Zhuge Liang likes to be quiet, so even the mansion is located in a very remote and quiet place far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Jiang Wei and Ma Jun walked and inquired, and finally came to Zhuge Liang's house after a stick of incense.

Today is the period of rest, and I saw that the entrance of Zhuge Liang's Mansion was full of carriages and horses, which was very different from the entrance of Fazheng's Mansion. I think it's because Zhuge Liang treats people well, is strict with himself, and is very popular in Shuzhong.

Jiang Wei walked to the gate, a doorman came to greet him, Jiang Wei explained his intention, and handed the thorn to the doorman. The doorman asked them to wait, and then turned and went in to report it.

Who knew that after waiting for a while, he didn't wait for the concierge, but he saw the "old acquaintance" Dong Yun with a smile on his face and came quickly.

Jiang Wei was speechless in his heart: "Why am I so close to this Dong Xima, I can meet everywhere?" Thinking about it, he smiled on his face, hugged his fists and said: "It's only been a few days since he entered Shu, but he can meet Lord Dong Sihui, how fortunate he is." ”

Dong Yun said with a smile: "Today coincides with the rally held in the gentleman's mansion, but I met Boyo again. ”

"Oh? What kind of meeting is it? ”

Dong Yun said: "Mr. is nicknamed Wolong, he is profoundly knowledgeable, and he is very supportive of his juniors. I and other juniors often visit Mr.'s house on the day of rest to ask for knowledge. In addition, a few days ago, the king of Hanzhong moved Ma Tan Ma Youchang as the Taishou of Yuewang, and moved Jiang Wan and Jiang Gongyan to Shang Shulang, and today we are also taking the opportunity of this assembly to celebrate one or two. ”

Jiang Wei said: "It's a nuisance. But he said in his heart: "These two are famous people." ”

Needless to say, Ma Tan died in the first Northern Expedition because of the loss of the street pavilion, which is a story passed down by word of mouth in later generations. As a result, he also left an impression and reputation of "stubbornness and self-use" to future generations.

Although Jiang Wan and Jiang Gongyan's fame among the people is not as good as that of Ma Yan, he has left a strong mark in history.

He was originally a native of Lingling Xiangxiang in Jingzhou, and at the age of 20 or so, he was praised by the people of the time because of his talent and outstanding appearance, and after the Battle of Chibi, he entered the shogunate of Liu Bei, the general of the left, and became the secretary of Jingzhou.

After Liu Bei became the ruler of Yizhou, he appointed Jiang Wan as the magistrate of Guangdu County. The Qin and Han dynasties had an official system, with a population of more than 10,000 households as large counties, and the prefect was called the county order; If there are less than 10,000 households, the governor is called the county magistrate.

Jiang Wan thought that he became famous at a young age, with both the title of Jingnan celebrity and the qualifications of an official, but he only became a small county magistrate, and began to drink to drown his sorrows. One day, because of alcoholism on duty, he was arrested by Liu Bei.

Liu Bei lost his temper on the spot and was ready to severely punish Jiang Wan. After Zhuge Liang heard this, he persuaded Liu Bei and said: "Jiang Wan is a tool of the society, not a talent of a hundred miles. Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang's face, so he exonerated Jiang Wan.

Since then, Jiang Wan has changed his mind and worked steadfastly, and soon, he was arranged to be reinstated and promoted to the county commander.

This year, Liu Bei called the queen of Hanzhong, because he was very satisfied with Jiang Wan's current performance, he waved his pen and transferred him to the imperial court to serve as Shang Shulang, and now he is a reserve cadre of Genhong Miaozheng.

Historically, when Zhuge Liang was dying, the queen Liu Chan came to ask for advice, and Zhuge Liang said: "If the minister is unlucky, the matter will be paid to Wan." Jiang Wan finally became the heir of Zhuge Liang's lineage, and was the second powerful person in the post-lord era to oversee the military and political power of the country.

After chatting a few words, Dong Yun immediately led Jiang Wei and Ma Jun to the house.

Zhuge Liang's mansion is very simple, with white walls and black tiles, sometimes dotted with ancient bamboo trees, elegant and elegant, walking through it, Jiang Wei only felt that even his mood was calm.

The three of them walked left and right, and came to a winding path leading to a secluded place. I saw an old pine, built a corner of the pavilion, and five people sat in the pavilion.

Zhuge Liang was dressed in plain clothes, holding a white feather fan, smiling, and sitting on the main seat. There were a few people sitting on the side of him in front of him, and there was a small tandoor pot in the corner of the pavilion, and a man who was engaged was baking tea cakes, and the fragrance of tea in the pavilion was overflowing, and it could be smelled from a distance.

When everyone saw Jiang Wei and his party, they all got up to greet them.

After Jiang Wei and Ma Jun stepped forward to meet Zhuge Liang, Dong Yunfang introduced them one by one: "This is Xiangyang Ma Youchang, this is Lingling Jiang Gongyan, this is Jiangxia Fei Wenwei (Fei Yi), and this is Nanyang Guo Yanchang (Guo Youzhi). ”

The youngest of them is in his early twenties, and the oldest is only in his thirties.

Jiang Wei secretly felt that this trip was worthwhile, just because these people in front of him had left a reputation in history. During this period, Jiang Wan, Dong Yun, and Fei Yi were as famous as Zhuge Liang, and were called the four phases of Shu and Han by later generations.

What's even more coincidental is that these people are all Jingxiang people. Jiang Wei couldn't help nodding secretly, the Jingzhou faction has a core, a cadre, a lot of talents, and cordial unity, no wonder it can quickly stand out after Liu Bei's death and take charge of the government for decades.

Perhaps because of the promotion of the two students, Zhuge Liang was in a very good mood today, and said with a smile: "We often discuss knowledge, and we have just discussed the policy of salt and iron in the official camp, and there is still a question that needs to be discussed." Boyo and Deheng may wish to sit widely. ”

Jiang Wei hugged his fists and said: "Today's sages are here, Wei Neng is at the right time, how fortunate it is, please take it." I'll hear you. ”

Everyone sat down again, and the pavilion returned to a solemn and solemn atmosphere.

Zhuge Liang spoke first:

"After the lord entered Yizhou, he asked me and Shang Shuling and other close ministers to compile the "Shu Branch", advocating that governing the country is to use both law and etiquette, and to use prestige and virtue simultaneously. Today's second topic is, Shuzhong has implemented the "Shu Branch" for more than four years, has it ever fulfilled the effect of fair and fair law enforcement, and the people have no complaints? Are there any omissions during the implementation period? All of you are young talents, and you all have experience in being pro-people officials, so you should speak freely. ”

Ma Tan looked around and replied first: "The public security prince (Liu Zhang) governs Shu, and the scholars and doctors take advantage of their wealth and power to bully the small people, so that the people in Shu think of chaos, ten households and eight. The lord listened to Mr. 'Tolerance in troubled times, and emphasis on classics in relaxed times'

Sorted out and implemented the "Shu Branch".

The student was the former CD county order, and the lawsuit in Shu County has been heard of. In terms of Shu County, in the 20 years of Jian'an, there were only 120 litigation cases in the county throughout the year, most of which were neighborhood disputes. After a year of publicity, the people's nature gradually woke up, and some small households began to sue large households for encroaching on acres of land.

In the 21st year of Jian'an, the number of litigation cases in the county reached 359; In 22 years, there were 478 cases, the highest number in the history of the year. Fortunately, the county magistrates have all enforced the law impartially and impartially, and the cases that have been redundant for many years have been tried and the people's sufferings have been publicized.

In twenty-three years, the number of lawsuits has decreased to 2167; By August of this year, there were only more than 90 cases. In the past few years, there have been fewer litigation cases in Shu County, and then from more to less, which shows that since the implementation of the "Shu Branch", the officials have not allowed adultery, people are self-reliant, the Tao is not forgotten, the strong do not invade the weak, and the weathering is solemn. ”

Jiang Wei observed silently, only to feel that Ma Jian was very sensitive to numbers, and at the moment he was talking eloquently and full of confidence, giving people the first impression that he was smart and talented. And his seat is closest to Zhuge Liang, and the relationship between the two is extremely close.

couldn't help but say: "This person's words are reasonable and well-founded, if he and Zhuge Liang change places, they are indeed more willing to reuse such subordinates." If he hadn't been executed after the defeat of Jieting, I'm afraid that the possibility of this person succeeding Zhuge Liang would still be above Jiang Wan. ”

This incense, Zhuge Liang said slowly: "Shu County is close to the capital, the army and the people are united, and it is naturally easy to govern." However, Yuewang County is thousands of miles away, and Hu and Han live together, and the folk customs are different, and the people's feelings are also very different. When you are young and go to work next month, you should also be more screened and cannot be generalized. ”

Ma Jian lowered his head and hugged his fists and said: "Students should follow Mr. Teachings carefully, first manage the strong, then manage the weak, it is not easy to be vulgar, but accept their hearts." ”

When Zhuge Liang heard this, his face was gratified: "It is not easy to understand 'it is not easy to be vulgar, but to accept its heart', it can be seen that the lord has entrusted it properly, which is the blessing of the people of Yuewang." ”

Jiang Wan followed closely and said: "What you say is very true. He adopted the policy of 'managing the strong first, then managing the weak', enforcing the rule of law, cracking down on bureaucracy and tyranny and autocracy, and supporting farmers to develop agriculture and commerce. Today's CD, the small night is extinct, the wealthy family is self-respecting, it can be said that the night is not closed, and the road is not left behind. ”

"Not really." I saw Dong Yun shaking his head: "Since the implementation of the "Shu Branch", it is natural that the officials have ruled clearly and the atmosphere is great, but there are also ministers in the DPRK and the central government, relying on the favor of the lord, who do not know self-love, and know the law and commit crimes. ”

"Oh?" Zhuge Liang asked, "Who is Hugh Zhao referring to?" ”

What the student refers to is Peng Yi, who is engaged in Yizhou Zhizhong. This person started from scratch, with power above the state, complacent, and arrogant. The slaves in his family also bullied others, buying the people's fertile land at low prices, and falsely claiming that the head of the family was the confidant of the lord, so that the victimized people dared to be angry but did not dare to speak. ”

Zhuge Liang frowned and said, "What Xiu Zhao said is true? ”

Dong Yun said awe-inspiringly: "My father has been in Shu for a long time, and he is famous. The victims did not dare to report to the officials, so they could only secretly trust their fathers. After the students learned about this, they went to the local area to collect evidence, and now that the human and material evidence is complete, how dare they have half a sentence? ”

Dong Yun's father, Dong He, served as the Taishou of Yizhou as early as the time of Liu Zhang, and is now the commander of the Zhonglang General, which is equivalent to the position of the chief manager, and acts as the chief executive of the Great Sima Mansion together with Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang said categorically: "If there are really people who seek personal interests and ruin the reputation of the lord under the guise of the lord, I will write to the lord in charge of the army, and ask the lord to deal with it impartially!" ”

Dong Yun showed a grateful look and stood up to thank him: "In this way, on behalf of the victimized people, the student will thank Mr. in advance." ”

Jiang Wei has never spoken up, and said silently: "This old acquaintance Dong Yun is really an old-fashioned person, not only grateful for the people's suffering, but also will do a good job of investigation in advance, and only after fully grasping the truth and evidence can he have a purpose." This person is upright, not afraid of the powerful, and is indeed a respectable person. ”