"Prefect Zhang himself has a very high reputation. This time he was brought to Yanzhou as a villager from Qingzhou, which should cause Chen Liu to panic." Cheng Yu sighed, this situation was already obvious.
However, both the lord and the young counselor strongly advocated this, so it would not be in vain.
"Everyone should have their own choices," Zhang Han said pointedly as he looked at where Cao Cao was, then turned back to look at Cheng Yu.
Unlike the imaginary Cheng Yu, this counselor is quite elegant, with hair tied at the top, a round face and small eyes. He has a sense of richness, speaks and acts gently, and is good at observing people's words and making decisions before taking action.
However, there were calluses on his hands, so he must have practiced martial arts frequently. Judging from his age, he must have been in his thirties or forties, in his prime. Zhang Han could tell at a glance that he was well versed in martial arts from experience and was even as good as some generals.
From this, I have to lament that the literati of the Han Dynasty are indeed the kind who can lift a sword and mount a horse, and they are by no means gentle scholars.
Maybe that kind of elegant young man who looks young, innocent, and harmless to humans and animals can actually break his armor with a knife. It's terrible.
After Zhang Han secretly slandered, he continued: "Isn't it good now? In order to make the local people in Chenliu resist, Zhang Miao did not come to meet us. He just opened the door for us to implement the policy of farming."
"I'm afraid what he wants to do is to secretly spread the suffering of the farmers, rely on the local wealthy families to confuse the people, and resist the Qingxu people. When the situation becomes irreversible, he will intervene to mediate. In this way, he can win a lot of people's hearts as soon as he shows up. At the same time, It will also make our lord owe a favor, and if I think deeply, he is secretly telling us who Chen Liu is in charge."
Cheng Yu raised his eyebrows a few times and laughed intriguingly, "No wonder my lord loves Bo Chang so much and always takes him with him wherever he goes. He has such insight."
Zhang Han's mouth twitched slightly, he raised his hand and said, "He brought me with him for another reason, and it may have nothing to do with knowledge."
"Oh," Cheng Yu was stunned for a moment, and did not continue to ask in detail. Instead, he asked about the solution: "Since Bo Chang has an insight into this matter, he should already have a countermeasure, right?"
"No," Zhang Han shook his head crisply, "My lord also had the same insight and couldn't think of a solution in a short time."
"It's impossible to spend a lot of money to appease the people of Chenliu in order to settle the people of Qingxu in Chenliu. This is not worth the loss. Moreover, in this way, Zhang Miao only needs to set a new tax or collect grain once, and he can receive it all. His barn is in.”
"That's right," Cheng Yu frowned, twirled his beard in thought, squinted his eyes and murmured: "No matter how you appease him, it will ultimately make Zhang Miao rich and famous, and I can't wait to work for him in vain."
"It's not even certain that the fields cultivated by the villagers will be divided among the local wealthy families after we leave."
Since the government military system has been in place for many years, it has not been that simple to govern in various places. Rich families and aristocratic families in various places are intertwined to support local officials, cultivate soldiers and horses, and separate one side.
Therefore, extremely important officials such as the prefect and the state pastor are inseparable from the strong support of the rich families.
Zhang Miao had been operating in Chenliu for so many years. Even if Cao Cao took charge of the prefecture, it would not be easy to govern and win back the hearts of the people. The main reason is that people still have a habit of relying on the local wealthy families.
It is difficult for outsiders to govern. This is a law that gradually formed after Guangwu. Now that we are in troubled times, it depends on whether we can gradually break this law.
"Mr. Zhongde," Zhang Han suddenly stood up with a smile, "If nothing happens, it will probably be a formality. We will naturally go back in May or June."
"Just leave the farming affairs to Chen Liu, and Zhang Miao and the lord will eventually meet each other. This situation can be regarded as a confrontation. From my perspective, has Zhang Miao surrendered or is he hiding murderous intentions?"
"Hidden murderous intent," Cheng Yu answered the question without thinking, "His foundation is more solid. Once there is a change in the Dongjun and Jibei armies, Chen Liu will always be a hidden danger."
"Then, sir, how would you normally deal with such an opponent?" Zhang Han asked seriously.
Cheng Yu is not a good man in history. He should be the most ruthless when preparing food and grass. The more desperate the situation, the more decisive and straightforward his methods are.
He doesn't follow etiquette when he encounters enemies. He focuses on winning the biggest victory. He is also upright and often debates and disputes with others.
Since the two of them are crouching on the ridge, they can speak more casually and it won't sound like an argument, so they should be able to answer such questions.
Cheng Yu twirled his beard and looked at the sky, thinking. He kept moving his fingers with one hand behind his back, and finally squeezed it tightly and said, "I feel that since the enemy is hidden in hidden dangers and can jump out at any time in times of crisis, then force him to jump out." Come out and jump into the plan."
Zhang Han said in confusion: "Aren't you going to try to win over and reconcile?"
"No need," Cheng Yu shook his head, "Since we already have a rift, it's difficult to go together, and it takes more effort to win over someone. It's better to force him into the open and then use the trick."
Zhang Han suddenly smiled.
"Then I understand."
"Eh? What did Bo Chang understand?" Cheng Yu blinked, his face full of confusion. Wasn't this just a casual chat?
"Bo Chang, Zhongde!" Cao Cao strode forward, crossed several rows of soil to the field ridge, and put on his coat at the same time. Although his hair and beard were a little messy, his majestic appearance was still the same.
"Hahahaha!" Cao Cao's face was dusty, but he still smiled brightly. "There are people and merchants over there who are here to lend their cattle, and there are old men in the village toasting me. Come with me quickly."
"I have decided to distribute the harvest from the cultivated fields and part of these fields to the Jiwu wealthy family."
"..." Zhang Han and Cheng Yu looked at each other, but they seemed to understand what Cao Cao meant at the same time.
And I really felt an unreasonable momentum, which was like an endless stream under the surging undercurrent.
I'm afraid this is only the first step.
…
Chen Liu, May.
During Zhang Miao's absence, the wealthy families in Jiwu County brought people to see the farming affairs many times. Most of them were famous elders or leading villagers from various places.
After arriving, I could see Cao Cao personally working in the fields. Even if he was tired, he would lead a patrol and work with the army officers to reclaim more than one county of land around the mountains and fields.
After watching for a few days, I found that the Qingxu people were very obedient to Cao Cao. Tens of thousands of villagers respected and obeyed him. It was impossible to pretend that they loved him. If Cao Cao asked them to die, I'm afraid most of them will die immediately.
The wealthy people did not dare to make trouble rashly, and the leaders of the common people also found it extremely strange. However, their actions were known early. Cao Cao invited several wealthy people to meet with them, and they had a pleasant conversation, and the soldiers drank freely.
At the same time, he also talked about the land and grain assets that would be given to the wealthy family, as well as the appointment and recruitment of family talents.
"Everyone, I will welcome you at any time. Those who are talented in your clan do not need to continue on the path of examination. However, the examination of talent must be convincing and follow the laws and disciplines. Only in this way can the Han Dynasty be stable and stable in troubled times. ! Put talent first!”
"Besides, I, Cao, showed my utmost sincerity when cultivating the fields. The pastoral work in Yanzhou was not my intention, but it was actually a bandit! I will pacify it! No one else can give up on me!"
Cao Cao bid farewell to these wealthy celebrities in the palace, and at the same time spoke openly and calmly.
After several banquets, the largest number of people came this time. When Cao Cao became tipsy, he became very popular with poetry. During this period, there were many poems similar to "Hao Li Xing", which aroused applause from the whole house.
Only in the midst of passion did we focus on these solicitations.
After everyone left, Cao Cao's drunkenness had completely dissipated. He stood in front of the courtyard gate with his hands behind his back and glanced left and right, chest puffed out and breathless.
"Bochang and Zhongde, starting from tomorrow, Jiwu can be in my hands. We will wait for Meng Zhuo to return and meet again."
