [-] riders, he was the first one. Zhang Liao and Gao Shun, who each had [-] riders, were only second.This is enough to show that the Kanto people are also good at fighting and can become famous generals.Although Zhang Xi has no military knowledge, he is also happy about it.

To say it's a pity, it's that I couldn't cut through the roots.But Ke Bineng, a rising star who subdued the Xianbei people, is not bad.

Zhang Xi waited hopefully for the court's reward, but after seeing the emperor's edict to Han Sui to pacify Song Jian, his heart sank.

It took such a great contribution to pacify Song Jian to become a Marquis, and Xun You's great victory in Danhanshan was even less hopeful.Although the edict has not yet come down, the upper limit has already been set there, at best it is only one prince, and it is more likely that it is Xun You.

The Xun family is deeply bound to the emperor, and it is expected to be a marquis.Whether Zang Hong can be a Marquis is what Zhang Xi cares most about.

Therefore, Zhang Xi believes that the emperor's belittling of Han Sui's military exploits may suppress the Guandong people.

"Gongda and Ziyuan are great victories, how will the imperial court reward them?"

Xun Yu shook his head. "How to confer rewards is a matter for the imperial court, and the discussion is also for the Sangong to participate in the discussion. I am only the Yin of Hedong, and I have no right to comment. Besides, Gongda is a member of my clan, so I should avoid suspicion. If Zhang Gong has any objections, why not directly write a letter?"

"The emperor hasn't issued an edict yet, how can I write a letter?" Zhang Xi said angrily. "Besides, even if I want to write a letter, I can discuss it with you first. Isn't this taboo? Although I have shallow morals and low abilities, I have been an official for half my life. I still understand this rule."

Seeing that Zhang Xi was angry, Xun Yu quickly accompanied him.

"Mr. Zhang, the emperor postponed his trip in Meiji just to see Ziyuan. How could he reward Ziyuan so little? It's just that Ziyuan only had [-] riders for this expedition, while Zhang Liao and Gao Shun each had [-] riders. Arrangement is easy to criticize. Zhang Liao and Gao Shun are both Lv Bu's former subordinates, and doing so will easily dissatisfy the people of Bingzhou. Gongda's handling this time is very inappropriate."

"What's wrong?" Zhang Xi disagreed. "Ziyuan arrived first when he was far away, and Zhang Liao and Gao Shun arrived later, which is enough to explain the advantages and disadvantages."

Xun Yu smiled wryly. "Mr. Zhang, I am not worried that the emperor will not reward Ziyuan, but I am worried that the emperor will reward Ziyuan."

"Why?"

"If Ziyuan wins a great reward, he will be grateful to the emperor for his attention, and he will repay it. When he leads the troops eastward in the future, he may be the vanguard again."

The corners of Zhang Xi's mouth twitched, and the pride in his eyes instantly turned into embarrassment.

Zang Hong and Yuan Shao turned against each other, and they would rather die than surrender when they occupied Dongjun.Later, due to lack of strength, he accepted the emperor's edict, gave up Dongjun, and returned to the court.If he has strength, such as Wanqi like Zhang Liao and Gao Shun, will he fight Yuan Shao immediately?

This is the Kanto people beating the Kanto people, and it was the rebels who counterattacked and slapped them in the face properly.

Zhang Xisheng has nothing to love.

Chapter 451 The Return of Yan

The carriage was driving on the smooth official road, and the spring breeze was blowing head-on, refreshing but not cold.

In the distant fields, from time to time, a few figures can be seen, with their hands behind their backs, leisurely passing through the wheat fields that have just been sown, as if the monarch is inspecting his kingdom.

Zhang Xi couldn't help thinking of the emperor who was patrolling the border, and felt an inexplicable bitterness in his heart.

Is it worth it to risk your life, follow the emperor, run around, and be left out in the end?

Is this still the big guy we want?Young and young, he insisted on going his own way, and regarded the three princes and nine ministers as nothing.Even in the future, even if ZTE is revived, I'm afraid he will be alone.

Zhang Xi really wanted to discuss this issue with Xun Yu.But Xun Yu's performance just now made him very disappointed. He knew that what he said was not speculative, and it was useless to say it, so he could only hide it in his heart and savor it alone.

The journey was silent, did not enter Anyi City, but stopped at the former Wei's Manor.After some renovations, it has become the Palace of the Son of Heaven.Although the emperor never came, the Gongqing who returned from Taiyuan was placed here.

Zhang Xi got out of the car, looked at the renovated house, and sighed.

Zhao Wen also got out of the car, walked over slowly, and said with a smile, "Wen Ruo, it seems that Mr. Zhang is not very satisfied with your grades."

Xun Yu said with a smile, "I'm asking Er Gong for advice."

Zhang Xi turned his head and glared at Zhao Wen. "Don't talk nonsense, when did I become dissatisfied with him?"

"Then why are you sighing?" Zhao Wen laughed.

Zhang Xi turned his head to look at the empty palace, and sighed again. "Zirou, do you think the emperor will live in this palace for a few days? I'm worried that this is only a place for San Gong to retire in the end."

Zhao Wen looked around. "There are mountains and rivers here, and it is the land of three generations of dragon prosperity. There are many historical sites. It is also a pleasure to retire here, travel in spring and autumn, study in winter and summer, and sit and watch the prosperity of the Han Dynasty and the approach of peace."

Zhang Xi shivered, ignored Zhao Wen, shook his sleeves, and left.

Xun Yu signaled Xun Yun to guide Zhang Xi to his residence, then turned to Zhao Wen and said, "What does Situ Zhenzuo think?"

Zhao Wen looked at Xun Yu with a smile. "Wen Ruo, ignore him. I've been annoyed by him all this way."

Xun Yu rolled his eyes. "Then why didn't Situ stay in Taiyuan to preside over government affairs? Is there any worry?"

Zhao Wen pointed at Xun Yu and laughed. "Boy, what am I worried about? I'm worried that you are colluding with Zhang Xi. Look at his appearance, who can you collude with? It's not that Yang Gong and I don't want to talk to him, it's just that he is unreasonable. The older he is , the worse your temper is, the more you don't like everyone, and everyone wants to teach you a lesson."

Zhao Wen raised his hand. "Come on, take me to see where I live. Have you arranged for me a remote place? I don't want to see him as soon as I go out. "

Xun Yu turned around and led Zhao Wen to the temporary Situ Mansion. "Mr. Zhao, it is only natural for you to criticize what we have done poorly. Don't dare to complain."

Zhao Wen turned to look at Xun Yu, smiled silently, but did not speak.

The two walked side by side for a while, and came to Situ's mansion.Someone opened the door, and Zhao Wen walked in, turned his head around, and nodded to express his satisfaction.

Although there are no luxurious buildings, it is incomparable with the Situ Mansion in Luoyang City, but it is clean and tidy.

"Mr. Zhao, although Hedong is stable, there is only food and clothing. The conditions here are not enough. Please forgive me, Mr. Zhao."

Zhao Wen shook his hand. "Wen Ruo, the Son of Heaven patrolling the border is more difficult than this."

"Yeah, the Son of Heaven is patrolling the border, and it will be a year in a blink of an eye, and I don't know when he will return."

"Liangzhou is pacified, and the emperor has no plans to return to court?"

"I haven't heard of it. It looks like they might stay in Liangzhou for a while." Xun Yu paused, then said, "Maybe he will go to the four counties in Hexi."

"The four counties of Hexi?" Zhao Wen was startled, the smile on his face faded away, and his gray brows frowned. "sure?"

Xun Yu shook his head. "It's just a guess. When the Son of Heaven was in Jincheng, he spent a lot of time learning about the Qiang Middle Way. In this campaign against Song Jian, the leaders of the tribes made contributions, and the trade route was one of the rewards. If the Qiang Middle Way is like this, the Hexi Road will not be left behind." In addition, I heard that Da Si Nong planted mulberry and raised silkworms in Guanzhong, and started a weaving workshop, so I must have heard some rumors."

Zhao Wen thought for a long time, and nodded slightly. "Nursing scholars, cultivating fields, developing industries, and conducting business, the emperor has his own rules and regulations. Although the source is shallow, its flow must be flooded."

Xun Yu glanced at Zhao Wen in surprise.

Zhao Wen raised his eyebrows lightly. "Why, do you think I'm too old to comprehend the thoughts of the emperor?"

Xun Yu hastily bowed his hands to accompany the salute. "How dare, how dare. Hearing Mr. Zhao's words, I was enlightened and benefited a lot."

"You..." Zhao Wen patted Xun Yu's shoulder, and went up to the hall. "You don't have to accompany me, go back quickly, and I will rest too."

"Mr. Zhao, you rest and catch the wind for you at night."

Zhao Wen hummed, flicked his sleeves, and signaled Xun Yu to take it easy.

Xun Yu worshiped again in the hall, and when he went out, he saw Xun Yun coming with his horse.As soon as they met, Xun Yun curled his lips and said depressedly: "Ah, Mr. Zhang has a very temper. Why are they coming back? Why don't they stay in Taiyuan..."

"Shut up." Xun Yu scolded, took the reins, and stepped on the horse. "You stay here, arrange the dinner, and don't have to go back to the city with me."

"Ah Weng..." Xun Yun wanted to argue, but Xun Yu ignored him, flicked his horsewhip lightly, and galloped away.

Xun Yun was very helpless and stood there for a while.He felt a little regretful, if he knew this earlier, he shouldn't have stayed in Hedong, and simply followed the emperor to patrol the border.My sister Wenqian said that although it was hard work to patrol the border with the emperor this time, it was also an eye-opener.

But this can only be thought about, it is impossible for him to really leave Xun Yu behind.There are already many affairs in Hedong, and now there are two more Situ and Sikong to deal with. As a son, he doesn't care, who else can he count on.

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Xun Yu returned to Anyi City, jumped off his horse, threw the reins to his attendants, and walked quickly through the door.There were quite a few people sitting in the vestibule, and when they saw Xun Yu coming in, they all got up and saluted.Xun Yu didn't stop walking, just bowed his head to salute, and quickly stepped into the atrium.As soon as he entered the door, he saw Liu Ba in the hall, arguing with some officials.

"What are you talking about?" Xun Yu took two steps at a time and came to the hall.

"Liu Jun wants to double the reward for opening up wasteland and planting mulberries." Ren Chong, the secretary of the county with sweat on his face, came up to him, his eyes helpless.

Xun Yu took the documents from the county master and motioned for Liu Ba to follow.Liu Ba patted Ren Chong on the shoulder. "You, that's it. You can't grasp the great opportunity in front of you. Why do you want to be a minister?"

Ren Chong smiled wryly and said: "The position of Gongqing is not something I dare to expect. I am already very satisfied to be an official of Hedong County."

"It's good to be a bird with peace of mind." Liu Ba laughed, followed Xun Yu into the study on the east side, and closed the door behind him.

Ren Chong shook his head, wiped the sweat from his forehead, turned and returned to his seat.He looked up at the swallow's nest under the eaves, thinking that it was time for the swallows flying south to return to their nest, and a little warmth rose in his heart.

Xun Yu took off his coat and hung it on a hanger beside him. "Why do you need to double it? You know it's not enough."

"It is precisely because of the lack of funds that we need to speed up land reclamation and planting mulberry trees, otherwise the business will be taken away by others." Liu Ba said: "The rewards for land reclamation are paid to the people, and the meat rots in the pot. of……"

Xun Yu frowned. "Zichu, you can't just look at Anyi, you can't even just look at Hedong. The whole world is the territory of the Han Dynasty, how can there be others or yourself?"

"Then when will the tax from the Kanto be released to the imperial court?"

"..."

Chapter 452 Looking Northwest

Xun Yu and Liu Ba met almost every day, but they were used to Liu Ba's arrogance, so they didn't mind, and motioned Liu Ba to sit down and talk.

Liu Ba's idea is also very simple.

The Son of Heaven is patrolling the border, the restoration of Huangzhong Road is a foregone conclusion, and the restoration of Hexi Road is also a matter of time.Although there are many mulberry fields in Hedong, they have been abandoned for several years, and most of the mulberry trees are useless.Take the time to replant mulberry now, and next year you will be able to catch up with the spring silkworms, and you will have a harvest in autumn.

If it can be completed before summer, it will give you an extra year of harvest and seize business opportunities.

For these, it is worth paying a little more.The money was given to the people, and most of it is still consumed in Hedong, so the possibility of it flowing out is extremely low.On the contrary, if the business opportunity is snatched by the Kanto people, it will never be possible to return to the imperial court, which is like an enemy.

There is a problem that Xun Yu has to face.Even after years of war, the population loss in Kanto is still several times that of Kansai, and the population capable of engaging in business is dozens of times that of Kansai.

After all, eating is the first priority. Only with enough food can we support craftsmen and merchants.

With such a disparity in population base, Kansai is by no means an opponent of Kanto in terms of fair competition.If the people in Kanto can be attracted to Kansai, it is worthwhile to treat the people better.