Mi Zhu smiled and said: "Ziyi, you are wrong. The two gentlemen are indifferent to fame and fortune. Even if the Lord entrusts them with important positions, they will probably refuse them in every possible way. How can they regret it?"
The banquet last night had narrowed the distance between them, and Mi Zhu also called Tai Shi Ci closer. However, he still disagreed that Tai Shi Ci thought Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong would regret it, because he knew that, These two Mr. Zhangs had rejected Tao Qian's invitation one after another, which shows that they did not care whether they could get an official position or not.
Liu Xin also laughed and said: "I can't be sure whether they will regret it or not. However, if Liu thinks about it, they are not indifferent to fame and wealth, but they are just self-conscious about their status. If Zizhong doesn't believe it, wait until next spring and Liu will come to visit him in person. Please, they will definitely agree to serve as officials to help Liu."
"Haha, haha" Taishi Ci leaned back and forth and let out a burst of wild laughter.
Gan Ning said displeased: "Ziyi, don't you believe what my lord says?"
After yesterday's dinner, Gan Ning and Tai Shi Ci had a fight over wine, and the result was evenly matched. However, the relationship between the two became better. However, as they were getting along well, Gan Ning could not tolerate the slightest suspicion of Liu Xin. In his opinion, Liu Xin's judgment has never been wrong. Since Liu Xin said that Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong will eventually become officials, then they will definitely become officials, so there is nothing ridiculous about it.
Liu Xin was also convinced of his own judgment. Historically, Sun Ce sent people to invite Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong, but they did not agree at first. Later, Sun Ce came in person, and they all accepted the order happily. Now, Liu Xin's identity, Their status and strength were countless times greater than that of Sun Ce in history. What reason did they have to refuse Liu Xin's personal invitation to condescend him? Therefore, to Liu Xin's ears, Taishi Ci's laughter was not Doubtful about him, but already agreed with his words.
Sure enough, Taishi Ci waved his hand and said: "Xingba, what are you talking about? How dare I doubt my lord's judgment? As for whether those two old-fashioned guys are willing to become officials, I don't care. I said they will I regret it because they missed a good meal. When I get to Wu County, I will definitely tell them what dishes I ate, so that they will drool over them. Haha..."
Only then did everyone understand what Taishi Ci was talking about, and they nodded their heads. They all agreed that what Taishi Ci said was very reasonable.
The banquet last night was indeed the best banquet they had ever had in their lives, and for such a banquet, no matter how much money you have, there is nowhere to eat.
The various dishes at the dinner were all things they had never tasted before, simply because only people from the Zhou Mufu could cook these dishes. As for how to cook these dishes, some key skills have not yet been spread. Therefore, except for the Zhou Mufu, in the It is impossible to have such a banquet anywhere else.
Although there are many talented people under Liu Xin, so far, apart from his six sworn brothers, there are only a few people such as Ju Shou, Tian Feng, Cai Yong, etc. who have been lucky enough to taste the craftsmanship of Zhou Mufu. The total number will definitely not exceed ten. Five people. There were only ten people invited to the dinner yesterday. In addition to Mi Zhu and six others, there were four people, Zhang He, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, and Zhang Ren. They were the chief and deputy commanders of the third and fourth legions. What’s more, What's rare is that all the dishes at yesterday's banquet were cooked by Liu Xin herself.
It is said that a gentleman cooks far away, but Liu Xin has never regarded himself as a modest gentleman, so he would not mind cooking in person. Over the years, the Prefectural Mufu has trained a group of highly skilled cooks, even Zhu Qian rarely cooks in person now, and logically there is no need for Liu Xin to do it. However, in Liu Xin's opinion, Mi Zhu and the others can successfully transport more than one million Xuzhou people across the Yangtze River in such a short period of time. , and the initial arrangements were properly made. Such a contribution cannot be overstated. What's so great about him personally cooking a few side dishes?
But in the eyes of Mi Zhu, Gan Ning and others, this honor cannot be exchanged for any reward. Therefore, after hearing Tai Shi Ci's words, they all agreed deeply.
When Liu Xin heard what Tai Shici said, he naturally understood the reason and laughed and said: "According to what Ziyi said, they should really regret it. I'm afraid it will be difficult for them to have a chance to have a banquet like yesterday."
"Haha, haha..." Everyone burst out laughing, and they didn't know whether they were laughing at Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong for missing a good meal, or at their lack of vision for leaving such a good lord but not knowing how to follow him.
After bidding farewell to Mi Zhu and others, Liu Xin did not rush back to the Prefectural Mufu, but slowly walked onto the streets of Xiangyang. The streets of Xiangyang were still as bustling as usual, with a constant flow of merchants coming from south to north, and large and small shops. The house is packed with guests.
Seeing such a scene, Liu Xin did not feel the slightest excitement. On the contrary, his brows became tighter and tighter. Because one year later, his entire power center will gradually move to Chang'an. By then, Xiangyang City can continue to maintain its power. Prosperity today?
Liu Xin's worries are not unreasonable. Although no one has said it clearly, Xiangyang's current status is actually equivalent to the capital of the Han Dynasty. And Liu Xin knows very well that even a small merger of towns in later generations will make the original one Market towns have degenerated into dilapidated villages, not to mention this is a capital relocation?
However, Liu Xin had to do this. Thousands of years of experience told him that when China is divided, there will always be a situation where the north is strong and the south is weak, or the west is strong and the east is weak. There is only one reason for this situation, that It’s the military horse. Because for a long time to come, the cavalry will be the most powerful branch of arms, and it often determines the outcome of a war. Whoever has more military horses will have the upper hand. Regardless of other things, just by being able to In order to obtain war horses more conveniently, Liu Xin had to move his power center to Chang'an.
In fact, in addition to easier access to war horses, Liu Xin chose Chang'an as the center of power for other reasons. For example, Chang'an is surrounded by four powerful passes, which are easy to defend and difficult to attack. It can be invincible without a battle. Another example is the construction of Dong Zhuo Liu Xin did not burn down the city of Yiwu like Lu Bu did in history, but rebuilt it so that it could be used as a new research and development center and a huge military base.
In other words, when the center of power moves to Chang'an, Xiangyang will remain a prefecture city, and its main functions will be concentrated on civilian uses. Currently, Xiangyang still has certain advantages in civilian items, especially Xiang paper and white porcelain. two major products.
However, after studying the territory map of the Han Dynasty, Liu Xin has decided to gradually transfer the production base of white porcelain to Yuzhang starting next spring. Because Liu Xin knew that Jingdezhen in later generations was a famous porcelain capital, where the The conditions are more capable of producing high-quality blue and white porcelain. According to his memory, Jingdezhen should be located in Poyang County of Yuzhang County today. Now that Yuzhang is under his rule, he has no reason not to relocate the white porcelain production there. .
As for Xiangzhi, it will not be relocated for the time being, but when he takes over Jiujiang County in the future, a new paper mill will inevitably be built there, which will eventually have a certain impact on Xiangzhi.
From the bottom of his heart, Liu Xin didn't want to see the decline of the city that carried his hopes of realizing his grand hegemony, but he couldn't give up the overall situation just to take care of one city. This was Liu Xin's dilemma.
Liu Xin was walking and thinking when she suddenly saw a familiar figure appearing in front of her. Just like him, she was thinking about something as she walked. Liu Xin stopped and took a closer look and recognized that it was none other than the man who had deliberately planned to
Wang Yun wanted to kill him. But after not seeing him for many days, Wang Yun seemed to be getting older, his face was wrinkled, and his hair was getting whiter.
Wang Yun also saw Liu Xin, and quickly stepped aside, cupping his hands and saying, "Wang Yun, a common man, has met Mr. Liu."
Liu Xin was stunned. He remembered that he had promised Diao Chan a long time ago to let Wang Yun take up a post at Xiangyang Academy. Why did he still call himself a grassroots citizen? Could it be that Wang Yun rejected his kindness? However, since Wang Yun could take the initiative to say hello to him
, indicating that his perception of himself has changed and he should not refuse to do things.
Suddenly Liu Xin remembered that Diao Chan seemed to have said that she had never gone to see Wang Yun, but hoped that Liu Xin could accompany her. Liu Xin had already agreed, but she was worried about the refugees in Xuzhou recently and forgot about it.
To the back of the head.
Wang Yun saw Liu Xin's face full of surprise, but said nothing and said with shame: "Master Liu, these days, the grassroots people have seen and listened to a lot in Xiangyang, and finally realized that they were really wrong in the past. If the grassroots people go there
I have done something sorry for you, please forgive me."
Liu Xin knew that a stubborn person like Wang Yun would not bow his head easily if he didn't really realize something. He couldn't help but smile and said: "What are you talking about, Mr. Wang? How can Liu be a small-minded person?"
Let the past go by and don't mention it again in the future. A few days ago, Liu wanted to accompany Miss Diao Chan to visit Mr. Wang, but he was busy with work and never got around to it. I would like to ask Mr. Wang for your forgiveness."
When Wang Yun heard Liu Xin mention Diao Chan, she burst into tears and choked with sobs: "It's all common people who are confused. I'm afraid my little girl is no longer willing to recognize me as my adoptive father."
Liu Xin laughed and said: "Mr. Wang, you are overthinking it. Miss Diao Chan still respects you as a foster father. The reason why she has not visited you is because she wanted to wait for Liu to go with her. She also begged for you.
I have received a job, and she will tell you personally when the time comes."
Wang Yun was surprised and said: "Is what your Excellency said true? Are you still willing to use Wang, a sinner?"
The reason why Liu Xin agreed to assign Wang Yun a job was not just to win people's hearts, nor was it because of Diao Chan's request, but because he knew that Wang Yun was different from Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Yuan Shao and others. He had no ambition to stand on his own.
Therefore, he opposed Liu Xin just because the royal orthodoxy in his mind was Liu Xie.
However, judging from Wang Yun's performance today, Liu Xin knew that Wang Yun's attitude had changed a lot, and he couldn't help but said seriously: "This Han Dynasty belongs to my Liu family, and Mr. Wang is loyal to the Han Dynasty.
Liu knows this very well, so why would he give up a loyal minister like Mr. Wang? Liu Xin was in a dilemma today, and unexpectedly met Mr. Wang, which made Liu think of a solution. "