Four hundred and fortieth chapters battle between the two heroes
"The prince server wants the children to take action and force Guo Jia to leave." Xuchang, Yang Mansion, Yang Xiu and Yang Biao were talking about what they had seen and heard under Chu Nan. Recently, in the prince server, people like Wu Shuo have been instigating Yang Xiu.
He was opposed to Guo Jiafang, which annoyed Yang Xiu a little. He was on the side of the scholars and it was not easy to be too serious with them, but the little tricks of these people were really difficult to achieve.
"They are all short-sighted people." Yang Biao shook his head and sighed.
The elites among the noble clans now either choose to live in seclusion and avoid the enemy like Xun Yu, or they start to fall to Chu Nan's side like Yang Biao.
No matter whether Chu Nan can succeed or not, now Chu Nan has shown his dominance, and it is possible for him to achieve great things in the future.
Even if Chu Nan's new method is not in the interests of the nobles, when he is so powerful that the nobles cannot shake it, the nobles' choice will always be to join instead of fighting to the end for their own benefit.
As a political system matures, new interest groups will inevitably emerge. This is irreversible. The imperial power can suppress the power of civil servants, but it is impossible to eliminate this class forever.
Of course, only the Yang family is aware of this problem now. After all, judging from the current situation in the world, Yuan Shao is obviously more capable of calming down troubled times. Although Chu Nan holds the title of emperor, compared with Yuan Shao, there is a gap in terms of birth and talents.
All are big.
Logically speaking, even if Yang Biao is optimistic about Chu Nan, he should not choose to agree with him before the battle with Yuan Shao. This is why most scholars choose to watch.
But when it comes to deciding the winner, the contribution of the scholars is just the icing on the cake for Chu Nan. The choice now, even if it is not a timely help, is still better than after the victory, so as to protect the Yang family from the next round of purges.
Being brushed off.
On the contrary, if the Yuan family wins, it is impossible for the Yang family to fall with its reputation and foundation among scholars.
"Dezu, what do you think of your Majesty?" Yang Biao suddenly asked.
Yang Xiu thought for a while and said, "You are quite courageous and have the appearance of a hero, but your academic skills are mediocre."
At the end, Yang Xiu felt a little regretful. Although Chu Nan was a disciple of Confucianism, his foundation was too shallow and his literary background was only average. Therefore, no matter how outstanding Chu Nan was in other aspects, Yang Xiu still felt that Chu Nan was a bit low-end.
, not high enough.
"To compete in the world, it is enough to have some knowledge. Gaozu had no skills, but he just needed to know how to employ people." Yang Biao shook his head. After living a lifetime and ups and downs in officialdom for many years, he knew very well that just learning this thing is the icing on the cake, or
You can use this to become famous. If you were in a prosperous age, this talent and learning would still be a bonus. But in this era of competition among heroes, as a monarch, putting too much energy on knowledge is not enough.
Otherwise, Chen Gong, not Chu Nan, should be the one to make the decision regarding the Chu Nan forces.
"If we talk about employing people..." Yang Xiu thought of the strange things he had seen and heard in the Office of the Minister of Household Affairs, and said a little strangely: "For your Majesty, it seems that there are all the people you can use. I think your Majesty also seems to know that the prince's service, Wu
Shuo and others have different intentions, but they use it quite smoothly, and the efficiency of the household department is the highest among the six departments."
On the first day when he joined the government office, Yang Xiu almost thought that this was the territory of the gentry. But after a few days, he gradually understood that although these people worked hard, the rights of the household department had always been occupied by Chu Nan.
Caught in his hands, Wang Zifu and others could not intervene at all, let alone evade Chu Nan.
The whole hall is full of people with different aspirations, but a group of people like this can make the entire household department run smoothly and contribute to Chu Nan's career. Chu Nan even has an easy life, but the prince feels that those people have a very painful life.
He wanted to cause trouble whenever he got the chance, but basically just like ostracizing Guo Jia this time, Chu Nan suppressed these people without taking action.
Chu Nan finally understood the distribution and utilization of power.
As long as Wang Zifu and others are within the mechanism established by Chu Nan, even if officials below Chu Nan from the household department join forces, Chu Nan's position cannot be shaken.
Of course, it would be another matter if the officials were also brought over.
But this is where Chu Nan's methods are brilliant. The officials are Chu Nan's people, and their rewards, punishments, and promotions are all under Chu Nan's control. They basically have nothing to do with other officials. Even if they are encouraged to rebel, it will not affect the overall situation.
Therefore, even though Chu Nan traveled to various counties before, the operation of the household department did not stop because of this.
"That's enough." Yang Biao said with emotion: "Those who can recognize people and use them are enough to be in a superior position. As for talent and learning, Dezu should not take it too seriously. Learning is important, but the most important thing is inheritance and governance.
The world never relies on this."
Yang Xiu frowned slightly. He felt that a king should not be a vulgar person. He should at least know some writing and leave something enough for future generations to praise. Only then can he be a perfect king.
"Father, there is still something unclear about the child." Yang Xiu hesitated for a moment, looked at Yang Biao and said solemnly: "Is your new policy right or wrong?"
Yang Biao smiled and shook his head when he heard this: "My son, haven't you seen through it yet?"
Yang Xiu looked at Yang Biao in confusion.
"If it can be accepted and supported by the majority of people, then it is right, otherwise it is wrong. There is no perfect governance in this world. Lingjun's new policy can be regarded as the perfection of the ancient law. Compared with Wang Mang, what he did
It is smarter to choose to protect the interests of some people and give up the interests of some people. I believe that if your father-in-law was of a high enough background, he would not use this method." Yang Biao said with a smile.
"Father is saying that your Majesty was forced by the situation?" Yang Xiu thought of Chu Nan's growth history. With Chu Nan's background, if he forcibly caters to the nobles, there may not be a good end. The path Chu Nan is taking now
, is indeed the best path for him.
"The times create heroes, and heroes can also create times. No one in this world can combine all the forces at the same time. If you choose scholars, you will not be able to awaken the people's power as it is now. If you choose the people's power, you will succumb to the scholars.
Although the latter path is difficult to follow, if it is successful, the power it will exert will be terrifying." Yang Biao said with emotion.
"Is this the reason why father let his child choose Lingjun? Father thinks he is successful?" Yang Xiu asked curiously, he really couldn't make a good judgment on this point.
"No, but at least he has never deviated in the slightest." Yang Biao shook his head and said: "But if he casts again on that day, Dezu's chances will be limited."
Yang Xiu quickly figured out the key. Chu Nan might win, but he might also lose. He just surrendered to Chu Nan. As long as his father did not surrender, even if Chu Nan lost, the Yang family would still not fall. But if Chu Nan won, Yang would
Home is already in Chu Nan's car.
No matter who wins or loses in the future, the Yang family can sit back and relax.
【Old fox!】
Although some people reject this approach, if the survival of the family is considered, my father's approach is indeed the safest.
"One more thing, when does father think the battle between Yuan and Chu will begin?" Yang Xiu frowned.
"It has already started. The confrontation between the two countries and the military confrontation are only the last resort." Yang Biao said with a smile.
Already started?
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The Hubu Yamen Office, Lu Bu, Chen Gong, Guo Jia, Liu Ye, and Man Chong gathered together.
Lu Bu looked at Guo Jia in surprise, and then at his son-in-law.
"I have met Marquis Wen." Guo Jia smiled and saluted Lu Bu.
"When did Zi Yan persuade this person to surrender?" Lu Bu looked at Chu Nan and asked in confusion.
"Not long ago." Chu Nan said with a smile: "Fengxiao is a first-class strategist who is proficient in Qimen Dunjia. Having him join us will be like an even more powerful force for our army. In the past, when we fought against each other, each one was his master."
"Zi Yan doesn't need to explain so much. He is not a grudge-bearing person." Lu Bu waved his hand and said, "I am very relieved to receive filial piety and help."
Lu Bu would still have some respect for capable people, and Guo Jia, in Lu Bu's opinion, was that kind of capable person. It would be better if Xun Yu could also recruit him.
Guo Jia nodded and said, "Thank you, Marquis Wen, for your understanding."
Chu Nan was sitting in the main seat, and Chen Gong and Lu Bu were sitting on Chu Nan's left and right. It could be seen that the core of Lu Bu's power had been transferred from Lu Bu to Chu Nan without others knowing.
But what puzzles Guo Jia is why the father-in-law and son-in-law are so harmonious?
Even if there is no bloodshed, the change of power shouldn't still be so harmonious, right?
Guo Jia, who was somewhat confused about the relationship, decided to keep this doubt in his heart for the time being and learn more about it in detail later when he had the opportunity.
"Zi Yan has gathered us here, but there is something important?" Chen Gong looked at Chu Nan. He only looked at today's lineup. Except for Guo Jia, they were all important ministers of Chu Nan. Without asking, he knew that Chu Nan had Discuss important matters, and they are important matters.
"This is the account book of the Household Department for the past year." Chu Nan pointed to the file in front of everyone.
Except for Man Chong, who opened it carefully and looked at it, no one else looked at it. They just waited for Chu Nan to say no.
"In the past year, Yuan Shao has set up checkpoints in Hanoi, Dongjun, Qingzhou and other places to establish trade routes between the north and the south. Over the past year, the volume of transactions between the Chamber of Commerce controlled by the Ministry of Household Affairs and wealthy merchants from all over the Central Plains with the north has dropped by nearly 80%. From the north The source of horses is almost cut off. Now if our army wants to buy war horses, it can only buy them from Xiliang."
"In addition, in the past three months, Jingzhou has also been shrinking its trade with the Central Plains. Although there is no accurate figure yet, it will be reduced by at least 50%. In comparison, although Jiangdong has also shrunk, it is the smallest." Chu Nan took out a volume of files and showed them to everyone.
Lu Bu: "..."
Looking at the frowning people, Lu Bu realized that what his son-in-law said was of great significance, but... what was the significance?
After enduring it, Lu Bu couldn't help but ask: "What does what Ziyan said have to do with us?"
"Although the Han Dynasty is based on agriculture, trade is also indispensable. Exchange of what is needed is a matter of mutual benefit, and it is also a major source of income for the Ministry of Household Affairs. However, now the princes have begun to intend to control the scale of trade between the two parties. It can also be seen from this the attitude of the princes towards our army, or it can be said that the princes headed by Yuan Shao are using the method of cooperation to form an invisible encirclement network against our army." Chu Nan nodded at the table and said...