I am not in the position of Zen [Three Kingdoms]

Yuan Shao adopted Guo Tu's idea, issued a public appeal, and ordered people to lobby Gongsun Zan, Youzhou Mu, Yuzhou Inspector and others to enter Luoyang together.

Guo Jia felt that the name of sending troops was not justified, and Yuan Shao, an ambitious prince, could see it clearly.Only those princes who had long harbored ulterior motives and wanted to take the opportunity to expand their territory would respond, and these people would not listen to Yuan Shao's command.

He predicted that Yuan Shao would not be able to accomplish anything and would only contribute to chaos in the world.Moreover, Yuan Shao had no tolerance for others, so he decided to abandon him and leave.So he said to the person who recommended him to Jizhou at the beginning: "Yuan Gong wanted to emulate Zhou Gong to treat people in the world, but he only learned superficially, and could not know people and make good use of them like Zhou Gong. This person is greedy and suspicious. They are not good at making decisions, and they are not material for seeking world domination!" So they went back and packed their bags, and wanted to leave immediately.

Yuan Shao's counselor, Ju Shou, was also not optimistic about the idea of ​​entering Luoyang, and advised Guo Jia: "If you don't listen to Feng Xiaozhi's advice today, you will regret it in the future, and you will definitely use your husband at that time."

Guo Jia said with a smile: "I'm afraid you will become angry from embarrassment. Mr. Yuan only wants to get ideas for icing on the cake in everything. He can't listen to loyal and harsh advice. He is not a good man to help."

Ju Shou had no choice but to say: "Now the court is aggressive, and everyone in Lu Bu wants to take away Duke Yuan's seal, and Duke Yuan is also trying to protect himself."

Guo Jia mocked: "If Yuan Gong didn't regard the imperial court as nothing, and ordered people to secretly collude with Gongsun Zan, pretending to rob Jizhou, and frightened Han Fu to hand over Jizhou to him, which aroused the dissatisfaction of the imperial court, how could there be today? ?”

Ju Shou also knew that Yuan Shao did not behave properly, so he said no more, and sighed, "Then where are you going?"

"The world is in chaos, and I want to find a quiet place to wait for the birth of a talented person."

"It would be a pity to live in seclusion as a great talent of filial piety! We are already in the same boat with Yuan Gong, and we can no longer escape. But you are different, why not go to Luoyang to help the Han Dynasty, and end this chaos in the world."

At this time, the news that the imperial court detained the Yuan family and Hongnong Yang family in Runan and divided their fields did not reach Jizhou.Guo Jia said with a smile: "There is a capricious villain like Lu Bu watching over the court, and there are many aristocratic families in Luoyang. Even if you go, you can't get the emperor's summons. What's more, the emperor was young and ignorant, and he was born in the deep palace. , good at women's hands, surrounded by eunuchs and courtiers, how can you trust me as a commoner?"

Ju Shou said: "I heard that Xun Yu is recommending great talents from all over the world. Feng Xiao and him are from the same village. Maybe he can meet the emperor through his recommendation."

Guo Jiadao: "Since the rule of Mingzhang, the emperors have died short-lived. The young emperors who ascended the throne were all deceived by eunuchs and relatives in the applause. Xun Yu wanted to help the Han Dynasty, but he was caught in the chaos of Jingzhou. He could not protect himself. The court It’s also powerless. I’m afraid it won’t be long before some families will offer their daughters to the emperor, and follow the old way of foreign relatives doing politics.”

Let's say that Xi Zhicai was on his way to Jizhou, and the civilian guards who escorted him got the news of Yuan Shao's appeal and informed him.Xi Zhicai made a decisive decision, turned his horse's head, and rushed to Gongsun Zan in Youzhou.

Tonight, there will be a banquet in the palace for the meritorious minister Bao Xin.Bao Xin specially went to the Luoyang inn to take a shower in the morning, then changed into the dress for the banquet, and stayed at the inn all afternoon waiting for the messenger to summon him.

The meritorious princes naturally had to be entertained grandly, showing that the court believed that rewards must be punished.The banquet was held in the magnificent Yuntai Hall of the Nangong Palace. At this time, it was the tip of willows on the moon. The dome of the hall was inlaid with more than a dozen huge night pearls. Candlestick lamps and tables were neatly placed on both sides of the hall. The colorful floral carpets are gorgeously arranged.

"Chen Baoxin, see Your Majesty." Bao Xin was very particular about etiquette, he hurried into the palace under the guidance of the maid, he did not steal the eyes of the emperor, and first bowed in a respectful manner.

Liu Xie said in a deep voice, "Get up."

Bao Xin was puzzled, the voice seemed familiar.He raised his head and looked at the emperor cautiously.Seeing this, he was taken aback. Isn't this the boy who accompanied Lu Bu the day before yesterday?

Today, Liu Xie was wearing the emperor's black uniform and the Tongtian crown, making his face look even more youthful.He smiled slightly: "That day at the Luoyang Inn, I met Aiqing once, but do you remember?"

Bao Xin jumped his head: "I was rude that day, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Liu Xie said: "It is said that those who do not know are not guilty. I am a commoner and go to the people. Ai Qing will sit down."

People in the Han Dynasty generally ate meals in separate meals, and the same was true for His Majesty's banquets. There were tables in front of Liu Xie and Bao Xin.But the distance between the two is not short, according to the system in the palace, Liu Xiegao is on top, Bao Xin is on the bottom, this is the difference between monarch and minister.The table is filled with melons and fruits and barbecue, as well as shredded cucumber noodles in chicken soup seasoned with pepper.At this time, it is popular to entertain VIPs with noodles. Noodles are also called "butuo", which can be regarded as high-end food.

At the beginning of the founding of the Eastern Han Dynasty, it learned the experience and lessons of the Seven Kings Rebellion in the Western Han Dynasty, and the management of the clan was very strict.For example, the Marquis of Jibei has only Juelu and title, but no management and military power.The affairs of the feudal state were handled by Xiangguo, an official appointed by the imperial court.Although Bao Xin was the prime minister of Jibei, he actually held the management and military power of Jibei, and he was a prince that should not be underestimated.

After Liu Xie came to power, he ate with Lu Bu, Chen Gong and others very casually, and even sat at round tables and hu stools to eat together, but this was based on the fact that these people were tight-lipped and Weiyang Palace was airtight.For the foreign princes, Liu Xie still carefully abided by the etiquette system, and even paid attention to his posture.After all, he was young at this time, and his every move was easily magnified.If it is propagated by someone with a heart, the emperor will not abide by the "ritual" system, and if he follows the example, why should the princes of all places abide by the ritual system?

After exchanging pleasantries, Liu Xie asked: "That day Aiqing and General Lu talked about the local conditions and customs in Jibei, and I heard that I still couldn't get enough of it. Could Aiqing talk about it in detail for me?"

Bao Xin obeyed his orders.

Liu Xie listened for a while, then asked again: "How is the Marquis of Jibei?"

Bao Xin was not sure what he was thinking, so he replied cautiously: "Your Majesty is in good health, Your Majesty need not worry."

Liu Xie said indifferently: "Yanzhou was hit hard by the Yellow Turban thieves, and the people were very hungry. Can the Marquis of Jibei open a warehouse to release grain and help the village?"

"This...not really."

"I heard in the court that Aiqing treated the common people and soldiers preferentially. The court's salaries were all distributed to the poor people in Jibei. My life was quite simple. My wife went to the river to wash clothes in person, and even my son would wear patched clothes to go. It is really respectable to follow the master to study."

Bao Xin even said that he didn't dare to take the role, he was both surprised and happy.He was naturally delighted to be rewarded by the Son of Heaven, but he was surprised that His Majesty knew so clearly about the matter in Jinbei.

Liu Xiedao: "Aiqing's wish, I accidentally heard it that day. According to your wishes, I will convert the copper coins and give them to the soldiers, so that they can go home and reunite happily."

Bao Xin was overjoyed and thanked him quickly.

But Liu Xie changed the subject: "Hundreds and thousands of copper coins can only reach the land for a while. Silver money is not comparable to land. If you spend all these money, has Prime Minister Bao ever thought about how those landless soldiers will live?"

"It's a hired husband, hired servants, and labor for others."

"Probably support a family?"

Bao Xin was stunned for a moment, and said: "This year's kindness has exempted this year's land tax. If a young and strong family works hard, if it's not a disaster year, then they can live."

"I have exempted the land tax, what if the landlord refuses to reduce or exempt the land rent?"

Bao Xin sighed: "The people's livelihood is so difficult! If they meet a benevolent master, it is their luck. If not, they can only starve, or even be reduced to prostitution."

Liu Xiedao: "Aiqing loves the common people from the bottom of her heart. If I give you an imperial edict to limit the power of landowners in Jibei to collect rent, do you dare to ask for it?"

The author has something to say: Guo Jia’s comments on Yuan Shao are adapted from:

At the beginning, when I met Yuan Shao in the north, he said that Xin Ping and Guo Tu, the counselors of Shao, said: "Yuan Gong wants to imitate Zhou Gong's subordinates, but he doesn't know how to use people. He has many ideas and few important things. He is eager to plan but has no decision. If he wants to help the world together, he will be determined." The career of the overlord is difficult!"

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