Gongsun Ting glanced at Liu Yu and said, "At that time, when I was still young, I secretly fantasized about what my future husband would be like. Sometimes I hope that my husband will be a great hero who stands up to the sky and the earth, and sometimes I hope that my husband will be a great talent with quick thinking and wisdom like the sea. When I met you, I realized that there really is someone who can have both of these characteristics. ”

Liu Yu said with some embarrassment: "Tingting, you said me too well, I am not as good as you imagined!" ”

"No, you're better than I thought." Gongsun Ting said categorically: "In the battle of Youzhou, you led the army to sweep away the rebels and aliens, and among them, you single-handedly killed thousands of Xianbei cavalry, causing Xianbei and Wuhuan to become famous, and they did not dare to make any changes for seven years. Nowadays, almost everyone in Youzhou has an immortal card for you, and even the children of our family admire you. The unheard-of and novel policies of your sphere of influence have made the people rich and the country prosperous. All this shows that you are an all-rounder with both civil and military skills, so you don't need to be humble anymore! ”

Speaking of this, Gongsun Ting glanced at Liu Yu with a slight shyness, and said in a low voice: "Therefore, people unconsciously like you." Later, through the correspondence with my sister and their relatives and the intelligence network of the Gongsun family, I got to know you more and more, and my feelings became more and more inextricable! However, I know that our Gongsun family has some discord with you, and it is impossible for my father to marry me to you, so I can only hide my feelings for you in my heart. As I grew up, my dad started to plan for me to get married. But people's hearts have already been given to you. Where else can I put anyone else? So on the grounds that he wanted to cultivate my grandson's highest mental method 'Thunder Nine Heavens', he rejected all the people who proposed marriage. My father also loves people very much, and he didn't persecute people in this matter. ”

The first half of Gongsun Ting's words moved Liu Yu very much. But her last sentence made him a little disdainful: "What else do you want to do, in front of the interests of the family, you haven't been given to me yet!" ”

"Don't say that about my dad!" Gongsun Ting pouted and sneered, and then said, "My father won't give away others for the benefit of the family!" People can come to Luoyang because they have made a small plan! ”

"What a ploy?" Liu Yu asked curiously.

Gongsun Ting first glanced at Liu Yu apologetically, and then said with a smile: "People know that I can't get along with you under normal circumstances, so I originally planned to live this life alone." But later, our family had a great crisis under the suppression of Master Cheng. Just when the whole clan was feeling anxious about the difficulties they were facing, I had an idea and persuaded my father to exchange me for your support for the Gongsun family......"

"So to speak. This 'marriage strategy' was your idea and not your father's attention? ”

"Of course, people are 'the most precious treasure of the Gongsun family', how could my father be willing to give me away?" Gongsun Ting made an extremely cute grimace at Liu Yu like a child who didn't grow up, and then said: "People have persuaded him for more than a month!" Take the interests of the family and the current predicament as the starting point. Explain the reasons why I have to marry you and the benefits of marrying you. Later, it was based on facts. said that although you are very, you love your own woman very much, and you will not be too wronged after marrying you, which finally moved my father and the elders of the family. But they all feel ashamed of me, this time I married you, they didn't come one by one, it's really infuriating! ”

Gongsun Ting's words made Liu Yu speechless, he really didn't know how to express his mood at this time, and he could only smile bitterly at his previous guess!

Gongsun Ting asked cautiously, "Husband." You don't blame me for doing this, do you? ”

Liu Yu patted her little hand resting on the stone table, smiled and said, "Of course I don't blame you." Silly girl! ”

"Husband, you are so good!" Gongsun Ting looked at Liu Yu and said affectionately.

She looked at Liu Yu's big eyes full of longing, this glance made Liu Yu's heart throb inexplicably, and Liu Yu willingly fell into the network of love that she used to weave a deep and indissolable affection. Looking at her cherry-like little mouth, Liu Yu suddenly felt dry mouth. Liu Yu used his strength and pulled Gongsun Ting from her seat into his arms. Holding her trembling delicate body, Liu Yu kissed it without hesitation.

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After marriage, Liu Yu had a long talk with his mother-in-law, on the one hand, he promised her that he would take good care of Gongsun Ting, and on the other hand, he also promised to transport the materials to support Gongsun's family to the belt side as soon as possible.

Next, Liu Yu is ready to take Gongsun Ting and Liu Xuan to take them to various places in the territory for a walk, first, they can spend their honeymoon with Gongsun Ting, and second, Liu Yu and they have worked hard for so long, it's time to relax.

Before leaving, Liu Yu summoned the important officials of the court and told them that he had decided to reform the imperial system. Ignoring the arguments and opposition, Liu Yu handed over the book on the new system, which had taken him a few days to write, and ordered him to take full responsibility for the system.

As long as the reform is aimed at the central government, there will be no major changes at the local level. The areas of jurisdiction and key leaders of the merged or newly created functions are as follows:

Zhongshu Province is mainly responsible for drafting edict□s in accordance with the emperor's will, and has the responsibility of admonishing and correcting the emperor's mistakes. The prefect is Zhongshu Ling, who is served by Guan Ning.

Menxia Province is mainly responsible for correcting the courtiers' chapters, reviewing the edicts and □, if it is considered improper, it can be sealed and refuted, called 'sealing and refutation'. The chief is the servant, and Zheng Xuan serves as the officer.

Shangshu Province is responsible for the implementation of various government decrees, and has the right to lead and supervise the central functional departments and local prefectures, counties, counties and other official offices. The prefect is Shang Shuling, who is held by You Heng; The left and right servants of the deputy prefect were served by Xun Yu and Zhang Zhao respectively.

The secretary was in charge of the collection and collation of books and secret books, the revision of national history, the calculation of the astronomical calendar, and the recording of the emperor's words and deeds. The Chief Inspector is the Secretary and Superintendent. is served by Liu Yu's father-in-law, Cai Yong.

The Ministry of Internal Service is the supply and service institution of the inner court of the imperial palace, and the governor is Chang Qiuling, whose person is Lin Pingzhi.

Goshidai. Officials in charge of impeachment and picketing. The prefect is the Imperial Doctor, who is still held by Zheng Tai.

The confessor's platform, the envoy in charge of the edict, comforts the laborers, and can hold the festival according to the place, and be unjustly imprisoned. The chief is the doctor of the confessor, and Cheng Yu serves as the director.

The Ministry of Officials is the organ that administers civilian officials. The system of selecting the rank of the palm, the method of deposing the course of the examination, and the ceremony of awarding the reward. The Law of Finalization. The prefect is Shangshu, and Xun Yu serves as the prefect.

The household department is in charge of the territory, land, household registration, taxation, salaries and all financial matters of the country. The prefect is Shangshu, who is served by Zhang Hong.

Ministry of Rites. He is in charge of ceremonial affairs, schools, and imperial examinations. The use of five rites, such as Kaoji, Jia, military, guest, and fierce; Manage the affairs of the national schools, the imperial examinations, and the affairs of the vassal and foreign countries. The prefect is Shangshu. It is held by Kong Rong.

The Ministry of War is responsible for assessing the grades of military officials, as well as the selection, promotion, inheritance, and gifts of military officials, as well as the merits, verification, pension, brief reading, inspection, and patrol of military officials, and is in charge of the national horse administration and post transmission, as well as the national military registration, military weapons and military examinations. The prefect is Shangshu, who is appointed by Fu Zhi.

The Ministry of Criminal Punishment is the agency in charge of the national penal decree and the examination of criminal names. The prefect is Shangshu, who is served by Tian Feng.

The Ministry of Industry, the agency that administers the affairs of the national project. He is in charge of the system of civil engineering construction and the use of utensils. The method of dredging the ditch weir and the mausoleum for 100 million canons. All civil and water conservancy projects in the country. Machinery manufacturing engineering, including ordnance, munitions, military utensils, etc., mining, metallurgy, textiles and other government-run industries are all in charge, and in charge of a part of the financial currency and unified weights and measures. The chief is Shangshu, who is served by Liu Ye.

The main reason why Liu Yu wants to reform is to clarify the division of labor and improve the efficiency of the government. After all, the times are advancing, and the previous "three public and nine secretaries" system is no longer suitable for the needs of today's society! In addition, some of the important ministers of the DPRK and the central government are too old to adapt to the heavy government affairs, and it is time for them to retire.

In the new imperial system, Liu Yu did not arrange a position for himself. On the one hand, it is to prove to the people of the world that he has no intention of controlling the government, and on the other hand, it is also because the important ministers in the court are his confidants, and it doesn't matter if Liu Yu is not in power.

On this trip, except for He Lingsi, all the women of Liu Yu have arrived. You must know that Liu Yu's women are almost recorded by people with hearts, if He Lingsi also travels with Liu Yu, it is difficult to ensure that her identity as the queen mother is not discovered by people with hearts, if this situation really occurs, then Liu Yu's fun will be great! It was precisely because of Liu Yu's difficulties that He Lingsi said that when Liu Yu invited her to travel with her, she said that she would go to the stone room with a spiritual vein treasure cave in the palace to retreat and practice the strange mental method that Liu Yu taught her - "Heavenly Charm Condensing Yin".

The destination of this trip was Yangzhai, where Liu Xuan's fiefdom was located. Speaking of which, Liu Yu, the "Duke of Zhou", is very pitiful, although the title of "the first lord of the foreign relative" sounds very terrifying, but he does not have his own fiefdom. When Liu Yu was canonized as the "Duke of Zhou", a group of old ministers in the court led by Lu Zhi proposed not to give Liu Yu the fief on the grounds that Liu Yu already owned the fief of Princess Yangzhai. At that time, in order to unite against the enemy, Liu Yu also implied that his people would not refute this proposal, so in the end, Liu Yu, the "Duke of Zhou", only received 10% of Luoyang's annual tax as a salary.

To tell the truth, with Luoyang's current prosperity, its annual tax revenue has reached an astonishing figure of nearly 10 million taels of silver. However, because of the expenses of civil servants of all sizes in the imperial court, as well as the repair of public facilities, etc., the net profit that could be collected from the national treasury in the end was only about one million taels of silver. In other words, Liu Yu's annual income is about the same as the pure tax silver that Luoyang pays tribute to the imperial court.

Liu Yu can even say without modesty that in the whole country, there is absolutely no lord with a fief whose annual income can compare with Liu Yu's fortune as the "Duke of Zhou". I believe that as long as Liu Yu releases his words, there will be many lords who are willing to exchange their fiefs for Liu Yu's money! But even so, Liu Yu was still dissatisfied with Lu Zhi and them, which was one of the reasons why Liu Yu reformed the imperial system and forced them to retire early.

After more than 20 days of sightseeing, Liu Yu and his party arrived in Yangzhai. After listening to the work report of Tanshiki, who was ranked as one of the "Eight Gentlemen of Jiangxia" in history, who served as the governor of Princess Yangzhai, Liu Yu took Liu Yu to visit again. Traveling around Yangzhai Zuo near the county, they were very satisfied with what they saw and heard along the way.

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"Husband, let's go sit there!" Liu Yu, who was covered with tulle, pointed to the elegantly decorated "Qing Yi Hall" not far away and said to Liu Yu.

After seeing the prosperity and happiness of the common people. It's time to listen to the arguments of the scholars, especially the voices of the people here in Qianjun, which is Cao Cao's traditional force. So Liu Yu nodded and said "Okay".

After entering the gate of this Qing Pavilion called "Qingliu", a shopkeeper who had no vulgarity in the market came to Liu Yu with a smile on his face and asked softly, "Is it the first time for the guest officer to come to our hall?" Where would I like to sit? ”

Liu Yu swept his eyes, and more than ten private seats in the hall already had about forty percent of the customer rate. Liu Yu pointed to a table by the window in the corner and asked, "Can I sit there?" ”

"Of course, guest officer, please." When Liu Yu and Liu Yu sat down. The shopkeeper asked again, "May I ask what kind of tea the guest officer wants?" ”

"Why, can't you drink alcohol here?"

The shopkeeper said apologetically: "I also invite the guest officer Haihan, our restaurant only sells tea." We don't sell alcohol. ”

Hearing the shopkeeper say this, Liu Yu was very proud. You must know that in the past, almost all Qing Halls sold wine, after all, the tea-making process at that time was rude, except for a few people. Very few people like to drink that kind of bitter drink. It can be improved by Liu Yu. Tea is a drink that has fully demonstrated its unique charm and can be said to be popular all over the country. Especially among scholars, in the words of Master Zheng Xuan, that is, "it is better to have no food for a day than no tea for a day".

"Since you can't drink, let's have a pot of 'Jingting Green Snow'. Well, two more plates of dim sum and dried fruits. "Jingting Green Snow" is a famous tea in Yangzhou, and it is also one of Liu Yu's favorite teas. I just don't know if there is any delicious food in Liu Yu's house here.

"Okay, guest officer, please wait a moment."

Just when the shopkeeper was preparing tea and fruits. Liu Yu heard a whisper from the next seat:

"Well, I'll just say, I'm definitely not the only one who wants to drink in the Qing Hall. You guys are really, why don't you go to the 'Xiahou Qing Hall' in the east of the city, where you can drink both wine and tea! ”

"Xiaoqiang, is it possible that you will also get good at tea?"

"Xiao Ming, what do you mean by that?"

"Well, if it weren't for the fact that we were friends who grew up together, I really wouldn't want to deal with you. Don't you know that the 'Xiahou Qing Pavilion' is the property of the Xiahou family in Chang'an, and the current owner is still Xiahou Lian, the younger brother of Xiahou Dun in the 'Five Sons and Good Generals' under Cao Yi. Although it used to be the most lively Qing Hall in our county, you can see who still dares to go to it. If it weren't for the magnanimity of the court and Xiangye, it would have been seized a long time ago. If we go there to comment on current affairs, maybe we will be perceived as pro-Cao, and then our future career will definitely be greatly affected, you know? ”

At this time, the shopkeeper brought over what we wanted, and after he stepped back, Liu Yu poured tea for Liu Yu and laughed in a low voice: "Husband, it seems that your laziness has earned you a good reputation!" Apparently she had also heard the conversation between the two young men.

Liu Yu smiled awkwardly, took a sip of the teacup, and couldn't help frowning at the moment, and said, "Is this really 'Jingting Green Snow'?" Why is the taste so bad? ”

"Husband, you just have to do it!" Liu Xuan chuckled and said: "The 'Jingting Green Snow' at home is the best tribute tea with an annual output of less than forty catties, how can you compare it with the ordinary 'Jingting Green Snow' that can be circulated on the market!" ”

Just when Liu Yu sighed slightly, the young man named Xiaoqiang asked again: "It's strange to say, why is the current Qing Pavilion changing to sell tea?" I heard my father say that the Qing House in their era was all selling alcohol! ”

"What is so incomprehensible about this! Scholars who commented on current affairs in the Seijkan often had heated debates due to disagreements, and if they drank some more alcohol, they would surely become more and more agitated. According to my father, the scholars of their time used to fight in the Qing Hall, which was really a disgrace! Therefore, 'drinking wine is not as good as drinking tea' is already the consensus of our Sven people! When you have time, read more "The Book of Tea", which is a variety of matters related to tea drinking written by Xiangye. Xiangye is really a scholar of the past and the present, and his old man has raised 'tea' to the realm of a 'Tao'. I am a layman, and I can only look up to his old man from the mountains......"

Seeing Liu Yu's expression that seemed to be smiling, Liu Yu was really embarrassed. Just when Liu Yu was about to leave this place. Xiao Qiang suddenly said the topic that Liu Yu was interested in: "Xiao Ming, Xiangye can no longer be called 'Xiangye'!" After the imperial court was put into system this time, Xiangye didn't seem to hold any important positions......"

"yes." Xiao Ming's voice revealed doubts: "I really don't know what Xiang Ye thinks, he actually gave up all the power in his hands." Alas......"

"Xiao Ming, what are you sighing for. I've heard people say that Xiangye's move is of great wisdom and great morality! Xiang Ye dispersed the power in his hands. All departments can cooperate with each other and restrain each other at the same time, so as to avoid the monopoly of one person. From now on, there will only be important ministers in the court. And there will be no ministers. The teachers of the academy all said that Xiang Ye is establishing a thousand years of business for my Han Dynasty, and the world will always remember Xiang Ye's merits! ”

"yes." Xiao Ming's voice became inspired: "Although Xiangye no longer holds important positions in the imperial court, his old man will always be the only Xiangye in our minds!" ”

Liu Yu took Liu Yu's hand under the table. Said happily and gently: "Husband." Congratulations, you have established a positive image in the minds of the scholars, especially the young ones! ”

Liu Yu smiled slightly, shook his head, and said, "You'er, you're too optimistic. This is just a few people's opinions, and it does not represent the voices of all scholars! ”

Liu Xuan said stubbornly: "Take a peek at the leopard, at least you can see it!" ”

Liu Yu's tone made Liu Yu feel a little funny. couldn't help but squeeze her jade hand and said, "Okay." If you have a spot, you can count it. Come, let's hear what they have to say next. ”

"By the way, Xiaoqiang, have you heard about Liangzhou?"

"Did something happen in Liangzhou? I stay with you every day, how can there be something that you know and I don't know? ”

"I only heard about this last night from my uncle who returned from a study tour in Liangzhou, let alone you, even if it is the entire county, few people know about it!"

"Oh, what the hell is going on, don't sell it, hurry up and hear it!"

"Hey, let me tell you, Liangzhou Ma Teng was defeated by Cao Cao, and now Liangzhou has fallen into the hands of Cao Yi!"

This news not only surprised the young man named "Xiaoqiang", but even Liu Yu was unexpected, and Liu Yu beside him also showed a look of attentive listening.

"Are you sure of that?"

"Of course, my uncle originally planned to go to Liangzhou to study, but who knew that he encountered the battle of Ma Cao, and he had no choice but to return home. When leaving the Yongliang border, he heard from those who fled from Liangzhou that Ma Teng was defeated by Cao Cao and was not far from extinction! ”

"Although Cao Cao's soldiers are well-rounded, Ma Teng's combat power is not weak, and there is also the Xiliang Iron Cavalry, which is one of the 'three elite cavalry in the world', how could it be defeated so quickly?"

"I don't know about that!"

Knowing that there would be nothing to gain from listening to it any longer, Liu Yu and Liu Yu glanced at each other, and left with a clear heart.

Back at Princess Yangzhai's mansion, Liu Yu immediately found Ren Hongchang, who was in charge of intelligence, and asked, "Hongchang, do you know that Ma Teng was defeated by Cao Cao?" ”

Ren Hongchang glanced at Liu Yu with some surprise and said, "The concubine body also received the news just now, how did the husband know?" ”

"I heard it from someone in the Qing Pavilion, but it's not detailed, so you should tell me about it!"

"I didn't expect that the speed of the scholars' transmission of information is about to catch up with our professionals!" Ren Hongchang first sighed, and then said to Liu Yu: "Husband, in fact, as early as when you attacked Yuan Shao, Cao Cao had already sent troops to Liangzhou. ”

"Oh?" Liu Yu was slightly stunned and asked, "Why hasn't anyone told me?" ”

Ren Hongchang glanced at Liu Yu with a smile and laughter, Liu Yu was at a loss, and Liu Yu's somewhat helpless voice next to him sounded: "Husband, have you forgotten?" At that time, you said that you wanted to concentrate on the war and didn't want to be distracted by government affairs and intelligence, so let us do things cheaply. He also said that there is no need to report anything that is not related to our vital interests to you! ”

"Did I say anything like that? I'm not even impressed! Liu Yu scratched his head a little embarrassed and said, "Hongchang, you should tell me in detail about the battle of Ma Cao from the beginning!" ”

"Cao Cao took advantage of the fact that when his husband attacked Yuan Shao and had no time to take care of him, he ordered Cao Ren to lead an army of 30,000 to defend Tongguan, and he personally went out and led the four generals Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Hong, and Zhang Xiu, with Xi Zhicai as the military advisor, and an army of 150,000 troops to Liangzhou." (To be continued.) )