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Liu Xie stared at Zhang Song for a moment, then laughed.

He stood up, walked to Zhang Song's side, put his hand on Zhang Song's shoulder, and patted it lightly.

"Ziqiao, you can stand shoulder to shoulder with Yang Dezu and You Zhengping. If you are willing to give up, you will gain if you give up. If you give up the foreign object of the land, you can become a blockbuster and soar to the sky. If you don't give up, go to Situ's Mansion to experience and help Yang Gong gave me a helping hand."

"Wei." Zhang Song was sympathetic, bowing and agreeing.

Chapter 1069

Yang Biao is very busy recently and needs a capable helper.

Zhang Song has the ability of photographic memory and is familiar with the affairs of Yizhou, so it is the most suitable.

Even during the war, Situ Mansion was still the department with the most complicated affairs. It not only had to handle the land of each county, but also prepared food and grass for the army, and sent it to the military supply department within the specified time.

Yang Biao is over [-] years old and has a lot of experience, but his physical strength can't keep up.Liu Xie discussed with him many times to appropriately expand the number of officials in the Situ Mansion and assign Yang Biao a deputy, but he has not found a suitable candidate.

Liu Xian was originally one of the choices, but it turned out that he was not suitable.

Seeing Zhang Song, Liu Xie was relieved.

This is another Mi Heng.

Mi Heng was able to change his frivolity and become a master of government affairs, which has a lot to do with Yang Xiu's guidance.It is impossible for Zhang Song to go to Hanyang, Liu Xie can only go to battle in person.

Starting from the actual difficulties in the development of southern Yizhou, Liu Xie and Zhang Song talked about the past and the present.

It is an inevitable trend that civilizations will expand and integrate, just like people want to get out of the cradle.Since it is necessary to expand and integrate, it is inevitable to develop remote areas.

Once upon a time, when the Chinese civilization was just sprouting in the Hedong area, the surrounding Taihang Mountains, Zhongtiao Mountains, and Huashan Mountains across the river were all remote areas.But now, these are the scope of Chinese civilization.

Taking Yizhou as an example, the Bashu civilization was originally a part of Yizhou, and the mountains on all sides are the end of the universe.Today, the Bashu civilization and the Chinese civilization are integrated, and the Qinling Mountains and Daba Mountain have become the hinterland of the Han Dynasty.

History is like the water of the Yangtze River, rolling forward, and no one can stop it.

Daba Mountain once stood in front of him, but it couldn't stop the erosion of flowing water, and finally formed the Three Gorges.

Hearing Liu Xie's words, Zhang Song was obviously very excited.

He could feel that Liu Xie did not discriminate against Yizhou, nor did he pretend to be a snake because of his appearance.

This is an emperor who truly has the world in mind, a wise king who does not judge people by appearances.

Liu Yan, Liu Zhang and his son are not even worthy to carry his shoes.

Throw me a peach and reward me with a favor, Zhang Song also revealed his plan.

Since it is blending, it should be two-way.

One is to send Confucian scholars into remote areas to promote enlightenment, so that more children of the common people can get in touch with civilization, know that there is a bigger world outside, and not be deceived by others; I have the opportunity to be an official, travel around, and broaden my knowledge.

If you communicate more, the blockage will naturally open up.

Generally speaking, there is nothing new about Zhang Song's plan, and it is similar to Wen Weng's enlightenment.

If we talk about the difference, it's just that he is two-way and one step closer.

When Wen Weng was in power, the foundation of Yizhou was still very weak, and it could only attract the civilization of the Central Plains, but could not export it.Today's Yizhou is not what it used to be, and it is already able to export talents.

Zhang Song was talking about the counties in the south of Yizhou, but what he wanted to represent was the entire Yizhou, or in other words, the interests of the hinterland of Yizhou centered on Chengdu.

They eagerly want to integrate into the imperial court, and are even willing to be the vanguard of civilizing the southern part of Yizhou.

In the future, those who will be able to enter the mountainous area in the south of Yizhou will definitely be mainly scholars from the north of Yizhou.

Liu Xie understands this and is happy to see it succeed.

He also had this idea a long time ago.

If the remote areas want to integrate into the Chinese civilization and support the imperial court, it is natural to give some preferential treatment accordingly.If it is in peacetime, this will squeeze the interests of the gentry in the Central Plains. After all, the total number of official positions is limited. If there are more people in remote areas, there will be fewer people in the Central Plains.

But it is different now. Conceptual reforms have made it possible to divert talents, while system reforms have provided more jobs. Without harming the people of the Central Plains, more talents from remote areas can be recruited into the system and the foundation of rule will be expanded.

Liu Xie and Zhang Song hit it off right away and had a very happy chat.

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Zhang Song returned to Situ Mansion with the emperor's edict.

Yang Biao was somewhat surprised.

He thought that the emperor would keep Zhang Song and stay with him as a minister or servant.

But he did not object to this arrangement. The Situ Mansion did need people, more precisely, talents.

With the implementation of the new policy, the affairs of Situ Mansion increased day by day, almost doubled compared to before, and he couldn't keep busy at all.The emperor once asked him to increase the number of officials and reduce the workload, but he declined with the unique calmness of a veteran.

He believes that many new tasks are temporary, such as Dutian, which will be gone after being busy.Now that we have increased manpower, what will we do in the future?

For every additional person, an extra salary will be paid, which is an additional burden for the already stretched imperial finances.

The imperial court is always short of money, and it is difficult to increase revenue, so cutting expenditure is particularly important.

For Yang Biao, he is more willing to choose outstanding talents and use one as ten to make up for the lack of manpower.

In the future, these people can take on more important jobs, travel across counties and counties, and finally return to Situ Mansion to preside over the overall situation.

Only in this way can a virtuous circle be formed.

Yang Biao was very satisfied with getting Zhang Song. Just like when he was training Ni Heng, he was first arranged to handle some small things to test his ability, and then gradually increased the pressure to give him more important tasks.

Zhang Song performed very well, and in just a few days, he won the approval of Situ Mansion.

Other departments also knew that a humble, short but capable Yizhou native came to Situ's mansion.

The emperor and Situ appreciated it very much.

Who said there are no talents in Yizhou?It is Liu Yan, Liu Zhang and his son who can't use it.

Who said that the emperor didn't pay much attention to Yizhou? Both Qin Mi and Zhang Song were appreciated by the emperor.As long as they are genuine talents, the emperor treats them equally.

These two conclusions not only encouraged the scholars from Yizhou, but also put pressure on people from other states and counties.

Yang Biao wrote a letter, sent someone to Jiangling, and handed it to Zhao Wen.

Come back quickly, the emperor needs to listen to your report to decide what strategy to take for southern Yizhou.

After Zhao Wen received the news, he set off immediately and rushed to Wancheng in early May to meet Liu Xie.

After more than three years, Liu Xie couldn't help but sigh when the monarch and his ministers saw each other again.

Zhao Wen's beard and hair are completely white, and he is physically and mentally exhausted. He looks like an old man at the end of his life.

Liu Xie got up, helped Zhao Wen up, looked again and again, his eyes were a little moist.

He could imagine how Zhao Wen got here in the past three years.

Physical hardship is one aspect, but even more difficult is psychological suffering.

He wanted to do his duty as a veteran minister, but he couldn't do what he wanted.There was nothing he could do in the court, so he wanted to return to his own state and promote Yizhou to become a vassal peacefully.But the people of Yizhou also let him down. In the face of interests, no one cares about the dignity of this old minister.

In the end, he returned to the court in disgrace.

He tried his best, but nothing came of it.

Compared with those young people who have just shown their talents and achieved remarkable results, one can imagine how helpless he feels.

"Mr. Zhao has worked hard."

"Your Majesty, I..." Zhao Wen burst into tears, wet his snow-white beard.

"Mr. Zhao, you have tried your best." Liu Xie helped Zhao Wen up, sent him to his seat, and ordered someone to bring water to wash off the dust on his face. "Things will come true, you don't have to do it yourself. Although Zhao Gong failed to see the most satisfactory result, he has already planted the seeds of hope. I also hope that Zhao Gong can take care of his health, work hard to eat more, and watch Yizhou return to the court with his own eyes. ,Go further."

Zhao Wen was overjoyed and ashamed, and bowed again: "I would like to follow your Majesty around with my broken body, and see the prosperity of the world."

Chapter 1070

When Yang Biao met Zhao Wen, he was also full of emotion.

Now that he knew why Zhao Wen was reluctant to come back, he sent Zhang Song first to persuade him not to worry about it.

With Zhao Wen's current body and mentality, he simply cannot afford Situ's heavy responsibility.

That was not to defend his honor, but to kill him.

"Wen Xian, I appreciate your kindness, but I really can't bear it. Instead of working hard and harming the country and yourself, it's better to retire and do something within your power."

Yang Biao nodded silently, accepting this reality.

"What are you going to do?"

"I'm going to find some people to compile a book about Yizhou." Zhao Wen's expression relaxed. "Yizhou is thousands of miles away, and it is one of the ancient Kyushu, but there is no general history, so that people in the Central Plains regard it as a barbarian. Isn't it absurd? I am old and unable to undertake government affairs, so I called some scholars. Collecting historical materials and compiling a general history of Yizhou can be regarded as leaving something for future generations."

Yang Biao stroked his beard and smiled. "Your ambition is not small. The first general history of Yizhou is fascinating to think about."

Zhao Wen also laughed. "In addition to this general history, I also want to write something."

Yang Biao looked at Zhao Wen and gradually put away his smile. "What do you want to write?"

"autobiography."

"Autobiography?" Yang Biao's eyes flickered slightly. "Is it in such a hurry?"

Zhao Wen shook his head. "It's not what you think. My autobiography is not to fan myself, but to review the gains and losses of my life. Although I have little virtue and talent, I have also struggled in my career for nearly 30 years, and I have experienced many people. Peaceful. There are not many achievements, but there are many lessons. It is also good to write it down for future generations to refer to, so that they can avoid some detours."

Yang Biao thought for a while, then nodded slightly. "That's a good idea. Zirou, you come first and make a way for us veterans."

"my pleasure."

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Liaodong, Xiangping.

Standing on the shore, Liu Bei watched the passenger ship approaching slowly, threw off his cloak, and hurried over.

Before the boat came to a complete stop, he jumped on board, came to the cabin door, and stretched out his hand to push it gently.

The hatch opened, and Kong Rong came out. Seeing Liu Bei, he was stunned for a while before he realized that he couldn't help laughing.

"So it's General Zhengdong, don't you come here unharmed? How dare you come to meet me."

Liu Bei laughed loudly, and enthusiastically took Kong Rong's arm. "Brother Wenju, the Liaodong people already know about your expedition to Mobei. Everyone admires you and is waiting to welcome you. If I don't come sooner, I won't even be able to sit at the last seat."

Kong Rong was stunned for a moment, and looked at the crowd on the shore, a little confused.

"They... came to meet me?"

"Of course." Liu Bei stretched out his hand and announced a series of resounding names, all of whom Kong Rong was familiar with. "They are all here to welcome you, and many of them want to go with you."

Kong Rong took a deep breath and wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to say it.

He has always been aggrieved about going to Mobei to find the survivors of the Shang Dynasty. He felt that what he said was a great cause to find the survivors of the Shang Dynasty and the old Confucian classics was actually exile in disguise.If it wasn't for helplessness, he didn't want to go at all.

Never expected that there are so many people who admire him and want to go with him.

Don't they know how cold it is in Mobei?

Before Kong Rong came back to his senses, Liu Bei sighed again. "Although I am the Great General Conquering the East, I am about to be ordered to conquer Sanhan and the Japanese Kingdom, to seal the country apart, and to defend the country, but few people are willing to follow me. In comparison, I really envy you."

Kong Rong finally came to his senses, glanced at Liu Bei, and laughed.

When Liu Bei came to meet him, he wanted him to be a lobbyist and persuade some people to follow him to conquer overseas.

That's a good thing.

After returning from Mobei in the future, he also wants to change to another place to retire.Bohai couldn't do it, he could see that Zhang Zhao couldn't handle it, and the virtue government was just a joke, and Bohai would definitely belong to the court in the end.

If you can be an official in Liu Bei's feudal country, you must be very comfortable.

Liu Bei's admiration for him is written on his face and engraved in his heart.

"Don't worry, General, as long as you practice benevolence and righteousness, and govern with virtue, there will naturally be people attached to you." Kong Rong patted Liu Bei's arm confidently. "Although Sanhan and Wa are far away from the Central Plains, can they be farther than Mobei?"

Liu Bei understood.This trip was not in vain, at least Kong Rong agreed.

The two went ashore together, and Zhuge Jin and Chen Lin greeted them first, exchanging pleasantries.Then Guan Ning, Wang Lie and others came to meet each other.As Liu Bei said, they were all full of positive emotions about Kong Rong's trip to Mobei.

Of course, what they value most are the possible classics.

They are full of longing for the classics that the saints have read.

From their eyes, Kong Rong saw a familiar expression.

Such a look is no longer seen in many places.Although those people still claim to be the children of Confucianism, they are disrespectful to sages and criticize Confucian classics, which is shallow and shameful.