In Wuyi Alley, in an abandoned courtyard, under a dry well, there is a fake mafia boss.
The giant butter candle was burning brightly, and the four guards were separated on the four sides of the round table. The cold bronze masks reflected the firelight, just like the bright light in everyone's eyes.
Xu Xianzhi looked at Meng Chang, who was in the position of Xuanwu in the north, and coughed dryly: "Congratulations, Lord Xuanwu, the emperor has been restored to the throne, and rewards will be given based on merit. You have also been promoted from Danyang Yin to Shangshu Zuopushe, except for the puppet who sent a slave in the court. , apart from Wang Mi who records the affairs of the minister, you can be regarded as the actual ruler."
Meng Chang shook his head: "The real leader is Liu Muzhi. You and I both know that it is not a good thing to poach Xie Hui, Fu Liang, and Zhang Shao by promoting me this time." , if I had to choose, I would rather be Danyang Yin, but I have these three young talents under my command."
Yu Yue, who was in the position of Dongfang Qinglong, curled up his lips: "I am familiar with Xie Xuanming and Fu Jiyou, but isn't this Zhang Shao a native of Wu? What ability can he have? His father was a traitor who defected to Huan Xuan back then, and He himself has worked under Sima Yuanxian before, so what kind of ability would he have to do this again?"
Liu Yi said coldly: "Lord Qinglong has always looked down on people who are not from high-ranking families. Even I have heard of Zhang Shao's talent. He used to be known for being smart and capable. Although Sima Yuanxian is ignorant and mediocre, But he and Liu Jingxuan were the only upright and talented people in his civil service. He was the only one who tried his best to advise against any Lezu plans in the land of Sanwu. However, Sima Yuanxian refused to listen. This was not his fault. 's fault."
Yu Yue said coldly: "Then he rushed to work under Wang Dan. When Wang Dan was affiliated with Sima Daozi, Sima Yuanxian and his son were recognized as shame and scum in the family. This time he didn't seem to do anything. Contribute."
Xu Xianzhi smiled and said: "After all, he is a subordinate and cannot change the plans of his master and superiors at will. Besides, Wang Dan just wants to borrow the power of Sima Daozi and his son, and he has not done anything bad. A treacherous villain like Zhang Faxian will only do some things all day long. Bad ideas and bad ideas are two different things."
Yu Yue touched his nose disdainfully: "This Wang Dan has always been a treacherous person. When he was in Beijing, he followed Sima Daozi. After being exiled to Guangzhou, he surrendered to the evil thief. How can he be such a good person? Zhang Zhang If Shao follows such a boss, he himself will not be much better."
Meng Chang shook his head: "I still remember that after Wang Dan was exiled, he was said to have lost any power, but only Zhang Shao came to see him off. The two held hands and cried at each other. Zhang Shao used his salary to support himself in the past few years. Wang's wife and children were born in Beijing. This behavior was praised by everyone. Even when the rebel army invaded Jiankang, the slaves heard about it and specially ordered that no sergeant was allowed to harm or invade Zhang Shao's family. Lord Qinglong , these low-level nobles with low origins have high talents and good reputations, why do you look down on them so much?"
Yu Yue said unhappily: "It's just because he doesn't have a good family background and he deliberately does things to gain fame. I don't believe he really has any talents."
Meng Chang laughed: "Zhang Shao has been under my command for two years, and I know his abilities best. In addition to this person's well-read poetry and many capable administrative talents, his biggest characteristic is that he is energetic and can handle tasks every day. For seven to eight hours of official work, even when eating, I have to carry chopsticks in one hand and give instructions on official documents with the other hand. 30% of the official work here is handled by him alone. Compared with Xie Hui and Fu Liang, I am actually more reluctant to do this. Where is Zhang Shao?"
Yu Yue sneered and said: "He is just an official, handling some trivial chores. A true pillar of the country, who can do these things, will not be afraid of damaging his reputation."
Liu Yi said coldly: "Master Qinglong, I'm afraid you have to change these old ideas. The children of aristocratic families occupy high positions and do nothing. They drink and drink every day, then recite poems, compose poems, write and play the piano, showing that they are superior to others." Gone are the days when celebrities looked like celebrities. Nowadays, pragmatism is the main thing. Military achievements are awarded, and political achievements are examined. There is nothing good about occupying a position and not doing anything. If you don't go out in the army this time and get some credit, you just I'm afraid that General Ning Yuan doesn't have this Wuling internal history of yours now."
Under the Qinglong mask, Yu Yue's face was already flushed, and he was almost shouting: "I obviously want the internal history of Pengcheng, but you give me the internal history of Wuling. What do you mean? This is like sending me to southern Hunan." In a barren land, how about dealing with the barbarians in the mountains and the monsters and thieves in Lingnan?"
Liu Yi said in a deep voice: "Even I didn't get this opportunity to leave Zhenjiangbei, let alone you. Just yesterday, I had a big quarrel with Jinnu over this matter and almost got into a fight. Otherwise, why would you tell me? Are you suddenly going to hold this meeting in advance?"
Yu Yue's eyes widened: "You also want Jiangbei? God, I want Pengcheng Neishi to enclose more land for our family. What are you trying to do?"
Liu Yi sneered and said: "You only have your eyes on the interests of the Yu family, and at most a dozen other big families, but you don't want to think about the integration of the family and the country. In the past, our predecessors were all selfish and harming the country." It was selfishness that led to that result, and now it’s us, are we still going to follow the old path of our predecessors?”
Yu Yue gritted his teeth: "What is the country? Isn't it a tool to ensure the interests and benefits of high-ranking families like us? If the country cannot give us benefits, then why should we make sacrifices and concessions for the country? This time our major families He spent more than 30% of the population and more than half of the experienced Zhuangtou to go to Jiangbei. It can be said that he spent a lot of money. Of course, he needs corresponding benefits. Liu Yu only wants to fight, but that is not what our family cares about. The eldest sister of the Xie family said , there will be a strong army guarding Jiangbei to prevent the barbarians from invading. This reassures the major families. Moreover, Fatty Liu also promised that within ten years these lands will be ours, without paying taxes, and will be managed by our people. . Otherwise, how do you think we are willing to accept the new policy of Jiangbei immigration?"
Liu Yi sighed: "When you are all deceived to Jiangbei, and your manpower and food reserves are all there, you can then be directly placed under their rule in the name of war expropriation. Not to mention that in ten years, in a blink of an eye, Do you really think Jiangbei will always be yours?"
Yu Yue laughed and said, "It depends on who is in charge. As long as I go out to Jiangbei and serve as the governor of Xuzhou, I will have the final say in Jiangbei's affairs. Even if Liu Yu wants to go to the Northern Expedition, he will have to discuss it with us. At that time, the power of the world returned to the hands of our family. Mr. Baihu, if you are also interested in this, then we might as well cooperate. You lead the army out of Zhenjiang North, and I will be the internal historian of Pengcheng. The military merits belong to you. Wouldn't it be nice if the enclosed land belongs to me and everyone can take what they need? As for Liu Yu, if he wants to go on the Northern Expedition, let him go. How about we return to the place he conquered like this?"
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