"Change the perspective?" Jushou pondered, "My lord, do you mean to let these people who have escaped from the disaster be used by me?"
Liu Xin nodded and said: "Yes, as long as it is operated properly, bad things can turn into good things. The three counties in Jiangnan are vast and sparsely populated, and can be used to resettle the people who escaped from Xuzhou. Gongyu, please go and make arrangements.
Cao Song was killed in Xuzhou, and the news that Cao Cao was about to take revenge spread throughout Xuzhou."
Jushou said in surprise: "If this news spreads, Xuzhou will be in chaos, and the local people will be panic-stricken. I'm afraid..."
Liu Xin didn't wait for him to speak, waved her hand and said: "Now that there is chaos, the people still have time to clean up their enemies and find a way out. If we really wait for Cao Cao's army to come to us, we may not even have time to escape."
I would rather be a peace dog than a person in troubled times. Xuzhou has a household registration of one million. If this news really spreads, I am afraid many people will choose to flee their homes. Cao Cao is in the north and the sea is in the east. The only directions for them to escape are west and south.
To the west is Yuan Shu's territory. Liu Xin cannot guarantee that these people will continue to reach Jiangxia. However, if these people go south, they can reach Wu County by crossing the Yangtze River. Liu Xin's plan is to move the refugee camp to
Focus on that, and then gradually move these people to Kuaiji and Yuzhang counties. As for the people who fled to Jiangxia, Liu Xin will also transfer them to the three counties of Jiangnan.
Jushou was a smart man and naturally understood what Liu Xin meant. In this way, the three counties in the south of the Yangtze River would suddenly increase their population, which would be beneficial to the development of that area in the long run. However, Jushou was still a little uneasy and asked worriedly.
Said: "My lord, it is human nature to be reluctant to leave your homeland. I am afraid that once the war in Xuzhou is over, these people will return to their hometown in large numbers. By then, the three counties in the south of the Yangtze River will become even more depressed. My lord, you must not be careful.
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Liu Xin nodded and said: "Your worries are not unreasonable. It is useless to attract people here. You must also find ways to retain talents. Therefore, after these people escape, they must not just gather them in the refugee camp."
In the camp, we need to let them open up wasteland, cultivate land, plant mulberry and raise silkworms. Only by letting them truly regard Jiangnan as their hometown will they stop thinking about Xuzhou. Let Zhongxiang do this."
Jushou frowned and said: "It's just that this will cost the three counties in the south of the Yangtze River a lot of expenses. Recently, there have been frequent wars in various places, and the export of white porcelain and Xiang paper has been poor, and the income is far less than in previous years. Liangzhou, Si
Not only did Li and the three counties in Jiangnan not increase much in tax revenue, but repairing roads, building water conservancy projects, and relieving victims all required a lot of money and food, and the government treasury was already unable to make ends meet."
Liu Xin also knew that what Jushu said was the truth. There were too many places where money was needed. Not only the aspects Jushu said, but also the large amount of military pay and equipment recruited this year was also a heavy burden. This was why he was unable to do so.
An important reason to launch another large-scale war.
However, none of these things can be spared. Liu Xin thought for a moment and said firmly: "You still have to spend the money you should spend! As long as you survive these two years, everything will be fine. In this way, other places can
Just save money, and inform Juda that the construction of palaces in Chang'an and Luoyang will be postponed, and we will concentrate on repairing the city first. I will discuss with my wife to see if I can borrow some money from Dahan Bank to meet the urgent need. Liu
My salary has stopped starting this month, and the few shops my madam and the others have run are doing well, which is enough to supplement the family income."
In fact, Liu Xin didn't care about the salary at all. It wasn't that he had too much money, but that he felt that the whole world would be his in the future, so why should he take advantage of it? However, these words fell into Jushou's ears. But it made him inexplicably excited. You must know that even the emperor Liu Hong took money very seriously.
Jushou suddenly stood up, bowed deeply to Liu Xin, and choked with sobs: "I am worried about the humiliation of my ministers! Since the master no longer wants his salary, I dare not to follow him. From today on, my subordinates will not receive any salary!"
Liu Xin laughed and said: "My lord, you are an honest official, and you have no other property. If you don't receive a salary, what will your wife and children eat? Don't think too much and do your job well."
With a determined look on his face, Jushou raised his hands and said, "Then I will receive half of my salary first! This is my subordinate's wish. Please forgive me, my lord!"
Liu Xin treated his subordinates very kindly. Officials of Jushuo's level naturally received very generous salaries. Their annual income was equivalent to about 200,000 yuan in Zhongping Tongbao. Even if it was reduced by half, it would be enough for their family to live a good life. Life. Thinking of this, Liu Xin did not insist anymore and nodded and said: "Since Mr. Liu has this heart, Liu will not say anything more. The half of the salary will be temporarily borrowed from Mr. by the court and will be used for two years. Give it back in full!"
At this time, I suddenly heard that the personal guards came to report that it was Yang Biao who asked for an audience. Although Yang Biao was ranked among the three nobles, he actually had no status in Liu Xin's power group. Like the officials and officials who stayed in Chang'an, Zhang Liao He was not invited to attend the weddings of Mi Zhen, Guo Jia and Tang Xian. However, when Yang Biao left Chang'an for Xiangyang, he took the initiative to report to Liu Xin, so Liu Xin did not pay much attention to his arrival. Surprised. In fact, even if Yang Biao didn't take the initiative to report, his movements could not be hidden from Liu Xin's eyes and ears.
Although Liu Xin was very busy these days, in order to win over these old ministers as much as possible, Liu Xin still agreed to Yang Biao's request. Although Liu Xin knew that Yang Biao was coming, she didn't know why he came. Therefore, I heard that Yang Biao asked to see him, but Liu Xin couldn't wait to see what new tricks he was going to play.
Yang Biao did not come alone. He was accompanied by a young man with handsome features and gentle temperament. As soon as he entered the study, Yang Biao pulled the young man's clothes, and the two of them turned over and knelt down, kowtow to Liu Xin Lilly.
Liu Xin was shocked. Even if he met the emperor in the court, he did not need to bow down, let alone that he had not sat on the throne yet. Liu Xin hurriedly said: "Mr. Yang, what are you doing? Get up quickly. !Who is this little brother?”
"Your Majesty has seen the Empress Dowager's edict, and knows that Mr. Liu is not only the general manager of Jing, Yi, Si, and Liang, but also the regent of the imperial court, so I should bow down to you." Yang Biao bowed to Liu Xin twice more. Only then did he get up with the help of the young man, pointed at the young man, and said, "This is the dog Yang Xiu. Because he was worried that the official was old and the journey was long, he insisted on accompanying him."
Liu Xin was even more surprised when she heard that the young man next to him was Yang Xiu. Liu Xin had known that Yang Xiu was very knowledgeable, and even the madman Mi Heng looked at him with admiration, but she did not expect that he was actually Yang Biao's son. I couldn't help but look at him again, smiled and nodded, seeming to understand Yang Biao's purpose.
When Yang Xiu saw Liu Xin nodding towards him, he hurriedly gave another salute and said, "Young man Yang Xiu has met your Excellency."
"Haha, Mr. Yang, your son is indeed a talented person." Liu Xin said while praising him, "Liu is willing to let your son take up a position in the Ministry of Rites. I wonder if Mr. Yang is willing to leave your son in Xiangyang?"
Promoting filial piety and honesty was an important way for people to enter the official career at that time. Although Yang Biao did not explicitly say how filial his son was, there were many hints in his words. Therefore, Liu Xin immediately guessed that Yang Biao came all the way here.
, must be trying to help his son get an official position.
Yang Biao ranks among the three nobles, and Yang Xiu can be regarded as a veritable son of the emperor in the Han Dynasty. In normal times, it would be easy for him to find an official position. There is no need for Yang Biao to open his mouth, and someone will give him the official title.
Sending it. It is a pity that in today's troubled times, no one even listens to the orders of the court, let alone the three princes? It is understandable that Yang Biao traveled thousands of miles to seek a family background for his son.
Liu Xin knew these situations very well, and he had heard of Yang Xiu's talent a long time ago. Even if Yang Biao didn't say anything, Liu Xin would arrange an official position for Yang Xiu. Besides, although Liu Xin had established six departments, this
The Sixth Department has only set up a shelf, and many positions are still vacant. He does need a large number of young talents like Yang Xiu. Now that Yang Biao has taken the initiative to ask for an appointment, Liu Xin has been able to win over old ministers and gain talents.
As the saying goes, kill two birds with one stone.
"Thank you, Mr. Liu, for your kindness. There is no reason why I would not be willing to lower my position." Sure enough, when he heard that Liu Xin was going to arrange a job for Yang Xiu, Yang Biao was overjoyed. He pulled Yang Xiu over and said, "Xiu'er, hurry up.
Meet my lord!"
Yang Biao himself held the position of Taiwei, which was an official position in the imperial court. Although he claimed to be a subordinate in front of Liu Xin and was willing to be under Liu Xin, he could not call Liu Xin his lord. However, Yang Biao also knew that officials, etiquette,
The Six Ministries of Husbandry, Bing, Punishment, and Work were established by Liu Xin outside the imperial court. The people in charge of the six ministries were all Liu Xin's cronies. Those who could serve in the six ministries were regarded as Liu Xin's personal ones. Naturally, Liu Xin should be called the lord.
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Yang Xiu was also secretly happy in his heart and said respectfully: "I am willing to serve the lord, go through fire and water, even if I die!"
"Yang Xiu, Liu heard that you have outstanding talents. However, whether you are a person or an official, you need to be down-to-earth and don't rely on your talents to be arrogant!" Liu Xin saw Yang Xiu bowing to accept the promise, waved his hand, and continued:
"Mr. Yang, I will let Mr. Bozhe arrange the son's duties. As for his future success, it depends on his own efforts. It is not easy for you and your son to come to Xiangyang. Please come to Xiangyang.
Stay for a few days and have fun. I will arrange for you to meet an old friend in two days."
Liu Xin did feel a little tired. During this time, he had been busy meeting with officials from various places, understanding the situation, and assigning tasks. Today, he finally finished all the tasks, and Cao Cao sent Wang Yun over again. He was planning to take a good rest for two days.
, came to interrogate Wang Yun again. Therefore, he did not think carefully about Yang Biao's purpose of coming. He only thought that he came specially to seek an official position for his son. Now that his wish was fulfilled, he naturally ordered to see off the guest.
Yang Biao was also a veteran in the officialdom. How could he not recognize that Liu Xin was issuing an eviction order? He hurriedly leaned over and said, "My lord, Yang has something important to report here."