Although Liu Xie and Yang Biao often have differences in opinions, they still trust Yang Biao's character and vision, and naturally they will not have any doubts about Zhang Song. So they accepted Zhang Song's suggestion and designated Wei Tao as the first in Quanling Order.
One candidate.
The prefect of Lingling was taken over by Du Ji, the prefect of Changshan.
He knew that Yang Biao was a bit reluctant to put Yang Jun on the recommendation list. In addition to saying that he was not partial to Du Ji, he also wanted to prepare to enhance Zhuge Liang.
In a blink of an eye, Zhuge Liang had been appointed as the ruling of Handan for almost four years. With his outstanding political achievements in the top three years every year, it was reasonable to be promoted to Zhao Xiang on the spot. If you want to do this, you must change Yang Jun.
However, Liu Xie felt that Zhuge Liang had not accumulated enough at the grassroots level, and now he was promoted to prefect too quickly. Handan is a big county, so it is not difficult to manage it well. If he can manage poor counties and weak counties well, that is the real ability.
In addition to the idea he established not long ago, he still hoped to transfer Zhuge Liang to a remote area for further training. Even if he was promoted to prefect, he would not be able to be in Zhao State.
After listening to Liu Xie's idea, Zhang Song suggested that Zhuge Liang be transferred to Lingling.
Liu Xie was also a little moved, but after thinking about it carefully, he still refused.
Zhuge Liang cannot always be under his protection. He must have a time to fly solo, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public in the future.
On the other hand, Liu Xie told Zhang Song, are you interested in working in a local area?
Zhang Song smiled and shook his head. "No. I still plan to practice in Situ's Mansion for a few more years, accumulate qualifications, and then talk about it."
Liu Xie felt a little regretful. "Zi Qiao, even I can't get rid of the habit of judging people by their appearance."
Zhang Song felt warm in his heart. "With your Majesty's words, even if I cannot become an official in my life, I will be satisfied. It would be even better if Your Majesty could let me follow you when he travels west."
Liu Xie was quite surprised. "Do you want to travel west too?"
Zhang Song nodded. "I heard that in the eyes of the Hu people, it is difficult for Han people to distinguish, let alone distinguish between beauty and ugly. In the Western Regions, I don't have to worry about being inferior to others. I can be respected by this Han face alone.
If you add the identity of the emperor and his close minister, what else can you worry about?"
Liu Xie laughed and nodded in agreement. "A gentleman has the beauty of becoming an adult. Since you have such ambitions, how can I refuse? Let's stay in Quanling and take care of some affairs for me while serving as the Left Chief of the Situ Mansion.
When the opportunity is right, ask Situ for someone.”
Zhang Song was overjoyed and gave a deep bow. "Thank you Your Majesty."
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After spending several days with Zhang Song, Liu Xie realized that although the Western Expedition had not been put on the agenda, there were many people who wanted to follow him in the Western Expedition.
In addition to people like Zhang Song who were blocked from his career due to his appearance, there were also many children of aristocratic families, especially those second sons, concubines, and small clans who had no inheritance rights.
Compared with ordinary people, these people receive much better education, and there are many people with both civil and military skills. Before this, because of the existence of the Yinren system, once a high-ranking official of two thousand stones appeared in the family, they had the opportunity to Yinren.
.Now the court is gradually tightening the quota of Yinren. Their career has been hindered, so they naturally have to find other ways out.
Besides, there are only a few who can reach 2,000 stones after all, and most officials will never be able to appreciate their children in their lives. Those children who have been educated but have no place to use their skills have become the most important families and individuals.
Co-choice.
Following the Emperor's Western Expedition was just one of the choices. Some people chose to go out to sea, and Zhongshan Kingdom was one of the directions.
The escape last year has a great impact. In addition to the idea that the law must be followed, more people have also learned about Zhongshan Kingdom. Because it is close and there are ships coming and going, the news about Zhongshan Kingdom has been found out.
It is not difficult. In addition, Liu Bei once served as an official in the Qingxu area, and many people were familiar with him. He learned that he was king overseas and expanded his territory, and he wanted to serve many Qingxu children.
People who think about expeditions in the West like Zhang Song are mostly people in Yizhou and Liangzhou.
Liu Xie was still very happy to hear this news.
After nearly ten years, he finally saw some achievements in people's hearts. More Han teenagers began to look around and no longer limit themselves to the land of the Central Plains, which was a good start.
Everything is difficult at the beginning, but now this step has finally been taken.
In time, as the Han people's horizons grow and their footprints grow, the Han Dynasty's battle flag will surely spread all over the world, with the same tracks and the same writings of the same books and will eventually become a reality.
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In early August, Wei Tao rushed to Quanling to take office.
Zhang Song took him to see him as soon as possible.
Liu Xie did not know Wei Tao. He had only heard of Wei Tao's name, but never saw him. When he first saw Wei Tao, he was a little surprised.
Wei Tao has a medium figure and is very strong. Unlike the 40s mentioned in his resume, his hair is half white and looks at least fifty. But he is energetic and has no idea that he has committed a crime or served a sentence.
Having said that, it was not a big deal for officials in the Han Dynasty to serve their sentences. Unlike later generations, once they committed crimes, it was equivalent to the severance of their careers. Many officials in the Han Dynasty resurrected after serving their sentences, including three dukes and nine ministers.
The reasons here are very complicated, and it is hard to say whether it is good or bad, in short, it is the fact.
Seeing that Liu Xie looked at his hair, Wei Tao did not hide it and explained that his hair was white when he was serving his sentence.
At that time, the emperor was stationed in Wan County, and Tingwei Temple was also in Wan County. After being sentenced, he also served his sentence in Wancheng. He witnessed the great changes in Nanyang after diving the fields, which was shocked.
"For a while, I was completely disappointed and felt that everything I learned before was wrong."
Liu Xie wanted to laugh very much, but when he saw Wei Tao's expression, he held back.
Even at this moment, he could feel Wei Tao's despair at that time. The collapse of his faith was indeed a very hurtful thing.
The firmer the faith, the more desperate it is when it collapses.
"So, you opposed Duta at that time because you thought Duta was wrong?"
"Yes." Wei Tao said: "My family has small assets, and they are all the income from the hard work of their ancestors. They turned into nothing overnight. It is difficult for me to accept it. I believe that this is tyranny and I will not be willing to surrender even if I die."
"What about now?"
"I still think this is tyranny now."
"Oh?" Liu Xie glanced at Zhang Song.
Zhang Song was very calm, smiling without saying a word.
Wei Tao then said: "But compared to the people who have no place to stand up, this is also considered to be the least of the two evils. After all, when the Yellow Turbans robbed Jizhou, the disaster was far better than the land."
Liu Xie smacked his lips, but he didn't know what to say for a moment.
He firmly believed that Du Tian was necessary, but he could not deny that Du Tian was unfair to some people. The revolution could not be without bloodshed. Under the tide, there were many small landlords like Wei Tao who were accidentally injured.
But he is not a little landlord, not in his previous life, not in this life, and not in this life, and there is no saying that he is empathetic.
So to a certain extent, he ignored this group and regarded them as an inevitable price.
But for people like Wei Tao, the price is too high.
Liu Xie pondered for a long time. "When you pass the field, will the county handle the matter fairly?"
"At that time, His Majesty was in Jizhou, and there were not many cases of using public service to help others."
Liu Xie immediately heard the implication. "What about after I leave Jizhou?"
"It's a good thing that His Majesty has chosen a good governor for Jizhou, and he is decisive in killing and observing his eyes."
Liu Xie was stunned and then burst into laughter.
It turns out that there are so many martyrs in Yan and Zhao, and even praising people is so harsh. If I am a little narrow-minded, you will be defeated before you can even be regarded as Quanling Order.