The ship went down the river and entered Yangxia territory in one day.
"Going down from Fugou to Yangxia, then to Chen County and Xiang County, for two to three hundred miles, there are hundreds of companies and camps, farmers, officers and soldiers are in the fields, the sounds of chickens and dogs are heard, and the streets are connected, it is magnificent." Secretary Cheng Fu Chang
Standing on the bow of the boat, looking at the endless golden fields, I couldn't help but feel excited.
There is no harm without comparison.
After being persuaded by Taiwei Wang Yan to leave Beijing, he took the route of Henan, Xingyang, and Chenliu.
Needless to say, in Henan County, the millet seedlings were destroyed by the Huns cavalry during the critical growth period. Now it is harvest time, the fields are sparse, and the harvest is serious.
Xingyang is infinitely better than Luoyang.
The northern part of Chenliu is almost the same as Xingyang.
Only when he visited Weishi, Fugou and other places in the south of Chenliu, he saw some gratifying autumn harvest scenes. However, the abandoned farmland, the villages full of thorns, and the sparse smoke from cooking still made him sad.
When we took a boat south from Fugou and entered the boundaries of Yangxia, Chen County and Xiang County in Chen County, everything changed drastically.
As he just said, "Peasants, officers and soldiers are in fields, the sounds of chickens and dogs are heard, and the streets are connected to each other." Although it may still be a long way from the peaceful and prosperous times, it is really good in the ruins of the Central Plains.
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The fields were full of people, waving sickles vigorously and with sincere smiles on their faces.
In the fields after harvesting, children carefully picked up the leftover ears without wasting a single grain of grain.
The woman specially made a relatively "solid" lunch, brought it to the field with cold water, and loudly called for her men to come over for dinner.
They had been out harvesting since dawn, and they still couldn't bear to stop until now.
The weather in August is still relatively hot, so you should take a good rest under the shade of the trees at noon. Wait until the sun is not so harsh before going to work in the fields. Since ancient times, the reason for harvesting grain under the stars and the moon is not just to rush for time. During the day, it is really
It's too hot.
However, how could the men who had experienced "cannibalism" listen to them? They wished they could harvest all the grain now, and then look at the outstanding grain hoards and giggle.
Fu Chang was also giggling.
He possesses all the elements of a scholar of this era.
He once drank in the stables with Wang Ni, Hu Wufuzhi, Wang Cheng and others. He was good at conversation, open-minded, easy to move, and not so utilitarian. At the beginning, Yan Ding thought too much in front of the Wei General Liang Fen.
Progress, Fu Chang felt that he would be happy to go to Nanyang, but he would also accept it if he could not go.
"In this world, can Nanyang have such a grand scene?" Shao Xun walked up to him and asked with a smile.
"No." Fu Chang replied truthfully: "The king is like a thief who does not change his nature and plunders wantonly. The sheep are violent and brutal, killing at every turn. After Liang Gong suppressed Wan, he strictly pacified and tried his best to eliminate the residents and the resentment of the refugees, but as time went by
It’s short and has no results.”
"Oh? Mr. Liang actually wants to eliminate the hatred of the residents and the refugees?" Shao Xun pretended to be surprised.
"Liang Gong summoned the Nanyang scholars and ordered them to hand over the land that could not be cultivated and gave it to the refugees in Guanxi. He also opened a mansion to provide food for them." Fu Chang said: "Liang Gong also told the refugees not to attack and kill the residents. If they violate the rules,
Order to behead him."
"Mr. Liang is being disrespectful to both sides," Shao Xun said.
Fu Chang sighed when he heard this and said: "Liang Gong also knew that this was difficult to do. But he said that someone had to be a villain. The refugees in Guanxi were in dire straits and urgently needed to settle down. He needed to ask for food from the Nanyang gentry to provide relief to the refugees. On the other hand,
, Nanyang has experienced Wang Ruhou Tuo's rebellion, and the household registration has been greatly reduced. The residents really can't cultivate so much land, so it is better to give it to the refugees. The refugees have food to live on and land, so how can they rebel?"
After Shao Xun heard this, he said "Huh".
Fu Chang said it was simple, but in practice, it was really not simple.
Many people always think that they can figure out a way, issue a document, and issue an edict, and the matter will be completed, just like playing a game. But when it comes to actual implementation, there are always problems of one kind or another, causing things to deviate from the original intention, or even
Going in the opposite direction.
What Liang Fen did in Nanyang relied on the troops he brought there and his huge reputation among the refugees in Kansai.
Today's refugees are not unorganized hungry people, but a wandering army led by Kansai powerful men, nobles, and officials. They are somewhat like a begging army.
This kind of refugee organization is really only suitable for people like Liang Fen to calm down.
If Shao Xun goes, he can at most defeat the refugees, but he won't be able to conquer them as easily as Liang Fen.
Reputation is key.
The face of Governor Shao is better in western Henan.
He could basically conclude that if he did not intervene in the situation in Nanyang, Liang Fen would become an oversized Wang Ru. However, he still represented the imperial court and was legal.
If they take some time to put it all together, the Nanyang nobles will probably end up pinching their noses and cooperating with Liang Fen.
A new Fang Bo was born, and he still had a basic base.
Shao Xun felt that the emperor might not have thought so deeply. He was probably a blind cat who encountered a dead mouse. In order to disgust himself, he happened to put the right person in the right position at the right time.
"Mr. Liang is really compassionate." Shao Xun said with emotion.
The boat gradually slowed down and then docked in a small bay, and everyone on board disembarked in batches.
Shao Xun walked in front and continued the topic just now, saying: "The Huns are very anxious to invade. I am afraid that Duke Liang will not be able to realize his ambition."
"Mr. Chen is here!"
"Mr. Chen!"
"Your Majesty, Mr. Chen, please pay homage to me!"
"We have a good harvest this year, and we all rely on Mr. Chen."
When the common people saw Shao Xun coming, led by the camp leaders and team leaders, they all prostrated themselves.
There was a child standing there stupidly, who was also pulled to the ground by his parents.
The field that was originally filled with laughter suddenly became silent, with only the sound of wind blowing millet waves remaining.
Fu Chang's expression changed when he saw it.
There were several people behind Fu Chang, most of whom were the Huangfu family, Liang family, and the younger generation of the Fu family. They all looked at each other in confusion when they saw him.
For three hundred miles, villages are connected to villages, farmland is next to farmland, and it is said that there are more than 46,000 families and a population of nearly 130,000.
These common people only listen to the orders of Duke Chen, and they are the most iron-clad people in the country.
Shao Xun glanced at them, walked into the fields without stopping, and pulled a few people over to ask questions.
When the camp was in full swing, the team leaders gathered around, looking excited.
Fu Chang watched from a distance.
The red robe walked through the fields without hindrance, and many people spontaneously followed him, vying to say something.
Wherever he went, the people bowed to the ground.
You can laugh at the ignorance of those people, but having experienced hell on earth, they may only look at you like you are a fool.
"The way of the world." Hu Wufuzhi came over panting after getting off the other boat.
"Yan Guo." Fu Chang responded with a smile.
Hu Wufu was already serving wine in the West Pavilion of the Xuchang shogunate. There were several scholars from Yanzhou on another boat he was on. At this time, they were also looking at all this with their mouths wide open in surprise.
"In the old Wei Dynasty, Wu broke through the Yellow Turbans and cultivated fields and accumulated grain in Xudu to control the four directions." Someone said.
"Emperor Xuan (Sima Yi) also has a story. From Zhongli to the south, to the west of Hengshi, and across the Xi River for more than 400 miles, he set up a camp five miles away with 60 people, who were tenants and guarded."
"I heard that there are more than 6,000 families and 20,000 homeless people in Nanton."
"Not only that. Shi Lemo of Xincai once led 10,000 families of Dunqiu residents and refugees from various counties southward, and also camped in Nandun."
"After these refugees have a good harvest this year, they will have a firm foothold. If they harvest another year next year, they will have surplus food. This is the foundation of their hegemony."
"Say less. Your Majesty is still here."
"So what if I just said it? Do you really think that Gou Xi is a rebellious minister? Chen Gong attacked and killed him, and the emperor said, 'He has meritorious service but not guilty', haha. The emperor has nothing to do with Chen Gong."
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Fu Chang didn't want to listen to the noise of those people, so he walked a few steps quickly and caught up with Shao Xun.
"Shidao, what do you think of Chen Jun?" Shao Xun turned around and asked with a smile.
"It's an eye-opener." Fu Chang said.
"How does it compare to Mr. Liang?"
"Liang Gong is now inferior to you."
"To be honest, I admire Duke Liang very much." Shao Xun said: "Gong Liang is a good man who cares about the world. If there is a peaceful world, he will definitely be a capable minister."
Fu Chang was surprised and said: "Duke Chen is saying that in this world, Duke Liang cannot do anything?"
"When the Xiongnu invaded, I'm afraid Liang Gong will be ordered to serve as King Qin?" Shao Xun asked.
"Is this happening?" Fu Chang was shocked.
Nanyang is just a rough place. You must not leave at this time, otherwise all your efforts will be wasted. Does the emperor really want to order King Liang Gongqin?
"Whether it is yes or not, we will know later." Shao Xun said calmly.
Fu Chang was silent, with a hint of anger and sadness.
"Shi Dao is going to Nanyang next, right?" Shao Xun said, "Bring me a message to Mr. Liang."
"Mr. Chen, please speak."
"Since Yongkang, many places have been ravaged, and people have suffered many hardships. Men can't plow, women can't weave, and they sigh in sorrow on the roads. The devastation only spreads over the countryside. Many wells and cities have been reduced to ashes, and villages have been transformed into ruins.
My parents, wives, and children cannot protect each other, and I cannot live in peace in my country house..." Shao Xun said: "Can the emperor really take care of all this?"
Fu Chang was startled. After looking around, he saw that the person closest to them was still ten steps away, and then he felt relieved.
Mr. Chen’s words are too straightforward!
"Guanxi scholars are good at both civil and military affairs." Shao Xun added: "It just so happens that I don't have many people in my career. If Liang Gong has any young people he values, he might as well recommend one or two, and they will definitely be put to good use."
Fu Chang silently wrote down these words without giving any response.
Mr. Chen is doing a lot of good things, but there are some things that he cannot decide.
However, this trip had a huge impact on him.
This Shao Quanzhong is quite similar to Cao Mengde.
It is impressive to have built such a huge foundation in Henan without any fanfare.
Judging from how loved he is in the counties, Chen County is really very stable. Chen Gong has a nest that makes all the officials envious.
Perhaps, if the artifact is suitable, destiny will change.
Even if it wasn't Shao Quanzhong, it would be someone else - in short, it wasn't Jinshang. After experiencing the incident where Duke Liang was forced to leave Zhenwan City, it was really difficult for Fu Chang to have much affection for the man in the palace city.
The world has probably really changed.
It must be difficult for Mr. Liang to accept this...
Chapter completed!