Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1713 Yang Uterus II

Since Shengzhou was changed to Jiangning Mansion, it was Lu Deshan's first visit.

He is not young anymore. When he was young, he had already traveled all over the world, even to the western frontier places like Fenglin Pass.I really have no interest in things like traveling around mountains and rivers.What he wants to do most now is to supervise the studies of his grandchildren - his son has given up and is not the material.

But this time something is different.The sage appointed his name, so he could only hold his old body and bite the bullet.

Fortunately, the Lu family of Wu County still has some reputation. Although he is a partial house in a partial house and a branch in a branch, he can also take advantage of the situation, so he was able to ride the same boat with the governor, and the journey was not so tiring.

After arriving in Jiangning Mansion, he took the time to visit this old and new city.

The majestic Southern Dynasties, the Wu Palace and the Jin Dynasty, and thousands of palaces have long been reduced to dust.

The shepherd boy drove the goats out to graze, and occasionally found a few petals of glazed tiles while the goats were digging.

When fishermen cast their nets for fishing, they can occasionally catch some porcelain pieces and rusty ancient coins.

Half of the people living in Jiangning spoke with a Kansai accent, and some with Henan and Hebei accents. Only [-] to [-] percent of them really spoke Wu dialect.

"Nanchao Mimeng..." Lu Deshan sighed softly.

He remembered the scene of drunkenness and dreaming after the Jin family was dressed in clothes and went south.

The Jin, Song, Qi, Liang, and Chen Dynasties, like a revolving lantern, you sing and I come on stage.

Most people are content with having fun, and occasionally there are a few people who want to cheer up, but they are also restrained, and it is difficult to get the support of others.

Is this a curse?Is there really a curse in this land in the south of the Yangtze River?It is obviously a place developed by people from the north who went south to settle down. How can it not beat the group of people who stayed in the north and did not go south after a long time?
Since the end of the Tang Dynasty, Jiangnan has recovered a bit, but it is Yang Xingmi and his son who rule here. They would rather put their place in Yangzhou and flaunt the attributes of their Huainan regime than take care of Su, Run, Chang, Sheng, Xuan, and Jiangnan. In states such as She and Chi, most of the time, they just ask for money and food, and expropriate masters, that's all.

Jiangnan once had hope.

A few years before Yang Xingmi's death, he appointed his son Yang Wo as the governor of Shengzhou, which is an obvious signal.

But Yang Wo was disappointing.The second ancestor didn't know anything, and Shengzhou didn't have anything. He couldn't stay, and ran to Jiangbei every three days, making Yang Xingmi half dead with anger.

Lu Deshan suspected that Yang Xingmi's death so quickly was related to his son's incompetence.Before his death, even his close confidants did not agree to pass the throne to Yang Wo. Instead, he advocated passing the throne to a certain general and returning the throne to the Yang family in the future.

Returning to power is of course nonsense.

However, since the separation of vassal towns in the mid-Tang Dynasty, in the process of passing on the power of Jiedushi, there was no lack of passing on the throne to nephews, adopted sons, sons-in-law, and generals.Because those veterans know very well that by passing the throne to someone they can trust, their descendants can still retain a little wealth and dignity.If the throne is forcibly passed on to incompetent descendants, and a mutiny occurs because they cannot control the situation, it will be the end of the whole family.

How to choose is actually not difficult.

When Xu Wen and Zhang Hao rebelled, Lu Deshan had some thoughts.

Because Xu Wen is Yang Xingmi's confidant, he was sent to Yang Wo's side to help him—well, wipe his ass.

When Yang Wo served as governor of Shengzhou, Xu Wen did all the few personnel affairs.It is said that Xu Wen admired Shengzhou's victorious place, and repeatedly suggested that Lisuo be moved from Yangzhou to Jiangnan.

In the end, it didn't work. I don't know the reason. It was probably because Yang Xingmi still had feelings for Huainan, and after Yang Wo came to power, he didn't have enough time.

Xu Wen and Zhang Hao finally surrendered due to the situation, and all their plans came to nothing. It can only be said that this is fate.

Before Lu Deshan set off, he had a long talk with the elders of the main line of the family for several days.

He sincerely asked the family to change their attitude, because some people actually called Jinshang "half Hu half Han" in private, and even criticized the prince's blood, saying that Queen Zhe was either Xianbei or Dangxiang, and the prince was a "beard".

Such appalling remarks, even if only made privately within the family, are playing with fire.Once word spreads, I'm afraid they won't even be qualified to go to Liaodong and the Western Regions, and the heads of the nine tribes will definitely be killed.

His persuasion worked.Those children with big mouths were directly dealt with by the family law and sent to the forest to supervise the mine.

In addition to this incident, Lu Deshan also mentioned that the children of the family should not sharpen their heads to take the Jinshi examination.

Jinshi is honorable and noble, but the competition is fierce.Instead of this, it is better to think of a way in miscellaneous subjects.Taking agronomy as an example, after passing the examination, they are also granted eight or nine ranks of official positions, which is no different from Jinshi.

Moreover, as long as you pay close attention, many officials from the first agricultural department in the fourth year of Tongguang have already been promoted.Lu Deshan didn't know what was the reason why these county captains with agricultural backgrounds had such a smooth career, but he guessed it had something to do with the so-called elegant politics of the new dynasty, right?Wang Yong, the servant under the door, is there, and the saint's attitude couldn't be more clear.

Some people in the family think that Jinshang is over 60 years old and has a few years to live.After his death, the prince may not insist on the new government.

Lu Deshan expressed doubts about this.But he also has no evidence, and no one can be sure. In this matter, he can't convince the elders of the family.

Once miscellaneous subjects are suppressed, these officials whose official careers are going smoothly now may stop here.This is the biggest worry within the family.

The Jinshi department, at least regardless of the New Deal or the Old Deal, is quite popular.Passing the Jinshi exam is really a steady profit without losing money, although it is a little bit difficult.

Speaking of this, it is impossible to continue.

He knew that the Lu family of Wu Jun appreciated Han Yu and Pi Rixiu's orthodoxy very much.He wrote articles attacking this argument, which has offended many people.The reason why the elders of the family didn't give him any favors was, to put it bluntly, to be caused by the speculative instinct of the big family, and Lu Deshan was valued by today's officials.

After understanding this, he could only sigh three times, silently came to Yang's womb, and listened quietly to the saint's call.

"The world is so ignorant, what can I do, what can I do." After paying homage to the historic site, Lu Deshan shook his head and left.

The elegant government of the new dynasty is obviously beneficial to Jiangnan.

The advantages of northerners in business are naturally inferior to those of southerners. If you can't understand this, you deserve to be eliminated.

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On April [-], there was a gentle breeze outside Linhua Hall, and the water was calm.

Shao Shude summoned the third batch of officials and gentry to enter the palace in the pavilion by the lake.

Most of the people were summoned in groups of three or four, but when it was Lu Deshan's turn, he was the only one.

This is special treatment, no doubt about it.

"Meet Your Majesty."

"Elders don't need to be polite, just sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Shao Shude sat on the stone bench, playing with the teacup in his hand, and said casually: "The third son of Duke Lu, did you also become an official in the past? Was it under the rule of Yang Xingmi or Qian Liu?"

"At the beginning, it was a secret service, and later it was returned to Qian Gong."

"Why did you leave your job?"

"Insufficient intellect, had to resign."

Shao Shude smiled and said: "If you can't be a high official, there must be a position suitable for them?"

"Yes." Lu Deshan replied.

It is true that a person is not capable enough, but if he really picks and chooses, he can indeed find a few official positions that can be tailored for him and give full play to his strengths.But the question is, who will leave these official positions to you?What face do you have to deserve others to do this?Being able to pick an official position is a remarkable ability in itself, and it cannot be done by non-public officials and giant families.

"I will let people arrange it according to the circumstances, don't worry about it." Shao Shude said.

"I thank your Majesty for your kindness." Lu Deshan immediately stood up and saluted respectfully.

These are sweet dates given by the sage, and Lu Deshan dare not refuse, nor is he willing to refuse.

People are selfish.Yang Xingmi couldn't stand it back then, and he couldn't stand it either.

"I summoned you to raise the uterus, mainly because I want to know about the scholars in the south of the Yangtze River." Shao Shude raised his hand to signal him to sit down, and then said: "There are many wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River. What do they think of me? What do they think of the court? Yes What do you think about the elegant government of the new dynasty? Talk one after another.”

"Return to Your Majesty." Lu Deshan thought for a while, and said: "Your Majesty is a rare and wise king in ancient times. He swept away the demon atmosphere in the world, regained the old frontiers, and opened up new lands. These achievements are placed in front of the world, which makes people bear I can't stop worshiping and be grateful."

"Mingjun Xianwang?" Shao Shude laughed loudly, and said: "I'm afraid that not everyone praises me like this? In the past, there were many big cases in the south of the Yangtze River, and there were quite a few people who opposed me."

Lu Deshan wanted to say something, but Shao Shude stopped it with his hand, and said: "I know, it's all Yang Wu's remnants, and it has nothing to do with you. After cleaning, the atmosphere has taken on a new look."

Lu Deshan secretly sighed.

In the process of "renewing the atmosphere", countless people were killed, imprisoned, and exiled. Some of them were big families with deep roots and flourishing branches in the local area, and they were uprooted just like that.

Lu Deshan still remembered that the Jin soldiers from Hedong who were stationed in Jiangnan at that time were so cruel and ruthless that people shuddered.

The tribes and private soldiers raised by the big families were vulnerable in front of them, just like adults beating children, it was horrible.

"Continue talking." Shao Shude waved his hand and said.

"The gentry in the south of the Yangtze River have their hearts attached to the imperial court, and they are absolutely loyal." Lu Deshan continued.

"Not convinced?" Shao Shude asked.

Lu Deshan choked for a moment, then quickly adjusted, and said: "Your Majesty is wrong. When Sheng Jia arrived in Nanjing, all the clans donated money and food one after another. You are extremely obedient."

He knew that it would be very difficult to have a dialogue with this kind of immediate emperor.Because their speech is often unexpected, there is no pattern at all, and they are temperamental, and they can swear at swear words.

"I believe you." Shao Shude said with a smile.

In fact, what Shao Shude wanted was just a gesture.

Wherever he goes, the people welcome him wholeheartedly, even if he pretends to be full of vigor and vitality, he will pretend for me.

For a dynasty that was founded only 20 years ago, it is indeed not easy to stabilize people's hearts, especially since Jiangnan was pacified for only ten years.

"Scholars in the south of the Yangtze River have different attitudes towards the elegant government of the new dynasty." Lu Deshan said: "Some people praise it, some criticize it, some change it happily, and some stick to it."

"Is there a lot of self-styled people?"

"It's getting less and less."

"That's true." Shao Shude smiled, and said, "When I came to Yangzhou, I read a few articles, which were very good. Nowadays, there are indeed more scholars in the south of the Yangtze River who agree with the elegant government of the new dynasty."

When Shao Shude went south from Xuzhou, he discovered a strange phenomenon. The further south he went, the more scholars from the south of the Yangtze River who praised the new dynasty's elegance and politics, and the more great Confucian scholars argued for him.

It is true that for now, these people are telling lies, and who knows what they really think.But the scary thing about some things is that when most people start telling lies that go against their will, the lies become true and become politically correct.

People born later have lived in this environment since childhood, and it is impossible for their three views not to be affected.

In other words, Shao Shude came to the south of the Yangtze River to "unify thinking", break through the most complete fortress of Confucianism, and escort the new dynasty's elegant governance.

"But there are still some people who are stubborn, what should we do?" Shao Shude suddenly asked after laughing.

"Maybe it can be lured."

"What kind of lure?"

"The imperial examination is the lifeblood." Lu Deshan said: "No matter how much you appreciate a certain kind of knowledge, if you don't take the imperial examination, there will definitely be fewer people who learn it."

Shao Shude smiled heartily this time.

Everyone in the world is busy, all for profit.Even a wealthy family is not immune to customs.No matter how big a family is, if no one serves as an official for several consecutive generations, it will not be able to maintain its "divine status" and will inevitably fall.

The imperial examination has really caught their lifeblood.If you need to do, just stick to it and be a friend of time.

Persevere till the end and you will always see the result.

(End of this chapter)