Reform is a major matter and must be promoted.

The war with Yuan Shu is imminent, and the rule must be stable.

Compared with the battle of Yuan Shu and the reform plan, other issues are secondary contradictions.

As long as we can ensure the smooth progress of reform and the stability of governance, we must simplify contradictions.

There is some truth to the family's request.

However, it is absolutely not possible to meet their requirements.

Otherwise, as soon as a precedent is set, Zhang Juzheng will be constrained, the reform plan will be affected, and the future fiscal revenue will also be affected.

The influence of the family is great, and appropriate pacification, interest exchange, and resolution of contradictions are the best policies.

Liu Mang has political rights. It is cost-effective to exchange political interests for economic interests and for stability and smooth reform under the administration.

The eldest grandson Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui also supported this approach.

Liu Mang asked Wan'er to find out the information of the Bingzhou family, especially the information of the Yuci Wen family. After careful study, there was a calculation.

Let the attackers arrange a sumptuous family banquet to entertain the head of the Wen family.

……

Wen Shu, the head of the Wen family, was once under Liu Yu and served as the Taishou of Zhuo County in Youzhou. Later, he resigned due to illness and went home to run the farm.

Liu Mang entered Taiyuan and went to Zhao Yuze to inspect the way, Wen Shu took the initiative to show favor to Liu Mang. After the Qiao family in Qi County, he became the second family in Bingzhou to cooperate with Liu Mang.

Wan'er attended the night banquet and met Wen Shu.

At today's family banquet, Liu Mang specially instructed Wan'er to attend.

I haven't seen him for more than two years, and Wen Shu seems to be much older.

Wan'er is the best at talking, and as soon as she meets, she shouts as a junior, "Gong Wen is long and Gong Wen is short".

Liu Mang is now a very popular minister, but he asked his family to come forward to accompany him, giving him enough face for mercy.

"Wan'er heard that Gong Wen was not in good health, so she had already sent someone to find Mr. Dongbi. Turn around, let Mr. Dongbi take the pulse of Gong Wen, prescribe a few medicines to regulate and recuperate, and Gong Wen will definitely be able to live a long life. ”

Gentle and generous, cared for, comfortable in heart, and gradually cheerful in the face.

The guests and hosts sat down, the banquet began, and the rewards were orderly.

After the three rounds, Wen Shu was ready to talk about business.

Liu Mang spoke first and asked, "How is Gong Wen's family?" ”

"Okay, okay."

"Taiyuan Wen's is full of talents. I intend to make a special case to investigate the children of the Wen family, and become officials, but I don't know that Wen Gong is sincere and loves the country and the public? ”

When Wen Shu heard this, he was so excited that his hands trembled.

After Liu Mang took charge and merged the state, he reformed the talent selection system. The original inspection and filial piety were changed to be parallel to inspection and assessment.

In this way, it is more difficult to raise filial piety and honesty. In the younger generation, there are fewer opportunities to become officials, and it has become a heart disease of Wen Shu.

Liu Mang actually took the initiative to make a special case to promote the Wen family's children as officials, how could Wen Shu not be excited.

"The captain is generous, and the old man is grateful. Dog Zihui, seven out of twenty, small and talented, or useful. ”

"Son Mankey, yes, yes......"

Wan'er has all kinds of information, and Liu Mang already knows the details of the Wen family.

What Wen Shu said was his son Wen Hui Wen Manji, who was indeed a talent.

Liu Mang summoned Du Ruhui and asked where there was a shortage of officials.

Du Ruhui had been instructed by Liu Mang early and said: "Xihe and Shangjun have the largest shortage. ”

When Wen Shu heard this, his heart was half cold.

Talent appointment, said a lot.

For example, those who also observe filial piety and honesty can enter the county yamen as Cao Peng, or they can directly serve as the county commander.

Cao Peng is subordinate, and the county order is the length of a place, and the status is self-evident.

Moreover, even if it is the same position, the difference between different regions is heaven and earth. The county order of Yin, Henan, where the capital Luoyang is located, is not comparable to the county order of a remote small county.

And Du Ruhui said that in Xihe, Shangjun and other places, there are only 20,000 or 30,000 people in a county, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a place where rabbits don't.

Could it be that Liu Mang wants to send his son Wen Hui to that kind of place?

Liu Mang frowned, pondered for a moment, and said: "The Wen family is a famous family in Taiyuan, and its children are only able to learn, there is no doubt about it. It's too condescending to be in charge of a remote place......"

Wen Shu listened, feeling a little comforted in his heart.

Afraid that his son would be sent to a deserted place, Wen Shu didn't even dare to be polite and modest.

Liu Mang said to Du Ruhui: "Keming will take a look at it again, if there is a suitable county order vacancy." ”

"My subordinates will go and investigate."

Du Ruhui left, but Wen Shu couldn't sit still.

Wen Shu used to be an official, and he ran a huge family, and he was well versed in officialdom.

Liu Mang must have made arrangements for a long time, so he will take the initiative to reuse the Wen family's disciples.

And according to the practice of officialdom, even if the children of a prominent family like the Wen family are not sent to the richest county, at least they will not be too bad.

Divisions and states are at the time of employing people, and there is no need to carefully find suitable vacancies.

Wen Shu knew that Liu Mang deliberately sold Guan Zi to wait for his own statement.

Wen Shu weighed it again and again, but decided to put the future of the heir first.

Coughing lightly, he spoke: "The captain is far-sighted, clears the fields, and implements a new tax policy. The old decay admires it to the fullest, and my Wen clan will also support it, and will never dare to use his own selfish interests to mislead the country. ”

"Oh, Gong Wen......" Liu Mang exclaimed, and saluted, "Gong Wen is a high festival, a model for the younger generation!" The Wen family understands the righteousness, Liu Mang represents His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, thank you Gong Wen! ”

Du Ruhui also turned back in time. "Tai Lieutenant, the subordinates have found out, Hedong Yi Clan, the county order is vacant."

Wen Shu was overjoyed when he heard it.

The Yi clan in Hedong, although it is not a big city, governs the salt pond. Although its prosperity cannot be compared with Luoyang, Anyi, Taiyuan and other big cities, it is more affluent.

Being an official in a rich place is easy to make political achievements, and the road to promotion is smoother.

Wen Shu was afraid that Liu Mang would not agree, so he hurriedly gave a salute and said: "Wen's family has a lot of weight, and there is nothing to repay, so I can only do my best to persuade all families in Taiyuan to support Liu Taiwei, support the imperial court, and support the new policy." ”

"Gong Wen is so accessible, Liu Mang is grateful. Keming immediately arranged for the early arrival of the prince Manji to serve the country. ”

Du Ruyan retreated, and Liu Mang and Wen Shu drank happily.

Both sides got what they needed, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Liu Mang asked Wen Shu to convey to the families in Taiyuan, hoping that they would vigorously support the new tax policy. And the imperial court will also repay the favor and give the children of the family more opportunities to become officials.

……

The contradictions in tax reform have been resolved.

The family turned from confrontation to support, and Zhang Juzheng's reform was carried out in a big way.

Liu Mang devoted more energy to studying the battle with Shouchun.

Liu Bowen also arrived in Jingzhou smoothly.

Liu Biao personally rushed to Jiangling to meet Liu Bowen.

Liu Biao has made it clear that he supports Luoyang. If Luoyang and Shouchun went to war, Liu Biao promised to provide naval support if necessary.

Liu Mang was overjoyed, and the little emperor Liu Xie was also very happy. Sent an envoy to grant Liu Biao a holiday, opened a government and set up a mansion, compared the three dukes, and unified the military and government of Jingzhou.

Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Ce, and Liu Biao have a clear attitude. The alliance to conquer Yuan Shu and his puppet Han court has taken shape.

Sili in the north, Yanzhou and Xuzhou in the east, Jiangdong in the southeast, and Jingzhou in the west, fought against the Yuan Alliance, and surrounded Yuan Shu's territory.

However, there is still one thing missing from entering Shouchun - the attitude of the Xiliang Army. (To be continued.) )