The nineteenth year of the Han Dynasty, winter.

It has been four months since Chen Mo's class returned to the dynasty, and it is already the middle of winter, for the people of Luoyang, the unification of the world feels like there is no difference, the days continue to pass, and the livelihood is still busy, but for the people of the court, the world, this is not a trivial matter, the unification of the world represents the end of the era of the princes, whether Chen Mo will take this opportunity to change the world, no one can say.

Some clever people have begun to stand in line quietly, including the Chang'an Imperial Court, and many courtiers have begun to secretly pledge allegiance to the Ming Palace, but the imaginary change of dynasty has not appeared, Chen Mo has returned to the dynasty in April, either busy with political affairs, discussing state affairs and people's livelihood with hundreds of officials, or accompanying his wife and children at home, calm and a little weird, everyone doesn't understand what Chen Mo is thinking in his head.

If you don't want to change the dynasty, you can return the government to Liu Neng, if you want to change the dynasty and bring the trend of pacifying the troubled times, it is the best opportunity, why don't you see Chen Mo make any moves?

The Chang'an court is still doing nothing in Chang'an, but the Ming Wangfu has been working hard in April, and has been repairing government affairs to prepare for the spring ploughing in Jiangdong and Shu after the beginning of spring next year.

There was a lot of speculation from the outside world, but Chen Mo didn't say anything, and occasionally chatted with Sun Quan about things about governing the world.

This winter, the first snow didn't fall until November? It's been raining for three days without stopping? On such a day, is it really lonely? Ordinary people? Whether it is a rich or noble family, every household rarely goes out.

"Why is the husband so worried?" In the courtyard of the palace? Sun Shangxiang is playing with snow with her children, for her who was born in Jiangdong? Is snow rare or never seen at all? Now that he sees the snow, he is excited like a child, Chen Rui was pulled by Sun Shangxiang to play in the snow with a loveless face, and Cai Yan helped Chen Mo put on a cloak? Seeing Chen Mo staring at the sky? asked.

"It is said that this snow is a good omen, and the people will have a good harvest next year." Chen Mo smiled.

"This is a good thing, why does the husband still frown." Zhen Mi wondered.

"This Luoyang area is naturally safe, but in the area of Bingzhou and Guanzhong, there is no snow this winter? If this heavy snow does not fall, I am afraid that there will be a major drought in Guanzhong next year. Chen Mo sighed and said, "You have to prepare for disaster relief in advance." ”

During the Xingping period? There was a big drought in Guanzhong, even if Chen Mo vigorously rescued the disaster at that time? Or did there be a lot of people who starved to death, that great drought? Fresh in your memory? Twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye? It seems that Guanzhong is about to have another big drought, and I hope that this time, it can be better than last time.

Zhen Mi looked at Chen Rui, who was dragged by Sun Shangxiangsheng in the yard to cooperate with the snowball fight, her face was red from the cold, and she was a little angry and funny: "These six sisters are too playful." ”

Since Sun Shangxiang entered the palace, it seems to have brought a lot of vitality to this palace, as the eldest in the palace, plus he is a newlywed Yan'er, Sun Shangxiang naturally wants to be favored, and his temperament has not been too restrained because of marrying into the palace, of course, this is also related to Chen Mo's intentional indulgence.

"Jiangdong has a warm climate, and although it is cold in winter, it does not snow, and she probably rarely sees such heavy snow." Chen Mo shook his head and smiled.

After a while, Chen Mo tightened the robe on his body and said to Zhen Mi: "Tell Madam later, I won't eat lunch at home today." ”

"Husband, are you going to go out in this weather?" Zhen Mi wondered.

"Well, there will be a big drought in Guanzhong next year, so we have to make some preparations in advance." Chen Mo nodded, and left in a hurry after speaking, although the world is calm, it is difficult to fight the world, and it is equally difficult to govern the world, the livelihood of the people, the border war, everything Chen Mo has to worry about.

"Be careful, husband." Zhen Mi nodded, sent Chen Mo out the door, and when she passed by Sun Shangxiang's side, Zhen Mi couldn't help but nod her forehead: "Wear more clothes." ”

"Oh." Sun Shangxiang found Chen Mo at this time, and when he saw that Chen Mo was going out, he asked, "Husband is leaving?" ”

"Do some things, be born at home, don't just know how to play crazy, and go to see your mother in a while." Chen Mo glared at her.

Sun Shangxiang wrinkled her nose playfully, and then saluted: "Got it, husband." ”

Chen Mo didn't pay attention to her funny anymore, and she made trouble, but she still understood the rules, and Chen Mo's indulgence also had a limit.

Out of the palace, the wind and snow seemed to be bigger, Chen Mo glanced at Dian Wei, who was only wearing a single coat, and said, "How old are you, why do you still wear this?" ”

"Don't worry, the king is in good health." Dian Wei said with a smile.

Chen Mo didn't pay attention to him anymore, and took Dian Wei all the way to the government office, and saw the old god Jia Xu sitting on the mat drinking water, and when he saw Chen Mo coming in, he trembled and wanted to get up, but Chen Mo stretched out his hand to stop him.

"Don't move, instead of saluting Lonely, Wen He should move around more." Chen Mo looked at Jia Xu's figure that was getting fatter and fatter as he got older, and said speechlessly.

"I'm old and don't want to move anymore." Jia Xu smiled: "The king is here for the matter of Guanzhong?" ”

"Well, why is there only Wenhe?" Chen Mo nodded, let Dian Wei come in too, looked at Jia Xu and asked with a smile.

"Gongda and Yuan Zhi went to Guanzhong, and it will take a month to come back, to say the least." Jia Xu said with a smile.

"There will be a big drought next year in this pass, and disaster relief must be prepared early, but how to provide disaster relief, Wenhe can have a strategy?" Chen Mo asked with a smile.

"In fact, the king's method of disaster relief in Guanzhong was quite appropriate, even if it is used today, it is also effective, there is no reason why the world is peaceful, but it is more difficult, but the minister still recommends preparing a group of officials, I am afraid that a lot will be killed at that time." Jia Xu smiled.

The reason why Chen Mo is worried this time is not so much that he is worried about the drought, but that he is worried about corruption, after the world is calm, after the development of the imperial court over the years, the system established by Chen Mo has been formed, but the so-called prosperity and decline, and now many drawbacks have also appeared, the most serious of which is corruption, in the early years, because of the pursuit of stability, so as long as the officials under the rule are not too excessive, Chen Mo will turn a blind eye and pass, but after the peace today, some corruption rules have been formed, but to control corruption, how easy is it to talk about? Moreover, the world has just calmed down, and Chen Mo doesn't want to cause too much chaos, so this matter can only be done slowly.

Chen Mo nodded when he heard this, looked at Jia Xu and said, "Does Wenhe have a countermeasure?" ”

"Don't rush it." Jia Xu sighed and said: "I know that the king wants to knock this matter out before it is completely affected, but fighting corruption is different from fighting a war. ”

"Oh?" Chen Mo smiled and asked, "How do you say it?" ”

"Killing greed can win the hearts of the people." Jia Xu picked up the water cup and said with a smile: "Although this matter is not a good thing, if it is used well, it will be of great benefit to the king." ”

As for He Li, Jia Xu has already said that the people are in the heart.

Chen Mo now holds the whole world in his hands, the Chang'an Imperial Court is more of a nominal thing, Chen Mo is only one step away from the position of the honor, and this step, if Chen Mo wants to take it, with his current status, he can do it at any time, but Chen Mo has not done this, since returning to Luoyang, he has been conscientious, working for the benefit of the people, governing the world, and it seems that he has no further heart.

But do you really want to go in again?

Even if Chen Mo doesn't want to, those soldiers who follow Chen Mo to fight the world are probably not willing, they have come to this point, and that kick in the door is not something that Chen Mo can not take if he doesn't want to.

Jia Xu, as Chen Mo's most relied on strategist, naturally knew what Chen Mo was thinking.

"Wen He can know...... What I was most tired of was this kind of thing, obviously for his own profit, but under the guise of serving the world. Chen Mo picked up the water glass in front of him, took a sip, and said with a wry smile.

"This person is born in the world, half of his life is for himself, half of his life is for profit, all living beings are like this, the king will probably understand when he reaches the age of a minister." Jia Xu laughed.

"No matter what, disaster relief first, then liquidation." Chen Mo nodded.

"There's one more thing, the king must see." Jia Xu handed a roll of bamboo slips to Chen Mo and said with a smile.

"Oh?" Chen Mo took the bamboo slip and opened it, and after looking at it for a long time, his brows gradually wrinkled: "Feng first wants to tell the old man?" ”

"Wen Hou is now seventy-seven out of sixty, no longer young, plus Liu Boyuan has made a meritorious contribution to breaking the enemy this time, and his wife is also pregnant, it is not difficult to understand that Wen Hou wants to come back." Jia Xu laughed.

Lu Bu has no children under his knees, and he promised Liu Yi and Lu Lingqi's marriage because the first son born by Lu Lingqi was surnamed Lu, in order to continue the incense of the Lu family.

"That's fine." After Chen Mo pondered for a long time, he smiled and said, "It's time for Fengxian to retire for the rest of his life." ”

"Then who will guard the state?" Dian Wei on the side frowned when he heard this: "Without Wen Hou, I'm afraid that those Zihu people will make trouble again." ”

"Feng Xian can keep it for another year or two, but it can't be ten or eight years, there should always be a replacement." Chen Mo shook his head and said, "While Feng Xian is still here, it is not a good thing for me to let young people try to be independent." ”

After Xu Rong and Hua Xiong passed away one after another, Xiliang also had a period of chaos, but don't Xu Kai and Hua Rong also obey the rule here now?

It is better to change the guard with preparation than to find a new person after Lu Bu dies one day.

Not only Lu Bu, Zhao Yun is fifty-seven this year, Tai Shici is also fifty-three this year, and he is one year older after the year, and most of the generals stationed in the frontier are veterans, although they can still fight, but they can't fight for a few years, and there must be new generals to take their place to ensure the safety of the frontier.

Thinking about the past few years, Lu Bu, Zhao Yun, and Tai Shici have guarded the border passes, Karasuma has fled to Beihai, and King Xianbei has been imprisoned in Luoyang, and the Huns have actively sought to annex them, or asked the Han to reset the Xiongnu Zhonglang generals, and later asked the court to put the Hetao Taishou here, so you know how miserable the Hu people have lived in recent years, but if the older generation of generals leave one after another, whether these Hu people can still be obedient is another matter, Chen Mo felt that he should have looked for successors for Tai Shici and Zhao Yun earlier.