In life, there is no way to have the best of both worlds. In just a few hundred years, it just teaches people to make choices. ——Lu Zheng
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In the dim light, Liu Quansheng and Ying Zhi looked at each other in shock when they saw the "Five Grains Civil Order".
Lu Zheng's expression was calm. At this time, he showed the majesty of the Prime Minister of the Empire and said in a cold voice, "Listen and watch, you two. Before we get down to business, I want to tell you what I feel in my heart." Family!"
Liu Quansheng picked up the "Five Grains Civil Order" and studied it while listening to Lu Zheng's instructions.
But Ying Zhi's heart wasn't there, so he just looked at Lu Zheng intently.
Lu Zheng rubbed his temples and said calmly, "From the true point of view, the clans rooted in the territory of the Han Dynasty are like this peach tree. The foundation of their survival is the inheritance of the clan's bloodline and the merits accumulated over generations. His eyes The branches and trunks are private fields, private soldiers, and private officials. The branches bear fruit to strengthen the foundation, and the branches are enriched by the strength of the foundation. This goes on and on, endlessly."
"If this is repeated, a peach tree growing in a place with fertile soil and suitable for prosperity can cover the sky in two to three generations. A small, intermittent crooked neck like Liu's can reach the sky after eight generations." Lu Zheng said. He laughed and said in a warm voice, "If the peach trees are gathered together, they can be sheltered from the wind and rain. They can stand together in a group without having to look at God's eyes. Today, the Jiang clan in Quzhou is like a peach forest!" "
Lu Zheng said to stop drinking tea, "This is the way for a family to survive and prosper!"
Liu Quansheng immediately understood the deep meaning of Lu Zheng's words and continued, "Xunzi said, 'The accumulation of soil forms a mountain, and the wind and rain stir it up; the accumulation of water forms a abyss, and the dragon arises.' After a large number of families are established, if the king's power is incompetent, the family will take advantage of it. Controlling the government and annexing each other, when there are only one or two clans left in a country and a state, the country will change hands! A hundred years ago, Yuan Shao, the fourth generation and the third prince, was such a figure, but he was too stupid. Compared to For him, the Sima family who intends to replace Cao Wei must be more clever!"
Ying Zhi also felt this and said, "If you look at the past events in detail, the three families in the Spring and Autumn Period were divided into the Jin Dynasty, the Tian family won the Qi Dynasty in the Warring States Period, the Sun family in Jiangdong of the Three Kingdoms, and the Sima family in the Central Plains. Trouble. I believe that the troubles of the family are far greater than the chaos of the kings. The chaos of the kings is the internal strife of the Liu family. If the family becomes bigger, the Han Dynasty will have to change its surname! Nowadays, the family has gradually become a shape that cannot be lost. We should use all the strength of the whole country to defeat it with all our heart. Your Majesty’s determination to eradicate the clan is indeed the great way!”
Lu Zheng sighed slightly, "Ahem! I think our Han Empire is getting stronger day by day, and the trees are big and attract the wind. In the past few years, the outside has not been peaceful. The sick tiger of Da Qin in the north has probably licked its wounds and is sharpening its sword; in the south, Piao Yue and Da Qin Taking advantage of the Western Region, the two countries joined forces from the south to the north, and their eyebrows came back and forth; the sixty-one countries from the north and south of the Western Region, headed by Wusun and Dayue, were ready to move, swaying in the wind, thinking only about the profit of the fishermen and the restoration of their homeland in Fengzhou .Three years ago, Old Man Liu of Wentong Hall once observed the stars and divined divination. The hexagram said, 'The stars are turning and turning, and the white tiger is becoming more and more fierce. This old guy judged that within sixty years, there will be a military disaster in the empire that will reverse the world.' But in the old man It seems that our country, the Han Dynasty, and the northern country, the Great Qin Dynasty, will be able to restart their operations within thirty years!"
When Liu Quansheng heard this, he had a sinister look on his face. He had the same charm as when he scolded Fang Qiu in Weiyang Palace. His voice suddenly turned cold, "Huh! Internal affairs are internal affairs. The territory of the Han Dynasty cannot tolerate those from the Western Regions and Piao Yue. As for the north, Great Qin, our empire has famous ministers and good generals. As long as he dares to go to war, I, the great Han Yulinlang, will make him know what it feels like to exterminate his race!"
Lu Zheng didn't praise or criticize these words. After all, he was young. Who hasn't made such arrogant remarks?
The old man moistened his throat and continued, "In this troubled autumn, we should be patient and put an end to the troubles in the world. I believe that this move to eradicate the family is an move to quell internal strife and consolidate national strength. . Back then, I planned three strategies for Your Majesty: the upper, middle and lower strategies. The upper strategy was too urgent and would cause too much damage to oneself, while the middle strategy was too risky and could easily lose ground. So His Majesty chose this lower strategy, which is a drop of water that penetrates the stone. This is the wisdom of Your Majesty."
Liu Yan laughed loudly, "Teacher, please don't flatter me. If you were really wise and powerful, twelve years ago, you wouldn't have caused the cholera epidemic in the capital!"
Liu Quansheng said sincerely, "What happened back then was the result of many years of accumulation, and it was not your Majesty's fault. Even if you want to say it is wrong, the fault lies with our radical ministers, not with Your Majesty."
Liu Yan waved his hand and said with a smile, "Okay! Let's get down to business."
Old Lu Zheng, with his fengfeng and starry hair on his temples, continued to say, "Private land is the family's greatest reliance, and it is also the source of people's hearts and wealth for the family. If we can implement the one-acre-acre policy before eradicating the family, we can return the world to the people of the world. , this not only complements the great strategy of containing the family, but also can win people’s hearts, so why not do it?”
Liu Quansheng's eyes suddenly lit up, like stars in the deep night sky. After listening to Lu Zheng's words, the romantic talent immediately said, "Pass a decree to re-measure the land, and then take back the large amounts of private land obtained through mergers in the hands of the wealthy families." Then they can't control what the people eat, let alone raise food prices wantonly. In this way, the people's reliance on the family will be greatly reduced. Even if the troubles of the family are passed on to future generations, there will no longer be a family that sits on private land and even affects the people. It’s a ridiculous move, but it’s really a wonderful method, Prime Minister, you’re still smarter with age!”
Lu Zheng rubbed his hands together, like a shrewd businessman, "People only seek the old, and tools do not seek the old, but the new." A few years ago, the great minister Shen Xiyan was ordered by His Majesty to combine it with the "Landscape of Kyushu" painted by Dongfang Chunsheng. "Picture", to see all the Feng Shui of Kyushu and to understand the Aolingtong Avenue. It took several years to finally complete the book "Five Grains and Civil Orders". The book has seventeen volumes and eighty-nine chapters, except for chapters on farming time, farming tools, harvesting, and famine control. , and also includes the major policies of farming, equalizing and leveling farmland. I believe that if this decree is implemented throughout the country, it will actually be a policy to benefit the people and teach farmers how to enrich the country. By then, our country will be rich and the people will be happy and prosperous. If a strong enemy invades, why should we fear him?"
After saying this, the purpose of Liu Yan and Lu Zheng's trip was clear, and Lu Zheng stopped talking.
After the "Five Grain Civil Order" was placed on the table, Ying Zhi didn't even read it. At this moment, after Lu Zheng finished speaking, Ying Zhi raised his brows, pinched his mustache, and said excitedly, "Prime Minister Lu, do you want Huaxing County to be the first to try it? What if the "Five Grains Civil Order" has a small success and can be promoted to the whole country? Okay? , OK! I give you a hundred thumbs up!"
Lu Zheng said mysteriously, "Yes, but no!"
Ying Zhi suddenly became anxious, "Hey, my Prime Minister Lu, please stop showing off. What's going on?"
You don't need to read the book "Five Grains and Civil Orders" to know that this is a long-term policy that can change the five-hundred-year-old land management system of the Han Empire. It can be recorded in history, and the county governor who took the lead in implementing it as a pilot project will inevitably He will follow this book and make a living with the same name. Now Lu Zheng keeps going in circles and never gives the answer he should know. How can he not be anxious?
The onlookers knew that Liu Quansheng, who was sitting nearby, laughed out loud when he saw Ying Zhihou's anxious look, and said, "Sir Ying, Your Majesty and Prime Minister Lu are touring Quzhou, and finally set their destination in your Huaxing County, and tonight and When you talk about the "Five Grain Civil Order", isn't it obvious? Even if there are some discrepancies in this matter, it cannot be separated from your Huaxing County."
Ying Zhi was stunned, looking straight at Lu Zheng with a pair of eyes filled with longing.
Before Lu Zheng could say anything, Liu Quansheng suddenly sighed, "The Five Grains Civil Order, like a sudden gust of wind, will surely ripple a pool of spring water!"
Ying Zhi ignored Liu Quansheng's seemingly innocent moaning and looked straight at Lu Zheng, who actually felt a little embarrassed.
Lu Zheng also ignored Liu Quansheng's sentimentality. Old man Lu pointed at Ying Zhi and responded with a smile, "You boy, warriors cultivate their qi, and literati cultivate their hearts. Although you can tolerate things without saying anything, you can't do anything." If you can get rid of this stinky problem of being in a hurry and almost being burned, you should have a seat in this realm of things."
Ying Zhi pursed his lips and leaned over to look at Lu Zheng, muttering, "You old man, you have so many things to do. Are you going to implement the "Five Grain Civil Order" in Huaxing County? Please tell me! "
Old Lu Zheng smiled and said, "The biggest black umbrella in the sky in Huaxing County has been pierced. The remaining two small aristocratic families, Zhao and Huang, are not afraid. Naturally, they need to use this as a touchstone. However, if this move is If it is limited to one county in Huaxing, the layout is too small."
Having said this, Old Lu Zheng finally left the table tremblingly, walked up to Ying Zhi, and said, "The true meaning is that Huaxing and Fanggu counties are under the jurisdiction of Quzhou, and Zhangwu, Liaoxi, and Chisong are under the jurisdiction of Bozhou. These five counties guard the main road leading from the north to the Central Plains. They have beautiful trees in the mountains, hidden scales in the shallow seas, civilized folk customs, and millions of people. Except for Fanggu County, which is located in the northern part of the Central Plains, the living environment is slightly worse. In recent years, the remaining four counties have gradually suffered from the disease. With the rest of the year, the county guards are thinking about their country and the people are thinking about their wealth. Your Majesty thinks that you can use these five counties as a starting point and send a Pingtian Order to perform special duties in order to achieve success. It will serve the great Han Dynasty for thousands of years, and then open another one. A brand new atmosphere.”
These words excited Liu Quansheng and Ying Zhi, and they were eager to give it a try.
Lu Zheng moved his body and turned to Liu Quansheng. He tapped the "Five Grain Civil Order" on the table with his peach wood stick. He, who was already hunched over, bent his waist lower and said to him gently, "My child, are you willing to follow His Majesty and achieve great success?"
Liu Quansheng hurriedly stood up and held his hands in his hands. He was frightened and said, "Prime Minister Lu, I have a question! Is it appropriate?"
Lu Zheng understood it clearly and said, "Quansheng, it doesn't matter if you say it!"
Liu Quansheng narrowed his eyes slightly, "Among the five counties involved in Pingtian, Huaxing County and Fanggu County belong to Quzhou, and Taihao City, the Mufu of Quzhou Prefecture, happens to be located at the intersection of Huaxing, Fanggu, and Dezhao counties. This move Is there any…?”
"Yes!" Lu Zheng said resolutely without hesitation, "Pinging the fields of Huaxing and Fanggu counties, in order to control the Jiang family's northward development in Quzhou, then eliminate the Jiang family, and return a bright and sunny day to Quzhou, this is not killing two birds with one stone. A plan?"
After hearing this, Ying Zhi echoed and praised, "Your Majesty and Prime Minister Lu are very resourceful and I admire them."
Liu Quansheng bit his thin lips and bowed deeply, "Prime Minister Lu, in order to plan the affairs of Huaxing County, I personally died, my mentor was lost, and Quan Sheng was exhausted mentally and physically. Now, this kid has fallen into the mortal world and has no intention of doing this. However, Quan Sheng is still willing to do his best for the country's great policy and the dawn of time."
Liu Yan, who had been sitting there silently for a long time, heard this and clapped his hands happily, "You are really like a clear water, which can moisten all things. With your help, great things will happen!"
It seems that the position of Pingtian Order in these five counties belongs to Liu Quansheng.
Just when everyone was happy about this, Liu Quansheng suddenly came to the hall and knelt down straight in front of Liu Yan, "Your Majesty, I have a request!"
Liu Yan said with emotion, "Hahaha! I love you but it doesn't matter, I agree with you!"
Liu Quansheng spoke generously, "Liu Ruisheng is my closest relative and the only child of the Liu family. Now that he has defected to the Jiang family, Quan Sheng really does not want to fight against each other again. The common people are willing to recommend a person to your majesty. This son is talented, has good conduct, and is both wise and courageous." , will definitely be able to do this.”
Seeing Liu Quansheng's refusal, Liu Yan looked startled and asked, "Ai Qing, aren't you willing to help me?"
Liu Quansheng said sincerely, "Your Majesty has misunderstood me. The person recommended by me is in the light, and I am in the dark. Just like me and the governor of Ying County, light and darkness complement each other and get twice the result with half the effort!"
Liu Quansheng agreed to help, which made Liu Yan feel very good. He laughed heartily and said, "Oh? Who is he? He is worthy of Liu Qing's reputation! Could it be that big head of Xia Qing? Hahaha."
"My son Liu Yi!" Liu Quansheng slowly raised his head with firm eyes, "Since he is in the light and the common people are in the dark, the good and the strange complement each other, showing others with weakness, and also easy to move with the camera. Yi'er is young, and the world will definitely think that Yi is If a child can be bullied, he will naturally relax his vigilance, and he can even become a surprise soldier and exert miraculous effects."
There was a moment of silence in the field, and the scene was instantly frozen.
After a while, Lu Zheng took the lead, and his expression became deep again. He slowly walked back to his seat, leaning on his peach wood staff, sitting silently like an old monk in meditation.
You should know what's going on without knowing what's going on. I believe that those long water guards on the beams are also a little bit ignorant.
Chang Shuiwei on the beam could watch the show quietly, but Ying Zhi couldn't just watch at this moment. He looked at Liu Yan and Lu Zheng's expressions, and hurriedly walked to Liu Quansheng's side and slapped Liu Quansheng with his hand. , pretending to be angry, scolded, "Quan Sheng, are you confused? Everyone loves his son, but that child has just turned twelve years old, how can he take on such an important responsibility? Take it back quickly, and don't do it again. Say it again."
However, Liu Quansheng didn't appreciate it and saw that he said firmly, "Ying Your Majesty, Quan Sheng disagrees." Ying Zheng came into power when he was young, Gan Luo became the prime minister at the age of twelve, Xiang Luo became Confucius's teacher at the age of seven, and Sun Quan was appointed at the age of fifteen. Yangxian County Magistrate, since ancient times, heroes have been born in young men. How come young men are incompetent? My son is both civilized and military. It will not be a problem for him to serve as the Pingtian magistrate of a small five-county county. Besides, Xia Qing and Deng Yan will help me. Unfortunately, aren't you still the county governor? Are you going to sit back and ignore it?"
When he said this, Liu Quansheng stared at Liu Yan without squinting. Ying Zhi was choked and couldn't argue. He didn't know what to do for a moment, so he had to kneel beside Liu Quansheng, squirming, wanting to speak but not daring to speak.
After hearing this, Liu Yan did not rush to answer. Instead, he grabbed a piece of fruit and stuffed it into Lu Zheng's hand like a child. He smiled and said, "Teacher, teacher! Do you still remember that our master and apprentice passed by a wine shop a few days ago?" ?In the wine shop, two farmers were arguing about sowing seeds for the coming year. One of the farmers said that two or three seeds could be placed in one pit, so that even if there were seeds that did not wake up, they would not be planted blindly; the other farmer said that one seed would be planted in one pit. However, those that have not sprouted can be replanted. Teacher, who do you think is right?"
Lu Zheng looked at Liu Yan who was peeing and studying next to him. After sighing slightly, he smiled kindly and said dotingly, "Your Majesty already has the answer in his heart, so I don't bother myself anymore! The boat is wet in the wind and rain, and I don't know how long the smoke will last." Yes, no matter which one you choose, the veteran will give his full support. Your Majesty, rest assured, as long as the veteran is here and the hearts of the people in the world are there, the country will still be the country!"
Snobbish friendship is based on emotion, while moral friendship is based on reason. Emotions are easy to change, but reason is unforgettable. However, Lu Zheng, who had always been reasonable, did not choose to be reasonable this time. Faced with Liu Yan, whom he had seen since childhood, he chose affection.
Liu Yan stopped talking. He stood up and slowly helped Lu Zheng up. He said softly, "It's been half a month since we came out. We've had enough fun. It's time to go. Teacher, let's go back to Chang'an! We've been out for a long time. Mother should blame me when we return. ”
One monarch, one minister, one master and one disciple, slowly walked towards the door, leaving Liu Quansheng and Ying Zhi stunned on the spot.
Before going out, Liu Yan paused for a moment and said without looking back, "Quan Sheng, what you just told me is correct! However, at the beginning of the five counties, I wanted to stay out of the matter and observe the reactions of the families of the states, so I At the beginning of the Pingtian Order of the Five Counties, I will not give any help to the Pingtian Order of the Five Counties. Everything must be done by yourself, Quan Sheng, do you understand?"
Liu Quansheng was extremely excited and said, "Thank you for your grace. Your Majesty, please rest assured that County Sheriff Ying will definitely help you!"
You should know that after listening to Liu Quansheng’s words, everyone was numb!
Liu Quansheng, who was beside him, lightly scolded Ying Zhi and said with a smile, "What? Mr. Ying doesn't want to be famous forever?"
Ying Zhi glared at Liu Quansheng, then bowed helplessly and said, "I will do my best and will not obey the Holy Heart!"
Liu Yan chuckled, turned around and said with a smile, "Liu Quansheng does not practice martial ethics. You should be aware that you and Quan Sheng should be careful when planning things together in the future."
The king and his ministers laughed.
After the laughter, Liu Quansheng asked cautiously for the first time, "Your Majesty, the wind and waves are coming, and I don't know how many people have been blown away. Do you still need to see some of them?"
Liu Yan's eyes were full of meaning, "No need! I've seen everything I should see in this trip!"
Liu Quansheng was a little surprised, "Have you seen him?"
"Well, in the western suburbs, in front of the deceased Chen's grave, we went back to Lingyuan City together!" Liu Yan's eyes were full of tenderness, "Quan Sheng, this child is exactly as you said. He is talented and has great ambitions. If he can be tempered, he will be a great person." The talent of an emperor.”
You should know that hearing these words is like five thunders striking your head. Emperor, what is the talent of an emperor? Your Majesty didn't say anything stupid, right?
It was after this sentence that Ying Zhi decided to do his best to help Liu Quan give birth to his son, no matter the cost.
In the surprise that should be known, Liu Yan said sincerely to the two of them, "In this farewell, you and I, the monarch and our ministers, will work hard. I hope that when we meet again, the world will be at peace!"
Liu Quansheng and Ying Zhi handed over their hands at the same time, saying sincerely, "Through fire and water, I will not give up even if I die."
In the middle of the night, with a chill, the gates of Lingyuan City were opened again. On this night, the king, king, and ministers got the key to create a truly prosperous age.
"History of the Han Dynasty" records: In the winter of 341, the Holy Lord Liu Yiqin accepted the king's order and received the Pingtian Order from the five counties. According to the outline of the "Five Grains and Civil Orders", he worked day and night for three years and finally achieved great success. From then on, the heroic changes in folk customs began, and all nations were attracted to it. Listen to the world of mortals.
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At night in Chang'an City, the lights were brightly lit, and in the Changqiu Palace, three thousand beauties were looking forward to it.
Among these concubines, some have never had the chance to be favored by the king in their lives, but these days, no matter whether they are favored or disfavored, Liu Yan has not been seen. The emperor Liu Yan, who has always been diligent and diligent, has not been in bed for half a month. At court, the courtiers were talking a lot, and there were constant rumors in the harem. Some people speculated that Liu Yan was seriously ill and would die soon. Some people speculated that Liu Yan was planning big things in Weiyang Palace and could not escape. For a while, people were panicked.
Fortunately, there was an iron-fisted empress dowager Guo Ke in the harem. She knew Liu Yan's whereabouts and heard about it. She went from her residence Changle Palace to the Changqiu Palace under the jurisdiction of the empress and killed several concubines who were talking nonsense with a strong stick. Only then did the chaos in the harem stop.
In the Changqiu Palace, in an inconspicuous side room, Queen Li Fengjiao, with her misty hair and plain clothes, was having a low-pitched conversation with a masked man. The two of them were whispering. No one knew the content, and the tea was over.
"Queen, if you have nothing else to do, I will take my leave."
Li Fengjiao nodded, and the masked man turned around and walked away. He walked to the door and returned. The man said sarcastically, "Queen, my eldest brother Sebeili asked me to tell the queen, 'Sebeili was originally a member of the second prince's party. The favor of recommending me that day will be rewarded today." It has been repaid. From now on, we will owe nothing to each other and it will be canceled in one stroke!'"
Li Fengjiao opened her lips and whispered, "Okay!"
When people left, the room was empty. Li Feng's steps were swaying, turning around and around several times before he walked out of the side room and returned to his residence, Jiaofang Hall. In the Jiaofang Hall, the sound of drum music came out, and the singing prostitutes of Huanyue Mansion were playing "Lulze". The young emperor Liu Huai fell into a deep sleep amidst the music.
Listening to the long playing of the piano and the sesame, Li Fengjiao's lips subconsciously twitched twice, but he did not make any sound. He suddenly felt sad and reborn.
"Liu Yan! Liu Quansheng! Liu Yi!"
A maid walked lightly to Li Fengjiao's side and whispered, "Queen, it's time to rest!"
Li Fengjiao did not answer, but said, "Find a way to smoothen the relationship and go to the top floor of Wencheng Hall to investigate the Tianyao case. We must be sure that the child in Zhang Diewu's arms was the second prince! We must be sure that the child in Lingyuan City was Liu Yi is definitely not the second prince Liu Yi back then!"
The maid's expression was strange, and she was obviously a little embarrassed, "Queen, my servants have been to Wencheng Hall many times, but your Majesty's second master Shen Qiong is not good at it. The servants have tried hard and soft, but they just can't. I can go upstairs. I thought, if we continue to test further, Shen Qiong may report our actions to His Majesty, and things will be difficult to handle by then."
Li Fengjiao said coldly, "If things are easy to handle, what use will I have to support you?"
The maid was obviously an old man who had followed Li Fengjiao for many years. She was not trembling after hearing this. Seeing her kneeling beside Li Fengjiao, she whispered, "Queen, this matter is actually not difficult to guess. I will ask Saibeili to return the favor later." According to the information provided by Sai Beili, His Majesty set the destination of the private tour in Lingyuan City. This move is probably not just Liu Quansheng's charm, right?"
Hearing this, Li Fengjiao interrupted the maid's words, shook her head slightly, and smiled sadly, "It's yours, it's yours, it's not yours, you can't force it!"
