Han Dao world

She paused, and then said: "Take the concubine's mother family as an example. Although some people in the Cai family have become officials, they have never been high-ranking officials such as ministers, and there are not many two thousand stones. The reason why they have so little wealth is because they have Jianghan. The beauty is that there are good fields and sweet water, and the second is that he is good at management, brewing wine and making koji, and working tirelessly. Although I dare not say that there is no money, I dare say that I am not a big treacherous person. If it is just because of family wealth, it will be What is the difference between the killing by the court and the order of Xiaowu's remonstrance?"

Liu Xie smiled.

He knew that Huang Chengyan and his party were not just sending relatives off, or even examining whether he was worthy of serving, but also the task of inquiring about the imperial court's policies for the Xiangyang clan.No matter how free and easy Huang Chengyan is, no matter how unruly Mrs. Cai is, it is impossible to sit back and watch the family be robbed.

Of course, Mrs. Cai justified her mother's family face to face, which was somewhat beyond his expectations.

"Kong Ming, what do you think?" Liu Xie turned to Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang bowed slightly. "My minister believes that the law should be used to rule, not only the number of fields and houses, but also whether they are obtained according to the way. If it is the result of hard work, no matter how much they have, they will not take a single cent. Only in this way can the evil be feared and the good be at peace."

Pang Tongtong became a little anxious when he heard it, and couldn't help but said: "Although what Kong Ming said is fair, I'm afraid things will be complicated and difficult to implement. Most of the big family's industries are accumulated over several generations, how can we clearly explain the income? Once you investigate, you may never be able to find out.”

Zhuge Liang smiled without saying a word.

Pang Tong knew that he had made a slip of the tongue, so he could only keep his mouth shut and cast his eyes on Liu Xie.

Liu Xie rubbed his fingers and pondered for a moment. "What you said is all reasonable, but the applicable environment is different, and the effect of completion is also different. Shiyuan's plan can cure the symptoms, but it is a little rough and difficult to cure the root cause. Kong Ming's plan can cure the root cause, but it is a little slow and cannot be an emergency. .”

Huang Yueying couldn't help asking: "Then what will His Majesty do?"

"Treat the symptoms with the plan of scholars and Yuan, and treat the root with the plan of Kongming." Liu Xie said: "Of course, this is not completely separated. When treating the symptoms, you can also refer to its reputation and virtue. When treating the root cause, you should also consider the branches. Strong and weak, don’t let the tail grow too big. Treat the symptoms and the root cause, go hand in hand, and stop at the ultimate good.”

Huang Chengyan and Zhuge Liang nodded in agreement, and Mrs. Cai and Huang Yueying were also satisfied with the answer.

Pang Tong couldn't help asking: "Does Your Majesty think that this is the best?"

"Shi Yuan thought it was impossible?"

"With all due respect to the grassroots, it is simply not feasible to find out the source of every asset."

Liu Xie smiled.

To a considerable extent, Pang Tong was right.It is not easy to find out the source of each asset, not to mention the present, even in the 21st century where technology is almost pervasive.Even if it can be done, the resources invested are massive.

Therefore, Pang Tong's focus on the large and let go of the small is the mainstream. As long as the government seizes the big taxpayers and plugs the big loopholes, the financial situation will be very healthy.Tax evasion by ordinary people is usually turned a blind eye, unless someone reports it.

With the current level of technology, it is more straightforward to apply across the board.

The problem is that this simple and crude method is a double-edged sword. While the money comes in quickly, it also does great harm to the government.

When Mrs. Cai mentioned the warning order, it was by no means a simple statement, it was a silent warning.

"Xun Ziyun: The hard work of ten horses is hard work. As long as you keep making progress, you can get one step closer to your goal. If it doesn't work now, it doesn't mean it won't work in the future. And this is exactly what I expect from scholars. The road is long and the road is long. ,I will search up and down."

Chapter 639

At the beginning in Hedong, Liu Xie wanted to take advantage of Wei Gu and Fan Xian's chance to kill a wave, but the scholar Sun Ruiyang violated the law and let it go.Liu Xie hated him for a long time, so he threw Sun Rui in Taiyuan as a punishment.

This time he wanted to take advantage of Yuan Shao's rebellion to kill a wave, but Yuan Shao was about to kneel before he raised his saber.

While Liu Xie was greatly disappointed, he also realized that this method of happy enmity does not apply to the court, especially when there are a group of veterans holding back.After all, improvement is not revolution, and there are too many interests to be restrained.

He can't hold up the banner of ZTE and do the deeds of Dai Han.

Since he took advantage of Ren Xinhan, he had to endure the trouble of renovating the old house.

On the balance, hitting a group of early birds as a warning, relieving the disease, first stabilizing the overall situation, and then patiently recuperating, has become a choice without choice.

Fortunately, he has 2000 years of historical experience beyond this era to learn from, as well as ready-made examples of 40 years of reform and opening up. He knows that although solving problems in development requires wisdom, it is not impossible, so he is not in such a hurry.

Facing Huang Chengyan and Pang Tong, he could be so calm.

For Huang Chengyan and Pang Tong, the Son of Heaven's reply not only met their hopes, but also exceeded their expectations, showing a higher vision and proving that the Son of Heaven was not a rumor.

A 17-year-old boy can have such insights, what is the non-sage?

What satisfied them most was that the emperor placed his hopes on the scholars.

Although the scholars mentioned by the Son of Heaven are not scholars in the usual sense, they are not pedantic people at all, and they are not disgusted with this deviant practice.

Liu Xie then introduced his definition of shi, emphasizing the significance of knowledge accumulation.

There are two greatest meanings for scholars to intervene in the skills of all kinds of craftsmen: one is to record and summarize past skills and experience, so as not to let those flashy technologies be lost; the other is to deduce on the existing basis to find a better way .

There are countless examples like this, ranging from Pei Qian who presided over the iron officer, to Ma Jun who improved the loom.

Pei Qian himself is not interested in technology.It was a coincidence that he got to this point, and even the method of draining water was learned from Nanyang Tieguan.Nevertheless, he still played an inestimable role in the improvement of ordnance.

Ma Jun is a natural craftsman, and his improvement of the loom is more out of his own whimsy.Reading and literacy is an aid for him, allowing him to record those whimsical ideas for future reference, so that they will not be lost.

Therefore, Ma Jun's influence quickly surpassed that of Pei Qian.

The demand for raw silk in Guanzhong largely came from the loom remodeled by Ma Jun.The loom has improved production efficiency, but the mulberry and silkworms in Guanzhong cannot produce enough raw silk, so they can only buy it from Xiangyang.

When it comes to business, Mrs. Cai is very concerned.

She realized that the news Xiangyang had received was wrong. The demand for raw silk in Guanzhong far exceeded the demand for fabrics.

With Xiangyang's weaving efficiency and technology, Xiangyang's fabrics have no advantages at all. The cost is high and the quality is low, so it is difficult to sell at a good price.

Unless Xiangyang can also purchase the loom modified by Ma Jun to make up for this shortcoming.

After Liu Xie finished talking about the role of scholars, he specifically talked about Hedong Zhifang and Wenxiu Bookstore.

This is representative of the achievements of the ladies.Facts have proved that, apart from being inferior in physical strength, women can keep pace with men in other aspects, and can even do better in some aspects.

Compared with men, women are more delicate and patient.

For example, in proofreading in bookstores, women do better than men.

In addition, there is another very important feature: women have a higher pursuit of beauty.

The reason why the books produced by Wenxiu Bookstore are so popular is that those female craftsmen are not satisfied with the practical functions of books, but also want to turn books into pleasing works of art.

This quickly hit the sultry hearts of literati and refined scholars, and the collection of anthologies printed in Wenxiu Bookstore has become synonymous with taste.

What Liu Xie said made Mrs. Cai, Huang Yueying's mother and daughter feel excited and eager to try.

They are not ordinary people who are willing to care for their husbands and children. If they have the opportunity to make their own careers, they would love it.

The atmosphere became lively. Not only Huang Chengyan, Pang Tong and Liu Xie chatted and laughed happily, but Mrs. Cai and Huang Yueying also seized the opportunity to ask a few words, revealing that they wanted to do something.

Liu Xie was in the middle of his arms.

He learned from Zhuge Liang's occasional narration that the IQ of the three members of Huang Chengyan's family is not low, and they don't reject all kinds of skills.

The Cai family is a big family in Xiangyang, and they are interested in anything that can make money.Although Huang Chengyan does not do business and considers himself a hermit, he is also a pragmatic person who has always paid more attention to things that are beneficial to people's livelihood.

It would be a pity not to use such a person.

Half of the face he gave them was to persuade them and turn them into his supporters instead of resistance.

Taizu said: To unite all people who can be united, to mobilize the masses to fight... aristocratic families.

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The carriage stopped, and the waiter stepped forward and handed him the name badge.

Wang Lang got out of the car, tidied his clothes, looked at the half-worn courtyard in front of him, and let out a long breath.

The Hongnong Yang family is as clean and honest as ever, and the family tradition of Mr. Sizhi (Yang Zhen) has not changed.

After a while, a middle-aged man came out from inside, and when he saw Wang Lang, he immediately smiled, walked up to meet him quickly, and said with a big laugh, "Jing Xing, you are here."

Wang Lang froze for a moment, feeling familiar, but couldn't remember who it was.

"One step is..."

The middle-aged man laughed. "Jing Xing doesn't know me anymore? I'm Zhang Wu from Luoyang."

Wang Lang was taken aback.Zhang Wu was his classmate when he was studying, but Zhang Wu in his impression was a fair-skinned, elegant scholar, not the dark-skinned, loud-speaking man in front of him.

"Yuan Zhong, why do you..."

"Suiwen stayed in northern Xinjiang for a few years, and he got a bit of a savage air, which made Jing Xing laugh." Zhang Wu said while pulling Wang Lang into the door.His strength was great, and his steps were too big, Wang Lang staggered and could hardly keep up.

"Yuan Zhong, you have changed so much that I dare not recognize you anymore."

"Then you have to be mentally prepared. You won't recognize Wen Xian when you see him later."

Wang Lang was secretly startled, and followed Zhang Wu to the courtyard.As soon as he entered the door, he saw an old man in a narrow-sleeved Hu suit standing in the hall, sternly yelling at several officials in the court, the sound was like a bell, and his ears were buzzing.

When the old man saw Wang Lang, his face softened slightly, and he waved his sleeves. "Do everything and finish it within a time limit. If you can't finish it, don't come to see me. Let's avoid it."

"Here." The officials responded and hurried out.

Wang Lang was terrified when he saw it, and couldn't believe that the old man in the Hu suit in front of him was Yang Biao.

"Jing Xing, why are you here so late?" Yang Biao walked over quickly, looked Wang Lang up and down, and shook his head. "So thin, not acclimatized, sick? Did you meet Sikong on the way? He went to Shandong to pass the edict."

Chapter 640

Wang Lang traveled westward all the way, although he endured some hardships and lost some weight, he was not acclimatized to the environment.

He didn't understand why Yang Biao had such an impression, but when he looked at Yang Biao and Zhang Wu who was standing beside him, he understood again.

Yang Biao was used to seeing strong martial artists, so he naturally looked sick.

"I'm not sick, I'm just a little tired." Wang Lang didn't bother to say more, and immediately grasped the topic Yang Biao had just said. "What edict is Sikong going to deliver?"

"No encounter?"

"Sikong's schedule is very tight. When I heard the news and rushed to meet him, he had already left." Wang Lang explained.

Zhang Xi's brother Zhang Ji and Yang Biao's father Yang Ci were colleagues. Wang Lang had known Zhang Xi when he was studying under Yang Ci.When he heard that Zhang Xi was passing by in the posthouse, he rushed to meet him, wanting to find out about the current situation of the court.But when he arrived, Zhang Xi had already set off, and he didn't see him at all, so he didn't know that Zhang Xi was going to deliver the imperial edict.

Going to Shandong to pass the imperial edict is most likely related to Pengcheng, so Wang Lang is naturally concerned.

"Go to the hall and talk." Yang Biao beckoned, took Wang Lang to the hall, ordered people to serve wine and food, let Wang Lang eat something first.

Wang Lang is more than ten years younger than Yang Biao.When Wang Lang started, Yang Biao had been an official for many years and was known for his shrewdness and ability.He saw Wang Lang's talent at a glance, and he attached great importance to Wang Lang. He often discussed knowledge with Wang Lang and was very close.

After receiving Wang Lang's letter, he waited for Wang Lang to come.

While Wang Lang was eating, he roughly explained the content of the edict, but ignored the process of persuading Zhao Wen and Zhang Xi.In terms of the situation, this is of course a wise move.In theory, this is not in line with the Confucian theory of convincing people with virtue.

He is pragmatic, but Wang Lang is somewhat pragmatic.

Hearing that the Son of Heaven insisted that Yuan Shao should serve as the prefect of Bohai Sea, Wang Lang frowned slightly and his face was a little uneasy.

"Brother Wen, if Yuan Benchu ​​refuses, the exchange of imperial edicts will be delayed for several months. I'm afraid Pengcheng will be in danger."

"No." Yang Biao was very sure. "After Han Yin and Huang Yi led the elite cavalry to assist Suiyang, they were dispatched and sent back to aid. The troops outside Pengcheng were insufficient. As long as Liu Bei did not surrender, there was almost no possibility of conquering Pengcheng at the beginning. Negotiate."

"Yuan Benchu's request for peace is a good opportunity for peace in the world. The emperor forced him to become a minister as the prefect of Bohai Sea. Could it be that he has no intention of peace and wants to use force to pacify Shandong?"

Yang Biao looked at Wang Lang and couldn't help laughing. "Jing Xing, are Shandong people willing to negotiate peace?"

Wang Lang didn't speak.

He understood what Yang Biao meant.Zhang Xi went to Shandong to preach the edict, not to Pengcheng, which in itself showed that Zhang Xi had already supported the edict and wanted to unite with the Shandong gentry to force Yuan Shao to bow his head.

Whether Yuan Shao agrees or not is actually not important.

"Brother Wenxian is determined to win."

Yang Biao nodded. "For the sake of tens of millions of people in Shandong, this has to be done. Although Xiliang soldiers have been educated, they are still far away from the king's division. Once they go east, it will be a disaster. Jing Xing, you came just in time. You came to the army It is most suitable to be a sacrificial wine and educate the troops."

Wang Lang was a little disappointed.

He came all the way here, not because he wanted to serve as a sacrificial wine in the army to educate the soldiers.

Yang Biao saw Wang Lang's disappointment, but said nothing.

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Zhang Xi traveled day and night, arrived in Suiyang, and first met Cao Cao and others.

First of all, he conveyed the emperor's edict to Cao Cao, Han Yin and others.

The emperor expressed satisfaction with their deeds of fighting bravely and being good at fighting, and rewarded Cao Ren and other soldiers for their meritorious service.

Then, Zhang Xi had a private chat with Cao Cao.

He told Cao Cao that the consequences of Cao Cao's evil deed of slaughtering Pengcheng were very serious, which caused a lot of trouble for the emperor Dongchu.But the emperor accepted Liu Ye's suggestion and believed that Cao Cao had meritorious deeds that could be offset by merits and demerits, so he insisted that Cao Cao continue to preside over the battle in Suiyang.

After this battle, the emperor had other plans for Cao Cao.Although it has not been confirmed yet, it will definitely make Cao Cao useful, so you are not in a hurry to make meritorious deeds, there will be opportunities in the future.

Cao Cao was so grateful that a big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

Zhang Xi then announced the conditions for the court to accept the peace talks.

After everyone listened, they looked at each other, a little confused about the real intention of the emperor.