Yan Xiang was the oldest person present.
He has seen many things and experienced many things, and he has more feelings about governing. At this moment, hearing Lu Xuan's arrangement, I suddenly felt emotional in my heart.
This person is afraid of comparison with others.
What was Yuan Shu doing in Jiujiang County back then? They only know how to play with women, drink good wine, wear fine clothes, only know how to plunder people's money, and do not do any good governance.
Look at Lu Xuan's arrangements.
Lu Yuan died in the hands of Zu Lang in order to govern Danyang County. Essentially, Lu Yuan was a little careless, and it was not a big deal. To say that Lu Yuan has given a lot, it doesn't count, or is Lu Yuan like a saint?
There is none.
In order to set an example, Lu Xuan arranged for local officials to learn from him and let everyone follow Lu Yuan's example. This was a clear encouragement to be loyal. As long as you are loyal, you will be rewarded and relied on.
This is the most brilliant method.
Yan Xiang's heart was full of support. He thought quickly and said quickly: "My lord's arrangement, I agree with it, but I think that it is just to promote Lu Yuan's publicity and disregard for personal interests, loyalty and not fear of death, still not enough."
Lu Xuan looked curious and asked, "What do Yan Shangshu think?"
When it comes to governing local affairs, Yan Xiang is very capable, and Yan Xiang is very experienced. In terms of government affairs, Yan Xiang's suggestions are very insightful.
Yan Xiang solemnly said: "I believe that filial piety should be more widely praised. In short, loyalty and filial piety should be promoted simultaneously. It cannot just be loyalty, but also filial piety, so as to stabilize the people."
"After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the world was in chaos, and people's hearts were also in chaos. Virtue was scarce, and loyalty and filial piety were non-existent."
"If the lord wants to truly gain a foothold, and even gain widespread support from the people, he must establish a stable structure. The law is the most basic and restricts it from the worst perspective. Once loyalty and filial piety are promoted, once a huge impact is formed, the effect will be endless. the same."
"Officials are loyal to the lord, so the lord can control the local area with the minimum force. There is no need to be vigilant everywhere, and the loss is very small."
"People who are filial to their parents and listen to their parents will do most things in a more orderly manner. Then most local disputes can be resolved within the family, and no big disputes will occur."
"Everyone pays attention to loyalty and filial piety, and coupled with the constraints of the law, only then can real world governance be achieved. The most important point is to use the influence of loyalty and filial piety to make it easier for the lord to govern the place."
Yan Xiang cupped his hands and said, "My lord, please give me a clear warning."
Lu Xuan's eyes lit up after hearing this.
Yan Xiang's words are classic.
In the land of China, a basic rule that has gradually been formed since the founding of the Qin Dynasty is that virtue is the general guideline, followed by loyalty and filial piety, forming an invisible constraint for governing society.
Morality is the key to evaluate a person's ability, so there is a saying that morality is the first priority.
Loyalty is a means by which the emperor restrains his ministers and uses loyalty to make officials wholeheartedly govern the place. Filial piety is to restrain the people from the bottom, from the level of morality and etiquette.
If the country has loyal ministers, the family has filial sons, and the social atmosphere is good, governance will consume less energy.
This is the most common and least costly management method.
It's a pity that for a certain Sima family in history, the country was not conquered by itself. Relying on the great deception that they swore to Luo Shui, and relying on the ruthlessness and shamelessness of regicide in the street, three generations usurped the throne step by step and lost their virtue. Forgetting loyalty, in the end we dare not mention loyalty and filial piety, and can only promote governing the country with filial piety.
I have no virtue, no loyalty, and my butt is crooked. How can I expect others to be virtuous and loyal?
This is deformed.
In the end, the Sima family was filled with filial piety.
Lu Xuan had a bright smile on his face and said directly: "I completely agree with the loyalty and filial piety mentioned by Lord Yan. We just want to promote it, how are we going to arrange it?"
Yan Xiang looked excited and said excitedly: "My lord, in fact, the method is not complicated. All you need to do is write a letter to inform the prefect of each county and let each county recommend suitable candidates. After the report is submitted, the lord will approve the award. .”
Lu Su nodded and agreed: "My lord, the recommendation mentioned by Yan Shangshu is the simplest and saves time and effort."
Zhou Yu said: "I agree."
Zhang Zhao was quite excited because Lu Xuan invited him here for this discussion, so Zhang Zhao took the initiative and said: "I believe that the recommendation materials from various places must be detailed to facilitate the selection and avoid fraud."
"There can be more candidates recommended. We cannot just recommend one from the local government and just approve it casually. There must be a detailed explanation of the content and years of persistence. Only the candidates announced in this way can be convincing."
The other people nodded in agreement.
After hearing this, Lu Xuan nodded and asked again: "Do you have any other ideas?"
Yan Xiang stroked his beard and replied: "My lord, it is already perfect."
"Not good enough!"
Lu Xuan shook his head and spoke.
Since the award was proposed, the scale must be expanded and a real impact must be made, otherwise Lu Xuan would rather not do it.
Yan Xiang asked: "What does the lord plan to do?"
Lu Xuan's eyes shone brightly and he said quickly: "Lu Yuan's loyalty and down-to-earth work, forgetting self-interest, must be implemented in the army and official circles. Ten candidates have been selected at the common people level in Yangzhou and Xuzhou."
"The specific names are the top ten people who moved Jiangnan. The assessment is on virtue and filial piety."
"For example, for ten years, I have been filial to my paralyzed old father, and I have continued to take care of the lonely elderly people in the neighborhood; for example, for ten years, I have been building bridges and paving roads, benefiting the countryside and benefiting more people."
"Filial piety accounts for the most part, plus people with high moral character. In terms of loyalty, it is Lu Yuan for the time being, and other people are not considered."
"That's basically the general approach."
Lu Xuan knew clearly that the purpose of organizing this event was to guide people toward good deeds, promote righteousness, and reduce the cost of governance.
This era is also easier.
On the one hand, the people are more honest and have less complicated thoughts; on the other hand, the people have less contact with the outside world and have no more requirements.
The government promotes it with credibility, and after it forms a publicity, it will have greater influence on the local level.
Lu Xuan continued: "The selection of personnel will be recommended by the local government as discussed just now. In principle, the number of candidates recommended by the local government ranges from two to three per county. The recommended candidates must be supported by detailed information. .”
"The list is reported to the state pastoral office, and the state pastoral office will arrange separate personnel to investigate and verify. Once any fraud is committed, severe punishment will be imposed."
"We have not expanded externally for the time being. To consolidate the foundation, we not only develop production and let the people live a life without worries about food and clothing, but also completely consolidate it at the spiritual level."
"This is the basis of our foundation."
"The arrangements for this matter are in accordance with what Shangshu Yan mentioned. The officials and officials will take the lead in the arrangements, and the officials and officials will cooperate with them."
"It's August now. Try to use three months. Around November, the state pastoral office will select nine people from all the candidates. Together with Lu Yuan, we will gather ten people and then invite them. Go to the scene. If I am unable to attend, my family will take my place and I will present the award in person."
Lu Xuan said: "This year is the first one. Starting from next year, there will be selections every year."
Yan Xiang cupped his hands and said, "My lord is wise!"
Lu Su said: "My lord has done a great good deed. After it is completely pushed out, people in Yangzhou will definitely be kind."
Zhou Yu praised: "My lord is wise!"
Everyone agreed with Lu Xuan's arrangement of selecting the top ten people in Jiangnan, and Lu Xuan used Jiangnan instead of Dahan, which obviously had a deeper meaning.
After Lu Xuan made the decision, he waved his hand for everyone to leave.
Lu Xuan relaxed and looked through the recent government affairs. Although Zhang Zhao was thrown to the Five Classics Hall and Pang Tong was in charge of the officials, the affairs of the officials were progressing steadily without any mistakes.
Later in the evening, Lu Xuan returned to the backyard to see the children and girls.
The next day, early morning.
Lu Xuan rarely slept in Da Qiao's yard. He didn't get up until three o'clock in the morning. After washing, he had breakfast and went to the study to handle government affairs. As the morning was almost over, Lu Xun entered the study and reported: "My lord, Lu Meng and Gan Ning are asking for an audience. They have returned from Yuzhang County."
Lu Xuan showed a happy look on his face and ordered: "Please come quickly."
