sweeping the world

Chapter 722 Unexpected Opening

How big a ruler is depends on the ability of the ruler himself.

The more capable a ruler is, the bigger his belly is usually, because the ruler knows that he can hold back and is willing to show the tolerance that a ruler should have.

Only rulers with little ability will always have the fear of "XX wants to harm me". That is because they themselves do not have the ability to suppress anyone. Naturally, they will not allow even the slightest threat. If they find a threat, they will use no matter how absurd and dirty it is. Any wasteful means will kill people, and the family will definitely be killed.

Another point is that the ruler must be young while being capable. Many capable kings appear to have a lot of capacity when they are young and in their prime, but when the ruler gets old, his temperament will "suddenly" change. No chance to cut off the threat.That's why the older ruler is worried. He is already old, and he is worried that the next generation of successors will not be able to suppress a group of old officials. Why don't they take advantage of the fact that they are still alive to clear the way for the next generation of successors to take over power?
Today's Liu Yan is in his prime, and the group of ministers and workers who followed him are all older. They really don't have the kind of worries that Liu Bang has for Han Xin, so there is no need to worry about one day he will ascend to the sky with one kick, leaving behind a Whoever has both the ability and the actual threat breaks everything again to change the dynasty.

Liu Yan in his prime was not afraid of any threats, but he did not allow any ministers to be too presumptuous.It has nothing to do with the self-esteem and face of being a king, but the existence of such a person is a bad influence.

To put it bluntly, the government must have authority, otherwise how to maintain social stability?There is such a person who is always attacking the majesty of the government, just like the ants in a house, is it not just digging the corners all the time, and one day really digs the house down.

Liu Yan walked into the room slowly, followed by Liu Shen, and the father and son walked directly to the main seat with the screen.

At that moment, Xu Zheng had already stood up and given up his seat. Ran Min's cheeks kept twitching and he kept saluting with everyone.

After sitting down, Liu Yan waved his hands, looked at Ran Min again deliberately, and said, "Sit down."

The rest of the people sat down, but Ran Min still kept the posture of saluting, hesitated for a moment, and said in a harsh voice: "Your Majesty, I have absolutely no dissatisfaction."

"As a hussar general, one should look like a hussar general." Liu Yan did not look at Ran Min, but scanned the layout of the room: "Go back and save a hundred catties of gold and send it to the Shaofu."

"A hundred catties?" Ran Min knew that Liu Yan was not really angry, and there was a smile on his face: "Your Majesty also knows that my ministers don't collect money, so should it be less?"

The heavy atmosphere in the room dissipated with the two sentences. Liu Yan was still the Liu Yan they knew, still had the confidence that a ruler should have, and treated his ministers and workers with generosity, and there was no tendency to change.

Liu Yan is really generous to the people who follow him to fight in the country. There is always an equal amount of rewards for those who have made corresponding contributions. It is not only reflected in high-level officials, but also small soldiers in the military or local officials. There must be rewards for meritorious service.

In ten years, a group of people who were nothing before, as long as there is no battlefield, there will be no beautiful house girls, at least they will have houses and land under their names.Some of the people who are entrusted with meritorious service are all sitting in high halls, surrounded by beauties, and holding power in their palms. If it is not for their endless ambitions, their lives can be said to be very happy.

"Enough is enough, Yong Zeng." Xu Zheng couldn't get used to Ran Min's character that he would never die if he didn't do anything.

"Your Majesty is destined to be a famous emperor through the ages!" Ran Min still had a playful smile on his face: "A hundred catties will be a hundred catties."

The "gold" Liu Yan mentioned is really gold, not brass.

In fact, the vastness of the land of Zhuxia is vast, but it is really self-deception to say that the land is vast and abundant.The land of Zhu Xia has never been a territory rich in minerals, and even the Great Plains that can be used as grain-producing areas are pitifully small.

The reserves of precious metals in the land of Zhu Xia are really not that good. Compared with other continents, gold, silver, copper, and iron are really pitifully small.Historically, the Central Plains dynasties obtained gold, silver, and copper from the surrounding areas and obtained them from the deficit in commodity trade.In terms of resources, in fact, the amount of coal is not bad, and it is only after the development of modern industry that coal can be used in a big way.

Gold was not regarded as a precious metal until the early Han Dynasty, but it was not a currency in circulation in the market. It was usually made by the royal family and turned into beautiful gold cakes to reward courtiers.For example, after Emperor Xiaowu of the Han Dynasty captured Dawan, he rewarded [-] gold cakes with special commemorative significance at one time.Because of their special meaning, those gold cakes can also be used as a redemption item for "immortality", which also drives the hobby of nobles and wealthy families to collect gold.

According to archaeological findings, after the death of nobles and wealthy families in the early Han Dynasty, the most gold buried with them was the most in all dynasties, so there is a saying that all the gold in the Xia Dynasty was scarce due to the burial in the early Han Dynasty.It must be said that this kind of statement is nothing but nonsense of some ignorant brickmen called beasts as always, because the Land of Zhu Xia does not have rich gold deposits in the first place.

In today’s Han Dynasty, gold is still not a currency in circulation in the market, mainly because the amount of gold owned is really not enough to support it as a currency in circulation in the market, but it is a virtue like that of the previous Han Dynasty. Those who have the conditions will collect a batch, and then Liu Yan Some rewards will also be given when giving rewards.

What is the current main use of gold?In addition to being made into jewelry, it is used for various decoration and modification purposes.

Many people with sufficient status and wealth, they can't do without gold powder to decorate their houses. Because of the color of gold itself, some people who have enough gold even make "golden plates" with beautiful patterns on the walls and floors. And on the pillars, if there is enough light, it will be really golden.

Because of Liu Yan's arrival, no one understood what he was doing. It was necessary to remove the old banquet and replace it with a new banquet. Naturally, there were people from the wine shop to do it, but none of the people were disturbed by the arrival of the king. become silent.Because it's not a formal banquet, except that it shouldn't be too much, it's natural to come as comfortable as you want, and the chatter should still be noisy.

"Your Majesty." Ran Min did not know when he had come to Liu Yan's seat, and held up a jug of wine to pat him: "I am a rough man, and I can speak freely, but I will never hold back my Majesty." Be loyal."

Liu Yan smiled and raised the wine cup.He really didn't have any bad feelings towards Ran Min, who founded the country in anger and couldn't bear it, and made a decisive decision to get the whole country to surrender. He even felt that it was understandable that he had the ambition to become a king. He didn't have any sense of urgency that if he didn't kill him, there would be endless trouble.

Life is alive, without ideals and salted fish, what is the difference?It's just that ambition can't be aimed at harming others when you are happy, and it can't exceed the scope of your ability, otherwise it will not only harm others but also harm yourself.

After drinking a whole bottle of wine, Ran Min lit up the empty wine bottle. Just as he was about to speak, someone outside the door said something, and he didn't hear it clearly.

"Tai'an, Zishen, and Yanzhi?" Liu Yan knew that Ji Chang, Sang Yu, and Lu Yi were all in this restaurant, so he came directly to the military party: "Come in."

The crowd was led by Ji Chang, Sang Yu and Lu Yi walked side by side, followed by a dozen people, some of whom Liu Yan had no impression of.

"See Your Majesty!"

Everyone saluted Liu Yan first, as if they suddenly realized that Liu Shen was also there.

"Meet Wang Zishen."

Liu Shen stood up early and immediately saluted everyone.

Liu Yan has been deliberately bringing Liu Shen to appear on various occasions recently, making everyone more sure that Liu Shen is his choice for the crown prince, and everyone will naturally pay more attention to Liu Shen.

Another person came, it must be to increase the number of seats, some people from the wine shop brought desks and sitting tables, a corresponding set of food and tableware, and the people who waited around must also be there.

The current eating habits are very complicated. Not only are many foods boiled and stewed on the spot, but they are even cut on the spot, which requires the help of specialized craftsmen.Furthermore, drinking or drinking tea is basically a way of warming up on the spot. The more formal the eating and drinking scene, the more people will be waiting around.

Fortunately, this private room is large enough. Although it may seem a bit crowded with more than ten seats, it can at least be accommodated.

"Your Majesty." Sang Yu said immediately after sitting down: "The two behind me are from the mountain gate, and they are both learned and talented."

The seating arrangement is in a circle, with people who think they have sufficient status in the front row, and others in the back, which means there are people sitting behind everyone.

Looking at the circular seats, it actually looks very distinct.

For example, Xu Zheng and Ran Min are in the same row, but behind them are Li Tan, Huan Wen, and Lu Tai, three "Zheng" generals. Xie An, the Zhengxi Zhonglang, will be at the corner of the second echelon. The third echelon consisted of some generals they had brought, among which Li Kuang was at the core.

Zhang Gan and Li Mao were sitting behind Sang Yu, who were introduced by Sang Yu just now.

"Kings."

Li Mao and Zhang Gan stood up when Sang Yu introduced them, saluted, and sat down again.

Liu Yan didn't talk to Zhang Gan and Li Mao for the first time, his eyes swept over Ji Chang and Lu Yi, and then looked at the people behind them.

Ji Chang didn't introduce anyone to Liu Yan.He didn't start his own faction, and this time "Xia Xuezhifeng" was only planning to act as the host. It shouldn't be a fight for something, but to ensure that the rest of the competition will not be out of balance.

Lu Yi did introduce some people, basically from the south, focusing on Luo Han, the number one talent in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

Everyone is following Liu Yan's suggestion to integrate cultural people. Liu Yan will not be afraid of this. On the contrary, they should praise Sang Yu and Lu Yi for doing a good job. They have collected or pulled a group of capable people in a short period of time. people come out.

"Where is the gate of the mountain, and what theory is the main line?"

Zhang Gan and Li Mao looked at each other for an instant, and Zhang Gan stood up.

"Sit down, sit down..." Liu Yan said with a smile: "There is no need for too much etiquette at the banquet."

Zhang Gan hesitated for a moment, then sat down again after saluting, but straightened his waist, and said slowly: "The people in the countryside hide in the mountains of Leping County. Recently, I know that the emperor has expelled the Hulu and restored Zhuxia. Our family Learning should be based on the study of Mencius."

Liu Yan still studied Confucianism, otherwise he would not understand what Zhang Gan was talking about.

After Confucius, Confucianism formed eight sects during the Warring States Period. They are Confucianism of Youzi Zhang, Confucianism of Zisi, Confucianism of the Yan family, Confucianism of the Meng family, Confucianism of the Qidiao family, Confucianism of the Zhongliang family, Confucianism of the Sun family, and Confucianism of the Zhongliang family. Le Zheng's Confucianism.

The eight factions of the Warring States period withered a little later, but after the Han Dynasty, there were many factions, but they were mainly distinguished by studying a certain book. It can be related to everything, even studying ancient Chinese and just wanting to create new meanings. To be honest, it can be described as very messy.

Li Mao slowly stood up straight, bowed, and said, "The Emperor is here, our sect is led by Jia Zi."

What is Jiazi?Calling "Zi" is a custom in ancient times for scholars and great men. The Jia Zi mentioned by Li Mao is actually Jia Yi of the Western Han Dynasty.

Jia Yi was deeply influenced by Zhuangzi and Liezi.The main literary achievements of prose are political essays, commenting on current affairs, with a simple and stern style, and smooth discussions. Lu Xun called it "the great prose of the Western Han Dynasty". .His Ci and Fu are all in Sao style, and the form tends to be scattered, which is the harbinger of the development of Han Fu, among which "Diao Qu Yuan Fu" and "Song Niao Fu" are the most famous.

To be honest, of course Liu Yan knew about Mencius, but he was really unfamiliar with Jia Yi, so he asked a few more questions, and only when he heard that Jia Yi wrote "On the Passing of Qin" did he have an impression.

"Guo Qin Lun" was not only a masterpiece in the early Han Dynasty, but also rarely surpassed in any subsequent dynasty. It is difficult for later generations to find reliable records about the Qin Empire due to Confucianism's focus on smearing and eradication for thousands of years. Just take "On the Passing of Qin Dynasty" as a clue.I just want to say that Jia Yi's "On the Passing of the Qin Dynasty" is very famous, but it is just a family opinion.

Liu Yan knew who Jia Yi was, but he didn't know what his claim was.

Of course, Li Mao took the opportunity to make a good introduction. In summary, Jia Yi's idea was to "build more princes and less strength", strengthen centralization, focus on agriculture and suppress business.

Strengthen the centralization of power, and no ruler will dislike it. Liu Yan also paid attention to it, and really remembered Li Mao.

[Sang Yu's hole cards are Zhang Gan and Li Mao? 】Liu Yan has always believed that Sang Yu must have something to ask for in this scene, and it is likely that he wants to further suppress the cultural people in the south.

Sang Yu not only introduced Zhang Gan and Li Mao, but also introduced other people, except for Li Mao, no one showed much interest to Liu Yan.

Later, Lu Yiyi introduced that except for Cai Luohan, the number one talented scholar in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, they were basically some famous literati, but Liu Yan asked again and again, and they couldn't say anything to make Liu Yan interested. if.

It seems that Li Mao won the first place in this self-introduction?People with a heart can naturally see it, but it makes some people anxious.

(End of this chapter)