Xiao Shi, the lord of Pingyang County, went north to worship his ancestors, and successfully reached Gyeonggi in the north.

The impression of Gyeonggi, although it is not as rich as Jiangnan, is always at the foot of the Son of Heaven, and the life of the small people is quite passable.

Now, Gyeonggi is like an aging veteran of a hundred battles, covered with scars all over his body, staggering, and gloomy.

Everyone has a serious face, and few people have a smile on their faces.

The glory of the past is gone.

Liu Zhang's Northern Liang court slaughtered the family, and the bad influence was spreading.

The family concentrates resources, forcibly occupies land, monopolizes the inheritance of knowledge and culture, and monopolizes officialdom, which is indeed damned.

But at the same time, the Maison also promoted the development of commodity society and promoted social prosperity.

The family was slaughtered, and trade entered a frozen period.

Agricultural products could not be sold at a price, commodities could not be circulated, and not only the merchants who depended on the family for survival went bankrupt, but also a large number of handicraft agriculture went bankrupt.

It is not that the imperial court can easily take over the huge business network that the family has operated for many years.

Business networks need people to run them.

People are dead, which means that the network needs to be rebuilt.

It is not easy for Beiliang, which focuses on military and military affairs, to rebuild its business network in a barren land.

Everyone is cautious in doing things, for fear that a little out of line will anger the upper authorities and provoke the Imperial City Division to raid the house.

However, what the business society needs is to dare to think, dare to do, and boldly do.

Everyone is stuck in the middle of things, staying at home to cut back on food and clothing, and restricting consumption, which naturally cannot promote business activities and activate the market.

The prosperity of the past has disappeared.

Even on the official roads, there are many fewer caravans, carriages and horses, and travelers visiting relatives and friends are even rarer.

Most of the caravans that can come out to move out now are like Lin Xiaobao, there are people on them and backers!

Without a caravan with backing, they can only shrink their scale, behave cautiously, and be ready to close their doors at any time.

Xiao Shi, the county lord of Pingyang, couldn't bear to look at it anymore, sighed, and told Mama to close the car window.

"Sure enough, it's no longer the Gyeonggi in memory, but it's a pity!"

Such a good piece of land is uniquely endowed with thousands of years of dynasties in this land, and its humanistic and historical value is incalculable.

It's a pity, it's a pity!

Ruined!

Liu Zhang, the emperor of the Northern Liang Dynasty, is okay to fight for territory, and the people's livelihood and economic level are like the sea, full of water.

Anyway, Liu Zhang did not have the ability or money to restore Gyeonggi.

At present, only agricultural production can be guaranteed.

Business activities, no one cares.

It can be seen that Yunge is still far-sighted. She knew that if she wanted to feed the rural people, she couldn't just rely on farming. For thousands of years, few villagers have relied purely on farming to get enough to eat. Those who can eat enough must have other livelihoods besides farming. ”

"The county lord's mother is high!"

Xiao Shi laughed, a little proud and a little self-deprecating.

"No matter how high the palace is, I learned it from Yun Ge. The government has to give farmers the opportunity to do odd jobs to earn their families, so that they can afford oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea. If you don't want to buy a pound of salt, you have to sell grain for money to buy salt. After selling grain for money, you said that when you encounter a green and yellow year, what else can you do, you can only go hungry. Hungry year after year! ”

"Niangniang is more knowledgeable than Emperor Beiliang, if Niangniang is willing to go to the court to be an official, she must not let her eyebrows."

It sounds pleasing to hear.

Xiao Shi laughed, "Don't patronize the sycophants of the palace." The main palace is also worthless for the people of Beiliang. If he was willing to go south with the imperial court, it might be a different situation. ”

"There are thousands of people in the world, and my mother can't worry about it. As long as the small people under the rule of Mrs. Yunge can have a good life, that's it! Not in his position, not in his politics. ”

"You're right! This palace is all about blind care. ”

……

Liu Zhang, the emperor of the Northern Liang Dynasty, sent officials from the Ministry of Rites to welcome the arrival of Xiao Shi, the lord of Pingyang.

The officials of the Ministry of Rites were quite enthusiastic, smiling and polite.

As soon as he heard the surname, Xiao guessed the other party's origin.

"One Cui is divided into two sects, the Northern Cui Emperor, the Northern Liang Emperor, and the Southern Wei Emperor. Nan Cui Erlang studied in Pingyang County and became an official, and today he met an official of Bei Cui, which can be regarded as fate. ”

The official of the Ministry of Rites is surnamed Cui, and he is really destined.

The same branch as Cui Zhi Cui belongs to the same clan and different clans. The two sides split up decades ago, each with its own ambitions.

Nan Cui Erlang Cui Xiucheng studied at Songshan Academy, and he was really fateful.

Master Cui of the Ministry of Rites had obviously expected all this, and he often paid attention to the other Cui family of the same clan and different clans, and he knew the basic situation.

Therefore, his smile is extraordinarily sincere and sincere.

"I have long heard that Hachiro Xiucheng is studying at Songshan Academy, and thanks to the care of the county lord and Mrs. Yan, he has gained many opportunities for training at a young age. I am very grateful! ”

Xiao pursed his lips and smiled, and instead of demolishing the other party, he asked, "Do you have any connection with the Cui family in the south?" Cui Wang, a talented son of Cui, officially debuted and has a bright future. You are about the same age as him, you are just a Langzhong of the official residence and etiquette department, and you are a little worse than Cui Wang, which is a pity! ”

Master Cui of the Ministry of Rites behaved calmly and calmly.

It seems that no one can shake his mind with any words, nor can he see his jealous side.

"Cui Wang's matter, Xia Guan also heard about it. He has his future career, he can be reused by the emperor of the Southern Wei Dynasty, and the lower officials are happy for him. ”

"Don't you have a little bit of excitement?"

Master Cui of the Ministry of Rites grinned, "The county lord's mother went north this time to go to the imperial tomb to worship her ancestors. Everything has been prepared, and Niangniang can go to the imperial tomb at any time. As for the future of the lower officials, they don't bother to worry about it. ”

Xiao Shi smiled understandingly, "With the expectations of the family, the burden on my shoulders is very heavy." The little girl is thirsty for talent, if Lord Cui does not dislike the small temple of Pingyang County, the door of Pingyang County will be open for you at any time. ”

Master Cui of the Ministry of Rites was obviously stunned for a moment, obviously the other party's frank behavior of digging into the corner of the wall was beyond his expectations.

But......

In the blink of an eye, he regained his composure.

"Thanks to the county lord and Mrs. Yan, they can afford to look down on the lower officials, and the lower officials are very good and satisfied now. The family has been rooted in the north for hundreds of years, and the place where the ancestors are buried cannot be easily abandoned no matter what. ”

Xiao's face instantly became a little ugly, and his eyes became cold.

She hates that someone mentions the word renunciation in front of her, especially the place where her ancestors are buried.

These words poked at her pain.

She snorted coldly, "Congratulations to Liu Zhang for having such a loyal courtier as you." The palace has seen the days, and the day after tomorrow should be sacrificed. ”

"The subordinate commands! For the sacrifice the day after tomorrow, the lower officials will arrange everything in advance. If you have special needs, please let us know in advance, and the lower officials will definitely find a way to prepare them properly. ”

"Make more paper horses and paper knives, and there will be more guards for the generals."

"Okay, the lower officials will be ready!"

Settle down at the inn.

Shaw's mood has not been high.

She said to her confidant: "My father is all-round in civil and military affairs, he can fight on the horse, and he can govern the country when he gets off the horse." The palace burned more paper horse paper knives, and burned more soldiers to guard him. If he had a spirit in heaven, he would continue his great work in the earthly government and talk for comfort. ”

Mama said, "Don't be sad, mother. The crown prince and the crown princess are both rich and noble figures, and when they arrive in the underworld, Lord Yama will definitely let them vote for a rich and noble family, and they will be safe and happy for a lifetime. ”

"It is a good thing that you really want to be reborn in a rich and noble family, and you will be safe and happy in your life. I am afraid that they will not turn a blind eye to death, and they will not be reincarnated for a long time. ”

"The mother is thinking nonsense again."

Xiao Shi turned his back and secretly wiped the corners of his eyes, "Bengong is just a little sad." Thinking that I will go to the imperial mausoleum the day after tomorrow, I am inevitably a little uneasy. Hongu is an unfilial girl......"

"Don't say that, mother. Compared with the royal family of the Southern Wei court, Niangniang is much stronger than them. One or two were very afraid of death, for fear that Liu Zhang would be detained and lose their lives, so they didn't dare to go north to worship their ancestors. ”

"They didn't dare to go north, and someone went north to worship their ancestors for them. If he had the opportunity to meet Liu Zhang, Bengong couldn't help but want to ask if he was going to kill the three county kings for Xiao Chengwen. ”

"Can't! What good is it for Liu Zhang to kill the three county kings. ”

Xiao Shi smiled coldly, his eyes were cold, and his heart was even colder.

"It doesn't matter what good he is, kill him first. Not everyone is like Yun Ge, in her eyes, everyone has their own value. In the eyes of Liu Zhang's thief, I am afraid that there is only the difference between the living and the dead. ”

She was depressed, and when she first arrived in Gyeonggi, she didn't sleep well all night.

The next day, she was in low spirits, and the officials of the Northern Liang court asked to see her, but she refused and directly ordered someone to block back.

So there were rumors that the Xiao family, the lord of Pingyang County, had a big face and looked down on the officials of Northern Liang.

There are even officials who directly slandered Liu Zhang's ears, saying that the Xiao family went north to worship their ancestors, with strange intentions, and must have hidden ulterior motives.

simply did not do anything, directly detained the person, and carefully interrogated.

Or use the Xiao family as a bargaining chip to force Yan Yunge to submit and grab benefits from it.

Is Liu Zhang excited?

The 'hostage' who took the initiative to send to the door, of course, he was moved.

However, he could not move!

"Hugh is going to talk nonsense! I am not a person who does not believe in my word, I have an agreement and cooperation with Yan Yunge, the lord of Pingyang County worships the ancestors, and I will only fulfill her. ”

"Your Majesty is benevolent! I'm afraid that Yan Yunge won't think so. ”

"Sent people to keep an eye on the Pingyang County Lord and his party, and did not allow them to move around. Worship the ancestors, worship the ancestors well, and don't do superfluous things. ”

"Your Majesty is wise!"

The wise Liu Zhang was quite regretful.

It's really unpleasant that a good 'hostage' can't move.

Xue Guifei took the initiative to ask, "The concubine is willing to share your Majesty's worries and go to the imperial tomb to meet the county lord of Pingyang for a while." After all, she is Yan Yunge's biological mother, and if she doesn't see it with her own eyes, Her Majesty will not be at ease. ”

"Concubine Ai has a heart. In this matter, I have sent another meritocrat. ”

"Your Majesty, the officials are all men, where can I understand the minds of women. Women know women better. His Majesty will give the concubines a chance to make their contribution and do their part. As long as Your Majesty doesn't blame the concubine for causing a big deal, the concubine will be satisfied. ”

"Is Concubine Ai really willing to go to the Imperial Tomb?"

"Of course! It is the honor of the concubines to share the worries of His Majesty. ”

"Concubine Ai is really my virtuous helper."

Liu Zhang laughed, full of pride, and very happy.