Chapter 3307 Work together to make a big cake
The boundary of Qinghe County, Daping Mountain.
There is a square meter in the mountain, so it can accommodate soldiers, so now I have set up a barracks.
The commander of the barracks here and the temporary commander General Chen Qun were having a headache.
The former orphan of Li Yang, I don’t know how Chen Qun came here. Before he came to the military camp alone, he impeached Cao Ying, the magistrate of Li Yang’s fake county, to corruption and abuse the law, and torture loyal and kindness, resulting in the emptiness of the local government, and the military discipline was dispersed, the upper and lower levels were corrupt, and it was impossible to fight.
Chen Qun knew that Cao Ying could go to Liyang's job, and Cao Pi was seen.
What talent does Cao must have?
I have a first-class look at the words and expressions, and I have a right rudder when I see the wind. Are the rest...
If you can read some books and know some meanings of the classics, it is only that. You are just a mere endorsement man. If you have any achievements in the great principles of classics, you will really destroy the face of the great scholars of the Han Dynasty.
But why is his surname Cao?
So Cao Ying has no ability and can still be a county magistrate, or even kill the county magistrate, it is nothing to do.
Everyone knows that there is a problem here, but as long as the people do not procuratorate, they will not correct them.
Is everything for the big man? As long as the original intention is good, the process flaws...
Now the flaws come to you.
Cao Ying is unreliable after all.
In fact, Chen Qun really blamed Cao Ying for mistakes. It was not that Cao Ying didn't want to eliminate the roots, but that Cao Ying was unable to protect himself at that time and had not reached an agreement with Wei Yan. When he and Wei Yan were wearing pairs of pants before turning back, the person would have run away long ago.
Chen Qun is having a headache now.
Sometimes why the Chinese feudal dynasty strictly prohibits people from making statements, blocking the streets to complain, beating drums, etc. It is not that these superior departments do not know what is wrong with them, but because there is a need to deal with this matter.
There were certainly some cases of complaints in the feudal dynasty, and winning lawsuits in front of the imperial court, but has anyone considered how many people were sent back to their hometowns for processing, and even handed over to the officials reported by the whistleblower to deal with it?
After feeling incredible, who should consider the profound meaning of this?
Most of the people who can be high-ranking officials are not stupid. Since they are not stupid, they do things that seem to be stupid...
Chen Qun wanted to rectify the officials of various ministries in Jizhou and dismiss all the incompetent people who had not been qualified before. But in the end, he could only think about it and then feel a little bit moved. After all, these officials were approved by the Prime Minister's Office or the Shangshu Terrace. How could they be dismissed just because of a "small matter"?
Chen Qun does have some power to seize life and death, but the more this happens, the more cautious it needs to be. Otherwise, according to Chen Qun's wishes, all the officials in Jizhou will be opened. So, will Chen Qun have to do the next affairs in various places? What if Chen Qun overcomes all obstacles in front and then a group of people quietly follow Chen Qun to pick up peaches? Chen Qun shed blood, sweat and tears, and the others smiled and said that Chen Qun was a hero, while in their hearts they mocked Chen Qun as a fool.
But the victim had already arrived, and there were so many people inside and outside the barracks staring at him. Chen Qun could not say that he would disappear on the spot, or he would walk into a city and be hit and killed by a carriage...
Therefore, if Chen Qun wants the Han Dynasty to prosper, he has a long way to go. He must not be slacking off at all, otherwise he will be abusing the country and the people.
This is not just one thing that makes Chen Qun’s headache. How long has Chen Qun come out? Yecheng issued three documents in a row, bringing Cao Pi’s reproach, requiring Chen Qun to completely eliminate the “traitor” in Jizhou within one month.
Isn't this a mess...
Chen Qun called the son of Liyang County Magistrate and told him that he had received the order from Cao Pi that the important task at this stage was to clear out the bandits and bandits. As for his affairs, they had to wait for military and national affairs before they could be dealt with. He asked him to go back first and wait for further investigation.
This investigation is very "spiritual".
Perhaps the son of Liyang County Magistrate is somewhat aware of "official terms". Knowing that this kind of waiting may be a lifetime, he will throw the king out of the bomb...
This time, the son of the magistrate of Liyang County not only reported Cao Ying's corruption and abuse of power, but more importantly, he reported that Cao Ying and Wei Yan colluded!
Chen Qun's first reaction was to talk nonsense, Cao Ying's surname was Cao!
But when he calmed down, Chen Qun suddenly felt Cao Ying...
The word "collusion" may sound a bit bad, but in fact it is not uncommon in Jizhou. It's just that there is a fig leaf hanging on it. Now, when the son of Liyang County Magistrate's son pulled it, his black and curved hair suddenly appeared, which was not very elegant.
Therefore, Chen Qun was somewhat suspicious, but this kind of thing must be proved. And if the situation is as true as the son of Liyang County Magistrate said, then he rashly entered the Qinghe situation and might have been betrayed to Wei Yan, and then Wei Yan was waiting for him somewhere.
Moreover, Chen Qun is now stationed in Dapingshan and is sent to Qinghe counties to contact the children of local gentry, but there is no news for several days, which makes him a little worried. He knows that Qinghe County has not been very co-produced since Lao Cao took over Jizhou, but he didn't expect that the matter would be so serious...
"Do you want to send someone to investigate again?" Chen Qun asked.
Chen Qun thought for a moment and shook his head slightly.
This is the strength of the old landlord economic system of the Han Dynasty, or it is okay to be harmful.
This move to firmly bind the people to their original place through the household registration system and the baojia system in the village streets is undoubtedly the favorite of the feudal dynasty. It is simple in management and easy in governance. It is easy to collect taxes according to household registration, and it is also convenient to be greedy at the bottom.
It’s just that due to the long-term closure, outsiders are easily exposed and obviously. It’s okay to pass by them. Generally speaking, passers-by don’t care too much about the local political situation, and no one wants to cause trouble, so once they are unfamiliar faces, they will inquire about things...
"The people in Qinghe are not stupid people, they will come after all." Chen Qun said in a deep voice.
A movement is worse than a quiet person.
He was stuck here, and even if there were any bandits in Qinghe County, he could not go north to invade...
At least there is no way to go north directly, and you have to take a detour.
"Then... the prince's side..." the confidant asked again, "This continuous urging... we don't move, I'm afraid it's...
Chen Qun nodded, and after a moment of silence, "Are there any bandits nearby?"
"Nearby?" The confidant was puzzled, and then suddenly realized, "This can be there."
Chen Qun nodded, "Tomorrow, I will send some troops to kill the bandits."
The confidant responded quickly.
With the head of "Bandits", there will be no problem delaying for a few more days.
Can't Chen Qun be allowed to go deeper alone under the 'bandits'? This is a taboo in military strategists and is too unreasonable. Not to mention Cao Pi's urging, even if Cao Cao comes, it will be tenable.
The confidant was about to walk out, suddenly he thought of something and stopped and said, "Then... the son of the magistrate of Liyang County..."
Chen Qun frowned slightly, "Save it for now."
This thing is a hot potato, but now it has become a key witness, so it is really bad and thrown out.
The confidant nodded and was about to leave, but was stopped by Chen Qun, "By the way, I'll send someone to his hometown to check..."
"Che?" asked the confidant.
Chen Qun nodded and said two words, "Tax."
The confidant immediately responded and turned around and went out.
What about the officials of the Han Dynasty? Especially when they were seated as the county magistrate, how many of them did not make trouble in taxes? Eat the Han Dynasty's financial meals, disaster relief and water conservancy, and just a bite of it wouldn't be fat?
Chen Qun couldn't help but sigh softly as he watched his confidant leave.
I wonder if the children of the gentry in Guanzhong are so tired under Fei Qian's command?
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Wei Yan felt that Chen Qun had a better say in this point.
Wei Yan now felt that the situation had gradually deviated from his original idea and began to roll in an inexplicable direction.
Wei Yan stared at Cao Ying in front of him, his eyes filled with doubt and scrutiny, which made Cao Ying feel shy.
『General…』 Cao Ying said, 『Why do you look at me like this…』
Wei Yan really wanted to ask Cao Ying, your mother, oh, your father’s surname is noble?
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Your surname is Cao!
Wouldn't you feel heartbroken if you betray your prince like this?
Or is this actually a trap?
In fact, Wei Yan still failed to fully understand Cao Ying’s current changes.
In many cases, it is already great if people only need to have an excuse to sleep peacefully, no matter how bad the excuse is.
As today, some things are huge.
For example, mountains and rivers change hands, city heads change, even the emperor's death and dynasty change. These huge historical events will completely change everything for everyone in a region or a country, leaving mottled colors in the scroll of history, but for someone in this major event, he still wants to eat, drink, have fun, rest and sleep...
For a specific person, the world is far away and the family is very close.
For a certain official, the emperor is far away and the granaries are very close.
Everyone’s values ​​and beliefs are different. The choices when facing major historical changes and when facing national crisis are naturally different.
When he was caught by Wei Yan, Cao Ying thought about dying. It was no joke, he really thought about it, and if he was really given a chance at that time, he would definitely die in his post and show the heroic spirit of the Cao family's children.
This is indeed true.
I believe that most of the guys who have felt itchy scalp or too cold in history want to sacrifice their lives for their country at some point. They are full of heroism when they have not encountered swords and axes. When they have not yet made a choice, they can criticize those surrendered dogs and show their innocence...
Cao Ying is no exception.
He really wanted to die, but at that time he was tied up with his hands and feet, tied to the ground like a dowel dog, and placed on the back of a horse.
When personal dignity is deprived, trampled, and humiliated, how many people will raise their heads again?
Instead of expressing with a smile, since you can no longer resist, why not lie down and enjoy it?
Cao Ying, who wanted to continue to resist, died at some point, and what survived was Cao Ying, who had entered the state of a sage after that impulse.
After all, there are a few people who truly have great courage and great concentration.
After that time, no matter how great the grief is, it will fade with time. No matter how great the suffering is, it will not reduce a person's physiological needs, and no matter how great the humiliation is, it will not stop the arrival of sleep.
Especially when Wei Yan broke the fragile mental balance of Cao Ying and Gao Rou and others like a flying fairy in the sky, degeneration was naturally inevitable. Once it began to depravity, Cao Ying and Gao Rou and others would quickly find various reasons and excuses for themselves.
Just like this time...
"I'm for the Han Dynasty! For the real prosperity of the Cao family!" Cao Ying said seriously, "Really! This battle cannot be fought again! Jizhou has a severe drought, and Yuzhou is not much better. Now there is a shortage of food and grass. If it continues, the Cao family will definitely bear the infamy of the world! At that time... instead of doing so, it's better for the two ministers to stop the army now! Since I am a member of the Cao family, I should plan for the future of the Cao family! Think for the people of Hebei and Henan! For the people of the world! Now, there is only a truce and a stop to the army!"
Wei Yan did not show any expression, but observed Cao Ying carefully, "So... do you want to have a peace talk?"
'That's true!' Cao Ying nodded and said, with a strong spirit, 'It is not a blessing for the world to be powerful and powerful! The general entered Shandong and saw that Shandong is now...'
Cao Ying's momentum suddenly decreased, and then he barely raised it up again, "Even if Shandong is suffering from drought, it is still a large population. In such a situation, what can we do if the General of the Cavalry comes?"
Wei Yan sneered, "Why, I think my lord can't beat Shandong?"
"No, no, no, no, no!" Cao Ying waved his hands, "The nobles are extraordinary and outstanding, and wise. How can this mere land in Shandong stop the nobles? But... General, you have also seen that the drought is severe now, and our food and grass have been plundered and sent to the front line. If the general hadn't happened to come here, the people of Jizhou were suffering and moved some food and grass to help the people's livelihood, it would be inevitable that the red wilderness would be thousands of miles away! And these food and grass are just dropping off the bucket... General, think about it, if the cavalry really came to Shandong, the drought, would the cavalry save or not? "
"Yeah." Wei Yan frowned, and after a moment, he glanced at Cao Ying.
Cao Ying shivered, and a cold sweat broke out from the back of his neck subconsciously, "General, is he murderous intent?"
Wei Yan's eyes turned, and the originally cold aura suddenly dissipated, "No, how could it be?"
"General, I'll tell the truth. Even if the cavalry came and killed us, they wouldn't be able to raise food..." Cao Ying looked sad, "Who could have thought of such a drought? Now this drought cannot be what we can do?! Now this food and grass are eaten one day, and every minute is less. The little food and grass we moved out is millions of people in Jizhou, and one bowl of porridge is not enough... So this battle cannot be fought, and we must stop. Yes, we must stop!"
Wei Yan laughed twice and said bluntly: "You don't have food and grass, it's all my business?! According to you, I should have planned for the lord!"
Cao Ying retorted, "The general's words are wrong! Stop the war is beneficial to both sides!"
"Hmph, you said." Wei Yan shook his feet, obviously not very convinced of what Cao Ying said about "win-win".
"General... In the past, Zhou Dynasty was not strong, but only Qi, Chu, Qin and Jin were strong. At the beginning of Jin, Duke Xian died, and the country was in chaos. Duke Mu of Qin was far away and did not form an alliance with China. King Cheng of Chu first acquired the Jingman land, and the barbarians were not allowed to come. Only Qi was the alliance between China, and Duke Huan could declare his virtue, so the princes met..." Cao Ying said slowly, "General should we know it?"
"Speaking human words." Although Wei Yan probably understood Cao Ying's meaning and put his feet in a straightened manner, he still asked Cao Ying to say it more clearly, "I am a rough man and I can't understand those literary words!"
Cao Ying laughed and did not laugh at Wei Yan. Instead, he explained to Wei Yan with Duke Huan of Qi as an example...
In fact, what Cao Ying said is very simple.
At that time, Duke Huan of Qi was able to unify the alliance among the chaotic countries and become one of the overlords of the Spring and Autumn Period, not relying on absolute military strength advantages, but also paying attention to political means. The Beixing Alliance was obviously the best manifestation of this political means. The countries in the alliance were definitely not living in harmony. On the contrary, there were still many contradictions and hatreds left behind in history. However, why Duke Huan of Qi was able to successfully join the alliance under such conditions and then let the whole country work together to become the leader of the martial arts world, it is reliable to be the four-character true secret of "making a big cake".
The same is true for Jizhou and Yuzhou. They originally had conflicts and competitions with each other, and there was no harmony. However, under the oppression of the external force of the cavalry, the originally loose and messy situation would gather...
Therefore, if the Cavalry is unwilling to quit, or march into Shandong, it is very likely that a large number of people will have difficulty in survival in the case of a severe drought. At that time, the second or third generations of Chen and Wu roar, and the anti-Qin situation of the six countries may be repeated. How many soldiers and horses will the Cavalry have to be suppressed everywhere? At that time, just like the Former Qin Dynasty, all counties in the world will be the Cavalry on the surface. When there is the Cavalry Army, everyone is a good citizen, and wait for the army to leave...
After hearing this, Wei Yan frowned and thought for a long time.
Although Wei Yan also knew that Cao Ying's words might not be true, it has to be said that Cao Ying's rhetoric pointed out a relatively serious problem, which made Wei Yan feel that it is necessary to report to Fei Qian...
Wei Yan's eyes rolled, then changed his smile, "I don't understand these things! I'll ask you where the benefits you want to give me?"
Cao Ying looked at Wei Yan and seemed a little hesitant, but at the end he gritted his teeth and took out a piece of silk from his arms.
"Is this?" Wei Yan asked.
Cao Ying reached out helplessly and handed the towel to Wei Yan, "This is...ah, this is the city defense of Yecheng..."
Before he finished speaking, Cao Ying felt that his hands were empty.
Chapter completed!