"A different angle?" "Does the lord mean to let these fleeing people be used by me?" ”

Liu Xin nodded and said, "Yes, as long as it is done properly, bad things can become good things. The three counties in the south of the Yangtze River are vast and sparsely populated, which can be used to accommodate the people who fled from Xuzhou. Gonghe, you go and arrange that the news that Cao Song was killed in Xuzhou and that Cao Cao was about to report and reply was spread throughout Xuzhou. ”

Frustrated and said: "If this news spreads, Xuzhou will be in chaos, and the local people are panicked, just afraid of ......."

Liu Xin didn't wait for him to speak, waved his hand and said, "Now that it's chaotic, the people still have time to clean up and find a way out." If you really wait for Cao Cao's army to kill in front of you, I'm afraid that it will be too late to even escape. ”

It is better to be a peaceful dog than to be a troubled person. Xuzhou has a million household registration, this news really spreads, I am afraid that many people will choose to flee their homes, Cao Cao in the north, the sea in the east, and the direction of their escape is only to the west and south. To the west was Yuan Shu's territory, and Liu Xin could not guarantee that these people would continue westward to Jiangxia. However, if these people went south, they could cross the Yangtze River and come to Wu County. Liu Xin's plan was to focus the camp and gradually move the people to Huiji and Yuzhang counties. As for the people who fled to Jiangxia, Liu Xin would also transfer them to the three counties in the south of the Yangtze River.

Fu Zhu is a smart person, so he naturally understands what Liu Xin means, and in this way, the three counties in the south of the Yangtze River will suddenly increase a large number of people, which will be conducive to the development of that area in the long run. However, Fu Zhu was still a little uneasy, and asked worriedly: "Lord Qi, it is normal for people to be difficult to leave their homeland, I am afraid that once the war in Xuzhou passes, these people will return to their hometowns in large numbers, and when the time comes, the three counties in the south of the Yangtze River will become more depressed, and the lord must not be careless!" ”

Liu Xin bowed his head and said: "Your worries are not unreasonable, it is useless to attract people here, and you have to find a way to retain talents." Therefore, after these people flee, they must not only gather them in refugee camps, but let them open up wasteland and cultivate mulberry and silkworms, and only if they truly regard Jiangnan as their hometown, they will not continue to think about Xuzhou. Leave this to Zhong Xiang to do. ”

Fu Zhu frowned and said, "It's just that in this way, the three counties in Jiangnan will have to pay a lot more expenses." Recently, there have been frequent wars in various places, and the export of white porcelain and Xiang paper has not been smooth, and the income is far less than in previous years. Not only did Liangzhou, Sili, and the three counties of Jiangnan not increase their tax revenue, but they also needed a lot of money and grain to repair roads, build water conservancy, and provide relief to the victims, and the government treasury was already unable to make ends meet. ”

Liu Xin also knew that he was telling the truth, and there were too many places where he needed money, not only in these aspects, but also because of the large amount of money and equipment newly recruited this year, which was also an important reason why he was unable to launch another large-scale campaign.

However, none of these things can be saved, Liu Xin pondered for a moment, and still said firmly: "The money that should be spent still has to be spent!" As long as you survive these two years, everything will be fine. In this way, if other places can be saved, they will save it, and notify Juda that the construction of the palaces in Chang'an and Luoyang will be postponed, and the city will be repaired first. I'll talk to my wife again to see if I can borrow some money from Dahan Qian Zhuang to solve my urgent needs. Liu's money has stopped since this month, and the business of the shops they made is not bad, enough to supplement the family. ”

In fact, Liu Xin didn't care about these money at all, not that he had too much money, but that he felt that the whole world would be hiss in the future, so why take advantage of this again? However, when these words fell into the ears of Frustrated Teacher, he was inexplicably excited, you must know that even the emperor Liu Hong attached great importance to money.

Fu Zhu suddenly stood up, bowed deeply to Liu Xin, and choked up: "The lord is worried about the humiliation!" Since the lord doesn't want to be paid, his subordinates dare not follow, and from today on, his subordinates will not receive it! ”

Liu Xin laughed and said: "Gonghe, you are an honest official, and you have no other property, you don't receive a salary, what do your wife and children eat?" Don't think about it too much, just do your job. ”

With a resolute face, he arched his hand and said, "Then the subordinate will receive half of the Yulu first!" This is a little bit of the subordinate's heart, please allow the lord! ”

Liu Xin treats his subordinates very well, and an official of this level is naturally very rich, and his annual income is converted into about 200,000 yuan in Zhongping Tongbao, even if it is halved, it is enough for their family to live a superior life. Thinking of this, Liu Xin didn't continue to insist, nodded and said: "Since Mr. has this heart, Liu won't say anything, then half of the money will be borrowed from Mr. by the imperial court, and it will be returned in two years!" ”

At this time, I suddenly heard that the guards came to report that Yang Biao wanted to see him. Although Yang Biao is ranked as the third duke, he actually has no status in Liu Xin's power group, and like those ministers and doctors who stayed in Chang'an, he was not invited to attend the wedding of Zhang Liao and Mi Zhen, Guo Jia and Tang Xian. However, Yang Biao left Chang'an for Xiangyang and took the initiative to report to Liu Xin, so Liu Xin was not surprised by his arrival. In fact, even if Yang Biao didn't take the initiative to report, his movements couldn't be hidden from Liu Xin's ears and eyes.

Although Liu Xin has been very busy these days, in order to try to win over these old ministers, Liu Xin still agreed to Yang Biao's request. Although Liu Xin knew that Yang Biao was coming, he didn't know why he came, so when he heard that Yang Biao asked to see him, Liu Xin couldn't wait to see what new tricks he was going to play.

Yang Biao didn't come alone, and there was a young man with clear eyebrows and polite qualities by his side. As soon as he entered the study, Yang Biao pulled the placket of the young man's clothes, and the two of them turned over and knelt down together, bowing to Liu Xin.

Liu Xin was taken aback, even if he met the emperor in the court, he didn't need to bow down, not to mention that he hadn't sat on that throne yet. Liu Xin hurriedly said, "Lord Yang, what are you doing here?" Hurry up! Who is this little brother? ”

"Xia Guan has already seen the edict of the Queen Mother, and knows that Lord Liu is not only the governor of Jing, Yi, Si, and Liang, but also the regent of the court, so Xia Guan should bow down." Yang Biao bowed to Liu Xin twice, and then got up with the help of the young man, pointed at the young man, and said, "This is the dog Yang Xiu, because he was worried that Xia Guan was old and the road was long, so he insisted on accompanying Xia Guan to come with him." ”

Hearing that the young man beside him was Yang Xiu, Liu Xin was even more surprised. Liu Xin knew that Yang Xiu was very knowledgeable, and even the madman You Heng was impressed by him, but he didn't expect that he was actually Yang Biao's son, so he couldn't help but look at him twice, smiled and nodded, and seemed to understand Yang Biao's intentions.

Yang Xiu saw Liu Xin nodding at him, hurriedly gave another salute, and said, "Yang Xiu, the grass people, has seen the adult. ”

"Hehe, Lord Yang, Ling Lang is really a talent." Liu Xin praised and said, "Liu has the intention to let Ling Lang take up a position in the Ministry of Rites, I don't know if Lord Yang is willing to leave Ling Lang in Xiangyang?" ”

Although Yang Biao did not explicitly say how filial his son was, there were many hints in his words, so Liu Xin immediately guessed that Yang Biao rushed all the way over, and he must have wanted to help his son seek an official position.

Yang Biao is ranked as the third duke, and Yang Xiu can be regarded as a veritable ** son in the Han Dynasty. In normal times, it is naturally easy for him to find an official position, and there is no need for Yang Biao to open his mouth, and someone will give away the official hat. It's a pity that in today's troubled times, no one even listens to the orders of the imperial court, let alone the three dukes? Yang Biao traveled thousands of miles to ask for his son's origin, which is understandable.

Liu Xin couldn't be clearer about these situations, and he had already heard of Yang Xiu's name, even if Yang Biao didn't speak, Liu Xin would arrange an official position for Yang Xiu. Besides, although Liu Xin has set up six departments, these six departments have only set up a shelf, many positions are still vacant, and he does need a large number of young talents like Yang Xiu. Now Yang Biao took the initiative to ask for a meeting, which is right for Liu Xin, not only winning over the old ministers, but also harvesting talents, which is the so-called killing two birds with one stone.

"Thank you Lord Liu for your kindness, how can the lower officials be unwilling." Sure enough, when he heard that Liu Xin was going to arrange a job for Yang Xiu, Yang Biao was overjoyed, pulled Yang Xiu over, and said, "Xiu'er, hurry up and meet the lord!" ”

Yang Biao himself is a lieutenant, which is an official position in the imperial court, although he claims to be a subordinate official in front of Liu Xin, and is willing to live below Liu Xin, but it is not easy to call Liu Xin the main prince. However, Yang Biao also knew that the six ministries of officials, rites, households, soldiers, criminals, and workers were Liu Xin's yamen set up outside the imperial court, and those in charge of the six ministries were Liu Xin's cronies.

Yang Xiu was also secretly happy in his heart, and said respectfully: "My subordinates are willing to serve the lord, go to the soup and fight the fire, and never give up!" ”

"Yang Xiu, Liu heard that you are talented. However, whether you are a person or an official, you must be down-to-earth, and you must not be arrogant! Liu Xin saw Yang Xiu bow and promise, waved his hand, and continued: "Lord Yang, I will let Mr. Bo Lang's duties be arranged by Mr. Bo Lang, as for what he can do in the future, it depends on his own efforts." It is not easy for you father and son to come to Xiangyang, so please stay in the post house for a few days and have fun. I'll arrange for you to meet an old friend in two days. ”

Liu Xin did feel a little tired. During this period of time, he was busy meeting with officials from all over the country, understanding the situation, and assigning tasks, and today he finally finished all of them, and Cao Cao sent Wang Yun over again. He was planning to rest for two days and then come to trial Wang Yun. Therefore, he didn't think carefully about Yang Biao's intention, he just thought that he had made a special trip to seek an official for his son, and now that his wish was met, he naturally ordered to send off the guests.

Yang Biao is also an old fritter in officialdom, how can he not hear that Liu Xin is giving an eviction order, so he hurriedly bowed and said: "Go back to my lord, Yang still has something important to report here." ”