Governor please stay

Obviously, Mao Qizhong felt that it would be better for his son to take the second path of official career, starting from the staff of the vassal king, and there would be less competition.

Unexpectedly, Mao Qizhong didn't want to shop around, so when he came to Liu Yishou's side, he made a decision directly.

"Father, did Concubine Liu threaten you to take my son as a hostage here?" Mao Xi asked in a low voice.

Mao Qizhong was taken aback for a while, and didn't turn the corner for a long time.How can I have the virtue and ability to let one of the princes detain their son as a hostage?

Mao Qizhong felt that his son's brain was a bit big, and his heart was too dark!

"Liu Consort is a very upright person, and he didn't propose to let you be an official under his command."

Mao Qizhong explained indifferently.

"Then father still posted it upside down? Is it interesting to be so cheeky?"

Mao Xi couldn't understand what kind of brain circuit his father was in.

"As a father, I have met all kinds of people in the court hall, and I have crossed more bridges than you have traveled. Liu Concubine has great ambitions and a deep heart. He is a man who can accomplish things. You follow him, let alone prosper your family, at least show your strength." Director is not a problem.

Now he is still in the stage of accumulating strength, you can gain a place by relying on the past.When the world changes in the future, there may not necessarily be your place there.You usually call yourself Guan Zhongleyi, why don't you even understand this truth? "

"Father, this is too hasty..."

While Mao Xi was talking, Mao Qizhong pulled his sleeves and walked out the door.

"If you miss this time, your father won't be able to help you in your official career. You can figure it out." Mao Xizhong threatened Mao Xi.

In Nanliang, it would be unimaginable for the sons and daughters of officials to become officials if they did not rely on the family network. Basically, it can be described as difficult to move an inch.Mao Xi is young and vigorous, but not a reckless brat.

The two came to Liu Yishou's mansion, and after they sat down in the study, Mao Qizhong got up and said to Liu Yishou, "I still have business to deal with in Jiankang, so let's go first and leave."

Mao Qizhong left his son in Liu Yishou's study, and left after a brief farewell, leaving Liu Yishou and Mao Xi staring at each other.

In this scene, even though Mao Xi usually likes to boast, he still feels extremely uncomfortable, feeling like a commodity being scrutinized.

And Liu Yishou recalled some famous interview scenes in his previous life, but he became the interviewer himself, and his mood was complicated for a while, as if he had passed away.

"Your father recommended you to become an official under my command as a secretary. For the rich and powerful who have established a mansion, the secretary is similar to the Zhongshu Sheren in the palace. It is the last step to enter the inner circle of staff. Do you think you Why does Father recommend you in this way?"

Liu Yishou said in a deep voice.

"Being an official for thousands of miles is only for food and clothing. Glory to the lintel, confine his wife and son, that's all." Mao Xi didn't dare to trust Liu Yishou, and told the truth directly.

"That's not what I want to know."

Liu Yishou shook his head slowly, looked at Mao Xi's slightly funny face and said, "I want to listen to the truth, not a cliché."

"My father believes that once the emperor dies, the Liang Kingdom will be in chaos. At that time, there will be wars everywhere. No matter how much you get mixed up in the center, it will be a mess. The emperor and the courtiers will waste all previous efforts.

And as an official in a local area, it is extremely easy to be coerced by the rebellious army, not to mention making achievements, life and death are unpredictable.

Only by being an official under the clan and vassal can one avoid disaster.In the future, the vassal king will definitely participate in the seizure of the heir. Choosing a vassal king is like gambling with money. My father chose the son-in-law probably because he thinks the son-in-law is likely to win in the future. "

Mao Xi talks eloquently and clearly.Liu Yishou thought secretly, this man is a young talent, no wonder Mao Qizhong is so confident.

"Prince Xiao Gang is now in his [-]s. If he succeeds, why is the world in chaos? What you said just now is a bit alarmist."

Liu Yishou said with a smile.

"My subordinates believe that it is difficult for a person who writes poems for child molesters to control the country. Xiao Gang is the prince, and the Liang country must continue to rebel."

Calling him by his first name is enough to show that Mao Xi doesn't take Xiao Liang's clan seriously.Of course, this may also have something to do with being arrogant and youthful.

Mao Xi looked down on Xiao Gang very much.

"This...not necessarily?" Liu Yishou asked with some uncertainty.

He paused, and said in a low voice: "I have also written half of the poems describing the resentful women in boudoirs.

The beauty rolled the beaded curtain, sat deeply and frowned.But seeing the tears wet, I don't know who I hate.

Could it be that I am also like that Xiao Gang? "

Being teased by Liu Yishou, Mao Xi had no choice but to salute, not knowing how to take over.

He had no choice but to continue talking about the vassal king: "Xiao Yi, the seventh prince, holds a heavy army in Xiangzhou and keeps recruiting brave men. The scale far exceeds the establishment given by the imperial court. If it is not for the purpose of winning the heir, as a clan, he needs so many soldiers. What does the horse do?"

Mao Xi took Xiao Yi as an example to prove that all the clans of Xiao Liang were actually harboring evil intentions.The scale of soldiers and horses under Xiao Yi's command has far exceeded the scope of "self-protection".

Liu Yishou also had to agree with the other party's eyes.

Xiao Yan has made the country's system rigid, talented but unusable, and the people in power are all mediocre, how can the country not perish.It's not that Liang Guo lacks talents, but that there is no channel for promotion. Talents cannot reach their suitable positions, so they will naturally go to other places or simply be buried.

"The Mao family of Yangwu, before Xiao Qi, was a family of military generals, famous for their knowledge of soldiers. After Xiao Qi, they switched from martial arts to literary, but they usually have both civil and military skills. It seems that you have expected the chaos in the world since you were a child. Far away."

Liu Yishou immediately exposed Mao Xi's old background, and now Mao Xi, who usually likes to boast, couldn't pretend anymore, and his face showed surprise.

"Back to the son-in-law, it is true."

Mao Xi said honestly.

The state of Liang is very large, and people from different backgrounds, both inside and outside the court, have different positions.

Originally, Liu Yishou was very puzzled by Mao Xizhong's position. He didn't think he had any "dominant aura", and heroes from all walks of life would vote for him as soon as he was shocked.

It was only after he asked Chen Yuankang about the other party's family background that he understood Mao Qizhong's thoughts and had a deeper understanding of the rules of the game for the upper echelons of Liang Guo.

The ancients only lagged behind modern people in technology, but they were not stupid, on the contrary, they were very good at judging the situation.

Of course, it is impossible for Liu Yishou to tell Mao Xi about these internal complaints, after all, the two have not yet gotten to know each other to such an extent.

"What do you think of the current conflict between the North and the South, but it's okay to say." Liu Yishou asked with a smile.

This is the last question. Vision can be gradually improved and knowledge can be accumulated slowly, but if you lack an understanding of the general trend when looking at the problem, then there is no need to cultivate it.

At the very least, that kind of person should be serving Wang Wei instead of joining the army as his own reporter.Liu Yishou already had a secretary, Yang Xiuzhi, and he was doing a good job.When Mao Xi came, Yang Xiuzhi was also liberated, and he could be left alone.

"Chen Dudu's Northern Expedition is already an opportunity that can't be met, but the emperor has not grasped it. Once the north is unified, it is inevitable to go south. Anyway, I think that with the posture of Liang Guo, unifying the world is like a dream."

Mao Xi said disdainfully, as if he looked down on Xiao Yan.

Liu Yishou nodded slightly. It is very rare for a person who does not know "historical evolution" to have such insight.

"In the north, Gao Huan, Er Zhurong, and He Bayue each hold one side, split the soil to seal the king, and fight endlessly. I'm afraid you are too arbitrary to say that Liang has no chance? Chen Qingzhi's seven thousand tigers can enter Luoyang, this Liang Hundreds of thousands of troops, can't they still unify the north?"

Liu Yishou deliberately provoked Mao Xi and said.

Mao Xi sighed helplessly, drooped his face, spread his hands and said: "Liu Concubine is proficient in the art of war and good at planning. Before that, he defeated the Wei army by himself, which can be called the pillar of Lianghuai. Could it be that he really can't see this? Although I am young , but Concubine Liu doesn't have to be so teasing, does he?"

"Okay, okay, don't talk about that, it was just a joke."

Liu Yishou laughed loudly, sat up straight, fixed his eyes on Mao Xi, and his face became serious.Mao Xi suddenly became nervous, knowing that the critical moment had arrived.

"The three factions in the north, Gao Huan, He Bayue, and Er Zhurong, as the governor of the two Huaihe Rivers, how should I deal with these three forces. There is no need to say such things as obeying the orders of the central center. To fool around, isn't it?"

Have to say, this is a good question.

"Back to Commander Liu, Gao Huan's territory borders the Huaihe River and the Huaihe River, and the border is quite long. How can you allow others to sleep soundly next to the couch, and the conflict between the governor and him is inevitable. Forgive me, the governor and Gao Huan must be sworn enemies, and there is no turning back room."

"That's right, this remark deeply touches my heart."

Liu Yishou nodded slightly, Mao Xi was right, but he couldn't explain anything.This time Liu Yishou almost relied on his own strength to make Gao Huan return without success, and the two sides can still be friends, who would believe it!

If Gao Huan wanted to invade Liang, he had to pierce through the Huaihe River defense line, and Liu Yishou's forces were the first to bear the brunt.These are all obvious.

"As for Er Zhurong, the territory under his jurisdiction is Jinyang, Beixiurong, and Jinzhou. It is far away from the two Huaihe Rivers, and there is no direct conflict. On the contrary, Er Zhurong can restrain Gao Huan's large number of troops from going south. So Er Zhurong Even if he is notorious in Wei, he is a friend of the governor, not an enemy."

Mao Xi deduced a rough strategy based on the little knowledge he knew.

Liu Yishou nodded slightly and said, "That's right, Er Zhurong's daughter is in the concubine's room."

Hearing this, Mao Xi couldn't complain, but felt that his father Mao Qizhong really had a bright eye.This Concubine Liu can live very well with only women, let alone he is so capable.

The gap between people is really too big.

"How about He Bayue? I have an old relationship with He Bayue, so we can be regarded as friends."

Liu Yishou said with a smile.

"Captain, there are no fathers and sons in the battle, let alone old friends. In my opinion, Jinyang poses a great threat to the Guanzhong area. Between He Bayue and Er Zhurong, I am afraid it will be life and death. If Er Zhurong is strong, He Bayue He must join forces with Gao Huan to deal with him.

So He Bayue is afraid that sooner or later he and the governor will meet in battle! "

Mao Xi said eagerly.

It is not easy for young people to have such insight.Liu Yishou pointed to another desk in the study and said, "From now on, you will work here, and your official position will be to join the army as a reporter."

"Accept the order..." Mao Xi cupped his hands and saluted, feeling a little awkward in his heart, always wondering whether his father Mao Qizhong's decision was a bit hasty.

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Dou Tai and others wrote back to Yecheng, requesting to withdraw their troops, but Gao Huan categorically rejected it, and ordered the imperial court to issue an edict in the name of Yuen Long, strictly ordering Dou Tai and others to prepare to attack Huguan after entering the eldest son city!

He said someone would bring reinforcements and arrive soon, hoping to meet in the eldest son city or even in Huguan.

After waiting and waiting, Dou Tai and his party were all terrified in their hearts after waiting for such news.Everyone never expected that, knowing that this attack is no longer profitable, why is Gao Huan so obsessed with it?

On Dawang Mountain, the army’s food and grass had already bottomed out, and the food convoy came only once, because the mountain road was not easy to walk, so the loss was quite high, and it seemed that staying here for a long time was not an option.

You must know that although the terrain of Dawang Mountain is dangerous, the supply needs to rely on the basin around the Changzi City, and it must not rely on Yecheng, which is far away.

Gathering everyone together again, Dou Tai said with a serious face: "King Gao ordered us to enter the eldest son city, what do you think?"

The news was that the news was right in front of him, and it was obviously impossible for Gao Huan to "change his mind".The problem now is also very clear, follow Gao Huan's order to march, or return to Yecheng and be punished, the two must choose one.

"Eldest Son City is easy to attack and hard to defend. It is just an outpost outside Huguan Pass. If we occupy the Eldest Son City, I am afraid it will be difficult to hold on for a long time. It is better to divide the troops. One will be stationed in the First Son City to collect grain and fodder. The other will store grain and grass in Dawang Mountain. And guard the food and fodder, and keep the way back."

Zhang Baoluo was mature and prudent, and proposed a relatively feasible plan.

"In this way, General Han and I will attack the eldest son, while General Zhang will guard Dawang Mountain, and wait for King Gao to bring reinforcements before making a decision. Is this okay?"

Dou Tai asked in a deep voice.

"Leader!"

"Leader!"

Both Han Gui and Zhang Baoluo have no objection, this arrangement is very reasonable.

The generals will separate and lead the troops of the headquarters to attack.The eldest son city did not have many soldiers and horses, and the city was short. Han Gui took the lead and took the city in just one day.

Yuan Tianmu, who was sitting in Huguan City, was shocked, and quickly ordered people to guard the pass strictly, and sent messengers to Jinyang and Xiurong City to inform Er Zhurong and Murong Shaozong that Gao Huan had sent an army to attack Jinzhou.

When Er Zhurong failed to attack Gao Huan and retreated back to Jinyang, everyone knew that sooner or later, Gao Huan would send people to attack Jinzhou and kill Ben Erzhurong's lair all the way.

I didn't expect this day to come so soon.

Chapter 356 Bloody Jinzhou (1)

Mao Qizhong dutifully brought the "Pishihang Irrigation District Map" drawn by Liu Yishou to the Liangguo Center, and placed it in front of Zhu Yi.

Although he can't understand Liu Yishou's "rebelliousness", Zhu Yi really doesn't have the capital to show off in front of that person.So he asked Mao Qizhong three questions "seriously".

The first one: Has anyone done this job before?

The Pishihang water conservancy project mainly has four large irrigation areas.

They are Pihe Irrigation District, Shihe Irrigation District, Hangbu River Irrigation District and Meishan Irrigation District. Among them, the core of Meishan Irrigation District is Shaopi.

At present, only the Meishan Irrigation District is eligible for development. After all, Shaopi has been governed for hundreds of years, and the remaining three areas all need large-scale construction.

Then the answer to Zhu Yi's question is obvious. This project has never been done before. I don't know if there will be anyone coming later. Zhu Yi feels that there should be no one coming.

At the beginning of the Spring and Autumn struggle for hegemony, with the power of the Chu State, Shaopi was reclaimed and the foundation for Wang Tu's hegemony was laid.So why does Liang Guo want to reclaim so many irrigation areas?

The second: where does the money for the project come from?

Zhu Yi told Mao Qizhong that Xiao Yan was going to build a new temple again, and there was money inside and out.Moreover, the purchasing power of Liang's currency is deteriorating. Even if the government allocates funds, the manpower and material resources that can be mobilized are limited.

Mao Qizhong explained to Zhu Yi: Reclaiming irrigation ditches and excavating lakes for water storage are all thoughtful tasks that benefit the local area, and the local people will definitely support them.Just like what he saw in Shaopi, the local people organized themselves to inspect the dikes and fill in the gaps in the breaches. Liu Yishou only promulgated the system and did not interfere much on weekdays.

Zhu Yi angrily reprimanded Mao Qizhong for "breaking the pattern".

If the ditches dug flow through the land of the powerful family, then they must be motivated, but the enthusiasm of the tenants may not be very high. In the end, it will still make the local powerful family lose their interest.

Anyway, their fields have the best local conditions, and whether or not the irrigation area is repaired has little impact on them.

If the ditches dug point to the land of the local farmers, then the local powerful families will probably interfere with it, because changing the direction of the water flow will definitely damage the former vested interests.

From this point of view, the water conservancy project proposed by Liu Yishou is simply a reminder to intensify the contradictions in Liang Guo, and it has no feasibility.

The third question is also the most important one: Can Xiao Yan nod?

If there are still ways to solve the first two problems, then the third problem is really unsolvable.Obviously, Xiao Yan's mind is not on government affairs.What Mao Qizhong brought back was all waste paper to Xiao Yan.

Mao Qizhong returned in defeat, and Zhu Yi reported to Xiao Yan the news of Matou County's disaster relief and Liu Yishou's idea of ​​"Pishihang Irrigation District".