Chapter 2332 Any choice is not easy
Chang''an.
Senate.
Wei Duan looked at the new political system of Longyou and Longxi posted in the Senate, and felt very depressed in his chest and abdomen, as if someone had pushed a stone into it. His stomach was so uncomfortable that he almost vomited blood.
Wei Duan maintained a slightly stiff smile on his face, and then responded slightly to the person who saluted him from time to time, but there was only pain in his heart.
Wei Duan wanted to shout, "I didn''t make these laws! I don''t know anything about this! If you have any questions, go to the hussars! Find Hussars! Don''t come to me! 』
Unfortunately, Wei Duan did not dare.
Because Wei Duan is the head of the Senate.
Since Hussar General Fei Qian ordered to publish a list in the Senate, it means that this matter is in the hands of Wei Duan, and Wei Duan must do this matter well, otherwise what is the point of him taking this position?
Especially when I saw the content of the New Deal related to job salary and job responsibilities, it was more like a warning. If you are passive and sabotage, you may be dismissed in a blink of an eye...
What''s more, there are many people staring at his position!
In the distance on both sides of the gate, the flags saying "Senate" are flying high, which seems to represent this kind of honor and responsibility, just like Wei Duan, no matter how uncomfortable he is now, he must bear it, because if he is exposed Did not participate in high-level decision-making, so what would the children of the Chang''an gentry think?
In the Senate, it turns out that there is no "Shenlv", or it is only used to take the blame, so what will other people think of the director of the Senate?
This is a sad story, but it is a pity that Wei Duan has to finish telling it.
The place where the New Deal was announced was surrounded by a circle of people, and from time to time, various voices, big or small, came out, and these people were just ordinary middle- and low-level officials, like Zhong Jie. The middle and high-level officials took the hand-written copy and checked it slowly in their own halls and offices, deliberating word by word.
Although for Wei Duan, the seat of the Senatorial Court is like a pair of crystal shoes, which look crystal clear and elegant, but they are actually one size smaller, and they are not only awkward but also painful to wear, but the problem is that these shoes are now worn On Wei Duan''s feet, but in the eyes of others.
What if I wear these shoes? Such beautiful, gorgeous, and tasteful shoes can''t be worn once in a lifetime, so what if they are famous ladies? Even if it is only temporarily worn, it is good to be able to take a group photo to prove that you have worn it...
As a result, some opinions were raised one after another.
Wei Duangao sat in the hall of the Senlu Yuan, and then a small official bowed his hands and bowed, "Qi Yuanzheng, the counties and counties in this world are divided into different sizes, thick and thin, and rich and barren, and there are also differences in the mountains, forests, seas and rivers in the borderlands. This salary is all the same, I''m afraid it''s unfair..."
Wei Duan seemed to be confident and nodded his head and said: "Your words are even reasonable. If not, you will take the lead. Write a policy statement on this question, explain one or two, and attach suggestions. I will hand it in three days later!" 』
The little official was stunned for a moment, then blinked twice, swallowed his saliva, and left after receiving orders.
Someone came to pay homage again, "Yuanzheng Mingjian, what is the ratio between the salary and responsibility of this job?" If the salary is too high and the salary is too low, what if the salary is abandoned? If the responsibility is too heavy, the salary is too low, if the person fails to achieve it due to negligence, is it enough to support the old and young in the family? 』
Wei Duan nodded again, "What you said is true! Since you have thought, you should discuss it, and also write a policy theory, try to say how to do it, and hand it in within three days! 』
After a few times, the big and small officials in the Senate have all learned their lesson, and they all expressed that they have no objections, and everything is fine, no problem.
no problem? !
How can this work?
If everyone has no problem, it means that Wei Duan has a problem. Naturally, Wei Duan can''t put these problems on his head. The officials were divided into two groups, one group went outside to collect various opinions, and the other group solved the collected problems...
Then it''s fun.
The team responsible for the collection doesn’t need to solve it by itself, so it’s weird and strange, no matter what, let’s talk about it after collecting it...
Then the team responsible for solving these problems cried and cried, gnashing their teeth and racking their brains to make ideas and suggestions...
Five days later, after Wei Duan received the first round of opinions and solutions, he announced that the two groups would switch positions. The group that collected the problems before is now responsible for solving the problems, while the group that solved the problems before can go out to collect again. Second round of comments.
Suddenly, the joy of joy, the sadness of sadness, the dumbfounded and the eager to try complement each other.
After two rounds, many detailed rules for such projects were formulated and clarified in such repeated discussions, and Wei Duan suddenly felt a little more enlightened when he presided over these projects.
It seems that this is what the court of the Senate should do?
Assign a group for the research on the terms, then set a time for handing over the research results, then make a comprehensive assessment, and finally determine the detailed rules, demonstrating the authority of the law...
Seeing the summaries sent up by his subordinates respectfully one by one, and realizing some of the true meaning of Shenlu, Wei Duan finally felt some happiness, but for some reason, there are always some sad threads in this happiness. Hidden in it, it is lingering and lingering, and even has some ridiculous sense of humor.
Just when Wei Duan was still unable to understand what this ridiculous sense of humor was all about, Zheng Xuan in the suburbs of Chang''an finally made up his mind.
More than half of the leaves on the branches of the trees in the courtyard have fallen, and the rest may not last long.
Zheng Xuan looked up at the trembling leaves on the branches, as if seeing himself.
At this age, some things just don’t matter so much…
It’s just that what Zheng Xuan thinks is unimportant, others may not agree with it, just like the position of Prince Taifu.
Xi Xi sat aside, with upright demeanor and elegant demeanor.
『Hongyu...』 Zheng Xuan suddenly said, 『You have followed me for almost ten years now......』
Xi Xi raised his head and glanced at Zheng Xuan, then nodded yes.
Zheng Xuan looked at Xi Ji, and sighed slightly, "Hongyu... this time the imperial court conscripted him, he is an old teacher, and he is too old to travel far..."
Xi Ji raised his head, "Huh? 』
Although Xi Xi didn''t say anything, there was still some unconcealable disappointment in his voice.
Just like a certain Piao in later generations, Xi Ji wanted to leave Chang''an, he didn''t want to stay in Chang''an any longer. It''s not because there is any danger in Chang''an, nor is there any problem in life in Chang''an, but because in Chang''an, Xi Ji doesn''t get much attention.
The reputation and knowledge acquired before Xi Ji did not play their due role. Of course, the ordinary petty official Xi Xi also looked down on him, and the hardship and distress of being too high or too low made Xi Ji For Chang''an, it is a day-by-day disappointment.
It’s like a college student who just graduated. Before graduation, he wanted 10,000, but when he graduated, he realized that he was actually just in case, or even 1 in 20,000...
Looking forward, it seems that the future is boundless. Looking back, my own efforts have not made me advance much. This kind of doubt about myself in my heart is easy to accumulate, and eventually some other emotions evolve from it, and then in a certain At some point, it may explode.
Zheng Xuan seemed to be aware of Xi Xi''s thoughts, and took out a scroll of letters from behind him, and handed it to Xi Xi.
Xi Xi took it subconsciously, then unfolded it for a look, couldn''t help being stunned, and then looked at Zheng Xuan dumbfounded.
"As a teacher, I have recommended you to the angel of the imperial court..." Zheng Xuan said slowly, "Today, I recruited you sincerely. If the angel returns empty-handed, it would be disrespectful to the emperor... Therefore, I recommend you as a servant for my teacher. In the midst of this, you can face the Son of Heaven directly, talk about scriptures and discuss things, and you can also show your aspirations...』
Xi Xi pinched the letter in his hand, trembling slightly, then prostrated himself on the ground: "Master...but, after the disciple left, the master is here..."
"It''s okay... A few days ago, I received a letter from Zi Ni, and I want to come to Chang''an..." Zheng Xuan smiled and said, "Even if Zi Ni didn''t arrive, there are hundreds of medical clinics in Chang''an... Hongyu doesn''t have to worry... 』
Xi Ji still hesitated, or acted a little hesitant.
Zheng Xuan lowered his eyes slightly, and said slowly, "Hongyu... Hussared in the Senate and announced the new policy of Longxi and Longyou, do you know?" 』
『Longxi Longyou New Deal? ”Xi Xi swallowed a mouthful of saliva, “Disciple, disciple...a little understanding...”
In fact, Xi Xi did not understand it at all, and even somewhat contradicted these new policies. Xi Xi felt that it was because of Huqi''s new policies that Xi Xi himself had not had a better turnip pit all this time. Xi Xi always thinks that he is full of talent, and he can memorize the scriptures like a fluent, so he should be able to easily climb to the center of the court, and then talk and laugh with everyone as a scholar.
It''s a pity that the first step of this wonderful dream has not been completed yet, and Chi Chi just let out a groan, fell to the ground, broke his tailbone, and has never been able to get up. Of course, Xi Xi didn''t feel that he was walking carelessly, but he couldn''t help but slander in his heart that there was water, ice, and pits before the gate of the Hussars. Isn''t this the Hussars'' responsibility?
So for these new political measures of the hussars, Xi Xi has always been faintly repulsed, unwilling to listen, unwilling to think, and even less willing to let go of his airs and study hard. It’s like a stubborn primary school student who thinks that the teacher of a certain subject doesn’t give him a smile, so he just doesn’t want to take the teacher’s class, but he doesn’t know that it’s not the teacher who suffers in the end, but himself...
『Hmm...』 Zheng Xuan smiled, "Let’s go and have a look again, even if you are below the Tianzi Pill rank, you can tell me a little bit, otherwise, in case the emperor asks you..."
Xi Xi''s eyes froze for a moment.
『Go! After three days, you will return with the angel! The old man is aging, and I can''t let go of my heartache, so I won''t see you off..." Zheng Xuan waved his hand, "If there is a chance in the future, you and I will meet again..."
Although it is said so, both of them know that if they say goodbye, it will be a farewell forever.
Zheng Xuan looked up at the sky, then closed his eyes.
Zheng Xuan has seen and stayed enough of the stale things of the big man, and now only Chang’an is new, and Zheng Xuan wants to see more new things in his remnant life...
And Xi Ji is still thinking about the old things.
After all, they are not fellow travelers.
『Master...』 Xi Xi took two steps on his knees and fell to the ground.
Zheng Xuan closed his eyes, shook his head and remained silent.
Seeing that it was a foregone conclusion, Xi Lu kowtowed and cried loudly.
Zheng Xuan saw Xi Ji kowtowed and wept loudly, in the end he couldn''t help feeling a little emotional, and when he was about to comfort him again, he saw Xi Ji raised his head and said with strings of tears: "Disciple will be far away from Master today. I don’t know when I will be able to see Master Yan again...I wonder if Master can give me some books to accompany me...My disciple, when a disciple reads books, it is like seeing the master...』
『…』 Zheng Xuan was silent for a while, 『Forget it, Hongyu can take it for himself…』
Xi Xi lowered his head, rearranged his clothes respectfully, and kowtowed to Zheng Xuan again and again...
Zheng Xuan closed his eyes, and only sighed slightly after hearing Xi Xi''s footsteps going away, like fallen leaves in the courtyard, floating down, landing silently.
When Zheng Xuan and Xi Xi bid farewell, Liu Zhen was also preparing for the return journey.
During this period of time, Liu Zhen, in Chang''an, did not shrink in the post house every day.
Regarding Zheng Xuan''s reluctance to go to Xu County, in fact, Liu Zhen already had some concerns.
If it is said that Zheng Xuan is willing to go to Xu County, I am afraid that he gave an answer very early on, and Zheng Xuan has been silent all this time, obviously because he has certain concerns, or has been thinking about something, and among these things , no matter what it is, it is a disadvantage for Liu Zhen.
Because the conditions that Liu Zhen can give are all fixed, it is not like ordinary foreign affairs activities, and you can talk back and forth. Once Zheng Xuan has any new requirements, Liu Zhen will not be able to make decisions for the emperor, and what better to give. The preferential conditions are simply a one-shot deal, and there is no room for negotiation on whether it will be successful or not.
Therefore, in the end Zheng Xuan proposed to let his disciple Xi Xi go to Xu County instead of him, and to give Xi Xi the title of servant, and Liu Zhen basically had to agree. After all, it is better to go back with someone than to return empty-handed. It looks a little better. As for the position of servant, Liu Zhen doesn''t think it''s a big problem, it''s just a false title anyway. Even if this "servant" failed to fall on Xiji''s head in the end, Liu Zhen only needs to deceive people, er, bring him to Xu County, and the task will be considered complete. Xi Xi is just a bit hostile...
As Liu Zhen, who has personally experienced turmoil and family collapse, he has an almost paranoid contempt for those in power. He despises Cao Cao and Fei Qian. The collapse of the dynasty, so after Liu Zhen arrived in Chang''an, the first thing he did was to read the order to recruit Zheng Xuan, and then he waited to see Fei Qian''s good show, even on the way, he was ready to have a fight with Fei Qian Arguing, using all kinds of allusions and literary talents, using all kinds of sharp sentences to ridicule and attack Fei Qian.
That''s right, Liu Zhen''s eloquence is of a considerable standard. In history, he not only hated Cao Cao positively, but also hated Cao Pi, and he was not like Mi Heng, but a well-founded eloquent, so that both Cao Cao and Cao Pi had to bow their heads and admit defeat.
It''s just a pity, it''s like accumulating the strength of the whole body, and then punching in the empty space.
Fei Qian didn''t intend to keep Zheng Xuan at all, and he didn''t even bother to do superficial articles, which surprised Liu Zhen inexplicably. Could it be that Fei Qian didn''t care about Zheng Xuan''s name at all, or he was confident that Zheng Xuan would never leave ?
After meeting Zheng Xuan, Liu Zhen discovered that there seemed to be some deviations in what he understood, or what formed in Xu County, about Feiqian, about Chang''an, and about everything here. It''s like looking at a fish in the water. The actual position of the fish is not the same as the position you see.
In Xu County, one often hears that the Hussar General is nothing more than that, the Hussars New Deal is vulnerable, the Hussars are headstrong, and the Hussars are arrogant and domineering...
The more I listen to it, the more I gradually believe it.
After all, a slap, uh, the masses, uh, what, Liu Zhen thought that Hu Qi was like this, but it turned out that it was not what Xu County said.
Liu Zhen is different from Guo Jia, Cao Zhen and others who came to Chang''an before. Liu Zhen''s observation line of sight is lower, or more commonplace.
Simply put, it is to eat.
There are indeed a lot of things to eat in Chang''an...
In addition to the pancakes and meat buns that have been passed down to Xu County before, there are many different foods that really make Liu Zhen linger, and even think that if these food types in Chang''an can be brought to Xu County, Maybe it''s another great achievement.
But soon, Liu Zhen discovered that this idea was not very realistic.
Because Liu Zhen discovered that to have so many eating patterns, there must be sufficient food...
Whether it is rice, wheat, or any other food, the most basic quantity must be ensured before we can talk about other tricks. Otherwise, there is not enough to eat, and how can the people be interested in it? Use grain for this, or for that?
After all, not all food is cooked cakes and steamed buns, it is changed from dead noodles to fermented noodles...
At first, Liu Zhen thought that it was because of Feiqian''s earlier promotion of farmland that there was more grain. As long as the order in Jizhou and Yuzhou was completely restored and the cultivated area caught up, the grain output would inevitably exceed Feiqian, but soon Soon, Liu Zhen discovered that his idea was completely wrong.
Because Liu Zhen realized that although Jizhou and Yuzhou may have more land than Chang’an Sanfu and Hebei, Jizhou and Yuzhou also have their own problems, that is, a large population. Even if the total grain output may catch up with Fei Qian''s side, but after so many people are divided equally, there may not be much quantity.
Another reason, Liu Zhen didn''t know.
Of course, many people in Dahan will not know that only after obtaining a certain amount of beef and suet fat, these people in Changan Sansuke got rid of some pure dependence on carbohydrates...
Ever since, Liu Zhen just lamented that Jizhou and Yuzhou were not easy, and then made up his mind to advise the emperor and Cao Cao after going back, and do his best to carry out agricultural and mulberry production to promote food production, but what Liu Zhen never expected was that there were some things In fact, good intentions do not necessarily lead to good results, just like good people do not necessarily have good rewards...
(end of this chapter)