In the courtyard of the Governor's Office, several rows of tables were set up, each with a stool. There is tea, a new scroll, a pen, and an inkstone on the table. There is a name tag placed on the left corner of each table.
Xie Linong looked at the name plate and said to Cao Zhiyan: "It's weird, our names are written on it. It seems that we have arranged who will sit where."
With that said, several people went to find their seats. In the first row are several magistrates, seven in total. According to the court's practice, Wang Xiaoye also knew Xiangyang Mansion, and there was an empty table in the middle.
Everyone, sit down. Some people checked their pens and inkstones, some tried the tea, and some chatted. It was chaotic for a while.
Not long after, Chen Yuyi went to a stage in front of everyone. Said: "You must have heard that the governor does not want to let the officials under his rule go as they please, but wants to set some rules. Two things happened today. One is that the governor's office will set up a new yamen to supervise the officials. The other one, The governor will personally explain to you clearly what kind of official you want, what benefits you will receive, and what requirements you will have."
As Chen Yuyi's voice got louder and louder, the crowd slowly became quiet.
Chen Yuyi looked at Xia Xian and said in a deep voice: "I have little talent and little knowledge. Thanks to the support of the governor, I am temporarily assuming the position of supervisor. You'd better listen carefully today and write down what should be noted. If you commit a crime in the future, don't complain!"
When it came to the last sentence, Chen Yuyi's voice became fierce. When everyone saw it, they couldn't help but feel nervous.
Chen Yuyi was the first scholar to follow Wang Xiaolie. He did many things and held many positions. It's just that the official position has not been very important. Many people only know that this person exists and are not familiar with it. I met him today and he was not easy to talk to.
After seeing everyone's attitude, Chen Yuyi said no more. Said: "The following is a lecture from the governor! You all listen carefully!"
All the officials stood up together and sang the promise loudly.
Chen Yuyi got off the stage and Wang Xiaolie came up. He pressed his hands slightly and said: "You guys sit down. From now on, our etiquette here will only focus on the big things, and it doesn't have to be very strict. Also, words like lectures should be used as little as possible unless it is particularly necessary. Using this word shows that it is extremely important. , we must deal with some people and stipulate some things. Today is not that serious, so you don’t need to be nervous.”
Seeing Wang Xiaolie smiling and looking kind, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They all sat down.
It has been nearly two years since Wang Xiaolie entered Xiangyang and he has gradually formed his own habits. Outside the army, he didn't pay much attention to etiquette, and he was more easy-going in speaking and doing things, and everyone began to get used to it. If two years ago, Wang Xiaolie stood in front and spoke, who would dare to sit down?
Clearing his throat, Wang Xiaolian said: "The Jin captives came from the south, and the imperial court was in turmoil. It was under great pressure. This year, towns and governors were set up in the west of Beijing, Lianghu, and Lianghuai, imitating the system of vassal towns in the Tang Dynasty. Towns and governors were set up. I also had local military and political power, and officials were appointed by themselves, no longer taking orders from the imperial court. I was appointed as the governor of Dengzhou and other state capitals in Xiangyang. I was responsible for governing many people, which was a big responsibility. At this time, Jin Bing was in the north, and Liu Yu established another The Puppet Dynasty, we are between Wanluo and Wanluo, and are a thorn in the flesh of the Jin Dynasty and the Puppet Qi Dynasty. If you don't manage the place carefully and train and strengthen the army, it will be difficult to gain a foothold. Under the rule of the governor, there are naturally many differences from the rule of the imperial court. Today I invite you all to come and tell me what’s the difference!”
After speaking, Wang Xiaolie picked up the tea cup on the table, took a sip of tea, and looked at the people below.
No one spoke, they all looked at Wang Xiaolie eagerly.
On the other hand, Chen Yuyi looked serious. After welcoming Wang Ruohai back that day, I had many conversations with Wang Xiaolie in the past few days. I gradually understood Wang Xiaolie's responsibilities and accepted his new position. He understood in his heart the importance of his responsibility. To a certain extent, the supervisory official position set up by Wang Xiaolie was much more important than the imperial censor Zhongcheng.
Put down the tea cup. Wang Xiaolie said: "As a government to govern a place, we must first know where our power comes from. This issue is the most important issue for the political power. If this issue is not explained clearly, political affairs will not be smooth. Some people will say, I As the governor, I am appointed by the imperial court. All the officials under me, whether in the military or in various yamen, are appointed by me. It seems simple and clear to say this, but in fact it is equivalent to no answer. No matter how difficult it is It’s wrong to deliberately avoid the problem.”
"Why did the imperial court appoint me as the governor? After all, it was Yang Jin who invaded Ruzhou and was defeated by me. He turned his head and fled to Xiangyang. I followed Yang Jin in and killed him on the bank of the Han River. At that time, Xiangyang , Dengzhou and other places were defeated by the Jin army in the past few months. The Jin army withdrew and there were no officials in the area for a while. I led troops to station and temporarily appointed some officials to manage the place. The imperial court established the town governor because I I have a large army under my command, and these places have been occupied by me. It is not because I, Wang Xiaolie, have any special talents that the court valued me and appointed me to this official position."
"The appointment of the Zhenfu Envoy, frankly speaking, means that the imperial court has temporarily abandoned these places and left them to those of us who have soldiers. The imperial court has only two requirements for the Zhenfu Envoy's rule. One is to serve the imperial court as Zhengshuo , do not surrender to the Jin people and the Puppet Qi. Another one is that the benefits of salt and wine will return to the imperial court, but will be handed over to the governor within two or three years. In this case, I cannot use the imperial appointment to use a feather duster as a banner! I If you want to be the governor, you must clearly understand where the power of the governor comes from and how to perform this official position!"
This is a problem that has troubled Wang Xiaolie for a long time. As a warlord, where does power come from other than the army? You cannot force others to obey you just because you have soldiers. There are countless such warlords in history. Wang Xiaolie himself felt that he was too incompetent to travel through a thousand years to play such a role.
"This army started from Jinlu's siege of Kaifeng Mansion, and my father raised troops from his hometown to serve the king. Kaifeng Mansion has been destroyed, and my father died in the battle. This army cannot still say that it is Wang Tongpan's army to serve the king. It must be another kind of army. Role. When I first took charge of this army, it was because I was Wang Tongpan’s son and happened to be in the army. Now, it cannot still be because I am Tongpan’s son and happened to be in the army. We need to define this army. Define This army is going to do something. I want to prove myself and prove that I can do these things!"
After hearing this, all the officials couldn't help but change their expressions. What Wang Xiaolie said is true, but this fact cannot be stated. Wang Xiaolie should firmly grasp the military power and use people he trusts to firmly hold the power in his own hands.
Wang Xiaolie smiled and said: "When people live in the world, they often have an illusion. How great I am, how smart I am, and how capable I am. There will be some people who say how great they are. , so smart and capable. To be honest, some people are born smarter than others, more capable than others, more beautiful than others, stronger than others, and so on. People are not exactly the same, and some people do this It’s not surprising that some people are better at doing other things. In this society, because you are good at doing these things, you have a higher status, more income, and more respect. But change A society may look like another one. We should not have the illusion that once we become an official, we feel how great we are. No matter how high an official we become, we are still ordinary people, just more successful."
"The world is like a stage. We are thrown on this stage and play different roles. Some people play the role of the emperor, some play the role of the prime minister, some play the role of the general, and some play the role of ordinary people and soldiers. If you put down the role you play, We will also have our own joys and sorrows, and our own loves and hates. Don't let the role you play affect your emotions. Don't feel that you are a literary star from the sky just because you play a prime minister. I feel like I’m a martial arts star. You’re not!”
Having said this, Wang Xiaolie looked at everyone. Everyone's expression is different and each has its own splendor. These people came from various prefectures and counties, and some even walked for ten days. They would never have imagined that they would say such things.
"I have said so many words to tell you. No matter what official you are, this official is just the role you play. You became this official because you put on this official's official uniform and got this official's official seal. It's not that you are destined to be an extraordinary person and become this official. If you don't get promoted, it's not because your fate is bad, it's just because you don't play well. Whether you are promoted or demoted has nothing to do with your destiny. Relationship, it’s just that your ability to play the role is not good enough.”
It is not easy for Wang Xiaolie to understand this problem. Because the army belonged to his father, he became the leader. Is it because of his good fortune, or is it just a coincidence? No matter how we know each other, many people cannot let go of their differences.
When reading history, people always say what would happen if I were that character. Subconsciously, I always feel that I am very smart, can see clearly than others, and will have more reasonable responses. In reality?
In fact, we are neither smarter nor better able to respond. I have this position, and if I want to do better, I must have a deep understanding of how this role should be done, not how I want to do it. When you have this power, you should think about what you can do to deserve it, not what you can do to keep it. No matter who we are, we are actually just actors on the stage. It’s not that you are smart, it’s not that you have a good life, it’s not that you are more capable, it’s not that you work harder.
You are smart, you are capable, and if you work hard, you can perform the role you play better. That's all.
Only by letting go of yourself can you truly understand your role. But you can’t really let go of yourself, otherwise all you’ll be left with is the character, and you won’t be you anymore. It is not so easy to have a clear understanding of oneself and understand the role, and to be right in between.
