Outside the middle mountain, there is a beautiful manor outside the city, where the stream is gurgling and the spring water is tinkling.

As autumn approaches, the climate cools down a bit, just right for camping in the wilderness or sightseeing in the mountains.

This place itself is built by Yuan Shao, along a hill built twelve courtyards, the mountain road is paved with bluestone slabs, the cost is huge, but it is a pity that when he goes, he will not take this villa away, Xu Zhen decorate it a little, and then decorate some wine and delicacies, stock some fruit snacks.

Immediately, it was quite colorful, and it looked like it had returned to the original gorgeous scene, at this time, Cao Cao and Xu Zhen and other Jizhou civil and military officers sat down in the lake pavilion.

Xu Zhen sat next to Cao Cao, put the case side by side, Cao Cao approached and whispered: "500,000, I will give it to you in one year, from this year's autumn harvest to next year's autumn harvest and send it to Jizhou." ”

"Huh?" Xu Zhen was stunned when he served the wine, "You didn't say that before." ”

"500,000 stones, gritted your teeth and took it out."

"It's too much, you Jizhou has been reduced for another two years, and next year's tax tribute, the most fertile is Jizhou, and after the exemption, it is to raise the people."

The corners of Xu Zhen's mouth twitched, why was he so picky.

In addition to Jizhou, there are also Yanzhou, Xuzhou, Qingzhou, Yuzhou, and Yangzhou Huainan, how much grain is added together.

At least several million stones of grain were harvested, and when the army was in the army, Yanzhou alone collected millions of stone of grain, although that year was a bumper harvest in the United States.

"My lord, in that case, I'm not good at drinking today."

Alas, I also prepared venison.

Xu Zhen's face was full of displeasure, and his mood suddenly became low.

Fooled, I didn't expect the prime minister to be able to play like this, he said that he would give it after the autumn harvest, but he didn't say that he would give it in one go.

"Hmph, that's up to you."

Cao Cao glanced at him proudly.

On the left at this moment, is Cui Lin who Xu Zhen wants to introduce.

Cao Cao looked at him carefully, this person was dressed in plain clothes, with a wide face and wide ears, a beard that was quite thick above his lips, and a wisp of his chin was left very well groomed and trimmed to his neck.

The skin on his face is thick and rough, not as thin and veneer as ordinary Confucian students, with sharp edges and corners, this is a loyal face, and looking at his appearance, it is indeed with a wooden atmosphere.

"Cui Deru, I heard your brother Cui Yan say that when I went to Jizhou today, I heard Bowen's praise, but I heard that when you were young, you were despised by the clansmen, and only your brother concluded that you will become a great weapon in the future."

Cui Lin's expression was still sincere, not necessarily proud, and he said seriously after arching his hand: "Brother has praised it." ”

"However, I never felt that I could become a great weapon, but my talent was dull, and only by thinking more and learning more could I catch up later and not drag down the family's reputation."

"Be modest," Cao Cao immediately looked into the distance and sighed: "Sir can have such a heart, it is a gift. ”

"In the whole world, how many people are conceited and learn and stop at a shallow taste, but they don't know that if they stop thinking a little, they will retreat if they don't advance, so it is like holding an oar in the backwater, learning and thinking more every day, Mr. accumulates over time, and naturally has something extraordinary."

"Thank you Prime Minister for your advice," Cui Lin got up, finally smiled slightly, and stretched out his hand to Xu Zhen again, saying: "But today is the Taishou, and he has many political achievements, in fact, he is a prince and a prince." ”

"It's also in the next order to count, you have to meet a nobleman, maybe it's because of my brother's praise, so it's a little famous, and there will always be someone who can look at it."

"Hmph, in this case, Mr. must not disappoint these two nobles, Jizhou is now about to harvest in autumn, can Mr. Tuntian have a strategy?"

Cao Cao is thinking about the school, to be honest, it is better to be famous than to test it in person, I have heard Cui Yan and Xu Zhen praise it, but this is not enough, how is Cui Lin, I still have to listen to it in person.

Cui Lin thought for a long time, and then laughed, he didn't answer in a hurry, but looked around first, and almost all the scribes and Confucian scholars and fellow military advisors present arched his hand before saying to Cao Cao: "This is what the prince also asked before." ”

"At that time, I replied to the prince that grain is the foundation of the people, and the land is the root of the people."

"The fundamental place, the people's will is attached, there is a people's will to have a grain hoard, you need to slowly accumulate grain to feed the people quietly, and within a few years Jizhou can be restored to its original appearance and naturally prosperous."

"But now, I feel that it is not very meticulous, it is good to raise the people quietly, but it is more important to revitalize the people's prosperity, the land gives the people the heart of resettlement, and the people get rich, but it can be like a long night of bright lights, so that the people of Jizhou can find their whereabouts, and they can go to a higher level."

Cao Cao didn't caress his beard, but at this moment he also pinched it, and glanced at Xu Zhen with a little strangeness, as if to say, "It's a little interesting."

This seemingly obtuse person, when thinking about internal policies, seems to think more deeply than ordinary people.

And the words are sincere, not fancy, no wonder Bowen admires and loves, this Cui Lin and Xu Zhen are people with the same temperament, but they can think more and think deeply.

It's kind of interesting.

"So what?"

Cui Lin continued: "The government of Jizhou aims to return the land to the people, not to occupy the people's land and own it, but to tax the land, and the people can slowly get the land after planting and harvesting, so that after handing over a sufficient amount of grain, the rest is hidden at home." ”

"In Jizhou, a large amount of five-baht money has been obtained through merchants, and the five-baht money in the territory is passed, and it has returned to its effectiveness, and the people can sell grain in exchange for five baht coins to hide at home, and of course, they can also be exchanged for gold, silver and cloth."

"Based on this, the prince ordered women, children and children everywhere to raise silkworms and extract silk, and the matter of Xingsang Mo is to encourage weaving."

"Let the women and children be settled, and the cloth will be overflowing and overflowing, and the strong men who do not join the army can build houses and open mines in the mountains, and they can also get manpower to work and settle people."

"Therefore, with agriculture as the foundation, in exchange for money, cloth, and commodities, the image of prosperity can appear, and our administrative offices, armies, etc., can be traded instead of requisitioning grain, and grain can be hoarded to fill the warehouse, which is where the real effect of grain lies, it can enable the people to survive, and after the grain is sufficient, the people will have unlimited manpower."

These words, the whip penetrated into the inside, and the statement was clear, and painted a picture of Cao Cao with rich farmland, developed commerce, and the people trading horses and horses, and enjoying themselves.

Compared with the rest of the princes' people's army, which only gave the people enough food to live, Jizhou is indeed like a fairyland.

"Well said, this is indeed true, you can see these in the politics of Jizhou, it is enough to see that Bowen's vision is not wrong, Mr. must be a great talent, but it is a pity that Hejian is too guarded, I am afraid that Mr. is enough to govern more plates."

"No, no, no," Cui Lin heard this, hurriedly waved his hand, cast an apologetic look at Xu Zhen, and then said to Cao Cao: "The prime minister also said that the dull person has accumulated over the day, and his talent is not good, and his learning is slow. ”

"Please also Prime Minister, don't fall in love by mistake."

At this moment, the entire pavilion slowly quieted down, only the spring water flowed through, making a gurgling sound, and the quieter it was, the more embarrassing it became.

Cao Cao didn't speak, and neither did the other ministers.

Xu Zhen didn't know what to say.

I now understand why this person has been degraded in his later years, although he is a late bloomer.

He has been a third prince and a county magistrate.

I'm afraid this is too sincere, really not good at communicating with people, to put it bluntly, although he is a celebrity of the scholar clan, but he still won't be "vassal and elegant", then this person will spoil the scenery when he speaks.

Xu Zhen's face turned pale, and he immediately turned helpless and said: "The prime minister just said that, I don't want to transfer you to be the state pastor, what do you want!" ”

Cao Cao laughed, pointed at Cui Lin and said: "Mr. is still too sincere, but he has indeed achieved something in three years and his political achievements are commendable, if I want to ask Mr. to be promoted, please don't shirk." ”

Cui Lin seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and said with a wry smile: "That's good, that's good." ”

"Now I can benefit the people in Hejian, I am already satisfied, if there are political achievements in three years, I should be relieved, but among the celebrities and people of Jizhou and the like, the champion of talent and character should be my brother Cui Yan."

"I have revised the book several times, persuaded my brother to contribute to the people, and also told my brother that the ancestral house of the family was moved back to the small courtyard of Tobu City and not resettled in Qinghe."

"The ancestral house has been—"

"It's okay," Xu Zhen knocked on the case, "Exhortation, exhortation, there are so many wise men here today, what are you mentioning your ancestral home?" Do you want to mention the ancestral grave again? ”

Cui Lin smacked his lips, thinking of the scene where Xu Zhen took the big goldfish back to himself at that time, he was also a little unsure for a while, this prince has a lot of means, all kinds of things, it's better not to offend.

His thinking ...... It's not the same as the whole world.

"Prime Minister, you should reuse your brother, my brother bears the name of the Cui family, and he will definitely be loyal to his duties," Cui Lin did not forget to return the favor, bowed deeply and sincerely recommended.

Of course, he could see that the current situation of small talk allowed him to praise and recommend his brother.

And Cui Yan is indeed the No. 1 scholar in Jizhou in his mind, upright and unique.

The corners of Cao Cao's mouth twitched, and he immediately nodded, "Okay, I will think about it, Cui Jun's name has long been heard, but he still thinks of the old master Yuan Shao, and he can't let go of the name in his heart, and like that Qinghe Frustrated Jun, it may take a while to return." ”

At this time, Xu Yu's expression became a little stranger, and he immediately stood up, rubbed his somewhat drowsy head, and said softly: "Frustrated, after persuading for several months, I refused to let go after all, and I was still thinking about Yuan's kindness, and even tried to escape from Jizhou and go to Yuan Xi several times. ”

Cao Cao's face froze, he turned his head to look at Xu Zhen, and said, "In that case, why didn't Bowen kill him?" ”

"Frustrated and talented, if it really lets him escape......"

Xu Zhen immediately waved his hand, and said without lowering his voice at all: "Don't be afraid, I declare to the outside world that Frustration has already lowered me, and several raids on Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi are all due to Frustration, and the detailed map of Youzhou was given by him, and now it is estimated that he has long been hated on Yuan's side, and it is impossible for him to reuse it if he escapes and defects." ”

"The most important thing about this frustrated monarch is the name of loyalty, and if I destroy his name, it will be like cutting off his life, just as if I have already killed him!" Xu Zhen took a sip of tea and talked about it with a smile.

There was no change in his expression.

Cao Cao couldn't help but be stunned, he hadn't seen it for a long time, Xu Zhen saw people's hearts more deeply, and his intentions were more ruthless.

Back then, Xuzhou used benevolence to destroy Tao Qian's lifelong reputation, and it was also the same soft knife killing.

The heart was silent, and when Tao Qian died, he even had to endure the collapse of his reputation, how vicious and vicious.

For a while, Cui Lin's shoulders trembled slightly, and the young man really didn't talk about martial arts.

It was really sad for him to be frustrated, and when he tried his best to escape from Cao Ying, just to fulfill his lifelong reputation of serving the master and being loyal, in exchange for Yuan Xi stabbing him in his vest.

even has to speak ill of each other, so that in such an ending, you still want to cry without tears before you die.

Xu Zhen said with a smile: "Yes, this frustrated gentleman still can't escape, so he can live peacefully, if the Jizhou scholars can't stand it, they have to try to persuade them." ”

Cui Lin was stunned for a moment.

Oh, the pressure is still on our side for a long time, you can just name my brother.

Who can persuade the Qinghe clan? Only my brother is the only one, and if a person like him is willing to surrender to him, then he can pass the hurdle in his heart.

So how do you persuade your brother?

I have to persuade you.

Thinking of this, Cui Lin profoundly understood the truth, so he glanced at Xu Zhen with a very resentful look.

Scheming.

It's ruthless.

The banquet lasted until late at night.

When the night dispersed, the civil and military each found a house to sleep in the villa, sleeping with the clear spring, the temperature was slightly cooler, and in the courtyard on the mountainside, Xu Zhen and Dian Wei and Zhuge Liang were in the courtyard.

The brothers of the 1,000 Green Tiger Battalion, holding the sword of the iron ring to guard the main roads of the villa, patrolling back and forth in shifts, safe as the Son of Heaven on patrol.

At this moment, it is estimated that many prisoners of war families came to the prisoner of war camp today, and after seeing each other, they burst into tears, and Xu Zhen also waited for the prompt sound of the system.

[Limited Time Mission: Gather the Heart of the Pawn]

[Progress: 100%]

[You are kind-hearted, think for the prisoners of war, personally write letters to the prisoners of war, look for their families, and infect the people and sergeants with true feelings, and have the demeanor of a sage. 】

[Gain Self-Discipline +8000;Gain Charm +3, Gain Longevity Pill +1, Gain Command +1]

[Charm: 106]

[Command: 102]

"This kind of bonus, sure enough, can only be a limited-time mission."

Xu Zhen felt all kinds of changes in his body, and couldn't help but sigh at the speed of the time-limited task.

If you finish it in two or three days, you will be rewarded more.

Because charm and command will change the style, Xu Zhen can imagine that in the subtle changes, the demeanor is more heroic and the appearance is more handsome.

These properties vary dramatically.

Always effective when Xu Zhen didn't expect it.

"The most important thing is to bring the state army into its possession, and get another 12,000 dead soldiers, and they are veterans of a hundred battles."

After receiving the reward and waiting for the end of the physical change, Xu Zhen felt that his strength had become a lot more condensed, and the higher the command, the military strength of the army under his command would be affected.

It will even affect the state of the generals during the war.

Such as the military soul of the arm, forgetting life and death, etc., are all the qualities of Xu Zhen who now commands the army, and as long as Xu Zhen has the heart to build, he can continue to add a lot of character to the army, such as wolf nature, wildness, tenacity, etc.

It is not impossible to add the iron-blooded military soul of "shaking the mountain and shaking the Xu army".

"Sleep!"

Xu Zhen was extremely comfortable at the moment and was ready to sleep.

Next, we need to continue to improve, and surpassing the limit of being the first in the world is only the first step, and the next step is to move closer to the inhuman level.

Then, after waiting for the tiger and leopard to arrive, he shined in the battle of Youzhou and solved the hidden danger of Yuan Xi in Youzhou, and then he could think about marching into Liaodong again.

(End of chapter)