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After hearing this, Liu Xie felt a little emotional.

Although the Western Expedition has not yet started, it has already affected many people, and Cao Cao's family is just one of them.

Just as he was talking, Cao Zhang rushed over.

"Your Majesty, the envoy of Henan Yin Xunyu is asking to see you."

Hearing that it was an envoy sent by Xun Yu, Liu Xie immediately asked Cao Zhang to bring someone over.He stopped by the side of the road, ready to learn about the situation in Henan and see if Xun Yu could fulfill his promise.

Cao Zhang didn't leave, and with an angry face, he winked at Cao Chong vigorously.

Liu Xie could see clearly and couldn't help laughing. "If you have anything to say, just say it, don't hide it."

"Wei." Cao Zhang stared at Cao Chong, and after receiving Cao Chong's nod, he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, apart from reporting the situation, Chen Qun is also here to propose marriage."

"Propose marriage?"

"He asked Xun Yin to be a matchmaker and wanted to marry my sister Cao Ying."

Liu Xie turned to look at Cao Chong.

Only then did he realize that Cao Chong didn't just say it casually, but did it on purpose.If he had expressed his attitude just now, he might have unintentionally decided the success or failure of this marriage.

"You don't agree?"

"Besides his stubborn mouth, that scholar's body is very weak. I'm afraid he won't be able to resist my sister's two punches." Cao Zhang curled his lips. "Besides, he is Chen Yuanfang's only son, and he will definitely stay in the Central Plains to guard the ancestral grave. If he marries my sister, won't it be impossible for my sister to march west. At that time, our family will be separated by thousands of miles, and we may never see each other for the rest of our lives."

Cao Chong said: "Brother, it's too early to talk about the Western Expedition. Even if my sister is married, she will have enough time to have children. If the Chen family has descendants, there will be no problem with the Western Expedition. Besides, the Western Expedition not only needs elite soldiers, Civil officials who are familiar with government affairs are also needed. Although Chen Changwen is a bit pedantic, he is still young after all, and he has followed Xun Yin's experience, so he is still a talent, and he may not be unable to follow him."

He interrupted Cao Zhang. "The emperor is waiting here, you don't have to say too much, it will affect the business."

Cao Zhang didn't dare to say more, took a deep look at Cao Chong, turned around and left.

Liu Xie watched from the side, secretly feeling emotional.

Although Cao Chong is young, he is more magnanimous and assertive than Cao Zhang.Before he knew it, he had become the backbone of the brothers.If nothing else, he might become the next generation head of the Cao family.

Chapter 1265

Chen Qun hurried over and bowed in salute.

Liu Xie looked at him carefully, with a smile on his lips inadvertently.

Chen Qun still walked calmly, but his speed was much faster than before, a little more capable, and a little less reserved.

This shows that his mentality may be different. He is no longer the naive young man who thinks that he can rise to the top by relying on the reputation of his ancestors, but wants to use his own efforts in exchange for glory and wealth.

Chen Qun's subsequent performance verified Liu Xie's judgment.He reported Xun Yu's work achievements in the past two years in an orderly and clear manner. Not only did he answer all kinds of data fluently, but he also explained many details clearly. It was obviously personal experience rather than hearsay.

Looking at his slightly dark face, one can imagine that he followed Xun Yu to many places in Henan in the past two years, assisted Xun Yu in handling many government affairs, and even handled some matters directly.

For example, he described the experiment of making fertilizer with saltpeter very carefully.

Liu Xie was very satisfied.

After Chen Qun resigned, he said to brothers Cao Chong and Cao Zhang, "Do you think he is capable of going west?"

Cao Chong nodded.Cao Zhang raised his hand, touched his head, and muttered a few words, but he didn't know what he said.

"People are subject to change." Liu Xie said with emotion: "If you plant a plane tree, you will have a phoenix. The court has a good employment policy, so you don't have to worry about not having talents."

Cao Chong said: "Your Majesty's words are very true. It is said that the times make heroes, and only the saints can make the times."

"Not necessarily." Liu Xie continued to move forward. "Even a saint can't go against the trend, he can only follow the trend. The difference between a saint and ordinary people is that he can stand higher and see farther without being confused by the eyes. , that is also impossible. With the persistence of the master, knowing that it is impossible to do it, isn't it the same, looking at the river and sighing, the dead are like a husband?"

Cao Chong was silent, but there was light in his eyes.

Cao Zhang's eyes became more suspicious, he looked at Liu Xie for a while, and Cao Chong for a while, not knowing what they were talking about.

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After seeing him, Chen Qun immediately found Zhong Yao.

Seeing Chen Qun, Zhong Yao was very excited, and asked Chen Qun if he was surprised by the result of Shi Xie's treatment.

However, Chen Qun said that before that, Xun Yin had already made a prediction, which was exactly right.He was not surprised to see the time announced by the mansion.

Zhong Yao asked about the process, and while laughing, he couldn't help feeling emotional.

In terms of understanding of the Son of Heaven, he is not as good as Xun Yu.

When the verdict was made and Zhou Zhong reported it, they were all sweating, worried that the emperor would not agree.Unexpectedly, Xun Yu came to a conclusion thousands of miles away, and he was full of confidence.

Knowing that Chen Qun still had the task of proposing marriage during this trip, and that the object of proposing marriage was Cao Cao's daughter, Zhong Yao was somewhat surprised and couldn't understand Xun Yu's arrangement.In his view, Cao and his son were greatly influenced by the emperor, and they had an unimaginable obsession with the Western Expedition, and Cao Ying was no exception.As far as he knew, unless Chen Qun was willing to travel west, the marriage was unlikely to succeed.

Although Mrs. Ding has contributed to raising Cao Ang and Cao Ying, she can't be the master.

Although she has been in Chang'an, she lives in seclusion and has no idea what the younger generation is thinking.

Chen Qun thought for a while and said, "I don't think going west is unacceptable."

Zhong Yao looked at Chen Qun in surprise, but hesitated to speak.

He felt that there was no need for Chen Qun to be so persistent about this marriage.With his family background and talent, even if he doesn't marry Cao Ying, he doesn't have to worry about not having a spouse. There is no need to leave his hometown with Cao Ying and travel thousands of miles away.

"Mr. Zhong may not be clear. I am by Xun Yin's side and often receive news from Xun Changqian from the Western Regions. I am no stranger to the Western Regions."

Chen Qun laughed, with a hint of complacency that was well concealed.In his opinion, Zhong Yao is still old after all, and he is too slow to accept new things.With the unimpeded commercial routes in the Western Regions, Han and Hu merchants came and went, and while classics and goods from the Western Regions entered the Central Plains, various humanities and geography were no longer unfamiliar.

Not to mention Xun Yun's letters.

For him, there is no essential difference between the Western Regions and Liangzhou, they are just farther away.

Perhaps within a hundred years, the Western Regions will be included in the territory of the Han Dynasty. When the time comes, people from the Central Plains will go to the Western Regions to serve as officials, just like the current Kanto people go to Liangzhou to serve as officials. There is nothing strange about it.

"If the steam engine can become a reality within a hundred years, instead of horses, the time to travel to and from the Western Regions will be greatly shortened. Going to the Western Regions may not be more troublesome than coming to Lingling now." Chen Qun said unhurriedly: "A hundred years seems like a long time. That’s just two or three generations. If it’s faster, say within 50 years, I might be able to return to my hometown on a steam engine.”

Zhong Yao looked at Chen Qun for a moment, stroked his beard and smiled.

"Okay, okay, this is the spirit I should have as a young man." He stood up excitedly, walked behind Chen Qun, and put his hands on Chen Qun's shoulders. "Now I finally understand the meaning of the Son of Heaven. After ten years of New Deal, there have been such changes. What kind of prosperous world will it be in a hundred years? Unfortunately, I can't see it anymore. Changwen, I envy you very much. If you can be 20 years younger... "

He smacked his lips and didn't say any more.

He often regrets that he is over half a century old and has not accomplished his achievements, but no time is more real and intense than this time.

From Chen Qun, he saw a bright future, but he couldn't wait for that future.

If he is now in his prime, he may be like Chen Qun, with a strong ambition, and he will not be afraid of traveling thousands of miles in the Western Regions.

Chen Qun got up, clasped his hands and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhong needn't be like this. Although you are over half a hundred years old, you are strong in body and open-minded. It is not difficult to live to the end of your life. If it is not bad, within 30 years, prosperity will come, and even Possibly faster."

Zhong Yao laughed loudly and nodded repeatedly. "I don't dare to look forward to it, but the old man can still work hard." He thought for a while and waved his hand. "Tomorrow, I will go to Hua Tuo for advice on Wu Qin Xi. If I don't see the prosperous world with my own eyes, I will die without regret."

"It will definitely come true."

The two looked at each other and smiled, and sat down again.

Chen Qun talked about Xun Yu's achievements in the past two years.Knowing that Shi Tao, Meng Jian and a group of young Ruying students really turned saltpeter into fertilizer, which increased the yield per mu by more than [-]%, Zhong Yao was very excited, and unconsciously approached Chen Qun, listening intently, as if he had never seen Children of the world.

After Chen Qun finished talking about things in Henan, he talked about what he had seen and heard along the way.

He has been most interested in steam engines along the way.

The most active researcher on the steam engine is the Dongting ship officer. It is said that seven or eight groups are working hard, competing with each other and cooperating with each other. They also hold regular meetings to report progress or conduct competitions.

It is said that the ship's officer offered a reward. Whoever builds a usable steam engine first will not only get a large sum of money, but also have the opportunity to obtain the ship's officer's shares, and then lie at home to collect money.

Zhong Yao was dubious. "This steam engine is so important? It won't be a fad."

Chen Qun smiled slightly. "Mr. Zhong, now the boats are getting bigger and bigger, and it is difficult for manpower to push them. If you can really build a steam engine, it means you have broken through the shackles and entered the sea from Dongting Lake. The harvest is so great, how can it be compared with gold? Who is willing to lag behind such benefits? Who dares to lag behind?"

Zhong Yao stroked his beard and said with emotion: "Yes, the tide is like a tide, if you don't advance, you will retreat. Who wants to be an outcast."

Chapter 1266

The news of the new law aroused strong repercussions, and a large number of articles quickly appeared on the Mansion newspaper, some aimed at the specific provisions of the new law, some aimed at the idea of ​​legislation based on benevolence, some supported and some criticized, and it was very lively.

Liu Xie was very concerned about these articles, and ordered people to collect them, store them in different categories, and organize discussions on the articles with new ideas and insights.When encountering a good article, I will order people to send it to Zhou Zhong, Zhong Yao and others, so that they can focus on it. It is best to contact the author for further comments.

Legislation is a long-term project, and it cannot be rushed. It is better to spend more time to solicit opinions, reach consensus as much as possible, and win support from all walks of life.Where there is really no agreement, it is necessary to obtain the understanding of relevant stakeholders to reduce the resistance to the implementation of the new law.

Zhou Zhong agrees with Liu Xie's point of view, but he has more than enough energy.

Old and lacking in physical strength, he was no longer able to support him to complete such a heavy task.

It is necessary to add a long history.

After recommendation and selection, several candidates entered Liu Xie's field of vision successively.

Among them were Jizhou governor Manchong, Yizhou governor Li Yan, and Qingzhou governor Yiji, all of whom were young talents. Li Yan was just appointed Yizhou governor less than a year ago, and he was known for his decisive and resolute actions.

After discussing with Zhou Zhong, Liu Xie transferred these three people to the Sikong Mansion as long history to assist Zhou Zhong in handling specific affairs and relieve Zhou Zhong's pressure.

At the same time, with the consent of Zhou Zhong, Liu Xie negotiated with Zhong Yao and Gao Rou. After the two of them assisted the Sikong Mansion in presiding over the revision of the new law, they would transfer staff from the law school to be responsible for the theory of the new law. Explore and, where appropriate, pilot on a small scale.

Confucian scholars and famous scholars who are interested in discussing the new law but not in specific affairs are all brought into the management category of the law school, given the staff of Yuanwailang, and given a certain symbolic reward.

Zhong Yao and Gao Rou were in the middle of their hearts, and quickly published a recruitment announcement on the residence newspaper, recruiting famous people from all over the world to offer advice and suggestions for the new law and discuss state affairs together.

Once the recruitment notice was released, it was like a boulder thrown into the water, bringing the new law, which had attracted countless attention, into the focus again.Even the harshest people can see the sincerity of the court from this announcement, and see the determination of the court to legislate with benevolence.

More articles emerged, and more people gathered in Quanling, so that Quanling ordered Wei Tao to write to the prefect's mansion, requesting to expand the school, prepare residences for famous scholars and Confucian scholars who came from other places, and take this opportunity to expand the county school. Scale, so that more people's children have the opportunity to study.

After all, not everyone is like Liu Xi, who sticks to advanced knowledge. Apart from studying, it is also a good choice to teach a few Mongolian children and increase a little income.Seizing this opportunity, the entire Lingling County will usher in a leap forward development, and Quanling will benefit the most.

The emperor has been in Quanling for more than a year, and he will leave sooner or later. If they don't catch this last wave, they will be stabbed in the back by the people of Quanling.

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"Your Majesty, I found a good article." Zhou Buyi and Cao Chong walked into the lobby side by side, with excited smiles on their faces.

"Whose masterpiece can make you so excited?" Liu Xie put down his pen and said with a smile.

The two child prodigies around him are not only well-informed, but also have a high starting point. It is difficult for ordinary articles to make them lose their composure.

"Don't look at the author's name, Your Majesty, read the article first?" Zhou Buyi pretended to be mysterious.

Liu Xie glanced at him, laughed, and nodded in agreement.

Zhou Buyi turned around, picked up a signed paper, pasted the author's name on it, and then handed over the article.

Liu Xie glanced at the article, and felt that the handwriting was familiar, and it should be an acquaintance.He didn't think much, and then read the article.

The name of the article is very straightforward - "On Leniency and Strictness Are Mistakes", and the content is also very real. Although the time span is extremely wide, from the Warring States period to the present, the argument is very simple and closely revolves around the title of the article.

The article discusses the gains and losses of policies since the historical records, and finally draws a conclusion that the governance should be lenient and strict, and the interests of different groups should be considered comprehensively. It is necessary to ensure fairness and not ignore efficiency.If you are blindly biased, even if the original intention is good, it will be difficult to implement it in the end, let alone achieve the desired result.

The article is well-reasoned, but the most brilliant thing is not the reasoning, but the evidence.

This article uses nearly half of the space to introduce a social survey. According to the economic situation, thousands of households are divided into three categories: rich households with no worries about food and clothing, middle-level families with enough food and clothing, and poor people without food and clothing. The motivation and results of their talent cultivation.

The final conclusion is that the poor who cannot secure food and clothing are the worst off.

When survival is still a problem, few people can squeeze out the small rations to support their children to study. If children cannot study, they will not be able to get better opportunities. Not to mention being an official, they even work in workshops Higher-paying skilled jobs are no longer available.

But their drive to improve their lives is so strong that they can give their all if given the chance.

For such families, a small amount of investment can generate huge benefits, and should be the focus of support.

A family that can satisfy food and clothing is the most ideal. It not only has a certain foundation, but also has enough motivation. It does not require additional investment. As long as the court has appropriate policies and provides enough room for improvement, they will put in enough enthusiasm and hard work.

Wealthy households with no worries about food and clothing are the most difficult to produce talents.

Although the conditions are the best, the motivation is the weakest.Because there is no need to worry about food and clothing, and some people don't worry about official careers. It doesn't matter whether they read or not, and whether they read well or not.Unless there is a higher belief and great self-discipline, it will be a waste to invest any resources in them.

Therefore, the imperial court should invest limited resources in the first two types of families, and properly suppress the families with the best conditions in order to obtain the greatest benefits.

The families with the best conditions for proper suppression are not suppressed for the sake of suppression, but to give them a certain amount of pressure, so as to promote their self-cultivation and spiritual cultivation, and then become talents.

This also corresponds to the famous saying of Mencius: born in sorrow, die in peace.

It is difficult for a person without any pressure to become a talent, and there is a high probability that he will become a rich man or a prodigal son.

Because of the support of specific data, this conclusion, which was originally a cliché, has become fuller, making it hard not to be convinced or to object.

After all, no one wants their family to spend a lot of money and food, but end up raising a pile of waste.

Placing hope in human self-discipline is tantamount to hoping that everyone can become a saint, which is too idealistic.Except for those Confucian scholars who only have sages and classics in their minds and don't know the sufferings of the world, no one will believe it.

After reading the article, Liu Xie was silent for a moment. "Who wrote it?"

Zhou Buyi and Cao Chong glanced at each other and said with a smile: "Your Majesty may wish to guess."

Liu Xie smacked his lips.