Fu Rui's breathing was suffocated, and his face turned ugly
However, he still had to admit that Chu Yu was telling the truth
It's different now than half a year ago. The retreat of Yao Chang and his son has made Fu Hong's position more and more stable. Now it's easy to shake it.
To some extent, it can be said that I missed this opportunity
But after thinking about it, Fu Rui did not regret it, because this was a decision he had carefully considered. After weighing the pros and cons, he knew that it was impossible to take action in the special period before, because he wanted to
What you want is to replace it, not to completely overturn the table
No matter what, I am still a Di person, and I am the same as Fu Hong and others in terms of national interests.
Since it is not Fu Hong, Fu Rui can only think of Duan Ye in Liangzhou.
"Reality, what do you mean is, where is Liangzhou?"
"Good," Chu Yu said, "Now Duan Ye in Liangzhou is recruiting soldiers and is ambitious. I heard that this time, this time, many people in the world have traveled thousands of miles to take the exam. Prince, this is not small.
Look at it”
"Oh?" Although Fu Rui's expression was slightly touched, it was obvious that he didn't seem to care too much.
"Prince" Chu Yu said, "You can't underestimate this matter. Today is a chaotic world. Although it is relying on war horses and long swords, after all, purely taking into account force, you can win for a moment, but it is difficult to completely conquer the world, even if you can, rely on force.
He cannot completely rule the world, and he will eventually need a large number of scholars. As Duan Ye does this, the hearts of all scholars in the world will probably be towards him. Prince, this is not a small matter!"
"I understand!" Although Fu Rui's attitude was very humble, Chu Yu could tell that he really didn't care.
After all, he is a Di person. Although he is deeply Chinese, he seems to know the truth and does not know the truth. After all, he still doesn't have a deep understanding of the power of scholars.
When Chu Yu thought of this, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart that something had not been through many years of field investigation and profound understanding. It was too difficult to convince Fu Rui to be so confident and extremely opinionated by relying on a few words.
Fu Rui may think that as long as there are swords and guns, there is nothing that cannot be done, and scholars are also useful, but the most important role is to give advice, engage in power and help him conquer the world.
But the real scholars are not here
Chu Yu has read the books of sages carefully and traveled through the world. He knows deeply that no matter whether it is Jiangnan now, Guanzhong now ruled by Fu Hong, Hebei ruled by Murong Chui, no matter who the actual ruler is, it is actually still the imperial power.
Their elite army in the countryside made the people dare not resist. Their officials held great power, but from the court, to the local governors and county magistrates, they essentially managed lower-level officials, rather than directly managing the people.
Only county officials are called "people-friendly officials", and others are called "people-controlling officials", which means
The problem is that whether it is the Di people, the Xiongnu, or the Xianbei people, they all lack enough talents to be county officials. You let a warrior shock the rebel forces in a county. This is easy
But if you ask him to collect taxes, disaster relief, case review, maintain the ground, and ensure corvee labor, these things are too difficult for them. Who can do these things except scholars?
In fact, most county officials are actually Han people, so others may not be able to see it, but Chu Yu knew that such a ruling foundation was not stable.
And it is this "people-friendly official" who actually relies on the local gentry in governing the vast rural areas. Therefore, whether in Jiangnan or Guanzhong, whenever an official takes office, he can do so in order to be able to do so in his post.
The public security is good and the grain collection is smooth. First of all, we must visit local gentry with fame and appeal, especially the respected elderly, which is the so-called local elders.
Because it is no exaggeration to say that in fact, the rural areas that occupied most of the world at that time were under the direct management of gentry. They were perfect and gentry ruled the country. If they did not have a good relationship with them, of course they would not dare to come directly.
Fight against you, but you can't work at all, and you will leave directly. That's absolutely OK
This is by no means accidental. Since the Han Dynasty, the status of scholars and officials has gradually increased. Later, they entered the court as officials, echoing each other, forming a momentum, and completely becoming a whole of the same spirit. From the perspective of family background,
Some literati and officials who are in the central and local governments themselves are homeowners and landlords in rural areas. When their sons have received formal education in private schools or official schools since their school age, they will then be investigated or filial.
When they enter the officialdom and become officials, they will of course try their best to expand the influence of the big family and accumulate various resources for the family.
After they retired, they returned to their hometowns. While continuing their career as a landlord, they used their remaining energy to mediate disputes in the village, maintain local public security, and assisted in the work of the incumbent officials to be closely linked to the two identities of the countryside.
The so-called family of Gengdu is talking about this group of people
From the educational background, the gentry received the orthodox education of the country, Confucian ethics, and moral principles and ethics. On the other hand, they lived in the countryside since childhood, and were very familiar with the local customs and customs, village rules and regulations, and often in the countryside.
When there is a contradiction between the two, a kind of integrated and comprehensive method is used to solve the problem, so that it does not violate the big tradition, has the legitimacy of the big tradition, nor does it violate the small tradition, and has the rationality of the small tradition.
For many years, Chu Yu has seen the effect that he has seen in traveling south and north. It is enough to prove such effectiveness. From the perspective of actual role, gentry plays the leading role in resolving disputes, rituals and other important activities. In the countryside, every wedding and funeral, sacrifice.
The village chief often invites famous gentry to take charge of the matter, because the latter has many knowledge and high virtue, which can convince the villagers.
It can be seen that since ancient times, intellectuals have played a role in coordination and linking between the country and the people.
For scholars, there are three major things in life, namely establishing virtue, establishing merit, and establishing words. Among them, establishing virtue is the first. For them, establishing words is beneficial for thousands of years, that is, writing books and writing, and passing them on to future generations; establishing merit is the best.
In modern times, it is to actively participate in various real affairs to solve specific problems. Whether it is to benefit the government for one term, or to lead troops to fight with strong and strong hands; the above two things are the above.
Combining aspects, this is more difficult
Chu Yu knew that the reality now is that scholars in Jiangnan had basically no chance to make contributions, because the clans blocked all the ways, and in other places, it was difficult to make words and morals.
After all, these local rulers are all Hu people. They will use you, but it is difficult to trust you. Besides, scholars have orthodox concepts. It is very stressful to serve Hu people, let alone devote themselves to it.
It is precisely because of this that people like Chu Yu deeply understand that Duan Ye’s skills are powerful. Duan Ye himself is a Han Chinese, and everyone has no pressure. Liangzhou is now in full swing, and everyone wants to join it, which is considered to be a
A career
What's more, Duan Ye raised the status of scholars very high, and the attraction of this in troubled times is naturally self-evident.
"Okay," Fu Rui said at this time, "Duan Ye is in a strong position now. Could we still go and cause trouble for him?"
"There's no need." Chu Yu adjusted his mood, "But I heard that Duan Ye is going to Chang'an recently."
"Why are you going to Chang'an?" Chu Yu said in a strange way, "Is it because he really eliminated the position of the governor? He is not afraid of meat buns and hitting dogs?"
"This is risky," Chu Yu said, "But since everyone knows there is risk, if Duan Ye dares to go and can escape unscathed, his reputation will only be higher. Duan Ye will definitely do such a cost-effective thing
of"
"That's the reason."
"But..." Chu Yu paused and said, "There have been rumors that Duan Ye wants to propose!"
"Oh? Why didn't I hear it?" Fu Rui was a little strange
"It's Duan Ye who wants to propose to Princess Fu Bao"
"That's it." Fu Rui touched his chin, "What kind of attitude do you think I have?"
"Prince, what do you want?"
"Me! Hehehe" Fu Rui smiled, "I have read the Records of the Grand Historian. The most exciting chapter in it is the Hongmen Banquet. Since Liu Bang dares to go, Duan Ye dares to go, why can't I go?"
"You want to go back to Chang'an, too?"
"Why don't I go back!" Fu Rui smiled, "They all think I definitely don't dare to go back. Hahaha, including my good brother, he doesn't believe that I dare to go back. Well, I'll go back! Since Duan Ye wants to
As my brother-in-law, can I be my brother-in-law look at my brother-in-law?"
"this……"
"And I won't bring my troops back!" Fu Rui said firmly, "Not only do I not bring troops, but I want everyone in the world to know that I, Fu Rui, dare to go back to face him. Haha, if you say this, my reputation will be
How about it?"
Chu Yu didn't expect that he had come up with such a crazy plan
But after careful consideration, I have to admit that what he said makes sense. It is indeed the case! This is a very crazy, bold, but also feasible method.
"Prince, I agree with you!" Chu Yu said after thinking about it, "But although we are not afraid, we must make some arrangements just in case..."
"No!" Fu Rui said decisively, "This time I will do the opposite. I will not make any arrangements. Let me see if my good brother wants it, even if I think about whether I dare to take action!"