Regarding Luo Su's summons, these Wang Ji's ministers all felt a little strange. If Luo Su's father was mentioned, they were quite familiar with him.
When the former Marquis of Luo assisted the Emperor, some of them were on duty, while others served as ministers in the same palace.
When Luosu came to power, they happened to start the replacement of the next generation one after another. It cannot be said that there was no contact between the two parties, but not much.
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As night fell, Luosu's mansion was brightly lit, and all the officials from the dynasty who had assisted the emperor gathered here.
Because Luo Su hadn't come yet, everyone knelt down and whispered among themselves.
"Why did Luo Gong suddenly summon us? He also said he was discussing important matters."
"There are quite a lot of people here. They are all from the powerful family of Jinai Shiqing Shilu. It seems that the matter is not small."
"I have an ominous feeling. This man, who is now the second most powerful person after King Su, wants to summon us in such a grand manner. This banquet may not be delicious."
"Don't worry, there are so many families. Someone in the clan who worked under Luo Gong once said that this person has a tough style, but he is prudent in doing things and never rushes for success, so he can succeed in everything. Even today If anything happens, I won’t be asked to express my position on the spot.”
"What does it mean that Duke Luo summoned us to discuss important matters? It means that he values us, or our clan. Isn't it an honor to be summoned by the chief regent?"
As soon as these words came out, the whole room immediately agreed, and the atmosphere improved. The Zhou clan leader, the Shen family, and the three Ying families who said this looked at each other and smiled.
Luo Su finally came late and saw that everyone had already arrived. He said with an apology on his face: "My lords, I'm really sorry. The Queen Mother summoned the princes for the Regency Council, so I came late."
Zhou Yun, the patriarch of the Zhou clan, stood up, saluted and said with a smile: "Gong Luo, you are the head of the three princes, and the chief of the regent council. You are in charge of all the affairs of the Tianguan office. What an important responsibility this is.
Bangzhou's destiny depends on you to maintain it. The wealth and life of millions of people in all countries in the world are tied to you alone. We are just some humble tools living under the protection of your wings. How dare we bother to shirk the world? It's a big event, how many of us are coming to see you? "
Luo Su quickly asked everyone to sit down. Teams of maids removed the melons and replaced them with the Duke's food. The heavy sound of the chimes rang. Luo Su then said: "What Duke Dong Zhou just said is inappropriate. The Dukes are not A humble weapon, but a great sage as our ancestor King Su said.
Thanks to the trust of the three generations of kings, I am now the chief of the regent council to govern the country. Today I summoned the princes to report the great sages who have been neglected in the countryside to the emperor so that they can be reused again. "
This sentence directly confused the clan leaders who did not know the inside story. They were just modest, but they were not really country people. How could these nobles of the world need Luo Su to recommend them.
Just when everyone was puzzled, Luo Su suddenly said: "You must know that Xirong was in rebellion a few days ago, and the Marquis of Qi led an army to the west to quell the rebellion. Some news came back a few days ago, which made Gu very worried."
Fei Lai, the patriarch of the Fei family, asked curiously: "Luo Gong, you have the ability to navigate the world and manage the destiny of the state and Zhou. The rebellious Xiong Dun can withdraw from the army with just one word. What else in this world can you do?" Feeling worried?"
Luo Su retreated the army at one word and asked Xiong Dun to spit out what he had eaten. This shocked everyone greatly and was one of the sources of his prestige as a semi-regent.
Otherwise, relying solely on the prestige of the previous administration, even if this is just a fake regent whose sacred legitimacy is far inferior to that of King Su, it will not be enough to take over the power so smoothly. Until now, Wang Ji Gongqing still obeys and acts according to orders.
"Don't flatter me and kill me alone. Xiong Dun is the master of war in heaven, and he is the invincible god in this world. If he can't stand alone but a mortal, how can he defeat him?
Xiong Dun's retreat was just to pay homage to his ancestors when he came to Gu, and to borrow a ray of destiny from King Su. When Xiong Dun came to earth, he naturally respected heaven and knew his destiny, so he retreated. It had nothing to do with Gu.
King Su is in charge of the destiny of the country and has a great influence. He should not be disturbed unless it is absolutely necessary. If Xiong Dunfei is not a mortal who can stop him, he will not alert King Su. "
There are too many legends about King Su, and everyone is doubtful. They can only suppress the awe in their hearts. A smile flashed in Luo Su's eyes, and he said with a trace of worry on his face: "After all, human affairs can only be solved by human beings." , this is what Gu is worried about.
The wilderness in the northwest is so vast. Chariots have always determined the outcome of wars.
The so-called chariots are nothing more than good horses and chariots. In the past, our country could cast bronze, so it was invincible.
Now the Quanrong also had chariots, and they also captured tall horses from the far west. The princes of the west said that those tall horses had extremely strong sprints and were fat and strong.
The horses of our Zhou army were inferior to their opponents in terms of impact, endurance, and weight. The Western army was defeated because they did not have good horses. "
This paragraph can be called lying with open eyes. Is there any reason for the horse?
There must be one, no one dares to say there isn't.
But in this era when cavalry has not yet become mainstream, the role of horses is not that great.
Ma Zheng has not been elevated to the level of national policy, but any political purpose requires a reason.
Horse is the reason Luosu found.
As soon as Luo Su said these words, everyone's eyes fell on the three families surnamed Ying.
Fei Lai, who had been secretly angry for a long time, immediately bowed his head and said: "Duke Luo, the surname Ying has always been responsible for the affairs of Wang Ji and Ma Zheng.
Our ancestors surnamed Ying were just people of Xiqi who held whips. Our current status is a reward of the emperor's kindness. Now that Zhou Dynasty needs good horses, I, the third family member surnamed Ying, naturally have no choice but to shoulder the responsibility.
The surname Ying can provide good horses for the western princes, but..."
At this point, Fei Lai seemed to be hesitant to speak, so Luo Su quickly asked: "Fei Gong has something to say, but it doesn't matter, is there anything I can do?"
So Fei Lai solemnly said: "Wang Ji is sitting between Yi Luo. It is indeed the place where the king's industry is prosperous according to destiny, but in terms of raising horses, it is far inferior to Hao Jing.
There are records in the classics of the Chen clan that since they moved to Luoyi, the horses raised by the Chen clan no longer look like heavenly horses!
If in this Luoyi city, one wants to breed good horses that are as good as dogs and soldiers, I really feel that it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice.
I pay homage to Luo Gong and allow me to lead my people back to their ancestral land. If I can confederate myself to Fenghao, I will be able to enrich the horse administration, resist the Xirong, serve as a vassal for the country, and strengthen our Zhou Dynasty. "
Luo Su froze on the spot, as if he was shocked by Fei Lai's sudden request, and said: "The princes in Jinei have asked for external titles, how can I refuse?"
After saying these two sentences, he woke up from the shock and said happily: "In order to serve the state and Zhou's administration, I asked for a foreign title. Fei Gong is really a loyal minister of state and Zhou!"
King Su once said that if there are loyal elders, there must be loyal descendants. If Fei Gong is like this, it must be that the clan is full of such people who are loyal to the king. "
Fei Lai's face was full of pride and he said loudly: "Luo Gong, King Su is a humble gentleman, but the son of the clan is really worthy of boasting. King Su once said that you should not avoid relatives when you are in charge, so I will brag about myself today.
Not only my descendants of the Fei family, but also the three families with the surname Ying are all loyal and righteous people.
The sons and daughters of the clan are familiar with the classics written by King Su, and are willing to contribute to the great cause of the king of Xia and the people of Xia, turning the barbarians into Xia. They have long expected to be the pioneers of the king. "
The heads of the Xu family and the Jiang family had proud expressions on their faces.
As for the others who were already dumbfounded by Fei Lai's words, why did the third family of Ying suddenly leave the town when they were talking about raising horses?
Are you a loyal minister and righteous person outside the town?
Is Xia Jun Yimin the king of destiny?
What about those of us who still stay in Ji Nei? Just a few words and you become someone who is disloyal to the king?
"good!"
Luo Su cheered excitedly, raised the wine baron in front of him high, and said loudly: "The king of Xia and his people, turning the barbarians into Xia, is a great cause for the king.
This is the greatest contribution Gu's ancestor has made for our Zhuxias.
My lords, we should think that the lofty righteousness of Sangong surnamed Ying is so obvious! "
Zhou Yun and Shen You, who had already secretly communicated with each other, laughed secretly in their hearts. Some of them had not yet come to their senses. They numbly raised the wine glass and drank it down in one gulp.
Luo Su still had an excited look on his face and said with emotion: "With the move of the capital to Luoyi in recent years, the actions of the Xia king and the barbarians are quite unsatisfactory compared to the period of King Su.
The root cause is that we, the nobles, rest on the merits of our ancestors and have fine clothes and fine food. We have long forgotten the hardships and hardships we experienced back then.
I have always been sad about this, but I didn't expect that today, Fei Gong, Xu Gong, and Jiang Gong were willing to return to their ancestral land and start a business through hard work. I was really happy in my heart.
I will report to the Queen Mother Regent the next day, saying that I have done a righteous deed by San Gong with the surname Ying, and I have asked Fei Gong to be granted the high position of marquis.
Dukes Xu and Jiang can also obtain the title of earl.
I will also be your guarantor, seal a hundred miles of land for you in Qinchuan, and give you wealth, slaves, weapons, and armor.
In the future, Sangong will lead his family to move westward. Don't forget that there are people in Luoyi who recommend him. He hopes that Sangong will report success to Gu soon. At that time, Gu will be congratulated by Sangong! "
When the three people surnamed Ying thanked Luo Su, everyone came to their senses. The three people surnamed Ying had negotiated with Luo Su.
Ma Zheng is just a cover, Luosu's real purpose is to let the princes of Jinei move out!
The surname Ying is in Wang Ji, where there are many people but little land. He believes that there is no future in staying in Wang Ji. There are indeed many people who want to be granted external titles. They have communicated in private.
At the same time, as Queen Su Wang, Luo Su was also really dissatisfied with the stagnant process of Xia Jun Yimin in recent years, so he thought of them.
A large number of tribesmen who are not engaged in production and have undergone military training for a long time have a large amount of wealth that can guarantee the needs of the founding of the country. They also have the title of Kinei as a minister, and they can equalize the prince and baron of Kiwai.
Everyone was a little surprised that Luo Su wanted to move most of the officials and nobles in the region to outside the region.
For so many people, their scalps go numb just thinking about it.
One mistake, even with Luo Su's prestige, would lead to irreversible failure. Such a major event that would even affect Bang Zhou. With Luo Su's style, how could he do such a radical thing?
At this time, another person who had been arranged for a long time came forward. Shen You, the leader of the Shen clan, asked Luo Su a question that everyone was concerned about: "Luo Gong, the surname Ying is the emperor's horse herdsman. If he moves westward, what will happen to Luo Su?" What about the racecourse?"
On the surface, this question is asking who will herd horses for the emperor without the surname Ying. In fact, it is asking how to fill the power vacuum in the country.
This was the question that everyone was most concerned about. It instantly aroused their spirits and pricked up their ears, wanting to hear what Luo Su had to say.
Our families have been serving the emperor for generations, and we know all about Wang Ji. If we are all transferred, will Wang Ji not govern?
This is what they have in mind.
But Luosu's purpose is not to completely deprive them of their power. In this era where Shiqing and Shilu are taken for granted, structural contradictions cannot be resolved.
One generation does what the other generation does.
What he wants to do is to postpone the political disaster that will occur in Wangji within a few decades to a few decades or even a hundred years. He wants to restore the power and scale of these clans in Wangji to the level they just moved to Luo. The state of the city.
These can not only solve the financial problems of Wang Ji, but also solve the problem of the public ministers and nobles gradually eroding the power of the emperor.
So Luo Su waved his hands and said with a smile: "The things that Mr. Shen is worried about, I just thought about it, but they actually don't exist.
After hundreds of years of reproduction, the Ying clan has become such a behemoth.
Among them, there are more than three branch clans. The children of the three clans go west to the land of Qinchuan, which does not mean that the whole clan has to migrate. Even elderly people like Fei Gong can still stay in Luoyi. .
Gu Nai is the monarch of the Luo Kingdom. Not only is he here to have banquets with the princes, he can count the number of times he has stayed in the Luo Kingdom for decades.
Among the states and Zhou dynasties, how many princes within the territory and princes outside the territory have the same origin?
Don't talk about others, let's talk about Dongzhou Gongyun. After all, he is also a descendant of King Su, and is of the same clan as Gu Nai. It's just that when King Su was king, he established another clan.
Thinking back to the early days of the People's Republic of China, when were there such clear boundaries between the inner and outer regions? "
Zhou Yun covered her face and said: "Duke Luo has promoted someone. The Luo family is the direct eldest son of King Su's family. He has been offering incense year after year. I have changed my family name to another name and have not even offered a single incense. How dare I call myself a descendant of King Su? Just call her Queen Su’s concubine.”
Zhou Yun's words are correct. Xiaozong can only worship the ancestors of his own lineage.
In Ji Zhao's system, they are not even his descendants. Only the Luo family, which has not yet been separated, is his descendant.
Luo Su's words dispelled a large part of everyone's resistance, especially when Fei Gong actually made him a marquis directly!
These are the three princes who are equivalent to the emperor. They, the ministers, are just equivalent to uncles.
"After Luo Gong said this, I can only bow my head and bow to show my gratitude."
Shen You's expression was a little serious, and he slowly said: "Luo Gong, my Shen family comes from the surname Jiang. A hundred years ago, I was on par with your uncle's Lu family.
During the reign of King Wu, Taigong Wang made great contributions to the state of Zhou. When King Su was regent, he accompanied the army on the eastern expedition.
Such great achievements were made by Zhou Dynasty, and the Shen family could not match them. From then on, the Lu family was granted the title of Qi State, and the Shen family stayed in Ji Nei.
Today, Qi is already a great Eastern country with thirty thousand soldiers. It has been married to the emperor for generations. How noble is it?
Not to mention the princes with the surname Jiang, that is, all the princes in the Zhou Dynasty, regardless of whether they are concubines or not. Except for Xiong Dun, the leader of the army on that day, which other princely country can have such military power?
The brothers of the same clan who once struggled to survive in Xiqi are able to prosper today, I know in my heart that it is because of the blessing of Bang Zhou.
But King Su once said that if heaven moves in a healthy way, a gentleman should strive to constantly improve himself.
I sometimes think that if the Shen family had not stayed in Wang Ji, and had asked King Su to stay outside the town, he would have participated in the royal industry of the Xia king and the Yi people.
The Shen family will definitely not be in the embarrassment it is today. Even the children of the right age in the clan will not be able to get the fiefs of the divided families.
If my ancestor knew about this, I would have no shame in facing my ancestor. "
Shen You choked up and looked very sad. It seemed true but false. Who could say that these words were not sincere?
As soon as Shen You finished speaking, Zhou Yun's voice came over with a hint of crying, "Mr. Luo, what Gong Shen just said has cut into my heart.
Xiong Dun came to the north. Fortunately, Luo Gong and Qi Gong's troops were diligent and diligent. As a descendant of King Su, I had no merit. I was really ashamed.
If we can establish a feudal state, if the emperor is in danger again in the future, I will not be helpless.
I also hope that Luo Gong will agree to the feudal request for the sake of his fellow clan members. "
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Luo Su is one of the most outstanding historical figures in Chinese history. He solved the financial and political crises that gradually emerged in the middle of the Western Zhou Dynasty, greatly eased the land annexation activities of the big nobles to the small nobles in the royal dynasty, and he also restarted He ended the stagnant feudal system and launched the second large-scale armed colonial operation of the Western Zhou Dynasty. He was one of the founders of China's unification.
In fact, there was no such outstanding politician after the Western Zhou Dynasty until its sudden demise. ——"Cambridge History of China·Western Zhou Dynasty Volume 2"
